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HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 installation guide FW 07.00.00/HAFM SW 08.06.00 Part number: AA–RTDWD–TE/958–000283–003 Fourth edition: March 2005...
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Related documentation For a list of corresponding documentation included with this product, see the Related documents section of the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch release notes For the latest information, documentation, and firmware releases, please visit the HP StorageWorks web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html...
Convention Element Medium blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Medium blue, underlined text Web site addresses (http://www.hp.com) Bold font • Key names • Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box • GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and...
• Detailed, specific questions For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscriber's choice web site at http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. • Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest versions of drivers, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other product resources.
Helpful web sites For third-party product information, see the following HP web sites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/ • http://www.docs.hp.com...
Switch features The HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 provides dynamic switched connections between Fibre Channel servers and devices in a storage area network (SAN) environment. SANs introduce the concept of server-to-device networking and multi-switch fabrics, eliminate requirements for dedicated connections, and enable the enterprise to become data centric.
(OEMs). To determine if an OEM product can communicate through connections provided by the switch, or if communication restrictions apply, refer to the supporting publications for the product or contact your HP marketing representative. Figure 1 Edge Switch 2/24 (front view)
Figure 2 shows the front panel controls, connectors and indicators. Power LED (green) Initial machine load (IML) button Error LED (amber SFP fiber optic connectors Ethernet LAN connector Port LEDs Figure 2 Edge Switch 2/24 front panel features Power and system error LEDs The Power LED, as shown in Figure 2, illuminates when the switch is connected to facility AC power...
Initial machine load button The IML/RESET button is shown in Figure 2 on page 15. When the IML/RESET button is pressed, held for three seconds, and released, the switch performs an initial machine load that reloads the firmware from FLASH memory. This operation is not disruptive to Fibre Channel traffic. If the button is held for more than three seconds, the ERR LED blinks at twice the unit beaconing rate.
Rear panel features The switch provides a modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of field-replaceable power supply assemblies with internal cooling fans. Figure 3 illustrates the rear of the switch. Power supplies with internal Maintenance port cooling fans (2) Figure 3 Edge Switch 2/24 (rear view) Power supplies...
The HAFM appliance provides a central point of control for up to 48 LAN-connected directors or edge switches. The server is mounted in a slide-out drawer in the HP-supplied equipment rack. The HAFM appliance or Ethernet access to the EWS interface is required to install, configure, and manage the Edge Switch 2/24.
Intel Pentium III processor with 1 GHZ or greater clock speed, ® using Red Hat 7.3 or later operating system. • Hewlett-Packard HA PA-RISC processor with a 400 MHz or greater clock speed, using the HP-UX 11 or later operating system. Edge Switch 2/24 installation guide...
The CLI is not an interactive interface; no checking is done for pre-existing conditions and no prompts display to guide users through tasks. Refer to HP StorageWorks CLI reference guide for directors and edge switches for more information. Operational features The Edge Switch 2/24 supports several operational features including: •...
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SNMP trap messages. The trap messages indicate operational state changes and failure conditions. NOTE: For more information about SNMP support provided by Hewlett-Packard products, refer to the HP StorageWorks SNMP reference guide for directors and edge switches. Edge Switch 2/24 installation guide...
Management Appliance The HAFM appliance and Element Manager provide a GUI to manage, monitor, and isolate problems for multiple switches and multiswitch fabrics. The server and client applications operate on the management appliance, and a user interface is provided through an Ethernet LAN-attached PC or workstation running client-only applications as shown in Figure Figure 4...
• Master log—The master log at the lower left corner of the window displays a list of informational, warning, or fatal events. The log also includes the event source, type, description, time, and IP address of the device generating the event. •...
16 to 24 ports. Edge Switch 2/24 Product Manager License Used when switch is managed through HAFM. Part Number: 317067-B21 HP Open Trunking License Provides a license to use the Open Trunking feature. Part Number: 336002-B21 HP SANtegrity Binding License Provides a license to use the SANtegrity Binding feature.
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Table 2 Edge Switch 2/24 optional kits (continued) Supporting Kit Description 10km Long Distance Optical Transceiver Kit Provides 10 km long-wave optical transceiver for the Edge Switch 2/24. Part Number: 300835-B21 35 km Extended Reach Optical Transceiver Kit Provides 35 km long-wave optical transceiver for the Edge Switch 2/24.
A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are complete, planning considerations are evaluated, and related planning checklists are complete. Fabric and device connectivity are evaluated, and the related planning worksheet is complete. Refer to the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide.
• Adequate ventilation is present. • Areas with excessive heat, dust, or moisture are avoided. • All planning considerations are met. Refer to the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. Verify all field-replaceable units (FRUs), including small form factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers and combined cooling fan and power supply assemblies, are installed as ordered.
After successful POST completion, the green power (PWR) LED remains ON and all other front panel LEDs turn OFF. If a POST error or other malfunction occurs, refer to the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 service manual to isolate the problem.
• Six (6) three-hole bar nuts (only 4 used) • Eight (8) square alignment washers (required only for HP 9000, 10000 and 11000 series racks) • Eight (8) Phillips panhead screws (10-32 x 1/2) with split lock and flat washers •...
10x32 panhead screws to complete this procedure. NOTE: If you are installing the Edge Switch 2/24 in an HP 9000, 10000 or 11000 series rack, you will need eight square alignment washers to complete this procedure. Determine the position of the switch in the rack. Each Edge Switch 2/24 is 1.75 inches or 1U high.
Do not install a screw in the center hole of each bar nut. NOTE: a. If you are installing the Edge Switch 2/24 in an HP 9000, 10000, or 11000 series rack, place a square alignment washer on each panhead screw before inserting in the square cabinet frame holes.
Using the torque driver and the screws you removed earlier, attach the left and right slide rails to the Edge Switch 2/24. Figure 6 Attaching the slide rail to the switch Installing the switch in the cabinet Use these steps to install the switch in the cabinet. You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver and two rear spacing brackets to complete this procedure.
Configure switch network information The Edge Switch 2/24 is delivered with the following default network addresses: • MAC address—The media access control (MAC) address is programmed into FLASH memory on the CTP card at the time of manufacture. The MAC address is unique for each Edge Switch, and should not be changed.
Power on the maintenance terminal. After the PC powers on, the Windows desktop is displayed. Refer to operating instructions shipped with the PC. Procedures for changing network addresses using the HyperTerminal serial NOTE: communication software are described in step 4 through step Select Start >...
Ensure that the Connect using field displays COM1 or COM2 (depending on the serial communication port connection to the switch), and click OK. The Port Settings dialog box is displayed (Figure Figure 9 Port Settings dialog box Enter the Port Settings parameters as follows: •...
At the > prompt, enter the user-level password (the default is password). The password is case sensitive. The HyperTerminal window appears with a C> prompt at the top of the window (Figure 10). Figure 10 HyperTerminal window At the C> prompt, enter ipconfig. The HyperTerminal window is displayed with configuration information listed as follows: •...
If the switch is installed on a LAN segment, connect the cable to the LAN as directed by the customer’s network administrator. b. If the switch is installed on the HP-supplied Ethernet hub, connect the cable to any available port on the hub.
Configuration information must be recorded to restore the HAFM appliance in case of hard drive failure. The Windows operating system and the HAFM application must also be restored. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 service manual for instructions and configuration information.
Click Add. The Domain Information dialog box is displayed with the IP Address page open by default (Figure 14). Figure 14 Domain Information dialog box (IP Address page) Enter a switch description (for example, edge-224) in the Description field. Enter the switch IP address (determined by the customer’s network administrator) in the IP Address field.
If switch operation displays degraded or a switch failure is indicated (FRU alert symbols and a yellow triangle or red diamond at the alert panel), refer to the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 service manual to isolate the problem.
Set switch date and time The Edge Switch 2/24 Element Manager log entries are stamped with the date and time received from the switch. To set the effective date and time for the switch: At the Hardware View page for the selected switch, select Configure > Date/Time. The Configure Date and Time dialog box is displayed (Figure 16).
Activate to enable synchronization and close the Configure Date and Time dialog box. Frequently used HAFM settings This section summarizes the most common HAFM tasks, including: NOTE: For a complete reference on HAFM functionality, refer to the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager user guide. • Set the switch online, page 44 •...
Set the switch online When the switch is set online, an attached device can log into the switch if the port is not blocked. Attached devices can communicate with each other if they are configured in the same zone. Use these steps to set the switch online: Open HAFM.
If the switch is installed on a public LAN, the name should reflect the switch’s Ethernet network DNS host name. For example, if the DNS host name is hpes224.hp.com, then enter hpes224. b. Enter a switch description of 255 or fewer alphanumeric characters in the Description field.
ID, the E_Ports segment, causing the fabric to segment. For more information on domain ID, refer to the section on domain ID assignment for multiswitch fabrics in the HP StorageWorks High Availability SAN planning guide. Insistent This option is not supported unless the SANtegrity feature is installed.
CAUTION: If a switch with a duplicate domain ID exists in the fabric, both switches' E_Ports will segment when they try to join. Rerouting delay Placing a check mark in the check box to the left of the Rerouting Delay option enables rerouting delay.
Configure fabric operating parameters Use procedures in this section to set parameters on the switch for fabric operation through the Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box. These operating parameters are stored in NV-RAM on the switch. The switch must be offline to change parameters in this dialog box. Ensure that the switch is set offline.
Fabric parameters Configure the following parameters as required by your fabric. R_A_TOV Configure resource allocation time-out value (R_A_TOV) in tenth-of-a-second increments. This variable works with the error detect time-out value (E_D_TOV) variable to control the switch’s behavior when an error condition occurs. Resources are allocated to a circuit when errors are detected and are not released for reuse until the time set by the R_A_TOV value expires.
Homogeneous Fabric—Select this mode if the fabric contains only HP directors and switches that are operating in Homogeneous Fabric mode. • Open Fabric 1.0—Default. Select this mode if the fabric contains HP directors and switches, as well as other open-fabric compliant switches. Select this mode for managing heterogeneous fabrics.
To configure one or more preferred paths for the switch: At the Hardware View, select Configure > Preferred Path. The Configure Preferred Paths dialog box is displayed (Figure 20). Figure 20 Configure Preferred Paths dialog box Click Add. The Add Preferred Path dialog box is displayed (Figure 21).
Enter the IP address or DNS host name of the trap recipient (SNMP management workstation) in the associated Trap Recipient field. Use 32 or fewer alphanumeric characters. HP recommends that the IP address be used. d. The default user datagram protocol (UDP) port number for trap recipients is 162. Enter a decimal port number in the associated UDP Port Number field to override the default.
Enter the IP address or DNS host name of the SMTP server in the E-mail Server field. Use 64 or fewer alphanumeric characters. HP recommends that the IP address be used. Enter the e-mail address to which e-mail replies should be sent in the Reply field.
Telephone numbers and other information for the call-home feature are configured through the Windows dial-up networking application. To learn more about configuring call-home features, refer to the HP StorageWorks HA-Fabric Manager Appliance installation guide. Configure threshold alerts A threshold alert notifies users when the transmit (Tx) or receive (Rx) throughput reaches specified values for specific switch ports or port types, (E_Ports or F_Ports).
• Threshold criteria: • Percent traffic capacity utilized—The percent of the port’s throughput capacity achieved by the measured throughput. This setting constitutes the threshold value. For example a value of 50 means that the port’s threshold is reached when throughput is 50% of capacity. •...
Click New. The New Threshold Alert dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure Figure 26 New Threshold Alerts dialog box first screen — Enter a name from one to 64 characters in length. All characters in the ISO Latin-1 character set, excluding control characters, are allowed.
Enter a percentage from 1 through 100 for % utilization. When throughput reaches this percentage of port capacity, a threshold alert will occur. Enter the amount of cumulative minutes in which the % utilization should exist during the notification interval before an alert is generated. You can also select At any time if you want an alert to occur whenever the set % utilization is reached.
11.Click Next. A final screen is displayed to provide a summary of your alert configuration, as shown in Figure Figure 29 New Threshold Alerts dialog box summary screen — 12.Click Finish. The Configure Threshold Alerts dialog box is displayed listing the name, type, and state of the alert that you just configured.
Click Next when you are done. A Modify Threshold screen is displayed, which allows you to change the % utilization, cumulative minutes for the threshold to occur before notification, and the time interval for measuring throughput and for alert notification. Make appropriate changes, then click Next and make appropriate changes to the final Modify Threshold Alert screen.
Back up HAFM configuration data It is important to back up the HAFM configuration data. This data is used to restore the HAFM appliance See the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 service manual for instructions on backing up the HAFM configuration data.
Configure feature key For complete procedures on configuring this feature, refer to HP StorageWorks Edge Switch Element Manager user guide. Configure Open Trunking This option is only available if the optional Open Trunking feature is installed. Choosing this option opens the Configure Open Trunking dialog box. For details on enabling Open Trunking and configuring such parameters as congestion thresholds for ports, event notification options, and low BB credit threshold, refer to HP StorageWorks Edge Switch Element Manager User Guide.
To provide Fibre Channel connectivity between public devices and fabric-attached devices, connect the switch to an expansion port (E_Port) of an HP director or Edge Switch. The switch port to switch port connection is called an interswitch link (ISL). To fabric-attach the Edge Switch and create an ISL: Ensure that the Edge Switch is defined to the HAFM application (defined while performing ”Enabling HAFM to manage the...
10/100 Mbps LAN segment. One hub port is required to connect the HAFM appliance, and one hub port is required to connect each edge switch. A combination of up to 48 HP products can be configured and managed by a single HAFM appliance, therefore multiple hubs may be required to provide sufficient port connections.
Using HAFM from a remote location Use this section to install the HAFM client on a remote workstation. Remote workstation minimum requirements The minimum requirements described in ”Minimum remote workstation requirements” on page 19 must be met to install HAFM on a remote workstation. NOTE: For HAFM to function properly, compatible versions must be installed on both the client machines and the HAFM appliance.
To install the remote client application, scroll down to the information that pertains to your platform, and follow the instructions provided. After you have downloaded the installer executable, the InstallAnywhere Wizard is displayed. Follow the instructions provided to continue the installation. Launch HAFM from the remote client Use these steps to launch HAFM from a remote client: Double-click the HAFM icon to launch HAFM.
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Installing and configuring the Edge Switch 2/24...
This chapter describes the initial setup of the Edge Switch 2/24 using the EWS interface. For additional information on configuring more advanced features using EWS, see the online EWS help or the HP StorageWorks Embedded Web Server user guide. Accessing the Embedded Web Server A PC platform with LAN access and standard web browser running Netscape Navigator 4.6 or...
Enter the default user name and password. NOTE: The default user name is Administrator and the default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click OK. The Embedded Web Server interface opens with the View window displayed, as shown in Figure Figure 35...
(FAN) feature (default is enabled). A check mark in the box indicates FAN is enabled. When the feature is enabled, the port transmits FAN frames after loop initialization to verify that FC-AL devices are still logged in. HP recommends this option be enabled for ports configured for loop operation.
If the switch is installed on a public LAN, the name should reflect the switch’s Ethernet network DNS host name. For example, if the DNS host name is hpes232.hp.com, enter hpes232. b. Enter a switch description (255 or fewer alphanumeric characters) in the Description field.
Configure date and time Perform this procedure to configure the effective date and time for the switch. To set the date and time: Select Configure > Switch > Date/Time. The Switch page is displayed with the Date/Time tab selected (Figure 38).
Select Switch > Parameters to display the Operating Parameters tab (Figure 39). Switch page—Parameters tab Figure 39 Set the switch parameters: a. In the Preferred Domain ID field, enter a value between 1 and 31 (default is 1). The domain ID uniquely identifies each switch in a fabric.
e. Select Enabled or Disabled from the Suppress RSCNs on Zone set activations drop-down list. The default state is disabled. When the parameter is enabled, attached devices do not receive notification following any change to the fabric's active zone set. When the parameter is disabled, attached devices (registered through the fabric format domain register) do receive notification following any change to the fabric's active zone set.
• McDATA Fabric 1.0. (default). Select this mode if the fabric contains only M-Series switches that are operating in McDATA Fabric 1.0 mode. • Open Fabric 1.0. Select this mode if the fabric contains HP directors and switches, as well as other open fabric-compliant switches. Select this mode for managing heterogeneous fabrics.
Select Configure > Switch > Network to display the Network tab (Figure 41). Figure 41 Switch page—Network tab a. At the IP Address field, enter the new value as specified by the network administrator [default (factory preset) is 10.1.1.10]. b. At the Subnet Mask field, enter the new value as specified by the network administrator (default is 255.0.0.0).
c. Delete the switch’s old IP address from the ARP table. At the command (C:\) prompt, enter arp —d xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the old IP address for the switch. d. Click close (X) at the upper right corner of the DOS window to close the window or enter exit at the prompt to return to the Windows desktop.
Enter the IP address or DNS host name of the trap recipient (SNMP management workstation) in the associated Trap Recipient field. Use 64 or fewer alphanumeric characters. HP recommends that the IP address be used. e. The default user datagram protocol (UDP) port number for trap recipients is 162. Enter a decimal port number in the associated UDP Port Number field to override the default.
Configure user rights Perform this procedure to change the administrator-level and operator-level passwords used to access the EWS interface through the Enter Network Password dialog box. NOTE: If you want to create a user account, review the Embedded Web Server User Guide for more information.
Manage firmware versions The Edge Switch 2/24 internal operating code is downloaded from the HAFM appliance and stored on a CTP card. Up to 32 versions can be stored on the HAFM appliance hard drive and made available for download to an Edge Switch. This chapter contains information on the following firmware management tasks: •...
Obtain the new firmware version from the HP web site: NOTE: The following path is subject to change. a. At the HAFM appliance or other personal computer (PC) with Internet access, open the HP web site. The uniform resource locator (URL) is http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/storage.html.
Figure 49 New Firmware Description dialog box Enter a description (up to 24 characters in length) for the new firmware version and click OK. HP recommends that the description include the installation date and text that uniquely identifies the firmware version.
Modify Firmware Description dialog box Enter a modified description (up to 24 characters in length) for the firmware version and click OK. HP recommends that the description include the installation date and text that uniquely identifies the firmware version. The new description for the firmware version is displayed in the Switch Firmware Library dialog box.
Download a firmware version to a switch This procedure downloads a selected firmware version from the HAFM appliance library to an Edge Switch managed by the open instance of the Element Manager application. The procedure applies to an Edge switch with one CTP2 card, or a director with two (redundant) CTP2 cards. The process occurs concurrently without taking the Edge Switch offline or disrupting operation.
• The firmware version is being installed to the Edge Switch by another user. • The Edge Switch-to-HAFM appliance link is down. If a problem occurs and a corresponding message is displayed, refer to the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 service manual for specific information on isolating the problem. If no error...
Back up the configuration Use these steps to back up the configuration file on the HAFM appliance. At the HAFM appliance, open the HAFM application. The Products View page is displayed. At the SAN management application’s physical map, right-click the product icon representing the switch for which a configuration file is to be backed up, then select Element Manager from the pop-up menu.
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product, visit http://www.hp.com. For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone: •...
Laser device All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product.
Laser product label The optional label in Figure 54 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP supplied laser device. This optional label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label may appear on the laser device installed in your product.
• EN60950 (IEC60950) - Product Safety • Also approved under UL 60950/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, Safety of Information Technology Equipment. BSMI notice Japanese notice Edge Switch 2/24 installation guide...
There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP spare part designated for this product. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized reseller or HP authorized service provider.
1.00 mm or 18 AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 1.8 m (6 ft) and 3.6 m (12 ft). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact an HP authorized service provider.
Use conductive field service tools. • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or assistance with product installation, contact your HP authorized reseller.
Technical specifications This appendix contains the following information: • Factory defaults, page 95 • Physical dimensions, page 97 • Environmental specifications, page 97 • Power requirements, page 98 • Operating tolerances, page 98 • Laser information, page 99 Factory defaults Table 4 lists the defaults for the passwords and IP, subnet, and gateway addresses.
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Table 5 Switch factory-default values for reset configuration option (continued) Configuration Description Default Ports Port Names NULL strings Port Blocked States Unblocked Enabled LIN Alerts Enabled Ports enabled Switch IP Address 10.1.1.10 Addressing Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 MAC Address PROM value Operating Mode Must select one of two modes:...
Table 7 Environmental specifications (continued) Specification Shipping Storage Operating Maximum wet-bulb 84° F (29° C) 84°F (29°C) 81°F (27°C) temperature Altitude 40,000 ft 40,000 ft 10,000 ft (12,192 m) (12,192 m) (3,048 m) Power requirements Table 8 lists Edge Switch 2/24 power requirements. Table 8 Power requirements Specification...
Laser information Three configurations of cards with fixed optics will be provided for each of the connector types: four extended long-wave ports, four long-wave ports, and four short-wave ports. Table 10 Laser specifications 2 Gb – Part Number Transceivers on Wave Media/ Standard...
SNMP trap message recipients 52, authorized reseller, HP switch identification Avis Canadien, regulatory compliance switch parameters notice connecting switches to a fabric conventions document...
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e_d_tov F_Port, description default value fabric parameters fabric segmentation e_d_tov less than r_a_tov interop mode multiswitch fabrics r_a_tov rerouting delay switch priority E_Ports fabric segmentation description e_d_tov segmentation, preferred domain ID preferred domain ID electrostatic damage prevention fabric, connecting switches to electrostatic discharge.
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ground strap specifications LAN-connecting the switch grounding options methods recording and verifying HAFM appliance straps, wearing restoration information suggested equipment for setting switch date and time setting up the HAFM appliance unpacking and inspecting switch HAFM unpacking, inspecting, and installing configuring switch Ethernet hub description...
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BSMI parts Canada proper handling Class A storing Class B transporting European Union password, default HP series number personal computer, HAFM IEC EMC statement, worldwide port blocked states, default value Japan ports Korean cabling lasers default values modifications Fibre Channel...
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Taiwan EPA battery recycling and disposal static-sensitive devices technical support, HP straps, ground telephone numbers boot FCC questions heel telnet, enabling text symbols 10, subnet mask...
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HP storage HP Subscriber’s choice work mat, static-dissipating wrist straps specifications using WWN, principal switch...
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