StorageWorks by Compaq Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Part Number 230934-002 June 2002 (Second Edition) This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: kim L. Miller File Name: a-frnt.
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Contents About This Guide Intended Audience ............................................................................................................ vii Important Safety Information ........................................................................................... vii Symbols on Equipment..................................................................................................... vii Rack Stability.........................................................................................
Contents Chapter 2 Initial Configuration of the Switch Configuration Overview.................................................................................................. 2-2 Using the Text-based UI to Configure the Switch .......................................................... 2-3 Connecting a Terminal to the Switch ....................................................................... 2-3 Logging in to the Text-based UI.............................................................................
Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guidelines.............................................................................................4-1 Troubleshooting the MSA Fabric Switch 6 .....................................................................4-2 Reading the Global Status Indicator..........................................................................4-2 Reading the Ethernet Indicators ................................................................................
Contents Appendix C Command Line Interface Invoking the Command Line Interface ...........................................................................C-3 Using the Command Line Interface ................................................................................C-4 Logging Out of the CLI ............................................................................................C-5 Exiting from CLI ....................................................................................................
About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. Intended Audience This guide is intended for readers with a moderate level of SAN and system administration experience. Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided.
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1 Overview of the Switch This guide provides specific information for installing and configuring the MSA Fabric Switch 6 and its component parts.
Overview of the Switch The MSA Fabric Switch 6 The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is an integrated six-port module, featuring a 12 Gbps switch engine that enables full duplex non-blocking performance on all ports. Figure 1-1: The MSA Fabric Switch 6 1-2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: b-ch1 Overview of the Switch.
Overview of the Switch Features The MSA Fabric Switch 6 includes: • A main board enclosing the 12 Gbps switching engine • Microprocessor and other hardware logic to support the switch software agents • MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility — Full Duplex Communications - A pair of nodes can simultaneously send and receive data for an aggregate of 2 Gbps — Automatic Port Bypass - Improves SAN reliability by automatically bypassing errant ports • Global Status Indicator (GSI) • RS-232 serial interfa
Overview of the Switch Rear View of the Modular San Array 1000 Figure 1-2 is an illustration of the rear panel of the MSA1000 with an MSA Fabric Switch 6 installed. 2 3 1 4 Figure 1-2: MSA1000 rear panel with a Fabric Switch 6 Item Description Function Port Link Indicators See indicators table in Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” RS-232 DB-9 Serial Port A male serial port that may be connected to a host system with a standard 9-pin female to 9-pin female null modem cable.
Overview of the Switch Installation Before the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can communicate with Compaq-managed devices, all devices must be properly connected and powered on. Ethernet RJ-45 Cable This connector is provided for management through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). By default, the MSA Fabric Switch 6 is configured to use an IP address of 127.0.0.1. To change this IP address, use ACU-XE, a terminal, or a terminal emulator connected to the DB-9 serial port.
Overview of the Switch Hot-Pluggable The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is hot-pluggable. The unit can be installed and replaced without power-cycling the MSA1000. When adding or replacing a switch, allow sufficient time to complete the power-on self-tests (POST) and configuration tasks before using. To power on the unit properly: 1. Power on the MSA1000.
2 Initial Configuration of the Switch This chapter details the procedures used to initially configure the MSA Fabric Switch 6. Preliminary switch configuration includes entering the Ethernet and the SNMP settings. Two configuration methods are available: • Using the text-based user interface to configure the switch • Using the Array Configuration Utility-XE (ACU-XE) to configure the switch Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Configuration Overview When a switch is initially connected to a network, the network does not recognize it and does not know its IP address. Accessing the switch and entering the Ethernet and SNMP settings assigns the switch a location and makes it available to the network. After the switch is accessible, additional parameters must be entered.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Using the Text-based UI to Configure the Switch The text-based UI of the switch is available directly through the serial port in the front of the switch. After the Ethernet settings are entered, the text-based UI can be accessed remotely through the switch’s Ethernet interface using telnet. With the following exceptions, all functions of the menu interface are available either directly or through telnet.
Initial Configuration of the Switch 5. Set up the properties for the terminal connection. In Windows NT 4.0: a. Double-click the Hypertrm icon. b. Enter a name for the connection in the New Connection dialog box, select an icon to represent the switch for future use, and click OK. The Connect To dialog box is displayed. 6. From the Connect using drop-down menu, select the communications port assigned to the serial port (for example, COM1, COM2) and click OK.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Logging in to the Text-based UI Upon connection to the switch or completion of the start-up sequence, you must log into the MSA Switch to access the management functions. To do this, you must login as “user” and enter the password assigned to the switch. The default login variables assigned at the factory are: Login: user Password: ADMIN To access the text-base UI: 1. At the Login prompt, enter user as the login variable. >Login: user 2.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Accessing Networking Parameters Select option 2. Networking parameters to access the Network Parameter menu, which is shown Figure 2-2. The first option in this menu allows the user to return to the main menu. Any changes made are reset to the previous value. The second, third, and fourth parameters are used to configure the Ethernet settings for the MSA Switch.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Setting the IP Address Select option 2. Set IP address in the Network Parameters menu to call up the IP Address menu shown in the figure below. It displays the current IP address. The default (127.0.0.1) is set at the factory. This address should be changed to an IP address appropriate to your site. Check with the network administrator if uncertain of what this should be.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Setting the Subnetwork Mask Select option 3. Set subnetwork mask in the Network Parameters menu to call up the Subnetwork Mask Menu. The default subnetworking mask is a Class C mask as shown in the figure below. This mask will work in many installations, as Class C IP networks are by far the most common. The best source of the correct mask is your local network administrator.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Setting the Gateway Address Select option 4. Set gateway address in the Network Parameters menu to call up the Set Gateway Address menu, which is shown in Figure 2-5. The gateway is a computer or Ethernet router that connects your segment of the Ethernet to other segments. This is also true if using telnet to communicate with the MSA Fabric Switch 6 over the Ethernet from systems on other segments.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Accessing Management Parameters Select option 3. Management settings in the main menu to call up the Management Settings Menu, which is shown in Figure 2-6. Unlike the Network Parameters menu, changes made in this menu become effective as soon as they are made. There is no need to reset the switch. Figure 2-6: Management Options menu Options include: 1. Return to main menu allows the user to return to the main menu. 2.
Initial Configuration of the Switch 5. Change Password is used to enter a new password. There will be verification to test if this has been successfully completed or not. For security reasons, the password can only be changed through the serial port. It cannot be changed through a telnet connection over the Ethernet. The password can be set to null (that is, a carriage return) or an alphanumeric password can be used with up to eight characters.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Using the Array Configuration Utility-XE (ACU-XE) to Configure the Switch When using the ACU-XE to initially configure the switch, depending on the controller’s settings and the current switch configuration, you will be shown various options. The ACU-XE will prompt for information through specific screens, allowing changes before they are saved.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Accessing the Switch Configuration Option of the ACU-XE The ACU-XE can be started from the Compaq Web Based Management screen or by selecting Start - Programs - Compaq System Tool - Compaq Array Configuration XE. Figure 2-7 is an example of the Compaq Web-Based Management screen. Figure 2-7: Compaq Web-Based Management screen To start the ACU-XE from the Web-based Management screen: 1. Select Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE. The ACU-XE main screen is displayed.
Initial Configuration of the Switch 2. In the main ACU-XE screen, select an MSA1000 Controller from the controller list in the left column of the screen. Three configuration methods are displayed at the bottom portion of the screen: • Assisted Configuration is used to configure the controller. • Advanced Configuration is used to configure the controller. • Switch Configuration is used to configure the switch. Figure 2-8: ACU-XE main screen 3. Select Switch Configuration.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Figure 2-9: Switch selection 4. Select a switch to configure. Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: c-ch2 Initial Configuration of the Switch.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Initial Switch Configuration After a switch is selected in the Switch Configuration screen, available configuration tasks for that switch are listed. See Figure 2-10 for an illustration of these configuration task options. During the initial configuration of the switch, only one option is displayed. If the switch has already been configured and is active, additional tasks are displayed.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Figure 2-11: Switch parameters input screen 2. Enter the following information: • IP Address • Default Gateway • Subnet Mask • Read and Write Community strings 3. Click Finish to save the settings. 4. Repeat these procedures to set up another switch, if necessary. Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: c-ch2 Initial Configuration of the Switch.
Initial Configuration of the Switch Advanced Switch Configuration After the initial configuration of the switch is completed, additional switch configuration tasks become available. As illustrated in Figure 2-12, links to the Switch Configuration Utility are displayed for each switch. The Switch Configuration Utility is part of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility that resides on the switch itself. Parameters more advanced than those offered by ACU-XE are available in the Management Utility.
3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility This chapter describes how to use the Management Utility on the MSA Fabric Switch 6. The following sections describe the process to launch the Management Utility on your switch: • Defining System Requirements • Launching the Management Utility • Describing the Console • Using the Management Utility Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Defining System Requirements The MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility runs as a Java applet in a Netscape or Microsoft web browser and works with the versions shown below: • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later • Netscape Navigator version 4.75 or later • Java Runtime Environment, Standard Edition, version 1.3.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Launching the Management Utility To access your MSA Fabric Switch 6 using the Management Utility, you must configure it with an IP address using the Array Configuration Utility-XE (ACU-XE), as described in the section titled “Configuring your IP address," and be connected to an IP network. Once configured, use the following procedure to launch the utility: 1.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Describing the Console The Management Utility provides a web-browser-based user interface so the MSA Fabric switch 6 can be easily managed. The opening window, as shown in the figure below, consist of three sections: • Task Selection Toolbar • Status Panel • Main Management Panel Figure 3-2: Console screen 3-4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Task Selection Toolbar The Task Selection toolbar is comprised of five buttons and is located in the upper left corner of the screen. Selecting one of these buttons determines which of the management tasks you will operate using the Management Utility. Figure 3-3 is sample of the Task Selection toolbar. Figure 3-3: Task selection toolbar Status Panel The Status Panel is located at the bottom of the console screen and is shown in Figure 3-4.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Switch Status Indicators The switch indicators in the Status Panel display the operating condition of the switch, as described in the following table. Table 3-1: Switch Status Indicators TEMP PORTS Normal State Normal temperature operation. The operating temperature must be kept between 10 and 40 degrees Celsius (between 50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit). Blinking Amber Chassis Temperature is in a Fault State and has not been acknowledged.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists the error messages shown on the Message Text Line. To view detailed information about an error message, select the System Information button and then the Events Tab or select the Port Information button then the Events Tab.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Control Buttons Three Control buttons are located next to the Progress Indicator bar. Their functions are described in the following table. Table 3-3: Control Buttons Clear Status Clears the information in the message and progress indicator areas. Switch Status Indicators that are currently in the “Blinking Amber” state will be set to a non-blinking “Amber” state. The indicators will not return to the “Normal State” until the fault condition is corrected.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Information When the Port Information button is selected from the Task Selection toolbar, the Port Information window is displayed as shown in the following figure. This display consists of a graphic representation of the switch being monitored at the top of the window, a tree representation of the switch, its ports, and connected devices in the left portion of the window, and a set of five tabbed configuration panels.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility In addition, the indicators that are displayed on the switch graphic reflect the indicators that are configured on the switch and display the same status that is currently on the switch being monitored. Figure 3-5: Port information (shown in the left panel) 3-10 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility System Information When the System Information button is selected from the Task Selection toolbar, you can manage and monitor global parameters for the switch. It provides a set of tabbed panels that provide access to a set of 8 switch management functions and is displayed in the following figure. Figure 3-6: System information window Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Device View When the Device View button is selected, a table displays information for connected devices, as shown in the following figure. The devices displayed in the table can be filtered by selecting the switch, a port, or a device from the tree. Selecting the switch will show all the devices, selecting a port will show only the devices connected to that port, and selecting a device will show only that device.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Session Configuration When the Session Configuration button is selected, the SNMP settings are provided for this session of the Management Utility application, as shown in the following figure. They can be viewed or modified from this window. Figure 3-8: Main session Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Help When the Help button is selected, the application information and service contact information is provided as well as access to the on-line help system, as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-9: Main help session 3-14 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Using MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The Management Utility lets you manage and monitor a Fabric Switch 6 remotely through a web-browser interface. The following sections will help you to use the Management Utility: • Managing and Monitoring individual ports • Managing from the system information panel • Monitoring from the Device View • Session Configuration • Setting up Zoning Each of these topics is discussed in the following sections.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Figure 3-10: Port button in task selection toolbar This view provides information about configuration and operation of all of the ports on the MSA Fabric Switch 6 being monitored. It also provides configuration and operation information about individual ports that are selected from either the tree representation or the switch graphic.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Summary Tab The Port Summary window is the default foreground display when the Port button on the toolbar is clicked. It consists of a table that describes the status and configuration of each of the ports on the switch. The following figure is an example of this display. Figure 3-11: Port summary tab The Port Summary window displays current information about the port as described in the following table.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-4: Port Summary Window Parameters Description Port Identifies the port described in the row by its port number. Status Displays one of the following: Failed Diagnostics = could not initialize the port; the port has failed. Loopback mode = loopback cable is attached. Offline = port was taken offline by management. No media installed = no SFP installed. Link down = SFP is installed but with no link established.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Events Tab The Port Events window is accessed by clicking the “Events” tab of the Port Information display. It consists of a table that lists all of the ports related events generated by the MSA Fabric Switch 6 being monitored as shown in the following figure. This events table, as shown in the following figure, displays the parameters described in the following table for each event logged.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-5: Port Events Window continued Parameters Description Severity The severity level of the event. The possible severity parameters are: Unknown, Emergency, Alert, Critical Error, Warning, Notify, Info, Debug, and Mark. Type The type of the event. The possible event type parameters are: Unknown, Other, Status, Configuration, Topology. Description The message generated by the event.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following figure provides an example of the Port Reset display (you must use the scroll-bar at the right side of the panel to bring the Port Reset display into view). Figure 3-14: Port info/Port Reset view Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The Port Control panel displays current information about the port as described in the following table. Table 3-6: Port Control Panel Parameters Description Status Displays one of the following: Failed Diagnostics = could not initialize the port; the port has failed. Loopback mode = loopback cable is attached. Offline = port was taken offline by management. No media installed = no SFP installed. Link down = SFP is installed but with no link established.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-6: Port Control Panel continued Parameters Description Port Speed Displays and allows you to select these values: 1 Gigabit = Port is set to operate at 1Gbps 2 Gigabit = Port is set to operate at 2Gbps Auto = Port will determine the operating speed of the attached device (1Gbps or 2Gbps) and operate at that speed Port Cost (100-5000) Allow you to tune or manually configure routing. Port cost is used by routing in the shortest path calculation.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Statistics Tab The Port Statistics window is accessed by clicking the “Statistics” tab in the Port Information display. It consists of the following three separate panels with statistics for the port selected: Transmitted/Received Statistics contains the port number monitored and the number of occurrences of the parameters shown in the following table.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-7: Port Statistics tab continued Parameter Description Rx/Tx 256-511 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 256 - 511 bytes that passed through this port. Rx/Tx 512-1023 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 512 - 1023 bytes that passed through this port. Rx/Tx 1024-1518 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 1024 - 1518 bytes that passed through this port.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-8: Error Statistics continued Parameter Description Primitive Sequence Protocol Errors The number of primitive sequence protocol errors detected at this port. Receive Frame Length Errors The number of frames with invalid lengths received on this port. Receive Frame Check Sequence The number of frames received with invalid CRCs. Receive Dropped Frames The number of frames that were dropped on receive.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Figure 3-16: Error statistics view Figure 3-17: Stat counter reset view Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port SFP Tab The Port SFP window is accessed by clicking the “SFP ” tab in the Port Information display. It allows you to view information about the SFP on the selected port from any of the following categories: Transmitter, Operational, Vendor, Shortwave, and Longwave. Use the scroll-bar on the right side of the panel to view additional data.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Figure 3-19: SFP tab – transmitter display, second part Figure 3-20: SFP tab – operational display Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Figure 3-21: SFP tab – vendor display Figure 3-22: SFP tab –vendor display, second part 3-30 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Managing from the System Information Panel Selecting the System Information button brings up the System Information panels of the Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility display. This display allows you to perform a variety of management and monitoring functions relevant to the MSA Fabric Switch 6 you are managing, as shown in the following figure.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility • Backup/Restore Tab • Events Tab Each of these tabs and their management functions is described in the following sections. Switch Health Tab The Switch Health window is the default tab that is displayed when the System Information button is clicked for the first time. It can also be displayed by clicking the “Health” tab.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display. Table 3-9: Switch health window Panel Parameter Description Self-Test Status POST Provides status of either Passed or Failed for the Power On Self Test. Thermal Temperature Status Status is presented as Passed if the internal temperature of the chassis is below the threshold temperature that is currently set or Failed if it is above.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Information Tab The Information window is accessed by clicking the “Information” tab of the System Information display. It consists of two separate panels that provide identification and firmware version information about the switch being managed. The following figure is an example of this display. Figure 3-25: Switch info tab 3-34 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display. Table 3-10: Switch Info Window Panel Parameter Description Identification Device Description Product Name of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 that is being managed. Device SN Serial number of the switch being managed. MAC address MAC address of the switch being managed. World Wide Name World Wide Name of the switch being managed.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Switch Control Tab The Switch Control window is accessed by clicking the “Switch Control” tab of the System Information display. It consists of three panels: “Switch Configuration,” “Switch Reset,” and “Restore Factory Defaults” as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-26: Switch control tab 3-36 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: d-ch3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display. The parameters in this configuration are set by typing the new value into a text box or selecting a radio button and clicking the Apply button in the Switch Configuration box. The Reset Values button in the Switch Configuration box returns the parameters to their previous settings.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-11: Switch Control Window continued Parameter Description Send Fabric Address Notification Fabric Address Notification (FAN) frames are sent by the Fabric to notify public loop devices about their node ID and address. The default setting is No. Choosing Yes configures the switch to send Fabric Address Notification frames. Choosing No configures the switch to not send Fabric Address Notification frames.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Network Tab The Network window is accessed by clicking the “Network” tab of the System Information display. It consists of the following two panels: • IP Configuration • SNMP Trap Management Stations NOTE: The System Information - Network Tab page will not function properly without a valid gateway address. If you are using the default gateway address (0.0.0.0) or an invalid gateway address, you will need to change the address to a valid one.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists the parameters of this panel. Table 3-12: Network tab Parameter Description IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to the MSA Fabric Switch 6. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask assigned to the MSA Fabric Switch 6. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway assigned to the MSA Fabric Switch 6. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the MSA Fabric Switch 6.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Service Tab The Service window is accessed by clicking the “Service” tab of the System Information display. It consists of the “Location and Contact Information” panel as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-28: Service tab This window allows you to read the location and contact information that is currently configured for the switch and to modify it by selecting it and editing. All the information in this panel is for informational purposes only.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Firmware Tab The Firmware window is accessed by clicking the “Firmware” tab of the System Information display. This window, as shown in the figure below, allows you to download new firmware to your MSA Fabric Switch 6. To perform a download using this interface, fill in the text boxes, click the appropriate radio button, and click the Start Download button.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists the parameters in the “Download Control” panel. Table 3-13: Firmware Window Parameter Description Current Version Displays the version of the firmware currently on the Fabric switch 6. File Name Enter the file name of the file that you want to download. TFTP Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the TFTP Server from which you want to download the new firmware.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Backup/Restore Tab The Backup/Restore window is accessed by clicking the “Backup/Restore” tab of the System Information display. It consists of one panel titled: “Backup and Restore Settings.” Using this interface, you can save the current configuration parameters of the switch to a named TFTP server. You can also restore any previously saved configuration to the switch.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display. Table 3-14: Backup/Restore tab Parameters Description Backup/Restore File Set The name for the set of files that contains the backup configuration. TFTP Server IP Address The IP address of the TFTP server that you want to save a configuration file to or restore a configuration file from. Last Backup/Restore Status Displays the status of the last backup/restore action performed on the switch.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Events Tab The Events window is accessed by clicking the “Events” tab of the System Information display. It consists of a table that lists all of the events generated by the switch being monitored as shown in the following figure. Also included on this page are two list-filtering options, System Events and Port Events. Figure 3-31: Events tab 3-46 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility This Event log, as shown in the above figure, displays the parameters described in the table below for each event logged. Table 3-15: Events Window Parameter Description Show: System Events Selecting System Events will filter the list so that only the events related to the system (and not the individual ports) will be listed. Selecting both System Events and Port Events will display all the events.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Monitoring from the Device View Selecting the Device View button brings up Device View display. This display allows you to monitor devices connected to the switch, as shown in the following figure. Figure 3-32: Device view Depending on the icon selected in the tree, the Device View provides the following information about the switch, the ports, or the devices connected to the switch. Selecting members from the tree acts like a list filter.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility • WWN — The World Wide Name of the device connected to the port. • WWPN — The World Wide Port Name of the device connected to the port. Session Configuration Selecting the Session Configuration button allows you to view the current SNMP settings used by the Fabric Switch 6 and change them by typing new values in the text boxes. • To change a value, type the new values in the text boxes and click Apply.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-16: Session Configuration Window continued Parameter Description Retry Count The number of times that Management Utility will issue requests to the managed device before reporting a loss of connection. Valid values 0-4. Read Community SNMP Read Community string is the password required to read management data from the switch. This value must match the setting for the switch that you are managing as it was set using the Command Line Interface (CLI).
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility This section describes the zoning functions supported by the MSA Fabric Switch 6. It describes zoning at the individual switch and describes how the merge command functions are used to support zoning across a Fabric. Zoning Elements Before setting up zoning, you must understand the following zoning elements: • Zone Members • Zones • Zone Sets CAUTION: Never add a zoned switch to an established fabric that has no zoning.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Zones Zones are logical entities that represent groupings of zone members. Each zone must be assigned a unique zone name when it is defined. Zone Sets Zone sets are logical entities that represent groupings of zones. They define a zoning configuration. Each zone set is assigned a unique zone set name when it is defined. The MSA Fabric Switch 6 allows storing of multiple zone sets. However, only one of these zone sets can be active at a time.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Zoning Limitations for Zone Members, Zones, and Zone Sets There are zoning limitations for individual switches and fabrics. See Table 3-17 for maximum limitations.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Local Zones Use the Local Zones display when you are interested in viewing, creating, or editing zone sets, zones, and zone members for the switch presently being monitored. This view is a read/write single-switch display showing the zone sets, zones, and zone members for that switch. You can create, edit and remove zone sets, zones, and zone members using the Local Zones view.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Enabling Zoning IMPORTANT: The Zoning icon and its options are not displayed or accessible until Zoning is enabled. To enable zoning: 1. In the Switch Control tab of the System Information screen, select the Zoning Configuration On radio button. Figure 3-33 is an illustration of the Zoning Configuration option in the Switch Control tab. 2. Click Apply to accept the change. The Zoning icon is now displayed next to the other icons at the top of the screen.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Creating Zone Sets To create a Zone Set: 1. Select the Zoning icon. The Zoning Configuration screen is displayed. Figure 3-34 is an illustration of the Zoning Configuration screen. IMPORTANT: To create or edit Zone Sets, Zones, and Zone Members, the Local Zones view must be displayed. To change the view in the Zoning Configuration screen, expand the Zoning View drop-down box near the top-center of the screen.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility 2. To create a new Zone Set: a. In the Zone Sets column of the Zoning Configuration screen, click Add. b. Enter the name for the Zone Set. c. Click OK. 3. To create a new Zone Set by modifying an existing Zone Set: a. In the Zone Sets column of the Zoning Configuration screen, select the existing Zone Set and click Edit. b. In the Edit window, change the name of the Zone Set to the new name. c. Click OK. Creating Zones To create new Zones: 1.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Assigning Zone Members to Zones To add the Zone Members to the desired Zones, select the desired Zone Member and use the drag-and-drop technique to add it to the desired Zone. Assigning Zones to Zone Sets To add the Zones to the desired Zone Set, select the desired Zone and use the drag-and-drop technique to add it to the desired Zone Set. Activating the Zone Set To activate and apply the Zone Set: 1. Right-click the desired Zone Set and select Activate.
MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3-18: Example Zone Members, Zones, and Zone Set Zone Members Zones Server1 WWPN: 1000000102421303 Web_Zone Disk 1 WWPN: 2100005004d02f78 Web_Zone Tape1 WWPN: 210000010241ff73 Web_Zone and Mail_Zone Raid1 WWPN: 210000010249a7ab Web_Zone and Mail_Zone Server2 WWPN: 100000a0c99ae47a Mail_Zone Disk2 WWPN: 200000600819ae48 Mail_Zone Zone Set MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1 In this example, the Zone Set MIS_NT-CLSTR1_SAN1 contains two zones: • Web_Zone contains the
4 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following information about your new MSA Fabric Switch 6. • Troubleshooting guidelines • Troubleshooting the MSA Fabric Switch 6 with the status indicator and Reset Button • Preventive Maintenance Solutions Troubleshooting Guidelines If there is a problem accessing a device connected to the switch, the source of the problem can be the MSA Fabric Switch 6 or any of the connections between the host and device.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MSA Fabric Switch 6 If there is a problem accessing a device connected to the MSA Fabric Switch 6, the source of the problem can be with the device, the switch, the host, or any of the connections between the host and device. Follow the steps outlined below to investigate the problem. The following is a description of possible symptoms: 1. Check the Global Status Indicator for power. The unit may not be plugged into the Modular SAN Array 1000 correctly. 2.
Troubleshooting Table 4-1: Global Status Indicator Label Color/Pattern Interpretation Possible Causes Power Green/ON The unit is connected to an AC power source and the internal power supply is functioning. This is the normal state when powered on. Green/OFF There is no power within the switch. The Fabric Switch 6 may not be plugged in to the MSA SAN Array 1000 correctly. The MSA SAN Array 1000 may be disconnected or the power cable is bad. The switch is faulty.
Troubleshooting Table 4-1: Global Status Indicator continued Label Initialize Color/Pattern Interpretation Possible Causes Amber/OFF Self test completed with no fault found. Normal running state. Green/ON Switch is re-initializing. This is normal if not done excessively. Expect to encounter this when devices are being added or deleted from the Fibre Channel network. If this occurs too often, check for excessive LIPs. Green/OFF Switch is not re-initializing. Normal state.
Troubleshooting Table 4-2: Ethernet Indicators continued Label Color/Pattern Interpretation Possible Causes Green/OFF There is no network link. If this is off, then there is no connection to the network. One or more of the following could be the cause: The network is down for some reason. Check to see if other systems on the network are functioning. The switch is not connected to the network. Check the cable to see if it is seated properly. Try replacing the cable. The switch is not functioning.
Troubleshooting Reading the Port Indicators Table 4-3: Port Link Indicators Port Top indicator Port Bottom Indicator Port Stat Occurrence Comments Off Off Not active Device not operating Off Blinking green Negotiating Initial plug in Off Green Operational Good connect and operating Off Amber Fault Device/internal error Blinking amber Blinking amber Speed mismatch Conflict defined speed Both indicators on port blinking simultaneously.
Troubleshooting Compaq-supported Small Form Factor Pluggables (SFP) Use caution when handling SFPs. Take normal precautions to protect them from a static electrical discharge and any other damage: IMPORTANT: Always wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling Compaq-supported SFPs. They are static sensitive. • Leave the device in its anti-static bag until ready to install it. • Hold the SFP by its edges and handle it carefully.
Troubleshooting Temperature Control The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is designed to work in a normal room temperature environment, between 10º and 40º C (50º F to 104 º F). Preventive Maintenance Solutions To protect the switch for longer use, Compaq recommends the following: • Periodically vacuum the external surfaces of the switch to remove dust. • Do not drop fiber optic cable connectors onto hard surfaces. This can cause internal glass fractures and intermittent signals.
A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore, covered by these rules.
Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Regulatory Compliance Notices European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
B Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: • Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
C Command Line Interface Most of the configuration commands used to set up and maintain the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can be controlled from the main menu’s first two options: Networking Parameters and Management. For more advanced functions, the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility offers a further level of complexity. This more advanced level of parameters operates from a command line interface (CLI).
Command Line Interface Table C-1: Command Line Interface Summary continued C-2 Command Meaning FactDft Loads the default factory settings Help Lists all implemented commands HwCfg Displays the hardware configuration Log Displays/modifies the event log settings LogOut Logs out of the user interface NetCfg Displays the switch network settings NS Displays the name server information.
Command Line Interface Invoking the Command Line Interface The CLI can be called up by choosing 4.Command line interface on the main menu. It will respond with a “cmd>” prompt, as shown in the following figure. Figure C-1: Main menu Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Using the Command Line Interface The CLI is a general-purpose ASCII line interface separated by carriage returns. The syntax can best be seen by typing “help.” More detailed information is available by typing “help” followed by a command name, as shown below: cmd> help command_name Figure C-2: Help menu By typing the Help command, you can access a list of all available commands along with a brief overview of the syntax.
Command Line Interface Logging Out of the CLI The logout command screen in the CLI is the same as the logout option in the main menu. Figure C-3: Logout screen Exiting from CLI The Exit command of the CLI returns the user to the main menu. The Exit command can be distinguished from the Logout command in that the user does not exit the program but remains logged in and retains the ability to select a new item from the main menu. Reset This command resets the switch.
Command Line Interface Syntax Beacon On = Set Switch Beacon ON Beacon Off = Set Switch Beacon OFF Examples: Figure C-4: Beacon On command Config This command displays and modifies the switch configuration backup and configuration restore settings. It also activates the backup and restore function. Configuration backup writes the switch’s configuration files to files specified by “file” on the TFTP server specified by the IP address.
Command Line Interface Examples: Figure C-5: Config command Exit Exits the command line interface and returns to the main menu. Syntax Exit Examples: cmd> Exit Fabric Displays all of the switches in the fabric. Syntax Fabric Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Example: Figure C-6: Fabric command Factdft Resets the switch in the factory default settings. CLI command factory defaults are: Table C-2: Factory Defaults CLI Command User ID Parameter Default Value Beacon User User On / Off Config User User Backup Filename Backup IP address backup 127.0.0.
Command Line Interface Table C-2: Factory Defaults continued CLI Command User ID Parameter Default Value Log User Admin/engineer User Admin/engineer User log level filter log module filter console display level filter console display module filter eventlog.txt 127.0.0.1 0 telnet display level filter telnet display module filter.
Command Line Interface Table C-2: Factory Defaults continued CLI Command User ID Parameter Default Value Swctl User Switch name Desired domain Priority Translation Send FAN Min LSA arrival Min LSA interval FC Switch 1 254 off off 1 5 1800 3600 LSA refresh interval LSA max age Temp User Threshold 50c Tftpdl User Download file name TCTP IP address Request syspkg.bin 127.0.0.
Command Line Interface Help Lists all of the commands. Help is also used with a command name to describe a command function. Syntax Help Help Help — Displays the list of commands that are available from this interface. Help — Displays a description of the command specified. command The name of the command for which you want help. Examples: Figure C-8: Help command initial screen Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L.
Command Line Interface Figure C-9: Supported commands Hwcfg Displays the hardware configuration of the switch. Syntax HwCfg C-12 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Example: Figure C-10: Hwcfg command Log This command will display and modify the event-log settings. When an event occurs, if the event’s severity matches the “LogLevFilter” setting, the event will be logged into the event-log buffer. If the event’s severity matches the DispLevFilter setting, the event will be displayed on the console. “List” will display the entries contained in the event-log buffer.
Command Line Interface Log LogInterval = interval (ms) Modify the event-log min Log TftpFilename = Modify TFTP server filename Log TftpIp =
Command Line Interface Example: Figure C-12: Logout command NetCfg Displays switch network settings. Syntax: Netcfg Examples: Figure C-13: Netcfg command NS Displays the local and global name server (NS) table entries. Syntax NS NS [/d] NS All NS All [/d] Where setting the /d variable causes all entries to display without pausing to wait for user interaction. Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface NS - Displays local name server entries NS All - Displays local and global name server entries Examples: Figure C-14: Ns command PortCtl Displays and modifies the port control settings.
Command Line Interface PortCtl Offline = — Sets an individual port or all ports online or offline. offline_state variables Description yes Sets individual port or all ports to offline state. no Sets individual port or all ports to online state. PortCtl Type = — Sets the port type variable for an individual port or all ports. port_type variables Description auto Sets individual port or all ports to autonegotiate their port type.
Command Line Interface PortCtl Cost = — Sets the routing cost variable for an individual port or all ports. routing_cost variables Description 100 -5000 Sets the routing cost between 100 and 5000. Examples: Figure C-15: PortCtl command Figure C-16: PortCtl offline command Syntax: PortCtl offline = C-18 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Figure C-17: PortCtl public command Syntax: PortCtl public = Figure C-18: Portctl type command Syntax: PortCtl Type = Figure C-19: PortCtl speed command Syntax: PortCtl Speed = Figure C-20: PortCtl heartbeat command Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Syntax: PortCtl Heartbeat = Figure C-21: PortCtl cost command Syntax: PortCtl Cost = PortReSet This command displays/resets statistic counters for the specified ports.
Command Line Interface PortStatS — Displays statistics for the port specified on the switch. PortStatS /r— Resets the statitics counters for all ports on the switch. PortStatS — Resets the statitics counters for the port specified on the switch. Examples: Figure C-22: Portstats command PortStatUs Displays port status. Syntax PortStatUs PortStatUs Portstatus—Displays port status for all ports on the switch. Portstatus ..
Command Line Interface Examples: Figure C-23: Portstatus command Figure C-24: Portstatus with port number Syntax: PortStatUs PortTp Continuously display the throughput for all of the ports. Press any key to stop the display. Syntax PortTp C-22 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Example: Figure C-25: Porttp command ReSeT Resets the Switch Syntax Reset Example: Figure C-26: Reset command SNMP Displays and modifies the SNMP system variables. Syntax SNMP SNMP Name = SNMP Con = SNMP Loc = This command displays or modifies the MIB2 system strings. System contact can contain three pieces of information: name, email address, and phone number. Use “|” to separate the name, email address, and phone number fields.
Command Line Interface SNMP— Displays the System Description, System Object ID, System Name, System Contact, and System Location for the switch. SNMP Name = — Sets the SNMP Name for the switch to the text typed in place of the name_text variable. SNMP Con = — Sets the SNMP Contact for the switch to the text typed in place of the contact_text variable. SNMP Loc = — Sets the SNMP Location for the switch to the text typed in place of the location_text variable.
Command Line Interface Figure C-29: SNMP con command Figure C-30: SNMP loc command Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface SwCtl Displays and modifies the switch control settings. Syntax SwCtl settings SwCtl Domain = <1..239> SwCtl Priority = <1..255> SwCtl TRAnslation = on/off SwCtl SendFan = notification on/off SwCtl CirCumUpTime SwCtl Forceiod = Delivery on/off SwCtl ForceiodDelay = <1..
Command Line Interface Figure C-32: Swstate command ports data information Swstatus Displays the switch status. Syntax Swstatus Example: Figure C-33: Swstatus command Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Temp Displays the current temperature of the switch and the threshold setting for it. It also allows you to modify the switch temperature threshold. Syntax Temp Temp = Temp — Displays the current temperature of the switch and the current threshold setting. Temp = — Sets the temperature threshold for the switch to the value typed in place of the temperature_threshold variable.
Command Line Interface TftpDl Displays and modifies TFTP download settings for the switch. Syntax TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl TftpDl = = ReqTimeOut = ReqRetry = DataTimeout = DataRetry = Reset = Changeprimary Start TftpDl— Displays the TFTP download settings for the switch.
Command Line Interface TftpDl Reset = — This setting determines if the switch will automatically reboot after download. Variables Description reset_state yes Sets switch to automaticly reboot after a new boot image has been down loaded to it. no Sets switch tonot automaticly reboot after a new boot image has been downloaded to it. TftpDl ChangePrimary— Sets the backup image as the primary image. TftpDl Start— Starts the download process using the variables configured.
Command Line Interface Topology Displays the topology information for one or all of the switches in the fabric. Syntax TOpology TOpology [/d] TOpology Topology— Displays the information for all of the switches in the network. Topology /d— Displays the information for all of the switches in the network without pausing and prompting the user to continue.
Command Line Interface Example: Figure C-36: Topology command Traps This command displays and modifies the trap entries. The specifies the trap IP address and trap port address. The format for is ip.ip.ip.port.8 trap entries are supported. Valid range for ‘ip’ is 0 – 255. Valid range for ‘port’ is 1-2147483647, normally 162.
Command Line Interface Traps— Displays trap entry settings. Traps Add — This command is used to add new trap recipients. Up to eight trap recipients are supported. The command variables are defined as follows: Variables Description ip_address Sets the IP address of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to add. port_number Sets the port number of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to add. The default is 162.
Command Line Interface Variables Description ip_address,port number ip_address The IP address of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to create a filter for port_number The port number of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to create a filter for trap_type EMer Filters for traps of the type “Emergency”. Highest level of severity Alert Filters for traps of the type “Alert”. Crit Filters for traps of the type “Critical”. ERr Filters for traps of the type “Error”.
Command Line Interface Variables Description ip_address,port number ip_address The IP address of the SNMP trap recipient whose state you want to set. port_number The port number of the SNMP trap recipient whose state you want to set. trap_state active Sets the specified port recipient to the “Active” state. Traps configured to be sent to this device will be forwarded to it. inactive Sets the specified port recipient to the “Inactive” state.
Command Line Interface Figure C-39: Traps delete command Figure C-40: Traps filter command Figure C-41: Traps state command C-36 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: h-appc Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface Setting up Zoning Zoning is a function of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 that allows you to create isolated Fibre Channel networks with a limited number of connected devices. By limiting the number of devices in a zone, you can obtain more robust performance and enhance your access protection. Zoning is compliant with the following standards: • FC-SW-2 • FC-GS3 • FC-MI This section describes the zoning functions supported by the MSA Fabric Switch 6.
Command Line Interface Zone Members Zone members are Fibre Channel edge devices that are identified by their World Wide Port Name (WWPN). Any device that you want to include in a zone must be identified as a zone member. While internally the zone members are tracked by their WWPN, you can create a Zone Member Name that acts as an alias for the device. This makes it easier to identify the devices during configuration and operation.
Command Line Interface Naming Rules for Zone Members, Zones, and Zone Sets Zone member, zone, and zone set names must follow these rules: • Names must be between 1 and 64 characters long • Characters used in names must be 7 bit ASCII characters • The first character of a name must be a letter (a-z) and can be either upper case or lower case • Other characters of the name (any characters besides the first character) can be a letter (a-z, either upper or lower case), a number (0-9), or a symbol ( $ -
Command Line Interface Using the CLI to Configure Zoning This section describes how to use the CLI to configure zone members, zones, and zone sets and apply the new or edited zone configurations to the switch.
Command Line Interface Table C-4: Example Zoning Configuration Zone Members Zones Server1 WWPN: 1000000102421303 Web_Zone Disk 1 WWPN: 2100005004d02f78 Web_Zone Tape1 WWPN: 210000010241ff73 Web_Zone and Mail_Zone RAID1 WWPN: 210000010249a7ab Web_Zone and Mail_Zone Server2 WWPN: 100000a0c99ae47a Mail_Zone Disk2 WWPN: 200000600819ae48 Mail_Zone Zone Set MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1 In this example, the Zone Set MIS_NT-CLSTR1_SAN1 contains two zones: • Web_Zone contains the following Zone Members: Serve
Command Line Interface The steps of stage one include: • Viewing and clearing the pending table • Creating the zone set • Adding zones to the zone set • Adding zone members to the zones • Changing the names of the zone members (optional) • Enabling the pending table zone set Viewing and Clearing the Pending Table Start by checking what has already been created: 1. View the pending table.
Command Line Interface Creating the Zone Set Create your zone set using the name you already defined (see Table C-4). cmd> zone addzs MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1 Zoneset [MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1] added. Changes will only take effect after a ‘zone write’ command!! Adding zones to the zone set Add zones to your zone set using the names you already defined (see Table C-4). cmd> zone addzn MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1 Web_Zone Mail_Zone Zone [Web_Zone] added to zoneset [MIS_NT_CLSR1_SAN1].
Command Line Interface cmd> zn addzm Mail_Zone 100000a0c991a47a 200000600819ae48 Zone member [100000a0c991a47a] added to zone [Mail_Zone]. Zone member [200000600819ae48] added to zone [Mail_Zone]. Changes will only take effect after a ‘zone write’ command!! cmd> zn addzm Mail_Zone 210000010241ff73 210000010249a7ab Zone member [210000010241ff73] already exists, added to zone [Mail_Zone]. Zone member [210000010249a7ab] already exists, added to zone [Mail_Zone].
Command Line Interface 2. Change the zone member name, as illustrated in Table C-4. cmd> zone renzm WWN-1000000102421303 Server1 Renamed zonemember [WWN-1000000102421303] to [Server1]. Changes will only take effect after a ‘zone write’ command!! cmd> zone renzm WWN-2100005004d02f78 Disk1 Renamed zonemember [WWN-2100005004d02f78] to [Disk1]. Changes will only take effect after a ‘zone write’ command!! cmd> zone renzm WWN-210000010241ff73 Tape1 Renamed zonemember [WWN-210000010241ff73] to [Tape1].
Command Line Interface Enabling the pending table zone set Enable the zone set in the pending table, so that when it is written to the active table it will be activated: cmd> zone enable MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1 Zoneset [MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1] enabled. Stage Two: Verifying the Zoning Configuration in the Pending Table Make sure that you have the correct configuration by viewing your newly created pending tables. There are four different ways you can confirm that your pending tables are correct.
Command Line Interface Viewing the Zone Set in the pending table To display zone sets in the pending table: cmd> zone pending displayzs Active zoneset [MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1] contains 2 zone(s) zone = [Web_Zone] zone = [Mail_Zone] Viewing the Zones in the pending table To display the zones in the pending table: cmd> zone pending displayzn zone [Web_Zone] contains 4 member(s) zone zone zone zone member member member member = = = = [1000000102421303] [2100005004d02f78] [210000010241ff73] [210000010249a7ab]
Command Line Interface Stage Three: Writing the Pending Table to the Active Table To complete your zoning configuration, write the newly created pending table to the active zone table.
Command Line Interface To display the current fabric-wide zoning configuration: cmd> zone active merged Active zoneset [MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1] contains 2 zone(s) zone [Web_Zone] contains 4 member(s) zone zone zone zone member member member member = = = = [1000000102421303] [2100005004d02f78] [210000010241ff73] [210000010249a7ab] zone [Mail_Zone] contains 4 member(s) zone member = [210000010241ff73] zone member = [210000010249a7ab] zone member = [100000a0c991a47a] zone member = [200000600819ae48] Modular
D Laser Precautions and Fibre Channel Cables Laser Precautions WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from laser radiation or damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions: • Allow only Compaq Authorized Service Technicians to repair the equipment. • Do not open any panels, operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to a laser device other than those specified herein. • Do not stare into laser beam when panels are open.
Laser Precautions and Fibre Cables To minimize the risk of optic contamination on your system, keep the following fibre optic handling guidelines in mind: • Dust Covers: Dust Covers are provided with all optical components and should be kept in place when not used. Do not throw away the dust covers after initial installation. You may need them to protect optical interconnect areas if reconfiguration is required. • When to Clean: The best rule of thumb for cleaning fiber optics is common sense.
Laser Precautions and Fibre Cables If you are using an existing 62.5-micron cable in your infrastructure, you must obtain a 62.5-micron jumper from an independent source. A 50-micron cable cannot be spliced with a 62.5-micron cable. CAUTION: Make certain the Fibre Channel cables are installed and supported so that no excess weight is placed on the Fibre Channel connectors. This is necessary to prevent damage to the connector and cable and to prevent a cable bend radius less than 3 inches (7.
E Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The MSA Fabric Switch 6 embedded device management program is referred to as the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility. The baseline software management capabilities for the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can be accessed several different ways. For the latest version of MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility as well as additional upgrading options refer to the Compaq website: www.compaq.com/storageworks, or the MSASW6.
Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Updating the Switch using the Web Browser Interface To update the switch using the web browser interface under the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Service tab, see Chapter 3, “MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility.” Use this screen to set the switch’s parameter and to start the download. IMPORTANT: The MSA Fabric Switch 6’s IP address and other networking parameters must be properly set for the download to work.
Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The download file name must be changed to match the name of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility update. The boot file is automatically extracted from the download file by the StorageWorks MSA Fabric Switch 6 once the transfer is complete. The boot file name needs to be set for a successful update. This will be provided along with the download file at the Compaq website: www.compaq.com/storageworks.
Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Updating the Switch using the Boot Menu The MSA Fabric Switch 6 can also be updated using the Boot Menu. The Boot Menu is accessible immediately after the MSA Fabric Switch 6 is powered up or reset. The Boot Menu permits you to configure the networking parameters necessary to download new MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility with TFTP even if the current utility program is not functioning.
Index A AC, power cord 1-5 accessing boot menu E-4 ACU-XE overview of 2-2 automatic port bypass 1-3 B boot straps, using B-2 C cables 15 meter multi-mode fibre channel D-2 30 meter multi-mode fibre channel D-2 50 meter multi-mode fibre channel D-2 cleaning fibre channel D-1 customizing D-2 DB-9 serial 1-5, 2-3 ethernet RJ-45 1-5 fibre channel D-2 fibre channel, troubleshooting 4-7 SFPs 4-7 troubleshooting 4-2 CLI command prompt C-3 defined C-4 help menu, illustrated C-4 invoking C-3 logout screen, illus
Index community names restoring 2-10 retrieving 2-10 setting new 2-10 Compaq authorized reseller xi Compaq website xi configuration methods of 2-2 overview 2-2 connecting a terminal to 2-3 connection, problems 4-6 connectors RJ-45 Ethernet 1-4 RS-232 DB-9 serial port 1-4 D DB-9 serial port configuration 1-4 rear panel 1-4 E electrostatic discharge precautions B-1 preventing B-1 storing products B-1 transporting products B-1 types of damage from B-1 ESD See electrostatic discharge Ethernet indicators 4-5
Index firmware tab 3-42 login menu 2-5 main help session screen 3-14 main session screen 3-13 management options menu 2-10 MSA fabric switch 6 1-2 MSA1000 with a Fabric Switch 6 installed 1-4 network parameters menu 2-6 network tab 3-39 port button screen 3-16 port events tab screen 3-19 port info/port control tab screen 3-20 port info/reset view screen 3-21 port information screen 3-10 port statistics tab 3-26 port summary tab screen 3-17 service tab 3-41 set IP address menu 2-7 set Subnet Mask menu 2-8 S
Index CLI portctl type command C-19 CLI portstats command C-21 CLI portstatus command C-22 CLI portstatus with port number command C-22 CLI porttp command C-23 CLI reset command C-23 CLI SNMP command C-24 CLI SNMP con command C-25 CLI SNMP loc command C-25 CLI SNMP name command C-24 CLI supported commands C-12 CLI swstate command C-26 CLI swstatus command C-27 CLI temp command C-28 CLI tftpdl command C-30 CLI topology command C-32 CLI traps add command C-35 CLI traps command C-35 CLI traps delete command C
Index M main board, MSA Fabric Switch 6 1-3 management options menu 2-10 Management Utility overview of 2-2 menus change password 2-11 gateway address 2-9 IP address 2-7 management options menu 2-10 network parameters 2-6 network parameters, illustrated 2-6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 See MSA Fabric Switch 6 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Compaq supported SFPs 4-7 components 1-3 components of 1-4 configuration 1-1 connection problems 4-6 defined 1-2 Ethernet indicators 4-5 Ethernet port 1-3 fault indicator 4-2
Index S T serial communication problems 4-6 interface port 1-3 serial port settings baud rate 2-4 bits per second 2-4 data bits 2-4 flow control 2-4 parity 2-4 stop bits 2-4 setting community names 2-10 gateway address 2-9 IP address 2-7 subnetwork mask 2-8 SFPs cleaning D-1 troubleshooting 4-7 static-safe containers storing products in B-1 transporting products in B-1 subnetwork mask MSA Fabric Switch 6 configuration 2-8 setting 2-8 Switch Management Utility downloading update E-1 finding version number
Index troubleshooting cabling 4-2, 4-7 connection problems 4-6 fibre channel cables 4-7 first stage 4-2 guidelines 4-1 MSA Fabric Switch 6 4-1 preventative maintenance 4-1 serial communication problems 4-6 SFPs 4-7 temperature control problems 4-8 W U Z user interfaces, listed 2-2 zoning setting up with the management utility 3-50 V warnings defined 1-1, D-1 websites Compaq xi Windows NT setting up HyperTerminal properties 2-4 wrist straps specifications B-2 using B-2 versions, Switch Management Ut