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CONTENTS Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch-level Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Information About the 2250 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2250 Switch Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Installing Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Switch Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Workstation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Installing Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Installing a Web Browser . . . . . .
Performance View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firmware Upgrade Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reboot Switch Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision History July 2001 First release.
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
PREFACE About This Guide This document provides both hardware and software information to support the HP Surestore FC Switch 6164, and is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Provides general information about the FC 6164 Introducing the FC 6164 and an overview of the installation procedure. Chapter 2 Provides information about installing and Installing and configuring the FC 6164. Configuring the FC 6164 Chapter 3 Mechanical Specifications Provides the mechanical details of the FC 6164.
Chapter 8 Using Fabric Manager Provides information about each of the screens available through Fabric Manager. Chapter 9 Telnet Commands Provides information about the Telnet commands that are specific to administration of the FC 6164. Related Publications Related product information can be found in the following publications. Those publications with part numbers are provided as printed copies with your product.
Getting Help For support information, visit the HP web site located at: http://www.hp.com Getting Software Updates Firmware and software updates are found on the HP web site at: http://www.hp.
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
1 INTRODUCING THE FC 6164 The HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 provides a 64-port enterprise-class fibre channel switching solution for any-to-any connectivity requirements in a Storage Area Network (SAN). The FC 6164 provides a cost-effective means of meeting the large-port-count requirements of workgroups and enterprises.
Management Tools You can manage the FC 6164 at the fabric level and at the switch level. Fabric-level Management Tool • Fabric Manager Fabric Manager provides a centralized, high-level fabric view of the FC 6164, and all other switches if connected in a larger SAN, allowing for easy administration of the fabric. When more detailed information is requested, Fabric Manager interacts seamlessly with Web Tools to provide switch-level information.
2 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS The FC 6164 is a plug-and-play fabric that provides 64 user ports, and is comprised of the following items: • a chassis with a removable front door • six FC Silkworm 2250 switches (Each 2250 switch has one serial port and one Ethernet port) • one serial cable • six power cables • all required ISL (inter-switch link) fiber optic cables and ISL GBICs Chassis-level Information The FC 6164 chassis includes cable-routing holes in the upper, lower, and side panels for easy cable mana
port that has the same color in the diagram. This color should also match the label color on the associated ISL cable. Weight Specifications Table 1.
GBICs The FC 6164 is compatible with the following types of GBICs: • short wave GBICs • long wave GBICs • short wave serial ID GBICs • long wave serial ID GBICs • smart GBICS (available from Finisar) The FC 6164 product includes SWL (short wave length) GBICs for the ISL (inter-switch link) ports. GBICs for the user ports are not included. Fiber Optic Cables The FC 6164 product includes gray fiber optic cables for the ISL ports. Fiber optic cables for the user ports are not included.
Figure 1. Dual SC Fiber Optic Plug Keyed Connector The acceptable environmental ranges for the FC 6164 are shown in Table 2. These environmental ranges also apply to each switch. Table 2.
Switch-level Information General Information About the 2250 Switch The 2250 switch has full fabric capability, which allows the 2250 switch to be linked to multiple other fibre channel switches to build a scalable SAN fabric, capable of supporting large numbers of attached storage devices. The FC 6164 supports F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port connections and a Distributed Name Server (DNS). There is no On/Off switch; the switch is powered on or off when the power cable is connected or disconnected.
Switch Specifications Table 3 lists general switch specifications for the 2250 switch. Table 3. Switch Specifications Specification Description Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW 3.2 IP over Fibre Channel (FC-IP) Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of the FCA profile System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch System processor Superscalar 33-Mhz Intel i960RP Number of Fibre Channel ports 16 GBIC ports Fibre Channel port speed 1.
Switch Memory The available memory for the FC 6164 is as follows: • Main memory: 16 MB per switch • Flash memory: 4 MB per bank, with 2 banks in the 2250 switch (mirrored for redundancy) Power Supply The 2250 switch is powered on when the power cable is connected to the switch and to a power source. The switch automatically performs a power on self test (POST), which is a diagnostic test that takes approximately 2 minutes.
LED Status Indicators Each port, and the AC power connection, has an LED that indicates the status for that port or power connection. Table 6 provides a description of port and AC power status indicators and possible corrective actions in case of faulty status. Table 6. LED Status Indicators LED/Time Interval Status/Description No light showing No light or signal carrier (no module, Check media no cable) for media interface LEDs. connection.
Table 6. LED Status Indicators (continued) LED/Time Interval Mechanical Specifications Status/Description Action Interleaving green and yellow Port is bypassed. Reset at management station. AC Power LED Status/Description Action No light showing No power is being supplied to the switch. Check power cord connection to the switch. Steady green Receiving power and switch is online. No action required.
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
3 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE FC 6164 This chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the FC 6164. Note For detailed information about any of the Fabric OS commands referenced in this chapter, enter help followed by the [command name] at the Telnet prompt. For example, to display information about the fabricShow command, enter the following: help fabricShow Installation Considerations and Safety Guidelines WARNING The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds.
The FC 6164 is a high-port count integrated fabric comprised of six switch modules in a rack mountable chassis. • If installing the FC 6164 in a closed or multi-rack assembly, ensure the air temperature measured inside the FC 6164 chassis door does not exceed 40°C during operation. • Ensure the airflow available to the switch fabric is at least 300 cfm (cubic feet per minute).
Items Required The following items must be available before you begin the installation procedures: • FC 6164 • 30” deep rack space, 14 rack units high and 19” wide • Six Ethernet cables, one for each switch • Six power outlets, one for each switch • FC 6164 worksheet, provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet” • Serial cable connected to the workstation, long enough to connect to each of the switches in the chassis • Workstation that has a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal) • Six unused
Unpacking the FC 6164 To unpack the FC 6164: 1. Open the shipping carton. 2. Remove all of the packaging materials. 3. Remove the screws holding the FC 6164 to the pallet. Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack This section provides the step-by-step procedure for installing the FC Switch 6164 in either an HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal 19-inch rack. Most of the steps in this procedure are unnecessary if the FC 6164 was installed at an HP integration center prior to shipment.
to lift and position the switch onto the lift. Two or more people are also required to move the switch from the lift into the rack and when positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack.
Table 7. Contents of the Shipping Carton(s) A Switch B Plenum kit (4 rectangular sheets of Lexan with 6 adhesive strips pre-attached) (HP P/N A7326-87903) C Front bezel (HP P/N A7326-40001) D Rail Tray kit (Rail tray, 2 brackets, 2 M5 Tinnerman nuts, 4 M5 Torx screws) (HP P/N A6534-60016) E Shim plates (2 ea.
Hardware Identification Figure 4 contains drawings and descriptions of the hardware used when installing the FC 6164 in an HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal rack. Use this key to help identify the hardware specified in the installation procedure in this chapter. #8-32 x .
Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack WARNING Mount the switch as low as possible in the rack to ensure that the weight of the switch does not make the rack unstable. 15 Rack Units (RUs) are required (see Figure 5). Back of switch 15 RU Front of rack Figure 5. Switch Mounted Back-to-Front and Low in the Rack The switch must be installed with the front end facing the back of the rack.
In these instructions, the 15 RUs used to mount the switch are called RU-1 through RU-15 (see Figure 5); RU-1 is the lowest of the 15 RUs. Note 1. Check the contents of the shipping carton and the kits within the carton to verify that all of the required parts and hardware are available (see Figure 3, Table 7, and Figure 5). 2. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch (see the WARNING at the beginning of this section and Figure 5). 3. Install the rail tray in the rack: a.
HP rack M5 Screw with attached lock washer Rear Tray bracket Compaq/Rittal rack M5 Screw M5 M5 Rear Tray Spacer flat with attached flat bracket lock washer washer washer Figure 6. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets When installing the rail tray in a Compaq/Rittal rack, ignore the mounting instructions on the label attached to the rail tray (some rail trays do not have this label).
c. Install Tinnerman nuts for the top holes of RU-1 in both of the rack’s front uprights (see Figure 7). The Tinnerman nuts used for the two types of racks (HP and Compaq/Rittal) are of different styles and different sizes. Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 to identify the correct Tinnerman nut to use with the rack you are installing the switch in. Note Tinnerman nut Spacer Outer surface of HP rack Inner surface of Compaq/Rittal rack Figure 7. Installing Tinnerman Nuts and Spacers on the Front Uprights d.
e. Orient the rail tray as shown in Figure 8, and insert it into the rack from the front. The slots in the sides of the rail tray must slide over the posts on the rear rail-tray brackets, and the posts on the rail tray’s front mounting flanges must be inserted in the center holes of RU1. Figure 8. Inserting the Rail Tray in the Rack f. Insert M5 torx screws through the top holes in both of the rail tray mounting flanges.
4. Place a shim plate on each side of the rail tray (see Figure 9). Figure 9. Placing the Shim Plates on the Rail Tray The shim plates must be placed on top of both sides of the rail tray to prevent misalignment between the mounting holes in the switch flanges and the holes in the rack uprights.
5. Insert Tinnerman nuts onto the center holes of RU-5 and the top holes of RU-12 in both of the rack’s rear uprights (see Figure 10). 12 12 11 11 M5 Tinnerman nuts #10-32Tinnerman nuts 5 5 4 4 Rack uprights 1 1 HP Rack Rittal Rack Figure 10. Installing Tinnerman Nuts in RU-5 and RU-12 6. Install the rack-mount brackets on the switch: a. The rack-mount brackets consist of a stationary plate and an adjustable plate that are attached to each other with two screws.
a. Use four #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips flat-head screws to mount one of the stationary plates onto each side of the switch. The plates must be oriented so that the end of the plate that has the slotted holes protrudes past the back of the switch, and if the plate has arrows stamped into it, the arrows must point up (see Figure 12). Do not tighten the screws fully at this time. Some stationary plates have arrows stamped into them, and some do not.
If you cannot insert the switch into the rack from the back, you must remove several pieces of hardware from the sides of the switch at the front end as described in Steps 7, 8, and 9. If you have adequate access to insert the switch into the rack from the back, you can skip these steps. Note 7. Remove the four #6-32 x ¼-inch flat-head screws that attach each of the two hinge plates to the left side of the switch at the front end (see Figure 13). Set the screws and the hinge plates aside for later use.
8. Remove the two screws that attach the latch plate to the right side of the switch at the front, and remove the latch plate (see Figure 14). Set the latch plate and the screws aside for later use. The latch plate fits through a cutout in the rack-mounting flange on the right side of the switch. Note Rack-mounting flange Latch plate Figure 14. Removing the Latch Plate and the Mounting Flanges 9.
WARNING If the rack you are mounting the switch in is on wheels, make sure the leveling feet are down or the wheels are locked to prevent the rack from moving while you are installing the switch. Failure to prevent the rack from moving could result in injury to personnel and/or damage to the switch, the rack, or other equipment. 10.Insert the switch in the rack: WARNING The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds.
11. If you inserted the switch into the rack from the back, skip this step. Reinstall the removed hardware: a. Use the 16 #10-32 Phillips screws you removed in Step 9 to re-attach the rack-mounting flanges to the switch (see Figure 14). b. Use the two screws you removed in Step 8 to re-attach the latch plate (see Figure 14). Make sure that there is a gap of approximately 3/16-inch between the edges of the latch plate and the edges of the cutout in the rack-mounting flange. c.
12.Re-attach the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates: a. From the front of the rack, slide the switch forward a small distance. b. Insert one of the adjustable plates into one the stationary plates (see Figure 16). Figure 16. Re-attaching the Rack-Mount Bracket Adjustable Plates c. Insert the screws you removed in Step 6a through the slotted holes in the stationary plate and into the second set of threaded holes in the adjustable plate from the rack-mounting flange (see Figure 16).
WARNING The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds.Two or more people are required when positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack. Use extreme caution when handling or transporting the switch to prevent injury to personnel, damage to the switch, and/or damage to the rack and other equipment mounted in it. f.
Figure 17. Attaching the Rack-Mount Flanges to the Rack 14.Fully tighten the screws that attach the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates to rack uprights, then fully tighten the screws that attach the adjustable plates to the stationary plates and the screws that attach the stationary plates to the switch chassis (see Figure 16).
15.Assemble the plenum: a. Position the bottom panel of the plenum on a flat surface with the two folded ends facing up (see Figure 18). Adhesive strips Adhesive strips Bottom of plenum Adhesive strips Figure 18. Assembling the Plenum b. Remove the paper backing from one of the adhesive strips on one of the plenum side panels, and carefully position the side panel against the inner surface of one of the folded ends of the bottom panel (see Figure 18).
e. Carefully position the plenum top panel over the side panels so that the folded ends of the top panel face down and are outside of the side panels. f. With the top panel aligned with the side panels, press one of the side panels firmly against the inner surface of the folded end of the top panel to ensure that the adhesive strip on the side panel makes full contact with the folded end of the top panel. Repeat this step for the other side panel. 16.Install the plenum in the rack: a.
17.Install the front bezel: a. Orient the front bezel so that its outer surface is facing you. a. Align the bottom end of the front bezel with the bottom edge of the rail tray (see Figure 20). There are two alignment posts and two spring clips on each side of the bezel that grip the rack uprights and hold the bezel in position. Each of the lower alignment posts fits into the second unused hole above the front mounting flange on each side of the rail tray. Figure 20. Installing the Front Bezel b.
18.Install the switch door: a. Rotate the knobs on the switch door so that they are in the down position and the springs are compressed. b. Position the door so that the hinge pins are between the loops on the hinge plates mounted on the switch (see Figure 15 and Figure 21). When you rotate the door to the closed position, the spring-loaded hinge pins will snap into the loops on the hinge plates. Note Figure 21.
19.Connect each of the six power cables to a power source, and verify that each power cable is firmly seated in the power connector of the corresponding switch. Note Each time the switch is powered on, it automatically performs a power on self test (POST), which takes approximately two minutes and is complete when LED activity stops.
e. Open and configure a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on Windows 95 or NT, or TERM in a UNIX environment) as follows: Parameter Value Bits per second: 9600 Databits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None Function arrows and Ctrl keys act as: Terminal keys Emulation: Autodetect f. From the terminal emulator application, log on to the first switch through the serial connection. g. Specify the new IP address by entering the following: ipAddrSet h.
j. Remove the serial cable and replace the shipping plug. k. Repeat steps a through j for the remaining five switches in the FC 6164. Note The serial port is intended for initial setting of the IP address and for service purposes. Using the serial port during normal switch operation or for regular maintenance is not recommended. 3. Connect all six switches by Ethernet to the LAN on which the workstation resides. a. Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on each switch. b.
d. Enter “Y” after the “Fabric parameters” prompt. Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y e. Enter a unique domain ID (such as the domain ID used by the previous switch, if still available). Domain: (1..239) [1] 3 f. Complete the remaining prompts (or press CTRL+D to accept the remaining settings without completing all the prompts). g. Re-enable the switch by entering the following: switchEnable h. Repeat Steps a through g for the remaining switches. 5.
7. Check each switch for port or ISL issues. a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches in the group. b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt: islTopoCheck This command provides detailed information about the local switch (the switch currently accessed by Telnet). If there are any problems, the Status column indicates an error condition. c. Repeat Steps a through b for the remaining switches in the group. 8. Add GBICs and cables as needed to the user ports. a.
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
4 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Switch Replacement Procedure Use this procedure to remove and replace any of the six switches in the FC 6164. For detailed information about any of the Fabric OS commands referenced in this chapter, enter help plus the [command name]at the Telnet prompt.
The steps are numbered consecutively throughout all the secondary procedures. Note Time Required Approximately 45 minutes. Items Required • Silkworm 2250 switch • Fabric OS a2.4.1 • FC 6164 Fabric Watch profile. (Configuration profile) • Computer workstation with access to the switches in the FC 6164. • FC 6164 worksheet, provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”. • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 22. FC 6164 with All Switches Installed (Fiber Optic Cables and Other Cables Not Shown) Preparing to Remove the Switch From the FC 6164 1. Identify the worldwide name (WWN) and the domain ID of the faulty switch. If this information is already recorded on the FC 6164 worksheet (provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”), continue with step 2. If the information is not already recorded, perform Steps, a through c. a.
b. Enter sgroupShow at the Telnet prompt to display group information. This command lists the WWNs for each switch in the FC 6164, beginning with switch 1 (the switch on the far left).
Note Creating a backup copy of the switch configuration is recommended for each switch in the FC 6164. This preserves zoning and other switch-specific information. a. From a workstation, establish a Telnet connection to the switch that is being replaced, and log on as administrator. b. Enter the following command to disable the switch: switchDisable c. Enter the configupload command to upload the configuration to the server. Physically Uninstalling the Switch 3. Physically disconnect the faulty switch.
d. Disconnect each of the fiber optic cables from the faulty switch by firmly grasping the connector housing (black) on the cable, and pulling the cable from the GBIC. 4. Remove the switch from the chassis. a. Unscrew the two 1/4-20 Phillips self-retaining screws that fasten the switch brackets to the chassis (see Figure 23). Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver. b. Carefully move the cable harness out of the way so that the switch you can slide forward without bending the cables. c.
6. Remove all the GBICs from the faulty switch. Refer to the GBIC manufacturer’s documentation for specific instructions about inserting and removing GBICs. Note Installing the New Switch in the Chassis 7. Insert the GBICs into the new switch, inserting each GBIC into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism becomes locked. The GBIC module is keyed so that it can be inserted in one way only. If the module does not slide in easily, try reversing it.
10.Connect the following: – power cable to the power connector – serial cable to the serial port (if used) – Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port Do not connect the ISL (interswitch link) or user fiber optic cables until after the switch is configured. Note Configuring the New Switch The switch can be accessed simultaneously from multiple connections; ensure that the system is not modified from more than one connection during the following procedure. Note 11.
d. Specify the new IP address by entering the following: ipAddrSet e. Enter the following information at the corresponding prompts: – Ethernet IP Address [current]: Enter new Ethernet IP address (the default is 10.77.77.77). – Ethernet Subnetmask [current]: Enter new Ethernet subnetmask (the default is 0.0.0.0). – Fibre Channel IP Address [current]: Enter new fibre channel IP address if desired. – Fibre Channel Subnet Mask [current]: Enter new fibre channel subnet mask if desired.
If the domain ID (whether the default or a selected ID) is already in use when the switch is connected to the fabric, it is automatically reset to a unique value. You can determine which domain IDs are in use by issuing the Telnet command fabricShow on one of the switches in the integrated fabric. Note a. Disable the switch by entering the following: switchDisable b. Enter the following: configure c. Enter “Y” after the “Fabric parameters” prompt. Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y d.
c. Enter the requested information at the prompts, pressing Enter after each entry: – Server Name or IP Address [host]: Name or IP address of computer on which configuration file is located. – User Name [user]: Login name required to access computer. – File Name [/usr/switch/firmware]: Filename or absolute path of configuration file. – Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]: Press Enter to use RSHD, or enter FTP to use FTP protocol. – Password: Enter the FTP password (only displays if FTP protocol was selected). d.
d. Enter the requested information at the prompts, pressing Enter after each entry: – Server Name or IP Address [host]: Name or IP address of computer on which profile is located. – User Name [user]: Login name required to access computer. – File Name [/usr/switch/firmware]: Filename or absolute path of Fabric Watch profile. – Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]: Press Enter to use RSHD, or enter FTP to use FTP protocol. – Password: Enter the FTP password (only displays if FTP protocol was selected). e.
c. Specify the desired status policies. To completely deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter “0” at the prompt corresponding to that condition, and press Enter. Adding the New Switch to the Integrated Fabric 19.Physically connect the ISL (interswitch link) fiber optic cables to the appropriate ISL ports. a. Select a cable connector and determine the appropriate ISL port, according to the switch and port number indicated on the label on the cable connector.
22.Provide the position number of the new switch to the existing FC 6164 group. The position number pertains to the position of the switch in the chassis switch is on the far left, and switch 6 is on the far right. a. Log by Telnet onto one of the switches that was not replaced. b. Enter the following command: sgroupSWReplace c. Provide the requested information at each prompt: – Please Enter Group Name: [ ] Enter the name of the existing group.
23.Check the fabric for port or ISL issues. a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches in the integrated fabric. b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt: islTopoShow This command provides general information about all switches in the group. Any problems are indicated by an error condition in the Status column. 24.Check each switch for port or ISL issues. a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches in the group. b.
Time required: Approximately 10 minutes. Items required: • new ISL cable and label pack • computer workstation with access to the switches in the FC 6164 • color-coded ISL cabling diagram (located inside the chassis) • FC 6164 worksheet, provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet” Procedure Replacing the ISL Cables The fiber optic cables are fragile and should not be bent to a radius of less than 0.5 inches. CAUTION Note It is not necessary to power off the switches before disconnecting ISL cables.
b. From the label set, remove the two appropriate color-coded switch and port labels. Wrap one label around one end of the cable and wrap the second label around the other end of the cable. c. Line up the keyed cable connector on one end of the cable with the notch in the GBIC of the appropriate port and switch. d. Insert the cable connector into the GBIC until the cable connector is firmly seated. e. Repeat Step c and Step d for the other end of the cable. f.
Table 8 lists which ports should be connected to each other by ISL cables. Table 8.
Figure 24. Color-coded ISL Cabling Diagram This diagram is color-coded to indicate which ports should be connected to each other. Each pair of ports should be connected by the ISL cable to the other pair that is the same color in this diagram. For example, ports 8 and 9 on Switch 1 should be connected by the ISL cable to ports 12 and 13 on switch 2. The color coding also indicates the color of the labels on the ISL cables.
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5 DIAGNOSTICS Overview The 2250 switch model is designed for maintenance-free operation, and contains self-diagnostic capabilities that provide switch status and operating statistics. In the case of a failure, the self-diagnostics aid in isolating the problem. Each 2250 switch has the following loopback paths incorporated into the switch hardware: • An internal loopback path test that checks internal Fibre Channel port logic functions, and the paths between the interfaces and central memory.
Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests that can be run from a Telnet connection are listed in Table 9, along with the command required to initiate each test. See the Fabric OS Reference Manual for detailed information about the commands. Table 9. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switch Test Command Description Error Log errDump Displays the error log without page breaks. Switch Offline switchDisable Sets the switch to the offline state necessary to run certain switch diagnostics.
Table 9. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switch (continued) Test Command Description Cross Port Test crossPortTest Checks all switch paths. Frames transmitted by port M are looped back using external cable and received at port N. Switch must be offline. Spin Silk Test spinSilk Checks all switch paths at the maximum speed of 1 Gbps. Frames transmitted by port M are looped back using external cables, and when received by port N are sent again by port M in an external loop. Switch must be offline.
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6 INTRODUCING FABRIC MANAGER Fabric Manager provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage a fabric from a standard workstation. Fabric Manager can be used to manage fabrics containing the FC 6164 in addition to individual switches. The six switches in a FC 6164 are represented as a group. Fabric Manager provides high-level information about all switches in the fabric, and launching the Web Tools application when more detailed information is required.
In cooperation with Web Tools, Fabric Manager provides the following information and capabilities: • monitoring and management of the entire fabric: – status of all switches in the fabric – access to event logs for entire fabric – zoning functions – loop diagnostics and query and control of loop interfaces to aid in locating faulty devices – ability to name and zone QuickLoops – access to the name server table – Telnet functions – switch beaconing for rapid identification in large fabric environments • aggr
– information about connected devices – loop information – port performance including frame counts (frames in, frames out) and error counts Views Available in Fabric Manager Fabric Manager provides information about and access to the fabric through a series of separate windows, making it possible to view several aspects of the fabric at the same time. Following is a summary of the views available in Fabric Manager. Table 10.
Table 10. (continued) Accessible from Fabric View: Fabric Events View Displays the error log for the fabric, which is the combination of the error logs of all the switches in the fabric. Accessed by clicking Fabric Events on the control panel. Fabric Displays physical configuration, including active Topology View domains, paths, and routing information. Accessed by clicking Fabric Topology on the control panel. Name Server Table View Displays the name server table for the fabric.
Table 10. (continued) Switch View Displays information about individual switches, including a real-time view of switch status. Accessed by clicking a Switch icon in the FC 6164 Switch View or in Fabric View. The Switch View is also the launch point for the Switch Events View, Telnet Interface, Fabric Watch View, Administrative Interface, Performance View, and Port Information View, and includes icons that display the status of the switch fans, temperature monitors, and beacon.
Table 10. (continued) Accessible from Switch View: Port Information View Displays statistics and status for the selected port, GBIC, or loop. Also provides options for managing loops. Accessed by clicking the icon for the relevant port in Switch View. Power Supply Status The Power Supply icons on the switch graphic indicate the number of power supplies present, and the LED on the power supply indicates the status of the power assemblies. Switch Events View Displays the error log for the switch.
Table 10. (continued) Introducing Fabric Manager Beacon Icon Click to turn the beacon, which is an indicator light on the front panel of the switch, on or off. Appearance of icon indicates whether beacon is lit. Temperature Icon The color of this icon indicates the overall temperature status (see the color legend in Fabric View).
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
7 INSTALLING FABRIC MANAGER Requirements The computer workstation and the switch must both meet specific requirements for the correct installation and operation of Fabric Manager. Switch Requirements Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches that meet the following requirements: • SilkWorm 2400, 2800. • Fabric OS a2.4.1 or later versions of HP supported Fabric OS. Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches with earlier versions, but status and event information is not available.
Workstation Requirements The following items are required for the correct installation and operation of Fabric Manager on the computer workstation: • one of the following operating systems: – Windows 2000 – Windows NT 4.0 • adequate RAM: – 128 MB for fabrics of 21 switches or less – 256 MB for fabrics containing more than 21 switches • 10 MB of free disk space • one of the following web browsers: – Netscape Communicator 4.51 or later – Internet Explorer 4.
Installing Fabric Manager Preparing to use Fabric Manager to manage your fabric requires the following steps: • installation of one of the supported web browsers on the workstation, if not already installed • configuration of the web browser for use with Fabric Manager • installation of the required Java Plug-in on the workstation, if not already installed • installation of Fabric Manager on the computer to be used as a workstation Installing a Web Browser Install one of the following browsers, if not alre
4. Click Clear Disk Cache. 5. Click OK. 6. Exit and relaunch the browser. Configuring Internet Explorer Correct operation of Fabric Manager with Internet Explorer requires clearing the web browser cache after installation, and specifying the appropriate settings for the browser refresh frequency and process model. The browser cache must be cleared after the installation of Fabric OS.
To select the Browser Process Model (only required for Windows NT): 1. Select View > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or Tools > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 5.x. 2. Select the Advanced tab and click to expand the Browsing category. 3. Under “Browsing,” select “Browse in a new process” if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or “Launch browser windows in a separate process” if using Internet Explorer 5.x.
Installing Fabric Manager on the Workstation The Fabric Manager 1.0 installation package includes the following items: • ReadMe.txt file, providing product name, version, and late-breaking news • Java Plug-in version 1.2.2-007 • FabricManager.Jar file, containing the required Java classes • FabricManager.Properties file, containing configuration information To install Fabric Manager 1.0: 1. Insert the Fabric Manager 1.0 CD-ROM in the CD drive of the computer workstation.
The Welcome window displays, providing product information and version. 2. Click Next. After the Welcome window is dismissed, the installer searches the local system for the correct version of the Java Plug-in. If this version is not installed, a window displays warning that the correct version of the plug-in is missing. If the installer warns that the plug-in is missing, perform Step 3 before continuing. Otherwise, continue with Step 4. 3. If the installer warns that the Java plug-in is missing: a.
e. Click Next to accept the default installation location, or browse for a custom location and then click Next. The installation completes and the plug-in installer window closes. f. Relaunch the Fabric Manager installer by double-clicking the icon for your CD-ROM drive. The Welcome window displays again. g. Click Next to dismiss the Welcome window. When the Java plug-in has been successfully located, a window listing Fabric Manager’s web browser requirements displays. 4.
5. Click Next to continue. A window that allows selection of the installation location displays. 6. Select the preferred location for the installation. – To select the default location, click Next. – To select another location: a. Click Choose. b. Select a location from the browser window that displays, and click OK. c. Click Next in the Select Destination Folder window. 7. Click Install to accept the default installation location, or browse for a custom location.
installation, install the browser, and then relaunch the Fabric Manager installation. If the browser is installed or moved after Fabric Manager is installed, see “Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File” on page 100. Note When the installation of Fabric Manager is complete, the following window displays: 8. Check the checkbox if you want to view the ReadMe file, then click Done to close the installer.
Launching Fabric Manager To launch Fabric Manager: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Switch URL field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. If you want information specific to QuickLoop to be available, the QuickLoop switch must be the local domain. 3. If you want to add the address entered in the field to the drop-down list, click Add.
If an incorrect address or format is used, an error message displays, listing the formats that can be used. If this message displays, determine and enter the correct address. Note When a correct address is entered, Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. For more information about using Fabric Manager, see Chapter 8, “Using Fabric Manager”.
3. Enter a new line starting with “BrowserPath=”, followed by the correct pathname for the browser, in quotes. For example: BrowserPath=“C\:\\Program Files\\Internet Explorer\\iexplore.exe” This line can be added anywhere in the file, provided it does not interrupt another line. Uninstalling Fabric Manager Note The uninstaller can only access the most recent installation.
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
8 USING FABRIC MANAGER Note Switches can be accessed simultaneously from different connections and by different methods, such as the Front Panel of the switch, Telnet, SNMP, and through Web Tools. To ensure that any modifications are correctly applied, verify that the switch is not being modified from any other connection at the same time.
To launch Fabric Manager and access Fabric View: 1. Select Start > Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. If you want to add the address entered in the field to the drop-down list, click Add. To remove an address from the drop-down list, select that address and click Del. 4. Press the Enter key to submit the address.
Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View.
Table 11 describes the items visible in Fabric View. Table 11. Control Panel Provides access to a number of fabric-wide features (described in the following rows) and includes a legend for interpreting the background color of the Switch icons. The components of the control panel are described in the following rows. 106 Fabric Events Button Click to open Fabric Events View. For information about this view, see “Fabric Events View” on page 110. Fabric Topology Button Click to open Fabric Topology View.
Table 11. (continued) Status Legend Defines meaning of colors visible in the background of the switch icons. Each color indicates a different operational state: • Green Healthy • Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) • Red Down (more than two faulty readings) • Gray Unknown or unmonitored If no data is available from a switch, the most recent background color remains displayed.
Table 11. (continued) 108 Type: Type of FC 6164 configuration. Default is FC6164. Individual Switch Panel The Switch Panel representing an individual switch in the fabric. A Switch Panel displays for each individual switch in the fabric. It also displays if an individual switch in the FC 6164 Switch View is double-clicked. Individual Switch Icon Click to open Switch View for the switch. Each switch type is represented by a different icon.
Table 11. (continued) Ethernet Mask: Ethernet subnetmask. FCnet IP: Fibre channel IP address. FCnet Mask: Fibre channel subnetmask. Gateway IP: Gateway IP address. WWN: Unique numeric identifier for the switch; assigned by manufacturer. Figure 25 shows Fabric View in Summary format. Figure 25.
Fabric Events View Fabric Events View provides a log of events for all switches in the fabric. To access Fabric Events View: 1. Select Start > Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. From Fabric View, click Fabric Events. Fabric Events View displays.
Table 12 describes the columns in the Fabric Events view: Table 12. Switch Name of switch. Num... (number) Event number for affected switch. Time Time of event. Count Number of consecutive occurrences of same event. Level Severity level of event: 0 panic (switch reboots) 1 critical 2 error 3 warning 4 information 5 debug Message Description of event.
4. From Fabric View, click Fabric Topology. Fabric Topology View displays. The window can be scrolled down to display information about the individual paths between the local switch and each of the other switches in the fabric.
Table 13 describes the fields in Fabric Topology View. Table 13. Using Fabric Manager View Fabric Topology from Switch [switch name]: Lists the switch in the domain that is assumed to be the local domain. There are a total of [n] domains in the fabric. The number of domains in the fabric. Local domain ID: A number that uniquely identifies the local switch within the fabric, and the name of the switch.
Table 13. (continued) Destination Domain ID: The ID of the destination domain that is described in the lines following the ID. This information and the two lines following it display for each destination domain in the fabric. Destination’s Worldwide Name: The WWN of the destination domain. Number of Paths: The number of active paths between the destination domain and the local domain. Path Number: The number assigned to the specific path described in the table that follows this information.
To access Name Server Table View: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. From Fabric View, click Name Server. Name Server Table View displays. To sort the events by a particular column, click the column header.
The following fields are included in the Name Server Table: Auto Refresh Check to enable Auto Refresh or uncheck to disable. Auto Refresh Interval If Auto Refresh is checked, enter the number of seconds for the refresh interval. Refresh Click to refresh the window immediately. Done Click to close the window. The Name Server Table also includes the following columns: Domain # The domain ID of the switch to which the device is connected.
Hard Address The hard address of the fabric port. Member of Zones The zones to which this device belongs. This column does not update when the table is refreshed. To view updated zoning information, close and re-open the Name Server Table. Zone Administration View Zone Administration View provides access to all the zoning functions, and can only be accessed using an administrative account.
Alias Tab You can use the Alias tab to create and manage aliases for devices in the fabric. Figure 26. Alias Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the Alias tab: 118 Alias Name To modify an existing alias, select an alias name. Create Alias Click to create a new alias. A dialog displays in which you can enter the name of the new alias. All names must be unique and contain no spaces. Delete Alias Click to delete the alias selected in the Alias Name field.
Rename Alias Click to rename the alias selected in the Alias Name field. A dialog displays in which you can edit the alias name. Renaming an alias automatically renames it in all zones. Member Selection A list of potential alias members, including switches, List ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs. Using Fabric Manager Add Member Click to add the item selected in the Member Selection List to the Alias Members list. You can add individual ports or an entire switch.
Zone Tab You can use the Zone tab to create and manage zones. Figure 27. Zone Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the Zone tab. 120 Zone Name To modify an existing zone, select a zone name. Create Zone Click to create a new zone. A dialog displays in which you can enter the name of the new zone. All names must be unique and contain no spaces. Delete Zone Click to delete the zone selected in the Zone Name field.
Using Fabric Manager Rename Zone Click to edit the name of the zone selected in the Zone Name field. A dialog displays in which you can edit the name of the zone. Member Selection List A list of potential zone members, including switches, ports, WWNs, aliases, and QuickLoop AL_PAs. Add Member Click to add the member selected in the Member Selection List to the Zone Members list. If an entire switch is selected, all ports on the switch are added to the zone. You can also select individual ports.
QuickLoop Tab You can use this tab to create and manage QuickLoops in conjunction with Zoning. For information on managing the QuickLoop feature separately from zoning, see “Loop Tab” on page 145. Figure 28. QuickLoop Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop tab. 122 QuickLoop Name To modify an existing QuickLoop, select a QuickLoop name. Create Qloop Click to create a new QuickLoop.
Delete Qloop Click to delete the QuickLoop selected in the QuickLoop Name field. Deleting a QuickLoop automatically removes it from all aliases, zones, and zone configurations, including the associated AL_PAs. Rename Qloop Click to edit the name of the QuickLoop selected in the QuickLoop Name field. A dialog displays in which you can edit the name of the QuickLoop. Switch Selection List A list of the switches available to add to the QuickLoop.
Config Tab You can use the Config tab to create and manage zone configurations. Figure 29. Config Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the Config tab. 124 Config Name To modify an existing configuration, select a configuration name. Create Cfg Click to create a new configuration. A dialog displays in which you can enter the name of the new configuration. All names must be unique and contain no spaces.
Rename Cfg Click to edit the name of the configuration selected in the Config Name field. Zone/QLoop Selection List A list of the zones and QuickLoops available to add to the configuration. Add Member Click to add the switch selected in the Zone/QLoop Selection List to the Configuration Members list. Remove Member Click to remove the selected member from the [Configuration name] Members list. [Configuration The members of the configuration selected in the Config name] Members Name field.
Fabric Manager Log The Fabric Manager Log includes system events and error messages. To access the Fabric Manager Log: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. From Fabric View, click Fabric Log. The Fabric Manager Log displays.
Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. From Fabric View, click FC 6164 Integrated Fabric. FC 6164 Group View displays. 5. Click the switch for which you want to view detailed information. The information that displays to the right of the panel is updated for the selected switch.
Following is a description of the items and information available in the FC 6164 Group View. Switch Icons Click to open Switch View for the selected switch. The background color around the icon indicates the status of the switch (for information about Switch View, see “Switch View for Individual Switches” on page 129). Switch Names (listed above the Switch icons) The name of each switch is listed above the corresponding switch icon.
Switch View for Individual Switches Switch View displays when you click a Switch icon in Fabric View. This view provides information about the overall status of the switch, and the status of the individual elements in the switch. The information displayed is as close as possible to a real-time view of switch status. If the switch is not functioning properly, a message explains the problem detected.
4. In Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Switch. If the switch is an FC 6164, click the FC 6164 Integrated Fabric icon to display the FC 6164 Group View, then click the relevant Switch icon in the Group View. Switch View displays. Following is a description of the items and information available in Switch View.
LED Status Indicators (round light next to each port) The color indicates the status of the port. • No light No device attached. • Steady yellow Receiving light, but not online; check cable connections. • Slowly flashing yellow Disabled (diagnostics or portDisable command). • Rapidly flashing yellow Error, fault with port. • Steady green Online (connected with device by cable). • Slowly flashing green Online but segmented (loopback cable or incompatible switch).
Fabric Watch (optional software) Click to access Fabric Watch. Fan The background color of the button indicates the overall status of the fans: • Green Healthy • Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) • Red Down (more than two faulty readings) • Gray Unknown or unmonitored Admin Click to display the Administrative interface where you can perform switch management functions. Perf Click to display the Performance View where you can monitor switch performance.
WWN Unique numeric identifier for each switch; assigned by manufacturer. Domain ID Number that uniquely identifies the switch in a fabric. Role Indicates the current role of the switch. • Principal The principal switch as defined by FC_SW protocol. • Subordinate Enabled but not the principal switch. • Disabled Disabled. State Indicates the current state of the switch, which can be online, offline, testing, or faulty. Firmware Fabric OS version.
3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. From Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Switch. Switch View displays. 5. From the Switch View, click Events. Switch Events View displays. To sort the events by a particular column, click the column header. To resize a column, drag the column divider. Note Following is a description of the columns in Switch Events View. 134 Switch Name of switch. Number Event number.
Level Severity level of event: 0 panic (switch reboots) 1 critical 2 error 3 warning 4 information 5 debug Message Description of event. Port Information View Port Information View displays statistics for the selected port. This information is automatically updated when the view is opened, and is also refreshed periodically while the view remains open. To access Port Information View: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2.
5. From Switch View, click Port. Port Information View displays. 6. Click the numbered tabs at the top of the window to specify the port for which you want to view information.
Following is a description of the fields that are visible in Port Information View, regardless of which tab is selected. Port World Wide Name World Wide Name (WWN) of this port. Port Module The GBIC type, as follows: Port Status Using Fabric Manager • -- No GBIC present • SW Short wave GBIC • LW Long wave GBIC • SWID Short wave serial ID GBIC • LWID Long wave serial ID GBIC The current status of the port. • No_Module No GBIC module is in this port.
Removing a cable from an E_Port temporarily generates errors, causing the status to show as faulty. The status returns to healthy when the sample interval has passed (the default interval is 1 minute). Note Port Type 138 The type of port.
PortStats Tab The PortStats tab provides information about transmission speed, reception speed, and the volume of traffic through the selected port. Figure 30. PortStats Tab in Port Information View Following is a description of the fields on the PortStats tab: Using Fabric Manager 4-Byte Word Transmitted Number of four-byte words transmitted. 4-Byte Word Received Number of four-byte words received. Frames Transmitted Number of frames transmitted. Frames Received Number of frames received.
Mcast Frames Transmitted Number of multicast frames transmitted. Time R_RDY Priority Number of times R_RDY has priority over frames to be sent. Time BB_Credit Zero Number of times BB_Credit went to zero. Encd Errs Inside Frames Number of encoding errors inside frames. Frames with CRC Errs Number of frames with CRC errors. Short Frames Number of frames shorter than minimum. Long Frames Number of frames longer than maximum. Bad End-of-Frames Number of frames with faulty end-of-frames.
GBIC Tab The information on this tab is only available for ports that contain GBICs. Note This GBIC tab provides information about the GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) installed in the selected port. The information displayed depends on the type of GBIC installed: Standard GBIC Module type (short wave or long wave). Serial ID GBIC Module type, plus extended information about capabilities, interfaces, and manufacturer. Smart Finisar GBIC All the above information, plus GBIC active status.
Following is a description of the fields on the GBIC tab: Identifier Indicates the type of serial transceiver, which can be GBIC or on-board.
GBIC Distance Indicates the length of the fibre channel link, which can be long distance, intermediate distance, or short distance. Encoding Indicates the serial encoding mechanism, which can be 8B10B, 4B5B, NRZ, or Manchester. Baud Rate Nominal baud rate in units of 100 Megabyte. BR Max Upper limit at which GBIC meets its specifications (in units of 1% above nominal baud rate). BR Min Lower limit at which GBIC meets its specifications (in units of 1% below nominal baud rate).
Smart GBIC Data (only displays if a smart GBIC is present): 144 Temperature Module temperature (in Centigrade). Rx Power Received optical power in micro Watts. Tx Power Transmitted optical power in micro Watts (longwave only). Current Laser diode drive current in mAmps.
Loop Tab The information on this tab is available only for those ports that are loop-enabled. Note The Loop tab provides information about any loop on the port, including the following: • Loop statistics • Local AL_PA statistics If the port is not a loop-enabled port, the following information displays: “Not an L_Port. No loop info available.” Figure 32.
Following is a description of the fields on the Loop tab: FL Port Transfer Displays number of times FL_Port used transfer state. FL Tenancies Displays the number of times FL_Port opens loop tenancy. NL Tenancies Displays the number of times NL_Port opens loop tenancy. Number of QL/Zone Inits Caused Displays number of times looplet has caused QuickLoop to be initialized. Number of Successful QL/Zones Inits Displays number of times looplet has successfully initialized.
Diag Click to open the Loop Diagnostics dialog box, which enables you to run loop diagnostics (requires password). For more information, see “Loop Diagnostics Dialog Box” on page 148. LIP Click to open the LIP dialog box, which enables you to initialize the loop (requires password). For more information, see “LIP Dialog Box” on page 149. Bypass Click to open the Bypass dialog box, which enables you to bypass a specified looplet (requires password).
Loop Diagnostics Dialog Box This dialog appears when you click Diag on the Loop tab of Port Information View. You can use the Loop Diagnostics option to identify faulty devices on a loop. Figure 33. Loop Diagnostics Dialog Box Following is a description of the fields in the Loop Diagnostics dialog box: 148 Start Click to start the Loop Diagnostics on the specified port. Stop Click to stop (abort) Loop Diagnostics on the specified port. Close Click to close the Loop Diagnostics function.
LIP Dialog Box You can use the LIP (Loop Initialization Process) option to initialize a loop port. To access this option, click LIP on the Loop tab of Port Information View. The LIP dialog box displays. Figure 34. LIP Dialog Box Following is a description of the fields in the LIP dialog box: Apply Click to initialize a loop port. Close Click to close the LIP dialog box. Bypass Dialog Box You can use the Bypass option to bypass an AL_PA (device) on the loop port.
Following is a description of the fields in the Bypass dialog box: AL_PA to Bypass Specify the AL_PA number to bypass. Do not bypass the last AL_PA on the loop, because this puts it into a loopback state, which requires a reboot to return it to an L-Port state. Apply Click to bypass an AL_PA on the loop port (must be a valid AL_PA). Close Click to close the Bypass dialog box. Enable Dialog Box You can use the Enable option to enable an AL_PA on the loop port that was previously bypassed.
Fabric Watch View (Optional Software) You can use Fabric Watch View to monitor fabric elements for potential problem conditions. For detailed information about Fabric Watch, see the Fabric Watch Users Guide. To access Fabric Watch View: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address.
Alarm Notifications Tab You can use the Alarm Notifications tab to view and customize the Fabric Watch notifications. You can either accept the default notifications, or select the Custom option and specify the type of notification (Syslog, SNMP_Trap, or Port log lock) for each type of event. Figure 37.
Configure Thresholds Tab You can use the Configure Thresholds tab to view and configure Fabric Watch thresholds, for the Fabric Watch class currently selected in the organizational tree on the left side of the window. Figure 38. Configure Thresholds Tab with Environment Class Selected The information displayed on the Configure Thresholds tab is specific to the class and area selected in the organizational tree.
Configure Thresholds tab always contains Default, Apply and Reset buttons: Default Click to return settings to default values. Apply Click to apply the values specified in the current display. When Apply is clicked after a change, the Alarm Mechanism dialog displays: To continue, select the type of alarm you want and click Apply. Reset Click to undo the last changes that were applied.
Watched checkbox Check or uncheck to specify whether you want this area watched (not available for all areas). The columns for the Power Supply and Current areas contain the following item: “Send alarms when” box Use this text box to specify whether you want to be notified when the area is in the acceptable range (OK) or is faulty (FAULTY).
Figure 39 displays thresholds for Port class. Figure 39.
Current Settings Tab The Current Settings tab enables you to view the current Fabric Watch threshold parameters for the area selected in the Fabric Watch tree. Figure 40. Current Settings Tab in Fabric Watch View Performance View Performance View graphically displays throughput (megabytes per second) for each port and also for the entire switch. “Port throughput” is the number of bytes received at a port plus the number of bytes transmitted.
To access Performance View: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. In Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Switch. Switch View displays. 5. From Switch View, click Performance. Performance View displays.
In addition to the port graphs, a graph for the entire switch is provided at the bottom of the window. Resizing the window changes the size and shape of all the individual graphs. In both the port and switch graphs, the horizontal axis represents elapsed time and the vertical axis represents throughput. Each port graph contains up to 60 seconds of performance data, and the switch graph at the bottom of the view can contain up to 4 minutes of data.
To access the Administrative Interface: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. In Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Admin. The Enter Network Password dialog displays. 5. Enter your user name and password.
Switch Admin Tab You can use the Switch Admin tab to change IP information, enable or disable a switch, change the domain, change the switch name, see which ports are enabled, and enable or disable individual ports. Figure 41.
Following is a description of the fields on the Switch Admin tab. Switch Name Displays or sets the switch name. To change the name, enter the new name in this field. Domain ID Displays or sets the switch domain ID. Domain IDs must be unique within a fabric. To change the domain ID, enter the new domain ID in this field. Use a number from 1 to 239 for normal operating mode (FCSW compatible), and a number from 0 to 31 for VC encoded address format mode.
Syslog Daemon IP Displays or sets the destination station IP address to which events are sent, using syslog protocol to host. Maximum of six IP addresses (contact your network administrator for IP addresses). If messages are not to be sent, enter none or leave blank. Enter multiple addresses as a list, for example: 192.168.64.35, 192.168.62.36. On UNIX systems, a syslogd (System Log Daemon) receives the forwarded events and logs them into a well-known file.
User Admin Tab You can use the User Admin tab to rename accounts or change passwords. Figure 42. User Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the User Admin tab. Access Level Access level required (admin or user). Change User Name To Enter new user name. 164 Change Password To Enter new password. Verify Password Re-enter password to verify.
Commit User Name/Password Changes Click to apply changes made. Reset Click to reset all fields to values set at last submission. Firmware Upgrade Tab You can use the Firmware Upgrade tab to download firmware upgrades. Figure 43.
Following is a description of the fields on the Firmware Upgrade tab. Host Name or Host Displays or sets host name or host IP address. IP 166 Remote User Name Displays or sets remote user name. Download File From Enter fully qualified path name for firmware download. Select Protocol Select the protocol for the download. Password Required for FTP Enter a password if FTP was selected as the protocol. Download Firmware Click to download firmware.
Reboot Switch Tab You can use the Reboot Switch tab to reboot or fastboot the switch or to disable POST (Power On Self Test) for future reboots. Figure 44.
Following is a description of the fields on the Reboot Switch tab. Disable POST Check to disable POST for future reboots, or uncheck to enable POST. Commit Change Click to save settings. Reboot Switch Click to reboot the switch. Fastboot Switch Click to perform a fast reboot. A fastboot bypasses POST. (It is the same as a reboot with POST disabled.) SNMP Admin Tab You can use the SNMP Admin tab to set SNMP options. Figure 45.
Following is a description of the fields on the SNMP Admin tab. System Description Displays or sets system description. Default is Fibre Channel Switch. System Location Displays or sets location of switch. Default is End User Premise. System Contact Displays or sets contact information for switch. Default is Field Support. Event Trap Level Sets severity level of switch events that prompt SNMP traps. Default is 0.
License Admin Tab You can use the License Admin tab to view a list of installed license keys and features, or to add or remove licenses. Figure 46. License Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the License Admin tab. 170 License Key Enter license key to be added or removed. Add License Click to add specified license. Remove License Click to remove specified license. Text Box A list of the licenses installed on the switch.
Remote Switch Tab (Optional Software) The REMOTE SWITCH feature can only be implemented in a fabric that contains exactly two switches. Note You can use the Remote Switch feature to configure a pair of switches to operate over an extended WAN interface. This enables the switches to communicate across an ATM network by using a compatible Fibre Channel to an ATM gateway. For detailed information on the Remote Switch feature, see the Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide.
Following is a description of the fields on the Remote Switch tab. Remote Switch Enabled Check to enable the Remote Switch feature, or uncheck to disable it. Commit Remote Switch Change Click to apply changes made. Reset Click to reset all fields to values present when Remote Switch was launched. QuickLoop Admin Tab For information specific to QuickLoop to be available, the QuickLoop switch must be the local domain.
QuickLoop and Zoning are used in conjunction, see “Zone Administration View” on page 117. Figure 48. QuickLoop Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop Admin tab. Enable Switch for Check to enable the switch for QuickLoop, or QuickLoop Mode uncheck to disable the switch for QuickLoop. Port No Port number. QuickLoop Port Enabled Check to enable the port for QuickLoop, or uncheck to disable the port for QuickLoop.
QuickLoop Ports Bypassed If checked, indicates a port is currently bypassed. Current QuickLoop Partner Displays the current partner switch WWN, domain ID, and switch name of a dual-switch QuickLoop. Select a QuickLoop Partner for this Switch Select a switch from the list of switch names currently in the fabric as the partner switch of a dual-switch QuickLoop. Submit Click to apply changes made. Reset Click to reset all fields to values present when QuickLoop Administration was launched.
Config Admin Tab You can use the Config Admin tab to upload the switch configuration file for archiving, or to download a new configuration file from the host. Figure 49. Config Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the Config Admin tab. Host Name or Host IP Specify the host name or host IP address. Remote User Name Specify the remote user name.
Configuration File Specify the name of the configuration file to be Name uploaded or downloaded. Select Protocol Specify FTP or RSHD protocols. Password Required for FTP Specify a password if one is required by the host. Upload to Host Click to retrieve configuration file from the switch. Download to Switch Click to send configuration file to the switch. Reset Click to reset all fields to values present when Configuration Administration was launched.
The report provides information about all switches, interswitch links, and ports in the fabric. Figure 50. Switch Information Report Extended Fabric Tab (Optional Software) The Extended Fabric feature enables you to configure ports for a long-distance link of up to 100 KM. For detailed information on this feature, see the Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide.
You can use the Extended Fabric tab to specify which ports you want to be configured for distance and at what level. Figure 51. Extended Fabric Tab Following is a description of the fields on the Extended Fabric tab. Port No Port number. Change Extended Check to designate the ports for which you want to Fabric change the long-distance configuration.
Configure Select the long-distance level to be supported for the selected port(s) to selected ports. There are three levels available: be long distance level • No long distance • 50 KM • 100 KM Commit Configuration Changes Click to apply configuration for Extended Fabric. Reset Click to reset all fields to values present when Extended Fabric was launched. Current Extended Displays current settings by port number.
4. In Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Telnet on the switch panel. If a Telnet session is already active, the following message displays. If this message displays and you want to abort the active session, click Abort Session. Otherwise, click Cancel. If there is no active session or an active session has been aborted, the following dialog appears. 5. Enter your user name and password (the account used must have administrative privileges). 6.
7. Click OK. The Telnet interface displays.
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9 TELNET COMMANDS The following commands were added to provide support switch group definitions: • “islTopoCheck” on page 184 • “islTopoShow” on page 186 • “sgroupDelete” on page 189 • “sgroupRename” on page 191 • “sgroupSet” on page 193 • “sgroupShow” on page 196 • “sgroupSupportShow” on page 198 • “sgroupSwReplace” on page 202 • “switchStatusPolicySet” on page 204 • “switchStatusPolicyShow” on page 207 • “snmpMibCapSet” on page 209 This chapter is an addendum to the Fabric OS Reference Manual, which list
islTopoCheck Displays ISL sgroup connections for a switch. Synopsis islTopoCheck Availability Administration Description This command displays the ISL sgroup connections and status for this switch. This command is used to verify that the switch is properly cabled and configured. Each port that is specified in the ISL definition corresponding to an ISL sgroup that this switch is a member of will be displayed.
Domain: 2, wwn: 10:00:00:60:69:10:a0:4e isl port See Also Telnet Commands expected switch port actual switch port status 0 08 -> jr_1003 : 00 jr_1003 : 00 OK 1 09 -> jr_1003 : 01 jr_1003 : 01 OK 2 10 -> jr_1003 : 02 jr_1003 : 03 Wrong port 3 11 -> jr_1003 : 03 -UNKNOWN- :-01 Bad status 4 12 -> -UNKNOWN- : 12 -UNKNOWN- :-01 Bad status 5 13 -> -UNKNOWN- : 13 jr_1003 Wrong switch 6 14 -> -UNKNOWN- : 14 -UNKNOWN- :-01 Bad status 7 15 -> -UNKNOWN- : 15 -UNKNOWN- :-01 Bad st
islTopoShow Displays ISL switch group topology and status. Synopsis islTopoShow [sgroup] Availability All users Description This command displays the current connections and status for all switches in the ISL switch groups of which the current switch is a member. The status for every port and switch combination in each active ISL group is displayed.
Example The following example shows the results of islTopoShow on a mis-configured switch. In a proper configuration, all switches have valid domains and names, and each ports status is OK.
9 09 -> -UNKNOWN- : 09 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 10 10 -> -UNKNOWN- : 10 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 11 11 -> -UNKNOWN- : 11 :-01 12 12 -> -UNKNOWN- : 08 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 13 13 -> -UNKNOWN- : 09 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 14 14 -> -UNKNOWN- : 10 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 15 15 -> -UNKNOWN- : 11 -UNKNOWN- :-01 -UNKNOWN- No record No record Switch idx: 2 Domain: 2, wwn: 10:00:00:60:69:10:a0:4e See Also 188 isl port expected switch port actual switch port status 0 08 - jr_10
sgroupDelete Deletes a switch group. Synopsis sgroupDelete sgName [, force] Availability Administration Description This command deletes a switch group. If the parameter is not specified, the command becomes an interactive session and the necessary parameters are prompted. This command makes the same change to all switches in the specified group, and executes on every switch in the group only if each switch in the group can perform the action.
See Also sgroupRename sgroupSet sgroupShow sgroupSupportShow sgroupSwReplace 190 HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
sgroupRename Renames a switch group. Synopsis sgroupRename [“old_sgName”, “new_sgName”] Availability Admininistration Description This command renames a specified sgroup name to the given new name. The member list for the renamed group is not modified. If any parameter is not specified, the session becomes an interactive session for which all parameters are prompted.
Example The following example shows the noninteractive form of sgroupRename: sw:admin> sgroupShow Group Type Group Name Member WWN ========== ======================================= S32_6_1 MyPrevGroupName 10:00:00:60:69:00:00:20 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:81 10:00:00:60:69:10:02:18 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:71 10:00:00:60:69:00:30:05 10:00:00:60:69:00:60:11 sw:admin> sgroupRename “MyPrevGroupName”, “MyNewGroupName” Committing configuration...done.
sgroupSet Creates a switch group. Synopsis sgroupSet [“sgType”, “sgName”, “sgMemberList”] Availability Administration Description This command creates a switch group. If any parameter is not specified, the session becomes an interactive session for which all parameters are prompted. Operands This command has the following operands: sgType Specify a character string in quotation marks containing the sgroup type, for example “S32_6_1”. The given type must be a valid type.
Example To set a group called “My Group” of type “S32_6_1” using Domain IDs 1 through 6: sw:admin> sgroupSet “S32_6_1”, “MyGroup”, “1,2,3,4,5,6” Committing configuration...done.
For Group Member #6 enter its WWN (in hex): [00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00] 10:00:00:60:69:00:60:11 Committing configuration...done.
sgroupShow Displays switch group configuration information. Synopsis Availability All users Description This command displays switch group information. If no parameter is specified, ALL sgroup definitions will be displayed. If a parameter is specified, ALL sgroups with sgType or sgName that contain the given parameter string will be displayed.
Example To display all switch group configurations: sw:admin> sgroupShow Group Type Group Name Member WWN ========== ======================================= S32_6_1 MyNewGroupName 10:00:00:60:69:00:00:20 10:00:00:60:69:10:62:ee 10:00:00:60:69:10:61:0e 10:00:00:60:69:10:60:f9 10:00:00:60:69:10:62:44 10:00:00:60:69:10:60:a0 To display all switch groups that contain the key word “Group”: sw:admin> sgroupShow “Group” Group Type Group Name Member WWN ========== ======================================= S
sgroupSupportShow Displays switch information for all switches within the specified group. Synopsis Availability All users Description This command can display a range of debugging information for all switches in a switch group. If no commandName is specified or all is specified in place of a command name, all supported commands are displayed for the switches within a switch group. If a single command is specified, only the information for that command is displayed.
• version • uptime • tempShow • psShow • licenseShow • diagShow • errDump • switchShow • portFlagsShow • portErrShow • mqShow • portSemShow • portShow • portRegShow • portRouteShow • fabricShow • topologyShow • qlShow • nsShow • nsAllShow • cfgShow • configShow • faultShow • traceShow • portLogDump Telnet Commands 199
Example The following example shows how to display the temperature in all switch components of an FC 6164: sw5:admin>sgroupsupportshow “starbase”, “tempshow” Group Type Group Name Member WWN ================ ================================= S32_6_1 starbase 10:00:00:60:69:10:57:91 10:00:00:60:69:10:56:79 10:00:00:60:69:10:58:89 10:00:00:60:69:10:57:dd 10:00:00:60:69:10:58:63 10:00:00:60:69:10:58:3f Please wait for remote data! value = 0 star7:root> ======================================== Informatio
27 29 33 34 32 Centigrade 80 84 91 93 89 Fahrenheit ======================================== Information from Domain 10 ======================================== 26 30 31 34 31 Centigrade 78 86 87 93 87 Fahrenheit ======================================== Information from Domain 11 ======================================== 28 29 31 33 32 Centigrade 82 84 87 91 89 Fahrenheit ======================================== Information from Domain 12 ======================================== 28 31 34 35 33 Centigrade 82
sgroupSwReplace Replaces a member of a switch group. Synopsis sgroupSwReplace [“sgName”, “oldWwn”, “newWwn”] Availability Administration Description This command replaces the member with oldWwn in group sgName with the member with newWwn. The order of members within the member list is not changed by this operation. If any parameter is not specified, the session becomes an interactive session and all parameters are prompted.
Example The following example shows the noninteractive form of sgroupSwReplace. The sgroupShow command is used to illustrate the changes made with the sgroupSwReplace command.
switchStatusPolicySet Sets the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status. Synopsis switchStatusPolicySet Availability Administration Description Use this command to set the policy parameters for calculating the overall status of the switch enclosure. The policy parameter values determine how many failed or faulty units of each contributor are allowed before triggering a status change in the switch from HEALTHY to MARGINAL or DOWN.
This command enables you to set a threshold for each contributor, so that a certain number of failures are allowed before changing the status of the switch. If the value of a policy parameter is set to 0, it means that this factor is not used to determine the status of the switch. If the range of values for a particular contributor is set to 0 for both MARGINAL and DOWN, that contributor is not used in the calculation of the overall switch status.
Temperatures Fans PortStatus sgroup ISLStatus 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 1 Note that the value, 0, for a parameter, means that it is NOT used in the calculation. ** In addition, if the range of settable values in the prompt is (0..0), ** the policy parameter is NOT applicable to the switch. ** Simply hit the Return key. The minimum number of FaultyPorts contributing to DOWN status: (0..8) [2] FaultyPorts contributing to MARGINAL status: (0..8) [1] MissingGBICs contributing to DOWN status: (0..
switchStatusPolicyShow Displays the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status. Synopsis switchStatusPolicyShow Availability All users Description Use this command to view the current policy parameters set for the switch. These policy parameters determine the number of failed or nonoperational units allowed for each contributor before triggering a status change in the switch. The command prints the current parameters in a three-column table format.
Example See Also 208 switch:admin> switchStatusPolicyShow The current overall switch status policy parameters: Down Marginal --------------------------------------------------FaultyPorts 1 0 MissingGBICs 0 1 PowerSupplies 2 1 Temperatures 3 1 Fans 3 1 PortStatus 0 0 sgroup ISLStatus 2 1 switchStatusShow HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
snmpMibCapSet Views and modifies options for configuring SNMP MIB and Trap capability. Synopsis snmpMibCapSet Availability Administration Description This command enables you to turn on or off certain MIBS and TRAPS and enables you to turn on or off group information and SSN in SW trap messages. This command first displays current settings and then prompts you to change the values for each parameter. • FA-MIB - Specifying yes means you can access FA-MIB variables with an SNMP manager.
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A FC 6164 WORKSHEET The FC 6164 worksheet on the next page is provided as a data collection point for the FC 6164.This worksheet is provided for use when recording data for the FC 6164. The worksheet is referenced in Chapter 3, “Installing and Configuring the FC 6164”, and Chapter 4, “Maintenance Procedures”. It is recommended that you photocopy the worksheet, enter the appropriate information, and retain it with the FC 6164 or the computer workstation from which the FC 6164 is accessed.
Table 14. FC 6164 Worksheet Switch 1 (far left) Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 Domain ID (231) (default) (232) (233) (234) (235) (236) Switch Name (default) (sw2) (sw3) (sw4) (sw5) (sw6) (sw1) Worldwide Name Ethernet IP (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) Address (default) Ethernet Subnet Mask (default) (0.0.0.0) (0.0.0.0) (0.0.0.0) (0.0.0.0) (0.0.0.0) (0.0.0.
PRODUCT REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC EMC Statement (USA) 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.
Germany Noise Declaration Schalldruckpegel Lp = 55 dB(A) Am Arbeitsplatz (operator position) Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung) VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) Harmonics Conformance (Japan) BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan) RRL EMC Statement (Korea) 214 HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide
Laser Safety A. Certification and Classification Information This product contains a laser internal to the GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) transceiver module for connection to the Fibre communications port. In the USA, the GBIC module is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is indicated by a label on the metal GBIC housing.
Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Network Storage Solutions Organization Manufacturer's Address: 8000 Foothills Blvd.
GLOSSARY 8b/10b encoding Encoding scheme that converts each 8-bit data byte into a 10-bit transmission character. Used to balance ones and zeros in high speed transports. Address identifier Value used to identify source or destination of a frame. AL_PA Arbitrated Loop Physical Address. Unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to each port in an arbitrated loop. Alias Address Identifier An address identifier recognized by a port in addition to its standard identifier.
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Transport for transmitting data over LANs or WANs that transmit fixed-length units of data. Provides any-to-any connectivity and allows nodes to transmit simultaneously. AW_TOV Arbitration Wait Timeout Value. The minimum time an arbitrating L_Port waits for a response before beginning loop initialization. Bandwidth The total transmission capacity of a link, cable, or system. BB_Credit Buffer-to-buffer credit.
Class 3 A connectionless frame switching service between two ports, without notification of delivery or nondelivery. Can also be used to provide a multicast connection between originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or nondelivery. Class 4 Connection-oriented service that provides a virtual circuit between two ports, including notification of delivery or non-delivery. Allows fractional parts of the bandwidth to be used in a virtual circuit.
CT_IU Common transport information unit. An information unit that conforms to the Fibre Channel Common Transport (FC_CT) protocol. Current Fill Word The fill word currently selected by the LPSM (loop port state machine). See also Fill Word. Cut-through Switching technique that allows selection of a transmission route for a frame as soon as destination address is received. See also Route. Data word Type of transmission word that occurs within frames.
Enabled configuration The currently enabled zone configuration. Only one configuration can be enabled at a time. See also Defined configuration, Zone configuration. End-to-end flow control Governs flow of Class 1 and 2 frames between N_Ports. See also Buffer-to-buffer flow control, EE_Credit. Error As applies to fibre channel, a missing or corrupted frame, time-out, loss of synchronization, or loss of signal. See also Loop failure.
FC-PLDA The Fibre Channel Private Loop Direct Attach standard. Applies to operation of peripheral devices on private loops. FC-SW-2 The Fibre Channel Switch Fabric standard, second generation. Specifies tools and algorithms for interconnection and initialization of fibre channel switches. Fibre channel transport Protocol service that supports communication between fibre channel service providers. See also FSP. FIFO First In, First Out.
FS_RJT Fibre channel services reject. An indication that a request for fibre channel services could not be processed. FSP Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol used for all fabric services, transparent to fabric type or topology. See also FS. FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First. Routing protocol for fibre channel switches. Full-duplex Mode of communication that allows a port to simultaneously transmit and receive frames. See also Half-duplex.
HBA Host Bus Adapter. Interface card between a server or workstation bus and the fibre channel network. Similar to a network interface card. Hub Fibre channel wiring concentrator that collapses loop topology into physical star topology. Nodes are automatically added when active and removed when inactive. Idle Continuous transmission of an ordered set when no data is being transmitted to maintain an active fibre channel link and bit, byte, and word synchronization. See also Fill word.
Link As applies to fibre channel, a physical connection between two ports, consisting of both transmit and receive fibres. See also Circuit. Link services Protocol for link-related actions. LIP Loop Initialization Primitive. The signal used to begin initialization in a loop. Indicates either loop failure or resetting of a node. See also Loop initialization. LIS_HOLD_TIME The maximum period of time for a node to forward a loop initialization sequence. LM_TOV Loop Master Timeout Value.
Multicast Transmission of data from a single source to a number of specified N_Ports. See also Broadcast, Unicast. Multimode Fibre-optic cabling specification allowing up to 500 meters between devices. N_Port Node Port. Port that can attach to a fibre channel port. See also NL_Port, Nx_Port. NAA Network address authority. An identifier that indicates the format of a network address.
Ordered set A type of transmission word that occurs outside of frames, and is used to manage frame transport and differentiate fibre channel control information from data. See also Data word, Transmission word. Use 8b/10b mapping and begin with the K28.5 character. They include frame delimiters (which mark frame boundaries and describe frame contents), primitive signals (indicate events), and primitive sequences (indicate or initiate port states).
QuickLoop Can indicate either the software product that allows private devices within loops to communicate over the fabric with other devices, or the set of actual devices or looplets connected in a loop by the QuickLoop technology. All devices in a QuickLoop share a single AL_PA space and behave as if they are in one loop. R_A_TOV Resource Allocation Time-out Value. Maximum time a frame can be delayed in the fabric and still be delivered. See also E_D_TOV. RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks.
Single mode Fibre-optic cabling standard that provides for distances of up to 10 kilometers between devices. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. Internet management protocol that does not rely on underlying communication protocols and can therefore be made available over other protocols, such as UDP/IP. Uses IP for network layer functions and UDP for transport layer functions, or TCP/IP for both. See also Community (SNMP). SNMPv1 The original standard for SNMP, now labeled v1.
Translative mode Mode in which public devices can communicate with private devices across fabric.Translates 8-bit to 24-bit addresses. Transmission Character A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8b/10b algorithm. See also 8b/10b encoding, Transmission word. Transmission Word Group of four transmission characters, totaling 40 bits. Two types: data words and ordered sets. See also Data word, Ordered set, Transmission character.
Zone Set of hosts and devices attached to same fabric and having access permission, including RSCNs and user data, to each other. Entities inside a zone are not visible to entities outside the same zone, even if the outside entities are in another zone. Equivalent to network term “virtual LAN”. Zone configuration A specified set of zones. Enabling a zone configuration enables all zones in that configuration. See also Defined configuration, Enabled configuration.
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INDEX A administrative interface 85, 86, 87, 159 Config Admin tab 175 Extended Fabric tab 177 Firmware Upgrade tab 165 License Admin tab 170 QuickLoop Admin tab 172 Reboot Switch tab 167 SNMP Admin tab 168 Switch Admin tab 161 User Admin tab 164 AL_PA bypass option 149 enable option 150 Alarm Config tab, Fabric Watch View 152 Alias Settings tab, Zone Administration View 118 B beacon, status of 87, 132 Boundaries Config tab, Fabric Watch View 157 bypass option, AL_PA 149 C Config Admin tab, administrative i
I installation JAVA Plug-in 99 interfaces administrative 159 Telnet 179 J JAVA Plug-in, installation of 99 L License Admin tab, administrative interface 170 loop diagnostics 148 loop initialization process (LIP) 149 Loop tab, Port Information View 145 N Name Server Table View 84, 114 O operating systems 11 P Performance View 86, 87, 157 Port Information View 86, 135 GBIC tab 141 Loop tab 145 PortStats tab 139 PortStats tab, Port Information View 139 Power On Self Tests (POSTs) 79 Power Supply Requirements 2
T technical support 11 Telnet interface 85, 86, 179 temperature, status of 87, 132 Threshold tab, Fabric Watch View 153 U updates firmware, software 11 updates, software 11 User Admin tab, administrative interface 164 Z Zone Administration View 84, 117 Alias Settings tab 118 Config Settings tab 124 Zone Settings tab 120 Zone Settings tab, Zone Administration View 120 V views administrative interface 85, 86, 87, 159 Fabric 83, 103 Fabric Events 84, 110 Fabric Topology 84, 111 Fabric Watch 86, 151 Name Serv
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