Contents: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Preface Introduction Technical Specifications Regulatory Notices Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance Glossary Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1998-1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Preface: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide Overview • About This Guide • Warranty and Return Policy Information • Other Documents You May Need • Notational Conventions Overview About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell PowerVault™ 50F Fibre Channel Switch. It can be used by experienced users who want to learn about the features and operation of the switch.
Preface: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide Technical information files — sometimes called "readme" files — may be installed on your hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your switch or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians. Notational Conventions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Preface: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide Examples: autoexec.bat and c:\windows Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters. Commands are displayed in lowercase bold; variable parameters (those for which you substitute a value) are displayed in lowercase italics; constant parameters are displayed in lowercase bold. The brackets indicate items that are optional.
Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Overview • PowerVault 50F Switch Features • Performance • Manageability • Reliability • Serviceability • System Components • Switching Function • Embedded Port • System Firmware • Interface Cards • Dual Channel G_Port Interface Card • Dual Channel FL_Port Interface Card • SWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module • Copper GBIC Module Overview The
Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Simple — Easy setup and configuration. After power-on self-test (POST), you needed only to add the switch's Internet Protocol (IP) address. The remainder of the switch's setup is automated. Intelligent — The switch's firmware allows discovery of all connected devices and determines optimum data paths without intervention, supporting up to 32 interconnected switches.
Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Multicast multiple groups. In addition to the unicast routing table, each port has its own multicast routing table. The Alias Server is responsible for setting up and removing multicast groups. Frame Routing Self-routing of frames between the communicating ports is supported. The path selection in a multiswitch configuration is based on a self-routing protocol.
Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Serviceability The PowerVault™ 50F Switch has the following features, enhancing serviceability: Simple enclosure Loopback test modes for service User-friendly diagnostics No jumpers or switch settings System Components The switch architecture separates the switching function from the ports, resulting in three basic system board modules: the system board, its microprocessor board, and plug-in interface cards.
Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Interface Cards The switch is manufactured in a fixed configuration with one dual G_Port and three dual FL_Port interface cards. Ports 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are FL_Ports and ports 6 and 7 are G_Ports. All interfaces have status lights visible from the switch panel giving a quick, visual check of the interface card's status and activity.
Introduction: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide The FL_Port may be attached to either private NL_Ports or public NL_Ports. The FL_Port manages loop communication and initialization. NL_Ports realize the same benefits as N_Ports directly connected to the Fabric. If your installation requires installing a single GBIC module on this card, the unused port position is protected by a metal, spring-loaded door.
Technical Specifications: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide Overview • Fabric Management Specifications • Optical Port Specifications • Copper GBIC Module • FL_Port Specifications • Environmental Specifications • Dimensions Overview Table 2-1 shows the Dell PowerVault™ 50F Switch general specifications. Table 2-1.
Technical Specifications: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide PowerVault™ 50F Fibre Channel interfaces use a shortwave (780 to 850 nm) laser transmitter. The laser is Class-1 and complies with the requirements of 21 CFR, subpart (J) as of the date of manufacture. A duplex-SC connector is used to connect to the optical port. Copper GBIC Module The copper gigabit interface card (GBIC) module is based on the High-Speed Serial Data Connection (HSSDC) interface standards.
Technical Specifications: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fiber Channel Switch User's Guide Temperature (non-operating) -35° C to 65° C Operating humidity 5% to 85% noncondensing at 40° C Nonoperating humidity 95% RH noncondensing at 40° C Operating altitude up to 3 km (9,800 ft) Nonoperating altitude up to 4 km (13,080 ft) Operating shock 4 g for 11 ms, half-sine wave shape, low impulse Nonoperating shock 20 g for 11 ms, half-sine wave shape, low impulse Operating vibration 5 g, 0 to 3 kHz Nonop
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Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Overview • FCC Notices (U.S.
Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell Computer Corporation.
Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 IC Notice (Canada Only) Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices.
Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices. Pokud nenÌ na typovÈm ötitku poËÌtaËe uvedeno, ûe spad· do t¯Ìdy A podle EN 55022, spad· automaticky do t¯Ìdy B podle EN 55022. Pro za¯ÌzenÌ za¯azen· do t¯Ìdy A (ochrannÈ p·smo 30m) podle EN 55022 platÌ n·sledujÌcÌ.
Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide MOC Notice (South Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.
Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide System komputerowy powinien znajdowaÊ sií z dala od grzejnikÛw i ürÛdeŠ ciepŠa. Ponadto, nie naleøy blokowaÊ otworÛw wentylacyjnych. Naleøy unikaÊ kŠadzenia luünych papierÛw pod komputer oraz umieszczania komputera w ciasnym miejscu bez moøliwoúci cyrkulacji powietrza wokÛŠ niego.
Regulatory Notices: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F. Tensión alimentación: Frecuencia: Consumo de corriente: 100/240 VAC 60/50 Hz 3.0/1.5 A BCIQ Notice (Taiwan Only) Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/sharon_anand/Desktop/PowerVault/50f_enug/REG.
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Back to Contents Page Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Overview • Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only) • "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) • Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products Overview Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S.
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide lost data or software. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended.
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide If Dell elects to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Materials Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the repair(s) to be covered by the warranty.
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide ** Except for this clarification of Dell's warranty for NSTL logo hardware, all other warranties, conditions and remedies, express or implied, relating to year 2000 readiness or compliance are disclaimed. To make a claim under this warranty for NSTL logo hardware, customers must contact Dell prior to January 1, 2001.
Glossary: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Back To Content Pages Glossary: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide alias server A Fabric software facility that supports multicast group management. GBIC Gigabit Interface Converter. A removable serial transceiver module designed to provide gigabaud capability for Fibre Channel and other protocols that use the same physical layer. ANSI G_Port American National Standards Institute.
Glossary: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide and routing of Class-3 frames is the same as for Class-2 frames. domain_ID The domain number uniquely identifies the switch in a Fabric. This switch domain ID is normally automatically assigned by the switch and may be any value between 0 and 31. This number may also be assigned manually.
Contents: Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Dell PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Preface Introduction Technical Specifications Regulatory Notices Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance Glossary Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1998-1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.