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____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are trademarks and DellWare is a service mark of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and i960 are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer or storage system from potential damage. Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
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If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your Dell authorized service provider: — The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. — An object has fallen into the product. — The product has been exposed to water. — The product has been dropped or damaged. — The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions.
equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the extension cable or power strip ampere ratings limit.
Move products with care; ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected to the computer or storage system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. Observe the following precautions for rack stability and safety. Also refer to the rack installation documentation accompanying the system and the rack for specific warning and/or caution statements and procedures.
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack. Do not step on or stand on any system/component when servicing other systems/components in a rack. ! " # $% Observe the following guidelines when working with options: Do not connect or use a modem or telephone during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electrical shock from lightning. Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet environment.
" : ) 1. Turn off your computer and any devices. 2. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.
monitor screen at or below eye level wrists relaxed and flat monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user arms at desk level feet flat on the floor xiii
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! " # This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell PowerVault 51F Fibre Channel switch. It can be used by experienced users who want to learn about the features and operation of the switch. The chapters and appendixes are summarized as follows: Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the switch including features, system components, and interface cards.
You may also have one or more of the following documents. NOTE: Documentation updates are sometimes included with your switch to describe changes to your switch or software. Always read these updates before consulting any other documentation because the updates often contain the latest information.
Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the command’s possible parameters. Command lines are presented in the Courier New font. Example: del c:\myfile.doc Screen text is a message or text that you are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier New font. Example: The following message appears on your screen: No boot device available Example: “Type md c:\programs and press .
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' % ( ) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ( ( PowerVault 51F Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modularity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
!%% , ! " * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ! ( FCC Notices (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 IC Notice (Canada Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 Figure 1-1. Figure A-1. Figure A-2. Figure A-3. Figure A-4. Switch View of PowerVault 51F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 MOC Class A Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 MOC Class B Regulatory Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch that consists of a system board, microprocessor board, connectors for supporting up to four dual-port interface cards, and firmware for building and managing a fabric. A fabric is an active, intelligent, and nonshared interconnect scheme for Fibre Channel server and storage nodes. One or more switches interconnected create a Fibre Channel fabric. Figure 1-1 shows the switch view of a PowerVault 51F.
( ) *+, ( , The PowerVault 51F switch includes the following features: Easy setup and configuration. After power-on self-test (POST), you need only add the switch’s Internet Protocol (IP) address. The remainder of the switch’s setup is automated. The switch’s firmware allows discovery of all connected devices and determines optimum data paths without intervention, supporting up to 239 interconnected switches. GBIC modules support fiber and copper transmission media.
The modularity built into the PowerVault 51F switch allows: Support of 8-unit (U) universal ports. Each card to accommodate two 1-gigabit per second (Gbps) ports (2 Gbps total per card). Each port is full-duplex (bidirectional at this rated throughput). GBIC interface support of different transmission media for each port.
low-latency data path within the switch. The frame can be temporarily stored in the memory bank but only if the transmit port is busy. - ' The switch is manufactured with eight universal ports (U_Ports). Universal ports provide the greatest amount of flexibility when building a fabric because the ports automatically and dynamically configure themselves to operate in E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port mode during port installation.
. . , ! /% #0 & The LWL fiber-optic GBIC module, which has a blue color-coded SC connector, is based on long wavelength 1300-nanometer (nm) lasers supporting 1.0625-Gbps link speeds. This GBIC module supports 9-micron single-mode fiber. You can use cables up to 10 kilometers (km) in length with a maximum of five splices. The GBIC module is shipped with a protective plug in place; keep the plug in place if no fiber-optic cable is connected to the port.
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Table 2-1 shows the Dell PowerVault 51F switch general specifications. ANSI Fibre Channel protocol Fibre Channel ANSI standard (FC-PH) Fabric initialization complies with FC-SW 3.2 System architecture nonblocking shared-memory switch System processor superscalar 33-MHz Intel® i960® RP microprocessor Number of Fibre Channel ports 8 ports Fibre Channel port speed 1.
, ! & Table 2-2 shows fabric management specifications.
! " Operating altitude up to 3 km (9,842 ft) Nonoperating altitude up to 4 km (13,123 ft) Operating shock 5 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, 5–500 Hz at 1.0 octave/minute Nonoperating vibration 10 G, 5–500 Hz at 1.0 octave/minute The PowerVault 51F Switch may be configured for either rack-mount or tabletop use.
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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service.
Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are integrated into or connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer system.
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense. ' This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.
**455 % 3 1 6 $ ! This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius 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.
' - ) 1 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness device. EMI ( A ) # *$ $ # & ' ( ' - & Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.
A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251. 3 4 5 4 / . 1- 6 4 4 4 .
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: %& 1; &<9 3 La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM): Exportador: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importador: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F. Embarcar a: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S.
. " / % 3 1-2 2 Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industrystandard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is three years beginning on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.
Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U.S., where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.
SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE PRECEDING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE.
those sold through the DellWare program) are not covered. Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of this warranty. ' & . $ During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To request warranty service, you must call Dell’s Customer Technical Support within the warranty period.
DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To return products, you must call Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. Refer to the chapter titled “Getting Help” in your system's troubleshooting documentation or, for some systems, the section titled “Contacting Dell” in your system's online guide to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer assistance.
For Dell-branded hardware products shipped prior to January 1, 1997, that have an upgradable basic input/output system (BIOS), Dell makes available a BIOS upgrade. Although these products may not have been tested under the YMARK2000 test, Dell believes that the hardware would pass the YMARK2000 test, provided the appropriate BIOS upgrade is properly loaded.
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A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management. American National Standards Institute. The FC arbitrated loop (FC-AL) is a standard defined on top of the FC-PH standard. It defines the arbitration on a loop where several FC nodes share a common medium. The smallest unit of information interpreted by your computer.
& The F_Port is the fabric access port used to connect an N_Port. & & Fibre-Channel shortest path first. () 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. ( A port is designated as a G_Port when it has not assumed a specific function. A G_Port is a generic switch port that can operate either as an E_Port or an F_Port.
! 0 , broadcast, 1-4 fabric, 1-1 fans, 1-3 features, 1-2 fiber-optic GBIC module, 1-4, 1-5 cascading, 1-2 Fibre Channel protocol, 2-1 cautions, v firmware, 1-4 Class 2, 1-2 Class 3, 1-2 Class F, 1-2 # components, system, 1-3 GBIC module, 1-4, 1-5 congestion management, 1-2 copper GBIC module, 1-5 introduction, 1-1 dimensions rack-mount, 2-3 table top, 2-3 . laser, 1-4, 1-5, 2-2 LWL GBIC module, 1-5 electrostatic discharge.
& manageability, 1-2 management, 1-2 modularity, 1-3 name server, 1-4 notes, v power supply, 1-5 $ regulatory notices, A-2 repair period, 2-4 return policy, B-5 safety instructions for preventing ESD, xi health considerations, xii Simple Network Management Protocol.
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