Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class nl User Guide HP Part Number: 5697-3043 Published: December 2013 Edition: 2
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Contents 1 Overview..................................................................................................5 16Gb SAN Switch features........................................................................................................5 Component identification......................................................................................................5 Port side of the 16Gb SAN Switch ....................................................................................
POST................................................................................................................................24 Boot.................................................................................................................................24 Interpreting POST results.....................................................................................................24 Firmware update.................................................................................................
1 Overview The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch is an FC switch that supports link speeds of up to 16 Gbps. The 16Gb SAN Switch can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or it can operate as the only switch in a fabric. NOTE: In this document, the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch refers to those Brocade FC switch modules compatible with the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure only.
Figure 1 Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch components 1. Midplane connector 2. External FC ports 3. Installation handle 4. Unit ID (UID), Health LED, and Status LEDs 5. Reset button Port side of the 16Gb SAN Switch Figure 2 (page 6) identifies the 16Gb SAN Switch external ports (ports 17 through 20, and ports 21 through 0). Figure 2 External ports 1. Trunk Group A (ports 17 through 24) 2. Trunk Group B (ports 25 through 0) 3. User port number NOTE: LEDs.
16Gb SAN Switch redundancy The HP BladeSystem c-Class was engineered as a no-single-point-of-failure bladed solution. Attributes that contribute to switch redundancy include: • Redundant power and cooling • Redundant HP OA sure management access to the switch NOTE: The HP OA is the enclosure management module that supports and manages the HP BladeSystem c-Class and all managed devices used in the enclosure.
Table 1 Optional software Option Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Power Pack+ Upgrade LTU HP StoreFabric B-series 8Gb and 16Gb SAN Director Switch Fabric Vision LTU 1 Brocade 8 and 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class 12-port Upgrade LTU Fabric Watch2 ISL Trunking Advanced Performance Monitoring2 Extended Fabrics2 HP B-series SAN Network Advisor Enterprise Software HP B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Software HP B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Upgrade
Table 2 Supported SFPs (continued) Option Part number Long Wave: HP 8Gb Long Wave B-series 10 km FC SFP+ AJ717A 1 Pack Extended Long Wave: HP 8Gb Long Wave B-series 25 km AW538A FC SFP+ 1Pack Table 3 Optical cables Option Part number 1m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode QK732A 2m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode QK733A 5m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode QK734A 15m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode QK735A 30m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode QK736A 50m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Mu
Table 5 Optic, speed, cable, and distance data transmission ranges Multimode media 10 Transceiver Form type factor Speed 62.
2 Setup Kit contents The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch kit contains: • Brocade 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Quick Start Instructions • One of the following switch models: ◦ Brocade 16Gb/16-ports enabled SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class ◦ Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch HP BladeSystem c-Class ◦ Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch Pwr Pk+ HP BladeSystem c-Class • HP Read Me First document • HP End User License Agreement letter Installation and safety considerations Th
Installing the 16Gb SAN Switch For help identifying your specific enclosure setup and available connections, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide, provided with your enclosure, or the HP website http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation. Install the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch into the enclosure: 1. Locate the appropriate interconnect bay in the rear of the enclosure. CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before handling the switch.
Figure 4 Installing the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class into an interconnect bay 4. Press the installation handle into the latch to lock the Switch in place. CAUTION: For proper cooling and EMI emissions control, all panels and doors should be in place and securely fastened while the switch is in operation. NOTE: The HP BladeSystem c7000 Platinum Enclosure is required to permit 16 Gbps speed. Other HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosures have a maximum speed of 8 Gbps.
Checking LEDs Locate LEDs. Check the LED indicators in Figure 5 (page 14). Figure 5 Identifying LEDs 1. Reset button 2. UID LED 3. Health LED 4. System Status LED Set the switch Ethernet IP address 1. 2. 3. Verify that the enclosure is powered on. Verify that the switch is installed. Choose one of the following methods to set the Ethernet IP address: • Using EBIPA • Using External DHCP • Setting the IP address manually Using EBIPA 1. 2. 3. Open a web browser and connect to the active OA.
Firmware update HP recommends running the latest firmware release. Obtain the most current Fabric OS firmware, configuration files, and MIB files that support this switch from the HP website: http://www8.hp.com/ us/en/support-drivers.html To obtain the latest firmware for the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class switch: 1. Go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html. 2. Select Drivers and Downloads. 3. Enter Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class at the prompt. 4.
3. 4. Enter the user name, using the administrative account admin. Enter the password. The default password is password. NOTE: 5. You can run up to two simultaneous admin sessions and four user sessions. If you have not changed the system passwords from the default, you are prompted to change them. Enter the new system passwords, or press Ctrl+c to skip the password prompts. Verify that the login was successful. If successful, the prompt displays the switch name and user ID to which you are connected.
NOTE: For more information about the CLI, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. Modifying the FC domain ID (optional) You can modify the FC domain ID. The default FC domain ID is domain 1. If the 16Gb SAN Switch is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric, and the default FC domain ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value.
Disabling and enabling a port To enable a port: 1. Connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15). 2. Issue the portenable portnumber command, where portnumber is the number of the port you want to enable. To disable: 1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15). 2.
number of installed POD licenses. Use licensePort -release to allow these ports to be reassigned.
3 Managing the 16Gb SAN Switch Management features The management tools built into the 16Gb SAN Switch (listed in Table 6 (page 20)) can be used to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information used for performance analysis and system debugging. When running IP over FC, these management tools must be run on both the Fibre Channel host and the switch, and must be supported by the FC host driver.
Installing dust covers in empty ports The dust covers included in the 16Gb SAN Switch shipping carton (see Figure 1 (page 6)) must be inserted in ports where SFPs are not installed. Installing dust covers ensures proper air flow and helps reduce dust contamination. Replacing an SFP transceiver In some cases, you might need to reinstall an SFP transceiver. To remove an SFP transceiver: 1. Press and hold the cable release. 2. Remove the cable from the transceiver. 3.
All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, and 16 Gbps. CAUTION: testing. Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit/receive link speed during diagnostic For information about specific diagnostic tests, see the latest version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide, or enter help followed by the name of the diagnostic test. Powering on and off The 16Gb SAN Switch power is provided by the enclosure.
Table 8 Module Status LED patterns during normal operation (continued) LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Flashing green (on 1 second, off 1 second) One or both of the following Check environmental are true: conditions, error log, Port Status LEDs, transceivers, • One or more environmental ranges are cables, and loopback plugs. Correct error condition. exceeded. Clear error log. Rerun • Error log contains one or diagnostics to verify fix. more port diagnostic error messages.
POST and boot specifications POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash different colors. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in the error log. The 16Gb SAN Switch performs POST when it is turned on or rebooted. Total boot time with POST is approximately three minutes. POST can be omitted for subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command.
3. Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log. Use the errshow command to review the system log. For information about all referenced commands and accessing the error log, see the latest version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide. For information about error messages, see the Fabric OS System Error Messages Reference Manual. Firmware update To achieve best performance, HP recommends running the latest firmware release.
1. Create a backup of the existing configuration file. NOTE: It is critical to back up the switch configuration to a remote server on a regular basis. Repeat for each switch in your SAN whenever configuration changes occur. Configuration backups can be done with the CLI, integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Locate the faulty switch. Disconnect all external FC cables. Remove the faulty 16Gb SAN Switch from the enclosure.
4 Support and other resources This guide provides information about setting up and configuring the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class. Throughout this guide the short product name, 16Gb SAN Switch is used.
http://www.hp.com/service_locator • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) web page: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html nl • In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States web page: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html nl • Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest driver versions, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other product resources. After subscribing, locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage under Product Category. Other HP websites For additional information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.
A Regulatory information This appendix contains regulatory notices for the HP B-series 16Gb FC Switches. For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at http:// www.hp.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts.
B Electrostatic discharge and grounding recommendations Electrostatic discharge recommendations CAUTION: To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.
C SAN Switch technical specifications General specifications Table 11 (page 32) lists general specifications for the 16Gb SAN Switch. Table 11 General specifications Specification Description Configurable port types F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port Media types SFP. Support for speeds of 4/8/16Gb with short wave SFPs up to 500m (1,640 ft.) and support for speeds of 4/8/16Gb with long wave SFPs up to 10 km.
Weight and physical dimensions nl Table 12 (page 33) lists physical properties. Table 12 16Gb SAN Switch physical dimensions Dimension Measurement Height 27.94 mm (1.1 in) Width 192.84 mm (7.59 in) Depth 269.46 mm (10.6 in) Weight 1.49 kg (3.3 lb) without media Environmental requirements To ensure proper operation, the switch must not be subjected to environmental conditions beyond those for which it was tested.
Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product. It is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. A AL_PA Arbitrated loop physical address. A unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to a port in an arbitrated loop. See also non-participating mode. alias server A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management. API Application programming interface. A defined protocol that allows applications to interface with a set of services.
domain ID Unique identifier used in routing frames for all switches in a fabric. Usually assigned by the principal switch, but can be assigned manually. The domain ID for an HP switch can be any integer between 1 and 239. The default domain ID is usually 1. DPOD Dynamic Ports on Demand. E E_D_TOV Error-detect time-out value. The minimum time a target waits for a sequence to complete before initiating recovery.
FRU Field-replaceable unit. A component that can be replaced on site. FS FC Service. A service that is defined by FC standards and exists at a well-known address. The Simple Name Server, for example, is an FC service. FSP Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol for all fabric services; it is transparent to the fabric type or topology. FSPF Fabric shortest path first. HP routing protocol for FC switches. Fx_Port A fabric port that can operate as an F_Port or FL_Port.
loop failure Loss of signal within a loop for any period of time; loss of synchronization for longer than the time-out value. loop initialization The logical procedure used by an L_Port to discover its environment. Can be used to assign AL_PA addresses, detect loop failure, or reset a node. See also AL_PA. Loop_ID A hexadecimal value representing one of the 127 possible AL_PA values in an arbitrated loop. See also AL_PA. LPSM Loop port state machine.
Port_Name The unique identifier assigned to an FC port. It is communicated during login and port discovery. POST Power-on self-test. A series of diagnostic tests run by a switch after it is powered on. primary FCS switch Primary Fabric Configuration Server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. private loop An arbitrated loop that does not include a participating FL_Port.
SWL short-wavelength. A type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 850 mm lasers and supports link speeds up to 2 Gbps. May also refer to the type of transceiver. T tenancy The time span that begins when a port wins arbitration in a loop and ends when the same port returns to the monitoring state. Also called loop tenancy. throughput The rate of data flow achieved within a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bits per second.
Index A L advanced web tools, 20 advanced zoning, 8 audience, 27 boot, 24 boot specifications, 24 LED interpreting activity, 22 location, 22 patterns, 22 LED patterns, 22 licenseshow, 16 long wavelength, see LWL, 5 C M command line interface, 20 conventions document, 28 text symbols, 28 management station, 20 B D diagnostics, 21 document conventions, 28 related documentation, 27 documentation providing feedback, 29 E EIA, 11 electrostatic discharge recommendations, 31 environmental requirements,
text symbols, 28 transceiver, 5, 6, 15, 21, 23 Turkey RoHS material content declaration, 30 U Ukraine RoHS material content declaration, 30 W warranty information HP Enterprise servers, 30 HP Networking products, 30 HP ProLiant and X86 Servers and Options, 30 HP Storage products, 30 web tools, 8 websites HP documentation, 29 HP storage, 29 HP Subscriber's choice, 28 41
