EMC Connectrix DS-16M2, Connectrix DS-32M2 Installation And Service Manual

Connectrix

DS-xxM2 Fibre Channel Switch

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

P/N 300-000-931

REV A01

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Regulatory Agency Information

Connectrix DS-32M2 and DS-16M2 Switches have been extensively tested and certified to meet UL1950,
CSA 950, IEC 950/EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business
Equipment; FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart B; CISPR22 Class A; EN55022; EN50082-1.

This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen
verantwortlich ist.

Attention!
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques
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This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The e quipment has been type tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.

Operation of this equipment in a residentia l area may cause int erferen ce in which case the user
at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to

correct the

interference.

Any modifications to this device - unless expressly approved by the manufacturer - can void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Contents

Preface........................................................................................................................... xix

Warnings and Cautions......................................................................................... xxv

Chapter 1 General Information

Connectrix DS-XXM Switch Overview......................................... 1-2

Switch Description........................................................................... 1-3

Switch Management................................................................. 1-4

Error-Detection, Reporting, and Serviceability Features.... 1-5

Zoning Feature......................... ...... .................................. ..... .... 1-6

Multiswitch Fabrics.................................................................. 1-7

Switch Specifications ................................................................ 1-9

Connectrix Service Processor Description.................................. 1-13

Connectrix Service Processor Specifications....................... 1-14

Ethernet Hub........................................................................... 1-14

Embedded Web Server Interface.......................................... 1-15

Maintenance Approach................................................................. 1-16

Remote Workstation Configurations ............ ...... ........................ 1-18

Minimum Remote Console Hardware Specifications....... 1-21

Field-Replaceable Units ...... ...... ..... .................................. ...... ..... .. 1-22

SFP Transceivers ..................................................................... 1-24

Cooling Fans and Fan FRU Assembly................................. 1-24

Power Supplies ....................................................................... 1-24

Connectors and Indicators............................................................ 1-26

Initial Microcode Load Button.............................................. 1-26

Ethernet LAN Connector....................................................... 1-26

Power and System Error LEDs............................................. 1-26

FRU Status LEDs..................................................................... 1-27

Maintenance Port .................................................................... 1-27

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Software Diagnostic Features....................................................... 1-28

Connectrix Manager Diagnostics......................................... 1-28

Hardware View Layout and Function................................. 1-31

Product Manager Diagnostics .............................................. 1-31

Topology Tab........................................................................... 1-43

Zone Set Tab............................................................................ 1-44

Connectrix Management Services........................................ 1-45

Embedded Web Server Diagnostics..................................... 1-47

SNMP Trap Message Support..................................... ..... ..... 1-49

E-Mail and Call-Home Support ........................................... 1-50

Tools and Test Equipment ............................................................ 1-51

Tools Supplied With the Switch............................................ 1-51

Tools Supplied by Service Personnel................................... 1-52

Chapter 2 Installation Tasks

Factory Defaults............................................................................... 2-3

Installation Options......................................................................... 2-6

Summary of Installation Tasks....................................................... 2-7

Task 1: Verify Installation Requirements...................................... 2-9

Task 2: Ethernet Hub..................................................................... 2-10

Task 3: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Switch ........................ 2-12

Unpack and Inspect the Switch............................................ 2-12

Desktop Installation............................................................... 2-12

Rack-Mount Installation........................................................ 2-13

Task 4: Configure Network Information.................................... 2-14

Task 5: LAN-Connect the Switch................................................. 2-20

Task 6: Configuring the Connectrix Service Processor............. 2-21

Task 7: LAN-Connect the Connectrix Service Processor.......... 2-22

Task 8: Configure Connectrix Service Processor Network

Information..................................................................................... 2-24

Task 9: Set Connectrix Service Processor Date and Time......... 2-31

Task 10: Configure Wind ows NT Users to the Connectrix

Service Processor ........................................................................... 2-34

Change Default Administrator Password.......................... 2-35

Add a New User..................................................................... 2-35

Change User Properties......................................................... 2-36

Task 11: Configure the Call-Home Feature (Optional)............. 2-38

DialEMC Setup ....................................................................... 2-38

Task 12: Assign User Names and Passwords ............................ 2-41

Task 13: Configure the Swit ch to the Connectrix Manager

Application..................................................................................... 2-45

Task 14: Record or Verify Connectrix Service Processor

Restore Information....................................................................... 2-46

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Task 15: Verify Switch-to-Connectrix Service Processor

Communication............................................................................. 2-49

Task 16: Set Switch Date and Time............................................. 2-51

Set Date and Time Manually.................................... ...... ...... 2-51

Periodically Synchronize Date and Time ........................... 2-52

Task 17: Configure the DS-XXM Product Manager

Applications................................................................................... 2-53

Configure Switch Identification........................................... 2-53

Configure Operating Parameters................................... ...... 2-54

Switch Parameters.................................................................. 2-56

Fabric Parameters................................................................... 2-59

Configure Ports ...................................................................... 2-62

Configure SNMP Trap Message Recipients ....................... 2-65

Configure and Enable E-mail Notification......................... 2-67

Enable Call-Home Notification............................................ 2-69

Configure Threshold Alert ....................................... ............ 2-69

Task 18: Test Remote Notification (Optional)............................ 2-75

Task 19: Automatic Data Backup ................................................ 2-76

What Gets Backed Up............................................................ 2-76

Product Manager Backup ..................................................... 2-77

Enabling QuikSync ................................................................ 2-77

QuikSync Settings...................................................... ............ 2-78

Task 20: Configure the Switch From the Web Server

(Optional) ....................................................................................... 2-80

Configure Switch Ports ............................................. ............ 2-84

Configure Switch Identification........................................... 2-86

Configure Date and Time.................... ..... ...... ....................... 2-87

Configure Operating Parameters................................... ...... 2-88

Configuring Fabric Parameters............................................ 2-89

Configure Network Information ......................................... 2-91

Configure SNMP Trap Message Recipients ....................... 2-93

Configure User Rights......................... ..... ...... ...... ................. 2-95

Task 21: Cable Fibre Channel Ports ............................................ 2-97

Task 22: Connect Switch to a Fabric Director (Optional)......... 2-98

Chapter 3 Diagnosti c s

Maintenance Analysis Procedures................................................ 3-2

Factory Defaults ....................... ................................................ 3-2

Quick Start ................................................................................ 3-2

MAP 0000: Start MAP..................................................................... 3-7

MAP 0100: Power Distribution Analysis................................... 3-28

MAP 0200: POST, Reset, or IPL Failure Analysis ..................... 3-35

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MAP 0300: Console Application Problem Determination....... 3-36

MAP 0400: Loss of Console Communication............................ 3-43

MAP 0500: Fan and CTP Card Failure Analysis ....................... 3-65

MAP 0600: Port Failure and Link Incident Analysis................ 3-70

MAP 0700: Fabric, ISL, and Segmented Port Problem

Determination ................................................................................ 3-82

MAP 0800: Console PC Problem Determination....................... 3-95

Chapter 4 Repair Informatio n

Factory Defaults............................................................................... 4-2

Procedural Notes ......................... .................................................... 4-3

Using Log Information.................................................................... 4-4

Connectrix Audit Log.............................................................. 4-4

Connectrix Event Log .............................................................. 4-5

Session Log................................................................................ 4-6

Product Status Log................................................................... 4-6

Fabric Log.................................................................................. 4-7

DS-XXM Audit Log.................................................................. 4-8

DS-XXM Event Log.................................................................. 4-8

Hardware Log......................................................................... 4-10

Link Incident Log ................................................................... 4-12

Threshold Alert Log............................................................... 4-13

Using Views.................................................................................... 4-16

Port List View.......................................................................... 4-16

Node List View....................................................................... 4-18

Performance View .................................................................. 4-20

Zoning View............................................................................ 4-20

FRU List View ......................................................................... 4-22

Performing Port Diagnostics........................................................ 4-23

Port LEDs................................................................................. 4-23

Hardware View....................................................................... 4-23

PerformanceView ................................................................... 4-27

Perform Loopback Tests ........................................................ 4-31

Collecting Maintenance Data....................................................... 4-36

Retrieving Maintenance Information .................................. 4-37

Obtaining Product Information............................................ 4-39

Clean Fiber-Optic Components................................................... 4-41

Power-On Procedure..................................................................... 4-42

Power-Off Procedure..................................................................... 4-43

Reset or IPL the Switch................................................................. 4-44

Reset the Switch...................................................................... 4-44

IPL the Switch......................................................................... 4-45

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Set the Switch Online or Offline.................................................. 4-46

Set Online State ............................................... ....................... 4-46

Set Offline State.......................................................... ...... ..... . 4-47

Block and Unblock Ports.............................................................. 4-48

Block a Port............................................................................. 4-48

Unblock a Port........................................... ...... ....................... 4-49

Manage Firmware Versions......................................................... 4-50

Determine a Switch Firmware Version............................... 4-50

Add a Firmware Version....................................................... 4-51

Modify a Firmware Version Description............................ 4-53

Delete a Firmware Version.................................................... 4-54

Download a Firmware Version to a Switch.................. ..... . 4-55

Upgrading Firmware Using the Embedded Web

Server............................................... ...... ..... ............................. 4-58

Activating (Installing) Optional Features........................... 4-60

Manage Configuration Data........................................................ 4-62

Back Up the Configuration.................................................. . 4-62

Restore the Configuration..................................................... 4-63

Reset Configuration Data...................................................... 4-64

Install or Upgrade Software......................................................... 4-66

Chapter 5 FRU Removal and Replacement

Procedural Notes............................................................................. 5-2

Remove and Replace FRUs............................................................ 5-3

FRUs........................................................................................... 5-3

SFP Transceiver ........................................................................ 5-3

Power Supply ........................................................................... 5-6

Cooling Fan............................................................................... 5-8

Chapter 6 Illustrated Parts Brea kdown

Front-Accessible FRUs.................................................................... 6-2

Rear-Accessible FRUs..................................................................... 6-3

DS-32M2 Switch....................................................................... 6-3

DS-16M2 Switch....................................................................... 6-4

Appendix A Messages

Connectrix Manager and Fabric Manager Messages ............... A-2

A ................................................................................................ A-2

C................................................................................................. A-3

D ................................................................................................ A-7

E................................................................................................. A-8

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F.................................................................................................. A-9

I................................................................................................... A-9

N............................................................................................... A-10

O............................................................................................... A-11

P................................................................................................ A-12

R ............................................................................................... A-12

S................................................................................................ A-13

T................................................................................................ A-13

Y ............................................................................................... A-16

Z ............................................................................................... A-17

DS-XXM Product Manager Messages ....................................... A-18

A............................................................................................... A-18

C............................................................................................... A-19

D............................................................................................... A-26

E................................................................................................ A-26

F................................................................................................ A-27

I................................................................................................. A-28

L................................................................................................ A-32

M.............................................................................................. A-33

N............................................................................................... A-33

P................................................................................................ A-34

R ............................................................................................... A-36

S................................................................................................ A-36

T................................................................................................ A-38

U............................................................................................... A-41

Y ............................................................................................... A-41

Appendix B Event Code Tables

Event Code Overview ................................................................... B-2

System Events (000 through 199) ................................................ B-3

Power Supply Events (200 through 299) .................................. B-17

Fan Module Events (300 through 399) ...................................... B-22

CTP Card Events (400 through 499) .......................................... B-30

FPM Card Events (500 through 599) ......................................... B-42

SBAR Assembly Events (600 through 699) .............................. B-56

Thermal Events (800 through 899) ............................................ B-59

Connectrix Manager Events (0 to 57) ........................................ B-64

Product Management Service Event Codes (1 to 30) .............. B-75

Appendix C Restore Connectrix Service Processor

Requirements .................................................................................. C-2

Connectrix Service Processor Restore Procedure ...................... C-4

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Appendix D Consolidating Connectrix Manager Servers in a

Multiswitch Fabric

Introduction ................................................................................... D-2

Required Connectrix Manager Version ...................................... D-6

IP Address Assignment ................................................................ D-7

Consolidating Service Processors ............................................... D-9

Common Steps for All Configurations................................ D-9

One Ethernet Card, No Public Network Connection...... D-13

Two Ethernet Cards, No Public Network Connection .... D-13

Two Ethernet Cards, Public Network Connection........... D-13

Reconfiguring the Client After a Server Failure............... D-14

Appendix E Rack Mount Installation Instructions

Overview.......................................................................................... E-2

Rack Mount Installation................................................................. E-3

Mount the Adjustable Brackets in the Rack......................... E-4

Mounting the Slide Brackets on Both Sides of the

Switch ........................................................................................ E-7

Installing the D-Ring Fibre Cable Organizer..................... E-16

Contents

Glossary........................................................................................................................ g-1

Index............................................................................................................................... i-1

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Figures

1-1 Switch, Ethernet Hub, and EC-1200 Cabinet ............................................ 1-3

1-2 Connectrix Service Processor ...................... ...... ...... .................................. 1-13

1-3 24-Port Ethernet Hub ................................................................................. 1-14

1-4 Typical Network Configuration (One Ethernet Connection) .............. 1-19

1-5 Typical Network Configuration (Two Ethernet Connections) ............ 1-20

1-6 DS-32M2 Switch (Front View) .................................................................. 1-22

1-7 DS-16M2 Switch (Front View) .................................................................. 1-23

1-8 DS-32M2 Switch (Rear View) .................................................................... 1-23

1-9 DS-16M2 Switch (Rear view) .................................................................... 1-24

1-10 Product View ............................................................................................... 1-29

1-11 Product Manager Hardware View ........................................................... 1-31

1-12 Hardware View ............................................................. ...... ....................... 1-35

1-13 Port List View .............................................................................................. 1-37

1-14 FRU List View ................... .................................................................... ..... . 1-38

1-15 Node List View ........................................................................................... 1-39

1-16 Performance View .................. ................................................................... . 1-40

1-17 Fabrics VieW—Topology Tab ................................................................... 1-43

1-18 Fabrics View- Zone Sets Tab ..................................................................... 1-44

1-19 Connectrix Management Services Window ........................................... 1-45

1-20 Fiber-Optic Protective Plug ....................................................................... 1-51

1-21 Null Modem Cable ..................................................................................... 1-52

1-22 Multimode and Single-mode Wrap (Plugs) ........................................... 1-52

2-1 Connectrix Cabinets With Connected Hubs ........................................... 2-11

2-2 Connectrix Server Processor LAN Connections .................................... 2-22

2-3 Set Online State Window ........................................................................... 2-55

2-4 Configure Switch Parameters Dialog Box ............................................... 2-56

2-5 Configure Fabric Parameters Dialog Box ................................................ 2-59

2-6 Configure Threshold Alerts Dialog Box .................................................. 2-70

2-7 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box—First Screen .................................. 2-70

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2-8 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box—Second Screen .............................. 2-71

2-9 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box—Third Screen ................................. 2-72

2-10 New Threshold Alerts Dialog Box—Summary Screen .......................... 2-73

2-11 Configure Threshold Alerts Dialog Box - Alert Activated .................... 2-74

2-12 QuikSync Icon .............................................................................................. 2-77

2-13 QuikSync Dialog Box .................................................................................. 2-78

2-14 QuikSync Dialog Box (Advanced Settings) ............................................. 2-79

4-1 Connectrix Event Log ................................................................................... 4-5

4-2 Product Status Log ........................................................................................ 4-7

4-3 Event Log ....................................................................................................... 4-9

4-4 Hardware Log .............................................................................................. 4-11

4-5 Link Incident Log ........................................................................................ 4-12

4-6 Threshold Alert Log .................................................................................... 4-14

4-7 Port List ViewS ............................................................................................ 4-17

4-8 Node List View ............................................................................................ 4-19

4-9 Zoning Sets View ........................................................................................ 4-21

4-10 FRU List View .............................................................................................. 4-22

4-11 Hardware View ........................................................................................... 4-24

4-12 Port Properties Dialog Box ........................................................................ 4-25

4-13 Performance View ....................................................................................... 4-27

4-14 Port Diagnostics Dialog Box ...................................................................... 4-33

4-15 Save Data Collection Dialog Box .............................................................. 4-36

4-16 Data Collection Dialog Box ........................................................................ 4-37

4-17 Dump Retrieval Screen ............................................................................... 4-38

4-18 Dump Retrieval Not Available ................................................................. 4-39

4-19 Obtaining Product Information Screen .................................................... 4-40

4-20 Clean Fiber-Optic Components ................................................................ 4-41

4-21 Upgrading Firmware .................................................................................. 4-59

4-22 Feature Installation Page .................... ...... .................................................. 4-60

6-1 Front-Accessible FRUs (DS-32M2 shown) ................................................. 6-2

6-2 Rear-Accessible FRUs (DS-32M2) ............................................................... 6-3

6-3 Rear-Accessible FRUs (DS-16M2) ............................................................... 6-5

D-1 Example 1 — Single Ethernet Card ........................................................... D-3

D-2 Example 2 — Dual Ethernet Cards, No Public Network Connection .. D-4

D-3 Example 3 — Dual Ethernet Cards, Public Network Connection ........ D-5

D-4 IP Addresses in Multiswitch Environment .............................................. D-8

D-5 Connectrix Manager Login Window ...................................................... D-15

E-1 Rack Mount Overview Diagram ................................................................ E-4

E-2 Left Front Vertical Rail ................................................................................ E-5

E-3 Right Front Vertical Rail ............................................................................. E-6

E-4 Mounting a DS-xxM2 Sheet Metal Chassis, Front to Rear (Non-EMC Cab-

inet) E-7

E-5 Attaching the Slide to a DS-16M2 Switch (1 of 2) .................................... E-9

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E-6 Attaching the Slide to a DS-16M2 Switch (2 of 2) .................................... E-9

E-7 Mounting Rails on Sh eet-Metal Cases for a Front-to-Back Mounting E-10
E-8 Mounting Rails on Sh eet-Metal Cases for a Back-to-Front Mounting E-10

E-9 Mounting Rails on Die-Cast Cases for a Front-to-Back Mounting ...... E-11

E-10 Mounting Rails on Die-Cast Cases for a Back-to-Front Mounting ...... E-11

E-11 Inserting the Two Screws in the Rail ....................................................... E-12

E-12 Installing the Ear Brackets (1 of 2) ............................................................ E-13

E-13 Installing the Ear Brackets (2 of 2) ............................................................ E-13

E-14 Sliding the Switch into the Cabinet .......................................................... E-14

E-15 Mounting the Two Ear Brackets (1 of 2) .................................................. E-15

E-16 Mounting the Two Ear Brackets (2 of 2) .................................................. E-15

E-17 Installing the Clip Nuts ............................................................................. E-16

E-18 Securing the D-Ring Cable Organizer ..................................................... E-17

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Tables

1-1 Operating Status—Status Bar and Switch Status Table ........................ 1-42

1-2 Connectrix Management Services Status Symbols ................................ 1-47

2-1 Factory-Set Defaults ..................................................................................... 2-3

2-2 Installation Task Summary ......................................................................... 2-7

2-3 Switch Operational States and Symbols .................................................. 2-49

2-4 Management Support Table ...................................................................... 2-81

3-1 Factory-Set Defaults ..................................................................................... 3-2

3-2 MAP Summary ............................................................................................. 3-3

3-3 Event Codes versus Maintenance Action ................................................. 3-3

4-1 Factory-Set Defaults ..................................................................................... 4-2

5-1 ESD Requirements ........................................................................................ 5-3

6-1 Front Accessible FRU Parts List (DS-XXM) .............................................. 6-2

6-2 Rear-Accessible FRU Parts List (DS-32M2) .............................................. 6-4

6-3 Rear-Accessible FRUs (DS-16M2) .............................................................. 6-5

B-1 Connectrix Management Service Event Codes ...................................... B-64

B-2 Product Management Service Event Codes ........................................... B-75

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Preface

As part of its effort to c o ntinuously improve and enhance t he performance
and capabilities of the Connectrix product line, EMC periodically releases
new versions of hardware and software. Therefore, some functions described
in this manual may not be supported by all versions of Connectrix hardware
currentl y in us e.

If your Connectrix unit does not offer a function described in this manual,
please contact your EMC representative for a hardware or software update.

Audience This guide is part of the Connectrix documentation set, and is

intended for use by EMC Customer Service engineers during
installation and setup of the product.

Readers of this guide are expected to be familiar with the following
topics:

◆ Connectrix operation

◆ Connectrix Manager operating environment

Organization Here is an overview of where information is located in this manual.

◆ Chapter 1, General Information, describes the maintenance

approach to switch problem analysis and repair.

◆ Chapter 2, Installation Tasks, provides instructions to install,

configure, and verify operation of one or more switches and the
associated Connectrix Service Processor.

◆ Chapter 3, Diagnostics, describes maintenance analysis

procedures (MAPs) to fault isolate a switch problem to an
individual FRU.

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◆ Chapter 4, Repair Information, describes supplementary diagnostic

and repair procedures for a failed switch.

◆ Chapter 5, FRU Removal and Replacement, describes procedures to

remove and replace all switch FR Us.

◆ Chapter 6, Illustrat ed Parts Breakdown,. This illustrates, describes,

and shows the location of all switch FRUs. In addition, FRUs are
cross-referenced to corresponding part numbers.

◆ Appendix A, Messages provides a list of user and error messages

that appear in the Connectrix Manager, and DS-16M2 and
DS-32M2 Product Manager applications at the Connectrix Service
Processor.

◆ Appendix B, Event Code Tables, provides an explanation of event

codes that appear at the Product Manager application.

◆ Appendix C, Restore Connectrix Service Processor, provides the

instructions to restore all required switch applications to the
Connectrix Service Processor in case of a hard drive failure.

◆ Appendix D, Consolidating Connectrix Manager Servers in a

Multiswitch Fabric, provides the instructions for consolidating

operation and network addressing of multiple Connectrix Server
Processors.

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◆ Appendix E, Rack Mount Installation Instructions, discusses how to

mount the DS-16M2/DS-32M2 Fibre Channel Directors into
Connectrix cabinets.

The Glossary defines terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in the
manual. An Index is also provided.

Related

Documentation

Other publications that provide additional information about the
switch include:

◆ Connectrix 2 GB/s Enterprise Storage network System Planning Guide,

069001174

◆ Connectrix DS-32M2 Fibre Channel Switch Us er Guide, 069001176

◆ Connectrix Manager User Guide, 069001094

◆ Connectrix DS-16M2 Fibre Channel Switch Us er Guide, 069001175

◆ Connectrix ED-64M Fibre Channel Director Installation and Service

Manual, 300-000-933

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Conventions Used in

This Guide

!

In this manual, DS-XXM refers to both the DS-16M2 and DS-32M2
switches. When the topic is applicable to only the DS-16M2 or the
DS-32M2, the switch is identified appropriately.

EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, warnings,
and danger notices.

A note presents information that is important, but not hazard-related.

CAUTION

A caution contains information essential to avoid data loss or
damage to the system or equipment. The caution may apply to
hardware or software.

WARNING

A warning contains information essential to avoid a hazard that can
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage
if you ignore the warning.

DANGER

A danger notice contains information essential to avoid a hazar d
that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property
damage if you ignore the warning.

EMC uses the following type style conventions in this guide:

Palatino,
bold

◆ Dialog box, button, icon, and menu items in text

◆ Selections you can make from the user interface,

including buttons, icons, options, and field
names

Palatino,
italic

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◆ New terms or unique word usage in text

◆ Command line argumen t s when used in text

◆ Book titles

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Courier,
italic

Courier

Arguments used in examples of command line
syntax.

System prompts and displays and specific
filenames or complete paths. For example:

working root directory [/user/emc]:

c:\Program Files\EMC\Symapi\db

Courier,
bold

User entry. For example:

symmpoll -p

[MVS type co nventions)

The syntax conventions used in this guide are:

◆ CAPITALIZATION = must be typed

◆ [ ] = optional entry

◆ | = alternative parameter value

◆ UNDERSCORED = default value or menu selection

Abbreviations for Units of Measure

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Abbreviation Definition

A or Amp ampere
bbit
Bbyte
b/s bits per second
B/s bytes per second
Btu British thermal units
cm centimeters
ft foot
Gb gigabits
GB gigabytes

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Abbreviation Definition

GHz gigahertz
Hz hertz
hr hours
in. inches
Kb kilobits
Kb/s kilobits per second
KB kilobytes
KB/s kilobytes per second
kg kilograms
KHz kilohertz
km kilometers
kV kilovolt
kW kilowatt

Preface

kWh Kilowatt-hour
Mb megabits
MB megabyte
MB/s megabytes per second
MHz megahertz
m meter
mm millimeter
ms millisecond
lbs pounds
ns nanosecond
s second
sq square
Sq. in. square inch

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Abbreviation Definition

Sq. ft. square foot
Vvolt
vol volume
Wwatt

Where to Get Help Obtain technical support by calling your local sales office.

For Connectrix For service, call:

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Canada: [phone] (543-4SVC)
Wo rldwide: (1) [phone]

and ask for Cu st omer Support.

Sales and Customer

Service Contacts

For the list of EMC sales locations, please access the EMC home page
at:

http://www.emc.com/contact/

For additional information on the EMC products and services
available to customers and partners, refer to the EMC Powerlink W eb
site at:

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The following warnings and cautions pertain throughout this guide.

WARNING Trained service personnel only.

This unit has two power supply cords. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect both power supply cords before servicing.

Ground circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of the machine.
Never operate the machine with grounding conductors disconnected.
Remember to reconnect any grounding conductors removed for or
during any installation procedure.

ATTENTION Resérvé au personnel autorisé.

Warnings and

Cautions

Cet appareil comporte plus d'un cordon d'alimentat ion. Afin de
prévenir les chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons
d'alimentation avant de faire le dépannage.

Un circuit de terre continu est essentiel en vue du fonctionnement
sécuritaire de l'apareil. Ne jamais mettre l'appareil en mar che lorsque
le conducteur de mise a la terre est débranché.

WARNUNG Nur für Fachpersonal.

Das Geraet hat mehr als eine Anschlussleitung. Zur Vermeidung der
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages sind vor dem öffnen beide
Anschlussleitungen vom Netz zu trennen.

STROMSTREUVERLUST: Gerät muss geerdet werden, bevor es am
Stromnetz angeschlossen wird.

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Additional Warnings

and Cautions

!

Before attempting to service a Connectrix unit, observe the following
additional Warnings and Cautions:

WARNING

The Connectrix contains no user-serviceable parts, so it should not be
moved or opened for any reason by untrained persons. If the
Connectrix needs to be relocated or repaired, only qualified personnel
familiar with safety procedures for electrical equipment and the
Connectrix hardware should access components inside the unit or
move the unit.

WARNING

The system operates at high voltages. To protect against physical
harm, power off the system whenever possible while servicing.

WARNING

In case of fire or other emergency, isolate the system's power
involved and alert appropriate personnel.

CAUTION

Trained personnel are advised to exercise great care at all times
when working on the Connectrix unit.
Remember to:

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◆ Remove rings, watches, or other jewelry and neckties before

you begin any procedures.

◆ Use caution near any moving part and any part that may start

unexpectedly such as fans, motors, solenoids, etc.

◆ Always use the correct tools for the job.

◆ Always use the correct replacement parts.

◆ Keep all paperwork, including incident reports, up to date,

complete, and accurate.

Static Precautions EMC incorporates state-of-the-art technology in its designs, including

the use of LSI and VLSI components. These chips are very susceptible
to damage caused by static discharge and need to be handled
accordingly.

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!

CAUTION

Before handling Connectrix printed circuit boards or other
Connectrix parts containing LSI and/or VLSI components, observe
the following precautions:

◆ Store all printed circuit boards in anti-static bags.

◆ Use a ground strap whenever you handle a printed circuit

board.

◆ Unless specifically designed for non-disruptive replacement,

never plug or unplug printed circuit bo ards with the power on.
Severe component damage may result.

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Invisible Body Tag

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General Information

TM

The EMC Connectrix
connections between Fibre Channel servers and devices in a storage
area network (SAN) environment. SANs introduce the concept of
server-to-device networking and multiswitch fabrics, eliminate
requirements for dedicated connections, and enable the enterprise to
become data centric.

Chapter 1 contains the following information:

DS-XXM Switch provides dynamic switched

◆ Connectrix DS-XXM Switch Overview...........................................1-2

◆ Switch Description.............................................................................1-3

◆ Connectrix Service Processor Description....................................1-13

◆ Maintenance Approach...................................................................1-16

◆ Remote Workstation Configurations.............................................1-18

◆ Field-Replaceable Units...................................................................1-22

◆ Connectors and Indicators..............................................................1-26

◆ Software Diagnostic Features.........................................................1-28

◆ Tools and Test Equipment...............................................................1-51

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Connectrix DS-XXM Switch Overview

A SAN provides speed, high capacity, an d flexi bility for the
enterprise, and is primarily based upon Fibre Channel architecture.
The switch implements Fibre Channel technology that provides
scalable bandwidth (2.125 gigabits per second), redundant switched
data paths, and long transmission distances (up to 20 kilometers).

This chapter describes the switch and attached Connectrix Server.
The chapter specifically discusses:

◆ Switch management, error detection and reporting features,

serviceability features, zoning, multiswitch f abrics, and
specifications.

◆ The Connectrix Service Processor and minimum hardware

specifications.

◆ Remote workstation configurations and hardware specifications.

◆ Maintenance approach.

◆ Field-replaceable units (FRUs).

◆ Connectors and indicators.

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◆ Software diagnostic features.

◆ Tools and test equipment.

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Switch Description

General Information

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The switch can be installed on a table or desk top, mounted in a
EMC-supplied EC-1200 equipment cabinet, or mounted in any
standard 19-inch equipment rack.

Multiple switches and the Connectrix Service Processor communicate
on a local area network (L AN) through one or more 10Base-T
Ethernet hubs. One or more 24-port Ethernet hubs are optional and
can be ordered with the switch. Hubs can be connected in a star, or
hub and spoke configuration, with the central/main hub being the
one in which the service processor is located. This is done so that no
managed switch is more than two hubs away from the controlling
service processor.

Figure 1-1 illustrates th e switch and Ethernet hub, installed in a
EC-1200 Cabinet.

Ethernet Hub

DS-32M2
DS-32M2

DS-32M2

ED-64

ED-64

Figure 1-1 Switch, Ethernet Hub, and EC-1200 Cabinet

The switch provides dynamic switched connections for servers and
devices, supports mainframe and open-systems interconnection (OSI)
computing environments, and provides data transmission and flow
control between device node ports (N_Ports) as dictated by the Fibre
Channel Physical and Sign aling Interface (FC-PH 4.3). Through
interswitch links (ISLs), the switch can connect additional switches to
form a Fibre Channel multiswitch fabric.

Switch Description

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The switch provides connectivity for devices manufactured by
multiple original equipment manufacturers (OCMS). To determine if
an OEM product can communicate through connections provided by
the switch, or if communication restrictions apply, ref e r to th e
supporting publications for the product or contact your EMC
Marketing Representative

Switch Management

The switch is managed and controlled through:
EMC-supplied Connectrix Service Processor (see Connectrix Service

Processor Description on page 1-13) with the Connectrix Manager,
DS-XXM Product Manager, and Fabric Manager applications
installed. These Java-based applications form the graphical user
interface (GUI) that manages the switch. The Connectrix Service
Processor is a notebook p ersonal computer (PC) tha t p rovides a
central point of control for up to 48 DS-XXM switches, and/or
ED-64M, ED-1032, and the ED-140M directors.

• Using the Connectrix Manager application, operators can
quickly view the status of all managed switches. Operators
can also access the associated Product Manager and Fabric
Manager applications.

• The Product Manager and Fabric Manager applications allow
service personnel to perform configuration tasks, view system
alerts and related log information, moni tor switch status, port
status, and performance. FRU status and system alert
information are highly visible.

◆ Customer-supplied remote workstation communicating w ith the

Connectrix Service Processor through a corporate intranet.

◆ Customer-supplied PC platform with an Internet connection to

the embedded Web server interface installed on the switch.

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• Customer-supplied server platform with the DS-M Connect
application installed.

• Customer-supplied server platform communicating with the
switch through a LAN or corporate intranet. The Connectrix
Management applications are order ed and installed on the server
by the customer.

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Error-Detection, Reporting, and Serviceability Features

The switch provides the following error detection, reporting, and
serviceability features:

◆ Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on switch FRUs and adjacent to

FIbre Channel ports that provide vi sual indicators of hardware
status or malfunctions.

• System and threshold alerts, event logs, audit logs, link incident
logs, threshold alert logs, and hardware logs that display switch,
Ethernet link, and Fibre Channel link status at the C onnectrix
Servic e Processor, customer- supplied server (runni ng the
Connectrix Manager Lite application), or a remote workstation.

◆ Diagnostic software that performs power-on self-tests (POSTs)

and port diagnostics.

◆ Automatic notification of significan t system events (to support

personnel or administrators) through e-mail messages or the
call-home feature.

◆ An external modem for use by support personnel to dial-in to the

Connectrix Service Processor for event notification and to
perform remote diagnostics.

◆ An RS-232 maintenance port at the rear of the switch (port access

is password protected) that enables installation or service
personnel to change the switch’s internet protocol (IP) address,
subnet mask, and gateway address, or to run diagnostics and
isolate system problems through a local or remote terminal.

◆ Redundant FRUs (small form factor pluggable (SFP) optical

transceivers, power supplies, cooling fans and fan FRU assembly)
that are removed or replaced without disrupting switch or Fibre
Channel link operation.

◆ A modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of

FRUs without tools or equipment.

◆ Concurrent port maintenance. SFPs and Fiber-optic cables are

removed and attached to ports without interrupting other ports
or director operatio n.

◆ Beaconing to assist service personnel in locating a specific port or

switch. When port beaconing is enabled, the am ber LED
associated with the port flashes. When unit beaconing is enabled,
the system error indicator on the front panel flashes. Beaconing
does not affect port or switch operation.

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◆ Data collection through the Product Manager applica tion to help

isolate system problems. The data includes a memory dump file
and audit, hardware, and engineering logs.

◆ Simple network management protocol (SNMP) management

using the Fibre Alliance MIB that runs on the Connectrix Service
Processor. Up to 12 authorized management workstations can be
configured through the Connectrix Manager application to
receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages. The trap messages
indicate operational state changes and failure conditions.

◆ SNMP management using the Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB

(Version 1.10), transmission control protocol/internet protocol
(TCP/IP) MIB-II definition (RFC 1213), or a product-specific MIB
that run on each switch. Up to 12 authorized management
workstations can be configured through the Product Manager
application to receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages. The trap
messages indicate switch operationa l state changes and failure
conditions.

Zoning Feature

The switch supports a name server zo ning feature that partitions
attached devices into restricted-access groups called zones. Devices
in the same zone can recognize and communicate with each other
through switched port-to-port connections. Devices in separate zones
cannot communicate with each other.

Zoning is configured by authorizing or restricting a ccess to name
server information associated with device N_Ports that attach to
switch fabric ports (F_Ports). A zone member is specified by the port
number to which a device is attached, or by the eight-byte (16-digit)
worldwide name (WWN) assigned to the host bus adapter (HBA) or
Fibre Channel interface installed in a device. A device can belong to
multiple zones.

!

CAUTION

If zoning is implemented by port number, a change to the switch
fiber-optic cable configuration disrupts zone operation and may
incorrectly include or exclude a device from a zone.

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Multiswitch Fabrics

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CAUTION

If zoning is implemented by WWN, removal and replacement of a
device HBA or Fibre Channel interface (thereby changing the
device WWN) disrupts zone operation and may incorrectly incl ude
or exclude a device from a zone.

Zones are grouped into zone sets. A zone set is a group of zones that
is enabled (activated) or disabled across all switches in a multi switch
fabric. Only one zone set can be enabled at one time.

A Fibre Channel topology that consists of one or more interconnected
switches or switch elements is called a fabric. Operational software
provides the ability to interconnect switches (through expansion port
(E_Port) connections) to form a multiswitch fabric. The data
transmission path through the fabric is typically determined by fabric
elements and is user-transparent. Subject to zoning restrictions,
devices attached to any interconnected switch can communicate with
each other through the fabric.

Because a multiswitch fabric is typically complex, maintenance
personnel should be aware that several factors can degrade fabric
performance or cause connectivity failures.

These factors include:

◆ Domain ID assignment —Each switch in a fabric is identified by

a unique domain ID that ranges from 1 through 31. A domain ID
of 0 is invalid. If two operational fabrics join, they determine if
any domain ID conflicts exist between the fabrics. If one or more
conflicts exist, the E_Ports that form the interswitch link (ISL)
segment to prevent the fabrics from joining.

◆ Zoning —In a multiswitch fabric, zoning is conf igured on a

fabric-wide basis, and any change to the zon ing configuration is
applied to all switches in the fabric. To ensure zoning is consistent
across a fabric, the following rules are enforced when two fabrics
(zoned or unzoned) join:

• Fabric A unzoned and Fabric B unzoned—The fabrics join

successfully, and the resulting fabric remains unzoned.

• Fabric A zoned and Fabric B unzo ned —The fabrics j oin

successfully, and fabric B automatically inherits the zoning
configuration from fabric A.

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• Fabric A unzoned and Fabric B zoned—The fabrics join

successfully, and fabric A au tomatically inherits the zoning
configuration from fabric B.

• Fabric A zoned and Fabric B zoned—The fabrics join

successfully only if the zone configurati ons can be merged. If
the fabrics cannot join, the connecting ports segment and the
fabrics remain independent.

Zone configurations for two fabrics are compatible (the zones can
join) if the active zone set name is identical for each fabric, and if
zones with the same name have identical elements.

◆ Port segmentation—When an ISL activates, the switches

exchange operating parameters to determine if they are
compatible and can join to form a single fabric. If inco mpatible,
the connecting E_Port at each switch segments to prevent the
creation of a single fabric. A segmented link transmits only Class
F traffic; the link does not transmit Class 2 or Class 3 traffic. The
following conditions cause ports to segment:

• Incompatible operating parameters—Either the resource

allocation time out value (R_A_TOV) or error detect time out
value (E_D_TOV) is inconsistent between the switches. To
prevent port segmentation, the same E_D_TOV and R_A_TOV
must be specified for each switch.

• Duplicate domain IDs—One or more domain ID conflicts are

detected.

• Incompatible zoning configurations—zoning configuratio ns

for the switches are not compatible.

• Build fabric protocol error—A protocol error is detected

during the process of forming the fabric.

• No principal switch—No switch in the fabric is capable of

becoming the principal switch.

• Unresponsive switch—Each switch in a fabric periodically

verifies operation of all attached switches. An ISL segments if
the attached switch does not respond to a verification request.

For further information on Zoning and Connectrix topologies see the
Connectrix 2 Gb/s Enterprise Storage Network System Planning Guide,
P/N 069001174 and the Connectrix Manager v6.03 User Guide.

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Switch Specifications

DS-16M2 Switch

Characteristics

Physical

This section lists the physical characteristics, storage and shipping
environment, operating environment, and service clearances for the
DS-16M2 and DS-32M2 Sw itches.

Dimensions Height: 1.7 in (4.3 cm)

Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Depth: 26.3 in (66.8 cm)

Weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg)

• Top and bottom: None

Airflow Clearance in
Rack

Shock and Vibration
Tolerance

Acoustical Noise 70 dB “A” scale
Heat Dissipation 682 BTU/hr

• Front and rear: 3.0 in (7.6 cm)

• Sides: None
60 Gs for 10 milliseconds without nonrecoverable errors.

Power

Requirements

Input voltage 100 to 230 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

Plan for single-phase or phase-to-phase connections and

Current
Average Power

Consumption

5-amp dedicated service.

• 120Vrms Irms = 1.04 A

• 220Vrms Irms = 0.65 A

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Storage and

Shipping

Environment

Operating

Environment

Protective packaging must be provided to protect the DS-16M2 under all shipping methods
(domestic and international).

°

Shipping Temperature -40
Storage Temperature 34
Shipping Relative

F to 140° F (-40° C to 60° C)

°

F to 140° F (1° C to 60° C)

5% to 100%

Humidity
Storage Relative

5% to 80%

Humidity
Maximum Wet-Bulb

81° F (27° C)

Temperature
Maximum Altitude 40,000 ft (12,192 m)

Temperature 40° F to 104° F (4° C to 40° C)
Relative Humidity 8% to 80%

°

Maximum Wet-Bulb

F (27° C)

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Temperature
Maximum Altitude 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

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Inclination 10° maximum

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General Information

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Physical

Characteristics

Power

Requirements

Dimensions Height: 2.6 in (6.6 cm)

Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Depth: 26.3 in (66.8 cm)

Weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg)

• Top and bottom: None

Airflow Clearance in
Rack

Shock and Vibration
Tolerance

Acoustical Noise 70 dB “A” scale
Heat Dissipation 682 BTU/hr

Input voltage 100 to 230 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

Current
Average Power

Consumption

• Front and rear: 3.0 in (7.6 cm)

• Sides: None
60 Gs for 10 milliseconds without nonrecoverable errors.

Plan for single-phase or phase-to-phase connections and
5-amp dedicated service.

• 120Vrms Irms = 1.61 A

• 220Vrms Irms = 0.94 A

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Storage and

Shipping

Environment

Operating

Environment

Protective packaging must be provided to protect the DS-32M2 under all shipping methods
(domestic and international).

°

Shipping Temperature -40

F to 140° F (-40° C to 60° C)

Storage Temperature 34° F to 140° F (1° C to 60° C)
Shipping Relative

5% to 100%

Humidity
Storage Relative

5% to 80%

Humidity

°

Maximum Wet-Bulb

F (27° C)

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Temperature
Maximum Altitude 40,000 ft (12,192 m)

Temperature 40° F to 104° F (4° C to 40° C)
Relative Humidity 8% to 80%

°

Maximum Wet-Bulb

F (27° C)

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Maximum Altitude 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

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Connectrix Service Processor Description

The Connectrix Service Processor is a notebook personal computer
(PC) that provides a central point of control for up to 48
LAN-connected switches or other EMC managed products (such as
ED-64M and ED-1032 Directors). Figure 1-2 illustrates the Connectrix
Service Processor.

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Figure 1-2 Connectrix Service Processor

The server is mounted on the inside of the front door of the
EMC-supplied EC-1200 equipment cabinet. The Connectrix Service
Processor or Internet access to the embedded Web server application
are required to install, configure, and manage the switch.

Although a configured switch operates normally without Connectrix
Service Processor intervention, an attached server should operate at
all times to monitor switch operatio n, log events and configuration
changes, and report failures.

The Connectrix Service Processor provides two auto-detecting
10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN connectors. One connector is provided
by an Ethernet adapter card and attaches to the LAN segment
containing switches. The second connector is built into the
Connectrix Service Processor motherboard and attaches (optionally)
to a customer intranet to allow access from remot e user workstations.

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Connectrix Service Processor Specifications

Ethernet Hub

The following list summarizes hardware specifications for the
Connectrix Service Processor notebook platform. Current platforms
may ship with more enhanced hardware, such as a faster processor,
additional random-access memory (RAM), or a higher-capacity hard
drive or removable disk drive.

◆ Notebook PC with color monitor, keyboard, and keyboard-

mounted trackpad (mouse).

◆ Intel Celeron processor with a 366 megahertz (MHz) or greater

clock speed, running the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating
system.

◆ Two gigabyte (GB) or greater internal hard drive.

◆ 128 megabyte (MB) or greater RAM.

◆ CD-ROM drive.

◆ 1.44 MB 3.5-inch disk drive.

◆ 100 MB external disk (Zip) drive.

◆ 56K external modem.

◆ Two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapters with RJ-45 connectors.

The Connectrix Service Processor and managed switches connect
through a 100Base-T Ethernet hub installed in the EC-1200 cabinet.
Figure 1-3 illustrates the 24-port hub.

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Figure 1-3 24-Port Ethernet Hub

Hubs can be connected in a star, or hub and spoke configuration, with
the central/main hub being the one in which the service processor is
located. This is done so that no managed switch is more than two
hubs away from t h e controlling service proce s sor.

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Embedded Web Server Interface

With switch firmware Version 1.1.2 (or later) installed, administrators
or operators with a browser-capable PC and an Internet connection
can monitor and manage the switch through an embedded Web
server interface. The application provides a graphical user interface
(GUI) similar to the Product Manager application, and supports
switch configuration, statistics monitoring, and basic operation.

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Maintenance Approach

Whenever possible, the switch maintenance approach instructs
service personnel to perform fault isolation and repair procedures
without degrading or interrupting operation of the switch, attached
devices, or associated applications.

Switch fault isolation begins when one or more of the following
occur:

◆ System event information displays at the attached Con nectrix

Service Processor, a remote workstation communicating with the
Connectrix Service Processor, or the embedded Web server
interface.

◆ LEDs on the switch front panel or FRUs illuminate to indicate a

hardware malfunction.

◆ An unsolicited SNMP trap message is received at a mana gement

workstation, indicating an operational state change or failure.

◆ Notification of a significant system event is received at a

designated support center through an e-mail message or the
call-home feature.

System events can be related to a:

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◆ Switch or Connectrix Service Processor failure (hardware or

software).

◆ Ethernet LAN communication failure between the switch and

Connectrix Service Processor.

◆ Link failure between a port and attached device.

◆ ISL failure or segmentation of an E_Port.

Fault isolation and service procedures vary depending on the system
event information provided. Fault isolation and related service
information is provided through maintenance anal ysis procedures
(MAPs) documented in Chapter 3. MAPs consist of step-by-step
procedures that pro mpt service personnel for information or describe
a specific action to be performed. MAPs provide information to
interpret system event information, isolate a switch failure to a single
FRU, remove and replace the failed FRU, and verify switch operation.
The fault isolation process normally begin s with MAP 0000: Start
MAP on page 3-7.

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Ensure the correct switch is selected for service (if the Connectrix
Service Processor manages multiple switches or other EMC products)
by enabling unit beaconing at the failed switch. The amber system
error (

ERR) LED on the switch front panel blinks when beaconing is

enabled. Instruct io ns t o en abl e bea c on in g are incorporated into MAP
steps.

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Remote Workstation Configurations

Using a standard Web bro wser, the Connectrix Ma nager, Product
Manager, and Fabric Manager applications can be downloaded and
installed on remote user workstations that are LAN-attached to the
Connectrix Service Processor. Operators at these workstations can
manage and monitor switches controlled by the Connectrix S ervic e
Processor. A maximum of nine concurrent users (i nc luding a local
user) can log in to the Connectrix Manager application.

Each remote workstation must have access to the LAN segment on
which the Connectrix Service Processor is installed. Switch
administrative functions are accessed thro ugh the LAN and
Connectrix Service Processor. The LAN interface can be:

◆ Part of the dedicated 10/100 Mbps LAN segment that provides

access to managed switches. This switch-to-Connectrix Service
Processor LAN connection is part of the equipment installation
and is required. Connection of remote workstations can be
through the EMC-supplied Ethernet hub, or through the
customer intranet. A network configuration us ing the customer
intranet and one Ethernet connection through the Connectrix
Service Processor is shown in Figure 1-4.

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Figure 1-4 Typical Network Configuration (One Ethernet Connection)

◆ Part of a second Connectrix Service Processor interface that

connects to a customer intranet and allows operation of the
Product Manager and Fabric Manager applica tions from remote
user PCs or workstations. Connection to th is LAN segment is
optional and depends on customer requirements. A network
configuration using both Ethernet connections is shown in
Figure 1-5.

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Figure 1-5 Typical Network Configuration (Two Ethernet Connections)

Both Ethernet adapters in the Connectrix Manager Server provide
auto-detecting 10/100 Mbps connections. The dedicated LAN
segment that connects the Connectrix Management Server to
managed switches and the optional customer intranet operate at
either ten or 100 Mbps.

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If only one Connectrix Management Server connection is used and
this connection is provided through the customer intranet, functions
provided by the Connectrix Management Server are available to all
users. The purpose for dual LAN connections is to provide a
dedicated LAN segment that isolates the Connectrix Management
Server and managed switches from unauthorized users.

!

CAUTION

Prior to servicing a switch or Connectrix Service Processor,
determine the Ethernet LAN configurat ion. Installation o f switches
and the Connectrix Service Processor on a publi c custo mer intr ane t
can complicate problem determination and fault isolation.

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Minimum Remote Console Hardware Specifications

Client Connectrix Manager and Product Manager applications
download and install to remote workstations (from the Connectrix
Service Processor) using a standard Web browser. The applications
operate on platforms that meet the following minimum system
requirements:

◆ Desktop or notebook PC with color monitor, keyboard, and

mouse, using an Intel Pentium processor with a 200 MHz or
greater clock speed, and using the Microsoft Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows

2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Linux 6.2

operating system.

◆ Unix workstation with color monitor, keyboard, and mouse,

using a:

• Hewlett-Packard HA PA-RISC processor with a 360 MHz or

greater clock speed, using the HP-UX

®

11 or higher operating

system.

• Sun Microsystems UltraSPA RC-II processor with a 300 MHz

or greater clock speed, using the SunOS version 5.5.1 or higher
operating system, or Solaris version 2.5.1 or higher operating
system.

• IBM PowerPC micr oprocess or with a 233 MH z or gre ater clock

speed, or POWER3 microprocessor with a 333 MHz or greater
clock speed, using the AIX version 4.3.3 or higher operati ng
system.

◆ At least 15 MB available on the internal ha rd drive.

◆ 128 MB or greater RAM.

◆ Video card supporting 256 colors at 800 x 600 pixel resolution.

◆ Ethernet network adapter.

◆ Java-enabled Internet browser, such as Microsoft Internet

Explorer (version 4.0 or later) or Netscape Navigator (ve r sion 4.0
or later).

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Field-Replaceable Units

The switch provides a modular design that enables quick removal
and replacement of FRUs (small form factor (plu ggable SFP) optical
transceivers, power supplies, fans and fan FRU assembly). Figure 1-6
illustrates the front of the DS-32M2 switch. Figu re 1-7 illustrates the
front of the DS-16M2 switch. SFPs installed in the ports are the only
FRUs accessed from the front. The switch front panel also includes:

◆ An initial microcode load (IML) button.

◆ An Ethernet LAN connector.

◆ Green power (PWR) and amber system error (ERR) LEDs.

Initial Microcode
Load (IML)
Button

25

24

IML

31

3029282726

Ethernet
Connector

SFP Fibre Optic
Connectors (32)

Figure 1-6 DS-32M2 Switch (Front View)

Port LEDs (64)

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PWR

ERR

0246810121416182022

Error (ERR)
LED

Power (PWR)
LED

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IM

L

Initial Microcode
Load (IML)

Ethernet
Connector

SFP
Transcievers (16)

Button

Figure 1-7 DS-16M2 Switch (Front View)

Figure 1-8 illustrates the rear of the DS-32M2 switch. Figure 1-9
illustrates the rear of the DS-16M2 switch. The rear panel includes
two power supplies, four cooling fans (three for a DS-16M2), and an
RS-232 maintenance port.

Fan

Module

AC IN 1

Power

Power

Switch

Receptacle

Figure 1-8 DS-32M2 Switch (Rear View)

Fan

Modules

Port
LEDs (32)

AC IN 0

Power

Receptacle

Power (PWR)
LED

Power

Switch

PWR
ERR

Error (ERR)
LED

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Figure 1-9 DS-16M2 Switch (Rear view)

SFP Transceivers

AC IN 1

Power

Receptacle

AC IN 0

Power

Receptacle

Power

Switch

Fans

Power
Switch

A singlemode or multimode fiber-optic cable attaches to a port
through a pluggable small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiv er.
The SFP provides a duplex subscriber connector (LC) interface, and
can be detached from the switch port for easy replacement. Two
fiber-optic transceiver types are available:

◆ Shortwave laser - Shortwave laser SFPs provide sho rt-distance

connections (2 to 300 meters) through 50-micron or 62.5-micron
multimode fiber.

◆ Longwave laser - Longwave laser SFPs provide short-distance

connections (up to 20 kilometers) through 9-micron single-mode
fiber.

Cooling Fans and Fan F RU As semb ly

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The DS-16M2 has three FRU fan assemblies. Each FRU fan assembly
contains two fans.

The DS-32M2 has four FRU fan a ssemblies. Each fan assembly
contains one fan.

All fan assemblies on the DS-16M2 o r the DS-32M2 can be replaced
while the switch is online and operational.

Redundant, load-sharing power supplies step down and rectify
facility input power to provide 3.3 volt direct current (VDC), 5 VDC,
and 12 VDC to the CTP card. The power supplies also provide input
filtering, overvoltage protection, and overcurrent protection. Either
power supply can be replaced while the switch is operational.

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Each power supply has a separate CTP card connection to allow for
independent AC power sources. The power supplies are input-rated
at 100 to 230 volts alternating curr en t (VAC).

DS-XXMs that are installed in a EC-1200 or EC-1100 cabinet receive
their power from the cabinet power strips.

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Connectors and Indicators

Connectors and indicators include the:

◆ Initial microcode load (IML) button.

◆ Ethernet LAN connector.

◆ Green power (PWR) and amber system error (ERR) LEDs.

◆ Green and amber st atus LEDs associated with FRUs.

◆ RS-232 maintenance port.

Initial Microcode Load Button

Ethernet LAN Connector

When the IML button (Figure 1-6 on page 1-22) is pressed and held
for three seconds, the switch performs an initial microcode load
(IML) that takes approximately 30 seconds and resets the:

◆ Microprocessor and functional logic for the CTP card and loads

firmware from FLASH memory.

◆ Ethernet LAN interface, causing the connection to the Connectrix

Service Processor to drop momentarily until the connection
automatically recovers.

◆ Ports, causing all Fibre Channel connections to drop momentarily

until the connections automatica lly recover.

An IML should only be performed if a CTP card failure is indicated.
Do not IML the switch unless directed to do so by a procedural step
or the next level of support. As a precaution, the

IML button is flush

mounted to protect against inadvertent activation.

The front panel provides a 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) RJ-45
twisted-pair connector (Figure 1-6 on pag e 1-22) that attaches to an
Ethernet LAN to provide communication with the Connectrix Service
Processor or an SNMP management workstation. Two green LEDs
are associated with the LAN connector. When illuminated, the left
LED indicates LAN operation at 10 Mbps, and the right LED
indicates LAN operation at 100 Mbps.

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The PWR LED (Figure 1-6 on page 1-22) illuminates when the switch is
connected to facility AC power and is operational (the switch does
not have a power switch). If the LED extinguishes, a facility power
source, power cord, or power distribution failure is indicated.

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The ERR LED (Figure 1-6 on page 1-22) illuminates when the switch
detects an event requiring immediate operator attention, such as a
FRU failure. The LED remains illuminated as long as an event is
active. The LED extinguishes when the Clear System Error Light
function is selected from the Product Manager application. The LED
blinks if unit beaconing is enabled. An illuminated

ERR LED

(indicating a failure) takes precedence over unit beaconing.

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FRU Status LEDs

Maintenance Port

Amber and green LEDs associated with switch FRUs provide status
information as follows:

◆ Port SFP—Amber and green LEDs to the left of the port

(Figure 1-6 on page 1-22) illumin ate, extinguish, or blink to
indicate various port states (operational with active Fibre
Channel traffic, operational but not communica ting, beaconing,
blocked, failed, or running diagnostics).

◆ Fan—An amber LED at the upper left corner of each fan

(Figure 1-8 on page 1-23) illum inates if the fan fails or rotates at
insufficient angular velocity.

◆ Fan FRU Assembly—An amber LED at the upper left corner of

the fan FRU assembly(Figure 1-8 on page 1-23) illuminates if a fan
in the assembly fails or rotates at insufficient angular veloci ty.

◆ Power Supply—A green LED at the upper left corner of each

power supply (Figure 1-8 on page 1-23) illuminates if the power
supply is operational and receiving AC power.

The rear panel provides a 9-pin RS-232 maintenance port (Figure 1-8
on page 1-23) that provides a connectio n for a lo cal termin al or dia l-in
connection for a remote terminal. Although the port is typically used
by authorized maintenance personnel, operations personnel can use
the port to configure switch network ad dresses.

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Software Diagnostic Features

The switch provides the following diag nostic software features that
aid in fault isolation and repair of problems:

◆ FRUs provide on-board diagnostic and monitoring circuits that

continuously report FRU status to the Connectrix Manager,
Product Manager, and Fabric Manager applications. These
applications provide system alerts and logs tha t di splay failure
and diagnostic information at the Connectrix Service Processor or
a remote workstation communicating with the Connectrix Service
Processor.

◆ The Connectrix Management Services ( C MS) application that

runs as a Windows NT serv ice and provides an addit ional user
interface to display operational status.

◆ The embedded Web server application that provides Internet

access to isolate problems for a single switch.

◆ Unsolicited SNMP trap messages that indicate operational state

changes or failures can be transmitted to up to 12 authorized
management workstations.

◆ E-mail messages or call-home reports provide automatic

notification of significant system events to designated support
personnel or administrators.

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The Connectrix Manager application provides a Java -based GUI to
manage, monitor, and isolate problems for multiple switches and
multiswitch fabrics. The application opens automatically when the
Connectrix Service Processor is powered on, and the default display
is the

Products view (Figure 1-10). The Products view provides a

graphical overview of all the products that can be managed and
monitored through the Connectrix Manager. In a full-screen
environment on an 800 x 600 resolution monitor, this panel displays
up to 48 product icons.

The user interface operates locally on the Connectrix Service
Processor or through an Ethernet LAN connection fr om a r emote user
workstation. The Connectrix Manager application is independent
from the switch or other products managed by the Connectrix Service
Processor. Service personnel can perform the following maint enance
and diagnostic functions:

◆ Display the operational status for each managed product.

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◆ Display logs that provide service and diagnostic-related

information.

◆ Open a Product Manager application to monitor or fault-isolate a

specific switch.

◆ Open a Fabric Manager application to moni tor or fault-isolate

multiswitch fabric problems.

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Figure 1-10 Product View

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Information in each product icon includes the followin g:

Switch Speed (Gb/s) Attention Indicator

Product Illustration

Number
of Ports

MySwitch 5

Product Name or Network Address

Object descriptions:

◆ Switch data speed, 1 Gb/s or 2 Gb/s.

◆ Attention indicator — A yellow triangle means that product

requires attention. Open the Product Manager application for the
director by double-clicking on the icon to find out more
information.

◆ Product name or network address — You can determine which

appears by right-clickin g on the open ar ea away from the pro duct
icons and selecting Display Options from the pop-up menu.

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Whichever identifier appears, you can display a pop-up window with
the other identifier by moving the cursor over the product icon.

◆ Status indicator (the color-coded symbol behind the product

illustration):

• A red and yellow diamond means that the product has failed
and requires immediate service.

• A yellow triangle means that the product is degraded, but is
still performing as designed.

• A green circle means that the product is fully operational.

• A grey square means that the Connectrix Manager cannot
determine product status.

• If an alert symbol does not display behind the product, the
product is not managed by the Connectrix service processor to
which you are logged in.

The most critical status reflected by a product in the view is also
reflected in the Products status box in the left corner of the
Connectrix Manager window.

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Hardware View Layout and Function

Click the product icon to highlight it; then press CTRL-O or click the
Open Product icon on the Connectrix Manager toolbar. The Product
Manager opens to the

Hardware view (Figure 1-11).

Figure 1-11 Product Manager Hardware View

Product Manager Diagnostics

Hardware View Double-clicking anywhere on the switch except on a FRU displays a

The Product Manager application provides a Java-based GUI to
manage, monitor, and isolate problems for a specific switch. The
application operates locally on the Connectrix Service Processor or
through an Ethernet LAN connection from a remo te user
workstation.

Switch Properties window. Double-clicking on the power supply or
cooling fan module displays a FR U Properties window containing
detailed information on the hardware component.

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Right-clicking anywhere on the switch except on a FRU displays a list
of options for the sw itc h.

For reference, here are the menu options:

◆ Switch Properties

◆ Enable Unit Beaconing

◆ Clear System Error Light

◆ IPL Switch

◆ Set Switch Date and Time

◆ Set Switch Online State

Status Table The

status, operational state, port state, name, description, and location.
The

◆ Fully Operational—All switch FRUs and ports are fully

◆ Redundant Failure—A redundant FUR failed (power supply,

◆ Minor Failure—A failure occurred that decreased the operational

◆ Not Operational—The switch failed, is not operational, and

◆ No Link—If the switch-to-Connectrix Service Processor link is

DS-XXM Status table displays the selected switch operational

Status field shows one of the following:

operational, and no failures are indicated.

fans, or fan FRU assembly) and the switch is operational. In
addition to the text message, the

Status and State fields

change to a yellow background.

capability of the switch (port SFP failure), but has not affected
normal switching operations. In addition to the text message, the

Status and State fields change to a yellow background.

requires immediate service. In addition to the text message, the

Status and State fields change to a yellow background.

down, No Link appears in the

Status field, the Status and

State fields change to a yellow background, the Name,
Description,

and Location fields do not display, and the

State field chan ges to a Reason field with a brief description of

the link loss condition. For a description of link loss conditions,
see MAP 0400: Loss of Console Communication on page 3-43.

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The State field shows one of the following:

◆ Online—When the switch is set online, an unblocked port and all

unbypassed ports are awaiting device login and are able to attach
to a device. This state is configured through the

State

◆ Offline—When the switch is set offline, all ports are offline and

dialog box or following an IML.

Set Online

cannot accept a login from an attached device that requires a
switch connection. This state is configured through the

Online State

◆ Coming online—This is a transitional state that occurs just prior

dialog box.

Set

to the switch going online. Unle ss a problem occurs, this state
appears only briefly. The switch automatically transitions
through this state after a power-up or reset procedure.

◆ Going offline—This is a transitional st ate th at occur s just prio r to

the switch going offline. Unless a problem occurs, this state
appears only briefly.

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LED Emulation At the

Product Manager

Alert Symbols

Hardware view for the selected switch, simulated LEDs

illuminate on FRUs and adjacent to port SFPs to emulate the
operation of LEDs on the corresponding hardware. Simulated
and

ERR LEDs also illuminate to emulate the operation of LEDs on

PWR

the corresponding switch front panel. For an explanation of LED
operation, see FRU Status LEDs on page 1-27.

A status bar at the bottom of the window displays a colored symbol
(green circle, yellow triangle, red diamond with yellow background,
or grey square) that indicates the worst-case status of the selected
switch. The meaning of the statu s symbol is consistent with the icon
explanations in Table 1-1 on page 1- 42.

As an example, for a single SFP, fan, or power supply failure, a
blinking red and yellow diamond disp lays at the FRU illustration in
the

Hardware view. However, the status bar displays a yellow

triangle to indicate degraded operat ion. If a blinking red and yellow
diamond displays over multiple FRUs, the status bar displays a red
and yellow diamond, indicating a critical failure and the switch is not
operational.

The following colored symbols overlay gra p hical FRUs to represent
failed or degraded status for the corresponding switch FRU.

◆ Failed FRU indicator—A blinking (c olor reversing) red and

yellow diamond ( ) overlaying a FRU indicates the FRU failed
and immediate service is required.

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◆ Attention indicator—A yellow triangle ( ) overlaying the top of

a port SFP indicates the port is in a nonstandard mode or
configuration, but did not actually fail. The indicator appears for
any port having a state other than online, failed, blocked,
bypassed, or loss of light. The indicator also appears to indicate a
link incident (LIN) alert or a segmented port.

View Tabs Click one of the view tabs across the top of the Product Manager

window to display the following views in the view panel.

◆ Hardware

◆ Node List

◆ Port List

◆ Performance

◆ FRU List

View Pane l Views selected from the view tabs display in the view panel.

Hardware View

Hardware view is the default view that displays in the view panel

The
when you open the switch Product Manager. To return to this view
from another view, click the
on page 1-35 for an example of this view.

Hardware view tab. Refer to Figure 1-12

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Figure 1-12 Hardware View

In the Hardware v iew, colored indicators reflect the status of actual
LEDs on the switch FRUs. The status bar displays a symbol to
represent the most degraded status currently reported by any of the
switch FRUs. For example, for a port failure, indicated by a blinking
red and yellow diamond on a port, a yellow triangle displays on the
status bar to indicate a degraded condition. However, if a blinking
red and yellow diamond displays over both power supplies, the
status bar displays a blinking red and yellow diamond, which
indicates a failure requiring immediate attention. For an explanation
of the different status symbols an d the reasons they display in the

Hardware view or Port List view, refer to Table 1-1 on page 1-42.

Switch Menu

Double-click the switch graphic away from a FRU to display the

Switch Properties dialog box. Right-click a hardware graphic

away from a FRU to display the following options:

◆ Switch Properties

◆ Enable Unit Beaconing

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◆ Clear System Error Light

◆ IPL Switch

◆ Set Switch Date and Time

◆ Set Switch Online State

Port Menu

Double-click a port to display the
Right-click a port to display the following options:

◆ Port Properties

◆ Node Properties

◆ Port Technology

◆ Block Port

◆ Enable Beaconing

◆ Channel Wrap (S/390 mode only)

◆ Swap Ports (S/390 mode only)

◆ Port Diagnostics

◆ Clear Link Incident Alert(s)

◆ Reset Port

◆ Port Binding

◆ Clear Threshold Alert(s)

Note that these same options are available when you click a port on
the

Hardware view and select the port secondary menu from the

Product menu on the menu bar.

Port Properties dialog box.

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For Node Properties, if a node is not logged in a message box displays
indicating that node information is not available.

Port L ist View

Select the

Port List view tab. A table listing the port number, port

name, port address (S/390 mode only), the block/unblock
configuration, operating state, port type, operating speed , and alert
condition displays in the view panel. Figure 1-13 on page 1-37 shows
an example of the

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Port List view.

Figure 1-13 Port List View

The Port List view displays information about all ports installed in
the switch. All data is dynamic and updates automatically.
Double-click any row in this view to display the
dialog box for the port.

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Port Properties

Right-click a port row to display the same menu options that display
when you right-click a port in the
graph in the

◆ Port Properties

◆ Node Properties

◆ Port Technology

◆ Block Port

◆ Enable Beaconing

◆ Port Diagnostics

◆ Channel Wrap (S/390 mode only)

◆ Swap Ports (S/390 mode only)

◆ Clear Link Incident Alert(s)

◆ Reset Port

◆ Port Binding

◆ Clear Threshold Alert(s)

Performance view. These include:

Hardware view or a port’s bar

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These options are also available when you click a port row and select the
Port secondary menu from the Product menu on the menu bar.

FRU List View

Select the
the FRUs installed in the switch displays in the view panel. All data is
dynamic and updates automa tically. Figure 1-14 shows an exam ple of
the

FRU List view tab. A table with information about each of

FRU List view.

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Figure 1-14 FRU List View

Node List View

Select

Node List from view tabs. Figure 1-15 on page 1-39 shows an

example of the

Node List view. This view displays a table with

information about all node a ttachments or N_Ports that have logged
into existing F_Ports on the switch. Only N_Ports display in the

List

view after nodes have logged in to the fabric.

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The columns that display in the table include: port number where the
node is attached, the port’s address (S/390 mode only), node type,
WWN of the attached node (device), and BB_Credit used by the
attached node.

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Double-click a port row to highlight it and display the

Properties

dialog box for that port.

Node

Right-click a port row to display the follow ing menu options:

• Node Properties — Displays the

• Port Pro perties — Displays the

• Define Nickname — Displays the

Node Properties dialog box.

Port Properties dialog box.

Define Nickname dialog box,

where you can define a nickname to display for the attached
device instead of the device's 8-byte WWN.

• Display options. Allows you to display attached devices listed
under the
device’s nickname configured through the

Port WWN column in the Node List view by the

Define Nickname

menu option or the dev ice's WWN.

Figure 1-15 Node List View

Note that these options are also available when you click a port row,
then select the
menu bar.

Performance View

Select the

Performance view tab from the menu. Figure 1-16 shows

an example of the
graphical display of performance for all 16 or 32 ports. The top
portion of the
level of transmit/receive activity for each port. This information
updates every five seconds. Each bar graph also shows the
percentage link utilization for the port.

Port secondary menu from the Product tab on the

Performance view. This view provides a

Performance view displays bar graphs that show the

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A red arrow marks the highest utilization level reached since the

Performance view was opened. If the system detects activity on a

port, it represents minimal activity with at least one bar. When an end
device (node) is logged into a port, moving the cursor over the port’s
bar graph in the
displays a message with the world-wide name of the connected node.
If the connected node has more than one port, this is the world-wide
name of the specific port on the node. When a port is functioning as
an expansion port (E_Port), the message is “E_Port.” When a port is
not logged into an end-device (not f unctioning as an F_Port) or to
another switch (not functioning as an E_Port), the message is the
port’s current online state.

Performance view highlights the graph and

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Figure 1-16 Performance View

Right-click a bar graph to display a menu of port-related actions. The
options available on this menu are the same as those that are
available w h en you right-clic k a port in the
right-click a row in the Port List view.

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These include:

◆ Port Properties

◆ Node Properties

◆ Port Technology

◆ Block Port

◆ Enable Beaconing

◆ Port Diagnostics

◆ Channel Wrap (S/390 mode only)

◆ Swap Ports (S/390 mode only)

◆ Clear Link Incident Alert(s)

◆ Reset Port

◆ Port Binding

◆ Clear Threshold Alert(s)

Note that these same options are also available when you click a
port’s graph, then select the

Port secondary menu from the Product

menu on the menu bar.

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The bottom portion of the

Performance view displays cumulative

statistical information for the port selected in the bar graph. Click the
Refresh button to update the data with current data from the port.

Click the Clear button to clear all of the counters to zero for the
selected port and to place an entry in the audit log indicating that
statistics for the port have been cleared.

Clearing the counters clears the statistics for all users.

Status Bar The status bar is located along the bottom of the Product Manager

window. This includes a symbol that displays at the left side of the
bar and messages that display in the panel to the right of the symbol.
The symbol indicates the current operating status of the switch and
the messages display to provide more description of menu options as
you move the cursor over the options under menu bar menus. Refer
to Table 1-1 on page 1-42 for the meaning of thes e s t atu s s ymbol s and
of the corresponding alert text that displays in the

DS-32M2

table at the top of the Hardware view in the view panel.

DS-16M2 or

If a gray square displays in the status bar (no Ethernet connection), a
reason for the status displays in the

Hardware view.

Status table at the top of the

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Table 1-1 Operating Status—Status Bar and Switch Status Table

Symbol Status Bar Switch Status Table Text Meaning

Green Circle Fully Operational All components and installed ports are

Yell ow
Triangle

Blinking Red
and Yellow
Diamond

Gray Square Never Connected

Redundant Failure A redundant component has failed, such

Minor Failure A failure occurred which has decreased

NOT OPERATIONAL A critical failure prevents the switch from

Link Timeout
Protocol Mismatch
Duplicate Session
Unknown Network Address
Incorrect Product Type

operational; no failures.

as a power supply, and the backup
component has taken over operation.

the switch operational ability . Normal
switching operations are not affected.

• One or more ports failed, but at least
one port is still operational.

• A fan has failed or is not rotating
sufficiently.

performing fundamental switching
operations.

• All fans failed.

• All installed ports failed.

• Both power supplies failed.

Switch status is unknown. This occurs if
the Ethernet network connection between
the Connectrix Manager and the switch
cannot be established or if the CTP fails.
Refer to SFP for details on the status table
text.

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Messages display to the right of the status symbol as you move the
cursor over options under the menu bar menus. These messages
provide additional details about tasks that you can perform through
the menu option.

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Fabrics View

Access the

Fabrics view by clicking the Fabrics tab on the EMC

Connectrix Manager window. The left panel of this view is the Fabric
Tree, which is the expandable list of fabrics, products in fabrics, and
nodes connected to products. The view area for the tab is to the right
of the Fabric Tree.

Click the Topology and Zone Set tabs at the bottom of the view area
to change the views. The

Topology tab (default) is illustrated in

Figure 1-17 and the Zone Sets tab is illustrated in Figure 1-18 .

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Topology Tab

Figure 1-17 Fabrics VieW—Topology Tab

The view area of the Topology tab provides details on all fabrics
known to the Connectrix Manager server and Connectrix Manager
application. This area displays product icons like those in the Products
view, each representing switches and directors in fabrics that you
select from a Fabric Tree on left panel of the view. Interswitch links
(ISLs) display between the product icons as black lines.

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Fabrics are initially listed in the Fabric Tree by the wo rld wide name
(WWN) of the fabric’s principal switch, but if the fabric is “persisted,”
they could have various names configured by the user. The selected
fabric’s name displays above the icons at the top of the tab.

Zone Set Tab

This tab displays the currently active zone set for fabrics that you
select from the left side of the view. The zones and zone members that
make up the zone set display in a scrollable tree structure below the
name of the active zone set. Menu options available in this tab allow
you to quickly determine fabric zoning structure (zone sets, zones,
and zone members), determine logged in and logged out zone
members, save active zones unde r another name, determine the
default zone members, deactivate/activ ate zon e sets , and cha nge the
default zone

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Figure 1-18 Fabrics View- Zone Sets Tab

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Connectrix Management Services

The Connectrix Management Services application provides both a
central control point and server-side functionality (in a client-server
environment) for all EMC managed products. The application runs as
a Windows NT service and starts automatically when the Connectrix
Manager Server is powered on. The user interface consists of the
Connectrix Management Services window (Figure 1-19), which
provides CMS application status and diagnostic information when
the CMS application cannot communicate with the Connectrix
Manager application. The Connectrix Management Services window
consists of:

◆ An event table that displays Connectrix Management Services

events that occurred since the CMS application was started.

◆ A status line at the bottom of the panel that provides a status

indicator an d message area.

Figure 1-19 Connectrix Management Services Window

Event Table The event table displays the last ten events that occurred since the

CMS application was started (the example in Figure 1-12 shows only
one event). Events that occurred during a prior instance of the
application do not display. If a new event occurs while ten events
display, the oldest event is discarded. A deeper event history is
maintained in the form of a log file viewed through the Connectrix
Manager application.

The events are internal error conditions detected by the CMS
application, and are not related to product-specific events reported by
a switch. Events typically relate to Connectrix audit log and file
corruption, invalid product definition and firmware files, missing
product services class, or missing version information.

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The event table contains the following columns:

◆ Viewed—This column provides a check box associated with each

event. Each check box allows service personnel to mark an event
as viewed (acknowledged with appropriate action taken).

◆ Date/Time—The date and time the event was reported to the

Connectrix Server.

◆ Product—The product associated with the event. Some events ar e

associated with the CMS application, wh ile others are associated
with a specific instance of the Product Manager application. In
the latter case, the switch and configured name (or IP address)
associated with the instance are di splayed.

◆ Event—The numeric event code and a brief description of the

event.

Status Line The status line provides a status indicator and message area. CMS

status symbols are explained in Table 1-2.
The CMS application icon (upper left corner of the window) is

dynamic and matches the status indicator. This feature allows users
and service personnel to observe the status when the application is
minimized to the Windows NT task bar.

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The message area briefly displays messages during CMS application
startup to indicate the progress of startup activities.

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Table 1-2 Connectrix Management Services Status Symbols

Alert Symbol Meaning

Blank The status indicator is blank during CMS application initialization.

view

Green circle All events are

Yellow triangle One or more nonfatal events have not been

ed (acknowledged with appropriate action taken).

view

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Embedded Web Server Diagnostics

Red diamond (with
yellow background)

If Connectrix Service Processor access is not available, the embedded
Web server interface provides a GUI accessed through the Internet
(locally or remotely) to manage, monitor, and isolate problems for a
single switch. This interface is available with switch firmware V ersion

1.2 (or later) installed, and does not replace nor offer the full
management capability of the Connectrix Manager and DS-XXM
Product Manager applications.

Even though the DS-XXM Switch can be managed via the Embedded Web
Server (EWS), EMC recommends that Connectrix Manager be used in stead.
The Web server application does not provide the enterprise level
management features available in Connectrix Manager such as; automatic
system backup, fabric level management, multi-switch management,
multi-switch status monitoring with automatic call-home notification. The
Web server management interface is a one-to-one relationship only, meaning
that you can only manage/monitor one switch at a time.

!

CAUTION

If you choose to use the EWS please be aware of the following. In
order to use the embedded Web server you must use a W eb browser
interface. DO NOT install a Web browser on the Connectrix Service
Processor. T his means that you must configur e the IP address of the
DS-XXM to be on a LAN accessible by your remote console
workstations.

A fatal error occurred.

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By using Connectrix Manager you do not have do configure the
DS-XXM with a public IP, as Connectrix Manager utilizes a private
network inside the EC-1200 Equipment Cabinet to connect to the
DS-XXM. Configuring the DS-XXM Switch with a public IP
address increases the security risks to the switch, if you choose to
continue with configuring the switch to be on a public network be
sure to change the default password of the EWS, since anyone with
a Web browser could attempt to connect to the switch if they learn
the IP address of the switch.

The embedded Web server interface can be opened from a standard
Web browser running Netscape Na vigator 4.6 or higher or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher . At the browser, enter the IP address of
the switch as the Internet uniform resource locator (URL). When
prompted at a login screen, enter a user name and password. When
the interface opens, the default display is the view panel. Service
personnel can perf orm the monitoring, configuration, maintenance
and diagnostic functions as follows:

◆ View panel—Quickly inspect and determine the operational

status of the switch, and inspe c t switch properties and operating
parameters, FRU properties, and Fibre Channel port properties.

◆ Configure panel—Configure or change:

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•Switch ports

• Switch identification, date and time, operating parameters,
and network addresses

• SNMP trap message recipients and en able the Co mman d Line
Interface (CLI)

•Zoning

•User passwords

◆ Monitor panel—Inspect and monitor:

• Fibre Channel ports and port performance statistics

• Event log entries, and clear the IML LED at the front panel

• Information about attached devices (nodes)

◆ Operations panel—Perform the following operations and

maintenance tasks:

• Enable switch beaconing, set the switch onl ine state and reset
switch configuration

• Enable port beaconing, reset Fibre Channel ports and perform
port diagnostics (internal and external loopback tests)

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• Dump file retrieval, product information file retrieval and
upgrade switch firmware

• Feature Key enablement

General tasks performed through the Web server interface are similar
in form and function to tasks performed through the Connectrix
Manager and Product Manager applications, and are therefore not
documented in this publication. For task information and
descriptions, open the online user documentation (Help selection)
that supports the interface.

This publication provides instructions for switch installation and
fault isolation using the embedded Web server interface. Refer to
Chapter 2, Installation Tasks, for installation and configuration tasks.
Refer to Chapter 3, Diagnostics, for fault isolation tasks.

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SNMP Trap Message Support

Unsolicited SNMP trap messages that indicate switch operational
state changes or failure conditions can be customer-configured to be
transmitted to up to 12 management workstatio ns. If installed on a
dedicated Ethernet LAN, the workstations communicate directly
with each switch. If installed on a customer intranet, the workstations
communicate with switches through the Connectrix Server.

SNMP data and trap messages are defined in the Fibre Channel
FE-MIB definition, a subset of the TCP/IP MIB-II definition
(RFC1213), and a custom, switch-specific MIB. Customers can install
these MIBs (in standard ASN.1 format) on any SNMP management
workstation.

Although SNMP trap messages are typically transmitted to customer
personnel only , the messages may be provided to service personnel as
initial notification of a switch problem or as information included in
the fault isolation process. Generic SNMP traps include:

◆ coldStart—Reports that the SNMP agent is re-initializing due to a

switch reset.

◆ warmStart—Reports that the SNMP agent is re-initializing due to

a switch IML.

◆ authorizationFailure—Reports access by an unauthorized SNMP

manager. This trap is configurable, and is disabled by default.

Switch-specific SNMP traps specified in the custom MIB incl ud e
Fibre Channel port operational state changes and FRU operational
state changes.

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If authorized through the Configure SNMP dialog box in the Product
Manager application, users at SNMP management workstations can
modify MIB variables. Switch modifications performed through
SNMP management work stations are recorded in the associated
DS-XXM Audit Log and are available through the Product Manager
application.

E-Mail and Call-Home Support

If e-mail notification and call-home support are configured for the
switch as part of the customer support process, service personnel
may be:

• Notified of a switch problem by e-mail message, either directly or
through a system administrator at the customer site or call center.

• Assigned a service call from call center personnel upon receipt
and confirmation of a switch call-home event.

◆ E-mail notification and call-home support are configured for the

switch only if it is managed by Connectrix Manager which runs
on the Connectrix Service Processor located in the cabinet.

◆ E-mail support allows the service processor to send an e-ma il via

the customers SMTP server to a customer recipient of their choice.

◆ Call-home support is executed by the service processor for calling

home to EMC’s support center and automati cally logging a
service call.

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To ols and Test Equipment

This section describes tools a nd te st equipment that may be required
to install, test, service, and verify operation of the switch and
attached Connectrix Service Processor. These tools are supplied with
the switch or must be supplied by service pe rsonnel.

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Tools Supplied With the Switch

Figure 1-20 Fiber-Optic Protective Plug

The following tools are supplied with the switch. Use of the tools
may be required to perform one or more installation, test, service, or
verification tasks.

◆ Fiber-optic protective plug - For safety and port transceiver

protection, fiber-optic protective plugs must be inserted in all port
SFPs without fiber-optic cables attached. The switch is shipped
with protective plugs installed in all ports.

A protective plug is shown in Figure 1-20.

◆ Null modem cable - An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable

is required to configure switch network add resses and acquire
event log information through the maintenance port. The cable
has nine conductors and DB-9 female connectors. A null modem
cable is shown in Figure 1-21.

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Figure 1-21 Null Modem Cable

Tools Supplied by Service Personnel

Figure 1-22 Multimode and Single-mode Wrap (Plugs)

The following tools are expected to be supplied by service personnel
performing switch installa tion and maintenance actions. Use of the
tools may be required to perform one or more installation, test,
service, or verification tasks.

◆ Fiber-optic wrap plug (0 dB level)—An SFP multimode

(shortwave laser) or singlemode (longwave la ser) w r ap plug is
required to perform port loopback diagnostic tests. The plug is
shown in Figure 1-22.

◆ Scissors or pocket knife—A sharp cutting edge (scissors or knife

blade) may be required to cut the protective strapping when
unpacking the switch, Connectrix Service Processor, Ethernet
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◆ Standard flat-tip and cross-tip (Phillips) screwdrivers—

Screwdrivers are required to remove, replace , adjust, or tighten
various connector or chassis components.

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◆ Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook PC)—The PC is

required to configure switch network addresses and acquire
event log information through the maintenance port. The PC
must have:.

• The Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows
Millennium Edition operating system installed.

• RS-232 serial communi cation softw are (such as Pr oComm Plus
or HyperTermin al) installed. HyperTerminal is provided with
Windows operating systems.

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Installation Tasks

This chapter describes tasks to install, configure, and verify operation
of the DS-XXM Switch and Connectrix Server. The switch can be
installed on a table or desk top, mounted in a EMC-supplied
EC-1200™ equipment cabinet, or mounted in any standard 19-inch
equipment rack.

◆ Installation Options ...........................................................................2-6

◆ Summary of Installation Tasks.........................................................2-7

◆ Task 1: Verify Installation Requirements........................................2-9

◆ Task 2: Ethernet Hub .......................................................................2-10

◆ Task 3: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Switch...........................2-12

◆ Task 4: Configure Netw ork Information ......................................2-14

◆ Task 5: LAN-Connect the Switch................................. ..... ...... .......2-20

◆ Task 6: Configuring the Connectrix Service Processor...............2-21

◆ Task 7: LAN-Connect the Connectrix Service Processor............2-22

◆ Task 8: Configure Connectrix Service Processor Network

Information.......................................................................................2-24

◆ Task 9: Set Connectrix Service Processor Date and Time ...........2-31

◆ Task 10: Configure Windows NT Users to the Connectrix Service

Processor............................................................................................2-34

◆ Task 11: Configure the Call-Home Feature (Optional)...............2-38

◆ Task 12: Assign User Names and Passwords...............................2-41

◆ Task 13: Configure the Switch to the Connectrix Manager

Application .......................................................................................2-45

◆ Task 14: Record or Verify Connectrix Service Processor Restore

Information.......................................................................................2-46

◆ Task 15: Verify Switch-to-Connectrix Service Processor

Communication................................................................................2-49

◆ Task 16: Set Switch Date and Time................................................2-51

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Task 17: Configure the DS-XXM Product Manager Applications..........2-53

◆ Task 18: Test Remote Notification (Optional)..............................2-75

◆ Task 19: Automatic Data Backup................................................... 2-76

◆ Task 20: Configure the Switch From the Web Server (Optional) .....

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◆ Task 21: Cable Fibre Channel Ports ...............................................2-97

◆ Task 22: Connect Switch to a Fabric Director (Optional)...........2-98

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Table 2-1 Factory-Set Defaults

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Table 2-1 lists the defaults for th e pass words, and IP, subnet, and
gateway addresses.

Item Default

Customer password password
Maintenance password level-2
IP address 10.xxx
Subnet mask 255.0.0.0
Gateway address 0.0.0.0

Switch Factory-Default Values for Reset Configuration option:

Configuration Description Default

Identification Switch Name NULL string

Switch Description “Fibre Channel Switch”
Switch Contact “End User Contact (please configure)”
Switch Location “End User Contact (please configure)”

Ports Port Names NULL strings

Port Blocked States Unblocked
Extended Distance

(10-100 km)
LIN Alerts Disabled
Port Address Port number plus 4
Ports enabled DS-16M2 16

Disabled

DS-32M2 32

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Configuration Description Default

Switch Addressing IP Address 10.1.1.10

Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
Gateway Address 0.0.0.0
MAC Address PROM value

Operating Parameters Preferred Domain ID1

Buffer-to-Buffer
Credit

R_A_TOV 10 seconds (100 tenths)
E_D_TOV 2 seconds (20 tenths)
Switch Priority Default
Switch Speed 2 Gb/sec
Rerouting Delay Disabled
Interop Mode McData Fabric 1.0

SNMP SNMP Communities “public” — 5 NULL strings

SNMP Write
Authorizations

Trap Recipient IP
Addressees

UDP Port 162
SNMP Authorization

Trap State

Management Server Active Equal Saved

State

60

Read only per community

0 for each

5

Disabled

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Remote Offline
Control State

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Zoning Number of Zone

Members
Number of Zones 0
Number of Zone

Sets
Zone Names None
Zone Sets Names None
Zone Members None
Default Zone State Enabled
Active Zone Set

State
Active Zone Set

Name

0

0

Disabled

NULL string

Factory Defa ults

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Installation Options

The switch is installed in one of three configurations. The options are:

◆ EC-1200 equipment cabinet—One or more switches, the

Connectrix Service Processor, and Ethernet hub are delivered
(cabled and installed) in a EMC-supplied equipment cabinet.
Ethernet cabling, distance, and LAN addressing issues must be
considered only if multiple cabinets are connected.

◆ Table or desk top—Ethernet cabling distance, and local area

network (LAN) addressing issues must be considered.

◆ Customer-supplied equipment rack—Ethernet ca bling, distance,

and LAN addressing issues must be considered.

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Summary of Installation Tasks

Table 2-2 summarizes in stallation tasks for the switch, Connectrix

Service Processor, and Ethernet hub. The table numbers and describes
each task, states if the task is required or optional, and lists the page
reference for the task. If a task is optional, decision-related
information is included.

Table 2-2 Installation Task Summary

Task Number and Description Required or Optional Page

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Task 1: Verify Installation Requirements
Task 2: Ethernet Hub
Task 3: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Switch
Task 4: Configure Network Information

Task 5: LAN-Connect the Switch
Task 6: Configuring the Connectrix Service Processor
Task 7: LAN-Connect the Connectrix Service Processor
Task 8: Configure Connectrix Service Processor Network

Information
Task 9: Set Connectrix Service Processor Date and Time
Task 10: Configure Windows NT Users to the Connectrix

Service Processor
Task 11: Configure the Call-Home Feature (Optional)

Task 12: Assign User Names and P asswords
Task 13: Configure the Switch to the Connectrix Manager

Application

Required
Pre-installed.
Required
Optional—configure if connecting multiple switches

(not in a EC-1200 cabinet) or if connecting a switch
and Connectrix Service Processor to a public LAN.

Required
Required
Required
Required

Required
Required

Optional—configure if specified by the customer and
a telephone connection is provided.

Required
Required

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Task 14: Record or Verify Connectrix Service Processor
Restore Information

Task 15: Verify Switch-to-Connectrix Service Processor
Communication

Required

Optional

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Task Number and Description Required or Optional Page

Task 16: Set Switch Date and Time
Task 17: Configure the DS-XXM Product Manager

Applications
Task 18: Test Remote Notification (Optional)

Task 19: Automatic Data Backup
Task 20: Configure the Switch From the Web Server

(Optional)
Task 21: Cable Fibre Channel Ports
Task 22: Connect Switch to a Fabric Director (Optional)

Optional
Required

Optional—perform this task to change default
settings or customize switch operation.

Required
Optional

Required
Optional—perform this task to connect the switch to

a fabric

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Task 1: Verify Installation Requ i rements

Verify the following requirements are met prior to switch and
Connectrix Service Processor installation. Ensure:

◆ A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are

complete, planning considerations are evaluated, and related
planning checklists are complete. Refer to Chapter 5 of the
Connectrix 2 Gb/s Enterprise Storage Network System Planning Guide,
P/N 069001174.

◆ Fabric switch and Fibre Channel device connectivity are

evaluated, and the related planning worksheet is complete. Refer
to Chapter 5 of the Connectrix 2 Gb/s Enterprise Storage Network
System Planning Guide, P/N 069001174.

◆ Support equipment and personnel are available for the

installation.

◆ The required number and type of fibre-optic jumper cables are

delivered and available. Ensure the cables are the correct length
with the required connectors.

◆ Remote workstations or simple ne twork management protocol

(SNMP) workstations are available (optional ). Workstations are
customer-supplied and connected through a corporate or
dedicated LAN.

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Task 2: Ethernet Hub

The Connectrix Service Processor and one or more sw itches (or EMC
directors) connect through an Ethern et hub installed on a 10/100
megabit per second (Mbps) LAN segment. One hub port is required
to connect the Connectrix Service Processor, and one hub port is
required to connect each switch. A combination of up to 48 EMC
products can be configured and managed on one network, therefore
multiple, connected hubs may be required to provide sufficient port
connections.

Although up to 48 Connectrix products can be managed by the service
processor it would no t be pr udent to do so. When designing highly available
Enterprise Storage Net w orks it w ou ld b e bes t t o dist ri but e the workload and
management of directo rs/ sw itc he s/fabrics across multiple service
processors.

An ethernet hub comes pre-installed in every EC-1200 cabinet. The
only time you have to perform any tasks on th e hub is when adding
switches and/or directors to the cabinet and/or when connecting
multiple cabinets together.

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System Planning Guide, P/N 069001174, for strategies on configuring

ip addresses for directors/switches and service processors.
When connecting hubs together an appropriate length of 100Base-T

Cat 5 ethernet cable will have to be run from one cabinet to another
cabinet. The maximum distance between hubs cannot exceed 100m
(328 ft).

Figure 2-1 shows two cabinets with their hubs connected.

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Server Service Processor
Host Name: Connectrix

10.1.5.4

10.1.5.3

After Consolidation

10.1.5.2

10.1.5.1

Figure 2-1 Connectrix Cabinets With Connected Hubs

10.1.1.1

(192.168.0.1)

No Network

Connection

On the EC-1200 cabinets, ports 1-12 + port 23 will already have
ethernet cables attached to them. Run a length of cable from an
available port, except port 24, to the other hub. When connecting the
other end to the other hub, connect it to port 24 and set the MDI
switch to the In position. Alternatively a “cross-over” Ethernet cable
can be used to connect the hubs together. Multiple hubs can be
connected in a star, or hub and spoke configuration, with the
central/main hub being the one in which the service processor is
located. This is done so that no managed switch is more than two
hubs away from t h e controlling service proce s sor.

Client Service Processor
Host Name: ConnectrixCL1

10.2.5.4

10.2.5.3

10.2.5.2

10.2.5.1

10.2.1.1

192.168.0.1

No Networ
Connection

When connecting multiple cabinets please be aware that even though
Connectrix Manager can manage up to 48 switches and/or directors
it would not be prudent to do so. When designing hig hly available
Enterprise Storage Networks it would be best to distribute the
workload and management of directors /switches/fabrics across
multiple service processors. In addition to the above the limitations of
IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps spec should be considered before attempting to
connect 48 switches/directors. Ethernet communication via hubs is
not the most efficient means, and if traffic gets heavy, performance
can be severely impacted. 48 DS-XXM switches would mean
connecting 4 cabinets of 12 switches each; when trying to connect and
manage 48 ED-64M's would mean 12 cabinets and the limitations of
the 802.3 spec and the physical logistics of the cabi nets will not make
this a viable option.

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Task 3: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Switch

The following paragraphs provide instructions to unpack and inspect
the DS-XXM Switch, and install it in a EC-1200/EC-1100, desktop or
rack-mount configuration.

Unpack and Inspect the Switch

Desktop Instal l ation

Unpack and inspect the switch:

1. Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage caused during
transit. If a container is damaged, ensure a representative from
the freight carrier is present when the container is opened.

2. Unpack the shipping container(s) and inspect each item for
damage. Save all shipping and packing materials. Ensure the
following items are in each container:

• Two U.S. AC power cords. Country-specific AC power cords

are delivered as an option.

• One asynchronous RS-2 32 modem cable with 9-pin

connectors.

• Rack-mount kit with hardware (optional).

• Software License Agreement.

3. If any items are damaged or missing, customers should contact
EMC immediately.

4. Install any SFP optical tra nsceivers that were shipped in a bag
(refer to SFP Transceiver on page 5-3).

To inst all and configure the switch on a desktop:

1. Remove the backing from the four adhesive rubber pads and
apply the pads to the underside of the switch. Ensure the pads ar e
aligned with the scribed circles at each corner.

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2. Position the switch on a table or desktop as directed by the
customer. Ensure:

• Grounded AC electrical outlets are available.

• Adequate ventilation is present.

• Areas with excessive heat, dust, or moisture are avoided.

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• All planning considerations are met. Refer to the Connectrix
2 Gb/s Enterprise Storage Network System Planning Guide,

P/N 069001174 for information.

3. Verify that a ll FRUs are installed as ordered.

4. Connect both the U.S., or country-specific (optional) AC power

cords to the right (PS0) and left (PS1) receptacles at the rear of the
chassis.

WARNING

An EMC-supplied power cord is provided for each switch power
supply. To prevent electric shock when connecting the switch to
primary facility power, use only the supplied power cord(s), and
ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the
required voltage, and is properly grounded.

5. Connect the remaining ends of the AC power cords to separate
(for redundancy) facility power sources that provide
single-phase, 120 to 240 volt alternating current (VAC) current.

6. Turn on the power. Two power switches are on the back of the
unit.The unit powers on and performs power-on self-tests
(POSTs). During POSTs:

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a. The green power (
b. The amber system error (

PWR) LED on the front panel illuminates.

ERR) LED on the front panel blinks

momentarily while the switch is tested.

c. The green LEDs associated with the Ethernet port blink

momentarily while the port is tested.

d. The green and amber LEDs associated with the ports blink

momentarily while the ports are tested.

7. After successful POST comple tion, the green power (

PWR) LED

remains illuminated and all other front panel LEDs extinguish.

8. If a POST error or other malfunction occurs, go to MAP 0000: Start
MAP on page 3-7 to isolate the problem.

To install the switch in an equipment rack, refer to Appendix E, Rack
Mount Installation Instructions.

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Task 4: Configure Network Information

The DS-XXM Switch is delivered with the following def ault network
addresses:

◆ MAC address—The media access control (MAC) address is

programmed into FLASH memory on the control processor (CTP)
card at the time of manufacture. The MAC address is unique for
each switch, and should not be changed.

◆ IP address—The internet protocol (IP) address is 10.xxx where

xxx is derived from the MAC address. If multiple switches are
installed on the same LAN, each switch (and the Con nectrix
Service Processor) must have a unique IP address. One switch can
use the default address, but the addresses of the remaining
switches must be changed.

◆ Subnet mask—The default subnet mask is 25 5.0.0.0. If the switch

is installed on a complex public LAN with one or mo re routers,
the address may require change.

◆ Gateway address—The default gateway address is 0.0.0.0. If the

switch is installed on a dedicated LAN with no connection
through a router, the address does not require change. If the
switch is installed on a public LAN (corporate intranet), the
gateway address must be changed to the address of the corporate
intranet’s local router.

Verify the type of LAN installatio n with the customer’s network
administrator . If one switch (or one Fabricenter equipment cabinet) is
installed on a dedicated LAN, network addresses must be verified,
but do not require change.

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If multiple switches (or multiple Fabricenter equipment cabinets ) are
installed or a public LAN segment is used, networ k addresses must
be changed to conform to the customer ’s LAN addressing scheme.
The following tools are required:

◆ A maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook PC) with:

• The Microsoft Windows 98, Windows
Millennium Edition operating system installed.

• RS-232 serial communi cation softw are (such as Pr oComm Plus
or HyperTermin al) installed. HyperTerminal is provided with
Windows operating systems.

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◆ An asynchronous RS-232 modem cable (provided by installation

or service personnel).

Perform the following steps to change a switch’s IP address, subnet
mask, or gateway address.

1. Remove the protective cap from the 9-pin maintenance port at the
rear of the switch (a flat-tip screwdriver may be required).
Connect the 9-pin end of the RS-232 modem cable to the port.

2. Connect the other cable to the 9-pin communication port (COM1
or COM2) at the rear of the maintenance terminal PC.

3. Power on the maintenance terminal. After the PC powers on , the
Windows desktop displays. Refer to operating instructions
shipped with the PC.

4. At the Windows desktop, click Start at the left side of the
Windows NT task bar (bottom of the desktop). The

Workstation

These steps describe changing network addresses using HyperTerminal
serial communication software.

menu displays.

Windows NT

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5. At the Windows NT Workstation menu, select the Programs,
Accessories, Hyperterminal, and HyperTerminal options. T he

Connection Description dialog box displays.

6. Type DS-XXM in the

Name field and click OK. The Connect To

dialog box displays.

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7. Ensure the Connect using field displays COM1 or COM2
(depending on the serial communication port connection to the
switch), and click OK. The
or 2).

COMn dialog box displays (where n is 1

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8. Configure the

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Port Settings parameters as follows:

• Bits per second - 57600.

•

Data bits - 8.
Parity - None.

•

•

Stop bits - 1.

•

Flow control - Hardware.

When the parameters are set, click OK. The

HyperTerminal

window displays.

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DS-XXM -

9. At the

> prompt, type the maintenance level password (the default

is level-2) and press Enter. The p assword is case sensitive. The

DS-XXM - HyperTerminal window displays with an SSPO>

prompt at the top of the window.

10. At the

SSPO> prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. The

DS-XXM - HyperTerminal window displays with configu ration

information listed as fo llows:

•

MAC Address.
IP Address (default is 10.xxx).

•

•

Subnet Mask (default is 255.0.0.0).

•

Gateway Address (default is 0.0.0.0).

Only the

IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address

fields are configurable.

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11. Change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address as
directed by the customer’s network administrator. To change
switch network addresses, type the following at the
prompt and press Enter.

ipconfig xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy
zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz

The IP address is always xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, the subnet mask is
always yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy, and the gateway address is always
zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz, where the octets xxx, yyy, and zzz are decimals
from zero through 255. If a network address is to remain
unchanged, type the current address in the respective field.

SSPO>

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When the new network addresses are configured at the switch,
the message
the

DS-XXM - HyperTerminal window.

12. Select the Exit option from the

Request completed OK displays at the bottom of

File pull-down menu to close the

HyperTerminal application. The following message box appears:

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