EMC Connectrix DS-24M2 User Manual

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Connectrix DS-24M2

Fibre Channel Switch

USER GUIDE

P/N 069001203

REV A02

EMC Corporation

Corporate Headquarters : Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103 (800) 424-EMC2 http://www.EMC.com

Printed April 2003

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Regulatory Agency Information

Connectrix systems have been extensively tested and certified to meet UL1950, CSA 22.2 No 950, IEC 60950/EN60950; Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment, FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart B; CISPR22 Class A; European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC on, electromagnetic compatibility.

The Connectrix DS-24M2 is a Stationary Pluggable Type B system. 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.

Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Fu nkstörgrenzwertkla sse A. In Wohnbe reichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes 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 appropriées.

This equipment generates, uses , and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has bee n 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 residential area may cause interference in which case the user a t 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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Laser Compliance Statement

Laser transceivers used in the DS-24M2 are tested and certified in the United States to conform to Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subchapter J, Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the transceivers are tested and certified to be compliant with International Electrotechnical Commission IEC825-1 and European Norm EN60825-1 and EN60825-2 regulations for Class 1 laser products.

Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The transceivers are designed such that there is never human access to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions.

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Preface........................................................................................................................... xxi

Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................... xxvii

Chapter 1 Switch Operating Features

Overview........................................................................................... 1-2

DS-24M2 Description ...................................................................... 1-3

FlexPort Feature........................................................................ 1-3

Other Features........................................................................... 1-3

Front Panel................................................................................. 1-4

CTP ............................................................................................. 1-6

Rear Panel.................................................................................. 1-6

Connectrix Service Processor......................................................... 1-8

Embedded Web Server............................................................. 1-8

Hardware Features.......................................................................... 1-9

Performance Features............................................................... 1-9

Switch Management............................................................... 1-10

High-Availability Features.................................................... 1-11

Connectivity Features .......................................................... .. 1-12

Security Features................................................... ..... ...... ....... 1-12

Serviceability Features......................................... ..... ...... ....... 1-13

Hardware Operations.................................................................... 1-15

Updating Firmware........................................ ........................ 1-15

Switch Operational States...................................................... 1-15

IML............................................................................................ 1-16

IPL.................................................... ...... ..... .............................. 1-17

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Chapter 2 Operating th e Switch

Power Procedures..................................................................... ....... 2-2

Power the Switch On ............................................................... 2-2

FRU LEDs and Connectors............................................................. 2-4

LEDs ........................................................................................... 2-4

Connectors................................................................................. 2-6

Chapter 3 Product Manager Overview

Product Manager Overview........................................................... 3-2

Using the Product Manager........................................................... 3-5

Using Dialog Boxes.................................................................. 3-5

Logging Into the Connectrix Manager.................................. 3-6

Opening the Product Manager............................................. 3-10

Closing the Product Manager............................................... 3-11

Closing the Connectrix Manager.......................................... 3-11

Product Manager Menu Bar......................................................... 3-12

Product Manager Views................................................................ 3-17

Hardware View....................................................................... 3-17

Port List View.......................................................................... 3-18

Node List View ....................................................................... 3-19

Performance View .................................................................. 3-20

FRU List View ......................................................................... 3-20

User Rights ..................................................................................... 3-21

User Rights for Specific Functions....................................... 3-22

Chapter 4 Monitoring and Managing the Switch

Using the Hardware View.............................................................. 4-2

Identifying FRUs ...................................................................... 4-2

Monitoring Switch Operation................................................. 4-2

Obtaining Hardware Information.......................................... 4-9

Using Menu Options.............................................................. 4-14

Using the Port List View............................................................... 4-17

Displaying Port Properties.................................................... 4-19

Menu Options ......................................................................... 4-19

Using the Node List View............................................................. 4-21

Displaying Node Properties.................................................. 4-23

Displaying Port Properties.................................................... 4-23

Defining Nicknames .............................................................. 4-24

Using the Performance View ....................................................... 4-25

Bar Graph Display.................................................................. 4-26

Port Statistics........................................................................... 4-27

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Menu Options......................................................................... 4-31

Using the FRU List View.............................................................. 4-33

Port Operational States..................................................... ...... ...... 4-35

Alerts............................................................................................... 4-37

Link Incident Alerts............................................................... 4-37

Threshold Alerts..................................................................... 4-38

Chapter 5 Configuring the Switch

Configuring Switch Identification................................................ 5-2

Configuring Operating Parameters.............................................. 5-4

Switch Parameters.................................................................... 5-5

Fabric Parameters..................................................................... 5-8

Configuring Switch Binding........................................................ 5-12

Activating Switch Binding and Selecting Port Types....... 5-12

Editing the Switch Membership List................................... 5-14

Switch Binding: Rules and Guidelines ............................... 5-15

Zoning with Switch Binding Enabled................................. 5-16

Configuring Ports.......................................................................... 5-17

Port Parameters.......................................................... ...... ..... . 5-19

Adding FlexPorts................................................................... 5-22

Configuring Port Binding..................................................... 5-22

Configuring the SNMP Agent..................................................... 5-24

Configuring Management Server Control................................. 5-27

Configuring Feature Keys............................................................ 5-28

Configuring the Date and Time .................................................. 5-31

Configuring Threshold Alerts..................................................... 5-33

Creating New Alerts.............................................................. 5-34

Modifying Alerts.................................................................... 5-39

Activating or Deactivating Alerts........................................ 5-40

Deleting Alerts........................................................................ 5-40

Exporting a Configuration Report.............................................. 5-41

Report Data............................................................................. 5-41

Export Procedure................................................................... 5-41

Enabling the Embedded Web Server.......................................... 5-43

Enabling Telnet.............................................................................. 5-44

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Chapter 6 Using Logs

Using Logs........................................................................................ 6-2

Button Function........................................................................ 6-2

Expanding Columns................................................................ 6-3

Sorting Entries.......................................................................... 6-3

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Audit Log.......................................................................................... 6-4

Event Log.......................................................................................... 6-6

Hardware Log.................................................................................. 6-8

Link Incident Log............................................................................. 6-9

Threshold Alert Log...................................................................... 6-11

Chapter 7 Using Maintenance Features

Running Port Diagnostics............................................................... 7-2

Collecting Maintenance Data......................................................... 7-3

Executing an IPL.............................................................................. 7-4

Setting the Online State................................................................... 7-6

Managing Firmware Versions........................................................ 7-7

Enabling E-Mail Notification......................................................... 7-8

Enabling Call-Home Notification.................................................. 7-9

Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration........................... 7-10

Backup...................................................................................... 7-11

Restore...................................................................................... 7-11

Automatic Backup to Zip Disk............................................. 7-12

Using QuikSync...................................................................... 7-14

Resetting the Configuration......................................................... 7-16

Note on IP Address................................................................ 7-16

Procedure................................................................................. 7-16

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Appendix A Using SNMP to Manage the Switch

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

Supported MIBs....................................................................... A-2

SNMP Tree Structure............................................................... A-3

SNMP Commands............................................................. ...... A-4

Traps .......................................................................................... A-4

Protocol Definition.................................................................. A-5

Configuring an SNMP Agent ................................................ A-5

V7.01 MIB Support.................................................................. A-5

MIB-II Support ............................................................................... A-7

The System Group................................................................... A-8

The Interfaces Group .............................................................. A-9

The Address Translation Group/Table .............................. A-13

The IP Group.......................................................................... A-14

The ICMP Group................................................................... A-20

The TCP Group...................................................................... A-22

The UDP Group..................................................................... A-25

The SNMP Group.................................................................. A-26

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Fabric Element MIB Support ..................................................... A-29

Predefined Types................................................................... A-30

MIB Objects Defined in the Fabric Element MIB.............. A-32

Module Table ......................................................................... A-32

FxPort Configuration Table ................................................. A-34

FxPort Operation Table ........................................................ A-37

FxPort Physical Level Ta ble................................................. A-38

FxPort Fabric Login Table .................................................... A-40

FxPort Error Table................................................................. A-43

Class 1 Accounting Table ..................................................... A-44

Class 2 Accounting Table ..................................................... A-44

Class 3 Accounting Table ..................................................... A-45

FxPort Capability Table........................................................ A-46

Fibre Alliance MIB (fcmgmt.mib) ............................................. A-49

Type Definitions................................... ..... ...... ...................... A-49

Connectivity Unit Group..................................................... A-50

fcConnUnitTable ................................................................... A-51

Firmware Table...................................................................... A-57

Sensor Table ............. ...... ...... ....................................... ........... A-58

The Port Table........................................................................ A-60

The Event Table ..................................................................... A-69

Link Table............................................................................... A-71

Port Statistics Table ............................................................... A-74

Name Server Table................................................................ A-81

Trap Registration Group...................................................... A-83

The TrapRegTable ................................................................. A-83

Trap Types.............................................................................. A-85

Connectrix Private Enterprise MIB (fceos.mib) ...................... A-86

System Group........................................................................ A-88

FRU Table (Module Group)................................................. A-90

Port Table (Port Group) ....................................................... A-91

Port Binding Table................................................................ A-96

Zoning Variables................................................................... A-96

Active Zone Table................................................................. A-97

Active Member Table........................................................... A-97

Threshold Alert Table........................................................... A-98

Enterprise Specific Traps ..................................................... A-99

Port State Descriptions....................................................... A-100

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Appendix B Configuring Ne twork Addresses

Configuring Network Addresses ................................................ B-2

Appendix C Config uring the Switch f rom the Emb edded W eb Se rver

Introduction .................................................................................... C-2

Management Support — Connectrix Manager vs. Embedded

Web Server ............................................................................... C-3

Required Browsers.................................................................. C-5

Opening the Web Server Application................................... C-5

Configuring Switch Ports ............................................................. C-7

Configuring Switch Identification ............................................... C-9

Configuring the Date and Time ................................................. C-11

Configuring Switch Parameters ................................................ C-12

Configuring Fabric Parameters ................................................. C-14

Configuring Network Information ........................................... C-17

Configuring Management .......................................................... C-19

Configuring SNMP Trap Message Recipients................... C-19

Enabling/Disabling the CLI ................................................ C-21

Configuring the Open Systems Management Server....... C-21

Configuring Zoning .................................................................... C-22

Configuring User Names and Passwords ................................ C-25

Configuring Port Binding ........................................................... C-26

Configuring Feature Keys .......................................................... C-28

Appendix D Command Line Interface

Telnet Sessions .................................................... ............................ D-2

Ethernet Connection Loss ...................................................... D-2

CLI Overview .......................................................... ...... ...... ........... D-3

Entering CLI Commands ....................................................... D-4

logout ...................................................................................... D-12

commaDelim.......................................................................... D-13

Handling Command Line Interface Errors........................ D-14

Using CLI Help...................................................................... D-14

Commenting Scripts.............................................................. D-15

The config Branch ........................................................................ D-16

config.enterpriseFabMode.setState..................................... D-16

config.features.installKey..................................................... D-17

config.features.enterpriseFabMode.................................... D-17

config.features.openSysMS.................................................. D-18

config.features.show............................................................. D-18

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config.ip.ethernet.................................................. ................ D-19

config.ip.show ....................................................... ..... ........... D-20

config.port.blocked.......................................................... ..... D-20

config.port.name............................................. ...................... D-21

config.port.speed................................................................... D-21

config.port.type.............................. ...... ..... ............................ D-22

config.port.show ..... ...... ...... ....................................... ........... D-23

config.openSysMS.setState.................................. ................ D-23

config.security.FabricBinding ............................................. D-24

config.security.fabricBinding.activatePending................. D-24

config.security.fabricBinding.addMember . ...... ..... ........... D-25

config.security.fabricBinding.clearMemList..................... D-25

config.security.fabricBinding.deleteMember.................... D-26

config.security.fabricBinding.replacePending.................. D-26

config.security.fabricbinding.setState................................ D-27

config.security.fabricBinding.showActive........................ D-28

config.security.fabricBinding.showPending..................... D-28

config.security.portBinding.bound .................................... D-29

config.security.portBinding.wwn....................................... D-30

config.security.portBinding.show ...................................... D-31

config.security.switchBinding.addMember...................... D-32

config.security.switchBinding.deleteMember.................. D-32

config.security.switchBinding.setState.............................. D-33

config.security.switchBinding.show.................................. D-35

config.security.userRights.administrator.......................... D-35

config.security.userRights.operator................................... D-36

config.security.userRights.show......................................... D-37

config.snmp.addCommunity.............................................. D-37

config.snmp.authTraps ........................................................ D-38

config.snmp.deleteCommunity .......................................... D-39

config.snmp.show........................................... ...... ................ D-39

config.switch.......................................................................... D-40

config.switch.domainRSCN................................................ D-40

config.switch.insistDomainId ............................................. D-41

config.switch.edTOV................................................. ...... ..... D-41

config.switch.interopMode............................................. ..... D-42

config.switch.prefDomainId.......................... ...... ................ D-42

config.switch.priority........................................... ..... ...... ..... D-43

config.switch.raTOV........................................................ ..... D-44

config.switch.rerouteDelay.................................................. D-44

config.switch.show ............................................... ..... ...... ..... D-45

config.switch.zoningRSCN.................................................. D-46

config.system.contact ........................................................... D-47

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config.system.date................................................................. D-48

config.system.description..................................................... D-48

config.system.location .......................................................... D-49

config.system.name ............................................................... D-49

config.system.show............................................................... D-49

config.zoning.......................................................................... D-50

config.zoning.setDefZoneState............................................ D-50

config.zoning.activateZoneSet............................................. D-51

config.zoning.deactivateZoneSet........................................ D-51

config.zoning.replaceZoneSet.............................................. D-51

config.zoning.clearZoneSet.................................................. D-52

config.zoning.addZone......................................................... D-52

config.zoning.deleteZone..................................................... D-53

config.zoning.renameZoneSet............................................. D-53

config.zoning.addWwnMem............................................... D-54

config.zoning.addPortMem................................................. D-54

config.zoning.clearZone....................................................... D-55

config.zoning.deleteWwnMem........................................... D-55

config.zoning.deletePortMem ............................................. D-56

config.zoning.renameZone .................................................. D-56

config.zoning.showPending ................................................ D-57

config.zoning.showActive.................................................... D-57

maint .............................................................................................. D-59

maint.port.beacon.................................................................. D-59

maint.port.reset...................................................................... D-59

maint.system.beacon............................................................. D-60

maint.system.clearSysError ................................................. D-60

maint.system.ipl..................................................................... D-61

maint.system.resetConfig..................................................... D-61

maint.system.setOnlineState................................................ D-61

perf ................................................................................................. D-63

perf.class2 ............................................................................... D-63

perf.class3 ............................................................................... D-64

perf.clearStats......................................................................... D-65

perf.errors............................................................................... D-66

perf.link................................................................................... D-67

perf.thresholdAlerts.............................................................. D-68

perf.thresholdAlerts.counter.addAlert............................... D-70

perf.thresholdAlerts.counter.addPort................................ D-71

perf.thresholdAlerts.counter.deleteAlert........................... D-72

perf.thresholdAlerts.counter.removePort.......................... D-72

perf.thresholdAlerts.counter.setCounter........................... D-73

perf.thresholdAlerts.counter.setParams ............................ D-73

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perf.thresholdAlerts.counter.show ... ..... ............................ D-75

perf.ThreshAlerts.counter.showStatisticTable.................. D-75

perf.thresholdAlerts.setState.......................................... ..... D-76

perf.traffic......................................................... ...................... D-77

show .............................................................................................. D-78

show.eventLog ...................................................... ..... ........... D-78

show.features.............................................................. ........... D-79

show.frus......................................... ....................................... D-80

show.ip.ethernet.................................................... ..... ........... D-81

show.loginServer .... ...... ...... ....................................... ........... D-82

show.nameServer....................................................... ...... ..... D-83

show.nameServerExt............................................ ................ D-85

sshow.port.config....................................................... ........... D-86

show.port.info .... ..... ........................................ ...................... D-87

show.port.status.................................................................... D-88

show.port.technology............................... ...... ...... ..... ........... D-91

show.security.fabricBinding................................................ D-92

show.security.portBinding .................................................. D-92

show.security.switchBinding......................................... ..... D-93

show.switch ........................................................................... D-94

show.system.................................... ....................................... D-96

show.thresholdAlerts.alert............................................. ..... D-97

show.thresholdAlerts.log..................................... ..... ........... D-99

show.zoning......................................................................... D-100

Appendix E Specifi cations

Specifications .................................................................................. E-2

Appendix F Customer Support

Overview of Detecting and Resolving Problems ....................... F-2

Troubleshooting the Problem ............. ...... .................................... F-3

Before Calling the Customer Support Center ............................ F-4

Documenting the Problem ............................................................ F-5

Reporting a New Problem ............................................................ F-6

Sending Problem Documentation ................................................ F-7

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

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

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1-1 DS-24M2, Front View ................................................................................... 1-4

1-2 DS-24M2, Rear View .................................................................................... 1-6

1-3 Switch Management ................................................................................... 1-11

2-1 AC Power Cords ........................................................................................... 2-2

2-2 Front Panel LEDs and Connectors ............................................................. 2-4

2-3 Rear Panel LEDs and Connectors .............................................................. 2-4

3-1 Connectrix Service Processor and Remote Workstation Configuration 3-4

3-2 Typical Dialog Box ....................................................................................... 3-5

3-3 Connectrix Manager Login Window ......................................................... 3-7

3-4 Connectrix Manager Products View .......................................................... 3-8

3-5 Product Manager Window ........................................................................ 3-10

3-6 Product Manager Menu Bar ...................................................................... 3-12

3-7 Product Manager View Selector Tabs ..................................................... 3-17

3-8 Product Manager Hardware View ........................................................... 3-17

4-1 Monitoring Hardware Operation Using the Hardware View ............... 4-6

4-2 Clear Threshold Alert(s) Window ........................................................... 4-16

4-3 Port List View .............................................................................................. 4-17

4-4 Clear Threshold Alert(s) Window ........................................................... 4-20

4-5 Node List View ........................................................................................... 4-21

4-6 Define Nickname Dialog Box ................................................................... 4-24

4-7 Performance View .............................................. ...... ..... ............................. 4-25

4-8 Clear Threshold Alert(s) Window ........................................................... 4-32

4-9 FRU List View ............................................... ...... ...... .................................. 4-33

4-10 Clear Link Incident Alert Window .......................................................... 4-38

5-1 Configure Identification Dialog Box .......................................................... 5-2

5-2 Set Online State Window .......................................................... ................... 5-4

5-3 Configure Switch Parameters Dialog Box ................................................. 5-5

5-4 Configure Fabric Parameters Dialog Box .................................................. 5-8

5-5 Switch Binding — State Change Dialog Box .......................................... 5-12

5-6 Switch Binding — Membership List ........................................................ 5-14

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5-7 DS-24M2 Port Numbering ......................................................................... 5-17

5-8 Configure Ports Dialog Box ....................................................................... 5-17

5-9 Bound WWN Mismatch Warning ............................................................ 5-18

5-10 Bind WWN Dialog Box .............................................................................. 5-22

5-11 Configure SNMP Dialog Box ..................................................................... 5-25

5-12 Configure Open Systems Management Server Window ...................... 5-27

5-13 Set Online State Window ...................................... ..... ...... .......................... 5-28

5-14 Configure Feature Key Window ............................................................... 5-29

5-15 New Feature Key Dialog Box .................................................................... 5-29

5-16 Enable Feature Key Dialog Box ................................................................. 5-30

5-17 Configure Date and Time Dialog Box ...................................................... 5-31

5-18 Configure Threshold Alerts Window ...................................................... 5-34

5-19 New Threshold Alerts Window — First Screen ..................................... 5-35

5-20 New Threshold Alerts Window — Second Screen ................................ 5-36

5-21 New Threshold Alerts Window — Third Screen ................................... 5-37

5-22 New Threshold Alerts Window — Summary Screen ............................ 5-38

5-23 Configure Threshold Alerts Window — Activate Alert ....................... 5-39

5-24 Export Configuration Report Window .................................................... 5-42

6-1 Save Window ................................................................................................. 6-2

6-2 Audit Log ....................................................................................................... 6-4

6-3 Event Log ........................................................................................................ 6-6

6-4 Hardware Log ................................................................................................ 6-8

6-5 Link Incident Log .......................................................................................... 6-9

6-6 Threshold Alert Log .................................................................................... 6-11

7-1 Set Online State Window ....................................................................... ...... 7-6

7-2 Backup and Restore Configuration Window .......................................... 7-11

7-3 QuikSync Icon in Windows System Tray ................................................ 7-14

7-4 Iomega QuikSync Dialog Box .................................................................... 7-14

7-5 Iomega QuikSync Dialog Box (Advanced Tab) ...................................... 7-15

A-1 MIB Tree ...................................................... ...... ....................................... ..... A-3

A-2 SNMP MIB-II Support ................................................................................. A-7

A-3 Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB Supported ...................................... A-29

A-4 Private Enterprise MIB Support ............................................................... A-86

B-1 Connection Description Dialog Box ..................................................... ..... B-3

B-2 Connect To Dialog Box ................................................................................ B-4

B-3 Com 1, 2 Properties Dialog Box ................................................................. B-4

B-4 HyperTerminal Window ............................................................................. B-5

C-1 User Name and Password Dialog Box ...................................................... C-5

C-2 Embedded Web Server — View Window ................................................ C-6

C-3 Embedded Web Server— Configure Ports Window .............................. C-7

C-4 Embedded Web Server — Configure Switch Identification .................. C-9

C-5 Embedded Web Server — Configure Switch Date/Time .................... C-11

C-6 Embedded Web Server — Configure Switch Parameters .................... C-12

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C-7 Embedded Web Server — Configure Fabric Parameters ..................... C-15

C-8 Embedded Web Server — Configure Switch Network ........................ C-17

C-9 Embedded Web Server — Configure SNMP .......................................... C-20

C-10 CLI Enabled/Disabled Message .............................................................. C-21

C-11 Embedded Web Server — Configure Zone Set ...................................... C-22

C-12 Embeded Web Server — Configure Zone ............................................... C-23

C-13 Embedded Web Server — Modify Zone ................................................. C-24

C-14 Embedded Web Server — Configure Security ....................................... C-25

C-15 Embedded Web Server — Configure Port Binding ............................... C-27

C-16 Embedded Web Server — Feature Installation ...................................... C-29

F-1 Problem Detection and Resolution Process .............................................. F-2

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2-1 LEDs ............................................................................................................... 2-5

2-2 Connectors ..................................................................................................... 2-6

3-1 User Rights for Product Manager Functions .......................................... 3-22

4-1 Operating Status - Alert Panel and Switch Status ................................... 4-5

4-2 Legend for Figure 4-1 ................................................................................... 4-7

4-3 Port States .................................................................................................... 4-35

7-1 Data Default Values ................................................................................... 7-17

A-1 System Group ............................................................................................... A-8

A-2 Interfaces Group .......................................................................................... A-9

A-3 Interfaces Table ............................................................................................ A-9

A-4 Address Translation Table ....................................................................... A-13

A-5 IP Group Table ........................................................................................... A-14

A-6 IP Address Table ........................................................................................ A-16

A-7 IP Routing Table ........................................................................................ A-16

A-8 IP Address Translation Table .................................................................. A-19

A-9 Additional IP Objects ................................................................................ A-19

A-10 ICMP Group Table .................................................................................... A-20

A-11 TCP Group Table ....................................................................................... A-22

A-12 TCP Connection Table .............................................................................. A-24

A-13 Additional TCP Objects ............................................................................ A-25

A-14 UDP Group ................................................................................................. A-25

A-15 UDP Listener Table ................................................................................... A-25

A-16 SNMP Group .............................................................................................. A-26

A-17 Fabric Element Management MIB: Predefined Types ......................... A-30

A-18 Fabric Element MIB Objects ..................................................................... A-32

A-19 Fabric Element MIB Modules .................................................................. A-32

A-20 FxPort Configuration Table ..................................................................... A-34

A-21 FxPort Operation Table ............................................................................ A-37

A-22 FxPort Physical Level Table ..................................................................... A-38

A-23 FxPort Fabric Login Table ........................................................................ A-40

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A-24 FxPort Error Table ..................................................................................... A-43

A-25 Class 2 Accounting Table ......................................................................... A-44

A-26 Class 3 Accounting Table ......................................................................... A-45

A-27 FxPort Capacity Table ............................................................................... A-46

A-28 FibreAlliance MIB Type Definitions ....................................................... A-49

A-29 Connectivity Unit Group ......................................................................... A-50

A-30 fcConnUnitTable ....................................................................................... A-51

A-31 Firmware Table .......................................................................................... A-57

A-32 Sensor Table ................................................ ...... ....................................... .. A-58

A-33 Port Table .................................................................................................... A-60

A-34 Event Table ................................................................................................. A-69

A-35 Link Table ................................................................................................... A-72

A-36 Port Statistics Table ................................................................................... A-74

A-37 Name Server Table .................................................................................... A-81

A-38 Trap Registration Group .......................................................................... A-83

A-39 Trap Registration Table ............................................................................ A-83

A-40 Trap Types ................................................... ...... ....................................... .. A-85

A-41 Private Enterprise MIB Table .................................................................. A-87

A-42 System Group Variables ........................................................................... A-88

A-43 FRU Table .............................. ..................................................................... A-90

A-44 Port Table .................................................................................................... A-91

A-45 Port Binding Table .................................................................................... A-96

A-46 Zoning Variables ....................................................................................... A-96

A-47 Active Zone Table ..................................................................................... A-97

A-48 Active Zone Member Table ..................................................................... A-97

A-49 Threshold Alert Table ............................................................................... A-98

A-50 Enterprise-Specific Traps ......................................................................... A-99

A-51 Port State Descriptions ........................................................................... A-100

C-1 Management Support Table ....................................................................... C-3

D-1 CLI Command Tree Navigation Conventions ........................................ D-5

D-2 CLI Command Tree .................................................................................... D-6

D-3 Threshold Alert Counters ........ ...... ........................................ .................. D-69

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Preface

As part of its effort to c o ntinuously improve and e nhance the performance and capabilities of the Connectrix product line, EMC periodically releases new versions of hardware and software. Therefore, some function s described in this guide may not be supported by all versions of Connectrix currently in use.

If your Connectrix unit does not offer a function described in this guide, please contact your EMC representative for a hardware, soft ware, or microcode update.

Audience This Guide describes how to operate and manage the Connectrix

DS-24M2 fabric switch. It is intended for data center administrators, LAN administrators, operations personnel, and customer support personnel who must monitor and mana ge product operation.

Organization This publication is organized as follows:

◆ Chapter 1, Switch Operating Features, describes switch hardware

components and their operating features. It also describes management and serviceability features available on the switches through such network components as the Connectrix service processor, user workstations, and SNMP managem ent stations.

◆ Chapter 2, O perating the Switch, provides procedures for using the

switch operator panel, using hardware LEDs, and switching the unit power off and on.

◆ Chapter 3, Product Manager Overview, provides an introduction

and overview of the DS-24M2 Product Manager. It is intended as a quick reference for using features available through the main Product Manager window.

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◆ Chapter 4, Monitoring and Managing the Switch, describes how to

monitor and manage DS-24M 2 operation using the Product Manager. This includes status indicators, menu options, dialog boxes, and performance and error data available through the Hardware View, Port List View, FRU List View, Node List View, and Performa nce View.

◆ Chapter 5, Configuring the Switch, describes how to use the

options available th rough the Product Manager Configure menu.

◆ Chapter 6, Using Logs, describes the log options that are available

through the Product Manager Logs menu.

◆ Chapter 7, Using Maintenance Features, describes how to use the

options available through the Product Manager Maintena nce menu.

◆ Appendix A, Using SNMP to Manage the Switch, provides details

on SNMP support for the DS-24M2 and provides a list of MIB and SNMP trap definition s.

◆ Appendix B, Configuring Network Add resses, descri bes the

procedure for configuring unique addresses for each switch.

◆ Appendix C, Configuring the Switch from the Embedded Web Server,

describes the procedure for configuring the DS-24M2 from the Embedded Web Server.

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◆ Appendix D, Command Line Interface, describes the commands

that an administrator or operator can enter over a Telnet session, as an alternative to using the Connectrix Manager or Embedded Web Server.

◆ Appendix E, Specifications, lists the physical characteristics and

operating environment of the DS-24M2.

◆ Appendix F, Customer Support, describes the EMC process for

detecting and resolving software problems, and provides essential questions that you should answer before contacting the EMC Customer Support Center.

◆ The Glossary defines terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in

this manual.

◆ An Index also provided.

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Documentation

Conventions Used in

this Guide

Where to Get Help For questions about technical support, call your local sales office or

service provider. If you have a valid EMC service contract, contact EMC Customer

Service at:

United States: (800) 782-4362 (SVC-4EMC) Canada: (800) 543-4782 (543-4SVC) Worldwide: (508) 497-7901

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Follow the voice menu prompts to open a service call and select the applicable product support.

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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 Web site at:

http://powerlink.EMC.com

Your Comments Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy,

organization, and overall quality of the user publications. Please send a message to techpub_comments@EMC.com with your opinions of this guide.

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The following warnings and cautions pertain throughout this guide.

WARNING Trained service personnel only.

This EMC product has more than one power supply cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all 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.

Warnings and

Cautions

ATTENTION Resérvé au personnel autorisé.

Cet appareil EMC comporte plus d'un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de prévenir les chocs électriques, débranchez tous les cordons d'alimentation avant de faire le dépannage.

Un circuit de terre continu est essentiel en vue du fonctionnement sécurisé de l'appareil. Ne mettez jamais l'appareil en marche lorsque le conducteur de mise à la terre est débranché.

WARNUNG Nur für authorisiertes Fachpersonal.

Dieses EMC Produkt verfügt über mehrere elektrische Netzanschlüsse. Zur V ermeidung eines elektrischen Schlages sind vor Servicearbeiten an der Stromversorgung alle Netzanschlüsse zu trennen.

Kontinuierliche Erdung is t notwendig während der gesamten Betriebsdauer des Gerätes. Es ist unzulässig das Gerät ohne Erdung

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zu betreiben. Gerät muss geerdet werden, bevor es am Stromnetz angeschlossen wird.

Additional Warnings

and Cautions

Before attempting to service EMC hardware described in this document, observe the following additional Warnings and Cautions:

WARNING

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

WARNING

This product 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 involving the EMC product, isolate the product’s power and alert appropriate personnel.

CAUTION

Trained personnel are advised to exercise great care at all times when working on the EMC hardware. 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.

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

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

CAUTION

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

◆ Store all printed circuit boards in antistatic 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 boards with the power on. Severe component damage may result.

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Switch Operating

Features

This chapter introduces the operating features of the EMC Connectrix DS-24M2 2 Gb/s fabric switch, including hardware features and components. It describes operator controls, management, service, and operation features, and hardware operations. Also provided is an overview of creating multiswitch fabrics with multiple switches.

◆ Overview.............................................................................................1-2

◆ DS-24M2 Description.........................................................................1-3

◆ Connectrix Service Processor...........................................................1-8

◆ Hardware Features ............................................................................1-9

◆ Hardware Operations......................................................................1-15

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Overview

The Connectrix™ DS-24M2 (shown in Figure 1-1 on page 1-4) is a 24-port Fibre Channel switch that provides high-perform ance connections between computers, storage devices, and other peripherals in an Open Systems Fibre Channel switched network.

The DS-24M2 can transfer data at up to 2.125 Gb/s (gigabits per second) through e ach port at distan ces up to 300 me ters (500 me ters if the port is set to 1 Gb/s) using 50/125-micron multimode fiber-optic cable with shortwave laser transceivers and up to 20 kilometers using 9/125 micron single-mode fiber-optic cable with longwave laser transceivers.

The DS-24M2 is managed and controlled through one of these:

◆ The Connectrix Manager and DS-24M2 Product Manager

applications installed on the Connectrix service processor in an EC-1200 cabinet. (Multiple switches and the Connectrix service processor communicate on a LAN through one or more 10Base-T Ethernet hubs.)

◆ An EMC

Internet connection to the Embedded Web Server interface installed on the switch.

CLARiiON® cabinet or customer system with an

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The DS-24M2 can be installed on a table or desk top, mounted in an EMC EC-1200 equipment cabinet, or mounted in any standard 19-inch equipment rack.

The DS-24M2 implements Fibre Channel technology that provides high-performance scalable bandwidth (2 Gb/s), highly available operation, and high device population.

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DS-24M2 Description

The DS-24M2 provides a modular design that enables fast replacement of field-replaceable units (FRUs). FRUs accessed from the front include small form-factor pluggable (SFP) LC transceivers. FRUs accessed from the rear include two power supplies and five cooling fan modules.

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FlexPort Feature

Other Features

Customers ca n pur chase a FlexPort feature, which allows dynamically upgrading a DS-24M2 from 8 ports to 16 ports to 24 p orts.

For more information on enabling the FlexP ort feature:

1. Login into PowerLink at:

http://powerlink.emc.com.

2. Click the Services tab.

3. Select Asset Management Application under License Asset Management.

4. Reference the Help section under the M-series products.

Key features of the DS-24M2 include:

◆ 24 ports of non-blocking 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel switching in a 1U

form factor:

• F_Ports (fabric ports) to provide direct connectivity for up to

24 switched fabric devices.

• FL_Ports (fabric loop ports) to provide arbitrated loop

connectivity and fabric attachment for FC-AL devices. Each FL_Port can theoretically support the connection of 126 FC-AL devices.

• E_Ports (expansion ports) to provide interswitch link (ISL)

connectivity to fabric directors and switches.

◆ Redundant power and cooling units.

◆ Hot-replaceable optics, power, and cooling units.

◆ Online microcode upgrades.

◆ Management, maintenance, and serviceability features through

Connectrix Manager.

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◆ E_Port compatibility with inst alled base of ED-140Ms, ED-64Ms,

ED-1032s, and DS-xxMs (D S-16M, DS-1 6M2, DS-24M 2, DS-32M, DS-32M2).

◆ LC-based Fibre Channel connector system.

◆ Embedded Web Server.

◆ Mounting in EC-1200, CLARiiON, or customer-supplied rack.

◆ Up to 12 DS-24M2s in a single EC-1200, providing up to 288

departmental-class ports per cabinet.

◆ Web browser, CLI, and SNMP support.

◆ Support for all operating systems, HBAs, and drivers support ed

by the Connectrix ED-1032 in the current EMC Support Matrix.

Front Panel

Figure 1-1 illustrates the front view of the DS-24M2. From left to right, the switch front panel includes:

◆ Green power and amber system error LEDs.

◆ An Ethernet LAN connector.

◆ An IML button.

◆ 24 SFP transceivers that function as G_Ports (generic ports). Green

and amber LEDs to the left of each port connector indicate operating status. Refer to Port States on page 4-35 for details.

Figure 1-1 DS-24M2, Front View

Power and System

Error LEDs

Power LED

Error LED

The LEDs indicate operational or failed status. Refer to LEDs on page 2-4 for details.

IML Button

Ethernet Connector

SFP Transceivers (24)

Port LEDs

Ethernet Connector The front panel provides a 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 twisted-pair connector

that attaches to an Ethernet LAN to provide communication with the Connectrix service processor or an SNMP management workstation.

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IML Button If you press and hold the IML button for three seconds, the switch

performs an Initial Machine Load (IML), w hich takes approximately 30 seconds and:

◆ Resets the microprocessor and functional logic for the control

processor (CTP) subsystem, causing a firmware reload from flash memory.

◆ Resets the Ethernet LAN interface (which causes the connection

to the Connectrix service processor to drop momentarily until the connection automatically recovers).

◆ Resets the ports (which causes all Fibre Channel connections to

drop momentarily until the connection s automatically recover).

The IML button is flush-mounted to protect against inadvertent activation.

CAUTION

Use the IML button only if directed by a procedural step or your next level of support. An IML is not intended for casual use and should be performed only if the CTP subsystem is suspect. Do not use this button to reset a failed port unless directed to do so.

Fibre Channel Ports The front panel provides 24 G_Ports that transmit o r receive data at

either 1.0625 or 2.125 Gb/s. Each G_Port can function as any one of these:

◆ F_Port (fabric port), providing direct connectivity to switched

fabric devices.

◆ FL_Port (fabric loop port), providing arbitrated loop connectivity

and fabric attachment for FC-AL devices. Each FL_Port can theoretically support the connection of 126 FC-AL devices.

◆ E_Port (expansion port), providing interswitch link (ISL)

connectivity to fabric directors and switches.

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Switch Operating Features

CTP

Rear Panel

The Control Processor (CTP) initializes and configures the switch after the switch is plugged in or reset. The CTP contains the microprocessor and associated logic that coordinate switch operation. The CTP provides PowerPC (PPC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) subsystems that:

◆ Execute switch firmware and the underlying operating system.

◆ Provide port communication functions .

◆ Provide nonvolatile memory for storing firmware (two memory

regions), switch configuration informatio n, persistent operating parameters, and memory dump files. Because two firmware versions can be stored on the CTP, firmware is upgraded concurrently.

◆ Provide connections to Fibre Channel ports and enable frame

transmission between switch ports with out software intervention.

◆ Provide connections to an RS-232 maintenance port and

10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.

The CTP is not a FRU. If the CTP fails and cannot be rebooted with the reset button, the entire switch must be replaced.

The switch rear panel (Figure 1-2) includes two power supply modules and an RS-232 maintenance port.

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Figure 1-2 DS-24M2, Rear View

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Power Supply LED

Power Supply Module 1

Maintenance Port

Power Supply LED

Power Supply Module 0

Switch Operating Features

Power Supplies The switch contains two power supply assembl ie s with internal

cooling fans. The redundant, load-sharing pow er supply assemblies step down and rectify facility input power to provide 3.3 volts direct current (VDC), 5 VDC, and 12 VDC to the control processor (CTP). The power supplies also provide input filtering, overvoltage protection, and overcurrent protection.

Either power supply can be replaced while the switch is operational. Each power supply has a separate connection to the CTP card to allow for independent AC power sources. The power supplies are input rated at 90 to 264 volts alternating current (VAC).

Three cooling fans integrated in each power supply assemb ly (six fans total) provide cooling for the power supplies and CTP, as well as redundancy for continued operation if a single fan fails. Fans are removed and replaced as part of the integrated power supply.

Maintenance Port The rear panel provides a 9-pin D-type subminiature maintenance

port that provi des a connection for a loc al terminal or dial-in connection for a remote terminal.

The maintenance port is typically used by authorized maintenance personnel, and can be used to configure switch network addresses, such as the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

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Connectrix Service Processor

The Connectrix service processor is a notebook PC that provides a central point of control for up to 48 LAN-connected Connectrix Switches and/or Directors. The service processor is mounted inside the front door of the EC-1200 cabinet.

Installation, configuration , and management of the switch requires either a Connectrix service processor or Internet access to the Embedded Web Server in the DS-24M2.

EMC recomm en d s us ing the Connectrix Manager to manage the swit ch .

The Connectrix service processor is dedicated to operation of the Connectrix Manager and Product Manager applications, which provide a graphical user interface (GUI) to monitor an d ma nage Connectrix products. Refer to the Product Manager Overview on page 3-2 for additional information about the Connectrix Manager and Product Manager applicati o ns.

The Connectrix service processor and Connectrix Ma nager application are a dedicated hardware and software solution that should not be used for other tasks. EMC tests the Connectrix Manager application installed on the Connectrix service processor, but does not test other third-party software for compatibility . Modifications to the Connectrix service processor hardware or installation of additional software (including patches or service packs) may interfere with normal operation.

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Using a browser-capable PC with an internet connection to the switch, you can monitor and manage the switch through the Web Server interface embedded in the switch firmware. The interface provides a GUI similar to the Product Manager application, and supports switch configuration, statistics monitoring, and basic operation.

Refer to Appendix C for detailed information on configuring the switch from the Web Server.

Hardware Features

Switch Operating Features

The DS-24M2 is an enterprise-class Fibre Channel switch that provides high performance, high-availability conn ect ivity, and enterprise-class manageability for an Open Systems environment. The DS-24M2 provides 24 Fibre Channel G_Ports for attachment to device N_Ports or NL_Ports, or switch E_Ports, through fiber-optic links. The switches provide full-duplex, bidirectional data transfer at

1.0625 or 2.125 Gb/s for all ports.

Performance Features

The DS-24M2 provides these performance features:

◆ High bandwidth — Each port provides full-duplex serial data

transfer at a rate of up to 2.125 Gb/s.

◆ High-availability —The switch’s design provides a redundant

configuration of critical hardware components with automatic failure detection and notification.

◆ Low latency — The latency is less than two microseconds

between transmission of a frame at a source port to receipt of a frame at the corresponding destination port (with no port contention).

◆ Low communication overhead — Fibre Channel protocol

provides efficient use of transmission bandwidth, reduces interlocked handshakes across the communicatio n interface, and efficiently implements low-level error recovery mechanisms. This results in little communication overhead in the protocol and a switch Bit Error Rate (BER) better than one bit error per trillion

-12

(10

) bits.

◆ Local control — Actions taking place at a device N_Port seldom

affect operation of other ports, therefore servers need to maintain little or no information about other connected devices in a Storage Area Network.

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Switch Management

Management access to the switch is provided through an Ethernet LAN connection to the CTP subsystem. The following management access methods are provided:

◆ Management through the Connectrix Manager and DS-24M2

Product Manager application — These Java-based GUIs reside on the Connectrix service processor under control of the Microsoft Win dows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 operating system and can als o be installed on remote user workstations. Re fer to Product Manager Overview on page 3-2 for information about the interfaces.

◆ Remote connection to the Connectrix service processor through

the local Connectrix Manager and Product Manager — This allows up to nine concurrent users (eight remote use rs and one local) to manage and monitor switches controlled by the Connectrix service processor.

◆ Management us i ng SNMP — An SNMP agent is implemented

through the Product Manager application, allowing administrators on SNMP management workstations to access switch management information using any standard network management tool. Administrators can assign IP addresses and corresponding community names for up to six SNMP workstations functioning as SNMP trap message recipients.

◆ Management through the Internet using the Embedded Web

Server in t e r face install e d o n t he switch — This interface supports configuration, statistics monitoring, and basic operation of the switch, but does not offer all the capabilities of the DS-24M2 Product Manager application. Admini strators launch the Web Server from a remote PC by entering the switch’s IP address as the URL, then entering a user name and password at a login screen. The PC browser then becomes a management console.

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Figure 1-3 illustrates the switch management access methods.

Connectrix Manager Client Workstations

E-Mail Server

10/100 Mb/s

Corporate LAN

SNMP

Management

Station

Switch/Hub

Connectrix Manager Server

Running on

Connectrix Service Processor

Figure 1-3 Switch Management

High-Availability Features

Dual power supplies and spare unused ports ensure high availability.

◆ Power supplies — The switch has two power supplies that share

the electrical operating load. If one power supply fails, the other supply handles the full load. Separate receptacles at the rear of the switch provide facility input power to each supply. For full redundancy, input power for each receptacle should come from a different source.

◆ Concurrent firmware upgrade — The CTP subsystem p rovides

two nonvolatile memory regions. Because two firmware versions can be stored in the CTP, firmware can be upgraded and activated without disrupting switch operation.

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Connectivity Features

The DS-24M2 and the Product Manager applications support these Fibre Channel connectivity features:

◆ Extended distance support — Through repeaters or Dense Wave

Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment, sw itch ports can be configured for extended-distance operation. The DS-24M2's maximum BB_credit value is 12, and only on ports 0 through 3. Therefore, use port 0, 1, 2, or 3 for 10 km LW optics.

◆ Port blocking — System administrators can block or unblock any

switch port through the Product Manager application. Blocking a port prevents an attached device from logging in to the switch or communicating with any attached device. A blocked port continuously transmits an offline sequence (OLS).

◆ Zoning — System administrators can partition attached d evices

into restricted-access zones. A zone contains a set of devices that can access each other . A zone member can be a port or the WWN of the device attached to a port. (EMC recommends that zones contain only WWNs.) Ports and devices spread throughout switches in a multiswitch fabric can be grouped into the same zone.

Members of a zone can see each other, but members in different zones cannot. HBAs with EMC-approved device drivers will discover only those storage devices in their zone.

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◆ State change notification — The DS-24M2 supports a state

change notification function that allows attached N_Ports to request notification when other N_Ports change operational state.

The Connectrix Manager and Product Mana ger applications offer these security features:

◆ Password protection — Users must provide a user name and

password to login to the Connectrix service processor and access managed switches. Administrators can configure user names and passwords for up to 16 users and can authoriz e or prohibit management permissions for each user.

◆ Remote user rest rictions — Remote user access to the switches

can be either disabled or restricted to configured IP addresses.

◆ SNMP workstatio n restrictions — SNMP workstations can only

access MIB variables managed by the SNMP agent in the switch. SNMP workstations must belong to SNMP communities

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configured through the Product Manager application. If configured, the agent can send authorization failure traps when unauthorized SNMP workstations attempt to access the switch.

◆ Audit log tracking — Configuration changes to the switch are

recorded in an audit log stored on the Connectrix service processor. Users can display the audit log through the Product Manager application. Log entries include the date and time of the configuration change , a descri ptio n of the cha nge , an d the source of the change.

◆ Port blocking — System administrators can block or unblock any

switch port to restrict device access to the switch.

◆ E_Port/F_Port control function — The administrator can

configure the G_port for F_port operation only . If the port extends the link outside the data center, this feature prevents the remote user from connecting a switch and making the port an E_port.

◆ Zoning — System administrators can create zones that provide

switch access control to increase network security, differentiate between operating systems, and prevent data loss or corruption. Zoning can be implemented in conjunction with server-level access control and storage device access control.

Serviceability Features

The Connectrix Manager and DS-24M2 Product Manager applications offer these serviceability features:

◆ LEDs on FRUs and the front of the switch, provide visual

indicators of hardware status or malfunctions.

◆ System alerts, event logs, audit logs, link inci d ent logs, and

hardware logs that display switch, Ethernet link, and Fibre Channel link status at the Connectrix service processor or a remote work station.

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

and port diagnostics (internal loopback, and external loopback tests.)

◆ Automatic notification of significant system events (to support

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

◆ An external modem for support personnel to dial in to the

Connectrix service processor for event notification and to perform remote diagnostics.

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◆ 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 MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.

• Enable or disable the LAN data rate auto-negotiate feature. The default is enabled.

• Set Fibre Channel port operation to half duplex or full duplex. The default is full-duplex operation.

◆ Redundant FRUs (SFP LC transceivers and power supplies) that

can be removed or replaced without disrupting switch or Fibre Channel link operation.

◆ A modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of

FRUs without tools.

◆ Concurrent port maintenance. SFP transceivers can be added or

replaced, and fiber optic cables can be attached to ports without interrupting other ports or switch operation.

◆ 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 bezel flashes. Beaconing does not affect port or switch operation.

◆ SNMP management using the Fibre Alliance MIB that runs on the

Connectrix service processor. Up to 12 authorized management workstations can be co nfigured through the Connectrix Manager application to receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages. The trap messages indicate operational state changes and failure conditions.

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◆ SNMP management using the Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB

(Version 2.0), TCP/IP MIB-II defini tio n ( RF C 1213), or a DS-24M2 MIB that runs on each switch. Up to six authorized management workstations can be configured through the Product Manag er application to receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages. The trap messages indicate operational state changes and failure conditions.

◆ 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.

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This section introduces hardware operations that affect the DS-24M2.

Switch Operating Features

Updating Firmware

Switch Operational States

The Connectrix service processor’s fixed disk can contain a library of firmware versions for downloading to any DS-24M2 managed by the Connectrix service processor. Refer to Managing Firmware Versions on page 7-7 for instructions on changing switch firmware.

Because the CTP contains two nonvolatile memory regions, firmware can be loaded (sent) to the switch without disrupting port operation.

The switch can have one of the following operational states:

◆ On line — When the switch is in the online state, all o f the

unblocked ports are allowed to log in to the fabric and begi n communicating. Devices can connect to the switch if the port is not blocked and can communicate with another attached device if both devices are in the same zone or if the default zone is enabled.

◆ Off line — When the switch is in the offline state, all the installed

ports are off line. The ports transmit OL S and cannot accept a login for connection from an attached device. All port s in the switch, including E_Ports, are placed off line, regardless of whether they were blocked or unblocked, and the switch is removed from a multiswitch fabric.

The operational state of the switch can be changed from the Product Manager through the Set Online State option. Refer to Setting th e Online State on page 7-6 for details.

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IML

When the IML button is pressed and held for three seconds, the switch performs an Initial Machine Load (IML) that takes about 30 seconds. This operation:

◆ Resets the microprocessor and functional logic for the CTP and

loads firmware from flash memory.

◆ Resets ports (including failed ports) (which causes all Fibre

Channel connectors to drop momentarily until the con nections automatically recover).

◆ Resets the Ethernet interface on the CTP, causing the connection

to the Connectrix service processor to drop momentarily. The alert symbol on the Product View on the Connectrix Manager changes to a gray square until the connection is re-established.

◆ Automatically enables changes made to the active zone set if

these changes were not enabled before the IML.

◆ Keeps all fabric services databases intact, making th e operation

transparent to attached devices. These databases contain such information as current fabric logins, name server registrations, and other data.

◆ A reset causes the link between the DS-24M2 and the Connectrix

service processor to drop momentarily. The following occurs in the Product Manager wind ow:

• As the network connection drops, the status table on the Hardware view turns yellow.

• The Status field in the table displays

No Link and the State

field displays the reason why the link did not occur.

• The Link Loss Status table appears.

• A gray square appears in the alert panel.

• The FRUs illustrated in the Hardware view disappear, and

then reappear as the connection is re-established.

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Switch Operating Features

CAUTION

An IPL is not intended for ordinary or casual use and should be performed only if the active CTP is suspect or if directed by next-level support or documentation. An IPL interrupts the link between the Connectrix service processor and switch.

T o perform an IPL (Initial Program Load), select IPL from the Product Manager Maintenance menu. The IPL functions like an IML, except that an IPL:

◆ Restarts the operational firmware on the CTP, executes

abbreviated power on self tests (POSTs) and then, if no POST errors are encountered, resumes the active role that it had before the IPL.

◆ Resets the Ethernet interface on the CTP subsystem, causin g the

connection to the Connectrix service processor to drop momentarily. The status icon for the switch in the Product View will change to a gray square until the connection is reestablished.

◆ Stops normal switching functions for ports. (Functions resume

after the IPL.)

After the IPL:

◆ All fabric services databases containing information about

current Fabric logins, name server registrations, and other data remain intact, making the operation transparent to attached devices.

◆ The switch returns to the online state, even if it was off line before

the operation.

◆ All ports configured as blocked will remain blocked.

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Switch Operating Features

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Operating the Switch

This chapter describes the operation of the DS-24M2 and identifies the controls and indicators.

◆ Power Procedures ..............................................................................2-2

◆ FRU LEDs and Connectors...............................................................2-4

Operating the Switch

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Operating the Switch

Power Procedures

Power the Switch On

The DS-24M2 has no AC power switches. To power the switch on, plug either AC power cord (shown in Figure 2-1) into an AC power source.

onnecto

Figure 2-1 AC Power Cords

Connector

Power-On Self-Tests When the unit is po wer e d on, power-on self tests (POSTs) run to ensure

correct operation of switch logic. These tests reside in flash memory on the Control Processor (CTP). They verify correct operation of the CTP, ports, LEDs, and other hardware components.

During POSTs, several tests occur in sequence. As they occur:

1. The green power (PWR) LED on the front panel illuminates.

2. The amber system error (ERR) LED on the front panel blinks

momentarily while the switch is tested.

3. The green LEDs at the top of the Ethernet connector blink while the port is tested.

4. The green/blue and amber LEDs associated with Fibre Channel ports blink momentarily while the ports are tested.

After successful POSTs, the green power LED remains illuminated and all other front panel LEDs go dark. If any of the following occurs, contact EMC Customer Support:

◆ The amber system error LED remains on.

◆ The green power LED is off.

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◆ The amber LED for either power supply on the rear of the unit is

on (and the power cord on that power supply is plugged into a working AC power source).

Powering the Switch

Off

You do not need to power the switch off to remove FRUs or to connect fiber-optic cables to and from ports. However, you must switch off the power to relocate the switch.

Powering the switch off and on (power cycle) resets all hardware components and interrupts port operation. When powering the unit on, all logic is reset.

Follow these steps to power the switch off:

CAUTION

Warn administrators and users currently operati ng devices tha t are attached to the switch that it is going off line and that communications will be disrupted. Also, request that the devices affected by an interruption of data flow be set off line.

1. Set the switch off line using the Set Online State option from the

Product Manager (refer to the above warning before setting the switch off line).

2. Disconnect the power cord for each power supply from its AC source.

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Operating the Switch

FRU LEDs and Connectors

LEDs

LEDs on hardware components indicate operational status. Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show LED locations and Table 2-1 describes their functions.

Power LED

Error LED

Figure 2-2 Front Panel LEDs and Connectors

Figure 2-3 Rear Panel LEDs and Connectors

IML Button

Ethernet Connector

Maintenance Port

Power Supply LED

Power Supply Module 1

SFP Transceivers (24)

Power Supply LED

Power Supply Module 0

Port LEDs

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Table 2-1 LEDs

LED Color State Function

Power Green On The switch is receiving power.

Operating t h e Switch

Off The switch may not be receiving AC power. Check the

AC power source and power cords.

Error Amber On The switch has detected an event requiring immediate

operator attention, such as a FRU failure. The LED remains illuminated as long as an event is active.

Off Someone has selected Clear System Error Light

from the Product Manager application.

Blinking Unit beaconing is enabled (and there is no error; even

if beaconing is enabled, the LED will illuminate continously if there is a failure).

Ethernet Connector

Port Green/

Green See

Function

On The port is connected with the attached end device

Blue

Two LEDs at the top of the Ethernet connector indicate LAN speed:

◆ Left LED on = 10 Mbps

◆ Right LED on = 100 Mbps

and is ready to communicate. The LED illuminates in green to indicate 1.0625 Gb/s port operation and blue

to indicate 2.125 Gb/s operation. Off The port is off line. Blinking There is active Fibre Channel traffic on the port.

Amber On The port has failed.

Off The port is operational. Blinking The port is running diagnostics or port beaconing has

been enabled from the Product Manager. (Refer to

Port Operational States on page 4-35.)

Power Supply

Amber On The power supply has failed or has lost AC power.

Off The power supply is operational.

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Connectors

The DS-24M2 contains a variety of connectors used to connect the switch to the Connectrix service processor, customer LAN, and attached devices. Figure 2-1 on page 2-2 and Figure 2-2 on page 2-4 show connector location s, and Table 2-2 describes their functions.

Table 2-2 Connectors

Connector Function

RJ-45 100Base-T Ethernet

Port Connects the switch to user devices and other switches. AC power Supplies AC power to the two supplies, providing single-phase

Connects the switch to the same 100 Mbps LAN as the Connectrix service processor. All data to and from the switch and Connectrix service processor is transported on this link.

connections with input rated up to 264 VAC.

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Product Manager

Overview

This chapter is an introduction and overview of the DS-24M2 Product Manager application. It is intended as a quick reference for using features available through the main Product Manager window.

◆ Product Manager Overview.............................................................3-2

◆ Using the Product Manager..............................................................3-5

◆ Product Manager Menu Bar...........................................................3-12

◆ Product Manager Views..................................................................3-17

◆ User Rights.......................................................... ...... ........................3-21

Product Manager Overview

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Product Manager Overview

The Product Manager fo r t he DS-2 4M2 is a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI) that provides in-depth management, confi gura tion, and monitoring functions for individual switches and their field-replaceable units (FRUs). Although each Product Manager is accessed from the Connectrix Manager, it is a separate application.

In contrast to the Product Manager, the Connectrix Manager enables administrators to monitor operational status for all products and Fibre Channel fabrics managed by a Connectrix service processor. The Connectrix Manager also provides tools to administer user and product access to the Connectrix Manager and Product Manager. (Refer to the Connectrix Manager User Guide.)

The Product Manager provides graphical views of switch ha rdware components and component status. By positioning the cursor on icons, graphics, panels, and other visual elemen ts in these views and clicking the mouse/touchpad, y ou can quickly manage and monitor the switch on your network.

Using the Product Manager, you can:

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◆ Back up and restore configuration data.

◆ Clear the system error indicator.

◆ Configure extended distance buffering for ports.

◆ Configure Fibre Channel operating parameters for the switch.

◆ Configure individual ports with a port name describing the node

attached to the port.

◆ Configure link incident (LIN) alerts.

◆ Configure port binding (if the Port Binding feature is enabled).

◆ Configure Nicknames to display instead of WWNs for switches

and attach ed devices.

◆ Configure SNMP trap recipients and community names.

◆ Configure Open Systems Management Server features (if

installed).

◆ Configure switch binding if optional Enterprise Fabric Extensions

feature is installed.

◆ Configure an interoperability mode for multiswitch fabrics.

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◆ Configure the switch name, location, description, and contact

person.

◆ Configure threshold alerts for ports.

◆ Enable LIN alerts on ports.

◆ Control individual Fibre Channel ports by blocking/unblocking

operation, enabling LIN alerts, enabling port binding, and setting data speeds.

◆ Display FRU properties such as the FRU name, physical position

in the switch, active failed state, part number, and serial number.

◆ Display information for individua l Fibre Channel ports, such as

the port name, port number, Fibre Channel address, operational state, type of port, and login data.

◆ Display information on nodes attached to ports.

◆ Display port performance and statistics.

◆ Display product data for the switch, such as the system name,

description, contact person, location, status, model number, firmware and Engineering Change (EC) level, and manufacturer.

◆ Enable beaconing for ports and the switch.

◆ Monitor the operational status of the switch and each of its

hardware field-replaceable units.

◆ Perform an Initial Program Load (IPL).

◆ Perform maintenance tasks for the switch, incl ud ing maintaining

firmware levels, administering the call -home feature, accessing the switch logs, and collecting data to support failure analysis.

◆ Reset port operation.

◆ Run port diagnostics.

◆ Set the date and time on the switch.

Access the switch Product Manager by double-clicking a switch Product icon on the Connectrix Manager window (in either the Products view or the Fabrics view).

You ca n install the Connectrix Manager Client application onto a remote workstation using any standard Web browser. For instructions on installing the Client, refer to the appendix titled Configuring Remote Workstations in the Connectrix Manager User Guide.

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Connectrix Manager Client Workstations

E-Mail Server

10/100 Mb/s

Corporate LAN

Switch/Hub

Connectrix Manager Server

Running on

Connectrix Service Processor

SNMP

Management

Station

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Figure 3-1 Connectrix Service Processor and Remote Workstation Configuration

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Using the Product Manager

This section provides a general overview of the Connectrix Manager and its functions. For details on performing specific tasks and using specific dialog boxes, refer to the appropriate chapters in this manual.

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Using Dialog Boxes

Figure 3-2 Typical Dialog Box

Dialog boxes, such as the one in Figure 3-2, appear when you select options from the pop-up me nus.

The terms dialog box and window are sometimes used interchangeably.

To enter d ata into an empty field, click in the field and begin typing when the cursor appears at insertion point.

To change or remove data that already exists in a field, drag the cursor (or double-click on the data) to highlight the cha r acters you want to change/delete; then type in the new data. (It should overwrite the highlighted characters; if not, use the

BACKSPACE key to remove characters.

DELETE or

Clicking one of these buttons in a dialog box initiates the described function (not all buttons appear in all dialog boxes):

◆ OK — Saves the data you entered and closes the dialog box.

◆ Activate — Saves the data you entered and closes the dialog box,

unless there is a Close button, in whi c h c as e Activate saves the information without closing the box.

◆ Close — Closes the dialog box and saves the data you entered.

◆ Cancel — Cancels the operation and closes the dialog box

without saving the information you entered.

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Keyboard Navigat ion Keyboard navigation is an alternative to mouse navigation. Use the

methods described in this section to naviga te using your keyboard.

Logging Int o t he Connectrix Manager

To open the Product Manager, you must first log into the Connectrix Manager:

1. The Connectrix Manager starts automatically when the Connectrix service processor is powered on or rebooted.

If you need to start the Client application on a remote workstation, follow the appropriate steps:

OS Steps

Windows

a. If necessary, switch the Connectrix service processor on. b. On the Windows desktop,

double-click the Connectrix Manager icon:

Solaris or Linux

a. In the Terminal window, type the following and press

ENTER:

[root@evtcom2 /root]# cd /home

b. Type [root@evtcom2 /root]# cd EFCM and

press

ENTER.

c. Type

[root@evtcom2 /root]# ./ConnectrixManager

and press

ENTER.

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a. In the Terminal window, type the following and press

ENTER:

[root@evtcom2 /root]# cd /home

b. Type [root@evtcom2 /root]# cd EFCM and

press

ENTER.

c. Type

a. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000. b. These steps assume the Connectrix Manager is in your home directory. If you

saved it to a different location, enter the appropriate directory names.

[root@evtcom2 /root]# ConnectrixManager

and press

ENTER.

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2. On the Connectrix Manager Login window (Figure 3-3), enter your user name and password. (U ser names and passwords are case-sensitive. )

If user names have not been established, use the default user name (Administrator) and password (password).

Version: 06.03.00.x

Figure 3-3 Connectrix Manager Login Window

3. The default address that appears in the Connectrix field is the address of the last service processor or server accessed. Click the arrow to the right of the field display the network addresses of all Connectrix service processors that were accessed from your PC/workstation.

Select an address or, if you want to connect to a Connectrix service processor that is not listed, enter the name or IP address.

4. Click Login. If the connection is successful, the Connectrix Manager opens to

the Products view (Figure 3-4). (The other main view is the Fabrics view, which is described in the Connectrix Manager User Guide.)

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Figure 3-4 Connectrix Manager Products View

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.

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Product Icons Information in each product icon in clud es the following:

Switch Speed (Gb/s) Attention Indicator

Product Illustration

Number of Ports

MySwitch 5

Product Name or Network Address

Status Indicator

Object descriptions:

◆ Switch data speed: 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.

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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Product Manager Overview

Opening the Product Manager

Windows Title Bar

Menu Bar

View Selector

You can open the Product Manager for a product in any of these ways:

◆ Double-click the product icon in the Connectrix Manager

window, in either the Products or Fabrics view

◆ Right-click the product icon, and select Open on the pop-up

menu.

◆ Click the product icon to highlight it; then press CTRL-O or click

the Open Product icon on the Connectrix Manager toolbar:

Open Product

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The Product Manager opens to the Hardware view (Figure 3-5).

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Main Panel

Status Indicator

Figure 3-5 Product Manager Window

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The Connectrix Manager window is still avail able a s a separate window. You can drag the Product Manager window away from the Connectrix Manager window and view both windows on your PC desktop (or minimize one or both to icons if desired). You can have up to four Product Manager windows open concurrently.

For more information on the Products view, refer to these sections:

◆ Product Manager Menu Bar on page 3-12

◆ Product Manager Views on page 3-17

Closing the Product Manager

Closing the Connectrix Manager

To close the Product Manager, select Close from the Product menu.

To log out of the Connectrix Manager (so you can log in again using a diferent user name a nd password), s elect Logout from the Connectrix Manager Product menu.

To close the Connectrix Manager application, select Exit from t h e Connectrix Manager Product menu.

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Product Manager Overview

Product Manager Menu Bar

Menu Bar

Figure 3-6 Product Manager Menu Bar

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DS-24M2 Status

The menu bar consists of these menus:

◆ Product:

• Port — Contains the following items; refer to Port Menu on

page 4-15 for descriptions:

– Port Properties – Port Technology – Block Port – Enable Beaconing – Port Diagnostics – Clear Link Incident Alert(s) – Reset Port – Port Binding – Clear Threshold Alert(s)

• FRU — Contains a FRU Properties entry; refer to Displaying

FRU Properties on page 4-9 for a description.

• Clear System Error Light — Turns off the amber system error

LED, located below the power LED on the front of the switch.

• Enable Unit Beaconing — Causes a system error light on the

front of the switch to blink, to help users locate the actual unit in an equipment room. (Yo u can enable unit beaconing only if the system error light is off, signifying that there are no outstanding errors.)

• Properties — Displays such information as the switch name,

description, location, and contact person. Refer to Displaying Switch Properties on page 4-13.

• Close — Closes the Product Manager window.

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◆ Configure:

• Identification — Allow s you to specify information that will

appear in the identification table at the top of the Hardware view and in the Connectrix Manager Products view (if the Products view is configured to display names)

Refer to Configuring Switch Identification on page 5-2.

• Operating Parameters — Allows you to set the following

operating parameters (described in greater detail under Configuring Operating Parame te rs on page 5-4):

Switch

Preferred Domain ID

Parameters

Insistent Rerouting Delay Domain RSCNs Suppress RSCNs on zone set activations

Fabric Parameters

R_A_TOV E_D_TOV Switch Priority Interop Mode (Homogeneous Fabric or

Open Fabric 1.0)

The DS-24M2 does not support configurable BB_Credits (buffer-to-buffer credits):

– Ports 0 through 3 are set to 12 BB_Credits each. – Ports 4 through 23 are set t o 5 BB_Credits each.

• Switch Binding — allows you to activate switch binding

according to a specific connection policy., and to create a list of switches and devices that you want to allow exclusively to attach to switch ports.

Switch Binding is an optional feature that you can enable through the Configure Feature Key dialog box. For details, refer to Configuring Switch Binding on page 5-12.

This function is available only if Enterprise Fabric Extensions is installed.

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• Ports — Allows you to configure a port name, block or

unblock operation, configure LIN alerts, enable Fabric Address Notification, define a Fibre Channel port type, set the port speed, enable port binding, and specify a bound WWN.

Refer to Configuring Ports on page 5-18.

• SNMP Agent — Allows you to configure network addresses

and community names for up to six SNMP trap recipients. Refer to Configuring the SNMP Agent on page 5-24.

• Management Server — Allows you to configure the open

systems inband management program to function with the switch. (The Open Systems Management Server feature must be installed in order to perform this procedure.)

Refer to Configuring Management Server Control on page 5-27.

• Features — Allows you to validate an installed feature for use.

Refer to Configuring Feature Keys on page 5-28.

• Date/Time — Allows you to set the date and time on the

switch, and to set the switch to synchronize with the date and time on the Connectrix service processor.

Refer to Configuring the Date and Time on page 5-31.

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• Threshold Ale rts — Allows you to configure threshold alerts

for ports. A threshold alert notifies users when the transmit (Tx) or receive (Rx) throughput reaches specified values for specific director ports or port types (E_Port, F_Port, FL_Port).

Refer to Configuring Threshold Alerts on page 5-33.

• Export Configuration Report — Allows you to save an ASCII

text file containing all current user-definable configuration options in a printable format.

Refer to Exporting a Configuration Report on page 5-41.

• Enable Web Server — Allows you to to enable the Embedded

Web Server interface on the switch. Refer to Enabling the Embedded Web Server on page 5-43.

• Enable Telnet — Allows you to enable Telnet access to the

switch. Refer to Enabling Telnet on page 5-44.

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◆ Logs:

• Audit Log — Provides a record of all configuration changes

made on the switch. Refer to Audit Log on page 6-4.

• Event Log — Provides a record of significant events that have

occurred on the director, such as hardware failures, degraded operation, and port problems. Refer to Event Log on page 6-6.

• Hardware Log — Displays information on FRUs inserted and

removed from the switch. Refer to Hardware Log on page 6-8.

• Link Incident Log — Displays the most recent incidents with

their date and time, port number, and description of the incident.

Refer to Link Incident Log on page 6-9.

• Threshold Alert Log — Provides notifications of threshold

alerts, including date and time each alert occurred, port for which the alert is configured, and type of alert (transmit throughput, receive throughput, or both).

Refer to Threshold Alert Log on page 6-11.

◆ Maintenance:

• Port Diagnostics — Is used by service personnel to run

internal and external loopback tests on ports.

• Data Collection — Allows you to collect maintenance data

into a file. This file is used by support personnel to diagno se system problems. Refer to Collecting Maintenance Data on page 7-3.

• IPL — Allows you to initiate an Initial Program Load on th e

switch Refer to Executing an IPL on page 7-4.

• Set Online State — Allows you to change the online state of

the switch to off line or on line. Refer to Setting the Online State on page 7-6.

• Firmware Library — Displays all firmware versions currently

installed on the Connectrix service processor that can be downloaded to the switch. Refer to Managing Firmware Versions on page 7-7.

• Enable E-Mail Notification — Allows you to enable e-mail

notification for the switch. Refer to Enabling E-Mail Notification on page 7-8.

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• Enable Call Home Notification — Allows you to enable the

call-home function for the switch. Refer to Enabling Call-Home Notification on page 7-9.

• Backup & Restore Configuration — Allows you to save the

product configuration stored on the switch to the Connectrix service processor hard disk or to restore the product configuration from the Connectrix service processor (to a switch with the same IP address as the one that was backed up). Refer to Backing Up and Restoring the Configu rat ion on page 7-10.

• Reset Configuration — Allows you to reset all switch

configuration data back to the factory defaults. Refer to Resetting the Configuration on page 7-16.

◆ Help:

• Contents — Displays online help for the Product Manager.

• About — Displays the version number for the Product

Manager and copyright information.

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Product Manager Overview

DS-24M2: ABC123

Figure 3-7 Product Manager View Selector Tabs

Hardware View

View Tabs

DS-24M2 Status

ABC 123

The Product Manager offers four main views, accessible by clicking the tabs.

The Hardware view (Figure 3-8) is the default view that appears in the main panel when you open the Product Manager.

For details on navigating and monitoring via the Ha rdware view, refer to Chapter 4.

DS-24M2 : ABC 123

ABC 123

Figure 3-8 Product Manager Hardware View

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In the Hardware view, color-coded indicators reflect the status of actual LEDs on the switch FRUs. The status indicator at the lower left 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 red and yellow diamond on a port, a yellow triangle appears on the alert panel to indicate a degraded condition.

For an explanation of the various alert symbols, refer to Table 4-1 on page 4-5.

Displaying Properties

and Options

Port Li st Vi e w

Double-clicking anywhere on the switch except on a FRU d isplays a 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.

Right-clicking anywhere on the switch except on a FRU displays a list of options for the switc h. Refer to Using Menu Options on page 4-14 for more information.

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

Clicking the Port List tab on the Product Manager window (refer to Figure 3-7 on page 3-17) displays a table listing:

◆ # — Port number

◆ Name — Port name

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◆ Block Confi g — Blocked/unblocked configuration

◆ State — Operating state

◆ Type — Port type

◆ Operating speed

◆ Alert — Identification of any ports with outstanding aler t

conditions

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Other options available on the Port List vi ew allow you to:

◆ Block/unblock ports

◆ Display port properties

◆ Display port technology: connector and transceiver types,

distance, media, and speed

◆ Configure port binding

◆ Run port diagnostics

◆ Enable port beaconing

◆ Clear Link Incident Alert(s)

◆ Clear Threshold Alert(s)

◆ Reset the port

For details on these menu options, refer to Port Menu on page 4-15. For details on navigating and monitoring using the Port List view, refer to Using the Perfo rmance View on page 4-25.

Node List View

Clicking the Node List tab on the Product Manager window (refer to Figure 3-7 on page 3-17) displays a table of informa tion about all node attachments or N_Ports tha t have logged into existing F_Ports on the switch. Only N_Ports appear in the Node List view after nodes have logged in to the fabric.

The columns that appear in the table include:

◆ Port — Port number where the node is attached

◆ Address — Fibre Channel address of the node

◆ Node Type :

• N_Port — The switch port is operating as an F_Port

• NL_Port — The switch port is operating as an FL_Port

◆ Port WWN — WWN of the attached node (device)

◆ Unit Type — Type of connected device

◆ BB_Credit — Value used by the attached node

For details on navigating and monitoring via the Node List view, refer to Using the Node List View on page 4-21.

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Performance View

FRU List View

Clicking the Performance tab on the Product Manager window (refer to Figure 3-7 on page 3-17) displays a graphical display of performance for all ports. (Figur e 4-7 on page 4-25 shows an example of the Performance view. )

The top portion of the Performance view displays bar graphs that show the level of transmit/receive activity for each port. This information is updated every five seconds. Each bar graph also shows the percentage link utilization for the port.

The bottom portion of the Performance view displays cumulative statistical information for the port selected in th e bar graph. Values are displayed for transmit and receive traffic, class 2 and 3 statistics, operational statistics, and error categories.

For more in formation about the Performance view, refer to Using the Performance View on page 4-25.

Clicking the FRU List tab on the Product Manager window (shown in Figure 3-7 on page 3-17) displays a table with information about each of the FRUs installed in the switch. All d ata is dynamic and is updated automatically .

Figure 4-9 on page 4-33 shows an example of the FRU List view. For details on navigating and monitoring via the FRU List view, refer to Using the FRU List View on page 4-33.

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User Rights

Product Manager Overview

The Connectrix Manager’s system administrator can assign levels of access, or user rights, to Product Manager users through the Connectrix Manager application.

Note that the Connectrix Manager’s system administrator only has view rights while operating in a specifi c Pro duct Manager appl ication. Conversely, a Product Manager’s product administrator only has view rights while operating in the Connectrix Manager application.

Detailed instructions concerning the ass ignment of user rights for both the Connectrix Manager and Product Manager appl ications appear in the Co nnectrix Manager User Guide.

Any of these levels of user rights can be assigned to specific users:

◆ System Administrator

◆ Product Administrator

◆ Operator

◆ Maintenance

◆ View

By default, all users have View rights, which allow viewing configurations, but not changing them. View rights cannot be removed.

Users with System Administrator rights can make all control and configuration changes implemented through the Connectrix Manager application.

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User Rights for Specific Functions

Table 3-1 User Rights for Product Manager Functions

T able 3-1 item izes the specific functions available to Product Manager users that have been assigned user rights of Product Administrator, Operator, and/or Maintenance. If a user does not have the right to perform a specific operation, a

not authorized error box appears

when the operation is attempted.

Product Manager Rights

Backup/Restore Configuration X X Block Port X X X Change Online State X X Clear Audit Log X Clear Audit Log X Clear Event Log X Clear Hardware Log X X Clear LIN Alert X X Clear LIN Log X

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Clear System Error Light X Configure Date/Time X X X Configure Feature Key X Configure Identification X Configure Management Server X Configure Switch Parameters X Configure Fabric Parameters X Configure Port Binding X X Configure Ports X X Configure SNMP X Configure Switch Binding X Configure Zoning X

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Table 3-1 User Rights for Product Manager Functions (continued)

Product

Product Manager Rights

Administrator Operator Maintenance

Data Collection X Date/Time Sync Configuration X X X Enable Call Home Notification X Enable E-Mail Notification X Export Configuration Report X X X IPL X X Manage Firmware X Port Diagnostics X Port Beaconing X X X Set Online State X X X Reset Configuration X

Reset Statistics Counters

(Performance View) Reset Port X Unit Beaconing X X X View Event Log X X View Firmware X View Hardware Log X X X View LIN Log X X X View SNMP X X View Threshold Alert Log X X X

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Monitoring and

Managing the Switch

This chapter describes how to use the features available in the various Product Manager views to monitor and mana ge switch operation. The views are accessible from the tabs shown here:

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View Tabs

◆ Using the Hardware View................................................................4-2

◆ Using the Port List View ................................................................. 4-17

◆ Using the Node List View...............................................................4-21

◆ Using the Performance View..........................................................4-25

◆ Using the FRU List View.................................................................4-33

◆ Port Operational States ........................................... ........................4-35

◆ Alerts..................................................................................................4-37

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Using the Hardware View

The Hardware view is the default view when you open the Product Manager. Using this graphical view of the switch, you can view alert symbols and simulated LEDs, display data, monitor status, and obtain vital product information for the switch and its hardware components.

To display the Hardware view from some other view in the Product Manager, click the Hardware tab.

Identify i ng FRUs

Monitoring Switch Operation

Move the cursor over parts of the switch graphic in the Hardware view to display pop-up labels identifying each hardware component and its slot position in the chassis relative to identical components installed in the switch.

FRUs include:

◆ Power supply module containing two internal power supplies

◆ Ports (small form factor LC transceivers)

This section describes the DS-24M2 Status table and status symbol (shown below), which indicate the operati ng status of the switch:

ABC 123

Status T ab le

Status Symbol

ABC 123

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Status Refer to Table 4-3 on page 4-35 for the meanin g of the text in the

Status table and the corresponding symbol in the lower left corner of the Product Manager wind ow.

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State The State field displays one of the following:

◆ OFFLINE — When the switch is off line, all ports are off line. The

ports cannot accept a login from an attached device or cannot connect to other switches.

Refer to Setting the Online State on page 7-6 for instructions on setting the switch on line or off line.

◆ Online — All unblocked ports are able to connect with devices.

Note that the switch automatically goes on line after a power-up, IML (Initial Machine Load), or IPL (Initial Program Load).

Refer to Setting the Online State on page 7-6 for instructions on setting the switch on line or off line.

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

before the switch goes on line. This state normally only ha ppens briefly, unless there is a problem reaching the online state.

◆ Going offline — This is a transitional state that occurs just befo re

the switch goes off line. This state normally only happens briefly, unless there is a problem reaching the offline state.

Name, Descr i p ti on,

Location

Refer to Configuring Switch Identification on page 5-2 for details on setting these parameters.

No Link Status If the Ethernet network connection between the Connectrix service

processor and the switch is down, the Hardware view displays the front and rear of the unit without FRUs. The DS-24M2 Status table at the top of the Hardware view changes to display the status ( and reason with a yellow background. The Name, Description, and Location fields are blank.

A Reason field in the DS-24M2 Status table displays one of the following reasons when there are no links.

◆ Never Connected — Could be either of these causes:

• A network connection was never established between the

switch and the Connectrix service processor

• The CTP subsystem failed. Check the IP addresses, the Ethernet LAN physical connection

between the switch and Connectrix service processor, and other network connection conditions.

No Link)

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◆ Link Timeout — The network connection that was established

between the switch and Connectrix service processor has been lost. Check the IP addresses, the Ethernet LAN physical connection between the switch and Connectrix service processor, IP addresses, and other network components.

◆ Protocol Mismatch — The switch and the Connectrix service

processor are not at compatible software release levels. Update the Connectrix Manager software version.

◆ Duplicate Session — A link has previously been established

between the switch and another instance of the Connectrix service processor. Connect to th e previously established Connectrix service processor from the Connectrix Manager login screen.

◆ Unknown Network Address — The address defined for the

switch in the Connectrix Manager could not be found in the Domain Name Server (DNS). Either the name was mistyped when the switch was added to the Connectrix Manager, or the name was not available from the DNS. Check the network IP address for the switch definition in the Connectrix Manager by right-clicking the product icon and selecting Properties. The IP address appears in the Network Address field.

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◆ Incorrect Product Type — The product at the configured network

address is not a switch. Verify address, configuration, and product type.

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Status Symbol The status symbol in the lower left of the Hardware view indicates

the overall operating status of the switch. The status depends on specific hardware component failures, which are indicated by status symbols that appear over component graphics in the Hardware view.

Table 4-1 shows the alert panel symbols and their meanings.

Table 4-1 Operating Status - Alert Panel and Switch Status

Alert Panel Symbol

Green Circle: Online or

Yellow Triangle: Degraded Redundant Failure A redundant component has failed, such

Red Diamond on Yellow Background:

Gray Square: N/A Never Connected

Operator Panel Text Switch Status Table Text Meaning

Fully Operational All components and installed ports are

Offline

Minor Failure A failure occurred which has decreased

Failed NOT OPERATIONAL A critical failure prevents the s witch 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 service processor and the switch cannot be established or if the CTP fail s . Refer to No Link Status on page 4-3 for details on the status table text.

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Operation Monitoring

Example

Determine hardware component operating status and states by the simulated LED indicators and status symbols that appear on hardware components. These simulated LEDs and alert symbols reflect the state of the actual hardware as changes occur. Corresponding or additional descriptions of hardware status and states also display when you click on components to display Properties windows.

Figure 4-1 illustrates the DS-24M2 Hardware view with examples of symbols and LED indicators that can help you monitor hardware operation. The numbers in circles are keyed to descriptions in Table 4-2 on page 4-7. For more details on the meanings of symbols and indicators, refer to Table 4-3 on page 4-35.

ABC 123

NOT OPERATIONAL OFFLINE

ABC 123

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Figure 4-1 Monitoring Hardware Operation Using the Hardware View

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Table 4-2 Legend for Figure 4-1

Port attention indicator — A yellow triangle alert symbol can indicate an y

of these:

◆ A link incident occurred.

◆ The port is not operational.

◆ The port is in a non-standard mode of operation.

For a link incident, the status table at the top of the Hardware view changes to reflect the reason for the alert. You can also note the reason by displaying the Port Properties window for the port.

Port LED indicator — A green or blue indicator and an amber indicator to

the left of each port connector simulates LED operation on the actual switch port. When the green/blue indicator illuminates, the port is on line and operating at 1 Gb/s (if gr een) o r 2 Gb/s (i f blue). When the amber in dicator illuminates continuously (not blinking), the port has failed.

Port failure indicator — A red and yell ow diamond on a port connec tor

indicates that the port has failed. Beaconing — When a amber LED indicator appears by a port and an

attention indicator appears below the port connector, beaconing is enabled on the ports.

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Table 4-2 Legend for Figure 4-1 (continued)

Not Installed — The port optics are not installed, or the feature that

provides additional port functionality is not enabled. Power , System Err or, and Unit Beaconing indicators — The green/blue and

amber indicators on the far left of the front view simulates the power and system error LEDs on the actual switch.

◆ Power indicator — The green/blue indicator simulates the power LED

on the switch. When the indicator illuminates, the switch is connected to facility AC power and operational. The indicator will be on if either power supply is operating.

◆ System Error indicator — The amber indicator simulates the system

error light on the switch. When this indicator illu minates, an event has occurred requiring immediate attention, such as a system, fan , power supply, or port failure. View details of system errors by selecting Event Log from the Product Manager Logs menu. The indicator in the Hardware View and the LED on the actual unit remains illuminated until you clear the event by right-clicking on the switch gra p hic (away from any har dwar e component) an d selectin g Clear System Error Light from the pop-up menu.

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If the amber indicator flashes, this indicates that unit beaconing has been enabled for the switch. E nable or di sable unit beaconing b y right-clic king on the switch graphic (away from any hardware components) and selecting Enable Unit Beaconing from the pop-up menu.

Power Supply status — Each AC power connector indicates the location of

an internal power supply. A n a mber LED indicator is located in the upper left corner of each AC power connector. The indicator illuminates if the power supply has failed and requires service. The indicator is off if the power supply is active.

If a red and yellow diamond appears on a power connector, the internal power supply for that connector has failed. In this case, the green/blue indicator at the top left of the connector does not illuminate. When the green/blue indicator is on and no alert symbol appears, the power supply is operational.

The switch operates with one power supply; however, you should replace a failed power supply as soon as possible to retain redundancy.

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Obtaining Hardware Information

Displaying FRU

Properties

Displaying Port

Properties

This section explains how to access the FRU Properties, Port Properties, and Switch Properties windows.

You ca n d isplay a FRU Properties window for a power supply (AC connector) in any of these ways:

◆ Double-click the FRU in the Hardware view.

◆ Select the FRU in the Hardware view; then select FRU and FRU

Properties from the Product menu.

◆ Double-click on a row in the FRU List view.

The FRU Properties window shows:

◆ FRU name

◆ Slot position relative to identical FRUs insta lled in the unit

◆ State: active or failed

◆ Part number

◆ Serial number

You ca n display a Port Properties window in any of these ways:

◆ In the Hardware view, do either of these:

• Double-click a port.

• Right-click a port and click Port Properties on the pop-up

menu.

◆ In the Port List view, do either of these:

• Double-click a row.

• Right-click a row and click Port Properties on the pop-up

menu.

◆ In the Node List view, right-click a port’s row and click Port

Properties on the pop-up menu.

◆ In the Performance view, right-click a port’s bar graph and click

Port Properties on the pop-up menu.

The Port Properties window shows the following for the selected port. Refer to Configuring Ports on page 5-17 for more information on some of these paramete rs.

◆ Port Number — The physical port number.

◆ Port Name — A user-defined name or description.

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◆ Type:

• G_Port— A configurable port type that restricts a port to

operate either as an F_Port or E_Port.

• E_Port — A port that connects to another switch’s E_Port over

an ISL.

• F_Port — A port that connects to a fabric-enabled device.

• FL_Port — A port that connects to a private loop device.

• Fx_Port — A configurable port type that restricts a port to

operate either as an F_Port or FL_Port.

• Gx_Port — A configurable port type that restricts a port to

operate either as an F_Port, FL_Port, or E_Port.

◆ Operating Speed — The current data speed for the port:

1Gb/sec, 2 Gb/sec, or Not Established. Not Established appears if Negotiate was set for the port through the Configure Ports dialog box and the data speed has not been resolved between the port and the attached device, or if the port and device are not communicating.

◆ Port WWN — The port’s 16-digit World Wide Name (WWN).

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◆ Block Configuration — Blocked or unblocked.

◆ LIN Alerts Configuration — Indicates whether LIN alerts are

enabled (the default setting) or disabled.

◆ FAN Configuration — Indicates whether Fabric Address

Notification (FAN) is on or off when the port is operating as an FL_Port.

◆ Beaconing — The beaconing status for the port (enabled or

disabled) . T o enable or disable beaconing, right-click the port and click the box to the left of Enable Beaconing to add or remove a checkmark.

◆ Link Incident — Description of the last link incident that

occurred on the port.

◆ Operational State:

• Beaconing

• Inactive

• Invalid Attachment

• Link Incident

• Link Reset

• No Light

• Not Operational

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• Online

• Offline

• Port Failure

• Segmented E_Port

• Testing

Table 4-3 on page 4-35 describes the operational states.

◆ Reason — Reason for invalid attachment, E_Port segmentation,

or inactive state .

E_Port segmentation can occur onl y when the switch is connected to another switch or director. If the port is not segmented, this field displays Segment not defined.

• Invalid attachment messages:

01 Unknown — Invalid attachment reason cannot be

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determined.

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02 ISL connection not allowed on this port — Port

is configured as an F_Port, but is connected to another switch.

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03 ELP rejected by the attached switch — This

switch transmitted an ELP (exchange link protocol) frame that was rejected by the switch at the other end of the ISL.

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04 Incompatible switch at the other end of the ISL

— The Interop Mode for this switch is set to Open

Fabric and the switch at the other end of the ISL is

configured for McDATA Fabric. (Refer to Configuring Operating Parameters on page 5-4.)

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05 External loopback adapter connected to the port

— A loopback plug is connected to the port.

–

06 N_Port connection not allowed on this port —

The port is configured as an E_Port, but attaches to a node device.

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07 Non-McDATA switch at other end of the ISL —

The cable is connected to a non-EMC switch and the Interop Mode for this switch is set to McDATA Fabric.

–

08 ISL connection not allowed on this port — The

port is configured as an F_Port, but attaches to another switch.

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– 10 Port binding violation - unauthorized WWN —

The WWN entered to configure port binding is not valid or a Nickname was used that is not configured through the Product Manager or Fabric Manager for the attached device.

–

11 Unresponsive node connected to port — Possible

causes are:

•Hardware problem on switch or on a connected node where ELP frames are not delivered, the response is not received, or a fabric login in (FLOGI) cannot be received. There may be problems in the switch SBAR.

•Faulty or dirty cable connection.

•Faulty host bus adapters that do not send out an FL OGI

within a reasonable timeframe.

• Reasons for seg m e nt at i o n: – Incompatible operating parameters; for example,

R_A_TOV or E_D_TOV might be inconsistent.

– Duplicate Doma in IDs. – Incompatible zoning configurations. – Build fabric p rotocol error. – No switch in fabric is capabl e of being principal switch. – No response from an attached switch.

• Reason for an inactive state: optics speed conflict. An inactive

state occurs if you set the port’s data speed to 2 Gb/sec for a 2 Gb/s port module, and then replace the port module with a 1 Gb/s module. To activate the port in this case, replace the module with a module that supports 2 Gb/s.

◆ Threshold Alert — If a threshold alert exists for the port, an alert

indicator (yellow triangle) appears by the Threshold Alert field , and the configured name for the last alert received appears in the field.

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Displaying Switch

Properties

To di splay a Switch Properties window, double-click the front view of the switch away from any ports (or right-click the switch away from any ports and click Properties on the pop-up menu).

The Switch Properties window displays:

◆ Switch name, description, location, and contact, as configured

through the Configure Identification dialog box

◆ Fibre Channel WWN identifier for the switch

◆ Product type number

◆ Product model number

◆ Product manufacturer

◆ Product serial number

◆ Engineering change (EC) level

◆ Firmware level

◆ Management Style: Open Systems

◆ Preferred Domain ID (set through the Configure Operating

Parameters dialog box)

◆ Active Domain ID (the actual Domain ID assigned to the switch)

◆ Fibre Channel Address Domain

◆ CTP state (active or inactive)

◆ Switch Speed: 2 Gb/s

◆ Switch Binding — Enabled if the optional Enterprise Fabric

Extensions features are installed and enabled; otherwise, disabled.

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Using Menu Options

Switch Menu Right-click on any area of the switch illustration where a hardware

Right click on various parts of the Hardware view to displa y pop- up menu options for displaying s tatus and information and for controlling the switch and various hardware components.

component is not installed t o display the following menu options:

◆ Switch Properties — Displays switch parameters. Refer to

Displaying Switch Properties on page 4-13.

◆ Enable Unit Beaconing — Click the checkbox to toggle unit

beaconing on or off. When the checkbox is checked, unit beaconing is on, and the system error light on the actual switch blinks to help users locate the unit in an equi pment room. (The amber indicator on the Hardware view also blinks when beaconing is enabled. )

When you click the checkbox to remove the checkmark, unit beaconing is off and the amber LED goes out.

You can enable beaconing only if the system error light is off, meaning there are no system errors.

◆ Clear System Error Light — Turns off the amber system error

light, located below the green/blue power LED on the switch. (This also turns off the amber system error light indicator in the Hardware view.)

◆ IPL Switch — Initiates an IPL on the switch.

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◆ Set Switch Date and Time — Sets the date/time. You can also

◆ Set Switch Online State —Displays the current state (off line or

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Refer to Executing an IPL on page 7-4.

CAUTION

An IPL is not intended for ordinar y or casual use and shoul d be performed only when directed by your support personnel.

configure the switch to synchronize its date and time to the Connectrix service processor. Refer to Configuring the Date and Time on page 5-31 for the procedure.

on line) and provides a button for changing the state. Refer to Setting the Online State on page 7-6 for more information.

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CAUTION

Before setting the switch off line, warn administrators and users currently operating attached devices that the switch is going off line and that there will be a disruption of port operation. Also, request that the devices af fecte d by an interruption of data flow be set off line.

Port Menu While in the Hardware view, right-click on any port to display the

following menu optio ns:

◆ Port Properties — Displays a Port Properties window, described

under Displaying Port Proper ties on page 4-9.

◆ Port Technology — Displays a Port Technology window, which

contains displays the followin g information:

• Port number

• Connector type: Always LC Connector

• Transceiver: Lo ngwave Laser or Shortwave Laser.

• Distance: General distance range for port transmission. This

can be either short to long distances for the longwave laser LC transceiver or short distances for the shortwave laser LC transceivers.

• Media: The Fibre Channel mode and optic size. For the

longwave laser LC transceiver, this would be singlemode 9 micron. For the shortwave laser LC transceiver, this would be multimode 50-micron or 62.5-micron.

• Speed: 2 GBit/1 GBit.

◆ Block Port — Click to display a checkmark and block port

transmission If the port is blocked, a node attached to the port is prevented from logging into the switch or communicating with other devices attached to switch ports. A blocked port continuously transmits offline sequences (OLS). Click to remove the checkmark and unblock the port. If unblocked, a node attached to the port can communicate with the switch and communicate with other nodes attached to the switch.

◆ Enable Beaconing — Click this to make the amber LED by the

port blink on the actual switch and the amber indi cator blink for the port in the Hardware view. This enables users to locate the

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unit where the port is located. When a blinking amber LED indicator appears by a port, an attention indicator appears below the port's connector in the Hardware view.

◆ Port Diagnostics — This option is used by service personnel to

run internal and external loopback tests on the port.

◆ Clear Link Incident Alert(s) — Click this to clear the attention

indicators on the Hardware view, the Port Lis t view, and the Performance view. In addition, the procedure clears the alert description in the Port Properties window. If there are no link incident alerts set for a port, no actions occur. Although you can manually clear link incidents, they may also be cleared by actions outside of the user interface, such as when rebooting the Connectrix service processor.

◆ Reset Port — Click to display a confirmation window; then click

Yes to reset the port. If a switch is attached to the port and is on line, this operation sends a link reset to the attached switch, otherwise this action disables port beaconing for the port, and if the port is in a failed state, such as after failing a loopback test, the reset restores the port to an operational state, clearing the service required (amber) LED. The reset does not affect other ports in the switch.

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◆ Port Binding — Allows you to enable or disable port binding. For

details, refer to Configuring Ports on page 5-17.

◆ Clear Threshold Al ert(s) — Allows you to clear threshold alerts.

Select the appropriate option to clear alerts for the selected port only or all ports on the switch. This clears all attention indicators that notify users of threshold alerts in dialog boxes and views. This action also restarts the notification interval and the cumulative minutes for utilization % interval.

Figure 4-2 Clear Threshold Alert(s) Window

For more information on threshold alerts, refer to Configuring Threshold Alerts on page 5-33.

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To display the Port List view (Figure 4-3), select the Product Manager Port List tab.

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Figure 4-3 Port List View

The Port List view displays the following inform ation on all ports that can be installed in the switch. All in fo rmation is updated automatically.

◆ # — Port number: 0 through 23.

◆ Name — Port name as configured through the Configure Ports

dialog box.

◆ Block Confi g — Blocked/unblocked configuration of the port as

set through one of these:

• The Configure Ports dialog box.

• The Block Port option available through:

– Port right-click menus in the hardware view – Port row right-click menus in the Port List vi ew

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– Port bar graph right-click menus in the Performance view

Possible states are:

• Blocked — Devices communicating with the po rt are prevented from logging into the switch or communicating with other devices attached to switch ports. A blocked port continuously transmits OLS.

• Unblocked — Devices communicating with the port can log in to the switch and communicate with devices attached to any other unblocked port in the same zone.

◆ State — Can be any of the following:

• No Light

• Online

• Offline

• Beaconing

• Link Reset

• Not Operational

• Not Installed

• Invalid Attachment

• Port Failure

• Segmented E_Port

• Link Incident

• Testing

• Inactive

For more information on these states and corresponding alert symbol and LED indicator operations in the Har dware vi ew, refer to Port Operational States on pag e 4-35.

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◆ Type:

• E Port if another E_Port is attached

• F Port if an N_Port is attached

• FL Port if an NL_Port is attached

• G Port if the port is capable of acting as either an F_Port or an

E_Port, but nothing is currently attached

• Fx Port if the port is an unconfigured Fx_Port, which is a configurable port type that restricts a port to operate either as an F_Port or FL_Port.

• Gx Port if the port is an unconfigured Gx_Port, which is a configurable port type that restricts a port to operate either as an F_Port, FL_Port, or E_Port.

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◆ Operating Speed — The current data speed for the port:

◆ Alert — Displays a yellow triangle if a link incident occurs on the

port or if the port's LED is beaconing. red and yellow di amonds appear for port failures or for ports requiring service. Double-click the row to display the reason for the alert in the Port Properties window.

Displaying Port Properties

Menu Options

To di splay a Port Properties window for a port, double-click the port’s row (or right-click the row and click Port Properties on the pop-up menu). Refer to Displaying Port Properties on page 4-9 for descriptions of the port properties.

Right-click a row to display a po p-up menu with the following port-related options. Refer to the pages shown for more information

◆ Port Properties — Refer to Displaying Port Properties on page 4-9.

◆ Port Technology — Refer to Port Menu on page 4-15.

◆ Block Port — Refer to Port Menu on page 4-15.

◆ Enable Beaconing — Refer to Port Menu on page 4-15.

◆ Port(s) Diagnostics — Is used by service personnel to run an

internal loopback and external loopback test on the port.

◆ Clear Link Incident Alert — Refer to Port Menu on page 4-15.

◆ Reset Port — Refer to Port Menu on page 4-15.

◆ Port Binding — Allows you to enable or disable port binding. For

details, refer to Configuring Ports on page 5-17.

◆ Clear Threshold Al ert(s) — Allows you to clear threshold alerts.

Select the appropriate option to clear alerts for the selected port only or all ports on the director. This clears all attention indicators that notify users of threshold alerts in dialog boxes and views. This action also restarts the notification interval and the cumulative minutes for utilization % interval.

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Figure 4-4 Clear Threshold Alert(s) Window

For more information on threshold alerts, refer to Configuring Threshold Alerts on page 5-33.

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Using the Node List View

To di spla y the Node List view (Figure 4-5), select the Product Manager Node List tab.

This view displays informatio n about all node attachments to any F_Ports on the switch, sorted by port number. All data is updated automatically as devices log in and log out.

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Figure 4-5 Node List View

Information that appears for each node includes:

◆ Port # — Port number: 0 throu g h 23.

◆ Address — Displays the Fibre Channel address of the node.

◆ Node Type — N_Port or NL_Port.

◆ Port WWN — Port World Wide Name of the attached node

(N_Port). The WWN is prefixed by the manufacturer’s name of the host bus adapter that attaches to the device.

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Monitoring and Managing the Switch

If a nickname is assigned to the WWN and Display Options is set to Nickname, the nickname appears instead of the WWN. (Refer to Defining Nicknames on page 4-24.)

To change a node’s display between the WWN and nickname: a. Right-click the port’s row. b. On the pop-up menu, move the cursor over Display Options. c. Click the desired option on the pop-up sub-menu.

◆ Unit Type — Attached device, (if the device provides this

information):

Unknown Other Hub Switch Gateway Converter HBA Proxy-agent Storage device Host Storage subsystem Module Software driver

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The unit type comes directly from the device sense ID when the device attaches to the port d u ring login. If the con ne c tion is lost to the devi ce, the type appears as unspecified, since the device is no longer logged in to the port. When the device logs back in, the unit type is updated.

◆ BB_Credit — The buffer-to-buffer credit that the attached node

has available.

Connectrix DS-24M2 User Guide

EMC Connectrix DS-24M2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Audience This Guide describes how to operate and manage the Connectrix

Organization This publication is organized as follows:

Where to Get Help For questions about technical support, call your local sales office or

Your Comments Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy,

WARNING Trained service personnel only.

ATTENTION Resérvé au personnel autorisé.

WARNUNG Nur für authorisiertes Fachpersonal.

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

Switch Operating Features

Overview

DS-24M2 Description

FlexPort Feature

Other Features

Front Panel

Ethernet Connector

IML Button If you press and hold the IML button for three seconds, the switch

Fibre Channel Ports The front panel provides 24 G_Ports that transmit o r receive data at

Rear Panel

Power Supplies The switch contains two power supply assembl ie s with internal

Maintenance Port The rear panel provides a 9-pin D-type subminiature maintenance

Connectrix Service Processor

Embedded Web Server

Hardware Features

Performance Features

Switch Management

High-Availability Features

Connectivity Features

Security Features

Serviceability Features

Hardware Operations

Updating Firmware

Switch Operational States

Operating the Switch

Power Procedures

Power the Switch On

Power-On Self-Tests When the unit is po wer e d on, power-on self tests (POSTs) run to ensure

FRU LEDs and Connectors

LEDs

Connectors

Product Manager Overview

Product Manager Overview

Using the Product Manager

Using Dialog Boxes

Keyboard Navigat ion Keyboard navigation is an alternative to mouse navigation. Use the

Logging Int o t he Connectrix Manager

Product Icons Information in each product icon in clud es the following:

Opening the Product Manager

Closing the Product Manager

Closing the Connectrix Manager

Product Manager Menu Bar

Product Manager Views

Hardware View

Port Li st Vi e w

Node List View

Performance View

FRU List View

User Rights

User Rights for Specific Functions

Monitoring and Managing the Switc h

Using the Hardware View

Identify i ng FRUs

Monitoring Switch Operation

Status Refer to Table 4-3 on page 4-35 for the meanin g of the text in the

State The State field displays one of the following:

No Link Status If the Ethernet network connection between the Connectrix service

Status Symbol The status symbol in the lower left of the Hardware view indicates

Obtaining Hardware Information

Using Menu Options

Switch Menu Right-click on any area of the switch illustration where a hardware

Port Menu While in the Hardware view, right-click on any port to display the

Using the Port List View

Displaying Port Properties

Menu Options

Using the Node List View