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Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Use of Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1 Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch

16B

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

The SFP Media Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

The Power Supply Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC

1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the Switch in a Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Configuring and Connecting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Saving the System Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Backing up the Switch Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Restoring the System Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Next Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Setting Up Speed Negotiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Configuring Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Chapter 3 Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb

Switch 16B

Turning the FC 16B On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Interpreting LED Activity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

LEDs On the SFP Media Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

LEDs On the Power Supply Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Interpreting POST Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Maintaining the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Appendix A Product Specifications

Switch Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Weight and Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Facility Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Glossary

Index

Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Memory Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Optical Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Serial Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

POST Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

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Preface

About This Guide

This guide provides the following information:

Chapter 1

Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Chapter 2

Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Chapter 3

Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Overview information about the switch.

Instructions for installing and configuring the switch.

Instructions for operating the switch and interpreting system activity.

Appendix A

Product Specifications Description of switch components, physical specifications,

environmental and other facility requirements, memory, and standards compliance.

Glossary Definitions for terms used in this document and in related

documentation.

Index Topics indexed alphabetically.

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Related Publications

Related product information can be found in the following publications. Those publications with part numbers are provided as printed copies with your product. The HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD contains all publications listed in the table below and is also provided with your product.

Title Part Number

HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Quick Start Guide A7340-96002 HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD A7340-11001

HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installation and Reference Guide

Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 3.0 Available only on CD Fabric OS Procedures G uide, version 3.0 Available only on CD Fabric OS Version 3.0.1 Release Notes Available only on CD Fabric Watch User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD Web Tools User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD Zoning User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD MIB Reference Manual, version 3.0 Available only on CD ISL Trunking User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD Advanced Performance Monitoring User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD Merging Heterogeneous Fabrics Instructions Available only on CD

Information about Fi b re C hann e l st an dards and Fibre Channel i n gen eral can be found on the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site, located at:

http://www.fibrechannel.com

Available only on CD

Getting Help

For the most current technical support information for the FC 16B, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/fc16B. This in cl udes h ardw are and software support, al l repairs, and spare components.

vi HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installation and Reference

Be prepared to provide the following information to the support personnel:

• Switch serial number

• Switch world wide name

• Output from the supportShow telnet command

• Detailed description of the problem

• Topology configuration

• Troubleshooting steps already performed

Getting Software Updates

For information on obtaining software updates contact your HP account representative.

Use of Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

The following notices are used in this document:

Note: A note provides a helpful tip, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to

related information.

Caution

Warning

A caution notice warns of pot ential d amage to equi pment, f irmware, sof tware, or data if the correct procedure is not followed.

A warning notice warns of potential injury to personnel and possible damage to equipment, firmware, software, or data if the correct procedure is not followed.

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viii HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installation and Reference

Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

This chapter provides the following information:

• Overview on page 1-1

• Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B on page 1-3

Overview

The HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb S wi tc h 16 B i s a 16-port Fibre Channel gigabit switch that supp orts link speeds up to 2 Gbps. Each port automatically negotiates to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port. The ports are compatible with SFPs (small form factor pluggable media), are universal and self-configuring, and are capable of individually becoming an F_Port (fabric enabled), FL_Port (fabric loop enabled), or an E_Port (expansion port).

Chapter

The FC 16B includes the Brocade Fabric Operating System™ version 3.0.1, and is compatible with HP’s installed base of Fibre Channel hubs, bridges, and switches. It can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric.

The FC 16B is one rack unit in height, has an air-cooled chassis, and can be set up as a stand-alone unit or mounted in a 19-inch rack. The FC 16B includes the following:

• 16 optical ports, each with two LEDs (light-emitting diodes), one to indicate port status and

one to indicate link speed

• One serial port with an RS-232 connector

• One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector

• A “switch power” LED on the SFP media side, indicating whether the switch has power

• A “switch status” LED on the power supply side, indicating the overall status of the switch

• One or two power supplies, with built-in fans and LEDs (if two power supplies are installed,

they are redundant and individually hot-swappable)

• Two fan trays, individually hot-swappable

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The SFP Media Side

Figure 1-1 shows the SFP media side of the FC 16B, which contains the serial port, Ethernet port, fiber optic ports and their corresponding LEDs, and the switch power LED.

Switch Power LED

Serial Port

Port Status LED (16x)

Port Speed LED (16x)

Ethernet Port

Optical Port (16x)

Figure 1-1 The SFP media side of the FC 16B

The ports of the FC 16B are color-coded in groups, with four purple ports alternating with four unmarked ports, to indicate which ports can be used in the same ISL Trunking group.

Note: ISL Trunking is a Fabric OS feature that enables distribution of traffic over the combined

bandwidth of up to four ISLs between two directly adjacent switches, while preserving inorder delivery. For information about ISL Tru nking, refer to the ISL T r unking User Guide.

The Power Supply Side

Figure 1-2 shows the power supply side of the FC 16B switch, which provides access to the fan trays and power supplies and the Switch Status LED. Each power supply also has an LED that indicates the status of that power supply. The power s upplies, fan tray s, and the en tire switch are all FRUs (field replaceable units).

Power Supply LED (2x)

AC Power Switch (2x)

Power Supply (2x)

Switch Status LED

Fan Tray Assembly (2x)

Spring Latch (2x)

Figure 1-2 The power supply side of the FC 16B

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Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B

The FC 16B can be managed in-band using Fibre Channel protocol, or out-of-band by connecting to the Ethernet port. The management functions allow the administrator to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to aid in system debugging and performance analysis.

Note: The switch automatically performs POST (power on self-test diagnostics) each time it is

turned on, and any errors are recorded in the error log. For more information about POST , see POST Specifications on page A-6.

The FC 16B is compatible with the following management interfaces:

• Command line interface through a telnet connection

For more information refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide and the Fabric OS Reference Manual.

• Web Tools

For more information refer to the Web Tools User’s Guide.

• Standard SNMP applications

For more information refer to the MIB Reference Manual.

All these management methods can be used either in-band (Fibre Channel) or out-of-band (Ethernet).

In addition, the FC 16B supports the following software:

• Zoning

For information refer to the Zoning User’s Guide.

• QuickLoop

For information refer to the QuickLoop User’s Guide.

• Fabric Watch

For information refer to the Fabric Watch User’s Guide.

• Advanced Performance Monitoring

For information refer to the Advanced Performance Monitoring User’s Guide.

• Extended Fabrics

For information refer to the Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide.

• Remote Switch

For information refer to the Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide.

• ISL Trunking

For information refer to the ISL Trunking User’s Guide.

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Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

The HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 1 6B can b e ins talled either as a stand-alon e unit or in a rack that meets EIA (Electronic Industries Association) standards.

This chapter provides the following information:

• Safety Guidelines on page 2-1

• Package Contents on page 2-2

• Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit on page 2-2

• Installing the Switch in a Rack on page 2-3

• Configuring and Connecting the Switch on page 2-9

Chapter

Safety Guidelines

Follow these safety guidelines to ensure successful and safe operation of the switch:

• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size must conform to the electrical rating on the switch nameplate.

• The ambient air temperature near the switch must not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. This is particularly important to verify if the switch is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly.

• The volume of air flow available to the switch must be at least 300 cubic feet per minute. The air vents must not be blocked.

Follow these safety guidelines for rack-mount installation:

• The rack space must be 1U high, 19 inches wide, and 24 inches deep.

• All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit ground connection. Do not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

• The additional weight of t he s wit ch should not unbalance the r ack or ex ceed the rack’s weight limits.

• The rack should be mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an earthquake.

WARNING For safety reasons, when installing this product in an equipment rack, you must consider rack stability against tipping. Please refer to the Hewlett-P ackard Rack System/E User's Manual provided with the equipment rack to determine rack stability (also available in electronic format through the HP Web site at

racksolutions/). If the necessary stability is not achieved, through the placement of

http://www.hp.com/

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additional equipment or ballast, the equipment rack must be anchored to the building structure before operation.

Package Contents

The major items contai ned in the FC 16B shipping carton(s) include the following it ems:

• One FC 16B switch, two fan trays, and one or two power supplies installed

• One 10 ft. RS-232 serial cable (convertible to an RJ-45 connector through removal of the adapter on the end of the cable)

• Two 6 ft. power cables (according to the number of power supplies included with the switch)

• Four rubber mounting feet (used only for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit)

• Two rails and one bag of rail mounting hardware (required if the switch is to be installed in a rack):

• hp surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Quick Start Guide

• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD-ROM

Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit

This section provides instructions for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. The following items are required:

•FC 16B

• Power cables

• Rubber mounting feet

T o set up the switch as a stand-alone unit:

1. Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and hardware are available.

2. Apply the rubber feet by completing the following steps:

CAUTION Installing the rubber feet on the switch is recommended to help prevent the switch from accidentally sliding off the supporting surface.

a. Clean the four depressions that are at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure

they are free of dust.

b. Place a rubber foo t in each depression, wi th the adhesive si de against the chas sis, and

press into place.

3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.

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Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

4. Provide power to the switch by completing the following steps: a. Connect the power cable to the FC 16B power supply and to a power outlet. Ensu re

the power cable is routed so that it is not exposed to stress.

b. Turn on the power supply (flip the AC switch to “I”) when ready to supply power to

the switch. The switch autom at i cal ly runs POST (power on self-tes t) eac h ti me it is turned on.

c. If the FC 16B includes a second power supply, repeat Steps 4a and 4b for the

remaining power supply.

Note Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how to se t t he IP address, see on page 2-9.

Installing the Switch in a Rack

Configuring and Co nnecti ng th e Swit ch

This section provides instructions for installing the FC 16B in an HP or Compaq/Rittal rack.

Figure 2-1. FC 16B Rack-Mounted Switch

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The following items are required to install the switch in a rack:

•FC 16B

• Power cables

• #2 Phillips and T25 Torx screwdrivers

• Rails and rail mounting hardware: (2) Rear mounting bracket

(6) #8-32 x 5/16 Phillip s pan-h ead s crew with ca ptive star l ock washer

(6) #8 Flat washer

(6) M5 Torx head screw wi th captive lock washer

(2) Rubber washer

(4) M5 U-type Ti nnerman clip (HP rack only)

(4) #10-32 square Tinnerman nut (Compaq/Rittal rack only)

(4) #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw with attached lock washer (Compaq/Rittal rack only)

(6) Spacer (Compaq/Rittal rack only )

(4) M5 flat washer (Compaq/Rittal rack only)

CAUTION For proper airflow, the SFP media side of the FC 16B faces the rear of the rack. This mounting allo ws ai r to en ter f rom the f ront of th e rack a nd to ex haust a t the r ear of the rack, which is similar to other rack-mounted equipment.

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Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

To install the switch in a rack:

1. Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and hardware are available.

2. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch.

3. Attach the rear rail-tray brackets to the rear rack uprigh ts by completing one of the following steps:

– For an HP rack, install each of the two mounting brackets with (1) M5 Torx head

screw with captive lock washers as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets (HP Rack)

– For a Compaq/Rittal rack, assemble each of the two brackets with (2) spacers, (2)

M5 flat washers, and (1) M5 Torx head screw with captive lock washers as shown in Figure 2-3. Note that the al ignment pins will be re sti ng on t h e t op sur fa ces of the spacers.

Figure 2-3. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets (Compaq/Rittal Rack)

4. Install the Tinnerman clips or nuts by completing one of the following steps: – For an HP rack, i nstall (2) M5 U-type Tinnerman clips for each of t he front columns

of the rack in the top and bottom pos itio ns of the thr ee-hole EI A pattern a s shown in Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Tinnerman Clips (HP Rack)

– For a Compaq/Rittal rack, install (2) #10-32 square Ti nnerman nuts for each of the

front columns of the rack in the top and bottom positions of the three-hole EIA pattern. Also install (1) spacer in the center position for each column on the front of the rack. See Figure 2 -5.

Figure 2-5. Installing the Tinnerman Nuts and Spacers (Compaq/Rittal Rack)

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5. Assemb le the outer rails by completing the following steps: a. As an aid in assembly, two rubber washers have be en included to help k eep the rear

slotted portion of the outer rail flush against the rear rail-tray brackets. Install them as shown in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6. Installing the Rubber Washers

b. Insert the alignmen t pins attached to the outer r ail front flange into t he center opening

in the rack.

Note For the Com paq/Rittal rack, the a lignment pins will be resting on the t op surfaces of the spacers.

c. Depending on the rack you are using, complete one of the following tasks:

– For an HP rack, ins tall one M5 Torx screw in the upper h ole lo catio n of the right

rail. Then, install one M 5 Torx screw i n the lower location of th e left rail. See Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7. Assembling the Outer Rails (HP Rack)

– For a Compaq/Rittal rack, install one #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw in

the upper hole location of the right rail. Then, install one #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw in the lower location o f the left rail.

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6. Assemble the two inner rails (one on each side) to the switch using (6) #8-32 x 5/16 Phillips pan-head screws, and #8 flat washer as shown in Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8. Assembling the Inner Rails

CAUTION Do not use any other screws other than the six that are provided. Use of any longer lengths can cause damage to internal components of the switch. Before tightening screws, ma ke sure that the rails are centered to the overall height of the switch.

7. Insert the swi tch with the attac hed inner rails i nto the outer rail s. Assemble (2) rema ining M5 Torx screws to complete th e installatio n. See Figure 2-9.

Figure 2-9. Installing Switch into the Rack

8. For the Compaq/Rittal rack only, install the remaining #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screws.

9. Provide power to the switch by completing the following steps:

CAUTION Ensure the power cable or cables are routed so that they are not exposed to stress when the switch is moved on the slides.

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Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Note Allow for 1 U space in the rack for every five switches to facilitate cable management.

a. Connect the power cable to the FC 16B power supply and to a power outlet. b. Turn on the power supply (flip the AC switch to “I”) when ready to supply power to

the switch. The switch autom at i cal ly runs POST (power on self-tes t) eac h ti me it is turned on.

c. If the FC 16B includes a second power supply, repeat Steps 9a and 9b for the

remaining power supply.

Note Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how to se t t he IP address, see on page 2-9.

Configuring and Co nnecti ng th e Swit ch

Configuring and Connecting the Switch

The following items are requi red to configur e and connect the FC 16B for use in a network and fabric:

• The FC 16B installed and connected to a power source

• Workstation that has a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal)

• Serial cable provided with the switch, for connecting the switch to the workstation

• An unused IP address

• Ethernet cable for connecting the switch to the workstation or to a network containing the workstation

• SFPs and FC cables, as required to connect the switch to the fabric

To configure the FC 16B and connect it to a fabric:

1. Replace the fact ory IP address a nd related inf ormation with t he IP information p rovided by your network administrator by completing the following steps:

a. Remove the shipping plug from the serial port and insert the serial cable provided

with the FC 16B.

b. Connect the other end of the serial cable to an RS-232 ser ial port on the workstation.

If no RS-232 serial port i s available on the wor kstation, the adapter on the en d of the

serial cable can be removed to use the RJ -45 conne ctor t o creat e a seri al conn ecti on. c. Verify that the switch power is on and POST is completed. d. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation. e. Open a terminal emulator application (such as Hype rTerminal on a PC, or TERM in

a UNIX environment), and configure as follows:

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– In a Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT environment:

Parameter Value

Bits per second: 9600 Databits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None

– In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt:

ttyb -9600

tip /dev/

f. From the terminal emulator application, log on to the switch with administrative

privileges thr ough th e serial connection. The default administr ati ve logon is and the default password is

password.

admin

CAUTION Do not change the default password unless local administration policy requires it.

g. Enter the following at the prompt:

ipAddrSet

h. Enter the following information at the corresponding prompts, listed below:

Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.77]: Enter the new Ethernet IP address.

– –

Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Enter the new Ethernet subnetmask. Fibre Channel IP Address [none]: Enter the new Fibre Channel IP

–

address if desired.

Fibre Channel Subnetmask [none]: Enter the new Fibre Channel subnet

–

mask if desired.

Gateway Address [172.17.1.1]: Enter the new gateway address.

–

Set IP address now? [y = set now, n = next reboot]: Enter “y”

–

to set now.

i. You ca n verify the address was correctl y set by enter ing the foll owing:

ipAddrShow

j. Record the IP address on the label provided for this purpose on the FC 16B. k. Once the IP address is verified as correct, remo ve the serial cable and re place the

shipping plug in the serial port.

Note The serial port is intended only for use during the initial setting of the IP address and for servi ce purp oses. Us in g the s eria l port duri ng norma l sw itch operat ion or for regular maintenance is not recommended.

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2. Record the IP address for future re ference.

3. Connect the switch to the workstation computer by Ethernet cable (can be a direct connection or through a network) by completing the following steps:

a. Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port. b. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port. c. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the workstation or to an Ethernet

network containing the workstation.

Note The switch can now be accessed remotely and from multip le connection s using telnet or Web Tools. Ensure that the switch is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining steps.

4. Log on to the switch with administrative privileges by telnet. The default administrative logon is

admin and the default password is password.

CAUTION Do not change the default password unless local administration policy requires it.

5. Modify the domain IDs if desired by completing the following steps:

Note The default domain ID is 1. If the default domain ID is already in use when the switch is connected to the fabric, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. The domain IDs that are currently in use can be determined using the telnet command fabricShow.

a. Disable th e switch by en tering the following:

switchDisable

b. Enter the following: configure c. Enter the following at the Fabric parameters prompt: y d. Enter a unique domain ID: Domain: (1..239) [1] 3 e. Complete the remaining prompts (or pres s CTRL+D to accept the remaini ng settings

without completing all the prompts).

f. Re-enable the switch by enteri ng the follow ing:

switchEnable

6. Optional: Specify any custom st atus poli cies for the f abric by c ompleting t he followi ng steps:

a. Enter the following at the prompt:

switchStatusPolicySet

b. Specify the desire d status policies. T o complete ly deactivate the alarm for a particular

condition, enter “0” at the prompt for that condition.

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7. Add the SFPs (small fo rm factor pluggab le media) and c ables to the ports as required by completing the following st eps:

Note The ports and FC cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the ISL Trunking User’s Guide.

CAUTION Configure each port to match the topology of each host or target before connecting to the device. The default port con figur ation i s fabri c, not priv ate lo op. The switch does not auto-sense topology.

a. Remove the shipping plug from the ports to be used. b. Position the SFP so that the ke y (the tab n ear the cabl e-end of the SFP) is on to p, and

insert the SFP into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. For more specific instructions, refer to the SFP manufacturer’s documentation.

Note The SFP is keyed so that it can only be inserted with the correct orientation into the port. If the SFP does not slide in easily, ensure it is correctly oriented.

c. Connect the cables to the SFPs as appropriate to the fabric topology. Position each

cable so that the k ey (the ridge on one si de of the cable con nector) is aligne d with the slot in the SFP. Then, insert the cable into the SFP until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.

Note The cable is keyed so that it can only be inserted correctly into the SFP. If the cable does not slide in easily, ensure it is correctly oriente d.

8. Optional: V erify the correct operation of the FC 16B by entering the following command from a workstation: of the switch and the ports. For more i nformation about this and other commands, refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide.

switchShow. This command provides information about the stat us

Saving the System Configuration Files

Upload the switch configuration file for disaster recovery and keep it in a safe place where it can be easily found. Backing up the configu rati on after the init ial config ura tion chan ges and periodically thereafter is strongly recommended.

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Backing up the Switch Configuration Settings

FTP must be used on Wi ndows workstat ions to backu p the system config uration. The FTP server must be running before an upload can occur. Use the RSHD service on a UNIX machine.

Note The two supplied utilities, RSHD.EXE and CAT.EXE currently do not support uploads for Windows, only downloads. FTP must be used on Windows machines.

1. Verify that the RSHD service (o n a UNI X machine) or the FTP servic e (o n a Windows machine) is running on the host workstation.

2. Login to the switch as the admin user.

3. At the command line enter the following command:

configUpload "hostIPaddr", "user", "path_filename","password"

where hostIPaddr is the IP address of the h ost computer, user is the User ID used to log into this computer, configuration file, and

configUpload is entered th e system prompts you for each parameter.

path_filename is the path location and filename of the

password is the password for the user ID specified. If only

Example:

switch:admin> configupload Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.45.678.901 User Name [user]: kelev File Name [config.txt]: switch1 Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]: ftp Password: upload complete

Restoring the System Configuration Settings

To restore the system configuration settings from a backup:

1. Verify that the RSHD service (o n a UNI X machine) or the FTP servic e (o n a Windows machine) is running on the host workstation.

2. Login to the switch as the admin user.

3. Shut down the switch by entering the following command:

switchDisable

4. At the command line enter the following command:

configDownload "hostIPaddr", "user", "path_filename","password"

where hostIPaddr is the IP address of the h ost computer, user is the User ID used to log into this computer, system configuration file, and

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path_filename is the path location and filename of the

password is the password for the user ID specified.

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5. Reboot the switch by entering the following command:

Next Steps

Specific tasks remain to be completed before the switch is ful ly operational and manageable in your network with your equipment. The se tasks and the ass ociated tools are described in the re maining docume nts shi pped wit h the pro duct on t he document atio n CDROM. This section provides specific guidance for completing tasks that many users may need to do.

Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports

Note The password operand is only required if you are using FTP.

fastBoot

The default configuration for a port is fabric mode. QuickLoop is used to connect private hosts to private storage using the Fibre Channel network. A QuickLoop zone, connecting two switches, may be used to expand the number of private hosts and storage connected. An entire switch can be set to operate in QuickLoop mode using the command. A port on a switch operating in Mixed mode can be set to or removed from QuickLoop using the telnet commands QuickLoop User’s Guide for more details.

qlPortEnable and qlPortDisable. See the

qlEnable telnet

Setting Up Speed Negotiation

The FC 16B ports can operate at three different speed levels: auto-sensing mode, 1 Gbps mode, or 2 Gbps mode. Use the telnet command for all ports in a switch . Use the Depending on your environment you may need to force a port to use a specifi c speed level. Check the configuration information for your network components for specific requirements. See the Fabric OS Reference Manual for a detailed command description.

portCfgSpeed to set the speed level for a s ingle port.

switchCfgSpeed to set the speed level

Configuring Supported Devices

HP Surestore Director FC-64 Switch

The FC 16B switch can be used with the HP Surestore Director FC-64 switch. Specific configurations must be set on both devices to make this work.

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Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

On the FC 16B, logon to the switch with administrative privileges and enter the followin g telnet commands:

1. switchDisable

2. interopMode 1

3. switchEnable

On the Director FC-64 switch, the following steps must be completed to configure the switch for interoperability:

Step 1: Verify Unique Domain IDs Step 2: Select a Single Surestore FC-64 Director as Principal Switch Step 3: Verify Unique Zone Names Step 4: Verify Brocade Product Zoning Configurations Step 5: Verify Zone Naming Conventions Step 6: Verify Operating Mode Step 7: Verify Surest ore FC-64 Di rector Switches’ Opera ting Parameters Step 8: Verify Firmware Version Step 9: Verify EFC Manager Version Step 10: Verify Private Loop Targets on Brocade Products are Translated to Fabric Step 11: Add Switches to Fabric Step 12: Complete Zoning Activities Step 13: Save Active Zone Set

For complete instru ction s on c onfigu ring th e HP Direc tor FC-6 4 switch see “Chec klist fo r Merging Fabrics” in the Merging Heterogeneous Fabrics Instructions white paper on the FC 16B documentation CD-ROM.

HP Surestore VA 7400

The FC 16B also can sup port a 2Gb connecti on to an HP Sures tore Virtual Array 7400. Set the port speed to 2Gb using the telnet command

Use the Virtual Front Panel (VFP) on the VA 7400 and configure the device as follows:

1. Change the controller port data rate to 2 Gbits/s a. To change the port data rate to 2 gigabits/second for controller 1 , enter:

vfpmgr -S 2 -c 1

When prompted to reset, enter no.

b. To change the port data rate for controller 2, enter:

vfpmgr -S 2 -c 2

When prompted to reset, enter no if additional settings must be changed. If all changes have been made, enter

2. Change the controller port topology.

yes to reset the array.

portCfgSpeed.

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a. To change the port to pology for con troller 1 ente r the following command, selecti ng

4 for Direct Fabric Attach: vfpmgr -t 4 -c 1

When prompted to reset, enter no.

b. To change the port topology for controller 2 enter the following

command, using the same topology value used for controller 1:

vfpmgr -t 4 -c 2

When prompted to reset, enter no if additional settings must be changed. If all changes have been made, enter

yes to reset the array.

Private Loop Devices

To work with private loop devices such as the FC 60, the FC 10, or the SCSI bridge FC 4/ 2, set the FC 16B switch port as an L_PORT. See the telnet command

portCfgLport.

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Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

This chapter provides the following information:

• Turning the FC 16B On and Off on page 3-1

• Interpreting LED Activity on page 3-1

• Interpreting POST Results on page 3-5

• Maintaining the Switch on page 3-6

Turning the FC 16B On and Off

To turn the FC 16B on, connect one or both power supplies to a power source, then flip the AC power switch to “I”.

Chapter

To turn the switch off, turn off both power supplies (if both are installed) by flipping each AC power switch to “O”.

Note: Removing all power from the switch triggers a system reset. When power is r e stored, all

devices are returned to the initial state and the switch runs POST, a one-minute system check.

Interpreting LED Activity

System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch.

Note: The LEDs may flash yellow during diagnostic tests, and green, yellow, or orange during

POST. This is no rmal, an d d oes no t indicate a pro blem unless th e LEDS do no t return to a normal pattern after POST or the other diag nostic tests are co mplete. The orange ligh t may be referred to as “amber” in other documentation.

The FC 16B includes the following LEDs:

• 16 port status LEDs on the SFP media side (above and to the left of each port) to indicate the

status of each port.

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Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

• 16 port speed LEDs on the SFP media side (above and to the right of each port) to indicate the

current link speed of each port.

• One switch power LED below the serial port on the SFP media side, to indicate whether the

switch is on and has successfully booted.

• Two power supply LEDs on the power supply side (one on each power supply) to indicate the

status of each power supply.

• One switch status LED in the center of the power supply side to indicate whether the switch is

on and has successfully booted, and whether any of the ports are faulty.

LEDs On the SFP Media Side

Figure 3-1 shows the SFP media side of the FC 16B with th e LEDs identified.

Switch Power LED

Serial Port

Port Status LED (16x)

Figure 3-1 The SFP media side of the FC 16B

Table 3-1 describes the LEDs on th e SFP media side of the switch.

Port Speed LED (16x)

Ethernet Port

Optical Port (16x)

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Table 3-1 SFP Media Side LED Patterns During Normal Operation

Location of LED

Above Each Port, on Left

Purpose of LED

Indicates port status

Color of LED Status of Hardware Recommended

Action

No light No light or signal carrier

(media or cable) is detected.

Steady green Port is online (connected to

an external device) but has no traffic.

Slow-flashing green

(on 1 second; off 1 second)

Fast-flashing green (on 1/4 second; off 1/4 second)

Flickering green Port is online, with traffic

Steady orange Port is receiving light or

The port is online but segmented, indicating a loopback cable or incompatible switch.

The port is in internal loopback (diagnostic).

flowing through port.

signal carrier, but is not yet online.

Check media and cable.

No action required.

Verify correct device is connected to port.

No action required.

Above Each Port, on Right

Indicates port speed

Slow-flashing orange

(on 1 second; off 1 second)

Fast-flashing orange

(on 1/4 second; off 1/4 second)

Alternating green and yellow

No light The port is transmitting/

The port is disabled (result of diagnostics or portDisable command).

The port is faulty. Reset the switch from

Port is bypassed. Reset the port from a

receiving at 1 Gbps.

Reset the port from a management station.

a management station.

management station. No action required.

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Table 3-1 SFP Media Side LED Patterns During Normal Operation

Location of LED

Purpose of LED

Color of LED Status of Hardware Recommended

Action

Steady green The port is transmitting/

No action required.

receiving at 2 Gbps.

Below Serial Port

Indicates switch power

No light Either the switch is off, or

boot is not complete, or boot has failed.

Verify that the switch is on and boot has had time to complete. If there is still no light, contact your HP account representative.

Steady green Switch is on and boot has

No action required.

successfully completed.

Slow-flashing green

Diagnostic failure on one or more ports.

Errors may be listed in the error log. Refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide for more information.

LEDs On the Power Supply Side

Figure 3-2 shows the power supply side of the switch with the LEDs identified.

Power Supply LED (2x)

AC Power Switch (2x)

Power Supply #2

Fan Tray Assembly

(containing

fans #3 and 4)

Figure 3-2 The power supply side of the FC 16B

Switch Status LED

Fan Tray Assembly (containing

Spring Latch (2x)

Power Supply #1

fans #1 and 2)

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Table 3-2 describes the LEDs on the power supply side of the switch.

Table 3-2 Power Supply Side LED Patterns During Normal Operation

Location of LED

On each power supply

Center of power supply side

Purpose of LED

Indicates status of related power supply

Indicates switch status

Color of LED Status of Hardware Recommended

Action

No light Power supply is not

providing power.

Steady green Power supply is providing

power.

No light Either the switch is off, or

boot is not complete, or boot has failed.

Steady green Switch is on and boot has

successfully completed.

Steady yellow Diagnostic command is in

progress, or one or more ports are faulty.

Slow-flashing yellow

Diagnostic failure on one or more ports.

Verify power supply is on and power cable is connected to a valid power source.

No action required.

Verify that the switch is on and boot has had time to complete. If there is still no light, contact your HP account representative.

No action required.

If no diagnostic tests are running, check the Port Status LEDs for fault indicators.

Errors may be listed in the error log. Refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide for more information.

Interpreting POST Res ult s

Each time the switch is powered on or reset, the switch automatically performs POST , a one minute system check during which the port status LEDs flash different colors.

T o determine whether POST completed without errors, verify that all LEDs return to a normal state after POST is complete. If one or more LEDs do not return to a normal state, and this is not due to the switch being set to beacon, see Interpreting LED Activity on page 3-1 (for more information about beaconing, refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide).

Note: If the switch prompt does not display when POST completes, POST was not successfully

completed and the switch should be returned to your HP account representative for repair.

Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log, accessible through the errShow command. For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Reference.

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Maintaining the Switch

The FC 16B does not require any regular physical maintenance, and is designed to minimize the chance of failure, including diagnostic tests and field-replaceable units.

Diagnostic Tests

Diagnostic tests are provided to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware. The diagnostic tests provided on th e switch include tests of internal connectio ns and circui try, fixed media, and any SFP modules and fiber optic cables in use. The tests are implemented by command, either through a telnet session or through a terminal set up for a serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be connected by external cables, to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer interface, as well as the attached SFP and cable.

All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of both 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps. For information about the specific diagnostic tests and how to run them, refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide.

Note: The transmit and receive speed of the links may be temporarily locked to a specific speed

during diagnostic testi ng.

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Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Warning

The power supplies, fan trays, and the entire switch can all be replaced in the field, without the use of special tools. The switch can continue operating during the replacement of a fan tray or power supply, if they are replaced one at a time. To simplify replacement, the switch has a minimum of internal cables and no jumpers or hardware se ttings. Replacement instructions are provided with all replacement units ordered.

The right and left power supplies are identical and fit into either power supply slot. Once they are installed, they are identified by the Fabric OS as power supply #1, which is on the right when viewing the switch from the power supply side , and power s upply #2, o n the left (see Fi gure 3-2 on page 3-4). The right and left fan trays are als o identical and fit into either fan tray slot. Each fan tray contains two fans: the fans in the fan tray on the right when viewing the switch from the power supply side are identified by the Fabr ic OS as fans #1 an d #2, and th e fans in the fan t ray on the left are identified as fans #3 and #4 (see Figure 3-2 on page 3-4).

This switch may have more than one power cable. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both power cables before servicing.

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Product Specifications

This appendix provides the following information:

• Switch Components on page A-1

• Weight and Physical Di mensions on page A-2

• Facility Requirements on page A-2

• Power Supply Specifications on page A-3

• Environmental Requirements on page A-3

• General Specifications on page A-4

• Memory Specifications on page A-5

• Optical Port Specifications on page A- 5

• Serial Port Specifications on page A-5

• POST Specifications on page A-6

• Regulatory Compliance on page A-7

Appendix

Switch Components

The FC 16B switch consists of the following components:

• A 1U chassis, designed to be mounted in a 19-inch rack, with forced-air cooling that flows

from the power supply side of the switch to the SFP media side.

• 16 optical ports, compatible with SFPs (small form factor pluggable media).

• One RS-232 serial port (DB9 connector) on the SFP media side.

• One IEEE compliant RJ-45 connector on the SFP media side for use with 10/100 Mbps

Ethernet or in-band.

• Human-readable labels and bar code labels on the front a nd back.

• A total of 36 LEDs

• Two LEDs for each of the 16 ports to indicate port status and link speed information.

• One LED on each power supply to indicate the status of that power supply.

• One LED on the left of the SFP media side to indicate whether the switch has power.

• One LED in the center of the power supply side to indicate the overall switch status.

• Two universal input and redundant power supplies with AC switches and built-in fans. The

power supplies plug into internal blind-mate connectors when installed in the chassis.

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Product Specifications

• T wo fan trays, each c ontaining two fans. Air is p ulled in through the rear intake and pushed out

through the vents in the SFP media side. The fans provide adequate cooling for the maximum switch power rating of 102 Watts.

• Three digital thermometers, capable of sensing a temperatu re ran ge fr om - 55 °C to +125°C, in

0.5°C increments.

• A motherboard that is completely enclosed in an EMI (electromagnetic interference) enclosure

tray. The logic and chassis ground are connected to the chassis by screws. The embedded processor can process frames up to 1024 bytes.

• A real-time clock (RTC) with a 10-year, non-customer replaceable, battery and 56 bytes of

NVRAM.

Weight and Physical Dimensions

The dimensions of the FC 16B are listed in the following table.

Table A-1 Physical Specifications

Dimension Value

Height 1U Depth 24 inches (61.0 cm) Width 17 inches (43.2 cm) W eight (w ith both powe r

supplies installed)

Facility Requirements

To ensure correct operation of the switch, the facility where the switch is in use must meet the following requirements:

• Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the

switch nameplate.

• An air flow of at least 300 cubic feet per minute, available in the immediate vicinity of the

switch.

• The power specifications listed in Table A-2 on page A-3.

• The environmental specifications listed in Table A-3 on page A-3.

• The electrical interference must be less than the levels stated in the standards listed in

Table A-4, under “Immunity” (on page A-5).

• If the switch will be installed in an EIA rack:

• All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circui t gro und

connection, and should not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

• The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment within the rack’s weight limits.

Ensure the rack is mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an earthquake.

28.5 lbs (12.9 kg)

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Power Supply Specifications

The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without using voltage jumpers or switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has its own builtin fan for cooling, pushing the air towards the front of the switch.

Table A-2 Power Supply Specifications

Specification Value

Outlet Correctly wired and earth-grounded

Product Specifications

Total power available from each power supply

Max. switch power 90 - 102 Watts (depending on SFP media vendor) Input voltage 100 - 240 VAC Input line frequency 47 - 63 Hz Harmonic distortion Active power factor correction per IEC1000-3-2 BTU rating 108 Watts x 3.412 BTU/Hr/W att s = 368.5 BTU/hr Inrush current 10 Amps Peak, > 300 usec - hot/cold start Input line protection Fused in both hot & neutral lines Maximum dimensions 3.5” wide, 1.5” high, 13.5” long

126 Watts, with fans operating

Environmental Requirements

The following table lists the environmental ranges that are acceptable when the FC 16B is operating, and the ranges that are acceptable when the switch is not operating.

Table A-3 Environmental Requirements

Condition Acceptable Range

Temperature (operating) Temperature (non-operating) -35°C to 65 °C Humidity (operating) 5% to 85% RH non condensing, at 40°C Humidity (non-operating) 0% to 90% RH non-conducting, at 40°C Altitude Altitude

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(operating) 0 to 3 kilometers above sea level (non-operating) 0 to 12 kilometers above sea level

10°C to 40 °C

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Table A-3 Environmental Requirements (Continued)

Shock

(operating) 4G, 11MS duration, half sine

Shock

(non-operating) 20G, 11MS duration, sq.wave

Vibration Vibration

(operating) 5G, 0-3 kHz at 1.0 octave/minute (non-operating) 10G, 0-5kHz at 1.0 octave/minute

General Specifications

The FC 16B supports F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port connections and DNS (Distributed Name Server). It is EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) compliant.

The following table lists the general specifications for the FC 16B.

Table A-4 General Specifications

Specification Description

Configurable port types The FC 16B supports F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port

EMI rating An operating FC 16B conforms to the EMI (electromagnetic

connections.

interference) radiation levels specified by the following regulations:

• FCC Rules & Regulations, Part 15B, Class A level

• CISPR22 Class A

• EN55022 Class A

• VCCI Class A ITE

• AS/NZS 3548 Class A

System architecture Non-blocking shared-memory switch System processor Intel 80960VH, 100MHz CPU ANSI Fibre Channel protocol FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface

standard) Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class 2 and Class 3 Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW 5.0 FC-IP (IP over Fibre Channel) Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of the FCA profile Aggregate switch I/O bandwi dt h 64 Gbps if all 16 ports running at 2Gbps, full duplex Frame buffers 27 buffers per E_Port and 16 buffers per F_Port at 2112 bytes

per frame

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Table A-4 General Specifications (Continued)

Port to port latency Less than 2 microseconds with no contentio n (des t inat io n por t

Data transmission range Up to 500 m (1,625 ft.) for short-wavelength optical lin k

Immunity IEC 61000-4-2 Severity Level 3 for Electrostatic Discharge

Memory Specifications

The FC 16B has the following memory:

• Main Memory: 16 MB per switch

• Flash Memory: 16MB of 16-bit wide memory, stored in 2 banks of 8M-bytes each

• Boot Flash: 512K bytes of 8-bit for system boot

Product Specifications

is free)

Up to 10 km (32,820 ft.) for long-wavelength optical link

IEC 61000-4-3 Severity Level 3 for Radiated Fields IEC 61000-4-4 Severity Level 3 for Fast Transients IEC 61000-4-5 Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Emissions IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Variations

The centralized memory maximizes the overall switch th roughput by guaran teeing full transmit and receive bandwidth to all Fibre Channel ports at all times.

Optical Port Specifications

The optical ports in the FC 16B are compatible with SWL (short wave-length) and LWL (long wave-length) SFPs (small form factor pluggable media) and SFP-compatible cables. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of SFP in use.

The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see Regulatory Compliance on page A-7.

The ports are capable of operating at 2.125 Gbps or 1.0625 Gbps. Each port has a SerDes (serializer/de-serializer) which accepts 10-bit wide parallel data and serializes it into a high-speed serial stream. The parallel data is expected to be “8B/10B” encoded data or equivalent.

Serial Port Specifications

The serial port has an RS-232 connector, and is located in the SFP media side of the switch. Note: For dust and ESD (electrostatic disch arge) protection, a cover i s provided for the serial port

and should be kept on the port whenever the serial port is not in use.

The serial port can be used to connect to a computer workstation to configu re the switch IP address without connecting to the fabri c. The serial por t’ s par ameters are 960 0 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

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Product Specifications

The port requires a straight serial cable with a female 9-pin subminiature-D connector. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are supported; if pin 7 is used, the signal must always be driven high, using the pinouts listed in the following table.

Table A-5 Cabling Pinouts if Pin 7 is Used

PIN Signal Description

1 2 TxData Transmi t Data 3 RxData Receive Data 4 5 GND Logic Ground 6 7 CTS Clear to Send 8 9

POST Specifications

The switch automatically performs POST when the switch is turned on, rebooted, or the system is reset. POST includes a number of diagnostic tests: the success/fail test results can be monitored through the LED activity, the error log, or command-line interface.

POST completes in 60 seconds. A slightly longer version of the memory portion of the test is performed after cold boots. A cold boot occurs after a complete power cycle, when the switch is turned off then on. A warm boot is any other type of boot, such as an operating system reboot or switch panic.

POST includes the following steps:

1. Preliminary POST diagnostics are run.

2. Operating system is initialized.

3. Hardware is initialized.

4. Diagnostic tests are run on a number of functi ons, includ ing intern al connecti ons an d circuitry, port functionality, ability to send and receive frames, ability to implement QuickLoop functionality, all aspects of memory, parity, statistics counters, and correct serialization.

5. Universal Port configuration is performed.

6. Links are initialized.

7. Fabric is analyzed. If ports are connected to other fabric elements, the principal switch in the fabric is identified.

8. Port addresses are assigned. The switch attempts to retain any previously assigned port addresses.

9. Unicast routing tables are constructed.

10. Normal port operation is enabled.

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Regulatory Compliance

FCC EMC Statement (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio freque ncy energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or modifications made to this equipment without the approval of Hewlett-Packard could result in the product not meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

EMC Sta tement (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Product Specifications

EMC Sta tement (European Union)

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.

Spécification ATI Classe A (France)

DECLARATION D'INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d'un matériel de traitement de l'information (ATI), classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans la norme européenne EN 55022 concernant la Compatibilité Electromagnétique.

Germany Noise Declaration

Schalldruckpegel Lp = 46.1 dB(A) Am Arbeits platz (operator positi on) Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung)

VCCI EMC Statement (Japan)

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Harmonics Conformance (Japan)

BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan)

RRL EMC Statement (Korea)

Laser Safety

A. Certification and Classification Information

When equipped with native Fibre Channel adapters, this product contains a laser inter nal to the small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules.

In the USA, the SFP module is certified as a Class 1 Laser product, conforming to the requirements contained in Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is indicated by a label on the metal SFP housing.

Outside the USA, the SFP is certified as a Class 1 Laser product conforming to requirements contained in IEC 825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994, including Amendment 11:1996.

The SFP includes the following certifications:

• UL Recognized Component (USA)

• CSA Certified Component (Canada)

• TUV Certified Component (European Union)

• CB Certificate (Worldwide)

The following figure shows the Class 1 information label that appears on the metal housing of the SFP.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 21 CFR(J)

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Product Specifications

B. Product Information

Each communications port consists of a transmitter and receiver optical subassembly. The transmitter subassembly contains internally a semiconductor laser diode in the wavelength of either 850 nanometers (shortwave laser) or 1310 nanometers (longwave laser).

Class 1 Laser products are not considered hazardous.

Warning

C. Usage Restrictions

Failure to comply with these usage restrictions may result in incorrect operation of the system and points of access may emit laser radiation above the Class 1 limits established by the IEC and U.S. DHHS.

There are no user maintenance operations, service operations, or adjustments to be performed on the SFP module.

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Product Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's Name:

Network Storage Solutions Organization

Manufacturer's Address:

Roseville, CA 95747 USA

declares, that the product

Product Name:

Model Number(s):

Product Options:

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60950:1991 + A1, A2, A3, A4 / EN 60950:1992 + A1, A2, A3, A4, A11

GB 4943-1995

IEC 60825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994 + A11, Class 1 (Laser/LED)

EMC: CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class A

CISPR 24:1997 / EN 55024:1998 IEC 61000-3-2:1995 / EN 61000-3-2:1995 +A14 IEC 61000-3-3:1994 / EN 61000-3-3:1995

GB 9254-1988

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

accordin g to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Hewlett-Packard Company

8000 Foothills Blvd.

hp surestore fc 1Gb/2Gb switch 16B

A7340A, A7340AZ

All

Supplementary Information

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.

1) The Product was tested in a worst-case test configuration which maximizes RFI emissions.

Roseville, CA October 15, 2001

European Contac t: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sal es and Service Offic e or Hewl ett-Pac kard GmbH, Department HQTRE, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: + 49-7031-14-3143)

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Glossary

8b/10b Encoding

An encoding scheme that converts each 8-bit byte into 10 bits. Used to balance ones and zeros in high-speed transports.

Address Identifier

Advanced Performance Monitoring

AL_PA

Alias Address Identifier

Alias AL_PA

Alias Server ANSI

API

Arbitrated Loop

ASIC ATM

AW_TOV

Bandwidth

BB_Credit

Beginning Running Disparity

A 24-bit or 8-bit value used to identify the source or destination of a frame.

A software product that provides error and performance information to the administrator and end user for use in storage management.

Arbitrated Loop Physical Address; a unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to a port in an arbitrated loop.

An address identifier recognized by a port in addition to its standard identifier. An alias address identifier may be shared by multiple ports.

An AL_PA value recognized by an L_Port in addition to the AL_PA assigned to the port. See also AL_PA.

A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management. American National Standards Institute; the governing body for Fibre Channel

standards in the U.S. A. Application Programming Interface; defined protocol that allows applications to

interface with a set of services. A shared 100 MBps Fibre Channel transport structured as a loop. Can support up

to 126 devices and one fabric attachment. See also Topology. Application Specific Integrated Circuit. Asynchronous Transfer Mode; a transport used for transmitting data over LANs

or WANs that transmit fixed-length units of data. Provides any-to-any connectivity, and allows nodes to transmit simultaneously.

Arbitration Wait Time-out Value; the minimum time an arbitrating L_Port waits for a response before beginning loop initialization.

The total transmission capacity of a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bps (bits per second). May also refer to the range of transmission frequencies available to a network. See also Throughput.

Buffer-to-buffer credit; the number of frames that can be transmitted to a directly connected recipient or within an arbitrated loop. Determined by the number of receive buffers available. See also Buffer-to-buffer Flow Control, EE_Credit.

The disparity at the transmitter or receiver when the special character associated with an ordered set is encoded or decoded. See also Disparity.

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BER

Block

Broadcast

Buffer-to-buffer Flow Control

Bit Error Rate; the rate at which bits are expected to be received in error. Expressed as the ratio of error bits to total bits transmitted. See also Error.

As applies to Fibre Channel, upper-level application data that is transferred in a single sequence.

The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric, regardless of zoning. See also Multicast, Unicast.

Management of the frame transmission rate in either a point-to-point topology or in an arbitrated loop. See also BB_Credit.

Cascade

Two or more interconnected Fibre Channel switches. For HP switches, a maximum of seven hops is recommended (no path longer than eight switches). See also Fabric, ISL.

Chassis Circuit

The metal frame in which the switch and switch components are mounted. An established communication path between two ports. Consists of two virtual

circuits capable of transmitting in opposite directions. See also Link.

Class 1

Service that provides a dedicated connection between two ports (also called connection-oriented service), with notification of delivery or nondelivery.

Class 2

Service that provides multiplex and connectionless frame switching service between two ports, with notification of delivery or nondelivery.

Class 3

Service that provides a connectionless frame switching service between two ports, without notification of delivery or nondelivery of data. Can also be used to provide a multicast connection between the originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or nondelivery.

Class F

Connectionless service for control traffic between switches, with notification of delivery or nondelivery of data between the E_Ports.

Class of Service

Comma

A specified set of delivery characteristics and attributes for frame delivery.

A unique pattern (eith er 1 100000 or 001 1111) used in 8B/ 10B encoding to specify character alignment within a data stream. See also K28.5.

Community (SNMP)

A relationship between a group of SNMP managers and an SNMP ag ent, in which authentication, access control, and proxy characteristics are defined. See also SNMP.

CRC

Cyclic Redundancy Check; a check for transmission errors included in every data frame.

Credit

As applies to Fibre Channel, the number of receive buffers available for transmission of frames between ports. See also BB_Credit, EE_Credit.

Cut-through A switching technique that allows the route for a frame to be selected as soon as

the destination address is received. See also Route.

Data Word

Type of transmission word that occurs within frames. The frame header, data field, and CRC all consist of data words. See also Frame, Ordered set, Transmission Word.

Defined Zone Configuration

The set of all zone objects defined in the fabric. May include multiple zone configurations. See also Enabled Configuration, Zone Configuration.

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Disparity

Distributed Fabrics

DLS

Domain ID

E_D_TOV

E_Port

EE_Credit

EIA Rack

Enabled Zone Configuration

The relationship of ones and zeros in an encoded character. “Neutral disparity” means an equal number of each, “positive disparity” means a majority of ones, and “negative disparity” means a majority of zeros.

The combined user’s guides for the software products Extended Fabrics and Remote Switch. “Distributed Fabrics” is not a software product. See also Extended Fabrics, Remote Switch.

Dynamic Load Sharing; dynamic distribution of traffic over available paths. Allows for recomputing of routes when an Fx_Port or E_Port changes status.

Unique identifier for the switch in a fabric. Usually automatically assigned by the switch, but can also be assigned manually. Can be any value between 1 and 239.

Error Detect Time-out Value; the minimum amount of time a target waits for a sequence to complete before initiating recovery. Can also be defined as the maximum time allowed for a round-trip transmission before an error condition is declared. See also R_A_TOV, RR_TOV.

Expansion Port; a type of switch port that can be connected to an E_Port on another switch to create an ISL. See also ISL.

End-to-end Credit; the number of receive buffers allocated by a recipient port to an originating port. Used by Class 1 and 2 services to manage the exchange of frames across the fabric between source and destination. See also End-to-end Flow Control, BB_Credit.

A storage rack that meets the standards set by the Electronics Industry Association.

The currently enabled configuration of zones. Only one configuration can be enabled at a time. See also Defined Configuration, Zone Configuration.

End-to-end Flow Control

Error

Exchange

Extended Fabrics

F_Port

Fabric

Fabric Assist

Governs flow of class 1 and 2 frames between N_Ports. See also EE_Credit.

As applies to Fibre Channel, a missing or corrupted frame, time-out, loss of synchronization, or loss of signal (link errors). See also Loop Failure.

The highest level Fibre Channel mechanism used for communication between N_Ports. Composed of one or more related sequences, and can work in either one or both directions.

Software product that runs on Fabric OS and allows creation of a Fibre Channel fabric interconnected over distances of up to 100 kilome ters. See also Distributed Fabrics.

Fabric Port; a port that is able to transmit under fabric protoco l and interface o ver links. Can be used to connect an N_Port to a switch. See also FL_Port, Fx_Port.

A Fibre Channel network containing two or more switches in addition to hosts and devices. May also be referred to as a switched fabric. See also Topology, SAN, Cascade.

A feature that enables private and public hosts to access public targets anywhere on the fabric, provided they are in the same Fabric Assist zone. This feature is available only when both QuickLoop and Zoning are installed on the switch.

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Fabric Manager

Fabric Name

Fabric OS

A software product that works in conjunction with Web Tool s to provide a graphical user interface for managing switch groups as a s ingle un it, instead of as separate switches. Fabric Manager is installed on and run from a computer workstation.

The unique identifier assigned to a fabric and communicated during login and port discovery.

Operating system on HP Brocade switches.

Fabric Watch

FC-AL-3

FC-FLA FCP

FC-PH-1, 2, 3 FC-PI FC-PLDA

FC-SW-2

Fibre Channel Transport

Fill Word

Firmware

A software product that runs on Fabric OS and allows monitoring and configuration of fabric and switch elements.

The Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop standard defined by ANSI. Defined on top of the FC-PH standards.

The Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attach standard defined by ANSI. Fibre Channel Protocol; mapping of protocols onto the Fibre Channel standard

protocols. For example, SCSI FCP maps SCSI-3 onto Fibre Channel. The Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface standards defined by ANSI.

The Fibre Channel Physical Interface standard defined by ANSI. The Fibre Channel Private Loop Direct Attach standard defined by ANSI. App lies

to the operation of peripheral devices on a private loop. The second generation of the Fibre Channel Switch Fabric standard defined by

ANSI. Specifies tools and algorithms for the interconnection and initialization of Fibre Channel switches in order to create a multi-switch Fibre Channel fabric.

A protocol service that supports communication between Fibre Channel service providers. See also FSP.

An IDLE or ARB ordered set that is transmitted during breaks between data frames to keep the Fibre Channel link active.

The basic operating system provided with the hardware.

FL_Port

Fabric Loop Port; a port that is able to tr ans mi t und er fabric protocol and al s o h as arbitrated loop capabilities. Can be used to connect an NL_Port to a switch. See also F_Port, Fx_Port.

FLOGI

Fabric Login; the process by which an N_Port determines whether a fabric is present, and if so, exchanges service parameters with it. See also PLOGI.

Frame

The Fibre Channel structure used to transmit data between ports. Consists of a start-of-frame delimiter, header, any optional headers, the data payload, a cyclic redundancy check (CRC), and an end-of-frame delimiter. There are two types of frames: Link control frames (transmission acknowledgements, etc.) and data frames.

FRU FS

Field-replaceable Unit; a component that can be replaced on site. Fibre Channel Service; a service that is defined by Fibre Channel standards and

exists at a well-known address. For example, the Simple Name Server is a Fibre Channel service. See also FSP.

FSP

Fibre Channel Service Protocol; the common protocol for all fabric services, transparent to the fabric type or topology. See also FS.

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FSPF

Fabric Shortest Path First. Routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches.

Full-duplex

Fx_Port

G_Port

GBIC

Gbps GBps Half-duplex

Hard Address HBA

Hub

Idle

Initiator

Integrated Fabric

A mode of communication that allows the same port to simultaneously transmit and receive frames. See also Half-duplex.

A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port. See also F_Port, FL_Port.

Generic Port; a port that can operate as either an E_Port or F_Port. A port is defined as a G_Port when it is not yet connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric.

Gigabit Interface Converter; a removable serial transceiver module that allows gigabaud physical-level transport for Fibre Channel and gigabit Ethernet. See also SFP.

Gigabits per second (1,062,500,000 bits/second). GigaBytes per second (1,062,500,000 bytes/second). A mode of communication that allows a port to either transmit or receive frames

at any time, but not simultaneously (with the exception of link control frames, which can be transmitted at any time). See also Full-duplex.

The AL_PA that an NL_Por t attempts to acquire during loop initialization. Host Bus Adapter; the interface card between a server or workstation bus and the

Fibre Channel network. A Fibre Channel wiring concentrator that collapses a loop topology into a

physical star topology . Nodes are automa tically added to the loop when active and removed when inactive.

Continuous transmi ssion of an ord ered set ov er a Fibre Chan nel link w hen no data is being transmitted, to keep the link active and maintain bit, byte, and word synchronization.

A server or workstation on a Fibre Channel network that initiates communications with storage devices. See also Target.

The fabric created by the HP FC 6164, consisting of six Silkworm 2250 switches cabled together and configured to handle traffic as a seamless group.

IOD

In-order Delivery; a parameter that, when set, guarantees that frames are either delivered in order or dropped.

ISL

Interswitch Link; a Fibre Channel link from the E_Port of one switch to the E_Port of another. See also E_Port, Cascade.

ISL Trunking

An HP Brocade switch feature that enables distribution of traffic over the combined bandwidth of up to four ISLs (between adjacent switches), while preserving in-order delivery. A set of trunked ISLs is called a trunking group; each port employed in a trunking group is called a trunking port. See also Master Port.

Isolated E_Port

An E_Port that is online but not operational due to overlapping domain IDs or nonidentical parameters (such as E_D_TOVs). See also E_Port.

Information Unit; a set of information as defined by either upper-level process protocol definition or upper-level protocol ma pping.

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JBOD

K28.5

L_Port

Latency

Link

Link Services

Just a Bunch Of Disks; indicates a number of disks connected in a single chassis to one or more controllers. See also RAID.

A special 10-bit character used to indicate the beginning of a transmission word that performs Fibre Channel control and signaling functions. The first seven bits of the character are the comma pattern. See also Comma.

Loop Port; a node port (NL_Port) or fabri c port (FL_Por t) that has arbitrat ed loop capabilities. An L_Port can be in one of two modes:

• Fabric mode Connected to a port that is not loop capable, and using fabric

protocol.

• Loop mode In an arbitrated loop and using loop protocol. An L_Port in loop

mode can also be in participating mode or non-participating mode.

See also Non-participating Mode, Participating Mode. The period of time required to transmit a frame, from the time it is sent until it

arrives. As applies to Fibre Channel, a physical connection between two ports, consisting

of both transmit and receive fibres. See also Circuit. A protocol for link-related actions.

LIP

LM_TOV

Loop Failure

Loop Initialization

Loop_ID

Looplet LPSM

LWL

Master Port

MIB

Multicast

Loop Initialization Primitive; the signal used to begin initialization in a loop. Indicates either loop failure or resetting of a node.

Loop Master Time-out Value; the minimum time that the loop master waits for a loop initialization sequence to return.

Loss of sign al within a loop for any period of time, or loss of synchronization for longer than the time-out value.

The logical procedure used by an L_Port to discov er its environment . Can be used to assign AL_PA addresses, detect loop failure, or reset a node.

A hex value representing one of the 127 possible AL_PA values in an arbitrated loop.

A set of devices connected in a loop to a port that is a member of another loop. Loop Port State Machine; the logical entity that performs arbitrated loop

protocols and defines the behavior of L_Ports when they require access to an arbitrated loop.

Long Wavelength; a type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 1300mm lasers and supports link speeds of 1.0625 Gbps. May also refer to the type of GBIC or SFP. See also SWL.

As relates to trunking, the port that determines the routing paths for all traffic flowing through the trunking group. One of the ports in the first ISL in the trunking group is designated as the master port for that group. See also ISL Trunking.

Management Information Base; an SNMP structure to help with device management, providing configuration and device information. The MIB types provided with HP Brocade switches are described in the MIB Reference Manual.

The transmission of data from a single source to multiple specified N_Ports (as opposed to all the ports on the network). See also Broadcast, Unicast.

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Multimode

A fiber optic cabling specification that allows up to 500 meters between devices.

N_Port

Name Server NL_Port

Node Node Name Non-

participating Mode

Nx_Port Ordered Set

Packet

Node Port; a port on a node that can con nect to a Fibre C hannel po rt o r to ano ther N_Port in a point-to-point connection. See also NL_Port, Nx_Port.

Frequently used to indicate Simple Name Server. See also SNS. Node Loop Port; a node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to connect

an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. See also N_Port, Nx_Port.

A Fibre Channel device that contains an N_Port or NL_Port. The unique identifier for a node, communicated during login and port discovery. A mode in which an L_Port in a loop is inactive and cannot arbitrate or send

frames, but can retransmit any received transmissions. This mode is entered if there are more than 127 devices in a loop and an AL_PA cannot be acquired. See also L_Port, Participating Mode.

A node port that can operate as either an N_Port or NL_Port. A transmission word that uses 8B/10B mapping and begins with the K28.5

character. Ordered sets occur outside of frames, and include the following items:

• Frame delimiters Mark frame boundaries and describe frame contents.

• Primitive signals Indicate events.

• Primitive sequences Indicate or initiate port states.

Ordered sets are used to differentiate Fibre Channel co ntrol information from d ata frames and to manage the transport of frames.

A set of information transmitted across a network. See also Frame.

Participating Mode

Path Selection Phantom

Address Phantom

Device PLOGI

Point-to-point

Port_Name

POST Private

NL_Port

A mode in which an L_Port in a loop has a valid AL_PA and can arbitrate, send frames, and retransmit received transmissions. See also L_Port, Non- participati ng Mo de .

The selection of a transmission path through the fabric. An AL_PA value that is ass igned to an device that is not physically in the loop.

Also known as phantom AL _PA. A device that is not physically in an arbitrated loop but is logically included

through the use of a phantom address. Port Login; the port-to-port login process by which initiators establish sessions

with targets. See also FLOGI. A Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of

communicating entities. See also Topology. The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port. Communicated during

An NL_Port that communicates only with other private NL_Ports in the same loop and does not log into the fabric.

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Private Device

Private Loop

A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and can interpret 8-bit addresses, but cannot log into the fabric.

An arbitrated loop that does not include a participating FL_Port.

Protocol Public

NL_Port Public Device

Public Loop

QuickLoop

R_A_TOV

RAID

Remote Switch

Request Rate

A defined method and a set of standards for communication. An NL_Port that logs into the fabric, can function within either a public or a

private loop, and can communicate with either private or public NL_Ports. A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol, can interpret 8-bit addresses, and

can log into the fabric. An arbitrated loop that includes a participating FL_Port, and may contain both

public and private NL_Ports. A software product that makes it possible to allow private devices within loops to

communicate with public and private devices across the fabric through the creation of a larger loop.

May also refer to the arbitrated loop created usin g this softwa re. A QuickLo op can contain a number of devices or looplets; all devices in the same QuickLoop share a single AL_PA space.

Resource Allocation Time-out Value; the maximum time a frame can be delayed in the fabric and still be delivered. See also E_D_TOV, RR_TOV.

Redundant Array of Independent Disks; a collection of disk drives that appear as a single volume to the server and are fault tolerant through mirroring or parity checking. See also JBOD.

A software product that runs on Fabric OS and enables two switches to be connected over an ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) connection. This requires a compatible Fibre Channel to ATM gateway, and can have a distance of up to 10 kilometers between each switch and the respective ATM gateway. See also Distributed Fabrics.

The rate at which requests arrive at a servicing entity. See also Service Rate.

Route

As applies to a fabric, the communication path between two switches. May also apply to the specific path taken by an individual frame, from source to destination. See also FSPF.

Routing RR_TOV

The assignment of frames to specific switch ports, according to fr ame des tination. Resource Recovery Time-out Value; the minimum time a target device in a loop

waits after a LIP before logging out a SCSI initiator. See also E_D_TOV, R_A_TOV .

RSCN

Registered State Change Notification; a switch function that allows notification of fabric changes to be sent from the switch to specified nodes.

SAN

Storage Area Network; a network of systems and storage devices that communicate using Fibre Channel protocols. See also Fabric.

Sequence Service Rate SFP

A group of related frames transmitted in the same direction between two N_Ports. The rate at which an entity can service requests. See also Request Rate. Small Form Factor Pluggable; optical transceiver used to convert sign als between

optical fiber cables and switches.

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Sequence Initiative.

Single Mode

SNMP

SNS

Switch

Switch Name Switch Port SWL

Target Tenancy

Throughput

Topology

The fiber optic cabling standard that corresponds to distances of up to 10 km between devices.

Simple Network Management Protocol. An internet management protocol that uses either IP for network-level functions and UDP for transport-level functions, or TCP/IP for both. Can be made available over other protocols, such as UDP/IP, because it does not rely on the underlying communication protocols. See also Community (SNMP).

Simple Name Server; a switch service that stores names, addresses, and attributes for up to 15 minutes, an d p rov id es them as required to other dev i ces in t h e fabric. SNS is defined by Fibre Channel standards and exists at a well-known address. May also be referred to as directory service. See also FS.

Hardware that routes frames according to Fibre Channel protocol and is controlled by software.

The arbitrary name assigned to a switch. A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Po rts, F_Ports, or FL_Ports. Short W avelength; a type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 850mm lasers and

supports 1.0625 Gbps li nk s peeds. May also r efer to the type of G BIC or SFP. See also LWL.

A storage device on a Fibre Channel network. See also Initiator. The time from when a port wins arbitration in a loop until the same port returns to

the monitoring state. Also referred to as loop tenancy. The rate of data flow achieved within a cable, link, or system. Usually measured

in bps (bits per second). See also Bandwidth. As applies to Fibre Channel, the configuration of the Fibre Channel netw ork and

the resulting communication paths allowed. There are three possible topologies:

• Point to point - A direct link between two communication ports.

• Switched fabric - Multiple N_Ports linked to a switch by F_Ports.

• Arbitrated loop - Multiple NL_Ports connected in a loop.

Translative Mode

Transmission Character

Transmission Word

Trap (SNMP)

Trunking Tunneling

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A mode in which private devices can communicate with public devi ces across the fabric.

A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8B/10B algorithm.

A group of four transmission characters.

The message sent by an SNMP agent to inform the SNMP managem ent stat ion o f a critical error. See also SNMP.

See ISL Trunking. A technique for enabling two networks to communicate when the source and

destination hosts are both on the same type of network, but are connected by a different type of network.

U_Port

UDP

ULP

ULP_TOV

Unicast

Web Tools

Well-known Address

Universal Port; a switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric.

User Datagram Protocol; a protocol that runs on top of IP and provides port multiplexing for upper-level protocols.

Upper-level Protocol; the protocol that runs on top of Fibre Channel. Typical upper-level protocols are SCSI, IP, HIPPI, and IPI.

Upper-level Time-out Value; the minimum time that a SCSI ULP process waits for SCSI status before initiating ULP recovery.

The transmission of data from a single source to a single destination. See also Broadcast, Multicast.

A software product that runs on Fabric OS and provides a graphical interface to allow monitoring and manag ement of indi vi du al sw it ches or en tir e fabri cs fro m a standard workstation.

As pertaining to Fibre Channel, a logical address defined by the Fibre Channel standards as assigned to a specific function, and stored on the switch.

Workstation

WWN

Zone

Zone Configuration

Zoning

A computer used to access and manage the fabric. May also be referred to as a management station or host.

Worldwide Name; an identifier that is unique worldwide. Each entity in a fabric has a separate WWN.

A set of devices and hosts attached to the same fabric and config ured as being in the same zone. See also Zoning. Devices and hosts within the same zone have access permission to others in the zone, but are not visible to any outside the zone.

A specified set of zones. Enabling a configuration enables all zones in that configuration. See also Defined Configuration, Enabled Configuration.

A software product that runs on Fabric OS and allows partitioning of the fabric into logical groupings of devices. Devices in a zone can only access and be accessed by devices in the same zone. See also Zone.

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Index

airflow

direction through switch

applications supported 1-3

A-2

bandwidth, aggregate A-4 buffers, frame A-4

class

Fibre Channel classes supported

color-coded ports 1-2 command line, managing by 1-3 compliance

general regulatory

components, switch A-1

A-7

A-4

environmental requirements A-3

Fabric OS, version 1-1 fan tray

general information replacing 3-7

FC-IP A-4 Fibre Channel Association vi Fibre Channel classes, supported A-4 field-replaceable parts 3-7 frame buffers A-4 FRUs 3-7

A-2

immunity, electromagnetic A-5 ISL Trunking

about

1-2

data transmission range A-5 diagnostic tests

about

3-6

LED indicators 3-1

DNS, support for A-4 documentation, related vi

EIA rack

requirements

EMI

rating

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A-2

A-4

latency A-5 LEDs

colors

3-1

during diagnostic tests 3-1 during POST 3-1 interpreting 3-1 on power supply side 3-4 on SFP media side 3-2 Port Speed LEDs 3-1 Port Status LEDs 3-1 Power Supply LED 3-2 Switch Power LED 3-2 Switch Status LED 3-2

maintenance, switch 3-6 management interfaces 1-3 monitoring

compatible interfaces through LED activity 3-1

1-3

NVRAM A-2

optical ports

LEDs

3-1

specifications A-5

physical dimensions of switch A-2 port

color-coding configurable types 1-1, A-4 ethernet port A-1 LED for port speed 3-1 LED for port status 3-1 optical port A-5 SerDes A-5 serial port A-1, A-5 speed 1-1

POST

duration error messages 3-5, A-6 interpreting 3-5 LED indicators 3-1 specifications A-6

power supply

general information LED 3-2 replacing 3-7 specifications A-3

power supply si de

LEDs

protocol, ANSI A-4

1-2

3-1

A-1

3-4

publications, related vi

rack

requirements

range, data transmission A-5 real-time clock A-2 regulatory compliance A-7 requirements

airflow electrical A-2 environmental A-2, A-3 facility A-2 rack A-2 shock and vibration A-3 temperature and humidity A-3

RJ-45 connector A-1 RS-232 connector A-1, A-5

A-2

serial port

cabling pinouts specifications A-5

SFP media side

description of LEDs 3-2

SNMP, mana ging by 1-3 specifications

general

A-4

optical ports A-5 power supply A-3 regulatory A-7 serial port A-5

support, technical vi supportShow telnet command vii switch

components field-replaceable parts 3-7 maintenance 3-6 physical dimensions A-2 specifications A-1 weight A-2

A-6

1-2

A-1

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technical support vi telnet

managing by

telnet commands

supportShow command

temperature, requirements A-3 tests, diagnostic 3-6 thermometers A-2 transmission range, data A-5 trunking

about

1-3

vii

1-2

Web Tools, managing by 1-3 weight, switch A-2

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Index-4 HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installation and Reference

HP 16B User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Appendix A Product Specifications

Glossary

Index

Preface

About This Guide

Related Publications

Getting Help

Use of Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Overview

The SFP Media Side

The Power Supply Side

Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B

Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Safety Guidelines

Package Contents

Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit

Installing the Switch in a Rack

Configuring and Co nnecti ng th e Swit ch

Saving the System Configuration Files

Backing up the Switch Configuration Settings

Restoring the System Configuration Settings

Next Steps

Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports

Setting Up Speed Negotiation

Configuring Supported Devices

HP Surestore Director FC-64 Switch

HP Surestore VA 7400

Private Loop Devices

Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B

Turning the FC 16B On and Off

Interpreting LED Activity

LEDs On the SFP Media Side

LEDs On the Power Supply Side

Interpreting POST Res ult s

Maintaining the Switch

Diagnostic Tests

Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Product Specifications

Switch Components

Weight and Physical Dimensions

Facility Requirements

Power Supply Specifications

Environmental Requirements

General Specifications

Memory Specifications

Optical Port Specifications

Serial Port Specifications

POST Specifications

Regulatory Compliance

Glossary

Index