HP Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class User Manual

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Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for

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HP Part Number: 5697-3043 Published: December 2013 Edition: 2

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1 Overview..................................................................................................5

16Gb SAN Switch features........................................................................................................5

Component identification......................................................................................................5

Port side of the 16Gb SAN Switch ....................................................................................6

Internal ports summary.........................................................................................................6

16Gb SAN Switch redundancy..............................................................................................7

16Gb SAN Switch licensing..................................................................................................7

ISL trunking groups...................................................................................................................7

Supported optional software......................................................................................................7

Additional software options in HP BladeSystem c-Class Power Pack+ models.....................................8

Supported SFP transceiver options..............................................................................................8

2 Setup......................................................................................................11

Kit contents............................................................................................................................11

Installation and safety considerations........................................................................................11

Installing multiple switches...................................................................................................11

Electrical considerations......................................................................................................11

Environmental considerations ..............................................................................................11

Installing the 16Gb SAN Switch ...............................................................................................12

OA power verification........................................................................................................13

Verifying the configuration.......................................................................................................13

Checking LEDs..................................................................................................................14

Set the switch Ethernet IP address..............................................................................................14

Using EBIPA......................................................................................................................14

Using external DHCP .........................................................................................................14

Setting the IP address manually............................................................................................14

Firmware update....................................................................................................................15

Configuring the 16Gb SAN Switch ...........................................................................................15

Items required for configuration............................................................................................15

Connecting to the CLI.........................................................................................................15

Setting the date and time....................................................................................................16

Verifying installed licenses...................................................................................................16

Modifying the FC domain ID (optional).................................................................................17

Disabling and enabling a switch..........................................................................................17

Disabling and enabling a port.............................................................................................18

Using DPOD.....................................................................................................................18

DPOD commands..............................................................................................................18

Backing up the configuration...............................................................................................19

3 Managing the 16Gb SAN Switch ..............................................................20

Management features.............................................................................................................20

Maintaining the 16Gb SAN Switch ..........................................................................................20

Installing dust covers in empty ports......................................................................................21

Replacing an SFP transceiver...............................................................................................21

Diagnostic tests..................................................................................................................21

Powering on and off................................................................................................................22

Interpreting LED activity...........................................................................................................22

LED indicators...................................................................................................................22

LED patterns...........................................................................................................................22

Module status LED patterns..................................................................................................22

Port link status LED patterns.................................................................................................23

POST and boot specifications...................................................................................................24

Contents 3

POST................................................................................................................................24

Boot.................................................................................................................................24

Interpreting POST results.....................................................................................................24

Firmware update....................................................................................................................25

About the reset button.............................................................................................................25

Rebooting the switch..........................................................................................................25

Replacing a faulty 16Gb SAN Switch........................................................................................25

4 Support and other resources......................................................................27

Intended audience..................................................................................................................27

SAN Switch related documentation...........................................................................................27

HP BladeSystem c-Class related documentation...........................................................................27

Before you contact HP Technical Support...................................................................................27

HP contact information............................................................................................................27

Document conventions and symbols..........................................................................................28

Subscription service................................................................................................................28

Other HP websites..................................................................................................................29

Documentation feedback.........................................................................................................29

A Regulatory information..............................................................................30

Turkey RoHS material content declaration...................................................................................30

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration................................................................................30

Warranty information..............................................................................................................30

B Electrostatic discharge and grounding recommendations...............................31

Electrostatic discharge recommendations...................................................................................31

Grounding methods................................................................................................................31

C SAN Switch technical specifications............................................................32

General specifications.............................................................................................................32

Weight and physical dimensions..............................................................................................33

Environmental requirements......................................................................................................33

Supported SFPs......................................................................................................................33

Supported HBAs.....................................................................................................................33

Glossary....................................................................................................34

Index.........................................................................................................40

4 Contents

1 Overview

The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch is an FC switch that supports link speeds of up to 16 Gbps. The 16Gb SAN Switch can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or it can operate as the only switch in a fabric.

NOTE: In this document, the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch refers to those Brocade FC switch

modules compatible with the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure only.

16Gb SAN Switch features

The 16Gb SAN Switch provides the following features:

• Fully integrated, embedded FC SAN design that connects directly to the HP BladeSystem

c-Class enclosure midplane

• DPOD, which automatically detects port connections, assigns port licenses, and enables ports

• Easy-to-manage HP Systems Insight Manager support

• Full compatibility with HP B-series switches and Brocade fabrics

• Sixteen internal 8/16 Gbps auto-sensing ports with the following characteristics:

Independent automatic negotiation to the highest common speed for each server FC port

◦

connected to the switch

◦ Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports (fabric enabled)

• Twelve external 4/8/16 Gbps FC SFP ports, with the following characteristics:

Automatic negotiation to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port◦

◦ Port-interface-compatible SFP transceivers, both SWL and LWL

◦ Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports, FL_Ports (fabric

loop enabled), or E_Ports (expansion ports)

• Heterogeneous support for mixed storage fabrics

• Power supplies controlled by the BladeSystem enclosure

• Identification to HP chassis management with HP specified SEEPROMs

• Hot-swap capability

• Compatibility with redundant and dual redundant switch configurations in c-Class BladeSystem

• Hot code activation

• Real-time clock

• SFP port monitoring

Component identification

Figure 1 (page 6) identifies the physical components of the 16Gb SAN Switch.

16Gb SAN Switch features 5

Figure 1 Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch components

5. Reset button

2. External FC ports1. Midplane connector

4. Unit ID (UID), Health LED, and Status LEDs3. Installation handle

Port side of the 16Gb SAN Switch

Figure 2 (page 6) identifies the 16Gb SAN Switch external ports (ports 17 through 20, and ports

21 through 0).

Figure 2 External ports

3. User port number

NOTE: See Interpreting LED activity (page 22) for complete information on 16Gb SAN Switch

LEDs.

2. Trunk Group B (ports 25 through 0)1. Trunk Group A (ports 17 through 24)

Internal ports summary

Sixteen logical internal ports (numbered 1 through 16) connect sequentially to server bays 1 through 16 with the enclosure midplane. Server bay 1 is connected to Switch Port 1, Server bay 2 is connected to Switch port 2, and so forth.

6 Overview

16Gb SAN Switch redundancy

The HP BladeSystem c-Class was engineered as a no-single-point-of-failure bladed solution. Attributes that contribute to switch redundancy include:

• Redundant power and cooling

• Redundant HP OA sure management access to the switch

NOTE: The HP OA is the enclosure management module that supports and manages the HP

BladeSystem c-Class and all managed devices used in the enclosure.

16Gb SAN Switch licensing

The 16Gb SAN Switch integrates one of three license options that complement existing HP product lines. Models and their specific licenses are as follows:

• Brocade 16Gb/16 SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, base, integrating 16 active ports

(in any combination of internal and external ports). Software components include a Full Fabric license, the Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software

• Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, base, integrating 28 active ports

(16 internal and 12 external). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software

• Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch Pwr Pk+ for HP BladeSystem c-Class, integrating 28 active

ports (16 internal and 12 external). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and zoning software, plus these additional software options:

◦ Fabric Watch

◦ ISL Trunking

◦ Advanced Performance Monitoring

◦ Extended Fabrics

NOTE: Adaptive Networking and Server Application Optimization features are included by

default in all Fabric OS releases for this switch and do not require a separate license.

IMPORTANT: Upgrade the 16Gb SAN Switch by purchasing optional licenses; see the latest

version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide to learn how to add a license.

ISL trunking groups

If your 16Gb SAN Switch is licensed for ISL trunking, use the trunking groups available on the switch.

The FC ports are numbered from left to right, and are part of the same ISL trunking group. The trunking group consists of the ports shown in Figure 2 (page 6).

NOTE: ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between

adjacent switches. ISL trunking is available on the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch Power Pack+ model, or by purchasing the optional license described in “16Gb SAN Switch licensing” (page 7). For more information about trunking, see the latest version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide.

Supported optional software

Table 1 (page 8) lists the optional software kits and licenses, which can be activated by purchasing

a license key.

NOTE: Availability of optional components may change.

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Table 1 Optional software

Option

Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Power Pack+ Upgrade LTU

HP StoreFabric B-series 8Gb and 16Gb SAN Director Switch Fabric Vision LTU

Brocade 8 and 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class 12-port Upgrade LTU

Fabric Watch

ISL Trunking

Advanced Performance Monitoring

Extended Fabrics

HP B-series SAN Network Advisor Enterprise Software

HP B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Software

HP B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Upgrade Software

Fabric OS 7.2.0a or later

To obtain Fabric Watch, Advanced Performance Monitoring, or Extended Fabrics Software, a purchase of the TC464A Power Pack+ Software Bundle is required.

NOTE: For the latest information on supported software components, see the Product QuickSpecs

available from the HP website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14647_na/

14647_na.pdf.

Additional software options in HP BladeSystem c-Class Power Pack+ models

The 16Gb SAN Switch Power Pack+ includes the following optional software:

• ISL Trunking

• Fabric Watch

• Advanced Performance Monitoring

• Extended Fabrics

For information on any of these options, see the latest version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide.

NOTE: Adaptive Networking and Server Application Optimization options are included by

default in all Fabric OS releases for this switch and do not require a separate license.

Supported SFP transceiver options

Table 2 (page 8) lists the only supported SFPs, Table 3 (page 9) lists the supported optical

cables, and Table 4 (page 9) lists the supported Fibre Channel cables.

Table 2 Supported SFPs

Part numberOption

16 Gb Optical Transceivers (SFP+)

8 Overview

QK724AHP B-series 16Gb SFP+ Short Wave Transceiver

QK725AHP B-series 16Gb SFP+ Long Wave 10 Km Transceiver

8 Gb Optical Transceivers (SFP+)

AJ716BShort Wave: HP 8Gb Short Wave B-series FC SFP+ 1 Pack

Table 2 Supported SFPs (continued)

Part numberOption

AJ717ALong Wave: HP 8Gb Long Wave B-series 10 km FC SFP+

1 Pack

AW538AExtended Long Wave: HP 8Gb Long Wave B-series 25 km

FC SFP+ 1Pack

Table 3 Optical cables

Part numberOption

QK732A1m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode

QK733A2m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode

QK734A5m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode

QK735A15m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode

QK736A30m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode

QK737A50m HP PremierFlex OM4 LC/LC Multi-mode

Table 4 LC-LC FC cables for use between 4/8 Gb and 4/8 Gb FC devices

Part numberOption

AJ833A0.5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3

AJ834A1 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3

AJ835A2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3

AJ836A5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3

AJ837A15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3

AJ838A30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3

AJ839A50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3

Table 5 (page 10) provides transceiver, port speed, and cable data transmission ranges.

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Table 5 Optic, speed, cable, and distance data transmission ranges

Multimode media

Transceiver type

2 Gbps SFPs are not supported on this switch.

4 Gbps SFPs are not supported on this switch

Form factor

SFP+SWL

SFP+

SFP+LWL

SFP+ELWL

Speed

2 Gbps

1, 2

Gbps

1, 2

(OM1)

150 m (492 ft)

70 m (229 ft)4 Gbps

50 µm (OM2)62.5 µm

300 m (984 ft)

150 m (492 ft)

50 m (164 ft)21 m (68 ft)8 GbpsSFP+

35 m (115 ft)15m (49 ft)16 GbpsSFP+

(OM3)

(1,640 ft)

380 m (1,48 ft)

150 m (492 ft)

100 m (328 ft)

50 µm (OM4)50 µm

(1,312 ft)

ft)

N/AN/AN/AN/A2, 4, 8, 16

N/AN/AN/AN/A2, 4 Gbps

N/AN/AN/AN/A8 GbpsSFP+

Single mode media 9 µm

N/AN/A500 m

N/A400 m

N/A190 m (623

N/A125 m (410

10 km (6.2 mi)

30 km (18.6 mi)

25 km (15.5 mi)

10 Overview

2 Setup

Kit contents

The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch kit contains:

• Brocade 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Quick Start Instructions

• One of the following switch models:

Brocade 16Gb/16-ports enabled SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class◦

◦ Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch HP BladeSystem c-Class

◦ Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch Pwr Pk+ HP BladeSystem c-Class

• HP Read Me First document

• HP End User License Agreement letter

Installation and safety considerations

The 16Gb SAN Switch installs in the I/O bays in the rear of the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. See the appropriate BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for specific enclosure requirements.

Installing multiple switches

If you do not have a DHCP server connected to the OA, install and configure one 16Gb SAN Switch at a time. This is required so that Ethernet IP address conflicts do not occur with duplicate default Ethernet IP addresses.

IMPORTANT: DHCP is enabled by default on this switch. In cases where DHCP is available, IP

address conflicts do not occur, simplifying multiple switch installations. See “Using external DHCP

” (page 14). See also the most current documentation for interconnects and other HP BladeSystem

c-Class components at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects.

Each switch must be assigned a unique Ethernet IP address during configuration. Once the default Ethernet IP address on the 16Gb SAN Switch has been changed, you may install additional 16Gb SAN Switches in the enclosure.

See the appropriate HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for help identifying your specific enclosure setup, available connections, and power requirements.

Electrical considerations

The 16Gb SAN Switch requires 35 watts, provided by the enclosure. No other power requirement or provision exists.

Environmental considerations

Ensure proper cooling and ventilation by verifying the following:

• The air vents on the enclosure are not blocked or restricted.

• The ambient air temperature at the front of the enclosure does not exceed 35°C (95°F) while

the switch is operating.

IMPORTANT: The dust covers that ship with your 16Gb SAN Switch must be inserted into any

ports where SFPs are not installed, to help contain air flow in the BladeSystem chassis.

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Installing the 16Gb SAN Switch

For help identifying your specific enclosure setup and available connections, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide, provided with your enclosure, or the HP website

http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.

Install the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch into the enclosure:

1. Locate the appropriate interconnect bay in the rear of the enclosure.

CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before handling the switch.

NOTE: Populate all enclosure interconnect bays with an interconnect module or one of the

blank panels provided.

2. Press the handle latch to release the installation handle.

Figure 3 Releasing the installation handle

2. Handle latch1. Installation handle latched position

3. Installation handle released

NOTE: The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class is a hot-pluggable

device. The enclosure power may be on or off during installation.

3. Align the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class with the appropriate interconnect bay according to your enclosure’s specific configuration. Push the switch firmly into the interconnect bay.

12 Setup

Figure 4 Installing the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class into an interconnect bay

4. Press the installation handle into the latch to lock the Switch in place.

CAUTION: For proper cooling and EMI emissions control, all panels and doors should be in

place and securely fastened while the switch is in operation.

NOTE: The HP BladeSystem c7000 Platinum Enclosure is required to permit 16 Gbps speed.

Other HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosures have a maximum speed of 8 Gbps.

OA power verification

The OA is the enclosure management processor that manages the devices contained within the enclosure. The OA provides a single point from which to perform basic management tasks on switches or server blades installed in the enclosure.

IMPORTANT: HP recommends reading the appropriate HP BladeSystem Enclosure User Guide

and the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide. Reading these guides in sequence will promote an overall understanding of your specific enclosure model.

Once the switch is installed in the interconnect bay, the OA verifies that the switch type matches the mezzanine cards present on the servers. If there is no mismatch, the OA powers up the switch.

If the switch does not power up, check the enclosure and switch status with the OA web interface. See the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide for more information.

Verifying the configuration

The OA is the enclosure management module that supports and manages the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure and all the devices used in the enclosure.

Once the switch is installed in the interconnect bay, the OA verifies that the switch type matches the mezzanine cards present on the server blades. If there is no mismatch, the OA powers up the switch.

If the switch does not power up, check the enclosure and switch status using the OA web interface. See the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide for more information and troubleshooting tips.

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Checking LEDs

Locate LEDs. Check the LED indicators in Figure 5 (page 14).

Figure 5 Identifying LEDs

Set the switch Ethernet IP address

1. Verify that the enclosure is powered on.

2. Verify that the switch is installed.

3. Choose one of the following methods to set the Ethernet IP address:

• Using EBIPA

2. UID LED1. Reset button

4. System Status LED3. Health LED

• Using External DHCP

• Setting the IP address manually

Using EBIPA

1. Open a web browser and connect to the active OA.

2. Enable EBIPA for the corresponding interconnect bay.

3. Click Apply to restart the switch.

NOTE: See the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide for additional information

on EBIPA.

Using external DHCP

1. Connect to the active OA using a web browser.

2. Document the DHCP-assigned address by selecting the switch from the GUI Rack Overview window.

3. Verify the IP address using a Telnet or ssh login to the switch, or select the switch in the OA GUI Rack Overview window.

Setting the IP address manually

1. If the switch IP address is known, log in to the switch with Telnet or ssh or log in to the active OA via Telnet, ssh, or serial null modem cable.

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Use the connect interconnect command (documented in the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide) to connect to the switch bay and log in to the switch.

2. Apply a static IP address to the switch using the ipaddrset command. For detailed procedures, see the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class User

Guide on the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class product website: http://

www.hp.com/go/switchforbladesystemc-class

3. Verify the IP address as described in section “Using external DHCP ” (page 14).

Firmware update

HP recommends running the latest firmware release. Obtain the most current Fabric OS firmware, configuration files, and MIB files that support this switch from the HP website: http://www8.hp.com/

us/en/support-drivers.html

To obtain the latest firmware for the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class switch:

1. Go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html.

2. Select Drivers and Downloads.

3. Enter Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class at the prompt.

4. Select the correct switch model from the search results.

5. Click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.).

6. Click Firmware.

7. Select the latest firmware version.

8. To download the firmware, click Download.

Configuring the 16Gb SAN Switch

The 16Gb SAN Switch must be configured to ensure correct operation within a network and fabric. For instructions about configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors, see the HP SAN Design Reference Guide:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html.

For more information about the CLI, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide.

Set the Switch parameters using the following management tools:

• CLI

• Advanced Web Tools GUI

For detailed procedures, see the BladeSystem c-Class User Guide on the 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class product web page: http://www.hp.com/go/switchforbladesystemc-class

Items required for configuration

To configure and connect the 16Gb SAN Switch for use in network and fabric, the following items are required:

• 16Gb SAN Switch installed in the enclosure

• IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address recorded during the “Setting

the IP address manually” (page 14) procedure

• Ethernet cable

• SFP transceivers and compatible optical cables, as required

• Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional)

Connecting to the CLI

Make an Ethernet connection and log in to the 16Gb SAN Switch:

1. Connect the workstation to the Ethernet network containing the OA. If the OA is not on a network, connect directly to the OA/iLO Ethernet port on the active OA.

IMPORTANT: Verify that the switch is not being reconfigured from any other connections

during the remaining steps.

2. Connect to the switch using ssh or open a Telnet connection using the IP address set earlier. The login prompt displays when the Telnet connection locates the switch in the network.

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3. Enter the user name, using the administrative account admin.

4. Enter the password. The default password is password.

NOTE: You can run up to two simultaneous admin sessions and four user sessions.

If you have not changed the system passwords from the default, you are prompted to change them. Enter the new system passwords, or press Ctrl+c to skip the password prompts.

5. Verify that the login was successful. If successful, the prompt displays the switch name and user ID to which you are connected.

Setting the date and time

The date and time are used for logging events. The operation of the 16Gb SAN Switch does not depend on the date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time value functions properly.

To set the date and time using the CLI:

1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in

Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15).

2. Issue the date command using the following syntax:

date mmddHHMMyy

where:

• mm is the month; valid values are 01 through 12.

• dd is the date; valid values are 01 through 31.

• HH is the hour; valid values are 00 through 23.

• MM is minutes; valid values are 00 through 59.

• yy is the year; valid values are 00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are interpreted

as 1970–1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000–2069). For example:

switch:admin> date Fri Jan 29 17:01:48 UTC 2000 switch:admin> date 0227123003 Thu Feb 27 12:30:00 UTC 2003 switch:admin>

For details about changing time zones, see the tsTimeZone command in the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide.

Verifying installed licenses

To determine the type of licensing included with your 16Gb SAN Switch , enter licenseshow at the command prompt, as in the following example:

switch:admin> licenseshow

nl nl

XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:

nl nl

Fabric Watch license

nl nl

Release v5.0 license

nl nl

XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:

nl nl

Zoning license

nl nl

XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:

nl nl

Web license

nl nl

XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:

nl nl

Full Fabric

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NOTE: For more information about the CLI, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Command

Reference Guide.

Modifying the FC domain ID (optional)

You can modify the FC domain ID. The default FC domain ID is domain 1. If the 16Gb SAN Switch is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric, and the default FC domain ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. If the switch is connected to the fabric after is has been powered on and the default domain ID is already in use, the fabric segments.

Enter fabricshow to determine the domain IDs that are currently in use. The maximum number of domains with which the 16Gb SAN Switch communicates is determined by this switch's fabric license.

To modify the domain ID:

1. Enter switchdisable to disable the switch.

2. Enter configure, and then enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value.

3. At the Fabric parameters prompt, enter Y and press Enter:

Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y

4. Enter a unique domain ID. For example:

Domain: (1..239) [1] 3

5. Complete the remaining prompts, or press Ctrl+D to accept the remaining default settings.

6. Enter switchenable to re-enable the switch.

7. Enter fabricshow to confirm any changes made to the domain ID.

8. Optionally, verify switch policy settings, and specify any custom status policies that need to change:

a. Enter switchstatuspolicyshow to verify the current policy settings. If desired, enter

switchstatuspolicyset at the prompt to change switch policy settings. This command sets the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status.

b. Customize the status policies as desired.

9. To deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter 0 at the prompt for that condition.

Disabling and enabling a switch

By default, the switch is enabled after power on and after the diagnostics and switch initialization routines have completed. You can disable and re-enable the switch as necessary.

To disable:

1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in

Connect to the Command Line Interface.

2. Issue the switchDisable command. All FC ports on the switch are taken offline. If the switch was part of a fabric, the fabric

reconfigures.

To enable:

1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in

Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15).

2. Issue the switchEnable command. All FC ports that pass POST are enabled. If the switch has ISLs to a fabric, it joins the fabric.

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Disabling and enabling a port

To enable a port:

1. Connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line

Interface (page 15).

2. Issue the portenable portnumber command, where portnumber is the number of the port you want to enable.

To disable:

1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in

Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15).

2. Issue portdisable portnumber command, where portnumber is the number of the port you want to disable.

Using DPOD

DPOD functionality does not require a predefined assignment of ports. Port assignment is determined by the total number of ports in use as well as the number of purchased ports.

The DPOD feature simplifies port management by:

• Automatically detecting HBA connected server ports or cabled ports

• Automatically enabling ports

• Automatically assigning port licenses

To initiate DPOD, use the licensePort command, as described in Page 18.

IMPORTANT: For the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch, DPOD works only if the server blade is installed

with an HBA present. A server blade that does not have a functioning HBA is not treated as an active link for the purpose of initial POD port assignment.

DPOD commands

Use the licensePort command to manage dynamic POD assignments with the following options:

• licensePort –reserve portnum reserves a future license assignment for a specific port,

even if the port is currently offline.

• licensePort –release portnum removes a license from a port.

• portCfgPersistentDisable blocks a specific port from future assignments.

• licensePort -show displays an overview of the POD license status and port assignments.

The following are examples of the licensePort -show command for a Brocade 16Gb/16 SAN Switch and a Brocade 16Gb/28 SAN Switch:

Example for Brocade 16Gb/16 SAN Switch

Bulova2_13_pilot:root> licenseport -show 28 ports are available in this switch No POD licenses are installed Dynamic POD method is in use 16 port assignments are provisioned for use in this switch: 16 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license * 6 port assignments are added if the first POD license is installed * 6 more assignments are added if the second POD license is installed 16 ports are assigned to installed licenses: 16 ports are assigned to the base switch license Ports assigned to the base switch license: 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 25, 26 Ports assigned to the first POD license: 20* [Note: these ports cannot be activated due to an insufficient

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number of installed POD licenses. Use licensePort -release to allow these ports to be reassigned.] Ports assigned to the second POD license: None Ports not assigned to a license: 0, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27 0 license reservations are still available for use by unassigned ports 1 license assignment is held by an offline port (indicated by *) Bulova2_13_pilot:root>

Example for Brocade 8/24 SAN Switch

cp081044:admin> licenseport --show 24 ports are available in this switch Full POD license is installed Dynamic POD method is in use 24 port assignments are provisioned for use in this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base 12 port assignments are provisioned by a full POD license 11 ports are assigned to installed licenses: 11 ports are assigned to the base switch license 0 ports are assigned to the full POD license Ports assigned to the base switch license: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17*, 18*, 19* Ports assigned to the full POD license: None Ports not assigned to a license: 0, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23

13 license reservations are still available for use by unassigned ports 3 license assignments are held by offline ports (indicated by *)

NOTE: The DPOD feature does not consider disabled ports as candidates for license assignments.

You can persistently disable an otherwise enabled port to cause it not to come online and preserve a license assignment for future use.

Backing up the configuration

To back up the switch configuration to an FTP server, enter configupload and follow the prompts. The configupload command copies the switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement switch, if necessary.

Configuring the 16Gb SAN Switch 19

3 Managing the 16Gb SAN Switch

Management features

The management tools built into the 16Gb SAN Switch (listed in Table 6 (page 20)) can be used to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information used for performance analysis and system debugging.

When running IP over FC, these management tools must be run on both the Fibre Channel host and the switch, and must be supported by the FC host driver. For a list of FC hosts supported by the 16Gb SAN Switch, contact your HP representative.

Table 6 16Gb SAN Switch management features

and four user sessions simultaneously. For more information, see the latest version of the Fabric OS

Administrator Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide.

information, see the latest version of the Web Tools Administrator's Guide.

information, see the latest version of the Fabric OS MIB reference guide.

In-band supportOut-of-band supportManagement tool

IP over FCEthernet or serial connectionCLI—Run up to two admin sessions

IP over FCEthernet connectionAdvanced Web Tools—For

IP over FCEthernet connectionStandard SNMP applications—For

information, see the latest version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide.

You can connect a management station to one switch with Ethernet while managing other switches connected to the first switch with FC. To do so, set the FC gateway address of each of the other switches to be managed to the FC IP address of the first switch.

The gateway address of the first switch should be set to whatever the gateway address is for the subnet on which the first switch resides. See Table 7 (page 20).

Table 7 Connecting with a management station

Maintaining the 16Gb SAN Switch

The 16Gb SAN Switch does not require any regular physical maintenance. It is critical, however, that environmental conditions, described in Environmental

requirements (page 33), are met to help prevent switch failure due to heat stress or improper air

flow.

SMI-S compliant management programEthernet connectionManagement Server—For more

Third switchSecond switchFirst switchManagement stationConnection type

204.1.1.12204.1.1.11192.168.1.10192.168.1.09Ethernet

192.168.65.12192.168.65.11192.168.65.10192.168.65.09FCIP

192.168.1.10192.168.1.10any, not self192.168.1.10Gateway

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Installing dust covers in empty ports

The dust covers included in the 16Gb SAN Switch shipping carton (see Figure 1 (page 6)) must be inserted in ports where SFPs are not installed. Installing dust covers ensures proper air flow and helps reduce dust contamination.

Replacing an SFP transceiver

In some cases, you might need to reinstall an SFP transceiver. To remove an SFP transceiver:

1. Press and hold the cable release.

2. Remove the cable from the transceiver.

3. Pull the bail (wire handle) to release the transceiver.

4. Grasp the bail, and gently but firmly pull the transceiver out of the port.

5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining ports as required. To install a replacement SFP:

1. Make sure that the bail is in the unlocked position.

2. Orient the SFP with the appropriate port (see Figure 6 (page 21)).

Figure 6 Installing an SFP

3. Insert the SFP into the port until it clicks.

4. Close the bail.

Diagnostic tests

In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware, including tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use.

Initiate diagnostic tests with the command line, using a Telnet session or a terminal setup with 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, transceiver, and cable. For information on available diagnostic tests, enter diagHelp or portcfgdport.

2. SFP1. Bail

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All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, and 16 Gbps.

CAUTION: Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit/receive link speed during diagnostic

testing.

For information about specific diagnostic tests, see the latest version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide, or enter help followed by the name of the diagnostic test.

Powering on and off

The 16Gb SAN Switch power is provided by the enclosure. The 16Gb SAN Switch runs POST by default each time power to the enclosure is turned on. The POST process can last up to three minutes.

To remove power from the switch, remove the 16Gb SAN Switch from the enclosure interconnect bay.

NOTE: Each time the 16Gb SAN Switch is powered on, its settings are restored to the last saved

configuration.

Interpreting LED activity

You can monitor switch activity and status by checking the 16Gb SAN Switch LEDs. There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, or a flashing light. The steady lights

and flashing lights can be green or amber. The LEDs flash any of these colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is normal and

does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete. A healthy state is indicated by a steady green light. See

Table 8 (page 22) for details about LED activity.

LED indicators

All 16Gb SAN Switch LEDs are located on the port side. See Figure 5 (page 14).

LED patterns

Table 8 (page 22) and Table 9 (page 23) summarize LED color, and meaning, and any

recommended user response.

Module status LED patterns

The system and power LED patterns are shown in Table 8 (page 22).

Table 8 Module Status LED patterns during normal operation

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

No lightModule Status

Switch is off, boot is not complete, or boot failed.

Verify that switch is on and completed booting.

No action required.Switch is on and functioning.Steady green

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Table 8 Module Status LED patterns during normal operation (continued)

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Port link status LED patterns

Table 9 (page 23) shows the LED color, meaning, and recommended action.

Table 9 Port link status LED patterns

No lightPort Status

Steady green

Slow-flashing green (on 1 second, off 1 second)

Flashing green (on 1 second, off 1 second)

Amber

No light or signal carrier (transceiver or cable) detected.

external device) but has no traffic.

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

One or both of the following are true:

• One or more

environmental ranges are exceeded.

• Error log contains one or

more port diagnostic error messages.

disabled or offline.

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Check transceiver and cable.

No action required.Port is online (connected to

Verify that the correct device is connected to port and that the switch and port settings are correct.

Check environmental conditions, error log, Port Status LEDs, transceivers, cables, and loopback plugs. Correct error condition. Clear error log. Rerun diagnostics to verify fix.

Needs attention.Boot-up state; switch is

Fast-flashing green (on 1/2 second, off 1/2 second)

Flickering green

Steady amber

Slow-flashing amber (on 1 second, off 1 second)

amber (on 1/2

second) Clear the error log. Rerun

and amber

(diagnostic).

through port.

carrier, but is not yet online.

Port is disabled as a result of diagnostics or portDisable command. If the LEDs for all ports are slow-flashing amber, the switch could be disabled. enable the switch by

Port is faulty.Fast-flashing

Port is bypassed.Alternating green

No action required.Port is in internal loopback

No action required.Port is online with traffic flowing

No action required.Port is receiving light or signal

Enable the port using the portEnable command; If the LEDs for all ports are slow-flashing amber,

entering the

switchEnable

command.

Check the Port Status LEDs, error log, transceiver, and cable or loopback plug.second, off 1/2

the diagnostics to verify that the error condition is fixed.

Check configuration of FC loop.

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POST and boot specifications

POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash different colors. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in the error log.

The 16Gb SAN Switch performs POST when it is turned on or rebooted. Total boot time with POST is approximately three minutes.

POST can be omitted for subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command. For more information about this command, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. If you suspect a problem with the switch, enable POST to obtain more information on any failure.

POST

The success and failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through the error log or the CLI.

POST includes the following:

• Running preliminary POST diagnostics

• Initializing the operating system

• Initializing hardware

• Running diagnostic tests on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, memory,

statistics counters, and serialization

Boot

Boot completes in approximately three minutes if it is run. Boot includes the following tasks after POST completes:

• Universal ports are configured.

• Links are initialized.

• Fabric is analyzed; if any ports are connected to other switches, the 16Gb SAN Switch

participates in a fabric configuration.

• The 16Gb SAN Switch obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses.

• Unicast routing tables are constructed.

• Normal port operation is enabled.

Interpreting POST results

To determine whether POST completed successfully and whether any errors were detected:

1. Verify that the 16Gb SAN Switch LEDs indicate that all components are healthy. See

Table 9 (page 23) for a description and interpretation of LED patterns. If one or more LEDs

do not display a Healthy state, use the switchshow command to verify that the LEDs on the switch are not set to beacon.

2. Verify that the 16Gb SAN Switch prompt appears on the terminal of a computer workstation connected to the switch. If there is no switch prompt when POST completes, press Enter. If the switch prompt still does not appear, try opening another Telnet session or another management tool. If the 16GB SAN Switch still does not complete POST successfully, contact your HP representative.

24 Managing the 16Gb SAN Switch

3. Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log. Use the errshow command to review the system log.

For information about all referenced commands and accessing the error log, see the latest version of the HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide. For information about error messages, see the Fabric OS System Error Messages Reference Manual.

Firmware update

To achieve best performance, HP recommends running the latest firmware release. Obtain the most current Fabric OS firmware, configuration files, and MIB files that support this switch from the following HP website:

http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

To obtain the latest firmware for the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class switch:

NOTE: Web retrieval procedures may be subject to change.

1. Go to http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html.

2. Select Drivers and Downloads.

3. Enter Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class at the prompt.

4. Select the correct switch model from the search results.

5. Click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.).

6. Click Firmware.

7. Select the latest firmware version.

8. To download the firmware, click Download.

About the reset button

The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch integrates a Reset button, (Figure 5 (page 14)). The Reset button is a small, recessed micro-switch that is accessed by inserting a pin (or object of similar size) in the small hole.

Use the Reset button to reboot the switch (see Figure 5 (page 14)).

Rebooting the switch

Depress the Reset button for up to 5 seconds to reboot the switch.

Replacing a faulty 16Gb SAN Switch

To replace a faulty switch in the c-Class enclosure:

IMPORTANT: For supplemental information on any of these steps, see the latest HP Fabric OS

Administrator Guide and Fabric OS Advanced Web Tools Administrator Guide, available at the

HP website:

http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

To access the guides, scroll to the storage section of the web page, and select Storage Networking for HP products.

In addition to these guides, see the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem—Setup, Configuration and Installation Procedures available on http://www.hp.com/go/

switchforbladesystemc-class for initial installation instructions of the new switch.

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1. Create a backup of the existing configuration file.

NOTE: It is critical to back up the switch configuration to a remote server on a regular basis.

Repeat for each switch in your SAN whenever configuration changes occur. Configuration backups can be done with the CLI, integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI.

2. Locate the faulty switch.

3. Disconnect all external FC cables.

4. Remove the faulty 16Gb SAN Switch from the enclosure.

5. Insert the replacement switch into the enclosure.

6. Log in to the Onboard Administrator CLI.

7. Connect to the switch console by entering: connect interconnect <bay number>

8. Change the password when prompted by the switch.

9. To restore the configuration, you must disable the switch with the CLI, the integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI.

NOTE: If you are using the CLI, enter switchDisable at the prompt. See the Fabric OS

Command Reference Guide for additional command information.

10. Continue with the switch configuration. Enter the appropriate information when prompted. Make sure that the data entered matches the settings on the faulty switch.

11. Install the same Fabric OS version as the faulty switch using the CLI command firmwareDownload, the integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI.

12. Verify that the appropriate licenses are installed on the replacement switch.

13. Save the switch configuration file after making your edits; enter:

configupload

14. Restore the switch configuration from the remote server using the backup configuration file from step 1.

15. Enable the switch. Use the CLI command switchenable, the integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI.

16. Connect all external FC cables in the same port locations. To connect to the external switch ports without connectivity to external devices, the external switch port must be disabled before inserting the cable and then re-enabled after inserting the cable to establish connectivity.

17. Verify that the switch is joined to the fabric and all connected devices are logged in to the switch by entering:

switchshow

18. Save the configuration file.

IMPORTANT: HP recommends upgrading all switches in the enclosure to the latest available

firmware. Check http://www.hp.com for updates.

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4 Support and other resources

This guide provides information about setting up and configuring the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class. Throughout this guide the short product name, 16Gb SAN Switch is used. The following publications contain related information:

• Fabric OS Command Reference Guide

• HP Fabric OS Administrator Guide

• Fabric OS MIB Reference Guide

• Fabric OS System Error Messages Reference Manual

Intended audience

This guide is intended for system administrators and technicians with knowledge of:

• Configuration aspects of customer SAN fabric

• Customer host environments, such as Microsoft Windows or Linux

• CLI commands

• Advanced Web Tools GUI for configuring the switches through a supported web browser

SAN Switch related documentation

SAN Switch-related documents and other SAN infrastructure documentation, including white papers and best practices documents, are available at: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

Scroll to the storage section of the web page and select Storage Networking for HP Storage products.

IMPORTANT: For late-breaking, supplemental information, access the latest version of the HP

Fabric OS Release Notes for the 16Gb SAN Switch.

HP BladeSystem c-Class related documentation

HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure user documentation, including white papers and best practices documents, are available at:

http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation

Before you contact HP Technical Support

Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:

• Technical support registration number (if applicable)

• Product serial number

• Product model name and number

• Applicable error messages

• Third-party hardware or software

• Operating system type and revision level

For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

HP contact information

For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller:

• In the United States, see the HP US service locator web page:

Intended audience 27

http://www.hp.com/service_locator

• In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) web page:

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html

• In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States web page:

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html

• Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

• If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more

information about Care Packs, see the HP website:

http://www.hp.com

Document conventions and symbols

Table 10 Document conventions

ElementConvention

Cross-reference links and e-mail addressesBlue text: Table 10 (page 28)

website addressesBlue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com

Bold text

Monospace text

Monospace, italic text

• Keys that are pressed

• Text typed into a GUI element, such as a

box

• GUI elements that are clicked or selected,

such as menu and list items, buttons, tabs, or check boxes

Text emphasisItalic text

• File and directory names

• System output

• Code

• Commands, their arguments, and argument

values

• Code variables

• Command variables

Emphasized monospace textMonospace, bold text

WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.

CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.

IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.

NOTE: Provides additional information.

TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.

Subscription service

HP strongly recommends that customers register online using the Subscriber's choice website:

http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.

28 Support and other resources

Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest driver versions, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other product resources.

After subscribing, locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage under Product Category.

Other HP websites

For additional information, see the following HP websites:

• http://www.hp.com

• http://www.hp.com/go/storage

• http://www.hp.com/service_locator

• http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/prodserv/servers.html

Documentation feedback

HP welcomes your feedback. To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to

storagedocsFeedback@hp.com. All submissions become the property of HP.

Other HP websites 29

A Regulatory information

This appendix contains regulatory notices for the HP B-series 16Gb FC Switches. For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance

Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at http://

www.hp.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts.

Turkey RoHS material content declaration

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration

Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні, затвердженого постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057

Warranty information

HP ProLiant and X86 Servers and Options

http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties

HP Enterprise Servers

http://www.hp.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties

HP Storage Products

http://www.hp.com/support/Storage-Warranties

HP Networking Products

http://www.hp.com/support/Networking-Warranties

30 Regulatory information

B Electrostatic discharge and grounding recommendations

Electrostatic discharge recommendations

CAUTION: To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow

when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage can reduce the life expectancy of the device.

To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:

• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.

• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.

• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

• Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or

assembly.

Grounding methods

There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic sensitive parts:

• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis.

Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.

• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both

feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.

• Use conductive field service tools.

• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have

any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller install the part.

NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation,

contact your HP authorized reseller.

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C SAN Switch technical specifications

General specifications

Table 11 (page 32) lists general specifications for the 16Gb SAN Switch.

Table 11 General specifications

DescriptionSpecification

F_Port, FL_Port, and E_PortConfigurable port types

Media types

EMC emissions

SFP. Support for speeds of 4/8/16Gb with short wave SFPs up to 500m (1,640 ft.) and support for speeds of 4/8/16Gb with long wave SFPs up to 10 km.

NOTE: 8Gb SFPs support 2/4/8 Gb, and the 16 Gb SFPs

support 4/8/16 Gb

An operating SAN Switch conforms to the emissions requirements specified by the following regulations:

• FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15 subpart B, Class A

• CSA C108.8 Class A

• VCCI Class A ITE

• CISPR 22 Class A

• EN55022 Class A

• AS/NZF 3548: 1995 Class A

• CNS13438 Class A

• ICES-003 Class A

• Korean EMC Requirements

• BSMI Standard CNS 13438

• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

• EN5022 Level A

• EN50082-2/EN55024: 1998

EMC immunity

Port-to-port latency

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

• 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

• EN 61000-4-12 Oscillatory Waves Immunity

• EN 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions

• EN 61000-3-3 JEIDA

Nonblocking shared-memory switchSystem architecture

FC-PH (FC Physical and Signalling Interface standard)ANSI protocol

FC Class 2, Class 3, and Class FModes of operation

2112-byteMaximum frame size

Less than 2 microseconds with no contention (destination port is free)

Weight and physical dimensions

Table 12 (page 33) lists physical properties.

Table 12 16Gb SAN Switch physical dimensions

MeasurementDimension

27.94 mm (1.1 in)Height

192.84 mm (7.59 in)Width

269.46 mm (10.6 in)Depth

1.49 kg (3.3 lb) without mediaWeight

Environmental requirements

To ensure proper operation, the switch must not be subjected to environmental conditions beyond those for which it was tested. The ranges specified in Table 13 (page 33) list the acceptable environment for both operating and nonoperating conditions.

Table 13 Environmental requirements

Acceptable range during non-operationAcceptable range during operationCondition

Ambient temperature

Humidity

Supported SFPs

Do not use unsupported SFPs. They may not fit correctly and may void your warranty. Any port with an unsupported SFP will automatically be disabled by switch firmware, leaving the port non-operational. See Supported SFP transceiver options (page 8) for a list of supported SFPs.

For a complete list of supported devices, see the latest version of the HP SAN Design Reference Guide at the HP website:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html.

10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305m (1.8°F per every 1000ft) above sea level to a maximum of 3050m (10,000ft), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10°C/Hr (18°F/Hr ). The upper limit may be limited by the type and number of options installed. System performance may be reduced if operating with a fan fault or above 30°C (86°F).

10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

0 to 10,000 ft (3 km) above sea levelAltitude

Non-operating -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F). Maximum rate of change is 20°C/Hr (36°F/Hr).

5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

0 to 30,000 ft (9144 m) above sea level

140 G, 2ms40 G, 2ms durationShock

2.0 G, 5–500 Hz1 G, 10–500 HzVibration

Supported HBAs

For a list of HBAs that have been tested and are known to work with the SAN switches, see the latest version of the HP SAN Design Reference Guide at the HP website:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html.

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Glossary

This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product. It is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms.

AL_PA Arbitrated loop physical address. A unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to a

port in an arbitrated loop. See also non-participating mode.

alias server A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management. API Application programming interface. A defined protocol that allows applications to interface with

a set of services.

arbitrated loop A shared 100 Mbps FC transport structured as a loop. Supports up to 126 devices and one

fabric attachment. See also public device, public loop.

AW_TOV Arbitration wait time-out value. The minimum time an arbitrating L_Port waits for a response before

beginning loop initialization.

backup FCS switch Backup fabric configuration server switch. The switch or switches assigned as backup in case

the primary FCS switch fails.

bandwidth The total transmission capacity of a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bits per second

(bps). May also refer to the range of transmission frequencies available to a link or system.

broadcast The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric, regardless of zoning. buffer-to-buffer

flow control

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

CLI Command line interface. Interface that depends entirely on the use of commands, such as through

Telnet or SNMP, and does not involve a GUI.

compact flash Flash (temporary) memory that is used in a manner similar to hard disk storage. It is connected

to a bridging component that connects to the PCI bus of the processor. Not visible within the processor's memory space.

configuration The way a system is set up. May refer to hardware or software:

• Hardware: The number, type, and arrangement of components that make up a system or

network.

• Software: The set of parameters that guide switch operation. May include general system

parameters, IP address information, domain ID, and other information. Modifiable by any login with administrative privileges. May also refer to a set of zones.

CRC Cyclic redundancy check. A check for transmission errors that is included in every data frame.

data word A type of transmission word that occurs within frames. The frame header, data field, and CRC

all consist of data words.

defined zone configuration

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol directory service See SNS. DLS Dynamic load sharing. Dynamic distribution of traffic over available paths. Allows for recomputing

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

of routes when an Fx_Port or E_Port changes status.

34 Glossary

domain ID Unique identifier used in routing frames for all switches in a fabric. Usually assigned by the

principal switch, but can be assigned manually. The domain ID for an HP switch can be any integer between 1 and 239. The default domain ID is usually 1.

DPOD Dynamic Ports on Demand.

E_D_TOV Error-detect time-out value. The minimum 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.

E_Port 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 trunking, U_Port.

EBIPA Enclosure Bay IP Addressing EE_Credit End-to-end credit. The number of receive buffers allocated by a recipient port to an originating

port. Used by Class 1 and Class 2 services to manage the exchange of frames across the fabric between source and destination.

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

configuration end-to-end flow

The currently enabled configuration of zones. Only one configuration can be enabled at a time.

Index

advanced web tools, 20 advanced zoning, 8 audience, 27

boot, 24 boot specifications, 24

command line interface, 20 conventions

document, 28 text symbols, 28

diagnostics, 21 document

conventions, 28 related documentation, 27

documentation

providing feedback, 29

EIA, 11 electrostatic discharge recommendations, 31 environmental requirements, 33 ESD, 31 Ethernet connection, 15

fabric license

base, 7 full, 7

Power Pack, 7 fabric licenses, 7 Fibre Channel

FC domain ID, 17

general specifications, 32

HBAs, supported, 33 help

obtaining, 27 HP

storage website, 29

Subscriber's choice website, 28

technical support, 27

IP address, 12, 15 ISL

trunking groups, 7

LED

interpreting activity, 22 location, 22

patterns, 22 LED patterns, 22 licenseshow, 16 long wavelength, see LWL, 5

management station, 20

port

configurable types, 5

speed, 5 port LED patterns, 23 POST, 24 POST results, 24 POST specifications, 24 Power Pack, 7

regulatory information, 30

Turkey RoHS material content declaration, 30

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration, 30 related documentation, 27

SAN Switch

configuration, 15

installing, 12

licensing, 7

maintenance, 20

management features, 20

port diagram, 6

power, 22 SFP transceiver, 15

removing, 21 SFP transceivers

supported, 33 SNMP applications, 20 specifications

environmental requirements, 33

general, 32

physical, 33 Subscriber's choice, HP, 28 supported HBAs, 33 supported SFP options, 8 supported SFPs, 33 symbols in text, 28

technical support

HP, 27

40 Index

text symbols, 28 transceiver, 5, 6, 15, 21, 23 Turkey RoHS material content declaration, 30

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration, 30

warranty information

HP Enterprise servers, 30 HP Networking products, 30 HP ProLiant and X86 Servers and Options, 30

HP Storage products, 30 web tools, 8 websites

HP documentation, 29

HP storage, 29

HP Subscriber's choice, 28

HP Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Overview

16Gb SAN Switch features

Component identification

Port side of the 16Gb SAN Switch

Internal ports summary

16Gb SAN Switch redundancy

16Gb SAN Switch licensing

ISL trunking groups

Supported optional software

Additional software options in HP BladeSystem c-Class Power Pack+ models

Supported SFP transceiver options

2 Setup

Kit contents

Installation and safety considerations

Installing multiple switches

Electrical considerations

Environmental considerations

Installing the 16Gb SAN Switch

OA power verification

Verifying the configuration

Checking LEDs

Set the switch Ethernet IP address

Using EBIPA

Using external DHCP

Setting the IP address manually

Firmware update

Configuring the 16Gb SAN Switch

Items required for configuration

Connecting to the CLI

Setting the date and time

Verifying installed licenses

Modifying the FC domain ID (optional)

Disabling and enabling a switch

Disabling and enabling a port

Using DPOD

DPOD commands

Backing up the configuration

3 Managing the 16Gb SAN Switch

Management features

Maintaining the 16Gb SAN Switch

Installing dust covers in empty ports

Replacing an SFP transceiver

Diagnostic tests

Powering on and off

Interpreting LED activity

LED indicators

LED patterns

Module status LED patterns

Port link status LED patterns

POST and boot specifications

POST

Boot

Interpreting POST results

Firmware update

About the reset button

Rebooting the switch

Replacing a faulty 16Gb SAN Switch

4 Support and other resources

Intended audience

SAN Switch related documentation

HP BladeSystem c-Class related documentation

Before you contact HP Technical Support

HP contact information

Document conventions and symbols

Subscription service

Other HP websites

Documentation feedback

A Regulatory information

Turkey RoHS material content declaration

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration

Warranty information

B Electrostatic discharge and grounding recommendations

Electrostatic discharge recommendations

Grounding methods

C SAN Switch technical specifications