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Revision History
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About This Guide
This document provides both hardware and software information to support
the HP Surestore FC Switch 6164, and is organized as follows:
PREFACE
Chapter 1
Introducing the FC 6164
Chapter 2
Installing and
Configuring the FC 6164
Chapter 3
Mechanical
Specifications
Chapter 4
Diagnostics
Chapter 5
Maintenance Procedures
Chapter 6
Introducing Fabric
Manager
Chapter 7
Installing Fabric
Manager
Provides general information about the FC 6164
and an overview of the installation procedure.
Provides information about installing and
configuring the FC 6164.
Provides the mechanical details of the FC 6164.
Provides information about diagnostic tests and
error messages.
Provides maintenance procedures for the
FC 6164.
Provides an overview of Fabric Manager, the
management software provided with the
FC 6164.
Provides system requirements and instructions
for installing and launching Fabric Manager.
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Chapter 8
Using Fabric Manager
Provides information about each of the screens
available through Fabric Manager.
Chapter 9
Telnet Commands
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 Switch 6164 Documentation CD
contains all publications listed in the table below and is also provided with
your product.
TitlePart Number
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Documentation
CD
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and
Reference Guide
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Quick Start Guide A7326-90901
Provides information about the Telnet
commands that are specific to administration of
the FC 6164.
A7326-11011
A7326-90902
Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide, version 2.2Available only on CD
Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 2.4Available only on CD
Fabric Watch User’s Guide, version 2.2Available only on CD
MIB Reference Manual, version 2.3Available only on CD
QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 2.3Available only on CD
Web Tools User’s Guide, version 2.3Available only on CD
Zoning User’s Guide, version 2.2Available only on CD
For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel
Association web site, located at
http://www.fibrechannel.com.
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Getting Help
For support information, visit the HP web site located at:
http://www.hp.com
Getting Software Updates
Firmware and software updates are found on the HP web site at:
http://www.hp.com
New switch firmware can be installed from the following host operating
systems:
•UNIX
•Windows NT
•Windows 2000
•Windows 98
•Windows 95
Preface11
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1
INTRODUCING THE FC 6164
The HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 provides a 64-port enterprise-class fibre
channel switching solution for any-to-any connectivity requirements in a
Storage Area Network (SAN). The FC 6164 provides a cost-effective
means of meeting the large-port-count requirements of workgroups and
enterprises.
The FC 6164 is a rack-mountable solution, comprised of a chassis and six
fully integrated switch modules, with preconfigured inter-switch link (ISL)
fiber optic cables and enhanced management software. The FC 6164
includes Fabric Manager, a management application that provides a
centralized view of the integrated switch modules to simplify
administration and maintenance.
Using this preconfigured, stand-alone fabric as a building block of larger
fabrics, you can scale your storage environment as needed while leveraging
your existing server and storage infrastructure.
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Management Tools
You can manage the FC 6164 at the fabric level and at the switch level.
Fabric-level Management Tool
•Fabric Manager
Fabric Manager provides a centralized, high-level fabric view of the FC
6164, and all other switches if connected in a larger SAN, allowing for
easy administration of the fabric. When more detailed information is
requested, Fabric Manager interacts seamlessly with Web Tools to
provide switch-level information.
Fabric Manager is included with the FC 6164 product, and is installed
on a workstation computer, instead of on the switch, thereby using less
switch resources. The workstation computer must be on the same
network as the switches being managed.
Switch-level Management Tools
The following software is installed on each of the six switches in the
integrated fabric:
•Fabric Operating System (OS) v2.4
•Full Fabric (E_Port)
•Fabric Watch Profile
•QuickLoop – The FC 6164 is shipped with all ports defaulted to fabric
mode.
•Web License
•Zoning License
•Enterprise Bundle:
–Zoning
–Web Tools
–Fabric Watch
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2
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The FC 6164 is a plug-and-play fabric that provides 64 user ports, and is
comprised of the following items:
•a chassis with a removable front door
•six FC Silkworm 2250 switches (Each 2250 switch has one serial port
and one Ethernet port)
The FC 6164 chassis includes cable-routing holes in the upper, lower, and
side panels for easy cable management.
A color-coded ISL cable diagram is provided on the inside bottom of the
chassis, for reference when switches or ISL cables are being replaced (see
Chapter 4, “Maintenance Procedures”, for the cable and switch replacement
procedures). Each port should be connected by the ISL cable to the other
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port that has the same color in the diagram. This color should also match
the label color on the associated ISL cable.
Weight Specifications
Table 1. Weight Specifications
HardwareWeight
Chassis (empty)~ 65 Pounds
Individual 2250 switch~ 20 Pounds
Chassis with all six switches installed
(fully loaded with GBICs and fiber optic cables)
Dimensions
The FC 6164 chassis has the following dimensions:
Dimension SizeSmallest Rack Space
Height25 inches14 Units
Width19 inches19 inches
Depth24 inches30 inches
The FC 6164 chassis has a 14 unit (25 inch) rack height, 19 inch rack
width, and is 24 inch deep, fitting in a 30 inch deep rack.
Thermal Characteristics
Each of the six 2250 switches has built-in axial fans to cool the units. The
direction of air flow is from the air inlet side to the service side (the front,
where the ports and ISL cables are) of the units. The entire FC 6164 is
optimized to provide proper cooling for a maximum power rating of
70 Watts per 2250 switch. Total system power is 420 Watts.
~ 200 Pounds
The FC 6164 has an operating range in 10 to 40°C at 3 km (9,800 feet).
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GBICs
Fiber Optic Cables
The FC 6164 is compatible with the following types of GBICs:
•short wave GBICs
•long wave GBICs
•short wave serial ID GBICs
•long wave serial ID GBICs
•smart GBICS (available from Finisar)
The FC 6164 product includes SWL (short wave length) GBICs for the
ISL (inter-switch link) ports. GBICs for the user ports are not included.
The FC 6164 product includes gray fiber optic cables for the ISL ports.
Fiber optic cables for the user ports are not included.
Standard fiber optic cables can be used for the user ports, and connections
can be made to the GBICs inserted in the user ports using standard dual SC
plug connectors, as shown in Figure 1. The fiber optic connectors are keyed
and must be inserted into the GBIC module connector in proper alignment.
CAUTION
The fiber optic cables are fragile and should not be bent to a
radius of less than 0.5 inches.
Do not force the fiber optic plug into the GBIC module because this can
damage the connector, the GBIC module, or both. Verify that the fiber optic
connector is clean, free of dust or debris, and correctly aligned before
inserting the connector into the GBIC module.
The acceptable environmental ranges for the FC 6164 are shown in Tabl e 2.
These environmental ranges also apply to each switch.
Table 2. FC 6164 Environmental Specifications
SpecificationValue
Temperature (operating)10 to 40°C
Temperature (nonoperating) -35 to 65°C
Operating humidity5 to 85% noncondensing at 40°C
Nonoperating humidity95% RH nonconducting at 40°C
Operating altitude0 to 3 km above sea level
Nonoperating altitude0 to 12 km above sea level
Operating shock4 G, 11-MS duration, half sine
Nonoperating shock20 G, 11-MS duration, sq.wave
Operating vibration5 G, 0 to 3 kHz
Nonoperating vibration10 G, 0 to 5 kHz
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Switch-level Information
General Information About the 2250 Switch
The 2250 switch has full fabric capability, which allows the 2250 switch to
be linked to multiple other fibre channel switches to build a scalable SAN
fabric, capable of supporting large numbers of attached storage devices.
The FC 6164 supports F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port connections and a
Distributed Name Server (DNS). There is no On/Off switch; the switch is
powered on or off when the power cable is connected or disconnected.
AC module
Figure 2.
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2250 Switch
DB-9 port
GBIC port
10/100BaseT port
Switch Specifications
Tabl e 3 lists general switch specifications for the 2250 switch.
Table 3. Switch Specifications
SpecificationDescription
Fabric initializationComplies with FC-SW 3.2
IP over Fibre Channel
Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of the FCA profile
(FC-IP)
System architectureNonblocking shared-memory switch
System processorSuperscalar 33-Mhz Intel i960RP
Number of Fibre Channel
16 GBIC ports
ports
Fibre Channel port speed1.0625-Gbps full duplex
Modes of operationFibre Channel Class 2 service and Fibre
Channel Class 3 connectionless service
Aggregate switch I/O
16 Gbps, full duplex
bandwidth
Frame buffers16 buffers per port at 2112 bytes per frame
Port to port latencyLess than 2 microseconds with no contention
Data transmission rangeUp to 500 m (1,625 ft.) for short wave length
optical link
Chassis typeBack-to-front airflow (AC power connection
2250 Switch Physical Dimensions
Table 4. 2250 Switch Physical Specifications
Rack Mount Dimensions:1.5U, 19-in. rack mount (EIA compliant)
Weight:20.0 lbs.
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Up to 10 km (32,820 ft.) for long wave
length optical link
out front)
Switch Memory
Power Supply
The available memory for the FC 6164 is as follows:
•Main memory: 16 MB per switch
•Flash memory: 4 MB per bank, with 2 banks in the 2250 switch
(mirrored for redundancy)
The 2250 switch is powered on when the power cable is connected to the
switch and to a power source. The switch automatically performs a power
on self test (POST), which is a diagnostic test that takes approximately 2
minutes.
The 2250 switch has a universal power supply capable of functioning
worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches. The power supply module
is autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line
frequencies.
Table 5. Power Supply Requirements
Total P/S power70 to 120 W (70-W convection, without fan;
120-W with 30 CFM forced air, with fan)
Max. switch power60 to 70W
Input voltage85 to 264 VAC
Input line frequency47 to 63 Hz
Harmonic distortion Power factor correction per IEC61000-3-2
BTU rating110 W x 3.412 BTU/hr/W = 375 BTU/hr
Environmental Specifications for each Switch
The acceptable environmental ranges for the 2250 switch are the same as
for the entire FC 6164, and are listed under “Thermal Characteristics” on
page 16.
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LED Status Indicators
Each port, and the AC power connection, has an LED that indicates the
status for that port or power connection. Table 6 provides a description of
port and AC power status indicators and possible corrective actions in case
of faulty status.
Table 6. LED Status Indicators
LED/Time
Interval
No light
showing
Status/DescriptionAction
No light or signal carrier (no module,
no cable) for media interface LEDs.
Steady yellowReceiving light or signal carrier, but
not yet online.
Slow yellow
(on for one
Port is disabled (result of diagnostics
or port disable command).
second; off for
one second)
Fast yellow
Error, fault with port.Reset switch.
(on for 1/4
second; off for
1/4 second)
Steady greenPort is online but no traffic
(connected with device over cable).
Slow green
(on for one
second; off for
Port is online but segmented
(loopback cable or incompatible
switch).
one second)
Check media
connection.
No action
required.
Reset at
management
station.
No action
required.
Check media
connection at both
ends.
Fast green
(on for 1/4
second;
(off for 1/4
second)
Flickering
green
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Internal loopback (diagnostic).No action
required.
Port is online with traffic flowing
through port.
No action
required.
Table 6. LED Status Indicators (continued)
LED/Time
Interval
Interleaving
Status/DescriptionAction
Port is bypassed.Reset at
green and
yellow
AC Power
Status/DescriptionAction
LED
No light
showing
No power is being supplied to the
switch.
Steady greenReceiving power and switch is
online.
management
station.
Check power cord
connection to the
switch.
No action
required.
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3
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING
THE FC 6164
This chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the
FC 6164.
Note
referenced in this chapter, enter
at the Telnet prompt. For example, to display information about the
fabricShow
For detailed information about any of the Fabric OS commands
help
command, enter the following:
followed by the
help fabricShow
[command name]
Installation Considerations and Safety Guidelines
WAR NING
handling and lifting equipment, such as a hydraulic lift, to reduce the
possibility of injury or product damage.
The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds. Use proper
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The FC 6164 is a high-port count integrated fabric comprised of six switch
modules in a rack mountable chassis.
•If installing the FC 6164 in a closed or multi-rack assembly, ensure the
air temperature measured inside the FC 6164 chassis door does not
exceed 40°C during operation.
•Ensure the airflow available to the switch fabric is at least 300 cfm
(cubic feet per minute).
•Verify that the fully-loaded chassis does not unbalance the rack or
exceed the rack’s mechanical limits, with all six FC 6164 switches
secured in the chassis and with one switch partially extended out of the
chassis.
•Verify the supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate
according to the electrical rating on the switch nameplate.
•Verify that all equipment installed in the rack has a reliable branch
circuit ground connection.
•It is strongly recommended that the EIA Rack be mechanically secured
to prevent tipping over in an earthquake.
Procedures
Use the procedures in this section to upack, install, and configure a the
FC 6164. The overall procedure of installing and configuring the FC 6164
involves the following secondary procedures, described on the indicated
pages:
1. “Unpacking the FC 6164” on page 28
2. “Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack” on page 28
3. “Configuring the FC 6164” on page 51
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Items Required
The following items must be available before you begin the installation
procedures:
•FC 6164
•30” deep rack space, 14 rack units high and 19” wide
•Six Ethernet cables, one for each switch
•Six power outlets, one for each switch
•FC 6164 worksheet, provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”
•Serial cable connected to the workstation, long enough to connect to
each of the switches in the chassis
•Workstation that has a terminal emulator application (such as
HyperTerminal)
•Six unused IP addresses
•Ethernet connection between the workstation and the FC 6164 (such as
through a hub)
•#2 Phillips screwdriver
•T20 Torx screwdriver
•Genie lift (to transport the switch) For information on the lift, see:
3. Remove the screws holding the FC 6164 to the pallet.
Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack
This section provides the step-by-step procedure for installing the
FC Switch 6164 in either an HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal 19-inch rack.
Note
Most of the steps in this procedure are unnecessary if the FC 6164
was installed at an HP integration center prior to shipment. However, Steps
18 and 19 (assembling and installing the plenum) and Step 21 (installing
the switch door) must be performed for factory-integrated switches (see
pages 47 and 50).
Rackmount Safety Guidelines
In a rackmount installation, follow these safety guidelines:
•When installing a switch in a closed or multi-rack assembly, make
certain the air temperature, measured at the front panel, does not exceed
40° C during operation.
•Ensure that the airflow available to the switch is at least 300 cfpm.
•Verify the supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate. Refer
to the switch’s nameplate for its power requirements.
•Verify that all equipment installed in the rack has a reliable ground
connection. Do not rely on connection to a branch circuit, such as power
strips.
•Route and support the power cord to ensure that it does not become
crimped or damaged and to prevent it from interfering with other
equipment and cabling installed in the rack.
•The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds. A lift is required to
move and position the switch safely, and at least two people are required
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to lift and position the switch onto the lift. Two or more people are also
required to move the switch from the lift into the rack and when
positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and
carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly
positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack. Use extreme caution
when handling or transporting the switch to prevent injury to personnel,
damage to the switch, and/or damage to the rack and other equipment
mounted in it.
Package Contents
Figure 3 shows the major items contained in the FC 6164 shipping
carton(s). Table 7 lists the contents of the shipping carton.
A
G
B
F
F
Figure 3. Major Items Contained in the Shipping Carton(s)
C
D
E
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Table 7. Contents of the Shipping Carton(s)
ASwitch
BPlenum kit (4 rectangular sheets of Lexan with 6 adhesive strips