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CONTENTS

Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1 Introducing the FC 6164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Management Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fabric-level Management Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switch-level Management Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chassis-level Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Weight Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Thermal Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

GBICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fiber Optic Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Switch-level Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General Information About the 2250 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2250 Switch Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Switch Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Environmental Specifications for each Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

LED Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3 Installing and Configuring the FC 6164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installation Considerations and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Unpacking the FC 6164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuring the FC 6164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Switch Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

ISL Cable Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6 Introducing Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Views Available in Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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7 Installing Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Switch Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Workstation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Installing Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Installing a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Configuring the Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Installing the Java Plug-in on the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Installing Fabric Manager on the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Launching Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Uninstalling Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

8 Using Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Fabric View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Fabric Events View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Fabric Topology View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Name Server Table View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Zone Administration View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Alias Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Zone Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

QuickLoop Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Config Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Fabric Manager Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Switch View for the FC 6164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Switch View for Individual Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Switch Events View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Port Information View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

PortStats Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

GBIC Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Loop Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Fabric Watch View (Optional Software) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Alarm Notifications Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Configure Thresholds Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Current Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Contents 5

Performance View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Administrative Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Switch Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

User Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Firmware Upgrade Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Reboot Switch Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

SNMP Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

License Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Remote Switch Tab (Optional Software) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

QuickLoop Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Config Admin Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Extended Fabric Tab (Optional Software) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Telnet Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

9 Telnet Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

islTopoCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

islTopoShow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

sgroupDelete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

sgroupRename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

sgroupSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

sgroupShow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

sgroupSupportShow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

sgroupSwReplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

switchStatusPolicySet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

switchStatusPolicyShow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

snmpMibCapSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

A FC 6164 Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Product Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

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Revision History

July 2001 First release.

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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.

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.

Title Part 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 2.2 Available only on CD

Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 2.4 Available only on CD

Fabric Watch User’s Guide, version 2.2 Available only on CD

MIB Reference Manual, version 2.3 Available only on CD

QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 2.3 Available only on CD

Web Tools User’s Guide, version 2.3 Available only on CD

Zoning User’s Guide, version 2.2 Available 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

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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.

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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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)

• one serial cable

• six power cables

• all required ISL (inter-switch link) fiber optic cables and ISL GBICs

Chassis-level Information

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

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

Hardware Weight

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 Size Smallest Rack Space

Height 25 inches 14 Units

Width 19 inches 19 inches

Depth 24 inches 30 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.

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Figure 1. Dual SC Fiber Optic Plug Keyed Connector

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

Specification Value

Temperature (operating) 10 to 40°C Temperature (nonoperating) -35 to 65°C Operating humidity 5 to 85% noncondensing at 40°C Nonoperating humidity 95% RH nonconducting at 40°C

Operating altitude 0 to 3 km above sea level

Nonoperating altitude 0 to 12 km above sea level

Operating shock 4 G, 11-MS duration, half sine

Nonoperating shock 20 G, 11-MS duration, sq.wave

Operating vibration 5 G, 0 to 3 kHz

Nonoperating vibration 10 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

Specification Description

Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW 3.2

IP over Fibre Channel

Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of the FCA profile

(FC-IP)

System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch

System processor Superscalar 33-Mhz Intel i960RP

Number of Fibre Channel

16 GBIC ports

ports

Fibre Channel port speed 1.0625-Gbps full duplex

Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class 2 service and Fibre

Channel Class 3 connectionless service

Aggregate switch I/O

16 Gbps, full duplex

bandwidth

Frame buffers 16 buffers per port at 2112 bytes per frame

Port to port latency Less than 2 microseconds with no contention

Data transmission range Up to 500 m (1,625 ft.) for short wave length

optical link

Chassis type Back-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 power 70 to 120 W (70-W convection, without fan;

120-W with 30 CFM forced air, with fan)

Max. switch power 60 to 70W

Input voltage 85 to 264 VAC

Input line frequency 47 to 63 Hz

Harmonic distortion Power factor correction per IEC61000-3-2

BTU rating 110 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/Description Action

No light or signal carrier (no module, no cable) for media interface LEDs.

Steady yellow Receiving 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 green Port 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/Description Action

Port is bypassed. Reset at green and yellow

AC Power

Status/Description Action LED

No light showing

No power is being supplied to the

switch.

Steady green Receiving power and switch is

online.

management station.

Check power cord connection to the switch.

No action required.

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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

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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

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:

http://www.genielift.com/ml-series/ml-1-2.html

http://slick2.atl.hp.com/ceworld/siteservices/tools/genie/genielift_ordering.htm

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Unpacking the FC 6164

To unpack the FC 6164:

1. Open the shipping carton.

2. Remove all of the packaging materials.

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.

Figure 3. Major Items Contained in the Shipping Carton(s)

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Table 7. Contents of the Shipping Carton(s)

ASwitch

B Plenum kit (4 rectangular sheets of Lexan with 6 adhesive strips

pre-attached) (HP P/N A7326-87903)

C Front bezel (HP P/N A7326-40001)

D Rail Tray kit (Rail tray, 2 brackets, 2 M5 Tinnerman nuts, 4 M5 Torx

screws) (HP P/N A6534-60016)

E Shim plates (2 ea. HP P/N A7326-87904)

F Rack Mount Bracket set (2 Rack-Mount brackets)

(HP P/N A7326-87901)

G Switch door (part of Accessory kit [HP P/N A7326-70001], which

also includes: Software CD, Documentation CD, and Serial cable)

H Miscellaneous hardware: (not shown) (HP P/N A7326-87905)

Note: The hardware in the Standard hardware package (unmarked plastic bag)

is required to install the switch in an HP rack. Some of the hardware in the

Standard hardware package and the hardware in the Compaq/Rittal hardware

package is required to install the switch in a Compaq/Rittal rack.

Standard hardware package

8 #8-32 x .375-inch (.3125) flat-head screws w/patchlock.

8 M5 Torx screws with lock washers

6 M5 Tinnerman nuts

4 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with lock washers

Compaq/Rittal hardware package

6 #10-32 Tinnerman nuts

6 #10-32 x 5/8-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive lock washers

6 Spacers

4 1/4-inch flat washers

4 M5 flat washers

Note

A package containing two mounting rails may be included with the switch. These rails are not used and can be discarded.

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Hardware Identification

Figure 4 contains drawings and descriptions of the hardware used when

installing the FC 6164 in an HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal rack. Use this key to help identify the hardware specified in the installation procedure in this chapter.

#8-32 x .375-inch flat-head Phillips screw

M5 Torx screw with captive lock washer

M5 Tinnerman nut

1/4-20 x 1/2 inch Phillips screw and washer

#10-32 Tinnerman nut

#10-32 X 5/8-inch pan-head Phillips screw

Spacers for Compaq/Rittal racks

1/4-inch flat washer

M5 flat washer

Figure 4. Hardware Key

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Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack

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Mount the switch as low as possible in the rack to ensure that the weight of the switch does not make the rack unstable. 15 Rack Units (RUs) are required (see Figure 5).

Back

switch

15 RU

Figure 5. Switch Mounted Back-to-Front and Low in the Rack

CAUTION

of the rack. When the switch is mounted this way, the air flows through the switch in the same direction as it does through the other equipment in the rack (see Figure 5).

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Front of rack

The switch must be installed with the front end facing the back

Note

In these instructions, the 15 RUs used to mount the switch are called

RU-1 through RU-15 (see Figure 5); RU-1 is the lowest of the 15 RUs.

1. Check the contents of the shipping carton and the kits within the carton to verify that all of the required parts and hardware are available (see

Figure 3, Tab le 7, and Figure 5).

2. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch (see the WARNING at the beginning of this section and Figure 5).

3. Install the rail tray in the rack:

a. Locate the lowest RU of the 15 you chose for mounting the switch

(this is RU-1).

b. Attach the rear rail-tray brackets to the rear rack uprights at RU-1:

For an HP rack, use 1 M5 torx screw for each bracket (see Figure 6).

For a Compaq/Rittal rack, insert spacers in the upper and lower holes where the brackets are to be mounted, position the brackets on the spacers, and use 1 M5 torx screw with captive lock washer and two M5 flat washers to attach each bracket (see Figure 6).

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HP rack

M5 Screw with attached lock washer

Compaq/Rittal rack

M5 Screw with attached lock washer

Figure 6. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets

M5 flat washer

Spacer

M5 flat washer

Rear Tray bracket

Note

mounting instructions on the label attached to the rail tray (some rail trays do not have this label).

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When installing the rail tray in a Compaq/Rittal rack, ignore the

c. Install Tinnerman nuts for the top holes of RU-1 in both of the rack’s

front uprights (see Figure 7).

Note

The Tinnerman nuts used for the two types of racks (HP and Compaq/Rittal) are of different styles and different sizes. Refer to

Figure 5 and Figure 7 to identify the correct Tinnerman nut to use with

the rack you are installing the switch in.

Tinnerman nut

Spacer

Inner surface of Outer surface of HP rack

Compaq/Rittal

rack

Figure 7. Installing Tinnerman Nuts and Spacers on the Front Uprights

d. For a Compaq/Rittal rack, insert spacers in the holes immediately

below the Tinnerman nuts you inserted in Step 3c (see Figure 7).

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e. Orient the rail tray as shown in Figure 8, and insert it into the rack

from the front. The slots in the sides of the rail tray must slide over the posts on the rear rail-tray brackets, and the posts on the rail tray’s front mounting flanges must be inserted in the center holes of RU1.

Figure 8. Inserting the Rail Tray in the Rack

f. Insert M5 torx screws through the top holes in both of the rail tray

mounting flanges. The screws pass through the holes in the rack uprights and thread into the Tinnerman nuts you installed on the uprights in Step 3c. Tighten the screws.

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4. Place a shim plate on each side of the rail tray (see Figure 9).

Figure 9. Placing the Shim Plates on the Rail Tray

CAUTION

The shim plates must be placed on top of both sides of the rail tray to prevent misalignment between the mounting holes in the switch flanges and the holes in the rack uprights.

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5. Insert Tinnerman nuts onto the center holes of RU-5 and the top holes of RU-12 in both of the rack’s rear uprights (see Figure 10).

M5 Tinnerman nuts

#10-32Tinnerman nuts

Rack uprights

HP Rack Rittal Rack

Figure 10. Installing Tinnerman Nuts in RU-5 and RU-12

6. Install the rack-mount brackets on the switch:

a. The rack-mount brackets consist of a stationary plate and an adjustable

plate that are attached to each other with two screws. Remove the screws that attach the adjustable plates to the stationary plates. Set the screws and the adjustable plates aside for later use (see Figure 11).

Figure 11. Separating the Rack-Mount Bracket Plates

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a. Use four #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips flat-head screws to mount one of

the stationary plates onto each side of the switch. The plates must be oriented so that the end of the plate that has the slotted holes protrudes past the back of the switch, and if the plate has arrows stamped into it, the arrows must point up (see Figure 12). Do not tighten the screws fully at this time.

Note

Some stationary plates have arrows stamped into them, and some do not. The arrow determines which side of the switch the plate must be mounted on. If the stationary plates provided with the switch do not have arrows, they can be mounted on either side.

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Figure 12. Mounting the Rack-Mount Bracket Stationary Plates to the Switch

Note

If you have adequate access to the back of the rack to insert the switch from the back, skip Steps 7, 8, and 9. If you do not have adequate access to the back of the rack, proceed with Step 7.

Note

If you cannot insert the switch into the rack from the back, you must remove several pieces of hardware from the sides of the switch at the front end as described in Steps 7, 8, and 9. If you have adequate access to insert the switch into the rack from the back, you can skip these steps.

7. Remove the four #6-32 x ¼-inch flat-head screws that attach each of the two hinge plates to the left side of the switch at the front end (see

Figure 13). Set the screws and the hinge plates aside for later use.

x 8

Figure 13. Removing the Hinge Plates from the Switch

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8. Remove the two screws that attach the latch plate to the right side of the switch at the front, and remove the latch plate (see Figure 14). Set the latch plate and the screws aside for later use.

Note

The latch plate fits through a cutout in the rack-mounting flange

on the right side of the switch.

Rack-mounting flange

Latch plate

9. Remove the eight #10-32 Phillips screws that attach each of the

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Figure 14. Removing the Latch Plate and the Mounting Flanges

rack-mounting flanges to the sides of the switch at the front, and remove the rack-mounting flanges (see Figure 14). Set the rack-mounting flanges and the screws aside for later use.

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If the rack you are mounting the switch in is on wheels, make sure the leveling feet are down or the wheels are locked to prevent the rack from moving while you are installing the switch. Failure to prevent the rack from moving could result in injury to personnel and/or damage to the switch, the rack, or other equipment.

10.Insert the switch in the rack:

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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 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.

a. Place the switch on a lift. If you are installing the switch from the front

of the rack, orient the switch so its front end FACES THE FRONT OF THE RACK is at the edge of the lift. If you are installing the switch from the back of the rack, orient the switch so that its back end is at the edge of the lift. (The switch must be installed so the front of the switch faces the back of the rack.)

b. Position the lift close to the rack, and raise it until the bottom of the

switch is even with or very slightly above the top surfaces of the shim plates that you positioned on top of the rail tray in Step 4.

c. Carefully slide the switch from the lift onto the shim plates on the rail

tray.

d. Position the switch so that its front end protrudes out the back of the

rack approximately six inches.

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11.If you inserted the switch into the rack from the back, skip this step.

Reinstall the removed hardware:

a. Use the 16 #10-32 Phillips screws you removed in Step 9 to re-attach

the rack-mounting flanges to the switch (see Figure 14).

b. Use the two screws you removed in Step 8 to re-attach the latch plate

(see Figure 14). Make sure that there is a gap of approximately 3/16-inch between the edges of the latch plate and the edges of the cutout in the rack-mounting flange.

c. Orient the hinge plates so that the sides that have the loops face each

other (see Figure 15). Use the eight #6-32 x ¼-inch flat-head screws you removed in Step 7 to re-attach the hinge plates to the left side of the switch at the front end (see Figure 13).

Loops

Figure 15. Orienting the Hinge Plates Prior to Reinstallation

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12.Re-attach the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates:

a. From the front of the rack, slide the switch forward a small distance.

b. Insert one of the adjustable plates into one the stationary plates (see

Figure 16).

Figure 16. Re-attaching the Rack-Mount Bracket Adjustable Plates

c. Insert the screws you removed in Step 6a through the slotted holes in

the stationary plate and into the second set of threaded holes in the adjustable plate from the rack-mounting flange (see Figure 16). Do not tighten the screws at this time.

d. Repeat Steps b and c for the rack-mount bracket on the opposite side

of the switch.

e. Move the switch forward in the rack as far as it can go. The amount

of movement is limited by the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates contacting the rack uprights.

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The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds.Two or more people are required 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.

f. Put flat washers on four ¼-20 screws with captive lock washers, and

insert the screws through the holes in the rack uprights and into the threaded holes in the flanges of the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates (see Figure 16). Do not tighten the screws at this time.

13.From the back of the rack, insert four #10-32 x 5/8-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive lock washers through the holes in the rack-mount flanges attached to the front end of the switch and into the Tinnerman nuts you placed in the rack in Step 5 (see Figure 10 and Figure 17). Tighten the screws fully.

Note

For an HP rack, you may have to adjust the positions of the Tinnerman nuts to get them to align properly with the holes in the rack uprights. If necessary, use a screwdriver blade inserted through the holes in the rack uprights to reposition the Tinnerman nuts.

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Figure 17. Attaching the Rack-Mount Flanges to the Rack

14.Fully tighten the screws that attach the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates to rack uprights, then fully tighten the screws that attach the adjustable plates to the stationary plates and the screws that attach the stationary plates to the switch chassis (see Figure 16).

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15.Assemble the plenum:

a. Position the bottom panel of the plenum on a flat surface with the two

folded ends facing up (see Figure 18).

Adhesive strips

Bottom of

plenum

Adhesive strips

Figure 18. Assembling the Plenum

b. Remove the paper backing from one of the adhesive strips on one of

the plenum side panels, and carefully position the side panel against the inner surface of one of the folded ends of the bottom panel (see

Figure 18). Press the side panel firmly against the upright end of the

bottom panel to ensure that the adhesive strip on the side panel makes full contact with the end of the bottom panel. You can use a screwdriver handle to increase the pressure you apply when joining the parts.

c. Repeat Step 15b for the other side panel.

d. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive strips on the upper ends

of both plenum side panels.

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e. Carefully position the plenum top panel over the side panels so that

the folded ends of the top panel face down and are outside of the side panels.

f. With the top panel aligned with the side panels, press one of the side

panels firmly against the inner surface of the folded end of the top panel to ensure that the adhesive strip on the side panel makes full contact with the folded end of the top panel. Repeat this step for the other side panel.

16.Install the plenum in the rack:

a. Remove the paper backing from the two adhesive strips on the bottom

surface of the plenum.

b. Position the plenum against the back of the switch and slide it down

until the adhesive strips on the underside of the plenum contact the shim plates that are on top of the rail tray (see Figure 19).

Back

switch

Figure 19. Inserting the Plenum

c. Press down firmly on the bottom panel of the plenum above the

adhesive strips to ensure that the adhesive strips make full contact with the shim plates on top of the rail tray.

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17.Install the front bezel:

a. Orient the front bezel so that its outer surface is facing you.

a. Align the bottom end of the front bezel with the bottom edge of the

rail tray (see Figure 20). There are two alignment posts and two spring clips on each side of the bezel that grip the rack uprights and hold the bezel in position. Each of the lower alignment posts fits into the second unused hole above the front mounting flange on each side of the rail tray.

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Figure 20. Installing the Front Bezel

b. Press the sides of the bezel against the rack uprights until the bezel

snaps into place. Snap the bottom end in first and then the top end.

c. Inspect the bezel to ensure that it is installed so that its top edge is

aligned with the top surface of the switch.

18.Install the switch door:

a. Rotate the knobs on the switch door so that they are in the down

position and the springs are compressed.

b. Position the door so that the hinge pins are between the loops on the

hinge plates mounted on the switch (see Figure 15 and Figure 21).

Note

When you rotate the door to the closed position, the

spring-loaded hinge pins will snap into the loops on the hinge plates.

Figure 21. Installing the Switch Door

Note

be installed, and it must be kept closed during normal operation.

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To ensure that the switch does not emit RFI, the switch door must

19.Connect each of the six power cables to a power source, and verify that each power cable is firmly seated in the power connector of the corresponding switch.

Note

power on self test (POST), which takes approximately two minutes and is complete when LED activity stops. This test can be disabled by entering the following at the Telnet prompt:

If a malfunction occurs during POST, error messages are written to the system error log, which is accessible by Telnet. If the malfunction prevents the switch from completing the boot process, the switch prompt does not display when the serial port is connected.

Configuring the FC 6164

1. Obtain a copy of the FC 6164 worksheet provided in Appendix A, “FC

6164 Worksheet”, and enter the IP address and related information for

each switch, as provided by the LAN (local area network) administrator.

2. Replace the factory IP address and related information for each of the six switches with the information provided by the LAN administrator.

a. Disable any serial communication programs running on the

Each time the switch is powered on, it automatically performs a

diagDisablePost

workstation, such as synchronization programs for a PDA.

b. Remove the shipping plug from the serial port on switch 1 (the switch

on the far left) and insert the serial cable provided with the FC 6164.

c. Insert one end of a serial cable into the serial port.

d. Connect the other end of the serial cable to an RS-232 serial port on

the workstation. If necessary, you can remove the adapter to allow for RJ45 serial connection to the workstation.

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e. Open and configure a terminal emulator application (such as

HyperTerminal on Windows 95 or NT, or TERM in a UNIX environment) as follows:

Parameter Value

Bits per second: 9600

Databits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

Function arrows and Ctrl keys act as: Terminal keys

Emulation: Autodetect

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

through the serial connection.

g. Specify the new IP address by entering the following:

ipAddrSet

h. Enter the following information at the corresponding prompts:

Ethernet IP Address [current]:

–

Enter new Ethernet IP

address (the default is 10.77.77.77).

Ethernet Subnetmask [current]:

–

Enter new Ethernet

subnetmask (the default is 0.0.0.0).

Fibre Channel IP Address [current]:

–

Enter new fibre

channel IP address if desired.

Fibre Channel Subnet Mask [current]:

–

Enter new fibre

channel subnet mask if desired.

Gateway Address [current]:

–

Enter new gateway address

(the default is 172.17.1.1).

Set IP address now? [y = set now, n = next

–

reboot]:

Enter “y” to set now by rebooting the switch.

i. You can verify the address was set correctly by entering the following:

IPaddressShow

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j. Remove the serial cable and replace the shipping plug.

k. Repeat steps a through j for the remaining five switches in the FC 6164.

Note

The serial port is intended for initial setting of the IP address and for service purposes. Using the serial port during normal switch operation or for regular maintenance is not recommended.

3. Connect all six switches by Ethernet to the LAN on which the workstation resides.

a. Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on each switch.

b. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable in each Ethernet port.

c. Connect the other end to an existing Ethernet 10/100 Base-T LAN.

Note

When the Ethernet connection is made, remote Telnet and Web access is available. If the FC 6164 becomes connected to a larger network by this step, ensure that the system is not being modified from more than one connection during the following steps.

4. Modify the domain IDs if desired.

Note

The default domain IDs on the six original switches shipped with the FC 6164, starting with switch 1, are 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, and

236. If a domain ID is already in use when the FC 6164 is connected to the fabric, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. The current domain IDs in use can be determined by issuing the Telnet command

fabricShow

on a switch connected to the

larger SAN fabric.

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a. Log on with administrative privileges to the first switch, using a Telnet

connection.

b. Disable the switch by entering the following:

switchDisable

c. Enter the following:

configure

d. Enter “Y” after the “

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

Fabric parameters

” prompt.

e. Enter a unique domain ID (such as the domain ID used by the previous

switch, if still available).

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

f. Complete the remaining prompts (or press CTRL+D to accept the

remaining settings

without completing all the prompts).

g. Re-enable the switch by entering the following:

switchEnable

h. Repeat Steps a through g for the remaining switches.

5. Specify the desired status policies for your fabric.

a. Log on to the first switch by Telnet.

b. Enter the following at the prompt:

switchStatusPolicySet

c. Specify the desired status policies. To completely deactivate the alarm

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

d. Repeat Steps a through c for the remaining five switches in FC 6164.

6. Check the FC 6164 for port or ISL issues.

a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches

in the integrated fabric.

b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt:

islTopoShow

This command provides general information about all the switches in the FC 6164. Any problems are indicated by an error condition in the Status column.

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7. Check each switch for port or ISL issues.

a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches

in the group.

b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt:

islTopoCheck

This command provides detailed information about the local switch (the switch currently accessed by Telnet). If there are any problems, the Status column indicates an error condition.

c. Repeat Steps a through b for the remaining switches in the group.

8. Add GBICs and cables as needed to the user ports.

a. Remove the shipping plug from the user ports to be used.

b. Position the GBIC so that the key (the ridge on one side) on the GBIC

is aligned with the slot in the user port.

c. Insert each GBIC into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching

mechanism locks. The GBIC module is keyed so that it can be inserted in only one way. If the module does not slide in easily, try reversing it.

d. Connect fiber optic cables to the user GBICs as appropriate to the

fabric topology.

9. Back up the configuration for each of the six switches in the FC 6164, after any zoning configurations and other changes are completed. This ensures a complete configuration is available for uploading to a replacement switch, if required.

a. From the workstation, establish a Telnet connection to the switch you

want to back up, and log on with administrative privileges.

b. Enter the following command to download the configuration to the

server.

configupload

Note

A routine backup of the configuration for each switch in the FC 6164 is recommended at regular intervals, to ensure a fairly current configuration is available for uploading to a replacement switch, if required.

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Switch Replacement Procedure

Use this procedure to remove and replace any of the six switches in the FC

6164.

Note

referenced in this chapter, enter Telnet prompt. For example, to display information about the command, enter the following:

The overall procedure of replacing a switch involves the following secondary procedures, described on the indicated pages:

1. “Preparing to Remove the Switch From the FC 6164” on page 59

2. “Physically Uninstalling the Switch” on page 61

3. “Installing the New Switch in the Chassis” on page 63

4. “Configuring the New Switch” on page 64

5. “Adding the New Switch to the Integrated Fabric” on page 69

For detailed information about any of the Fabric OS commands

help

help fabricShow

plus the

[command name]at

fabricShow

the

Note

The steps are numbered consecutively throughout all the secondary

procedures.

Time Required

Approximately 45 minutes.

Items Required

• Silkworm 2250 switch

• Fabric OS a2.4.1

• FC 6164 Fabric Watch profile. (Configuration profile)

• Computer workstation with access to the switches in the FC 6164.

• FC 6164 worksheet, provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”.

• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver.

• If more than one switch is being replaced at the same time, labels are needed for identifying the different Ethernet and serial cables when they are disconnected.

Procedure

Note

If multiple switches are being replaced, the simplest approach is to

replace one switch at a time.

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Figure 22. FC 6164 with All Switches Installed (Fiber Optic Cables and Other Cables Not Shown)

Preparing to Remove the Switch From the FC 6164

1. Identify the worldwide name (WWN) and the domain ID of the faulty

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switch. If this information is already recorded on the FC 6164 worksheet (provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”), continue with step 2. If the information is not already recorded, perform Steps, a through c.

a. From a computer workstation, establish a Telnet connection to one of

the functioning switches in the FC 6164, and log on with administrative privileges.

b. Enter

sgroupShow

at the Telnet prompt to display group information. This command lists the WWNs for each switch in the FC 6164, beginning with switch 1 (the switch on the far left).

Example

reg101:admin> sgroupShow

Group Type Group Name Member WWN

==============================================

S64_6_1 East Lab 10:00:00:60:60:10:60:11

10:00:00:60:60:10:60:22

10:00:00:60:60:10:60:33

10:00:00:60:60:10:60:44

10:00:00:60:60:10:60:55

10:00:00:60:60:10:60:66

Note

switches in the larger SAN fabric. For details about the

fabricShow

The

command provides information about all the

fabricShow

command, refer to the Fabric OS v2.2 manual.

c. Record the WWNs, domain IDs, IP addresses, and other relevant

information for all switches in the group on the FC 6164 worksheet (provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”).

Note

Keep the completed worksheet readily available for future work on the FC 6164. However, do not tape the worksheet to the front door or rear panel, to prevent disruption of airflow through the chassis.

2. If the faulty switch is partly or fully operational, back up the current configuration.

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Note

Creating a backup copy of the switch configuration is recommended for each switch in the FC 6164. This preserves zoning and other switch-specific information.

a. From a workstation, establish a Telnet connection to the switch that is

being replaced, and log on as administrator.

b. Enter the following command to disable the switch:

switchDisable

c. Enter the

configupload

command to upload the configuration to the

server.

Physically Uninstalling the Switch

3. Physically disconnect the faulty switch.

Note

These switches do not have an On/Off button; they are powered on or off by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. It is not necessary to power off the switches that are connected to the faulty switch.

a. Disconnect the power cable, leaving the cable in the channel below

the switch.

b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable and the serial cable. If disconnecting

more than one switch at a time, label each of the Ethernet and serial cables (if used) with the switch number before disconnecting.

CAUTION

The fiber optic cables are fragile and should not be bent to a

radius of less than 0.5 inches.

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c. Ensure that each of the fiber optic cables are still labeled with the port

and switch number.

Note

The exact cabling configuration shown in the diagram must be implemented in order for the FC 6164 to operate correctly.

d. Disconnect each of the fiber optic cables from the faulty switch by

firmly grasping the connector housing (black) on the cable, and pulling the cable from the GBIC.

4. Remove the switch from the chassis.

a. Unscrew the two 1/4-20 Phillips self-retaining screws that fasten the

switch brackets to the chassis (see Figure 23). Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver.

b. Carefully move the cable harness out of the way so that the switch you

can slide forward without bending the cables.

c. Slide the switch forward and remove from the chassis.

5. Remove the two mounting brackets from the switch by unscrewing the four 8-32 x 5/16 long Phillips panhead screws from each bracket. Set the brackets and screws aside for the new switch.

Figure 23. FC 6164 with the Switch Mounting Brackets (Shown in Exploded View)

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6. Remove all the GBICs from the faulty switch.

Note

Refer to the GBIC manufacturer’s documentation for specific

instructions about inserting and removing GBICs.

Installing the New Switch in the Chassis

7. Insert the GBICs into the new switch, inserting each GBIC into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism becomes locked.

The GBIC module is keyed so that it can be inserted in one way only. If the module does not slide in easily, try reversing it. The GBIC D-connector must line up with the D-connector inside the GBIC port.

8. Install the mounting brackets on the new switch.

a. Position one of the brackets flat against the side of the switch, so that

the end with the bent lip is at the front of the switch (see Figure 23), and align the holes in the bracket with the holes in the side of the switch.

b. To ensure correct bracket alignment, assemble screws in the following

pattern:

Position and finger tighten the first 8/32 x .312 panhead Phillip screw in the smallest hole in the bracket.

Position and finger tighten the second 8/32 x .312 panhead Phillip screw in the oblong (slotted) hole.

Position and finger tighten the remaining two 8/32 x .312 panhead Phillip screws in the remaining two holes.

Tighten all four screws to a torque of 8 inch-pounds.

c. Repeat Steps a through b with the second bracket on the other side of

the switch.

9. Install the new switch in the chassis.

a. Orient the switch so that the power connector is at the bottom of the

chassis (see Figure 23), and slide the switch into the available space.

b. Tighten the two self-retaining screws that fasten the switch brackets

to the chassis, using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten to 40 inch-pounds.

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10.Connect the following:

– power cable to the power connector

– serial cable to the serial port (if used)

– Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port

Note

Do not connect the ISL (interswitch link) or user fiber optic

cables until after the switch is configured.

Configuring the New Switch

Note

The switch can be accessed simultaneously from multiple connections; ensure that the system is not modified from more than one connection during the following procedure.

11.Replace the factory IP address and related information with the address information used by the previous switch.

a. Connect the new switch to a workstation by serial cable.

b. Open and configure a terminal emulator application (such as

HyperTerminal) as follows:

Parameter Value

Bits per second: 9600

Databits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow control: None

Function arrows and Ctrl keys act as: Terminal keys

Emulation: Autodetect

c. From the terminal emulator application, log on to the new switch

through the serial connection.

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d. Specify the new IP address by entering the following:

ipAddrSet

e. Enter the following information at the corresponding prompts:

Ethernet IP Address [current]:

–

Enter new Ethernet IP

address (the default is 10.77.77.77).

Ethernet Subnetmask [current]:

–

Enter new Ethernet

subnetmask (the default is 0.0.0.0).

Fibre Channel IP Address [current]:

–

Enter new fibre

channel IP address if desired.

Fibre Channel Subnet Mask [current]:

–

Enter new fibre

channel subnet mask if desired.

Gateway Address [current]:

–

Enter new gateway address

(the default is 172.17.1.1).

Set IP address now? [y = set now, n = next

–

reboot]:

Enter “y” to set the IP address now by rebooting the

switch.

f. You can verify the address was correctly set by entering the following:

ipAddrShow

12.Log on with administrative privileges to the new switch, using a Telnet connection.

13.From a computer workstation, disable the diagnostic tests that run after each reboot by entering the following at the Telnet prompt:

diagDisablePost

14.Set the domain ID to the value used by the previous switch, if still available.

The default domain IDs on the six original switches shipped with the FC 6164 are (starting with switch 1) 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, and 236.

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Note

If the domain ID (whether the default or a selected ID) is already in use when the switch is connected to the fabric, it is automatically reset to a unique value. You can determine which domain IDs are in use by issuing the Telnet command

fabricShow

on one of the switches in

the integrated fabric.

a. Disable the switch by entering the following:

switchDisable

b. Enter the following:

configure

c. Enter “Y” after the “

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

Fabric parameters

” prompt.

d. Enter a unique domain ID (such as the domain ID used by the previous

switch, if still available).

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

e. Complete the remaining prompts (or press Ctrl+D to accept the

defaults without completing the prompts).

f. Re-enable the switch by entering the following:

switchEnable

15.Download the switch configuration, if one was uploaded from the previous switch (see Step 2).

a. Disable the switch by entering the following:

switchDisable

b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt to download the configuration

from the server to the switch:

configDownload

Several prompts display to gather information about the file being downloaded.

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c. Enter the requested information at the prompts, pressing Enter after

each entry:

Server Name or IP Address [host]:

–

Name or IP address

of computer on which configuration file is located.

User Name [user]:

–

File Name [/usr/switch/firmware]:

–

Filename or

absolute path of configuration file.

Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]:

–

Press Enter to use

RSHD, or enter FTP to use FTP protocol.

Password:

–

Enter the FTP password (only displays if FTP

protocol was selected).

d. Reboot the switch by entering the following at the prompt and pressing

Enter:

reboot

e. Re-enable the switch by entering the following:

switchEnable

16.If no previous switch configuration was downloaded, or the switch configuration from the previous switch contained a modified Fabric Watch profile and you want to revert to the default settings, download the FC 6164 Fabric Watch profile to the new switch.

a. Ensure that the profile is available on the workstation or network.

b. Disable the switch by entering the following:

switchDisable

c. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt to download the profile from

the server to the switch:

configDownload

Several prompts display to gather information about the file being downloaded

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d. Enter the requested information at the prompts, pressing Enter after

each entry:

Server Name or IP Address [host]:

–

of computer on which profile is located.

User Name [user]:

–

File Name [/usr/switch/firmware]:

–

absolute path of Fabric Watch profile.

Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]:

–

RSHD, or enter FTP to use FTP protocol.

Password:

–

Enter the FTP password (only displays if FTP

protocol was selected).

e. Re-enable the switch by entering the following:

switchEnable

17.Implement the downloaded items:

•

If a configuration file was downloaded to the new switch, the switch must be rebooted to implement the new configuration. To reboot the switch, enter the following at the prompt and press Enter (this is automatically a fastboot due to the command entered in Step 13):

reboot

•

If no configuration was downloaded, a reboot is not required, but the switch must still reload the Fabric Watch profile. To reload the profile, enter the following at the prompt and press Enter:

fwConfigReload

18.Specify any desired custom status policies.

Name or IP address

Filename or

Press Enter to use

Note

new switch, the status policies will already match those of the previous switch.

a. Log on to the new switch by Telnet.

b. Enter the following at the prompt and press Enter:

switchStatusPolicySet

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If the configuration of the previous switch was downloaded to the

c. Specify the desired status policies. To completely deactivate the alarm

for a particular condition, enter “0” at the prompt corresponding to that condition, and press Enter.

Adding the New Switch to the Integrated Fabric

19.Physically connect the ISL (interswitch link) fiber optic cables to the appropriate ISL ports.

a. Select a cable connector and determine the appropriate ISL port,

according to the switch and port number indicated on the label on the cable connector.

The correct ISL cable configuration can be verified using either of the following:

– cabling diagram (Figure 24; also located inside the chassis).

– The cable configuration table (Tabl e 8).

Note

Connecting the ISL cables to ports other than those identified in

the diagram and table prevent the FC 6164 from operating correctly.

b. Line up the keyed side (ridged) of the cable connector with the notch

in the GBIC.

c. Insert the cable connector into the GBIC until the cable connector is

firmly seated.

d. Repeat Steps a through c for the other end of the cable.

e. Verify the LEDs for the ports at each end of the cable display a steady

green. If any one does not, try re-inserting the corresponding GBIC into the switch, and then re-inserting the cable connector into the GBIC.

f. Repeat steps a through d for the remaining cables.

20.Thread the ISL cables through the cable guide at the top of the chassis, for organized cable management.

21.Connect the user fiber optic cables to the user ports, as appropriate to the fabric topology.

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22.Provide the position number of the new switch to the existing FC 6164 group. The position number pertains to the position of the switch in the chassis switch is on the far left, and switch 6 is on the far right.

a. Log by Telnet onto one of the switches that was not replaced.

b. Enter the following command:

sgroupSWReplace

c. Provide the requested information at each prompt:

Please Enter Group Name: [ ]

–

Enter the name of the existing group. The name cannot be null or contain blank spaces, and can be up to 32 characters in length.

Old WWN: [ ]

–

Enter (in quotes) the WWN of the switch that

was removed from the group.

New WWN: [ ]

–

Which switch would you like to replace? [ ]

–

Position WWN 1 10:00:00:60:69:10:2a:c0 2 10:00:00:60:69:10:4a:c1 3 10:00:00:60:69:10:2b:34 4 10:00:00:60:69:10:50:7a 5 10:00:00:60:69:10:4b:a7 6 10:00:00:60:69:10:29:8e Please enter position number: (1..6) [0] 2

Enter new replace member by domain#? (yes,

–

y, no, n): [no] y

– Please enter domain ID of the replacement

switch: (1..239) [0] 9

Enter (in quotes) the WWN of the new switch.

The updated group information is communicated to all switches in the group.

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Committing configuration...done.

23.Check the fabric for port or ISL issues.

a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches

in the integrated fabric.

b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt:

islTopoShow

This command provides general information about all switches in the group. Any problems are indicated by an error condition in the Status column.

24.Check each switch for port or ISL issues.

a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches

in the group.

b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt:

islTopoCheck

This command provides detailed information about the local switch (the switch currently accessed by Telnet). If there are any problems, the Status column indicates an error condition.

c. Repeat Steps a through b for each of the remaining switches in the

group.

ISL Cable Replacement Procedure

Use this procedure to replace an ISL (inter-switch link) fiber optic cable for the FC 6164. Replacing an ISL fiber optic cable in the FC 6164 involves the following main steps:

1. “Remove the faulty cable from the chassis.” on page 72.

2. “Connect the new ISL cable to the appropriate ports.” on page 72.

3. “Check the fabric for port or ISL issues.” on page 73

4. “Check each switch for port or ISL issues.” on page 73

The ISL Cable FRU kit provides a single fiber optic cable with a label pack, and is available from your switch supplier.

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Procedure

Time required:

Approximately 10 minutes.

Items required:

• new ISL cable and label pack

• computer workstation with access to the switches in the FC 6164

• color-coded ISL cabling diagram (located inside the chassis)

• FC 6164 worksheet, provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”

Replacing the ISL Cables

CAUTION

The fiber optic cables are fragile and should not be bent to a

radius of less than 0.5 inches.

Note

It is not necessary to power off the switches before disconnecting ISL cables. If multiple ISL cables are being replaced, the simplest approach is to replace one cable at a time.

1. Remove the faulty cable from the chassis.

a. Disconnect each end of the faulty cable by firmly grasping the

connector housing (black) and pulling the cable from the GBIC (do

not remove the GBIC).

b. Remove the faulty cable from the cable guide.

2. Connect the new ISL cable to the appropriate ports.

a. Determine the correct switch and port number for each end of the new

cable. You can determine this by one of the following methods:

– labels on the faulty cable

– table provided in this document (Tabl e 8)

– color-coded cable diagram provided in this document

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(Figure 24), and also provided inside the chassis

b. From the label set, remove the two appropriate color-coded switch and

port labels. Wrap one label around one end of the cable and wrap the second label around the other end of the cable.

c. Line up the keyed cable connector on one end of the cable with the

notch in the GBIC of the appropriate port and switch.

d. Insert the cable connector into the GBIC until the cable connector is

firmly seated.

e. Repeat Step c and Step d for the other end of the cable.

f. Thread the new ISL cables through the cable guide at the top of the

chassis, for organized cable management.

3. Check the fabric for port or ISL issues.

a. From a computer workstation, log on with administrative privileges

by Telnet to one of the switches in the group.

b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt:

islTopoShow

This command provides general information about all the switches in the group. The results of this command are valid as soon as the fabric stabilizes (the port LEDs stop flickering) after the switches are reconnected. If there are any problems, the Status column in the

islTopoShow

display indicates an error condition.

4. Check each switch for port or ISL issues.

a. From a computer workstation, log on with administrative privileges

by Telnet to one of the switches in the group.

b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt:

islTopoCheck

The

command provides detailed information about the local switch (the switch currently accessed by Telnet). If there are any problems, the Status column indicates an error condition. This command can require 60 seconds or more to provide information, depending upon the error rate specified in the threshold profile.

c. Repeat Steps a and Step b for the rest of the switches in the group.

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Tabl e 8 lists which ports should be connected to each other by ISL cables.

Table 8. Cable Configuration for FC 6164

Color of Cable

Connect one end of cable to:

Connect other end of same cable to:

Lavender SW 1 - PORT 8 SW 2-PORT 12

SW 1 - PORT 9 SW 2-PORT 13

Yellow SW 1 - PORT 10 SW 3 - PORT 12

SW 1 - PORT 11 SW 3 - PORT 13

Blue SW 1 - PORT 12 SW 4 - PORT 12

SW 1 - PORT 13 SW 4 - PORT 13

Red SW 1 - PORT 14 SW 5 - PORT 12

SW 1 - PORT 15 SW 5 - PORT 13

Green SW 6 - PORT 8 SW 5 - PORT 14

SW 6 - PORT 9 SW 5 - PORT 15

Grey SW 6 - PORT 10 SW 4 - PORT 14

SW 6 - PORT 11 SW 4 - PORT 15

Orange SW 6 - PORT 12 SW 3 - PORT 14

SW 6 - PORT 13 SW 3 - PORT 15

Dark Blue SW 6 - PORT 14 SW 2 - PORT 14

SW 6 - PORT 15 SW 2 - PORT 15

Figure 24 provides the same information in graphical format.

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Figure 24.

Color-coded ISL Cabling Diagram

This diagram is color-coded to indicate which ports should be connected to each other. Each pair of ports should be connected by the ISL cable to the other pair that is the same color in this diagram. For example, ports 8 and 9 on Switch 1 should be connected by the ISL cable to ports 12 and 13 on switch 2. The color coding also indicates the color of the labels on the ISL cables.

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Overview

DIAGNOSTICS

The 2250 switch model is designed for maintenance-free operation, and contains self-diagnostic capabilities that provide switch status and operating statistics. In the case of a failure, the self-diagnostics aid in isolating the problem.

Each 2250 switch has the following loopback paths incorporated into the switch hardware:

• An internal loopback path test that checks internal Fibre Channel port

• An external loopback path test that checks installed fiber optic cables

logic functions, and the paths between the interfaces and central memory.

and port fault isolation in cross-port configurations, and also checks the main board, fixed media, and the GBIC module in each port. This test requires ports to be connected by external cables.

Diagnostic Tests

Diagnostic tests that can be run from a Telnet connection are listed in

Tabl e 9, along with the command required to initiate each test. See the

Fabric OS Reference Manual for detailed information about the commands.

Table 9. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switch

Test Command Description

Error Log errDump Displays the error log without

Switch Offline switchDisable Sets the switch to the offline

Memory Test ramTest Checks CPU RAM memory. Can

Port Register Test portRegTest Checks that the registers and

page breaks.

state necessary to run certain switch diagnostics.

be run while switch is offline or online.

static memory in each ASIC can be successfully accessed. Switch must be offline.

Central Memory Test

centralMemory Test

Checks that the central memory in each ASIC can be successfully accessed. Switch must be offline.

Control Message Interface (CMI) Conn Test

Content Addressable

cmiTest Verifies that control messages

can be sent from ASIC to ASIC. Switch must be offline.

camTest Verifies CAM functionality.

Switch must be offline. Memory (CAM) Test

Port Loopback Test portLoopback

Test

Checks all switch main board

hardware. Frames transmitted

are looped back and received.

Switch must be offline.

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Table 9. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switch (continued)

Test Command Description

Cross Port Test crossPortTest Checks all switch paths. Frames

transmitted by port M are looped back using external cable and received at port N. Switch must be offline.

Spin Silk Test spinSilk Checks all switch paths at the

maximum speed of 1 Gbps. Frames transmitted by port M are looped back using external cables, and when received by port N are sent again by port M in an external loop. Switch must be offline.

Error Messages

SRAM Data Retention Test

sramRetention Test

Verifies that data written into ASIC memories is retained. Switch must be offline.

CMem Data Retention Test

CmemRetention Test

Verifies that data written into ASIC SRAMs is retained. Switch must be offline.

Switch Online switchEnable Returns switch to online state.

The error message log can be accessed through the Telnet command errDump. Note any messages before removing power from the switch, because error messages are stored in RAM and are lost when power is removed.

For a detailed description of each error message, see the Fabric OS Reference Manual.

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INTRODUCING FABRIC MANAGER

Fabric Manager provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage a fabric from a standard workstation. Fabric Manager can be used to manage fabrics containing the FC 6164 in addition to individual switches. The six switches in a FC 6164 are represented as a group.

Fabric Manager provides high-level information about all switches in the fabric, and launching the Web Tools application when more detailed information is required. The launching of Web Tools is transparent, providing a seamless user interface. In addition to the ability to view the switches in an FC 6164 as a group, Fabric Manager provides improved performance over Web Tools alone. If Web Tools is launched directly, rather than through Fabric Manager, the switches in the FC 6164 are represented as six individual switches.

Fabric Manager is installed on the workstation, and can be used to manage any switches that have Fabric OS v2.0 or later and Web Tools v2.2 or later installed (this documentation describes Web Tools v2.3 functionality). All switches in the fabric are represented in the main window of Fabric Manager.

In cooperation with Web Tools, Fabric Manager provides the following information and capabilities:

• monitoring and management of the entire fabric:

– status of all switches in the fabric

– access to event logs for entire fabric

– zoning functions

– loop diagnostics and query and control of loop interfaces to aid in

locating faulty devices

– ability to name and zone QuickLoops

– access to the name server table

– Telnet functions

– switch beaconing for rapid identification in large fabric

environments

• aggregate monitoring and management of all six switches in an FC 6164:

– aggregate status of the switches in the group

– access to detailed information for each switch in the group

• monitoring and management of individual switches in the fabric:

– summary information about each switch

– access to event logs for individual switches

– switch configuration and administration

– ability to upgrade Fabric OS and license key administration

– report capability for switch configuration information

• monitoring and management of individual ports:

–port status

– information about GBIC (gigabit interface converter) serial IDs

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– information about connected devices

– loop information

– port performance including frame counts (frames in, frames out) and

error counts

Views Available in Fabric Manager

Fabric Manager provides information about and access to the fabric through a series of separate windows, making it possible to view several aspects of the fabric at the same time. Following is a summary of the views available in Fabric Manager.

Table 10.

Initial Display When Fabric Manager is Connected to the Fabric:

Fabric View Includes a control panel that provides access to

fabric-wide options, a panel for each switch in the fabric, plus a legend that explains the meaning of the background colors on the Switch icons.

Each panel contains an icon that represents the switch or integrated fabric, in addition to icons for Switch Events and the Administrative and Telnet interfaces. The background color of the switch icon represents the status of that particular switch or integrated fabric (as defined by the legend provided in the window). Fabric View also provides access to fabric-wide options such as zoning.

Note

Switch status is calculated approximately once per second; however the initial calculation does not occur until 30 to 60 seconds after the switch is booted.

For all statuses that are based on errors per time interval, any errors cause the status to show faulty until the entire sample interval has passed.

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Table 10. (continued)

Accessible from Fabric View:

Fabric Events View

Displays the error log for the fabric, which is the combination of the error logs of all the switches in the fabric. Accessed by clicking Fabric Events on the control panel.

Fabric Topology View

Displays physical configuration, including active domains, paths, and routing information. Accessed by clicking Fabric Topology on the control panel.

Name Server Table Vie w

Displays the name server table for the fabric. Use to view information about the devices attached to the fabric. Accessed by clicking Name Server on the control panel.

Zone Administration View

Provides an interface to Zoning, including zone settings, zone aliases, QuickLoops, and zone configurations. Accessed by clicking Zone Admin on the control panel.

Fabric Log Provides a record of system events and error messages.

Summary View/Detail

Toggles between summarized and detailed versions of Fabric View.

View

FC 6164 Integrated Fabric View

Displays an icon for each switch in the integrated fabric, with status of each switch indicated by the background color of the corresponding icon. The detailed information provided corresponds to the switch that is currently selected. This panel is accessed from Fabric View by clicking on a switch in a FC 6164 switch panel.

When the Integrated Fabric View is launched, Switch Views for the individual switches in the integrated fabric can be accessed by clicking on the individual Switch icons in the Integrated Fabric View.

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Switch View Displays information about individual switches,

including a real-time view of switch status. Accessed by clicking a Switch icon in the FC 6164 Switch View or in Fabric View. The Switch View is also the launch point for the Switch Events View, Telnet Interface, Fabric Watch View, Administrative Interface, Performance View, and Port Information View, and includes icons that display the status of the switch fans, temperature monitors, and beacon.

Switch Events View

Displays the error log for the switch. Accessed by clicking Events on the switch panel. This view can also be accessed through Switch View (see “Switch Events

View” on page 86).

Telnet Interface Provides an interface for using Telnet commands for

switch diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fabric management. Accessed by clicking Telnet on the switch panel. This view can also be accessed through Switch View (see “Telnet Interface” on page 86).

Administrative Interface

Provides an interface for performing functions such as upgrading firmware versions or reconfiguring a switch. Accessed by clicking Admin on the switch panel. This view can also be accessed through Switch View (see

“Administrative Interface” on page 86).

Accessible from FC 6164 View:

FC 6164 Individual Switch View

Displays information about an individual switch in the FC 6164, including a real-time view of switch status. Accessed by clicking Switch in the FC 6164. This view is also the launch point for the Switch Events View, Telnet Interface, Fabric Watch View, Administrative Interface, Performance View, and Port Information View, and includes icons that display the status of the switch fans, temperature monitors, and beacon.

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Accessible from Switch View:

Port Information View

Displays statistics and status for the selected port, GBIC, or loop. Also provides options for managing loops. Accessed by clicking the icon for the relevant port in Switch View.

Power Supply Status

The Power Supply icons on the switch graphic indicate the number of power supplies present, and the LED on the power supply indicates the status of the power assemblies.

Switch Events View

Displays the error log for the switch. Accessed by clicking Events in Switch View. This view can also be accessed through Fabric View (see “Fabric View” on

page 83).

Telnet Interface Provides an interface for using Telnet commands for

switch diagnostics, troubleshooting, and detailed fabric management. Accessed by clicking Telnet in Switch View. This view can also be accessed through Fabric View (see “Fabric View” on page 83).

Fabric Watch View

Monitors fabric elements and displays error and performance counter status, issuing an alert when conditions are out of acceptable ranges. Accessed by clicking Watch in Switch View.

Fan Icon The color of this icon indicates the overall status of the

fans (see the color legend in Fabric View).

Administrative Interface

Provides an interface for performing functions such as upgrading firmware versions or reconfiguring a switch. Accessed by clicking Admin in Switch View. This view can also be accessed through Fabric View (see “Fabric

View” on page 83).

Performance View

Graphically portrays real-time data throughput for each port and displays total switch bandwidth utilization. Accessed by clicking Perf in Switch View.

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Beacon Icon Click to turn the beacon, which is an indicator light on

the front panel of the switch, on or off. Appearance of icon indicates whether beacon is lit.

Temperature Icon

The color of this icon indicates the overall temperature status (see the color legend in Fabric View).

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INSTALLING FABRIC MANAGER

Requirements

The computer workstation and the switch must both meet specific requirements for the correct installation and operation of Fabric Manager.

Switch Requirements

Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches that meet the following requirements:

• SilkWorm 2400, 2800.

• Fabric OS a2.4.1 or later versions of HP supported Fabric OS.

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Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches with earlier versions, but status and event information is not available.

Workstation Requirements

The following items are required for the correct installation and operation of Fabric Manager on the computer workstation:

• one of the following operating systems:

– Windows 2000

– Windows NT 4.0

• adequate RAM:

– 128 MB for fabrics of 21 switches or less

– 256 MB for fabrics containing more than 21 switches

• 10 MB of free disk space

• one of the following web browsers:

– Netscape Communicator 4.51 or later

– Internet Explorer 4.01 or later

Note

The browser must be specifically configured to work with Fabric Manager. For information about how to do this, see “Configuring the

Web B row ser ” on page 91.

•Java

Plug-in version 1.2.2-007 or later

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Installing Fabric Manager

Preparing to use Fabric Manager to manage your fabric requires the following steps:

• installation of one of the supported web browsers on the workstation, if not already installed

• configuration of the web browser for use with Fabric Manager

• installation of the required Java Plug-in on the workstation, if not already installed

• installation of Fabric Manager on the computer to be used as a workstation

Installing a Web Browser

Install one of the following browsers, if not already installed:

• Netscape Communicator 4.51 or later (available at

http://www.netscape.com

)

• Internet Explorer 4.01 or later (available at

Configuring the Web Browser

Specific browser settings are required for the correct operation of Fabric Manager with either Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer.

Configuring Netscape Communicator

The web browser cache must be cleared after the installation of Fabric OS. The browser can use local cache copies of jar files and image files to improve performance (depending on options selected in the browser), which can cause incorrect display.

To remove cached files from Netscape Communicator:

1. Select Edit > Preferences.

2. Click Advanced in the left text box to expand it, then click Cache.

3. On the Cache panel, click Clear Memory Cache.

http://www.microsoft.com

)

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4. Click Clear Disk Cache.

5. Click OK.

6. Exit and relaunch the browser.

Configuring Internet Explorer

Correct operation of Fabric Manager with Internet Explorer requires clearing the web browser cache after installation, and specifying the appropriate settings for the browser refresh frequency and process model.

The browser cache must be cleared after the installation of Fabric OS. The browser can use local cache copies of jar files and image files to improve performance (depending on options selected in the browser), which can cause incorrect display.

To remove cached files from Internet Explorer:

1. Select Internet Options from the View menu if using Internet Explorer

4.x, or from the Tools menu if using 5.x.

2. Select the General tab.

3. Click Delete Files... (under “Temporary Internet Files”).

4. Click OK.

5. Exit and relaunch the browser.

Browser pages must be refreshed at every visit to ensure the correct operation of the Switch Admin feature.

To set the refresh frequency:

1. Select Internet Options from the View menu if using Internet Explorer

4.x, or from the Tools menu if using 5.x.

2. Select the General tab and click Settings (under “Temporary Internet Files”).

3. Under “Check for newer versions of stored pages,” select “Every visit to the page.”

The correct Browser Process Model must be selected.

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To select the Browser Process Model (only required for Windows NT):

1. Select View > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or Tools > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 5.x.

2. Select the Advanced tab and click to expand the Browsing category.

3. Under “Browsing,” select “Browse in a new process” if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or “Launch browser windows in a separate process” if using Internet Explorer 5.x.

Installing the Java Plug-in on the Workstation

A Java Plug-in must be installed on the workstation for the Fabric Manager installer to function, in addition to the correct operation of Fabric Manager and Web Tools. Windows 2000 and NT workstations require Java Plug-in version 1.2.2-007.

To determine the version of the Java Plug-in installed on Windows 2000 or NT, and install the plug-in if necessary:

1. Launch the Java Plug-in control panel by selecting Start > Programs > Java Plug-in Control Panel and turning on the Java console.

2. Launch the web browser, enter the name or IP address of a switch running Fabric OS a2.4.1 or later, and press

Enter

The switch launches the Java Plug-in console, which displays the Java Plug-in version currently installed.

3. Determine whether the correct Java Plug-in version is installed, and install if necessary:

– If the correct version is installed, Fabric Manager is ready for use.

– If no Java Plug-in is installed, point the browser towards a switch

running Fabric OS a2.4.1 or later, follow the link to the Sun Microsystems website, and download the correct Java Plug-in, then double-click the downloaded file to install the plug-in.

– If an outdated version is currently installed, uninstall it, relaunch the

browser, enter the address of a switch running Fabric OS a2.4.1 or later, follow the link to the Sun website, and download the new Java Plug-in.

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Installing Fabric Manager on the Workstation

The Fabric Manager 1.0 installation package includes the following items:

• ReadMe.txt file, providing product name, version, and late-breaking news

• Java Plug-in version 1.2.2-007

• FabricManager.Jar file, containing the required Java classes

• FabricManager.Properties file, containing configuration information

To install Fabric Manager 1.0:

1. Insert the Fabric Manager 1.0 CD-ROM in the CD drive of the computer workstation.

The installer automatically launches.

If Fabric Manager is already installed on the computer, a window displays to indicate this. If this window displays, you can either exit the installer and uninstall the existing version, or click Next to continue with the installation.

Note

If you decide to continue with the installation and select the same location, all existing files are overwritten, except for the FabricManager.Properties file, which contains the selections from the previous installation, and is saved as FabricManager.Properties.old.

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The Welcome window displays, providing product information and version.

2. Click Next.

After the Welcome window is dismissed, the installer searches the local system for the correct version of the Java Plug-in. If this version is not installed, a window displays warning that the correct version of the plug-in is missing. If the installer warns that the plug-in is missing, perform Step 3 before continuing. Otherwise, continue with Step 4.

3. If the installer warns that the Java plug-in is missing:

a. Click Exit to close the Fabric Manager installer, then click Exit Install

in the warning dialog that displays.

b. View the local drives, right-click on the icon for the Fabric Manager

CD-ROM, and select Explore.

c. Click to open the JRE folder, then click the file

jre-1_2_2_007-win.exe.

The plug-in installer launches.

d. Read the license agreement, and click Next if you accept the

agreement.

A window displays to allow selection of the installation location.

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e. Click Next to accept the default installation location, or browse for a

custom location and then click Next.

The installation completes and the plug-in installer window closes.

f. Relaunch the Fabric Manager installer by double-clicking the icon for

your CD-ROM drive.

The Welcome window displays again.

g. Click Next to dismiss the Welcome window.

When the Java plug-in has been successfully located, a window listing Fabric Manager’s web browser requirements displays.

4. Determine whether a compatible browser is installed. If a compatible browser is not installed, exit the Fabric Manager installation, install the browser, and then relaunch the Fabric Manager installation.

Note

installed so that the pathname for the browser can be written to the Fabric Manager properties file.

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The browser should be installed before Fabric Manager is

5. Click Next to continue.

A window that allows selection of the installation location displays.

6. Select the preferred location for the installation.

– To select the default location, click Next.

– To select another location:

a. Click Choose.

b. Select a location from the browser window that displays, and click

OK.

c. Click Next in the Select Destination Folder window.

7. Click Install to accept the default installation location, or browse for a custom location.

When Install is clicked, a window showing the progress of the installation displays, with the name of the file currently being installed in the lower portion of the window.

The installer searches the registry for the web browser and adds the complete pathname to the FabricManager.Properties file. If the installer is unable to locate a web browser, a window displays warning that no browser was found. If this window displays, exit the Fabric Manager

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installation, install the browser, and then relaunch the Fabric Manager installation.

Note

If the browser is installed or moved after Fabric Manager is installed, see “Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File” on

page 100.

When the installation of Fabric Manager is complete, the following window displays:

8. Check the checkbox if you want to view the ReadMe file, then click Done to close the installer.

Note

Clicking Exit at this point does not undo the installation, but does

prevent the ReadMe file from being displayed.

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Launching Fabric Manager

To launch Fabric Manager:

1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager.

The URL window displays.

2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Switch URL field.

Note

This switch is assumed to be the local domain. If you want information specific to QuickLoop to be available, the QuickLoop switch must be the local domain.

3. If you want to add the address entered in the field to the drop-down list, click Add. To remove an address from the drop-down list, select that address and click Del.

4. Press Enter to submit the address.

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Note

If an incorrect address or format is used, an error message displays, listing the formats that can be used. If this message displays, determine and enter the correct address.

When a correct address is entered, Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. For more information about using Fabric Manager, see Chapter 8, “Using Fabric Manager”.

Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File

If the browser is installed after Fabric Manager is installed, the properties file must be edited to show the correct path for the browser.

Note

properties file is not recommended.

To add the browser pathname to the properties file:

1. Open the directory where Fabric Manager is installed. The default

2. Double-click the

Editing any information other than the browser pathname in the

directory is

c:\Program Files\Fabric Manager\

FabricManager.Properties

, where “c” is the local drive.

file, and select a text editor

(such as Notepad) as the application for this file.

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