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StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Switch User's Guide

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Text Conventions ................................................................................................xiii

Symbols in Text ..................................................................................................xiii

Symbols on Equipment........................................................................................ xiv

Rack Stability ....................................................................................................... xv

Getting Help ......................................................................................................... xv

Compaq Technical Support............................................................................xv

Compa q Websit e..........................................................................................xvi

Compaq Authorized Reseller ........................................................................ xvi

Chapter 1

Introduction

Option Kits..........................................................................................................1-1

Front Panel Features............................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2

Installing the Switch

Installation Summary...........................................................................................2-1

Package Contents ................................................................................................2-1

Selecting an Operating Location ..........................................................................2-3

Cooling Air Requirements ............................................................................2-3

Power Requirements.....................................................................................2-3

Selecting a Switch Mounting Method...................................................................2-4

Placing the Switch on a Surface (Table-top Mounting)..................................2-4

Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack..................................................2-4

Installing GBIC Modules...................................................................................2-11

Connecting Cables to the Switch........................................................................2-11

Connecting the StorageWorks Subsystem and the Host to the Switch...........2-12

Connecting an Ethernet Network to the Switch............................................2-13

Connecting the Power Cable to the Switch..................................................2-13

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Turn on the Power to the Switch........................................................................ 2-13

Enter the IP Address of Your Switch..................................................................2-15

Chapter 3

Managing the Switch

Switch Management Overview............................................................................3-1

Comparing Switch Management Access Methods................................................3-2

Fabric Management through a Single Ethernet Port..............................................3-4

Managing Using the Front Panel Buttons.............................................................3-5

Activating Menu Display.....................................................................................3-7

Menus ................................................................................................................. 3-7

Configuration Menu..........................................................................................3-10

Ethernet IP Address....................................................................................3-10

Ethernet Subnetmask..................................................................................3-11

Fibre Channel IP Address...........................................................................3-11

Fibre Channel Subnetmask..........................................................................3-12

Gateway Address........................................................................................3-12

Domain...................................................................................................... 3-13

BB_credit...................................................................................................3-13

R_A_TOV.................................................................................................. 3-13

E_D_TOV..................................................................................................3-14

Operating Mode..........................................................................................3-14

Virtual Channels.........................................................................................3-15

VC Link Ctl................................................................................................3-16

VC Class 2................................................................................................. 3-16

VC Class 3................................................................................................. 3-16

VC Multicast.............................................................................................. 3-16

VC Priorities..............................................................................................3-17

Alternate BB_credit....................................................................................3-17

Open/Opened BB_credit............................................................................. 3-18

Frame Collection........................................................................................3-18

Reset to Default.......................................................................................... 3-18

Operation Menu ................................................................................................3-19

Switch Offline............................................................................................ 3-19

Switch Online............................................................................................. 3-19

Port Disable................................................................................................ 3-19

Port Enable.................................................................................................3-20

Close Telnet............................................................................................... 3-20

Reboot........................................................................................................3-20

Status Menu...................................................................................................... 3-21

Switch Name .............................................................................................. 3-21

Worldwide Name........................................................................................3-21

Firmware Version.......................................................................................3-21

Current Date............................................................................................... 3-21

Booted At................................................................................................... 3-22

Firmware Date............................................................................................3-22

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Flash Date ..................................................................................................3-22

Boot Prom Date .......................................................................................... 3-22

Port Type....................................................................................................3-23

Module Type.............................................................................................. 3-24

Port Throughput ......................................................................................... 3-24

Temperature...............................................................................................3-25

Error Log....................................................................................................3-26

Licenses.....................................................................................................3-27

Test Menu.........................................................................................................3-27

Managing Via Telnet.........................................................................................3-27

Default Usernames and Security Levels ...................................................... 3-28

Changing Passwords................................................................................... 3-29

Managing with SNMP .......................................................................................3-29

SNMPv1 Transports ...................................................................................3-31

MIB-II Support...........................................................................................3-32

Fabric Element MIB Support ......................................................................3-32

Specific MIBs.............................................................................................3-33

Generic Traps.............................................................................................3-33

Enterprise Specific Traps............................................................................3-33

Agent Configuration...................................................................................3-34

Tools for Managing with SNMP .................................................................3-35

syslog Daemon..................................................................................................3-38

Introduction................................................................................................3-38

syslogd Support..........................................................................................3-39

Error Message Format.................................................................................3-40

Message Classification................................................................................ 3-41

Switch configuration...................................................................................3-42

syslogd configuration..................................................................................3-42

Chapter 4

StorageWorks Command Console Software

Introduction.........................................................................................................4-1

StorageWorks Command Console Fibre Channel Switch Applet Requirements ....4-2

Installation Summary...........................................................................................4-2

Accessing the Command Console Fabric Window................................................4-3

Accessing Sw itch Web To o ls...............................................................................4-3

Chapter 5

Managing the Switch over the Web

Introduction to Switch Web Tools........................................................................5-1

Main Web Tools Screens.....................................................................................5-2

Fabric View Page..........................................................................................5-3

Fabric Topology View Page..........................................................................5-3

General Switch View Page............................................................................5-3

Performance View Page ................................................................................5-3

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Port Detail View Page...................................................................................5-3

Administrative Interface Page.......................................................................5-4

Telnet Interface Page....................................................................................5-4

Installing Web Tools and Logging on to the Switch.............................................5-4

Fabric Management and Licensing................................................................ 5-4

License Installation....................................................................................... 5-5

Logging On to the Switch Via the Web.........................................................5-6

Web Tools Operational Concepts......................................................................... 5-6

Using Web Tools.................................................................................................5-7

Fabric View Page ......................................................................................... 5-8

Fabric Topology View Page..........................................................................5-9

General Switch View Page..........................................................................5-12

Port Detail View Page.................................................................................5-16

Performance View Page.............................................................................. 5-20

Administrative Interface Page..................................................................... 5-22

Telnet Interface Page..................................................................................5-26

Popup Help Dialog Box.............................................................................. 5-27

Chapter 6

Zoning

Zoning Overview.................................................................................................6-1

Increased SAN Control .................................................................................6-2

The Simplicity of Zoning.............................................................................6-3

Fibre Channel Fabric Customization............................................................. 6-3

The Fibre Channel Fabric Value-Add...........................................................6-3

Questions and Answers about Zoning............................................................6-4

Zoning Specifications..........................................................................................6-5

Administration..............................................................................................6-5

Zoning Enforcement.....................................................................................6-5

Zoning Management Methods.......................................................................6-6

Zoning Backup.............................................................................................6-6

Zoning Concepts.................................................................................................6-6

Zoning Components......................................................................................6-6

Using Zo n ing ......................................................................................................6-9

Zoning Components......................................................................................6-9

Zone Management ...................................................................................... 6-10

Zone Enforcement......................................................................................6-13

Multi-Switch Fabrics.................................................................................. 6-13

Zoning Commands............................................................................................ 6-15

Zone Alias Commands................................................................................6-17

Zone Configuration Commands.................................................................. 6-20

Zone Commands.........................................................................................6-23

Configuration Management Commands......................................................6-26

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Appendix A

Glossary

Definition of Terms............................................................................................ A-1

Appendix B

Telnet Commands

Introduction to Telnet Commands....................................................................... B-1

General Commands............................................................................................ B-2

agtcfgSet..................................................................................................... B-2

agtcfgShow..................................................................................................B-3

aliasShow.................................................................................................... B-5

date............................................................................................................. B-6

dateShow..................................................................................................... B-7

errDump...................................................................................................... B-7

errShow....................................................................................................... B-7

fabricShow.................................................................................................. B-9

fastboot ..................................................................................................... B-10

flashDefault............................................................................................... B-11

flashDownload .......................................................................................... B-12

flashSet ..................................................................................................... B-16

flashShow.................................................................................................. B-22

h................................................................................................................ B-26

help........................................................................................................... B-27

i................................................................................................................. B-29

ifShow....................................................................................................... B-31

ipAddrSet.................................................................................................. B-32

ipAddrShow.............................................................................................. B-33

logout........................................................................................................ B-33

nsAllShow................................................................................................. B-34

nsShow...................................................................................................... B-34

passwd....................................................................................................... B-35

Special Inputs............................................................................................ B-35

Examples................................................................................................... B-36

portDisable................................................................................................ B-37

portEnable................................................................................................. B-38

portLogClear............................................................................................. B-38

portLogDump............................................................................................ B-39

portLogShow............................................................................................. B-40

portPerfShow............................................................................................. B-45

portShow................................................................................................... B-46

portStatsShow............................................................................................ B-49

reboot........................................................................................................ B-53

syslogdIp................................................................................................... B-53

switchDisable............................................................................................ B-53

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switchEnable..............................................................................................B-54

switchName................................................................................................B-55

switchShow................................................................................................B-56

tempShow ..................................................................................................B-59

version.......................................................................................................B-59

diagHelp.....................................................................................................B-61

routeHelp ...................................................................................................B-61

Diagnostic Commands.......................................................................................B-62

centralMemoryTest.....................................................................................B-62

crossPortTest ..............................................................................................B-62

portLoopbackTest.......................................................................................B-65

portRegTest................................................................................................B-68

ramTest ......................................................................................................B-68

rdramTest...................................................................................................B-69

spinSilk......................................................................................................B-69

diagClearError............................................................................................B-72

diagDisablePost..........................................................................................B-72

diagEnablePost ...........................................................................................B-72

diagShow ...................................................................................................B-73

Routing Commands...........................................................................................B-76

bcastShow..................................................................................................B-76

fspfShow....................................................................................................B-78

interfaceShow.............................................................................................B-79

LSDbShow.................................................................................................B-84

mcastShow.................................................................................................B-88

nbrStateShow.............................................................................................B-90

topologyShow ............................................................................................B-92

uRouteShow...............................................................................................B-95

License Commands...........................................................................................B-97

licenseHelp.................................................................................................B-97

licenseAdd..................................................................................................B-97

licenseShow...............................................................................................B-98

licenseRemove ...........................................................................................B-98

Appendix C

Agency Notices

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers.................................................. C-1

Federal Communications Commission Notice..................................................... C-1

Class A Equipment...................................................................................... C-2

Class B Eq u ipment ...................................................................................... C-2

Modifications.............................................................................................. C-3

Cables......................................................................................................... C-3

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)....................................................................... C-4

Class A Equipment...................................................................................... C-4

Class B Eq u ipment ...................................................................................... C-4

European Union Notice ...................................................................................... C-4

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Japanese Notice.................................................................................................. C-5

Taiwanese Notice............................................................................................... C-5

Laser Devices..................................................................................................... C-5

Laser Safety Warnings................................................................................. C-6

Compliance with CDRH Regulations........................................................... C-6

Compliance with International Regulations.................................................. C-6

Laser Product Label..................................................................................... C-6

Laser Information........................................................................................ C-6

Index List of Figures

Figure 1-1............................................................................................................1-2

Figure 2-1. Universal Mounting Kit Parts............................................................2-3

Figure 2-2. Positioning the Mounting Template...................................................2-5

Figure 2-3. Installing the Mounting Brackets in a RETMA 41U Rack..................2-6

Figure 2-4. Connecting an Extender Bracket to a Mounting Bracket ....................2-7

Figure 2-5. Installing the Mounting Brackets in a RETMA 42U or Compaq

Classic Rack ..................................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-6. Installing the Mounting Brackets in a Me t ric Rack ............................2-8

Figure 2-7. Attaching the Slide Brackets, Rack-Front Inst allation........................2-9

Figure 2-8. Attaching the Slide Brackets, Rack-Rear Installation.........................2-9

Figure 2-9. Securing the Brackets in the Front...................................................2-10

Figure 2-10. Securing the Brackets in the Rear.................................................. 2-11

Figure 2-11. Attaching Cable Ties to the Rack Rails..........................................2-12

Figure 2-12. Switch Cable Connections............................................................. 2-13

Figure 3-1. Methods for Managing Information...................................................3-3

Figure 3-2. Single-port Management of Switches................................................3-4

Figure 3-3. Front Panel Buttons..........................................................................3-6

Figure 3-4. Temperature Sensor Locations on Motherboard............................... 3-25

Figure 3-5. MIB Tree........................................................................................3-31

Figure 4-1. Navigation Window for a Fibre Channel Network.............................4-1

Figure 4-2. Fibre Channel Network Window .......................................................4-3

Figure 5-1. Main Web Tools Screens (Pages) ...................................................... 5-2

Figure 5-2. Fabric View Page .............................................................................5-8

Figure 5-3. Fabric Topology View Page ............................................................ 5-10

Figure 5-4. Fabric Topology View Page ............................................................ 5-11

Figure 5-5. General Switch View Page.............................................................. 5-13

Figure 5-6. Port Detail View Page.....................................................................5-17

Figure 5-7. Performance View Page..................................................................5-21

Figure 5-8. Administrative Functions Page........................................................ 5-22

Figure 5-9. Telnet Interface Page...................................................................... 5-26

Figure 5-10. Popup He l p Dialog Box................................................................5-27

Figure 6-1. Fabric with Three Zones ...................................................................6-2

Figure 6-2. Zone Management Example............................................................ 6-12

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Figure 6-3. Zone Management Example 2......................................................... 6-12

Figure 6-4. aliAdd Command ........................................................................... 6-18

Figure 6-5. aliCreate Command........................................................................ 6-18

Figure 6-6. aliDelete Command........................................................................ 6-18

Figure 6-7. aliRemove Command .....................................................................6-19

Figure 6-8. aliShow Com mand .........................................................................6-19

Figure 6-9. cfgAdd Command .......................................................................... 6-20

Figure 6-10. cfgCreate Command..................................................................... 6-20

Figure 6-11. cfgDelete Command..................................................................... 6-21

Figure 6-12. cfgRemove Command ..................................................................6-21

Figure 6-13. cfgShow Command ...................................................................... 6-22

Figure 6-14. zoneAdd Command......................................................................6-23

Figure 6-15. zoneCreate Command................................................................... 6-24

Figure 6-16. zoneDelete Command................................................................... 6-24

Figure 6-17. zoneRemove Command................................................................ 6-24

Figure 6-18. zoneShow Command.................................................................... 6-25

Figure 6-19. cfgClear Command....................................................................... 6-26

Figure 6-20. cfgDisable Command....................................................................6-27

Figure 6-21. cfgEnable Command.....................................................................6-27

Figure 6-22. cfgSave Command........................................................................6-27

Figure 6-23. cfgShow Command Example........................................................ 6-28

Figure B-1. agtcfgset Command Example.......................................................... B-2

Figure B-2. agtcfgShow Command Example...................................................... B-3

Figure B-3. aliasShow Command Example........................................................ B-5

Figure B-4. date Command Example ................................................................. B-6

Figure B-5. dateShow Command Example......................................................... B-7

Figure B-6. errShow Command Example........................................................... B-9

Figure B-7. fabricShow Command Example ...................................................... B-9

Figure B-8. fastboot Command Example...........................................................B-10

Figure B-9. flashDefaultflashDefault Command Example.................................B-11

Figure B-10. flashSet Command Example.........................................................B-16

Figure B-11. flashShow Command Example.....................................................B-22

Figure B-12. h Command Example ...................................................................B-26

Figure B-13. help Command Example ..............................................................B-28

Figure B-14. i Command Example....................................................................B-29

Figure B-15. ifShow Command Example..........................................................B-31

Figure B-16. ipAddrSet Command Example .....................................................B-32

Figure B-17. login Command Example.............................................................B-33

Figure B-18. ipAddrShow Command Example..................................................B-33

Figure B-19. logout Command Example ...........................................................B-33

Figure B-20. nsAllShow Command Example....................................................B-34

Figure B-21. nsShow Command Example.........................................................B-34

Figure B-22. passwd Command Example..........................................................B-35

Figure B-23. portDisable Command Example...................................................B-37

Figure B-24. portEnable Command Example ....................................................B-38

Figure B-25. portLogclear Command Example .................................................B-38

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Figure B-26. portLogDump Command Example .............................................. B-39

Figure B-27. portLogShow Command Example............................................... B-40

Figure B-28. portPerfShow Command Example............................................... B-45

Figure B-29. portShow Command Example ..................................................... B-46

Figure B-30. portStatsShow Command Example .............................................. B-49

Figure B-31. reboot Command Example .......................................................... B-53

Figure B-32. syslogdIp Command Example ..................................................... B-53

Figure B-33. switchDisable Command Example............................................... B-53

Figure B-34. switchEnable Command Example................................................ B-54

Figure B-35. switchName Command Example................................................. B-55

Figure B-36. switchShow Command Example ................................................. B-56

Figure B-37. tempShow Command Example.................................................... B-59

Figure B-38. version Command Example......................................................... B-59

Figure B-39. diagHelp Command Example...................................................... B-61

Figure B-40. routeHelp Command Example ..................................................... B-61

Figure B-41. centralMemoryTest Command Example...................................... B-62

Figure B-42. crossPortTest Command Example ............................................... B-64

Figure B-43. portLoopbackTest Command Example........................................ B-66

Figure B-44. portRegTest Command Example................................................. B-68

Figure B-45. ramTest Command Example........................................................ B-68

Figure B-46. rdramTest Command Example .................................................... B-69

Figure B-47. spinSilk Command Example 1..................................................... B-70

Figure B-48. spinSilk Command Example 2..................................................... B-71

Figure B-49. diagDisablePost Command Example ........................................... B-72

Figure B-50. diagEnablePost Command Example ............................................ B-72

Figure B-51. diagShow Command Example ..................................................... B-74

Figure B-52. bcastShow Command Example.................................................... B-76

Figure B-53. fspfShow Command Example ..................................................... B-78

Figure B-54. interfaceShow Command Example.............................................. B-80

Figure B-55. LSDbShow Command Example .................................................. B-85

Figure B-56. mcastShow Command Example 1................................................ B-88

Figure B-57. mcastShow Command Example 2................................................ B-89

Figure B-58. nbrStateShow Command Example............................................... B-90

Figure B-59. nbrStateShow Command Example............................................... B-91

Figure B-60. topologyShow Command Example 1........................................... B-92

Figure B-61. topologyShow Command Example 2........................................... B-93

Figure B-62. uRouteShow Command Example ................................................ B-95

Figure B-63. licenseHelp Command Example.................................................. B-97

Figure B-64. licenseAdd Command Example................................................... B-97

Figure B-65. licenseShow Command Example ................................................. B-98

Figure B-66. licenseRemove Command Example............................................. B-98

List of Tables

Table 1-1 Option Kits..........................................................................................1-2

Table 2-1 Universal Mounting Kit Parts...............................................................2-2

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Table 2-2 Fiber-optic Cable Specifications......................................................... 2-12

Table 2-3 Port LED Status Indicators................................................................. 2-14

Table 3-1 Comparison of Managegement Access Methods...................................3-2

Table 3-2 Front Panel Control Buttons.................................................................3-6

Table 3-3 Front Panel and Telnet Commands.......................................................3-8

Table 3-4 Operating Mode Definitions............................................................... 3-15

Table 3-5 Port Types.........................................................................................3-24

Table 3-6 Module Types....................................................................................3-24

Table 3-7 Licenses.............................................................................................3-27

Table 3-8 Default Username..............................................................................3-28

Table 3-9 syslog Message Classification............................................................ 3-41

Table 5-1 Fabric Topology Fields...................................................................... 5-12

Table 5-2 General Information Fields.................................................................5-14

Table 5-3 Port LED Status Indicators................................................................. 5-15

Table 5-4 Port Detail View Page Fields.............................................................. 5-18

Table 5-5 System Administration Fields.............................................................5-23

Table 6-1 Zoning Commands.............................................................................6-16

Table 6-2 Zone Alias Command Descriptions.................................................... 6-17

Table 6-3 Zone Configuration Command Descriptions....................................... 6-20

Table 6-4 Zone Command Descriptions............................................................. 6-23

Table 6-5 Configuration Management Command Descriptions........................... 6-26

Table A-1 Switch Terminology........................................................................... A-1

Table B-1 agtcfgShow Field Command Descriptions........................................... B-4

Table B-2 aliasShow Command Field Descriptions............................................. B-5

Table B-3 DateShow Command Field Descriptions............................................. B-7

Table B-4 fabricShow Command Field Descriptions..........................................B-10

Table B-5 flashSet Command Field Descriptions...............................................B-17

Table B-6 flashShow Command Field Descriptions............................................B-23

Table B-7 i Command Field Descriptions...........................................................B-30

Table B-8 ipAddrSet Command Descriptions.....................................................B-32

Table B-9 portlogShow Command Field Descriptions........................................B-41

Table B-10 portShow Command Field Descriptions ...........................................B-47

Table B-11 portStatsShow Command Field Descriptions....................................B-50

Table B-12 switchShow Command Field Descriptions.......................................B-57

Table B-13 version Command Field Descriptions...............................................B-60

Table B-14 portloopbackTest Command Field Descriptions...............................B-67

Table B-15 diagShow command field descriptions.............................................B-75

Table B-16 bcastShow Bitmap Field Descriptions..............................................B-77

Table B-17 fspfShow Command Field Descriptions...........................................B-78

Table B-18 interfaceShow Command Field Descriptions....................................B-81

Table B-19 LSDbShow Command Field Descriptions ........................................B-86

Table B-20 mcastShow Bitmap Field Descriptions.............................................B-89

Table B-21 nbrStateShow Command Field Descriptions....................................B-91

Table B-22 topologyShow Command Field Descriptions....................................B-94

Table B-23 uRouteShow Command Descriptions...............................................B-96

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Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards, do not open this enclosur e.

Any RJ-45 receptacle mar ked with these symbols indicates a Network Interface Connection. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or dama ge to the equi pme nt , do not pl u g tele ph on e or tele c om m u nic ati o ns connectors into this receptacle.

Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is contacted, the potential for injur y exists. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surfac e to cool before touching.

Power Supplies or System s marked with these symbols indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple source s of power.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the system.

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Rack Stability

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WARNING:

be sur e that:

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The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

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The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

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The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack

installations.

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The racks are coupled together in multiple r a ck installations.

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A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for

any reason. Extend only one component at a time.

Getting Help

If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations.

Compaq Technical Support

You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product for as long you own the product. A technical support specialist will help you diagnose the problem or guide you to the next step in the warranty process.

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,

In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ

. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet at

http://www.compaq.com

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

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Technical support registration number (if applicable)

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Product serial number (s)

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Product model name(s) and numbers(s)

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Applicable error messages

For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or m onitored.

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Add-on boards or hardware

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Third-p arty hardware or s o ftware

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Operating system type and revision level

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Detailed, specific questions

Compaq Website

The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.

Compaq Authorized Reseller

For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller:

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In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

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In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

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Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.

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Option Kits

The StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Switch is a key component of the Enterprise Network Storage Area (ENSA) implementation. The Switch is used to connect network servers with storage devices, such as Compaq’s RA8000/ESA12000 HSG80 RAID Array Storage Subsystems, to create a Storage Area Netwo r k (SAN). There are two Switch Option Kits (Model s), an 8-port model and a 16-port model. The 8-port model contains four dual-port interface cards; the 16-port model has eight interfaced card installed on the motherboard.

Chapter

Introduction

Note: Zoning, Cascading, FL_ports, SES, and Copper Media are not fully

NOTE:

supported by Compaq as of April 1999. However, the software bundle that enables these features is included in the software package with this Switch and is provided at no additional cost so that customers may have the opportunity to become familiar with these advanced SAN functions. Compaq will support many of these and other SAN functions in the future. Contact your Compaq Authorized Reseller or Compaq Account Representative for specific information on these features.

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Model Part Number

Table 1-1

Option Kits

8-port Fibre Channel Switch, rack mount kit, software/doc. kit, no GBICs

16-port Fibre Channel Switch, rack mount kit, software/doc. kit, no GBICs

The Switch supports up to 16 fibre channel ports and consists of a motherboard, processor board, connectors for supporting up to 8 dual-port interface cards, and software for building and managing a Fibre Channel Fabric. The primary function of a Fabric is to receive frames from a source N_Port (host bus fibre channel adapter or fibre channel storage) and route the frames to the destination N_Port whose address identifier is specified in the frame.

Front Panel Features

1 2 3

0123 4567891011121314

DS-DSGGA-AA 380591-B21

DS-DSGGA-AB 380578-B21

Figure 1-1.

Fibre Channel Port: Connects the Switch to the Fabric.

RJ45 Ethernet Connector: Connects the Switch to the network for out-of-

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Introduction 1-3

3 Front Panel Display: Shows menu selections. Used to configure and manaage the Switch using the front panel controls.

Power Connector: Connects the Switch to the power source.

ON/OFF Switch: Turns the Switc h ON and Off.

Front Panel Controls: The front panel controls are used to navigate

through the built-in menus and to make menu selections.

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Installation Summary

To install the Switch you have to perform the following steps:

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Unpack the shipping container

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Select an operating location

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Select a Switch mounting method

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Install the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules (ordered separately)

Chapter

Installing the Switch

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Connect cables to the Switch

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Turn on the power to the Switch

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Enter the IP address.

Package Contents

Make sure th e following items ar e in cluded in the shipm en t:

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A 16-port Fibre Channel Switch (380578-B21) or an 8-port Fibre Channel Switch (380591-B21)

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Two ac power cords: one for rack mounting the Switch ; one for table top use

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Interface cards (already installed in the Switch)

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A software and documentation kit

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An Installation Kit that includes rubber mounting feet

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A Universal Mounting Kit for mounting the Switch in an equipment rack. Table 2-1 describes the kit contents, while Figure 2-1 illustrates the parts.

Universal Mounting Kit Parts

Table 2-1

Part Description

Slide bracket Mounti ng br ac k et Extender bracket Screw, SEMS, 10–32x9/32 12–21368–04 Screw, SEMS, 10–32x5/8 Push mount cable tie Clip nut Alignment was her Installation Guide Mounting template

74–60352–01 74–60354–01 74–60353–01

12–21368–02 90–11456–01 90–07786–00 74–60363–01 EK–GGAAB–IG EK–GGAAB–RT

Part Number

Quantity

2 2 2 4 16 2 4 8 1 1

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Mounting bracket;  Extend er bra ck e t;  Slide bracket;  Hardware bag

Figure 2-1. Universal Mounting Kit Parts

Selecting an Operating Location

The Switch should be located in a secure or limited-access place to control use of the Switch front panel controls, and to ensure that cable connections are not compromised. The operating location you select for the Switch must meet cooling air requirements and power requirements.

Cooling Air Requirements

Cooling air is drawn into the Switch chassis by the power supply fan and by two other fans mounted on the rear of the chassis; the air is expelled through vents in the front of the chassis. The combined air flow through the Switch is 75 cubic feet per minute (cfpm), and nominal bulk flow of 15 cfpm.

CAUTION:

access to ambient air for cooling.

Do not bloc k the front or rear air vents. The Switch must have free

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Power Requirements

You connect the ac power cord to a switched connector on the bottom right side of the Switch front panel. The ac power source must meet thes e requirements:

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A properly–wired, earth–grounded ac outlet

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Voltage capability of 90–134 Vac or 180–257 Vac, and IEC 801-5 surge voltage

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Input voltage frequency of 50–60 Hz

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Power capability of 219 watts, maximum.

The Switch has an autoranging power supply that automatically accepts voltages within its range. There is no provision for surge protection built into the Switch power supply so the ac source should include provisions to assure cl ean ac pow er.

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Selecting a Switch Mounting Method

The Switch can be placed on a table top or other surface, or it can be mounted in an equipment rack.

Placing the Switch on a Surface (Table-top Mounting)

You can set the Switch on a surface, such as a table top, and operate it from that location. Although adhesive rubber feet are included in the Installation Kit, they are not necessary for proper or safe operation of the Switch. If you want to install the rubber feet, perform these steps:

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Use the alcohol wipes to clean the depression in each corner of the bottom of the chassis; allow the alcohol to dry.

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Remove the rubber feet from the sheet and insert one in each depression.

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Press the rubber feet in place firmly.

For table-top mounting continue the installation procedure with Installing the GBIC Modules.

NOTE: If you attach rubber feet, you have to remove them before you can install the Switch in a 19-inch equi pme nt rac k .

Mounting the Switch in an Equipment Rack

You can install the Switch in a RETMA 41U or 42U rack, in a Compaq rack, or in a metric SW600 rack. Observe the following guidelines:

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When you install the Switch in a closed or multi–rack assembly, be sure the air temperature measured at the Switch front panel does not exceed 40° C (104° F).

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Make sure the air flow to the Switch is at least 300 cfpm.

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Verify that when the Switch is installed it does not unbalance the rack or exceed the rack mechanical limits, both with the slide brackets secured and with the slide brackets fully extended.

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Verify that the supply circuit, the line fuse, and the wire size are appropriate for the service.

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Verify that all the other equipment installed in the rack has a reliable ground connection; do not rely on connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

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Route and support the power cord to ensure that the Switch moves freely on the slide brackets without crimping or chafing the power cord, or interfering with other equipment and cables installed in the rack.

Before you install the Switch in the rack you must attach mounting brackets to the rack rails. Where you attach the mounting brackets vertically in the rack depends on your installation, i.e., what other equipment is mounted in the rack along with the Switch. The only tool you need is a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver. Perform the applicable procedure from the following subsections.

Attaching Mounting Brackets in a RETMA 41U Rac k

You mount the Switch in this rack from the front of the rack only. Perform the following steps:

1. Position the mounting template against the front and rear vertical rails

(Figure 2–2), first on one side of the cabinet and then on the other side; make sure the template is parallel from front–to–rear.

IMPORTANT:

template r ear should be positioned against the rear rail.

The template front should be positioned against the front rail, while the

Figure 2-2. Positioning the Mounting Template

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2. Pencil–mark the mounting bracket holes on each side of the rack with an

3. Slide a clip nut over the marked hole on each rear rail (Figure 2–3).

4. Attach a mounting bracket to the rails on each side of the rack and

secure each bracket with three 10–32x5/8 SEMS screws; tighten the screws at the front before you tighten the one at the rear.

5. Go to the section entitled Attaching the Slide Brac kets to the Sw itch.

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Mounting bracket;  Clip nut

Figure 2-3. Installing the Moun ting Brackets in a RETMA 41U Rack

Attaching Mounting Brackets in a RETMA 42U or

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Compaq Rack

You can mount the Switch in this rack from either the front or the rear of the rack. Perform the following steps:

1. Position the mounting template against the front and rear vertical rails

(Figure 2–2), first on one side of the cabinet and then on the other side; make sure the template is parallel from front–to–rear.

IMPORTANT:

the front rail; in a rack–rear installation the template front should be positioned against the rear rail.

2. Pencil–mark the mounting bracket holes on each side of the rack with

an M.

In a rack–front installation the template front s hould be positioned against

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3. Connect an extender bracket to each mounting bracket using two SEMS

10-32x5/8 screws (Figure 2–4); just finger–tighten the screws.

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Figure 2-4. Connecti ng an Extender Bracket to a Mounting Bracket

4. Insert an alignment washer in to each of th e eight rail holes mark ed M

(Figure 2–5).

Figure 2-5. Installing the Moun ting Brackets in a RETMA 42U or Compaq Classic Rack

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5. Attach each mounting bracket to the rack rails by inserting SEMS

10-32x5/8 screws through the alignment washers into the bracket holes; tighten all the screws.

6. Tighten the four screws that connect the extender brackets to the

mounting brackets.

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IMPORTANT: These screws must be fully tightened to ensure to strength of the extended

bracket.

7. Go to the subsection entitled Attaching the Slide Br a ckets to the Switch.

Attaching Mounting Brackets in a Metric Rack

You mount the Switch in this rack from the front of the rack only. Perform the following steps:

1. Position the mounting template against the front and rear vertical rails

(Figure 2–2), first on one side of the cabinet and then on the other side; make sure the template is parallel from front–to–rear.

IMPORTANT: The template front should be positioned against the front rail, while the template r ear should be positioned against the rear rail.

2. Pencil–mark the mounting bracket holes on each side of the rack with an

3. Slide a clip nut over each hole identified as a clip nut mounting hole

(Figure 2–6).

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Mounting bracket;  Clip nut

Figure 2-6. Installing the Mounting Brackets in a Metric Rack

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4. Attach a mounting bracket to the rails on each side of the rack and

secure each bracket with 10–32x5/8 SEMS screws.

5. Go to the subsection en titled Attaching the Slide Brackets to the Switch.

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Attaching the Slide Brackets to the Switch

You attach the slide brackets to the Switch using different bracket mounting holes for a rack-front installation than for a rack-rear installation. Use Figure 2–7 or Figure 2–8 to guide you in installing the slide brackets on the Switch; attach each bracket with two SEMS 10–32 x 9/32 pan–head screws.

CAUTION:

9/32", you can damage the Switch.

Figure 2-7. Attaching the Slide Brackets, Rack-Front Installation

Make sure you use the right screws. If you use screws longer than

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Figure 2-8. Attaching the Slide Brackets, Rack-Rear Installation

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Installing the Switch in the Rack

To install the Switch in the rack you have to lift up the Switch and insert the slide brackets into the mounting brackets.

CAUTION:

the slide brackets into the mounting brackets; you could damage the brackets if you tilt the Switch.

Make sure you kee p the Switch parallel to the floor when you insert

Slide the Switch all the way into the mounting brackets and secure the slide brackets in the mounting brackets wi th four SEMS 10–32 x 5/8 pan–head screws (Figures 2–9 and 2–10).

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Figure 2-9. Securing the Brackets in the Front

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Figure 2-10. Securing the Brack e ts in the Rear

Installing GBIC Modules

Each interface card installed in the Switch has two G_Ports. A GBIC module must be installed in each G_Port in order to use that port. Perform the following steps to install a GBIC module.

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CAUTION:

precautions when handling this card.

CAUTION:

module if you feel resistance.

1. Insert the GBIC module into the G_Port. The module is keyed and you

can insert it only one way; if you feel resistance after you have inserted the module about an inch into the G_Port, you have oriented it incorrectly. When it is oriented correctly, be sure the locking bar on the front of the module is positioned to the right.

2. When the GBIC module is fully inserted lock it in place by moving the

locking bar to the left.

3. Insert a rubber protective plug over the module fiber–optic connectors.

4. Repeat the procedure for each GBIC module to be installed.

The G B IC modules contain static sensitive components. Use ESD

When you insert the GBIC module in the next step, do not force the

Connecting Cables to the Switch

All cables connect at the front of the Switch. Install two push–mount cable ties so you can route the power and data cables along the rack rails (Figure 2-11).

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