HP StorageWorks 8/8 Base SAN Switch, StorageWorks 8/8 Full Fabric SAN Switch, StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch, StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch, StorageWorks 8/40 Power Pack+ SAN Switch Hardware Reference Manual

HP StorageWorks

8-Gb SAN Switch hardware reference manual

Part number: 5697-8047
Third edition: June 2009

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Contents

About this guide ................................................................................. 11

Intended audience .................................................................................................................... 11

Related documentation .............................................................................................................. 11

Storage Area Network (SAN) Glossary ....................................................................................... 11

Document conventions and symbols ............................................................................................. 12

Rack stability ............................................................................................................................ 12

HP technical support ................................................................................................................. 13

Customer self repair .................................................................................................................. 13

Product warranties .................................................................................................................... 13

Subscription service .................................................................................................................. 13

HP websites ............................................................................................................................. 14

Documentation feedback ........................................................................................................... 14

1 HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switches ................................................ 15

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 15

HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switch models ................................................................................. 16

Power Pack+ models ................................................................................................................. 17

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch features ............................................................................................ 17

Port side of the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch ........................................................................... 17

Nonport side of the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch ..................................................................... 18

Activating additional 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch ports ........................................................... 18

Enabling E_Ports on the 8/8 SAN Switch .............................................................................. 18

8/40 SAN Switch features ......................................................................................................... 18

Port side of the 8/40 SAN Switch ........................................................................................ 19

Nonport side of the 8/40 SAN Switch .................................................................................. 19

Activating additional 8/40 SAN Switch ports ........................................................................ 20

8/80 SAN Switch features ......................................................................................................... 20

Port side of the 8/80 SAN Switch ........................................................................................ 21

Nonport side of the 8/80 SAN Switch and the Encryption SAN Switch ..................................... 21

Activating additional 8/80 SAN Switch ports ........................................................................ 22

Encryption SAN Switch features .................................................................................................. 22

Port side of the Encryption SAN Switch .................................................................................. 23

FCoE Converged Network Switch features .................................................................................... 24

Port side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch ................................................................... 25

Nonport side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch ............................................................. 25

Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses ............................................................................. 26

SAN Switch ISL Trunking groups ................................................................................................. 27

Supported SFP transceiver options ............................................................................................... 28

8-Gb SAN Switch software options ............................................................................................. 29

8-Gb SAN Switch hardware options ............................................................................................ 29

2 Installing and configuring an 8-Gb SAN Switch ................................... 31

Shipping carton contents ........................................................................................................... 31

Installation and safety considerations .......................................................................................... 33

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Electrical considerations ...................................................................................................... 33

Environmental considerations ............................................................................................... 33

Rack mount considerations .................................................................................................. 33

Cabling considerations ....................................................................................................... 34

Items required for installation ...................................................................................................... 34

Installing the switch as a standalone device .................................................................................. 35

Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit .............................................................. 35

Before you begin—important information about the plenum ..................................................... 35

Installation and safety guidelines .......................................................................................... 36

Installing the HP SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit in your HP custom rack ......................................... 36

Installing the plenum (if required) .......................................................................................... 44

Securing the switch to the outer rails ..................................................................................... 44

Cabling and configuring the SAN Switch ..................................................................................... 45

Connecting the SAN Switch to the fabric ...................................................................................... 46

EZSwitch Setup (optional) .................................................................................................... 46

Obtain required items ......................................................................................................... 46

Powering on the 8-Gb SAN Switch ....................................................................................... 46

Making a serial connection ................................................................................................. 47

Setting the switch IP address ................................................................................................ 48

DHCP ........................................................................................................................ 48

Setting a static IP address ............................................................................................. 48

Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session .................................................... 49

Setting the domain ID ......................................................................................................... 49

Setting the switch date and time ........................................................................................... 50

About setting time zones ..................................................................................................... 50

Setting the time zone .......................................................................................................... 51

Synchronizing local time using Network Time Protocol (NTP) .................................................... 51

Verifying the configuration ................................................................................................... 52

Backing up the configuration ............................................................................................... 52

3 Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches ..................................................... 55

Configuring the Encryption SAN Switch ....................................................................................... 55

Configuring the FCoE Converged Network Switch ......................................................................... 56

8-Gb SAN Switch LEDs .............................................................................................................. 56

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch LEDs ......................................................................................... 57

8/40 SAN Switch LEDs ....................................................................................................... 57

8/80 SAN Switch LEDs ....................................................................................................... 58

Port side LED activity for the 8/80 SAN Switch ............................................................................. 60

Nonport side LED activity for the 8/80 SAN Switch ...................................................................... 62

Port side LED activity for the Encryption SAN Switch ...................................................................... 63

Port side LED activity for the FCoE Converged Network Switch ....................................................... 65

Nonport side LED activity for FCoE Converged Network Switches .................................................... 67

Interpreting POST results ............................................................................................................ 68

Maintaining the 8-Gb SAN Switches ........................................................................................... 69

Installing an SFP ................................................................................................................ 69

Diagnostic Tests ................................................................................................................. 70

Installing Field-Replaceable Units ................................................................................................ 70

8/8 SAN Switch and 8/24 SAN Switch FRU units .................................................................. 70

8/40 SAN and FCoE Converged Network Switch FRU units .................................................... 71

Verifying fan assembly FRU replacement ............................................................................... 71

Fan assembly ..................................................................................................................... 71

Fan assembly LEDs ............................................................................................................. 72

Replacing the 8/40 SAN Switch power supply and fan assembly ............................................. 72

8/80 SAN Switch and Encryption SAN Switch FRU units ............................................................... 73

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Replacing the 8/80 SAN Switch and Encryption SAN Switch fan assembly ............................... 74

Replacing an 8/80 SAN Switch or Encryption SAN Switch power supply ........................................ 76

Power supply ..................................................................................................................... 78

SAN Switch management features .............................................................................................. 78

4 Encryption SAN Switch specifications ................................................. 81

5 Technical Specifications .................................................................... 83

Weight and physical dimensions ................................................................................................ 83

Memory .................................................................................................................................. 83

Facility requirements .................................................................................................................. 84

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ........................................................................................... 85

Power supply specifications ........................................................................................................ 85

Data transmission ranges ........................................................................................................... 87

FCoE Converged Network Switch data flow latency ...................................................................... 90

Fibre Channel port specifications ................................................................................................ 90

POST and boot specifications ..................................................................................................... 90

POST ................................................................................................................................ 90

Boot ................................................................................................................................. 91

Supported HBAs and CNAs ....................................................................................................... 91

A Regulatory compliance and safety ..................................................... 93

Regulatory compliance .............................................................................................................. 93

Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment .......................................... 93

Modifications .............................................................................................................. 93

Cables ....................................................................................................................... 93

Regulatory compliance identification numbers ........................................................................ 93

Laser device ...................................................................................................................... 93

Laser safety warning .................................................................................................... 94

Certification and classification information ...................................................................... 94

Laser product label ...................................................................................................... 94

International notices and statements ............................................................................................ 95

Canadian notice (avis Canadien) ......................................................................................... 95

Class A equipment ....................................................................................................... 95

European Union regulatory notice ........................................................................................ 95

BSMI notice ....................................................................................................................... 95

Japanese notice ................................................................................................................. 96

Korean notices ................................................................................................................... 96

Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 96

Battery replacement notice .................................................................................................. 96

Taiwan battery recycling notice ............................................................................................ 97

Power cords ....................................................................................................................... 97

Japanese power cord statement ............................................................................................ 98

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive ....................................................................... 98

English notice .................................................................................................................... 98

Dutch notice ...................................................................................................................... 98

Czechoslovakian notice ....................................................................................................... 99

Estonian notice .................................................................................................................. 99

Finnish notice ..................................................................................................................... 99

French notice ..................................................................................................................... 99

German notice ................................................................................................................. 100

Greek notice .................................................................................................................... 100

Hungarian notice ............................................................................................................. 100

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Italian notice .................................................................................................................... 100

Latvian notice .................................................................................................................. 101

Lithuanian notice .............................................................................................................. 101

Polish notice .................................................................................................................... 101

Portuguese notice ............................................................................................................. 102

Slovakian notice ............................................................................................................... 102

Slovenian notice ............................................................................................................... 102

Spanish notice ................................................................................................................. 102

Swedish notice ................................................................................................................. 103

B Electrostatic discharge .................................................................... 105

How to prevent electrostatic discharge ....................................................................................... 105

Grounding methods ................................................................................................................ 105

Index ............................................................................................... 107

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Figures

Port side view—8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch ............................................................... 181

Port side view—8/40 SAN Switch ............................................................................ 192

Nonport side view—8/40 SAN Switch ...................................................................... 203

Port side view—8/80 SAN Switch ............................................................................ 214

Nonport side view—8/80 SAN Switch ...................................................................... 225

Port side of the Encryption SAN Switch ...................................................................... 246

Port side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch ........................................................ 257

Nonport side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch ................................................. 268

Trunking groups example ......................................................................................... 279

8/40 SAN Switch shipping carton contents ................................................................ 3210

Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP 10000 series racks) ....................................... 3911

Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP System/e Rack) ............................................. 3912

Installing the outer rails (HP 10000 series racks) ......................................................... 4013

Assembling the outer rails (HP 10000 series racks) ..................................................... 4014

Assembling the outer rails (HP System/e Rack) ............................................................ 4115

Securing the inner rails to an MP Router ..................................................................... 4316

Securing the inner rails to the 4/64 SAN Switch ......................................................... 4317

Attaching the plenum to a 4/8 or 4/16 SAN Switch ................................................... 4418

Securing the switch (HP 9000 Series or HP 10000 Series Racks) .................................. 4519

Securing the device in an HP System/e Rack .............................................................. 4520

Connecting the serial cable ...................................................................................... 4721

Encryption configuration .......................................................................................... 5622

Identifying 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch LEDs ............................................................... 5723

Identifying 8/40 SAN Switch port side LEDs .............................................................. 5824

Identifying 8/40 SAN Switch nonport side LEDs ......................................................... 5825

Identifying 8/80 SAN Switch port side LEDs .............................................................. 5926

Identifying 8/80 SAN Switch nonport side LEDs ......................................................... 6027

Port side LEDs on the FCoE Converged Network Switch ................................................ 6528

Nonport side LEDs on the FCoE Converged Network Switch ......................................... 6729

Installing an SFP in the upper row of port slot ............................................................. 7030

Nonport side LEDs .................................................................................................. 7131

8/80 and Encryption SAN Switch fan assemblies on the nonport side ........................... 7432

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Inserting the fan assembly in the 8/80 SAN Switch ..................................................... 7633

Installing a power supply in the 8/80 or Encryption SAN Switch ................................... 7734

Class 1 laser product label ....................................................................................... 9435

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Tables

Document conventions ............................................................................................. 121

FCoE Converged Network Switch long range and short range 10-Gb CEE and cable

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options .................................................................................................................. 28

Optional Long Wave 4-Gb SFPs ............................................................................... 283

HP 8-Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP+ 1 Pack, order number AJ716A .......................... 284

HP 4-Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP 1 Pack, order number AJ715A ............................ 285

Optional software kits ............................................................................................. 296

Optional hardware kits ............................................................................................ 297

8-Gb SAN Switch shipping carton checklist ................................................................ 328

SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit hardware ....................................................................... 379

Number of screws required to assemble the inner rails to the switch ............................... 4110

8-Gb SAN Switch port side LED patterns .................................................................... 6011

Nonport side LED patterns during normal operation .................................................... 6212

Encryption SAN Switch and FRU LEDs ....................................................................... 6313

FCoE Converged Network Switch port side LED patterns .............................................. 6614

FCoE Converged Network Switch nonport side LED patterns ......................................... 6815

Fan status LED behavior, description, and required actions ........................................... 7216

Management tools .................................................................................................. 7917

Encryption SAN Switch general specifications ............................................................. 8118

8-Gb SAN Switch physical dimensions ...................................................................... 8319

8/8, 8/24 and 8/40 SAN Switch memory ................................................................ 8420

8/80 SAN Switch, Encryption SAN Switch, and FCoE Converged Network Switch

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memory ................................................................................................................. 84

Facility requirements ................................................................................................ 8422

EMC compatibility .................................................................................................. 8523

Power supply specifications ...................................................................................... 8624

Laser data transmission ranges for the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches ............................. 8725

Laser data transmission ranges for the 8/40 SAN Switch ............................................. 8726

Laser data transmission ranges for the 8/80 SAN Switch ............................................. 8827

Laser data transmission ranges for the Encryption SAN Switch and the FCoE Converged

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Network Switch ...................................................................................................... 89

Data flow latency for the FCoE Converged Network Switch .......................................... 9029

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About this guide

This installation guide provides information to help you set up and configure the following HP switches:

• HP StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch

• HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch

• HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch

• HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch

• HP StorageWorks Encryption SAN Switch

• HP StorageWorks 2408 FCoE CN Switch

Intended audience

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

• Storage area networks (SANs)

• HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel switches

Related documentation

The following documents provide related information:

• HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.x release notes

• HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.x administrator guide

• Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide

• Brocade Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide

You can download these and other related documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business
Support Center website:

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

In the Storage section, click Storage Networking. Then click the name of your switch (for example,

HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch) to access the Manuals web page. The Fabric OS Encryption
Administrator's Guide is only associated with the HP StorageWorks Encryption SAN Switch.

Storage Area Network (SAN) Glossary

The Storage Area Network (SAN) Glossary provides definitions for SAN-related terminology used
throughout this document. See Related documentation, page 11 for instructions on accessing the
glossary.

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Document conventions and symbols

Table 1 Document conventions

ElementConvention

Cross-reference links and email addressesBlue text: Table 1

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

• Keys that are pressed

Bold text

Monospace text

• Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box

• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu

and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes

Text emphasisItalic text

• File and directory names

• System output

• Code

• Commands, their arguments, and argument values

Monospace, italic text

Monospace, bold text

• Code variables

• Command variables

Emphasized monospace text

WARNING!

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

CAUTION:

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

IMPORTANT:

Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.

NOTE:

Provides additional information.

Rack stability

Rack stability protects personnel and equipment.

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WARNING!

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

• Extend leveling jacks to the floor.

• Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• Install stabilizing feet on the rack.

• In multiple-rack installations, fasten racks together securely.

• Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks can become unstable if more than one component

is extended.

HP technical support

For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:

http://www.hp.com/support

Before contacting HP, collect the following information:

• Product model names and numbers

• Technical support registration number (if applicable)

• Product serial numbers

• Error messages

• Operating system type and revision level

• Detailed questions

Customer self repair

HP customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your StorageWorks product. If a CSR
part needs replacing, HP ships the part directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience.
Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your HP-authorized service provider will determine whether a
repair can be accomplished by CSR.

For more information about CSR, contact your local service provider. For North America, see the CSR
website:

http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair

Product warranties

For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information website:

http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty

Subscription service

HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website:

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

After registering, you will receive email notification of product enhancements, new driver versions,
firmware updates, and other product resources.

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HP websites

For additional information, see the following HP websites:

• http://www.hp.com

• http://www.hp.com/go/storage

• http://www.hp.com/service_locator

• http://www.hp.com/support/manuals

• http://www.hp.com/support/downloads

Documentation feedback

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

[e-mail]. All submissions become the property of HP.

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1 HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switches

This chapter includes:

• Overview, page 15

• HP StorageWorks 8Gb SAN Switch models, page 16

• Power Pack+ models, page 17

• 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch features, page 17

• 8/40 SAN Switch features, page 18

• 8/80 SAN Switch features, page 20

• Port side of the Encryption SAN Switch, page 23

• Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses, page 26

• SAN Switch ISL Trunking, page 27

• Supported SFP transceiver options, page 28

• 8-Gb SAN Switch software options, page 29

• 8-Gb SAN Switch hardware options, page 29

Overview

Each HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switch delivers ASIC technology and architecture for Fibre Channel
(FC) Storage Area Networks (SANs). The 8-Gb SAN Switches are high-performance switches designed
for the needs of enterprise environments that require a high-port footprint for port aggregation.
Additionally, the 8-Gb Encryption SAN Switch provides cryptography (encryption/decryption) and
data compression capabilities, while the FCoE Converged Network Switch provides low-latency
lossless Converged Enhanced Ethernet ports, and 8-Gb FC ports in a single switch.

The 8-Gb SAN Switches satisfy demanding Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS),
performance, and scalability requirements of an enterprise switch while delivering interoperability
and ease-of-use advantages. The 8-Gb SAN Switches are the latest offering from the HP StorageWorks
family of entry-to-enterprise products.

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HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switch models

Models include:

• HP StorageWorks 8/8 Base SAN Switch—Ships with eight ports activated and no E_Port license.

It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager (EGM) as
standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks 8/8 Full Fabric SAN Switch—Ships with eight ports activated and includes a

Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager
(EGM) as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch—Ships with 16 ports activated and includes a Full Fabric li-

cense. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager (EGM)
as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch—Ships with 24 ports activated and includes a Full Fabric li-

cense. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager (EGM)
as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks 8/40 Power Pack+ SAN Switch—Ships with 24 ports activated and includes a

Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle (Adaptive Networking,
Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced Performance Monitor). It also includes
Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager (EGM) as standard
software components.

• HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch—Ships with 48 ports activated and includes a Full Fabric li-

cense. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager (EGM)
as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks 8/80 Power Pack+ SAN Switch—Ships with 48 ports activated and includes a

Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle (Adaptive Networking,
Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced Performance Monitor). It also includes
Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager (EGM) as standard
software components.

• HP StorageWorks Encryption SAN Switch—Ships with 32 ports activated and includes a Full

Fabric license. It includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager
(EGM) as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks Encryption Switch Power Pack+ SAN Switch—Ships with 32 ports activated and

includes a Full Fabric license. This model includes the Power Pack+ software bundle (Adaptive
Networking, Fabric Watch, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabric, and Advanced Performance Monitor).
It also includes Advanced Web Tools, Advanced Zoning, and Enhanced Group Manager (EGM)
as standard software components.

• HP StorageWorks 2408 FCoE CN Switch—Ships with 8 active Fibre Channel ports, 24 active CEE

ports, and base software (Full Fabric, Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, and Advanced
Zoning).

• HP StorageWorks 2408 FCoE Power Pack+ Converged Network Switch—Ships with 8 active Fibre

Channel ports, 24 active Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) ports, base software (Full Fabric,
Advanced Fabric OS, Advanced Web Tools, and Advanced Zoning), and Power Pack+ software
(ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitor, and Fabric Watch).

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Power Pack+ models

All 8-Gb SAN Switch Power Pack+ models ship with these licensed options:

NOTE:

The HP StorageWorks 2408 FCoE Power Pack+ Converged Network Switch does
Networking or Extended Fabric.

• Adaptive Networking

• Fabric Watch

• Advanced Performance Monitor

• Extended Fabric

• ISL Trunking

For detailed information on these features, see the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide
for the firmware version you are running.

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch features

• Functions as an edge device in fabrics of up to 239 switches.

• Integrates a single motherboard design with 667 MHz PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction Set

Computer (RISC) CPU and integrated peripherals which provide high performance.

• Provides the EZSwitch Setup Wizard for easy setup and basic configuration.

• Provides on-demand scaling of 8 to 24 ports.

• Operates as a fully functional switch or an N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) Access Gateway (with

all ports licensed only).

• Integrates a single motherboard design with a 667 MHz PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction

Set Computer (RISC) CPU with integrated peripherals.

• Integrates Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking (requires an optional license) and enables up to eight

ports between a pair of switches to be combined to form a single, logical ISL switch with a speed

of up to 64 Gb/s (128 Gb/s full duplex) for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.

• Provides Dynamic Path Selection (DPS), which optimizes fabric-wide performance and load balan-

cing by automatically routing data to the most efficient available path in the fabric.

• Provides universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, M_Ports, or FL_Ports.

not

include Adaptive

Port side of the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch

The port side of the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet
port, USB port, and FC ports with corresponding port status LEDs. Additionally, a pull-out tab identifies
the serial number, MAC address, and World Wide Name (WWN). Record the switch IP address on
the pull-out tab for easy access.

Figure 1 shows the port side of the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch.

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5. Fibre Channel status LEDs1. System status (top) and power (bottom) LEDs

6. Fibre Channel ports (24)2. System RS-232 console port (RJ-45)

7. AC power inlet3. Ethernet port with two Ethernet status LEDs

4. USB port

Figure 1 Port side view—8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch

Nonport side of the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch

The nonport side is used solely for airflow. The enclosure uses forced-air cooling, with the fans pushing
the air from the nonport side of the chassis through the enclosure, and exhausting to the port side.

Activating additional 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch ports

By default, the 8/8 SAN Switch model integrates eight licensed ports (ports 0 through 7). Additionally,
the 8/24 SAN Switch model integrates 16 licensed ports (ports 0 through 15). To enable additional
ports, you must purchase and install the HP Storage Works 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch 8-Gb 8-port
Upgrade LTU (part number T5518A):

• For the 8/8 SAN Switch—To enable ports 8 through 15, you must purchase and install one upgrade

license. To enable ports 15 through 23, you must purchase and install one upgrade license.

• For the 8/24 SAN Switch—To enable ports 15 through 23, you must purchase and install a

second upgrade license.

See Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses, page 26.

Enabling E_Ports on the 8/8 SAN Switch

The 8/8 SAN Switch model requires that you purchase the HP StorageWorks Full Fabric Upgrade
License, part number T4261A, to enable E_Ports (the 8/24 SAN Switch ships with the Full Fabric
license installed).

By default, the 8/8 SAN Switch cannot be connected to another switch until this license is installed.
Without the license, the switch can still be directly connected to hosts and storage devices. To install
the Full Fabric Upgrade License, use the licenseadd command. Once installed, the license appears
under the licenseshow command as “Full Fabric License” and indicates that E_Ports are now
automatically enabled.

8/40 SAN Switch features

• Provides the EZSwitch Setup Wizard for easy setup and basic configuration.

• Support for 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s autosensing Fibre Channel switch and router ports.

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• Integrates a single motherboard design with 667 MHz PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction Set

Computer (RISC) CPU and integrated peripherals which provide high performance.

• Ships FICON, FICON Cascading and FICON Control Unit Port (CUP) ready.

• Provides two hot-swappable, redundant integrated power supply and fan FRUs.

• Universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, M_Ports, or FL_Ports. Ex_Ports are activated

on a per-port basis with the optional HP B-series 48-80 Port SAN Switch Integrated Routing LTU.

This license provides native Fibre Channel Routing (FCR) on a per-port basis, rather than limiting

routing ports to those on a dedicated routing blade or switch. Just like traditional FCR, Integrated

Routing uses EX_Ports to import and export devices between fabrics, enabling selective device

sharing while maintaining remote fabric isolation. See Table 6, page 29 for ordering information.

• Integrates a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port that provides storage for firmware updates, output of

the supportsave command and storage for configuration uploads and downloads.

Port side of the 8/40 SAN Switch

The port side of the 8/40 SAN Switch includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and
LEDs, USB port, and FC ports with corresponding port status LEDs

Figure 2 shows the port side of the 8/40 SAN Switch.

4. Ethernet port LEDs (green/amber)

Figure 2 Port side view—8/40 SAN Switch

Nonport side of the 8/40 SAN Switch

The nonport side includes the two redundant power supply fan assemblies and the corresponding
status LEDs. Figure 3 shows the nonport side of the 8/40 SAN Switch.

5. USB port1. System status (top) and power (bottom) LEDs

6. Fibre Channel port status LED2. System RS-232 console port (RJ-45)

7. Fibre Channel port3. System Ethernet port

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5. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU1)1. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU2)

2. Power supply/fan status LED (for power supply/fan
FRU2)

3. Power supply connector (for power supply/fan
FRU2)

Figure 3 Nonport side view—8/40 SAN Switch

Activating additional 8/40 SAN Switch ports

By default, the 8/40 SAN Switch model integrates 24 licensed ports (ports 0 through 23). To enable
additional ports, you must purchase and install the HP Storage Works 8/40 SAN Switch 8-Gb 8-port
Upgrade LTU (part number T5519A):

• To enable ports 24 through 31, you must purchase and install one upgrade license.

• To enable ports 32 through 40, you must purchase and install a second upgrade license.

See Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses, page 26.

8/80 SAN Switch features

• Provides the EZSwitch Setup Wizard for easy setup and basic configuration.

• Integrates 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s autosensing Fibre Channel switch and router ports.

• Includes a system motherboard that features a Freescale MPC8548 Reduced Instruction Set

Computer (RISC) CPU running at 1.3 GHz with integrated peripherals that provides high perform­ance with low power consumption.

• Ships FICON, FICON Cascading, and FICON Control Unit Port (CUP) ready.

• Provides two hot-swappable, redundant power supply FRUs.

• Provides three hot-swappable fan FRUs in an N+1 configuration to provide hardware-redundant

cooling.

• Provides universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, M_Ports, or FL_Ports. Ex_Ports are

activated on a per-port basis with the optional HP B-series 48-80 Port SAN Switch Integrated
Routing LTU. This license provides native Fibre Channel Routing (FCR) on a per-port basis, rather

than limiting routing ports to those on a dedicated routing blade or switch. Just like traditional
FCR, Integrated Routing uses EX_Ports to import and export devices between fabrics, enabling
selective device sharing while maintaining remote fabric isolation. See Table 6, page 29 for or­dering information.

• Integrates a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port that provides storage for firmware updates, output of

the supportsave command and storage for configuration uploads and downloads.

6. Power supply/fan status LED (for Power Supply/fan
FRU 1)

7. Power supply connector (for power supply/fan FRU

1)

8. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU1)4. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU2)

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Port side of the 8/80 SAN Switch

The port side of the 8/80 SAN Switch includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and
LEDs, USB port, and FC ports with corresponding port status LEDs. Figure 4 shows the port side of
the 8/80 SAN Switch.

9 FC ports 16–231 8/80 SAN Switch

10 FC ports 24-312 Switch ID pull-out tab

11 FC ports 32-383 Status LED (top) power LED (bottom)

12 FC ports 40-474 Console port

13 FC ports 48-555 Ethernet port

14 FC ports 56-636 USB port

15 FC ports 64-717 FC ports 0–7

16 FC ports 72–798 FC ports 8-15

Figure 4 Port side view—8/80 SAN Switch

Nonport side of the 8/80 SAN Switch and the Encryption SAN Switch

Figure 5 shows the nonport side of the 8/80 SAN Switch and the Encryption SAN Switch, which

contains the power supplies (including the AC power receptacle and AC power switch) and fans.

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4 Fan assembly #3

Figure 5 Nonport side view—8/80 SAN Switch

Activating additional 8/80 SAN Switch ports

By default, the 8/80 SAN Switch model integrates 48 licensed ports (ports 0 through 47). To enable
additional ports, you must purchase and install the HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch 8-Gb 16-port
Upgrade LTU (part number T5520A):

• To enable ports 48 through 63, you must purchase and install one upgrade license.

• To enable ports 64 through 80, you must purchase and install a second upgrade license.

See Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses, page 26.

Encryption SAN Switch features

The Encryption SAN Switch has the following features:

5 Fan assembly #21 8/80 SAN Switch

6 Fan assembly #12 Nonport side

7 Power supply #13 Power supply #2

• 32 front-end 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb/s autosensing F, FL, E, EX, or M ports to connect host servers, SAN

disks, SAN tapes, edge switches, or core switches.

• Encryption and decryption engines to provide in-line crypto services with up to 96 Gb/s throughput

for disk I/O and up to 48 Gb/s throughput for tape I/O (mix of ciphertext and cleartext traffic)

• Integrated with HP Secure Key Management (SKM) system.

• Full 1:1 subscription on all 32 ports at 8 Gb/s.

• HA cluster, Data Encryption Key (DEK) cluster, and Encryption Group (EG) to enable transparent

failover, host MPIO failover, and centralized management of multiple encryption switches.

• Support for automatic expiry or CLI manual based re-keying.

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• Compliance with encryption standards: AES256-XTS 1619.1 (for disk); AES256-GCM IEEE 1619.2

(for tape).

NOTE:

Tape support is not currently provided, but will be provided in a future release.

• Smart Card

• Hardware-based key management and generation

• Integrated Routing Fabric Service (optional) to enable encryption capabilities across multiple fabrics

• NPIV support

• Two hot-swappable, redundant power supply field-replaceable units (FRUs)

• Three hot-swappable fan FRUs in the N+1 configuration to provide hardware-redundant cooling

• One RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port

• Two RJ-45 GE ports for clustering interconnection and re-key, and DEK synchronization within

cluster

• One RJ-45 serial console port

• A USB port that facilitates firmware upgrades, serviceability, and system-log functionality

• A switch subsystem and encryption subsystem that features a CPU running at 1.3 GHz with integ-

rated peripherals that provide high performance with low power consumption

• Dynamic Path Selection (DPS), optimizing fabric-wide performance and load balancing by auto-

matically routing data to the most efficient available path in the fabric

• Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) or SFP+ optical transceivers, providing support for a combination

of Short Wavelength (SWL), Long Wavelength (LWL), or Extended Long Wavelength (ELWL) op-

tical media among the switch ports

NOTE:

The full range of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s can be achieved only by a combination of 4 Gb/s SFPs (1,

2, and 4 Gb/s) and 8 Gb/s SFP+ (2, 4, and 8 Gb/s).

• Fabric OS support, delivering distributed intelligence throughout the network and enabling a wide

range of applications including Web Tools and Zoning. Optional fabric services include: Adaptive

Networking with QoS, Extended Fabrics, Enhanced Group Management, Fabric Watch, ISL

Trunking, Integrated Routing, and End-to-End performance monitoring using Advanced Performance

Monitor.

• Extensive diagnostics and system-monitoring capabilities to enhance high Reliability, Availability,

and Serviceability (RAS)

• “Pay as you go” port and performance scalability through an Encryption Performance Upgrade

License. The base configuration provides 48 Gb/s of encryption bandwidth. Each Encryption
Performance Upgrade License activates an additional 48 Gb/s bandwidth. Each switch accepts
two encryption-performance upgrades for a total of 96 Gb/s of encryption bandwidth. The front­end user ports in the basic, first, and second levels of encryption bandwidth remain as 32 ports
at 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel.

Port side of the Encryption SAN Switch

The port side of the Encryption SAN Switch includes the status and power LEDs, smart card reader,
the RJ-45 USB, and Fibre Channel ports. Figure 6 shows the port side of the Encryption SAN Switch.

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2 Power LED1 Status LED

4 Smart Card reader3 RJ-45 GE ports (for clustering and re-keying)

6 RJ-45 Serial Console port5 RJ-45 Management port

8 Fibre Channel ports (0–31)7 USB port

Figure 6 Port side of the Encryption SAN Switch

FCoE Converged Network Switch features

The FCoE Converged Network Switch has the following features:

• Includes a system motherboard with a Freescale MPC8548 RISC CPU running at 1.3 GHz and

integrated peripherals, that provides high performance with low power consumption.

• Contains an RJ-45 Ethernet management port, and EZSwitch Setup, which supports switch IP address

discovery and configuration.

• Integrates a USB port that provides storage for firmware updates, as well as supportsave

command output and configuration uploads and downloads.

NOTE:

The supportsave command output and configuration upload/download functions are only for the
FC portion of the switch. These functions do not apply to the CEE portion of the switch.

• Provides two hot-swappable, redundant power supply FRUs.

• Provides three hot-swappable fan FRUs in an N+1 configuration to provide hardware-redundant

cooling.

• Includes universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, M_Ports, or FL_Ports.

• Provides extensive diagnostics and system-monitoring capabilities for enhanced Reliability, Avail-

ability, and Serviceability (RAS).

• Provides FCoE-to-FC latency of 1,670 ns.

The FCoE Converged Network Switch has the following Ethernet capabilities:

• Contains 24 ports, 10-GbE CEE.

• Provides Low-latency, lossless, deterministic interconnect required for FCoE.

• Provides FCoE support with Fabric Provided MAC Address (FPMA) discovery. Fabric OS also

enables support for Priority-based Flow Control (802.1Qbb).

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• Includes Data Center Bridging eXchange (DCBX) - Capabilities Exchange and Enhanced Transmis-

sion Selection (802.1Qaz) to meet the lossless and deterministic FCoE requirement.

• Enables hardware-assisted MAC learning and aging.

• Support for 32,768 MAC addresses and 4,096 VLANs.

• Support for Layer 2 protocols STP/MSTP/RSTP (802.1q) and Link Aggregation (802.1ad).

• HP branded 10-Gb SFP+ (SR and LR) and active copper cables.

• Provides CEE port to CEE port latency of 570 ns (same ASIC) and 1,050 ns (different ASIC).

Port side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch

Figure 7 shows the port side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch.

6. 10-GbE ports 0–71. Switch ID pullout tab

7. 10-GbE ports 8–152. System status LED (top)System power LED (bottom)

8. 10-GbE ports 16–233. Serial console port

9. FC ports 0–74. Management Ethernet port

5. USB port

Figure 7 Port side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch

Nonport side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch

Figure 8 shows the nonport side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch.

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4. Fan assembly #11. Power supply #2

5. Power supply #12. Fan assembly #3

3. Fan assembly #2

Figure 8 Nonport side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch

Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses

1. Use the portshow command to verify the number of ports licensed on your switch. The port

status output indicates Started and Licensed for enabled ports. See the Fabric OS Command
Reference Manual for specific information on this command.

2. Obtain the WWN from the Switch ID pull-out tab located on the port side of your switch. Or you

can use the switchshow command to display the WWN.

3. Contact your HP representative to purchase the appropriate Port Upgrade license. HP requires

the switch WWN obtained in Step 2 to assign a license key.

4. Install the license:

a. Log in to the switch as admin.
b. Issue the licenseadd command, followed by the license key enclosed in quotation marks.

(The license key consists of approximately 16 uppercase and lowercase letters and numerals.)

NOTE:

Enter the license key exactly as issued. If you enter the key incorrectly, the license will
not function properly.

c. Issue the licenseshow command to verify that the license is valid. If a licensed product is

not displayed, the license is invalid.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to reboot the system.

5. Configure the inactive ports. Issue the portstart command to start the ports. This command

loads the port code, unlike the portenable command, which enables the port laser. For example:
portstart 16–31

6. Issue the portenable command to enable the ports. For example:

portenable 16–31

7. Optional: Issue the portshow command to verify that the newly activated ports are started.

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SAN Switch ISL Trunking groups

All 8-Gb SAN Switch models support Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking as an optional, licensed feature
for FC ports. When this feature is enabled, trunked groups of up to eight contiguous ports are created.

For example, the Fibre Channel ports on the SAN Switch are numbered from left to right and
color-coded into groups of eight to indicate which ports you can combine into trunked groups. Figure

9 shows the 8/8 SAN Switch with three trunked groups of eight ports.

NOTE:

If your 8-Gb SAN Switch is licensed for ISL Trunking (for example, Power Pack+ models ship with
this license), use the trunking groups available on the switch.

3. Trunk group 3: Ports 16 though 231. Trunk group 1: Ports 0 through 7

2. Trunk group 2: Ports 8 through 15

Figure 9 Trunking groups example

For more information about trunking, see the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide for
the firmware version you are running.

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Supported SFP transceiver options

Table 2 through Table 5 list the only SFPs supported in your HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switches.

Table 2 FCoE Converged Network Switch long range and short range 10-Gb CEE and cable options

Table 3 Optional Long Wave 4-Gb SFPs

Part numberOption

AP823AHP 10-GbE SR B-series SFP+ Transceiver

AP824AHP 10-GbE LR B-series SFP+ Transceiver

AP818AHP 1m B-series Active Copper SFP+ Cable

AP819AHP 3m B-series Active Copper SFP+ Cable

AP820AHP 5m B-series Active Copper SFP+ Cable

Part numberOption

HP 4-Gb Long Wave B-Series FC SFP 1
Pack—10km

HP 4-Gb Long Wave B-Series FC SFP 1
Pack—30km

AK870A

AN211A

Table 4 HP 8-Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP+ 1 Pack, order number AJ716A

OM3 cableOM2 cableDistance

150 meters50 meters8-Gb performance

270 meters150 meters4-Gb performance

500 meters300 meters2-Gb performance

860 meters500 meters1-Gb performance

Table 5 HP 4-Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP 1 Pack, order number AJ715A

OM3 cableOM2 cableDistance

270 meters150 meters4-Gb performance

500 meters300 meters2-Gb performance

860 meters500 meters1-Gb performance

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8-Gb SAN Switch software options

Table 6 lists the optional software kits and licenses.

Table 6 Optional software kits

Part numberOption

T4261AHP StorageWorks Full Fabric Upgrade License

HP StorageWorks 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch 8-Gb
8-port Upgrade LTU

HP StorageWorks 8/80 SAN Switch 8-Gb 16-port
Upgrade LTU

HP StorageWorks 8/40 SAN Switch 8-Gb 8-port
Upgrade LTU

HP B-series 48-80 Port SAN Switch Integrated Routing
LTU (purchase for 8/40 or 8/80 SAN Switch only)

Fabric Manager

T5518A

T5520A

T5519A

AE493AAdaptive Networking

A6515AFabric Watch

A6516AISL Trunking

324507-B21Advanced Performance Monitor (APM)

324505-B21Extended Fabric

T5529A

T4270A Fabric Manager, v5.x Base Edi­tion (10 domains)

Performance Upgrade LTU TA666AHP Encryption SAN Switch

8-Gb SAN Switch hardware options

Table 7 lists the optional hardware kits.

Table 7 Optional hardware kits

Order numberHardware kit

AK864AHP StorageWorks 2-Gb USB Device

OM2 LC-LC type cables

221692–B212 m LC-to-LC multi-mode FC cable

221692–B225 m LC-to-LC multi-mode FC cable

221692–B2315 m LC-to-LC multi-mode FC cable

221692–B2630 m LC-to-LC multi-mode FC cable

221692–B2750 m LC-to-LC multi-mode FC cable

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OM3 LC-LC type cables

LC-SC for between a 1-Gb and a 2-Gb device

Order numberHardware kit

AJ833A0.5 m LC-LC multi-mode OM3 FC cable

AJ834A1 m LC-LC multi-mode OM3 FC cable

AJ835A2 m LC-LC multi-mode OM3 FC cable

AJ836A5 m LC-LC multi-mode OM3 FC cable

AJ837A15 m LC-LC multi-mode OM3 FC cable

AJ838A30 m LC-LC multi-mode OM3 FC cable

AJ839A50 m LC-LC multi-mode OM3 FC cable

221691–B212 m LC-SC multi-mode FC Cable

221691–B225 m LC-SC multi-mode FC Cable

221691–B2315 m LC-SC multi-mode FC Cable

221691–B2630 m LC-SC multi-mode FC Cable

221691–B2750 m LC-SC multi-mode FC Cable

NOTE:

To obtain the latest information on hardware and software components, go to the B-Series section of
the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/san.

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2 Installing and configuring an 8-Gb SAN
Switch

This chapter describes the following topics:

• Shipping carton contents, page 31

• Installation and safety considerations, page 33

• Items required for installation, page 34

• Installing the switch as a stand-alone device, page 35

• Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit, page 35

• Cabling and configuring the SAN Switch, page 45

• Connecting the SAN Switch to the fabric, page 46

Shipping carton contents

Figure 10 and Table 8 identify shipping carton contents for a typical 8-Gb SAN Switch. The shipping

configuration for your model may vary.

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Figure 10 8/40 SAN Switch shipping carton contents
Table 8 8-Gb SAN Switch shipping carton checklist

DescriptionNumber

One accessory kit, containing the following items:

• One set of HP StorageWorks product documentation, including HP Storage-

Works 8-Gb SAN Switch quick start instructions, HP StorageWorks SAN
Switch Rack Mount Kit installation instructions, Read Me First, Safety Guides,

User License, and Warranty

• One serial cable, approximately 3 meters (10 ft.)

• Plenum (not shown) ships in your switch accessory kit only if required for in-

1

2

stalling your switch in an HP custom rack. See the HP StorageWorks SAN
Switch Rack Mount Kit installation instructions for details. The plenum is an air
duct that attaches to the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit switch rails.

• Four rubber feet for mounting on a flat surface (a lab bench, for example)

• EZSwitch Setup CD

• One or two grounded power cords, as required for your particular switch

• Power Distribution Unit (PDU) power cords, as required for your particular

switch

SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit hardware and rail assemblies:

• Two rear mounting brackets

• A right inner rail and a right outer rail

• A left inner rail and a left outer rail

3

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One 8-Gb SAN Switch, including power supply and fan assembly units

Installation and safety considerations

Install the switch using one of the following methods:

• See “Installing the switch as a stand-alone device” on page 35 to install the unit on a flat surface.

• HP highly recommends mounting the switch in one of the following HP customized racks:

• HP System/e Rack

• HP 10000 G2 Series Rack and HP 10000 Series Rack

See “Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit” on page 35 for detailed instructions.

Electrical considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following electrical requirements
are met. See Power supply specifications.

• The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance

with local electrical codes.

• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating

on the switch nameplate.

• A minimum of 79.8 cubic meters/hour (47 cubic feet/minute) of airflow is available to the air intake

vents on the nonport side of the switch.

• The power supply standards provided in “Power supply specifications” on page 85, are met.

Environmental considerations

Before installing the switch, verify that the following environmental requirements are met:

• Install the switch with the nonport side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air

aisle.

• All equipment in the rack forces air in the same direction, to avoid taking in exhaust air.

• A minimum of 24 cubic ft/min of airflow is available to the air intake vents on the nonport side

of the switch.

• The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating.

IMPORTANT:

The 40ºC value applies to the ambient air temperature at the air intake vents on the nonport side of
the switch. The temperature inside the switch can be up to 80ºC (176ºF) during switch operation. If
the internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error
messages, and Fabric Watch alerts indicate a problem. Enter the tempshow or fabric watch
command to view the temperature status.

Rack mount considerations

If you are installing the switch in a rack, verify that the following requirements are met:

• The cabinet or rack must be a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet.

• Plan rack mount space that is 1 rack unit (4.45 cm; 1.75 in) high, 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide.

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• Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection, and maintain

ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power
strip.

• Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the

switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly.

• Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits.

• Secure the rack to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake.

Cabling considerations

Before installing the switch, plan for cable management based on the following HP recommendations:

• Leave enough space to allow for the fact that the minimum bend radius for a 50-micron cable is

2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.

• Leave at least 1 meter (3.28 feet) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and

replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from
being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.

• If you are using ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The cables used in

trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS
administrator guide.

• For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables, and record the devices to which they are

connected.

• Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.

• Use Velcro straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables. Do not use tie wraps on fiber optic

cables, because wraps are easily overtightened and can damage the optical fibers.

NOTE:

Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using cable channels on
the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management.

Items required for installation

Obtain the following:

• 8-Gb SAN Switch installed and connected to a power source

• Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal

• Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address

• Serial cable (supplied with switch)

• Ethernet cable

• SFP transceivers and compatible cables, as required

NOTE:

For FCoE Converged Network Switches, both HP-branded FC SFPs and CEE 10-GbE SFPs are
required. FC SFP+ transceivers are required for 8-Gb/s performance; copper cables must be
HP-branded.

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

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Installing the switch as a standalone device

To install the switch as a standalone unit:

1. Unpack the switch, and verify that all items listed in “Shipping carton contents” on page 31 are

present.

2. Locate the four rubber feet in the accessory box.

3. Apply the adhesive rubber feet to the switch. The rubber feet help prevent the switch from sliding

off the supporting surface:
a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch, to ensure that they are

free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.

b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation, and

press into place.

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

5. Apply power to the switch as described in “Power on the 8-Gb SAN Switch” on page 46.

CAUTION:

Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is set. See “Set the IP address” on page 48.

Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit

The SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit is supplied with your 8-Gb SAN Switch. Use the SAN Switch Rack
Mount Kit with the following optional HP StorageWorks custom racks only:

• HP 9000 Series Rack

• HP 10000 Series Rack

• HP 10000 G2 Series Rack

• HP System/e Rack

NOTE:

Figures and procedures throughout this document use “HP 10000 Series Rack” to reference both
10000 Series rack models (HP 10000 Series Rack and HP 10000 G2 Series Rack).

Before you begin—important information about the plenum

The plenum is an air duct that attaches to the switch rails, enabling the switch to draw cooler air into
the switch from outside the rack, rather than drawing in heated air from within the rack.

A plenum ships with the following 8-Gb SAN Switch models only:

• 8/8 SAN Switch

• 8/24 SAN Switch

See “Installing the plenum (if required)” on page 44 for complete instructions on how to install a
plenum.

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Installation and safety guidelines

Verify that the rack and the area around the rack meet the following requirements:

• Plan a rack space that is 1.5 units high (which equals 6.7 cm or 2.6 inches), 48.3 cm (19 inches)

wide, and at least 68.6 cm (23 inches) deep. For the MP Router, 4/64 SAN Switch, or 8/80
SAN Switch, plan a rack space that is at least 2 units high.

• Ground all equipment in the rack through a reliable branch circuit connection, and maintain

ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power
strip.

• Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis.

• Secure the rack to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.

Installing the HP SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit in your HP custom rack

The SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit enables you to install your HP device in the following HP custom
racks:

• HP System/e Rack

• HP 10000 G2 Series rack and HP 10000 Series rack

For optimal cable management, HP recommends that you install the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit to
allow the nonport side of the switch to slide out of the cool-air side of the rack. In this installation, the
port side of the switch is set 12.7 cm (5 inches) back from the edge of the rack, allowing a more
gradual bend in the fiber optic cables.

NOTE:

The SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit installation requires one technician.

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

• SAN Switch

• Power cables

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• 7/16-inch wrench or socket

• Plenum (if required). For 8-Gb models, a plenum is required for 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches

only.

• SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit hardware, shown in Table 9, which identifies rails and rail mounting

hardware

Table 9 SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit hardware

DescriptionItem

Two rear mounting brackets

A right inner rail and a right
outer rail

A left inner rail and a left outer
rail

14 #8-32 x 3/16-inch Phillips
pan-head screws with thread
lock for use with the SAN
Switch 2/32 only.

14 #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips
pan-head SEMS screws

10 #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips
pan-head screws with captive
star lock-washers

Eight #10 alignment washers

Eight #10 adapter washers

Two 1/4-20 hex nuts with
captive star lock-washers

Two 1/4-inch flat washers

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CAUTION:

For proper airflow, the SFP media side of the SAN Switch must face the rear of the rack. This mounting
allows air to enter the front of the rack and exhaust at the rear.

To install the device in a rack:

1. Verify that the required parts and hardware are available. See Table 9.

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

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3. Attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear rack uprights:

• For HP 10000 series racks, assemble each of the two brackets with two #10-32 x 1/2-inch
Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock-washers and two #10 adapter washers, as
shown in Figure 11.

• For an HP System/e Rack, install the two rear mounting brackets with two #10-32 x 1/2-inch
Phillips pan-head screws and two #10 alignment washers, as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 11 Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP 10000 series racks)

Figure 12 Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP System/e Rack)

NOTE:

Your SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit contains both right rails and left rails. The rails are labelled
Right and Left.

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4. Assemble the outer rails:

a. Attach the left outer rail and the right outer rail to the rear mounting brackets, using two

1/4-20 hex nuts with captive star lock-washers attached loosely, as shown in Figure 13. Do
not tighten the nuts.

Figure 13 Installing the outer rails (HP 10000 series racks)

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

• For HP 10000 series racks, install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with
captive star lock-washers and two #10 adapter washers in the upper and lower hole
locations of the right rail. Then install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws
with captive star lock-washers and two #10 adapter washers in the upper and lower
hole locations of the left rail. See Figure 14.

Figure 14 Assembling the outer rails (HP 10000 series racks)

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• For an HP System/e Rack, install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with
captive star lock-washers and two #10 alignment washers in upper and lower hole loc­ations of the right rail. Then install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with
captive star lock-washers and two #10 alignment washers in the upper and lower hole
locations of the left rail. See Figure 15.

Figure 15 Assembling the outer rails (HP System/e Rack)

5. Depending on the device model, the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit requires different screw types

for securing the inner rails. Use Table 10 to determine the number and screw type for your specific
switch.

CAUTION:

Do not use any screws other than those provided. Using longer screws than those provided
can cause damage to internal components.

Table 10 Number of screws required to assemble the inner rails to the switch

Device model

8/8 SAN Switch
8/24 SAN Switch
8/40 SAN Switch
8/80 SAN Switch

Encryption SAN Switch
FCoE Converged Network Switch

#8-32 x 5/16-inch
screws

#8-32 x 3/16-inch
screws

N/ATen (five per rail)

N/ASix (three per rail)

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6. Identify the appropriate screw holes to install the inner rails to your specific device:

a. To attach the inner rails to the 8/8 or 8/24 SAN Switches, use the five screw holes marked

8. The plenum requires one screw hole marked 8 and one screw hole marked 16, as shown

in Figure 18 on page 44.

b. To attach the inner rails to the 8/40 or 8/80 SAN Switches, use the screw holes marked

16, as shown in Figure 17 on page 43.

c. To attach the inner rails to the FCoE Converged Network Switch, or Encryption SAN Switch,

use two screw holes marked R and one screw hole marked 16.

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7. Secure the two inner rails (one on each side) to the device, using the appropriate number of

screws (see Table 10).
For example, Figure 16 shows an inner rail attached to the MP Router with three screws using

the two rail screw holes marked R , and one marked 16. Attaching both rails require six screws.
This figure also applies to the Encryption SAN Switch and the FCoE Converged Network Switch.

Also, Figure 17 shows an inner rail attached to the 4/64 SAN Switch with five screws using the
rail screw holes marked 16. Attaching both rails require ten screws. This figure also applies to
the 8/8, 8/24, 8/40, and 8/80 SAN Switches.

Figure 16 Securing the inner rails to an MP Router

Figure 17 Securing the inner rails to the 4/64 SAN Switch

NOTE:

For factory integration
and torque between 6 and 8 inch-pounds.

8. If installing one of the following switches, install the plenum that ships in the switch accessory kit:

• 8/8 SAN Switch

• 8/24 SAN Switch

See “Installing the plenum (if required)” on page 44 for complete installation instructions.
See “Securing the switch to the outer rails” on page 44 if not installing one of the devices listed

in Step 8, to complete the rack mount procedure.

only

, tighten the #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head SEMS screws

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Installing the plenum (if required)

Check to see if you are installing one of the SAN switches listed above in Step 8 and, if so, follow
the steps to install the plenum:

1. Place the device (with inner rails attached) on a flat surface (see Figure 18).

NOTE:

Although Figure 18 illustrates how to attach the plenum to the 4/8 or 4/16 SAN Switch
specifically, the procedure and figure also apply to installing the plenum on other models.

2. 4/8 or 4/16 SAN Switch

Figure 18 Attaching the plenum to a 4/8 or 4/16 SAN Switch

2. Obtain the plenum and four 8-32 x 0.312 Phillips pan-head SEMs screws from the accessory

kit. These are the same screws used to attach the inner rails in Step 5 of the previous section.

3. For each inner rail (Left and Right), use one screw hole marked 8 and one screw hole marked

16 to attach the plenum.

CAUTION:

Verify that the open end of the plenum faces the rear of the device. When installed properly, you
should see the plenum’s air vent holes on one side, and the front panel of the device on the other.

Securing the switch to the outer rails

To secure the switch to the outer rails:

3. Two screws that secure the rails to the plenum1. Plenum (installed)

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1. Insert the switch with the attached inner rails into the outer rails.

NOTE:

This step applies to installing a switch in HP 9000 Series, HP 10000 Series, or HP System/e
racks.

2. Insert the device into the rack, and install one #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screw with

captive star lock washer. Repeat for the remaining side. See Figure 19 and Figure 20.

Figure 19 Securing the switch (HP 9000 Series or HP 10000 Series Racks)

Figure 20 Securing the device in an HP System/e Rack

3. Tighten the hex nuts installed in Step 4, page 40. See Figure 13, page 40.

This completes the rack mount procedure.

Cabling and configuring the SAN Switch

The SAN Switch must be configured to ensure correct operation with a network and fabric. For
instructions on configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors,
see the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide.

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For more information about the commands used in this procedure, see the Fabric OS Command
Reference Manual for the Fabric OS version running on your switch.

Connecting the SAN Switch to the fabric

Connecting the SAN Switch to the fabric involves:

• EZSwitch Setup (optional), page 46

• Obtain required items, page 46

• Power on the 8-Gb SAN Switch, page 46

• Make a serial connection, page 47

• Set the IP address, page 48

• Set the switch date and time, page 50

EZSwitch Setup (optional)

Once you have set up the 8-Gb SAN Switch in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time to give it
power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the 8-Gb SAN Switch in a single-switch
setup, you can use EZSwitch Setup to complete the basic configuration.

For more information, see the EZSwitch Setup CD or HP StorageWorks 8-Gb SAN Switch quick start
instructions, included with your 8-Gb SAN Switch.

If you do not want to use EZSwitch Setup, use the procedures in the following section.

Obtain required items

To configure the SAN Switch for use in a network, ensure that you have the following:

• 8-Gb SAN Switch installed and connected to a power source

• Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal

• Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address

• Serial cable (supplied with switch)

• Ethernet cable

• SFP transceivers and compatible cables, as required

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

Powering on the 8-Gb SAN Switch

The 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches use one power cord. The 8/40 and 8/80 SAN Switches, Encryption
SAN Switch, and FCoE Converged Network Switch use two power cords.

IMPORTANT:

The 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches do not have an on/off switch. Power is supplied as soon as you
connect it to an AC power source.

To power on the switch:

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1. Connect the power cords to a power inlet on the switch and to a power source. Verify that the

cords use a minimum service loop of 6 inches, to avoid stress. The switch powers on automatically;
there is no ON/OFF switch. To power off, remove the power cord from the power source.

IMPORTANT:

To protect against AC failure on the 8/40 and 8/80 SAN Switches, Encryption SAN Switch,
and FCoE Converged Network Switch, connect each power cord to outlets on separate
circuits.

2. For the 8/40 and 8/80 SAN Switches, Encryption SAN Switch, and FCoE Converged Network

Switch, set the two AC switches to the ON position (1). Power is supplied to the switch as soon
as the first power supply is connected and turned on.

The power supply LEDs display amber until POST completes, and then change to green. The
switch usually requires from 1 to 3 minutes to boot and complete POST.

3. After POST completes, verify that the switch Power and Status LEDs light are green.

Making a serial connection

All basic configuration tasks require a serial connection.

1. Connect the serial cable to an RS-232 serial port on the workstation, as shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21 shows the 8/40 SAN Switch; however, this procedure is similar for all SAN Switches.

NOTE:

If the serial port on the workstation uses an RJ-45 connector instead of an RS-232 connector,
remove the adapter on the end of the serial cable, and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector
into the RJ-45 serial port on the workstation.

Figure 21 Connecting the serial cable

2. Close any serial communication programs running on the workstation.

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3. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM in a UNIX

environment) and configure the application as follows:

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

• Bits per second—9600

• Data bits—8

• Parity—None

• Stop bits—1

• Flow control—None

• In a UNIX environment, enter the following at the prompt:

tip/dev/ttyb –9600
If ttyb is already in use, try ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt:
tip /dev/ttya -9600

Setting the switch IP address

You can configure the 8-Gb SAN Switch with a static IP address, or you can use a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to set the IP address. DHCP is enabled by default. The 8-Gb
SAN Switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6.

DHCP

When using DHCP, the 8-Gb SAN Switch obtains an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
address from the DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to a DHCP server that is on the
same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the 8-Gb SAN Switch,
use a static IP address.

Setting a static IP address

1. Log in to the switch using the default password, (password).

2. Enter ipaddrset to set the Ethernet IP address.

If you are going to use an IPv4 IP address, enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation as
prompted:

Ethernet IP Address: [192.168.74.102]

If you are going to use an IPv6 address, enter the network information in colon-separated notation
as prompted:

switch:admin> ipaddrset -ipv6 --add 1080::8:800:200C:417A/64
IP address is being changed...Done.

3. Enter the IP addressing information, as prompted.

Ethernet Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0]
Ethernet IP Address: [192.168.74.102]
Ethernet Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0]

4. Type off to disable DHCP when prompted.

DHCP [OFF]: off

5. Optional: Verify that the address is correct by issuing the ipaddrshow command at the prompt.

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6. Record the IP address on the label located on the port side of the chassis.

Record the IP address on the pull-out tab on the port side of the switch.

7. If the serial port is no longer required, log out of the serial console, remove the serial cable, and

replace the safety plug in the serial port.

Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session

To create an Ethernet connection to the switch:

1. Remove the plug from the Ethernet port.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the switch Ethernet port and to the workstation or to an Ethernet

network containing the workstation.

3. Open a Telnet session on the workstation.

NOTE:

The following information describes the use of the CLI, but these tasks can be performed
using WebTools or the DCFM product (Enterprise version required for the Encryption SAN
Switch).

Setting the domain ID

To set the switch domain ID:

1. Log on to the switch using Telnet, using the admin account.

2. Modify the domain ID, if required. The default domain ID is 1.

• If the switch is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the default domain
ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value.

• If the switch is connected to the fabric after it has been powered on and the default domain
ID is already in use, the fabric segments. To find the domain IDs that are currently in use, run
the fabricShow command on another switch in the fabric.

1. Disable the switch by entering the switchDisable command.

2. Enter the configure command.

The command prompts display sequentially.

3. Enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value.

4. Enter y after the Fabric param prompt:

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

5. Enter a unique domain ID, such as the domain ID used by the previous switch, if it is still

available:

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

6. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl-D to accept the remaining settings without

completing all the prompts.

7. Re-enable the switch by entering the switchEnable command.

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Setting the switch date and time

The 8-Gb SAN Switch maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock
(RTC) circuit. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time. An 8-Gb SAN Switch with an
incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, it is important that your switch shows
the accurate date and time, because these are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting.

1. Log in to the switch using the default password, (password).

2. Enter the date command:

date "mmddHHMMyy"

The values represent the following:

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

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

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

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

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

1970 through 1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069.)

switch:admin> date
Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007
switch:admin> date "0927123007"
Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC 2007
switch:admin>

About setting time zones

You can set the time zone for the switch by name. You can also set country, city, or time zone
parameters.

If the time zone is not set with the new options, the switch retains the offset time zone settings. The
tsTimeZone command includes an option to revert to the prior time zone format. For more information
about the --old option, see the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual.

You can set the time zone for a switch using the tsTimeZone command. The tsTimeZone command
allows you to perform the following tasks:

• Display all of the time zones supported in the firmware.

• Set the time zone based on a country and city combination or based on a time zone ID, such as

PST.

• You can view the time zone settings. However, only those with administrative permissions can set

the time zones.

• The tsTimeZone setting automatically adjusts for daylight savings time.

• Changing the time zone on a switch updates the local time zone setup and is reflected in local

time calculations.

• By default, all switches are in the GMT time zone (0,0). If all switches in a fabric are in one time

zone, it is possible for you to keep the time zone setup at the default setting.

• System services that have already started will reflect the time zone changes only after the next

reboot.

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• Time zone settings persist across failover for high availability.

Setting the time zone

IMPORTANT:

The following procedure describes how to set the time zone for a switch. You must perform the
procedure on all switches for which the time zone must be set. However, you only need to set the time
zone once on each switch, because the value is written to nonvolatile memory.

1. Log in to the switch using the default password, (password).

2. Enter the tsTimeZone command:

switch:admin> tstimezone [--interactive]/ [, timezone_fmt]
Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID, such as PST. The

following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Central:

switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Pacific
switch:admin> tstimezone US/Central
switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Central

To set the time zone using interactive mode:

1. Type the tsTimeZone command:

switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive

2. You are prompted to select a general location.

Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly.

3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit.

4. At the prompt, select a country location.

5. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone region or Ctrl-D to quit.

Synchronizing local time using Network Time Protocol (NTP)

You can synchronize the local time of the principal or primary Fabric Configuration Server (FCS)
switch to a maximum of eight external NTP servers. To keep the time in your SAN current, it is
recommended that the principal or primary FCS switch has its time synchronized with at least one
external NTP server. The other switches in the fabric will automatically take their time from the principal
or primary FCS switch.

All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server value in nonvolatile memory. By default,
this value is the local clock server <LOCL> of the principal or primary FCS switch. Changes to the
clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric.

For more information on using an NTP server, and IPv6 considerations, see the HP StorageWorks
Fabric OS 6.1.x administrator guide and the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 6.2.x administrator guide.

1. Log in to the switch using the default password: password.

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2. Enter the tsClockServer command:

switch:admin> tsClockServer “<ntp1;ntp2>”

where ntp1 is the IP address or DNS name of the first NTP server, which the switch must be able
to access. The second ntp2 is the second NTP server and is optional. The operand
“<ntp1;ntp2>” is optional; by default, this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the
principal or primary switch as the clock server.

The tsClockServer command accepts multiple server addresses in either IPv4, IPv6, or DNS
name formats. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed, tsClockServer sets the first
obtainable address as the active NTP server. The rest will be stored as backup servers that can
take over if the active NTP server fails. The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time
with the NTP server every 64 seconds.

switch:admin> tsClockServer
LOCLx
switch:admin> tsClockServer "132.163.135.131"
switch:admin> tsClockServer

132.163.135.131
switch:admin>

The following example shows how to set up more than one NTP server using a DNS name:

switch:admin> tsClockServer
"10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net"

Updating Clock Server configuration...done.
Updated with the NTP servers

Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all
switches in the fabric.

Verifying the configuration

To confirm that the switch is configured and ready for use:

1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns,

see Table 11.

2. Issue the switchshow command from the workstation. This command provides information

about the switch and port status.

3. Issue the fabricshow command from the workstation. This command provides general

information about the fabric.

Backing up the configuration

HP recommends regular backups to ensure that a recent configuration is available.
To back up the switch configuration to an FTP server:

1. Issue the configupload command.

2. Follow the prompts.

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The command uploads the switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to
a replacement switch, if necessary. For detailed instructions on backing up the configuration, see the
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide.

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3 Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches

The 8-Gb SAN Switches are designed for high availability and low failure; they do not require any
regular physical maintenance. They include diagnostic tests and field-replaceable units for the HP
StorageWorks 8/40 and 8/80 SAN Switches, the Encryption SAN Switch and the FCoE Converged
Network Switch.

This chapter describes the following topics:

• Configuring the Encryption SAN Switch, page 55

• Interpreting LED activity, page 56

• Port side LED activity for the 8/80 SAN Switch, page 60

• Nonport side LED activity for the 8/80 SAN Switch, page 62

• Interpreting POST results, page 68

• Maintaining the 8Gb SAN Switch, page 69

• Installing Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs), page 70

• Replacing the 8/40 SAN Switch power supply and fan assembly, page 72

• 8/80 fan assembly overview, page 73

• Replacing an 8/80 SAN Switch or Encryption SAN Switch power supply, page 76

• SAN Switch management features, page 78

Configuring the Encryption SAN Switch

NOTE:

See the
functions.

If the Encryption SAN Switch is being configured for the first time for encryption services, you must
perform the following pre-initialization tasks related to configuring the encryption node (switch):

• Generate the Critical Security Parameters (CSPs) and certificates

• Load and set up the certificates

• Establish a trusted link (SKM Appliance)

• Configure the global parameters and policies of the encryption group

• Generate and back up the master key in SKM environments

• Handle key-vault high-availability

• Configure cluster interconnect

After completing the pre-initialization tasks, you may need to perform several tasks related to configuring
the encryption group. Figure 22 summarizes the flow of encryption configuration tasks.

Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide

for the procedures that configure the encryption

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Figure 22 Encryption configuration

Configuring the FCoE Converged Network Switch

See the Brocade Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide for details on configuring the
CEE portion of the FCoE Converged Network Switch.

8-Gb SAN Switch LEDs

System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch. There are
three possible LED states:

• No light

• Steady light

• Flashing light

LED colors include:

• Green

• Amber

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8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch LEDs

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch LEDs are located on the port side only.

4 Link speed LED1 System power LED (green)

5 Port status LED (port 3)2 System status LED (green/amber)

6 Port status LED (port 7)3 Link status LED

Figure 23 Identifying 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switch LEDs

8/40 SAN Switch LEDs

8/40 SAN Switch LEDs are located on the port side and nonport side. See Figure 24 and Figure 25.

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1 System status LED (top) and system power (bottom)

2 Ethernet port status LEDs (green/amber)

3 FC port status (port 9)

Figure 24 Identifying 8/40 SAN Switch port side LEDs

1 Power supply 1 status LED

2 Power supply 2 status LED

Figure 25 Identifying 8/40 SAN Switch nonport side LEDs

8/80 SAN Switch LEDs

8/80 SAN Switch LEDs are located on the port side and nonport side. See Figure 26 and Figure 27.

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8 FC ports (0 through 7)1 8/80 SAN Switch

9 FC ports (48 through 55)2 System status LED

10 FC port status LED (port 52)3 Ethernet port

11 FC port status LED (port 48)4 Ethernet speed LED

12 Console port5 Ethernet link LED

13 System power LED6 FC port status LED (port 0)

7 FC port status LED (port 4)

Figure 26 Identifying 8/80 SAN Switch port side LEDs

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6 Power supply #1 Status LED1 Power supply #2 status LED

7 Power supply #12 Power supply #2

8 Fan assembly #1 status LED3 Fan assembly #3

9 Fan assembly #2 status LED4 Fan assembly #2

10 Fan Assembly #3 Status LED5 Fan assembly #1

Figure 27 Identifying 8/80 SAN Switch nonport side LEDs

Port side LED activity for the 8/80 SAN Switch

Table 11 describes LEDs and recommended actions.

Table 11 8-Gb SAN Switch port side LED patterns

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Verify that the system is powered
on (power supply switches to “1”),
the power cables are attached,
and your power source is live. If
the system power LED is not green,
the unit may be faulty. Contact
your switch service provider.

Power status

No light

System is off or there is an intern­al power supply failure.

Steady green

System status

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No light

Steady green

System is on and power sup­plies are functioning properly.

System is off or there is no
power.

System is on and functioning
properly.

No action required.

Verify that the system is on and has
completed booting.

No action required.

Ethernet speed

Steady amber (for
more than five
seconds)

Flashing am­ber/green

Faulty fan FRU or power supply
FRU, boot failed, or the system
is faulty.

NOTE:

This LED displays steady
amber during POST. This is
normal and does not indicate
a fault.

Attention is required. A number
of variables can cause this
status, including a single power
supply failure, a fan failure, or
exceeding one or more environ­mental ranges.

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Verify that the fan FRU and power
supply FRU are seated correctly.
Replace the fan FRU or power
supply FRU, if necessary. If the fan
or power supply FRU is not the
problem, follow these steps:

1. Connect a serial cable to the

system.

2. Reboot the system.

3. Check the failure message on

the console.

4. Contact your service provider.

Check the management interface
and the error log for details on the
cause of the status. Contact your
switch service provider.

No action required.Port speed is 10 Mb/sec.No light

No action required.Port speed is 100 Mb/sec.Steady green

Ethernet link No action required.There is a link.Steady amber

Flashing amber/no
light

Port status

No light

Slow flashing green
(flashing in 2-second
intervals)

Fast flashing green
(flashing in half­second intervals)

Flickering green
(steady with random
flashes)

Slow flashing amber
(flashing in 2-second
intervals)

There is no link.No light

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

Port is online but segmented
because of a loopback cable or
incompatible switch connection.

Port is online and an internal
loopback diagnostic test is run­ning.

Port is online and frames are
flowing through the port.

Port is disabled (because of
diagnostics or the portDis-
able command).

Verify that the Ethernet cable is
connected correctly.

No action required.There is link activity (traffic).

Check transceiver and cable.

No action required.

No action required.

No action required.

No action required.Port is online, but has no traffic.Steady green

Verify that the diagnostic tests are
not running. Re-enable the port us­ing the portEnable command.

Fast flashing amber
(flashing in half­second intervals)

Port is faulty.

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Check the management interface
and the error log for details on the
cause of status. Contact your
switch service provider.

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Steady amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

Port is receiving light or signal
carrier at 4 Gb/s, but is not yet
online.

No action required.

Nonport side LED activity for the 8/80 SAN Switch

Table 12 describes LEDs and recommended actions.

Table 12 Nonport side LED patterns during normal operation

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Verify that the power supply is on
and seated and the power cord is
connected to a functioning power
source.

No action required.

Try the following:

• Check the power cable connec-

tion.

• Verify the power supply is on.

• Replace the power supply FRU.

Power supply
status

No light

Steady green

Steady amber (for
more than five
seconds)

Power supply is not receiving
power or is off.

Power supply is operating nor­mally.

Power supply fault for one of the
following reasons:

• Power supply is switched off.

• Power cable is disconnected.

• Power supply has failed.

NOTE:

When the switch is first
powered on the power supply
status LED will show amber
until POST has completed.

Fan status

No light

Steady green

Steady amber (for
more than five
seconds)

Fan assembly is not receiving
power.

Fan assembly is operating nor­mally.

Fan fault for one of the following
reasons:

• One or more of the fan(s) in

the fan assembly has failed.

• The fan FRU was disabled by

the user.

NOTE:

When the switch is first
powered on, the fan status
LED will show amber until
POST has completed.

Try the following:

• Verify the fan FRU is seated.

• Verify the switch is on.

No action required.

Try the following:

• Verify the fan FRU is enabled

(use the fanEnable com­mand).

• Replace the fan FRU.

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Port side LED activity for the Encryption SAN Switch

Table 13 describes LEDs and recommended actions.

Table 13 Encryption SAN Switch and FRU LEDs

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

System status
(Attention)

Power status

No light

Steady amber for
more than 5 seconds

No light

Steady green

System is on and functioning
properly

Indicates one of the following:

• Fan FRU or power supply

FRU is faulty.

• Boot failed.

• System is faulty.

NOTE:

This LED displays steady
amber during POST, which is
normal and does not indicate
a fault.

System is off or there is an intern­al power supply failure

System is on and power sup­plies are functioning properly.

No action required.

Try the following:

• Verify that the fan FRU and

power supply FRU are seated
correctly.

• Replace the fan FRU or power

supply FRU.

1. Connect a serial cable to the

system.

2. Reboot the system.

3. Check the failure indicated on

the system console.

4. Contact your service provider.

Verify that the system is powered
on (power supply switches to 1),
the power cables are attached,
and the power source is live.

If the system power LED is not
green, the unit may be faulty.
Contact your service provider.

No action required.

Ethernet link

Ethernet activity

Port status

No light

Steady green

There is no link.No light

Indicates one of the following:

• No signal or light carrier

(media or cable) detected

• The switch may be initializ-

ing

• Connected device is con-

figured in an offline state

Port is online (connected to ex­ternal device), but there is no
traffic.

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Verify that the Ethernet cable is
connected properly.

No action required.There is a link.Steady green

No action required.There is link activity (traffic).Flashing green

No action required.No link activityNo light

Try the following:

• Verify the power LED is on;

check the SFP and cable.

• Verify the switch is initializing.

• Verify the status of the connec-

ted device.

No action required.

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

Port is online, but segmented
because of a loopback cable or
incompatible switch connection.

Verify that the correct device is at­tached to the switch.

Fast flashing green
(on 1/4 second,
then off 1/4 second)

Flickering green

Steady amber

Very slow flashing
amber (on 2
seconds, than off 2
seconds)

Fast flashing amber
(on 1/2 second,
then off 1/2 second)

No light

Port is online and an internal
loopback diagnostic test is run­ning.

Port is online and frames are
flowing through the port.

Port is receiving light or signal
carrier, but is not online yet.

Port is disabled because of dia­gnostics or the portDisable
command.

SFP or port is faulty.

Indicates one of the following:

• Power supply FRU is

switched off.

• Power supply FRU is not

seated correctly.

• Power cord is disconnected.

• Power cord is not actively

powered.

• The power supply FRU has

failed.

No action required.

No action required.

No action required.

Verify that the diagnostic tests are
not running. Re-enable the port us­ing the portEnable command.

Replace the SFP.
Reset the port.

Try the following:

• Verify that the power supply

FRU is powered on.

• Verify that the power supply

FRU is seated correctly.

• Check the power cable connec-

tion.

• Replace the power supply FRU.

Power supply
status

Steady green

Stead amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

Power supply is operating nor­mally.

Indicates one of the following:

• Power supply FRU is

switched off.

• Power supply FRU is not

seated correctly.

• The power cable is discon-

nected.

• The power supply FRU has

failed.

NOTE:

When the switch is first
powered on, the power
supply status LED shows
amber until POST has
completed.

No action required.

Try one of the following:

• Verify that the power supply

FRU is powered on.

• Verify that the power supply

FRU is seated correctly.

• Check the power cable connec-

tion.

• Replace the power supply FRU.

Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches64

Indicates one of the following:

• Fan FRU is not seated cor-

No lightFan status

rectly.

• Fan FRU is not receiving

power.

Try one of the following:

• Verify that the fan FRU is

seated correctly.

• Verify that the switch is

powered on.

Steady green

Steady amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

Fan assembly I operating nor­mally.

Indicates one of the following:

• Fan FRU is not seated cor-

rectly.

• One or more of the fans in

the fan FRU has failed.

• The fan FRU was disabled

by the user.

NOTE:

When the switch is first
powered on, the fan status

No action required.

Try one of the following:

• Verify that the fan FRU is

seated correctly.

• Verify that the fan FRU is en-

abled (use the fanEnable
command).

• Replace the fan FRU.

LED shows amber until POST
has completed.

Port side LED activity for the FCoE Converged Network Switch

Figure 28 shows the port side of the FCoE Converged Network Switch. There are two port status LEDs

above each of the top row of ports. The left LED is for the top port; while the right LED is for the bottom
port. See Figure 7 on page 25 for the locations of the GbE and FC ports.

Figure 28 Port side LEDs on the FCoE Converged Network Switch

Table 14 describes the port side LEDs and the recommended actions.

4. Ethernet link LED1. System power LED

5. CEE port status LED (port 0)2. System status LED

6. CEE port status LED (port 4)3. Ethernet speed LED

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Table 14 FCoE Converged Network Switch port side LED patterns

Power status

No light

System is off or there is an intern­al power supply failure.

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Verify the following:

• System is powered on (power

supply switches to 1)

• The power cables are attached.

• The power source is live.

If the system power LED is not
green, the unit may be faulty.
Contact your switch service pro­vider.

System status

Ethernet speed
(Management
port)

Steady green

No light

Steady green

Steady amber (for
more than five
seconds)

Flashing amber

System is on and power supplies
are functioning properly.

System is off or there is no
power.

System is on and functioning
properly.

Unknown state, boot failed, or
the system is faulty. This LED
displays steady amber during
POST. This is normal and does
not indicate a fault.

Attention is required. Several
variables can cause this status,
including a power supply fail­ure, fan failure, or if one or
more environmental ranges have
been exceeded.

No action required.

Verify that the system is on and has
completed booting.

No action required.

Perform the following steps:

1. Connect a serial cable to the

system.

2. Reboot the system.

3. Check the failure indicated on

the system console.

4. Contact your switch service

provider.

Check the management interface
and the error log for details on the
cause of the status. Contact your
switch service provider.

No action required.Port speed is 10 Mb/s.No light

Ethernet activ­ity/Link (Man­agement port)

Optical media
port status (two­color LED for
each FC and
CEE port)

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Off

Steady amber

There is no link.No light

No light or signal carrier on
media interface

Receiving light or carrier, but
not online

No action required.Port speed is 100/1000 Mb/s.Steady green

Verify that the Ethernet cable is
connected properly.

No action required.There is a link.Steady green

No action required.There is link activity (traffic).Blinking green

Verify that the transceiver is in­stalled correctly and the cable is
connected correctly.

No action required.

Slow blinking amber
(2 seconds)

Fast blinking amber
(1/2 second)

Receiving light or carrier, but
not online

Port failure

Verify that the diagnostic tests are
not running. Re-enable the port us­ing the portEnable command.

Check the management interface
and the error log for details on the
cause of the failure. Contact HP
technical support if necessary.

No action required.OnlineSteady green

Slow blinking green
(2 seconds)

Fast blinking green
(1/2 second)

Flickering green

Online but segmented (loopback
cable or incompatible switch)

Online; frames flowing through
port

No action required.

No action required.Internal loopback (diagnostic)

No action required.

Nonport side LED activity for FCoE Converged Network
Switches

Figure 29 shows the LEDs on the nonport side of the switch. See Figure 8 on page 26 for power

supply and fan assembly locations.

4. Fan assembly #2 status LED1. Power supply #2 status LED

5. Fan assembly #1 status LED2. Power supply #1 status LED

3. Fan assembly #3 status LED

Figure 29 Nonport side LEDs on the FCoE Converged Network Switch

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Table 15 describes the LEDs on the nonport side of the switch.

Table 15 FCoE Converged Network Switch nonport side LED patterns

Power supply
status

No light

Power supply is not receiving
power or is off.

Recommended actionStatus of hardwareLED colorLED name

Verify the power supply is on and
seated and the power cord is con­nected to a functioning power
source.

Fan status

Steady green

Steady amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

No light

Steady green

Steady amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

Power supply is operating nor­mally.

Power supply is faulty.

NOTE:

When the switch is first
powered on, the power
supply status LED displays
steady amber until POST
completes.

Fan assembly is not receiving
power.

Fan assembly is operating nor­mally.

Fan fault for one of the following
reasons:

• One or more of the fans in

the fan assembly has failed.

• The fan FRU has been dis-

abled.

NOTE:

When the switch is first
powered on, the fan status
LED displays steady amber
until POST completes.

No action required.

Try the following:

• Check the power cable connec-

tion.

• Verify that the power supply is

powered on.

• Replace the power supply FRU.

Try the following:

• Verify the fan FRU is seated

correctly.

• Verify the switch is powered

on.

No action required.

Try the following:

• Verify the fan FRU is enabled

(use the fanEnable com­mand).

• Replace the fan FRU.

Interpreting POST results

POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset, and
during which the LEDs flash different colors.

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

Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches68

1. Verify that the LEDs on the switch indicate that all components are healthy. (LED patterns are

described in Table 11 and Table 12.) If one or more LEDs do not display a healthy state:
a. Verify that the LEDs are not set to “beacon” (this can be determined through the switchShow

command or Web Tools). For information about how to turn beaconing on and off, see the
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide or the Web Tools administrator's guide.

b. Follow the recommended action for the observed LED behavior, as listed in Table 11 and

Table 12.

2. Verify that the switch prompt displays on the terminal of a computer workstation that is connected

to the switch.
If the prompt does not display when POST completes, press Enter. If the prompt still does not

display, open another Telnet session or access the switch through another management tool. If
this is not successful, the switch did not successfully complete POST. Contact the switch supplier.

3. Using either Web Tools or the CLI, verify that the diagnostic status for all ports in the switch is

OK.

• If you are using Web Tools, select Port Admin or Status to display information about the ports.

• If you are using the CLI, use the diagShow command.

4. Review the system log for errors.

• If you are using Web Tools, errors are listed under Switch Events.

• If you are using the CLI, errors detected during POST are written to the system log, which is

viewed using the errShow command. For more information about this command, see the
Fabric OS Message Reference.

Maintaining the 8-Gb SAN Switches

The 8-Gb SAN Switches are designed for high availability and low failure; they do not require any
regular physical maintenance. They include diagnostic tests and field-replaceable units (FRUs) for the
8/40, 8/80, Encryption SAN Switch, and FCoE Converged Network Switch, as described in the
following sections.

Installing an SFP

The 8-Gb SAN Switches support only HP-branded SFPs.

nl

See “Supported SFP transceiver options” on page 28, for ordering information.
If you use an unqualified SFP, the switchShow command output will show the port in an Mod_Inv

state. Additionally, the firmware will also log the issue in the system error log.
To install an SFP:

1. Verify that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position (see Figure 30).

2. Place the SFP in the correctly oriented position on the port.

NOTE:

Each SFP has a gold-plated PCB-edge connector on the bottom. The correct position to insert
an SFP into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down. The correct position to insert
an SFP into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up.

3. Slide the SFP into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.

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Figure 30 Installing an SFP in the upper row of port slot

Diagnostic Tests

In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware and
firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers
and cables in use. The tests are implemented by command, either through a Telnet session or through
a console set up to the serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be connected
by external cables, to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer interface, transceiver, and
cable. Some tests require loopback plugs.

Diagnostic tests for FC ports run at link speeds of 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gb/s.

IMPORTANT:

Diagnostic tests might temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic
testing. For information about specific diagnostic tests, see the

and Diagnostics Guide

.

Installing Field-Replaceable Units

This section lists FRUs and provides FRU installation procedures.

Brocade Fabric OS Troubleshooting

8/8 SAN Switch and 8/24 SAN Switch FRU units

No components in the 8/8 SAN Switch and 8/24 SAN Switch are field replaceable. If the switch
becomes inoperable, replace the entire switch.

Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches70

8/40 SAN and FCoE Converged Network Switch FRU units

Replace the power supply and fan assembly unit.

Verifying fan assembly FRU replacement

To determine if a fan assembly requires replacing, do any of the following:

• Check the system status LED. If the system status LED is flashing amber and green, it could mean

the fan has failed. The green power supply/fan LED will also flash in the event of failure. Check
the management interface and the error log for details on the cause of status.

• In Web Tools, check the Fan Status icon background color. It will be either yellow or red if the

fan has failed. When the fan is functioning correctly, the background color is green.

• Type the fanShow command at the command prompt to display fan status:

switch:admin> fanshow
Fan 1 is OK, speed is 7105 RPM
Fan 2 is OK, speed is 7258 RPM

Fan assembly

Two fan assemblies are hot-swappable, if replaced one at a time. They are identical and fit into any
fan slot.

Fabric OS identifies the fan assemblies as follows (viewing the switch from the nonport side):

• Fan assembly 2 is on the left.

• Fan assembly 1 is on the right.

To determine whether a fan assembly should be replaced, do any of the following:

• Check the system status LED (Figure 31). If the fan status LED is not on, verify that the fan is seated

correctly. If the light does not turn green, the fan assembly may need to be replaced.

• In Web Tools, check the Fan Status icon background color. It will be either yellow or red if the

fan has failed. When the fan is functioning correctly, the background color is green.

• Type the fanShow command at the command prompt to display fan status as shown below:

switch:admin> fanshow
Fan 1 is OK, speed is 9507 RPM Fan 2 is OK, speed is 9246 RPM Fan 3 is OK, speed is 9337 RPM

Figure 31 Nonport side LEDs

2. Status LED for power supply/fan unit 11. Status LED for power supply/fan unit 2

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Fan assembly LEDs

Table 16 describes the fan status LED colors, behaviors, and actions required, if any.

Table 16 Fan status LED behavior, description, and required actions

or

Action requiredDescriptionLED color and behavi-

Verify that the fan FRU is seated correctly.Fan assembly is not receiving power.No light

No action required.Fan assembly is operating normally.Steady green

Steady amber (for more
than five seconds)

Fan fault for one of the following reas­ons: One or more of the fan(s) in the
fan assembly has failed. The fan FRU
was disabled by the user.

Verify that the fan FRU is enabled. If the
fan FRU is enabled and the FRU is faulty
it should be replaced.

Replacing the 8/40 SAN Switch power supply and fan assembly

CAUTION:

Disassembling any part of the power supply and fan assembly voids the warranty and regulatory
certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the power supply and fan assembly. Because
the cooling system relies on pressurized air, do not leave any of the fan assembly slots empty longer
than two minutes while the switch is operating. If a fan assembly fails, leave it in the switch until it
can be replaced. Maintain all fan assemblies in operational condition to provide redundancy.

Replacing the power supply and fan assembly unit takes approximately two minutes. You will need:

• 8/40 SAN Switch

• New power supply and fan assembly FRU (one unit)

• Phillips-head screwdriver #1

To replace the power supply and fan assembly unit:

1. Unscrew the captive screw on the power supply fan assembly you are replacing using a

Phillips-head screwdriver.

2. Remove the power supply fan assembly you are replacing from the chassis by pulling the handle

out, away from the chassis.

3. Install the new power supply fan assembly unit in the chassis:

a. Orient the new fan assembly with the captive screw on the right.
b. Gently push the power supply fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly seated.

CAUTION:

Do not force the installation. If the power supply fan assembly does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing.

c. Secure the fan assembly to the chassis by screwing in the captive screw using the Phillips-head

screwdriver.

Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches72

4. Verify that the fan status LED is lit steady green to indicate normal operation.

5. Optionally, display the fan status using the fanShow command from the CLI.

8/80 SAN Switch and Encryption SAN Switch FRU units

Replace the following FRUs as required:

• Fan assembly

• Power supply

The 8/80 SAN Switch and Encryption SAN Switch integrate three fan assemblies (see Figure 32).
Fabric OS identifies the fans from left to right as Fan assembly #3, Fan assembly #2, and Fan assembly

#1.

8-Gb SAN Switch hardware reference manual 73

4 Fan assembly #21 8/80 SAN Switch

5. Fan assembly #32 Nonport side

3 Fan assembly #1

Figure 32 8/80 and Encryption SAN Switch fan assemblies on the nonport side

CAUTION:

Disassembling any part of the fan assembly voids the part warranty and regulatory certifications.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the fan assembly. Because the cooling system relies on
pressurized air, do not leave any of the fan assembly slots empty longer than two minutes while the
switch is operating. If a fan assembly fails, leave it in the switch until it can be replaced. Maintain all
three fan assemblies in operational condition to provide redundancy.

Replacing the 8/80 SAN Switch and Encryption SAN Switch fan assembly

Replacing a fan assembly takes approximately two minutes. You will need:

• 8/80 SAN Switch or Encryption SAN Switch

• New fan FRU assembly

• Phillips-head screwdriver #1

Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches74

CAUTION:

The 8/80 and Encryption SAN Switches use two power cords. Disconnect both power cords before
servicing.

To replace a fan assembly:

1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unscrew the captive screw on the fan assembly you are

replacing.

2. Remove the fan assembly from the chassis by pulling the handle out, away from the chassis.

3. Install the new fan assembly in the chassis:

a. Orient the new fan assembly as shown in Figure 33, with the captive screw on the right.
b. Gently push the fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly in.

CAUTION:

Do not force the installation. If the fan assembly does not slide in easily, ensure that it
is correctly oriented before continuing.

c. Secure the fan assembly to the chassis with the captive screw.

4. Verify that the fan status LED is lit steady green to indicate normal operation (see Table 16).

5. Optionally, display the fan status using the fanShow command from the CLI (see Figure 33 for

the locations of Fan assembly #1, Fan assembly #2, and Fan assembly #3).

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4 Status LED1 8/80 SAN Switch

5. Handle2 Fan assembly unit

6. Nonport side3 Captive screw

Figure 33 Inserting the fan assembly in the 8/80 SAN Switch

Replacing an 8/80 SAN Switch or Encryption SAN Switch
power supply

CAUTION:

If a power supply fails, leave the power supply in the switch until it can be replaced. Maintain both
power supplies in operational condition to provide redundancy.

Replacing a power supply takes approximately two minutes. You will need:

• 8/80 SAN Switch or Encryption SAN Switch

• New power supply

• Phillips-head screwdriver #1

Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches76

To replace a power supply:

1. If the switch remains powered on, verify that the functioning power supply (the one not being

replaced) has been powered on for at least four seconds and displays a green LED.

2. If the power supply you are replacing is not already powered off, press the AC power switch to

power it off.

3. Unplug the power cord from the power supply you are replacing.

Figure 34 Installing a power supply in the 8/80 or Encryption SAN Switch

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw on the power supply you are replacing.

5. Remove the power supply from the chassis by pulling its handle out and away from the chassis.

6. Orient the new power supply as shown in Figure 34, with the AC power receptacle on the left.

2. Status LED1. AC power receptacle

4. Captive screw3. Handle

6. Power supply5. AC power switch

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7. Gently push the power supply into the chassis until it is firmly seated.

CAUTION:

Do not force the installation. If the power supply does not slide in easily, make sure that it
is correctly oriented before continuing.

8. Secure the power supply to the chassis by tightening the captive screw.

9. Plug the power cord into the power supply and then press the AC power switch to turn it on.

10. Verify that the LED on the new power supply displays a steady green light while the switch is

operating. If the LED is not green, make sure that the power supply is firmly seated.

11. Optional: Issue the psShow command at the CLI prompt to display power supply status.

Fabric OS identifies the power supplies in an 8/80 or Encryption SAN Switch from left to right
from the nonport side as PS2 and PS1, as shown in Figure 34 on page 77.

Power supply

The two power supplies are hot-swappable if replaced one at a time. They are identical and fit into
either slot.

Fabric OS identifies the power supplies as follows (viewing the switch from the port side):

• Power supply 1 is on the left.

• Power supply 2 is on the right.

To determine whether a power supply should be replaced, do either of the following:

• Check the power supply status LED (Figure 31 on page 71). If the power supply status LED is not

on, verify that the power supply is on and seated correctly and the power cord is connected to a
functioning power source. If the light does not turn green, the power supply may need to be re­placed.

• In Web Tools, click the power status icon.

• Type the psShow command at the command prompt to display power supply status:

switch:admin> psshow
Power Supply #1 is OK. Power Supply #2 is OK.

SAN Switch management features

SAN Switches use built-in management tools to help you monitor fabric topology, check port status,
and debug the switch. Table 17 lists the management tools available.

When running IP over FC, these management tools must be supported by both HBA and HBA drivers.
For a list of supported HBAs, see the HP StorageWorks SAN design guide: http://www.hp.com/go/

sandesignguide.

Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches78

Table 17 Management tools

In-band supportOut-of-band supportManagement tool

CLI—Up to two admin sessions and four

user sessions simultaneously

Web Tools—For information, refer to the
Web Tools administrator's guide for the
Fabric OS version running on your
switch.

Standard SNMP applications—For in-
formation, refer to the Fabric OS MIB
reference manual for the Fabric OS
version running on your switch.

Fabric Manager (Optional)—For inform-
ation, refer to the Fabric Manager User’s
Guide.

NOTE:

The Fabric Manager does not
manage the Encryption SAN Switch
or FCoE Network Converged Switch.

Management Server—For information,
refer to the Fabric OS administrator's

guide and the Fabric OS Command
Reference Manual for the Fabric OS

version running on your switch.

Ethernet or serial connection

IP over FCEthernet or serial connection

IP over FCEthernet or serial connection

IP over FCEthernet or serial connection

IP over FCEthernet or serial connection

Native in-band inter­face (over HBA only

Data Center Fabric Manager (option­al)—For information, see the Brocade

Data Center Fabric Manager Enterprise
User guide or the Brocade Data Center
Fabric Manager Professional User
guide.

IP over FCEthernet or serial connection

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Managing the 8-Gb SAN Switches80

4 Encryption SAN Switch specifications

Table 18 provides the general specifications for the Encryption SAN Switch.

Table 18 Encryption SAN Switch general specifications

DescriptionSpecification

32 FC ports universal (E, F, EX, FL, and M)Fibre Channel ports

Two 1000 Base Ethernet ports for I/O synchronization during re-keyingEthernet ports

Recovery cardSmart cards

Hardware-based compression prior to encryptionCompression for tape

AES256–XTS block cipher core for disk encryption—IEEE 1619.1 compliant

Encryption

AES256–GCM block cipher core for tape encryption—IEEE 1619.2 compliant
AES256–ECB block cipher core for third-party compatibility encryption support

Data-Encryption Keys

Re-key sessions

Crypto scalability

Crypto performance

Certified maximum

ISL trunking

Supports 64K Data-Encryption Keys (DEKs)—Combination of disk LUN keys or
tape pool keys

Supports 12 re-key sessions (outstanding) per switch. For a given target, supports
a maximum of 2 concurrent re-key sessions—could be a combination of manual
or auto (expiry based).

Supports 256 target devices, 1,024 host ports (disk array target ports or tape
target/library ports) per switch (quantity is double for two-way HA cluster config­uration).

Maximum bandwidth of 102 Gb/s for disk I/O traffic; maximum bandwidth of
51 Gb/s for tape I/O traffic

Support for 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gb/s SFPs, which are full-duplex capableFC performance

6,000 active nodes; combination of 56 switches, 19 hops; larger fabrics certified
as required.

Frame-based trunking with up to eight 8-Gb/s ports per ISL trunk; up to 64 Gb/s
per ISL trunk

512 Gb/s per switch for nonencrypted trafficAggregate bandwidth

2,112–byte payload for FCMaximum frame size

Class 2 (nonencrypted traffic), Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)Classes of service

USB

Fabric switches supporting unicast, multicast (255 groups), and broadcastData traffic types

One USB port for system uploads and downloads, and firmware upgrades (sup­portsame, configUploads, configDownloads)

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Fabric services

Simple Name Server (SNS), Registered State Change Notification (RSCN), NTP
v3, Reliable Commit Service (RCS), Dynamic Path Selection (DPS), Brocade Ad­vance Zoning (default zoning), Port/WWN zoning, broadcast zoning, NPIV,
FDML, Management Server, FSPF, Fabric Watch, Extended Fabrics, ISL, Trunking,
Advanced Performance Monitor (APM), Adaptive Networking, Per data flow
QoS, Ingress port rate limiting, Traffic Isolation, Group Management, Integrated
Routing, and IPFC.

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5 Technical Specifications

This chapter describes the following topics:

• Weight and physical dimensions, page 83

• Memory, page 83

• Facility requirements, page 84

• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), page 85

• Power supply specifications, page 85

• Data transmission ranges, page 87

• Fibre Channel port specifications, page 90

• POST and boot specifications, page 90

• Supported HBAs, page 91

Weight and physical dimensions

Table 19 lists physical properties for the SAN Switches.

Table 19 8-Gb SAN Switch physical dimensions

Property

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Memory

Table 20 lists 8/8, 8/24, and 8/40 SAN Switch memory specifications.

8/8 and 8/24
SAN Switches

4.29 cm(1.69 in)

42.88 cm (16.887
in)

4.35 kg (9.3 lb)

1U = 4.3 cm (1.7
in)

9.34 kg (20.6 lb)
(with two power

supply/fan
assembly units
installed, no SFPs)

8/80 SAN Switch8/40 SAN Switch

2U or 8.6 cm (3.4
in)

15.6 kg (34.4 lb)
(with two power

supplies/three fan
assemblies, no
SFPs)

Encryption SAN
Switch

2U = 8.6 cm (3.34
in)

22.4 kg (49.4 lb)
(with two power

supplies, three fan
assemblies, no
SFPs)

FCoE Converged
Network Switch

1U = 4.3 cm (1.7
in)

42.8 cm (16.8 in)42.9 cm (16.88 in)42.8 cm(16.8 in)42.9 cm(16.88 in)

63.4 cm (25 in)63.5 cm (25 in)61 cm (24 in)61 cm (24 in)30.6 cm(12.07 in)

12.97 kg (28.6 lb)
(with two power

supply/fan
assemblies, no
SFPs)

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Table 20 8/8, 8/24 and 8/40 SAN Switch memory

Table 21 lists 8/80 SAN Switch, Encryption SAN Switch, and FCoE Converged Network Switch

memory specifications.

Table 21 8/80 SAN Switch, Encryption SAN Switch, and FCoE Converged Network Switch memory

Facility requirements

Install memoryMemory type

512 MBMain Memory (SDRAM)

8/40 SAN Switch only: 4 MBBoot Flash

1 GBCompact Flash

Install memoryMemory type

1 GBMain Memory (DDR2 SDRAM)

4 MBBoot Flash

1 GBCompact Flash

To ensure correct operation, the facility where the switch is in use must meet the requirements shown
in Table 22.

Table 22 Facility requirements

RequirementsType

8/8, 8/24, 8/80, and Encryption SAN Switches—Primary AC input: 100–240 VAC,

2.0 A, 47–63 Hz; switch autosenses input voltage.

8/40 SAN Switch—Primary AC input: 90–264 VAC; switch autosenses input voltage.
FCoE Converged Network Switch—Primary AC input: 85–264 VAC; input line

Electrical

Thermal

frequency 47–63 Hz.
Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical

rating on the switch nameplate.
Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local

electrical codes.
Electrical interference less than the levels in the standards listed in Table 23.

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches—A minimum of 24 cu ft/min of airflow is available
to the air intake vents on the nonport side of the switch.

8/40, 8/80, and Encryption SAN Switches—Air flows from the nonport side to the
port side. A minimum airflow of 47 cu ft/min (79.8 cu m/hr) is available in the
immediate vicinity of the switch.

Ambient air temperature not to exceed 40ºC (104ºF) while the switch is operating.
FCoE Converged Network Switch—Air flows from the nonport side to the port side.

A maximum airflow of 42 cu ft/min (71.36 cu m/h) nominal airflow of 35 cu ft/min
(59.47 cu m/h).

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RequirementsType

8/8, 8/24, and 8/40 SAN Switches and FCoE Converged Network Switch—One

rack unit in a 48.3 cm (19 in) cabinet.

Cabinet (when
rack mounted)

8/80 and Encryption SAN Switches—Cabinet space of 2U in an EIA 19-in cabinet.
All equipment in the cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection.
Additional weight of the switch not to exceed the cabinet's weight limit.
Cabinet secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an

earthquake.

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Table 23 lists EMC compatibility.

Table 23 EMC compatibility

EMCSafetyCountry

United States

Canada

Australia/New Zealand

China (PS only)

Bi_Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 1st Ed or
latest

Bi_Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 1st Ed or
latest

IEC60950-1 or latestArgentina

GB4943-2001 and GB9254-1998
or latest

Power supply specifications

ANSI C63.4

ICES-003 Class A

CISPR22 and JEIDA (Harmonics)Japan

EN55022 and EN55024EN60950-1 or latestEuropean Community

EN55022 or CISPR22 or AS/NZS
CISPR22

51318.22-99 and 51318.24.99IEC60950-1 or latestRussian Federation

KN22 and KN24Korea

GB17625.1-2003 or latest

CNS 13438(95) or latestCNS 14336(94) or latestTaiwan (PS only)

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

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Table 24 lists the power supply specifications.

Table 24 Power supply specifications

DescriptionSpecification

C13Inlet

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches: 75 W, with fans operating
8/40 SAN Switch: 125 W, with fans operating

Maximum output from each power sup­ply

System power consumption

Input voltage

8/80 SAN Switch: 300 W, with fans operating
Encryption SAN Switch and FCoE Converged Network

Switch: 350 W DC (one power supply); in-rush current: less
than 60 A peak

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches: 48 W nominal, 57 W
maximum

8/40 SAN Switch: 84 W nominal, 91 W maximum
8/80 SAN Switch: 260 W nominal, 300 W maximum
Encryption SAN Switch: 100–240 VAC, universal
FCoE Converged Network Switch: 182.4 W nominal, 306

W maximum

8/8, 8/24 , and 8/40 SAN Switches and FCoE Converged
Network Switch: 85–264 VAC, universal

8/80 SAN Switch: 90–264 VAC, universal
Encryption SAN Switch: 100–240 VAC, universal

BTU rating

In-rush current

47–63 HzInput line frequency

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches: 277 BTU/hr
8/40 SAN Switch: 406 BTU/hr
8/80 SAN Switch: 1, 313 BTU/hr
Encryption SAN Switch: 1, 183 BTU/hr
FCoE Converged Network Switch: 1, 044.11 BTU/hr

8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches: 21.5 A at 240 VAC cold
start

8/40 SAN Switch: 15–35 A maximum
8/80 SAN Switch: 15 A maximum for period of 10–150

mS
Encryption SAN Switch: Less than 60 A peak
FCoE Converged Network Switch: Maximum of 60 A for

period of 10–150 ms

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Data transmission ranges

See Table 25 through Table 28 for 8-Gb SAN Switch data transmission ranges for the different cable
types and port speeds.

Table 25 Laser data transmission ranges for the 8/8 and 8/24 SAN Switches

Long wavelengthShort wavelengthCable size (microns)Port speed

N/A500 m (1,640 ft)501 Gb/s

N/A300 m (984 ft)62.51 Gb/s

N/A91 Gb/s

Up to 10 km (6.2 miles) optional
Long Wave SFPs required

N/A300 m (984 ft)502 Gb/s

N/A150 m (492 ft)62.52 Gb/s

N/AN/A92 Gb/s

N/A150 m (492 ft)504 Gb/s

N/A70 m (230 ft)62.94 Gb/s

N/AN/A94 Gb/s

N/A150 m508 Gb/s

N/A21 m62.58 Gb/s

10 kmN/A98 Gb/s

NOTE:

For the 8/40 SAN Switch, up to 500 km at 1 Gb is supported when using a long distance transport
system such as DWDM.

Table 26 Laser data transmission ranges for the 8/40 SAN Switch

Port speed

1 Gb/s N/A10 km (6.2 miles)300 m (984 ft)62.5

2 Gb/s

Cable size (mi­crons)

Long wavelengthShort wavelength

Extended long
wavelength

N/A10 km (6.2 miles)500 m (1,640 ft)50

40 km (24.8 miles)10 km (6.2 miles)N/A9

N/A10 km (6.2 miles)300 m (984 ft)50

N/A10 km (6.2 miles)150 m (492 ft)62.5

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Port speed

4 Gb/s N/AN/A70 m (230 ft)62.5

8 Gb/s N/AN/A21 m62.5

Cable size (mi­crons)

Long wavelengthShort wavelength

10 km (6.2 miles)
without an HP Extended

N/A9

Fabrics license
50 to 100 km with an

HP Extended Fabrics
license

Extended long
wavelength

40 km (24.8 miles)

N/AN/A150 m (492 ft)50

N/AN/AN/A9

N/AN/A150 m50

N/A10 kmN/A9

NOTE:

For the 8/80 SAN Switch, up to 500 km at 1 Gb is supported when using a long distance transport
system such as DWDM.

Table 27 Laser data transmission ranges for the 8/80 SAN Switch

Port speed

1 Gb/s N/A10 km (6.2 miles)300 m (984 ft)62.5

2 Gb/s

4 Gb/s N/AN/A70 m (230 ft)62.5

Cable size (mi­crons)

N/A9

Long wavelengthShort wavelength

10 km (6.2 miles)
without an HP Extended
Fabrics license

50 to 100 km with an
HP Extended Fabrics
license

Extended long
wavelength

N/A10 km (6.2 miles)500 m (1,640 ft)50

80 km (50 miles)10 km (6.2 miles)N/A9

N/AN/A300 m (984 ft)50

N/A10 km (6.2 miles)150 m (492 ft)62.5

80 km (50 miles)

N/AN/A150 m (492 ft)50

N/A10 kmN/A9

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N/AN/A150 m (492 ft)508 Gb/s

Port speed

Cable size (mi­crons)

Long wavelengthShort wavelength

Extended long
wavelength

N/AN/A21 m62.5

N/A10 km (6.2 miles)N/A9

Table 28 Laser data transmission ranges for the Encryption SAN Switch and the FCoE Converged
Network Switch

Port speed

1 Gb/s

2 Gb/s

4 Gb/s

Cable size (mi­crons)

50

50

50

Short wavelength

500 m (1,640 ft)
(OM2)

860 m (2,821 ft)
(OM3)

300 m (984 ft)
(OM2)

500 m (1,640 ft)
(OM3)

150 m (492 ft)
(OM2)

380 m (1,246 ft)
(OM3)

Long wavelength (En­cryption SAN Switch)

30 km (18.6 miles)N/A9

Long wavelength
(FCoE Converged
Network Switch)

N/AN/A

N/AN/A300 m (984 ft)62.5

10 km (6.2 miles)N/AN/A9

N/AN/A

N/AN/A150 m (492 ft)62.5

10 km (6.2 miles)

N/AN/A

N/AN/A70 m (230 ft)62.5

10 km (6.2 miles)

N/AN/A

N/AN/A21 m (69 ft)62.5

10 km (6.2 miles)N/AN/A9

8 Gb/s

50

30 km (18.6 miles)N/A9

50 m (164
ft)(OM2)150 m (492
ft) (OM3)

NOTE:

Up to 500 km at 1 Gb/s is supported when using a long distance transport system such as DWDM.

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FCoE Converged Network Switch data flow latency

Table 29 describes the data flow latency for the FCoE Converged Network Switch.

Table 29 Data flow latency for the FCoE Converged Network Switch

Data flow
latency Type

FC port to FC
port

CEE port to
CEE port
(same ASIC)

CEE port to
CEE port (dif­ferent ASIC)

Size in nano­seconds

+/– 700 ns

570 ns

91,050 ns

1,670 nsFCoE to FC

Fibre Channel port specifications

The Fibre Channel ports in the 8-Gb SAN Switch are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFP
transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use.

The ports meet all required safety standards.
The ports are capable of operating at 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb/s and are able to autonegotiate to the maximum

link speed.

POST and boot specifications

The switch performs POST by default each time it is powered on or rebooted or the system is reset.
Boot time with POST is usually about 1 to 3 minutes.

POST can be skipped after subsequent reboots by entering the fastBoot command. For more
information about this command, see the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual.

POST

The success/fail results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through LED
activity, the error log, or the CLI.

POST:

• Conducts preliminary POST diagnostics.

• Initializes the operating system.

• Initializes hardware.

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

counters, and serialization.

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Boot

In addition to POST, boot includes the following tasks after POST is complete:

• Performs universal port configuration.

• Initializes links.

• Analyzes fabric. If any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric

configuration.

• Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses.

• Constructs unicast routing tables.

• Enables normal port operation.

Supported HBAs and CNAs

NOTE:

Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) apply to the FCoE Converged Network Switch only.

For a list of HBAs that have been tested and are known to work with the SAN switches, refer to the
latest version of the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide: http://www.hp.com/go/

sandesignguide.

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A Regulatory compliance and safety

Regulatory compliance

Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment

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

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that
are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods
in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Regulatory compliance identification numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your product has been
assigned a unique Regulatory Model Number. The RMN can be found on the product nameplate
label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance
information for this product, always refer to this RMN. The Regulatory Model Number should not be
confused with the marketing name or model number of the product.

Laser device

All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies
with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product.
The product does not emit hazardous light.

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Laser safety warning

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:

• Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.

• Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than

those specified herein.

• Allow only HP authorized service technicians to repair the laser device.

Certification and classification information

This product contains a laser internal to the fiber optic (FO) transceiver for connection to the Fibre
Channel communications port.

In the USA, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements
contained in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter
J. A label on the plastic FO transceiver housing indicates the certification.

Outside the USA, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the
requirements contained in IEC 825–1:1993 and EN 60825–1:1994, including Amendment 11:1996
and Amendment 2:2001.

Laser product label

The optional label in Figure 35 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP supplied laser
device.

Figure 35 Class 1 laser product label

This optional label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label
may appear on the laser device installed in your product.

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International notices and statements

Canadian notice (avis Canadien)

Class A equipment

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

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

European Union regulatory notice

BSMI notice

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Japanese notice

Korean notices

Safety

Battery replacement notice

Your switch is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline
internal battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery
is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider
using the HP spare part designated for this product. For more information about battery replacement
or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized service provider.

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WARNING!

Your switch contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline
battery pack. There is risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not properly handled. To reduce the
risk of personal injury:

• Do not attempt to recharge the battery.

• Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C.

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

• Replace only with the HP spare part designated for this product.

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with the general
household waste. To forward them to recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection
system or return them to HP, an authorized HP Partner, or their agents.

For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized reseller
or service provider.

Taiwan battery recycling notice

The Taiwan EPA requires dry battery manufacturing or importing firms in accordance with Article 15
of the Waste Disposal Act to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used in sales, giveaway,
or promotion. Contact a qualified Taiwanese recycler for proper battery disposal.

Power cords

The power cord set must meet the requirements for use in the country where the product was purchased.
If the product is to be used in another country, purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that
country.

The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product
electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage
and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the diameter of the wire must be a minimum

of 1.00 mm2or 18 AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 1.8 m, (6 ft) and 3.6 m (12
ft). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact an HP authorized service
provider.

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NOTE:

Route power cords so that they will not be walked on and cannot be pinched by items placed upon
or against them. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cords
exit from the product.

Japanese power cord statement

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive

English notice

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed
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du reste des déchets contribue à la préservation des ressources naturelles et garantit que ces appareils
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d'informations sur les centres de collecte et de recyclage des appareils mis au rebut, veuillez contacter
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