McDATA 4314 User Manual
McDATA 4314
Fibre Channel Switch Module
Installation Guide
P/N 59140-00
REV A
Record of Revisions and Updates
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59140-00 A 5/2005 Initial release of manual
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Contents
Preface........................................................................................................................................ xi
Who Should Use this Manual......................................................................... xi
How to Use this Manual.................................................................................. xi
Related Documentation ................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1 General Description
Switch Module Controls and LEDs ............................................................. 1-2
Maintenance Button................................................................................ 1-2
Resetting a Switch ............................................................................ 1-2
Placing the Switch in Maintenance Mode .................................... 1-2
Switch Module LEDs .............................................................................. 1-3
Identifier LED (Green)..................................................................... 1-3
Input Power LED (Green)............................................................... 1-3
System Fault LED (Amber)............................................................. 1-3
Fibre Channel Ports........................................................................................ 1-3
External Port LEDs.................................................................................. 1-4
Port Logged-In LED (Green) .......................................................... 1-5
Port Activity LED (Green) .............................................................. 1-5
Transceivers.............................................................................................. 1-5
Port Types................................................................................................. 1-6
Ethernet Port ................................................................................................... 1-6
Switch Module Management........................................................................ 1-7
EFCM BASIC............................................................................................ 1-7
McDATA Embedded Web Server.......................................................... 1-7
Command Line Interface........................................................................ 1-8
Simple Network Management Protocol............................................... 1-8
File Transfer Protocol .............................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2 Planning
Devices ............................................................................................................. 2-1
Device Access.................................................................................................. 2-2
Soft Zones ................................................................................................. 2-2
Access Control List Hard Zones............................................................ 2-3
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Contents
Performance .................................................................................................... 2-4
Distance..................................................................................................... 2-4
Bandwidth ................................................................................................ 2-4
Latency...................................................................................................... 2-5
Multiple Chassis Fabrics................................................................................ 2-6
Optimizing Device Performance........................................................... 2-6
Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID Lock......................... 2-7
Switch Module Services................................................................................. 2-8
Fabric Security................................................................................................. 2-9
Connection Security .............................................................................. 2-10
Device Security .......................................................................................2-11
User Account Security .......................................................................... 2-12
Fabric Management...................................................................................... 2-12
Chapter 3 Installation
Site Requirements........................................................................................... 3-1
Fabric Management Workstation.......................................................... 3-1
Environmental Conditions..................................................................... 3-3
Installing a Switch .......................................................................................... 3-3
Install SFP Transceivers .......................................................................... 3-3
Mount the Switch Module in the Server Chassis................................ 3-4
Connect the Management Workstation to the Switch Module......... 3-5
Install EFCM BASIC................................................................................ 3-6
Start EFCM BASIC .................................................................................. 3-7
Configure the Switch Module ............................................................... 3-8
Cable Devices to the Switch................................................................... 3-9
Install Firmware............................................................................................ 3-10
Using EFCM BASIC to Install Firmware ........................................... 3-10
Using the CLI to Install Firmware ...................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Input Power LED Is Extinguished ............................................................... 4-1
System Fault LED is Illuminated.................................................................. 4-1
Logged-In LED Indications........................................................................... 4-2
E_Port Isolation........................................................................................ 4-2
Excessive Port Errors .............................................................................. 4-3
Recovering a Switch Module ........................................................................ 4-4
Maintenance – Exit.................................................................................. 4-5
Maintenance – Image Unpack ............................................................... 4-6
Maintenance – Reset Network Config.................................................. 4-6
Maintenance – Reset User Accounts to Default.................................. 4-6
Maintenance – Copy Log Files .............................................................. 4-6
Maintenance – Remove Switch Config ................................................ 4-6
Maintenance – Remake Filesystem....................................................... 4-7
Maintenance – Reset Switch .................................................................. 4-7
Maintenance – Update Boot Loader ..................................................... 4-7
Appendix A Specifications
Fabric Specifications...................................................................................... A-1
Maintainability Specifications .....................................................................A-2
Fabric Management Specifications .............................................................A-3
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Dimensional Specifications .......................................................................... A-3
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................ A-3
Environmental Specifications ...................................................................... A-4
Regulatory Certifications..............................................................................A-5
Glossary .....................................................................................................................................g-1
Index............................................................................................................................................. i-1
Contents
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Figures
1-1 McDATA 4314 Switch Module ................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Switch Module Controls and LEDS ........................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Switch Module LEDs.................................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 Fibre Channel Ports ...................................................................................................... 1-4
1-5 Internal Port/Server Blade Mapping......................................................................... 1-4
1-6 External Port LEDs ....................................................................................................... 1-5
1-7 Ethernet Port.................................................................................................................. 1-7
3-1 Mounting the Switch Module in the Server Chassis ............................................... 3-4
3-2 Ethernet Cable Connections ........................................................................................3-5
4-1 Logged-In LED.............................................................................................................. 4-2
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Tables
2-1 Zoning Database Limits ............................................................................................... 2-2
2-2 Port-to-Port Latency ..................................................................................................... 2-5
3-1 Workstation Requirements.......................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Management Workstation Requirements ................................................................. 3-2
A-1 Fabric Specifications ....................................................................................................A-1
A-2 Maintainability Specifications.................................................................................... A-2
A-3 Fabric Management Specifications ............................................................................ A-3
A-4 Dimensional Specifications.........................................................................................A-3
A-5 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................... A-3
A-6 Environmental Specifications.....................................................................................A-4
A-7 Regulatory Certifications ............................................................................................A-5
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide
This manual describes the features and installation of the McDATA 4314
switch module, firmware version 5.2.
Who Should Use this Manual
This manual introduces users to the switch module and explains its
installation and service. It is intended for users who are responsible for
installing and servicing network equipment.
Preface
How to Use this Manual
This publication is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 is an overview of the switch module. It describes the ports and
indicator LEDs.
• Chapter 2 describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric.
• Chapter 3 explains how to install and configure the switch.
• Chapter 4 describes the diagnostic methods and troubleshooting
procedures.
• Appendix A lists the switch module specifications.
A glossary and an index are also provided.
Related Documentation
Other publications that provide additional information about the McDATA
4314 switch module are:
• McDATA 4314 Product Information Guide, publication number, 59141-00.
• McDATA 4314 Quick Start Guide, publication number 50499-00.
• EFCM Basic Management Guide, publication number 59139-00.
• McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide, publication number
59142-00.
• Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8.
Preface
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Preface
• Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.
• Definitions of Managed Objects for the Fabric Element in Fibre Channel
Standard (draft-ietf-ipfc-fabric-element-mib-04.txt).
The Fibre Channel Standards are available from:
Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO
80112-5776 Phone: (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-7956
Fax: (303) 397-2740.
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General Description
This section describes the features and capabilities of the McDATA 4314 Fibre
Channel Switch Module in a server blade chassis. The following topics are
described:
• Switch Module Controls and LEDs
• Fibre Channel Ports
• Ethernet Port
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• Switch Module Management
Fabrics are managed with the EFCM BASIC™ switch management
application (version 5.02) and the Command Line Interface (CLI). Refer to the
EFCM Basic Management Guide for information about using the EFCM BASIC
application. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for more
information about the command line interface.
Figure 1-1. McDATA 4314 Switch Module
General Description
1-1
Switch Module Controls and LEDs
Switch Module Controls and LEDs
The switch module LEDs provide information about the switch module’s
operational status. These LEDS include the Identifier LED, System Fault LED,
and Input Power LED. The Maintenance button shown in Figure 1-2 is the
only switch module control and is used to reset a switch module or to recover
a disabled switch module.
Maintenance
Button
Switch Module
LEDS
Maintenance Button
The Maintenance button is a dual-function momentary switch on the front
panel. Its purpose is to reset the switch module or to place the switch module
in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode sets the IP address to 10.0.0.1 and
provides access to the switch module for maintenance purposes when flash
memory or the resident configuration file is corrupted. Refer to “Recovering a
Switch Module” on page 4-4 for more information about using maintenance
mode.
Resetting a Switch
To reset the switch module, use a pointed tool to momentarily press and
release (less than 2 seconds) the Maintenance button. The switch module will
respond as follows:
1. All switch module LEDs will illuminate, then the System Fault LED
extinguishes leaving only the Input Power LED illuminated.
2. After approximately 1 minute, the power-on self test (POST) begins.
3. When the POST is complete, the Input Power LED is illuminated.
Placing the Switch in Maintenance Mode
To place the switch module in maintenance mode, do the following:
1. Isolate the switch module from the fabric.
2. Press and hold the Maintenance button with a pointed tool for 2–4
seconds.
3. After a few seconds, the POST begins illuminating all switch module
LEDs.
4. When the POST is complete, the switch module LEDs extinguish.
Figure 1-2. Switch Module Controls and LEDS
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Switch Module LEDs
Fibre Channel Ports
To exit maintenance mode and return to normal operation, momentarily press
and release the Maintenance button to reset the switch module.
The switch module LEDs shown in Figure 1-3 provide status information
about switch module operation. Refer to “External Port LEDs” on page 1-4 for
information about port LEDs.
Identifier LED
(Green)
System Fault LED
(Amber)
Input Power LED
(Green)
Figure 1-3. Switch Module LEDs
Identifier LED (Green)
Input Power LED (Green)
System Fault LED (Amber)
Fibre Channel Ports
The Identifier LED identifies a specific switch module through the server
blade interface.
The Input Power LED indicates the voltage status at the switch module logic
circuitry. During normal operation, this LED illuminates to indicate that the
switch module logic circuitry is receiving the proper DC voltages. When the
switch module is in maintenance mode, this LED is extinguished.
The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate an over temperature condition
or a Power on Self Test (POST) error.
The switch module has 4 external Fibre Channel ports through which to
connect to devices or other switches and 10 internal ports connecting to the
server midplane. Each of the external Fibre Channel ports is served by a Small
Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver and is capable of 1-Gbps or
2-Gbps transmission. SFPs are hot-pluggable. External ports can self-discover
both the port type and transmission speed when connected to public devices
or other switches. The internal ports operate at 2-Gbps.
The external ports are named Ext0, Ext1, Ext2, Ext3 and are numbered 10–13
as shown in Figure 1-4. The external port LEDs are located to the left their
respective ports and provide port login and activity status information.
General Description
1-3
Fibre Channel Ports
Server Blades
10 11 12 13
Figure 1-4. Fibre Channel Ports
Internal ports are named Int0–Int9 and numbered 0–9. The port numbers 0–9
correspond to server blades 1–10 as shown in Figure 1-5.
123456
01234567 89
Switch Module Ports
External Port LEDs
78 910
10 11 12
Figure 1-5. Internal Port/Server Blade Mapping
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Each external port has its own Logged-In LED (L) and Activity LED (A) as
shown in Figure 1-6.
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Logged-In
LED (Green)
Fibre Channel Ports
Activity LED
(Green)
Port Logged-In LED (Green)
Port Activity LED (Green)
10 11 12 13
Figure 1-6. External Port LEDs
The Logged-in LED indicates the logged-in or initialization status of the
connected devices. After successful completion of the POST, the switch
module extinguishes all Logged-In LEDs. Following a successful loop
initialization or port login, the switch module illuminates the corresponding
logged-in LED. This shows that the port is properly connected and able to
communicate with its attached devices. The Logged-In LED remains
illuminated as long as the port is initialized or logged in. If the port
connection is broken or an error occurs that disables the port, the Logged-In
LED will flash. Refer to “Logged-In LED Indications” on page 4-2 for more
information about the Logged-In LED.
The Activity LED indicates that data is passing through the port. Each frame
that the port transmits or receives causes this LED to illuminate for 50
milliseconds. This makes it possible to observe the transmission of a single
frame. When extending credits, the Activity LED for a donor port will reflect
the traffic of the recipient port. Refer to “Distance” on page 2-4 for more
information about extended credits and donor ports.
Transceivers
Switch modules support SFP optical transceivers for the Fibre Channel ports.
A transceiver converts electrical signals to and from optical laser signals to
transmit and receive data. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the transceivers
which then connect to the devices. A Fibre Channel port is capable of
transmitting at 1-Gbps or 2-Gbps; however, the transceiver must also be
capable of delivering at these rates.
The SFP transceivers are hot pluggable. This means that you can remove or
install a transceiver while the switch module is operating without harming
the switch module or the transceiver. However, communication with the
connected device will be interrupted. Refer to “Install SFP Transceivers” on
page 3-3 for information about installing and removing SFP optical
transceivers.
General Description
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Ethernet Port
Port Types
Switch modules support generic ports (G_Port, GL_Port), fabric ports
(F_Port, FL_Port), and expansion ports (E_Port). Switch modules come from
the factory with all Fibre Channel ports configured as GL_Ports. Generic,
fabric, and expansion ports function as follows:
• A GL_Port self-configures as an FL_Port when connected to a public loop
device, as an F_Port when connected to a single public device, or as an
E_Port when connected to another switch. If the device is a single device
on a loop, the GL_Port will attempt to configure first as an F_Port, then if
that fails, as an FL_Port.
• A G_Port self-configures as an F_Port when connected to a single public
device, or as an E_Port when connected to another switch.
• An FL_Port supports a loop of up to 126 public devices. An FL_Port can
also configure itself during the fabric login process as an F_Port when
connected to a single public device (N_Port).
• An F_Port supports a single public device.
E_Ports enable you to expand the fabric by connecting switch modules with
other switches. Switch modules self-discover all inter-switch connections.
Refer to “Multiple Chassis Fabrics” on page 2-6 for more information about
multiple chassis fabrics. Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for
information about defining port types.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port shown in Figure 1-7 is an RJ-45 connector that provides a
connection to a management workstation through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
cable. A management workstation can be a Windows® or a Linux®
workstation that is used to configure and manage the switch fabric. You can
manage the switch module over an Ethernet connection using EFCM BASIC,
the Command Line Interface (CLI), or SNMP. The switch through which the
fabric is managed is called the fabric management switch.
The Ethernet port has two LEDs: the Link Status LED (green) and the Activity
LED (green). The Link Status LED illuminates continuously when an Ethernet
connection has been established. The Activity LED illuminates when data is
being transmitted or received over the Ethernet connection.
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Switch Module Management
Activity LED
(Green)
Switch Module Management
The switch supports the following management tools:
• EFCM BASIC
Link Status LED
(Green)
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Figure 1-7. Ethernet Port
• McDATA Embedded Web Server
• Command Line Interface
• Simple Network Management Protocol
• File Transfer Protocol
EFCM BASIC
EFCM BASIC is a workstation-based Java® application that provides a
graphical user interface for fabric management. This includes Performance
Viewer which graphs port performance. EFCM BASIC can run on a Windows
or Linux workstation. A management workstation connects to the fabric
through the Ethernet port of one or more switch modules and can provide
in-band management for all other switches in the fabric. Refer to the EFCM
Basic Management Guide for information about the EFCM BASIC application
and its use.
McDATA Embedded Web Server
To make switch management less dependent on a particular workstation,
each switch contains a web server. One instance of the web server can be run
at a time by opening the switch IP address with an internet browser. The
switch comes from the factory with the McDATA Embedded Wed Server
enabled, but you can disable it using the EFCM BASIC application or the
command line interface. Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for
information about disabling the embedded GUI service using the EFCM
General Description
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Switch Module Management
BASIC application. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide
for information about disabling the embedded GUI service using the Set
Setup Services command.
The web server possesses the same features as the EFCM BASIC application
with the following exceptions:
• Extended Credits wizard
•Zoning Wizard
• Performance Viewer
• Condensed online help
Command Line Interface
The command line interface (CLI) provides monitoring and configuration
functions by which the administrator can manage the fabric and its switches.
The CLI is available over an Ethernet connection. Refer to McDATA 4314
Command Line Interface Guide for more information.
Simple Network Management Protocol
SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. The switch
module firmware supports SNMP versions 1 and 2, the Fibre Alliance
Management Information Base (FA-MIB) version 4.0, and the Fabric Element
Management Information Base (FE-MIB) RFC 2837. Traps can be formatted
using SNMP version 1 or 2.
File Transfer Protocol
FTP provides the command line interface for exchanging files between the
switch module and the management workstation. These files include
firmware image files, configuration files, and log files. Refer to the McDATA
4314 Command Line Interface Guide for an example of using FTP to transfer
configuration backup files.
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Consider the following when planning a fabric:
• Devices
• Device Access
• Performance
• Multiple Chassis Fabrics
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Planning
Devices
• Switch Module Services
• Fabric Security
• Fabric Management
When planning a fabric, consider the number of public devices and the
anticipated demand. This will determine the number of ports that are needed
and in turn the number of switches.
The switch module uses SFP optical transceivers, but the device host bus
adapters you are using may not. Consider whether the device adapters use
SFP or Gigabit Interface Converters (GBIC) transceivers, and choose fiber
optic cables accordingly. Use LC-type cable connectors for SFP transceivers
and SC-type cable connectors for GBIC transceivers. Also consider the
transmission speed compatibility of your devices, HBAs, switches, and SFPs.
Consider the distribution of targets and initiators. An F_Port supports a
single public device. An FL_Port can support up to 126 public devices in an
arbitrated loop.
Planning
2-1
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