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SANbox-8/16
Switch Management
User’s Manual
Publication No. 59010-06 Rev. A
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QLogic Corporation
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Release Number 06, Revision A (July, 2001)
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Table of Contents
Preface
How to Use This Manual 1
Intended Audience 2
Related Materials 2
QLogic Customer Support. 2
1 Introduction
Switch Management 1-1
Applications Overview 1-1
SANsurfer 1-1
Telnet (SANbox Only) 1-2
TFTP 1-2
SNMP 1-2
Ethernet Cabling 1-3
Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port 1-4
Configuring the Ethernet Port Using SANsurfer 1-5
Configuring the Ethernet Port Using Telnet 1-6
Configuring the Ethernet Port Using TFTP 1-6
2 SANsurfer Switch Management
Overview 2-1
Using SANsurfer 2-4
Getting Started 2-6
Installing SANsurfer on a Management Station 2-6
Starting SANsurfer 2-7
Set- Up or Open a Fabric 2-8
Adding a Switch to a Fabric 2-9
Removing a Switch from a Fabric 2-9
Understanding Application Windows 2-11
For Switches: 2-11
For Shelves: 2-12
For Racks: 2-12
For Faceplates: 2-12
SANSurfer Overview 2-13
Fabric Window 2-15
Entering this Window 2-16
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Login Information 2-16
Creating or Deleting a Fabric 2-16
Select and View a Fabric 2-17
Fabric Line 2-18
Status Field 2-18
IP Address Field 2-19
Fabric Name 2-19
Type, Mode, and Rate Fields 2-19
Traps Field 2-20
Errors Field 2-20
Statistics Recording Button 2-20
Main Menu Bar 2-20
File 2-20
Edit 2-21
View 2-21
Special 2-21
Help 2-21
Tool Bar 2-21
Apply Button 2-21
Zoom Button 2-22
Refresh Button 2-22
Delete Button 2-22
Statistics Recording Button 2-22
Topology Window 2-23
Entering this Window 2-23
Topology of Selected Fabric 2-23
Ethernet Connection(s) 2-23
Switch Chassis Icon 2-23
T_Port Link 2-26
Main Menu Bar 2-26
File 2-26
Edit 2-26
View 2-26
Special 2-26
Help 2-27
Tool Bar 2-28
Back Button 2-28
Apply Button 2-28
Zoom Button 2-28
Undo 2-28
Zoning Button 2-28
Refresh Button 2-28
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Delete Button 2-29
Previous Button 2-29
Next Button 2-29
Using Racks and Shelves to Manage Devices 2-29
Naming Devices 2-29
Choosing Device Icons 2-29
Add a Shelf to an Existing Rack 2-30
Remove a Shelf from a Rack: 2-30
Moving a Device from One Location to Another Within the Application 2-30
Disconnecting Attached Shelves From a Rack 2-32
Disconnecting a Rack When Attached to Another Rack 2-32
Performing an Archive/Restore of a Fabric 2-32
Network Configuration Window 2-36
Entering this Window 2-36
Network Configuration 2-37
Static IP Addr Radio Button 2-37
Set IP Addr via BOOTP Radio Button 2-37
Set IP Addr via RARP Radio Button 2-37
IP Address 2-37
Netmask 2-37
Gateway 2-38
ARP Timeout 2-38
Ethernet MAC 2-38
SNMP Configuration 2-38
SNMP Trap Authentication Check Box 2-38
Name 2-39
Contact 2-39
Location 2-39
Trap Address 2-39
Read Community (Future) 2-39
Write Community (Future) 2-39
Main Menu Bar 2-40
File 2-40
Edit 2-40
View 2-40
Special 2-40
Help 2-40
Tool Bar 2-40
Back Button 2-40
Apply Button 2-40
Undo 2-41
Refresh Button 2-41
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Switch Faceplate Display 2-41
Entering this Window 2-42
Ethernet Connector Icon 2-43
Main Menu Bar 2-43
File 2-43
Edit 2-43
View 2-43
Special 2-44
Help 2-44
Tool Bar 2-45
Back Button 2-45
Apply Button 2-45
Zoom Button 2-45
Undo 2-45
Zoning Button 2-45
Refresh Button 2-45
Previous Button 2-45
Next Button 2-45
Chassis Parameters 2-45
Fabric ID 2-45
Chassis ID Field 2-46
Stage Type 2-46
Admin Mode 2-47
R_T_TOV 2-47
E_D_TOV 2-47
R_A_TOV 2-48
Switch Statistics 2-48
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port States) (Default) 2-49
GBIC Icon Colors 2-49
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) 2-50
Entering the Port Display/Loop Devices Window 2-51
Main Menu Bar 2-51
File 2-51
Edit 2-51
View 2-51
Special 2-51
Help 2-51
Port Name 2-52
Port Statistics 2-52
Start Tests Button 2-52
Stop on error 2-52
Test Length (sec) 2-53
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Frame Size 2-53
Data Pattern 2-53
Loop Controls 2-53
Loop Devices 2-53
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) 2-56
Entering the Port Display/TL Configuration Window 2-56
Main Menu Bar 2-57
File 2-57
Edit 2-57
View 2-57
Special 2-57
Help 2-57
Connecting Devices to a Port 2-58
Managing the Translation Entries Lists 2-58
Initiator Table 2-58
Targets Table 2-59
Port Statistics 2-59
Initiator and Target Radio Buttons 2-59
Device List 2-59
Device 2-59
## 2-59
Address 2-59
ALPA 2-59
Port WWN 2-59
Vendor 2-59
Status 2-59
Communicating between Public Initiators to Private Targets 2-60
Communicating between Private Initiators to Private Targets 2-60
Communicating between Private Initiators to Public Targets 2-60
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/T_Ports) 2-62
Entering the Port Display/T_Ports Window 2-62
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes) 2-63
Entering the Port Modes Faceplate 2-63
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (SANbox only)) 2-64
Entering the Port Tuning Faceplate 2-64
Port Tuning 2-64
Non-I - Non-Interleaved 2-64
Min-I - Minimize-Interleave 2-64
Frame-L - Frame Limit 2-65
Normal 2-65
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Performance Data) (Default) 2-66
Entering the Performance Data 2-66
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Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) 2-67
Entering the Name Server Data 2-67
Name Service Data File 2-68
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Trace Log) 2-69
Entering the Trace Controls 2-69
Trace Overview 2-70
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) 2-71
Entering the Memory Map Window 2-71
Tool Bar 2-72
Apply Button 2-72
Back Button 2-72
Memory Controls 2-72
Read /Write Increment Select 2-72
Read /Write Select 2-72
Start Address Field 2-72
Length Field 2-72
Memory Data Fields 2-72
Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Update Flash) 2-73
Choosing Update Flash 2-73
Load Flash 2-73
Flash Load Fails 2-74
Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Reset) 2-75
Choosing Reset 2-75
Rack Administration Window 2-76
Entering the Rack Administration Window 2-76
Main Menu Bar 2-76
File 2-77
Edit 2-77
View 2-77
Special 2-77
Help 2-77
Tool Bar 2-77
Back Button 2-77
Apply Button 2-77
Zoom Button 2-77
Undo 2-77
Refresh Button 2-77
Delete Button 2-77
Rack Name 2-78
Email Contact 2-78
Description Field 2-78
Shelf Information 2-78
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Level 2-78
Name 2-78
Contact 2-78
Alerts 2-78
Shelf Administration Window 2-79
Entering the Shelf Administration Window 2-79
Main Menu Bar 2-79
File 2-80
Edit 2-80
View 2-80
Special 2-80
Help 2-80
Tool Bar 2-80
Back Button 2-80
Apply Button 2-80
Zoom Button 2-80
Undo 2-80
Refresh Button 2-80
Delete Button 2-81
Previous Button 2-81
Next Button 2-81
Shelf Name 2-81
Email Contact 2-81
Alert Information 2-81
Device Information 2-81
Icon field 2-81
## 2-81
Name 2-81
Port 2-81
Address 2-81
World-Wide-Name 2-82
Company 2-82
Zoning 2-83
Hard Zone Rules (MKII-8 and MKII-16) 2-84
Hard Zone Rules (SANbox-8 and SANbox-16) 2-85
Broadcast Zone Rules 2-86
Name Server Zone Rules (Port Zoning Method) 2-86
Name Server Zone Rules (WWN Zoning Method) (SANbox-8 and SANbox-16) 2-87
SL Zone Rules (SANbox-8 and SANbox-16) 2-87
Zoning Window 2-88
Entering the Zoning Window 2-88
Main Menu Bar 2-89
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File 2-89
Edit 2-89
View 2-89
Special 2-89
Help 2-89
Tool Bar 2-90
Back Button 2-90
Apply Button 2-90
Refresh Button 2-90
Delete Button 2-90
Previous Button 2-90
Next Button 2-90
Criteria for Displaying a Port 2-90
Special Condition for Fabrics using the WWN Zoning Method 2-90
Adding a Zone (Port Group Zoning Method) 2-91
Adding a Zone (WWN Group Zoning Method) 2-92
Removing a Zone 2-94
Removing a Port from a Zone 2-95
Removing a Device from a Zone 2-95
Adding a Zone (No Hard Zones Used) 2-96
Adding a Zone (Hard Zones Used) 2-97
Combining Fabrics with Zones Defined 2-98
Credit Chaining 2-99
Donor Ports 2-99
Selecting a Main Credit Chain Port for Extended Credits 2-99
User Administration Window 2-100
Entering the Administration Window 2-100
Main Menu Bar 2-100
File 2-101
Edit 2-101
View 2-101
Special 2-101
Help 2-101
Tool Bar 2-101
Back Button 2-101
Apply Button 2-101
Undo 2-101
Refresh Button 2-101
Delete Button 2-101
User List 2-102
Name 2-102
Password 2-102
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Fabric Name 2-102
Security Level 2-102
Created 2-103
Modified 2-103
PW Expire 2-103
Acnt Expire 2-103
Wd 2-103
Ht 2-103
Installing a New Version of SANsurfer on a SANbox Switch 2-104
Using a DOS Workstation to Install a New Version 2-104
Using a Unix Workstation to Install a New Version 2-104
3 Telnet
Overview 3-1
Command Overview 3-1
Creating Security for Telnet Access 3-2
Create a New User Account 3-2
Delete an Existing User Account 3-2
General Commands 3-3
delete <user> 3-3
exit 3-3
help 3-3
login <login_name> 3-3
logout 3-4
reset switch 3-4
send LIP <port #> 3-4
set <command type> 3-4
show <command type> 3-4
whoami 3-4
set <command type> 3-4
addr <24-bit fiber channel chassis address> 3-5
config [field] 3-5
config <timeout setting> <timeout value> 3-6
loop nl-port <enable | bypass > <nl_port_addr> 3-7
loop status <port_num> <enable | disable> 3-7
memory <address> <value> [byte | word | long] 3-7
network 3-7
pagebreak <lines> 3-8
portrscn <port_num> <setting> 3-8
show <command type> 3-9
chassis 3-9
chassis_mode 3-10
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config 3-10
counts <port #> 3-11
ecounts 3-11
events 3-12
fcport <port_num> 3-12
links 3-14
loop <port #> [-v] 3-14
memory <start_address> [count] [byte | word | long] 3-14
monitor 3-14
nameserver 3-15
network <field> 3-15
pagebreak 3-15
portrscn [port_num] 3-15
portstate [port #] 3-16
scounts 3-16
snmp 3-16
steering <port_num> 3-17
unit 3-17
version 3-17
4 TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) 4-1
Using TFTP 4-1
Using a Windows Management Station: 4-1
Using a Unix Management Station: 4-1
Sequence of Events for Replacing Switch Configuration 4-2
Getting the Index File 4-3
Windows: 4-3
Unix: 4-3
Retrieving the Current Switch Configuration File (config) 4-4
Windows 4-4
Unix 4-4
Editing the Configuration File (config) 4-5
The Switch Management Configuration File 4-5
Transfer a New Management Configuration File to the Switch 4-6
Windows: 4-6
Unix 4-6
Loading New Switch Control Code into Flash 4-7
Windows 4-7
Unix 4-7
Reset the Switch Using TFTP 4-8
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5 SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 5-1
Managing the Switch Using the SNMP 5-1
Management Information Base (MIB) 5-1
Configuring SNMP 5-3
A Technical Support
Availability A-1
Training A-1
Contact Information A-1
B Counter Descriptions
Glossary
Index
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Ethernet Connection 1-3
Figure 2-1 Login 2-7
Figure 2-2 Faceplate Display Identification 2-13
Figure 2-3 SANsurfer Switch Management Application Block Diagram 2-14
Figure 2-4 Fabric Window 2-16
Figure 2-5 Topology Window for Port Group Zoning Method 2-24
Figure 2-6 Topology Window for WWN Group Zoning Method 2-25
Figure 2-7 Name Server Zoning Method Dialog Box 2-28
Figure 2-8 Shelves Created For Devices 2-31
Figure 2-9 Fabric with Failed and Replacement Switches 2-34
Figure 2-10 Failed Switch Removed 2-35
Figure 2-11 Restore Dialog Box 2-35
Figure 2-12 Zoning Method Conflict Dialog Box to Zoning Method Dialog Box 2-35
Figure 2-13 Network Configuration Window 2-36
Figure 2-14 Switch Faceplate Display 2-42
Figure 2-15 GBIC Icons 2-49
Figure 2-16 Port Display/Loop Devices Window 2-50
Figure 2-17 Port Test Parameters Window 2-52
Figure 2-18 Port Display/TL Configuration Window 2-56
Figure 2-19 TL Port Bridges (Private Initiators and Private Targets) 2-61
Figure 2-20 Port Display/T_Port 2-62
Figure 2-21 Switch Faceplate for Port Modes 2-63
Figure 2-22 Switch Faceplate for Port Tuning 2-64
Figure 2-23 View>Performance 2-66
Figure 2-24 View>Name Service for Public Loop 2-67
Figure 2-25 View>Name Service for Private Loop 2-68
Figure 2-26 View>Trace Log 2-69
Figure 2-27 View>Memory Map 2-71
Figure 2-28 Special>Update Flash 2-73
Figure 2-29 Rack Administration Window 2-76
Figure 2-30 Shelf Administration Window 2-79
Figure 2-31 WWN Zoning Window 2-88
Figure 2-32 Zoning Window for a WWN Name Server Zone 2-94
Figure 2-33 Edit User Accounts 2-100
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List of Tables
Table 2-1 Default Username and Password 2-8
Table 2-2 Loop Controls Field Descriptions 2-54
Table 2-3 Loop Display Field Descriptions 2-55
Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) B-1
Table B-2 Counter Names and Descriptions (Faceplate window) B-5
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Preface
How to Use This Manual
This manual has five sections, two appendices and an Index:
• Section 1 explains how to cable a Management Station to a Switch chassis
and configure its Ethernet port.
• Section 2 explains how to start and run the SANsurfer Switch management
application.
• Section 3 explains the management functions available through Telnet.
Telnet is for the SANbox family of Switches only.
• Section 4 explains the management functions provided by TFTP.
• Section 5 explains the management functions provided by SNMP.
• Appendix A contains information about QLogic Technical Support and how
to contact them for assistance.
• Appendix B contains a description of counters used in the SANsurfer
windows.
Please use this manual in conjunction with the appropriate SANbox or MKII
Switch Installer’s/User’s manual. Thes e manuals are listed in the Rela ted Material s
paragraphs later in this section.
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Intended Audience
This manual introduces QLogic Switch management products and explains their
installation and use. It is intended for users competent in installing and using
network management tools.
Related Materials
The following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide
additional information.
• SANbox-8 Fibre Channel Switch Installer’s/User’s Manual, Publication
Number 59008.
• SANbox-16HA Fibre Channel Switch Installer’s/User’s Manual, Publication
Number 59005.
• SANbox-16STD Fibre Channel Switch Installer’s/User’s Manual, Publication
Number 59012.
• GigWorks MKII-BASE8 Switch Installer’s/User’s Manual, Publication
Number 59004.
• GigWorks MKII-BASE16 Switch Installer’s/User’s Manual, Publication
Number 59003.
All manuals are available from QLogic Corporation.
QLogic Customer Support.
Phone: (952) 932-4040
Fax: (952) 932-4018 Attn: Customer Support
E-Mail: support@qlogic.com
Web: www.qlogic.com
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Section 1 Introduction
Switch Management
The MKII and SANbox™ Switch families support management through:
• SANsurfer™ Switch Management. SANsurfer is a Web-based (Java) appli-
cation.
• A built-in Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.
• A built-in SNMP agent.
• A built-in Telnet server.
Applications Overview
SANbox switches contain sev eral applications that can control different aspects of
the switch.
SANsurfer
The SANsurfer application can control all aspects of switch management. The
application is embedded in each SANbox Switch chassis.
If managing Switches using a MKII Switch, you must install the SANsurfer
application on your management station prior to performing switch management. These installation instructions are located in Section 2.
Before managing a fabric with SANsurfer you must:
• Pick a chassis through-which you will manage all the chassis in the fabric
(Fabric Management Switch).
• Connect the Fabric Management Switch’s Ethernet interface to an isolated
Ethernet network (a direct connection using a Cross-over cable).
• Configure the IP network address, IP subnetwork mask, and IP gateway
address.
You may configure these IP parameters using Telnet, SANsurfer, RARP,
BOOTP, or TFTP.
Refer to the “Ethernet Cabling” on page 1-3 and “Configuring the Ethernet Port
Using SANsurfer” on page 1-5 for details on connecting the management station
to a switch and using this application.
Refer to Section 2 for detailed operational steps of the SANsurfer application.
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Telnet (SANbox Only)
A Telnet server is embedded in each SANbox Switch chassis.
Before managing a Switch chassis with Telnet you must:
• Connect the Ethernet interface to an Ethernet network and
• Configure its IP network address, its IP subnetw ork mask, and its IP gateway
address.
You may configure these IP parameters using Telnet, SANsurfer, or TFTP.
Refer to the “Ethernet Cabling” on page 1-3 and “Configuring the Ethernet Port
Using Telnet” on page 1-6 for details on connecting the management station to a
switch and using this application.
Refer to Section 3 for detailed operational steps of the telnet application.
TFTP
A TFTP server is embedded in each Switch chassis.
Before managing a Switch chassis with TFTP you must:
• Connect the Ethernet interface to an Ethernet network and
• Configure its IP network address, its IP subnetw ork mask, and its IP gateway
address.
You may configure these IP parameters using Telnet, SANsurfer, or TFTP.
Refer to “Ethernet Cabling” on page 1-3 and “Configuring the Ethernet Port Using
TFTP” on page 1-6 for details on connecting the management station to a switch
and using this application.
Refer to Section 4 for detailed operational steps of the tftp application.
SNMP
An SNMP agent is embedded in each Switch chassis.
Before managing a Switch chassis with SNMP you must:
• Connect the Ethernet interface to an Ethernet network and
• Configure its IP network address, its IP subnetw ork mask, and its IP gateway
address.
You may configure these IP parameters using Telnet, SANsurfer, or TFTP.
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Ethernet Cabling
The Switch is managed through the use of a customer-supplied management
station connected to the Switch via its Ethernet port.
Refer to the appropriate Switch Installer’s/User’s manual for the location of the
Ethernet port. Figure 1-1 shows the Switch Management connector and the cable
wiring. The Ethernet connection may be made with power applied to the Switch.
Figure 1-1 Ethernet Connection
1
8
Switch Management
Connector
(RJ-45)
Ethernet Switch Management Connector
directly to
Router, Management Station, or other Host
10/100BASE-T*
Cross-over TP
Connection
Cross-over TP Connection
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10/100BASE-T*
Straight TP
Connection
Ethernet Switch Management Connector
to
Repeater, Ethernet Switch, or Hub
Straight TP Connection
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* NOTE:
The Ethernet port on the MKII BASE-16 Switch is 10BASE-T.
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Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port
Before the Switch can be managed using the Ethernet port, several management
parameters must be set correctly. At a minimum, the IP network address, the IP
subnetwork mask, and the IP gateway address must all be set. In addition, the
SNMP read, write, and trap community names may be set, as well as the SNMP
name, contact, and location. At this point in time, when managing a multi-chassis
fabric with anything other than SANsurfer , this setup is required for each chassis in
the fabric. If managing the multi-chassis fabric with SANsurfer, this setup is
required only for the Fabric Management Switch.
T o configure the Switch management parameters, install the Switch temporarily on
an isolated network (a network with no other devices on it other than the management station and the Switch) with the subnet address 10.x.x.x (By default, the
Switch’s IP address is 10.0.0.1.). You may then use Telnet, SANsurfer, or TFTP to
configure the Switch chassis’ Ethernet port.
NOTE:
The Switch cannot be managed through the Ethernet port without the management
station knowing the IP address of the Switch. If the IP configuration of the Switch
is lost, the Switch can be reset in Force PROM mode. In Force PROM mode, the
Switch alw a ys uses the default management parameters, not the parameters defined
in the configuration file. In this way, the Switch can always be returned to a
10.0.0.x network and reconfigured. Refer to the QLogic web site (http://
www.qlogic.com), Support category, and locate the FAQ for instructions on how to
place your Switch chassis into Force PROM mode.
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Configuring the Ethernet Port Using SANsurfer
To configure the Switch chassis:
1. Follow “Installing SANsurfer on a Management Station” on page 2-6 to start
the SANsurfer application.
2. Use the Fabric window (the first window opened by default when you enter
the application, see “Fabric Window” on page 2-16) to create a fabric
containing the one Switch chassis that you have temporarily installed on an
isolated network.
The default IP Address of the Switch chassis is 10.0.0.1. The switch name
will be undefined until it is entered in the shelf information line in the Rack
Administration window.
3. In the Fabric window, double click the fabric icon in the Status field of the
entry you made in Step 2. The application will connect to the Switch using
the default IP Address and will display the “Topology Window” on page 2-
23.
4. The 16-character World-Wide-Name (WWN) of the connected chassis is
displayed under the chassis. Write down the WWN of this Switch chassis.
This is a good way of identifying this chassis when it is part of a multichassis fabric. You may give this chassis a more user-friendly name later.
5. In the Topology window, double click the Ethernet port icon next to the
chassis to jump the application to the “Network Configuration Window” on
page 2-36.
6. In the Network Configuration window, configure the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gatewa y Address (if necessary). Check that the new IP Address is
correct and write it down. Press Apply. The new configuration is saved on the
chassis but does not take effect until the Switch chassis is reset.
7. (Optional) At this point you could configure the remaining parameters if you
know them. Or, you may configure them at a later time. If you have
configured more parameters, press Apply . The ne w configuration is saved on
the chassis but does not take effect until the Switch chassis is reset.
8. Press the Back button to return to the Topology window. Double click the
switch faceplate icon to go to the “Switch Faceplate Display” on page 2-41.
Select Special>Reset to reset the switch.
9. When the switch is reset, if a new IP Address was assigned, the IP Address
entered into the F abric windo w is no w incorrect. Return to the F abric windo w
(by repeated pressing of the Back button) and enter the new IP Address.
Press Apply.
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10. Double click on the Status field icon. The Topology window opens. Double
click on the Ethernet Port icon to go to the Network Configuration window.
11. Verify that the IP Address information and any other changes have been
applied.
12. Disconnect this temporary Ethernet connection, power-down the Switch
chassis, and place it in its network. When you power the chassis back up, it
will then use the new IP Address.
13. If you have more chassis to configure, repeat steps 2 through12 for each
chassis. You must delete the 10.0.0.1 IP Address in the ARP table of your
management station after each chassis is configured. Remember that the
ARP table is associating the 10.0.0.1 IP Address with this latest chassis and
will not work for another chassis.
A typical command for doing this is:
arp -d 10.0.0.1.
14. Use File>Logout to quit the application.
For more detailed information, refer to “Getting Started” on page 2-6.
Configuring the Ethernet Port Using Telnet
To configure the Switch chassis:
1. Connect to the Switch using telnet.
2. Enter the username and password.
3. Use the show network command to view IP Address and other network
settings.
4. Use the set network command to select the network parameter(s) to change.
5. Reset the Switch to activate the new settings.
Refer to the Telnet section for more detail.
Configuring the Ethernet Port Using TFTP
To configure the Switch chassis:
1. Connect to the Switch using TFTP.
This is a standard utility included in most Unix and Windows NT worksta-
tions. Versions for other platforms can be obtained from other vendors.
Because TFTP has no passwords, user authentication, or other security,
only trusted users should hav e access to the Switch through the Ethernet
port.
2. Select text file transfer mode.
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3. Retrieve the Switch configuration file named config.
4. Use any text editor to modify the parameters of this configuration file.
5. Transfer the configuration file back to the Switch file config.
6. The Switch can now be powered down and moved to the production network.
When the Switch is powered up, it will execute with the new parameter
values defined in the configuration file.
Refer to the TFTP section for more detail.
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Section 2 SANsurfer Switch Management
Overview
SANsurfer allows you to:
• Manage fabrics
• Select a fabric and set up the connection to the Ethernet port on the Switch
chassis through-which the selected fabric is managed
• Configure the Switch Management interface with its IP network configuration parameters and SNMP configuration parameters
• For fabrics which contain multiple Switch chassis, view the topology of the
selected fabric including the T_Port connections between chassis
• View the fabric Ethernet connection(s)
• View hardware and firmware version information for the selected chassis
• View Switch Names and World Wide Names (WWNs) of all chassis
• View port addresses on the selected chassis
• View T_Port interconnections and their port addresses
• Configure chassis parameters such as:
- Switch Name
- Fabric ID
- Chassis Number
- Stage Type for multi-stage Switch fabrics
- Administration Mode (Online, Offline, or Test)
- Chassis Fibre Channel Timeouts (R_T_TOV, E_D_TOV, and
R_A_TOV) NOTE: Changing these settings from the values specified
NOTE:
The SANsurfer Switch management application is able to manage a variety of
Switch products (8-port, 16-port, full-featured Switches, Switches which have only
segmented private loop ports, etc.). This section describes the functions of the
application. The application “grays-out” or doesn’t display functions that do not
pertain to the selected Switch chassis.
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herein will result in the Switch being prevented from being attached to
a fabric.
• View dynamic graphs that display performance data for each On Line port on
the selected chassis. The performance data is only recorded during the time
period when an application window that monitors the performance data is
open. When the monitoring window is closed, the recording of performance
data stops. Performance data includes:
-Frames In
-Frames Out
- Frames Dropped
- Errors
• Record statistics such as data rate and errors and sa ve the data in files that are
compatible with spreadsheet applications.
• View Name Server data for each device connected to the selected chassis
• Perform Trace operations to follow selected operations through the selected
chassis
• Read and write memory locations on the selected chassis
• Update the Flash memory on the selected chassis
• Divide the fabric ports into zones for more efficient and secure communica-
tion among functionally grouped nodes. There are several types of zones and
a port may be defined in several of them simultaneously.
- Hard Zones:
(MK II only) follow physical boundaries within a Single-Stage Switch
chassis and limit the communication of a port to onl y other po rts in the
same Hard Zone. There may be as many as four Hard Zones and a
particular port may be in only one of them.
(SANbox only) can be comprised of individual ports from a number of
switches. Communications will onl y occur betw een ports in the defined
hard zone. As many as 16 hard zones may be defined in a single fabric.
- Broadcast Zones allow the division of the fabric into as many as 16
zones that define the area of Broadcasts. A particular port may be
placed in one or more of these Broadcast Zones. A port will broadcast
to all ports in the same Broadcast Zone (or zones) in-which the port is
defined. If Hard Zones are enabled, Broadcast Zones may not cross the
defined Hard Zone boundaries.
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- Name Server zones allow the division of the fabric into as many as 256
zones that define which port or device will receive Name Server information. A particular port or device may be defined in one or more of
these Name Server Zones. If Hard Zones are enabled, Name Server
Zones may not cross the defined Hard Zone boundaries.
Name Server Port Zones will receive Name Server information for all
ports in the same Name Server Zone (or zones) in-which the port is
defined.
Name Server WWN Zones provide a means of designating individual
devices as members of a zone. Individual devices can be relocated
anywhere within the same hard zone (if used) and still be accessible to
the other devices within the WWN Zone. De vices can be mo v ed around
to different shelves or racks within the fabric for ease of viewing, but
still remain connected to the same physical port. Physical devices may
be moved from one physical location to another within the fabric
without affecting WWN zoning configuration.
- Broadcast Zones and Name Server Zones may overlap.
- SL_port Zones allow the division of the fabric into as many as 256
zones that define which ports will communicate with each other. SL
Zones can be comprised of individual ports from a number of switches.
Communications will onl y occur between ports in the defined SL zone.
• Configure the Mode of each port on the selected chassis. Port Modes
include:
- F_Port (Port forced to be an F_Port)
- Fabric Port (Port allowed to self-configure as a Public Loop port or an
F_Port)
- SL_Port (Port forced to be a Private Segmented Loop port) (SANbox
only)
- TL_Port (Port forced to be a Private Translated Loop port) (SANbox
only)
- F_Ext16, F_Ext24, F_Ext32 (2, 3, or 4 ports configured for extended
credit chaining) (SANbox only)
- Offline (Port forced off line)
- Testing (Port forced into test mode)
• Tune any port on the selected chassis to the multi-frame-sequence (MFS)
characteristics of the particular host bus adapter (SANbox only)
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• View the type of GBIC installed in each port on the selected chassis
• View statistics for each port on the selected chassis
• View Address, WWN, FC-4 Type, and Logged-In status of each Loop Device
connected to any port on the selected chassis
• Configure Loop Devices including:
- Place any NL_Port into Loop Bypass Mode
- Place any or all NL_Ports back into normal Loop Mode
- Reset the Loop
- Re-initializing the Loop
• Configure the translation entries list for TL_Ports and control the TL_Port
Auto Learning feature (SANbox only)
• Archive all configurable chassis parameters for all the chassis in a fabric
• Restore all configurable chassis parameters for all chassis in a fabric by
using the archived configuration
• Provide Name Server WWN data fabric-wide.
• Create numerous duplicate user-defined fabrics through use of a template
Using SANsurfer
The SANsurfer application is based on Java 1.1 and operates on Netscape
Navigator 4.5 or newer:
The SANsurfer application operates on the following platforms (management
stations):
• Windows NT
• Solaris 2.7
• Solaris 2.8
SANsurfer can manage multiple chassis within a fabric through a single Ethernet
connection to any one chassis in the fabric. It can also manage multiple fabrics. All
managed Switch chassis must be in the MKII and SANbox families of Switches.
The SANsurfer application is embedded in each SANbox Switch chassis. No
installation is required for operation on NT-based management stations. However,
NOTE:
Macintosh equipment does not support Java 1.1.
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