Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16
Installation and Hardware Guide
Third Edition (December 2001)
Part Number EK-BCP28-IA. C01
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StorageWorks by Compaq Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Installation and Hardware Guide
Third Edition (December 2001)
Part Number EK-BCP28-IA. C01
Contents
About This Guide
Related Documents.....................................................................................................xi
Text Conventions.......................................................................................................xii
Symbols in Text.........................................................................................................xii
Symbols on Equipment............................................................................................ xiii
Rack Stability ...........................................................................................................xiv
Getting Help .............................................................................................................xiv
Compaq Technical Support ...............................................................................xiv
Compaq Website ................................................................................................ xv
Compaq Authorized Reseller..............................................................................xv
Chapter 1
Overview
Front Panel............................................................................................................... 1-2
Features.................................................................................................................... 1-3
Performance............................................................................................................. 1-5
Manageability .......................................................................................................... 1-5
Compatibility ........................................................................................................... 1-6
Reliability ................................................................................................................ 1-6
Serviceability ........................................................................................................... 1-7
Switch Components ................................................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2
Installing the Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16
Package Contents..................................................................................................... 2-2
Selecting an Operating Location.............................................................................. 2-2
Cooling Requirements ...................................................................................... 2-2
Power Requirements......................................................................................... 2-3
Selecting a Switch Mounting Method...................................................................... 2-3
Surface Mounting ............................................................................................. 2-3
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ack Mounting ................................................................................................. 2-3
Installing GBIC Modules ......................................................................................... 2-4
GBIC-SW Module ............................................................................................ 2-4
GBIC-LW Module............................................................................................ 2-4
Cable Specifications................................................................................................. 2-5
Fibre Channel Cables........................................................................................ 2-5
Connecting the Storage System and Host ................................................................ 2-7
Connecting the AC Power Cord............................................................................... 2-8
Connecting the Ethernet Cable................................................................................. 2-9
Cascading Switches ............................................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3
Setting up the Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16
Powering Up the Switch .......................................................................................... 3-1
Front Panel LED Indicators .............................................................................. 3-2
Verifying the Power-On Self-Test .................................................................... 3-2
Setting the IP Address....................................................................................... 3-3
Initiating a Terminal or Telnet Session .................................................................... 3-4
Keyboard Issues................................................................................................ 3-4
backSpace Telnet Command............................................................................. 3-5
Saving and Restoring Switch Configuration Settings .............................................. 3-5
configUpload .................................................................................................... 3-6
configDownload................................................................................................ 3-8
Chapter 4
Front Panel Switch Management
Control Buttons........................................................................................................ 4-2
Activating the Menu Display ................................................................................... 4-3
Menus....................................................................................................................... 4-3
Commands ............................................................................................................... 4-4
Configuration Menu................................................................................................. 4-7
Ethernet IP Address .......................................................................................... 4-7
Ethernet Subnetmask ........................................................................................ 4-7
Fibre Channel IP Address ................................................................................. 4-8
Fibre Channel Subnetmask ............................................................................... 4-8
Gateway Address .............................................................................................. 4-8
Domain ............................................................................................................. 4-8
Buffer-to-Buffer Credit..................................................................................... 4-9
Resource Allocation Time-Out Value............................................................... 4-9
Error Detect Time-Out Value ........................................................................... 4-9
Data Field Size................................................................................................ 4-10
Non-SCSI Tachyon Mode............................................................................... 4-10
Disable Device Probing .................................................................................. 4-10
VC-Encoded Address Mode ........................................................................... 4-10
Per-Frame Route Priority................................................................................ 4-10
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Virtual Channels............................................................................................. 4-11
VC Priorities................................................................................................... 4-11
Disable Fan Frames ........................................................................................ 4-11
Always Send RSCN?...................................................................................... 4-11
Set QuickLoop Port ........................................................................................ 4-11
Unset QuickLoop Port .................................................................................... 4-12
QuickLoop Partner WWN .............................................................................. 4-12
QuickLoop No AL_PA 0x00.......................................................................... 4-12
Reset to Default .............................................................................................. 4-12
Operation Menu..................................................................................................... 4-12
Switch Offline ................................................................................................ 4-12
Switch Online ................................................................................................. 4-13
Port Disable .................................................................................................... 4-13
Port Enable ..................................................................................................... 4-13
QuickLoop Disable......................................................................................... 4-13
QuickLoop Enable.......................................................................................... 4-13
QuickLoop Port Disable ................................................................................. 4-14
QuickLoop Port Enable .................................................................................. 4-14
Close Telnet Session....................................................................................... 4-14
Restart............................................................................................................. 4-14
Status Menu ........................................................................................................... 4-14
Switch Name .................................................................................................. 4-14
WorldWide Name........................................................................................... 4-15
Firmware Version ........................................................................................... 4-15
Current Date ................................................................................................... 4-15
Booted At ....................................................................................................... 4-15
Firmware Date ................................................................................................ 4-15
Flash Date....................................................................................................... 4-15
Boot Prom Date .............................................................................................. 4-16
Up Time.......................................................................................................... 4-16
Powered Time................................................................................................. 4-16
Port Type ........................................................................................................ 4-17
Module Type .................................................................................................. 4-17
Port Throughput.............................................................................................. 4-18
Temperature.................................................................................................... 4-18
Error Log ........................................................................................................ 4-18
Licenses .......................................................................................................... 4-19
Test Menu .............................................................................................................. 4-19
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hapter 5
Diagnostics
Overview.................................................................................................................. 5-1
Isolating a System Fault.................................................................................... 5-1
Rebooting or Removing Power......................................................................... 5-2
Power-On-Self-Test (POST)............................................................................. 5-2
Diagnostic Tests....................................................................................................... 5-3
Test Menu ................................................................................................................ 5-3
Switch Offline................................................................................................... 5-4
Switch Online ................................................................................................... 5-4
Memory Test..................................................................................................... 5-4
portRegisterTest................................................................................................ 5-5
centralMemoryTest........................................................................................... 5-5
cmiTest ............................................................................................................. 5-5
camTest............................................................................................................. 5-6
portLoopbackTest ............................................................................................. 5-6
crossPortTest..................................................................................................... 5-6
spinSilkTest ...................................................................................................... 5-7
sramDataRetentionTest..................................................................................... 5-7
cmemDataRetentionTest................................................................................... 5-7
displayTest........................................................................................................ 5-7
displayTest (long) ............................................................................................. 5-7
pushButtonTest ................................................................................................. 5-8
Chapter 6
Error Messages
Switch Error Message Formats ................................................................................ 6-1
Front Panel Format ........................................................................................... 6-1
Telnet Format.................................................................................................... 6-2
Diagnostic Error Message Formats.......................................................................... 6-3
Error Message Numbers........................................................................................... 6-4
Error Message Tables ....................................................................................... 6-9
Chapter 7
Repair and Replacement
Switch Configuration Settings ................................................................................. 7-2
Saving the Settings............................................................................................ 7-2
Restoring the Settings ....................................................................................... 7-2
Field Replaceable Units ........................................................................................... 7-3
Replacing the Power Supply .................................................................................... 7-3
Removing the Power Supply ............................................................................ 7-3
Installing the Power Supply .............................................................................. 7-4
Replacing a GBIC Module....................................................................................... 7-5
Removing a GBIC Module ............................................................................... 7-5
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Installing a GBIC Module ................................................................................ 7-6
Replacing the Fan Assembly ................................................................................... 7-6
Removing the Fan Assembly............................................................................ 7-7
Installing the Fan Assembly ............................................................................. 7-7
Replacing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 7-8
Removing the Motherboard.............................................................................. 7-8
Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................... 7-9
Replacing the Chassis and Front Panel Assembly ................................................. 7-10
Removing the Switch Components ................................................................ 7-10
Installing the Switch Components .................................................................. 7-10
Chapter 8
Upgrading Firmware
Downloading Firmware from the Compaq Website ................................................ 8-2
Upgrading Firmware Using Web Management Tools............................................. 8-2
Upgrading Firmware Using a Telnet Command...................................................... 8-4
Windows NT Intel Host.................................................................................... 8-4
Windows NT Alpha Host ................................................................................. 8-5
Compaq Tru64 UNIX Host .............................................................................. 8-6
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers .....................................................A-1
Federal Communications Commission Notice ........................................................A-2
Class A Equipment ...........................................................................................A-2
Class B Equipment ...........................................................................................A-2
Modifications....................................................................................................A-4
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ...........................................................................A-4
Class A Equipment ...........................................................................................A-4
Class B Equipment ...........................................................................................A-4
European Union Notice ...........................................................................................A-4
Japanese Notice .......................................................................................................A-5
Taiwanese Notice.....................................................................................................A-5
Laser Devices ..........................................................................................................A-6
Laser Safety Warnings......................................................................................A-6
Compliance with CDRH Regulations...............................................................A-6
Compliance with International Regulations .....................................................A-6
Laser Product Label..........................................................................................A-7
Laser Information .............................................................................................A-7
Battery Replacement Notice ....................................................................................A-8
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ppendix B
Electrostatic Discharge
Precautions Against Electrostatic Discharge........................................................... B-1
Grounding Methods ................................................................................................ B-2
Appendix C
Specifications
Switch Specifications.............................................................................................. C-2
Fabric Management Specifications ......................................................................... C-3
Safety Specifications............................................................................................... C-4
Optical Port Specifications...................................................................................... C-5
Environmental Specifications ................................................................................. C-5
Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................... C-6
Power Supply .......................................................................................................... C-6
Factory Default Settings.......................................................................................... C-7
Index
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Figures
Figure 1-1. Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 front panel........................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2. Switch components .............................................................................. 1-7
Figure 2-1. Package contents .................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 2-2. Connecting a cable to a GBIC module in a Fibre Channel port........... 2-7
Figure 2-3. Connecting the AC power cord............................................................ 2-8
Figure 2-4. Connecting the Ethernet cable ............................................................. 2-9
Figure 3-1. configUpload command example 1...................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-2. configUpload command example 2...................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-3. configDownload command example 1................................................. 3-9
Figure 3-4. configDownload command example 2............................................... 3-10
Figure 4-1. Front panel functionality ...................................................................... 4-2
Figure 7-1. Metal handle on the power supply unit ................................................ 7-4
Figure 7-2. GBIC module with a locking bar ......................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-3. Squeeze-prong GBIC module .............................................................. 7-6
Figure 7-4. Fan assembly........................................................................................ 7-7
Figure 7-5. Motherboard assembly ......................................................................... 7-9
Figure 8-1. Firmware Upgrade screen example...................................................... 8-3
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Table 1 Related Documents ....................................................................................... xi
Table 1-1 Front Panel Features ................................................................................ 1-2
Table 1-2 Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Technical Features ................................. 1-4
Table 1-3 Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Components ........................................... 1-8
Table 2-1 Fibre Channel Cabling Specifications ..................................................... 2-6
Table 3-1 Port Status Indicators............................................................................... 3-2
Table 3-2 Syntax of a Name:Value Pair................................................................... 3-7
Table 4-1 Control Buttons........................................................................................ 4-2
Table 4-2 Menu Hierarchy....................................................................................... 4-3
Table 4-3 Front Panel and Telnet Commands.......................................................... 4-4
Table 4-4 Port Type Definitions ............................................................................ 4-17
Table 5-1 POST Tests .............................................................................................. 5-2
Table 5-2 Offline and Online Tests.......................................................................... 5-4
Table 6-1 Probable Failure Actions ......................................................................... 6-3
Table 6-2 Error Message Numbers .......................................................................... 6-4
Table 6-3 Diagnostic Error Messages ...................................................................... 6-9
Table 6-4 System Error Messages.......................................................................... 6-15
Table 7-1 Field Replaceable Units........................................................................... 7-3
Table C-1 Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Specifications ....................................... C-2
Table C-2 Fabric Management Specifications ........................................................ C-3
Table C-3 Safety Specifications.............................................................................. C-4
Table C-4 Environmental Specifications ................................................................ C-5
Table C-5 Physical Dimensions .............................................................................. C-6
Table C-6 Power Supply Requirements .................................................................. C-6
Table C-7 Factory Default Settings......................................................................... C-7
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This guide provides instructions for installing the Compaq StorageWorks
Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 and also includes information on operation,
troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following documentation may be useful:
Table 1
Related Documents
Document Title Part Number
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Release Notes EK-P28FR-AA. F01
161365-005
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch Management Guide AA-RMMJB-TE
207686-002
Compaq StorageWorks Command Console for Hubs, Switches, and Tape AA-RHDAD-TE
Controllers Getting Started Guide 135265-003
Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch Remote Switch Services Installation EK-SANRS-AA. C01
Guide 165909-003
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Chapter
Overview
This chapter covers the following topics:
Front Panel
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Features
s
Performance
s
Manageability
s
Compatibility
s
Reliability
s
Serviceability
s
Switch Components
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The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 is a 16-port Fibre
Channel switch that provides a flexible switching platform to meet both
low-latency and high-throughput demands. It consists of a motherboard with
connections for up to 16 GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules, one or
two power supplies, a fan assembly, a chassis with an RJ-45 Ethernet
connection, and a front panel display with a keypad. The switch's management
functions let you control and monitor fabric topology, frame throughput, error
statistics, fans, cooling, media type, port status, and a variety of other
information to aid in system debugging and performance analysis.
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ront Panel
Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16.
Table 1-1 describes the front panel features.
4
3
5
6
1 2
Figure 1-1. Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 front panel
Table 1-1
Front Panel Features
Identifier Description Function
Fibre Channel ports Connects the switch to devices
1
RJ-45 Ethernet Connects the switch to the
2
connector network for out-of-band
(Ethernet) management
Power supply Connects the switch to the
3
power source
Power ON/OFF switch Turns the unit on and off
4
Front panel controls Control navigation through
5
menus and let you increment
and decrement numeric values
Front panel display Displays switch information
6
NOTE: Fibre Channel ports are numbered sequentially starting with zero for
the far-left port. The switch faceplate includes an imprint of each port
number.
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Overview 1-3
Features
The Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 has the following features:
Simplicity-- The Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 is easy to set up and
s
configure. After the Power-On Self-Test (POST), add the switch's
Internet protocol (IP) address. The remainder of the setup is automated.
Intelligence-- The operating system allows discovery of all connected
s
devices and determines optimum data paths without intervention.
Flexibility-- The GBIC modules support single-mode and multi-mode
s
fiber-transmission media. The switch's modular construction allows
flexibility in creating, upgrading, maintaining, and configuring a fabric.
Reliability-- Highly integrated, reliable, multifunction Application
s
Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) devices are used throughout the
switch.
High performance-- The low-latency, high-performance design
s
requires no processor data path interaction. The Fibre Channel
bandwidth is 100 megabytes per second (MB/s) per port (full duplex).
NOTE: The latency can differ when the device or destination is configured in a loop.
Automated congestion management-- Virtual channels enable the
s
switch to perform sophisticated congestion management techniques
automatically.
Cascading-- Switches can be cascaded for large fabric support.
s
Switches can be interconnected for a large fabric with multiple fabric
connections.
Compatibility-- The Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 is designed to
s
operate with other Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Switches using
a compatibility mode.
Universal Ports-- Switch ports are designed to support F_, FL_, and
s
E_Port modes of operation. The software automatically selects the
optimum mode of operation.
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able 1-2 describes the switch's technical features.
Table 1-2
Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Technical Features
Feature Description
Login (FC) Explicit fabric login is supported.
Data field size The Fibre Channel frame can be up to 2112 bytes in size. The number
of bytes must be a multiple of 4.
Buffering A total of 128 standard-size receive frame buffers are available for
each set of 4 Fibre Channel ports.
Adjustable Buffer-to-buffer credit for each F/FL_Port can be up to 31 credits. For
buffer-to-buffer the E_Port, buffer-to-buffer credit can be a total of 31 credits
credit distributed among all 8 virtual channels.
In order frame The switch delivers the frames to a destination F/FL_Port in the same
delivery order received by the source F/FL_Port. The in-order frame delivery is
maintained within a fabric of multiple interconnected switches.
Automatic Switch port address identifiers are selected using an automatic
address address assignment protocol. All ports within a fabric are assigned
assignment address identifiers. Each individual switch maintains its own address
pool for ports within the switch.
Hardware frame The switch implements hardware routing of frames between
routing communicating ports and supports self-routing of frames between
the communicating ports. The path selection in a multiswitch
configuration is based on a self-routing protocol.
User-defined The switch allows the configuration of user defined routes. Failed
routing paths are still used in the event of a failure.
Translative mode Translates 8-bit private loop addresses to 24-bit Phantom Public
Addresses to allow fabric-aware devices to access to private devices.
continued
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Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Technical Features continued
Feature Description
Management The switch can be managed through the SNMP agent, Web
TM
Management Tools, or Telnet included in the Compaq StorageWorks
Command Console software. These items are accessible from the
Internet Protocol over the RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet port or any
Fibre Channel port. You can use any SNMP-based management
product to access the SNMP agent and any supported Web browser
to use the Java Web Management Tools.
Name Server The Name Server feature is based on the Simple Name Server model
defined in the Fibre Channel Standard. This function allows external
devices to discover other fabric-connected devices. Name Server
manages a database that relates external device quantities, including
mappings between N/NL_Port 24-bit Fibre Channel physical
addresses, World Wide Names (WWN), IP addresses, FC-4 device
types, and Initial Process Associators. External devices can register
and query this information using the Name Server function, which is
distributed across switches in a fabric.
Performance
A minimum aggregate routing capacity of 4,000,000 frames per second is
specified for Class 2, Class 3, and Class F frames. Non-blocking throughput of
up to 16 x 100 MB/s (1.6 gigabytes per second [GB/s]) is provided.
A maximum switch latency of less than two microseconds is specified for
Class 2, Class 3, and Class F frames when the output port is free.
Manageability
The Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 can be managed in-band by using the Fibre
Channel protocol, or out-of-band by connecting to the 10/100Base-T Ethernet
port. Management interfaces include SNMP, Web Management Tools, or
Telnet.
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ompatibility
The Fibre Channel SAN Switch software (version 2.0 and later) is compatible
with the Fibre Channel Switch software (Version 1.6c or 1.6d), allowing both
types of switches to operate in the same fabric. To accomplish this
compatibility, the Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 must be configured to use a
specific addressing mode. This mode is designated "VC-Encoded Address
Mode."
Invoke this mode using the configure command, as described in Appendix A of
the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch Management Guide.
When using this compatibility mode, the maximum switch count in a fabric is
reduced from 239 to 32, and the maximum number of multicast groups is
reduced from 256 to 31.
If the compatibility mode is not set, the following error message displays when
you interconnect a Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 and a Fibre Channel Switch:
FABRIC, SEGMENTED, LOG_WARNING
Description: Fabric segmented.
Probable Cause: Incompatible fabric parameters/switches or conflict zones.
Action: Reconfigure fabric or zones. See configure command.
Reliability
The following features ensure switch reliability:
POST
s
BootROM Memory Testing
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Temperature and fan-speed monitoring
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Low component count
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Optional dual-redundant hot-pluggable power supplies
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Serviceability
The following features enhance switch serviceability:
Simple enclosure
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Loopback test modes for service
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User-friendly diagnostics
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No jumpers or switch settings
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Error and significant event logging and reporting
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Modular Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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NOTE: For more information about FRUs, see Chapter 7, "Repair and Replacement."
Switch Components
Figure 1-2 shows the top view of the Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16. Table 1-3
describes the key components.
5
2
4
3
1
Figure 1-2. Switch components
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Table 1-3
Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 Components
Identifier Description
Power supply
1
Dual power supply compartment or optional
2
redundant power supply
Motherboard
3
Fan assembly
4
Chassis
5
NOTE: The Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 can support a dual-redundant
power supply configuration with hot-pluggable power supplies.
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Chapter
Installing the Fibre Channel
SAN Switch 16
This chapter covers the following topics:
Package Contents
s
Selecting an Operating Location
s
Selecting a Switch Mounting Method
s
Installing GBIC Modules
s
Cable Specifications
s
Connecting the Storage System and Host
s
Connecting the AC Power Cord
s
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
s
Cascading Switches
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ackage Contents
The following items are included in the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel
SAN Switch 16 package contents (See Figure 2-1).
1
3
2
Figure 2-1. Package contents
1 16-port Fibre Channel 3 Software and documentation
Switch with one power package
supply
2 AC power cord
Selecting an Operating Location
The switch should be located in a secure or limited-access area to ensure that
cable connections are not compromised. The operating location you select for
the switch must meet the cooling air requirements and power requirements
described in the following sections.
Cooling Requirements
Cooling air is drawn into the switch chassis by four fans mounted near the rear
of the chassis. Exhausted air is expelled through vents in the front of the
chassis. The combined airflow through the switch is 75 cubic feet per minute
(cfm), with a nominal bulk flow of 15 cfm.
CAUTION: Do not block the front or rear air vents. The switch uses ambient air
for cooling.
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Power Requirements
The AC power cord is connected to the switch connector on the right side of
the switch front panel. If you have dual-redundant power supplies, the second
AC power cord is connected to the switch connector on the left side of the
switch front panel. Each AC power source must meet these requirements:
A properly wired, earth-grounded AC outlet
s
Voltage capability of 85-265 VAC
s
Input voltage frequency of 47-63 Hz
s
Power capability of 150 W, maximum
s
The switch has an auto-ranging power supply that automatically accepts
voltages within its range. There is no provision for surge protection built into
the switch power supply, so the AC source should include provisions to ensure
clean AC power.
Selecting a Switch Mounting Method
The switch can be placed on a flat surface, such as a tabletop, or mounted in an
optional, standard 19-inch equipment rack with an optional rack mounting kit,
part number 167365-B21.
Surface Mounting
To operate the switch on a surface, place the four rubber feet on the bottom
surface of the switch.
Rack Mounting
You can install the switch in a RETMA 42U rack, in a Compaq rack, or in a
metric SW600 rack. Refer to the documentation that came in your
rack-mounting option kit for more information.
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nstalling GBIC Modules
GBIC-SW Module
The GBIC-SW module with the subscriber connector (SC) color-coded black
is based on short wavelength 850-nm lasers supporting 1.0625 GB/s link
speeds. The GBIC-SW module supports 50-micron, multi-mode fiber optic
cables in lengths up to 500 meters. The GBIC-SW module uses a Class 1 laser,
which complies with the 21 CFR, subpart (J) standard as of the date of
manufacture. The GBIC-SW module is shipped with a protective plug that
should remain in place when no fiber-optic cable is connected to the port.
GBIC modules for the Fibre Channel SAN Switch 16 must be ordered
separately. The Compaq part number for the shortwave optical GBIC module
for multi-mode cable is 380561-B21.
GBIC-LW Module
The GBIC-LW module with the SC color-coded blue is based on long
wavelength, 1300-nm lasers supporting 1.0625 GB/s link speeds. The
GBIC-LW module supports 9-micron, single-mode, fiber-optic cables in
lengths up to 10 kilometers. The GBIC-LW module is shipped with a
protective plug that should remain in place when no fiber-optic cable is
connected to the port.
Two single-mode GBIC modules and a short single-mode test cable can be
ordered in a kit (part number 340412-B21).
In the Switch Management Application page of the Web Management Tools,
the GBICs are identified differently depending on the type of GBIC and the
supplier. Some examples of the displays include "ID" for VIXEL shortwave
GBICs and "SW" for IBM shortwave GBICs.
The switch can accommodate up to 16 hot-pluggable GBIC modules.
To install a GBIC module:
CAUTION: The GBIC modules contain static-sensitive components. Use
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions while handling GBIC modules.
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1. Insert a GBIC module into a Fibre Channel port. The module is keyed
and can only be inserted one way.
CAUTION: Do not force the GBIC module into a port if you feel resistance.
2. Fully insert the GBIC module until it is properly seated in the
Fibre Channel port. If you are using a GBIC module with a locking bar,
lock the module in place with the locking bar. For other GBIC modules,
the latch prongs automatically lock to prevent accidental removal of the
GBIC module.
3. Insert a protective plug over the GBIC module's fiber-optic connectors.
4. Repeat the procedure for each GBIC module to be installed.
Cable Specifications
All cables connect at the front of the switch. Recommended cabling supports a
transfer rate of 1.0625 gigabits per second (Gb/s).
Fibre Channel Cables
Optical cables for the switch must be ordered separately. Cables of 1,641 ft
(500 m) or less should be multi-mode, Fibre Channel cables. Cables that are
longer than 1,641 ft (500 m) should be single-mode. Multi-mode optical cables
are connected to shortwave GBIC modules in the switch. Single-mode optical
cables are connected to longwave GBIC modules in the switch. Multi-mode
cables should use 50/125 optical fibers, SC Duplex connectors with a PC
finish. Use of 62.5/125 should be restricted to situations where 62.5/125
optical fiber was previously installed and the link lengths are to be kept shorter
than 656 ft (200 m). Single-mode cables typically use 9/125 optical fibers for
distances up to 84,480 (10 km).
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able 2-1 lists the cable specifications for Fibre Channel cables.
Table 2-1
Fibre Channel Cabling Specifications
Cable Type Cable Specifications Maximum Length GBIC Module
Shortwave 1641 ft (500 m) 780-860 nm
s SC duplex plug connectors
Fiber Optic without open
s Multi-mode fiber fiber control
(non-OFC)
50 m core diameter
s
125 m cladding diameter
s
duplex cable
Longwave 84,480 ft (10 km) 1270-1350 nm
s SC Duplex plug connectors
Fiber Optic without open
s Single-mode fiber fiber control
(non-OFC)
9 m core diameter
s
125 m cladding diameter
s
duplex cable
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Connecting the Storage System and Host
The storage system and host devices connect to the GBIC modules in the
switch's Fibre Channel ports. Cable connectors are keyed and must be inserted
properly into the GBIC module connectors. Remove the protective cover from
the GBIC connector and make sure that the surfaces of all cable and GBIC
module connectors are clean and free of dust and debris. Figure 2-2 shows the
cable connections.
Figure 2-2. Connecting a cable to a GBIC module in a Fibre Channel port
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onnecting the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC power cord to the AC connector on the front right side of the
switch (Figure 2-3). If you have dual-redundant power supplies, connect the
second power cable to the AC connectors on the front left side of the switch.
Figure 2-3. Connecting the AC power cord
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Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connect the switch to an Ethernet 10/100Base-T network by plugging the
Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 connector (Figure 2-4). This connection allows
access to the switch's internal SNMP agent and remote Telnet and Web
access.
Figure 2-4. Connecting the Ethernet cable
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ascading Switches
The switch supports cascading of up to seven hops.
NOTE: To determine the number of configurations currently supported in a SAN, go to the
Compaq Website at: http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/san/enterprise-
san.html.
The Domain ID number uniquely identifies a switch in a fabric. The switch
automatically assigns the Domain ID when a switch is first powered up or
when the switch disable/enable command is executed. When two switches are
cascaded together, there might be an initial Domain ID conflict if the switches
were assigned the same Domain ID prior to being cascaded. This can be
avoided by changing the Domain ID with the configure command, by disabling
and enabling one of the switches, or restarting one of the switches. Refer to the
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switch Management Guide for
more information.
NOTE: Switch parameters for all switches in a SAN must be the same, or the switch may
not join the SAN.
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3
Chapter
Setting up the Fibre Channel SAN
Switch 16
This chapter covers the following topics:
Powering Up the Switch
s
Initiating a Terminal or Telnet Session
s
Saving and Restoring Switch Configuration Settings
s
Powering Up the Switch
Turn on the AC power switch located on each power supply. The switch
automatically runs the POST, and the LED indicators become active.
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ront Panel LED Indicators
The color and flash speed of the front panel indicators show the status of each
Fibre Channel port. Table 3-1 contains descriptions of the port status
indicators.
Table 3-1
Port Status Indicators
LED Indicators Definition
No light showing No light or signal carrier (no GBIC module or cable installed) for
media interface indicator.
Steady amber Receiving light or signal carrier, but not online yet.
Slow flashing amber Disabled; flashes every 2 seconds.
Fast flashing amber Error or fault with port; flashes every half-second.
Steady green Online (connected to device over cable).
Slow flashing green Online, but cannot make a proper fabric connection (loopback
cable is installed, fabric is segmented, or switch is connected to
an incompatible switch), flashes every 2 seconds.
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