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MTM Service information: 8960-F64/F65,
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Installation, Service, and User Guide
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  • Page 1 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 MTM Service information: 8960-F64/F65, 8960-N64/N65 Installation, Service, and User Guide SC27-8965-02...
  • Page 2 “Notices” on page 89. Copyright © Portions Copyright 2020 Broadcom, Inc. All Rights Reserved. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2016, 2020. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Figures........................ vii Tables........................ix Read this first....................... xi Getting help..............................xi Accessibility features for the SAN64B-6....................xi How to send your comments........................xii Safety and environmental notices............... xiii Safety notices and labels.......................... xiii Cautions..............................xiii Danger Notices............................xiv General precautions..........................xvi ESD precautions............................
  • Page 4 Flush-front mounting........................... 14 Flush-rear (recessed) mounting......................19 Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit....................25 Time and items required........................25 Parts List............................... 26 Flush-front mounting........................... 26 Mid-mounting............................31 Chapter 4. Initial setup and verification............... 37 Items required............................37 Providing power to the switch........................37 Establishing a first-time serial connection....................38 Configuring the IP address........................
  • Page 5 Downloading the configuration......................74 Verifying correct operation of system....................75 Verifying correct configuration of the fabric..................76 IBM service replacement responsibilities....................77 Disconnecting the cables........................77 Remove the old switch chassis and install the new switch chassis........... 78 Chapter 9. Power supply and fan assembly............79 Removing the battery..........................

  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures 1. Port-Side View of SAN64B-6 Version 1......................3 2. Port-Side View of SAN64B-6 Version 2......................4 3. Nonport-side view with AC power supply and fan assembly units..............5 4. Items in the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit....................13 5. Attaching the front brackets........................15 6.
  • Page 8 27. Replacing a 32-Gbps SFP+ optical transceiver..................50 28. Installing a 32-Gbps QSFP transceiver in an upper port................. 51 29. Replacing a QSFP optical transceiver.......................52 30. SAN64B-6 Port-Side LEDs ........................53 31. AC Power Supply and Fan Assembly......................61 32. AC power supply and fan assembly......................65 33.
  • Page 9 Tables 1. Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix................xxiii 2. Management options for the device......................5 3. Facility requirements ............................7 4. Installation prerequisites..........................8 5. Installation and basic system configuration ....................9 6. Space Requirements........................... 12 7. tsTimeZone command parameter selection for the US time zones............41 8.

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Search for the product Machine type or product name. For Fabric OS Release Notes and access to Fabric OS firmware downloads, go to the IBM Support Portal www.ibm.com/supportportal. Search for the product Machine type or product name, and then follow links for Downloads.

  • Page 12: How To Send Your Comments

    9000 South Rita Road Tucson, Arizona 85744-0001 U.S.A. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. xii IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 13: Safety And Environmental Notices

    Safety Notices publication that is shipped with this product. The following notices and statements are used in IBM documents. They are listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. Follow the links for more detailed descriptions and examples of the danger, caution, and attention notices in the sections that follow.

  • Page 14: Danger Notices

    A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations. xiv IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 15 General dangers DANGER: The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel. DANGER: Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may still be spinning at a high speed.

  • Page 16: General Precautions

    DANGER: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor. CAUTION: Before plugging a cable into any port, be sure to discharge the voltage stored on the cable by touching the electrical contacts to ground surface. xvi IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 17: Power Precautions

    CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the chassis and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static- protective packages until you are ready to install them. CAUTION: Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to the chassis ground (if the device is plugged in) or to a bench ground.

  • Page 18: Lifting And Weight-Related Precautions

    These can be either danger or caution notices, depending upon the level of the hazard. The actual product safety labels may differ from these sample safety labels: xviii IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 19: Attention Notices

    DANGER: Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001) DANGER: Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or work space.

  • Page 20: Rack Safety

    CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: xx IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 21: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (R002) Product recycling and disposal Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) for translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on the product documentation CD. A more current version may be available through this link ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/systems/support/warranty/envnotices/...
  • Page 22 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 23: About This Document

    IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6 (machine type-models 8960-F64 and 8960-N64 Switch). Throughout this document, the product is referred to as the SAN64B-6, or simply the switch. This document has been created to include information specific to SAN64B-6 switches running on Fabric OS version 8.0.1 or later.
  • Page 24 Brocade 7800 IBM System Storage SAN06B-R 2498 Model R06 Brocade 7840 IBM System Storage SAN42B-R 2498 Model R42 Brocade 300 IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 2498 Models B24 and 24E xxiv IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 1. Introducing The San64B-6

    • Up to 48 auto-sensing ports supporting high-performance 32-Gbps SFP+ ports technology in a single domain. • Up to four 128-Gbps (4 x 32-Gbps) QSFP ports to connect to the QSFP ports of another IBM SAN64B-6 device. • Dynamic Ports on Demand (Dynamic-POD) scaling from a base configuration of 24 ports to 64 ports (two 12-port SFP+ PODs and one 16-port QSFP POD).

  • Page 26: License Options

    • Real-time clock (RTC) with battery. License options The SAN64B-6 uses a capacity-based Ports on Demand (POD) license method. An Integrated Routing (IR) license is required to enable EX_Port on this device. Refer to the Fabric OS Software Licensing Guide for more details.
  • Page 27 14. SFP+ (lower) Port 14 Status LED 15. SFP+ (upper) Port 10 Status LED 16. 1000/100/10Bb/s RJ-45 Ethernet Management Port 17. USB Port The following illustration shows the port-side view of the SAN64B-6 Version 2 Fibre Channel switch. Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN64B-6 3...

  • Page 28: Nonport-Side View

    17. UART mini-USB Serial Console Port Note: All the ports are connected to a single ASIC. Nonport-side view The following illustration shows the nonport-side view of the IBM SAN64B-6 FC switch. 4 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 29: Device Management Options

    EZSwitchSetup Administrator's switch setup. Guide Web Tools Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel Web Tools Administrator's Guide connection Standard SNMP Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel Fabric OS MIB Reference applications connection Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN64B-6 5...
  • Page 30 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide connection interface (over HBA Fabric OS Command Reference only) Network Advisor (BNA) Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel Network Advisor documentation connection BNA must be purchased separately. 6 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2. Preparing For The Installation

    (cool isle) side of rack installations relative to the exhaust side to minimize recirculation of hot air back to the inlet side. • Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2020...

  • Page 32: Quick Installation Checklist

    This checklist provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point where the switch comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures successful installation. IBM recommends that you print this checklist and take it to the installation site.

  • Page 33: Installation And Basic System Configuration

    By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the connection. device configuration using a serial session, Telnet, or management application, such as IBM Network Advisor. Refer to “Establishing an Ethernet connection” on page 42. Chapter 2. Preparing for the installation 9...

  • Page 34: Items Included With The Switch

    • The SAN64B-6 switch • An accessory kit containing the following items: – For SAN64B-6 Version 2, a mini-USB cable. (For SAN64B-6 Version 1, a serial cable.) – Two 1.82m (6 ft) power cords – Download Instructions for Fibre Channel Networking Software and Documents •...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Mounting The Switch

    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2020...

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Switch As A Standalone Unit

    40.64 cm (16 in.) is 81.28 cm (32 in.) minus the difference between the chassis depth and 40.64 cm (16 in.). For example, a chassis with a depth (L) of 35.56 cm (14 in.) is 5.08 cm (2 in.) smaller 12 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 37: Time And Items Required

    than 40.64 cm (16 in.), so it will install into a rack with a maximum depth of 81.28 cm (32 in.) – 5.08 cm (2 in.), which equals 76.2 cm (30 in.). Observe the following when mounting the device: • Two people are required to install the device in a rack. One person holds the device, while the other screws in the front and rear brackets.

  • Page 38: Flush-Front Mounting

    3. Repeat step “1” on page 14 and step “2” on page 14 to attach the left front bracket to the left side of the device. 4. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lb (17 cm-kg). 14 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 39: Attaching The Front Brackets

    Figure 5. Attaching the front brackets 1 - The SAN64B-6 switch 2 - Front brackets 3 - Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead Phillips Attaching the extension brackets to the device About this task Perform the following steps to attach the extension brackets to the device. You can use medium and long extension brackets for this task.

  • Page 40: Attaching The Extension Brackets To The Device

    3. Attach the left front bracket to the left front rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. 4. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb (29 cm-kg). 16 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 41: Positioning The Device In The Rack

    Figure 7. Positioning the device in the rack 1 - Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips 2 - Retainer nuts, 10-32 Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions About this task Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the extensions. There are short and long rear brackets that you can use for this step.

  • Page 42: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Extensions

    2. Attach the left rear bracket to the left rear rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. 3. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb (29 cm-kg). 18 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 43: Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting

    Figure 9. Attaching the rear brackets to the rack posts 1 - Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips 2 - Retainer nuts, 10-32 Flush-rear (recessed) mounting The flush-rear (recessed) mounting is similar to the flush-front mounting except that the brackets are reversed on the device.

  • Page 44: Attaching The Front Brackets To The Rear Of The Device

    Figure 10. Attaching the front brackets to the rear of the device 1 - The SAN64B-6 switch 2 - Front brackets 3 - Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead Phillips 20 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 45: Attaching The Bracket Extensions To The Device

    Attaching the extensions to the front of the device About this task Complete the following steps to attach the extension brackets to the front of the device. There are medium and long extension brackets that you can use for this step. Choose the correct extension for the depth of your rack.

  • Page 46: Positioning The Device In The Rack

    2. Slide the right rear bracket onto the right extension, as shown in Figure 13 on page 23. The short rear brackets are shown. Use the first and third vertical pairs of holes for the screws. 22 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 47: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Extensions At The Front Of The Device

    Refer to Figure 14 on page 24 for the positioning of the short or long brackets and screws. 3. Attach the brackets using four 6-32 x 1/4-in. screws. 4. Repeat step “2” on page 22 and step “3” on page 23 to attach the left rear bracket to the left extension.
  • Page 48 2. Attach the left rear bracket to the left front rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. 3. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb (29 cm-kg). 24 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 49: Installing The Universal Two-Post Rack Kit

    Figure 15. Attaching the rear brackets to the front rack posts 1 - Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips 2 - Retainer nuts, 10-32 Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit Use the following instructions to install a 1U or 2U switch in a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack using the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit.

  • Page 50: Parts List

    • The device must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure. • The illustrations in this document show a 1U device, but the instructions are the same for a 2U device. 26 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 51 • The illustrations for this procedure show a two-post rack with narrow posts (3- to 5-inch) as an example. • The illustrations in the rack installation procedures are for reference only and may not show the actual device. CAUTION: Use the screws specified in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the device. Complete the following tasks to install the device in a rack: 1.

  • Page 52: Attaching The Front Brackets

    3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. 4. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb. (29 cm-kg). 28 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 53: Attaching Front Brackets To A Rack

    Figure 18. Attaching front brackets to a rack 1 - Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips 2 - Retainer nuts, 10-32 Attaching the rear brackets to the rack About this task Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack. Procedure 1.

  • Page 54: Attaching The Rear Brackets To A Rack

    Again, use the upper and lower slots in the bracket. 3. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lb (17 cm-kg). 30 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 55: Mid-Mounting

    Figure 20. Attaching the rear brackets to the device 1 - Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips Mid-mounting Observe the following notes when using this procedure: • The device must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure. •...

  • Page 56: Attaching The Front Brackets

    2. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. 32 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 57: Attaching Front Brackets To A Rack

    3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. 4. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb (29 cm-kg). Figure 22.

  • Page 58: Attaching The Rear Brackets To A Rack

    Again, use the upper and lower slots in the bracket. 3. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lb (17 cm-kg). 34 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 59: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Device

    Figure 24. Attaching the rear brackets to the device 1 - Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips Chapter 3. Mounting the switch 35...
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  • Page 61: Chapter 4. Initial Setup And Verification

    – PNY Attache 3.0 4 USB 32GB Flash Drive – PNY Attache 3.0 4 USB 16GB Flash Drive These drives are not orderable from IBM but are generically-branded and can be purchased from other suppliers. Providing power to the switch About this task Perform the following steps to provide power to the switch.

  • Page 62: Establishing A First-Time Serial Connection

    In a UNIX environment using TIP, enter the following string at the prompt: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 38 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 63: Configuring The Ip Address

    If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt. tip /dev/ttya -9600 4. When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information, press Enter to display the login prompt. Switch Console Login: 5. Log on to the device as admin, using the default password (password). You are prompted to change the default user name and password at initial logon.

  • Page 64: Setting The Date And Time

    2. Use thetsTimeZone --interactive command and follow the prompts, or enter thetsTimeZone [houroffset [,minuteoffset]] command as follows: For Pacific Standard Time, entertsTimeZone -8,0. For Central Standard Time, entertsTimeZone -6,0. For Eastern Standard Time, entertsTimeZone -5,0. 40 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 65: Synchronizing Local Time With An External Source

    Table 7. tsTimeZone command parameter selection for the US time zones Local time tsTimeZone parameter (difference from UTC) Atlantic Standard -4,0 Atlantic Daylight -3,0 Eastern Standard -5,0 Eastern Daylight -4,0 Central Standard -6,0 Central Daylight -5,0 Mountain Standard -7,0 Mountain Daylight -6,0 Pacific Standard -8,0...

  • Page 66: Establishing An Ethernet Connection

    Enter theconfigure command. The command prompts display sequentially; enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value. c) Enter y after the "Fabric param" prompt. 42 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 67: Verifying Correct Operation

    Fabric param (yes, y, no, n): [no] y d) Enter a unique domain ID (such as the domain ID used by the previous switch, if still available). Domain: (1..239) [1] 3 e) Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the remaining settings without completing all the prompts.

  • Page 68: Backing Up The Configuration

    3. Power off both power supplies by setting each power switch to the “O” position. 4. Unplug the power cables from the power source before servicing the device or FRUs. 44 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 69 Results All devices are returned to their initial state the next time the switch is powered on. Chapter 4. Initial setup and verification 45...
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  • Page 71: Chapter 5. Installing Transceivers And Cables

    Attention: Use only transceivers that are supported for this product. Only transceivers purchased from IBM are supported. The use of transceivers that are not supported may cause data loss or cause the product to malfunction. For a listing of transceivers compatible with this product: •...

  • Page 72: Precautions Specific To Transceivers And Cables

    To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber-optic transceiver (SFP+ or QSFP) and the fiber cable connectors, IBM strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you disconnect and reconnect them. Dust can accumulate on the connectors and cause problems such as reducing the optic launch power.

  • Page 73: Installing An Sfp+ Transceiver

    • If you are using IBM ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.

  • Page 74: Replacing An Sfp+ Transceiver

    Before you begin Consider the following when installing these transceivers: • The device supports only IBM-qualified transceivers. If you use an unqualified transceiver, the switchshow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in the system error log.

  • Page 75: Replacing A Qsfp Transceiver

    Before you begin Consider the following when installing these transceivers: • The device supports only IBM-qualified transceivers. If you use an unqualified transceiver, the switchshow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in the system error log.

  • Page 76: Verifying The Operation Of New Transceivers

    You can use the following commands to verify if the transceivers are working correctly: • sfpShow • switchShow • errDump • fabricShow Example Refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference for output examples and descriptions. 52 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 77: Chapter 6. Monitoring The Device

    POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is normal; it does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete. Figure 30. SAN64B-6 Port-Side LEDs ©...

  • Page 78: System Power Led

    System is on and functioning properly. Steady amber (for more than five System is going through the No action required. seconds—can take over a minute power-up process. to complete POST) 54 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 79: System Status Led

    Table 9. System status LED patterns during normal operation (continued) LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Steady amber (for more than a Unknown state, boot failed, or Perform the following steps: few minutes) the system is faulty. 1. Connect a serial cable to the Note: Once POST completes and system.

  • Page 80: Qsfp Port Status Led

    Port is online and an internal No action required. second; then off 1/4 second) loopback diagnostic test is running. Flickering green Port is online and frames are No action required. flowing through the port. 56 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 81: Interpreting Nonport-Side Leds

    QSFP or port is faulty. Reset the port. second; then off 1/2 second) Replace the QSFP. Must be a IBM- branded QSFP. Note: For the QSFP ports, if the port is configured as individual SFP+ FC ports on the other end using break-out cables, then the four individual port status LEDs for each QSFP should be monitored.

  • Page 82: Interpreting The Post Results

    3. Analyzes the fabric. If any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric configuration. 4. Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses. 5. Constructs unicast routing tables. 6. Enables normal port operation. 58 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 83: Running Diagnostic Tests

    Running diagnostic tests About this task In addition to the POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use. The tests are implemented by command, either through a Telnet session or through a terminal set up for a serial connection to the device.
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  • Page 85: Chapter 7. Power Supply And Fan Assembly

    • “Verifying the operation of the power supply and fan assemblies” on page 67 Power supply and fan assembly overview The power supply and fan assembly units in the SAN64B-6 chassis can be removed and replaced without special tools. The device can continue operating during the replacement.

  • Page 86: Precautions Specific To The Power Supply And Fan Assemblies

    • The equipment installation must meet NEC/CEC code requirements. Consult local authorities for regulations. • If the ambient temperature is above the recommended operational limits, the power supply units shutdown, which in turn shuts down the device without any warning message. 62 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 87: Identifying The Airflow Direction

    Identifying the airflow direction The power supply and fan assemblies are identified by the following airflow directions: • Intake power supply and fan assembly with an orange "I" label or without any label: Pulls air from the nonport-side of the switch and exhausts it out the port side. –...

  • Page 88: Time And Items Required

    You can use the following commands to record the power supply and fan assembly configuration and operations information: • chassisshow • fanshow • psshow • historyshow • tempshow • sensorshow Refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference for output examples and descriptions. 64 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 89: Removing A Power Supply And Fan Assembly

    Removing a power supply and fan assembly About this task Complete the following steps to remove a faulty power supply and fan assembly. CAUTION: The power supply switch must be in the off position when you insert the power supply into the chassis. Damage to the switch can result if a live power supply is installed.
  • Page 90 If the LED is not a steady green, ensure that the power supply is securely installed and seated properly. 8. Optional: Enter psshow to display the PSU status. The power supply and fan assembly status can also be viewed using Web Tools. 66 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 91: Verifying The Operation Of The Power Supply And Fan Assemblies

    Verifying the operation of the power supply and fan assemblies About this task You can use the following commands to verify that the power supply and fan assemblies are operational: • psShow • fanShow • switchShow • errDump Refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference for output examples and descriptions. Chapter 7.
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  • Page 93: Chapter 8. Chassis Replacement

    Chapter 8. Chassis replacement The SAN64B-6 chassis is highly reliable and unlikely to fail. However, the chassis is available as a FRU and can be replaced using the following basic tasks. Since chassis replacement is a collaborative process between customers and SSRs please review the information provided in “Customer replacement responsibilities”...

  • Page 94: Chassis Replacement Overview

    • supportShow Before beginning replacement, you must also properly shut down the device and disconnect from the fabric and power using procedures under “Powering down the device” on page 44. 70 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 95 Recording critical device and SAN information About this task Perform the following steps. All commands must be entered from a CLI session (telnet or serial) to the active CP blade unless otherwise indicated. Procedure 1. Run supportShow, which includes most of the information in the following table and more. Be sure to record the location of the .txt files that you create in this procedure that are not called out in the supportShow results.
  • Page 96 Backplane IP address of CP0 : 14.11.0.6 Backplane IP address of CP1 : 14.11.0.7 switch:admin>switch:admin> 6. Display and record the manufacturer serial numbers. Enter chassisShow, and then copy the command output into the config-miscinfo.txt file. 72 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 97 "Factory Serial Num" and "Serial Num" are listed under "Chassis/WWN Unit 1" and "Chassis/WWN Unit 2". If the current WWN cards are the original cards, the factory serial number listed is the same as the chassis serial number. For example output from the chassisShow command, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference. 7.

  • Page 98: Reconnecting System To The Network And Fabric

    Fabric OS Command Reference. Complete the following steps to download the configuration. Procedure 1. Log in to the device as admin. switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> 74 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 99: Verifying Correct Operation Of System

    Note: If you are using the Virtual Fabric feature, you must run configdownload -vf before running the configdownload command to restore the logical switch configuration. 2. Enter the chassisDisable command. 3. Enter the configDownload command. switch:admin> configdownload -all Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.123.123.123 User Name [None]: Admin24 File Name [config.txt]: config-switch.txt Password: xxxxxxxx...

  • Page 100: Verifying Correct Configuration Of The Fabric

    Copying the command outputs from this section into a file is recommended. You must be logged in with Admin privileges. Procedure 1. Create an "after" SAN profile by entering the following commands and copying the output to a text file named SANafter.txt: 76 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 101: Ibm Service Replacement Responsibilities

    • If other issues exist, contact your support provider. IBM service replacement responsibilities IBM System Services Representatives (SSR) are responsible for the physical replacement and labeling of the chassis. The SSR performs the following tasks during the replacement: 1. “Disconnecting the cables” on page 77 2.

  • Page 102: Remove The Old Switch Chassis And Install The New Switch Chassis

    OS Command Reference for more information on the CLI commands. What to do next Work with the customer to perform the steps for “Reconnecting system to the network and fabric” on page 74. 78 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 103: Chapter 9. Power Supply And Fan Assembly

    Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
  • Page 104 6. Recycle the battery as appropriate, following local regulations. Refer to the Environmental Notices and User Guide shipped with the product for more information on battery recycling and disposal. 80 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 105: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    Appendix A. Product specifications This topic provides the specifications for the SAN64B-6 switch. • “System specifications” on page 81 • “Fibre Channel” on page 82 • “LEDs” on page 82 • “Weight and physical dimensions” on page 83 • “Environmental requirements” on page 83 •...
  • Page 106 One link LED on the left of the RJ45 connector. Glows green for 1000 Mbps and amber for 100/10 Mbps. Ethernet port activity One activity LED on the right of the RJ45 connector. 82 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 107 Empty weight refers to the device with two power supply and fan assemblies installed but no SFP+ or QSFP transceivers. Model Height Width Depth Weight Weight (fully (empty) loaded) SAN64B-6 4.39 cm 44.00 cm 35.56 cm 7.71 kg 8.53 kg switch 1.73 inches 17.32 inches 14.00 inches 17.00 lb...
  • Page 108 25% traffic rate, fans at high 192 W 190 W PSU. Watts and speed, and input power +/- 5% 655 BTU/hr 649 BTU/hr BTUs/hr are with tolerance. 2 PSUs). 84 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 109 Model name @100 VAC @200 VAC @48 VDC input Minimum Notes input input number of power supplies SAN64B-6 2.07 A 1.03 A 2 (But, input Fully configured all ports with switch current is for 1 100% traffic rate, fans at high...
  • Page 110 100 m (328 ft) (OM4) 62.5 10 km (6.2 miles) Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45) Signal Description Not supported Not supported UART1_RXD Receive data Logic ground Logic ground UART2_TXD Transmit data Not supported 86 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 111 Signal Description Not supported Note: These specifications are for connector on IBM platform only. Serial port specifications (protocol) Parameter Value Baud 9600 Data bits Parity None Flow control None Stop bits Memory specifications Memory Type Size Main Memory DDR3L SDRAM with 8-bit ECC, SORDIMM...
  • Page 112 • 30/2011/TT-BCT - Vietnam circular. • SJ/T 11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances in EIPs (China). • SJ/T 11364-2006 Marking for the Control of Pollution Caused by EIPs (China). 88 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 113: Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe on any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 114: Trademarks

    International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information atwww.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml Adobe, the Adobe logo, PostScript, and the PostScript logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States, and/or other countries.

  • Page 115: European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

    Grenzwerte der EN 55022 / EN 55032 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 116: People's Republic Of China Class A Statement

    Grenzwerte der EN 55022/ EN 55032 Klasse B ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 117: Taiwan Contact Information

    Taiwan Contact Information This topic contains the product service contact information for Taiwan. IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd., Taipei Taiwan Tel: 0800-016-888 Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class A Statement This explains the Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement.

  • Page 118: Korean Communications Commission Class A Statement

    Korean Communications Commission Class A Statement This explains the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) statement. Russia Electromagnetic Interference Class A Statement This statement explains the Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) statement. 94 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 119: Index

    IBM xii attention notices xix address xii notices 89 trademarks 90 IBM contacts xi battery IBM Publications Center xi disposal 79 IBM Support Portal xi location 79 installation recycling 79 stand-alone unit 12 removal 79 intellectual property 89...
  • Page 120 SAN256B-7 SAN512B-7 library xxiii SAN64B-6 stand-alone unit 12 stand-alone unit installation 12 support xi trademarks 90 Web sites xi 96 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B-6: SAN64B-6 Installation, Service, and User Guide...
  • Page 122 IBM® Part Number: 03GM380 SC27-8965-02...

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