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Page 1: User Guide
HP StorageWorks Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem user guide *AA-RWEBB-TE* Part number: AA-RWEBB-TE First edition: September 2007... - Page 2 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Before you contact HP Technical Support HP contact information ......Document conventions and symbols Subscription service . - Page 4 About the reset button Rebooting the switch ......Replacing a faulty 4Gb SAN Switch A Regulatory compliance and safety .
- Page 5 Grounding methods ......C SAN Switch technical specifications ...
- Page 6 1 ..Identifying components ..... . 2 ..4Gb SAN Switch external ports ....
- Page 7 1 ..Document conventions ..... . 2 ..Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch components ....
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Page 9: About This Guide
SAN Switch-related documents and other SAN infrastructure documentation, including white papers and best practices documents, are available at: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals Scroll to the storage section of the web page and select Storage Networking for HP StorageWorks products. IMPORTANT: For late breaking, supplemental information, access the latest version of the... -
Page 10: Before You Contact Hp Technical Support
Before you contact HP Technical Support Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Applicable error messages •... -
Page 11: Document Conventions And Symbols
Text emphasis • File and directory names • System output • Code • Commands, their arguments, and argument values • Code variables • Command variables Emphasized monospace text Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 12: Subscription Service
TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. Subscription service HP strongly recommends that customers register online using the Subscriber’s choice web site: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest driver versions, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other product resources. -
Page 13: Overview
1 Overview The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem (referred to hereafter as the 4Gb SAN Switch) is a Fibre Channel (FC) switch that supports link speeds of up to 4 Gb/sec. The 4Gb SAN Switch can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric. -
Page 14: 4Gb San Switch Features
4Gb SAN Switch features The 4Gb SAN Switch provides the following features: Fully integrated, embedded FC SAN design connects directly to the HP c-Class • BladeSystem enclosure midplane • Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD), automatically detects port connections, assigns port licenses and enables ports •... -
Page 15: Component Identification
Description Midplane connector Eight external SFP ports Installation handle Unit ID (UID), Health, and Status LEDs Reset button identify the physical components of the 4Gb SAN Switch. scale: 3/8" = 1" Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 25070a... -
Page 16: Port Side Of The 4Gb San Switch
Sixteen logical internal ports (numbered 1 through 16) connect sequentially to server bays 1 through 16 via the enclosure midplane. Server bay 1 is connected to Switch Port 1, Server bay 2 is connected to Switch port 2, and so forth. -
Page 17: 4Gb San Switch Redundancy
Redundant HP Onboard Administrator (OA) to ensure management access to the SAN Switch NOTE: The HP Onboard Administrator is the enclosure management module used to support and manage the HP c-Class BladeSystem and all managed devices used in the enclosure. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 18: 4Gb San Switch Licensing
The 4Gb SAN Switch integrates one of three license options that complement existing HP product lines. Some 4Gb SAN Switch models ship with licenses that place limits on the number of domains that can be used. Models and their specific licenses are described next: •... -
Page 19: Isl Trunking Groups
Advanced Performance Monitoring • Extended Fabrics For information on any of these features, refer to the latest version of the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide. features. For more information about trunking, refer to HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide... -
Page 20: Optional Hardware Kits
Optional hardware kits Table 4 lists optional hardware kits that support the 4Gb SAN Switch. For additional options, go to the HP web site: http://www.hp.com Table 4 Optional hardware Accessory Short wavelength SFP, 4Gb, 150m at 4Gb 2 m LC-to-LC multimode FC cable... -
Page 21: Setup
(SFP) optical transceivers are not installed) • One Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch with two or four SFPs installed. Models include: • Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem with twelve active ports (ships with two Short Wavelengh (SWL) 4Gb SFPs installed, as shown Figure •... -
Page 22: Installation And Safety Considerations
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem installation instructions Installation and safety considerations The 4Gb SAN Switch installs in the I/O bays in the rear of the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure. Refer to the appropriate BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for specific enclosure requirements. -
Page 23: Electrical Considerations
Ethernet IP address on the 4Gb SAN Switch has been changed, you may install additional 4Gb SAN Switches in the enclosure. See the appropriate HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for help identifying your specific enclosure setup, available connections and power requirements. -
Page 24: Install The 4Gb San Switch
The Brocade 4Gb SAN switch is a hot-pluggable device. The enclosure power may be on or off when inserting the switch. Follow these steps to install the 4Gb SAN Switch. Locate the appropriate interconnect bay in the rear of the enclosure per the appropriate HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provided with your enclosure. -
Page 25: Releasing The Installation Handle
Installation handle in latched position Handle latch Installation handle (released) Align the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch with the appropriate interconnect bay according to your enclosure’s specific configuration. Push firmly into the interconnect bay. See Figure 25071a Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 26: Oa Verifies Power
OA verifies power As defined earlier, the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator (OA) is the enclosure management processor that manages the devices contained within the enclosure. The OA provides a single point from which to perform basic management tasks on switches or server blades installed in the enclosure. -
Page 27: Checking Leds
1" = 1" Reset Figure 6 Verifying power-on LEDs Table 7 Power-on LEDs Item Description UID LED Health ID LED Module Status LED Indicators Steady green light Steady green light Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 25075a... -
Page 28: Setting The Ip Address
Enable EBIPA for the corresponding interconnect bay. Click the Apply button to restart the switch. Verify the IP address using a telnet or ssh login to the switch, or by selecting the switch in the OA GUI Rack Overview window. -
Page 29: Using External Dhcp
Document the DHCP-assigned address by selecting the switch from the OA GUI Rack Overview window. Verify the IP address using a telnet or ssh login to the switch, or by selecting the switch in the OA GUI Rack Overview window. - Page 30 Or, follow the onscreen prompts to change your password now. 1 1. The OA will then connect its serial line to the Switch in the specified interconnect bay. A prompt displays indicating that the escape character for returning to the OA is Ctrl __ (underscore).
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Page 31: Configure The 4Gb San Switch
The 4Gb SAN Switch must be configured to ensure correct operation within a network and fabric. For instructions about configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design reference guide: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html. -
Page 32: Connecting To The Command Line Interface
OA/iLO Ethernet port on the active OA. IMPORTANT: Verify that the switch is not being re-configured from any other connections during the remaining steps. Open a telnet connection using the IP address set earlier. The login prompt displays when the telnet connection locates the switch in the network. -
Page 33: Setting The Date And Time
To set the date and time using the CLI: If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Issue the date command using the following syntax: date “mmddHHMMyy”... -
Page 34: Verifying Installed Licenses
Verifying installed licenses To determine the type of licensing included with your 4Gb SAN Switch, type licenseshow at the command prompt as in the following Example: Example 1. switch:admin> licenseshow XXXnnXXnXnnXXX: Fabric Watch license Release v5.0 license XXXnnXXnXnnXXX: Zoning license... -
Page 35: Modifying The Fc Domain Id (Optional)
If desired, you can modify the FC domain ID. The default FC domain ID is domain 1. If the 4Gb SAN Switch is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the default FC domain ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. -
Page 36: Disabling And Enabling A Switch
By default, the switch is enabled after power on and diagnostics and switch initialization routines complete. You can disable and re-enable the switch as necessary. To disable: If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Issue the switchDisable command. -
Page 37: Using Dynamic Ports On Demand (Dpod)
To initiate DPOD, use the licensePort command, as described in IMPORTANT: For the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch, DPOD works only if the server blade is installed with an HBA present. A server blade that does not have a functioning HBA will not be treated as an active link for the purpose of initial POD port assignment. - Page 38 No POD licenses are installed Dynamic POD method is in use 12 port assignments are provisioned for use in this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license *6 port assignments added if the 1st POD license is installed...
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Page 39: Verifying The Configuration
Type fabricshow to get general information about the fabric. Backing up the configuration HP recommends regular backups to ensure that a recent configuration is available, if required. For specific instructions on how to back up the configuration, refer to the latest version of the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide. - Page 40 Setup...
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Page 41: Managing The 4Gb San Switch
The management tools built into the 4Gb SAN Switch (listed in to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information used for performance analysis and system debugging. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem Table 8) can be used... -
Page 42: Gb San Switch Management Features
Fibre Channel host driver. For a list of Fibre Channel hosts supported by the 4Gb SAN Switch, contact your HP representative. Table 8 4Gb SAN Switch management features Management tool CLI —... -
Page 43: Maintaining The 4Gb San Switch
However, it is critical that environmental conditions, described in requirements are met to help prevent switch failure due to heat stress or improper air flow. Installing dust covers in empty ports The dust covers included in the 4GB SAN Switch shipping carton, (see be inserted in ports where SFPs are not installed. -
Page 44: Diagnostic Tests
Initiate diagnostic tests via the command line, using a telnet session or a terminal setup with a serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be connected by external cables to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer interface, transceiver, and cable. -
Page 45: Powering On And Off
Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic testing. For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the latest version of the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide or type help followed by the name of the diagnostic test. -
Page 46: Led Indicators
LED indicators All 4Gb SAN Switch LEDs are located on the port side. See scale: 1" = 1" Reset Figure 8 Identifying LEDs Table 1 1 Front panel LED indicators during normal operation Item Description Number Unit ID (UID) LED... -
Page 47: Led Patterns
Error log contains one or more port diagnostic error messages. Boot-up state, one or Amber more ports offline. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem Table action Verify that switch is on and completed booting. No action required. Check environmental... -
Page 48: Port Link Status Led Patterns
Recommended action Check transceiver and cable. No action required. Verify that the correct device is connected to port and that the switch and port settings are correct. No action required. No action required. No action required. Enable the port using the portEnable command;... -
Page 49: Port Link Speed Led Patterns
Shows Green/Amber — Invalid POST and boot specifications POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash different colors. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in the error log. -
Page 50: Interpreting Post Results
For information about all referenced commands and accessing the error log, refer to the latest version of the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator guide. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS system error messages reference manual. -
Page 51: Firmware Update
Go to the Support section, located on the far right side of the web page. Click Software & drivers. Locate the Tasks for Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem section. Click Download drivers and software. a. Select the applicable switch model. -
Page 52: About The Reset Button
About the reset button The Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch integrates a Reset button, as shown in Reset button is a small, recessed micro–switch that is accessed by inserting a pin (or object of similar size) in the small hole. Use the Reset button to reboot the switch. -
Page 53: Replacing A Faulty 4Gb San Switch
To access the guides, scroll to the storage section of the web page and select Storage Networking for HP StorageWorks products. In addition to these guides, refer to the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c‐Class BladeSystem – Setup, Configuration and Installation Procedures available on http://www.hp.com... - Page 54 Verify that the switch is joined to the fabric and all connected devices log into the switch, type: switchshow Save the configuration file. IMPORTANT: HP recommends upgrading all switches in the enclosure to the latest available firmware. Check http://www.hp.com Managing the 4Gb SAN Switch for additional command information.
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Page 55: A Regulatory Compliance And Safety
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone: • Hewlett-Packard Company P.O. Box 692000, Mailstop 510101 Houston, TX 77269–2000 • 1–281–514–3333 To identify this product, refer to the part, Regulatory Model Number, or product number found on the product. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 56: Modifications
The Regulatory Model Number for the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch is: HSTNS-1B10 Laser device All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product. -
Page 57: Certification And Classification Information
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Figure 10 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 58: European Union Notice
European Union notice Products bearing the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (the equivalent international standards and regulations are in parentheses): •... -
Page 59: Japanese Notice
Japanese notice Korean notices Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 60: Safety
Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP spare part designated for this product. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an HP authorized service provider. -
Page 61: Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice
1.00 mm cord must be between 1.8 m, (6 ft) and 3.6 m (12 ft). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact an HP authorized service provider. NOTE: Route power cords so that they will not be walked on and cannot be pinched by items placed upon or against them. -
Page 62: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive English notice Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. -
Page 63: Czechoslovakian Notice
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Page 64: Finnish Notice
Finnish notice Laitteiden hävittäminen kotitalouksissa Euroopan unionin alueella Jos tuotteessa tai sen pakkauksessa on tämä merkki, tuotetta ei saa hävittää kotitalousjätteiden mukana. Tällöin hävitettävä laite on toimitettava sähkölaitteiden ja elektronisten laitteiden kierrätyspisteeseen. Hävitettävien laitteiden erillinen käsittely ja kierrätys auttavat säästämään luonnonvaroja ja varmistamaan, että laite kierrätetään tavalla, joka estää... -
Page 65: German Notice
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Page 66: Hungarian Notice
Hungarian notice Készülékek magánháztartásban történő selejtezése az Európai Unió területén A készüléken, illetve a készülék csomagolásán látható azonos szimbólum annak jelzésére szolgál, hogy a készülék a selejtezés során az egyéb háztartási hulladéktól eltérő módon kezelendő. A vásárló a hulladékká vált készüléket köteles a kijelölt gyűjtőhelyre szállítani az elektromos és elektronikai készülékek újrahasznosítása céljából. -
Page 67: Latvian Notice
žmonių sveikatai ir aplinkai. Jeigu norite sužinoti daugiau apie tai, kur galima pristatyti perdirbtinas įrangos atliekas, kreipkitės į savo seniūniją, namų ūkio atliekų šalinimo tarnybą arba parduotuvę, kurioje įsigijote gaminį. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 68: Polish Notice
Para obter mais informações sobre locais que reciclam esse tipo de material, entre em contato com o escritório da HP em sua cidade, com o serviço de coleta de lixo ou com a loja em que o produto foi adquirido. -
Page 69: Slovakian Notice
Za podrobnejše informacije o tem, kam lahko odpeljete odsluženo opremo na recikliranje, se obrnite na pristojni organ, komunalno službo ali trgovino, kjer ste izdelek kupili. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 70: Spanish Notice
Spanish notice Eliminación de residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos por parte de usuarios particulares en la Unión Europea Este símbolo en el producto o en su envase indica que no debe eliminarse junto con los desperdicios generales de la casa. Es responsabilidad del usuario eliminar los residuos de este tipo depositándolos en un "punto limpio"... -
Page 71: B Electrostatic Discharge
floors or static-dissipating floor mats. • Use conductive field service tools. • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... - Page 72 If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation, contact your HP authorized reseller. Electrostatic discharge...
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Page 73: C San Switch Technical Specifications
C SAN Switch technical specifications This appendix provides the following information: • General specifications • Weight and physical dimensions • Environmental requirements • Supported HBAs Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 74: General Specifications
General specifications Table 15 lists general specifications for the 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem. Table 15 General specifications Specification Configurable port types Media types EMC emissions EMC immunity System architecture ANSI protocol SAN Switch technical specifications Description F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) laser. -
Page 75: Weight And Physical Dimensions
FC Class 2, Class 3, and Class F 21 12-byte 1.2 μ sec. with no contention, cut-through routing at 4Gb. Latency increases as input port speed increases and becomes disparate from output port speed. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem... -
Page 76: Environmental Requirements
Do not use unsupported SFPs; they can affect switch operability. They may not fit correctly and may void your warranty. See For a complete list of supported devices, refer to the latest version of the HP StorageWorks SAN design reference guide: storageworks/san/documentation.html. -
Page 77: Glossary
SNMP, and does not involve a GUI. Flash (temporary) memory that is used in a manner similar to hard disk storage. It is connected to a bridging component that Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem mode. device, public... - Page 78 Unique identifier used in routing frames for all switches in a fabric. Usually assigned by the principal switch, but can be assigned manually. The domain ID for an HP switch can be any integer between 1 and 239. The default domain ID is usually 1.
- Page 79 For example, SCSI FCP maps SCSI-3 onto FCS switch Fabric Configuration Server switch. One or more designated HP switches that store and manage the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. Fibre Channel The primary protocol for building SANs to transmit data between servers, switches, and storage devices.
- Page 80 Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol for all fabric services; it is transparent to the fabric type or topology. Fabric shortest path first. HP routing protocol for FC switches. A fabric port that can operate as an F_Port or FL_Port.
- Page 81 LPSM Loop port state machine. The logical entity that performs arbitrated loop protocols and defines the behavior of L_Ports when they require access to an arbitrated loop. See also L_Port. non-participating mode. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem...
- Page 82 A node port that can operate as an N_Port or NL_Port. The HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator (OA) is the enclosure management processor, subsystem, and firmware base used to support the HP BladeSystem c7000 or HP BladeSystem c3000 and all the managed devices contained within the enclosure.
- Page 83 A group of four adjacent ports that share a common pool of frame buffers. R_A_TOV Resource allocation time-out value. The maximum time a frame can be delayed in the fabric and still be delivered. device. address. buffer-to-buffer flow loop. loop. private loop. Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem control.
- Page 84 LIP before logging out a SCSI initiator. Registered state change notification. A switch function that allows notification of fabric changes to be sent from the switch to the specified nodes. Storage area network. A network of systems and storage devices that communicate using FC protocols.
- Page 85 Each entity in a fabric has a distinct WWN. zone A set of devices and hosts attached to the same fabric and configured as being in the same zone. Devices and hosts Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem...
- Page 86 within the same zone have access permission to others in the zone, but are not visible to any outside the zone. See also defined zone configuration, enabled zone configuration. zone configuration A specified set of zones. Enabling a configuration enables all zones in that configuration.
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Page 87: Index
24, 31 trunking interpreting location, 46 patterns, 47 patterns, 47 licenseshow, 34 long wavelength, see management Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem Watch, 19 ID, 35 specifications, 74 methods, 71 kits, 20 supported, 76 site, 12 site, 12... - Page 88 76 shipping carton contents, 21 SNMP applications, 42 specifications environmental requirements, 76 general, 74 physical, 75 Subscriber’s choice, HP, 12 supported HBAs, 76 supported SFPs, 76 symbols in text, 1 1 technical support HP, 10 text symbols, 1 1...