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McDATA Sphereon 3232 Installation And Service Manual (612 pages)

Fabric Switches

Brand: McDATA | Category: Switch | Size: 8.1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 General Information

27
- Switch Description
  28
- Switch Specifications
  36
  - Management Server
    38
  - Ethernet Hub (Optional)
    39
  - Sanpilot Interface
    39
- Maintenance Approach
  40
- Remote Workstation Configurations
  41
- Field-Replaceable Units
  44
  - SFP Transceivers
    45
  - Sphereon 3032/3232 Switch (Front View)
    45
  - Sphereon 3032/3232 Switch (Rear View)
    45
  - Cooling Fans
    46
  - Power Supplies
    46
- Connectors and Indicators
  47
  - Initial Machine Load Button
    47
  - Ethernet LAN Connector
    47
  - Power and System Error Leds
    48
  - FRU Status Leds
    48
  - Maintenance Port
    48
- Software Diagnostic Features
  49
  - SAN Management Application
    49
- Element Manager Description
  50
- Using the Element Manager
  53
  - Using Dialog Boxes
    53
  - Status Symbols
    53
  - Keyboard Navigation
    54
  - Hardware View
    54
  - Window Layout and Function
    54
  - Operating Bar and Switch Status
    69
  - Closing the Element Manager
    70
  - Sanpilot Diagnostics
    70
  - SNMP Trap Message Support
    71
  - E-Mail and Call-Home Support
    72
- Tools and Test Equipment
  72
Chapter 2 Installation Tasks

75
Chapter 3 Diagnostics

215
- Maintenance Analysis Procedures
  215
  - Factory Defaults
    215
  - Quick Start
    216
  - Factory-Set Defaults
    216
  - MAP Summary
    216
  - Event Codes Versus Maintenance Action
    217
- MAP 0000: Start MAP
  220
  - LCD Panel During Boot Sequence
    223
  - EFC Manager Product View
    224
  - Port Properties Dialog Box
    228
  - Username and Password Required Dialog Box
    235
  - Sanpilot View Panel - Switch View
    236
  - Sanpilot Port Properties Tab
    238
- MAP 0100: Power Distribution Analysis
  242
- MAP 0200: POST, Reset, or IPL Failure Analysis
  249
- MAP 0300: Console Application Problem Determination
  250
- MAP 0400: Loss of Console Communication
  260
  - EFC Management Services Window
    261
  - EFC Manager Login Dialog Box
    263
  - Interconnecting Multiple Hubs
    266
  - LCD Panel (LAN 2 IP Address)
    270
  - Connection Description Dialog Box
    271
  - Connect to Dialog Box
    272
  - Comn Dialog Box (COM1 or COM2)
    272
  - Hyperterminal Window
    273
  - Disconnect Verification Message Box
    274
  - Save Session Device Verification Message Box
    274
  - Modify Network Address Dialog Box
    274
  - New Product Dialog Box
    275
  - Connection Description Dialog Box
    278
  - Connect-To Dialog Box
    279
  - Comn Dialog Box (COM1 or COM2)
    279
  - Hyperterminal Window - Event Log
    280
- MAP 0500: Fan and CTP Card Failure Analysis
  281
  - Disconnect Verification Message
    281
  - Save Session Device Verification Message
    281
- MAP 0600: Port Failure and Link Incident Analysis
  286
- MAP 0700: Fabric, ISL, and Segmented Port Problem Determination
  306
- MAP 0800: Server Hardware Problem Determination
  322
  - Shut down Windows Dialog Box
    324
  - Windows 2000 Task Manager Dialog Box - Performance
    324
  - Shut down Windows Dialog Box
    325
  - LCD Panel During Boot Sequence
    325
  - EFC Manager Login Dialog Box
    326
  - Shut down Windows Dialog Box
    327
  - LCD Panel During Boot Sequence
    328
Chapter 4 Repair Information

331
- Factory Defaults
  332
- Procedural Notes
  332
  - Factory-Set Defaults
    332
- Using Log Information
  333
  - EFC Audit Log
    334
  - EFC Event Log
    334
  - EFC Session Log
    336
  - EFC Product Status Log
    336
  - Product Status Log
    336
  - EFC Fabric Log
    337
  - EFC Product Manager Audit Log
    337
  - Product Manager Event Log
    337
  - Sphereon 3032 and 3232 Event Log
    338
  - Product Manager Hardware Log
    339
  - Product Manager Link Incident Log
    340
  - Product Manager Threshold Alert Log
    342
  - Threshold Alert Log
    342
  - Open Trunking Log
    343
  - Sanpilot Logs
    344
  - Monitor Panel (Logs Page)
    344
- Using Views
  345
  - Port List View
    346
- FRU List View
  348
  - Node List View
    349
  - Performance View
    350
  - Zone Set View
    350
  - Zone Sets View
    351
- Performing Port Diagnostics
  352
  - Port Leds
    352
  - Hardware View
    353
  - Port Properties Dialog Box
    354
  - Performance View
    357
  - Perform Loopback Tests
    359
  - Port Diagnostics Dialog Box
    360
  - Perform Channel Wrap Test
    363
- Swapping Ports
  364
  - Channel Wrap on for Port N Dialog Box
    364
  - Swap Ports Dialog Box
    365
- Collecting Maintenance Data
  366
  - Sanpilot Interface
    366
  - Operations Panel (Maintenance Page with Dump Retrieval Tab)
    367
  - Save as Dialog Box
    367
  - Download Complete Dialog Box
    368
  - EFC Server
    369
  - Save Data Collection Dialog Box
    369
- Clean Fiber-Optic Components
  370
  - Data Collection Dialog Box
    370
- Power-On Procedure
  371
  - Clean Fiber-Optic Components
    371
- Power-Off Procedure
  372
- Reset or IPL the Switch
  373
  - Reset the Switch
    373
  - IPL the Switch
    374
- Set the Switch Online or Offline
  375
  - Set Online State
    375
  - Set Offline State
    376
- Block and Unblock Ports
  376
  - Block a Port
    376
  - Unblock a Port
    377
- Manage Firmware Versions
  378
  - Determine a Switch Firmware Version
    378
  - Add a Firmware Version
    379
  - Modify a Firmware Version Description
    382
  - Delete a Firmware Version
    383
  - Download a Firmware Version to a Switch
    383
- Manage Configuration Data
  386
  - Back up the Configuration
    387
  - Restore the Configuration
    388
  - Reset Configuration Data
    389
- Install or Upgrade Software
  389
Chapter 5 FRU Removal and Replacement

395
- Remove and Replace Frus
  395
  - Frus
    395
  - ESD Requirements
    395
  - Procedural Notes
    396
- RRP: SFP Transceiver
  396
  - Removal
    396
  - Replacement
    397
- RRP: Power Supply
  398
  - Removal
    398
  - Replacement
    399
- RRP: Cooling Fan FRU
  400
  - Removal
    400
  - Replacement
    401
- RRP: CTP Card - Switch Replacement
  402
  - Replacing a Failed Switch
    402
Chapter 6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

405
- Front-Accessible Frus
  405
- Rear-Accessible Frus
  406
  - Front-Accessible Frus
    406
  - Front-Accessible FRU Parts List
    406
  - Rear-Accessible Frus
    407
  - Rear-Accessible FRU Parts List
    407
- Power Plugs and Receptacles
  408
  - Power Cord and Receptacle List
    409
Appendix A Messages

411
- Sphereon 3032/3232 Element Manager Messages
  411
Event Code Tables

445
Appendix B Event Code Tables

447
- System Events (000 through 199
  447
- Power Supply Events (200 through 299
  464
- Fan Module Events (300 through 399
  469
- CTP Card Events (400 through 499
  475
- Port Module Events (500 through 599
  489
- MPC Module Events (600 through 699
  511
- CMM Module Events (800 through 899
  517
  - Event Log
    517
Restore EFC Server

523
- Requirements
  523
- Restore EFC Server Procedure
  524
Appendix C Restore EFC Server

527
Consolidating EFC Servers in a Multiswitch Fabric

527
Appendix D Consolidating EFC Servers in a Multiswitch Fabric

528
- Overview
  528
- Consolidating EFC Servers
  533
  - Common Steps for All Configurations
    533
  - Private LAN Connection
    538
  - Private and Public LAN Connection
    541
- Reconfiguring a Client PC after an EFC Server Failure
  543
  - EFC Event Log
    559
  - Hardware Log
    570
  - Link Incident Log
    575
  - Hardware View
    604

McDATA Sphereon 3232 Planning Manual (318 pages)

Products in a SAN Environment

Brand: McDATA | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 18.31 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface

13
- Sphereon 4700 Fabric Switch
  16
Chapter 1 Introduction to Mcdata Multi-Protocol Products

27
- Product Overview
  28
- Directors
  32
  - Director Performance
    33
  - Intrepid 6064 Director
    34
  - Intrepid 6140 Director
    36
  - Intrepid 10000 Director
    38
- Fabric Switches
  40
- SAN Routers
  48
  - SAN Router Performance
    49
  - Eclipse 1620 SAN Router
    50
  - Eclipse 2640 SAN Router
    52
- Product Features
  54
  - Connectivity Features
    54
  - Security Features
    57
  - Serviceability Features
    58
Chapter 2 Product Management

63
- Out-Of-Band Management
  64
- Product Management
  64
- Inband Management
  67
- Management Interface Summary
  68
- Management Server Support
  69
  - Out-Of-Band and Inband Product Support Summary
    69
  - Management Server
    69
  - Management Server Specifications
    70
  - Ethernet Hub
    72
  - Remote User Workstations
    72
  - 24-Port Ethernet Hub
    72
- Product Firmware
  73
  - Firmware Services
    74
- Backup and Restore Features
  75
- SAN Management Applications
  77
  - Sanavigator and EFCM Applications
    77
  - Sanvergence Manager Application
    80
- EFCM Basic Edition Interface
  82
- Command Line Interface
  83
Chapter 3 Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies

85
- Fibre Channel Topologies
  85
- Characteristics of Arbitrated Loop Operation
  86
- Planning for Private Arbitrated Loop Connectivity
  94
- Planning for Fabric-Attached Loop Connectivity
  95
- Fabric Topologies
  98
  - Mesh Fabric
    98
  - Tape Drive Consolidation
    98
  - Full Mesh Fabric
    99
  - Core-To-Edge Fabric
    100
  - SAN Islands
    102
- Planning for Multiswitch Fabric Support
  102
- General Fabric Design Considerations
  113
  - Fabric Initialization
    113
  - Fabric Performance
    114
  - ISL Oversubscription
    116
  - Device Fan-Out Ratio
    119
  - Fabric Performance Tuning
    120
  - Fabric Availability
    121
  - Fabric Scalability
    123
  - Obtaining Professional Services
    124
- Mixed Fabric Design Considerations
  124
- FICON Cascading
  136
  - High-Integrity Fabrics
    137
  - Minimum Requirements
    137
  - FICON Cascading Best Practices
    138
Chapter 4 Implementing SAN Internetworking Solutions

143
- SAN Island Consolidation
  144
  - Flexible Partitioning Technology
    146
  - Intrepid 10000 Director Flexpar Functionality
    147
  - SAN Routing
    150
  - SAN Routing Hierarchy
    151
  - SAN Routing Concepts
    152
  - SAN Routing - Physical Connectivity
    153
  - SAN Routing - Logical Connectivity
    155
  - Msan Routing Domain
    160
  - Msan Supported Limits
    163
  - Ifcp WAN Extension
    166
  - Mfcp Versus
    170
- Implementing BC/DR Solutions
  178
- Consolidating and Integrating Iscsi Servers and Storage
  200
  - Iscsi Protocol
    201
  - Iscsi Server Consolidation
    201
  - Iscsi Server Consolidation
    202
  - Server Consolidation
    202
  - Iscsi Storage Consolidation
    203
Chapter 5 Physical Planning Considerations

205
- Port Connectivity and Fiber-Optic Cabling
  205
  - Port Requirements
    206
  - SFP Optical Transceivers
    208
  - Cable Type and Transmission Rate Versus Distance and Link Budget
    209
  - Extended-Distance Ports
    210
  - High-Availability Considerations
    210
  - Fibre Channel Cables and Connectors
    211
  - Routing Fiber-Optic Cables
    212
  - SFP Transceiver and LC Duplex Connector
    212
- Management Server, LAN, and Remote Access Support
  213
- Security Provisions
  219
  - Password Protection
    219
  - Santegrity Authentication
    220
  - Santegrity Binding
    223
  - PDCM Arrays
    224
  - Configure Allow/Prohibit Matrix - Active Dialog Box
    225
  - PDCM Array - Example Problem
    226
  - Preferred Path
    227
  - Preferred Path Configuration
    227
  - Zoning
    229
  - Director Zoning
    229
  - Server and Storage-Level Access Control
    233
  - Security Best Practices
    234
- Optional Feature Keys
  237
  - Inband Management Access
    239
  - Flexport Technology
    240
  - Santegrity Authentication
    240
  - Santegrity Binding
    240
  - Opentrunking
    241
  - Full Volatility
    242
  - Full Fabric
    242
  - Remote Fabric
    243
  - N_Port ID Virtualization
    243
  - Element Manager Application
    243
Chapter 6 Configuration Planning Tasks

245
Appendix A Product Specifications

283
- Director, Fabric Switch, and SAN Router Specifications
  283
  - Dimensions
    283
  - Sphereon 3232 Fabric Switch
    284
  - Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch
    284
  - Power Requirements
    285
  - Eclipse 1620 SAN Router
    285
  - Heat Dissipation
    287
  - Clearances
    287
  - Acoustical Noise and Physical Tolerances
    288
  - Storage and Shipping Environment
    288
  - Operating Environment
    289
- FC-512 Fabricenter Cabinet Specifications
  289
  - Dimensions
    290
  - Power Requirements
    290
  - Clearances
    290
  - Cabinet Footprint
    290
  - Fabricenter Cabinet Footprint
    291
Product Specifications

283
Appendix B Firmware Summary

293
Firmware Summary

293

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Information

Chapter 2 Installation Tasks

Chapter 3 Diagnostics

Chapter 4 Repair Information

Chapter 5 FRU Removal and Replacement

Chapter 6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Appendix A Messages

Event Code Tables

Appendix B Event Code Tables

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Appendix C Restore EFC Server

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Table of Contents

Preface

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Chapter 2 Product Management

Chapter 3 Planning Considerations for Fibre Channel Topologies

Chapter 4 Implementing SAN Internetworking Solutions

Chapter 5 Physical Planning Considerations

Chapter 6 Configuration Planning Tasks

Appendix A Product Specifications

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