Hp storageworks director and edge switch release notes - fw09.06.02 (5697-7300, march 2008) (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12
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HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 installation guide FW 08.01.00/HAFM SW 08.06.xx or later Part number: AA–RURCD–TE/958–000340–003 Fourth edition: November 2005...
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Hewlett-Packard. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and 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.
Related documentation For a list of corresponding documentation included with this product, see the “Related documents” section of the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch release notes For the latest information, documentation, and firmware releases, please visit the HP StorageWorks web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html...
Convention Element Medium blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Medium blue, underlined text Web site addresses (http://www.hp.com) Bold font • Key names • Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box • GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and...
Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become unstable if more than one • component is extended. HP technical support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site: http://www.hp.com/support/. Collect the following information before calling: •...
Helpful web sites For other product information, see the following HP web sites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/ • http://www.docs.hp.com...
Introduction to the Edge Switch 2/12 This chapter describes the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/12 (Edge Switch) and includes the following topics: • Edge Switch description, page 11 • Edge Switch features, page 12 • Hardware components, page 15 • Tools and test equipment, page 17 •...
The CLI is not an interactive interface; no checking is done for pre-existing conditions and no prompts are displayed to guide users through tasks. See the HP StorageWorks CLI reference guide for directors and edge switches for detailed information.
HAFM Basic interface to receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages. The trap messages indicate operational state changes and failure conditions. NOTE: For more information about SNMP support provided by HP products, see the HP StorageWorks SNMP reference guide for Directors and Edge Switches. Zoning The Edge Switch supports a name server zoning feature that partitions attached devices into restricted-access groups called zones.
Zoning is configured by authorizing or restricting access to name server information associated with device N_Ports that attach to Edge Switch fabric ports (F_Ports). A zone member is specified by the port number to which a device is attached, or by the eight-byte (16-digit) world wide name (WWN) assigned to the host bus adapter (HBA) or Fibre Channel interface installed in a device.
Hardware components This section describes the Edge Switch 2/12 main hardware components. Front panel Figure 1 shows the front of the Edge Switch and identifies the front panel components. Power LED (green) Initial machine load (IML) button Error LED (amber) SFP fiber optic connectors Ethernet LAN connector 10/100 Port LEDs...
• Ethernet LAN interface, causing the connection to the HAFM Basic interface to drop momentarily until the connection automatically recovers. • Ports, causing all Fibre Channel connections to drop momentarily until the connections automatically recover. An IML should be performed only if a CTP failure is indicated. Do not perform an IML on the Edge Switch unless directed to do so by a procedural step in this manual or by the next level of support.
The rear panel of the Edge Switch includes the following: • Power supply The Edge Switch contains one power supply assembly with internal cooling fans. The power supply assembly steps down and rectifies input power to provide 3.3 volts direct current (VDC), 5 VDC, and 12 VDC to the CTP card.
• Fiber-optic protective plug—For safety and port transceiver protection, fiber-optic protective plugs, shown in Figure 4, must be inserted in all Edge Switch ports without fiber-optic cables attached. The Edge Switch is shipped with protective plugs installed in all ports. Figure 4 Fiber-optic protective plug •...
LAN.) Verify that the following items are present before beginning installation: • (Optional) An HP 9000, HP 10000, HP 11000, HP M-Series, HP rack system/e, or an industry-standard 19-in rack. • Torque driver with cross-tip bit (for setting 22 in./lb. of torque).
Unpack the shipping containers and inspect each item for damage. Save all shipping and packing materials. Ensure that all items on the enclosed shipping list are in each container. If any items are damaged or missing, contact an HP-authorized service provider or reseller. Installing the Edge Switch on a table or desktop...
Two two-hole bar nuts • Six three-hole bar nuts (only four used) • Eight square alignment washers (required only for HP 9000, 10000 and 11000 series racks) • Eight Phillips panhead screws (10-32 x 1/2) with split lock and flat washers •...
• Ten Phillips panhead screws (10-32 x 5/8) with flat washer (only 2 used) • Six Phillips flathead screws (6-32 x 3/8) (not used) • Twelve Phillips panhead screws (10-32 x 3/8) (not used) • Four 8-32 Keps nuts (not used) Brackets and rails Figure 6 shows the brackets and rails included in the rack mount kit.
Do not install a screw in the center hole of each bar nut. If you are installing the Edge Switch in an HP 9000, 10000, or 11000 series rack, place a square alignment washer on each panhead screw before inserting in the square cabinet frame holes: a.
On the Edge Switch, remove the six screws (three screws per side) that help hold the Edge Switch cover in place. Do not discard these screws, as you will use them to attach the slide rails. NOTE: Using the torque driver and the screws you removed earlier, attach the left and right slide rails to the Edge Switch.
Connecting the Edge Switch This chapter describes required steps to connect, configure, and verify operation of the Edge Switch. Some of the topics it covers include: • Edge Switch network addresses, page 27 • LAN-connecting the Edge Switch, page 31 Edge Switch network addresses The Edge Switch is delivered with the following default network addresses: •...
• An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable (provided with the Edge Switch) To change an Edge Switch’s IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address: Remove the protective metal plate from the 9-pin maintenance port at the rear of the Edge Switch (a Phillips-tip screwdriver is required).
Ensure that the Connect using box displays COM1 or COM2 (depending on the serial communication port connection to the Edge Switch), and click OK. The Port Settings dialog box is displayed (Figure 10). Figure 10 Port Settings dialog box Enter the Port Settings parameters as follows: •...
The password is case sensitive. The HyperTerminal window is displayed with a C> prompt at the top of the window (Figure 11). Figure 11 HyperTerminal window At the C> prompt, enter ipconfig and press Enter. The HyperTerminal window is displayed with configuration information listed as follows: •...
• If the Edge Switch is installed on a customer-supplied LAN segment, connect the cable to the LAN as directed by the customer’s network administrator. • If the Edge Switch is installed on the HP-supplied Ethernet hub, connect the cable to any available port on the hub.
Use the following steps to launch the HAFM Basic interface: NOTE: Internet access and a standard web browser is required. HP recommends Netscape Navigator 4.6 or higher or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. Ensure that the browser-capable PC and the Ethernet LAN segment (with the Edge Switch attached) are connected.
At the browser, enter the IP address of the Edge Switch as the internet Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Use the default IP address of 10.1.1.10 or the IP address configured while performing ”Configuring network information” on page 45. The Enter Network Password dialog box is displayed (Figure 14).
• Interswitch links—Includes preferred path and interswitch link (ISL) port fencing. Figure 15 HAFM Basic interface—Hardware view Setting the Edge Switch offline and online To configure some Edge Switch settings, you must set the Edge Switch offline. Once you have configured the settings, you need to set the Edge Switch back online again.
A check mark in the check box indicates FAN is enabled. When the feature is enabled, the port transmits a FAN frame after loop initialization to verify that FC-AL devices are still logged in. HP recommends enabling this option for ports configured for loop operation. e. Select the port type from the Type list.
(For more information about feature keys, see the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch Element Manager user guide.) • Fabric mixed port (FX_Port)---Use this selection to configure a port as a fabric loop port (FL_Port). • Generic port (G_Port)---This selection is available only if enabled through an optional feature key.
A confirmation message is displayed. Click OK to accept the default values. NOTE: HP recommends that you use the default values. If they are not appropriate, you can enter values in the RX BB Credit box. NOTE: If you want to select another port, enter the port number in the Jump to Port box and then click go.
If the Edge Switch is installed on a public LAN, the name should reflect the Edge Switch’s Ethernet network DNS host name. For example, if the DNS host name is hpes212.hp.com, enter hpes212. b. Enter an Edge Switch description of 255 or fewer alphanumeric characters in the Description box.
Configuring Edge Switch parameters Perform this procedure to configure the following Edge Switch and fabric operating parameters: Buffer-to-Buffer Credit (BB_Credit), Error Detect Time Out Value (E_D_TOV), Resource Allocation Time Out Value (R_A_TOV), preferred domain ID and switch priority. To configure Edge Switch parameters: Set the Edge Switch offline (see ”Setting the Edge Switch offline and online”...
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e. Select (enable) or clear (disable) the Suppress RSCN on Zone Set Activations check box. When the parameter is enabled, attached devices do not receive notification following any change to the fabric's active zone set. When the parameter is disabled, attached devices (registered through the fabric format domain register) do receive notification following any change to the fabric's active zone set.
• Homogeneous Fabric—Select this mode if the fabric contains only HP Edge Switches and Directors that are operating in Homogeneous Fabric mode. • Open Fabric 1.0—Select this mode if the fabric contains HP Directors and Edge Switches, as well as other open-fabric compliant switches. Select this mode for managing heterogeneous fabrics.
The following message is displayed: Your changes have been successfully activated Set the Edge Switch online (see ”Setting the Edge Switch offline and online” on page 37). Configuring network information The way in which you configure network information depends on the type of LAN installed at your facility: •...
Click OK to save the information. An acknowledgement message is displayed, indicating the browser PC must be directed to the new IP address. Update the address resolution protocol (ARP) table for the browser PC: a. Select File > Close to close the HAFM Basic and browser applications. The Windows desktop is displayed.
Enter the IP address or DNS host name of the trap recipient (SNMP management workstation) in the associated Trap Recipient box. Use 64 or fewer alphanumeric characters. HP recommends using the IP address. g. Enter a decimal user datagram protocol (UDP) number in the UDP Port box.
Click OK to save the information. The following message is displayed: Your changes have been successfully activated Enabling or disabling the CLI Perform this procedure to enable or disable the Edge Switch’s command line interface. Click Configure > CLI. The CLI view is displayed (Figure 23).
The OSMS view is displayed (Figure 24). Figure 24 OSMS view Click the Enable or Disable button to enable or disable the OSMS. Select the Enable Host Control check box to enable host control of the product. NOTE: Before you can enable host control state, OSMS must be enabled. Click OK.
The SSL view is displayed (Figure 25). Figure 25 SSL view Click the Enable or Disable button to activate or deactivate the web SSL. With web SSL enabled, all data transmitted over an authenticated Internet connection is encrypted. Click the Enable or Disable button to activate or deactivate the software SSL. Software SSL enables use of an application program interface (API) connection.
If the product fails and is replaced, obtain new PFE keys from the Hewlett-Packard Authorization Center web site: http://webkey.external.hp.com. Have the serial numbers of the failed and replacement products available. After obtaining a PFE key, install the feature as follows: Select Configure >...
The interface is refreshed and indicates the update changes in the Feature panel. NOTE: When OK is selected, all features are updated with new features. Click OK. New PFE key(s) are activated, a non-disruptive (to Fibre Channel traffic) firmware reset occurs, and the following message is displayed: Feature installation in process.
• Access Control List—As part of SANtegrity Authentication, use the IP Access Control List view to configure a list of device IP addresses or a range of device IP addresses authorized to communicate with the product. • RADIUS—As part of SANtegrity Authentication, use the RADIUS Server view to configure up to three remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) servers.
To provide Fibre Channel connectivity between public devices and fabric attached devices, connect the switch to an expansion port (E_Port) of an HP Director or Edge Switch. The switch-port-to-switch-port connection is called an interswitch link (ISL). To fabric-attach the Edge Switch and create an ISL: Ensure the Edge Switch is accessible by the HAFM Basic interface.
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Ensure the preferred domain ID for the Edge Switch is unique and does not conflict with the ID of another Edge Switch participating in the fabric. To change the domain ID, see ”Configuring Edge Switch parameters” on page 42. Ensure the R_A_TOV and E_D_TOV values for the Edge Switch are identical to the values for all Edge Switches participating in the fabric.
Regulatory compliance and safety This appendix covers the following topics: • Regulatory compliance, page 57 • International notices and statements, page 59 • Safety, page 61 • Waste electrical and electronic equipment directive, page 64 Regulatory compliance Federal Communications Commission notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum.
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.
Laser product label The optional label in Figure 28 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP supplied laser device. This optional label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label may appear on the laser device installed in your product.
Class B equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with 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 (1999/5/EC).
There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. 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 reseller or HP-authorized service provider.
1.00 mm or 18 AWG, and the length of the 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.
Use conductive field service tools. • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. 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 assistance with product installation, contact your HP-authorized reseller.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment directive Czechoslovakian notice Danish notice Bortskaffelse af affald fra husstande i den Europæiske Union Hvis produktet eller dets emballage er forsynet med dette symbol, angiver det, at produktet ikke må bortskaffes med andet almindeligt husholdningsaffald. I stedet er det dit ansvar at bortskaffe kasseret udstyr ved at aflevere det på...
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Technical specifications This appendix contains the following information: • Factory defaults, page 73 • Physical dimensions, page 75 • Environmental specifications, page 75 • Power requirements, page 76 • Operating tolerances, page 76 • Laser information, page 77 Factory defaults Table 3 lists the defaults for the passwords, and IP, subnet, and gateway addresses.
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Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 MAC Address PROM value Operating mode Must select one of two modes: Open Fabric 1.0 mode Open Fabric 1.0 or Homogeneous. HP recommends using the Open Fabric 1.0 mode. Operating Preferred Domain ID parameters Insistent Domain ID Disabled...
Table 4 Switch factory-default values for reset configuration option (continued) Configuration Description Default catagory Zoning Number of Zone Members Number of Zones Number of Zone Sets Zone Names None Zone Sets Names None Zone Members None Default Zone State Disabled Active Zone Set State Disabled Active Zone Set Name...
Table 6 Environmental specifications (continued) Specification Shipping Storage Operating Humidity 5% to 100% 5% to 80% 8% to 80% Maximum wet-bulb 84°F (29°C) 84°F (29°C) 81°F (27°C) temperature Altitude 12,192 m 12,192 m 3,048 m (40,000 ft ) (40,000 ft ) (10,000 ft) Power requirements Table 7...
Laser information Three configurations of cards with fixed optics are provided for each of the connector types: four extended long-wave ports, four long-wave ports, and four short-wave ports. Table 9 Laser specifications 2 Gb — Part number Transceivers on Wave Media/ Standard UPM card...
HAFM Basic authentication settings authentication settings configure HAFM Basic HAFM Basic ISL performance features description PFE keys authorized reseller, HP port binding HAFM Basic port fencing preferred path batteries RADIUS server recycling or disposal HAFM Basic replacement SANtegrity Authentication...
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document storing products text symbols transporting products cord. See power cord types of damage from current rating wrist strap European Union, regulatory compliance notice declaration of conformity default values defaults F_Port, description operating parameters FCC (Federal Communications Commission) SNMP Class A Equipment, compliance notice directive, waste electrical and electronic equipment Class B Equipment, compliance notice declaration of conformity...
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configuring date and time 41, Korean, regulatory compliance notice network information SNMP trap message recipients switch identification label, laser defined launching connecting the switch HAFM Basic Edition. See HAFM Basic laser hardware, mounting international certification and classification heel straps, using information help, obtaining 9, product label...
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BSMI E_Port fencing Class A loopback diagnostic tests, fiber-optic Class B loopback plug European Union UDP, default value HP series number power cord Japan compliance notice Korean current rating lasers replacement modifications shielded cables voltage rating...
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Taiwan EPA battery recycling and disposal SNMP technical specifications, power requirements authorization trap states, default value technical support, HP communities, default value telephone numbers configuring trap message recipients, HAFM Basic FCC questions text symbols default values...
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Windows operating systems, versions work mat, static-dissipating wrist straps specifications using zone sets default value description description of zones description members, default value number of, default value set state, default value states, default value zoning, default values...
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