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Getting Started Guide

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This document provides information on installing, configuring, and maintaining the HPE
StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch or HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb Fibre
Channel Switch.
Part Number: 870876-002
Published: March 2017
Edition: 2

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  • Page 1: Getting Started Guide

    HPE B-series 32Gb SAN Switches Getting Started Guide Abstract This document provides information on installing, configuring, and maintaining the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch or HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch. Part Number: 870876-002 Published: March 2017...
  • Page 2 © 2016, 2017 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Notices The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise 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. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation and safety considerations................... 6 Installing the switch........................6 Installing the SN3600B Switch in a rack using the Rack Mount Kit........6 Installing the HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch in a rack using the Rack Mount Kit.......................... 11 Installing a standalone switch..................14 Login and Configuration ..............
  • Page 4 Electrostatic discharge and grounding recommendations....36 Electrostatic discharge recommendations.................. 36 Grounding methods........................36 Warranty and regulatory information..........37 Warranty information........................37 Regulatory information........................37 Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking................37 Turkey RoHS material content declaration...............38 Ukraine RoHS material content declaration..............38 Contents...

  • Page 5: Overview

    HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch The HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch is a 24-port autosensing 4, 8, 16, or 32 Gb/s FC switch that delivers the latest HPE single-chip architecture for FC SANs. It is an entry level switch designed to handle the SAN requirements of a small to medium sized workgroup environment.

  • Page 6: Setup And Install

    HPE B-series cable. Installing the SN3600B Switch in a rack using the Rack Mount Kit Use the Switch Rack Mount Kits to install your 32Gb FC Switch in any HPE supported racks. See the product QuickSpecs for the list. For optimal cable management, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you install the SN3600B Rack Mount Kit to allow the non-port side of the device to slide out of the cool-air side of the rack.
  • Page 7 Table 1: SN3600B Rack Mount Kit hardware Item Description Two rear mounting brackets A right inner rail and a right outer rail A left inner rail and a left outer rail Fourteen #8-32 x 3/16-inch Phillips panhead screws with thread lock. Fourteen #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips panhead SEMS screws.
  • Page 8 Attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear rack uprights. • For an HPE 10000 Series Rack, assemble each of the brackets using two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips panhead screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 adapter washers, as shown in HPE 10000 Series Rack.
  • Page 9 #10 adapter washers in the upper and lower holes on the right rail. Then, install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips panhead screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 adapter washers in the upper and lower holes on the left rail. (See HPE 10000 Series Rack).
  • Page 10 Figure 4: HPE 10000 Series Rack ◦ CAUTION: Use only the screws provided in the SN3600B Rack Mount Kit. Using other screws can cause damage to internal components. To attach each inner rail to the SN3600B, use four screw holes marked 8. The plenum requires one screw hole marked 8 and one screw hole marked 16.

  • Page 11: Installing The Hpe Storefabric Sn6600B 32Gb Fc Switch In A Rack Using The Rack Mount Kit

    Installing the HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch in a rack using the Rack Mount Kit Use the Switch Rack Mount Kits to install your 32Gb FC Switch in any HPE supported racks. See the product QuickSpecs for the list.
  • Page 12 • 7/16-inch wrench or socket • SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit hardware Installation safety guidelines Verify that the rack and the area around the rack meet the following requirements: • Plan a rack space that is a 1U high and provides clearance for the switch power cords to run between the rack sides and the rails at the front of the 19-inch EIA rack.
  • Page 13 The rails are labeled Left and Right to designate the left side and right side of the rack as viewed from the front of the cabinet. Figure 8: Attaching the outer rails a. Slide the rail over the rear mounting brackets. b.

  • Page 14: Installing A Standalone Switch

    12. Proceed to Setting up the switch on page 16. Installing a standalone switch To install the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch or HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch as standalone switch, follow the steps: 1. Unpack the switch and verify the contents.
  • Page 15 3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface. 4. HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch-Connect the power cord to the power supply present. Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the power cord is connected to the switch and power source.

  • Page 16: Login And Configuration

    Login and Configuration This chapter provides configuration information for the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch or HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch. Setting up the switch To set up the switch, you will need the following: • Standard screwdriver •...

  • Page 17: Setting The Ip Address

    You are prompted to change the default password at initial login. Setting the IP address You can configure the switch with a static IP address or you can use a DHCP server to set the IP address. (DHCP is enabled by default.) The switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6. Using DHCP to set the IP address When using DHCP, the switch obtains its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address from the DHCP server.

  • Page 18: Setting The Time Zone

    yy is the year; valid values are 00 through 99. (Values greater than 69 are interpreted as 1970 through 1999; values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069.) switch:admin> date Fri Dec 30 17:01:48 UTC 2016 switch:admin> date "0109142417" Mon Jan 9 14:24:00 UTC 2017 Setting the time zone You need to only set the time zone once on each switch because the value is written to nonvolatile...

  • Page 19: Installing Transceivers

    Administrator's Guide. Installing Transceivers The switch supports only HPE or Brocade-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. To insert an SFP+ or QSFP (SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch only) transceiver, complete the...
  • Page 20 Figure 11: Inserting a 16 Gb/s SFP+ transceiver in an FC port NOTE: SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch only-Each QSFP+ transceiver also has a pull tab. Use the pull tab on these transceivers to help push the transceiver into the port. Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation.

  • Page 21: Verifying The Configuration

    Verifying the configuration To confirm that the switch is configured and ready for use: Procedure 1. Observe the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. 2. Issue the switchshow command from the workstation. This command provides information about the switch and port status. 3.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Zones And Selecting Devices

    Fabric OS Native and AG modes The HPE Storefabric SN3600B FC Switch and HPE StoreFabric SN6600B FC Switch can function in either Fabric OS Native mode or Access Gateway (AG) mode. The switch is shipped in Native mode by default.

  • Page 23: Powering The Switch On And Off

    Figure 13: LEDs on the port side of the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch on page 24 and Figure 14: LEDs on the port side of the HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch on page 24 show the LEDs on the port side of the switch.
  • Page 24 11. Trunk port group 1 (SFP+ FC ports 8-15) 12. Trunk port group 0 (SFP+ FC ports 0-7) Figure 13: LEDs on the port side of the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch 1. System status LED 2. System power LED 3.
  • Page 25 4. Power supply and fan assembly 2 status LED Figure 15: LEDs on nonport side of the HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch Table 2: LED patterns on the port side of the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch and HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch...
  • Page 26 LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Steady amber Unknown state, boot has failed, Perform the following steps: (for more than or the system is faulty.This may 1. Connect a serial cable to the a few minutes) also be a result of switch failure system.
  • Page 27 Indicates one of the following: • Verify the power LED is on, and status LED check the QSFP and cable. • There is no light or signal (HPE • Verify the device is not being carrier on the media StoreFabric initialized. interface.
  • Page 28 LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Steady green The port is online. No action is required. Slow blinking The port is online, but is Verify that the correct device is green (1/2 segmented due to a loopback attached to the switch.

  • Page 29: Resources And Other Information

    Resources and other information Related information You can find related documents on the following manuals page: • SN3600B – http://www.hpe.com/support/sn3600b-manuals • SN6600B – http://www.hpe.com/support/sn6600b-manuals Hewlett Packard Enterprise Websites For additional information, see the following Hewlett Packard Enterprise websites: • http://www.hpe.com •...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix provides switch specifications. Physical specifications Table 3: HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch physical specifications Dimension Value Height 4.29 cm (1.69 inches) Depth 30.64 cm (12.06 inches) Width 42.88 cm (16.88 inches) Weight (with power supply and fan assemblies, 4.2 kg (9.3lb)

  • Page 31: Facility Requirements

    IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and support autoranging to accommodate input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has built-in fans for cooling. Table 6: HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch and HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch power supply specifications...

  • Page 32: Environmental Requirements

    The 32Gb FC Switch environmental requirements table lists the acceptable environmental ranges for both operating and nonoperating (such as during transportation or storage) conditions. Table 7: HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch and HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch environmental requirements...

  • Page 33: General Specifications

    General specifications Table 8: HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch and HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch general specifications Specification Description Configurable port types • HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch-E_Port, F_Port, N_Port, and D_Port; • HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch-E_Port, F_Port, N_Port, and D_Port;...

  • Page 34: Memory Specifications

    10 Gb/s 16 Gb/s 32 Gb/s Supported by HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch only Memory specifications Table 10: Memory specifications for the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch and HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch Memory type Size Boot flash...

  • Page 35: Serial Port Specifications

    IP address. The serial port’s parameters are fixed at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, and no parity, with flow control set to None. Table 11: Serial cable pinouts for the HPE StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb FC Switch and HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb FC Switch...

  • Page 36: Electrostatic Discharge And Grounding Recommendations

    Electrostatic discharge and grounding recommendations Electrostatic discharge recommendations CAUTION: To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.

  • Page 37: Warranty And Regulatory Information

    Warranty and regulatory information For important safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at www.hpe.com/support/Safety- Compliance-EnterpriseProducts. Warranty information HPE ProLiant and x86 Servers and Options www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties HPE Enterprise Servers www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties...

  • Page 38: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration

    • Russia • Belarus • Kazakhstan Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. CCSYWWZZZZ (serial number format for this product) Valid date formats include: • YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2000 as the starting point;...

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