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IBM TotalStorage
3534 Model F08 Installation Guide
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The IBM License Agreement for Machine Code is included in this book. Carefully read the agreement. By using this product
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SAN Fibre Channel Switch
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  • Page 1 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide Read Before Using The IBM License Agreement for Machine Code is included in this book. Carefully read the agreement. By using this product you agree to abide by the terms of this agreement and applicable copyright laws.
  • Page 3 ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide SY27-7631-00...
  • Page 4 “Notices” on page 39. First Edition (May 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..... 19 LEDs on the front panel ....19 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 6 ....43 IBM license agreement for Machine Code ....43 Glossary ......45 Index .

  • Page 7: Figures

    12. Back panel LED ....... 22 13. IBM SFP ........25...
  • Page 8 ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Tables

    ......36 20. Zone configuration worksheet ......37 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
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  • Page 11: Safety And Environmental Notices

    An Attention notice warns you of conditions or procedures that can cause damage to machines, equipment, or programs. For translations of danger and caution notices, see IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 Translated Safety Notices, GC26-7459-00. The notices are listed in numeric order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses at the end of each notice.

  • Page 12: Checking The Safety Labels

    2. Verify that the small form-factor pluggable device (SFP) label shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 on page xi is installed on the 3534 Model F08. SJ000317 Figure 2. SFP label (front view) ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 Registered Trademark of conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must International Business Machines accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Corporation IBM Canada Ltd. ® Registered User Marca Registrada 3912E201 100 –...

  • Page 14: Checking Ac Grounding

    This unit contains recyclable materials. These materials should be recycled where processing sites are available and according to local regulations. In some areas, IBM provides a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of the product. Contact your IBM representative for more information.

  • Page 15: Product Disposal

    Product disposal This unit might contain batteries. Remove and discard these batteries, or recycle them, according to local regulations. xiii Safety and environmental notices...
  • Page 16 ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: About This Book

    This book is intended for hardware service personnel who are responsible for installing the 3534 Model F08 in a SAN fabric. Throughout this book, the term switch applies to any IBM 3534 switch, unless the reference is to a specific model.

  • Page 18: Getting Software Updates

    Fill out the Readers’ Comments form (RCF) at the back of this book and return it by mail or fax (1-800-426-6209) or give it to an IBM representative. If the RCF has been removed, you may address your comments to:...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Introduction

    See Table 6 on page 11 for a list of the parts included in the kit. v One documentation CD-ROM. v One copy of this book, the IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...

  • Page 20: System Components

    Note: ISL Trunking enables traffic to be distributed over the combined bandwidth of up to four ISLs between two adjacent switches, while preserving in-order delivery. It is managed through the software. For information about ISL Trunking, see the IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 User’s Guide. Back panel Figure 6 on page 3 shows the back panel of the 3534 Model F08.

  • Page 21: Managing The 3534 Model F08

    (SNMP) applications SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) For more information about these management interfaces, see the IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 User’s Guide. In addition, the 3534 Model F08 supports the following applications: v Zoning...
  • Page 22 Note: An additional license may be required. For more information about these applications, see the IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 User’s Guide. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Planning The Installation

    Required for optional features The following is a description of the items in the planning worksheet. Firmware level The firmware levels for the 3534 and the required code for installation on a Microsoft Windows NT TotalStorage Specialist workstation. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 24 Firmware location The directory on the TotalStorage Specialist server where the firmware for the 3534 is located. IBM recommends that a different directory be used for each level of firmware that is loaded. Server name The network name of the server where the TotalStorage Specialist is run.

  • Page 25: Example Of A Completed Port Configuration Worksheet

    Table 3 shows an example of a completed port configuration worksheet. Table 3. Example of a completed port configuration worksheet Port Device Device port Cable length Port type Notes Cable number name number 2108-1 PMC1-1 2 m (6 ft) 2108-1 PMC2-2 2 m (6 ft) 2108-1...

  • Page 26: Example Of A Completed Zone Configuration Worksheet

    15, 3 Same 2108-1 PMC3-6 Port (ID, P) 15, 4 Same 2108-2 PMC2-5 Port (ID, P) 15, 5 Same 2108-2 PMC3-6 Port (ID, P) 15, 6 Same s1411201e0 P3-I3 ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Installing And Configuring The 3534 Model F08

    Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not unbalance the rack or exceed the weight limits of the rack. v IBM recommends that you mechanically secure the rack to ensure stability in the event of an earthquake.

  • Page 28: Installing The 3534 Model F08 As A Stand-Alone Unit

    ″customer setup″. Make sure that the system or rack into which the switch will be installed is also designed and certified for customer setup; if it is not, then the switch must be installed by a CE. (1) ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Time Required

    This section describes the basic procedure of installing the 3534 Model F08 in an EIA rack, and then provides detailed steps. Note: To ensure that the switch is adequately cooled, IBM recommends that you install it with the port side (the side with the SFP) facing the aisle where exhaust air is released (usually referred to as the service aisle).

  • Page 30: Moving Slide

    Using screws longer than 3/16 in. can damage the switch. c. Repeat steps 3a - 3b for the second inner rail on the other side of the switch chassis. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Moving Portion Of The Slide And The Mounting Brackets To The Switch

    4. Optional step: If desired, install the right rack mount bracket 2 and the left rack mount bracket 3 on the switch chassis. These brackets secure the switch to the rack as shown in Figure 8. Offset holes for 9306 Netfinity racks Front Sj000348 Figure 8.

  • Page 32: Mounting The Fixed Portion Of The Rail And The Locking Ears To The Rack

    Position the switch in front of the rack and insert it into the rack by sliding the inner slides on the switch into the outer slides on the rack. See Figure 10 on page 15. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Configuring, Connecting, And Accessing The 3534 Model F08

    SJ000049 Figure 10. Inserting slides into the rack rails b. Verify the alignment of the slides by sliding the switch in and out of the rack. Any difficulty moving the switch indicates lateral stress or misalignment; if this occurs, adjust the slide positions until the movement is smooth. 8.

  • Page 34: Items Required

    The default administrative logon is admin, and the default password is password. 7. Type the following command: ipAddrSet 8. Type the appropriate information at the following prompts: ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Connecting And Accessing The Switch

    You can determine the domain IDs that are currently in use by issuing the Telnet fabricShow command. For more information about Telnet commands, see the IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 Command Reference.
  • Page 36 This command provides information about the status of the switch and the ports. For more information about this and other commands, see the IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 Command Reference. Note: IBM recommends that you back up the configuration after any initial changes and periodically thereafter.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Operating The 3534 Model F08

    Ethernet port LEDs, located to the left of the Ethernet port on the right side of the front panel. LEDs on the front panel Figure 11 on page 20 shows the front panel with the different LEDs identified. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...

  • Page 38: Front Panel Leds

    No action is required. startup has successfully completed. Slow-flashing green One or more ports has Verify that the correct failed its diagnostic device is connected to check. the port. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Leds On The Back Panel

    Table 8. Front panel LED patterns during normal operation (continued) Name of LED Location of LED Color of LED Status of hardware Recommended action Port Status Above and to the left No light No light or signal carrier Verify that the media and of each port (media or cable) is the cable are both firmly...

  • Page 40: Interpreting Post

    If there is still no light, contact IBM. Steady green The switch is on and No action is required. startup has successfully completed.

  • Page 41: Maintaining The Switch

    For information about the specific diagnostic tests and how to run them, see the IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 3534 Model F08 User’s Guide.
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  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Replacing An Sfp

    Note: Simple network management protocol (SNMP) traps are generated when you remove and install an SFP. You do not need to unplug the switch to replace an SFP. Figure 13 shows an IBM SFP. SJ000317 Figure 13. IBM SFP Time required Approximately 20 seconds to remove and install an SFP.

  • Page 44: Installing An Sfp

    Note: The SFP is keyed so that it can only be correctly inserted into the port. If the module does not slide in easily, try turning it over. Do not force the module. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    The environmental specifications listed in “Environmental specifications” on page 29. v Interference less than the standard levels listed in Table 10 on page 28, under Immunity. Additionally, if you are installing the switch in an EIA rack: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...

  • Page 46: General Specifications

    Up to 33 m (108.27 ft) for active copper v Up to 300 m (975 ft) for short wavelength optical link v Up to 10 km (32 820 ft) for long wavelength optical link ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Physical Specifications

    Table 10. General specifications (continued) Specification Description Immunity v IEC 61000-4-2 Severity Level 3 for Electrostatic Discharge v IEC 61000-4-3 Severity Level 3 for Radiated Fields v IEC 61000-4-4 Severity Level 3 for Fast Transients v IEC 61000-4-5 Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage v IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Emissions v IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Variations...

  • Page 48: Power Supply Specifications

    The optical ports meet all the required safety standards. For details, see “Regulatory specifications” on page 31. Serial port specifications The serial port is on the front panel of the switch and uses an RS-232 connector. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Regulatory Specifications

    Note: For dust and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, keep the cover on the serial port whenever it is not in use. You can use the serial port to connect to a terminal to set the switch IP address without connecting to the fabric. You can also use it to reinitialize the switch defaults, which restores the factory configuration and returns the switch passwords to a known state.
  • Page 50 EN 61000-4-5 Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Emissions EN 61000-4-8 Magnetic Fields EN 61000-4-11 Line Interruption Australia and AS/NZS 3548:1995 Class New Zealand A (radio interference) ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix B. Blank Planning Worksheets

    Give your system administrator copies of the completed worksheets. For information about planning your installation, including examples of how to use these worksheets, see Chapter 2, “Planning the installation” on page 5. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...

  • Page 52: Planning Worksheet

    SNMP information: System description System contacts System location Event trap level 0 - 5 Enable authentication traps RW community string RO community string Trap recipients IP address License keys ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Port Configuration Worksheet

    Port configuration worksheet Table 18. Port configuration worksheet Port Device Device port Cable Port Notes Cable number name length type number Appendix B. Blank planning worksheets...

  • Page 54: Zone Definition Worksheet

    Zone member type Zone member Zone configuration Comments name (switch, port, WWN) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Zone Configuration Worksheet

    Zone configuration worksheet Table 20. Zone configuration worksheet Zone member type Zone Zone configuration Connects to member name (switch, port, WWN) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P) Port (ID, P)
  • Page 56 ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 58: Trademarks

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 59: European Community Compliance Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 60: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Class 1 Statement

    Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for one with a non-business use. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement

    BIOS, Utilities, Diagnostics, Device Drivers, firmware, or Microcode (collectively called “Machine Code”), you accept the terms of this Agreement by your initial use of a Machine or Machine Code. The term “Machine” means an IBM Machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 62 ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Glossary

    If you do not find governing body for fibre channel standards in the U.S.A. the term you are looking for, see the IBM Glossary ANSI. See American National Standards Institute. of Computing Terms located at www.ibm.com/networking/nsg/nsgmain.htm...
  • Page 64 See also frame, ordered set, CPU, whereas today the CPU is often a microchip. In transmission word. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 DDR. Double data rate. port. Used by class 1 and class 2 services to manage the exchange of frames across the fabric between defined zone configuration. The complete set of all source and destination. See also end-to-end flow zone objects that are defined in the fabric. The defined control, buffer-to-buffer credit.
  • Page 66 (G_port). A generic port that can operate type or topology. See also fibre-channel service. as either an E_port or an F_port. A port is defined as a ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 G_port when it is not yet connected or has not yet in-order delivery (IOD). A parameter that, when set, assumed a specific function in the fabric. guarantees that frames are either delivered in order or dropped. gigabit interface converter (GBIC). A removable serial transceiver module designed to provide gigabaud integrated fabric.
  • Page 68 (LPSM). The logical entity that performs arbitrated loop protocols and defines the N_port. See node port. behavior of L_ports when they require access to an NVRAM. Nonvolatile RAM. arbitrated loop. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 Nx_port. A node port that can operate as either an port_name. The unique identifier assigned to a N_port or NL_port. See also node port, node loop port. fibre-channel port. Communicated during login and port discovery. OFC. Open fibre control. POST. See power-on self-test. ordered set.
  • Page 70 SCSI protocol used to monitor temperature, power, and fan status for enclosure devices. SMI. Special memory interface. SDR. Single data rate. SNIA. Storage Network Industry Association. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 SNMP. See simple network management protocol. transmission word. A group of four transmission characters. SNMPv1. The original standard for SNMP, now labeled trap (SNMP). The message sent by an SNMP agent to inform the SNMP management station of a critical error. SNS.
  • Page 72 Devices in a zone can only access and be accessed by devices in the same zone. See also zone. ™ IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch: 3534 Model F08 Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Index

    2 safety inspections ix LEDs 2, 19 safety label checks x, xi configuration parameters 16 configuring the switch 15, 16 connecting the switch 17 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 74 40 IEC 825-1 xii in-band management method 3 machine checks, external ix Industry Canada compliance statement 40 machine code, IBM license agreement for 43 inspections maintaining the switch 23 ac grounding xii management interfaces compatible with the switch 3...
  • Page 75 parameters, configuration 16 SFP (continued) patents 39 label x Performance Monitoring application 3 removing 25 physical specifications 29 replacing 25 planning slide, rack mount 12, 13, 14, 15 installation of the switch 5 SNMP management interface 3 worksheet 5, 34 software updates, getting xvi ports specifications...
  • Page 76 5, 34 port configuration 7, 35 zone configuration 8, 37 zone definition 7, 36 Taiwan class A compliance statement 43 take-back program, IBM products xii temperature, ambient air 9 terminators for optical ports xii TotalStorage Specialist management interface 3 trademarks 40...
  • Page 77 Thank you for your responses. May we contact you? h Yes h No When you send comments to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute your comments in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Name...
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