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- Page 1 ® SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number 53-0001533-01...
- Page 2 2400/2800, Fabric OS and the BROCADE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.
- Page 3 Note Regarding Applicability of the Brocade® SilkWorm®2400 Hardware Reference Manual to Hewlett-Packard Please be aware that the following updates apply to the SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual for Hewlett-Packard. • Model numbers and part numbers are not applicable. • Optional licensing information is not applicable.
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Page 5: Vcci Statement
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. (Japanese Text) CE Statement The standards compliance label on the SilkWorm 2400 Fibre Channel Switch contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council Directives, laws, and standards: •... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Switch Features ..........1-2 Performance . - Page 8 Fabric Management Specifications ......A-2 Safety Specifications ........A-2 Optical Port Specifications .
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Page 9: Preface
The following table describes how the manual is organized. NFORMATION Chapter 1, Introduction Switch features and system components Installing and setting up the switch Chapter 2, Installation Diagnostics Chapter 3, Diagnostics Technical specifications Appendix A, Specifications Customer support Appendix B, Switch Support SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 10: Related Publications
Preface Related Publications Other publications that may provide related information include: Fabric OS Version 2.0 Manual, Part Number: 53-0001555-01 Fibre Channel Standards For detailed information on the Fibre Channel standards, see the Fibre Channel Association web site: http://www.fibrechannel.com Revision History ABRIC PERATING OCUMENT... -
Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction
Fabric. A Fabric is an active, intelligent, interconnect scheme for Fibre Channel server and storage nodes. Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the SilkWorm 2400 switch. Ports are numbered sequentially starting with zero for the left most port. The switch face plate includes a silk screen imprint of the port number. -
Page 12: Switch Features
Cascading switches can be interconnected for a large Fabric with hundreds of Fabric connections. – SilkWorm 2400 has been designed to inter-operate with the Compatibility SilkWorm 1000 series switches using a compatibility mode. – Switch ports are designed to support F,FL and E-port modes of operation Universal with the software selecting the optimum mode of operation. -
Page 13: System Components
Figure 1-2 shows a GBIC module. Short wavelength Laser (SWL) fiber optic GBIC module Figure 1-2 The SWL GBIC module uses a Class 1 laser, which complies with the 21 CFR, subpart (J) as of the date of manufacture. SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 14: Lwl Fiber-Optic Gbic Module
Chapter 1 Introduction LWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module The LWL fiber-optic GBIC module, with SC connector color-coded blue, is based on long wavelength 1300nm lasers supporting 1.0625 Gbps link speeds. This GBIC module supports 9-micron single-mode fiber. Cables up to 10 kilometers in length with a maximum of five splices can be used. -
Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation
NSTALLATION This chapter covers the following: Unpacking the switch Selecting a location and mounting method Setting up connections SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 16: Unpacking The Switch
Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking the Switch While unpacking the switch, check to make sure the following items are included: Switch unit Requested GBIC modules Accessory kit containing the following: Power cord, if ordered Manuals, if ordered Optional Software Feature Guides, if a feature(s) is ordered Rubber mounting feet Save packing materials in case you need to return the switch. -
Page 17: Power Requirements
An installation should include normal provisions to assure clean power. Site Location The switch should be installed in a secure or limited access site to control unauthorized access to the switch’s cabling and power connections. SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 18: Installation Considerations
Chapter 2 Installation Installation Considerations The switch has optional mounting hardware to mount the switch in a standard 19-inch rack. Rackmount Safety Guidelines In a rackmount installation, follow these safety guidelines: When installing a switch in a closed or multi-rack assembly, make certain the air temperature, measured at the rack front, does not exceed 40°... - Page 19 3 Press the switch until the brackets are firmly seated on the rack front supports. 4 Secure the switch to the rack using the provided screws and nuts as shown in Figure 2-2. 5 Connect the switch to power. This completes the switch rack installation. SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual...
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Page 20: Standalone
Chapter 2 Installation Standalone The switch is shipped in its standalone configuration. Adhesive rubber feet are supplied if the switch is surface mounted. Rubber feet installation is required for proper or safe switch operation. To install the adhesive rubber feet: 1 Clean the four depressions at each corner of the chassis bottom so that they are free of dust. -
Page 21: Serial Port Connection
The switch includes a serial port used to set the IP address when setting up or reinitializing a switch. It is not used during normal operation. The settings are as follows: 8-bit No parity One stop bit 9600 baud SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 22: Serial Cabling And Emissions Requirements
Chapter 2 Installation Ethernet Port Serial Port Connections Figure 2-4 The serial port and Telnet connection are mutually exclusive NOTE: and there can be only one serial port session active at a time. Telnet takes priority, so the serial port is terminated when a Telnet connection is made. -
Page 23: Setting Ip Address Using The Serial Port
45 connector gives access to the switch’s internal SNMP agent and also allows remote Telnet and Web access for remote monitoring and testing. The connection is only for Telnet, SNMP agent and the Web- NOTE: based Server access. No Fabric connection is used via this connection. SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 24: Verifying Power-On Self-Test (Post)
Chapter 2 Installation Verifying Power-On Self-Test (POST) The following table lists the diagnostic tests automatically run during POST. POST Tests Table 2-3 TEST BRIEF DESCRIPTION Memory Test Checks CPU RAM memory. Port Register Test Checks the ASIC registers & SRAMs. Central Memory Test Checks the motherboard SRAMs. -
Page 25: Chapter 3: Diagnostics
IAGNOSTICS This chapter discusses troubleshooting, and diagnostic testing. It includes these sections: Diagnostic Overview Diagnostic Command Summary Status and Activity Indicators SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 26: Diagnostic Overview
If a serial link is connected to the SilkWorm 2400 switch on initial power up, the switch type will be printed to the terminal screen, followed by the message ‘Starting RAM test’. -
Page 27: Diagnostic Commands
Offline and Online Test Table 3-1 & O FFLINE ESTS FFLINE NLINE ESTS portRegTest ramTest centralMemoryTest crossPortTest cmiTest sramRetentionTest cmemRetentionTest camTest portLoopbackTest spinSilk See the Fabric Operating System Reference Manual for the usage of these test diagnostics. SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 28: Status And Activity Indicators
Chapter 3 Diagnostics Status and Activity Indicators Front Panel LED Port Indicators The color and flash speed of each port’s LED, as described in Table 3-2, indicates the individual port’s status. Front Panel LED Status Indicators Table 3-2 RONT ANEL EFINITION No light showing No light or signal carrier (no module, no cable) for media interface... -
Page 29: Initialization Steps Summary
Each switch tries to keep the same addresses that were previously used. These are stored in the switch’s configuration flash PROM. 9 Routing table construction; after addresses are assigned, the unicast routing tables are constructed. 10 Enable normal port operation. SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... - Page 30 Chapter 3 Diagnostics...
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Page 31: Appendix A: Specifications
<2 microseconds with no contention Data transmission range Up to 500 m (1,625 ft.) for short-wavelength optical link Up to 10 kilometers (84,480 ft.) for long-wavelength optical link Chassis types Back-to-front airflow (power supply out front) SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 32: Fabric Management Specifications
Appendix Fabric Management Specifications Table A-2 shows Fabric management specifications: Fabric Management Specifications Table A-2 TANDARD EATURES ESCRIPTION Fabric management Simple Name Server, Alias Server, SNMP, Telnet, World Wide User interface RJ45 front panel connector for 10/100Base-T Ethernet or in- band Serial port Local front panel RS-232 port for recovering factory settings... -
Page 33: Optical Port Specifications
AS/NZS 3548:1995 Class A Optical Port Specifications Fibre Channel interfaces of a SilkWorm 2400 system equipped with an optical port interface uses a shortwave (780 to 850 nm.) or long wavelength (1270 to 1350 nm) laser transmitter. The laser complies with 21 CFR(J) Class 1 laser safety requirements. It uses Non-Open Fibre Control (OFC) Optical GBICs in the switch circuit. -
Page 34: Environmental Specifications
Appendix Environmental Specifications The SilkWorm 2400 switch’s primary operating environments are server rooms, network equipment closets, and office environments. The acceptable environmental ranges for a SilkWorm switch are shown in Table A-4: SilkWorm 2400 Environmental Specifications Table A-4 Specification Value °C to 40 °C... -
Page 35: Power Supply
Power Supply Power Supply The SilkWorm 2400 has a universal power supply capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches. The supply is autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. The power supply meets the following requirements:... - Page 36 Appendix...
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Page 37: Appendix B: Switch Support
WITCH UPPORT Support for your switch can be obtained from the supplier of your switch. Please contact the supplier to report hardware or software problems. The supplier is also the correct source for switch repairs or for supplying spare components. Support Tool Included in the switch software is a command that will provide a display of a variety of information that is helpful in diagnosing switch related problems. - Page 38 Appendix...
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Page 39: Appendix C: Error Messages
The error type, date and time, the error level, and description. If there is more than one occurrence of an error type, the number of occurrences is shown in brackets following the date and timestamp. The error counter goes to a maximum of 999. NOTE: SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual... - Page 40 Appendix The display halts after each error is displayed, prompting you to either press <Enter> to continue or type a to quit. Continue pressing <Enter> until the prompt (=>) displayed. switch:admin> errShow Date & Time of Task ID Occurences Error 02 Task Name Number of Occurences --------...
- Page 41 GBIC module 1-3, 1-4 pinouts setting IP Address specifications system components initialization installation attaching rubber feet complete install VxWorks cooling requirements power requirements rackmount considerations site location unpacking the switch introduction ipAddrSet command SilkWorm 2400 Hardware Reference Manual Index-1...
- Page 42 Index Index-2...