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Sun Microsystems 2.0 User Manual

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Sun StorageTek
4 Gb FC NEM
™
20-Port Host Bus Adapter
User's Guide
For HBA Model SG-XPCIE20FC-NEM-Z
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 819-7929-11
May 2007, Revision A
Submit comments about this document at:
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  • Page 1 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM ™ 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide For HBA Model SG-XPCIE20FC-NEM-Z Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 819-7929-11 May 2007, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. The OPEN LOOK and Sun™ Graphical User Interface was developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. for its users and licensees. Sun acknowledges the pioneering efforts of Xerox in researching and developing the concept of visual or graphical user interfaces for the computer industry. Sun holds a non-exclusive license from Xerox to the Xerox Graphical User Interface, which license also covers Sun’s licensees who implement OPEN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface vii Network Express Module Overview 1 NEM Features and Specifications 1 ID Chip Feature 3 Operating System Requirements 4 System Interoperability 4 Host Platform Support 5 Storage System Support 5 Fibre Channel Switch Support 6 Hardware Installation and Removal 7 Observing ESD and Handling Precautions 8 Installing the NEM 8 ▼...
  • Page 4 Using the ILOM Web Interface 16 Using the ILOM CLI 16 ▼ To Verify NEM Status 16 Replacing a NEM 18 ▼ To Install the ID Chip Patch 18 ▼ To Remove a NEM 18 ▼ To Replace the ID Chip 19 HBA Software Installation 21 Driver Software for the Solaris OS 21 Solaris Diagnostic Support 21...
  • Page 5 Declaration of Conformity 33 Safety Agency Compliance Statement 35 Regulatory Compliance Statements 47 Index 51 Contents...
  • Page 6 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This guide describes how to install and remove the Sun StorageTek™ 4 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Network Express Module (NEM) Host Bus Adapter (HBA), 20-port pass-through RoHS 5 compliant module. This document is written for technicians, system administrators, application service providers (ASPs), and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware.

  • Page 8: Shell Prompts

    Using UNIX Commands This document might not contain information about basic UNIX procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information: Software documentation that you received with your system ■...

  • Page 9: Typographic Conventions

    Typographic Conventions Typeface Meaning The names of commands, files, AaBbCc123 and directories; on-screen computer output What you type, when contrasted AaBbCc123 with on-screen computer output AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values. * The settings on your browser might differ from these settings.

  • Page 10: Documentation, Support, And Training

    Documentation, Support, and Training Sun Function Documentation Support Training Third-Party Web Sites Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources.

  • Page 11: Service Contact Information

    Service Contact Information If you need help installing or using this product, call 1-800-USA-4SUN, or go to: http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/ Preface...
  • Page 12 xii Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...

  • Page 13: Network Express Module Overview

    C H A P T E R Network Express Module Overview This chapter provides a basic overview of the Sun StorageTek™ 4 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Network Express Module (NEM) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This chapter also describes the various operating systems, host platforms, storage, and infrastructure configurations that support the NEM.
  • Page 14 Twenty SFP fiber-optic transceivers are included with each NEM. You can order additional NEMs and SFP transceivers from Sun Microsystems using the following part numbers: Description 4 Gb FC NEM 20-port HBA 4 pack of Small-Form Pluggable shortwave FC optical...

  • Page 15: Id Chip Feature

    NEM Features and Specifications (Continued) TABLE 1-1 Feature LED indicators Buttons Form Factor ID Chip Feature When you replace a NEM, each of the 10 HBAs and 20 FC ports on the NEM will be assigned new port and node worldwide names (WWNs).To retain the existing WWNs you can remove the ID chip from the NEM that failed and install it on the replacement NEM.

  • Page 16: Operating System Requirements

    “Replacing a NEM” on page 18 Operating System Requirements The NEM requires the operating system (OS) levels listed in Supported Operating System Versions TABLE 1-2 Operating System Solaris (x64) Linux Microsoft Windows * Patches are available at http://sunsolve.sun.com. \ Packages are available for download at: the Sun Download Center (SDLC). System Interoperability This section provides information about selected platforms, storage systems, and switches that are compatible with the heterogeneous FC network design of the NEM.

  • Page 17: Host Platform Support

    Host Platform Support The NEM is supported by the platforms and operating systems (OSs) listed in TABLE 1-3 Platform and Operating System Support TABLE 1-3 Platform ™ Sun Blade 8000 Modular System Sun Blade 8000 P Modular System You can install the NEM in an available NEM slot of the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis or Sun Blade 8000 P chassis.

  • Page 18: Fibre Channel Switch Support

    Fibre Channel Switch Support The NEM is supported with the following FC switches: 2 Gb QLogic SANbox 5200 switch ■ 4 Gb QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602 Stackable FC switches ■ 2 Gb Brocade SilkWorm 3200 and 3800 switches ■ 2 Gb Brocade SilkWorm 3250 and 3850 switches ■...

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation And Removal

    C H A P T E R Hardware Installation and Removal This chapter describes the tasks required to install and remove the NEM when the Sun Blade 8000 Modular System is in a powered-on state. Note – If you are powering on the Sun Blade 8000 Modular System or Sun Blade 8000 P Modular System for the first time, follow the installation instructions in the Sun Blade 8000 Series Installation Guide.

  • Page 20: Observing Esd And Handling Precautions

    Observing ESD and Handling Precautions Caution – Damage to the NEM can occur as the result of careless handling or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always handle the NEM with care to avoid damage to electrostatic sensitive components. To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage, Sun strongly recommends using both a workstation antistatic mat and an ESD wrist strap.

  • Page 21: To Install The Nem

    To Install the NEM ▼ 1. Attach an antistatic strap (refer to page 2. Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine an appropriate slot in which to install the NEM. 3. Unpack the NEM and remove it from the antistatic bag. 4.
  • Page 22 6. Align the NEM with the chassis guidance system and slide the NEM into its slot (see FIGURE 2-2 Ensure that the NEM engages with the system chassis guidance system. Failure to align the NEM correctly can result in damage with the internal connection to the chassis midplane.

  • Page 23: To Connect The Optical Cables

    9. Verify that the NEM is working properly. “To Verify NEM Status” on page To Connect the Optical Cables ▼ Note – The NEM does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is connected to another similar or compatible Fibre Channel (FC) product (that is, multimode to multimode).
  • Page 24 Connecting the Optical Cables FIGURE 2-3 2. Connect the other end of each cable to a FC device. After the optical cables are connected to the NEM, proceed to For Hot-Plug Operation” on page 3. Observe the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) status for the power-on self test (POST). Each port has a corresponding set of LEDs that provide a visual indication of the operating state.
  • Page 25 Port 0.1 Green LED Port Level LEDs FIGURE 2-4 summarizes port LED indicator combinations. TABLE 2-2 Port LED Indicator Status Definitions TABLE 2-2 Green LED Yellow LED 1 Fast blink 2 Fast blinks 3 Fast blinks Slow blink Fast blink Flashing Slow blink Slow blink...

  • Page 26: Configuring The Nem For Hot-Plug Operation

    Configuring the NEM For Hot-Plug Operation To insert a NEM into the chassis while the system is running, you need to: 1. Physically install the module. 2. Prepare the NEM for hot-insertion by using the CMM integrated lights-out management (ILOM) web interface or command-line-interface (CLI) and verify the NEM has returned the expected feedback.

  • Page 27: Using The Ilom Command-Line Interface

    4. Verify that the selected NEM has returned the expected feedback. “To Verify NEM Status” on page Using the ILOM Command-Line Interface 1. Log in to the ILOM CLI of the active Chassis Monitoring Module. 2. For a list of components in your system, type: show /CH 3.

  • Page 28: Using The Ilom Web Interface

    You can use the ILOM web interface or ILOM CLI to verify Using the ILOM Web Interface 1. Log in to the ILOM web interface using the IP address of the active Chassis Monitoring Module. The first page of the ILOM web interface is displayed. 2.
  • Page 29 Green OK LED goes to Standby. ■ 2. Activate the NEM by pressing the Attention button, and the green OK LED goes to Slow blink. When all links to active blades have been made, the green OK LED goes to Solid ■...

  • Page 30: Replacing A Nem

    The Locator button, when pressed momentarily, flashes a white light to assist in locating the module. You can also activate the Locator LED remotely by executing a command on the CMM. Replacing a NEM If a NEM fails or if you choose to change the I/O configuration, you will need to replace it.

  • Page 31: To Replace The Id Chip

    3. When the blue Ready-to-Remove LED is lit on the NEM, physically remove the NEM. a. Remove all cables from the NEM. b. Press the latch on both ejector levers inward at the same time. c. Swing out the ejector levers to their fully open position. d.
  • Page 32 4. Install the ID chip onto the new board (see a. Position the notched side of the ID chip to the left. b. Place the ID chip directly over the connector. c. Press down easily to seat the ID chip to the connector. Installing the ID Chip FIGURE 2-7 5.

  • Page 33: Hba Software Installation

    C H A P T E R HBA Software Installation After you have completed the hardware installation, follow the instructions listed in this chapter for your operating system to install the HBA driver and any other utilities required for your installation. This chapter contains the following topics: “Driver Software for the Solaris OS”...

  • Page 34: Driver Software For Linux Oss

    Self-test ■ Loopback tests ■ External ■ Internal, single-bit ■ Internal, 10-bit ■ Mailbox ■ Driver Software for Linux OSs The Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter is supported by Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 U3 and U4 and Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Service Pack 3 (SLES9-SP3).

  • Page 35: To Build The Linux 2.6 Driver

    Note – If you are running on a 2.6.5-7.244 kernel, you must install the Emulex 8.0.16.27 driver manually instead of updating using YaST. The driver RPM is contained on the resource CD. ▼ To Install SLES9-SP3 to FC Disk Before starting this procedure, you will need to create a driver update disk using the ISO image for driver vesion 8.0.16.27 provided on the Sun Blade 8000 Series Modular Systems resource CD.

  • Page 36: Driver Software For Windows 2003 Os

    ▼ Kits Follow these steps to download the driver and AutoPilot installer: 1. Go to the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems at: http://www.emulex.com/sun/support/nem-e11000.jsp 2. Locate the driver section for Windows. 3. Download the Driver Kit by clicking the Download icon.
  • Page 37 Manage out-of-band HBAs ■ Manage local and in-band remote HBAs ■ See the Linux or Windows OS Emulex user manual for more information about using the HBAnywhere and lputil utilities. Chapter 3 HBA Software Installation...
  • Page 38 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...

  • Page 39: Release Notes

    C H A P T E R Release Notes This chapter contains the latest supplementary information for the preceding chapters in this guide. It contains the following topics: Using the NEM With Sun StorEdge 3510 and 3511 Arrays ■ Solaris OS-Specific Issues ■...

  • Page 40: Solaris Os-Specific Issues

    Solaris OS-Specific Issues The following known issues are related to installing, configuring, or operating the NEM with the Solaris 10 OS. Out of Option ROM Memory Error in System BIOS Problem: A fully populated Sun Blade 8000 chassis with at least one NEM installed, could cause the Out of Option ROM Memory Space error to occur during BIOS POST.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 Release Notes...
  • Page 42 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...

  • Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity, Regulatory Compliance, And Safety Statements

    A P P E N D I X Declaration of Conformity, Regulatory Compliance, and Safety Statements This appendix contains the following information that applies to the Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter: “Declaration of Conformity” on page 33 ■...
  • Page 44 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...

  • Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity

    File: E157779 _____________________/S/___________________ DATE vol. x3 Donald Cameron Program Manager/Quality Systems Sun Microsystems Scotland, Limited Blackness Road, Phase I, Main Bldg Springfield, EH49 7LR Scotland, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1 506 672 539 Fax: +44 1 506 670 011 DATE...
  • Page 46 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...

  • Page 47: Safety Agency Compliance Statement

    Modifications to Equipment Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun Microsystems is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product. Placement of a Sun Product Caution – Do not block or cover the openings of your Sun product.

  • Page 48: System Unit Cover

    Power Cord Connection Caution – Sun products are designed to work with power systems having a grounded neutral (grounded return for DC-powered products). To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug Sun products into any other type of power system. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.
  • Page 49 Rack System Warning The following warnings apply to Racks and Rack Mounted systems. Caution – For safety, equipment should always be loaded from the bottom up. That is, install the equipment that will be mounted in the lowest part of the rack first, then the next higher systems, etc.

  • Page 50: Modification Du Matériel

    Modification du matériel N'apportez aucune modification mécanique ou électrique au matériel. Sun Microsystems décline toute responsabilité quant à la non-conformité éventuelle d'un produit Sun modifié. Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Positionnement d’un produit Sun...

  • Page 51: Mise En Garde Relative Aux Batteries

    Attention – Tous les cordons d'alimentation ne présentent pas les mêmes caractéristiques électriques. Les cordons d'alimentation à usage domestique ne sont pas protégés contre les surtensions et ne sont pas conçus pour être utilisés avec des ordinateurs. N'utilisez jamais de cordon d'alimentation à usage domestique avec les produits Sun.

  • Page 52: Einhaltung Sicherheitsbehördlicher Vorschriften

    Lesen Sie vor dem Ausführen von Arbeiten diesen Abschnitt. Im folgenden Text werden Sicherheitsvor- kehrungen beschrieben, die Sie bei der Installation eines Sun Microsystems-Produkts beachten müssen. Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Treffen Sie zu Ihrem eigenen Schutz bei der Installation des Geräts die folgenden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen: Beachten Sie alle auf den Geräten angebrachten...

  • Page 53: Modifikationen Des Geräts

    Wartezustand – Der Ein-/Standby-Netz- schalter befindet sich in der Standby-Position. Modifikationen des Geräts Nehmen Sie keine elektrischen oder mechanischen Gerätemodifikationen vor. Sun Microsystems ist für die Einhaltung der Sicherheitsvorschriften von modifizierten Sun-Produkten nicht haftbar. Aufstellung von Sun-Geräten Achtung – Geräteöffnungen Ihres Sun- Produkts dürfen nicht blockiert oder...

  • Page 54: Warnungen Bezüglich In Racks Eingebauter Systeme

    Die folgende Warnung gilt nur für Geräte mit Standby- Netzschalter: Achtung – Beim Netzschalter dieses Geräts handelt es sich nur um einen Ein/Standby- Schalter. Zum völligen Abtrennen des Systems von der Stromversorgung dient hauptsächlich das Netzkabel. Stellen Sie sicher, dass das Netzkabel an eine frei zugängliche geerdete Steckdose in der Nähe des Systems ange- schlossen ist.
  • Page 55 Modificaciones en el equipo No realice modificaciones de tipo mecánico ni eléctrico en el equipo. Sun Microsystems no se hace responsable del cumplimiento de normativas en caso de que un producto Sun se haya modificado.
  • Page 56 Nivel de ruido Emisiones acústicas declaradas de acuerdo con la norma ISO 9296 (decibelios A), en funcionamiento y reposo: Medición y condiciones ambientales (1B = 10 dB) a 25ºC o menos: máxima temp. ambiente: (posición de observación) a 25ºC o menos: máxima temp.

  • Page 57: Aviso De Cumplimiento De La Normativa Para La Utilización De Láser

    Cubierta de la unidad del sistema Debe extraer la cubierta de la unidad del sistema informático Sun para instalar tarjetas, memoria o dispositivos de almacenamiento internos. Vuelva a colocar la cubierta antes de encender el sistema informático. Precaución – No ponga en funcionamiento los productos Sun que no tengan colocada la cubierta.
  • Page 58 Danmark Advarsel! – Litiumbatteri — Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. Suomi Varoitus – Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

  • Page 59: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

  • Page 60: Bsmi Class A Notice

    BSMI Class A Notice The following statement is applicable to products shipped to Taiwan and marked as Class A on the product compliance label. D33728 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...
  • Page 61 CCC Class A Notice The following statement is applicable to products shipped to China and marked with “Class A” on the product’s compliance label. Korean MIC Class A Statement Regulatory Compliance Statements...
  • Page 62 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Attention button, 17 BIOS POST, 28 cable length, maximum, 2 channel LEDs, 13 chassis monitoring module (CMM) firmware, 5 using ILOM, 14 compliance statements regulatory, 47 safety agency, 35 connecting links to blades status status NEM LED, 17 connectors external FC, 2 NEM port, 9 Declaration of Conformity, 33...
  • Page 64 links connected to blades status, 17 Linux driver, known issues, 28 supported versions, 4 Locator LED and button, 17 LUNs, discover, 24 memory, 2 activating, 17 configuring for hot-plug, 14 installing, 9 interface, 2 LED status, 17 part number, 2 restrictions, 27 status, verifying, 16 NEM port numbering, 11...

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