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Sun Microsystems Sun StorageTek SG-XPCIE20FC-NEM-Z User Manual

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Sun StorageTek
4 Gb FC NEM
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20-Port Host Bus Adapter
User's Guide
For HBA Model SG-XPCIE20FC-NEM-Z
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Part No. 819-7929-12
February 2008, Revision A
Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

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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. 819-7929-12 February 2008, 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 xi 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 17 ▼ To Verify NEM Status 17 Replacing a NEM 19 ▼ To Install the ID Chip Patch 19 ▼ To Remove a NEM 19 ▼ To Replace the ID Chip 20 HBA Software Installation 23 Driver Software for the Solaris OS 23 Solaris Diagnostic Support 23...
  • 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 • February 2008...
  • Page 7 Figures FIGURE 2-1 NEM Ejector Levers 9 FIGURE 2-2 Inserting the NEM Into the Chassis 10 FIGURE 2-3 Connecting the Optical Cables 12 FIGURE 2-4 Port Level LEDs 13 FIGURE 2-5 LEDs, Attention and Locator Buttons 18 FIGURE 2-6 Location of ID Chip 20 FIGURE 2-7 Installing the ID Chip 21...
  • Page 8 viii Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008...
  • Page 9 Tables TABLE 1-1 NEM Features and Specifications 2 TABLE 1-2 Supported Operating System Versions 4 TABLE 1-3 Platform and Operating System Support 5 TABLE 2-1 Optical Cable Specifications 11 TABLE 2-2 Port LED Indicator Status Definitions 13 TABLE 2-3 NEM LED Status 18...
  • Page 10 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008...

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 19: Id Chip Feature

    NEM Features and Specifications (Continued) TABLE 1-1 Feature LED indicators Buttons Form Factor ID Chip Feature The 20-port NEM has an ID chip on it that contains an Electrically Erasable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). This EEPROM stores the worldwide names (WWNs) for each of the ten HBAs and 20 FC ports on the NEM.

  • Page 20: Operating System Requirements

    Windows: ■ dl.emulex.com/support/windows/storport/130a9/manual.pdf If you replace the failed NEM (regardless of firmware version) and do not swap the ID chip, new WWNs are assigned to each of the ten HBAs and 20 FC ports; thus, requiring you to update SAN components with the new WWN values. For more information about replacing a failed NEM, see page Operating System Requirements...

  • Page 21: Host Platform Support

    “Fibre Channel Switch Support” on page 6 ■ 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 22: Fibre Channel Switch Support

    Sun StorEdge L5500, L8500 tape libraries ■ 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 ■...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: To Install The Nem

    ▼ To Install the NEM 1. Attach an antistatic strap (refer to on 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 26: Figure 2-1 Nem Ejector Levers

    NEM Ejector Levers FIGURE 2-1 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 27: Figure 2-2 Inserting The Nem Into The Chassis

    Inserting the NEM Into the Chassis FIGURE 2-2 7. Push the ejector levers toward each other and close the levers to secure the NEM in its slot. After you physically install the NEM in its slot, the Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM) will automatically detect the presence of the NEM.

  • Page 28: To Connect The Optical Cables

    ▼ 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). Use multimode fiber-optic cable, intended for short-wave lasers, that adheres to the specifications in Optical Cable Specifications TABLE 2-1...

  • Page 29: Figure 2-3 Connecting The Optical Cables

    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).

  • Page 30: Figure 2-4 Port Level Leds

    Port Level LEDs FIGURE 2-4 summarizes port LED indicator combinations. TABLE 2-2 Port LED Indicator Status Definitions TABLE 2-2 Green LED Slow blink Slow blink Slow blink Slow blink Slow blink Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008 Yellow LED State 1 Fast blink...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Verifying A Hot-Insert Operation

    c. If all blades that you expect to be connected show a Connected link status, go to Step 4. Otherwise, if a blade that you expect to be connected has a link status of Not connected, perform is Connected. 4. To verify that the NEM Ready to Remove status has changed to Not Ready, type: show /CH/component prepare_to_remove_status The system returns:...

  • Page 34: Using The Ilom Cli

    4. Verify that the selected NEM has returned the expected feedback. “To Verify NEM Status” on page Using the ILOM CLI 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 35: Figure 2-5 Leds, Attention And Locator Buttons

    Ready to Remove status shows Not Ready in the ILOM interfaces. ■ NEM LED Status TABLE 2-3 Ready-to-Remove Service Action Required LED Color: Blue Color: Yellow Location: Top Location: Middle LEDs, Attention and Locator Buttons FIGURE 2-5 The Attention button enables you to activate (if inserting) or prepare to remove (if removing) a NEM during a hot-plug operation.

  • Page 36: Replacing A Nem

    Replacing a NEM If a NEM fails or if you choose to change the I/O configuration, you will need to replace it. You can remove and replace a NEM from a powered-on system using a hot-plug operation, as well as from a powered-off system. When you remove a NEM, you must replace the module within two minutes to prevent adjacent modules from overheating.

  • Page 37: To Replace The Id Chip

    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. Slide the NEM out of its slot. Support the weight of the NEM with one hand at the bottom of the NEM. ▼...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-7 Installing The Id Chip

    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. Install the replacement NEM into the chassis and reconnect the cables. Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide •...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 HBA 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 41: To Build The Linux 2.6 Driver

    2. Run YaST online. You will be notified that the 8.0.16.27 is being installed. 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.

  • Page 42: Driver Software For Windows 2003 Os

    ▼ To Install Windows OS Driver and Application 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 43 Enable or disable the system BIOS ■ Run diagnostic tests on HBAs ■ 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 44 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 HBA: “Declaration of Conformity” on page 33 ■...
  • Page 48 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008...

  • Page 49: 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 50 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008...

  • Page 51: Safety Agency Compliance Statement

    The On/Standby switch is in the standby position. 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 –...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Conformité Aux Normes De Sécurité

    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 54: 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 • February 2008 Positionnement d’un produit Sun...
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: Warnung Bezüglich Batterien

    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 59 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 60: Nivel De Ruido

    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 61: 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 62 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 63: 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 64: 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 • February 2008...
  • Page 65 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 66 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • February 2008...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Attention button, 17, 18 BIOS POST, 30 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, 18 connectors external FC, 2 NEM port, 9...
  • Page 68 links connected to blades status, 18 Linux driver, known issues, 30 supported versions, 4 Locator LED and button, 18 LUNs, discover, 26 memory, 2 activating, 17 configuring for hot-plug, 14 installing, 9 interface, 2 LED status, 18 part number, 2 restrictions, 29 status, verifying, 17 NEM port numbering, 11...

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