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EMC Connectrix B Series
DS-8B3 and DS-16B3
HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL
Version 4.2
P/N 300-001-703
REV A01
EMC Corporation
Corporate Headquarters:
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Hopkinton, MA 01748
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  • Page 1 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Version 4.2 HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL P/N 300-001-703 REV A01 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: Hopkinton, MA 01748 9103 1000 www.EMC.com...
  • Page 2 Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed May 2004 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." EMC CORPORATION...
  • Page 3 Any modifications to this device - unless expressly approved by the manufacturer - can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules. Trademark Information EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 4 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing a DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Into an EIA Cabinet....2-8 Cabling and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3....2-9 Recommendations for Cable Management........ 2-10 Power Supply Specifications ............2-11 Items Required for Installation ............ 2-12 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 6 Serial Port Specifications .............. A-4 System Specifications ..............A-5 Regulatory Compliance ..............A-7 FCC Warning (USA only) ............A-7 Korean RRL EMC Statement..........A-7 Taiwan BSMI EMC Statement..........A-7 VCCI Statement ............... A-7 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 7 Before Calling the Customer Support Center ......B-4 Documenting the Problem ............B-5 Reporting a New Problem ............B-6 Sending Problem Documentation ..........B-7 Glossary ........................g-1 Index ..........................i-1 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 9: Preface

    This manual provides the following information: Chapter 1, Introducing DS-8B3 and DS-16B3, explains the different methods used to manage a SAN based on the Connectrix B Series family of switches and directors. Chapter 2, Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3, describes the various Telnet commands for Connectrix B Series family of switches and directors.
  • Page 10 EMC Connectrix B Fabric Manager User Guide Conventions Used in EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, warnings, this Guide and danger notices. A note presents information that is important, but not hazard-related. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 11 System prompts and displays and specific Courier filenames or complete paths. For example: working root directory [/user/emc]: c:\Program Files\EMC\Symapi\db User entry. For example: Courier, bold symmpoll -p Keystrokes AVANT GARDE EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 12 (800) 543-4782 (543-4SVC) Worldwide: (508) 497-7901 and ask for Customer Support. If you are located outside the USA, call the nearest EMC office for technical assistance. Sales and Customer For the list of EMC sales locations, please access the EMC home page Service Contacts http://www.emc.com/contact/...

  • Page 13: Introducing Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    Invisible Body Tag Introducing DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 This chapter contains the following information: Overview .....................1-2 DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Features............1-3 DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Switch Comparison........1-5 Switch Characteristics ...............1-6 ISL Trunking Groups .................1-9 Supported (Optional) Features ............1-10 Introducing DS-8B3 and DS-16B3...

  • Page 14: Overview

    The DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 are Fibre Channel Gigabit switches that support link speeds up to 2 Gb/s. They include the Fabric Operating System and are compatible with the entire EMC Connectrix B Series product family. They can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric.

  • Page 15: Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3 Features

    Introducing DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Features The DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 provide the following features: Air-cooled 1U chassis. • The chassis can be installed as a stand-alone unit or mounted in a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 19 in. (48.26 cm) cabinet.

  • Page 16: Value Line And Licensing

    The DS-8B3-V2 is an entry-level switch having the Value Line option enabled. It is intended intended for very small fabrics having only one or two switches in the fabric. It offers the same EMC quality as other offerings within the Connectrix B Series family within a two domain fabric limit.

  • Page 17: Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3 Switch Comparison

    Introducing DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Switch Comparison The basic difference between the DS-8B3 and the DS-16B3 is the number of ports: DS-8B3 contains 8 ports DS-16B3 contains 16 The DS-8B3 contains only 1 power supply while the DS-16B3 has built-in redundancy and contains 2 power supplies.

  • Page 18: Switch Characteristics

    LEDs can be found at Interpreting LED Activity on page 3-3. AC Power Ethernet Serial Receptacle Port Port Ports (8) DS-8B3 100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz Front View Figure 1-1 Port Side of DS-8B3 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 19: Nonport Side Of Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    Introducing DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 As shown in Figure 1-2, the DS-16B3 has twice the number of ports and a second AC power receptacle. AC Power Ethernet Serial Second AC Power Receptacle Port Port DS-16B3 Ports (16) Receptacle 100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz 100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz Front View Port Side of the DS-16B3...

  • Page 20: Memory Specifications

    The DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 memory is shown in Table 1-2: Specifications Memory Specifications Table 1-2 Memory Type Installed Memory Main Memory (SDRAM) 128 MB Kernel Flash 16 MB Boot Flash 512 KB Compact Flash 256 MB EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 21: Isl Trunking Groups

    Introducing DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 ISL Trunking Groups If your DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 switch is licensed for ISL trunking, use the trunking groups available on the switch. The Fibre Channel ports are numbered from left to right, color-coded into groups of four to indicate the groups of ports that can be used in the same interswitch link (ISL) trunking group.

  • Page 22: Supported (Optional) Features

    Zoning (License enabled at the factory. Standard feature enabled at the factory.) ISL Trunking Fabric Watch Performance Monitoring Extended Fabrics For information on any of these features, refer to the EMC Fabric OS Features Guide. 1-10 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 23: Installing And Configuring The Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    Invisible Body Tag Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 This chapter contains the following: Items Included with the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 ......2-2 Facility Requirements................2-3 Environmental Requirements ............2-4 Installation and Safety Considerations ...........2-5 Installing a Stand-Alone DS-8B3 and DS-16B3......2-7 Installing a DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Into an EIA Cabinet ....2-8 Cabling and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3......2-9 Recommendations for Cable Management ........2-10 Power Supply Specifications ............

  • Page 24: Items Included With The Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    RS-232 cable to an RJ-45 connector by removing the adapter on the end of the cable. • Four rubber mounting feet, required for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 25: Facility Requirements

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Facility Requirements To ensure correct operation of the switch, the facility where the switch is located must meet the requirements shown in Table 2-1: Facility Requirements Table 2-1 Type Requirements Electrical Primary AC Input 100-240 VAC, 1.5A, 47-63 Hz (DS-8B3) and 100-240 VAC, 2.0A, 47-63 Hz (DS-16B3);...

  • Page 26: Environmental Requirements

    LEDs, error messages, and Fabric Watch alerts will indicate a problem. (Note: Optional Fabric Watch feature is required.) Enter the tempshow or Fabric Watch commands to view temperature status. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 27: Installation And Safety Considerations

    1. As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. 2. In an EIA cabinet using an optional slide-rail rack mount kit. The optional slide-rail rack mount kit can be ordered from your EMC Account Representative. When mounting into a slide-rail rack, you can mount the chassis to slide from either the port side or the nonport side.
  • Page 28 • Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits or unbalance the cabinet in any way. • Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: Installing A Stand-Alone Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Installing a Stand-Alone DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 To install the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 as a stand-alone unit, follow the procedure described here: 1. Unpack the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 and verify that all items listed in Items Included with the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 on page 2-2 are present and undamaged.

  • Page 30: Installing A Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3 Into An Eia Cabinet

    Whichever mounting method you choose, follow the installation instructions shipped with your rack mount kit. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 31: Cabling And Configuring The Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Cabling and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 The DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 must be configured to ensure correct operation within a network and fabric. For instructions about configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors, refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide.

  • Page 32: Recommendations For Cable Management

    Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. Do not use tie wraps on fiber optic cables, because wraps are easily overtightened and can damage the optic fibers. 2-10 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 33: Power Supply Specifications

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Power Supply Specifications The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without using voltage jumpers or switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has its own built-in fan for cooling, pushing the air toward the port side of the switch.

  • Page 34: Items Required For Installation

    Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address Serial cable (provided) Ethernet cable SFP transceivers and compatible cables, as required Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional) 2-12 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Follow the procedures described in the next sections to configure your DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 for use: Step 1 — Create a Serial Connection on page 2-13 • Power Up the Switch and Log In on page 2-14 Step 2 —...

  • Page 36: Power Up The Switch And Log In

    2. Type the requested information as prompted. Example: switch:admin> ipaddrset Ethernet IP Address [192.168.1.1]:10.32.53.47 Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]:255.255.240.0 Fibre Channel IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 2-14 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 37: Step 3 - Create An Ethernet Connection And Log In

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Fibre Channel Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]:10.32.48.1 Set IP address now? [y = set now, n = next reboot]:y IP address being changed... Committing configuration...Done. switch:admin> 3. Optionally, verify that the address was correctly set by entering command at the prompt.
  • Page 38 This command sets the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status. b. Customize the status policies as desired. To deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter 0 at the prompt for that condition. 2-16 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 39: Step 5 - Install The Sfp Transceivers

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Step 5 — Install the The DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 are shipped from the factory with a short SFP Transceivers wave transceiver in each port. If those transceivers have been removed, use the following procedure to install them into the Fibre Channel ports.

  • Page 40: Verifying Configuration

    3. Verify the correct operation of the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 in the fabric by entering the command from the fabricshow workstation. This command provides general information about the fabric. 2-18 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 41: Backing Up Your Configuration

    Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Backing Up Your Configuration EMC recommends regular backups to ensure that a recent configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch, if required. For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide.
  • Page 42 Installing and Configuring the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 2-20 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 43 Invisible Body Tag Operating the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 This chapter contains the following: Powering the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 On and Off ......3-2 Interpreting LED Activity..............3-3 LED Location ..................3-4 LED Patterns ..................3-7 POST and Boot Specifications ............3-10 Interpreting POST Results .............. 3-11 Operating the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3...

  • Page 44: Powering The Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3 On And Off

    Removing all power from the switch triggers a system reset. All devices are returned to their initial state the next time the switch is powered on. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 45: Interpreting Led Activity

    Operating the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Interpreting LED Activity System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch. There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, and a flashing light. The steady lights and flashing lights can be green or amber.

  • Page 46: Led Location

    LEDs—and the second AC power receptacle. For a closer look at the location of the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 LEDs, see Figure 3-3 on page 3-6. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 47 Operating the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 100-240 VAC 2.0A 47-63Hz 100-240 VAC 2.0A 47-63Hz Port LEDs Ethernet LEDs System and Power LEDs DS-16B3 LED Locations Figure 3-2 All LEDs are on the port side of the switch. Figure 3-3 on page 3-6 shows the location of these LEDs.
  • Page 48 Port Ports LEDs for top ports LEDs for bottom ports Ethernet Ethernet System Power Port Speed Link Speed Status Status LEDs Port Status LEDs Detailed View, DS-8B3 LEDs Figure 3-3 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 49: Led Patterns

    Operating the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 LED Patterns Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 summarize location, color, and meaning of the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 LEDs, as well as any recommended user response. System and Power The system and power LED patterns are shown in Figure 3-3 on LED Patterns page 3-6.

  • Page 50: Port Led Patterns

    1 second) more information. If all ports are slow-flashing amber, the If all ports are slow-flashing switch could be disabled. amber, enable the switch command). switchEnable EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 51: Ethernet Led Patterns

    Operating the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Table 3-2 Port LED Patterns During Normal Operation (continued) LED Name, LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action Location Fast-flashing Port is faulty. 1. Check the Port Status amber LEDs, error log, (on 1/4 transceiver, and cable or second, off loopback plug.

  • Page 52: Post And Boot Specifications

    4. Switch obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses. 5. Unicast routing tables are constructed. 6. Normal port operation is enabled. 3-10 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 53: Interpreting Post Results

    For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log, refer to Fabric OS Procedures Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the EMC Diagnostic and System Error Message Reference Manual. 3-11 Interpreting POST Results...
  • Page 54 Operating the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 3-12 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 55 Invisible Body Tag Monitoring and Maintenance This chapter contains the following: Management Features of the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 ......4-2 Maintaining the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 ..........4-3 Removing an SFP ................4-5 Diagnostic Tests..................4-7 Monitoring and Maintenance...

  • Page 56: Management Features Of The Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    For information, refer to the MIB Reference Manual. Management server Ethernet connection supported For more information, refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide and the Fabric OS Reference Manual. SCSI Enclosure Services Not supported Not supported EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 57: Maintaining The Ds-8B3 And Ds-16B3

    Monitoring and Maintenance Maintaining the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 The DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 does not require any regular physical maintenance; it was designed to minimize the chance of failure. Ensure that the environmental conditions, described in System Specifications on page A-5, are met. This helps prevent failure of the switch due to distress or abuse.
  • Page 58 Monitoring and Maintenance DS-8B3 Bale scale: 1/2" = 1" Close Bale Installing an SFP Figure 4-1 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 59: Removing An Sfp

    Monitoring and Maintenance Removing an SFP In some cases you might need to remove an SFP transceiver, either because it is no longer needed or because you must replace it. To remove SFP transceivers: 1. Press and hold the cable release, as shown in Figure 4-2. 2.
  • Page 60 Monitoring and Maintenance Cable Release DS-8B3 Bale scale: 1/8" = 1" 0- 24 0 VA C 1. -6 3H FC Ports Removing an SFP Figure 4-2 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 61: Diagnostic Tests

    Monitoring and Maintenance Diagnostic Tests In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use. The tests are implemented by command, either through a telnet session or through a terminal set up for a serial connection to the switch.
  • Page 62 Monitoring and Maintenance EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 63 Invisible Body Tag Product Specifications This appendix contains the following: Data Transmission Ranges...............A-2 Fibre Channel Port Specifications...........A-3 Serial Port Specifications..............A-4 System Specifications ...............A-5 Regulatory Compliance..............A-7 Regulatory Certifications ...............A-10 Product Specifications...

  • Page 64: Appendix A Product Specifications

    300 m. (984 ft.) 2 Gb/s 62.5µ 150 m. (492 ft.) 2 Gb/s 9µ 10 km (6.2 mi) without an Extended Fabrics license; 50 to 100 km with an Extended Fabrics license EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 65: Fibre Channel Port Specifications

    Product Specifications Fibre Channel Port Specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 are compatible with SWL and LWL SFP transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use. The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see Table A-1 on page A-2.

  • Page 66: Serial Port Specifications

    9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. The port requires a straight (extension) serial cable with a female 9-pin subminiature-D connector. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are supported. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 67: System Specifications

    Product Specifications System Specifications Table A-2 lists the system specifications for the DS-8B3 and DS-16B3. General Specifications Table A-2 Specification Description Configurable port types F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port System Architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch System Processor PPC405GP, 200 MHz CPU ANSI Fibre Channel Protocol FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface Standard) Modes of Operation...
  • Page 68 IEC 61000-4-3 Severity Level 3 for Radiated Fields IEC 61000-4-4 Severity Level 3 for Fast Transients IEC 61000-4-5 Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Emissions IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Variations EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 69: Regulatory Compliance

    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 the user’s own expense. Korean RRL EMC Statement Taiwan BSMI EMC Statement...

  • Page 70: Ce Statement

    Regiements sur le material brouilleur du Canada, NMB-003. Laser Compliance This equipment contains Class 1 laser products, and complies with FDA Radiation Performance Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 71: Rtc Battery

    CAUTION Use only optical transceivers that are serviced and supported by EMC and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21CFR Subchapter J, and with IEC 825-1. Optical products that do not comply with these standards may emit...

  • Page 72: Regulatory Certifications

    EN 61000-4-5 Severity Level 3 for Sweden, Surge Voltage United EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Emissions Kingdom) EN 61000-4-8 Magnetic Fields EN 61000-4-11 Line Interruption Australia and AS/NZS 3548:1995 Class A (radio New Zealand interference) A-10 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 73 Body Tag Customer Support This appendix reviews the EMC process for detecting and resolving software problems, and provides essential questions that you should answer before contacting the EMC Customer Support Center. This appendix covers the following topics: Overview of Detecting and Resolving Problems ......B-2 Troubleshooting the Problem ............

  • Page 74: Appendix B Customer Support

    Confirm that the Problem is Software Related Call will be Directed to an EMC Software Support Engineer Problem is Tracked and Managed to Resolution Problem Detection and Resolution Process Figure B-1 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting The Problem

    3. Run some test cases to reproduce the problem. If you encounter a problem that requires technical programming or analysis, call the nearest EMC office or contact the EMC Customer Support Center at one of the following numbers: United States: (800) 782-4362 (SVC-4EMC)

  • Page 76: Before Calling The Customer Support Center

    Your company name Your name Your phone number For an existing problem, the problem tracking system ID, if one was previously assigned to the problem by a support representative EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 77: Documenting The Problem

    Customer Support Documenting the Problem If the EMC Customer Support Center requests information regarding the problem, please document it completely, making sure to include the following information: Your company name and address Your name Your telephone number The importance of the problem, so that it can be assigned a...

  • Page 78: Reporting A New Problem

    Log file dated near the time the error occurred Results from tests that you have run Other related system output Other information that may help solve the problem EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 79: Sending Problem Documentation

    Customer Support Sending Problem Documentation Use one of the following methods to send documentation of the problem to the EMC Customer Support Center: E-mail U.S. Mail to the following address: EMC Customer Support Center 45 South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103...
  • Page 80 Customer Support EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 81: Glossary

    Alias An alternate name for an element or group of elements in the fabric. Aliases can be used to simplify the entry of port numbers and WWNs when creating zones. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 82 Provides any-to-any connectivity, and allows nodes to transmit simultaneously. Authentication The process of verifying that an entity in a fabric (such as a switch) is what it claims to be. See also Digital Certificate, Switch-to-Switch Authentication. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 83 Disparity. Bit error rate. The rate at which bits are expected to be received in error. Expressed as the ratio of error bits to total bits transmitted. See also Error. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 84 Configuration. Change fabric name. Refers to an ELS field that appears in command output. portlogdump Chassis The metal frame in which the switch and switch components are mounted. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 85 A unique pattern (either 1100000 or 0011111) used in 8b/10b encoding to specify character alignment within a data stream. See also K28.5. Central memory architecture. An architecture centralizing memory usage in switches. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 86 CP card slots to provide redundancy. Provides ethernet, serial, and modem ports with the corresponding LEDs. Cyclic redundancy check. A check for transmission errors included in every data frame. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 87 Enables organizations to bind an individual device port to a set of one Controls or more switch ports. Device ports are specified by a WWN and typically represent HBAs (servers). See also Access Control List. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 88 For example, SSH is in the high-encryption category (number 5x02) and therefore has certain restrictions regarding its transfer. Edge Switch A switch whose main task is to connect nodes to the fabric. See also Core Switch. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 89 E_Port on another switch to create an ISL. See also ISL. Error As applies to Fibre Channel, a missing or corrupted frame, time-out, loss of synchronization, or loss of signal (link errors). EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 90 IP-capable host bus adapter (HBA). Fabric Mode One of two possible modes for an L_Port, in which the L_Port is connected to another port that is not loop capable, using fabric protocol. g-10 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 91 SCSI and IP onto the Fibre Channel Protocol. FC-AL-3 The Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop standard defined by ANSI. Defined on top of the FC-PH standards. Federal Communications Commission. FC-CT Fibre Channel common transport. g-11 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 92 Fabric configuration server switch. One or more designated switches that store and manage the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. FCS switches are designated by WWN, and g-12 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 93 FLOGI Fabric Login. The process by which an N_Port determines whether a fabric is present, and if so, exchanges service parameters with it. See also PLOGI. g-13 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 94 Fabric Shortest Path First. A routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches. Fabric OS state synchronization. The FSS service is related to high availability (HA). The primary function of FSS is to deliver state g-14 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 95 A mode of communication that allows the same port to simultaneously transmit and receive frames. See also Half Duplex. Full Fabric The EMC software license that allows multiple E_Ports on a switch, making it possible to create multiple ISLs. Full Fabric Citizenship A loop device that has an entry in the Simple Name Server.
  • Page 96 A FRU capability that indicates it may be extracted or installed while customer data is otherwise flowing in the chassis. hot swappable A hot-swappable component can be replaced under power. g-16 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 97 See ISL. IOCTL I/O control. In-order delivery. A parameter that, when set, guarantees that frames are either delivered in order or dropped. Internet Protocol. The addressing part of TCP. g-17 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 98 Usually selected from a large pool of possible keys to make unauthorized identification of the key difficult. See also key pair. g-18 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 99 See also Circuit. Link Control Facility A termination, handling physical and logical control of the Fibre Channel link for each mode. g-19 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 100 Loop Initialization The logical procedure used by an L_Port to discover its environment. Can be used to assign AL_PA addresses, detect loop failure, or reset a node. g-20 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 101 Gb/s. May also refer to the type of GBIC or SFP. See also SWL. MALLOC Memory allocation. Usually relates to buffer credits. Metropolitan area network. MB/s Megabytes per second. Mb/s Megabits per second. g-21 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 102 Broadcast and Unicast. Multimode A fiber-optic cabling specification that allows up to 500 meters for 1 GB Fibre Channel and 300 meters for 2 GB Fibre Channel between devices. g-22 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 103 Name Server Cache Manager. Updates the Name Server (NS) databases across switches as a background task. Nx_Port A node port that can operate as either an N_Port or NL_Port. g-23 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 104 OX_ID Originator ID. Refers to the exchange ID assigned by the originator port. Packet A set of information transmitted across a network. See also Frame. g-24 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 105 See also L_Port and Nonparticipating Mode. Path Selection The selection of a transmission path through the fabric. EMC switches use the FSPF protocol. payload A Fibre Channel frame has a header and a payload. The payload contains the information being transported by the frame;...
  • Page 106 A Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of communicating entities. See also Topology. Port In an EMC Connectrix B switch environment, an SFP or GBIC receptacle on a switch to which an optic cable for another device is attached.
  • Page 107 NL_Ports. Quad A group of four adjacent ports that share a common pool of frame buffers. g-27 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 108 Remote Switch An optional product for long-distance fabrics, requiring a Fibre Channel-to-ATM or SONET gateway. Repeater A circuit that uses a recovered clock to regenerate and transmit an outbound signal. g-28 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 109 Registered state change notification. A switch function that allows notification of fabric changes to be sent from the switch to specified nodes. RTWR Reliable transport with response. Might appear as a task in command output. portlogdump g-29 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 110 15-25 meters. SCSI-2 An updated version of the SCSI bus architecture. SCSI-3 An SCSI standard that defines transmission of SCSI protocol data over different kinds of links. g-30 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 111 15 minutes and provides them as required to other devices in the fabric. SNS is defined by Fibre Channel standards and exists at a well-known address. Also referred to as "directory service" or "name server." g-31 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 112 A zone consisting of zone members that are made visible to each other through client service requests. Typically, soft zones contain zone members that are visible to devices using Name Server exposure g-32 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 113 Allows public devices to communicate with private devices that are Mode directly connected to the fabric. Stealth Mode A method used in some switches to simulate EMC Connectrix B switches using QuickLoop. Store-and-Forward A switching technique that requires buffering an entire frame before making a routing decision.
  • Page 114 See also DB-9 Connector, DCE Port, and Modem Serial Port. Throughput The rate of data flow achieved within a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bps (bits per second). See also Bandwidth. g-34 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 115 ISLs between adjacent switches, while preserving in-order delivery. Trunking Group A set of up to four trunked ISLs. Trunking Ports The ports in a set of trunked ISLs. Time Server. g-35 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 116 Time," which is an international standard of time. UTC is 8 hours behind Pacific Standard Time and 5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. See also GMT. Virtual circuit. A one-way path between N_Ports that allows fractional bandwidth. Wide area network. g-36 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 117 WWN, or a mixture. See also Zone Configuration. Zone Set See Zone Configuration. zoning A feature in fabric switches or hubs that allows segmentation of a node by physical port, name, or address. g-37 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 118 Glossary g-38 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 119: Index

    2-15 domain ID 2-15 fastboot 3-10 IP address 2-14 ipaddrset 2-14 diagnostic tests ipaddrshow 2-14 about 4-7 licenseshow 1-4 LED indicators 3-3 portdisable 3-8 differences between 3250 and 3850 1-5 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 120 4-3, 4-7 management options 4-2 ground 2-5 memory 1-8 modify domain ID 2-15 monitoring through LED activity 3-3 harmonic distortion 2-11 mounting feet 2-2 HBA 4-2 host bus adapter, see HBA EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 121 1-7 power up 2-14 weight 1-7 switchdisable 2-15 switchenable 2-15, 3-8 switchshow 2-18, 3-11 rack mount kits 2-8 switchstatuspolicyset 2-15, 2-16 real-time clock 2-2 SWL 1-3, A-3 reference books 4-2 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 122 1-4 VCCI statement A-7 verify configuration 2-18 volatile memory 1-8 voltage 2-3, 2-5, 2-11, A-6 Web Tool 4-2 weight, switch 1-7 wire size 2-5 WWN 1-7 zoning 1-10 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-8B3 and DS-16B3 Hardware Reference Manual...

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