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EMC Connectrix B Series
Hardware Reference Manual
Corporate Headquarters:
Hopkinton, MA 01748
DS-300B
Version 6.1
P/N 300-006-785
REV A01
EMC Corporation
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  • Page 1 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Version 6.1 Hardware Reference Manual P/N 300-006-785 REV A01 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: Hopkinton, MA 01748 9103 1000 www.EMC.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2008 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published July, 2008 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 MAKES NO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using EZSwitch Setup (optional) ..........28 Providing power to the switch ..........28 Creating a serial connection ............29 Setting the switch IP address ............ 29 Setting the date and time ............30 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 4 Facility requirements................ 52 Data transmission ranges ..............53 Environmental requirements ............54 Fibre Channel port specifications........... 55 Serial port specifications..............56 Power supply specifications............57 Supported SFPs and HBAs.............. 58 System specifications ............... 59 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 5 VCCI statement Japan ............... 62 Power cords (Japan Denan) ............62 CE statement................62 Canadian requirements ............. 63 Laser compliance................ 63 RTC battery ................. 63 Electrical safety................63 Regulatory certifications ............64 Index EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 6 Contents EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its hardware and software. Therefore, some functions described in this document may not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. For the most up-to-date information on product features, refer to your product release notes.
  • Page 8 Preface EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Web Tools Administrator’s ◆ Guide EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Troubleshooting and ◆ Diagnostics Guide EMC Support Matrix For the most up-to-date information, always consult the EMC Support and E-Lab Matrix (ESM), available through E-Lab Interoperability Navigator Interoperability (ELN) at: http://elabnavigator.EMC.com, under the PDFs and...
  • Page 9 Typographical conventions EMC uses the following type style conventions in this document: Normal Used in running (nonprocedural) text for: • Names of interface elements (such as names of windows, dialog boxes, buttons, fields, and menus) •...
  • Page 10 Technical support — For technical support, go to EMC Customer Service on Powerlink. To open a service request through Powerlink, you must have a valid support agreement. Please contact your EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account.
  • Page 11 Use the licenseIdShow command to display the license ID. Your comments Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy, organization, and overall quality of the user publications. Please send your opinion of this document to: techpubcomments@EMC.com EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 12 Preface EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 13: Introducing The Connectrix Ds-300B

    Introducing the Connectrix DS-300B This chapter contains the following information: Connectrix DS-300B overview ............14 ◆ DS-300B features ................15 ◆ Port side of the DS-300B..............16 ◆ Nonport side of the DS-300B ............17 ◆ Supported fabric configurations ............18 ◆...

  • Page 14: Connectrix Ds-300B Overview

    Because the DS-300B is scalable, you can use it as a foundation switch for a small SAN and continue to use it as a building block as the SAN grows. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 15: Ds-300B Features

    Introducing the Connectrix DS-300B DS-300B features The DS-300B provides the following features: 1U chassis ◆ The chassis can be installed as a standalone unit or mounted in a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 19 in. (48.26 cm) cabinet. One built-in fixed power unit (not a FRU) ◆...

  • Page 16: Port Side Of The Ds-300B

    USB port LEDS System RS232 console port (RJ-45) Fibre Channel status LEDs Ethernet port with two Ethernet status Fibre Channel Ports (24) LEDs) AC power receptacle Port side of the DS-300B Figure 1 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 17: Nonport Side Of The Ds-300B

    The nonport side of the DS-300B is used solely for air flow. There are two labels on the bottom of the chassis. On the right side is the Brocade standard agency label. On the left side is the EMC customized standard OEM data label.

  • Page 18: Supported Fabric Configurations

    Introducing the Connectrix DS-300B Supported fabric configurations The DS-300B is supported as an edge device in fabrics of up to 239 switches. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 19: Ports On Demand License

    Alternatively, you can disable and re-enable the switch to activate all ports simultaneously. For detailed information on enabling additional ports using the Ports on Demand license, see the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. Ports on demand license...

  • Page 20: Isl Trunking Groups

    Note: ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. For more information about trunking, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 21: Installing And Configuring The Ds-300B

    Installing and Configuring the DS-300B This chapter contains the following information: Items included with the DS-300B ............ 22 ◆ Installation and safety considerations ..........23 ◆ Installing a standalone DS-300B ............25 ◆ Installing a DS-300B into an EIA cabinet........26 ◆...

  • Page 22: Items Included With The Ds-300B

    • Rubber Feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit • Connectrix DS-300B QuickStart Guide • EZSwitch Setup CD • Fabric Manager Evaluation CD (not required for installation) • Optional SFP transceivers EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 23: Installation And Safety Considerations

    Installing and Configuring the DS-300B Installation and safety considerations You can install the DS-300B switch in the following ways: 1. As a standalone unit on a flat surface. 2. In an EIA cabinet using an optional fixed rack mount kit, slide rack mount kit, or mid-mount rack kit.

  • Page 24: Cabinet Considerations

    • Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address • Serial cable (provided) • Ethernet cable • SFPs and compatible cables, as required • Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional) EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 25: Installing A Standalone Ds-300B

    Installing and Configuring the DS-300B Installing a standalone DS-300B To install the DS-300B as a standalone unit: 1. Unpack the DS-300B and verify the items listed on “Items required for installation” on page 2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet onto the switch helps prevent the switch from sliding off the supporting surface.

  • Page 26: Installing A Ds-300B Into An Eia Cabinet

    Whichever mounting method you choose, follow the installation instructions shipped with the appropriate rack mount kit. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 27: Recommendations For Cable Management

    Installing and Configuring the DS-300B Recommendations for cable management The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 in. under full tensile load and 1.2 in. with no tensile load. Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Ds-300B

    The switch usually requires from 1 to 3 minutes to boot and complete POST. 2. After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side of the switch are green. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: Creating A Serial Connection

    Installing and Configuring the DS-300B Creating a serial connection You will perform all basic configuration tasks in this guide using a serial connection. 1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to an RS-232 serial port on the workstation. If the serial port on the workstation is RJ-45 instead of RS-232, remove the adapter on the end of the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 serial port on...

  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date 1. If you are not already logged into the switch; do so now using the default password, which is password. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 31 The tsTimeZone command includes an option to revert to the prior time zone format. For more information about the old option, see the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. You can set the time zone for a switch using the tsTimeZone command.
  • Page 32 2. You are prompted to select a general location. Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly. 3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit. 4. At the prompt, select a country location. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 33 Installing and Configuring the DS-300B 5. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone region or Ctrl-D to quit. Synchronizing local time using NTP You can synchronize the local time of the principal or primary fabric configuration server (FCS) switch to a maximum of eight external network time protocol (NTP) servers.
  • Page 34 "10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net" Updating Clock Server configuration...done. Updated with the NTP servers Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 35 Operating the DS-300B This chapter contains the following information: Powering the DS-300B on and off............ 36 ◆ Interpreting LED activity ..............37 ◆ LED patterns ..................39 ◆ POST and boot specifications............42 ◆ Interpreting POST results ..............43 ◆ DS-300B FRU units................

  • Page 36: Operating The Ds-300B

    POST by default each time it is powered on, reset, or rebooted, and requires a up to three minutes to run. To end the flow of power to the DS-300B, remove the power cord from the power source. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 37: Interpreting Led Activity

    Operating the DS-300B 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 38 System status LED (green) Link speed LED System status LED (green/amber)) Port status LED for port 3 Link status LED) Port status LED for port 7 Detailed view, DS-300B LEDs Figure 3 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 39: Led Patterns

    Operating the DS-300B LED patterns Table 1 through Table 4 summarize the state of the DS-300B LEDs as well as any recommended user response. Power status LED patterns The power status LED patterns are shown in Table Power Status LED Patterns Table 1 LED Name, Location...

  • Page 40: Port Led Patterns

    (on 1/4 second, off Clear the error log. 1/4 second) Rerun the diagnostics to verify that the error condition is fixed. Alternating green Port is bypassed. Check configuration of Fibre Channel and amber loop. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 41: Ethernet Led Patterns

    Operating the DS-300B Ethernet LED patterns Each Ethernet port has two LEDs. The LEDs are described in Table 4 Table 4 Ethernet LED Patterns LED Name, Location LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action Ethernet speed LED (right) No light Port speed is 10 Mbps.

  • Page 42: Post And Boot Specifications

    Total boot time with POST is up to 3 minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command or entering the diagDisablePost command to persistently disable POST. For more information about these commands, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. POST...

  • Page 43: Interpreting Post Results

    For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS System Error Message Reference Manual.

  • Page 44: Ds-300B Fru Units

    In the DS-300B, the only parts that are field replaceable are the SFPs. The entire switch is a FRU. The fan units and power supply are not field replaceable in this switch. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 45: Maintaining The Ds-300B

    Operating the DS-300B Maintaining the DS-300B The DS-300B does not require any regular physical maintenance; it was designed to minimize the chance of failure. Ensure that the environmental conditions, described in “Environmental considerations” on page 23 are met. This helps prevent failure of the switch due to distress or abuse.

  • Page 46: Diagnostic Tests

    Note: Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic testing. For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 47: Managing The Ds-300B

    “POST and boot specifications” on page For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your switch, refer to the Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. You can manage the DS-300B using any of the management options listed...
  • Page 48 Operating the DS-300B EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix contains the following information: Weight and physical dimensions ............. 50 ◆ Memory specifications ..............51 ◆ Facility requirements ................. 52 ◆ Data transmission ranges..............53 ◆ Environmental requirements............54 ◆ Fibre Channel port specifications ............ 55 ◆ Serial port specifications ..............

  • Page 50: Weight And Physical Dimensions

    DS-300B switch. Table 6 Switch Specifications DS-300B Height 1.69 in. (4.29 cm) Width 16.88 in. (42.88 cm) Depth 12.07 in. (30.6 cm) Weight 9.3 lbs (4.35kgs) EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 51: Memory Specifications

    Specifications Memory specifications The DS-300B memory specifications are shown in Table Memory Specifications Table 7 Memory Type Installed Memory Main memory (SDRAM) 512 MB Compact flash 1 GB Memory specifications...

  • Page 52: Facility Requirements

    All equipment in cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection Additional weight of switch not to exceed the cabinet’s weight limits Cabinet secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 53: Data Transmission Ranges

    Specifications Data transmission ranges Table 9 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port speeds. Table 9 Data Transmission Ranges Port Speed Cable Short Wavelength Long Wavelength 1 Gbps 50µ /500 MHz (OM2) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1 Gbps 50µ...

  • Page 54: Environmental Requirements

    If the internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error messages, and Fabric Watch alerts indicate a problem. Enter the tempShow or Fabric Watch commands to view temperature status. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 55: Fibre Channel Port Specifications

    Specifications Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the DS-300B are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFPs. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of SFP in use. The ports are capable of operating at 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps, and are able to autosense the highest speed capable for all attached devices.

  • Page 56: Serial Port Specifications

    Use the serial port to connect to a computer workstation to configure the switch IP address without connecting to the fabric. The serial port’s parameters are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 57: Power Supply Specifications

    Specifications Power supply specifications The power supply is universal and capable of functioning worldwide without using voltage jumpers or switches. It meets IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and is autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. The power supply has its own built-in fan for cooling, pushing the air toward the port side of the switch.

  • Page 58: Supported Sfps And Hbas

    For the most up to date list of supported SFPs and HBAs for the DS-300B, refer to the EMC Support Matrix (ESM), available through E-Lab Interoperability Navigator (ELN) at: http://elabnavigator.EMC.com, under the PDFs and Guides tab. EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 59: System Specifications

    Specifications System specifications Table 12 lists the system specifications for the DS-300B. Table 12 General Specifications Specification Description Autoconfiguring port types F_Port, FL_Port, M_Port, N_Port, and E_Port System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch System processor IBM PowerPC 440EPx, 667 MHz SDRAM 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM onboard memory operating at 133 MHz Compact flash 1 Gigabyte...
  • Page 60 IEC60950-1 or latest 51318.22-99 and 51318.24.99 Korea KN22 and KN24 China (PS only) GB4943-2001 and GB9254-1998 or GB17625.1-2003 or latest latest Taiwan (PS only) CNS 14336(94) or latest CNS 13438(95) or latest EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 61: Regulatory Compliance

    Specifications Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the DS-300B. It contains: “FCC warning (USA only)” on page 61 “VCCI statement Japan” on page 62 “CE statement” on page 62 “Canadian requirements” on page 63 “Laser compliance” on page 63 “RTC battery”...

  • Page 62: Vcci Statement Japan

    European Council directives, laws, and standards: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EEC ◆ Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC ◆ EN50082-2/EN55024:1998 (European Immunity Requirements) ◆ EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 63: Canadian Requirements

    Specifications • EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec) • EN61000-3-3 Canadian requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A. Laser compliance This equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2.

  • Page 64: Regulatory Certifications

    C-Tick mark Zealand or AS/NZS CISPR22 Argentina IEC60950-1 or latest “S” mark Russia IEC60950-1 or latest 51318.22-99 and GOST mark GOST mark 51318.24.99 or latest Korea KN22 and KN24 MIC mark Class A EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 65 53 LED location 37 date 31 local clock 33 date and time 30 LOCL 33 director logging features 14 timestamp 30 electrical safety 63 maintaining the Brocade 300 45 environmental requirements 54 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 66 30 SNMP 47 supported SFPs 58 system and power LED patterns 39 system specifications 59 time 30 time and date 30 time zones 30 tsclockserver 32, 33 tsTimeZone 32 EMC Connectrix B Series DS-300B Hardware Reference Manual...

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