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  • Page 1 SilkWorm 2100 ® Reference 53-0001507-01...
  • Page 2 Publication 53-0001507-01 BROCADE, SilkWorm, SilkWorm Express, Fabric OS, QuickLoop, and the BROCADE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. (Japanese Text) CE Statement The standards compliance label on the SilkWorm 2100 Fibre Channel Switch contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council Directives, laws, and standards: •...
  • Page 4 Notices SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    The SilkWorm 2100 Arbitrated Loop......The SilkWorm 2100 Advantage ......
  • Page 6 Power Supply ......... . . Index SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual describes installation, setup, configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance for the SilkWorm 2100 switch. It is intended for customers qualifying the SilkWorm 2100 switch as well as for field technicians responsible for switch maintenance. It is organized as follows:...

  • Page 8: Getting Help

    New switch firmware can be installed from NT/Windows 95 hosts or from Unix hosts. Utility programs that facilitate the loading of firmware from NT/Windows 95 hosts is available from the following url: http://www.brocade.com/BrocMarket.nsf/Support/Mibs&Rsh The above url can also be used for obtaining MIB files for switch management via SNMP. viii SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

  • Page 9: Overview

    This logical connection offers superior performance and reliability over hub- based approaches. Each of the eight ports of the SilkWorm 2100 switch forms a looplet; the looplets are logically connected to form an FC-AL. When a loop is formed, a Loop Initialization Protocol (LIP) initializes all the devices on each looplet.

  • Page 10: The Silkworm 2100 Advantage

    Overview The SilkWorm 2100 Advantage The SilkWorm 2100 switch offers advantages in the following areas: • Performance • Reliability • Manageability • Flexibility Performance The SilkWorm 2100 switch offers enhanced performance: Data Transfer A device arbitrates only among the devices in its looplet; frames are transferred to the switch for forwarding to a destination device on another looplet.

  • Page 11: Manageability

    Flexibility The SilkWorm 2100 switch provides enhanced flexibility: Investment The SilkWorm 2100 switch can be upgraded to a full Fabric Protection SAN environment by entering a software feature license key. This ensures investment protection by allowing migration to a fully featured SAN using existing hardware resources.

  • Page 12: Silkworm 2100 System Components

    (U-port) supports attachment to the NL_port devices associated with an arbitrated loop. Attachment to NL_port devices is via GBIC. The front panel of the SilkWorm 2100 switch includes indicator lights that display port status. See Status Indicators on page 3-3.
  • Page 13 Standard cables with HSSDC-to-DB9 male connectors are also compatible. Copper cables up to 13 meters have currently been qualified, thereby supporting ANSI X3.230 FC-PH intra-cabinet requirements. A passive copper GBIC module is shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3 Copper GBIC module SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

  • Page 14: The Silkworm 2100 Switch And Fabric Os

    The SilkWorm 2100 Switch and Fabric OS The SilkWorm 2100 switch supports fibre channel devices; it provides the functionality of a hub with the power and management capabilities of a switch. All SilkWorm 2100 switch ports are FL_ports with fibre channel devices attached.

  • Page 15: Setup And Installation

    Each of these areas is covered in detail in the following sections. Choose an Appropriate Location Install the SilkWorm 2100 switch in a secure or limited access area so that access to cable and power connections is controlled. For easy access, all network cable connections and power connections are located on the front panel of the switch.

  • Page 16: Determine The Installation Configuration

    Determine the Installation Configuration The SilkWorm 2100 switch can be installed either on the desktop or in a 19-inch rack. Desk Top Mount The Silkworm 2100 switch comes in a desk top configuration. Adhesive rubber feet are provided and are required for safe operation.
  • Page 17 If using the standard supplied mounting kit, use the mounting hardware provided. Using hardware that does not meet specifications can damage the SilkWorm 2100 switch. For a slide mount, use the slide rack kit to attach the switch to a standard 19-inch rack.

  • Page 18: Set Up Fibre Channel, Serial Port, And Ethernet Connections

    Set Up Fibre Channel, Serial Port, and Ethernet Connections All network cables are connected to the front panel of the SilkWorm 2100 switch. Fiber optic cable connections use standard dual SC plug connectors; copper cables use High speed serial Data Connection (HSSCD) connectors.
  • Page 19 GBIC module. Serial Port Connection The SilkWorm 2100 switch contains a serial port for initial configuration of the IP address and for service recovery. Do not use the serial port during normal operation or for regular maintenance.
  • Page 20 The switch uses a standard straight-through serial cable with a male 9-pin D-subminiature connector. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are required; if pin 7 is used, this signal must always be driven high. Following are the pinouts: Table 2-1 SilkWorm 2100 Pinouts Signal Description TxData...

  • Page 21: Ethernet Connection

    This connection works for SNMP, Telnet, and Web access and can be used for remote monitoring and testing. Initialize the Switch The Silkworm 2100 switch is powered on the following initialization sequence occurs automatically: Boot PROM diagnostics verify CPU DRAM memory.
  • Page 22 Setup and Installation SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

  • Page 23: Diagnostics

    Chapter Diagnostics The Silkworm 2100 switch is designed for maintenance-free operation. It contains self- diagnostic capabilities that provide switch status, operating statistics, and, in the case of a failure, aid in isolating the problem. Loopback paths are incorporated into the switch hardware. Internal Fibre Channel port logic functions and the paths between the interfaces and central memory are verified by an internal loopback path test within the switch.

  • Page 24: Power On Self Tests (Posts)

    Diagnostics Table 3-1 Diagnostic Tests for SilkWorm 2100 Switch (Continued) Test Command Description Port Loopback Test portLoopbackTest Checks all switch main board hardware. Frames transmitted are looped back and received. Run offline. Cross Port Test crossPortTest Checks all switch paths. Frames...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Online (connected with device over cable). Slow green Online, but segmented (loopback cable or incompatible switch). Flashes every 2 seconds. Fast green Internal loopback (diagnostic). Flashes every 1/2 second. Flickering green Online and frames flowing through port. SilkWorm 2100 Reference...
  • Page 26 Diagnostics SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Table A-1 lists SilkWorm 2100 switch specifications: Table A-1 Switch Specifications Specification Description Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW 3.2 IP over Fibre Channel (FC-IP) Complies with 2.3 of the FCA profile System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch System processor...

  • Page 28: Safety

    AS/NZS 3548:1995 Class A Spain/Portugal/Italy EN60950+A1+A2+A3+A4+ EN55022 Level A; A11;73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC Sweden EN60950+A1+A2+A3+A4+ EN55022 Level A; A11;73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC United Kingdom/Ire- EN60950+A1+A2+A3+A4+ EN55022 Level A; land A11;73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC United States UL 1950 Third Edition FCC Part 15 Class A SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

  • Page 29: Optical Port

    Specifications Optical Port Fibre Channel interface of a SilkWorm 2100 system equipped with an optical port interface uses a short wavelength (780 to 850 nm.) or long wavelength (1270 to 1350 nm) laser transmitter. The laser complies with 21 CFR(J) Class 1 laser safety requirements. It uses Non-Open Fibre Control (OFC) Optical GBICs in the switch circuit.

  • Page 30: Dimensions

    Weight W: 7.7 kg (17 lbs.) Power Supply The SilkWorm 2100 switch has a universal power supply capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches; it also supports a dual redundant power supply configuration with hot-swappable power supplies. The power supply module is autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies.

  • Page 31: Index

    Index Advantages, SilkWorm 2100 initialization Arbitrated Loop Investment Protection Buffering licenseShow Loop Initialization Protocol (LIP) Cabling Components, SilkWorm 2100 Main Board Connection Mounting Ethernet Desk Top Serial Port Connectors nsAllShow Data Transfer Diagnostic Tests optical port interface Diagnostics Dimensions Port Isolation...
  • Page 32 Index Index-2 SilkWorm 2100 Reference...

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