Brocade Communications Systems 1606 Administrator's Manual
Ezswitchsetup administrator's guide v6.3.0 (53-1001344-01, july 2009)
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- Page 1 53-1001344-01 ® 28 July 2009 EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide Supporting Fabric OS v6.3.0 Supporting Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300, 7800, 8000...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2006-2009 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brocade, the B-wing symbol, BigIron, DCX, Fabric OS, FastIron, IronPoint, IronShield, IronView, IronWare, JetCore, NetIron, SecureIron, ServerIron, StorageX, and TurboIron are registered trademarks, and DCFM, Extraordinary Networks, and SAN Health are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries.
- Page 3 Title Publication number Summary of changes Date EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1000607-02 Added support for new March 2008 hardware: Brocade 300, Brocade 5100, and Brocade 5300. EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1000607-03 Added new wizards: July 2008 - Introduction wizard - Connect Cables wizard - Set Switch IP Address wizard - Confirm IP Address wizard...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Document In this chapter ......... . . vii How this document is organized . - Page 6 Switch manager overview........25 Task panel ......... . 26 Switch View.
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Page 7: About This Document
About This Document In this chapter • How this document is organized ........vii •... -
Page 8: Supported Hardware And Software
Supported Hardware and Software This document supports the following platforms: • Brocade 300 switch • Brocade 4100 switch • Brocade 4900 switch • Brocade 5000 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 switch • Brocade 7800 Extension Switch • Brocade 8000 FCoE Switch In those instances in which procedures or parts of procedures documented here apply to some switches but not to others, this guide identifies exactly which switches are supported and which are... -
Page 9: Document Conventions
Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notices formats. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used in this document are as follows: bold text Identifies command names Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI italic text Provides emphasis... -
Page 10: Additional Information
Key terms For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary. For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary. Additional Information This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. -
Page 11: Getting Technical Help
Getting technical help Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information • Switch model • Fabric OS version • Browser and Java Plug-in version •... - Page 12 EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1001344-01...
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Page 13: Introducing Ezswitchsetup
Chapter Introducing EZSwitchSetup In this chapter • Overview of EZSwitchSetup ........1 •... -
Page 14: Ezswitchsetup Software And Hardware Requirements
EZSwitchSetup software and hardware requirements EZSwitchSetup software and hardware requirements You can run EZSwitchSetup on a SAN host computer or you can use a different computer that is not part of the SAN, such as a laptop. EZSwitchSetup requires a browser that conforms to HTML version 4.0, JavaScript version 1.0, and Java Plug-in 1.6.0 or higher. -
Page 15: Supported Switches
Supported switches Configure your browser to check for newer versions of stored pages on every visit to the page. FIGURE 2 Configuring Internet Explorer Supported switches You can use EZSwitchSetup with the following switches: • Brocade 300 switch • Brocade 4100 switch •... -
Page 16: Language Support For Ezswitchsetup
Language support for EZSwitchSetup NOTE If there is an E_Port on the switch and if there is a zone conflict, then the fabric is segmented; in this case, the switch is in a fabric by itself and EZSwitchSetup treats it as a single-switch fabric. -
Page 17: Setting Up Your Switch
Chapter Setting Up Your Switch In this chapter • Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard ..... . 5 • Configuring the switch......... . . 16 •... -
Page 18: Launching The Ezswitchsetup Wizard
Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard FIGURE 3 EZSwitchSetup Installer On Windows, EZSwitchSetup starts automatically after it is installed. If it does not, see “Launching the EZSwitchSetup wizard” to launch the wizard manually. On Linux, follow the procedure “Launching the EZSwitchSetup wizard” to launch the wizard. -
Page 19: Connecting Cables
Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard FIGURE 4 EZSwitchSetup introduction screen Connecting cables 1. Choose the method of connecting to your LAN. You have the choice of using a serial connection or an Ethernet connection to your LAN to set the IP address for the switch. - Page 20 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard FIGURE 5 Connect Cables screen (Ethernet version, without serial cable) Figure 6 on page 9 shows the cables connecting to the Brocade Fibre Channel switch, setup computer, Ethernet hub or switch, and network. NOTE Not all switches have their serial and Ethernet connectors in the same place as in Figure Refer to the hardware documentation to determine the correct placement of the serial and...
- Page 21 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard IOIOI Brocade switch Setup computer Power cable Ethernet cable from hub to Brocade switch Ethernet hub or switch Ethernet cable from setup computer to Ethernet hub or switch Serial cable FIGURE 6 Cable connections 3.
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Page 22: Discovering The Switch
Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard If you are using an Ethernet LAN connection, a Discover Switch screen is displayed (Figure Go on to “Discovering the switch.”. FIGURE 7 First Discover Switch screen Discovering the switch 1. Locate the WWN for your switch. •... - Page 23 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard FIGURE 8 Second Discover Switch screen 4. Select an option for assigning the IP address and click Next. The options vary depending on the configuration of your switch: • Keep the current switch IP configuration. This option is available only if EZSwitchSetup detected a valid IP address.
- Page 24 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard FIGURE 9 Set Switch IP Address screen 5. Beginning at this step, the steps are the same for both serial and Ethernet connections. If you are setting up the switch for the first time, the addresses shown are not valid. If you click Next with these addresses in place, EZSwitchSetup returns an error screen.
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Page 25: Confirming Ip Addresses
Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard Confirming IP addresses The Confirm IP Address screen (Figure 10) is displayed after you have assigned IP addresses, using either a serial connection or an Ethernet connection. 1. Check the displayed addresses carefully to be sure they are correct. FIGURE 10 EZSwitchSetup Confirm IP Address 2. - Page 26 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard • Exit EZSwitchSetup Select this option if you want to use EZSwitchSetup as an IP configuration tool, but do not want to use EZSwitchSetup Manager as a management tool for the switch. FIGURE 11 Continue Configuration screen 4.
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Page 27: Switch Discovery Failure
Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard Switch discovery failure During the setup of your switch, the switch discovery may fail. There may be several reasons why switch discovery fails. Table 2 lists symptoms and related suggestions to recover the switch. TABLE 2 Discovery recovery Symptom... -
Page 28: Configuring The Switch
Configuring the switch Configuring the switch The configuration wizard steps you through the process of changing your administrative password and zoning. You begin at the Welcome to Switch Configuration screen (Figure 12). FIGURE 12 Switch configuration welcome screen 1. Click Next to begin. The Set Parameters screen is displayed. -
Page 29: Setting Switch Parameters
Configuring the switch Setting switch parameters 1. Follow the onscreen directions to set a new admin password for the switch. Make sure to record your password and keep it in a secure location for future reference. 2. Optional: Enter a new name for the switch and set the correct date and time. 3. -
Page 30: Configuring Zones On The Switch
Configuring the switch FIGURE 14 Select Zoning wizard Typical Zoning is the default and the following procedure directs you to select Typical Zoning. When you select Typical Zoning, the wizard automatically configures the zones for you and shows you how to connect the devices to the switch. You can change the zoning configuration later, as described in “Zoning management”... -
Page 31: Connecting Devices And Completing The Setup
Connecting devices and completing the setup EZSwitchSetup uses these values to verify that all your current and planned devices are properly connected for the zoning scheme that will be created. Note that Typical zoning ensures that every connected host device will be able to communicate with every connected storage device. - Page 32 Connecting devices and completing the setup If you change your mind about the number of devices you want to connect, you can click the Previous button and adjust the values you have selected in the dropdown device type lists on the Specify Devices screen.
- Page 33 Connecting devices and completing the setup scale: 1/2" = 1" Brocade switch Position SFP and insert until firmly seated Open the SFP bale Close the latching bale FIGURE 17 Installing SFPs 2. Connect Fibre Channel cables from the switch to your host and storage devices. Ensure that the physical connections are exactly as indicated on the Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen.
- Page 34 Connecting devices and completing the setup The Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen provides visual feedback as you cable the switch. A green line indicates that the connection is correct, a red line indicates an invalid connection, and a blue line indicates a missing connection. scale: 1/8"...
- Page 35 Connecting devices and completing the setup FIGURE 19 EZSwitchSetup Configuration Finish screen 5. Click Finish to complete the switch setup. You are now ready to configure the storage component of the SAN using the documentation that came with the storage server. If you want to monitor the switch, then you need to launch the EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager.
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Page 37: Managing Your Switch
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Page 38: Task Panel
Switch manager overview Task panel 3A Progress indicator Content Page 3B User name, IP address, and user role Status bar FIGURE 20 EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager Components Task panel The left pane of the Switch Manager is the task panel, which displays all tasks. The tasks are categorized by Switch, Devices, Zoning, and Miscellaneous. -
Page 39: Switch View
Switch manager overview Switch View The Switch View displays the switch and status buttons across the top. The status buttons enable access to each element listed. Click the refresh icon under the Miscellaneous Tasks to update the information on the screen with the current switch information. -
Page 40: Status Bar
Launching the EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager Status bar The status bar, at the bottom of the window, is divided into the following sections: • Progress indicator This is on the left side of the status bar. When Switch Manager is sending data to or retrieving data from the switch, this indicator is animated. -
Page 41: Logging In
Launching the EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager The Login dialog box is displayed. If there are other applications open when EZSwitchSetup manager launches, the login dialog may be hidden. To view the login dialog, press Alt+Tab. Logging in When you log in, the EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager interface is launched if the switch is set up and configured with EZSwitchSetup. -
Page 42: Viewing Switch Information
Viewing switch information Viewing switch information Using EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager, you can view the following: • Switch status, including port status. • Temperature, fan, and power supply status. • HBA and storage connections to the switch. • Information about devices connected to the switch. •... -
Page 43: Viewing The Status Indicator Legend
Viewing switch information Viewing the status indicator legend To view the legend for the status indicators, click the Legend button. The legend view opens. Figure 23 shows the status indicators that can appear on the fan, temperature, or power supply button. FIGURE 23 Fan, temperature, and power supply legend Viewing fan, temperature, and power supply status... - Page 44 Viewing switch information Figure 25 shows the Temperature view. The temperature view displays the number of temperature sensors, their status, and the temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. FIGURE 25 Temperature status Figure 26 shows the Power Supply view. The power supply view displays the number of power supplies in the switch and their status.
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Page 45: Port Status
Viewing switch information Port status The Switch View displays port graphics with blinking LEDs, simulating the physical appearance of the ports. One or two LEDs are associated with each port, depending on the switch model: one of the LEDs indicates port status; the other indicates port speed. For LED information, see the hardware documentation for the switch you are viewing. -
Page 46: Switch Information Tab
Viewing switch information Hover the cursor over the LEDs to view details about the port state and port speed, as shown in Figure FIGURE 29 Port State and Port Speed LEDs. Switch Information tab The Switch Information tab is the default information tab under Port Information, Switch Information on the Switch View (Figure 30). -
Page 47: Changing Switch Information
Changing switch information FIGURE 31 Port Information tab The information page displays the following for each port: • Port number. • Port name. • State of the port. • Port type. • Status (health) of the port. • Indication of whether the port is licensed. Changing switch information From the Switch Manager, you can relaunch the EZSwitchSetup Switch Configuration to perform the following tasks:... -
Page 48: Add Port License
Add port license Add port license EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager allows you to enable Ports On Demand (POD) if you have a license available. For the Brocade 7800, you can add the 7800 Upgrade License to activate ports 4–25. This option is not available if all ports are already licensed. 1. -
Page 49: Managing Devices
Managing devices Managing devices The Devices page displays the following information: • Whether the device is an HBA, an HBA plus storage, or a storage only device. • Device alias name, if one exists. • Vendor name. • Device name. •... -
Page 50: Device Connections
Managing devices 2. Select a row in the table to display additional information about the device. 3. Click View Details located at the top of the page. Figure 35 shows a Device Details example. FIGURE 35 Detailed Device information Device connections EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager displays a graphical representation of the switch and the devices that are connected to each port. -
Page 51: Assigning And Renaming Device Aliases
Managing devices FIGURE 36 Display Connections screen Assigning and renaming device aliases Every device has a device name and an alias name. Alias names make it easier to reference the devices. Alias names are displayed in the zone access map on the Zoning page. You can assign or rename the alias names using the following procedure. - Page 52 Managing devices FIGURE 37 Define Device Aliases wizard 2. Double-click a field in the New Alias column to edit that alias. 3. Click OK when you are done. A “Zone commit succeeded” message is displayed. This message confirms that the device alias changes have been saved to the zoning database.
- Page 53 Managing devices After you have defined the device aliases, the aliases are displayed under Device Alias when you select View under Devices (as in Figure 33). The device aliases are also displayed in the Zone Access Map for Devices when you select View under Zoning (Figure 39).
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Page 54: Zoning Management
Zoning management Zoning management Zoning enables you to partition your fabric into logical groups of devices that can access each other. For example, you can partition your fabric into two zones, winzone and unixzone, so that your Windows servers and storage do not interact with your UNIX servers and storage. Zones can be configured dynamically. -
Page 55: Viewing The Zone Access Map
Zoning management Viewing the zone access map Click View under Zoning in the task panel to view the Zone Access Map for Devices (Figure 40). If you have no devices or if you have only one device, the zoning map does not display. The HBA and storage device names displayed in the matrix are the alias names of the devices (see “Assigning and renaming device aliases”... - Page 56 Zoning management A Review Device Connections screen displays device connections, over the Zone Access Map for Devices. Check to be sure all connected devices are present and recognized by the switch. 2. Click Next. The Define Device Aliases screen is displayed. 3.
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Page 57: Validating Zoning Configuration
Zoning management 8. Dismiss the confirmation dialog box. The Zone Access Map is updated to show the new accessibility relationships. FIGURE 42 Zoning summary information Validating zoning configuration You can validate the current zoning configuration against the following rules: • Every HBA has access to at least one storage device. -
Page 58: Accessing Web Tools For Advanced Management
Accessing Web Tools for advanced management Accessing Web Tools for advanced management From the Switch Manager, you can launch Web Tools, which provides more extensive switch management functions for more experienced users. See the Web Tools Administrator’s Guide for information on the Web Tools interface. To launch Web Tools, ensure that you have completed all Switch Manager tasks and then click Advanced Management in the Miscellaneous category of the task panel. -
Page 59: Ezswitchsetup Limitations
Appendix EZSwitchSetup Limitations General limitations Table 3 lists general EZSwitchSetup limitations, which apply to all browsers and switch platforms. TABLE 3 EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager limitations Problem Area Details HTTP timeout Very often, you may see the following message when you try to get data from a switch or to send a request to the switch: Failed to get switch response. - Page 60 General limitations EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1001344-01...
- Page 61 Index accessing Web Tools from EZSwitchSetup enabling ports admin password, changing ending sessions aliases, assigning to devices EZSwitchSetup about installing launching browsers limitations refresh frequency, setting Fan Status 30, 31, 34 supported Fan, Temperature, and Power Supply Legend Fibre Channel Association Fibre Channel cables, connecting changing switch information CIDR block...
- Page 62 Java Plug-ins, supported security banner session management sessions, ending setting refresh frequency SFPs, installing languages supported soft zones launching EZSwitchSetup support, contacting technical xvii LEDs supported languages limitations supported switches localization support Switch discovery failure logging in switch does not power up logging out switch does not respond to commands switch information, displaying...
- Page 63 zoning about advanced zoning changing configuration configuration, displaying configure zones connect devices custom zoning editing hard zones restoring default typical zoning soft zones specify devices typical zoning validating zone configuration zone access map, displaying EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1001344-01...
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