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Brocade Communications Systems A7533A - Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch Base Administrator's Manual

Brocade ezswitchsetup administrator's guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, april 2009)
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53-1001193-02
December 5, 2008
EZSwitchSetup
Administrator's Guide
Supporting Fabric OS v6.2.0
Supporting Brocade 200E, 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300

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  • Page 1 53-1001193-02 December 5, 2008 EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide Supporting Fabric OS v6.2.0 Supporting Brocade 200E, 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2006-2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brocade, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager, MyView, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B-wing symbol, DCX, and SAN Health are 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: December

    Document History The following table lists all versions of the EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide. Document Title Publication Number Summary of Changes Publication Date EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1000121-01 First release January 2006 EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1000195-01 Changes to support Fabric OS September 2006 v5.2.0, including zoning and port activation EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide...
  • Page 4 EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1001193-02...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Document In this chapter ......... . . vii How this document is organized .
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Managing Your Switch In this chapter ......... . . 25 Switch manager overview.

  • 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 200E switch • Brocade 300 switch • Brocade 4100 switch • Brocade 4900 switch • Brocade 5000 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 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 not.

  • 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: Key Terms

    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 53-1001193-02...

  • 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 5. Click OK to save the changes. Supported switches You can use EZSwitchSetup with the following switches: •...

  • Page 16: Language Support For Ezswitchsetup

    Language support for EZSwitchSetup Language support for EZSwitchSetup The EZSwitchSetup wizard and the Switch Manager interface display the following languages: • English (default) • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Simplified Chinese • Spanish •...

  • 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 Launching the EZSwitchSetup wizard • On Windows: From the Start menu, select Programs > EZSwitchSetup > EZSwitchSetup • On Linux: Navigate to the following path location on the CD-ROM: <CD-ROM Path>/CDROM_Installers/Linux/Disk1/InstData/VM/install.bin ATTENTION The Linux installation requires root access.
  • Page 19 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard The EZSwitchSetup wizard starts, as shown in Figure FIGURE 4 EZSwitchSetup introduction screen 1. You have the choice of using a serial connection or an Ethernet connection to your LAN to set the IP address for the switch. Choose the method you want to use for your installation. You may want to use the serial connection if it is not possible or not convenient to connect the host on the same subnet as the switch.
  • Page 20 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard FIGURE 5 Connect Cables screen (Ethernet version, without serial cable) Figure 6 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 Ethernet connections.
  • 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.
  • Page 22 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard If you are using the serial connection, the Set Switch IP Address screen is displayed, and you can go to step 7. You can now remove the serial cable from the switch, but keep it available in case you lose your network connection, and need to revise any of the information you entered.
  • Page 23 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard NOTE If you see a caution message saying the IP address is not reachable, always select Yes (the default setting) under Do you want to assign a static IP to the Switch? Selecting No causes EZSwitchSetup to continuously try to establish a Telnet session with the switch, which does not, as yet, have a reachable IP address.

  • Page 24: 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 25 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard 3. At this point, you can do either of the following. Click Finish to save the configuration if you want to use EZSwitchSetup as an IP configuration tool, and do not want to use EZSwitchSetup Manager as a management tool for the switch.

  • Page 26: Switch Discovery Failure

    Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard If you click Continue with EZManager, A warning dialog box displays warning you that EZSwitchSetUp only supports single switch fabrics (Figure 12). FIGURE 12 Warning - only single switch fabric supported. 4. Click OK to start the EZSwitchSetup Manager. A browser window opens and loads, and the Switch Configuration Welcome screen is displayed (Figure 13).
  • Page 27 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup wizard TABLE 2 Discovery recovery Symptom Correction The setup computer COM port is busy. The port is being controlled by another communications program. Stop all other third-party communications programs. The port settings are in conflict with another device. Check your IRQ settings.

  • 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 13). FIGURE 13 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 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 FIGURE 16 Specify Devices screen Connecting devices and completing the setup The final step in the switch configuration is to connect your devices to the switch in a way that matches a configured array of connection reservations (HBA or Storage) on the ports. In the interactive switch graphic that is displayed on the Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen, these connection reservations are shown by the letters H or S against a blue or green background on the ports, and will automatically match the types of the devices that have already been...
  • Page 32 Connecting devices and completing the setup additional currently unoccupied ports for future HBA or Storage connections. These additional reservations are also reflected in the zoning scheme, and are shown on the Display Devices screen in the EZManager application to remind you where these additional devices can be connected. The default reservation type is HBA.
  • 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 18 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 20 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.
  • Page 36 Connecting devices and completing the setup EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1001193-02...

  • Page 37: In This Chapter

    Chapter Managing Your Switch In this chapter • Switch manager overview ........25 •...

  • 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 21 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 24 shows the status indicators that can appear on the fan, temperature, or power supply button. FIGURE 24 Fan, temperature, and power supply legend Viewing fan, temperature, and power supply status...
  • Page 44 Viewing switch information Figure 26 shows the Temperature view. The temperature view displays the number of temperature sensors, their status, and the temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. FIGURE 26 Temperature status Figure 27 shows the Power Supply view. The power supply view displays the number of power supplies in the switch and their status.

  • 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. Two LEDs are associated with each port: 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 30 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 31).

  • Page 47: Port Information Tab

    Viewing switch information Port information tab Select the Port Information tab to view the port information (Figure 32). Detailed port information is displayed as a categorized list of properties, which may be viewed, copied, or exported by category as desired FIGURE 32 Port Information tab The information page displays the following for each port:...

  • Page 48: Changing Switch Information

    Changing switch information Changing switch information From the Switch Manager, you can relaunch the EZSwitchSetup Switch Configuration to perform the following tasks: • Change the switch name. • Change the switch time. • Change the admin password. • Change the zoning configuration type. This is the same wizard that was launched the first time you set up the switch.

  • 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 36 shows a Device Details example. FIGURE 36 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 37 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 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. The wizard also prompts you to delete the aliases of any offline devices.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 41). The HBA and storage device names displayed in the matrix are the alias names of the devices (see “Assigning and renaming device aliases”...
  • Page 55 Zoning management If no devices are connected to the switch, or if only storage devices or only HBAs are connected, then the Switch Manager displays a message and the Edit HBA/Storage Accessibility Matrix does not launch. FIGURE 42 Edit HBA/Storage Accessibility matrix 5.

  • Page 56: Validating Zoning Configuration

    Zoning management FIGURE 43 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. • Every storage device is accessible by at least one HBA. •...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Using Dhcp To Assign Switch Ip Addresses

    Accessing Web Tools for advanced management Using DHCP to assign switch IP addresses If your switch is already set up, and if the switch is running Fabric OS version 6.0 or later, you can enable the use of DHCP to set your switch IP address. If you want DHCP to set your switch IP address, you must have a DHCP server on the same subnet as your setup computer and the switch, and it must be enabled before running the EZSwitchSetup wizard.

  • Page 59: Ezswitchsetup Limitations

    Appendix EZSwitchSetup Limitations In this appendix • General limitations ..........47 General limitations Table 3 lists general EZSwitchSetup limitations, which apply to all browsers and switch platforms.
  • Page 60 General limitations TABLE 3 EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager Limitations (Continued) Problem Area Details Loss of Connection Occasionally, you may see the following message when you try to retrieve data from the switch or send a request to the switch: Switch Status Checking The switch is not currently accessible.
  • 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 53-1001193-02...
  • Page 64 EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide 53-1001193-02...

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