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  • Page 1 installation and reference guide hp surestore fc 1Gb/2Gb entry switch 8B and fc 1Gb/2Gb switch 8B www.hp.com...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface About This Guide ......... . Related Publications .
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Operating the Switch Turning the Switch On and Off....... . Interpreting LED Activity.

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface About This Guide This guide provides the following information about the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B: Chapter 1 Overview information about the switch. Introducing the Switch Chapter 2 Instructions for installing and configuring the Installing and Configuring the Switch switch.

  • Page 6: Getting Help

    Title Part Number Web Tools User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available on CD Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available on CD Zoning User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available on CD MIB Reference Manual, version 3.0 Available on CD ISL Trunking User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available on CD Advanced Performance Monitoring User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available on CD...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Switch

    Chapter Introducing the Switch This chapter provides the following information: • Overview page 1-1 • Monitoring and Managing the Switch page 1-3 Overview The FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B are eight-port Fibre Channel fabric switches that support link speeds up to 2 Gbps. Both switches include Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later, and are compatible with the entire HP installed base of Fibre Channel hubs, bridges, and switches.

  • Page 8: The Sfp Media Side

    Introducing the Switch The SFP Media Side Figure 1-1 shows the SFP media side of the switch, which contains the power connector, IP label, serial port, switch status LED, fiber optic ports and their corresponding LEDs, and the Ethernet port and its corresponding LEDs.

  • Page 9: Monitoring And Managing The Switch

    Introducing the Switch Monitoring and Managing the Switch The switch can be managed in-band using Fibre Channel protocol, or out-of-band by connecting to the Ethernet port. The management functions allow the administrator to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to aid in system debugging and performance analysis.
  • Page 10 Introducing the Switch Installation and Reference Guide...

  • Page 11: Installing And Configuring The Switch

    For safety reasons, when installing this product in an equipment rack, you must WARNING consider rack stability against tipping. Please refer to the Hewlett-Packard Rack System/E User's Manual provided with the equipment rack to determine rack stability (also available in electronic format through the HP Web site at ).

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Installing and Configuring the Switch Package Contents The major items included in the shipping carton(s) include the following items: • One FC Entry Switch 8B or FC Switch 8B • One 10 ft. RS-232 serial cable (convertible to an RJ-45 connector by removing the adapter on the end of the cable) •...

  • Page 13: Installing The Switch In A Rack

    Installing and Configuring the Switch Provide power to the switch by connecting the power cord to the switch power supply and to a power outlet. Ensure the power cord is routed so that it is not exposed to stress. Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the cord is connected.
  • Page 14 Installing and Configuring the Switch (8) #8 Flat washer (6) M5 Torx head screw with captive lock washer (2) Rubber washer (4) M5 U-type Tinnerman clip (HP rack only) (4) #10-32 square Tinnerman nut (Compaq/Rittal rack only) (4) #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw with attached lock washer (Compaq/Rittal rack only) (6) Spacer (Compaq/Rittal rack only) (4) M5 flat washer (Compaq/Rittal rack only)
  • Page 15 Installing and Configuring the Switch To install the switch in an HP rack: Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and hardware are available. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch. Attach the rear rail-tray brackets to the rear rack uprights by installing each of the two mounting brackets with one M5 Torx head screw with captive lock washer as shown in Figure 2-2.
  • Page 16 Installing and Configuring the Switch Install two M5 U-type Tinnerman clips for each of the front columns of the rack in the top and bottom positions of the three-hole EIA pattern as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Installing the Tinnerman Clips Installation and Reference Guide...
  • Page 17 Installing and Configuring the Switch Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps: As an aid in assembly, two rubber washers have been included to help keep the rear slotted portion of the outer rail flush against the rear rail-tray brackets. Install them as shown in Figure 2-4.
  • Page 18 Installing and Configuring the Switch Install one M5 Torx screw in the upper hole location of the right rail. Then, install one M5 Torx screw in the lower location of the left rail. See Figure 2-5. Note: Do not install the upper left and lower right screws until later. Figure 2-5 Assembling the Outer Rails Assemble each of the two inner rails (one on each side of the switch and plenum) using eight...
  • Page 19 Installing and Configuring the Switch Insert the switch with the attached inner rails into the outer rails as shown in Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7 Installing the Switch into an HP Rack Install the two remaining M5 Torx screws into the upper left and lower right holes to complete the installation.
  • Page 20 Installing and Configuring the Switch Provide power to the switch by connecting the power cord to the switch power supply and to a power outlet. Ensure the power cord is routed so that it is not exposed to stress. Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the cord is connected.
  • Page 21 Installing and Configuring the Switch Install two #10-32 square Tinnerman nuts for each of the front columns of the rack in the top and bottom positions of the three-hole EIA pattern. Also install one spacer in the center position for each column on the front of the rack. See Figure 2-10.
  • Page 22 Installing and Configuring the Switch Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps: As an aid in assembly, two rubber washers have been included to help keep the rear slotted portion of the outer rail flush against the rear rail-tray brackets. Install them as shown in Figure 2-11.
  • Page 23 Installing and Configuring the Switch Install one #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw in the upper hole location of the right rail. Then, install one #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw in the lower location of the left rail as shown in Figure 2-12.
  • Page 24 Installing and Configuring the Switch Assemble each of the two inner rails (one on each side of the switch and plenum) using eight #8-32 x 5/16 Phillips pan-head screws (with attached star lock washers) and eight #8 flat washers as shown in Figure 2-13.
  • Page 25 Installing and Configuring the Switch Install the remaining #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screws into the upper left and lower right holes to complete the installation. See Figure 2-15. Figure 2-15 Securing the Switch Provide power to the switch by connecting the power cord to the switch power supply and to a power outlet.

  • Page 26: Configuring And Connecting The Switch

    Installing and Configuring the Switch Configuring and Connecting the Switch This procedure provides instructions for configuring and connecting the FC Entry Switch 8B or FC Switch 8B for use in a network and fabric. The following items are required to configure and connect the FC Entry Switch 8B or FC Switch •...
  • Page 27 Installing and Configuring the Switch Enter the following at the terminal emulator application prompt: ipAddrSet. Enter the requested information at the prompts: • Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.77]: Enter the new Ethernet IP address. • Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Enter the new Ethernet subnetmask. •...
  • Page 28 Installing and Configuring the Switch Disable the switch by entering the following: switchDisable. Then enter the following to display the configuration prompts: configure. Enter “y” after the prompt “Fabric parameters”. For example: Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y Enter a unique domain ID: Domain: (1..239) [1] 3.

  • Page 29: Saving The System Configuration Files

    Installing and Configuring the Switch Saving the System Configuration Files Upload the switch configuration file for disaster recovery and keep it in a safe place where it can be easily found. Backing up the configuration after the initial configuration changes and periodically thereafter is strongly recommended.

  • Page 30: Restoring The System Configuration Settings

    Installing and Configuring the Switch Restoring the System Configuration Settings To restore the system configuration settings from a backup: Verify that the RSHD service or the FTP service is running on the host workstation (Windows or UNIX). Log on to the switch as the admin user. Shut down the switch by entering the following command: switchDisable.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Speed Negotiation

    Installing and Configuring the Switch Setting Up Speed Negotiation There are two methods for configuring the ports on the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B. The port can be set to auto-sensing mode, which allows the port to automatically be configured to the highest speed.
  • Page 32 Installing and Configuring the Switch HP Surestore VA 7400 The FC Entry Switch 8B or FC Switch 8B also can support a 2 Gb connection to an HP Surestore Virtual Array 7400. Set the port speed to 2 Gb using the telnet command portCfgSpeed. Use the Virtual Front Panel (VFP) on the VA 7400 and configure the device as follows: Change the controller port data rate to 2 Gbps.

  • Page 33: Operating The Switch

    Chapter Operating the Switch This chapter provides the following information: • Turning the Switch On and Off page 3-1 • Interpreting LED Activity page 3-1 • Interpreting POST Results page 3-4 • Maintaining the Switch page 3-5 Turning the Switch On and Off To turn the FC Entry Switch 8B or FC Switch 8B on, connect the power cable to the power connector on the switch and to a power source.

  • Page 34: Leds On The Sfp Media Side

    Operating the Switch LEDs on the SFP Media Side Figure 3-1 shows the SFP media side of the switch with the LEDs identified. Figure 3-1 The SFP Media Side of the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B Note: The LEDs may flash different colors during diagnostic tests and POST.
  • Page 35 Operating the Switch The following table describes the port status LEDs located above each port on the left. Color of LED Status of Hardware Recommended Action No light No light or signal carrier (media or Verify that media and cable are both cable) is detected.

  • Page 36: Leds On The Fan Side

    Operating the Switch LEDs on the Fan Side Figure 3-2 shows the fan side of the switch with the LED identified. Figure 3-2 The Fan Side of the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B Note: The LEDs may flash different colors during diagnostic tests and POST. This does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not display a healthy pattern after POST or the other diagnostic tests are complete.

  • Page 37: Maintaining The Switch

    Operating the Switch To determine whether POST completed without errors, verify that all LEDs return to a normal state after POST is complete. If one or more LEDs do not return to a normal state, and this is not due to the switch being set to beacon, see Interpreting LED Activity page 3-1...
  • Page 38 Operating the Switch Installation and Reference Guide...

  • Page 39: Switch Components

    Appendix Product Specifications This appendix provides the following information: • Switch Components page A-1 • Weight and Physical Dimensions page A-2 • Facility Requirements page A-2 • Power Supply Specifications page A-3 • Environmental Requirements page A-3 • General Specifications page A-3 •...

  • Page 40: Weight And Physical Dimensions

    Product Specifications • Five fans: Two dedicated to cooling the power supply, three dedicated to cooling the motherboard. Air is pulled in through the rear intake and pushed out through the vents in the SFP media side. • Three digital thermometers, capable of sensing a temperature range from -55°C to +125°C, in 0.5°C increments.

  • Page 41: Power Supply Specifications

    Product 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 specifications for the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B are listed in the following table.
  • Page 42 Product Specifications The general specifications for the FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B are listed in the following table. Specification Description Configurable port types The switch supports F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port connections EMI classification An operating switch conforms to the EMI (electromagnetic interference) radiation levels specified by the following regulations: •...

  • Page 43: Memory Specifications

    Product Specifications Specification Description Immunity IEC 61000-4-2 Severity Level 3 for Electrostatic Discharge 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 Memory Specifications The FC Entry Switch 8B and FC Switch 8B have the following memory:...

  • Page 44: Post Specifications

    Product Specifications The port requires a straight serial cable with a female 9-pin subminiature-D connector. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are supported; if pin 7 is used, the signal must always be driven high, using the pinouts listed in the following table. The cabling pinouts required if pin 7 is used are listed in the following table.

  • Page 45: Regulatory Compliance

    Hewlett-Packard could result in the product not meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 46: Laser Safety

    Product Specifications VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) Harmonics Conformance (Japan) BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan) RRL EMC Statement (Korea) Laser Safety A. Certification and Classification Information When equipped with native Fibre Channel adapters, this product contains a laser internal to the small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules. In the USA, the SFP module is certified as a Class 1 Laser product, conforming to the requirements contained in Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J.
  • Page 47 Product Specifications Outside the USA, the SFP is certified as a Class 1 Laser product conforming to requirements contained in IEC 825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994, including Amendment 11:1996. The SFP includes the following certifications: • UL Recognized Component (USA) • CSA Certified Component (Canada) •...

  • Page 48: Declaration Of Conformity

    1) The Product was tested in a worst-case test configuration which maximizes RFI emissions. Roseville, CA October 15, 2001 European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ- TRE, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: + 49-7031-14-3143) A-10...

  • Page 49: Glossary

    Glossary 8b/10b An encoding scheme that converts each 8-bit byte into 10 bits. Used to balance Encoding ones and zeros in high-speed transports. Address A 24-bit or 8-bit value used to identify the source or destination of a frame. Identifier Advanced A software product that provides error and performance information to the Performance...
  • Page 50 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. Block As applies to Fibre Channel, upper-level application data that is transferred in a single sequence.
  • Page 51 Disparity The relationship of ones and zeros in an encoded character. “Neutral disparity” means an equal number of each, “positive disparity” means a majority of ones, and “negative disparity” means a majority of zeros. Distributed The combined user’s guides for the software products Extended Fabrics and Fabrics Remote Switch.
  • Page 52 Fabric A software product that works in conjunction with Web Tools to provide a Manager graphical user interface for managing switch groups as a single unit, instead of as separate switches. Fabric Manager is installed on and run from a computer workstation.
  • Page 53 FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First. Routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches. Full-duplex A mode of communication that allows the same port to simultaneously transmit and receive frames. See also Half-duplex. Fx_Port A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port. See also F_Port, FL_Port.
  • Page 54 JBOD Just a Bunch Of Disks; indicates a number of disks connected in a single chassis to one or more controllers. See also RAID. K28.5 A special 10-bit character used to indicate the beginning of a transmission word that performs Fibre Channel control and signaling functions. The first seven bits of the character are the comma pattern.
  • Page 55 Multimode A fiber optic cabling specification that allows up to 500 meters between devices. N_Port Node Port; a port on a node that can connect to a Fibre Channel port or to another N_Port in a point-to-point connection. See also NL_Port, Nx_Port. Name Server Frequently used to indicate Simple Name Server.
  • Page 56 Private Device A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and can interpret 8-bit addresses, but cannot log into the fabric. Private Loop An arbitrated loop that does not include a participating FL_Port. Protocol A defined method and a set of standards for communication. Public An NL_Port that logs into the fabric, can function within either a public or a NL_Port...
  • Page 57 Sequence Initiative. Single Mode The fiber optic cabling standard that corresponds to distances of up to 10 km between devices. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. An internet management protocol that uses either IP for network-level functions and UDP for transport-level functions, or TCP/IP for both.
  • Page 58 U_Port Universal Port; a switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. User Datagram Protocol; a protocol that runs on top of IP and provides port multiplexing for upper-level protocols.
  • Page 59 Index applications supported EIA rack requirements environmental requirements bandwidth, aggregate buffers, frame fan side description of FC-IP class Fibre Channel Association Fibre Channel classes supported Fibre Channel classes, supported color-coded ports frame buffers command line, managing by compliance general regulatory components, switch immunity, electromagnetic configuring...
  • Page 60 LEDs POST 3-1, A-6 colors duration 3-1, 3-2, 3-4 3-4, A-6 during diagnostic tests error messages 3-1, 3-2, 3-4 during POST interpreting 3-1, 3-2, 3-4 interpreting LED indicators on fan side specifications on SFP media side power supply port speed LEDs general information port status LEDs specifications...
  • Page 61 supportShow telnet command switch components maintenance physical dimensions specifications weight technical support telnet managing by telnet commands supportShow command temperature, requirements 2-16 terminal emulator application, configuring tests, diagnostic thermometers transmission range, data trunking about 2-18 cabling requirements updates, software Web Tools, managing by weight, switch Installation and Reference Guide Index-3...
  • Page 62 Index-4 Installation and Reference Guide...

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