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HP Surestore 6164 - Switch Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 quick start guide hp surestore fc switch 6164 www.hp.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    QuickLoop, Remote Switch, Web Tools, and Zoning limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and respectively. fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, Safety notices performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Revision History ..........5 Updates .
  • Page 4 Serial Port and Ethernet Connections ......38 Ethernet Connection ........38 Serial Port Connection .

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History August 2001 First release. Updates For the most current technical support information for the fc-Switch 6164, visit the HP web site located at: http://www.hp.com Firmware and software updates are found on the HP web site at: http://www.hp.com For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity, consult your HP account representative.
  • Page 6 Title Part Number QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 2.3 Available only on CD Web Tools User’s Guide, version 2.3 Available only on CD Zoning User’s Guide, version 2.2 Available only on CD For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel Association web site, located at http://www.fibrechannel.com.

  • Page 7: Overview

    OVERVIEW The HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 provides a 64-port enterprise-class fibre channel switching solution for any-to-any connectivity requirements in a Storage Area Network (SAN). The FC 6164 provides a cost-effective means of meeting the large-port-count requirements of workgroups and enterprises.
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 9: Installing The Switch

    INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter provides the step-by-step instructions for installing the FC Switch 6164 in either a HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal 19-inch rack. Most of the steps in this procedure are unnecessary if the FC 6164 Note was installed at an HP integration center prior to shipment. However, Steps (assembling and installing the plenum) and Step (installing the switch door) must be performed for factory-integrated switches (see...

  • Page 10: Rack-Mount Safety Guidelines

    Rack-Mount Safety Guidelines In a rack-mount installation, follow these safety guidelines: • When installing a switch in a closed or multi-rack assembly, make certain the air temperature, measured at the front panel, does not exceed 40 C during operation. • Ensure that the airflow available to the switch is at least 300 cfpm. •...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents Figure 1 shows the major items contained in the FC 6164 shipping carton(s). Table 1 lists the contents of the shipping carton. Figure 1. Major Items Contained in the Shipping Carton(s) Table 1. Contents of the Shipping Carton(s) A Switch B Plenum kit (4 rectangular sheets of Lexan with 6 adhesive strips pre-attached) (HP P/N A7326-87903)
  • Page 12 Table 1. Contents of the Shipping Carton(s) (continued) D Rail Tray kit (Rail tray, 2 brackets, 2 M5 Tinnerman nuts, 4 M5 torx screws) (HP P/N A6534-60016) E Shim plates (2 ea. HP P/N A7326-87904) F Rack-Mount Bracket set (2 Rack-Mount brackets) (HP P/N A7326-87901) G Switch door (part of Accessory kit [HP P/N A7326-70001], which also includes: software CD, documentation CD, and serial cable)

  • Page 13: Tools Required

    Tools Required The following tools are required to install the switch: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • T20 torx screwdriver • Genie lift (to transport switch); for information on the lift, see: http://www.genielift.com/ml-series/ml-1-2.html http://slick2.atl.hp.com/ceworld/siteservices/tools/genie/genielift_ordering.htm Installing the Switch...

  • Page 14: Hardware Identification

    Hardware Identification Figure 2 contains drawings and descriptions of the hardware used when installing the FC 6164 in an HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal rack. Use this key to help identify the hardware specified in the installation procedure in this chapter.

  • Page 15: Installing The Switch

    Installing the Switch Mount the switch as low as possible in the rack to ensure that WARNING the weight of the switch does not make the rack unstable. 15 Rack Units (RUs) are required (see Figure Figure 3. Switch Mounted Back-to-Front and Low in the Rack The switch must be installed with the front end facing the back CAUTION of the rack.
  • Page 16 In these instructions, the 15 RUs used to mount the switch are called Note RU-1 through RU-15 (see Figure 3); RU-1 is the lowest of the 15 RUs. 1. Check the contents of the shipping carton and the kits within the carton to verify that all of the required parts and hardware are available (see Figure Table...
  • Page 17 Figure 4. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets Installing the Switch...
  • Page 18 When installing the rail tray in a Compaq/Rittal rack, ignore the Note mounting instructions on the label attached to the rail tray (some rail trays do not have this label). c. Install Tinnerman nuts for the top holes of RU-1 in both of the rack’s front uprights (see Figure The Tinnerman nuts used for the two types of racks (HP and...
  • Page 19 d. For a Compaq/Rittal rack, insert spacers in the holes immediately below the Tinnerman nuts you inserted in Step (see Figure e. Orient the rail tray as shown in Figure 6, and insert it into the rack from the front. The slots in the sides of the rail tray must slide over the posts on the rear rail-tray brackets, and the posts on the rail tray’s front mounting flanges must be inserted in the center holes of RU-1.
  • Page 20 4. Place a shim plate on each side of the rail tray (see Figure Figure 7. Placing the Shim Plates on the Rail Tray The shim plates must be placed on top of both sides of the CAUTION rail tray to prevent misalignment between the mounting holes in the switch flanges and the holes in the rack uprights.
  • Page 21 5. Insert Tinnerman nuts onto the center holes of RU-5 and the top holes of RU-12 in both of the rack’s rear uprights (see Figure Figure 8. Installing Tinnerman Nuts in RU-5 and RU-12 6. Install the rack-mount brackets on the switch: a.
  • Page 22 b. Use four #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips flat-head screws to mount one of the stationary plates onto each side of the switch. The plates must be oriented so that the end of the plate that has the slotted holes protrudes past the back of the switch, and if the plate has arrows stamped into it, the arrows must point up (see Figure...
  • Page 23 7. If you have adequate access to the back of the rack to insert the switch from the back, skip Steps 8, 9, and 10. If you do not have adequate access to the back of the rack, proceed with Step 8. If you cannot insert the switch into the rack from the back, you must Note remove several pieces of hardware from the sides of the switch at the front...
  • Page 24 9. Remove the two screws that attach the latch plate to the right side of the switch at the front, and remove the latch plate (see Figure 12). Set the latch plate and the screws aside for later use. The latch plate fits through a cutout in the rack-mounting flange on Note the right side of the switch.
  • Page 25 If the rack you are mounting the switch in is on wheels, WARNING make sure the leveling feet are down or the wheels are locked to prevent the rack from moving while you are installing the switch. Failure to prevent the rack from moving could result in injury to personnel and/or damage to the switch, the rack, or other equipment.
  • Page 26 12.If you inserted the switch into the rack from the back, skip this step. Reinstall the removed hardware: a. Use the 16 #10-32 Phillips screws you removed in Step to re-attach the rack-mounting flanges to the switch (see Figure 12). b.
  • Page 27 Figure 14. Re-attaching the Rack-Mount Bracket Adjustable Plates c. Insert the screws you removed in Step through the slotted holes in the stationary plate and into the second set of threaded holes in the adjustable plate from the rack-mounting flange (see Figure 14).
  • Page 28 14.From the back of the rack, insert four #10-32 x 5/8-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive lock washers through the holes in the rack-mount flanges attached to the front end of the switch and into the Tinnerman nuts you placed in the rack in Step (see Figure 8 Figure...
  • Page 29 15.Fully tighten the screws that attach the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates to rack uprights, then fully tighten the screws that attach the adjustable plates to the stationary plates and the screws that attach the stationary plates to the switch chassis (see Figure 14).
  • Page 30 e. Carefully position the plenum top panel over the side panels so that the folded ends of the top panel face down and are outside of the side panels. f. With the top panel aligned with the side panels, press one of the side panels firmly against the inner surface of the folded end of the top panel to ensure that the adhesive strip on the side panel makes full contact with the folded end of the top panel.
  • Page 31 18.Install the front bezel: a. Orient the front bezel so that its outer surface is facing you. b. Align the bottom end of the front bezel with the bottom edge of the rail tray (see Figure 18). There are two alignment posts and two spring clips on each side of the bezel that grip the rack uprights and hold the bezel in position.
  • Page 32 19.Install the switch door: a. Rotate the knobs on the switch door so that they are in the down position and the springs are compressed. b. Position the door so that the hinge pins are between the loops on the hinge plates mounted on the switch (see Figure 13 Figure...

  • Page 33: Setup

    SETUP System Components Power Supply The SilkWorm 2250 switch is ready to use once the unit is plugged in. When the power cord is connected to the switch, the switch is powered on. The 2250 switch meets IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements. See Chapter 6 for specific information on power requirements for the switch.

  • Page 34: Fabric Operating System

    GBIC port DB-9 port 10/100BaseT port AC Module Figure 20. 2250 Switch The 2250 switch does not have a power switch. When the power Note cord is connected to the switch, the switch is powered on. Fabric Operating System Included with the switch is the Fabric OS. The system provides a large number of commands and libraries to manage real-time tasks.
  • Page 35 If your installation requires installing less than sixteen GBIC modules, the unused port positions are protected by a metal, spring-loaded door that covers the opening. SWL Fibre-Optic GBIC Module The SWL fibre-optic GBIC module, with a black SC connector, is based on short-wavelength 850 nm lasers supporting 1.0625 Gbps link speeds.

  • Page 36: Fibre Channel Cable Connections

    GBIC module supports 9-micron single-mode fibre optic cables up to 10 kilometers. Figure 22 shows a LWL GBIC module. Figure 22. Long-Wavelength Laser (LWL) Fibre-Optic GBIC Module Fibre Channel Cable Connections All network cable connections are to the switch’s front panel. All recommended cabling supports the switch’s 1.0625-Gbps transfer rate, as shown in Table...

  • Page 37: Initialize The Switch

    Fibre cable connections are made to GBICs located on the front panel of the switch using standard dual SC plug connectors as shown in Figure Figure 23. Dual SC Fibre Optic Plug Connector The connectors are keyed and must be inserted into the GBIC module connector in proper alignment.

  • Page 38: Serial Port And Ethernet Connections

    If a switch boot failure occurs, the switch must be taken offline Note for repair or replacement. Contact your switch supplier for assistance. 3. If the factory-set IP address is compatible with your network, connect the Ethernet connection. The factory-set IP address is: 10.77.77.77. The Subnet Mask is: Note 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 39: Serial Port Connection

    Serial Port Connection The 2250 switch has a serial port for initial configuration of the IP address. This port can also be used for service purposes. The serial port should not be used during normal operation. Remove the dust cover from the serial port before inserting the serial Note cable.

  • Page 40: Status Indicators

    8. At the prompt, type the command , then press Enter ipAddrSet 9. When prompted, provide the IP Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway Address in the standard IP form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. For now, only edit the Ethernet addresses, not the Fibre Channel Note address.
  • Page 41 Table 3. Status Indicators and Corrective Actions (continued) Description Action Slow green Online, but segmented Check media (loopback cable or connection at both incompatible switch). Flashes ends. every 2 seconds. Fast green Internal loopback (diagnostic). Flashes every 1/2 second. Flickering green Online and frames flowing No action required.
  • Page 42 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing Software

    INSTALLING SOFTWARE This chapter provides instructions for installing the following software: • Fabric Manager • Remote Switch • Extended Fabrics Installing Fabric Manager Fabric Manager provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage a fabric from a standard workstation. Fabric Manager runs on the workstation and can be used to manage any switches that have Fabric OS version 2.0 or later and Web Tools version 2.2 or later installed (this documentation describes Web Tools version 2.3...
  • Page 44 Switch Requirements Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches that meet the following requirements: • SilkWorm 2400, 2800. • Fabric OS a2.4.1 or later versions of HP supported Fabric OS. Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches with earlier versions, but status and event information is not available.

  • Page 45: Installing Fabric Manager

    Installing Fabric Manager Preparing to use Fabric Manager to manage your fabric requires the following steps: • installation of one of the supported web browsers on the workstation, if not already installed • configuration of the web browser for use with Fabric Manager •...
  • Page 46 5. Click OK. 6. Exit and relaunch the browser. Configuring Internet Explorer Correct operation of Fabric Manager with Internet Explorer requires clearing the web browser cache after installation, and specifying the appropriate settings for the browser refresh frequency and process model. The browser cache must be cleared after the installation of Fabric OS.
  • Page 47 To select the Browser Process Model (only required for Windows NT): 1. Select View > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or Tools > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 5.x. 2. Select the Advanced tab and click to expand the Browsing category. 3.
  • Page 48 Installing Fabric Manager on the Workstation The Fabric Manager 1.0 installation package includes the following items: • ReadMe.txt file, providing product name, version, and late-breaking news • Java plug-in version 1.2.2-007 • FabricManager.Jar file, containing the required Java classes • FabricManager.Properties file, containing configuration information To install Fabric Manager 1.0: 1.
  • Page 49 The Welcome window displays, providing product information and version. 2. Click Next. After the Welcome window is dismissed, the installer searches the local system for the correct version of the Java plug-in. If this version is not installed, a window displays warning that the correct version of the plug-in is missing.
  • Page 50 e. Click Next to accept the default installation location, or browse for a custom location and then click Next. The installation completes and the plug-in installer window closes. f. Relaunch the Fabric Manager installer by double-clicking the icon for your CD-ROM drive. The Welcome window displays again.
  • Page 51 6. Select the preferred location for the installation. – To select the default location, click Next. – To select another location: a. Click Choose. b. Select a location from the browser window that displays, and click c. Click Next in the Select Destination Folder window. 7.
  • Page 52 If the browser is installed or moved after Fabric Manager is Note installed, see “Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File” page When the installation of Fabric Manager is complete, the following window displays: 8. Check the checkbox if you want to view the ReadMe file, then click Done to close the installer.

  • Page 53: Launching Fabric Manager

    Launching Fabric Manager To launch Fabric Manager: 1. Select Start > Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Switch URL field. This switch is assumed to be the local domain. If you want Note information specific to QuickLoop to be available, the QuickLoop switch must be the local domain.

  • Page 54: Adding The Browser Pathname To The Properties File

    When a correct address is entered, Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. For more information about using Fabric Manager, see the HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide. Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File If the browser is installed after Fabric Manager is installed, the properties file must be edited to show the correct path for the browser.

  • Page 55: Installing Remote Switch

    3. On the Install/Uninstall tab of the control panel, select Fabric Manager and click Add/Remove. 4. Click Uninstall to continue. A window showing the progress of the uninstallation displays. 5. Click Exit to close the Uninstall Complete window. Installing Remote Switch You can use the Remote Switch feature to configure a pair of switches to operate over an extended WAN interface.

  • Page 56: Installing Through Web Tools

    Example: admin> licenseShow 1A1AaAaaaAAAA1a: Release v2.2 Web license Zoning license SES license QuickLoop license If the Remote Switch license is not included in the list or is incorrect, continue with Step 3. 3. Enter the following on the command line: licenseAdd “key”...

  • Page 57: Installing Extended Fabrics

    3. Enter a logon name and password with administrative privileges and press Enter. The Administration View displays. 4. Select the License Admin tab, enter the license key in the License Key field, and click Add License. The Remote Switch feature is available as soon as the license key is added.

  • Page 58: Installing Through Web Tools

    Example: admin> licenseShow 1A1AaAaaaAAAA1a: Web license Zoning license QuickLoop license Fabric license Fabric Watch license If the Extended Fabrics license is not included in the list, or is incorrect, continue with Step 3. If the licence is correctly listed, it is already installed.
  • Page 59 3. Enter a logon name and password with administrative privileges and press Enter. The Administration View displays. 4. Select the License Admin tab, enter the license key in the License Key field, and click Add License. The Extended Fabrics feature is available as soon as the license key is added.
  • Page 60 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 61: Diagnostics

    DIAGNOSTICS The 2250 switch is designed for maintenance-free operation. It contains self-diagnostic capabilities that provide switch status and operating statistics. In the case of a failure, the self-diagnostics aid in isolating the problem. The 2250 switch has loopback paths 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 62: Diagnostic Tests

    Diagnostic Tests Available tests which are run from the local Telnet port are listed below, along with the command to initiate each. See the Fabric OS Reference Manual, for detailed information on commands. Table 4. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switches Test Command Description...

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    Table 4. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switches (continued) Test Command Description Cross Port Test crossPortTest Checks all switch paths. Frames transmitted by port M are looped back via external cable and received at port N. Run offline or online. Spin Silk Test spinSilk Checks all switch paths at the...
  • Page 64 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General Table 5 lists the 2250 switch specifications: Table 5. Switch Specifications Specification Description Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW 3.2 IP over Fibre Channel Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of the FCA profile (FC-IP) System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch System processor Superscalar 33 MHz Intel i960RP Number of Fibre Channel 16 GBIC ports...

  • Page 66: Environmental

    Table 5. Switch Specifications (continued) Specification Description Frame buffers 16 buffers per port at 2112 bytes per frame Port to port latency Less than 2 microseconds with no contention Data transmission range Up to 500 meters (1,625 ft.) for short-wavelength optical link Up to 10 kilometers (32,820 ft.) for long-wavelength optical link...

  • Page 67: Dimensions

    Dimensions Table 7. The 2250 Switch Physical Specifications Rack-Mount Dimensions 1.5U, 19-in. rack-mount (EIA compliant) (including rail tray) Weight 7.7 kg (16.9 lbs.) Power Supply Table 8. Power Supply Requirements Total power 660 watts maximum Input voltage 100 - 230 VAC (nominal) Input line frequency 47 Hz minimum to 63 Hz maximum Harmonic distortion Power factor correction per IEC1000-3-2...
  • Page 68 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 69: Product Regulatory Information

    The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or modifications made to this equipment without the approval of 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 70: Germany Noise Declaration

    Germany Noise Declaration Schalldruckpegel Lp = 55 dB(A) Am Arbeitsplatz (operator position) Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung) VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) Harmonics Conformance (Japan) BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan) RRL EMC Statement (Korea) Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 71: Laser Safety

    Laser Safety A. Certification and Classification Information This product contains a laser internal to the GigaBit Interface Converter (GBIC) transceiver module for connection to the Fibre communications port. In the USA, the GBIC module is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J.

  • Page 72: Declaration Of Conformity

    1) The Product was tested in a worst-case test configuration which maximizes RFI emissions. Roseville, July 16, 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) Quick Start Guide...

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