Page 1 installation and reference guide hp surestore fc switch 6164 www.hp.com...
Page 2: Safety Notices
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Revision History ..........7 Preface .
Page 4 Switch-level Information ........19 General Information About the 2250 Switch ....19 Switch Specifications .
Page 5 Installing Fabric Manager ......89 Requirements ..........89 Switch Requirements .
Page 6 Performance View ........157 Administrative Interface .
Page 7: Revision History
Revision History July 2001 First release.
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Page 9: Preface
PREFACE About This Guide This document provides both hardware and software information to support the HP Surestore FC Switch 6164, and is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Provides general information about the FC 6164 Introducing the FC 6164 and an overview of the installation procedure. Chapter 2 Provides information about installing and Installing and...
Page 10: Related Publications
Chapter 8 Provides information about each of the screens Using Fabric Manager available through Fabric Manager. Chapter 9 Provides information about the Telnet Telnet Commands commands that are specific to administration of the FC 6164. Related Publications Related product information can be found in the following publications. Those publications with part numbers are provided as printed copies with your product.
Page 11: Getting Help
Getting Help For support information, visit the HP web site located at: http://www.hp.com Getting Software Updates Firmware and software updates are found on the HP web site at: http://www.hp.com New switch firmware can be installed from the following host operating systems: •...
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Page 13: Introducing The Fc 6164
INTRODUCING THE FC 6164 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 14: Management Tools
Management Tools You can manage the FC 6164 at the fabric level and at the switch level. Fabric-level Management Tool • Fabric Manager Fabric Manager provides a centralized, high-level fabric view of the FC 6164, and all other switches if connected in a larger SAN, allowing for easy administration of the fabric.
Page 15: Mechanical Specifications
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS The FC 6164 is a plug-and-play fabric that provides 64 user ports, and is comprised of the following items: • a chassis with a removable front door • six FC Silkworm 2250 switches (Each 2250 switch has one serial port and one Ethernet port) •...
Page 16: Weight Specifications
port that has the same color in the diagram. This color should also match the label color on the associated ISL cable. Weight Specifications Table 1. Weight Specifications Hardware Weight Chassis (empty) ~ 65 Pounds Individual 2250 switch ~ 20 Pounds Chassis with all six switches installed ~ 200 Pounds (fully loaded with GBICs and fiber optic cables)
Page 17: Gbics
GBICs The FC 6164 is compatible with the following types of GBICs: • short wave GBICs • long wave GBICs • short wave serial ID GBICs • long wave serial ID GBICs • smart GBICS (available from Finisar) The FC 6164 product includes SWL (short wave length) GBICs for the ISL (inter-switch link) ports.
Page 18 Figure 1. Dual SC Fiber Optic Plug Keyed Connector The acceptable environmental ranges for the FC 6164 are shown in Table These environmental ranges also apply to each switch. Table 2. FC 6164 Environmental Specifications Specification Value Temperature (operating) 10 to 40 C Temperature (nonoperating) -35 to 65 C Operating humidity 5 to 85% noncondensing at 40 C...
Page 19: Switch-Level Information
Switch-level Information General Information About the 2250 Switch The 2250 switch has full fabric capability, which allows the 2250 switch to be linked to multiple other fibre channel switches to build a scalable SAN fabric, capable of supporting large numbers of attached storage devices. The FC 6164 supports F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port connections and a Distributed Name Server (DNS).
Page 20: Switch Specifications
Switch Specifications Table 3 lists general switch specifications for the 2250 switch. Table 3. 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...
Page 21: Switch Memory
Switch Memory The available memory for the FC 6164 is as follows: • Main memory: 16 MB per switch • Flash memory: 4 MB per bank, with 2 banks in the 2250 switch (mirrored for redundancy) Power Supply The 2250 switch is powered on when the power cable is connected to the switch and to a power source.
Page 22: Led Status Indicators
LED Status Indicators Each port, and the AC power connection, has an LED that indicates the status for that port or power connection. Table 6 provides a description of port and AC power status indicators and possible corrective actions in case of faulty status.
Page 23 Table 6. LED Status Indicators (continued) LED/Time Status/Description Action Interval Interleaving Port is bypassed. Reset at green and management yellow station. AC Power Status/Description Action No light No power is being supplied to the Check power cord showing switch. connection to the switch.
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Page 25: Installing And Configuring The Fc 6164
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE FC 6164 This chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the FC 6164. For detailed information about any of the Fabric OS commands Note referenced in this chapter, enter followed by the help [command name] at the Telnet prompt. For example, to display information about the command, enter the following: fabricShow help fabricShow...
Page 26: Procedures
The FC 6164 is a high-port count integrated fabric comprised of six switch modules in a rack mountable chassis. • If installing the FC 6164 in a closed or multi-rack assembly, ensure the air temperature measured inside the FC 6164 chassis door does not exceed 40°C during operation.
Page 27: Items Required
Items Required The following items must be available before you begin the installation procedures: • FC 6164 • 30” deep rack space, 14 rack units high and 19” wide • Six Ethernet cables, one for each switch • Six power outlets, one for each switch •...
Page 28: Unpacking The Fc 6164
Unpacking the FC 6164 To unpack the FC 6164: 1. Open the shipping carton. 2. Remove all of the packaging materials. 3. Remove the screws holding the FC 6164 to the pallet. Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack This section provides the step-by-step procedure for installing the FC Switch 6164 in either an HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal 19-inch rack.
Page 29: Package Contents
to lift and position the switch onto the lift. Two or more people are also required to move the switch from the lift into the rack and when positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack.
Page 30 Table 7. 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) C Front bezel (HP P/N A7326-40001) 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.
Page 31: Hardware Identification
Hardware Identification Figure 4 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 32 Installing the FC 6164 in the Rack 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 5.
Page 33 In these instructions, the 15 RUs used to mount the switch are called Note RU-1 through RU-15 (see Figure 5); 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 34 Figure 6. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets 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). HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 35 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 Note Compaq/Rittal) are of different styles and different sizes. Refer to Figure 5 Figure 7 to identify the correct Tinnerman nut to use with...
Page 36 e. Orient the rail tray as shown in Figure 8, 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 RU1.
Page 37 4. Place a shim plate on each side of the rail tray (see Figure Figure 9. 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 38 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 10). Figure 10. Installing Tinnerman Nuts in RU-5 and RU-12 6. Install the rack-mount brackets on the switch: a.
Page 39 a. 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 40 If you cannot insert the switch into the rack from the back, you Note must remove several pieces of hardware from the sides of the switch at the front end as described in Steps 7, 8, and 9. If you have adequate access to insert the switch into the rack from the back, you can skip these steps.
Page 41 8. 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 14). Set the latch plate and the screws aside for later use. The latch plate fits through a cutout in the rack-mounting flange Note on the right side of the switch.
Page 42 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 43 11. 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 14).
Page 44 12.Re-attach the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates: a. From the front of the rack, slide the switch forward a small distance. b. Insert one of the adjustable plates into one the stationary plates (see Figure 16). Figure 16. Re-attaching the Rack-Mount Bracket Adjustable Plates c.
Page 45 The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds.Two or WARNING more people are required when positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack.
Page 46 Figure 17. Attaching the Rack-Mount Flanges to the Rack 14.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 16).
Page 47 15.Assemble the plenum: a. Position the bottom panel of the plenum on a flat surface with the two folded ends facing up (see Figure 18). Figure 18. Assembling the Plenum b. Remove the paper backing from one of the adhesive strips on one of the plenum side panels, and carefully position the side panel against the inner surface of one of the folded ends of the bottom panel (see Figure...
Page 48 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 49 17.Install the front bezel: a. Orient the front bezel so that its outer surface is facing you. a. Align the bottom end of the front bezel with the bottom edge of the rail tray (see Figure 20). 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 50 18.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 15 Figure...
Page 51: Configuring The Fc 6164
19.Connect each of the six power cables to a power source, and verify that each power cable is firmly seated in the power connector of the corresponding switch. Each time the switch is powered on, it automatically performs a Note power on self test (POST), which takes approximately two minutes and is complete when LED activity stops.
Page 52 e. Open and configure a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on Windows 95 or NT, or TERM in a UNIX environment) as follows: Parameter Value Bits per second: 9600 Databits: Parity: None Stop bits: Flow control: None Function arrows and Ctrl keys act as: Terminal keys Emulation: Autodetect f.
Page 53 j. Remove the serial cable and replace the shipping plug. k. Repeat steps a through j for the remaining five switches in the FC 6164. The serial port is intended for initial setting of the IP address and Note for service purposes. Using the serial port during normal switch operation or for regular maintenance is not recommended.
Page 54 d. Enter “Y” after the “ ” prompt. Fabric parameters Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y e. Enter a unique domain ID (such as the domain ID used by the previous switch, if still available). Domain: (1..239) [1] 3 f.
Page 55 7. Check each switch for port or ISL issues. a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches in the group. b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt: islTopoCheck This command provides detailed information about the local switch (the switch currently accessed by Telnet).
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Page 57: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Switch Replacement Procedure Use this procedure to remove and replace any of the six switches in the FC 6164. For detailed information about any of the Fabric OS commands Note referenced in this chapter, enter plus the help [command name]at Telnet prompt.
Page 58: Procedure
The steps are numbered consecutively throughout all the secondary Note procedures. Time Required Approximately 45 minutes. Items Required • Silkworm 2250 switch • Fabric OS a2.4.1 • FC 6164 Fabric Watch profile. (Configuration profile) • Computer workstation with access to the switches in the FC 6164. •...
Page 59 Figure 22. FC 6164 with All Switches Installed (Fiber Optic Cables and Other Cables Not Shown) Preparing to Remove the Switch From the FC 6164 1. Identify the worldwide name (WWN) and the domain ID of the faulty switch. If this information is already recorded on the FC 6164 worksheet (provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”), continue with step 2.
Page 60 b. Enter at the Telnet prompt to display group information. sgroupShow This command lists the WWNs for each switch in the FC 6164, beginning with switch 1 (the switch on the far left). Example reg101:admin> sgroupShow Group Type Group Name Member WWN ============================================== S64_6_1...
Page 61 Creating a backup copy of the switch configuration is Note recommended for each switch in the FC 6164. This preserves zoning and other switch-specific information. a. From a workstation, establish a Telnet connection to the switch that is being replaced, and log on as administrator. b.
Page 62 d. Disconnect each of the fiber optic cables from the faulty switch by firmly grasping the connector housing (black) on the cable, and pulling the cable from the GBIC. 4. Remove the switch from the chassis. a. Unscrew the two 1/4-20 Phillips self-retaining screws that fasten the switch brackets to the chassis (see Figure 23).
Page 63 6. Remove all the GBICs from the faulty switch. Refer to the GBIC manufacturer’s documentation for specific Note instructions about inserting and removing GBICs. Installing the New Switch in the Chassis 7. Insert the GBICs into the new switch, inserting each GBIC into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism becomes locked.
Page 64 10.Connect the following: – power cable to the power connector – serial cable to the serial port (if used) – Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port Do not connect the ISL (interswitch link) or user fiber optic Note cables until after the switch is configured. Configuring the New Switch The switch can be accessed simultaneously from multiple Note...
Page 65 d. Specify the new IP address by entering the following: ipAddrSet e. Enter the following information at the corresponding prompts: – Enter new Ethernet IP Ethernet IP Address [current]: address (the default is 10.77.77.77). – Enter new Ethernet Ethernet Subnetmask [current]: subnetmask (the default is 0.0.0.0).
Page 66 If the domain ID (whether the default or a selected ID) is already Note in use when the switch is connected to the fabric, it is automatically reset to a unique value. You can determine which domain IDs are in use by issuing the Telnet command on one of the switches in fabricShow...
Page 67 c. Enter the requested information at the prompts, pressing Enter after each entry: – Name or IP address Server Name or IP Address [host]: of computer on which configuration file is located. – Login name required to access computer. User Name [user]: –...
Page 68 d. Enter the requested information at the prompts, pressing Enter after each entry: – Name or IP address Server Name or IP Address [host]: of computer on which profile is located. – Login name required to access computer. User Name [user]: –...
Page 69 c. Specify the desired status policies. To completely deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter “0” at the prompt corresponding to that condition, and press Enter. Adding the New Switch to the Integrated Fabric 19.Physically connect the ISL (interswitch link) fiber optic cables to the appropriate ISL ports.
Page 70 22.Provide the position number of the new switch to the existing FC 6164 group. The position number pertains to the position of the switch in the chassis switch is on the far left, and switch 6 is on the far right. a.
Page 71: Isl Cable Replacement Procedure
23.Check the fabric for port or ISL issues. a. Log on with administrative privileges by Telnet to one of the switches in the integrated fabric. b. Enter the following at the Telnet prompt: islTopoShow This command provides general information about all switches in the group.
Page 72: Procedure
Time required: Approximately 10 minutes. Items required: • new ISL cable and label pack • computer workstation with access to the switches in the FC 6164 • color-coded ISL cabling diagram (located inside the chassis) • FC 6164 worksheet, provided in Appendix A, “FC 6164 Worksheet”...
Page 73 b. From the label set, remove the two appropriate color-coded switch and port labels. Wrap one label around one end of the cable and wrap the second label around the other end of the cable. c. Line up the keyed cable connector on one end of the cable with the notch in the GBIC of the appropriate port and switch.
Page 74 Table 8 lists which ports should be connected to each other by ISL cables. Table 8. Cable Configuration for FC 6164 Color of Connect other end of same Connect one end of cable to: Cable cable to: Lavender SW 1 - PORT 8 SW 2-PORT 12 SW 1 - PORT 9 SW 2-PORT 13...
Page 75 Color-coded ISL Cabling Diagram Figure 24. This diagram is color-coded to indicate which ports should be connected to each other. Each pair of ports should be connected by the ISL cable to the other pair that is the same color in this diagram. For example, ports 8 and 9 on Switch 1 should be connected by the ISL cable to ports 12 and 13 on switch 2.
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Page 77: Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTICS Overview The 2250 switch model is designed for maintenance-free operation, and 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. Each 2250 switch has the following loopback paths incorporated into the switch hardware: •...
Page 78: Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests that can be run from a Telnet connection are listed in Table 9, along with the command required to initiate each test. See the Fabric OS Reference Manual for detailed information about the commands. Table 9. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switch Test Command Description...
Page 79: Error Messages
Table 9. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switch (continued) Test Command Description Cross Port Test crossPortTest Checks all switch paths. Frames transmitted by port M are looped back using external cable and received at port N. Switch must be offline. Spin Silk Test spinSilk Checks all switch paths at the...
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Page 81: Introducing Fabric Manager
INTRODUCING FABRIC MANAGER Fabric Manager provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor and manage a fabric from a standard workstation. Fabric Manager can be used to manage fabrics containing the FC 6164 in addition to individual switches. The six switches in a FC 6164 are represented as a group.
Page 82 In cooperation with Web Tools, Fabric Manager provides the following information and capabilities: • monitoring and management of the entire fabric: – status of all switches in the fabric – access to event logs for entire fabric – zoning functions –...
Page 83: Views Available In Fabric Manager
– information about connected devices – loop information – port performance including frame counts (frames in, frames out) and error counts Views Available in Fabric Manager Fabric Manager provides information about and access to the fabric through a series of separate windows, making it possible to view several aspects of the fabric at the same time.
Page 84 Table 10. (continued) Accessible from Fabric View: Fabric Events Displays the error log for the fabric, which is the View combination of the error logs of all the switches in the fabric. Accessed by clicking Fabric Events on the control panel.
Page 85 Table 10. (continued) Switch View Displays information about individual switches, including a real-time view of switch status. Accessed by clicking a Switch icon in the FC 6164 Switch View or in Fabric View. The Switch View is also the launch point for the Switch Events View, Telnet Interface, Fabric Watch View, Administrative Interface, Performance View, and Port Information View, and includes icons that...
Page 86 Table 10. (continued) Accessible from Switch View: Port Displays statistics and status for the selected port, GBIC, Information or loop. Also provides options for managing loops. View Accessed by clicking the icon for the relevant port in Switch View. Power Supply The Power Supply icons on the switch graphic indicate Status the number of power supplies present, and the LED on...
Page 87 Table 10. (continued) Beacon Icon Click to turn the beacon, which is an indicator light on the front panel of the switch, on or off. Appearance of icon indicates whether beacon is lit. Temperature The color of this icon indicates the overall temperature Icon status (see the color legend in Fabric View).
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Page 89: Installing Fabric Manager
INSTALLING FABRIC MANAGER Requirements The computer workstation and the switch must both meet specific requirements for the correct installation and operation of Fabric Manager. Switch Requirements Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches that meet the following requirements: • SilkWorm 2400, 2800. •...
Page 90: Workstation Requirements
Workstation Requirements The following items are required for the correct installation and operation of Fabric Manager on the computer workstation: • one of the following operating systems: – Windows 2000 – Windows NT 4.0 • adequate RAM: – 128 MB for fabrics of 21 switches or less –...
Page 91: 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 92: Configuring Internet Explorer
4. Click Clear Disk Cache. 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 93: Installing The Java Plug-In On The Workstation
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 94: Installing Fabric Manager On The Workstation
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 95 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 96 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 97 5. Click Next to continue. A window that allows selection of the installation location displays. 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.
Page 98 installation, install the browser, and then relaunch the Fabric Manager installation. If the browser is installed or moved after Fabric Manager is Note installed, see “Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File” page 100. When the installation of Fabric Manager is complete, the following window displays: 8.
Page 99: Launching Fabric Manager
Launching Fabric Manager To launch Fabric Manager: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 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 100: Adding The Browser Pathname To The Properties File
If an incorrect address or format is used, an error message Note displays, listing the formats that can be used. If this message displays, determine and enter the correct address. When a correct address is entered, Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View.
Page 101: Uninstalling Fabric Manager
3. Enter a new line starting with “BrowserPath=”, followed by the correct pathname for the browser, in quotes. For example: BrowserPath=“C\:\\Program Files\\Internet Explorer\\iexplore.exe” This line can be added anywhere in the file, provided it does not interrupt another line. Uninstalling Fabric Manager The uninstaller can only access the most recent installation.
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Page 103: Using Fabric Manager
USING FABRIC MANAGER Switches can be accessed simultaneously from different connections Note and by different methods, such as the Front Panel of the switch, Telnet, SNMP, and through Web Tools. To ensure that any modifications are correctly applied, verify that the switch is not being modified from any other connection at the same time.
Page 104 To launch Fabric Manager and access Fabric View: 1. Select Start > Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. This switch is assumed to be the local domain. Note 3.
Page 105 Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. Using Fabric Manager...
Page 106 Table 11 describes the items visible in Fabric View. Table 11. Control Panel Provides access to a number of fabric-wide features (described in the following rows) and includes a legend for interpreting the background color of the Switch icons. The components of the control panel are described in the following rows.
Page 107 Table 11. (continued) Status Legend Defines meaning of colors visible in the background of the switch icons. Each color indicates a different operational state: • Green Healthy • Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) • Red Down (more than two faulty readings) •...
Page 108 Table 11. (continued) Type: Type of FC 6164 configuration. Default is FC6164. Individual Switch Panel The Switch Panel representing an individual switch in the fabric. A Switch Panel displays for each individual switch in the fabric. It also displays if an individual switch in the FC 6164 Switch View is double-clicked.
Page 109 Table 11. (continued) Ethernet Mask: Ethernet subnetmask. FCnet IP: Fibre channel IP address. FCnet Mask: Fibre channel subnetmask. Gateway IP: Gateway IP address. WWN: Unique numeric identifier for the switch; assigned by manufacturer. Figure 25 shows Fabric View in Summary format. Figure 25.
Page 110: Fabric Events View
Fabric Events View Fabric Events View provides a log of events for all switches in the fabric. To access Fabric Events View: 1. Select Start > Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. This switch is assumed to be the local domain.
Page 111: Fabric Topology View
Table 12 describes the columns in the Fabric Events view: Table 12. Switch Name of switch. Num... (number) Event number for affected switch. Time Time of event. Count Number of consecutive occurrences of same event. Level Severity level of event: panic (switch reboots) critical error...
Page 112 4. From Fabric View, click Fabric Topology. Fabric Topology View displays. The window can be scrolled down to display information about the individual paths between the local switch and each of the other switches in the fabric. HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 113 Table 13 describes the fields in Fabric Topology View. Table 13. View Fabric Topology Lists the switch in the domain that is assumed to from Switch [switch be the local domain. name]: There are a total of [n] The number of domains in the fabric. domains in the fabric.
Page 114: Name Server Table View
Table 13. (continued) Destination Domain ID: The ID of the destination domain that is described in the lines following the ID. This information and the two lines following it display for each destination domain in the fabric. Destination’s The WWN of the destination domain. Worldwide Name: Number of Paths: The number of active paths between the...
Page 115 To access Name Server Table View: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. This switch is assumed to be the local domain. Note 3.
Page 116 The following fields are included in the Name Server Table: Auto Refresh Check to enable Auto Refresh or uncheck to disable. Auto Refresh If Auto Refresh is checked, enter the number of Interval seconds for the refresh interval. Refresh Click to refresh the window immediately. Done Click to close the window.
Page 117: Zone Administration View
Hard Address The hard address of the fabric port. Member of Zones The zones to which this device belongs. This column does not update when the table is refreshed. To view updated zoning information, close and re-open the Name Server Table. Zone Administration View Zone Administration View provides access to all the zoning functions, and can only be accessed using an administrative account.
Page 118: Alias Tab
Alias Tab You can use the Alias tab to create and manage aliases for devices in the fabric. Figure 26. Alias Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the Alias tab: Alias Name To modify an existing alias, select an alias name. Create Alias Click to create a new alias.
Page 119 Rename Alias Click to rename the alias selected in the Alias Name field. A dialog displays in which you can edit the alias name. Renaming an alias automatically renames it in all zones. Member Selection A list of potential alias members, including switches, List ports, WWNs, and QuickLoop AL_PAs.
Page 120: Zone Tab
Zone Tab You can use the Zone tab to create and manage zones. Figure 27. Zone Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the Zone tab. Zone Name To modify an existing zone, select a zone name. Create Zone Click to create a new zone.
Page 121 Rename Zone Click to edit the name of the zone selected in the Zone Name field. A dialog displays in which you can edit the name of the zone. Member A list of potential zone members, including switches, Selection List ports, WWNs, aliases, and QuickLoop AL_PAs.
Page 122: Quickloop Tab
QuickLoop Tab You can use this tab to create and manage QuickLoops in conjunction with Zoning. For information on managing the QuickLoop feature separately from zoning, see “Loop Tab” page 145. Figure 28. QuickLoop Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop tab. QuickLoop Name To modify an existing QuickLoop, select a QuickLoop name.
Page 123 Delete Qloop Click to delete the QuickLoop selected in the QuickLoop Name field. Deleting a QuickLoop automatically removes it from all aliases, zones, and zone configurations, including the associated AL_PAs. Rename Qloop Click to edit the name of the QuickLoop selected in the QuickLoop Name field.
Page 124: Config Tab
Config Tab You can use the Config tab to create and manage zone configurations. Figure 29. Config Tab in Zone Administration View Following is a description of the fields on the Config tab. Config Name To modify an existing configuration, select a configuration name.
Page 125 Rename Cfg Click to edit the name of the configuration selected in the Config Name field. Zone/QLoop A list of the zones and QuickLoops available to add to Selection List the configuration. Add Member Click to add the switch selected in the Zone/QLoop Selection List to the Configuration Members list.
Page 126: Fabric Manager Log
Fabric Manager Log The Fabric Manager Log includes system events and error messages. To access the Fabric Manager Log: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. This switch is assumed to be the local domain.
Page 127 This switch is assumed to be the local domain. Note 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. From Fabric View, click FC 6164 Integrated Fabric. FC 6164 Group View displays. 5.
Page 128 Following is a description of the items and information available in the FC 6164 Group View. Switch Icons Click to open Switch View for the selected switch. The background color around the icon indicates the status of the switch (for information about Switch View, see “Switch View for Individual Switches”...
Page 129: Switch View For Individual Switches
Switch View for Individual Switches Switch View displays when you click a Switch icon in Fabric View. This view provides information about the overall status of the switch, and the status of the individual elements in the switch. The information displayed is as close as possible to a real-time view of switch status.
Page 130 4. In Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Switch. If the switch is an FC 6164, click the FC 6164 Integrated Fabric icon to display the FC 6164 Group View, then click the relevant Switch icon in the Group View.
Page 131 LED Status The color indicates the status of the port. Indicators (round light • No light No device attached. next to each • Steady yellow Receiving light, but not port) online; check cable connections. • Slowly flashing yellow Disabled (diagnostics or portDisable command).
Page 132 Fabric Click to access Fabric Watch. Watch (optional software) The background color of the button indicates the overall status of the fans: • Green Healthy • Yellow Marginal (mix of good and faulty readings) • Red Down (more than two faulty readings) •...
Page 133: Switch Events View
Unique numeric identifier for each switch; assigned by manufacturer. Domain ID Number that uniquely identifies the switch in a fabric. Role Indicates the current role of the switch. • Principal The principal switch as defined by FC_SW protocol. • Subordinate Enabled but not the principal switch.
Page 134 3. Press the Enter key to submit the address. Fabric Manager launches, displaying the default view, Fabric View. 4. From Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Switch. Switch View displays. 5. From the Switch View, click Events. Switch Events View displays.
Page 135: Port Information View
Level Severity level of event: panic (switch reboots) critical error warning information debug Message Description of event. Port Information View Port Information View displays statistics for the selected port. This information is automatically updated when the view is opened, and is also refreshed periodically while the view remains open.
Page 136 5. From Switch View, click Port. Port Information View displays. 6. Click the numbered tabs at the top of the window to specify the port for which you want to view information. The following tabs are available in Port Information View, and are described on the listed pages: •...
Page 137 Following is a description of the fields that are visible in Port Information View, regardless of which tab is selected. Port World Wide Name World Wide Name (WWN) of this port. Port Module The GBIC type, as follows: • -- No GBIC present •...
Page 138 Removing a cable from an E_Port Note temporarily generates errors, causing the status to show as faulty. The status returns to healthy when the sample interval has passed (the default interval is 1 minute). Port Type The type of port. •...
Page 139: Portstats Tab
PortStats Tab The PortStats tab provides information about transmission speed, reception speed, and the volume of traffic through the selected port. Figure 30. PortStats Tab in Port Information View Following is a description of the fields on the PortStats tab: 4-Byte Word Transmitted Number of four-byte words transmitted.
Page 140 Mcast Frames Transmitted Number of multicast frames transmitted. Time R_RDY Priority Number of times R_RDY has priority over frames to be sent. Time BB_Credit Zero Number of times BB_Credit went to zero. Encd Errs Inside Frames Number of encoding errors inside frames. Frames with CRC Errs Number of frames with CRC errors.
Page 141: Gbic Tab
GBIC Tab The information on this tab is only available for ports that contain Note GBICs. This GBIC tab provides information about the GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) installed in the selected port. The information displayed depends on the type of GBIC installed: Standard GBIC Module type (short wave or long wave).
Page 142 Following is a description of the fields on the GBIC tab: Identifier Indicates the type of serial transceiver, which can be GBIC or on-board. Connector Indicates the external connector type, which can be one of the following: • SC • BNC/TNC •...
Page 143 GBIC Distance Indicates the length of the fibre channel link, which can be long distance, intermediate distance, or short distance. Encoding Indicates the serial encoding mechanism, which can be 8B10B, 4B5B, NRZ, or Manchester. Baud Rate Nominal baud rate in units of 100 Megabyte. BR Max Upper limit at which GBIC meets its specifications (in units of 1% above nominal baud rate).
Page 144 Smart GBIC Data (only displays if a smart GBIC is present): Temperature Module temperature (in Centigrade). Rx Power Received optical power in micro Watts. Tx Power Transmitted optical power in micro Watts (longwave only). Current Laser diode drive current in mAmps. HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 145: Loop Tab
Loop Tab The information on this tab is available only for those ports that are Note loop-enabled. The Loop tab provides information about any loop on the port, including the following: • Loop statistics • Local AL_PA statistics If the port is not a loop-enabled port, the following information displays: “Not an L_Port.
Page 146 Following is a description of the fields on the Loop tab: FL Port Transfer Displays number of times FL_Port used transfer state. FL Tenancies Displays the number of times FL_Port opens loop tenancy. NL Tenancies Displays the number of times NL_Port opens loop tenancy.
Page 147 Diag Click to open the Loop Diagnostics dialog box, which enables you to run loop diagnostics (requires password). For more information, see “Loop Diagnostics Dialog Box” page 148. Click to open the LIP dialog box, which enables you to initialize the loop (requires password).
Page 148 Loop Diagnostics Dialog Box This dialog appears when you click Diag on the Loop tab of Port Information View. You can use the Loop Diagnostics option to identify faulty devices on a loop. Figure 33. Loop Diagnostics Dialog Box Following is a description of the fields in the Loop Diagnostics dialog box: Start Click to start the Loop Diagnostics on the specified port.
Page 149 LIP Dialog Box You can use the LIP (Loop Initialization Process) option to initialize a loop port. To access this option, click LIP on the Loop tab of Port Information View. The LIP dialog box displays. Figure 34. LIP Dialog Box Following is a description of the fields in the LIP dialog box: Apply Click to initialize a loop port.
Page 150 Following is a description of the fields in the Bypass dialog box: AL_PA to Bypass Specify the AL_PA number to bypass. Do not bypass the last AL_PA on the loop, because this puts it into a loopback state, which requires a reboot to return it to an L-Port state.
Page 151: Fabric Watch View (Optional Software)
Fabric Watch View (Optional Software) You can use Fabric Watch View to monitor fabric elements for potential problem conditions. For detailed information about Fabric Watch, see the Fabric Watch Users Guide. To access Fabric Watch View: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays.
Page 152: Alarm Notifications Tab
Alarm Notifications Tab You can use the Alarm Notifications tab to view and customize the Fabric Watch notifications. You can either accept the default notifications, or select the Custom option and specify the type of notification (Syslog, SNMP_Trap, or Port log lock) for each type of event. Figure 37.
Page 153: Configure Thresholds Tab
Configure Thresholds Tab You can use the Configure Thresholds tab to view and configure Fabric Watch thresholds, for the Fabric Watch class currently selected in the organizational tree on the left side of the window. Figure 38. Configure Thresholds Tab with Environment Class Selected The information displayed on the Configure Thresholds tab is specific to the class and area selected in the organizational tree.
Page 154 Configure Thresholds tab always contains Default, Apply and Reset buttons: Default Click to return settings to default values. Apply Click to apply the values specified in the current display. When Apply is clicked after a change, the Alarm Mechanism dialog displays: To continue, select the type of alarm you want and click Apply.
Page 155 Watched Check or uncheck to specify whether you want this checkbox area watched (not available for all areas). The columns for the Power Supply and Current areas contain the following item: “Send alarms Use this text box to specify whether you want to be when”...
Page 156 Figure 39 displays thresholds for Port class. Figure 39. Configure Threshold Tab with Port Class Selected HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 157: Current Settings Tab
Current Settings Tab The Current Settings tab enables you to view the current Fabric Watch threshold parameters for the area selected in the Fabric Watch tree. Figure 40. Current Settings Tab in Fabric Watch View Performance View Performance View graphically displays throughput (megabytes per second) for each port and also for the entire switch.
Page 158 To access Performance View: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. This switch is assumed to be the local domain. Note 3.
Page 159: Administrative Interface
In addition to the port graphs, a graph for the entire switch is provided at the bottom of the window. Resizing the window changes the size and shape of all the individual graphs. In both the port and switch graphs, the horizontal axis represents elapsed time and the vertical axis represents throughput.
Page 160 To access the Administrative Interface: 1. Select Start >Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. The URL window displays. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the blank field. This switch is assumed to be the local domain. Note 3.
Page 161: Switch Admin Tab
Switch Admin Tab You can use the Switch Admin tab to change IP information, enable or disable a switch, change the domain, change the switch name, see which ports are enabled, and enable or disable individual ports. Figure 41. Switch Admin Tab...
Page 162 Following is a description of the fields on the Switch Admin tab. Switch Name Displays or sets the switch name. To change the name, enter the new name in this field. Domain ID Displays or sets the switch domain ID. Domain IDs must be unique within a fabric.
Page 163 Syslog Daemon Displays or sets the destination station IP address to which events are sent, using syslog protocol to host. Maximum of six IP addresses (contact your network administrator for IP addresses). If messages are not to be sent, enter or leave blank.
Page 164: User Admin Tab
User Admin Tab You can use the User Admin tab to rename accounts or change passwords. Figure 42. User Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the User Admin tab. Access Level Access level required (admin or user). Change User Name To Enter new user name.
Page 165: Firmware Upgrade Tab
Commit User Click to apply changes made. Name/Password Changes Reset Click to reset all fields to values set at last submission. Firmware Upgrade Tab You can use the Firmware Upgrade tab to download firmware upgrades. Figure 43. Firmware Upgrade Tab...
Page 166 Following is a description of the fields on the Firmware Upgrade tab. Host Name or Host Displays or sets host name or host IP address. Remote User Displays or sets remote user name. Name Download File Enter fully qualified path name for firmware From download.
Page 167: Reboot Switch Tab
Reboot Switch Tab You can use the Reboot Switch tab to reboot or fastboot the switch or to disable POST (Power On Self Test) for future reboots. Figure 44. Reboot Switch Tab...
Page 168: Snmp Admin Tab
Following is a description of the fields on the Reboot Switch tab. Disable POST Check to disable POST for future reboots, or uncheck to enable POST. Commit Change Click to save settings. Reboot Switch Click to reboot the switch. Fastboot Switch Click to perform a fast reboot.
Page 169 Following is a description of the fields on the SNMP Admin tab. System Description Displays or sets system description. Default is Fibre Channel Switch. System Location Displays or sets location of switch. Default is End User Premise. System Contact Displays or sets contact information for switch. Default is Field Support.
Page 170: License Admin Tab
License Admin Tab You can use the License Admin tab to view a list of installed license keys and features, or to add or remove licenses. Figure 46. License Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the License Admin tab. License Key Enter license key to be added or removed.
Page 171: Remote Switch Tab (Optional Software)
Remote Switch Tab (Optional Software) The REMOTE SWITCH feature can only be implemented in a fabric Note that contains exactly two switches. You can use the Remote Switch feature to configure a pair of switches to operate over an extended WAN interface. This enables the switches to communicate across an ATM network by using a compatible Fibre Channel to an ATM gateway.
Page 172: Quickloop Admin Tab
Following is a description of the fields on the Remote Switch tab. Remote Switch Check to enable the Remote Switch feature, or Enabled uncheck to disable it. Commit Remote Click to apply changes made. Switch Change Reset Click to reset all fields to values present when Remote Switch was launched.
Page 173 QuickLoop and Zoning are used in conjunction, see “Zone Administration View” page 117. Figure 48. QuickLoop Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the QuickLoop Admin tab. Enable Switch for Check to enable the switch for QuickLoop, or QuickLoop Mode uncheck to disable the switch for QuickLoop.
Page 174 QuickLoop Ports If checked, indicates a port is currently bypassed. Bypassed Current Displays the current partner switch WWN, domain QuickLoop ID, and switch name of a dual-switch QuickLoop. Partner Select a Select a switch from the list of switch names currently QuickLoop in the fabric as the partner switch of a dual-switch Partner for this...
Page 175: Config Admin Tab
Config Admin Tab You can use the Config Admin tab to upload the switch configuration file for archiving, or to download a new configuration file from the host. Figure 49. Config Admin Tab Following is a description of the fields on the Config Admin tab. Host Name or Specify the host name or host IP address.
Page 176 Configuration File Specify the name of the configuration file to be Name uploaded or downloaded. Select Protocol Specify FTP or RSHD protocols. Password Specify a password if one is required by the host. Required for FTP Upload to Host Click to retrieve configuration file from the switch. Download to Click to send configuration file to the switch.
Page 177: Extended Fabric Tab (Optional Software)
The report provides information about all switches, interswitch links, and ports in the fabric. Figure 50. Switch Information Report Extended Fabric Tab (Optional Software) The Extended Fabric feature enables you to configure ports for a long-distance link of up to 100 KM. For detailed information on this feature, see the Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide.
Page 178 You can use the Extended Fabric tab to specify which ports you want to be configured for distance and at what level. Figure 51. Extended Fabric Tab Following is a description of the fields on the Extended Fabric tab. Port No Port number.
Page 179: Telnet Interface
Configure Select the long-distance level to be supported for the selected port(s) to selected ports. There are three levels available: be long distance level • No long distance • 50 KM • 100 KM Commit Click to apply configuration for Extended Fabric. Configuration Changes Reset...
Page 180 4. In Fabric View, find the relevant Switch Panel and click Telnet on the switch panel. If a Telnet session is already active, the following message displays. If this message displays and you want to abort the active session, click Abort Session.
Page 181 7. Click OK. The Telnet interface displays.
Page 182 HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 183: Telnet Commands
TELNET COMMANDS The following commands were added to provide support switch group definitions: • “islTopoCheck” page 184 • “islTopoShow” page 186 • “sgroupDelete” page 189 • “sgroupRename” page 191 • “sgroupSet” page 193 • “sgroupShow” page 196 • “sgroupSupportShow” page 198 •...
Page 184: Isltopocheck
islTopoCheck Displays ISL sgroup connections for a switch. Synopsis islTopoCheck Availability Administration Description This command displays the ISL sgroup connections and status for this switch. This command is used to verify that the switch is properly cabled and configured. Each port that is specified in the ISL definition corresponding to an ISL sgroup that this switch is a member of will be displayed.
Page 185 Domain: 2, wwn: 10:00:00:60:69:10:a0:4e isl port expected switch port actual switch port status 0 08 -> jr_1003 : 00 jr_1003 : 00 1 09 -> jr_1003 : 01 jr_1003 : 01 2 10 -> jr_1003 : 02 jr_1003 : 03 Wrong port 3 11 ->...
Page 186: Isltoposhow
islTopoShow Displays ISL switch group topology and status. Synopsis islTopoShow [sgroup] Availability All users Description This command displays the current connections and status for all switches in the ISL switch groups of which the current switch is a member. The status for every port and switch combination in each active ISL group is displayed.
Page 187 Example The following example shows the results of islTopoShow on a mis-configured switch. In a proper configuration, all switches have valid domains and names, and each ports status is OK. es_6:admin> islTopoShow ISL data for type: S32_6_1, sgroup: My_group domain expected wwn name 10:00:00:60:69:20:02:9f jr_1003...
Page 188 9 09 -> -UNKNOWN- : 09 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 10 10 -> -UNKNOWN- : 10 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 11 11 -> -UNKNOWN- : 11 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 12 12 -> -UNKNOWN- : 08 -UNKNOWN- :-01 No record 13 13 ->...
Page 189: Sgroupdelete
sgroupDelete Deletes a switch group. Synopsis sgroupDelete sgName [, force] Availability Administration Description This command deletes a switch group. If the parameter is not specified, the command becomes an interactive session and the necessary parameters are prompted. This command makes the same change to all switches in the specified group, and executes on every switch in the group only if each switch in the group can perform the action.
Page 190 See Also sgroupRename sgroupSet sgroupShow sgroupSupportShow sgroupSwReplace HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 191: Sgrouprename
sgroupRename Renames a switch group. Synopsis sgroupRename [“old_sgName”, “new_sgName”] Availability Admininistration Description This command renames a specified sgroup name to the given new name. The member list for the renamed group is not modified. If any parameter is not specified, the session becomes an interactive session for which all parameters are prompted.
Page 192 Example The following example shows the noninteractive form of sgroupRename: sw:admin> sgroupShow Group Type Group Name Member WWN ========== ======================================= S32_6_1 MyPrevGroupName 10:00:00:60:69:00:00:20 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:81 10:00:00:60:69:10:02:18 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:71 10:00:00:60:69:00:30:05 10:00:00:60:69:00:60:11 sw:admin> sgroupRename “MyPrevGroupName”, “MyNewGroupName” Committing configuration...done. sw:admin> sgroupShow Group Type Group Name Member WWN ========== ======================================= S32_6_1...
Page 193: Sgroupset
sgroupSet Creates a switch group. Synopsis sgroupSet [“sgType”, “sgName”, “sgMemberList”] Availability Administration Description This command creates a switch group. If any parameter is not specified, the session becomes an interactive session for which all parameters are prompted. Operands This command has the following operands: sgType Specify a character string in quotation marks containing the sgroup type, for example “S32_6_1”.
Page 194 Example To set a group called “My Group” of type “S32_6_1” using Domain IDs 1 through 6: sw:admin> sgroupSet “S32_6_1”, “MyGroup”, “1,2,3,4,5,6” Committing configuration...done. The following example shows the interactive form of sgroupSet: sw:admin> sgroupSet Here are the valid sgroup types: S32_6_1 Please Enter Group Type: [S32_6_1] S32_6_1 Please Enter Group Name: [ ] MyGroup...
Page 195 For Group Member #6 enter its WWN (in hex): [00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00] 10:00:00:60:69:00:60:11 Committing configuration...done. See Also sgroupDelete sgroupRename sgroupShow sgroupSupportShow sgroupSwReplace Telnet Commands...
Page 196: Sgroupshow
sgroupShow Displays switch group configuration information. Synopsis sgroupShow [“sgType” | “sgName”] Availability All users Description This command displays switch group information. If no parameter is specified, ALL sgroup definitions will be displayed. If a parameter is specified, ALL sgroups with sgType or sgName that contain the given parameter string will be displayed.
Page 197 Example To display all switch group configurations: sw:admin> sgroupShow Group Type Group Name Member WWN ========== ======================================= S32_6_1 MyNewGroupName 10:00:00:60:69:00:00:20 10:00:00:60:69:10:62:ee 10:00:00:60:69:10:61:0e 10:00:00:60:69:10:60:f9 10:00:00:60:69:10:62:44 10:00:00:60:69:10:60:a0 To display all switch groups that contain the key word “Group”: sw:admin> sgroupShow “Group” Group Type Group Name Member WWN ========== =======================================...
Page 198: Sgroupsupportshow
sgroupSupportShow Displays switch information for all switches within the specified group. Synopsis sgroupSupportShow “sgroupName” [, “commandName”] Availability All users Description This command can display a range of debugging information for all switches in a switch group. If no commandName is specified or all is specified in place of a command name, all supported commands are displayed for the switches within a switch group.
Page 199 • version • uptime • tempShow • psShow • licenseShow • diagShow • errDump • switchShow • portFlagsShow • portErrShow • mqShow • portSemShow • portShow • portRegShow • portRouteShow • fabricShow • topologyShow • qlShow • nsShow • nsAllShow •...
Page 200 Example The following example shows how to display the temperature in all switch components of an FC 6164: sw5:admin>sgroupsupportshow “starbase”, “tempshow” Group Type Group Name Member WWN ================ ================================= S32_6_1 starbase 10:00:00:60:69:10:57:91 10:00:00:60:69:10:56:79 10:00:00:60:69:10:58:89 10:00:00:60:69:10:57:dd 10:00:00:60:69:10:58:63 10:00:00:60:69:10:58:3f Please wait for remote data! value = 0 star7:root>...
Page 201 27 29 33 34 32 Centigrade 80 84 91 93 89 Fahrenheit ======================================== Information from Domain 10 ======================================== 26 30 31 34 31 Centigrade 78 86 87 93 87 Fahrenheit ======================================== Information from Domain 11 ======================================== 28 29 31 33 32 Centigrade 82 84 87 91 89 Fahrenheit ======================================== Information from Domain 12...
Page 202: Sgroupswreplace
sgroupSwReplace Replaces a member of a switch group. Synopsis sgroupSwReplace [“sgName”, “oldWwn”, “newWwn”] Availability Administration Description This command replaces the member with oldWwn in group sgName with the member with newWwn. The order of members within the member list is not changed by this operation. If any parameter is not specified, the session becomes an interactive session and all parameters are prompted.
Page 203 Example The following example shows the noninteractive form of sgroupSwReplace. The sgroupShow command is used to illustrate the changes made with the sgroupSwReplace command. sw:admin> sgroupShow Group Type Group Name Member WWN ================ ================================= S32_6_1 NewGroup 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:71 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:93 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:2a 10:00:00:60:69:20:18:32 10:00:00:60:69:20:22:22 10:00:00:60:69:20:64:31 value = 0...
Page 204: Switchstatuspolicyset
switchStatusPolicySet Sets the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status. Synopsis switchStatusPolicySet Availability Administration Description Use this command to set the policy parameters for calculating the overall status of the switch enclosure. The policy parameter values determine how many failed or faulty units of each contributor are allowed before triggering a status change in the switch from HEALTHY to MARGINAL or DOWN.
Page 205 This command enables you to set a threshold for each contributor, so that a certain number of failures are allowed before changing the status of the switch. If the value of a policy parameter is set to 0, it means that this factor is not used to determine the status of the switch.
Page 206 Temperatures Fans PortStatus sgroup ISLStatus 2 Note that the value, 0, for a parameter, means that it is NOT used in the calculation. ** In addition, if the range of settable values in the prompt is (0..0), ** the policy parameter is NOT applicable to the switch. ** Simply hit the Return key.
Page 207: Switchstatuspolicyshow
switchStatusPolicyShow Displays the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status. Synopsis switchStatusPolicyShow Availability All users Description Use this command to view the current policy parameters set for the switch. These policy parameters determine the number of failed or nonoperational units allowed for each contributor before triggering a status change in the switch.
Page 208 Example switch:admin> switchStatusPolicyShow The current overall switch status policy parameters: Down Marginal --------------------------------------------------- FaultyPorts MissingGBICs PowerSupplies Temperatures Fans PortStatus sgroup ISLStatus 2 See Also switchStatusShow HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 209: Snmpmibcapset
snmpMibCapSet Views and modifies options for configuring SNMP MIB and Trap capability. Synopsis snmpMibCapSet Availability Administration Description This command enables you to turn on or off certain MIBS and TRAPS and enables you to turn on or off group information and SSN in SW trap messages.
Page 210 See Also agtcfgShow agtcfgSet agtcfgDefault HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 211: Fc 6164 Worksheet
FC 6164 WORKSHEET The FC 6164 worksheet on the next page is provided as a data collection point for the FC 6164.This worksheet is provided for use when recording data for the FC 6164. The worksheet is referenced in Chapter 3, “Installing and Configuring the FC 6164”, and Chapter 4, “Maintenance...
Page 212 Table 14. FC 6164 Worksheet Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6 (far left) Domain ID (231) (232) (233) (234) (235) (236) (default) Switch (sw1) (sw2) (sw3) (sw4) (sw5) (sw6) Name (default) Worldwide Name Ethernet IP (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) (10.77.77.77) Address (default)
Page 213: 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 214: 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) HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 215: 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 216: 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) HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide...
Page 217: Glossary
GLOSSARY 8b/10b encoding Encoding scheme that converts each 8-bit data byte into a 10-bit transmission character. Used to balance ones and zeros in high speed transports. Address identifier Value used to identify source or destination of a frame. AL_PA Arbitrated Loop Physical Address. Unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to each port in an arbitrated loop.
Page 218 Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Transport for transmitting data over LANs or WANs that transmit fixed-length units of data. Provides any-to-any connectivity and allows nodes to transmit simultaneously. AW_TOV Arbitration Wait Timeout Value. The minimum time an arbitrating L_Port waits for a response before beginning loop initialization. Bandwidth The total transmission capacity of a link, cable, or system.
Page 219 Class 3 A connectionless frame switching service between two ports, without notification of delivery or nondelivery. Can also be used to provide a multicast connection between originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or nondelivery. Class 4 Connection-oriented service that provides a virtual circuit between two ports, including notification of delivery or non-delivery.
Page 220 CT_IU Common transport information unit. An information unit that conforms to the Fibre Channel Common Transport (FC_CT) protocol. Current Fill Word The fill word currently selected by the LPSM (loop port state machine). See also Fill Word. Cut-through Switching technique that allows selection of a transmission route for a frame as soon as destination address is received.
Page 221 Enabled The currently enabled zone configuration. Only one configuration can be configuration enabled at a time. See also Defined configuration, Zone configuration. End-to-end flow Governs flow of Class 1 and 2 frames between N_Ports. See also control Buffer-to-buffer flow control, EE_Credit. Error As applies to fibre channel, a missing or corrupted frame, time-out, loss of synchronization, or loss of signal.
Page 222 FC-PLDA The Fibre Channel Private Loop Direct Attach standard. Applies to operation of peripheral devices on private loops. FC-SW-2 The Fibre Channel Switch Fabric standard, second generation. Specifies tools and algorithms for interconnection and initialization of fibre channel switches. Fibre channel Protocol service that supports communication between fibre channel service transport providers.
Page 223 FS_RJT Fibre channel services reject. An indication that a request for fibre channel services could not be processed. Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol used for all fabric services, transparent to fabric type or topology. See also FS. FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First.
Page 224 Host Bus Adapter. Interface card between a server or workstation bus and the fibre channel network. Similar to a network interface card. Fibre channel wiring concentrator that collapses loop topology into physical star topology. Nodes are automatically added when active and removed when inactive.
Page 225 Link As applies to fibre channel, a physical connection between two ports, consisting of both transmit and receive fibres. See also Circuit. Link services Protocol for link-related actions. Loop Initialization Primitive. The signal used to begin initialization in a loop. Indicates either loop failure or resetting of a node.
Page 226 Multicast Transmission of data from a single source to a number of specified N_Ports. See also Broadcast, Unicast. Multimode Fibre-optic cabling specification allowing up to 500 meters between devices. N_Port Node Port. Port that can attach to a fibre channel port. See also NL_Port, Nx_Port.
Page 227 Ordered set A type of transmission word that occurs outside of frames, and is used to manage frame transport and differentiate fibre channel control information from data. See also Data word, Transmission word. Use 8b/10b mapping and begin with the K28.5 character. They include frame delimiters (which mark frame boundaries and describe frame contents), primitive signals (indicate events), and primitive sequences (indicate or initiate port states).
Page 228 QuickLoop Can indicate either the software product that allows private devices within loops to communicate over the fabric with other devices, or the set of actual devices or looplets connected in a loop by the QuickLoop technology. All devices in a QuickLoop share a single AL_PA space and behave as if they are in one loop.
Page 229 Single mode Fibre-optic cabling standard that provides for distances of up to 10 kilometers between devices. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. Internet management protocol that does not rely on underlying communication protocols and can therefore be made available over other protocols, such as UDP/IP. Uses IP for network layer functions and UDP for transport layer functions, or TCP/IP for both.
Page 230 Translative mode Mode in which public devices can communicate with private devices across fabric.Translates 8-bit to 24-bit addresses. Transmission A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8b/10b algorithm. Character See also 8b/10b encoding, Transmission word. Transmission Word Group of four transmission characters, totaling 40 bits.
Page 231 Zone Set of hosts and devices attached to same fabric and having access permission, including RSCNs and user data, to each other. Entities inside a zone are not visible to entities outside the same zone, even if the outside entities are in another zone. Equivalent to network term “virtual LAN”. Zone configuration A specified set of zones.
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INDEX administrative interface 85 Diagnostic Tests 78 Config Admin tab 175 domain information 111 Extended Fabric tab 177 Firmware Upgrade tab 165 enable option, AL_PA 150 License Admin tab 170 Error Messages 79 QuickLoop Admin tab 172 Extended Fabric tab, administrative interface Reboot Switch tab 167 SNMP Admin tab 168 Switch Admin tab 161...
Page 234 publications installation HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 JAVA Plug-in 99 Documentation CD 10 interfaces related, ordering 10 administrative 159 Telnet 179 QuickLoop Admin tab, administrative interface JAVA Plug-in, installation of 99 rackmount installation 28 License Admin tab, administrative interface Reboot Switch tab, administrative interface 167 loop diagnostics 148 SNMP Admin tab, administrative interface 168 loop initialization process (LIP) 149...
Page 235 technical support 11 Zone Administration View 84 Telnet interface 85 Alias Settings tab 118 temperature, status of 87 Config Settings tab 124 Threshold tab, Fabric Watch View 153 Zone Settings tab 120 Zone Settings tab, Zone Administration View updates firmware, software 11 updates, software 11 User Admin tab, administrative interface 164 views...
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