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SANbox 5600 Series
Fibre Channel Switch
Installation Guide
Firmware Version 7.4
59096-06 A

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  • Page 1 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Firmware Version 7.4 59096-06 A...

  • Page 2: Document Revision History

    QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. Applications described in this document for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. QLogic Corporation makes no representation nor warranty that such applications are suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Intended Audience ..........Related Materials .
  • Page 4 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide General Description Chassis Controls and LEDs ........Input Power LED (Green) .
  • Page 5 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Common Topologies ........3-10 Cascade Topology .
  • Page 6 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Installing Feature License Keys ........4-21 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Chassis Diagnostics .
  • Page 7 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Regulatory Certifications ........Glossary Index List of Figures...
  • Page 8 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide List of Tables Table Page Serial Port Pin Identification ......... . . Zoning Database Limits .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This manual describes the features and installation of the SANbox 5600 Series ® Fibre Channel switch, firmware version 7.4. The SANbox 5600 and 5602 switches are 20-port, 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switches. The 5600 has a single power supply; the 5602 has dual, replaceable power supplies. This manual is organized as follows: Section 1 describes the intended audience, related materials, safety notices,...

  • Page 10: Related Materials

    SANbox Simple Network Management Protocol Reference Guide, publication number, 59047-09 CIM Agent Reference Guide, publication number 59223-03 QLogic Switch Interoperability Guide v3.0. This PDF document can be downloaded at http://www.qlogic.com/interopguide/info.asp#inter. Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8 Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.

  • Page 11: Safety Notices

    1 – Introduction Safety Notices Safety Notices A Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing personal injury. 4-4, 4-10, A Caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing damage to the equipment.

  • Page 12: Communications Statements

    1 – Introduction Communications Statements Communications Statements The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products intended for use with this product appear in their accompanying manuals. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 13: Ce Statement

    1 – Introduction Communications Statements CE Statement The CE symbol on the equipment indicates that this system complies with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of the European Community (2004/108/EC) and to the Low Voltage (Safety) Directive (2006/95/EC). Such marking indicates that this system meets or exceeds the following technical standards: EN 60950-1:2001 –...

  • Page 14: Vcci Class A Statement

    1 – Introduction Laser Safety Information VCCI Class A Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 15: Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (Esds) Precautions

    1 – Introduction Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (ESDS) Precautions Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (ESDS) Precautions The assemblies used in the switch chassis are ESD sensitive. Observe ESD handling procedures when handling any assembly used in the switch chassis. Accessible Parts The Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the SANbox 5600 Series switch are the following: Power supplies (5602) Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers...

  • Page 16: General Public License

    General Public License General Public License QLogic® Fibre Channel switches are powered by the Linux operating system. A machine-readable copy of the Linux source code is available upon written request to the following address. A nominal fee will be charged for reproduction, shipping, and handling costs in accordance with the General Public License.

  • Page 17: Terms And Conditions For Copying, Distribution And Modification

    1 – Introduction General Public License We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
  • Page 18 1 – Introduction General Public License You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change.
  • Page 19 1 – Introduction General Public License and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software...
  • Page 20 1 – Introduction General Public License Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein.

  • Page 21: How To Apply These Terms To Your New Programs

    1 – Introduction General Public License Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and "any later version", you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation.
  • Page 22 1 – Introduction General Public License To do so, attach the following notices to the program. It is safest to attach them to the start of each source file to most effectively convey the exclusion of warranty; and each file should have at least the "copyright" line and a pointer to where the full notice is found.

  • Page 23: Qfsapp Program License

    1 – Introduction qfsApp Program License Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the program `Gnomovision' (which makes passes at compilers) written by James Hacker. signature of Ty Coon, 1 April 1989 Ty Coon, President of Vice This General Public License does not permit incorporating your program into proprietary programs.

  • Page 24: Technical Support

    Technical Certification courses include installation, maintenance and troubleshooting QLogic SAN products. Upon demonstrating knowledge using live equipment, QLogic awards a certificate identifying the student as a Certified Professional. The training professionals at QLogic may be reached by email at tech.training@qlogic.com. 1-16...

  • Page 25: Contact Information

    1 – Introduction Technical Support Contact Information Support Headquarters QLogic Corporation 4601 Dean Lakes Boulevard Shakopee, MN 55379 QLogic Web Site www.qlogic.com Technical Support Web Ste support.qlogic.com Technical Support Email support@qlogic.com Technical Training Email tech.training@qlogic.com North American Region Email support@qlogic.com...
  • Page 26 1 – Introduction Technical Support Notes 1-18 59096-06 A...

  • Page 27: General Description

    General Description This section describes the features and capabilities of the SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel switches. This includes the model 5600 and the dual power supply model 5602 as shown in Figure 2-1. The following topics are described: Chassis Controls and LEDs Fibre Channel Ports Ethernet Port Serial Port...

  • Page 28: Chassis Controls And Leds

    2 – General Description Chassis Controls and LEDs Refer to the SANbox 5600 Series QuickTools Switch Management User Guide for information about QuickTools. Refer to the SANbox 5600 Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide for information about using the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application. Chassis Controls and LEDs The chassis LEDs provide information about the switch’s operational status.

  • Page 29: Heartbeat Led (Green)

    2 – General Description Chassis Controls and LEDs Heartbeat LED (Green) The Heartbeat LED indicates the status of the internal switch processor and the results of the POST. Following a normal power-up, the Heartbeat LED blinks about once per second to indicate that the switch passed the POST and that the internal switch processor is running.

  • Page 30: Fibre Channel Ports

    2 – General Description Fibre Channel Ports To exit maintenance mode and return to normal operation, press and release the Maintenance button momentarily to reset the switch. Fibre Channel Ports The SANbox 5600 Series switch has sixteen Fibre Channel Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports and four Fibre Channel XPAK ports.

  • Page 31: Port Leds

    2 – General Description Fibre Channel Ports Port LEDs Each port has its own Logged-In LED (L) and Activity LED (A) as shown in Figure 2-4. Logged-In Activity LED Logged-In Activity LED LED (Green) (Green) LED (Green) (Green) SFP Ports XPAK Ports Figure 2-4 Port LEDs Port Logged-In LED (Green)

  • Page 32: Transceivers

    2 – General Description Fibre Channel Ports Transceivers The SANbox 5600 Series switch supports SFP optical transceivers for the SFP ports and XPAK optical transceivers or XPAK stacking cables for the XPAK ports. A transceiver converts electrical signals to and from optical laser signals to transmit and receive data.

  • Page 33: Ethernet Port

    2 – General Description Ethernet Port Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector that provides a connection to a management workstation through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable. Figure 2-5 shows the Ethernet port on a model 5600; the model 5602 is similar. A management workstation can be a Windows®, Solaris™, or a Linux®...

  • Page 34: Serial Port

    2 – General Description Serial Port Serial Port The SANbox 5600 Series switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes. Figure 2-6 shows the serial port on a model 5600 switch; the model 5602 is similar. You can manage the switch through the serial port using the CLI.

  • Page 35: Power Supplies And Fans

    2 – General Description Power Supplies and Fans Power Supplies and Fans The model 5600 switch has a single power supply that converts 100–240 VAC to DC voltages for the various switch circuits. Four internal fans provide cooling. The switch monitors internal air temperature, and therefore does not monitor or report fan operational status.

  • Page 36: Switch Management

    2 – General Description Switch Management Switch Management The switch supports the following management tools: QuickTools Web Applet Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 Command Line Interface Application Programming Interface Simple Network Management Protocol Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S) File Transfer Protocols QuickTools Web Applet To provide basic switch management tools in a graphical user interface and to make switch management less dependent on a particular platform, each switch contains a web applet called QuickTools.

  • Page 37: Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007

    Application Programming Interface The Application Programming Interface (API) enables an application provider to build a management application for QLogic switches. The library is implemented in ANSI standard C, relying only on standard POSIX run-time libraries. Contact your distributor or authorized reseller for information about the API.

  • Page 38: Simple Network Management Protocol

    2 – General Description Switch Management Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. SANbox firmware supports SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3, the Fibre Alliance Management Information Base (FA-MIB) version 4.0, and the Fabric Element Management Information Base (FE-MIB) RFC 2837.

  • Page 39: Planning

    Planning Consider the following when planning a fabric: Devices Device Access Performance Feature Licensing Multiple Chassis Fabrics Switch Services Internet Protocol Support Security Fabric Management Devices When planning a fabric, consider the number of devices and the anticipated demand. This will determine the number of ports that are needed and in turn the number of switches.

  • Page 40: Device Access

    3 – Planning Device Access Device Access Consider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use of zoning. Some zoning strategies include the following: Separate devices by operating system. Separate devices that have no need to communicate with other devices in the fabric or have classified data.

  • Page 41: Performance

    3 – Planning Performance Performance The SANbox 5600 Series switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of 1-, 2-, 4-, or 10-Gbps with a maximum frame size of 2148 bytes. Each Fibre Channel port adapts its transmission speed to match that of the device to which it is connected prior to login when the connected device powers up.

  • Page 42: Bandwidth

    3 – Planning Performance Regardless of how many credits are borrowed, extending credits requires a minimum cable length that is dependent on transmission speed. Extending credits over short cables can cause excessive port resets. Table 3-2 describes the possible distances and minimum cable lengths for a port with 30 credits. Table 3-2.

  • Page 43: Latency

    3 – Planning Feature Licensing Latency Latency is a measure of how fast a frame travels from one port to another. The factors that affect latency include transmission rate and the source/destination port relationship as shown in Table 3-3. Table 3-3. Port-to-Port Latency Destination Rate Gbps <...

  • Page 44: Multiple Chassis Fabrics

    3 – Planning Multiple Chassis Fabrics Fabric Security provides access to the following security tools (refer to “Security” on page 3-15 for more information): Security for Ethernet connections using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol and Telnet connections using the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol Device and switch authorization and authentication using the Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP).

  • Page 45: Domain Id, Principal Priority, And Domain Id Lock

    3 – Planning Multiple Chassis Fabrics The SANbox 5600 Series switch provides the lowest latency of any product in its class. Refer to “Performance” on page 3-3 for information about latency. However, the highest performance is achieved on Fibre Channel switches by keeping traffic within a single switch instead of relying on ISLs.

  • Page 46: Stacking

    3 – Planning Multiple Chassis Fabrics Stacking You can connect up to six 20-port SANbox 5600 Series switches together through the XPAK ports, thus preserving the user ports for devices. This is called stacking. The following 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-switch stacking configurations are recommended for best performance and redundancy.

  • Page 47: Four-Switch Stack

    3 – Planning Multiple Chassis Fabrics Figure 3-3 shows a four-switch stack of model 5600 switches using three 3-inch and three 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. Sixty-four SFP ports are available for devices. Figure 3-3 Four-Switch Stack Figure 3-4 shows a five-switch stack of model 5600 switches using ten XPAK switch stacking cables.

  • Page 48: Common Topologies

    Figure 3-5 Six Switch Stack Common Topologies Although QLogic recommends using the XPAK stacking ports to achieve the highest cabling efficiency and bandwidth, you can also create multiple switch configurations using the SFP ports. The SANbox 5600 Series switch supports the...

  • Page 49: Cascade Topology

    3 – Planning Multiple Chassis Fabrics Cascade Topology A cascade topology describes a fabric in which the switches are connected in series. If you connect the last switch back to the first switch, you create a cascade-with-a-loop topology as shown in Figure 3-6.

  • Page 50: Mesh Topology

    3 – Planning Multiple Chassis Fabrics Mesh Topology A mesh topology describes a fabric in which each chassis has at least one port directly connected to each other chassis in the fabric. Using 16-port SANbox 5600 Series switches the mesh fabric shown in Figure 3-7 has the following characteristics:...

  • Page 51: Multistage Topology

    3 – Planning Multiple Chassis Fabrics MultiStage Topology A Multistage™ topology describes a fabric in which two or more edge switches connect to one or more core switches. Using 16-port SANbox 5600 Series switches, the Multistage fabric shown in Figure 3-8 has the following characteristics: Each link contributes up to 425 MB of bandwidth between chassis.

  • Page 52: Switch Services

    3 – Planning Switch Services Switch Services You can configure your switch to suit the demands of your environment by enabling or disabling a variety of switch services. Familiarize yourself with the following switch services and determine which ones you need. Notice that the SSH and SSL services require the Fabric Security license key.

  • Page 53: Internet Protocol Support

    3 – Planning Internet Protocol Support Common Information Model (CIM): Provides for the management of the switch through third-party applications that use the Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S). The default is enabled. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Provides for transferring files rapidly between the workstation and the switch using FTP.

  • Page 54: User Account Security

    3 – Planning Security User Account Security User account security consists of the administration of account names, passwords, expiration date, and authority level. If an account has Admin authority, all management tasks can be performed by that account in the CLI, QuickTools, and Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007™.

  • Page 55: Port Binding

    3 – Planning Security Port Binding Port binding provides authorization for a list of up to 32 switch and device WWNs that are permitted to log in to a particular switch port. Switches or devices that are not among the 32 are refused access to the port. Consider what ports to secure and the set of switches and devices that are permitted to log in to those ports.

  • Page 56: Device Security

    3 – Planning Security Device Security NOTE: You must install the Fabric Security license key to configure and activate device security and RADIUS servers. Device security provides for the authorization and authentication of devices that you attach to a switch. You can configure a switch with a group of devices against which the switch authorizes new attachments by devices, other switches, or devices issuing management server commands.

  • Page 57: Security Example: Switches And Hbas With Authentication

    3 – Planning Security The following examples illustrate how to configure a security database: Security Example: Switches and HBAs with Authentication Security Example: RADIUS Server Security Example: Host Authentication Security Example: Switches and HBAs with Authentication Consider the fabric shown in Figure 3-9.
  • Page 58 3 – Planning Security Create a security set (Security_Set_1) on Switch_1. Create a port group (Group_Port_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1, HBA_1, and JBOD as members. Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c Authentication: CHAP Primary Hash: MD5 Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef HBA_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d Authentication: CHAP Primary Hash: MD5 Primary Secret: fedcba9876543210...
  • Page 59 3 – Planning Security Create an ISL group (Group_ISL_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1, Switch_2, HBA1, and JBOD as members. The Switch_1 secret must be shared with the Switch_2 security database. Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c Authentication: CHAP Primary Hash: MD5 Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef Binding: None Switch_2 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e...

  • Page 60: Security Example: Radius Server

    3 – Planning Security Security Example: RADIUS Server Consider the fabric shown in Figure 3-10. This fabric is similar to the one shown in Figure 3-9 with the addition of Radius_1 acting as a RADIUS server. Authorization and authentication is passed from the switch to Radius_1 in the following cases: HBA_1 login to Switch_1 Switch_1 login to Switch_2 Switch_2 login to Switch_1...
  • Page 61 3 – Planning Security Configure the Radius_1 host as a RADIUS server on Switch_1 and Switch_2 to authenticate device logins. Specify the server IP address and the secret with which the switches will authenticate with the server. Configure the switches so that devices authenticate through the switches only if the RADIUS server is unavailable.
  • Page 62 3 – Planning Security For CHAP authentication, create 32-character hexadecimal or 16-character ASCI secrets. The switch secret must be shared with the HBA security database. Create an ISL group (Group_ISL_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1 and Switch_2 as members. The Switch_1 secret must be shared with the Switch_2 security database.

  • Page 63: Security Example: Management Server

    3 – Planning Security Security Example: Host Authentication Consider the fabric shown in Figure 3-11. In this fabric, only Switch_2 and HBA_2/APP_2 support security, where APP_2 is a host application. The objective is to secure the management server on Switch_2 from unauthorized access by an HBA or an associated host application.
  • Page 64 3 – Planning Security Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2. Create a Management Server group (Group_1) in Security_Set_2 with Switch_2 and HBA_2 or APP_2 as its member. You must specify HBAs by node worldwide name. Switches can be specified by port or node worldwide name. The type of switch worldwide name you use in the switch security database must be the same as that in the HBA security database.

  • Page 65: Fabric Management

    3 – Planning Fabric Management Fabric Management The Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application executes on a management workstation and provides for the configuration, control, and maintenance of multiple fabrics. Supported platforms include Windows, Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X. Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 is available for purchase from your authorized reseller.
  • Page 66 3 – Planning Fabric Management Notes 3-28 59096-06 A...

  • Page 67: Installation

    Installation This section describes how to install and configure the switch. The following topics are covered: Site Requirements Installing a Switch Installing Firmware Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric Installing Feature License Keys Site Requirements Consider the following items when installing a SANbox 5600 Series switch: Fabric Management Workstation Switch Power Requirements Environmental Conditions...

  • Page 68: Fabric Management Workstation

    4 – Installation Site Requirements Fabric Management Workstation The requirements for fabric management workstations are described in Table 4-1: Table 4-1. Management Workstation Requirements Component Requirement Windows 2003 and XP SP1/SP2 Operating System Solaris 9, 10, and 10 x86 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 4 and 5 SUSE™...

  • Page 69: Installing A Switch

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch Installing a Switch Unpack the switch and accessories. The SANbox 5600 Series product is shipped with the components shown in Figure 4-1: SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel (1) with firmware installed Power cord (1) – model 5600 Power cords (2) –...

  • Page 70: Mount The Switch

    P.O. Box 39100 Indianapolis, IN 46239-0100 317-897-7000 www.generaldevices.com A model 5602 switch requires a QLogic rail kit (part number SB-RACKKIT) for rack mounting. WARNING!! Mount switches in the rack so that the weight is distributed evenly. An unevenly loaded rack can become unstable possibly resulting in equipment damage or personal injury.

  • Page 71: Mounting The Model 5600 Switch In A Rack Without Rails

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch CAUTION! If the switch is mounted in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature. Be sure to install the chassis in an environment that is compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature.

  • Page 72: Install Transceivers

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch To mount a model 5600 switch in a rack using the General Devices C-874 rail kit, you must fasten the switch brackets and inner rails to the switch as shown in Figure 4-3. Use the screws that come with the rail kit. Refer to the rail kit instructions for complete information.

  • Page 73: Removing Xpak Port Covers

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch CAUTION! To maintain proper air flow and prevent the switch from overheating, keep covers installed in unused XPAK ports. If you are using the XPAK ports, remove the port covers by the cover tabs using your fingers or pliers as shown in Figure 4-4.

  • Page 74: Configure The Workstation

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch Configure the Workstation If you plan to use the command line interface to configure and manage the switch, you must configure the workstation. This involves setting the workstation IP address for Ethernet connections, or configuring the workstation serial port. If you plan to use QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 to manage the switch, the Configuration Wizard manages the workstation IP address for you –...

  • Page 75: Configuring The Workstation Serial Port

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch Configuring the Workstation Serial Port To configure the workstation serial port, do the following: Connect a null modem F/F DB9 cable from a COM port on the management workstation to the RS-232 serial port on the switch. Configure the workstation serial port according to your platform: For Windows: Open the HyperTerminal application.

  • Page 76: Connect The Switch To Ac Power

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch Connect the Switch to AC Power WARNING!! This product is supplied with a 3-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power cable in conjunction with a properly grounded outlet to avoid electrical shock. An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the switch chassis.
  • Page 77 4 – Installation Installing a Switch WARNUNG!! Dieses Produkt wird mit einem 3-adrigen Netzkabel mit Stecker geliefert. Dieses Kabel erfüllt die Sicherheitsanforderungen und sollte an einer vorschriftsmäßigen Schukosteckdose angeschlossen werden, um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden.Elektrosteckdosen, die nicht richtig verdrahtet sind, können gefährliche Hochspannung an den Metallteilen des switch-Gehäuses verursachen.
  • Page 78 4 – Installation Installing a Switch To power up a SANbox 5600 Series switch, do the following: For a model 5600 switch, connect the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the front of the switch chassis and to a grounded AC outlet. For a model 5602 switch, connect the power cords to the power supply receptacles on the back of the switch chassis and to a grounded AC outlet.

  • Page 79: Connect The Workstation To The Switch

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch Connect the Workstation to the Switch You can manage the switch using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. QuickTools and Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 require an Ethernet connection to the switch. The CLI can use an Ethernet connection or a serial connection.

  • Page 80: Configure The Switch

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch Configure the Switch You can configure the switch using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 is an optional, full fabric graphical user interface that comes with a 30-day trial license. Refer to the SANbox 5600 Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide for information about installing Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007.

  • Page 81: Cable Devices To The Switch

    4 – Installation Installing a Switch Serial – Windows: Open the HyperTerminal application on a Windows platform. Choose the Start button, select Programs, Accessories, HyperTerminal, and HyperTerminal. Select the connection you created earlier and choose the OK button. Serial – Linux: Open a command window and enter the following command: minicom Serial –...

  • Page 82: Installing Firmware

    4 – Installation Installing Firmware Installing Firmware The switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade the firmware from the management workstation as new firmware becomes available. You can use the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 to install new firmware. This guide describes how to install firmware using QuickTools and the CLI.

  • Page 83: Using Quicktools To Install Firmware

    4 – Installation Installing Firmware Using QuickTools to Install Firmware To install firmware using QuickTools, do the following: In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware. In the Firmware Upload dialog, click the Browse button to browse and select the firmware file to be uploaded.
  • Page 84 4 – Installation Installing Firmware To install firmware using the CLI when a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server is present on the management workstation, use the Firmware Install command. Refer to the SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide for information about the CLI commands.

  • Page 85: Custom Firmware Installation

    4 – Installation Installing Firmware Custom Firmware Installation A custom firmware installation downloads the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpacks the image file, and resets the switch in separate steps. This allows you to choose the type of switch reset and whether the activation will be disruptive (Reset Switch command) or non-disruptive (Hotreset command).

  • Page 86: Adding A Switch To An Existing Fabric

    4 – Installation Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric If there are no special conditions to be configured for the new switch, simply plug in the switch and the switch becomes functional with the default fabric configuration.

  • Page 87: Installing Feature License Keys

    4 – Installation Installing Feature License Keys Installing Feature License Keys Refer to “Feature Licensing” on page 3-5 for information about available license keys. To install a license key using QuickTools, do the following: Open the Switch Menu and select Features to open the Feature Licenses dialog.
  • Page 88 4 – Installation Installing Feature License Keys Notes 4-22 59096-06 A...

  • Page 89: Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Diagnostic information about the switch is available through the chassis LEDs and the port LEDs. Diagnostic information is also available through the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 event logs and error displays. This section describes the following types of diagnostics: Chassis Diagnostics describes the Input Power LED and System Fault LED indications.

  • Page 90: Input Power Led Is Extinguished

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Chassis Diagnostics The following conditions are described: Input Power LED Is Extinguished System Fault LED Is Illuminated Input Power LED Is Extinguished The Input Power LED illuminates to indicate that the switch logic circuitry is receiving proper voltages. If the Input Power LED is extinguished, do the following: Inspect the power cords and connectors.

  • Page 91: Power-On Self Test Diagnostics

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics Power-On Self Test Diagnostics The switch performs a series of tests as part of its power-up procedure. The POST diagnostic program performs the following tests: Checksum tests on the boot firmware in Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) and the switch firmware in flash memory Internal data loopback test on all ports Access and integrity test on the Application Specific Integrated Circuit...

  • Page 92: Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern An internal firmware failure blink pattern is 2 blinks followed by a two second pause. The 2-blink error pattern indicates that the firmware has failed, and that the switch must be reset.

  • Page 93: Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern A configuration file system error blink pattern is 4 blinks followed by a two second pause. The 4-blink error pattern indicates that a configuration file system error has occurred, and that the configuration file must be restored.

  • Page 94: Over Temperature Blink Pattern

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics Over Temperature Blink Pattern An over temperature blink pattern is 5 blinks followed by a two second pause. The 5-blink error pattern indicates that the air temperature inside the switch has exceeded the failure temperature threshold. 2 seconds If the Heartbeat LED shows the over temperature blink pattern, do the following: Inspect the chassis vents.

  • Page 95: Logged-In Led Indications

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics Logged-In LED Indications Port diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-In LED for SFP and XPAK ports as shown in Figure 5-2. XPAK Logged-In SFP Logged-In Figure 5-2 Logged-In LED The Logged-In LED has three indications: Continuous illumination: A device is logged in to the port.

  • Page 96: E_Port Isolation

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics E_Port Isolation A Logged-In LED error indication is often the result of E_Port isolation. E_Port isolation can be caused by the following: Security failure A port configured as FL_Port is connected to another switch Conflicting domain IDs Conflicting timeout values Conflicting zone membership between active zone sets...

  • Page 97: Excessive Port Errors

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics Compare the RA_TOV and ED_TOV timeout values for all switches in the fabric using the Show Config Switch command, or click the Switch tab and Advanced icon in QuickTools. Is each timeout value the same on every switch? Yes - Continue.
  • Page 98 5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power-On Self Test Diagnostics If the count for any of these errors exceeds the rising trigger for three consecutive sample windows, the switch generates an alarm and disables the affected port, changing its operational state to down. Port errors can be caused by the following: Triggers are too low or the sample window is too small Faulty Fibre Channel port cable Faulty SFP...

  • Page 99: Transceiver Diagnostics

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Transceiver Diagnostics Transceiver Diagnostics NOTE: Transceiver diagnostic information is available with purchase of the SANdoctor license key. To purchase a license key, contact your authorized maintenance provider. You can display the following transceiver information using the Show Media CLI command: Port number Manufacturer...

  • Page 100: Power Supply Diagnostics

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Power Supply Diagnostics Power Supply Diagnostics A model 5602 switch power supply has a Status LED (Green) and a Fault LED (Amber) as shown in Figure 5-3. Under normal operating conditions, the Power Supply Status LED is illuminated and the Power Supply Fault LED is extinguished. Power Supply Status LED Power Supply...

  • Page 101: Recovering A Switch Using Maintenance Mode

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons: Firmware becomes corrupt IP address is lost Switch configuration becomes corrupt Password forgotten In these specific cases, you can recover the switch using maintenance mode. Maintenance mode temporarily returns the switch IP address to 10.0.0.1 and provides opportunities to do the following: Exiting the Maintenance Menu (Option 0)

  • Page 102: Exiting The Maintenance Menu (Option 0)

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode The maintenance menu displays several recovery options. To select a switch recovery option, press the corresponding number (displayed in option: field) on the keyboard and press the Enter key. Exit Image Unpack Reset Network Config Reset User Accounts to Default Copy Log Files...

  • Page 103: Resetting The Network Configuration In Maintenance Mode (Option 2)

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode Select option 1 from the maintenance menu. When prompted for a file name prompt, enter the firmware image file name. Image filename: filename Unpacking ’filename’, please wait... Unpackage successful. Select option 7 to reset the switch and exit maintenance mode. Resetting the Network Configuration in Maintenance Mode (Option 2) The Reset Network Config option resets the network properties to the factory...

  • Page 104: Remaking The File System In Maintenance Mode (Option 6)

    5 – Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode Remaking the File System in Maintenance Mode (Option 6) In the event of a loss of power, the switch configuration may become corrupt. The file system on which the configuration is stored must be re-created. The Remake Filesystem option resets the switch to the factory default values, including user accounts and zoning.

  • Page 105: Removal/Replacement

    Removal/Replacement This section describes the removal and replacement procedures for the following field replaceable units (FRU): SFP and XPAK transceivers Power supplies for model 5602 switches The switch is equipped with a battery that powers the non-volatile memory. This memory stores the switch configuration. The battery is not a field replaceable unit. WARNING!! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 106: Transceiver Removal And Replacement

    6 – Removal/Replacement Transceiver Removal and Replacement Transceiver Removal and Replacement The SFP and XPAK transceivers can be removed and replaced while the switch is operating without damaging the switch or the transceiver. However, data transmission on the affected port will be interrupted until the transceiver installed. To remove a transceiver, gently press the transceiver into the port to release the tension, then pull on the release tab or lever and remove the transceiver.

  • Page 107: Power Supply Removal

    6 – Removal/Replacement Power Supply Removal and Replacement To remove a power supply, unplug the power supply and loosen the two knurled fasteners with a cross-head screw driver as shown in Figure 6-1. Grasp the power supply handle and pull firmly to disengage the modular connector. Slide the power supply out of its bay.
  • Page 108 6 – Removal/Replacement Power Supply Removal and Replacement Notes 59096-06 A...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix contains the specifications for the SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel switch. Refer to Section 2 for the location of all connections, switches, controls, and components. Fabric Specifications Maintainability Fabric Management Dimensions Electrical Power Cord Specifications Environmental Regulatory Certifications 59096-06 A...

  • Page 110: Fabric Specifications

    A – Specifications Fabric Specifications Fabric Specifications Table A-1. Fabric Specifications Fibre Channel Protocols....FC-AL Rev 4.6 FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0 FC-DA FC-FLA FC-FS-2 FC-GS-5 FC-FG FC-LS FC-MI-2 FC-PH Rev. 4.3 FC-PH-2 FC-PH-3 FC-PI-3 FC-SP FC-Tape FC-VI FC-SW-4 Fibre Channel Element MIB RFC 2837 Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0 Fibre Channel Classes of Service .
  • Page 111 A – Specifications Fabric Specifications Table A-1. Fabric Specifications (Continued) Number of Fibre Channel Ports..Variable and can be upgraded in the following configurations: 8, 12, or 16 SFP Fibre Channel ports 16 SFP Fibre Channel ports plus 4 XPAK ports Scalability ........

  • Page 112: Maintainability

    A – Specifications Maintainability Maintainability Table A-2. Maintainability Specifications Diagnostics........Power-On Self Test (POST) tests all functional components except SFP transceivers. Port tests include online, internal, and external tests. User Interface........ LED indicators Field Replaceable Units Power supplies (model 5602 only) Fabric Management Table A-3.

  • Page 113: Dimensions

    (SKU: CPK-9000-US). This power cord is approved for North America (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico), Mexico, Central America, South America, Korea, Taiwan, Phillippines, and Thailand. A similar power cord with a locking plug is also available ((SKU: CPK-9000-USL). QLogic offers power cords for additional regions/countries as listed in Table A-6.
  • Page 114 A – Specifications Power Cord Specifications Table A-6. Availalbe Power Cords (Continued) QLogic SKU Region/Country Specification Number Denmark Data DK-2-5A Plug CPK-9000-DK Europe CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE Finland CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE Greece CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE Hong Kong/Macau (PRC)

  • Page 115: Environmental

    A – Specifications Environmental Environmental Table A-7. Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating ........0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Non-operating ......-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) Humidity Operating ........15% to 80%, non-condensing Non-operating ......5% to 90%, non-condensing Altitude Operating ........

  • Page 116: Regulatory Certifications

    A – Specifications Regulatory Certifications Regulatory Certifications Table A-8. Regulatory Certifications Safety Standards ......UL 60950-1 (USA) cUL 60950-1 (Canada) EN60950, CB Scheme-IEC 60950-1, CE, TUV, Low Voltage Directive (Europe) GOST R (Russia) Emissions Standards ..... FCC Part 15 Class A ICES-003 Issue 3 VCCI Class A ITE CISPR 22, Class A...

  • Page 117: Glossary

    Glossary Active Zone Set Arbitrated Loop The zone set that defines the current A Fibre Channel topology where ports use zoning for the fabric. arbitration to establish a point-to-point circuit. Active Firmware Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA) The firmware image on the switch that is in use.
  • Page 118 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Chassis Hop Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 A measure of fabric latency represented A separately licensed workstation-based by the ISL that any frame crosses when switch management application. travelling from one switch to another. A Event Log frame that travels from one switch to another over an ISL experiences one...
  • Page 119 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Fabric Services Initiator A component of fabric security that The device that initiates a data exchange provides for the control of inband manage- with a target device. ment and SNMP on a switch. In-Order-Delivery Fabric View File A feature that requires that frames be...

  • Page 120: Mesh Topology

    SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Management Workstation Port Binding PC workstation that manages the fabric An authorization method that defines a list through the fabric management switch. of device WWNs that can login to a switch port. Mesh Topology POST A fabric in which each chassis has at least...
  • Page 121 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Simple Network Management Protocol User Account An application protocol that manages and An object stored on a switch that consists monitors network communications and of an account name, password, authority functions. It also controls the Management level, and expiration date.
  • Page 122 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Zoning Database The set of zone sets, zones, and aliases stored on a switch. Glossary-6 59096-06 A...
  • Page 123 Index Numerics Call Home service 3-15 cascade topology 3-11 10/100 Base-T straight cable 4-13 certificate 3-17 10-Gbps port 2-4 chassis air flow A-7 diagnostics 5-1 marking A-8 shock A-7 account name vibration A-7 default 4-14 classes of service A-2 FTP 4-19 command line interface 2-11 maintenance mode 5-13 Common Information Model 3-15...
  • Page 124 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide domain ID File Transfer Protocol conflict 5-8 account name 4-19 description 3-7 description 2-12 lock 3-7 service 3-15 firmware description 4-16 failure 5-4 install with CLI 4-17 E_Port 2-6, 5-8 install with QuickTools 4-17 e-mail notification 3-15 non-disruptive activation 4-16 emissions standards A-8...
  • Page 125 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide installation 4-3 internal firmware failure 5-4 new features 1-2 internet browser 4-2 non-critical error 5-3 non-disruptive activation 4-16 NTP - See Network Time Protocol null modem F/F DB9 cable 4-13 latency 3-5, A-3 Activity 2-5, 2-7 Heartbeat 2-3, 5-3 operating systems 4-2...
  • Page 126 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide power Secure Shell consumption A-5 description 3-17 cord 4-11, A-5 service 3-14 requirements 4-2 Secure Socket Layer service 3-14 source loading A-5 security supply 6-2 certificate 3-17 supply diagnostics 5-12 connection 3-17 Power Supply Fault LED 2-9, 5-12 database limits 3-18 Power Supply Status LED 2-9, 5-12...
  • Page 127 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide System Fault LED 2-3, 5-2 workstation system processor A-3 configuration 4-8 connect 4-13 IP address 4-8 requirements 4-2 WWN - See Worldwide Name table mount 4-4 Telnet service 3-14 temperature error 5-6 operating range 4-2, A-7 zone three-switch-stacking 3-8...
  • Page 128 SANbox 5600 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Notes Index-6 59096-06 A...

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