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Switch Management

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Publication No. 59010-06 Rev. A

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  • Page 1: Switch Management

    SANbox-8/16 Switch Management User’s Manual Publication No. 59010-06 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 © Copyright QLogic Corporation, Inc. 2001. All rights reserved. SANbox, SANsurfer, and Multistage are trademarks of QLogic Corporation Inc. ® is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Microsoft, Windows NT, and Excel are trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface How to Use This Manual 1 Intended Audience 2 Related Materials 2 QLogic Customer Support. 2 Introduction Switch Management 1-1 Applications Overview 1-1 SANsurfer 1-1 Telnet (SANbox Only) 1-2 TFTP 1-2 SNMP 1-2 Ethernet Cabling 1-3...
  • Page 4 Login Information 2-16 Creating or Deleting a Fabric 2-16 Select and View a Fabric 2-17 Fabric Line 2-18 Status Field 2-18 IP Address Field 2-19 Fabric Name 2-19 Type, Mode, and Rate Fields 2-19 Traps Field 2-20 Errors Field 2-20 Statistics Recording Button 2-20 Main Menu Bar 2-20 File 2-20...
  • Page 5 Delete Button 2-29 Previous Button 2-29 Next Button 2-29 Using Racks and Shelves to Manage Devices 2-29 Naming Devices 2-29 Choosing Device Icons 2-29 Add a Shelf to an Existing Rack 2-30 Remove a Shelf from a Rack: 2-30 Moving a Device from One Location to Another Within the Application 2-30 Disconnecting Attached Shelves From a Rack 2-32 Disconnecting a Rack When Attached to Another Rack 2-32 Performing an Archive/Restore of a Fabric 2-32...
  • Page 6 Switch Faceplate Display 2-41 Entering this Window 2-42 Ethernet Connector Icon 2-43 Main Menu Bar 2-43 File 2-43 Edit 2-43 View 2-43 Special 2-44 Help 2-44 Tool Bar 2-45 Back Button 2-45 Apply Button 2-45 Zoom Button 2-45 Undo 2-45 Zoning Button 2-45 Refresh Button 2-45 Previous Button 2-45...
  • Page 7 Frame Size 2-53 Data Pattern 2-53 Loop Controls 2-53 Loop Devices 2-53 Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) 2-56 Entering the Port Display/TL Configuration Window 2-56 Main Menu Bar 2-57 File 2-57 Edit 2-57 View 2-57 Special 2-57 Help 2-57 Connecting Devices to a Port 2-58 Managing the Translation Entries Lists 2-58 Initiator Table 2-58...
  • Page 8 Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) 2-67 Entering the Name Server Data 2-67 Name Service Data File 2-68 Switch Faceplate Display (View>Trace Log) 2-69 Entering the Trace Controls 2-69 Trace Overview 2-70 Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) 2-71 Entering the Memory Map Window 2-71 Tool Bar 2-72 Apply Button 2-72 Back Button 2-72...
  • Page 9 Level 2-78 Name 2-78 Contact 2-78 Alerts 2-78 Shelf Administration Window 2-79 Entering the Shelf Administration Window 2-79 Main Menu Bar 2-79 File 2-80 Edit 2-80 View 2-80 Special 2-80 Help 2-80 Tool Bar 2-80 Back Button 2-80 Apply Button 2-80 Zoom Button 2-80 Undo 2-80 Refresh Button 2-80...
  • Page 10 File 2-89 Edit 2-89 View 2-89 Special 2-89 Help 2-89 Tool Bar 2-90 Back Button 2-90 Apply Button 2-90 Refresh Button 2-90 Delete Button 2-90 Previous Button 2-90 Next Button 2-90 Criteria for Displaying a Port 2-90 Special Condition for Fabrics using the WWN Zoning Method 2-90 Adding a Zone (Port Group Zoning Method) 2-91 Adding a Zone (WWN Group Zoning Method) 2-92 Removing a Zone 2-94...
  • Page 11 Fabric Name 2-102 Security Level 2-102 Created 2-103 Modified 2-103 PW Expire 2-103 Acnt Expire 2-103 Wd 2-103 Ht 2-103 Installing a New Version of SANsurfer on a SANbox Switch 2-104 Using a DOS Workstation to Install a New Version 2-104 Using a Unix Workstation to Install a New Version 2-104 Telnet Overview 3-1...
  • Page 12 config 3-10 counts <port #> 3-11 ecounts 3-11 events 3-12 fcport <port_num> 3-12 links 3-14 loop <port #> [-v] 3-14 memory <start_address> [count] [byte | word | long] 3-14 monitor 3-14 nameserver 3-15 network <field> 3-15 pagebreak 3-15 portrscn [port_num] 3-15 portstate [port #] 3-16 scounts 3-16 snmp 3-16...
  • Page 13 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 5-1 Managing the Switch Using the SNMP 5-1 Management Information Base (MIB) 5-1 Configuring SNMP 5-3 Technical Support Availability A-1 Training A-1 Contact Information A-1 Counter Descriptions Glossary Index SANbox-8/16 Switch Management xiii User’s Manual 59010-06 Rev.
  • Page 14 List of Figures Figure 1-1 Ethernet Connection 1-3 Figure 2-1 Login 2-7 Figure 2-2 Faceplate Display Identification 2-13 Figure 2-3 SANsurfer Switch Management Application Block Diagram 2-14 Figure 2-4 Fabric Window 2-16 Figure 2-5 Topology Window for Port Group Zoning Method 2-24 Figure 2-6 Topology Window for WWN Group Zoning Method 2-25 Figure 2-7...
  • Page 15 List of Tables Table 2-1 Default Username and Password 2-8 Table 2-2 Loop Controls Field Descriptions 2-54 Table 2-3 Loop Display Field Descriptions 2-55 Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) B-1 Table B-2 Counter Names and Descriptions (Faceplate window) B-5 SANbox-8/16 Switch Management User’s Manual 59010-06 Rev.
  • Page 16 Notes SANbox-8/16 Switch Management List of Tables 59010-06 Rev. A User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Preface

    TFTP. • Section 5 explains the management functions provided by SNMP. • Appendix A contains information about QLogic Technical Support and how to contact them for assistance. • Appendix B contains a description of counters used in the SANsurfer windows.

  • Page 18: Intended Audience

    Intended Audience This manual introduces QLogic Switch management products and explains their installation and use. It is intended for users competent in installing and using network management tools. Related Materials The following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide additional information.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Section 1 Introduction Switch Management The MKII and SANbox™ Switch families support management through: • SANsurfer™ Switch Management. SANsurfer is a Web-based (Java) appli- cation. • A built-in Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server. • A built-in SNMP agent. • A built-in Telnet server.

  • Page 20: Telnet (Sanbox Only)

    Applications Overview Telnet (SANbox Only) A Telnet server is embedded in each SANbox Switch chassis. Before managing a Switch chassis with Telnet you must: • Connect the Ethernet interface to an Ethernet network and • Configure its IP network address, its IP subnetwork mask, and its IP gateway address.

  • Page 21: Ethernet Cabling

    Ethernet Cabling Ethernet Cabling The Switch is managed through the use of a customer-supplied management station connected to the Switch via its Ethernet port. Refer to the appropriate Switch Installer’s/User’s manual for the location of the Ethernet port. Figure 1-1 shows the Switch Management connector and the cable wiring.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Switch Ethernet Port

    In this way, the Switch can always be returned to a 10.0.0.x network and reconfigured. Refer to the QLogic web site (http:// www.qlogic.com), Support category, and locate the FAQ for instructions on how to place your Switch chassis into Force PROM mode.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Ethernet Port Using Sansurfer

    Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Configuring the Ethernet Port Using SANsurfer To configure the Switch chassis: Follow “Installing SANsurfer on a Management Station” on page 2-6 to start the SANsurfer application. Use the Fabric window (the first window opened by default when you enter the application, see “Fabric Window”...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Ethernet Port Using Telnet

    Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port 10. Double click on the Status field icon. The Topology window opens. Double click on the Ethernet Port icon to go to the Network Configuration window. 11. Verify that the IP Address information and any other changes have been applied.
  • Page 25 Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Retrieve the Switch configuration file named config. Use any text editor to modify the parameters of this configuration file. Transfer the configuration file back to the Switch file config. The Switch can now be powered down and moved to the production network. When the Switch is powered up, it will execute with the new parameter values defined in the configuration file.
  • Page 26 Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Notes SANbox-8/16 Switch Management Introduction 59010-06 Rev. A User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Sansurfer Switch Management

    Section 2 SANsurfer Switch Management Overview NOTE: The SANsurfer Switch management application is able to manage a variety of Switch products (8-port, 16-port, full-featured Switches, Switches which have only segmented private loop ports, etc.). This section describes the functions of the application.

  • Page 28: Overview

    Overview herein will result in the Switch being prevented from being attached to a fabric. • View dynamic graphs that display performance data for each On Line port on the selected chassis. The performance data is only recorded during the time period when an application window that monitors the performance data is open.
  • Page 29 Overview Name Server zones allow the division of the fabric into as many as 256 zones that define which port or device will receive Name Server infor- mation. A particular port or device may be defined in one or more of these Name Server Zones.

  • Page 30: Using Sansurfer

    Using SANsurfer • View the type of GBIC installed in each port on the selected chassis • View statistics for each port on the selected chassis • View Address, WWN, FC-4 Type, and Logged-In status of each Loop Device connected to any port on the selected chassis •...
  • Page 31 Using SANsurfer the SANsurfer application must be installed on a Solaris management station. See the Sun Switch Management Installer’s/User’s Manual, publication 875-1890-10, provided by Sun Microsystems, for detailed instructions on using a Solaris management station with your switch. When managing MKII chassis, the SANsurfer application must be installed on the management station.

  • Page 32: Getting Started

    Cancel the load process without saving. Close Button Click Continue. When the display indicates “Installation Complete”, click “OK” Click Close. Using the Windows tools, create a desktop shortcut to the QLogic.htm file. The installation is complete. SANbox-8/16 Switch Management SANsurfer Switch Management 59010-06 Rev. A...

  • Page 33: Starting Sansurfer

    Getting Started Starting SANsurfer In order to use the Switch management application: Open and start SANsurfer. For a SANbox switch as the Fabric Management Switch: Open the web browser and type: http://<switch name or IP address>/ NOTE: The SANsurfer application is embedded in the SANbox memory. It will not launch from a chassis that is inoperable, such as a chassis with a Flash Checksum error.

  • Page 34: Set- Up Or Open A Fabric

    After the SANsurfer application has been loaded on the management station, start the web browser and open the QLogic.htm file. Observe that the Login dialog box shown in Table 2-1 appears.

  • Page 35: Adding A Switch To A Fabric

    Getting Started If no fabric has been defined, use the Fabric window to indicate the IP Address of the chassis which is accessible through an Ethernet port. Refer to “Fabric Window” on page 2-15 for details on setting up a fabric. If a fabric has been defined, use the Fabric window to open it.

  • Page 36: Sanbox-8/16 Switch Management User's Manual

    Getting Started • On the Network Configuration window, if the IP Address, Netmask Address, and Gateway Address values were changed to reflect the current fabric, change them back to the default values (unless permanently assigned): IP Address: 10.0.0.1 Netmask Address: 255.0.0.0 Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0 •...
  • Page 37 Understanding Application Windows Understanding Application Windows SANsurfer is composed of a set of windows. Each window manages a different aspect of Switch/rack/fabric configuration. • The first window displayed following login is the Fabric window. The Fabric window allows you to create, name, and choose a fabric. •...
  • Page 38 Understanding Application Windows NOTE: SANsurfer manages both 8 and 16-port Switch chassis. The faceplates shown in the following pages may not look the same as your chassis but will have the same functionality. • Unless specified otherwise, the polling of the Switch, performed by any window will cease when that window is exited.

  • Page 39: Figure 2-2 Faceplate Display Identification

    SANSurfer Overview SANSurfer Overview Switch management relies on viewing many switch functions through the use of a switch faceplate display (see Figure 2-2). Movement through the application will involve changing displays, depending on the desired activity. The application records the screens movements. Movement between different screens is accomplished as shown in Figure 2-3.

  • Page 40: Figure 2-3 Sansurfer Switch Management Application Block Diagram

    SANSurfer Overview User Administration window page 2-100 Login Fabric window Rack Shelf Topology page 2-15 Administration Administration window window window page 2-23 page 2-76 page 2-79 Switch Faceplate portion of the display page 2-41 View>Port States View>Port Modes View>Port Tuning Faceplate Faceplate Faceplate...
  • Page 41 Fabric Window Fabric Window The Fabric window (see Figure 2-4) allows any user to select a fabric for observa- tion and/or management (depending on the authority of the user). A managed fabric has a name and an Ethernet connection to a Switch chassis through-which the fabric is managed, hereafter referred to as the Fabric Management Switch.

  • Page 42: Entering This Window

    Fabric Window Main Menu Bar Statistics recording Tool Bar Current Login Infor- mation Status Bar Console Window Figure 2-4 Fabric Window Entering this Window After starting the application, this window is displayed. Return here from subse- quent displays by repeatedly pressing the back button. Login Information The current login information portion of the window contains information about the current user, their level of authority, and the fabric file being used.

  • Page 43: Select And View A Fabric

    Fabric Window • Place the cursor in the IP Address(es) field and type the IP Address of the Switch connected via Ethernet (the Web) to the management station. • Place the cursor in (or tab to) the Rate field and type the desired rate of checking for errors (whole number values of zero, or greater than 19 are allowed).

  • Page 44: Fabric Line

    Fabric Window Fabric Line The Fabric Line contains an IP Address and the Fabric Name of the managed fabric. Fields display status information. These are the Status field, Traps field, and Errors field. The Type, Mode, and Rate fields are for recording status information. Status Field The Status Field may contain either of two icons: A Topology icon or a PROM icon.

  • Page 45: Ip Address Field

    Fabric Window default IP Address to communicate through its Ethernet port. This requires connection of a Crossover Ethernet cable directly to the faulty Switch chassis and use of the default IP Address to connect to it. When you create a one- chassis fabric to communicate with this Switch, designate an IP Address of 10.0.0.1.

  • Page 46: Traps Field

    Fabric Window Switch — Sum the traffic of all ports of each module in the fabric. Port — Display traffic counts for each port individually. Recorded in EVENT_FRAMES/Second. Rate Field Enter the number of seconds between each time the application polls the chassis in the selected fabric for statistics.

  • Page 47: Level

    Fabric Window • Exit — Exit the SANsurfer application. Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • User Administration — Go to “User Administration Window” on page 2- 100. View The View Menu contains the following sub menus: •...

  • Page 48: Zoom Button

    Fabric Window Zoom Button Zoom is a context-dependent button. That is, its operation changes somewhat depending on the Window it is in. In the Fabric window, the Zoom button opens the Topology window. Refresh Button Refresh is a context-dependent button. That is, its operation changes somewhat depending on the Window it is in.

  • Page 49: Topology Window

    Topology Window Topology Window Refer to Figure 2-5 for an example of Port Group Zoning method and Figure 2-6 for an example of WWN Group Zoning method. Entering the Topology window polls the fabric and displays its topology. Switch Chassis icons appear in a rack icon and represent each Switch chassis in the fabric that is powered-on, able to communicate, and not in PROM mode.

  • Page 50: Figure 2-5 Topology Window For Port Group Zoning Method

    Topology Window The chassis has been selected. Blue The switch has been selected, but the application is unable to communicate Violet with it. Single-click on the Switch Chassis icon to select it. The Switch Chassis icon changes to blue, indicating selection. The information display at the left side of the window contains assigned ports for the selected Switch chassis along with their GBIC type (if in the port zoning method) or connected devices (if in the WWN zoning method).

  • Page 51: Figure 2-6 Topology Window For Wwn Group Zoning Method

    Topology Window Graphic representation of the selected switch and available devices Figure 2-6 Topology Window for WWN Group Zoning Method Single-click on the rack name or switch name to select rack information. The two areas change to blue, indicating selection. The information display at the left side of the window contains all shelves assigned to this rack.

  • Page 52: T_Port Link

    Topology Window T_Port Link The window shows a line between chassis to represent at least one T_Port Link between chassis. If the application loses its ability to find a T_Port Link it displays that T_Port Link in Red. Single-click a T_Port Link to select it. The application changes the color of the line to Blue when selected.

  • Page 53: Help

    Topology Window • Archive Fabric — Allow administrators to save fabric/switch configurations to a local file. The archive file can then be used via the Restore Fabric option to reprogram all switches back to a known configuration. Archives can also be used to program new switches for deploying identical configurations.

  • Page 54: Tool Bar

    Topology Window • Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Figure 2-7 Name Server Zoning Method Dialog Box Tool Bar Back Button Press Back to go to the window nearer to the start of the application. Apply Button Press Apply to cause the Switch to use the new information.

  • Page 55: Delete Button

    Topology Window Delete Button If you have physically removed a Switch chassis and its T_Port Links from the selected fabric, the application will not be able to find them and will display them in Red. To remove them from the Topology window, select the Switch Chassis icon and press Delete.

  • Page 56: Add A Shelf To An Existing Rack

    Topology Window From the Shelf Administration window (see Figure 2-30 page 2-79), on the line that is to have the icon changed, click on the World-Wide-Name field until the desired icon is displayed. Repeat step 1 for any other devices displayed in the table. Add a Shelf to an Existing Rack When a shelf is added to a rack, it can be added either above or below the switch.

  • Page 57: Figure 2-8 Shelves Created For Devices

    Topology Window In the left column, click and hold the desired device and drag it out on the Topology display. Release the mouse button. Observe that a new rack icon appears and a black line attaches it to the port on the switch from which it was moved.

  • Page 58: Disconnecting Attached Shelves From A Rack

    Topology Window Disconnecting Attached Shelves From a Rack If a shelf was created in a rack and then joined with another rack (as shown in Figure 2-8), it is not possible to disconnect a shelf and leave it intact. The shelf to be disconnected is selected and the Delete button pushed to remove it.
  • Page 59 Topology Window If an alternate fabric ethernet entry point is not available, or if this is a single switch fabric, it will be necessary to connect the management station directly to the new switch with the crossover ethernet cable (refer to section 1 for information about connecting a crossover cable).

  • Page 60: Figure 2-9 Fabric With Failed And Replacement Switches

    Topology Window Click OK and when asked, allow reprogramming of the Switch. 10. Reset the replacement switch. 11. The replacement switch has now been assigned the parameters which had been in place for the failed switch. NOTE: If the fabric has been configured to use the name server WWN group zoning method and the replacement switch is in the port group (default value) zoning method, a dialog box noting a conflict of the selected zoning method between the replacement switch and the fabric will appear (refer to...

  • Page 61: Figure 2-10 Failed Switch Removed

    Topology Window Figure 2-10 Failed Switch Removed NOTE: Switch names will reflect names assigned in your fabric. Figure 2-11 Restore Dialog Box Figure 2-12 Zoning Method Conflict Dialog Box to Zoning Method Dialog Box SANbox-8/16 Switch Management 2-35 User’s Manual 59010-06 Rev.

  • Page 62: Network Configuration Window

    Network Configuration Window Network Configuration Window Refer to Figure 2-13. Use the Network Configuration window to configure the Ethernet Port and SNMP parameters of the selected Switch. When the application enters the Network Configuration window, it queries the switch to determine the entries for each network field. If the current switch is configured with the default IP Address and another switch has been queried and found to have the default address, the previous switch had an entry made of its network entries in the ARP table of the management station.

  • Page 63: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration Window Enter this window from any faceplate display by double-clicking on the ethernet port icon. Network Configuration The Network Configuration area of the window contains fields for configuring the Ethernet connection to the selected Switch. Static IP Addr Radio Button This tells the switch to use the IP Address stored in the Flash Memory.

  • Page 64: Gateway

    Subnet Mask and Gateway Address. Then go back to the Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port paragraphs near the beginning of this section and start over. Contact QLogic Customer Support for information about how to place the Switch in Force PROM Mode.

  • Page 65: Name

    Network Configuration Window Name The Name field displays the Name of the switch. The default set at the factory is undefined. To modify this field, move the cursor to the field and type the new data. Write the contents of this field to the Switch Flash memory by pressing the Apply Button.

  • Page 66: Main Menu Bar

    Network Configuration Window Main Menu Bar There are five menus on the Main Menu Bar: File, Edit, View, Special, and help. These menus are context-dependent. That is, they each may contain different sub- menus depending on which window is displayed. File The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on...

  • Page 67: Undo

    Switch Faceplate Display Undo Press Undo to ignore all changes made to this window since the last Apply opera- tion. Refresh Button Press the Refresh button to poll the Switch. The application places the current settings in all fields. Switch Faceplate Display Refer to Figure 2-14.

  • Page 68: Figure 2-14 Switch Faceplate Display

    Switch Faceplate Display Switch statistics Chassis parameters (SANbox only) Chassis management functions Faceplate displays/controls any of the (choose from View menu) following (SANbox only): Performance (default, shown) Port states (default) Name Server, see page 2-67 Port modes Trace Log, see page 2-69 Port tuning System Log (not used)

  • Page 69: Ethernet Connector Icon

    Switch Faceplate Display mation in the Chassis Management portion of the window. The application displays the Chassis Parameters with all Chassis Management selections. Ethernet Connector Icon Double click the icon to go to the Network window. Main Menu Bar There are five menus on the Main Menu Bar: File, Edit, View, and Special. These menus are context-dependent.

  • Page 70: Special

    Switch Faceplate Display • Port Tuning — Allows you to change the characteristics of the individual port to match the connected host bus adapter. Refer to “Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (SANbox only))” on page 2-64. • Port Modes — F, FL,SL, TL, F_Ext16, F_Ext24, F_Ext32, Testing, Offline. Refer to “Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes)”...

  • Page 71: Back Button

    Switch Faceplate Display • About Utility — Display a screen containing the product name and version level. • Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Tool Bar Except for Delete, all Tool Bar buttons are active in this window.

  • Page 72: Chassis Id Field

    Switch Faceplate Display NOTE: It is illegal to have a Chassis ID number of zero in a fabric with an ID of zero. It is best that Fabric IDs start at one. The Fabric ID is a number assigned to each switch chassis that identifies which fabric it is connected with.

  • Page 73: Admin Mode

    Select the field, type the new value. The number is in ms (2000 = 2 seconds). The default is 100 and should not be changed without consulting QLogic Customer Support or your authorized service provider. Press the Apply button to apply the new timeout value to the chassis.

  • Page 74: R_A_Tov

    Switch Faceplate Display The default is 2560 and should not be changed without consulting QLogic Customer Support or your authorized service provider. Press the Apply button to apply the new timeout value to the chassis. R_A_TOV The R_A_TOV field controls the Resource_Allocation_Timeout value for all ports on the selected chassis.

  • Page 75: Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port States) (Default)

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port States) (Default) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port States) (Default) The Port States Faceplate is the default faceplate in the Switch Faceplate display. It displays icons which represent the kind of GBIC installed in each port on the selected chassis.

  • Page 76: Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default)

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) The Port Display window displays statistics for the selected port and, if the selected port is a “loop port” (FL, SL, or TL_Port), the window also displays information about each device on the loop and allows you to control these devices.

  • Page 77: Entering The Port Display/Loop Devices Window

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Entering the Port Display/Loop Devices Window Double-click on a GBIC icon in the Switch Faceplate display to jump to the Port Display for that port or click on the performance chart of the desired port. You may also single-click to select a GBIC icon and Zoom to this window for the selected port.

  • Page 78: Port Name

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) • About Utility — Display a screen containing the product name and version level. • Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Port Name The Port Name box is provided to allow naming each port.

  • Page 79: Test Length (Sec)

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) checked and no error is encountered, the test will terminate when the entered values have been reached. Test Length (sec) The value is a number in the range of 0 to 2 /1000 seconds. Entering a value that exceeds the allowable range, causes the minimum or maximum allowable value to be entered.

  • Page 80: Table 2-2 Loop Controls Field Descriptions

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Table 2-2 Loop Controls Field Descriptions Control Description Pressing this button will cause every device on the displayed loop to be Reset Loop reset. This will clear all data buffers on this loop, which can cause the loss of data being moved to/from any active device on this loop.

  • Page 81: Table 2-3 Loop Display Field Descriptions

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Table 2-3 Loop Display Field Descriptions Field Description Device The Device field displays an icon symbolizing the device on the loop (Public or Private) The device identifier number for the SANsurfer application. This will help the user determine when the maximum number of devices for this loop has been reached.

  • Page 82: Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Tl Configuration)

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) The Port Display window displays all off-loop devices in the fabric with which the selected TL_Port is able to communicate. Figure 2-18 shows the window as it would appear for a TL_Port. If the selected port is not a TL_Port this window is not available.

  • Page 83: File

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) window by choosing View>Loop Devices. You may also enter this window as the result of using the Previous or Next tool bar buttons while viewing other ports on this switch. If you attempt to enter the View>TL Configuration mode from a port that is not a TL_port, an error message is displayed.

  • Page 84: Connecting Devices To A Port

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) • About Utility — Display a screen containing the product name and version level. • Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Connecting Devices to a Port When connecting devices (initiators or targets) to a port, it is necessary to view the port display table in either the Loop Devices or TL Configuration mode to observe...

  • Page 85: Targets Table

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) Targets Table The switch will attempt to bridge between all initiators and all targets within the same zone. The Translation Entries list for ports which contain targets will be configured by the switch. No manual intervention is allowed. Port Statistics The application displays the Port Statistics and Performance for the selected TL_Port.

  • Page 86: Communicating Between Public Initiators To Private Targets

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) device is recognized by the application but no attempt will be made to communi- cate with it. Communicating between Public Initiators to Private Targets Public initiators should be connected to F_ports or Fabric ports. The targets attached to the TL_ports will be automatically bridged by the switch to the initia- tors registered with the name server.

  • Page 87: Figure 2-19 Tl Port Bridges (Private Initiators And Private Targets)

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) For this example, all initiators have been connected to ports on the top switch, and all targets connected to ports on the bottom switch. Initiator bridged on the port display window (use View>TL Configuration to see the table) Second device on each port The initiator (item 7 above) is (port 12, top switch to port...

  • Page 88: Figure

    Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/T_Ports) Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/T_Ports) The Port Display window displays statistics for the selected T_Port. Figure 2-20 shows the window as it would appear as a T_Port. The Previous and Next buttons will move through active ports on this switch until the first/last port is reached.

  • Page 89: Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes)

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes) Refer to Figure 2-21. Port Modes allows configuring of any port to be an F_Port, fabric (FL_Port), SL_Port, TL_Port, F_Ext16, F_Ext24, F_Ext32, Testing, or Offline. Clicking on a port will cause it to change to the next sequential mode. When all modes have been stepped through, the sequence will repeat.

  • Page 90: Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (Sanbox Only))

    If no frames are available for transmission, then a new source will be started and held until it has no frames to transmit or end-of-sequence occurs. This mode is recommended for Qlogic 2xxx HBAs. SANbox-8/16 Switch Management 2-64 SANsurfer Switch Management 59010-06 Rev.

  • Page 91: Frame-L - Frame Limit

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (SANbox only)) Frame-L - Frame Limit This option limits the number of frames that can be transmitted during a single loop tenancy to 32. This option is recommended for JNI HBAs based on the Adaptec ASIC, and Adaptec HBAs. Normal No tuning applied.

  • Page 92: Switch Faceplate Display (View>Performance Data) (Default)

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Performance Data) (Default) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Performance Data) (Default) Refer to Figure 2-23. The Chassis Performance Data displayed in the Switch Faceplate display allows monitoring the performance of each “On Line” port on the Switch. The Performance display shows a dynamic graph for each On Line port. When a port is Off Line or in Test, the graph for that port disappears.

  • Page 93: Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service)

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) Refer to Figure 2-24 Figure 2-25. The Name Service data displayed in the Switch Faceplate display allows viewing the Name Server entry for every device connected to the selected chassis and registered with the Name Server. Entering the Name Server Data Display the Name Service data by choosing View>Name Service while in the Switch Faceplate display.

  • Page 94: Name Service Data File

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) Only the data table is shown. See previous page to view remainder of window. Figure 2-25 View>Name Service for Private Loop Name Service Data File When a fabric uses the name server WWN zoning method, each switch in a fabric contains a name server data file that is updated when WWN information is added or changed within the fabric.

  • Page 95: Switch Faceplate Display (View>Trace Log)

    Switch. If, at some point, you are experiencing problems, a QLogic Support engineer may ask you to perform a Trace operation, read the results, and send them back to the factory. Therefore, use this window only under the direction of QLogic Customer Support personnel.

  • Page 96: Trace Overview

    Get Flags button just to make sure the list comes back from the Switch with all the Trace functions clear (not checked). QLogic Customer Support will explain how and where to send the file of the Diagnostics Trace Buffer.

  • Page 97: Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map)

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) Refer to Figure 2-27. View Memory allows Qlogic support personnel to read and write selected memory locations in the Switch. If you are experiencing problems, a support engineer may ask you to perform these operations, display the results, and send them back to the support facility.

  • Page 98: Apply Button

    Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) Tool Bar Apply Button Press the Apply button in the Tool Bar to execute the selected memory operation. Back Button Press the Back button to leave this window without saving any changes that have been made since the last time the Apply button was pressed. Memory Controls Refer to Figure...

  • Page 99: Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Update Flash)

    Flash code. The Switch will not use the new Flash code until it is Reset. A Reset operation performed on the Switch chassis will disrupt the Switch operation. In the event that your Flash memory requires an update, QLogic Corporation will supply a binary Flash update file. This file is usually available over the Internet from the QLogic.com website.

  • Page 100: Flash Load Fails

    Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Update Flash) not correct the application will warn you. The application displays infor- mation about the progress of the Flash update. This information includes: • File: The name of the Flash update binary file. • Position: The name of the Flash update binary file. •...

  • Page 101: Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Reset)

    Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Reset) NOTE: The SANsurfer application is embedded in the SANbox memory. It will not launch from a chassis that is inoperable such as a chassis with a Flash Checksum error. Therefore if SANsurfer was launched prior to the Switch failure, or if you have the capability to launch SANsurfer from another chassis that is operable, you may then use it to load new Flash code.

  • Page 102: Rack Administration Window

    Rack Administration Window Rack Administration Window Refer to Figure 2-29. The Rack Administration window allows a Super User or administrator to name a rack, specify an email address for sending trap alerts, a description of the rack’s purpose, and switches configured in the rack selected. shelf information Figure 2-29 Rack Administration Window Entering the Rack Administration Window...

  • Page 103: View

    Rack Administration Window File The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on page 2-20): Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • Administration — Go to “User Administration Window”...

  • Page 104: Rack Name

    Rack Administration Window Rack Name Select the text to change and type the desired text. The length of the field is 64 characters, however there is a limit to the amount that will be displayed on the rack icon in the Topology window. Email Contact Enter an email address to contact when an alert message is created.

  • Page 105: Main Menu Bar

    Shelf Administration Window Shelf Administration Window Refer to Figure 2-30. The Shelf Administration window contains information about the devices contained on the shelf. Devices listed can be physically located at multiple locations, but grouped together on a shelf for a user-defined purpose. After making changes to this window, press the Apply button for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 106: Refresh Button

    Shelf Administration Window File The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on page 2-20): Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • Administration — Go to “User Administration Window”...

  • Page 107: Previous Button

    Shelf Administration Window Delete Button Press Delete to remove the selected switch. Previous Button Press to move to the entry located just above the current entry on the list. If nothing is above the current selection, the button has no effect. Next Button Press to move to the entry located just below the current entry on the list.

  • Page 108: World-Wide-Name

    Shelf Administration Window World-Wide-Name The WWN for the device attached to this port. Double-click on this field to go to the Switch Faceplate Display window. Company The name of the manufacturer of the device attached to this port. Double-click on this field to go to the Switch Faceplate Display window.

  • Page 109: Zoning

    Zoning Zoning Zoning allows the user to divide the fabric ports into zones for more efficient and secure communication among functionally grouped nodes. There are several types of zones and a port may be defined in any or all of them. No port can be in all zone types simultaneously.

  • Page 110: Hard Zone Rules (Mkii-8 And Mkii-16)

    Zoning If a zone is defined by WWN, a device may be relocated anywhere in the fabric (within the same hard zone) and still be seen by all other devices defined within that name server zone. Name Server Zone WWN information about every device in the fabric is stored in non-volatile RAM on each switch in the fabric.

  • Page 111: Hard Zone Rules (Sanbox-8 And Sanbox-16)

    Zoning Ports 1 through 12 in one zone, ports 13 through 16 in a second zone. Hard Zones may include multiple physical groups. Rule 4 defines Physical groups. An individual port can only be in one Hard Zone. If any port on the chassis is defined as being in an enabled Hard Zone, all ports must be defined in enabled Hard Zones (No Hard Zone Orphans).

  • Page 112: Broadcast Zone Rules

    Zoning All SL_Ports for a particular segmented loop must be in the same Hard Zone. Broadcast Zone Rules A Broadcast Zone is only valid if it is enabled. If Broadcast Zones are used on a Single Stage Switch in-which Hard Zones are defined, the Broadcast Zones must not overlap Hard Zone boundaries.

  • Page 113: Name Server Zone Rules (Wwn Zoning Method) (Sanbox-8 And Sanbox-16)

    Zoning A port or device may be defined as being in one or more Name Server Zones (Name Server Zones may overlap). When a port receives Name Server information, it will receive information about all ports in the Name Server Zone (or zones) in which the port is assigned.

  • Page 114: Entering The Zoning Window

    Zoning Window 7 in the same zone or it will split the SL ports from their respective SL Zones. SL Zones operate fabric-wide (regardless of fabric configuration). A port may be defined as being in only one SL Zone (SL Zones may not overlap each other).

  • Page 115: Main Menu Bar

    Zoning Window Main Menu Bar There are five menus on the Main Menu Bar: File, Edit, View, Special, and Help. These menus are context-dependent. That is, they each may contain different sub- menus depending on the window they are in. File The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on...

  • Page 116: Next Button

    Zoning Window Tool Bar Back Button Press Back to go to the Topology window. Apply Button Press Apply to cause the Switch to use the new information. Refresh Button Press the Refresh button to poll the Switch. The application updates the current conditions.

  • Page 117: Adding A Zone (Port Group Zoning Method)

    Zoning Window If the devices attached to the non-communicating switch are to be removed from the fabric, it is necessary to select each of the devices (when the name of an inactive device is selected, it will change color to a dark red and the word ‘delete’ will appear after the name) and press the Apply button.

  • Page 118: Adding A Zone (Wwn Group Zoning Method)

    Zoning Window After all desired ports have been selected, press the Apply button. Observe a message about the settings being saved to disk. Click on OK. After saving the zoning change, the selected port names change from yellow to green and the word “add” is removed. An additional message asking whether to save the zone is displayed.
  • Page 119 Zoning Window If defining a Name Server Zone, in the left column, select/deselect devices for the zone: To select the desired device(s) to add, click either on, or to the left of, the device icon. To select more than one device, hold the Ctrl key and left click the additional ports.

  • Page 120: Removing A Zone

    Zoning Window Delete the selected zone Add a zone to the selected Choose a zone index number zone type Choose a zone type Zone description for the Name server WWN Attached devices are listed selected zone index backup data icon Figure 2-32 Zoning Window for a WWN Name Server Zone Removing a Zone NOTE:...

  • Page 121: Removing A Port From A Zone

    Zoning Window Choose a zone type. Choose the desired Zone Index number. Press the Delete button. Acknowledge that the zone is to be deleted. Removing a Port from a Zone Choose a zone type. Choose a Zone Index number. Choose the port(s) to delete from the left column: To select the desired port(s) to remove, click either on, or to the left of, the port type with the circle around it.

  • Page 122: Adding A Zone (No Hard Zones Used)

    Zoning Window After all desired devices have been selected, press the Apply button. Observe a message about the possibility that modifying switch zoning may disrupt traffic on an active zone. Click on Yes to continue, or No to cancel the operation.

  • Page 123: Adding A Zone (Hard Zones Used)

    Zoning Window After saving the zoning change, the selected port names change from yellow to green and the word “add” is removed. An additional message asking whether to save the zone is displayed. Click on Yes to save this defined zone, or No to erase the zone when the SANsurfer application is exited.

  • Page 124: Combining Fabrics With Zones Defined

    Zoning Window traffic on an active zone. Click on Yes to continue, or No to cancel the operation. After saving the zoning change, the selected port names change from yellow to green and the word “add” is removed. An additional message asking whether to save the zone is displayed.

  • Page 125: Credit Chaining

    Credit Chaining The new fabric will contain four zones for this zone type. When the two fabrics are connected, the result will have zone 1 from both fabrics combined in zone 1, zone 2 will have the ports defined for the original fabric A, zone 3 will contain the original ports defined for zone 3 of fabric B, and zone 4 will contain the ports defined in the original zone 2 of fabric B.

  • Page 126: User Administration Window

    User Administration Window User Administration Window Refer to Figure 2-33. The User Administration window allows a Super User to manage access to fabric management and also to set the screen resolution that the application will use to communicate with the management station monitor screen. Any user can open this window, but only the Super User can save changes to it.

  • Page 127: File

    User Administration Window File The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on page 2-20): Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • Administration — Go to this window. View The View Menu contains the following sub menus: •...

  • Page 128: User List

    User Administration Window User List Each line (entry) in the User List defines a user. Initially, the User List defines the default user, a Super User. The Super User has total authority. Refer to the Security Level description later in this text. The User List also always contains a blank line for creating a new user.

  • Page 129: Created

    User Administration Window There are three levels of authority; A Guest user may view any fabric but may not apply (save) any changes. Guest An Administrative user may do anything but modify user list information. Admin A Super User may do anything. SuperUser Modify this field by selecting the field content and typing new information.

  • Page 130: Installing A New Version Of Sansurfer On A Sanbox Switch

    Using a DOS Workstation to Install a New Version Move the files containing the new version of SANsurfer from the distribution media (CD, tape, diskette, or Internet) to the directory C:\QLOGIC on your management station. Go to the directory "C:\QLOGIC" and run the "setgui_qlogic" batch file. You must supply the IP Address of the Switch you wish to install SANsurfer on.

  • Page 131: Command Overview

    Section 3 Telnet Overview Telnet is available in the SANbox Switch family only. Each SANbox Switch chassis contains a Telnet server. This server allows a Telnet client to establish a Telnet session with the switch in order to retrieve information from the Switch or to configure parameters on the Switch.

  • Page 132: Creating Security For Telnet Access

    Able to perform all operations shown in this section. superuser Using the default user name (root) and password (qlogic), you need to sign in to the switch and create the new account information. You will need to define another user account and password before you can delete the root user name.

  • Page 133: General Commands

    Use the passwd command to change to a different password. If you forget the password, you must contact QLogic Customer Support for instructions on how to obtain access to the switch. If you login with Superuser authority, you can create a new user account, such “jeff ”, for example:...

  • Page 134: Logout

    set <command type> logout Logout the current user. The Login: prompt will be displayed. passwd Use this command to change the password (maximum length = 8 characters). You will be prompted for the current password, and then a new password. When entering a new password, asterisks are shown instead of the values entered, and confirmation of the new password is requested.

  • Page 135: Addr <24-Bit Fiber Channel Chassis Address>

    [1] - Lock Chassis Number Flag (choose not locked (1) of locked (2)) [2] - Admin Chassis Mode (choose Online, Offline, or In Test) [3] - RTTOV (DO NOT change this unless instructed by QLogic Customer Service) [4] - RATOV (in ms)

  • Page 136: Config

    The number is in ms (2000 = 2 seconds). The default is 5000 and should not be changed without consulting QLogic Customer Support or your authorized service provider. R_T_TOV controls the Receiver_Transmitter_Timeout value for all Rttov ports on the chassis.

  • Page 137: Loop Nl-Port

    <command type> The default is 2560 and should not be changed without consulting QLogic Customer Support or your authorized service provider. loop nl-port <enable | bypass > <nl_port_addr> Enable or Disable (put into bypass mode) an NL-Port on an arbitrated loop.

  • Page 138: Pagebreak

    set <command type> pagebreak <lines> Enter a number of lines to be displayed. If the number of lines exceeds the capacity of the viewable window, the text will scroll until the specified number of lines is reached. If the number is smaller than the total number of lines in the viewable window, the specified number of lines will be displayed and a statement will appear at the bottom of the display stating how to view additional lines of informa- tion.

  • Page 139: Show

    show <command type> show <command type> The show command provides a means for viewing the values of parameters as they currently exist within the switch. The available command types for the show command are (in alphabetical order): chassis nameserver chassis_mode network config pagebreak...

  • Page 140: Chassis_Mode

    show <command type> board_temp = actual measured temperature Fan 1 status = operation of fan 1 Fan 2 status = operation of fan 2 Port Information = port type definition and fibre channel address chassis_mode The command returns a display similar to the following: Active Admin Chassis Mode: :NOT USED config...

  • Page 141: Counts

    show <command type> Non-I (non-interleaved), Min-I (minimize-interleave), Frame-L (frame limit) counts <port #> The description of the counters displayed by this command are described in Refer to Appendix B, .The command returns a display similar to the following: port_num = 0000000x fcFPortC23InFrames :00000000 fcFPortC23OutFrames...

  • Page 142: Events

    show <command type> Restart Lost :00000000 enet_rs_errors :00000000 enet_out_of_buffers :00000000 events This command is used for debugging. It displays the SNMP event information. This command returns a display similar to the following: Events: 0000003D 0000000A 00000080 0000003E 0000000A 00000080 0000003F 0000000A 00000080 00000040 0000000A 00000080 00000041 0000000A 00000080 00000042 0000000A 00000080...
  • Page 143 show <command type> PortType :00000005 CnctState :00000000 PortLink :00000000 High_FC_Version :00000000 Low_FC_Version :00000000 BB_Credit :00000000 Common Features :00000000 BB_Data_Size :00000000 RA_TOV[0] :00000000 RA_TOV[1] :00000000 ED_TOV[0] :00000000 ED_TOV[1] :00000000 Port_WW_Name :00000000 00000000 Node_WW_Name :00000000 00000000 Class1_param.Initiator_ctl :00000000 Class1_param.Recipient_ctl :00000000 Class1_param.Rcv_Data_Size :00000000 Class1_param.Concurrent_Seq :00000000 Class1_param.Credit...

  • Page 144: Links

    show <command type> links This command is used for debugging. It displays the SNMP link information. This command returns a display similar to the following: Links: 00000002 00000006 00000001 0000000A9 loop <port #> [-v] If a port number is used, the status of all AL_PAs for that loop is given. If a port number is not used, the AL_PA status of all ports is given.

  • Page 145: Nameserver

    show <command type> MON_TEMP_LO (0x3B) :000000FB MON_FAN_1_LIM (0x3B) :000000F7 MON_FAN_2_LIM (0x3C) :000000F7 nameserver This command displays a list of all devices logged in with the nameserver. network <field> This command can show all or individual network parameters. Available field values are: NetAddress NetMask Broadcast...

  • Page 146: Portstate [Port #]

    show <command type> portstate [port #] Display the port state for the port specified. If no port number is specified, the command returns a display similar to the following: Returning all ports num_of_ports = 8 PORT STATUS MODE LOGIN-STATUS AL-ENABLED Offline TL_Port Not logged in...

  • Page 147: Steering

    show <command type> Authorize Trap Trap Address steering <port_num> Display the contents of the steering register for the specified port. The command returns a display similar to the following: Source—Port Route—Port Dest—Chassis unit Display manufacturing information stored in flash memory. The command returns a display similar to the following: SYSOBJECTID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.1663.1.1.1.1.7 SYSDESCR: HP A5666A...
  • Page 148 show <command type> Notes SANbox-8/16 Switch Management Telnet 59010-06 Rev. A User’s Manual...

  • Page 149: Trivial File Transfer Protocol (Tftp)

    Section 4 TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) TFTP allows you to: • Load new Switch firmware (8- and 16-port Switches) • Load new management control firmware into the MKII 16-port Switch. (not necessary for MKII 8-port or any of the SANbox Switches) •...

  • Page 150: Sequence Of Events For Replacing Switch Configuration

    Sequence of Events for Replacing Switch Configuration Sequence of Events for Replacing Switch Configuration The steps necessary to replace the switch configuration using TFTP are as follows: Retrieve (get) a copy of the index file from the switch. See page 4-3.

  • Page 151: Getting The Index File

    Getting the Index File Getting the Index File The index file lists the firmware version and the files available through the use of TFTP. The files are laid out by title, description, file type (read/write), and format (text or binary). The firmware version number can be interpreted to mean the following: •...

  • Page 152: Retrieving The Current Switch Configuration File (Config)

    Retrieving the Current Switch Configuration File (config) Retrieving the Current Switch Configuration File (config) The Switch file named config contains the current configuration of the Switch management processes, including the IP network configuration parameters, and the SNMP configuration parameters. To retrieve the Switch configuration file: Windows Perform the following sequence of events: d:\temp>tftp <IP address>...

  • Page 153: Editing The Configuration File (Config)

    Editing the Configuration File (config) Editing the Configuration File (config) The config file must be edited using an ASCII editor. On the Windows platform, this can be a program such as Notepad or Wordpad. On the Unix platform, this can be a program such as VI.

  • Page 154: Transfer A New Management Configuration File To The Switch

    Transfer a New Management Configuration File to the Switch Transfer a New Management Configuration File to the Switch NOTE: If any of these management configuration parameters are changed using SNMP after the config file has been written by TFTP, but before the Switch is reset, the SNMP process will save its now-current configuration into the config file, over- writing and deleting the config file sent using TFTP.

  • Page 155: Loading New Switch Control Code Into Flash

    Loading New Switch Control Code into Flash Loading New Switch Control Code into Flash Load new flash code only under the direction of QLogic Customer Support. QLogic will make this code available over the Internet. Move this executable module into your local management station.

  • Page 156: Reset The Switch Using Tftp

    Reset the Switch Using TFTP Reset the Switch Using TFTP Reset the Switch via TFTP by attempting to read or write a file named reset. This is not a valid file name on the Switch, but any request from a TFTP client to store or retrieve a file named reset will cause the Switch to reset itself.

  • Page 157: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    Channel MIB. Instead, it supports the QLogic enterprise accounting MIB. The Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB defines the fcFeConfig, fcFeOp, fcFeError, and fcFeCap groups. All MIBs are available on the Internet through the QLogic Technical Support link in the QLogic Web-site (www.QLogicswitchnet.com under the download code subdirectory).
  • Page 158 Managing the Switch Using the SNMP MIB II (RFC 1213) Groups • system high-level host information • interface configuration information, and traffic and error statistics for the Ethernet interface • SNMP configuration information, and traffic and error statistics for the SNMP agent Configuration Group Tables •...

  • Page 159: Configuring Snmp

    Configuring SNMP Error Group Tables • fcFPortErrorTable F_Port Error Table: a table of error counts for each port in the switch element Account Group Table • anMkiiAccounting a table of traffic statistics for each Fibre Channel port Capability Group Tables •...
  • Page 160 Configuring SNMP Notes SANbox-8/16 Switch Management SNMP 59010-06 Rev. A User’s Manual...

  • Page 161: Availability

    “Contact Infor- mation” for the latest firmware and software updates. Availability QLogic Technical Support is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday, excluding QLogic-observed holidays. Training QLogic offers the following technical training courses: •...
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  • Page 163: Table B-1 Counter Names And Descriptions (Port Display Window And Telnet)

    Appendix B Counter Descriptions Each switch contains numerous counters that keep track of various properties. The counters may appear in different locations with different names or with a name that may not be self-explanatory as to its function. This appendix defines the counter names and their functions.
  • Page 164 Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) (Continued) Counter Name Counter Name Description (in port display) (in telnet) In frames fcFPortC23InFrames Number of class 2 and class 3 frames received by this port. Invalid tx words fcFPortFPortInvalidTxWords Number of invalid transmission words detected during recv...
  • Page 165 Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) (Continued) Counter Name Counter Name Description (in port display) (in telnet) LISM Failed The LISM primative is used to select a temporary loop master for initialization. This counter shows the number of times the switch was unable to establish itself as the loop master.
  • Page 166 Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) (Continued) Counter Name Counter Name Description (in port display) (in telnet) Smoothing Number of times that a violation of FC rules on the incoming Overflow Errors signal were detected. An example of a violation would be an insufficient number of idles were received between frames.
  • Page 167 Table B-2 Counter Names and Descriptions (Faceplate window) Counter Description COF CRC ASIC 0 Internal switch counter that tracks errors during frame outputs from the specified ASIC. A non-zero value may indicate an COF CRC ASIC 1 internal problem with the switch. COF CRC ASIC 2* COF CRC ASIC 3* COF Parity ASIC 0...
  • Page 168 Table B-2 (Continued) Counter Names and Descriptions (Faceplate window) Counter Description Internal Parity ASIC 0 Port 1 Parity error detected with data transfer internal to the switch. A non-zero value may indicate an internal probliem with the switch. Internal Parity ASIC 0 Port 2 Internal Parity ASIC 0 Port 3 Internal Parity ASIC 0 Port 4 Internal Parity ASIC 1 Port 1...
  • Page 169 Glossary Administrator Class 3 Service A user of the switch management program who can A service which multiplexes frames at frame bound- define switch parameters, but not user access. aries to or from one or more N_Ports without acknowledgment. Address Resolution Protocol A protocol that enables systems to query the network to identify devices by internet address.
  • Page 170 Glossary FC-PLDA Input-Output Transfer Fibre Channel Private Loop Direct Attach A switch stage type that enables the switch ports to connect to devices or other switches. Flash Memory IO/T Memory on the switch that contains the chassis control firmware. Input-output transfer Frame Data unit consisting of a start-of-frame (SOF) delim- Internet Protocol...
  • Page 171 Glossary Over Temperature LED SNMP An LED that indicates that air temperature inside the Simple Network Management Protocol switch has exceeded a preset limit. Stage Type POST A parameter that determines how the ports of a Power-On-Self-Test switch are configured. Power-On-Self-Test (POST) Switch Logic Power Good LED Diagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start...
  • Page 172 Glossary World Wide Name Zone A set of ports or devices that have been grouped together to control the exchange of information. SANbox-8/16 Switch Management Glossary 59010-06 Rev. A User’s Manual...
  • Page 173 Index rules 2-86 selecting type 2-27 access, to switch, security 3-2 browser versions supported 2-4 account expires, users 2-103 address field, memory 2-72 address, IP 2-37 assigning to a fabric 2-16 cascade fabric 2-46 broadcast 4-5 chaining, credits 2-99 default value 2-7, 2-10, 2-37 chassis for a fabric 2-19 beacon 2-26, 2-44...
  • Page 174 Index connection color, Ethernet 2-23 Enable button, loop devices 2-54 connection status, Ethernet 2-23 equipment, as management station 2-4 connection, Ethernet 2-15 error counters, fabric, recording 2-19 contact error message, access, during sign-on 2-5 email 2-78, 2-81 errors, monitoring 2-20 shelf information 2-78 Ethernet contact person 2-39...
  • Page 175 Index fcport, show 3-12 default address 1-5 Fibre Channel timeout IP address 2-37 E_D_TOV 2-47, 3-6 assigning to a fabric 2-16 R_A_TOV 2-48, 3-6 broadcast 4-5 R_T_TOV 2-47, 3-6 for fabrics 2-19 file gateway 2-10, 2-38, 4-5 index, on TFTP 4-3 in ARP table 2-36 firmware, control 2-73 netmask 2-10, 2-37...
  • Page 176 Index show, using telnet 3-14 view 2-71 orphans memory map 2-71 broadcast zone 2-86 data length 2-72 hard zone 2-85 length field 2-72 memory operation, type 2-72 mesh fabric 2-46 pagebreak MFS 2-41, 2-64 set, using telnet 3-8 MIB 5-1 showing 3-15 account group table 5-3 password expires 2-103...
  • Page 177 Index read community name 2-39 show command 3-9 Read/write Increment Select 2-72 show command, telnet 3-4 Read/Write Select 2-72 show config 3-10 refresh button 2-45 show counts 3-11 related materials 1-2 show ecounts 3-11 reset 2-44, 2-75 show events 3-12 using telnet 3-4 show fcport 3-12 using TFTP 4-8...
  • Page 178 Index recording button 2-20 delete 3-3 TL_port, viewing 2-59 exit 3-3 status, loop devices 2-55 help 3-3 steering, show 3-17 login 3-3 Stop on error, during port testing 2-52 logout 3-4 Stop Tests button 2-52 passwd 3-4 subnetwork mask, IP 4-5 reset switch 3-4 super user 2-102 send LIP 3-4...
  • Page 179 Index trace controls 2-69 selecting port or WWN 2-27 trace log, view 2-69 effects of port mode changes 2-63 trap hard 2-84 address, SNMP 2-38, 2-39, 4-5 orphans 2-85 community, SNMP 4-5 name server 2-86 traps field 2-20 SL 2-87 Trivial File Transfer Protocol.
  • Page 180 Notes SANbox-8/16 Switch Management Index 59010-06 Rev. A User’s Manual...

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