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  • Page 1 Intrepid 6140 Director ® Installation and Service Manual P/N 620-000157-420 REV A 380 Interlocken Crescent Broomfield, CO 80021-3464 Corporate Headquarters: 800-545-5773 Sales E-mail: sales@mcdata.com Web: www.mcdata.com...
  • Page 2 Revision of the manual to describe Release 8.7 of the Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM) and EFCM Basic Edition application and functionality. Copyright © 2002 - 2005 McDATA Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed July 2005 Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 3 McDATA either owns or has the right to license the computer software programs described in this document. McDATA Corporation retains all rights, title and interest in the computer software programs.
  • Page 4 Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface .......................... xvii Chapter 1 General Information Director Description .................1-1 Field-Replaceable Units ..............1-4 Power/System LED Assembly ..........1-5 CTP Card..................1-5 UPM Card ...................1-7 XPM Card ...................1-8 SFP and XFP Transceivers ............1-9 Power Supply ................1-10 AC Module ................1-11 Fan Module................1-11 SBAR Assembly ...............1-11 Backplane ..................1-12 Error-Detection, Reporting, and Serviceability Features ..1-12 Element Manager Status Indicators ..........1-14...
  • Page 6 Contents Unpack and Inspect Ethernet Hub .........2-6 Desktop Installation ..............2-6 Rack-Mount Installation ............2-8 Task 3: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Director......2-9 Task 4: Configure Director at the EFCM Basic Edition Interface (Optional)..................2-11 Configure Director Identification..........2-13 Configure Date and Time............2-13 Configure Parameters .............2-14 Configure Fabric Parameters ..........2-16 Configure Network Information...........2-18...
  • Page 7 Task 21: Cable Fibre Channel Ports ..........2-73 Task 22: Configure Zoning (Optional) ........2-73 Task 23: Connect Director to a Fabric Element (Optional) ..2-74 Task 24: Register with the McDATA Filecenter ......2-75 Chapter 3 Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPS) Factory Defaults ................
  • Page 8 Contents Port LED Diagnostics..............4-11 Element Manager Application Diagnostics ......4-12 EFCM Basic Edition Diagnostics ...........4-17 Performing Loopback Tests............4-21 Internal Loopback Test (Element Manager Application) ..4-21 External Loopback Test (Element Manager Application) .4-23 Internal Loopback Test (EFCM Basic Edition) ....4-24 External Loopback Test (EFCM Basic Edition) ....4-26 Blocking and Unblocking Ports ............4-27 Block or Unblock a Port or Port Card (Element Manager Ap- plication) ...................4-27...
  • Page 9 Contents Reset Configuration Data (EFCM Basic Edition) ....4-55 Chapter 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Factory Defaults ................ 5-1 Procedural Notes............... 5-2 Removing and Replacing FRUs ............. 5-3 ESD Information................ 5-3 Concurrent FRUs............... 5-5 Nonconcurrent FRU ..............5-5 RRP: CTP Card ................. 5-6 RRP: Port Module Card (UPM and XPM) ........
  • Page 10 Contents Appendix C Management Server and Ethernet Hub Management Server Description........... C-1 Management Server Specifications ........C-2 Ethernet Hub Description .............. C-2 Appendix D Restore Management Server Requirements ...................D-1 Restore Management Server Procedure ........D-2 Appendix E Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) Glossary ........................g-1 Index...
  • Page 11 Figures Cabinet-Mounted Intrepid 6140 Directors and Management Server ... 1-3 Director FRUs (Front Access) ..............1-4 Director FRUs (Rear Access) ............... 1-5 UPM Card LEDs and Connectors .............. 1-8 XPM Card LEDs and Connectors ............... 1-9 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver ........1-10 Ten Gbps Form-Factor Pluggable (XFP) Transceiver ......
  • Page 12 Email Event Notification Setup Dialog Box ..........2-66 2-36 InCD Icon (Unformatted CD) ..............2-71 2-37 McDATA Filecenter Home Page .............. 2-76 Daisy-Chained Ethernet Hubs ..............3-24 UPM Card Diagram (Front) ............... 3-44 UPM Card Diagram (Rear) ................ 3-44 Port List View ....................4-13 Port Properties Dialog Box ................
  • Page 13 Figures 4-18 Backup and Restore Configuration Dialog Box ........4-50 4-19 Reset Configuration Dialog Box ............... 4-51 4-20 Discover Setup Dialog Box ................ 4-52 4-21 Address Properties Dialog Box ..............4-53 4-22 Backup Configuration View ..............4-54 4-23 Restore Configuration View ..............4-55 ESD Grounding Points .................
  • Page 14 Figures Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 15 Tables Element Manager Alert Symbols, Messages, and Status ...... 1-14 Factory-Set Defaults (Director) ..............2-1 Factory-Set Defaults (Management Server) ..........2-2 Installation Task Summary ................. 2-3 Operational States and Symbols ............... 2-51 Factory-Set Defaults ..................3-1 MAP Summary ..................... 3-2 Event Codes versus Maintenance Action ..........
  • Page 16 Tables Nonconcurrent FRU ..................5-5 Front-Accessible FRU Parts List ..............6-3 Rear-Accessible FRU Parts List (Part 1) ............. 6-5 Rear-Accessible FRU Parts List (Part 2) ............. 6-6 Miscellaneous Parts ..................6-8 Power Cord and Receptacle List ............... 6-10 Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 17: Preface

    Preface This publication is part of a documentation suite that supports the McDATA® Intrepid® 6140 (ED-6140) Director. Who Should Use This This publication is intended for use by installation and service Manual representatives experienced with the director, storage area network (SAN) technology, and Fibre Channel technology.
  • Page 18 Preface Chapter Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPS). This chapter describes maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs) to fault isolate a director problem to an individual FRU. Chapter Repair Information. This chapter describes supplementary diagnostic and repair procedures for a failed director. The chapter includes procedures to display and use log information, perform port diagnostics, manage configuration data, collect maintenance data, power-on, power-off, and initial program load (IPL) the director, set the director online or offline,...
  • Page 19 • McDATA FC-512 Fabricenter Equipment Cabinet Installation and Service Manual (620-000100). Ordering Printed To order a printed copy of this publication, contact your McDATA Manuals representative or contact McDATA at the phone number or fax number listed below. Phone: (800) 545-5773 and select the option for information about McDATA’s complete family of enterprise-to-edge SAN solutions.
  • Page 20 Preface Forwarding We welcome comments about this publication. Please send comments Publication to the McDATA Solution Center by telephone, fax, or e-mail. The Comments numbers and e-mail address are listed above. Please identify the manual, page numbers, and details. Trademarks The following terms, indicated by a registered trademark symbol (®) or trademark symbol (™) on first use in this publication, are...
  • Page 21 McDATA does not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements of any of these directives resulting from a non-recommended or non-authorized modification to the switch.
  • Page 22 Preface Dangers and Cautions The following DANGER statements appear in this publication and describe safety practices that must be observed while installing or servicing the director. A DANGER statement provides essential information or instructions for which disregard or noncompliance may result in death or severe personal injury. DANGER Use the supplied power cords.

  • Page 23: General Information

    • Director management. Director Description The Intrepid 6140 Director is a 140-port product that provides dynamic switched connections between Fibre Channel servers and devices in a SAN environment. The ports operate at 2 or 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). Directors (from one to three) can be configured to order in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter™...
  • Page 24 Up to three hubs can be daisy-chained to provide additional Ethernet connections as more directors (or other McDATA managed products) are installed on a customer network. As an option, administrators or operators with a browser-capable PC and an Internet connection can monitor and manage the director through the EFCM Basic Edition interface.

  • Page 25: Cabinet-Mounted Intrepid 6140 Directors And Management Server

    General Information Cabinet-Mounted Intrepid 6140 Directors and Management Server Figure 1-1 Director Description...

  • Page 26: Field-Replaceable Units

    General Information Field-Replaceable Units The director provides a modular design that enables quick removal and replacement of FRUs. This section describes director FRUs and controls, connectors, and indicators associated with the FRUs. Director FRUs accessed from the front (Figure 1-2) include the: •...

  • Page 27: Power/System Led Assembly

    General Information Director FRUs (Rear Access) Figure 1-3 Power/System LED The bezel at the top front of the director includes an amber system Assembly error light-emitting diode (LED) and a green power LED. These LEDs are actuated and controlled by a Power/System LED Assembly which is accessed from the rear of the director.
  • Page 28 General Information When the IML button is pressed, held for three seconds, and released, the director performs an IML that reloads the firmware from FLASH memory. This operation is not disruptive to Fibre Channel traffic. When the RESET button is pressed and held for three seconds, the director performs a reset.

  • Page 29: Upm Card

    General Information card fails. Both LEDs are extinguished on an operational backup card. The amber LED blinks if FRU beaconing is enabled. UPM Card Each UPM card (Figure 1-4) provides four full-duplex generic ports (G_Ports) that transmit or receive data at 2 gigabits per second (Gbps).

  • Page 30: Xpm Card

    General Information UPM Card LEDs and Connectors Figure 1-4 XPM Card Each XPM card (Figure 1-5) provides one full-duplex generic port (G_Port) that transmits or receives data at 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). The card faceplate contains: • One duplex LC connector for attaching fiber-optic cables. •...

  • Page 31: Sfp And Xfp Transceivers

    General Information XPM Card LEDs and Connectors Figure 1-5 SFP and XFP Transceivers Singlemode or multimode fiber-optic cables attach to director ports through 2 Gbps small form-factor pluggable (SFP, Figure 1-6 - for UPM cards) or 10 Gbps form-factor pluggable (XFP, Figure 1-7 - for XPM cards) optic transceivers.

  • Page 32: Power Supply

    General Information Figure 1-6 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver Ten Gbps Form-Factor Pluggable (XFP) Transceiver Figure 1-7 Power Supply Redundant, load-sharing power supplies step down and rectify facility input power to provide 48-volt direct current (VDC) power to director FRUs. The power supplies also provide overvoltage and overcurrent protection.

  • Page 33: Ac Module

    General Information Each power supply has a separate backplane connection to allow for different AC power sources. The power supplies are input rated at 180 to 264 volts alternating current (VAC). The faceplate of each power supply provides the following status LEDs: •...

  • Page 34: Backplane

    General Information transmission without interruption. Failover to the backup assembly is transparent to attached devices. Each SBAR assembly consists of a card and steel carriage that mounts flush on the backplane. The carriage provides protection for the back of the card, distributes cooling airflow, and assists in aligning the assembly during installation.
  • Page 35 General Information • An RS-232 maintenance port at the rear of the director (port access is password protected) that enables installation or service personnel to change the director’s internet protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, and gateway address; or to run diagnostics and isolate system problems through a local or remote terminal.

  • Page 36: Element Manager Status Indicators

    General Information • SNMP management using the Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB (Version 1.1), transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) MIB-II definition (RFC 1157), or a product-specific private enterprise MIB that runs on each director. Up to six authorized management workstations can be configured through the Element Manager application or EFCM Basic Edition interface to receive unsolicited SNMP trap messages.

  • Page 37: Tools And Test Equipment

    Do not use an Allen wrench or torque tool designed for use with another McDATA product. Use of the wrong tool may overtighten and damage logic cards.
  • Page 38 General Information Figure 1-8 Torque Tool and Hex Adapter • Door key - The door key with 5/16” socket (Figure 1-9) is required to open the front or rear door of the FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet. A 5/16” socket wrench may be used in lieu of the door key.

  • Page 39: Tools Supplied By Service Personnel

    General Information Fiber-Optic Protective Plug Figure 1-11 • Null modem cable - An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable (Figure 1-12) is required to configure director network addresses and acquire event log information through the maintenance port. The cable has nine conductors and DB-9 male and female connectors.

  • Page 40: Director Management

    General Information • Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook PC) - The PC is required to configure director network addresses and acquire event log information through the maintenance port. The PC must have: — The Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Millennium Edition operating system installed.
  • Page 41 CLI is to automate management of a large number of directors using scripts. The CLI is not an interactive interface; no checking is done for pre-existing conditions and no prompts display to guide users through tasks. Refer to the McDATA Command Line Interface User Manual (620-000134). Director Management...
  • Page 42 General Information Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual 1-20...

  • Page 43: Installation Tasks

    Installation Tasks This chapter describes tasks to install, configure, and verify operation of the Intrepid 6140 Director using a storage area network (SAN) management application or the EFCM Basic Edition interface. The director can be installed in a Fabricenter equipment cabinet, in any standard 19-in equipment rack, or mounted on a table top.

  • Page 44: Factory-Set Defaults (Management Server)

    Installation Tasks Table 2-2 lists factory-set defaults for the management server (running a SAN management application). Factory-Set Defaults (Management Server) Table 2-2 Item Default Liquid crystal display (LCD) front panel 9999 Windows operating system user name (case sensitive) Administrator Windows operating system password (case sensitive) password SAN management application user name (case sensitive) Administrator...

  • Page 45: Installation Task Summary

    Installation Tasks Installation Task Summary Table 2-3 summarizes the installation tasks for the director, optional management server, and optional Ethernet hub. The table describes each task, states if the task is optional, and lists the page reference. Table 2-3 Installation Task Summary Task Number and Description Required or Optional Page...
  • Page 46 Optional - perform task to configure zoning. 2-73 Task 23: Connect Director to a Fabric Element (Optional) Optional - perform task to connect director to a Fibre 2-74 channel fabric. Task 24: Register with the McDATA Filecenter Required. 2-75 Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 47: Task 1: Verify Installation Requirements

    McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual (620-000124). • Fibre Channel SAN design is complete. Refer to the McDATA Products in a SAN Environment - Planning Manual (620-000124). • Support is available for one of the following product management methods: —...

  • Page 48: Unpack And Inspect Ethernet Hub

    2. If items are damaged or missing, contact the solution center: Phone: (800) 752-4572 or (720) 558-3910 Fax: (720) 558-3851 E-mail: support@mcdata.com Desktop Installation To install and configure up to three Ethernet hubs on a desktop: 1. Remove the backing from the four adhesive rubber pads and apply the pads to the underside of each hub.

  • Page 49: Patch Cable And Mdi Selector Configuration

    Installation Tasks a. To connect the top and middle stacked hubs, connect an RJ-45 patch cable to port 24 of the top hub, then connect the cable to port 12 of the middle hub. b. To connect the bottom and middle stacked hubs, connect a second RJ-45 patch cable to port 24 of the middle hub, then connect the cable to port 12 of the bottom hub.

  • Page 50: Rack-Mount Installation

    Installation Tasks Rack-Mount Installation Perform the following steps to install and configure up to three Ethernet hubs in a Fabricenter cabinet or 19-inch equipment rack. A pointed instrument (pencil tip or bent paper clip), #2 Phillips screwdriver, and 1/8-inch Allen wrench are required. 1.

  • Page 51: Task 3: Unpack, Inspect, And Install The Director

    Ensure packaged items correspond to items listed on the bill of materials. 2. If items are damaged or missing, contact the solution center: Phone: (800) 752-4572 or (720) 558-3910 Fax: (720) 558-3851 E-mail: support@mcdata.com Installation Tasks...

  • Page 52: Ac Power Connections (Director)

    Installation Tasks 3. Locate the rack-mount position. The director is 20 inches (12 U) high. 4. Verify all FRUs, including the SFP and XFP optical transceivers, logic cards, fans, and power supplies are installed as ordered. 5. Open the rack-mount kit and inspect the contents. Refer to the enclosed bill of materials and verify all parts are delivered.

  • Page 53: Task 4: Configure Director At The Efcm Basic Edition Interface (Optional)

    Installation Tasks 10. Power on the rack power strips. 11. Inspect the front panel of each rack-mounted Ethernet hub. Ensure each green Power LED illuminates. 12. The director powers on and performs POSTs. During POSTs: — Amber LEDs on both CTP cards and all port cards illuminate momentarily.
  • Page 54 Installation Tasks 2. Connect the remaining end of the Ethernet cable to the Internet or LAN segment as directed by the customer. If the hub installed in Task 2: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Ethernet Hub (Optional) provides connectivity, connect the cable to any available hub port. 3.

  • Page 55: Configure Director Identification

    Installation Tasks Configure Director Identification Perform this procedure to configure the director identification. The Name, Location, and Contact variables correspond respectively to the SNMP variables sysName, sysLocation, and sysContact, and are used by management workstations when obtaining director data. 1. Select Switch and Identification from the Configure menu at any view.

  • Page 56: Configure Parameters

    Installation Tasks 1. Select Switch and Date & Time from the Configure menu at any view. The Date Time View displays (Figure 2-5). a. Click Date fields that require change, and type numbers in the following ranges: • Month (MM): 1 through 12. •...

  • Page 57: Parameters View

    Installation Tasks Parameters View Figure 2-6 a. At the Insistent Domain ID field, check (enable) or uncheck the parameter. When enabled, the value configured in the Preferred Domain ID field becomes the active domain ID when the fabric initializes. b. At the Rerouting Delay field, check (enable) or uncheck the parameter.

  • Page 58: Configure Fabric Parameters

    Installation Tasks g. At the Preferred Domain ID field, type a value between 1 through 31. This value uniquely identifies each fabric element. NOTE: An ISL between fabric elements with identical domain IDs segments and prevents communication. h. At the ISL FSPF Cost Configuration field, select Default or Equal. to calculate fabric shortest path first (FSPF) cost.
  • Page 59 This setting affects the mode used to manage the director and does not affect port operation. Available selections are: • McDATA Fabric 1.0 - Select this option if the director is fabric-attached only to other McDATA directors or switches operating in McDATA fabric mode.

  • Page 60: Configure Network Information

    Installation Tasks Configure Network Information Verify the LAN installation with the network administrator. • If one director is installed on a dedicated LAN, network information (IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address) does not require change. • If multiple directors are installed or a public LAN segment is used, network information must be changed to conform to the LAN addressing plan.

  • Page 61: Configure Basic Port Information

    Installation Tasks 3. Update the address resolution protocol (ARP) table for the browser PC. a. Close the EFCM Basic Edition interface and all browser applications. b. At the Windows desktop, click Start at the left side of the task bar. The Windows Workstation menu displays. c.

  • Page 62: Configure Port Bb_Credit

    Installation Tasks c. Click the check box in the FAN column to enable or disable the fabric address notification (FAN) feature (default is enabled). A check mark in the box indicates FAN is enabled. When the feature is enabled, the port transmits FAN frames after loop initialization to verify that FC-AL devices are still logged in.

  • Page 63: Configure Port Npiv

    Installation Tasks 2. Select Ports and RX BB_Credit from the Configure menu at any view. The RX BB_Credit View displays. 3. Perform one of the following: — To set all offline ports to default values, click Default. — To set an offline port to a user-specified value, type the desired value in the RX BB_Credit column.

  • Page 64: Snmp View

    Installation Tasks SNMP View Figure 2-10 a. Click Enable to activate the installed SNMP agent. b. Select the Fibre Alliance management information base (FA MIB) from the FA MIB Version drop-down list. Valid selections are FA MIB Version 3.0 or FA MIB Version 3.1. c.

  • Page 65: Enable Cli

    Installation Tasks Enable CLI Perform this procedure to toggle (enable or disable) the state of the director command line interface (CLI). To change the CLI state: 1. Select CLI from the Configure menu at any view. The CLI View displays (Figure 2-11).

  • Page 66: Configure Ssl Encryption

    Installation Tasks • Click Disable to deactivate OSMS. 3. Check the Enable Host Control check box to activate host control of the director. 4. Click OK to save and activate changes. OSMS View Figure 2-12 Configure SSL Encryption SSL is a protocol that encrypts internet communications. The protocol uses key encryption and includes a digital certificate that enables server authentication and SSL session initialization.

  • Page 67: Install Pfe Keys (Optional)

    Installation Tasks 4. To define the expiration period (in days) of the digital certificate, type a value between 30 and 3650 in the Expires in field. The default is 365 days. Click Generate to generate a new certificate. 5. To define a renegotiation parameter (in megabytes) for the SSL session key, type a value between 50 and 10000 in the Renegotiate after field.
  • Page 68 Record the key to re-install the feature if required. If the director fails and is replaced, obtain new PFE keys from the solution center (800-752-4572 or support@mcdata.com). Have the serial numbers of the failed and replacement directors, and the old PFE key number or transaction code.
  • Page 69 Installation Tasks Feature status is indicated by a green check mark (installed) or a red (uninstalled). Flexport Technology status is indicated by the number of installed ports. Click a feature title in the Feature panel and a description appears in the Feature Details panel. 2.

  • Page 70: Configure Security

    Installation Tasks Maintenance Feature Installation View Figure 2-14 Configure Security This section describes optional director security features configured through Security menu selections. The enhanced SANtegrity PFE keys (SANtegrity authentication and SANtegrity binding) must be installed (Install PFE Keys (Optional) on page 2-25). Features include: •...

  • Page 71: Configure Interswitch Links

    • Port binding - Use the Port Binding View to bind an attached device WWN to a director Fibre Channel port. To configure optional security features, refer to the McDATA EFCM Basic Edition User Manual (620-000240). Configure Interswitch Links This section describes optional ISL performance features configured through Configure menu selections.

  • Page 72: Task 5: Configure Director Network Information (Optional)

    Fencing defines a bounce threshold that when reached, automatically blocks the disruptive E_Port. To configure optional ISL performance features, refer to the McDATA EFCM Basic Edition User Manual (620-000240) for instructions. If no additional options or features are to be configured, go to...
  • Page 73 Installation Tasks Verify the LAN installation with the customer. If one director is installed on a dedicated LAN, network addresses do not require change. Go to Task 6: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Management Server on page 2-34. If multiple products are installed or a public LAN segment is used, network addresses must be changed to conform to the customer LAN addressing plan.

  • Page 74: Connection Description Dialog Box

    Installation Tasks Connection Description Dialog Box Figure 2-15 5. Type a descriptive director name in the Name field and click OK. The Connect To dialog box displays. 6. Ensure the Connect using field displays COM1 or COM2 (depending on the port connection to the director), and click OK. The COMn Properties dialog box displays, where n is 1 or 2.
  • Page 75 Installation Tasks — IP Address (default is 10.1.1.10). — Subnet Mask (default is 255.0.0.0). — Gateway Address (default is 0.0.0.0). — Auto Negotiate. — Speed. — Duplex. Only the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields are configurable. 10. Change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address as directed by the customer.

  • Page 76: Task 6: Unpack, Inspect, And Install The Management Server

    Installation Tasks — If the director is delivered separately from the management server, go to Task 6: Unpack, Inspect, and Install the Management Server following. — If the director is delivered as part of a Fabricenter equipment cabinet, go to Task 7: Configure Server Password and Network Addresses on page 2-36.

  • Page 77: U Management Server Connections

    Installation Tasks 4. Connect the server to the Ethernet LAN segment or Ethernet hub (private LAN interface): a. Connect one end of the Ethernet patch cable (supplied) to the right RJ-45 adapter (LAN 2) at the rear of the server (Figure 2-16).

  • Page 78: Task 7: Configure Server Password And Network Addresses

    Installation Tasks 8. When the power cord is connected, the server powers on and performs power-on self-tests (POSTs). During POSTs: a. The green liquid crystal display (LCD) panel illuminates. b. The green hard disk drive (HDD) LED blinks momentarily, and processor speed and random-access memory information display momentarily at the LCD panel.

  • Page 79: Configure Private Lan Addresses

    Installation Tasks 1. At the management server LCD panel, press ENTER. The Welcome!! or operational information message changes to an Input Password 0**** message. 2. Input the default password (9999), and press ENTER. A LAN 1 Setting?? message appears at the LCD panel. 3.

  • Page 80: Configure Public Lan Addresses (Optional)

    Installation Tasks Configure Public LAN Addresses (Optional) To optionally configure TCP/IP network information for the public LAN connection (LAN 1): 1. At the management server LCD panel, press ENTER. The Welcome!! or operational information message changes to an Input Password 0**** message. 2.

  • Page 81: Configure Management Server Names

    Installation Tasks 2. At the PC, enter the LAN 2 IP address of the server, followed by :5800, as the Internet uniform resource locator (URL). Use the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5800 Where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the default IP address of 10.1.1.1 or the IP address configured while performing Task 7: Configure Server Password and Network Addresses...

  • Page 82: Configure Gateway And Dns Server Addresses

    Installation Tasks 4. At the Computer Name field, change the name to MGMTSERVER. Click (select) the Workgroup radio button, change the name to WORKGROUP, and click OK. The dialog box closes. 5. Record the computer and workgroup names for reference. 6.

  • Page 83: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Dialog Box

    Installation Tasks Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Dialog Box Figure 2-18 5. The Use the following IP address radio button is enabled and the IP address and Subnet mask fields display network information configured while performing Task 7: Configure Server Password and Network Addresses on page 2-36.

  • Page 84: Task 9: Configure Windows Operating System Users

    Installation Tasks Task 9: Configure Windows Operating System Users Configure password access for all authorized Windows (server) users. It is also recommended to change the default administrator password. To configure users: 1. At the Windows desktop, click Start at the left side of the task bar (bottom of the desktop), then sequentially select Settings, Control Panel, and Users and Passwords.

  • Page 85: Change User Properties

    Installation Tasks 4. Select the Standard user, Restricted user, or Other radio button. If the Other radio button is selected, choose the type of access from the adjacent list box. 5. Click Finish. New user information is added and the wizard closes.

  • Page 86: Task 10: Set Management Server Date And Time

    Installation Tasks 5. If no other users will be changed, close all dialog boxes and return to the Windows desktop. Properties Dialog Box (General Tab) Figure 2-20 Task 10: Set Management Server Date and Time SAN Management application logs are stamped with the server date and time, and the director system clock is synchronized with the server date and time by default.

  • Page 87: Date/Time Properties Dialog Box (Time Zone Tab)

    Installation Tasks Date/Time Properties Dialog Box (Time Zone Tab) Figure 2-21 3. To change the time zone: a. Select the appropriate time zone from the drop-down list at the top of the dialog box. b. If instructed by the customer, select the Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes check box.

  • Page 88: Task 11: Configure The Call-Home Feature (Optional)

    Installation Tasks Figure 2-22 Date/Time Properties Dialog Box (Date & Time Tab) Task 11: Configure the Call-Home Feature (Optional) The management server has an optional call-home feature that provides automatic dial-out through the internal modem to a service support facility to report director problems. The problem is logged into the support facility tracking system for resolution.

  • Page 89: Task 12: Assign User Names And Passwords

    Installation Tasks Task 12: Assign User Names and Passwords In addition to password access for the Windows operating system, users must be configured for SAN management application access. To assign application user names and passwords: 1. At the Windows desktop, open the SANavigator Log In or EFCM Log In dialog box .

  • Page 90: Task 13: Configure The Director To The Management Application

    Installation Tasks • User ID - Type a unique user ID for the new user. • Secure password - Type a password up to 16 alphanumeric characters in length. Control characters and spaces are not valid. The password is case-sensitive. •...

  • Page 91: Task 14: Record Or Verify Server Restore Information

    Installation Tasks Address Properties Dialog Box (IP Address Page) Figure 2-24 Task 14: Record or Verify Server Restore Information Windows operating system configuration information must be recorded to restore the server in case of hard drive failure (Appendix Restore Management Server).

  • Page 92: Task 15: Verify Director-To-Server Communication

    Installation Tasks • Gateway address - default is blank. • DNS server IP address - default is blank. d. Verify the default computer name (MGMTSERVER) or changed computer name was recorded. 2. Verify user passwords and other information were recorded (during Task 9: Configure Windows Operating System Users).

  • Page 93: Task 16: Configure Pfe Key (Optional)

    Installation Tasks Operational States and Symbols Table 2-4 Operational State Status Symbol Operational - Communication is established, the product is operational, No status and no failures are indicated. Go to Task 16: Configure PFE Key symbol (Optional) on page 2-51. Degraded - Communication is established, but the product is operating in degraded mode and requires service.
  • Page 94 Record the key to re-install the feature if required. If the product fails and is replaced, obtain new PFE keys from the solution center (800-752-4572 or support@mcdata.com). Have the serial numbers of the failed and replacement products, and the old PFE key number or transaction code.

  • Page 95: Task 17: Configure Management Server (Optional)

    Installation Tasks New Feature Key Dialog Box Figure 2-25 3. Type the PFE key (case-sensitive xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xx format) and click OK. The Enable Feature Key dialog box displays. 4. Verify the feature description appears in the New Features panel and click OK. A Warning dialog box displays with the message Installing this feature key causes an IPL and momentary loss of the LAN connection.

  • Page 96: Task 18: Set Director Date And Time

    Installation Tasks Task 18: Set Director Date and Time Log entries are stamped with the date and time received from the director. To set the effective date and time for the director: 1. Select Date/Time from the Configure menu at any view. The Configure Date and Time dialog box displays (Figure 2-26).

  • Page 97: Task 19: Configure The Element Manager Application

    Installation Tasks • Second (SS): 0 through 59. d. Click Activate to set the director date and time and close the dialog box. 3. To set the director to periodically synchronize date and time with the SAN management application: a. Click the Periodic Date/Time Synchronization check box to select the option (check mark in the box).

  • Page 98: Configure Director Identification

    Installation Tasks Configure Director Identification Perform this procedure to configure the director identification. The Name, Location, and Contact variables correspond respectively to the SNMP variables sysName, sysLocation, and sysContact, and are used by management workstations when obtaining director data. 1. Select Identification from the Configure menu at any view. The Configure Identification dialog box displays (Figure 2-27).

  • Page 99: Configure Switch Parameters Dialog Box

    Installation Tasks 2. Select Operating Parameters and Switch Parameters from the Configure menu at any view. The Configure Switch Parameters dialog box displays (Figure 2-28). Figure 2-28 Configure Switch Parameters Dialog Box a. At the Preferred Domain ID field, type a value between 1 through 31.

  • Page 100: Configure Fabric Parameters

    Installation Tasks f. At the NPIV field, check (enable) or uncheck (disable) N_Port identifier virtualization. NPIV allows multiple (up to 256) Fibre Channel addresses to be assigned to a node (N_Port). 3. Click Activate to save the information and close the dialog box. 4.
  • Page 101 This setting only affects the mode used to manage the director; it does not affect port operation. Available selections are: • McDATA Fabric 1.0 - Select this option if the director is fabric-attached only to other McDATA directors or switches operating in McDATA fabric mode.

  • Page 102: Configure Ports

    Installation Tasks Configure Ports To configure Fibre Channel ports: 1. At the Hardware View, select Ports from the Configure menu. The Configure Ports dialog box displays (Figure 2-30). Configure Ports Dialog Box Figure 2-30 a. For each port to be configured, type a port name of 24 alphanumeric characters or less in the associated Name field.

  • Page 103: Configure Snmp

    Installation Tasks e. Select from the drop-down list in the Type column to configure the port type. Available selections are fabric port (F_Port), expansion port (E_Port), generic port (G_Port), generic mixed port (GX_Port), and fabric mixed port (FX_Port). f. Select from the drop-down list in the Speed column to configure the port transmission rate.

  • Page 104: Configure Threshold Alerts

    Installation Tasks Configure SNMP Dialog Box Figure 2-31 a. Click Enable SNMP Agent and Enable Authentication Traps to activate the installed agent and enable transmission of SNMP trap messages to recipients. b. Select the appropriate FA MIB from the Fibre Alliance MIB Trap Version drop-down list.

  • Page 105: New Threshold Alert Dialog Box (Screen 1)

    Installation Tasks • An attention indicator (yellow triangle) associated with a port at the Hardware View, Port List View, or Port Properties dialog box. • Data recorded in the Threshold Alert Log. To configure threshold alerts: 1. Select Threshold Alerts from the Configure menu at any view. The Configure Threshold Alert(s) dialog box displays.

  • Page 106: New Threshold Alert Dialog Box (Screen 2)

    Installation Tasks New Threshold Alert Dialog Box (Screen 2) Figure 2-33 6. Type a value from 1 through 100 in the % utilization field. When throughput reaches the specified percentage of port capacity, a threshold alert occurs. 7. Enter the cumulative minutes for which the % utilization should exist during the notification interval before an alert is generated.

  • Page 107: Enable Efcm Basic Edition And Telnet Access

    Installation Tasks 12. Click Finish. The Configure Threshold Alerts dialog box reappears listing the name, type, and state of the alert configured. 13. To activate the alert, highlight (select) the alert and click Activate. New Threshold Alert Dialog Box (Screen 3) Figure 2-34 Enable EFCM Basic Edition and Telnet Access Perform this procedure to enable EFCM Basic Edition interface and...

  • Page 108: Email Event Notification Setup Dialog Box

    Installation Tasks 2. At the SANavigator or EFCM main window, select Event Notification and Email from the Monitor menu. The Email Event Notification Setup dialog box displays (Figure 2-35). Email Event Notification Setup Dialog Box Figure 2-35 3. To enable e-mail transmission to configured addresses, click the Enable Email Event Notification check box.

  • Page 109: Configure And Enable Ethernet Events

    Installation Tasks 11. Click Send Test Email. A test message is sent to configured recipients. 12. Click OK to save the information and close the dialog box. 13. Maximize the Element Manager application. 14. Select Enable E-Mail Notification from the Maintenance menu at any view.

  • Page 110: Configure Security

    Installation Tasks 1. Minimize the Element Manager application and return to the SAN management application. 2. At the SANavigator or EFCM main window, select Event Notification and Call Home from the Monitor menu. The Call Home Event Notification Setup dialog box displays. 3.

  • Page 111: Configure Interswitch Links

    Installation Tasks — IP Access Control - Configure a list of device IP addresses or a range of device IP addresses authorized to communicate with the product. — RADIUS Servers - Configure RADIUS servers. A RADIUS server stores and authenticates passwords and CHAP secrets. •...

  • Page 112: Task 20: Back Up Configuration Data

    Installation Tasks • Preferred path - Use the Preferred Path option from the Configure menu (Element Manager application) to specify and configure one or more ISL data paths between multiple fabric elements. At each fabric element, a preferred path consists of a source port, exit port, and destination Domain_ID.

  • Page 113: Incd Icon (Unformatted Cd)

    Installation Tasks and verified while performing Task 14: Record or Verify Server Restore Information. To back up server configuration data and create a base restore CD: 1. Insert a blank rewritable CD into the CD-RW drive and format the CD: a.
  • Page 114 Installation Tasks b. Select the Restart option from the list box and click OK. The server powers down and restarts. During the reboot process the LAN connection between the server and browser-capable PC drops momentarily, and the TightVNC viewer displays a network error.

  • Page 115: Task 21: Cable Fibre Channel Ports

    Installation Tasks Task 21: Cable Fibre Channel Ports Perform this task to cable Fibre Channel ports and connect devices: 1. Route fiber-optic jumper cables from Fibre Channel devices, FC-AL devices, or fabric elements to director ports. 2. Connect device cables to optical port transceivers as directed by the customer.

  • Page 116: Task 23: Connect Director To A Fabric Element (Optional)

    A zone set name can have a maximum of 64 characters. If the installation is performed from the EFCM Basic Edition interface, refer to the McDATA EFCM Basic Edition User Manual (620-000240) for instructions. If the installation is performed from the management server, refer to the SANavigator Software Release 4.2 User...

  • Page 117: Task 24: Register With The Mcdata Filecenter

    If no problems are indicated, installation tasks are complete. Task 24: Register with the McDATA Filecenter To complete the installation, register with the McDATA Filecenter web site to receive e-mail updates and access the following: Installation Tasks 2-75...

  • Page 118: Mcdata Filecenter Home Page

    • Technical newsletters. • Release notes. To register with the Filecenter: 1. At the server with Internet access, open the McDATA home page (http://mcdata.com). Select File Center from the Support menu. The Filecenter home page opens (Figure 2-37). McDATA Filecenter Home Page Figure 2-37 2.
  • Page 119 Installation Tasks 3. Complete fields as required and click Register. The registration is complete and Filecenter login information is transmitted to the e-mail address specified. 4. At the browser PC, close the Internet session. If no director problems are indicated, installation tasks are complete. Installation Tasks 2-77...
  • Page 120 Installation Tasks Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual 2-78...

  • Page 121: Factory Defaults

    Procedures (MAPS) This chapter describes maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs) used by service representatives to fault isolate Intrepid 6140 Director problems or failures to the field-replaceable unit (FRU) level. MAPs provide information to interpret system events and isolate a failure to a FRU.

  • Page 122: Quick Start

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures Quick Start Table 3-2 lists and summarizes MAPs. Fault isolation normally begins MAP 0000: Start MAP. Table 3-2 MAP Summary Page MAP 0000: Start MAP MAP 0100: Power Distribution Analysis 3-13 MAP 0200: POST Failure Analysis 3-16 MAP 0300: Loss of Server Communication 3-20 MAP 0400: FRU Failure Analysis...

  • Page 123: Event Codes Versus Maintenance Action

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-3 Event Codes versus Maintenance Action (Continued) Event Code Explanation Action Fabric controller unable to synchronize databases. Go to 0600. Fabric Controller database invalid. Go to 0600. Maximum interswitch hop count exceeded. Go to 0600. Remote switch has too many ISLs. Go to 0600.
  • Page 124 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-3 Event Codes versus Maintenance Action (Continued) Event Code Explanation Action Fabric configuration failure. Go to Collecting Maintenance Data on page 4–32 Power supply AC voltage failure. Go to 0100. Power supply DC voltage failure. Go to 0100.
  • Page 125 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-3 Event Codes versus Maintenance Action (Continued) Event Code Explanation Action CTP card reset. No action required. Firmware fault. Go to 0200. CTP watchdog timer reset. Go to Collecting Maintenance Data on page 4–32 Backup CTP card POST failure. Go to 0200.
  • Page 126 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-3 Event Codes versus Maintenance Action (Continued) Event Code Explanation Action New feature key installed. No action required. Port card hot-insertion initiated. No action required. Port card recognized. No action required. Port module anomaly detected. No action required. Port card hot-removal completed.
  • Page 127 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-3 Event Codes versus Maintenance Action (Continued) Event Code Explanation Action SBAR assembly hot-insertion initiated. No action required. SBAR assembly recognized. No action required. SBAR assembly anomaly detected. No action required. SBAR assembly hot-removal completed. No action required. SBAR assembly failure.

  • Page 128: Map 0000: Start Map

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures MAP 0000: Start MAP This MAP describes initial fault isolation beginning at the: • Director. • Browser-capable PC with Internet connectivity to the firmware- resident Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM) Basic Edition interface. • Management server running storage area network (SAN) management and Element Manager applications.
  • Page 129 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Are any amber LEDs illuminated? A FRU failure, power-on self-test (POST) failure, link incident, interswitch link (ISL) problem, fenced E_Port, or segmented E_Port is indicated. To obtain event codes that identify the failure, go to step Is the product management interface (browser PC, management server, or OSI host console) powered on and operational? Go to step...
  • Page 130 Maintenence Analysis Procedures • The icon representing the product displays a grey square with an exclamation mark (SAN management application). • A grey square at the alert panel, a No Link status and reason, and no visible product FRUs (Element Manager Hardware View ). Was a failure indication observed? Communication between the product and management interface failed.
  • Page 131 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Is a failure indicated? A FRU failure, power-on self-test (POST) failure, link incident, interswitch link (ISL) problem, fenced E_Port, or segmented E_Port is indicated. To obtain event codes that identify the failure, go to step A link incident may have occurred, but the LIN alerts option is not enabled and the yellow triangle (attention indicator) does not appear.
  • Page 132 Maintenence Analysis Procedures If an incident occurs on the Fibre Channel link between the product and attached OSI server, a link incident record is generated and sent to the server console using the reporting procedure defined in T11/99-017v0. Was a link incident record generated and sent to the OSI server? A Fibre Channel link incident is indicated.

  • Page 133: Map 0100: Power Distribution Analysis

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures MAP 0100: Power Distribution Analysis This MAP describes fault isolation for the product power distribution system, including defective AC power cords or power supplies. The failure indicator is: • Failure of the product to power on. • Event codes observed at the Event Log (EFCM Basic Edition or Element Manager interface).
  • Page 134 Maintenence Analysis Procedures As indicated by visual inspection or an event code, one or more RRP: Power Supply power supplies failed and must be replaced ( page 5-23). • The procedure is concurrent and performed while the product is operational. •...
  • Page 135 Maintenence Analysis Procedures c. Ensure AC power cords are not damaged. If damaged, replace the cords. Was the maintenance action successful? The product is operational. Exit MAP. Verify power supply operation. a. Inspect each power supply to determine if the amber failure LED is illuminated.

  • Page 136: Map 0200: Post Failure Analysis

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures MAP 0200: POST Failure Analysis This MAP describes fault isolation for power-on self-test (POST) failure. The failure indicator are event codes observed at the Event Log (EFCM Basic Edition or Element Manager interface). Table 3-5 lists event codes, explanations, and MAP steps. MAP 200 Event Codes Table 3-5 Event...
  • Page 137 Maintenence Analysis Procedures The backplane failed POSTs (indicated by a FRU code 01) and must RRP: Backplane be replaced ( on page 5-40). • This procedure is nonconcurrent and must be performed while director power is off. • Perform the data collection procedure as part of FRU removal and replacement.
  • Page 138 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Did SBAR assembly replacement solve the problem? The director appears operational. Exit MAP. Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP. A fan module failed POSTs (indicated by a FRU code 05) and must be replaced ( RRP: Fan Module on page 5-30).
  • Page 139 Maintenence Analysis Procedures A port card failed POSTs (indicated by FRU codes 08 through 0F) RRP: Port Module Card (UPM and XPM) and must be replaced ( page 5-11). • This procedure is concurrent and can be performed while director power is on. •...

  • Page 140: Map 0300: Loss Of Server Communication

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures MAP 0300: Loss of Server Communication This MAP describes fault isolation for the product to browser PC Internet connection (EFCM Basic Edition interface) or the product to management server LAN connection. The failure indicator is: • A Page cannot be found, Unable to locate the server, HTTP 404 - file not found, or similar message (browser PC).
  • Page 141 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Is the product powered on? A power distribution problem is indicated. Go to MAP 0100: Power Distribution Analysis . Exit MAP. A product-to-PC link problem (Internet too busy or IP address typed incorrectly) or an Ethernet port failure is indicated. a.

  • Page 142: Map 300 Error Messages

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures • An illuminated PWR LED (green) or ERR LED (amber). • Illuminated LEDs adjacent to Fibre Channel ports. • Audio emanations and airflow from fans. Is the product powered on? MAP 0100: A power distribution problem is indicated. Go to Power Distribution Analysis .
  • Page 143 Maintenence Analysis Procedures a. Ensure an RJ-45 Ethernet cable connects the product to a hub. If not, connect the cable as directed by the customer. b. Ensure an RJ-45 Ethernet cable connects the management server to a hub. If not, connect the cable as directed by the customer.

  • Page 144: Daisy-Chained Ethernet Hubs

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures Daisy-Chained Ethernet Hubs Figure 3-1 Was the maintenance action successful? The management server connection is restored. Exit MAP. Verify operation of Ethernet hubs. Inspect each hub for indications of being powered on, such as: • Green Power LED illuminated. •...
  • Page 145 Maintenence Analysis Procedures A problem with LAN-attached device is indicated. • If the problem is associated with another fabric element or MAP 0000: Start MAP management server, go to to isolate the problem for that product. Exit MAP. • If the problem is associated with an unrelated device, inform the customer for problem resolution.
  • Page 146 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Was the maintenance action successful? The management server connection is restored. Exit MAP. Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP. An instance of the SAN management application is open at another management server and communicating with the product (duplicate session).
  • Page 147 Maintenence Analysis Procedures b. Type the user ID and password obtained in MAP 0000: Start c. Type the IP address of the management server running the first instance of the SAN management application in the Network Address field. d. Click Login . The application opens and the main window displays.
  • Page 148 Maintenence Analysis Procedures g. Configure Port Settings parameters: — Bits per second - 115200. — Data bits - 8. — Parity - None. — Stop bits - 1. — Flow control - Hardware or None. Click OK . The New Connection - HyperTerminal window displays.
  • Page 149 Maintenence Analysis Procedures d. Move the reconfigured product from the Available Addresses list to the Selected Individual Addresses list. e. Click OK to save the address, close the dialog box, and redefine the product to the SAN management application. f. Click OK to close the Discover Setup dialog box. Was the maintenance action successful? The management server connection is restored.

  • Page 150: Map 0400: Fru Failure Analysis

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures MAP 0400: FRU Failure Analysis This MAP describes fault isolation for product FRUs. The failure indicator is: • Illumination of the associated amber LED. • Event codes observed at the Event Log (EFCM Basic Edition or Element Manager interface). Table 3-8 lists event codes, explanations, and MAP steps.
  • Page 151 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-8 MAP 400: Event Codes (Continued) Event Explanation Action Code Critically hot temperature warning (SBAR assembly Go to step thermal sensor). SBAR assembly shutdown due to thermal violation. Go to step High temperature warning (CTP card thermal sensor). Go to step Critically hot temperature warning (CTP card thermal Go to...
  • Page 152 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP. The product is operational. Exit MAP. An intermittent synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) problem may indicate a CTP card failure. Is the event code a recurring problem? A CTP card failure is indicated. Go to step Perform a data collection ( Collecting Maintenance Data...
  • Page 153 Maintenence Analysis Procedures An SBAR assembly is not recognized by director firmware because the firmware version is not supported or the SBAR assembly failed. Advise the customer of the problem and determine the correct firmware version to download. Downloading Director Firmware and Download the firmware ( Software on page 4-41).

  • Page 154: Map 0500: Port Failure Or Link Incident Analysis

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures MAP 0500: Port Failure or Link Incident Analysis This MAP describes fault isolation for small form factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers and Fibre Channel link incidents. The failure indicator is: • Event codes observed at the Event Log (EFCM Basic Edition or Element Manager interface).

  • Page 155: Link Incident Messages

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-9 MAP 500: Event Codes (Continued) Event Explanation Action Code Invalid primitive sequence received for current link state. Go to step High temperature warning (port card thermal sensor). Go to step Critically hot temperature warning (port card thermal Go to step sensor).

  • Page 156: Invalid Attachment Reasons And Actions

    Incompatible switch. Go to step Loopback plug connected. Go to step N-Port connection not allowed. Go to step Non-McDATA switch at other end. Go to step E_Port capability disabled. Go to step Unauthorized port binding WWN. Go to step Unresponsive node.
  • Page 157 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-11 Invalid Attachment Reasons and Actions (Continued) Byte 4 Invalid Attachment Reason Action Unauthorized switch binding WWN. Go to step Authentication failure Go to step Fabric mode mismatch. Go to step A connection is not allowed because of a conflict with the configured port type.
  • Page 158 Fabric Parameters from the Configure menu at any view. The Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box displays. c. Select McDATA Fabric 1.0 or Open Fabric 1.0 from the Interop Mode drop-down list. — Select McDATA Fabric 1.0 if the product is attached only to other McDATA directors or switches operating in McDATA Fabric 1.0 mode.
  • Page 159 Maintenence Analysis Procedures • If the port is operational with no device attached, both LEDs adjacent to the port extinguish and the port state is No Light . • If the port is operational with a device attached, the blue/green LED illuminates, the amber LED extinguishes, and the port state is Online .
  • Page 160 • EFCM Basic Edition - Refer to the McDATA EFCM Basic Edition User Manual (620-000240) for instructions. • Element Manager - Refer to the McDATA Intrepid 6140 and 6064 Directors Element Manager User Manual (620-000153).

  • Page 161: Inactive Port Reasons And Actions

    (CHAP) sequence to ensure device access to the product. • EFCM Basic Edition - Refer to the McDATA EFCM Basic Edition User Manual (620-000240). • Element Manager - Refer to the McDATA Intrepid 6140 and 6064 Directors Element Manager User Manual (620-000153).
  • Page 162 Maintenence Analysis Procedures • Optical transceiver does not support the configured port speed. Change the port speed to be compatible with the backplane or optical transceiver speed. a. For the product reporting the problem: — EFCM Basic Edition - Select Ports and Basic Info from the Configure menu at any view.
  • Page 163 Maintenence Analysis Procedures A port card failure is indicated. Go to step A port failed a loopback test. Reset the failed port. a. At the EFCM Basic Edition interface: 1. Select Ports and Reset from the Maintenance menu at any view.

  • Page 164: Upm Card Diagram (Front)

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures UPM Card Diagram (Front) Figure 3-2 UPM Card Diagram (Rear) Figure 3-3 • Replace the transceiver with a transceiver of the same type (shortwave or longwave) and speed. • Perform an external loopback test ( Performing Loopback Tests on page 4-21).
  • Page 165 Maintenence Analysis Procedures A port card failed and the card must be replaced ( RRP: Port Module Card (UPM and XPM) on page 5-11). • This procedure is concurrent and can be performed while director power is on. • Verify the location of the failed card. Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 show UPM card numbers (0 through 34), port numbers (00...
  • Page 166 Maintenence Analysis Procedures The problem is transient and the product port is operational. Exit MAP. Clean fiber-optic components. a. Inform the customer the port will be blocked. Ensure the system administrator quiesces Fibre Channel frame traffic and sets attached devices offline. b.
  • Page 167 Maintenence Analysis Procedures The product port is operational. Exit MAP. The attached device is causing the recurrent link incident. Inform the customer of the problem and have the system administrator: a. Inspect and verify operation of the attached device. b. Repair the attached device if a failure is indicated. c.

  • Page 168: Map 0600: Fabric Or Isl Problem Analysis

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures MAP 0600: Fabric or ISL Problem Analysis This MAP describes fault isolation for fabric, interswitch link (ISL), fenced E_Port, and segmented E_Port problems. The failure indicator is an event code observed at the Event Log (EFCM Basic Edition or Element Manager interface).
  • Page 169 Maintenence Analysis Procedures A minor error occurred that caused the Fabric Services database to be re-initialized to an empty state, and a disruptive fabric logout and login occurred for all attached devices. Indications are: • Event code 011 - The Login Server database failed cyclic redundancy check (CRC) validation.

  • Page 170: E_Port Segmentation Reasons And Actions

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures Fabric Controller software detected: • A fabric element with more than 32 ISLs (SAN management application Version 3.2 or earlier). • A fabric element with more than 128 ISLs (SAN management application Version 3.3 or later). Fibre Channel frames may be lost or directed in loops because of potential fabric routing problems.
  • Page 171 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-14 E_Port Segmentation Reasons and Actions (Continued) Byte 4 Segmentation Reason Action Build fabric protocol error. Go to step No principal switch. Go to step No response from attached switch (hello timeout). Go to step An E_Port segmented because the error detect time out value (E_D_TOV) or resource allocation time out value (R_A_TOV) is incompatible with the attached fabric element.
  • Page 172 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Was the maintenance action successful? The fabric, ISL, and product are operational. Exit MAP. Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP. An E_Port segmented because two fabric elements had duplicate domain IDs. a. Determine the desired domain ID (1 through 31 inclusive) for each product.
  • Page 173 — EFCM Basic Edition - Refer to the McDATA EFCM Basic Edition User Manual (620-000240) for instructions. — SAN management application - Refer to the SANavigator Software Release 4.2 User Manual (621-000013) or EFC...
  • Page 174 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Reset the product ( IML, IPL, or Reset the Director on page 4–38 Was the maintenance action successful? The fabric, ISL, and product are operational. Exit MAP. Perform a data collection and contact the next level of support. Exit MAP.

  • Page 175: Port Fence Codes And Actions

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures Was the maintenance action successful? The fabric, ISL, and product are operational. Exit MAP. Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP. An E_Port segmented (operational product) because a response (hello timeout) to a verification check indicates an attached switch is not operational.
  • Page 176 Element Manager, change binding membership lists or authentication parameters as directed by the customer: — EFCM Basic Edition - Refer to the McDATA EFCM Basic Edition User Manual (620-000240) for instructions. Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 177 Software Release 4.2 User Manual (621-000013) or EFC Manager Software Release 8.7 User Manual (620-000170) for instructions. — Element Manager - Refer to the McDATA Intrepid 6140 and 6064 Directors Element Manager User Manual (620-000153) for instructions. b. Unblock the port ( Blocking and Unblocking Ports on page 4–27...

  • Page 178: Fabric Merge Failure Reasons And Actions

    Maintenence Analysis Procedures • Event code 142 - OpenTrunking firmware detected an ISL with no transmission BB_Credit for a period of time that exceeded the configured low BB_Credit threshold. This results in downstream fabric congestion. No action is required for an isolated event or if the reporting ISL approaches 100% throughput.
  • Page 179 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Table 3-16 Fabric Merge Failure Reasons and Actions (Continued) Bytes 8 - 11 Merge Failure Reason Action Retry limit reached. Go to step Invalid response length. Go to step Invalid response code. Go to step A zone merge process failed during ISL initialization. The following list explains the reason: •...
  • Page 180 Maintenence Analysis Procedures Obtain supplementary error code data for event code 150. At the Event Log , examine bytes 12 through 15 of event data that specify the error code. Record the error code. Perform a data collection and send the CD to support personnel for analysis.

  • Page 181: Repair Information

    Repair Information This chapter describes repair-related procedures for the Intrepid 6140 Director. The procedures are performed at the director, through storage area network (SAN) management application (SANavigator or EFCM), Intrepid 6140 Element Manager application, or EFCM Basic Edition interface. The following procedures are described: •...

  • Page 182: Factory Defaults

    Repair Information Factory Defaults Table 4-1 lists the defaults for the passwords, and IP, subnet, and gateway addresses. Table 4-1 Factory-Set Defaults Item Default Customer password password Maintenance password level-2 IP address 10.1.1.10 Subnet mask 255.0.0.0 Gateway address 0.0.0.0 Procedural Notes NOTE: The screens in this manual may not match the screens on your server and workstation.

  • Page 183: Obtaining Log Information

    Repair Information Obtaining Log Information The SAN management application, Element Manager application, and EFCM Basic Edition interface provide access to logs with information for administration, operation, and maintenance personnel. • Logs accessed through the SAN management application (SANavigator or EFCM). Fabric-log information: —...
  • Page 184 Repair Information Event Log The Event Log records simple network management protocol (SNMP) trap events, client-server communication errors, and other problems recorded by the SAN management application. Information provided is generally intended for use by third-level support personnel to fault isolate significant problems.

  • Page 185: Element Manager Logs

    Repair Information • Network Address - The IP address or configured name of the director. This address or name corresponds to the address or name displayed under the product icon at the physical map. • Previous Status - The status of the director prior to the reported status change (Operational, Degraded, Failed, OutofBand Online, or Unknown).
  • Page 186 Repair Information • Date/Time - The date and time the FRU was inserted or removed. • FRU - An acronym representing the FRU type. • Position - A number representing the FRU chassis position. The chassis (slot) position for a nonredundant FRU is 0. The chassis positions for redundant FRUs are 0 and 1.
  • Page 187 Repair Information • Port - The port number where the alert occurred. Type - The type of alert: transmit (Tx) or receive (Rx). • • Utilization % - The percent usage of traffic capacity. This setting constitutes the threshold value and is configured through the Configure Threshold Alerts dialog box.

  • Page 188: Efcm Basic Edition Logs

    Repair Information • Direction - The Fibre Channel frame direction (In or Out). • Frame Header - 24-byte frame header (hexadecimal). • Length - The size of frame payload in bytes. • Payload - First 32 bytes of frame payload (hexadecimal). •...
  • Page 189 Repair Information • Error Code - The three-digit code that describes the event (Appendix Event Code Tables). • Severity - The severity of the event (Informational, Minor, Major, or Severe). • Event Data - Supplementary information (if available) in hexadecimal format (Appendix Event Code Tables).
  • Page 190 Repair Information • Old Exit Port - The director port number (decimal) used for transmitting Fibre Channel traffic before the re-route action. • New Exit Port - The director port number (decimal) used for transmitting Fibre Channel traffic after the re-route action. Fabric Log The Fabric Log records the time and nature of changes made to a multiswitch fabric.

  • Page 191: Obtaining Port Diagnostic Information

    Repair Information • EOF - The end of frame character (hexadecimal). • Payload Size - The size of frame payload in bytes. • Header - 24-byte frame header (hexadecimal). • Payload - The first 32 bytes of frame payload (hexadecimal). Obtaining Port Diagnostic Information Fibre Channel port diagnostic information can be obtained by: •...

  • Page 192: Element Manager Application Diagnostics

    Repair Information Port Operational States ( continued ) Table 4-2 Port Green Amber Alert Description State Symbol Link Yellow Triangle A link incident occurred on the port. The alert symbol Incident appears at the Port Card View , Port List View , and Hardware View .
  • Page 193 Repair Information Port List View To open the Port List View, click the Port List tab at any view (Figure 4-1). A row of information for each port appears. Port List View Figure 4-1 The view provides the following information: •...
  • Page 194 Repair Information level indicators corresponding to 5% of maximum port throughput. If any activity is detected, at least one green bar appears. A red indicator on each bar graph (high-water mark) remains at the highest level reached since the port was set online. In addition, the following statistical information appears: •...

  • Page 195: Port Properties Dialog Box

    Repair Information Port Properties Dialog Box To open the Port Properties dialog box (Figure 4-2), double-click a port graphic at the Hardware View or a port row at the Port List View. Port Properties Dialog Box Figure 4-2 The dialog box provides the following information: NOTE: If the Open Trunking feature is installed, an additional item, Congested Threshold %, appears in the Port Properties dialog box.
  • Page 196 Repair Information • Port WWN - The Fibre Channel WWN of the port. • Attached Port WWN - The Fibre Channel WWN of the device attached to the port. • Block Configuration - A user-configured state for the port (Blocked or Unblocked). •...

  • Page 197: Efcm Basic Edition Diagnostics

    Repair Information • Zoning Enforcement - The zoning policy enforced (Hard Zoning, Soft Zoning, or N/A). Port Technology Dialog Box To open the Port Technology dialog box (Figure 4-3), right-click a port graphic at the Hardware View or a port row at the Port List View, then select Port Technology from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 198 Repair Information Port List View To open the Port List View, select Port List from the Product menu at any view. As an example, the figure shows POM data in the lower panel (Figure 4-4). Port List View Figure 4-4 A row of information for each port appears.
  • Page 199 Repair Information Inspect Port Properties At the Port List View, click a physical port number listed in the Port column. Physical properties for the selected port appear in the lower panel of the view: • Port Number - The director port number. •...
  • Page 200 Repair Information • Transceiver Type - The installed transceiver type (SFP, XFP, or Unknown). If the port has a digital diagnostics (DD) enabled optical transceiver installed, product firmware displays a table of reported temperature, voltage, current, transceiver power, and receiver power. Optical transceivers also provide vendor-specific threshold values for these parameters.

  • Page 201: Performing Loopback Tests

    Repair Information • Error Statistics - These statistics include the number of link failures; synchronization and signal losses; discarded frames; invalid transmission words; primitive sequence, cyclic redundancy check (CRC), delimiter, and address identification errors; and short frames. • Class 2 Statistics - These statistics include the number of 4-byte words transmitted and received, and the number of Class 2 frames transmitted, received, busied, or rejected.

  • Page 202: Port Diagnostics Dialog Box

    Repair Information NOTE: At the start of the loopback test, the port or port card can be online, offline, blocked, or unblocked. NOTE: An optical transceiver (SFP or XFP) must be installed in the port during the test. A device can remain connected during the test. 2.

  • Page 203: External Loopback Test (Element Manager Application)

    Repair Information 8. When finished, click Cancel to close the Port Diagnostics dialog box. 9. Reset the port: a. At the Hardware View, right-click the port graphic. A pop-up menu appears. b. Select Reset Port. A message box displays, indicating a link reset will occur.

  • Page 204: Internal Loopback Test (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information c. A red progress bar (indicating percent completion) travels from left to right across the Completion Status field. 10. When the test completes, results appear as Port xx: Passed! or Port xx: Failed! in the message area of the dialog box. 11.

  • Page 205: Diagnostics View

    Repair Information Diagnostics View Figure 4-6 3. Type the port number to be tested in the Targeted Port Number field. 4. At the Diagnostic Test list box, select the Internal Loopback option. 5. Click Start. The test begins and: a. The Diagnostics View changes to a Diagnostics - Executing View. b.

  • Page 206: External Loopback Test (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information c. Click OK at the bottom of the page. The port resets and the message Your changes have been successfully activated. appears. 8. Notify the customer that the test is complete and the attached device can be set online. External Loopback Test (EFCM Basic Edition) To perform an external loopback at the EFCM Basic Edition interface: 1.

  • Page 207: Blocking And Unblocking Ports

    Repair Information b. For the tested port, click the check box in the Reset column. A check mark in the box indicates the port reset option is enabled. c. Click OK at the bottom of the page. The port resets and the message Your changes have been successfully activated.

  • Page 208: Block Or Unblock A Port (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information • A check mark appears adjacent to the Block Port or Block All Ports menu option. — To unblock a port or port card: Select the Block Port or Block All Ports menu option. Note the check mark in the box adjacent to the menu item, indicating the port or port card is blocked.

  • Page 209: Swapping Ports

    Repair Information Figure 4-7 Basic Information View 2. Perform one of the following: — Click the check box for the selected port in the Blocked column to block the port or ports. A check mark in the box indicates the port is blocked. —...

  • Page 210: Swap Ports Dialog Box

    Repair Information Swap Ports Dialog Box Figure 4-8 2. Select the radio button associated with the product management style and enter the decimal port numbers (open systems style) or hexadecimal port addresses (FICON style) of the ports to be swapped. The FC Address fields update dynamically. 3.

  • Page 211: Performing Channel Wrap Tests (Ficon)

    Repair Information Performing Channel Wrap Tests (FICON) A channel wrap test is a diagnostic procedure that checks host-to-director FICON link connectivity by returning the output of the host as input. The test is host-initiated, and transmits ECHO extended link service (ELS) command frames to a director port enabled for channel wrapping.

  • Page 212: Collecting Maintenance Data

    Repair Information Collecting Maintenance Data When director operational firmware detects a critical error or FRU failure, the director automatically copies the contents of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) to a dump area in FLASH memory on the active CTP card, then initiates a failover to the operational FRU.

  • Page 213: Collecting Maintenance Data (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information 2. Remove the backup CD from the management server compact disk-rewritable (CD-RW) drive and insert a blank rewritable CD. 3. At the Save Data Collection dialog box, select the compact disc drive (D:\) from the Look in drop-down menu, type a descriptive name for the collected maintenance data in the File name field, then click Save.

  • Page 214: Powering The Director On Or Off

    Repair Information 3. Insert a blank diskette in the floppy drive of the PC communicating with the EFCM Basic Edition interface. 4. At the Save As dialog box, select the floppy drive (A:\) from the Save in drop-down menu, type a descriptive name for the zipped (.zip) dump file in the File name field, and click Save.

  • Page 215: Power-Off Procedure

    Repair Information 2. The director powers on and performs power-on self-tests (POSTs). During POSTs: — Amber LEDs on both CTP cards and all port cards illuminate momentarily. — Green LED on each CTP card (active and backup) and each port card illuminate as the card is tested. —...

  • Page 216: Setting The Director Online Or Offline

    Repair Information 4. If servicing the director, disconnect power cord(s) from the input AC module at the bottom rear of the director. This step is not required when performing a power cycle. Setting the Director Online or Offline This section describes procedures to set the director online or offline. These operating states are described as: •...

  • Page 217: Set Online Or Offline (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information Set Online State Dialog Box Figure 4-11 Set Online or Offline (EFCM Basic Edition) To set the director online or offline from the EFCM Basic Edition interface: 1. At the EFCM Basic Edition interface, select Switch from the Maintenance menu at any view.

  • Page 218: Iml, Ipl, Or Reset The Director

    Repair Information IML, IPL, or Reset the Director An IML or reset is performed at the CTP front panel using the IML or the RESET button. An IPL is performed through the Element Manager application. The EFCM Basic Edition interface does not provide an IML, IPL, or director reset function.

  • Page 219: Ipl The Director (Element Manager Application)

    Repair Information — The status bar at the bottom of the window displays a grey square, indicating director status is unknown. — Illustrated FRUs disappear, and appear again as the connection is re-established. IPL the Director (Element Manager Application) To IPL the director from the Element Manager application: 1.

  • Page 220: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Components

    Repair Information — The director-to-management server Ethernet link drops momentarily and the following occur at the Hardware View: • As the network connection drops, the Intrepid 6140 Status table turns yellow, the Status field displays No Link, and the State field displays Link Timeout. •...

  • Page 221: Downloading Director Firmware And Software

    EFCM Basic Edition interface. This section presents the procedures of: • Downloading firmware and software versions from the McDATA Filecenter; • Downloading firmware and software versions to the director from the Element Manger Application; and...

  • Page 222: Download Firmware And Software From Filecenter

    PC communicating with the EFCM Basic Edition interface. To download a firmware or software version: 1. At the server with Internet access, open the McDATA home page (http://mcdata.com). Select File Center from the Support menu. The Filecenter home page opens (Figure 4-14).
  • Page 223 3. Type the user name and password (assigned and registered while performing Task 24: Register with the McDATA Filecenter page 2-75) and click Login. The Welcome page displays. 4. Select (click) Documents at the top of the page. The Search / New Documents / By Category page displays.

  • Page 224: Download Firmware And Software To Director (Element Manger Application)

    Repair Information Download Firmware and Software to Director (Element Manger Application) To download a firmware and software version to the director from the Element Manager application: NOTE: When downloading a firmware version, follow all procedural information contained in release notes or EC instructions that accompany the firmware version.
  • Page 225 Repair Information 7. The new firmware version and associated description appear in the Firmware Library dialog box. 8. Select the firmware version to be downloaded and click Send. The send function verifies existence of certain director conditions before the download begins. If an error occurs, a message displays indicating the problem must be fixed before firmware is downloaded.

  • Page 226: Download Firmware And Software To Director (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information Download Firmware and Software to Director (EFCM Basic Edition) To download a firmware and software version to the director from the EFCM Basic Edition interface: NOTE: When downloading a firmware version, follow all procedural information contained in release notes or EC instructions that accompany the firmware version.

  • Page 227: Installing Or Upgrading Software

    The delivered SAN management application is provided on the EFC Management Applications CD-ROM. Subsequent software versions for upgrade are provided to customers through the McDATA Filecenter. NOTE: When upgrading software, follow all procedural information contained in release notes or EC instructions that accompany the version.

  • Page 228: Installshield Wizard Dialog Box

    Repair Information — Ensure the desired software version is obtained from the Filecenter and resident on the server hard drive (Downloading Director Firmware and Software on page 4-41). 2. At the server Windows desktop, click Start at the left side of the task bar, then select the Run option.
  • Page 229 Repair Information b. Select the Restart option from the list box and click OK. The server powers down and restarts. During the reboot process the LAN connection between the server and browser-capable PC drops momentarily, and the TightVNC viewer displays a network error.

  • Page 230: Managing Configuration Data

    Repair Information Managing Configuration Data The Element Manager and the EFCM Basic Edition applications provide options to: • Back up and restore the configuration file stored in NV-RAM on the CTP cards. • Reset the configuration file to factory defaults. ATTENTION! The director must be set offline prior to restoring or resetting the configuration file.

  • Page 231: Reset Configuration Data (Element Manager Application)

    Repair Information 2. Set the director offline (Setting the Director Online or Offline page 4-36). 3. At the Element Manager application, select Backup & Restore Configuration from the Maintenance menu. The Backup and Restore Configuration dialog box displays (Figure 4-18). 4.

  • Page 232: Discover Setup Dialog Box

    Repair Information 5. Click Reset to start the reset and close the dialog box. 6. The IP address resets to the defaults of 10.1.1.10. — If the configured IP address (prior to reset) was the same as the default, the director-to-management server Ethernet link is not affected and the procedure is complete.

  • Page 233: Address Properties Dialog Box

    Repair Information Figure 4-21 Address Properties Dialog Box e. Type 10.1.1.10 in the IP Address field and click OK. Entries at the Discover Setup dialog box reflect the new IP address. f. At the Discover Setup dialog box, click OK. Director-to- management server communication is restored and the procedure is complete.

  • Page 234: Back Up Configuration (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information Back Up Configuration (EFCM Basic Edition) To back up the director configuration file to the PC communicating with the EFCM Basic Edition interface: 1. Select Backup Configuration from the Maintenance menu at any view. The Backup Configuration View displays (Figure 4-22).

  • Page 235: Reset Configuration Data (Efcm Basic Edition)

    Repair Information 3. Select Restore Configuration from the Maintenance menu at any view. The Restore Configuration View displays (Figure 4-23). Restore Configuration View Figure 4-23 4. At the Download Configuration file from field, select the file from the PC hard drive using the Browse button or type the filename. 5.
  • Page 236 Repair Information 5. Click OK to reset the configuration. The message "Your changes have been successfully activated." appears. 6. The IP address resets to the default of 10.1.1.10. — If the configured IP address (prior to reset) was the same as the default, the browser-to-director Internet connection is not affected and the procedure is complete.

  • Page 237: Removal And Replacement Procedures (Rrps)

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) This chapter describes removal and replacement procedures (RRPs) used by authorized service representatives for all Intrepid 6140 Director field-replaceable units (FRUs). Do not perform a procedure in this chapter until a failure is isolated to a FRU. If fault isolation was not performed, go to Chapter Maintenance Analysis Procedures...

  • Page 238: Procedural Notes

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Procedural Notes NOTE: The screens in this manual may not match the screens on your server and workstation. The title bars have been removed and the fields may contain data that does not match the data seen on your system. The following procedural notes are referenced as applicable.

  • Page 239: Removing And Replacing Frus

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Removing and Replacing FRUs This section describes procedures to remove and replace director FRUs, along with a list of tools required to perform each procedure. In addition, the section provides: • ESD information • A list of concurrent FRUs. Concurrent FRUs can be removed and replaced while the director is powered on and operational.

  • Page 240: Esd Grounding Points

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) ESD Grounding Points Figure 5-1 Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 241: Concurrent Frus

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Concurrent FRUs Table 5-2 lists the concurrent FRUs. Concurrent FRUs are removed and replaced while the director is powered on and operational. The table also lists ESD precautions (yes or no) for each FRU, and references the page number of the removal and replacement procedure.

  • Page 242: Rrp: Ctp Card

    2. If the director is rack-mounted, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16” door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the front door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.
  • Page 243 Do not use an Allen wrench or torque tool designed for use with another McDATA product. Use of the wrong tool may overtighten and damage logic cards.

  • Page 244: Ctp Card Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) CTP Card Removal and Replacement Figure 5-2 Replacement To replace a CTP card: 1. Wait approximately 20 seconds after removal of the failed CTP card to begin this replacement procedure. 2. Remove the replacement card from its protective anti-static bag. 3.
  • Page 245 CTP card, the card may be unusable due to partially-loaded firmware. — If after ten minutes the replacement CTP card does not appear to be operational, perform the data collection procedure and return the failed replacement card to McDATA (Collecting Maintenance Data on page 4-32).
  • Page 246 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) — 422 - CTP firmware synchronization complete (only if the firmware versions on the two CTP cards are different). If the event codes do not appear in the log, go to Chapter Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPS) to isolate the problem.

  • Page 247: Rrp: Port Module Card (Upm And Xpm)

    4. If the director is rack-mounted, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16" door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the rear door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.
  • Page 248 Do not use an Allen wrench or torque tool designed for use with another McDATA product. Use of the wrong tool may overtighten and damage logic cards.

  • Page 249: Upm Card Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) a. Insert the torque tool into the locking Allen screw (yellow). Turn the screw counter-clockwise until the spring releases and the tool turns freely. b. Insert the torque tool into the cam Allen screw (uncolored). To unseat the port card and cam it out of the backplane, turn the screw counterclockwise until the tool turns freely (Figure...
  • Page 250 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 2. Hold the card by its stiffener. Orient the card so that the locking Allen screw (yellow) on the card aligns with the yellow "lock" symbol on the frame. Verify that the card is aligned in the card tracks (Figure 5-3), then slide it forward until it makes contact...
  • Page 251 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 9. At the management server or at a web browser connected to the EFCM Basic Edition interface, inspect the Event Log. Ensure the following event codes appear in the log: — 500 - Port card hot-insertion initiated. —...
  • Page 252 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 14. If necessary, close and lock the equipment cabinet door. Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual 5-16...

  • Page 253: Rrp: Optical Transceiver (Sfp And Xfp)

    3. If the director is rack-mounted, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16" door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the rear door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.

  • Page 254: Sfp Optical Transceiver Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 7. Disconnect the fiber-optic jumper cable from the port: a. Pull the keyed LC free from the port optical transceiver. b. Place a protective cap over the cable connector. 8. Depending on the manufacturer, the optical transceiver may have a locking mechanism to secure the transceiver in the port receptacle, or the transceiver may have a pull tab to assist in removal.
  • Page 255 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 3. Perform an external loopback test for the port (Performing Loopback Tests on page 4-21). If the test fails, go to Chapter Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPS) to isolate the problem. 4. Reconnect the fiber-optic jumper cable: a.
  • Page 256 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 10. Restore communication to the port with the replacement transceiver as directed by the customer (Blocking and Unblocking Ports on page 4-27). Inform the customer the port is available for use. 11. Perform one of the following to clear the system error (ERR) LED: —...

  • Page 257: Rrp: Filler Panel (Upm And Xpm)

    To remove a filler panel: 1. To remove a front-mounted FRU, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16" door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the front door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.

  • Page 258: Filler Panel Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Filler Panel Removal and Replacement Figure 5-5 Replacement To replace a filler panel: 1. Remove the filler panel from its packaging. 2. Hold the filler panel by its stiffener and insert it in the chassis card track (Figure 5-5).

  • Page 259: Rrp: Power Supply

    2. If the director is rack-mounted, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16" door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the rear door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.

  • Page 260: Power Supply Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Power Supply Removal and Replacement Figure 5-6 5. Pull the power supply from the director AC module (Figure 5-6). Support the power supply with one hand. 6. Place the power supply in an anti-static bag to provide ESD protection.
  • Page 261 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 5. Inspect the power supply to ensure the green PWR OK LED is illuminated and all amber LEDs are extinguished. If a problem is indicated, go to Chapter Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPS) to isolate the problem. 6.

  • Page 262: Rrp: Ac Module

    2. If the director is rack-mounted, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16" door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the rear door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.

  • Page 263: Ac Module Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 4. Remove the power supply from the defective AC module (RRP: Power Supply on page 5-23). 5. Remove the two panhead Phillips screws that secure the AC module to the director chassis (Figure 5-7). AC Module Removal and Replacement Figure 5-7 6.
  • Page 264 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 3. Position the AC module at the rear of the director chassis (Figure 5-7). Push the module toward the backplane to engage the connector pins. 4. Insert and tighten the two panhead Phillips screws that secure the AC module.
  • Page 265 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) b. Click the Sys Err Light tab. The Switch page displays with the Sys Err Light tab selected. A System Error Light is ON message displays on the page. c. Click Clear Light. 12. If necessary, close and lock the equipment cabinet door. RRP: AC Module 5-29...

  • Page 266: Rrp: Fan Module

    2. If the director is rack-mounted, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16" door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the rear door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.

  • Page 267: Fan Module Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 5. Two captive screws secure the fan module to the director chassis (Figure 5-8). Using a standard flat-tip screwdriver, loosen the captive screws. Fan Module Removal and Replacement Figure 5-8 6. Pull the module from the director. Support the fan module with one hand.
  • Page 268 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 5. Disconnect the ESD wrist strap from the director chassis and your wrist. 6. Inspect the fan module to ensure the amber LED is extinguished. If the LED is illuminated, go to Chapter Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPS) to isolate the problem.
  • Page 269 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) c. Click Clear Light. 12. If necessary, close and lock the equipment cabinet door. RRP: Fan Module 5-33...

  • Page 270: Rrp: Power/System Error Led Assembly

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) RRP: Power/System Error LED Assembly Use the following procedures to remove or replace the Power/System Error LED assembly. A list of tools required is provided. Tools Required The following tools are required to perform these procedures. •...

  • Page 271: Power/System Error Led Assembly Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Power/System Error LED Assembly Removal and Replacement Figure 5-9 Replacement To replace the Power/System Error LED assembly: 1. Remove the replacement Power/System Error LED assembly from its protective anti-static bag. 2. Replace the Power/System LED assembly. 3.

  • Page 272: Rrp: Sbar Assembly

    3. If the director is rack-mounted, perform one of the following: — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16" door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the rear door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door.

  • Page 273: Sbar Assembly Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) SBAR Assembly Removal and Replacement Figure 5-10 6. Using the handles, pull the SBAR assembly out of the director chassis. Support the assembly with one hand. 7. Place the SBAR assembly in an anti-static bag to provide ESD protection.
  • Page 274 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 7. Replace the RFI shield. 8. At the management server or at a web browser connected to the EFCM Basic Edition interface, inspect the Event Log. Ensure the following event codes appear in the log: —...
  • Page 275 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) b. Click the Sys Err Light tab. The Switch page displays with the Sys Err Light tab selected. A System Error Light is ON message displays on the page. c. Click Clear Light. 13. If necessary, close and lock the equipment cabinet door. RRP: SBAR Assembly 5-39...

  • Page 276: Rrp: Backplane

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) RRP: Backplane Use the following procedures to remove or replace the backplane. A list of tools required is provided. Tools Required The following tools are required to perform these procedures. • Door key with 5/16-inch socket (provided with the FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet).
  • Page 277 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) — If the director is installed in a McDATA-supplied FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet, insert the 5/16” door tool into the socket hole at the right top of the front door. Turn the tool counter-clockwise to unlock and open the door. Repeat this step to open the rear door.

  • Page 278: Backplane Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 15. The card cage and backplane are secured to the director chassis with 6 panhead Phillips screws. Use a standard Phillips screwdriver to remove these screws. 16. Remove the card cage and backplane assembly (Figure 5-11).
  • Page 279 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 4. Insert and hand tighten the remaining six panhead Phillips screws. 5. Using a standard Phillips screwdriver, tighten the 7 panhead screws that secure the backplane to the card cage. Tighten the screws alternately from bottom to top and from side to side. 6.
  • Page 280 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) c. Power on the maintenance terminal. Use the following settings. • Bits per second - 115200. • Data bits - 8. • Parity - None. • Stop bits - 1. • Flow control - Hardware. When the parameters are set, click OK.
  • Page 281 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) a. Click the Switch tab at the Operations panel. The Operations panel opens with the Switch page displayed. b. Click the Sys Err Light tab. The Switch page displays with the Sys Err Light tab selected. A System Error Light is ON message displays on the page.
  • Page 282 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual 5-46...

  • Page 283: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Exploded-view illustrations portray the director disassembly sequence for clarity. Illustrated FRUs and parts are numerically keyed to associated parts lists. The parts lists include McDATA part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. An (*ESD*) symbol precedes the description of a FRU containing electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive components.

  • Page 284: Front-Accessible Frus

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown Front-Accessible FRUs Figure 6-1 illustrates the front-accessible FRUs and Table 6-1 is the parts list. The table includes reference numbers to Figure 6-1, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. Front-Accessible FRUs Figure 6-1 Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 285: Front-Accessible Frus

    Front-Accessible FRU Parts List Ref. Part Number Description Qty. 6-1-1 Reference Base assembly, Intrepid 6140 Director reference Filler panel, CTP 0 to 1 (*ESD*) Printed wiring assembly, 10 Gbps port module (XPM), 1-port, LC, (pluggable optics not included) 803-000100-850 (*ESD*) XFP transceiver, optical, shortwave (SW) laser, 10.625 Gbps, 850...

  • Page 286: Rear-Accessible Frus

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown Rear-Accessible FRUs Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3 illustrate the rear-accessible FRUs, and Table 6-2 Table 6-3 are the parts lists. The table includes reference numbers to Figure 6-2, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. Rear-Accessible FRUs (Part 1) Figure 6-2 Intrepid®...

  • Page 287: Rear-Accessible Fru Parts List (Part 1)

    Rear-Accessible FRU Parts List (Part 1) Table 6-2 Ref. Part Number Description Qty. 6-2-1 Reference Base assembly, Intrepid 6140 Director 470-000466-100 (*ESD*) LED assembly, power/system error 476-000462-102 (*ESD*) Fan module Table 6-1 (*ESD*) Printed wiring assembly, universal port module (UPM), 16 to 35...

  • Page 288: Rear-Accessible Frus (Part 2)

    Rear-Accessible FRU Parts List (Part 2) Table 6-3 Ref. Part Number Description Qty. 6-2-1 Reference Base assembly, Intrepid 6140 Director 476-000435-300 (*ESD*) Printed wiring assembly, backplane Reference Cage assembly, rear card Reference Retainer, rear cable guide Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 289: Miscellaneous Parts

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown Miscellaneous Parts Figure 6-4 illustrates the miscellaneous parts, and Table 6-4 is the parts list. The table includes reference numbers to Figure 6-4, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. Miscellaneous Parts Figure 6-4 Miscellaneous Parts...

  • Page 290: Miscellaneous Parts

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown Table 6-4 Miscellaneous Parts Ref. Part Number Description Qty. 002-002317-000 Torque driver with 5/32 in. bit 803-000057-000 Loopback plug, LC, MM (50/125) (#1148) 803-000057-001 Loopback plug, LC, SM (9/125) (blue) (#1149) 801-000039-000 Null modem cable, DB9F-DB9F 801-000035-010 Ethernet cable, 10 ft.

  • Page 291: Power Cords And Receptacles

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown Power Cords and Receptacles Figure 6-5 illustrates the optional power cords and receptacles and Table 6-5 is the parts list. The table includes reference numbers to Figure 6-5, feature numbers, and descriptions. Figure 6-5 Power Cords and Receptacles Power Cords and Receptacles...

  • Page 292: Power Cord And Receptacle List

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown Power Cord and Receptacle List Table 6-5 Ref. Part Number Description Feature 806-000004-001 Power cord, AC, United Kingdom 1012 BS 1363 right angle, 250 volts, 10 amps, 2.8 meters Receptacle: BS 1363 806-000005-001 Power cord, AC, European Community 1013 CEE 7/7 straight, 250 volts, 10 amps, 2.5 meters Receptacle: CEE 7...
  • Page 293 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Power Cord and Receptacle List ( continued ) Table 6-5 Ref. Part Number Description Feature 806-000042-000 Power cord, AC, North America 1016 NEMA L6-15P straight, twist-lock, 250 volts, 10 amps, 2.8 meters Receptacle: NEMA L6-15R 806-000042-000 Power cord, AC, North America 1029 NEMA L6-15P straight, twist-lock, 250 volts, 10 amps, 2.8 meters Receptacle: NEMA L6-15R...
  • Page 294 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual 6-12...

  • Page 295: Event Code Tables

    Event Code Tables An event is an occurrence (state change, problem detection, or problem correction) that requires user attention or that should be reported to a system administrator or service representative. An event usually indicates a director operational state transition, but may also indicate an impending state change (threshold violation).
  • Page 296 Event Code Tables In addition to numerical event codes, the tables in this appendix also provide a: • Message - A brief text string that describes the event. • Severity - A severity level that indicates event criticality as follows: —...

  • Page 297: System Events (000 Through 199

    CTP card, but failed. All fabric services databases are initialized to an empty state, resulting in an implicit fabric logout of all attached devices. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 298 (CRC) validation. All fabric services databases are initialized to an empty state, resulting in an implicit fabric logout of all attached devices. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 299 CRC validation. All fabric services databases are initialized to an empty, state resulting in an implicit fabric logout of all attached devices. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 300 CTP card, but failed. All management services databases are initialized to an empty state, resulting in an implicit logout of all devices logged in to the management server. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 301 CTP card, but failed. All fabric controller databases are initialized to an empty state, resulting in a momentary loss of interswitch communication capability. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 302 CRC validation. All fabric controller databases are initialized to an empty state, resulting in a momentary loss of interswitch communication capability. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 303 Severity: Informational. Explanation: The fabric controller software detected that the ESS response from the indicated domain has not been received after the maximum number of attempts. Event posts in McDATA interop mode only. Action: No action required. Event Data: Byte 0 = domain ID of the fabric element (director or switch) not receiving a response to an ESS message.
  • Page 304 (directors or switches). The director E_Port (at the operational director) times out and segments if the attached device does not respond. Check the status of the attached director or switch. If the condition persists, perform the data collection procedure (at the attached device) and return the CD to McDATA support personnel.
  • Page 305 (directors or switches). The director E_Port (at the operational director) times out and segments if the attached device does not respond. Check the status of the attached director or switch. If the condition persists, perform the data collection procedure (at the attached device) and return the CD to McDATA support personnel.
  • Page 306 An error was detected during the fabric initialization sequence, most likely caused by frame delivery errors. Event data is intended for engineering evaluation. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = error reason code for engineering evaluation.
  • Page 307 (073 event code). Most fabric initialization problems are caused by control frame delivery errors, as indicated by this code. Event data is intended for engineering evaluation. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = E_Port number reporting the problem.
  • Page 308 (directors or switches). The director E_Port (at the operational director) times out and segments if the attached device does not respond. Check the status of the attached director or switch. If the condition persists, perform the data collection procedure (at the attached device) and return the CD to McDATA support personnel.
  • Page 309 Event Code Tables Event Code: 080 Message: Unauthorized worldwide name. Severity: Informational. Explanation: The worldwide name of the device or director plugged in the indicated port is not authorized for that port. Action: Change the port binding definition or plug the correct device or director into this port. Event Data: Byte 0 = Port number reporting the unauthorized connection.
  • Page 310 Event Code Tables Event Code: 081 Message: Invalid attachment. Severity: Informational. Explanation: A director port recognized an incompatibility with the attached fabric element or device and isolated the port. An isolated port does not transmit Class 2, Class 3, or Class F traffic. Refer to the event data for the reason. Action: Action depends on the reason specified in the event data.
  • Page 311 6 = Non-F_Port mode. - Detect that a switch is attached to a port set to F_Port only mode. Change mode of port. 7 = When in legacy mode detect connection over E_Port of a non-McDATA switch based on the WWN - If wish to connect to non-McDATA switch, set switch mode to Open Fabric.
  • Page 312 Event Code Tables Event Code: 082 Message: Port fencing - port fenced. Severity: Informational. Explanation: Port is disabled (blocked) due to meeting the threshold criteria defined in the port fencing policy. The fence type is indicated in the event data. Action: Identify the responsible application or hardware and fix.
  • Page 313 Event Code Tables Event Code: 083 Message: Port inactive—port set to inactivate state (Release 8.0) Severity: Informational. Explanation: The port has been set to an inactive state because a hardware configuration or software issue is preventing the port from coming online. The inactive reason code is indicated in the event data. Action: Use the reason code to determine the action.
  • Page 314 Action: Perform a data collection for this director using the SAN management application. Save the data file to the management server CD drive, and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Bytes 0 - 3: Type of replication operation that timed out.
  • Page 315 No action is required for an isolated event. If this event persists, perform a data collection for this director using the SAN management application. Save the data file to the management server CD drive, and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with the event.
  • Page 316 Event Code Tables Event Code: 140 Message: Congestion detected on an ISL. Severity: Informational. Explanation: OpenTrunking firmware detected an ISL with Fibre Channel traffic that exceeded the configured congestion threshold. Action: No action is required for an isolated event. If this event persists, relieve the congestion by adding parallel ISLs, increasing the ISL link speed, or moving device connections to a less-congested region of the fabric.
  • Page 317 Event Code Tables Event Code: 142 Message: Low BB_Credit detected on an ISL. Severity: Informational. Explanation: OpenTrunking firmware detected an ISL with no transmission BB_Credit for a period of time that exceeded the configured low BB_Credit threshold. This indicates downstream fabric congestion. Action: No action is required for an isolated event or if the reporting ISL approaches 100% throughput.
  • Page 318 Event Code Tables Event Code: 150 Message: Zone merge failure. Severity: Informational. Explanation: During ISL initialization, the zone merge process failed. Either an incompatible zone set was detected or a problem occurred during delivery of a zone merge frame. This event code always precedes a 070 ISL segmentation event code, and represents the reply of an adjacent fabric element in response to a zone merge frame.
  • Page 319 Action: Depends on the failure reason. In most cases, perform the data collection procedure on the managing switch and the managed switch, and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Reason codes were mapped from the software implementation (FC-SW2 protocol) so decoding them is complicated and may require engineering assistance.

  • Page 320: Power Supply Events (200 Through 299

    Ensure the power supply is connected to facility AC power, and verify operation of the facility power source. If the AC voltage does not recover (indicated by event code 203), replace the failed power supply. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and failed power supply to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 321 The second power supply assumes the full operating load for the director. Action: Replace the failed power supply. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and failed power supply to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 322 Event Code Tables Event Code: 204 Message: Power supply DC voltage recovery. Severity: Informational. Explanation: DC voltage recovered for the power supply. Both power supplies adjust to share operating load for the director. Action: No action required. Event Data: No supplementary data included with the event. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 323 Action: Confirm operation of facility power. If subsequent power loss events occur, replace the failed power supply. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and failed power supply to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.

  • Page 324: Fan Module Events (300 Through 399

    Event Code Tables Fan Module Events (300 through 399) Event Code: 300 Message: Cooling fan propeller failed. Severity: Major. Explanation: One cooling fan failed or is rotating at insufficient angular velocity. The remaining fans are operational. The amber LED illuminates at the rear of the fan module associated with the failed fan. Action: Replace the indicated fan module.
  • Page 325 Event Code Tables Event Code: 302 Message: Cooling fan propeller failed. Severity: Major. Explanation: Three cooling fans failed or are rotating at insufficient angular velocity. The remaining fans are operational. The amber LED illuminates at the rear of the fan modules associated with the failed fans. Action: Replace the indicated fan modules.
  • Page 326 Event Code Tables Event Code: 304 Message: Cooling fan propeller failed. Severity: Major. Explanation: Five cooling fans failed or are rotating at insufficient angular velocity. The remaining fans are operational. The amber LED illuminates at the rear of the fan modules associated with the failed fans. Action: Replace the indicated fan modules.
  • Page 327 Event Code Tables Event Code: 310 Message: Cooling fan propeller recovered. Severity: Informational. Explanation: One cooling fan recovered or the associated fan module was replaced. One fan is operational. Action: No action required. Event Data: The first byte of event data (byte 0) specifies the recovered fan number. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 328 Event Code Tables Event Code: 312 Message: Cooling fan propeller recovered. Severity: Informational. Explanation: Three cooling fans recovered or the associated fan modules were replaced. Three fans are operational. Action: No action required. Event Data: The first byte of event data (byte 0) specifies the recovered fan numbers. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 329 Event Code Tables Event Code: 314 Message: Cooling fan propeller recovered. Severity: Informational. Explanation: Five cooling fans recovered or the associated fan modules were replaced. Five fans are operational. Action: No action required. Event Data: The first byte of event data (byte 0) specifies the recovered fan numbers. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 330 Event Code Tables Event Code: 320 Message: Fan module removed. Severity: Major. Explanation: A fan module was removed with the director powered on and operational. Action: Replace the indicated fan module. Event Data: No supplementary data included with the event. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 331 Event Code Tables Event Code: 333 Message: Rear bottom fan tray removed. Severity: Major. Explanation: A fan module has been removed. Action: Replace the fan module immediately. Event Data: No supplementary data included with the event. Distribution: Director Management Server Host Nonvolatile System...

  • Page 332: Ctp Card Events (400 Through 499

    Action: Replace the failed FRU with a functional FRU. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty FRU to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = FRU code as follows: 01 = backplane, 02 = CTP card, 03 = SBAR, 05 = fan module, 06 = power supply, and 08 through 0F = UPMs.
  • Page 333 A non-disruptive failover to the backup CTP card occurs. When the dump and subsequent IPL complete, the faulty CTP card re-initializes to become a the backup. Action: Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Bytes 0 - 3 = fault identifier, least significant byte first.
  • Page 334 A backup CTP card was installed in the director and failed POSTs. Action: Replace the indicated CTP card with a functional card. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 335 Event Code Tables Event Code: 415 Message: Backup CTP card removed. Severity: Informational. Explanation: The backup CTP card was removed while the director was powered on and operational. Action: Install an operational backup CTP card. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 336 Event Code Tables Event Code: 417 Message: CTP card firmware synchronization initiated. Severity: Informational. Explanation: The active CTP card initiated a firmware synchronization with the backup CTP card. Action: No action required. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 337 The backup CTP card detected a NVRAM memory failure. The failure has no impact on the active CTP card. Action: Replace the indicated CTP card with a functional card. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = NVRAM area identifier.
  • Page 338 Event Code Tables Event Code: 422 Message: CTP firmware synchronization complete. Severity: Informational. Explanation: Active CTP card synchronization with the backup CTP card complete. Action: No action required. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event. Distribution: Director Management Server Host Nonvolatile System...
  • Page 339 Action: Replace the indicated CTP card with a functional card. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Each byte of data represents the ID of the port module with which the backup CTP was unable to communicate.
  • Page 340 The embedded port hardware detected a fatal CTP card error. Action: Replace the indicated CTP card with a functional card. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = CTP slot position.
  • Page 341 Event Code Tables Event Code: 442 Message: Embedded port anomaly detected. Severity: Informational. Explanation: The CTP card detected a deviation in the normal operating mode or status of the embedded port. Action: No action required. Additional event code is generated if incident exceeds error threshold or causes a port failure. Event Data: Byte 0 = port number.
  • Page 342 Event Code Tables Event Code: 453 Message: New feature key installed. Severity: Informational. Explanation: This event occurs when a new feature key is installed from the management server or Web server. The director performs an IPL when the feature key is enabled. Event data indicates which feature or features are installed. Action: No action required.

  • Page 343: Port Card (Upm And Xpm) Events (500 Through 599

    Event Code Tables Port Card (UPM and XPM) Events (500 through 599) Event Code: 500 Message: Port card hot-insertion initiated. Severity: Informational Explanation: Installation of a UPM was initiated with the director powered on and operational. The event indicates that operational firmware detected the presence of the UPM, but the card is not seated.
  • Page 344 Event Code Tables Event Code: 502 Message: Port module anomaly detected. Severity: Informational. Explanation: The CTP card detected a deviation in the normal operating mode or status of the indicated four-port UPM. Action: No action required. An event code 504 is generated if the UPM fails. Event Data: Byte 0 = UPM slot position.
  • Page 345 The indicated UPM failed. Action: Replace the indicated UPM with a functional UPM of the same type. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = UPM slot position.
  • Page 346 Other ports remain operational if their LEDs are extinguished. Action: Replace the indicated UPM with a functional UPM of the same type. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = port number.
  • Page 347 Replace the indicated UPM with a functional UPM of the same type. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. A failed path may also be recovered by performing a port reset with the SAN management application, however any newly detected errors may cause the path to re-fail.
  • Page 348 Event Code Tables Distribution: Director Management Server Host Nonvolatile System Event Log E-Mail Call-Home Sense Info Link Incident System Error LED Event Log Event Code: 510 Message: SFP/XFP optical transceiver hot-insertion initiated. Severity: Informational. Explanation: Installation of an SFP or XFP optical transceiver was initiated with the director powered on and operational. The event indicates that operational firmware detected the presence of the transceiver.
  • Page 349 Event Code Tables Event Code: 512 Message: SFP/XFP optical transceiver nonfatal error. Severity: Minor. Explanation: Director firmware detected an SFP or XFP optical transceiver non-fatal error. Action: Replace the failed transceiver with a functional transceiver of the same type. Event Data: Byte 0 = port number.
  • Page 350 Event Code Tables Event Code: 514 Message: SFP/XFP optical transceiver failure. Severity: Major. Explanation: An SFP or XFP optical transceiver failed. The amber LED corresponding to the port illuminates to indicate the failure. Other ports remain operational if their LEDs are extinguished. Action: Replace the failed transceiver with a functional transceiver of the same type.
  • Page 351 Monitor the performance of the port module (and associated port modules). If persistent resets occur, or if other system errors are recorded against the module, replace the indicated UPM with a functional UPM of the same type. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = slot number.
  • Page 352 Event Code Tables Event Code: 581 Message: Implicit incident. Severity: Major. Explanation: An attached open systems interconnection (OSI) or Fibre Connection (FICON) server recognized a condition caused by an event that occurred at the server. The event caused an implicit Fibre Channel link incident. Action: A link incident record (LIR) is generated and sent to the attached server using the reporting procedure defined in T11/99-017v0 (OSI) or the FICON architecture document (FICON).
  • Page 353 Event Code Tables Event Code: 583 Message: Loss of signal or loss of synchronization. Severity: Major. Explanation: An attached OSI or FICON server recognized a loss-of-signal condition or a loss-of-synchronization condition that persisted for more than the specified receiver-transmitter timeout value (R_T_TOV). Action: A LIR is generated and sent to the attached server using the reporting procedure defined in T11/99-017v0 (OSI) or the FICON architecture document (FICON).
  • Page 354 Event Code Tables Event Code: 585 Message: Primitive sequence timeout. Severity: Major. Explanation: An attached OSI or FICON server recognized either a link reset (LR) protocol timeout or a timeout while waiting for the appropriate response (while in a NOS receive state and after NOS was not longer recognized). Action: A LIR is generated and sent to the attached server using the reporting procedure defined in T11/99-017v0 (OSI) or the FICON architecture document (FICON).

  • Page 355: Sbar Events (600 Through 699

    Event Code Tables SBAR Events (600 through 699) Event Code: 600 Message: SBAR hot-insertion initiated. Severity: Informational Explanation: Installation of a backup SBAR was initiated with the director powered on and operational. The event indicates that operational firmware detected the presence of the SBAR, but the SBAR is not seated. When the SBAR is seated in the director chassis and identified by firmware, an event code 601 is generated.
  • Page 356 Event Code Tables Event Code: 602 Message: SBAR anomaly detected. Severity: Informational. Explanation: Director operational firmware detected a deviation in the normal operating mode or operating status of the indicated SBAR. Action: No action required. An event code 604 is generated if the SBAR fails. Event Data: Byte 0 = SBAR slot position.
  • Page 357 SBAR is not impacted. Action: Replace the failed SBAR with a functional assembly. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty assembly to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = SBAR slot position.
  • Page 358 Event Code Tables Event Code: 607 Message: Director contains no operational SBARs. Severity: Severe. Explanation: The director firmware does not recognize an installed SBAR. Action: Install at least one functional SBAR and power-on reset (POR) the director. Event Data: Bytes 4 - 7 = elapsed millisecond tick count. Distribution: Director Management Server...
  • Page 359 Monitor the performance of the SBAR. If persistent resets occur, or if other system errors are recorded against the module, replace the indicated SBAR with a functional SBAR. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: Byte 0 = SBAR slot position.
  • Page 360 Event Code Tables Event Code: 621 Message: Failed SBAR fan recovered. Severity: Informational. Explanation: System software has detected that one or more failed SBAR fan modules has recovered. Action: None. Event Data: Bytes 0 - 3 = reserved. Bytes 4 - 7 = elapsed millisecond tick count. Bytes 8 and 9 = failed SBAR fan count.

  • Page 361: Thermal Events (800 Through 899

    The thermal sensor associated with a UPM indicates the warm temperature threshold was reached or exceeded. Action: Replace the indicated UPM with a functional UPM of the same type. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 362 (event code 801). Action: Replace the failed UPM with a functional UPM of the same type. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 363 The thermal sensor associated with an SBAR indicates the hot temperature threshold was reached or exceeded. Action: Replace the indicated SBAR with a functional assembly. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty assembly to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 364 The thermal sensor associated with a CTP card indicates the warm temperature threshold was reached or exceeded. Action: Replace the indicated CTP card with a functional card. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event. Distribution:...
  • Page 365 If the backup CTP card fails, the active card is not impacted. Action: Replace the failed CTP card with a functional card. Perform the data collection procedure and return the CD and faulty card to McDATA support personnel. Event Data: No supplementary data included with this event.
  • Page 366 Event Code Tables Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual A-72...

  • Page 367: Director Specifications

    Director Specifications This appendix lists physical characteristics, storage and shipping environment, and operating environment for the Intrepid 6140 Director. Physical Dimensions: Characteristics Height: 52.9 centimeters (20.8 inches) or 12 rack units Width: 44.5 centimeters (17.5 inches) Depth: 61.3 centimeters. (24.1 inches) Weight: 75.9 kilograms (167.0 pounds) Power requirements: Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC...

  • Page 368: Shipping And Storage Environment

    Director Specifications Top and bottom: No clearance required Acoustical noise: 70.0 dB “A” scale Shipping and Protective packaging must be provided to protect the director under Storage all shipping methods (domestic and international). Environment Shipping temperature: -40° C to 60° C (-40° F to 140° F) Storage temperature: 1°...

  • Page 369: Fabricenter Equipment Cabinet Service Clearances

    Director Specifications Fabricenter Front: 91.4 centimeters (36.0 inches) Equipment Cabinet Rear: 91.4 centimeters (36.0 inches) Service Clearances Right side: No clearance required Left side: No clearance required...
  • Page 370 Director Specifications Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 371: Appendix C Management Server And Ethernet Hub

    Management Server Figure C-1 The server is rack mounted in the McDATA FC-512 Fabricenter equipment cabinet. The management server or CLI is required to install, configure, and manage the director. The management server provides two auto-detecting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN connectors (RJ-45 adapters).

  • Page 372: Management Server Specifications

    56K internal modem. • Two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapters with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet Hub Description The management server and managed directors or switches connect through a 10/100 Base-T McDATA-qualified Ethernet hub (Figure C-2). Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 373: C-2 24-Port Ethernet Hub

    Figure C-2 Hubs can be daisy-chained to provide additional connections as more directors or switches (or other McDATA managed products) are installed on a network. Multiple hubs are daisy-chained by attaching RJ-45 Ethernet patch cables and configuring each hub through a medium- dependent interface (MDI) switch.
  • Page 374 Management Server and Ethernet Hub Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 375: Appendix D Restore Management Server

    Restore Management Server The procedure in this appendix provides information to restore the management server after a failure of the server hard drive. The procedure includes restoration of the: • Windows 2000 Professional operating system. • Windows 2000 configuration information. •...

  • Page 376: Restore Management Server Procedure

    Restore Management Server • SAN management data directory backup on CD-ROM - The SAN management data directory is automatically backed up to a CD when the management server is rebooted or when the data directory contents change. The data directory includes: —...

  • Page 377: Run Dialog Box

    Restore Management Server 5. Power cycle the server. The server performs power-on self-tests (POSTs). After successful POST completion, the LCD panel displays a Welcome!! message, then cycles through and displays server operational information. 6. Configure the following parameters at the server LCD panel (Task 5: Configure Director Network Information (Optional) on page 2-30).
  • Page 378 Open field. 12. Click OK. A series of message boxes appear as the InstallAnywhere third-party application prepares to install the SAN management software, followed by the McDATA EFC Management Applications dialog box. 13. Follow the online instructions for the InstallAnywhere program.

  • Page 379: Vnc Authentication Screen

    Restore Management Server VNC Authentication Screen Figure D-2 d. Type the default password and click OK. The Welcome to Windows dialog box displays (Figure D-3). NOTE: The default TightVNC viewer password is password. Welcome to Windows Dialog Box Figure D-3 e.

  • Page 380: Log On To Windows Dialog Box

    Restore Management Server Figure D-4 Log On to Windows Dialog Box f. Type the default Windows 2000 user name and password and click OK. The server Windows 2000 desktop opens and the EFCM Log In or SANavigator Log In dialog box displays (Figure D-5).
  • Page 381 Restore Management Server NOTE: The default SAN management application user name is Administrator and the default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. h. Click Login. The application opens and the EFCM or SANavigator main window appears. Restore Management Server Procedure...
  • Page 382 Restore Management Server Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 383 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) The DANGER and CAUTION safety notices in this publication are provided in the following languages: • English • Chinese, Simplified (PRC China) • Chinese, Traditional (ROC Taiwan) • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Portuguese (Brazil) •...
  • Page 384 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) DANGER Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the required voltage, and is properly grounded. DANGER Disconnect the power cords. CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. Intrepid®...
  • Page 385 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
  • Page 386 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) DANGER DANGER Utiliser les câbles d’alimentation fournis. S’assurer que la prise de courant du local est du type correct, délivre la tension requise et est correctement raccordée à la terre. DANGER DANGER Débrancher les câbles d’alimentation. ATTENTION Utiliser des techniques de levage sûres pour déplacer le produit.
  • Page 387 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) PERICOLO Usare il cavo di alimentazione in dotazione. Assicurarsi che la presa di corrente a disposizione sia del tipo corretto, eroghi la tensione richiesta e sia dotata di messa a terra idonea. PERICOLO Scollegare tutti i cavi di alimentazione. ATTENZIONE Sollevare il prodotto con prudenza per evitare di infortunarsi.
  • Page 388 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) PERIGO Use os cordões elétricos fornecidos. Certifique-se de que o tipo de receptor de energia da facilidade é apropriado, fornece a voltagem necessária, e está corretamente aterrado. PERIGO Disconecte os cordões elétricos. CUIDADO Use práticas de levantamento seguras ao mover o produto. PELIGRO Utilice los cables de alimentación proporcionados.
  • Page 389 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) PRECAUCIÓN Tenga mucho cuidado al levantar el producto para moverlo. PELIGRO Utilice los cables de alimentación proporcionados. Asegúrese que el receptáculo tomacorriente para la instalación sea el tipo correcto, suministre el voltaje necesario, y que esté apropiadamente puesto a tierra.
  • Page 390 Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations) Intrepid® 6140 Director Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 391 Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this manual or terms related to the product. It is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. The following cross-references are used in this glossary: Contrast with. This refers to a term that has an opposite or substantively different meaning.
  • Page 392 Glossary 10 Gbps port module A printed circuit board (Intrepid-series directors only) that provides card port connections that support 10.625 Gbps Fibre Channel communication. Port connectivity is provided through XFP optical transceivers. Contrast with fibre port module card universal port module card.
  • Page 393 In Fibre Channel protocol, a port that connects a bridge device with a director or switch expansion port (E_Port) to form an ISL. B_Ports provide a subset of E_Port functionality. The McDATA ES-1000 Switch connects to directors and fabric switches through a B_Port.
  • Page 394 Glossary call-home A configurable director or switch feature that enables the attached management server to automatically contact a support center and report system problems. central memory A printed circuit board (ED-5000 Director only) that provides the module card storage area for director ports to deposit and retrieve Fibre Channel frames.
  • Page 395 Glossary configuration data A collection of data that results from configuring director, switch, and system operating parameters. Configuration data includes product identification, port configurations, operating parameters, SNMP configuration, and zoning configuration. A backup file is required to restore configuration data if the CTP card in a nonredundant director is removed and replaced.
  • Page 396 Glossary for use in enterprise computing environments. Contrast with fabric switch. domain name system. DNS server For Internet and TCP/IP applications, a DNS server supplies name-to-address translation by mapping domain names to Internet addresses. domain (1) A group of devices (nodes) on a network that form an entity with resources under common control.
  • Page 397 Element Manager An application providing the management and graphical user application interface for a specific McDATA director and switch. Each managed product (director or switch) requires an instance of the Element Manager application. Each instance is opened from the EFC Manager application.
  • Page 398 A three-digit number that identifies an event that occurred at a director, switch, or the management server. Event codes provide general system information or failure information. Fault isolation for McDATA products is event code driven. Event Log A log recorded at the Element Manager application that displays a history of director or switch events, such as degraded operation, FRU failures, FRU removals and replacements, and link incidents.
  • Page 399 Glossary Fabric Log A log recorded at the EFC Manager application that displays the time and nature of changes made to a managed fabric, such as a switch added or removed, ISL added or removed, fabric renamed or persisted, or zone set activated. fabric login The fabric login (FLOGI) command is initiated by a fabric-attached node port (N_Port) and establishes the operating parameters and...
  • Page 400 Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface. feature enablement After purchasing a an additional product feature, McDATA provides a unique feature enablement key to the customer. A feature key is a case-sensitive alphanumeric string consisting of dashes, uppercase characters, and lowercase characters.
  • Page 401 Glossary Fibre Connection An IBM architecture, technology, and set of products and services introduced in 1999 and based on the Fibre Channel Standard. FICON technology uses fiber-optic cables as the data transmission medium, and significantly improves I/O performance. FICON is the successor to ESCON, but is designed to coexist with ESCON technology.
  • Page 402 Glossary gateway address For TCP/IP applications, the address of a router to which a device sends frames destined for addresses not on the same physical network as the sending device. The hexadecimal format for a gateway address is XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX. See gigabit. See gigabyte.
  • Page 403 Glossary GLS card A G_Port, Longwave laser, Singlemode fiber variant of an ED-5000 Director GPM card. The card provides four longwave laser port connections. Contrast with GSM card card. GPM card generic port module card. G_Port generic port. graphical user A visually oriented interface where the user interacts with interface representations of real-world objects displayed on the computer...
  • Page 404 Glossary high speed serial data A 20-pin serial connector type that provides connectivity to an connector ES-1000 Switch GBIC. Contrast with DB-9 connector. host bus adapter A logic card that provides a link between a server and storage subsystem, and that integrates the operating systems and I/O protocols of both devices to ensure interoperability.
  • Page 405 Glossary IP address Internet protocol address. initial program load. interswitch link. See kilobit. See kilobyte. kilobit A unit of measure for data storage, equal to 1,024 bits. A kilobit is generally approximated as one thousand bits. kilobyte A unit of measure for data storage, equal to 1,024 bytes. A kilobyte is generally approximated as one thousand bytes.
  • Page 406 Glossary link incident The interruption of traffic on a Fibre Channel link due to loss of light or other malfunction. Link Incident Log A log recorded at the Element Manager application that displays a history of Fibre Channel link incidents (with associated port numbers) for a director or switch.
  • Page 407 Glossary management The related set of software objects (variables) that a gateway running information base the SNMP management protocol maintains. A MIB defines variables needed by the SNMP protocol to monitor and control components in the network. management server A rack-mounted processor shipped with a director or switch, and dedicated to running the EFC Manager application, Element Manager application, and Cluster Manager application.
  • Page 408 Glossary multimode optical A graded-index or step-index optical fiber that allows more than one fiber mode (light path) to propagate. Contrast with singlemode optical fiber. name server In Fibre Channel protocol, a server that allows N_Ports to register information. This allows devices to obtain information about other fabric-attached devices by sending queries to the name server.
  • Page 409 FICON management server. open-systems mode The management mode used to specify director or switch port connectivity when the product is attached to other McDATA products or OSI-compliant devices as part of an open fabric. Contrast with S/390 mode. Operating System/390...
  • Page 410 Glossary preferred domain ID The domain ID that a director or switch requests from a fabric principal switch. If the preferred value is in use, the principal switch assigns a different value. See also domain principal switch In a multiswitch fabric, the switch that allocates domain IDs to itself and all other switches in the fabric.
  • Page 411 Glossary redundancy Performance characteristic of a system or product whose integral components are backed up by identical components to which operations automatically failover after component failure. Redundancy is a vital characteristic of high-availability computer systems and networks. remote notification The process by which a system informs remote users and workstations of certain classes of events that occur.
  • Page 412 Glossary scalable The ability of a system to adapt to increased demands. A scalable network could start with a few nodes but easily expand to thousands of nodes. SC duplex connector An optical fiber connector that terminates jumper cables in one housing and provides physical attachment to a subscriber connector (SC) duplex receptacle.
  • Page 413 Glossary small form factor A laser-driven small form factor optical transceiver used for a wide pluggable transceiver range of networking applications requiring high data rates (usually 1 and 2 Gbps). SFP transceivers provide port connectivity for Intrepid-series directors and Sphereon-series switches. Contrast with gigabit interface converter SC duplex connector.
  • Page 414 Glossary A low value indicates a high likelihood of becoming the principal switch. transmission control protocol. TCP/IP transmission control protocol/Internet protocol. Telnet The user command and underlying TCP/IP protocol for remote terminal access and connection over a network. Threshold Alert Log A log recorded at the Element Manager application that displays a history of threshold alert notifications for a director or switch, including the date and time an alert occurred.
  • Page 415 Glossary uninterruptable power A buffer between public utility power or other power source, and a supply system that requires precise, uninterrupted power. universal port module A printed circuit board (Intrepid-series directors only) that provides card four port connections that support 1.0625 or 2.125 Gbps Fibre Channel communication.
  • Page 416 Glossary wide area network A network that covers a larger geographical area than a LAN and where telecommunications links are typically leased through a common carrier. Contrast with local area network, metropolitan area network, and storage area network. world-wide name An eight-byte string that uniquely identifies a Fibre Channel entity such as a port, node, director, switch, or fabric.
  • Page 417 Index Numerics Element Manager 2-68 description 2-68 10 Gbps form factor pluggable optical transceiver See XFP optical transceiver 10/100 BaseT ethernet hub 10/100 Mbps back up ethernet port director configuration file EFCM Basic Edition 4-54 SAN management application 4-50 SAN management application configuration AC module 1-11 data...
  • Page 418 Index enable through EFCM Basic Edition 2-29 Element Manager 2-68 enable through Element Manager 2-61 basic port information switch EFCM Basic Edition 2-19 configure through EFCM Basic Edition Element Manager 2-60 2-29 call-home feature 2-46 configure through Element Manager call-home support 2-67 2-69 director date and time...
  • Page 419 Index EFCM Basic Edition 2-25 IML button Element Manager 2-51 LEDs port BB_Credit removing and replacing EFCM Basic Edition 2-20 reset button Element Manager 2-60 port binding EFCM Basic Edition 2-29 danger statements, list of -xxii Element Manager 2-61 data collection procedure port fencing management server 4-32, 4-33...
  • Page 420 Index Windows 2000 user name door key 1-16 Windows password 4-49 DRAM 4-32 Windows user name 4-49 diagnostics port diagnostics 4-11 E_D_TOV 2-17, 2-59 dimensions, director E_Port director configure 2-19, 2-60 AC module 1-11 OpenTrunking 2-69 acoustical noise performance features 2-69 airflow clearances port fencing...
  • Page 421 Index switch fabric log grounding point e-mail support front configure at management server 2-65 information enable at management server 2-65 precautions -xxii embedded port frame log repair procedures, caution EFCM Basic Edition 4-10 wrist strap 1-17 embedded port log Ethernet events embedded port subsystem configure at management server 2-67...
  • Page 422 Index fabric log procedure 4-31 EFCM Basic Edition 4-10 swapping ports, procedure 4-29 fabric parameters field-replaceable units configure See FRUs EFCM Basic Edition 2-16 filecenter Element Manager 2-58 registration 2-75 Fabricenter cabinet firmware door key 1-16 versions, managing 4-41 service clearances FL_Port Fabricenter equipment cabinet configure 2-19,...
  • Page 423 Task 23 - Connect product to a fabric element displaying director information 4-21 (optional) 2-74 heat dissipation, director Task 24 - Register with the McDATA hexagonal adapter 1-15 filecenter 2-75 humidity Task 3 - Unpack, inspect, and install the...

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    Index preferred path 2-70 embedded port frame (EFCM Basic) 4-10 Intrepid 6140 Director event See director director IP address EFC manager change director address 2-18, 2-30 fabric default 4-2, fabric (EFCM Basic) 4-10 director default 2-1, hardware DNS server default...
  • Page 425 Element Manager 2-69 managing configure PFE key configuration data 4-50 EFCM Basic Edition 2-26 director 1-18 Element Manager 2-52 McDATA description 2-69 warranty operating environment, director MIBs 1-14 operating parameters multiswitch fabric configure e_port segmentation EFCM Basic Edition 2-14...
  • Page 426 Index traffic EFCM Basic Edition 2-21 EFCM Basic Edition 4-20 Element Manager 2-61 Element Manager application 4-14 diagnostics, performing 4-11 PFE keys E_Port fencing 2-70 configure operational states, list of 4-11 EFCM Basic Edition 2-25 performance statistics Element Manager 2-51 EFCM Basic Edition 4-20 Element Manager application 2-25,...
  • Page 427 Index managing firmware versions 4-41 director configuration file power-off 4-35 EFCM Basic Edition 4-54 power-on 4-34 SAN management application 4-50 reset 4-39 management server setting offline 4-34, 4-36 RFC 1213 setting online 4-34, 4-36 definition 1-14 upgrading software 4-47 RJ-45 twisted pair connector ProComm Plus 1-18 RRPs...
  • Page 428 Index default password 4-49, service contract default user name 4-49, serviceability features, director 1-12 SANtegrity authentication setting access control list 2-69 online state 4-36 configure SFP optical transceiver Element Manager 2-68 removing and replacing 5-17 configure PFE key SFP transceiver EFCM Basic Edition 2-26 fault isolation...
  • Page 429 Index system events UPM card 5-11 event codes UPM filler panel 5-21 system services processor XFP optical transceiver 5-17 XPM card 5-11 XPM filler panel 5-21 torque tool 1-15 TCP/IP MIB-II caution 1-15 definition 1-14 trademarks technical support transceivers, compliance filecenter registration 2-75 trap messages, maximum recipients...
  • Page 430 Index power supply 1-11 EFCM Basic Edition 2-74 Element Manager 2-74 description 2-73 naming conventions 2-73 warranty weight, director wet-bulb temperature operating environment shipping and storage environment Windows configure users 2-42 default password 2-39, 2-72 user name 2-39, 2-72 default password 4-49 default user name 4-49...

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