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Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Hardware Reference Manual PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems Fibre Channel Connection Blade BR5450 English...
  • Page 2 53-1001266-02 20 October 2009 ® Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual For Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Series 53-1001266-02 *53-1001266-02*...

  • Page 3: Document History

    Copyright © 2006-2009, Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated. Brocade, the Brocade B weave logo, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager, MyView, Secure Fabric OS, SilkWorm, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B wing logo and Tapestry are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this document How this document is organized ......vii Supported hardware and software ......vii What’s new in this document .
  • Page 5 ........21 Using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI to set the IP address .
  • Page 6 Appendix A Embedded Switch Module specifications In this appendix ......... . 41 Access Gateway Mode default port mapping .
  • Page 7 Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001266-02...

  • Page 8: About This Document

    About this document This document is a hardware reference manual written for SAN administrators using Blade Servers that support the Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module. It provides information on installing, configuring, and maintaining the Embedded Switch Module. NOTE Throughout this document, the Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module is referred to as the Embedded Switch Module.

  • Page 9: What's New In This Document

    What’s new in this document This is a new document. For further information, see the Brocade release notes for the Fabric OS released with this product. Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document.

  • Page 10: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Referenced Trademarks and Products Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade, Fabric OS , Access Gateway, Web Tools, 5450 Embedded Switch Module Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Microsoft Corporation Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP Sun Microsystems, Inc. Solaris Red Hat Inc.

  • Page 11: Additional Information

    Additional information This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Brocade resources The following related documentation is provided on the Brocade Family Documentation and Brocade 5450 Documentation CD-ROMs packaged with the Embedded Switch Module and on the Brocade Web site.

  • Page 12: Other Industry Resources

    Other industry resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. This Web site provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel, storage management, as well as other applications: http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help...

  • Page 13: Document Feedback

    Document feedback Because quality is our first concern at Brocade, we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you think that a topic needs further development, we want to hear from you. Forward your feedback to: documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number and as much detail as possible about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement.

  • Page 14: In This Chapter

    The Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module is a 26-port Fibre Channel module with 8 external ports and 18 internal ports that installs in a Fujitsu BX900 Blade Server chassis. Although the product may ship with a specific number of ports enabled, it can be upgraded to 26 ports through Ports on Demand (POD) licensing.

  • Page 15: Fabric Os Native Mode

    Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes Fabric OS Native mode The Embedded Switch Module has the following features when operating in Fabric OS Native mode: • Up to 8 external autosensing Fibre Channel ports (up to 8 Gbps). These universal and self-configuring ports are capable of becoming one of the following port types: F_Port (fabric enabled) FL_Port (fabric loop enabled)

  • Page 16: Access Gateway Mode

    Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes • One green and amber light-emitting diode (LED) above each port to indicate port status. If dark, the port is unlicensed. • The following system LEDs: One green power LED to indicate module power-on. One green/amber LED to indicate module status.

  • Page 17: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description • For static POD, Table 1 shows the 14 base internal and external ports that are licensed. In static mode, you cannot move licenses from one port to another. TABLE 1 Ports available with Static POD Port Licensing External Ports Internal Ports Base...

  • Page 18: Back Side

    Hardware Description Back side The back side of the Embedded Switch Module (shown in Figure 2) is seated into the chassis. You do not need to line up the Embedded Switch Module as it will seat correctly when the insertion arm is closed.

  • Page 19: Brocade 5450 Cpu Subsystem

    Hardware Description Brocade 5450 CPU subsystem Brocade-designed ASICs provide the switching functionality. The CPU runs the Brocade Fabric OS and is responsible for switch initialization, configuration, and management. The Brocade 5450 CPU subsystem provides the following: • AMCC PPC440EPX-667 MHz CPU •...

  • Page 20: Ports

    Hardware Description The ASIC features are summarized in Table TABLE 2 ASIC features Feature Value Number of ports Port speed 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps Hardware trunk width 8 ports trunking Virtual channels 17 per port with credit sharing across virtual channels Buffer-to-buffer credits Maximum buffer-to-buffer credits per port...

  • Page 21: Sfps

    ISL trunking groups SFPs The Embedded Switch Module was designed to work with SFP optical modules. The Embedded Switch Module ships with a specific number of 8 Gbps Brocade-branded SFPs. NOTE You can also install 4 Gbps SFPs in the Embedded Switch Module. All SFPs must be Brocade-branded.

  • Page 22: Supported Software Features

    Supported software features Supported software features Brocade Fabric OS version 6.2.0_emb or 6.3.0 and greater supports the Embedded Switch Module. Fabric OS includes all basic switch and fabric support software, as well as optional software that is enabled using license keys. Included with the Embedded Switch Module as part of the ease-of-use functionality are the following software features.
  • Page 23 Supported software features TABLE 3 Optional software activated in Fabric OS native mode (Continued) Software feature Description Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking Optimizes the performance and availability of SAN fabrics while simplifying ISL management. For example, two 4 Gbps Brocade switches can automatically group up to eight ISLs into a single logical “trunk,”...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Installing The Embedded Switch Module

    The Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module is designed to work in I/O bays 3 through 6 of the BX900 Blade Server chassis. Refer to the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 Basic Unit Operating Manual and make sure to comply with installation requirements.

  • Page 25: Electrical Considerations

    For complete instructions to install the Embedded Switch Module into the Blade Server chassis, refer to the section on installing an I/O module in the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 Basic Unit Operating Manual. Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 26: Cabling Guidelines

    Cabling guidelines Cabling guidelines After modifying the Embedded Switch Module’s IP address and domain name (if Embedded Switch Module is in Fabric OS Native mode), we recommend that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the Embedded Switch Module online. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Embedded Switch Module,”...
  • Page 27 Cabling guidelines Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001266-02...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Embedded Switch Module

    Interface (CLI) and the Web Tools application. For details refer to the Web Tools Administrator’s Guide, Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide, and Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. If the same operation can be performed using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade application, use that application instead.

  • Page 29: Items Required For Configuration

    DHCP-enabled is the default. • If the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI or CLI management is not used to change the Embedded Switch Module IP address, you will need a management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device.

  • Page 30: Setting The Embedded Switch Module Ip Address

    IP parameters are stored on the Embedded Switch Module. By default, the IP address for the Embedded Switch Module is configured as DHCP. NOTE It is recommended that you set the IP address using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade ServerView GUI application because this enables centralized management of the Embedded Switch Module.
  • Page 31 Setting the Embedded Switch Module IP address 4. Perform the following steps if your workstation uses Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, or NT. Otherwise, proceed to step a. Click Start and select Programs > Accessories > Communications > Hyperterminal. The Connection Description dialog box displays. FIGURE 3 Connection Description dialog box b.
  • Page 32 Setting the Embedded Switch Module IP address From the Hyperterminal window, select an available COM port from the Connect using list and click OK. The Port Settings dialog box displays. FIGURE 5 COM Properties dialog box d. From the COM Properties window, select the following configuration values and click OK. •...
  • Page 33 Setting the Embedded Switch Module IP address 5. Perform the following steps if your workstation uses Linux or UNIX. a. Enter the following command at the command prompt: tip /dev/ttyb - 115200 b. When the terminal application stops reporting information, press Enter to display the login prompt.

  • Page 34: Using The Primergy Bx900 Management Blade Cli To Change System Settings

    Use the following steps to connect and modify the Embedded Switch Module IP address through the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade (MMB) CLI. NOTE It is recommended that you set the IP address using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade ServerView GUI application because this enables centralized management of the Embedded Switch Module.
  • Page 35 Setting the Embedded Switch Module IP address 2. Use the following Telnet menu options to change the IP address of the selected Embedded Switch Module. a. Select (3) Console Redirection from the following Console Menu. -------------------------------- Console Menu -------------------------------- (1) Management Agent (2) Emergency Management Port (3) Console Redirection (4) TFTP update...

  • Page 36: Address

    6. Enter the ipaddrshow command to verify that the IP address was correctly set. Using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI to set the IP address Refer to the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade User Guide for instructions on how to bring up the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade application. NOTE...
  • Page 37 3. Click the Configuration tab in the middle pane. The Configuration dialog box displays. 4. Scroll down to the Management Port Settings section, shown in Figure FIGURE 9 PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade application - Service Port Settings Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001266-02...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Embedded Switch Module To The Ethernet Network25

    NOTE Refer to the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade User Guide for additional details. Connecting the Embedded Switch Module to the Ethernet network The Embedded Switch Module has one external port and two internal ports that interact with the chassis.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Embedded Switch Module Through An External Port

    1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Management LAN port on the Embedded Switch Module faceplate. 2. Click Connection Blades Status in the middle pane of the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI to expand the list. 3. Select FC Connection Blade from the Connection Blade Status in the middle pane, shown in...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Embedded Switch Module To The Fabric

    2. Log onto the Embedded Switch Module through a Telnet connection. For instructions on how to log on through a Telnet connection, refer to “Using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade CLI to change system settings” on page 21. 3. Modify the domain ID, if required, using Embedded Switch Module CLI commands. Refer to the “Domain IDs”...

  • Page 41: Changing From Fabric Os Native To Access Gateway Mode

    Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened. a. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot in the transceiver.

  • Page 42: Enabling Access Gateway Mode Using Web Tools

    Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode Configure your Embedded Switch Module to run in Access Gateway mode using the following instructions. You can log into the Embedded Switch Module and enable Access Gateway mode using either Web Tools or the Embedded Switch Module CLI. NOTE Refer to the Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide for the latest information on configuring in Access Gateway mode.

  • Page 43: Enabling Access Gateway Mode Using The Cli

    Changing from Access Gateway mode to Fabric Switch mode Enabling Access Gateway mode using the CLI Complete the following steps to enable Access Gateway mode using the CLI. 1. Log in using the default administrative account. Login: admin Password: password 2.

  • Page 44: Disabling Access Gateway Mode Using The Cli

    Disabling Access Gateway mode using the CLI Disabling Access Gateway (AG) mode is disruptive because the switch is disabled and rebooted. Disabling AG mode clears the F_Port to N_Port mapping. Always back up the current configuration before enabling or disabling Access Gateway mode. For additional information on reconfiguring a switch and joining it to a fabric, see the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
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  • Page 46: Operating The Embedded Switch Module

    Chapter Operating the Embedded Switch Module In this chapter • Interoperability..........33 •...

  • Page 47: Port Negotiation

    Interoperability Port negotiation The Embedded Switch Module has been designed to be highly interoperable. Eight Gbps ports support 2, 4, and 8 Gbps transmit and receive rates with autonegotiation. You can also install 4 Gbps SFPs, which allow 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps transmit and receive rates with autonegotiation.

  • Page 48: Accessing The Embedded Switch Module

    Accessing the Embedded Switch Module Accessing the Embedded Switch Module The Embedded Switch Module is managed as a single element. It has a single IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 49: Diagnostic Tests

    For information about how to turn beaconing on and off, see the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide or the Web Tools Administrator’s Guide. 2. Use the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI to verify that the Embedded Switch Module is working correctly.

  • Page 50: Interpreting Led Activity

    Interpreting LED activity Interpreting LED activity Each Embedded Switch Module uses the following external LEDs to indicate status. These LEDs are shown in Figure FIGURE 13 LED Locations TABLE 6 Key to Figure 13 Location Indicator Color Operation blue This LED is controlled by ISMIC and the MMB. The Fabric operating system (FOS) does not monitor or manage this LED.

  • Page 51: Rebooting The Embedded Switch Module

    2. Stop all SAN activity requiring the ports used by the Embedded Switch Module. For details about port management, refer to your PRIMERGY BX900 S1 Basic Unit Operating Manual. Verify that there is no activity by viewing the Embedded Switch Module LEDs. For details about LED activity on the Embedded Switch Module, see “Interpreting LED activity”...

  • Page 52: Removing And Replacing An Sfp Transceiver

    Cable Release Bale Refer to the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 Basic Unit Operating Manual to remove and replace the Embedded Switch Module from the chassis. ATTENTION If you are not replacing the Embedded Switch Module, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to maintain proper air flow.
  • Page 53 Removing and replacing an SFP transceiver Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001266-02...

  • Page 54: In This Appendix

    Appendix Embedded Switch Module specifications In this appendix • Access Gateway Mode default port mapping ......41 •...

  • Page 55: Other Access Gateway Defaults

    Processor and memory specifications Other Access Gateway defaults Table 7 shows the default settings for Access Gateway features. TABLE 7 Access Gateway defaults Feature Default setting Automatic Failover Enabled on all N_ports Automatic Failback Enabled on all N_ports APC policy Disabled Group policy Enabled...

  • Page 56: Facility Requirements

    Facility requirements Facility requirements The information in Table 10 shows the operating and non-operating limitations of the Embedded Switch Module. TABLE 10 Embedded Switch Module environmental requirements Condition Operating Non-operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing at 5% to 95%, non-condensing at...

  • Page 57: Architectural Specification

    Architectural specification Architectural specification The Embedded Switch Module meets the specifications shown in Table TABLE 12 Embedded Switch Module architecture Feature Description Scalability Refer to the current Brocade Scalability Guidelines publication. Certified maximum Refer to the current Brocade Scalability Guidelines publication. Performance 8.50 Gbps line speed, full duplex 4.25 Gbps line speed, full duplex...

  • Page 58: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory compliance Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Embedded Switch Module. It contains: • “FCC warning (US only),” next • “KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)” on page 45 • “VCCI statement (Japan)” on page 46 •...

  • Page 59: Vcci Statement (Japan)

    Regulatory compliance VCCI statement (Japan) This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 60: Ce Statement

    Regulatory compliance CE statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and the user might be required to take corrective measures. The standards compliance label on the Embedded Switch Module contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...

  • Page 61: Electrical Safety (If Applicable)

    Environmental regulation compliance Electrical safety (if applicable) CAUTION This Embedded Switch Module might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing. CAUTION Connect the power cord only to a grounded outlet. CAUTION This product is designed for an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230V.
  • Page 62 Environmental regulation compliance The EPUP assumes that the product will be used under normal conditions in accordance with the operating manual of the product. (EPUP) EPUP Brocade Brocade ocade EPUP TS/HS Dual Language Sheet In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No.
  • Page 63 Environmental regulation compliance X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits. O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits.

  • Page 64: Regulatory Certifications

    Environmental regulation compliance Regulatory certifications Table 13 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade Embedded Switch Module is certified. TABLE 13 Regulatory compliance standards Country Standards Agency Certifications and Markings Safety Safety United States Bi-Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 ANSI C63.4 cCSAus FCC Class A and 1st Ed or latest...
  • Page 65 Environmental regulation compliance Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001266-02...
  • Page 66 Index access gateway mode dimensions changing from fabric OS native mode dynamic ports on demand default port mapping restrictions ag --help command ag --mapshow command ag --modeEnable command embedded switch module air flow accessing architectural specifications back side view cabling guidelines characteristics connecting to Ethernet connecting to fabric...
  • Page 67 flash operating requirements operating system support optional features host OS access gateway mode humidity fabric OS native mode insertion arm port management interoperability port negotiation interpreting port side of the embedded switch module POST results ports IP address base ports for POD modify using module CLI ports on demand (POD) modify using ServerView CLI...
  • Page 68 temperature trunking VCCI statement vibration weight zoning Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001266-02...
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