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Connect the management station or workstation to the switch ......41...
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Copying log files in maintenance mode (option 4) ........58 Removing the switch configuration in maintenance mode (option 5) ......58 Remaking the file system in maintenance mode (option 6).
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General description The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Ethernet and serial management interfaces. This section describes the features and capabilities of the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch and includes information about the following features: • Switch LEDs and controls, page 12 •...
”Port It is used to reset a switch or to recover a disabled switch. To apply power to the switch, plug the power cord into the switch AC power receptacle, located on the back of the switch, and into a 100–240 VAC power source.
57. Resetting a switch To reset the switch, press and hold the Maintenance button with a pointed tool for less than 2 seconds. The switch will respond as follows: All the switch LEDs will illuminate except the System Fault LED.
Fibre Channel ports The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch has 20 Fibre Channel Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports and four Fibre Channel XPAK ports. SFP ports are numbered 0–19 served by an SFP optical transceiver and is capable of 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb/s transmission. SFP ports are hot-pluggable and can self-discover both the port type and transmission speed when connected to devices or other switches.
Transceivers The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports SFP optical transceivers for the SFP ports and XPAK optical transceivers or XPAK stacking cables for the XPAK ports. A transceiver converts electrical signals to and from optical laser signals to transmit and receive data. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the SFP transceivers which then connect to the devices.
23. TR_Port Transparent routing port—expands the fabric by connecting an SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch to an HP StorageWorks B-series or C-series remote fabric. The TR_Port provides transparent communication between local fabric devices and remote fabric devices while maintaining separate fabrics.
RJ-45 Ethernet port Figure 5 Ethernet port Serial port The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes (Figure 6). You can manage the switch through the serial port using the CLI. Serial port...
Ring Indicator (RI) Power supplies and fans The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch - Single Power Supply has a single power supply that converts 100–240 VAC to DC voltages for the various switch circuits. Internal fans provide cooling. The switch monitors internal air temperature, and therefore does not monitor or report fan operational status. Air flow is front-to-back.
Simple SAN Connection Manager. You run QuickTools by opening the switch IP address with an internet browser on your workstation. See the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide. QuickTools provides the following management features: •...
FTP and TFTP provide the command line interface for exchanging files between the switch and the workstation. These files include firmware image files, configuration files, and log files. For more information about FTP and TFTP, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
• The transmission speeds of your HBAs, SFPs, and XPAKs. The switch supports 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s and 8 Gb/s transmission speeds with SFPs. The transmission speed for XPAKs is 10 Gb/s or 20 Gb/s when enabled by installation of the SN6000 Stackable 20Gb ISL Upgrade LTU.
MaxZonesInZoneSets MaxMembersPerZone MaxMembersPerAlias Performance The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of 8 Gb/s with a maximum frame size of 2,148 bytes. Related performance characteristics include the following: • Distance, page 22 •...
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch provides the lowest latency of any product in its class. For information about latency, see ”Performance” on page 22. However, the highest performance is achieved on Fibre Channel switches by keeping traffic within a single switch instead of relying on ISLs.
WWN. Stacking You can connect up to six HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches together through the XPAK ports, thus preserving the SFP ports for devices. This is called stacking. The following 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-switch stacking configurations are recommended for best performance and redundancy.
3-inch and one 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. 60 SFP ports are available for devices. Figure 9 Three-switch stack Figure 10 shows a four-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using three 3-inch and three 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. 80 SFP ports are available for devices. Figure 10 Four-switch stack Figure 1 1 shows a five-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using ten XPAK switch stacking cables.
SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch (local) fabric and devices on a remote fabric consisting of B-series or C-series switches. For a list of switches that are supported in a remote fabric, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Release Notes, and the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide.
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HP StorageWorks B-series or C-series SAN switch. For more detailed information, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide and the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
QuickTools creates a suggested list of commands during the mapping process that, when run on a remote fabric consisting of HP StorageWorks B-series or C-series switches, will make the necessary zoning changes to the remote fabric. See the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide for important details on creating and using this list of suggested commands.
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The Call Home service provides an e-mail notification capability for the switch. This service has no relationship with the HP Call Home feature, which notifies only HP services. Provides for automated e-mail notification of switch status and operating conditions based on specified event severity levels.
Port binding provides authorization for a list of up to 32 switch and device WWNs that are permitted to log in to a particular switch port. Switches or devices that are not among the 32 are refused access to the port.
Line Interface Guide. A group is a list of device worldwide names that are authorized to attach to a switch. There are three types of groups: one for other switches (ISL), another for devices (port), and a third for devices issuing management server commands (MS).
Fabric management The Simple SAN Connection Manager application is a GUI-based management application for HP StorageWorks that runs on the management station. It provides basic automated configuration and management of switches, HBAs, and storage devices. Switch management functions include IP address configuration and limited control of zoning.
• Adding a switch to an existing • Installing feature license • Configuring Call Home to HP Services Site requirements Consider the following items when installing an SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch: • Management Station and Workstation • Switch power requirements, page 34 •...
• Operating temperature range: 5°–40°C (41°–104°F) • Relative humidity: 10–90%, non-condensing Installing a switch Unpack the switch and accessories. The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch product is shipped with the following components • One Read-Me-First document • One End User License Agreement (EULA) •...
For proper airflow, the SFP+ media side (port side) of the device must face the front of the rack. Mounting the switch in this direction allows air to enter from the front of the rack (SFP-port side of switch) and exhaust through the back of the rack (power-supply side of switch). This prevents overheating, which may cause equipment in the rack to fail.
• 7/16-inch wrench Verify the kit contents Check the contents of the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack mount kit shipping carton to verify that all required parts and hardware are available Table 8 SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack mount kit hardware...
Remove and discard the four 10-32 screws from the sides of the switch. Attach each rail to the switch using two 10-32 x .375-inch screws with captive washers Make sure the slotted ends of the rails are on the power-supply side (not the SFP-port side) of the switch. Figure 13...
Fasten each rail flange to the front of the rack using two M6 machine screws Figure 16 Fastening the rail to the front of the rack Fasten each slotted-rail end to the rear mounting bracket using a flat washer and a 1/4-20 hex nut (Figure 17).
SFPs are not included with the switch. An XPAK transceiver is required for each switch 10 Gb/s port connected to the 10 Gb/s port of another switch. Only HP transceivers are supported for use in the switch. To install an transceiver, insert the transceiver into any of the active switch ports and gently press until it snaps in place.
For 250 Volt electrical service: The cable must be rated at 10 Amps, meet the requirements of H05VV-F, and be approved by Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), SEMKO, and DEMKO. To power up a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch, attach the AC power cord to the receptacle on the back of the switch and to the power source.
• If this switch is part of the 8Gb Simple SAN Connectivity Kit installation: a. Connect at least one FC cable from the management station to the switch, or to another switch in the same fabric. b. Use a 10/100 Base-T straight cable to connect the switch Ethernet port to the LAN that connects...
Open an admin session and enter the set setup system CLI command. Enter the values you want for switch IP address (EthNetworkAddress) and the network mask (EthNetworkMask). For more information about CLI commands, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
HBA configuration changes. If you are installing firmware on more than one switch in the fabric, wait until the activation is complete on the first switch before installing firmware on a second switch. If you attempt to activate firmware on a second switch before activation is complete on the first, you will receive a message advising you to wait and perform a hot reset later on the second switch to complete the installation.
FTP or TFTP server. Enter the image unpack command to unpack the image file, then enter the hotreset command to perform a non-disruptive activation. See installation” on page 45. For information about the CLI commands, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide. One-step firmware installation The firmware install and image install commands download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpack the image file, and perform a disruptive activation in one step.
A custom firmware installation downloads the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpacks the image file, and resets the switch in separate steps. This allows you to choose the type of switch reset and whether the activation will be disruptive (reset switch command) or nondisruptive (hotreset command).
Client (RSC), which is part of the Remote Support Pack (RSP), or using Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE), then to configure Call Home to HP Services for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch, you must add the switch as a managed system to HP Open Service Event Manager (OSEM) and then configure SNMP traps in the switch.
Installation instructions and documentation for SIM, RSP, OSEM, and ISEE Software, installation instructions, release notes, and other documentation for SIM, RSP, OSEM, and ISEE Standard Configuration are available at no charge from the following HP websites: • For SIM at http: //www.hp.com/go/hpsim...
OSEM can also be installed on the server that is used to run ISEE or SIM and RSC. To enable a switch to Call Home to HP Services, configure an SNMP trap in the switch using QuickTools or the CLI, as described in the following procedures: To configure an SNMP trap using QuickTools: a.
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For more information about CLI commands, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide. Configure the switches in OSEM by adding each SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch as a Managed System configured with System Type set to FC Switch and the IP address for the switch. For detailed instructions,...
This section also describes using maintenance mode to recover a disabled switch. See switch using maintenance Switch diagnostics The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch has three switch LEDs that are used for diagnostics: Input Power LED, Heartbeat LED, and the System Fault LED Input Power LED...
A non-critical error allows the switch to operate, but disables the ports that have errors. If two or more ports fail the POST, the entire switch is disabled. Whether the problem is critical or not, contact your authorized maintenance provider.
A system error blink pattern is 3 blinks followed by a 2-second pause. The 3-blink error pattern indicates that a POST failure or a system error has left the switch inoperable. If a system error occurs, contact your authorized maintenance provider. Momentarily press and release the Maintenance button to reset the switch.
Does the QuickTools event browser show a repeating alarm about an unsupported E_Port command on the affected port? • Yes—The port is configured as an FL_Port and connected to another switch. Correct the port connection or the port type. • No—Continue.
E_Port isolation can be caused by merging two fabrics whose active zone sets have two zones with the same name, but different membership. Is the port connected to a switch that supports connection to a TR_Port of an SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch? •...
Receiver power (milliwatts) The display indicates warning and alarm conditions for both high and low values. Power Supply Diagnostics An SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch power supply has a Status LED (Green) and a Fault LED (Amber) as shown in Figure 22.
• Updating the boot loader in maintenance mode (option To recover a switch: Place the switch in maintenance mode by pressing and holding the Maintenance button with a pointed tool until only the Heartbeat LED is illuminated, and then release the button. The Heartbeat LED illuminates continuously when the switch is in maintenance mode.
Copying log files in maintenance mode (option 4) The Copy Log Files option copies all log file buffers to a file on the switch named logfile. You can use FTP to download this file to the workstation, however, you must download logfile before resetting the switch.
If you choose the Remake Filesystem option, you will lose all changes made to the fabric configuration that involve that switch, such as password and zoning changes. You must then restore the switch from an archived configuration or reconfigure the portions of the fabric that involve the switch.
• SFP and XPAK transceivers • Power supplies for the SN6000 Single Supply Switch and the SN6000 Dual Supply Switch models • The switch is equipped with a battery that powers the non-volatile memory. This memory stores the switch configuration. The battery is not a field replaceable unit.
Power Supply Removal To install a power supply: Confirm that the Heartbeat LED is showing the normal 1 blink per second. This indicates that the switch will continue operating normally while the power supply is being removed or replaced. Confirm that the new power supply is compatible with the switch air flow direction. The part number label on the power supply indicates the air flow direction With the AC receptacle on the right, slide the power supply into the bay until it is firmly seated.
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Air flow label Figure 24 Power Supply Installation The power supply in the SN6000 Single Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch can be removed and replaced, but as there is only one power supply, it is not hot-pluggable. To remove the power supply: Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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Use conductive field service tools. • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation, contact your HP authorized reseller.
Technical specifications This appendix contains the specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. See on page 1 1 for the location of all connections, switches, controls, and components. • General specifications, page 71 • Maintainability features, page 73 • Fabric management •...
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Description Maximum 239 switches, depending on configuration. For the latest supported configurations, see the SAN Design Reference Guide available at http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide. > 475,000 ports depending on configuration. For the latest supported configurations, see the SAN Design Reference Guide available at http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide.
Power source loading (maximum) Heat output (maximum) Circuit protection Environmental requirements To ensure proper operation, the switch must not be subjected to environmental conditions beyond those for which it was tested. The ranges specified in operating and non-operating conditions. Table 14...
Factory IP version 6 Ethernet configuration Enter the show setup system ipv6 CLI command to display the IP version 6 Ethernet configuration values. Table 23 IP version 6 Ethernet configuration defaults Parameter EthIPv6NetworkEnable EthIPv6NetworkDiscovery EthIPv6NetworkAddress EthIPv6GatewayAddress Factory event logging configuration Enter the show setup system logging CLI command to display the event logging configuration values.
Event log Log of messages describing events that occur in the fabric. F_Port Fabric port. A Fibre Channel switch port that supports a connection to a single server or storage device. Fabric device management An interface by which device host bus adapters (HBAs) can be managed through the interface (FDMI) fabric.
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A switch LED that indicates that the switch logic circuitry is receiving proper DC voltages. Inter-Fabric Zone (IFZ) A zone that is used to map local devices to devices on a remote HP StorageWorks B-series or C-series fabric across a TR_Port. The zone membership consists of the port WWNs of the local device, the remote device, and the TR_Port.
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TR_Port Transparent routing port. A port type that uses the Fibre Channel industry standard NPIV to provide access to devices on a remote HP StorageWorks B-series or C-series fabric. User account An object stored on a switch that consists of an account name, password, authority level, and expiration date.
Fibre Channel ports protocols Field Replaceable Unit File Transfer Protocol account name description service firmware description failure install with CLI install with QuickTools non-disruptive activation unpack image five-switch stacking FL_Port HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
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Management Server management station connecting requirements media type memory flash workstation minicom multiple switch fabrics non-critical error non-disruptive activation N-Port ID Virtualization NTP - See Network Time Protocol null modem F/F DB9 cable Open Service Event Manager operating systems over-temperature...
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HP documentation HP storage HP Subscriber’s choice workstation configuration connecting IP address operating system requirements HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
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XPAK port zone conflict definition zone set active definition zoning database hardware-enforced limits...
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