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SV Router FC-FC 3
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SUN RELEASE
Model Identification:
SV Router FC-FC 3
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Number: 310-606155
Release: 2.5.3
October 29, 2001
Copyright Vicom Systems Incorporated 2001. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    SV Router FC-FC 3 Installation User Guide SUN RELEASE Model Identification: SV Router FC-FC 3 Document Identification: Number: 310-606155 Release: 2.5.3 October 29, 2001 Copyright Vicom Systems Incorporated 2001. All rights reserved. ©...
  • Page 2 Copyright This document (and the information herein) is the property of Vicom Systems, Inc. It may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, or used or revealed to any person in any manner except to meet the purposes for which it was delivered.
  • Page 3 The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or modifications made to this equipment without the approval of Vicom Systems could result in the product not meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 Laser Safety WARNING: In the United States, use only GBIC units or fiber-optic products that comply with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. Internationally, use only GBIC units or fiber-optic products that comply with IEC standard 825-1. Optical products that do not comply with these standards may produce light that is hazardous to the eyes.
  • Page 5 Any attempt by non-authorized personnel to open the product’s enclosure may, at the discretion of Vicom Systems, void the warranty. IMPORTANT: The user also should ensure that only “harmonized” (for EMEA) power cords are used with the equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Contents ............................... vii List of Figures ............................. xi Preface ..............................xiii Document Overview ........................xiii Related Publications ......................xiv FC-FC 3 Revision History ....................xiv Service and Support ......................xiv Feedback ............................xiv Chapter 1. Introduction to the SV Router FC-FC 3 ............
  • Page 8 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Configure Device-Side, Host-Side, and Ethernet Settings ......... 13 T3 StorEdge Setup ........................16 StorEdge T3 Setup Overview ..................16 T3 Installation and Configuration ................17 Establish T3 Ethernet Access ................
  • Page 9 Item 9: Clear SAN Database ..................46 Item B: Reboot Router ....................47 Chapter 4. Operational Reference For the SV Router FC-FC 3 ......49 LED Codes ........................... 50 Power LED (Green) ......................50 Status LED (Green) ......................50 Fault LED (Yellow) ......................
  • Page 10 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Glossary ............................... 77 Index ............................... 87...

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    IST OF IGURES Figure 1-1 Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 Dimensions................2 Figure 1-2 Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 – Rear..................3 Figure 2-1 T3 Setup Overview ......................19 Figure 2-2 SV Router Cabling ......................21 Figure 2-3 Data and Management Server As One ................21 Figure 2-4 Multiple SAN Configuration ....................
  • Page 12 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release...

  • Page 13: Preface

    REFACE Document Overview This document describes the installation and operation of the SV Router FC-FC 3 and how it works with other elements of the SAN storage subsystem. It is designed for system administrators who have a working knowledge of fibre channel hosts, HBAs, and storage area networks.

  • Page 14: Related Publications

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Related Publications SV SAN Builder – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release prt no. 310-606154 SV Zone Manager – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release prt no. 310-606156 SV SNMP Agent –...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction To The Sv Router Fc-Fc 3

    HAPTER SV R NTRODUCTION TO THE OUTER FC-FC 3 This chapter provides an overview of the SV Router FC-FC 3. It includes these sections: • Product Overview • System Requirements • System Specifications • Drive Information...

  • Page 16: Product Overview

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Product Overview The SV Router FC-FC 3 is the fundamental piece of hardware used in building a Storage Area Network (SAN). It provides storage management functions that enable a Fibre Channel host to interface with and control all storage-related elements in the SAN.

  • Page 17: Product Features

    Introduction to the SV Router FC-FC 3 Figure 1-2 Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 – Rear Product Features The SV Router FC-FC 3 represents true virtualization of the SAN. Each SV Router FC-FC 3 maintains a record of how all the drives in the SAN have been configured. All SV Router FC- FC 3 units in a SAN can communicate with each other, and they share this drive information.

  • Page 18: Ethernet And Serial Port Interface Features

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Ethernet and Serial Port Interface Features Through the Ethernet or serial port, you can access the User Service Utility Menu and: • Display the Vital Product Data (VPD) of devices on storage network (see ‘Item 1: Show VPD’...

  • Page 19: System Requirements

    Introduction to the SV Router FC-FC 3 System Requirements Management server requirements: • SV SAN Builder 2.5 or later software • SV Zone Manager 2.5 or later software • SV SNMP Agent 1.0 or later software • 10BaseT or 100BaseT cables Data server requirements •...

  • Page 20: System Specifications

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release System Specifications Management features include: • Two daemons • One primary daemon (located in primary server) • One secondary daemon (located in secondary server) • Up to 32 SANs per active daemon SAN features include: •...

  • Page 21: Drive Information

    Introduction to the SV Router FC-FC 3 Drive Information The drive configuration created in SV SAN Builder applies globally within a SAN. This global mapping table is shared between all SV Routers in the SAN, so SV SAN Builder only needs to communicate with one SV Router FC-FC 3 to access this data.

  • Page 22: Drive Conditions

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Drive Conditions • Offline: The drive has been physically removed from the storage subsystem. • Unresponsive/Inactive: The drive is connected, but not responding. • Rejected: The drive is either offline or unresponsive. •...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Building The San

    HAPTER UILDING This chapter explains how to build the entire system (multiple SANs sharing the same management station). It includes these sections: • Configure the SV Router • T3 StorEdge Setup • Management Server(s) Setup • Data Server(s) Setup • Zone the SAN •...

  • Page 24: Configure The Sv Router

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Configure the SV Router FC storage connected through an SV Router unit can be configured in four ways: • An arbitrated loop • An arbitrated loop with other devices connected using a switch. In an arbitrated loop, each device is connected to two neighboring devices, creating a loop when all the devices are connected.
  • Page 25 Building The SAN Configuration of the SV Router includes: • Configuring device-side • Configuring host-side • Enabling Ethernet access The SV Router’s Ethernet port is in the lower right-hand corner of the rear of the router. Figure 1-2 "Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 – Rear" on page 3 for Ethernet port location.
  • Page 26 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release 3. Enter 4 to View and/or Change Response to Router Management Programs. The Router Management Program menu, enables communication between the SV Router and the daemon and defines daemon access to the SV Router. •...

  • Page 27: Configure Device-Side, Host-Side, And Ethernet Settings

    Building The SAN Configure Device-Side, Host-Side, and Ethernet Settings 1. Enter 6 to View and/or Change Interface Configuration **** WARNING! **** Upon committing to any changes made from the following menus, the router will reboot and any active I/Os will be lost. Continue? (Y/N) Y 2.
  • Page 28 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release • Press the Enter key to accept changes to the device side. • Press the Enter key to accept changes to all the SV Router interfaces. Caution ! If you reboot the router before saving your changes the second time, the changes will not be saved.
  • Page 29 Building The SAN 5. Enter E to configure the SV Router’s Ethernet settings. • Enter A and type the IP address of this SV Router. • Press the Enter key. • Enter M and type the IP network’s subnet mask address. •...

  • Page 30: T3 Storedge Setup

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release T3 StorEdge Setup This manual does not provide step-by-step information needed to configure and install the T3 partner group. The information given, is a general overview of the type of T3 configuration needed with the SVE SUN T3 Solution Pack.

  • Page 31: T3 Installation And Configuration

    Building The SAN T3 Installation and Configuration Establish T3 Ethernet Access To configure and manage the partner group, you must use the T3’s Ethernet (10BaseT) connection. You will need the following information: T3 IP Address; Subnet Mask; Gateway IP Address. Connect both Ethernet cables to the Ethernet switch, which will be used for remote management access.

  • Page 32: Cable Sv Router To T3 Partner Group

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Cable SV Router to T3 Partner Group From this point forward, to ease confusion, the routers will be referred to as SV Router A and SV Router B, as depicted in Figure 2-1 "T3 Setup Overview"...

  • Page 33: Figure 2-1 T3 Setup Overview

    Building The SAN Figure 2-1 T3 Setup Overview SV Router F C-FC A L0= T0 SV Router F C-F C B L1=T 3 L1= T1 L0=T 4 L0 prim ary path L1 prim ary path L1 secondary path L0 secondary path SUN S torE dge T3A SUN S torEdge T3B Master...

  • Page 34: Management Server(S) Setup

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Management Server(s) Setup The management server configures and monitors the SAN. Although, the management server is connected to both SV Routers in the SAN, it only uses one to access the SAN. If you have only one SAN to manage and you want to limit expenses, you can also use the data server(s) as management server(s) as depicted in, Figure 2-3 "Data and Management Server As One"...

  • Page 35: Figure 2-2 Sv Router Cabling

    Building The SAN Figure 2-2 SV Router Cabling S e rv e r H o s t 1 (d a ta I/O a n d T C P -IP m a na g e m e n t c o m m a n d s ) CO M 1 V ic o m S V E G BI C B...

  • Page 36: Install The Software And Create Mp Drives

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Install the Software and Create MP Drives The SV SAN Builder installs the daemon, which monitors and manages the SAN, and most of the command lines, which configure the drives and perform basic operations of the SAN. It also installs the SV Zone Manager software, which contain the remaining command lines (primarily commands associated with zoning).

  • Page 37: Data Server(S) Setup

    Building The SAN Data Server(s) Setup Install HBA(s) and Software 1. Install the dual multipathing software in each server within the SAN. 2. Install and cable the HBAs direct to the router for an HBA-connect or to a FC switch for a switch-connect.

  • Page 38: Zone The San

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Zone the SAN 1. Using SV SAN Builder, create virtual drives The virtual drive command divides the T3 partner group, which are two large LUNs, into multiple smaller LUNs. The LUNs can be as small as a half a gigabyte and as many as 32 per SAN.

  • Page 39: Adding Additional Sans

    Building The SAN Adding Additional SANs Up to 32 SANs per active daemon. "Configure the SV Router" on page 2. Configure the storage. See "T3 StorEdge Setup" on page 3. Edit the Config File by creating additional SignOn paths for the additional SANs. The following example depicts the Config File edited for three SANs managed by one daemon.
  • Page 40 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release 4. Configure failover settings for additional SANs. Example: Primary and Secondary Daemon Config File SAN1 = { name = SAN1; PrimaryDaemon = 100.1.2.32, SAN1r0; SecondaryDaemon = 100.1.2.35, SAN1r1; SAN2 = { name = SAN2;...
  • Page 41 Building The SAN 8. Update SAN list specifications. Refer to the SV SNMP Agent - Installation and User Guide if necessary. The examples below represent a configuration using three SANs. Example: #SAN_Name Daemon_Name Host_IPAddress Tcp/Ip_Port #SAN1 123.123.456.789 default SAN1 SAN1r0 100.1.2.32 default SAN2...

  • Page 42: Figure 2-4 Multiple San Configuration

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Figure 2-4 Multiple SAN Configuration S A N 1 s ve ng ine .c fg P rim ary M a na g e m en t S e rve r SAN1r0 = { internet path = 100.1.2.24;...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. User Service Utility Interface

    HAPTER ERVICE TILITY NTERFACE This chapter explains how to use the User Service Utility Interface. It includes these sections: • User Service Utility Interface Introduction • Setting up Communications Software • Using the User Service Utility Menu...

  • Page 44: User Service Utility Interface Introduction

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release User Service Utility Interface Introduction With the User Service Utility menu, you can: change the configuration of the SV Router FC- FC 3, setup password protected access to the SAN, download new microcode, and view information about the SV Router and the storage subsystem.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Communications Software

    User Service Utility Interface Setting up Communications Software Use a terminal emulator program such as PROCOMM Plus or Windows Hyper Terminal to communicate with the SV Router FC-FC 3 through the serial port. Installing the communications software on a laptop computer allows for greater mobility. PROCOMM Plus Installation and Usage Install PROCOMM Plus, then follow these steps to configure: 1.

  • Page 46: Hyperterminal Setup

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Figure 3-1 PROCOMM Plus Setup Dialogue Box HyperTerminal Setup HyperTerminal is included with Windows NT and Windows 98. Establish a new connection using the following options: • Connect using: Direct to Com1 (or Direct to COM2, depending on the port). •...

  • Page 47: Telnet/Ftp

    User Service Utility Interface Telnet/FTP Once the IP address has been set (see ‘Configuring the IP Address’), you can use any telnet utility to communicate with the SV Router or any FTP utility to download microcode to the SV Router. •...

  • Page 48: Using The User Service Utility Menu

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Using the User Service Utility Menu Establishing Communication When you log in using the serial port, you will see a blank screen. • Type and press hello <Enter> The screen will read: Serial Port is enabled •...

  • Page 49: Item 1: Show Vpd

    User Service Utility Interface Item 1: Show VPD Type to view the Vital Product Data (VPD) for the attached SV Router (see Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2 Show VPD Command Response • : Describes how the SV Router is used: Product Type •...

  • Page 50: Item 3: Download Microcode From Local Computer

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Figure 3-3 Show LUN Map Command Response Item 3: Download Microcode From Local Computer Type to update the microcode for the SV Router. Caution ! Do not download new microcode to the SV Router FC-FC 3 if it is being used by the operating system.

  • Page 51: Download Using Serial Port

    User Service Utility Interface Download Using Serial Port 1. Type at the cursor. 2. Click the Send File icon. The SV Router FC-FC 3 will time out and abort the upload after 30 seconds. 3. Browse the local computer to find and select the microcode file that will be downloaded to the SV Router FC-FC 3 (see Figure 3-4).

  • Page 52: Download Using Ethernet

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Download Using Ethernet To download microcode over the Ethernet, you must use FTP. 1. Launch your FTP client, and type ftp <IP address of SV Router FC-FC 3> 2.

  • Page 53: Figure 3-5 View/Change Response To Sv Router Management Programs Command Response

    User Service Utility Interface Figure 3-5 View/Change Response to SV Router FC-FC 3 Management Programs Command Response The current configuration is shown when you first enter the menu, and it can be viewed at any time by typing • : Toggling between these enables ( ) or disables ( ) management software access.
  • Page 54 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release • To allow only one host, put the WWN of the host in both the primary and secondary positions. Note: If one position (primary or secondary) has an assigned WWN but the other reads “unassigned,”...

  • Page 55: Item 5: Clear Error Log

    User Service Utility Interface Item 5: Clear Error Log If the SV Router FC-FC 3 experiences a catastrophic error, it saves an image of the unit’s state to non-volatile memory. After the data has been analyzed and the problem resolved, the image need not be saved.

  • Page 56: Fibre Channel Host-Side Configuration Menu

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Caution ! You must type <Enter> when you return to this screen to save any changes. At that point, the SV Router will reboot. If you reboot the router before saving your changes the second time, the changes will not be saved.

  • Page 57: Figure 3-8 Set Loop Id Command

    User Service Utility Interface Figure 3-8 Set Loop ID Command • When point-to-point mode is in effect, the line showing the Loop ID is suppressed, and no ID will be displayed (see Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9 Point-to-point mode • Select to choose the mapping mode (see Figure 3-10).

  • Page 58: Fibre Channel Device-Side Configuration Menu

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release • Shifted Array LUN mapping puts addressable devices into a logical units sequence that has a sequence shifting by multiples of 8 in hexadecimal numbering (0x4008, 0x4010, 0x4018, etc.). This mode may be applicable for host systems that have an unusual scanning algorithm.

  • Page 59: Ethernet Port Configuration Menu

    User Service Utility Interface Figure 3-11 Device-Side Configuration Menu Ethernet Port Configuration Menu Type to access the Ethernet configuration menu (see Figure 3-12) and configure the Ethernet port of the SV Router FC-FC 3. When you < > to accept any changes, the SV Router Enter will reboot.

  • Page 60: Item 9: Clear San Database

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release • : Select to change the subnet mask value, which defines the extent of the network in which the SV Router FC-FC 3 will be operating. Type the subnet mask, then press to change.

  • Page 61: Item B: Reboot Router

    User Service Utility Interface Item B: Reboot Router Select item B to reboot Router Rebooting the router will result in a warm reboot or reset.
  • Page 62 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4. Operational Reference For The Sv Router Fc-Fc 3

    HAPTER PERATIONAL EFERENCE SV R FC-FC 3 OUTER This chapter provides an operational reference for the SV Router FC-FC 3. It includes these sections: • LED Codes • ID Mapping...

  • Page 64: Led Codes

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release LED Codes The SV Router FC-FC 3 LEDs are shown in Figure 4-1. The LED codes are listed in Table 4- 1. Two LEDs located on the back of the SV Router FC-FC 3 echo the functions of the Status and Fault LEDs (Figure 4-3).

  • Page 65: Fault Led (Yellow)

    Operational Reference For the SV Router FC-FC 3 • Service Code A number of blinks to indicate a decimal number. The Status LED will blink a service code when the Fault LED is Solid On. Fault LED (Yellow) The Fault LED is used to warn of any abnormal system conditions. •...

  • Page 66: Status Led Blink Codes

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Status LED Blink Codes Decimal numbers are presented by the Status LED. Each decimal number is represented by the number of blinks in series followed by a medium duration (two seconds) of LED Off. Fast Blink LED blinks once LED blinks twice, with one short duration (one second)

  • Page 67: Ethernet Port Leds

    Operational Reference For the SV Router FC-FC 3 Ethernet Port LEDs Ethernet port LEDs indicate the link’s speed, activity, and validity. • Speed LED (amber) • Solid On - the link is 100base-TX. • Off - the link is 10base-T. •...
  • Page 68 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release • The Host Side FC Ports are labeled GBIC A and GBIC B. Each has a green Status LED located between the two ports that light whenever host side FC port I/O activity is present. The lower LED is associated with GBIC A, and the upper LED is for GBIC B.

  • Page 69: Id Mapping

    Operational Reference For the SV Router FC-FC 3 ID Mapping There are two options for ID Mapping with the SV Router FC-FC 3: loop mode and point-to- point mode. Loop Mode The SV Router FC-FC 3 contains a mapping table/SAN Database in its non-volatile memory that maps an FC LUN to each of the attached drives and all other devices that are part of the FC storage loop.
  • Page 70 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release...

  • Page 71: Chapter 5. System Maintenance

    HAPTER YSTEM AINTENANCE This chapter explains some common maintenance issues with the SV Router FC-FC 3, such as checking cables, replacing drives, and replacing SV Router FC-FC 3 SV Routers. It includes these sections: • Cables and Connections • Hot Plugging •...

  • Page 72: Cables And Connections

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Cables and Connections • Power off the device(s) to which any connector is attached before removing it, except when performing a hot plug (see ‘Hot Plugging’ on page 59).

  • Page 73: Hot Plugging

    System Maintenance Hot Plugging Hot plugging is removing a drive from a bus while the bus is powered-on and active. Both storage devices and host software must support hot plugging. Host System Hot Plug Requirements Refer to your host system manuals or service organization for hot plug procedure information. Caution ! Not all host systems support hot plugging.

  • Page 74: Replacing Drives

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Replacing Drives • Only remove one drive at a time from the storage subsystem or disk array. • Remove the drive, and install a suitable replacement drive. • Each time a topology change occurs, such as a drive being removed or replaced, the SV Router FC-FC 3 will perform a Web Walk.

  • Page 75: Sv Router Replacement

    System Maintenance SV Router Replacement Replacing Standalone Router Because of the possible problems that can occur from improper router replacement, we strongly recommend that you contact Vicom before proceeding. 1. Stop I/O from data servers to the SV Router. 2. Power on the replacement SV Router. 3.

  • Page 76: Replacing One Router Of A Redundant Pair

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release 15. Using the command, save the SAN configuration to file. sanconfig read Example sanconfig read -d SAN1r0 -e /svengine/SANconf/T3SAN.san 16. Connect the data server FC HBAs to the replacement routers. 17.
  • Page 77 System Maintenance 8. Power on the replacement SV Router. When powered on the new SV Router will download the SAN database from the existing router. However, it will not download its zone configuration. You must do this manually. 9. Using the command, determine and record the new SV Router’s initiator slicview number.

  • Page 78: Replacing Both Sv Routers

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Replacing Both SV Routers Because of the possible problems that can occur from improper router replacement, we strongly recommend that you contact Vicom before proceeding. 1. Stop I/O from data servers to SV Routers. 2.
  • Page 79 System Maintenance 15. Using the command, save the SAN configuration to file. sanconfig read Example sanconfig read -d SAN1r0 -e /svengine/SANconf/T3SAN.san 16. Connect the data server FC HBAs to both replacement routers. 17. Using the command, ensure the HBA sees both SV Routers. sadapter view Example: sadapter view -d SAN1r0 -r I1...
  • Page 80 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release...

  • Page 81: Appendix A. Specifications

    PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Applications • Enables multi-host attach to the SUN T3 StorEdge partner group. • Provides centralized management of up to 32 SANs. • Provides LUN carving, or creating smaller virtual drives from physical drives, to enable efficient storage sharing and utilization. Hardware Features Fibre Connectivity •...

  • Page 82: Serial Port Connectivity

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release • Port Type: N(L)_Port • Industry standard GBIC connector wells for easy connection of all standard cable media • Short Wavelength Optical Cable • Data Rate: 100 Mbytes/sec burst •...

  • Page 83: Attachments

    Specifications Attachments Platforms: Compatible with SUN®, HP 9000®, IBM RS/6000®, Microsoft Windows® NT, 2000 Hubs and Switches: Compatible with Vixel Rapport® 1000, 2000, 2001, 2006 and the Brocade SilkWorm® family of switches Host Bus Adapter: Compatible with Emulex LP6000®, LP7000, LP8000; QLogic QLA2100®...

  • Page 84: Technical Specifications

    SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Technical Specifications Maintenance • External Serial Port: DB-9 male connector (57K baud rate) • External Ethernet Port: RJ-45 connector (10baseT/100baseT) Environment • Operating Temperature: 0ºC (32ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF) •...

  • Page 85: Appendix B. Service And Diagnostic Codes

    PPENDIX ERVICE AND IAGNOSTIC ODES Table B-1 lists service codes the Status LED blinks when the Fault LED is Solid On. View these codes by reading the SV Routers LEDs. If you do not find a matching service code in the following table, contact Vicom for corrective action. Code Number Cause Corrective Action...
  • Page 86 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Code Number Cause Corrective Action Can not erase FLASH memory. Replace router. Unauthorized cabling • Check cabling. Ensure server/ configuration. switch connects to host-side and storage connects to device-side of router.
  • Page 87 Service and Diagnostic Codes Code Number Cause Corrective Action Too many total LUNs (all targets Check cabling. together) Too many devices logged in with Check cabling. 600-699 Ethernet driver errors: 601-608 Ethernet port down. Replace router. 609-610 Ethernet port down. •...
  • Page 88 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release...

  • Page 89: Appendix C. Product Catalog Summary

    PPENDIX RODUCT ATALOG UMMARY Table C-1 ‘SV Router and SV Bridge Model Type & Description List’ lists the Vicom products, covering FC, SCSI (HVD & LVD), and SSA/Serial Loop interface protocols. In the following descriptions, open-attach means all varieties of UNIX, Windows (NT, NT Cluster and more).
  • Page 90 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release Model Type Description SV Bridge FC-SL SV Bridge that provides connectivity from all open-attach Fibre Channel hosts to SSA devices. FibreLink (FC-SL) SLIC Router (older generation technology) with full-feature (RAID 1, Instant Copy, etc.) that provides connectivity from all open-attach Fibre Channel hosts to SSA devices, though with data transfer at half the rate (80 Mbyte/sec) of the newer generation SV Router products described above.
  • Page 91 LOSSARY async alert A signal sent by a drive or a storage area router to inform the user that an error has occurred with the originator of the signal. auto rebuild The storage router automatically replaces the failed drive with the spare drive.
  • Page 92 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release dedicated spare A drive assigned to replace any failed drive within a designated mirror set. delete Instant Copy Removes Instant Copy member from a mirror drive. device router The router connected to the storage loop.
  • Page 93 heartbeat A signal used to identify and ensure that paired failover devices in the network are functioning. Once the partner no longer detects the heartbeat signal then the device will perform failover. heterogeneous Dissimilar. In storage it usually refers to servers or storage that have differing protocol (SCSI, FC, SSA etc.) and exist within the same network.
  • Page 94 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release logical drive A group of drives that contain a single ID and LUN. Logical drives can be mirror, composite, mirror composite, Instant Copy or multipath. logical volume A designated section of memory created on a disk drive. logical unit number (LUN) The SCSI identifier of a logical unit within a target.
  • Page 95 mirror drive A group of two or three members that contain the same information. A member of a mirror drive can be a simple or a composite drive. mirroring Writing identical information to separate drives simultaneously. Also known as RAID Level 1. multipath drive A logical LUN or drive created to hide, from the data server, the active and passive paths to a disk array that does not support multi-...
  • Page 96 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release quick initialize Prompts SV SAN Builder to write zeros to the first block of the disk. After this process is complete, the drive appears new to the host. The host then will review the drive’s configuration again.
  • Page 97 SignOn drive The logical or physical drive containing all the configuration data that is located on the storage or serial loop. The host communicates with the SAN through this drive. SignOn path The path that points to the location of the SLIC Partition on the sign- on drive.
  • Page 98 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release SV Router A Vicom developed hardware module in SVE, which serves as the fundamental building block in a SAN. It provides storage management functions that enable a Fibre Channel host to interface with and control all storage-related elements in a SAN.
  • Page 99 web walk The process of a device scanning the storage subsystem. WMBPS Acronym for Write MegaBytes Per Second. Displays the rate at which data is written to a specific drive within the storage loop. zone A dedicated path between a LUN and the HBA to which it is mapped. zoning The act of mapping a LUN(s) to an HBA(s).
  • Page 100 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release...
  • Page 101 NDEX Ethernet and Serial Port Interface Features 4 Ethernet Heartbeat 40 arbitrated loop 10 Ethernet Port Configuration Menu 45 Assigning IDs 41 Fast Blink 50 Blink Codes 52 Fault LED (Yellow) 51, 51 FC-AL 67 Fibre Channel Device-Side Configuration Cables and Connections 58 Menu 44 Configuration Fibre Channel Host-Side Configuration Menu...
  • Page 102 SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release LED Codes 50 User Interface 70 Logical Drive 7 User Service Utility Loop Mode 55 Clear Error Log Download Router Microcode Show LUN Map Show VPD Operating Modes 55 View/Change Interface Configuration View/Change Response to Router Management Programs...

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