Qlogic SANbox2-64 Installation Guide

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation Guide

SimplifyD 59043-01 B Page iSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide

Page 2 - Document Revision History

1 – IntroductionRelated Materials1-2 59043-01 BQ1.2Related MaterialsThe following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide addi

Page 3 - Table of Contents

6 – Removal/ReplacementFans6-20 59043-01 BQNotes

Page 4 - Section 4 Installation

59043-01 B A-1Appendix ASpecificationsAppendix A contains the specifications for the SANbox2-64 Fibre Channel switch. Refer to Section 2 General Descr

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A – SpecificationsMaintainabilityA-2 59043-01 BQA.2MaintainabilityBuffer Credits... 12 buffer credits per portMedia Typ

Page 6 - Appendix A Specifications

A – SpecificationsFabric Management59043-01 B A-3QA.3Fabric ManagementA.4DimensionsA.5ElectricalManagement Methods ... SANbox Manager

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A – SpecificationsEnvironmentalA-4 59043-01 BQA.6EnvironmentalA.7Regulatory CertificationsTemperature Operating ... N

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A – SpecificationsShortwave Laser SFP 1G/2G (multi-mode)59043-01 B A-5QA.8Shortwave Laser SFP 1G/2G (multi-mode)Connector ...

Page 9 - Introduction

A – SpecificationsLongwave Laser SFP 1G/2G (single-mode)A-6 59043-01 BQA.9Longwave Laser SFP 1G/2G (single-mode)Connector ...

Page 10 - Related Materials

59043-01 B B-1Appendix BCommand Line InterfaceEach switch contains a Telnet server. This server allows a Telnet client to establish a Telnet session w

Page 11 - Sicherheitshinweise

B – Command Line InterfaceCommand SyntaxB-2 59043-01 BQB.2Command SyntaxThe command syntax is as follows:commandkeywordkeyword [value]keyword [value1]

Page 12 - Statement

B – Command Line InterfaceCommands59043-01 B B-3QB.3CommandsThe command set provides for User and Admin authority levels. User authority grants viewi

Page 13 - CE Statement

1 – IntroductionSafety Notices59043-01 B 1-3Q1.3Safety NoticesA Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing pe

Page 14 - BSMI Class A Statement

B – Command Line InterfaceAdmin CommandB-4 59043-01 BQAdmin CommandOpens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides commands that change

Page 15 - Laser Safety Information

B – Command Line InterfaceAlias Command59043-01 B B-5QAlias CommandCreates a named set of ports/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of por

Page 16 - Zugängliche Teile

B – Command Line InterfaceAlias CommandB-6 59043-01 BQmembers [alias]Displays all members of the alias given by [alias]. This keyword is available wit

Page 17 - Contact Information

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59043-01 B B-7QConfig CommandManages the Fibre Channel configurations on a switch. For information about setti

Page 18 - 1-10 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandB-8 59043-01 BQrestoreRestores configuration settings to an out-of-band switch from a backup file named config

Page 19 - General Description

B – Command Line InterfaceDate Command59043-01 B B-9QDate CommandThis command displays or sets the system date and time. To set the date and time the

Page 20 - Chassis Hardware

B – Command Line InterfaceFallback CommandB-10 59043-01 BQFallback CommandLoads the fallback version of the firmware from switch memory. The switch st

Page 21 - 59043-01 B 2-3

B – Command Line InterfaceHotswap Command59043-01 B B-11QHotswap CommandThis command prompts you step-by-step through the procedure to replace an I/O

Page 22 - Chassis Controls and LEDs

B – Command Line InterfaceHotswap CommandB-12 59043-01 BQAttach all connections, if any, to the IO blade in slot 6.Please confirm that these steps hav

Page 23 - Resetting a Switch

B – Command Line InterfaceHelp Command59043-01 B B-13QHelp CommandDisplays a brief description of the specified command and its keywords.Authority Use

Page 24 - Heartbeat LED (Amber)

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements1-4 59043-01 BQ1.6Communications StatementsThe following statements apply to this product. The statements for

Page 25 - Fibre Channel Ports

B – Command Line InterfaceHistory CommandB-14 59043-01 BQHistory CommandDisplays a numbered list of the previously entered commands from which you can

Page 26 - Port Status LED

B – Command Line InterfaceImage Command59043-01 B B-15QImage CommandManages and installs switch firmware.Authority AdminSyntax imagecleanupfetch [acco

Page 27 - Fabric Ports

B – Command Line InterfaceLip CommandB-16 59043-01 BQLip CommandReinitializes the specified loop port.Authority AdminSyntax lip [port_number]Keywords

Page 28 - Expansion Port

B – Command Line InterfacePasswd Command59043-01 B B-17QPasswd CommandChanges a user account’s password.Authority Admin to change another account’s pa

Page 29 - Ethernet Port

B – Command Line InterfacePing CommandB-18 59043-01 BQPing CommandInitiates an attempt to communicate with another switch in the fabric and reports th

Page 30 - Serial Port

B – Command Line InterfacePs Command59043-01 B B-19QPs CommandDisplays current system process information.Authority UserSyntax psExamples The followin

Page 31 - Power Supply Modules

B – Command Line InterfaceQuit CommandB-20 59043-01 BQQuit CommandCloses the Telnet session.Authority UserSyntax quit, exit, or logout

Page 32 - Figure 2-10. Fans

B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59043-01 B B-21QReset CommandResets the switch configuration parameters.Authority AdminSyntax resetblade [slot_

Page 33 - Switch Management

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-22 59043-01 BQzoningClears the zoning database and deactivates the active zone set. The zoning configuration

Page 34 - 2-16 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59043-01 B B-23QDeviceScanEnabled TrueForceOfflineRSCN FalseARB_FF FalseInteropCredit 0ExtCredit 0FANEnable Tru

Page 35 - Planning

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements59043-01 B 1-5Q1.6.3Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du CanadaCet équipement ne

Page 36 - Redundancy and Latency

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-24 59043-01 BQLoginMonitoringEnabledRisingTriggerFallingTriggerSampleWindowTrue5110LogoutMonitoringEnabledRis

Page 37

B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59043-01 B B-25QTable B-6. System Configuration DefaultsParameter DefaultEthernet Network Discovery StaticEther

Page 38 - Multiple Chassis Fabrics

B – Command Line InterfaceSet CommandB-26 59043-01 BQSet CommandSets a variety of switch parameters.Authority Admin for all keywords except Alarm Clea

Page 39 - Common Topologies

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Command59043-01 B B-27Qlog [option]Specifies the type of entries to be entered in the event log. Refer to the ”Set Log C

Page 40 - Distance

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-28 59043-01 BQSet Config CommandSets switch, blade, port, alarm threshold, and zoning configuration para

Page 41 - Bandwidth

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59043-01 B B-29QISLSecurity E_Port security. Determines which switches a port will establish a link with.

Page 42 - Device Access

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-30 59043-01 BQMFSEnable Multi-Frame Sequence bundlingMSEnable Management Server enable on this portNoClo

Page 43 - Access Control List Hard Zone

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59043-01 B B-31QswitchInitiates an editing session in which to change switch configuration settings. The s

Page 44

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-32 59043-01 BQthresholdInitiates a configuration session by which to generate and log alarms for selecte

Page 45 - Fabric Security

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59043-01 B B-33QzoningInitiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. The system

Page 46 - 3-12 59043-01 B

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements1-6 59043-01 BQ1.6.5VCCI Class A StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Co

Page 47 - Installation

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-34 59043-01 BQExamples The following is an example of the Set Config Blade command:SANbox2-64 108 (admin

Page 48 - Installing a Switch

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59043-01 B B-35Q MFSEnable (True / False) [False ] MFS_TOV

Page 49 - Mount the Switch

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-36 59043-01 BQ Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value. If you wish

Page 50 - 4-4 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59043-01 B B-37QThe following is an example of the Set Config Zoning command.SANbox2 #> admin startSANb

Page 51 - Install SFP Transceivers

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandB-38 59043-01 BQSet Log CommandSpecifies the type of entries to be entered in the event log. The log is a sto

Page 52 - 4-6 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59043-01 B B-39QNoneMonitor none of the component events.OtherMonitors other miscellaneous events.PortMonitor

Page 53

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandB-40 59043-01 BQstartStarts the logging of events based on the Port, Component, and Level keywords assigned t

Page 54 - Serial Connection

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Port Command59043-01 B B-41QSet Port CommandSets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next

Page 55 - Installing SANbox Manager

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-42 59043-01 BQSet Setup CommandChanges SNMP and system configuration settings. The switch maintains one S

Page 56 - 4-10 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59043-01 B B-43QsystemPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings. Table

Page 57

1 – IntroductionLaser Safety Information59043-01 B 1-7Q1.7Laser Safety InformationThis product may use Class 1 laser optical transceivers to communica

Page 58 - 4-12 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-44 59043-01 BQNotes The two components of security are user authentication and fabric security. The user

Page 59

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59043-01 B B-45Q Trap4Version (1 / 2) [2 ] Trap4Enabled

Page 60 - Configure the Switch

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-46 59043-01 BQShow CommandDisplays fabric, switch, and port operational information.Authority UserSyntax showa

Page 61 - Cable Devices to the Switch

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59043-01 B B-47QchassisDisplays chassis component status and temperature.config [option]Displays switch and port

Page 62 - Install Firmware

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-48 59043-01 BQpagebreakDisplays the current pagebreak setting. The pagebreak setting limits the display of inf

Page 63

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59043-01 B B-49QLIP_AL_PD_AL_PS Number of F7, AL_PS LIPs, or AL_PD (vendor specific) resets, performed.LIP_F7_AL

Page 64

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-50 59043-01 BQpost logDisplays the Power On Self Test (POST) log which contains results from the POST.setup [o

Page 65 - Powering Down a Switch

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59043-01 B B-51Q Ps Show (About, Alarm, Backtrace, Chassis, Config Port, Config Switch, Config Threshold, Dev,

Page 66 - 4-20 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-52 59043-01 BQ FanStatus (1) Good FanStatus (2) Good FanStatus (3)

Page 67 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59043-01 B B-53QThe following is an example of the Show Panel command:SANbox2 #> show panel User Ports Map

Page 68 - Fatal Error Blink Pattern

1 – IntroductionAccessible Parts1-8 59043-01 BQ1.9Accessible PartsThe Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in the SANbox2-64 switch are: Small Form-Factor

Page 69

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-54 59043-01 BQThe following is an example of the Show Interface command:SANbox2 #> show interfaceeth0

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B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59043-01 B B-55Q Class3FramesOut 0 LIP_F8_AL_PS 0 TotalRxFrames 0 Class3Toss 0

Page 71 - Port Status LED Indications

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-56 59043-01 BQThe following is an example of the Show Switch command: SANbox2 #> show switch Switch Infor

Page 72 - E_Port Isolation

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59043-01 B B-57QThe following is an example of the Show Topology command for port 4:SANbox2 #> show topology

Page 73 - Excessive Port Errors

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandB-58 59043-01 BQShow Config CommandDisplays switch, I/O blade, port, alarm threshold, and zoning attribut

Page 74 - 5-8 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59043-01 B B-59Q FANEnable False LCFEnable False MFSEnable False MFS

Page 75 - Chassis Diagnostics

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandB-60 59043-01 BQ RisingTrigger 25 FallingTrigger 1 SampleWindow

Page 76 - Fan Fail LED is Illuminated

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59043-01 B B-61QShow Log CommandDisplays the contents of the log or the parameters used to create entries in

Page 77 - 59043-01 B 5-11

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandB-62 59043-01 BQThe following is an example of the Show Log Options command:SANbox2 #> show log options

Page 78 - Recovering a Switch

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59043-01 B B-63QShow Perf CommandDisplays port performance in frames/second and bytes/second. If you omit t

Page 79 - Maintenance – Image Unpack

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support59043-01 B 1-9Q1.12Technical SupportCustomers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical supp

Page 80 - 5-14 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf CommandB-64 59043-01 BQerrors [port_number]Displays continuous error counts for the set of 16 ports that include [

Page 81 - Removal/Replacement

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59043-01 B B-65QShow Setup CommandDisplays the current SNMP and system settings.Authority UserSyntax show

Page 82 - CPU Module

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandB-66 59043-01 BQThe following is an example of the Show Setup Snmp command:SANbox2 #> show setup snmp

Page 83 - Removing the CPU Module

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59043-01 B B-67QThe following is an example of the Show Setup System command:SANbox2 #> show setup syst

Page 84

B – Command Line InterfaceShutdown CommandB-68 59043-01 BQShutdown CommandTerminates all data transfers on the switch at convenient points and closes

Page 85 - Installing the CPU Module

B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59043-01 B B-69QTest CommandTests I/O blades and ports using internal (SerDes level), external (SFP), and online

Page 86

B – Command Line InterfaceTest CommandB-70 59043-01 BQ3. Choose the type of port loopback test to run: To run an internal loopback test, enter the fo

Page 87 - I/O Blades

B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59043-01 B B-71Q3. A series of test parameters are displayed on the screen. Press the Enter key to accept each d

Page 88

B – Command Line InterfaceUptime CommandB-72 59043-01 BQUptime CommandDisplays the elapsed time since the switch was last reset and reset method.Autho

Page 89

B – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59043-01 B B-73QUser CommandAdministers or displays user accounts. Authority Admin. The List keyword is availabl

Page 90

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support1-10 59043-01 BQNotes

Page 91 - Cross-Connect Blades

B – Command Line InterfaceUser CommandB-74 59043-01 BQThe following is an example of the User Add command:SANbox2 (admin) #> user add Press &a

Page 92 - Removing a CC Blade

B – Command Line InterfaceWhoami Command59043-01 B B-75QWhoami CommandDisplays the account name, session number, and switch domain ID for the Telnet s

Page 93 - Figure 6-5. CC Blade Removal

B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-76 59043-01 BQZone CommandManages zones and zone membership on a switch.Authority Admin authority and a Zoning

Page 94 - Installing a CC Blade

B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59043-01 B B-77QlistDisplays a list of all zones and the zone sets of which they are members. This keyword is va

Page 95 - 59043-01 B 6-15

B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-78 59043-01 BQExamples The following is an example of the Zone List command:SANbox2 #> zone list Zone

Page 96

B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59043-01 B B-79QThe following is an example of the Zone Zonesets command:SANbox2 #> zone zonesets zone1 Curr

Page 97

B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset CommandB-80 59043-01 BQZoneset CommandManages zone sets and zone set membership across the fabric.Authority Admin au

Page 98 - Removing a Fan

B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59043-01 B B-81Qdelete [zone_set]Deletes the zone set given by [zone_set]. If the specified zone set is activ

Page 99 - Installing a Fan

B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset CommandB-82 59043-01 BQThe following is an example of the Zoneset Zones command:SANbox2 #> zoneset zones ssss Cu

Page 100 - 6-20 59043-01 B

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59043-01 B B-83QZoning CommandOpens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone sets and zones. R

Page 101 - Specifications

59043-01 B 2-1Section 2General DescriptionThis section describes the features and capabilities of the SANbox2-64 Fibre Channel switch. The following t

Page 102 - Maintainability

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-84 59043-01 BQlimitsDisplays the maximum limits imposed on the zoning database for the number of zone sets,

Page 103 - Electrical

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59043-01 B B-85Q 50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2 50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:d2

Page 104 - Regulatory Certifications

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-86 59043-01 BQNotes

Page 105 - 59043-01 B A-5

59043-01 B Glossary-1GlossaryActivity LEDA port LED that indicates when frames are entering or leaving the port.AliasA collection of objects that can

Page 106 - A-6 59043-01 B

Glossary-2 59043-01 BSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQFrameData unit consisting of a start-of-frame (SOF) delimiter, header, data pa

Page 107 - Command Line Interface

59043-01 B Glossary-3SANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQSFFSmall Form-Factor transceiver.SFPSmall Form-Factor Pluggable. A transceiver

Page 108 - Command Syntax

Glossary-4 59043-01 BSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQNotes

Page 109 - Commands

59043-01 B Index-1IndexAaccess 3-8Access Control List zone 3-9account name 3-11, B-1, B-75ACL - See Access Control ListActivity LED 2-11Admin authorit

Page 110 - Admin Command

Index-2 59043-01 BSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQserial port 2-12credits 3-6, A-2cross-connect bladedescription 6-11installation 6

Page 111 - Alias Command

59043-01 B Index-3SANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQGG_Port 2-9GBIC - See GigaBit Interface Convertergeneric ports 2-9Gigabit Interfa

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Page ii 59043-01 BQSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide© 2000–2003 QLogic CorporationFirst Printed: November 2002All Rights Reserved Worl

Page 113 - Config Command

2 – General DescriptionChassis Hardware2-2 59043-01 BQ2.1Chassis HardwareThe SANbox2-64 switch is set of up to eight 8-port I/O blades. Each I/O blade

Page 114 - B-8 59043-01 B

Index-4 59043-01 BSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQOver Temperature LED 2-7, 5-10Ppage break B-27Passwd command B-17passwordchange B

Page 115 - Date Command

59043-01 B Index-5SANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQSFP - See Small Form-Factor PluggableShow command B-46Show Config command B-58Sho

Page 116 - Fallback Command

Index-6 59043-01 BSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQlist B-77list members B-77name server 3-9rename B-77type B-77Virtual Private Fabr

Page 117 - Hotswap Command

2 – General DescriptionChassis Hardware59043-01 B 2-3QThere are 11 slots numbered #0–#10 as shown in Figure 2-2. Power supply modules occupy slots #0

Page 118 - B-12 59043-01 B

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-4 59043-01 BQ2.2Chassis Controls and LEDsThe Maintenance button on the CPU module, as shown in Figur

Page 119 - Help Command

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs59043-01 B 2-5Q2.2.1Maintenance ButtonThe Maintenance button is dual function control on the CPU modul

Page 120 - History Command

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-6 59043-01 BQ2.2.2Chassis LEDsThe chassis LEDs shown in Figure 2-4 provide status information about

Page 121 - Image Command

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59043-01 B 2-7Q2.2.2.3Fan Fail LED (Amber)The Fan Fail LED indicates operational status of all fans. This LE

Page 122 - Lip Command

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports2-8 59043-01 BQ2.3.1Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) TransceiversAn SFP transceiver, like the one shown in

Page 123 - Passwd Command

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59043-01 B 2-9Q2.3.3Port ModesSANbox2-64 switches support the following port modes: Generic ports (GL_Port

Page 124 - Ping Command

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports2-10 59043-01 BQ2.3.3.2Translated Loop PortA TL_Port supports a loop of up 124 private target devices with t

Page 125 - Ps Command

2 – General DescriptionEthernet Port59043-01 B 2-11Q2.4Ethernet PortThe Ethernet port is a RJ-45 connector located on the CPU module as shown in Figur

Page 126 - Quit Command

59043-01 B Page iiiTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1.1 Intended Audience ...

Page 127 - Reset Command

2 – General DescriptionSerial Port2-12 59043-01 BQ2.5Serial PortThe SANbox2-64 switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes.

Page 128

2 – General DescriptionPower Supply Modules59043-01 B 2-13Q2.6Power Supply ModulesThe power supply modules convert standard 110 or 230 VAC to DC volta

Page 129

2 – General DescriptionFans2-14 59043-01 BQ2.7FansThe switch is equipped with three fans as shown in Figure 2-10. If one of the fans should fail, the

Page 130

2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management59043-01 B 2-15Q2.8Switch ManagementSANbox Manager is a workstation-based Java® application that provides a gr

Page 131

2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management2-16 59043-01 BQNotes

Page 132 - Set Command

59043-01 B 3-1Section 3PlanningConsider the following when planning a fabric: Devices Multiple chassis fabrics Performance Device access Fabric m

Page 133 - 59043-01 B B-27

3 – PlanningDevices3-2 59043-01 BQ3.1.2Redundancy and LatencyWhen planning a fabric, consider how to create redundant paths and minimize latency. Init

Page 134 - Set Config Command

3 – PlanningDevices59043-01 B 3-3QFor a multiple switch fabrics in which initiators on one switch communicate with targets on another, the same princi

Page 135 -  None - reject the link

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-4 59043-01 BQ3.2Multiple Chassis FabricsBy connecting switches together you can expand the number of available p

Page 136

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59043-01 B 3-5Q3.2.2Common TopologiesThe SANbox2-64 switch supports describes three commonly used fabric topologie

Page 137

Page iv 59043-01 BSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQ2.3 Fibre Channel Ports ...

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3 – PlanningPerformance3-6 59043-01 BQ3.3PerformanceThe SANbox2-64 switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of

Page 139

3 – PlanningPerformance59043-01 B 3-7Q3.3.2BandwidthBandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a given transmission rate.

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3 – PlanningDevice Access3-8 59043-01 BQ3.4Device AccessConsider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use of zones and z

Page 141 - 59043-01 B B-35

3 – PlanningDevice Access59043-01 B 3-9Q3.4.1Soft ZoneSoft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery. Members of the same soft z

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3 – PlanningFabric Management3-10 59043-01 BQ3.4.3Virtual Private Fabric Hard ZonesVirtual Private Fabric (VPF) zoning divides the fabric for purposes

Page 143 - 59043-01 B B-37

3 – PlanningFabric Security59043-01 B 3-11Q3.6Fabric SecurityYou manage fabric security on a switch basis through the creation of user accounts. Each

Page 144 - Set Log Command

3 – PlanningFabric Security3-12 59043-01 BQNotes

Page 145 - 59043-01 B B-39

59043-01 B 4-1Section 4InstallationThis section describes how to install and configure the SANbox2-64 switch. It also describes how to load new firmwa

Page 146 - B-40 59043-01 B

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-2 59043-01 BQ4.1.3Environmental ConditionsConsider the factors that affect the climate in your facility such as e

Page 147 - Set Port Command

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59043-01 B 4-3QInstalling a SANbox2-64 switch involves the following steps:1. Mount the switch.2. Install SFP trans

Page 148 - Set Setup Command

59043-01 B Page vSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQ4.2.4 Connect the Management Workstation to the Switch...

Page 149

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-4 59043-01 BQThe switch is designed to be mounted in a rack using the mounting brackets and the SANbox2-64 rail k

Page 150 - B-44 59043-01 B

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59043-01 B 4-5Q4.2.2Install SFP TransceiversThe switch will support a variety of interconnection media. Refer to ”S

Page 151 - 59043-01 B B-45

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-6 59043-01 BQTo connect the switch to an AC power source and energize the switch, do the following:1. Connect the

Page 152 - Show Command

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59043-01 B 4-7Qd. About 10 seconds later, the switch is operational: the Input Power LED remains illuminated, the H

Page 153 - 59043-01 B B-47

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-8 59043-01 BQ4.2.4.1Ethernet ConnectionTo establish an Ethernet connection, do the following:1. Connect a 10/100

Page 154

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59043-01 B 4-9Q For Linux:a. Set up minicom to use the serial port. Create or modify the /etc/minirc.dfl file with

Page 155

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-10 59043-01 BQ4.2.6SANsurfer Management Suite Disk - Windows InstallationTo install the SANbox Manager applicatio

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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59043-01 B 4-11Q4.2.7SANsurfer Management Suite Disk - Linux InstallationTo install the SANbox Manager application

Page 157 - 59043-01 B B-51

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-12 59043-01 BQ4.2.8SANsurfer Management Suite Disk - Solaris InstallationTo install the SANbox Manager applicatio

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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59043-01 B 4-13Q4.2.9SANbox2 Installation Disk - Windows InstallationTo install the SANbox Manager application on W

Page 159 - 59043-01 B B-53

Page vi 59043-01 BSANbox2-64 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideQ5.3.4 Maintenance – Reset Password File...

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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-14 59043-01 BQ4.2.12Configure the SwitchDo the following to configure a switch using the SANbox Manager applicati

Page 161 - 59043-01 B B-55

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59043-01 B 4-15Q4.2.13Configure the PortsConfiguring a port involves defining the port mode. For public devices and

Page 162 - B-56 59043-01 B

4 – InstallationInstall Firmware4-16 59043-01 BQ4.3Install FirmwareThe switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade the firmware from

Page 163 - 59043-01 B B-57

4 – InstallationInstall Firmware59043-01 B 4-17Q4.3.2Using the CLI to Install FirmwareTo install firmware using the CLI when an FTP server is present

Page 164 - Show Config Command

4 – InstallationInstall Firmware4-18 59043-01 BQ4.3.3Using FTP and the CLI to Install FirmwareTo install firmware using the CLI when the management wo

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4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch59043-01 B 4-19Q10. Display the list of firmware image files on the switch to confirm that the file was loaded.

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4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch4-20 59043-01 BQNotes

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59043-01 B 5-1Section 5Diagnostics/TroubleshootingDiagnostic information about the switch is available through the chassis LEDs, the power supply LEDs

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-2 59043-01 BQ5.1.1.2Maintenance Mode PatternSteady illumination indicates that the switch is in maint

Page 169 - Show Perf Command

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59043-01 B 5-3Q2. Place the switch in maintenance mode. Press and hold the Maintenance button for about

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-4 59043-01 BQc. Activate binary mode and copy the configuration file from the workstation to the swit

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59043-01 B 5-5Q5.1.2Port Status LED IndicationsPort diagnostics for each port are indicated by the Port

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-6 59043-01 BQIf a Port Status LED shows an error indication, review the alarm log for messages regard

Page 174 - Shutdown Command

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59043-01 B 5-7Q3. Display the active zone set on each switch using the Zoning Active command or the Act

Page 175 - Test Command

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-8 59043-01 BQ1. Examine the alarm configuration for the associated error using the Show Config Thresh

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics59043-01 B 5-9Q5.2Chassis DiagnosticsChassis diagnostics are indicated by the chassis and power supp

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics5-10 59043-01 BQ5.2.1Over Temperature LED is IlluminatedThe Over Temperature LED illuminates to indi

Page 178 - Uptime Command

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics59043-01 B 5-11Q5.2.4Output Power LED Is ExtinguishedThe Output Power LED illuminates to indicate th

Page 179 - User Command

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-12 59043-01 BQ5.3Recovering a SwitchA switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the followi

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch59043-01 B 5-13Q5. The maintenance menu displays several recovery options. To select a switch recove

Page 181 - Whoami Command

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-14 59043-01 BQ5.3.3Maintenance – Reset Network ConfigThis option resets the network properties to

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59043-01 B 6-1Section 6Removal/ReplacementThis section describes the removal and replacement procedures for the following field replaceable units (FRU

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCPU Module6-2 59043-01 BQ6.2CPU ModuleThe CPU module is equipped with a battery that powers the non-volatile memory. This memor

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCPU Module59043-01 B 6-3Q6.2.1Removing the CPU ModuleTo remove the CPU module, do the following:1. Determine the firmware versi

Page 186 - Zoneset Command

6 – Removal/ReplacementCPU Module6-4 59043-01 BQ8. To unfasten the CPU module, disconnect the Ethernet and serial cables from the CPU module. Connect

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCPU Module59043-01 B 6-5Q6.2.2Installing the CPU ModuleTo install the CPU module, do the following:1. Slide the CPU module into

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCPU Module6-6 59043-01 BQ8. Load the image file on the switch. Move to the directory that contains the firmware image file and

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6 – Removal/ReplacementI/O Blades59043-01 B 6-7Q11. Restore switch configuration. Move to the directory that contains the configdata file that you dow

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6 – Removal/ReplacementI/O Blades6-8 59043-01 BQ3. Open a Telnet session and enter the Hotswap command. You can also replace an I/O blade using the SA

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6 – Removal/ReplacementI/O Blades59043-01 B 6-9Q7. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, loosen the captive screws at the top and bottom of the I/O blade f

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59043-01 B 1-1Section 1IntroductionThis manual describes the features and installation of the SANbox2-64 Fibre Channel switch, firmware version 1.5.1.

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6 – Removal/ReplacementI/O Blades6-10 59043-01 BQ9. Slide the I/O blade into the slot guide until it makes contact with the backplane connector. Rotat

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCross-Connect Blades59043-01 B 6-11Q6.4Cross-Connect BladesThe SANbox2-64 switch contains two CC blades: one in slot 11 (CC bla

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCross-Connect Blades6-12 59043-01 BQ6.4.1Removing a CC BladeTo remove a CC blade, do the following:1. Power down the switch. Is

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCross-Connect Blades59043-01 B 6-13Q6. Remove the switch cover. Use a medium crosshead screw driver to remove the four screws o

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCross-Connect Blades6-14 59043-01 BQ8. Disconnect the CC blade from backplane. Grasp both latches with the thumbs. Open both la

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6 – Removal/ReplacementCross-Connect Blades59043-01 B 6-15Q5. With an assistant, slide the switch into the rack. Fasten the switch brackets to the rac

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6 – Removal/ReplacementPower Supply Modules6-16 59043-01 BQ6.5Power Supply ModulesThe power supply modules are hot pluggable. This means you can remov

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6 – Removal/ReplacementPower Supply Modules59043-01 B 6-17QFigure 6-7. Removing a Power Supply Module6.5.2Installing a Power Supply ModuleTo install

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6 – Removal/ReplacementFans6-18 59043-01 BQ6.6FansThe fans are hot pluggable. This means you can remove or install one of the fans while the switch is

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6 – Removal/ReplacementFans59043-01 B 6-19Q6.6.2Installing a FanTo install a fan, do the following:1. Confirm that the new fan has the same air flow d

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