Qlogic QLogic Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide

SimplifyD 59055-00 B Page iSANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide

1 – IntroductionRelated Materials1-2 59055-00 BD1.2Related MaterialsThe following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide addi

B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch ConfigurationsB-4 59055-00 BDYou use FTP to download the configdata file to your workstation for safe ke

B – Command Line InterfaceCommands59055-00 B B-5DB.4CommandsThe command syntax is as follows:commandkeywordkeyword [value]keyword [value1] [value2]The

B – Command Line InterfaceCommandsB-6 59055-00 BDThe command set performs monitoring and configuration tasks. Commands related to monitoring tasks are

B – Command Line InterfaceAdmin Command59055-00 B B-7DAdmin CommandOpens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides commands that change

B – Command Line InterfaceAlias CommandB-8 59055-00 BDAlias CommandCreates a named set of ports/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of por

B – Command Line InterfaceAlias Command59055-00 B B-9Dmembers [alias]Displays all members of the alias given by [alias]. This keyword does not require

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandB-10 59055-00 BDConfig CommandManages the Fibre Channel configurations on a switch. For information about sett

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59055-00 B B-11DrestoreRestores configuration settings to an out-of-band switch from a backup file named confi

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandB-12 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of how to create a backup file (configdata) and download the file

B – Command Line InterfaceDate Command59055-00 B B-13DDate CommandThis command displays or sets the system date and time. To set the date and time the

1 – IntroductionSafety Notices59055-00 B 1-3D1.3Safety NoticesA Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing pe

B – Command Line InterfaceFallback CommandB-14 59055-00 BDFallback CommandAssigns the pending firmware status back and forth between the active and in

B – Command Line InterfaceFeature Command59055-00 B B-15DFeature CommandAdds license key features to the switch and displays the license key feature l

B – Command Line InterfaceHardreset CommandB-16 59055-00 BDHardreset CommandResets the switch and performs a power-on self test. This reset disrupts t

B – Command Line InterfaceHelp Command59055-00 B B-17DHelp CommandDisplays a brief description of the specified command, its keywords, and usage.Autho

B – Command Line InterfaceHistory CommandB-18 59055-00 BDHistory CommandDisplays a numbered list of the previously entered commands from which you can

B – Command Line InterfaceHotreset Command59055-00 B B-19DHotreset CommandResets the switch for the purpose of activating the pending firmware without

B – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandB-20 59055-00 BDImage CommandManages and installs switch firmware.Authority Admin sessionSyntax imagecleanupfet

B – Command Line InterfaceLip Command59055-00 B B-21DLip CommandReinitializes the specified loop port.Authority Admin sessionSyntax lip [port_number]K

B – Command Line InterfacePasswd CommandB-22 59055-00 BDPasswd CommandChanges a user account’s password.Authority Admin account name and an admin sess

B – Command Line InterfacePing Command59055-00 B B-23DPing CommandInitiates an attempt to communicate with another switch over an Ethernet network and

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements1-4 59055-00 BD1.6Communications StatementsThe following statements apply to this product. The statements for

B – Command Line InterfacePs CommandB-24 59055-00 BDPs CommandDisplays current system process information.Authority NoneSyntax psExamples The followin

B – Command Line InterfaceQuit Command59055-00 B B-25DQuit CommandCloses the Telnet session.Authority NoneSyntax quit, exit, or logoutNotes You can al

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-26 59055-00 BDReset CommandResets the switch configuration parameters. If you omit the keyword, the default i

B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59055-00 B B-27D Clears the alarm log. To save the alarm log before resetting, refer to the ”Set Log Command”

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-28 59055-00 BDTable B-4. Port Configuration Defaults Parameter1Gbps/2Gbps Port Defaults10 Gbps Port DefaultsA

B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59055-00 B B-29DTable B-5. Port Threshold Alarm Configuration Defaults Parameter DefaultThresholdMonitoringEnab

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-30 59055-00 BDTable B-7. SNMP Configuration DefaultsParameter DefaultSNMPEnabled TrueContact <syscontact u

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Command59055-00 B B-31DSet CommandSets a variety of switch parameters.Authority Admin session for all keywords except Be

B – Command Line InterfaceSet CommandB-32 59055-00 BDport [option]Sets port state and speed for the specified port. The previous Set Config Port setti

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59055-00 B B-33DSet Config CommandSets switch, port, port threshold alarm, and zoning configuration parame

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements59055-00 B 1-5D1.6.3Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du CanadaCet équipement ne

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-34 59055-00 BDPortType Port type: 1Gbps/2Gbps Ports: GL, G, F, FL, Donor. The default is GL. 10 Gbps P

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59055-00 B B-35DLCFEnable Link control frame preference routing. Enables (True) or disables (False) prefer

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-36 59055-00 BDswitchInitiates an editing session in which to change switch configuration settings. The s

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59055-00 B B-37DthresholdInitiates a configuration session by which to generate and log alarms for selecte

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-38 59055-00 BDTable B-11. Set Config Threshold Parameters Parameter DescriptionThreshold Monitoring Enab

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59055-00 B B-39DzoningInitiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. The system

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-40 59055-00 BDExamples The following is an example of the Set Config Port command:SANbox #> admin sta

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59055-00 B B-41DThe following is an example of the Set Config Port command for a 10 Gbps port:SANbox #>

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-42 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Set Config Switch command:SANbox #> admin startSANbo

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59055-00 B B-43D RisingTrigger (decimal value, 1-1000) [200 ] FallingTrigger

1 – IntroductionLaser Safety Information1-6 59055-00 BD1.6.5VCCI Class A StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Con

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-44 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Set Config Zoning command.SANbox #> admin startSANbo

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59055-00 B B-45DSet Log CommandSpecifies the type of entries to be entered in the event log. Log entries are

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandB-46 59055-00 BDPortMonitors all port eventsSwitchMonitors switch management events.ZoningMonitors zoning con

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59055-00 B B-47DstopStops logging of events.Notes To maintain optimal switch performance, do not set the Comp

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Port CommandB-48 59055-00 BDSet Port CommandSets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Port Command59055-00 B B-49DDiagnosticsPrepares the port for testing. This prepares the port for testing and prevents th

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-50 59055-00 BDSet Setup CommandChanges SNMP and system configuration settings. The switch maintains one S

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59055-00 B B-51DsystemPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings. Table

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-52 59055-00 BDEth0NetworkMask Ethernet subnet mask address.Eth0GatewayAddress Ethernet IP address gateway

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59055-00 B B-53DExamples The following is an example of the Set Setup SNMP command:SANbox #> admin star

1 – IntroductionAccessible Parts59055-00 B 1-7D1.9Accessible PartsThe Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the SANbox 5200 switch are the following: Sm

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-54 59055-00 BD TrapCommunity (string, max=32 chars) [public ] AuthFailureTrap

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59055-00 B B-55DShow CommandDisplays fabric, switch, and port operational information.Authority NoneSyntax showa

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-56 59055-00 BDconfig [option]Displays switch, port, and zoning configuration attributes. Refer to the ”Show Co

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59055-00 B B-57Dns [option]Displays name server information for the specified [option]. If you omit [option], na

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-58 59055-00 BDEpConnects Number of times an E_Port connected through ISL negotiation.FBusy Number of times the

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59055-00 B B-59Dpost logDisplays the Power On Self Test (POST) log which contains results from the POST.setup [o

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-60 59055-00 BDsupportExecutes a series of commands that display a complete description of the switch, its conf

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59055-00 B B-61DThe following is an example of the Show Domains command:SANbox #> show domains Principal swi

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-62 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Show NS [port_ID] command:SANbox #> show ns 1301e1 Port I

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59055-00 B B-63DThe following is an example of the Show Port command:SANbox #> show port 1 Port Number: 1

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-8 59055-00 BD1.12General Public LicenseQLogic® Fibre Channel switches are powered by the Linux operating syste

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-64 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Show Switch command: SANbox #> show switch Switch Inform

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59055-00 B B-65DThe following is an example of the Show Topology command for port 1:SANbox #> show topology

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-66 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Show Version command:SANbox #> show version ********

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59055-00 B B-67DShow Config CommandDisplays switch, port, alarm threshold, and zoning for the current con

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandB-68 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Show Config Port command for a 10 Gbps port:SANbox #&g

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59055-00 B B-69D SANbox #> show config threshold Configuration Name: default ------------ Thresh

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandB-70 59055-00 BDShow Log CommandDisplays the contents of the log or the parameters used to create entries in

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59055-00 B B-71DlevelDisplays the event severity level needed to create an entry in the log. If the severity

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandB-72 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Show Log command: SANbox #> show log [327][day mont

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59055-00 B B-73DShow Perf CommandDisplays port performance in frames/second and bytes/second. If you omit t

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59055-00 B 1-9DWe protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf CommandB-74 59055-00 BDerrors [port_number]Displays continuous error counts for the port group (0–15 or 16–19) tha

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59055-00 B B-75DThe following is an example of the Show Perf Byte command:SANbox #> show perf byteDispla

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandB-76 59055-00 BDShow Setup CommandDisplays the current SNMP and system settings.Authority NoneSyntax show

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59055-00 B B-77D Trap1Enabled False Trap2Address 0.0.0.0 Trap2Port 162 T

B – Command Line InterfaceShutdown CommandB-78 59055-00 BDShutdown CommandTerminates all data transfers on the switch at convenient points and closes

B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59055-00 B B-79DTest CommandTests ports using internal (SerDes level), external (transceiver), and online loopba

B – Command Line InterfaceTest CommandB-80 59055-00 BD1. To start an admin session, enter the following command and press the Enter key.admin start2.

B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59055-00 B B-81D3. A series of test parameters are displayed on the screen. Press the Enter key to accept each d

B – Command Line InterfaceUptime CommandB-82 59055-00 BDUptime CommandDisplays the elapsed up time since the switch was last reset and reset method. A

B – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59055-00 B B-83DUser CommandAdministers and displays user accounts.Authority Admin account name and an Admin ses

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-10 59055-00 BDmodifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of the

B – Command Line InterfaceUser CommandB-84 59055-00 BDExamples The following is an example of the User Accounts command:SANbox (admin) #> user acco

B – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59055-00 B B-85DThe following is an example of the User Delete command:SANbox (admin) #> user del user3 The

B – Command Line InterfaceWhoami CommandB-86 59055-00 BDWhoami CommandDisplays the account name, session number, and switch domain ID for the Telnet s

B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59055-00 B B-87DZone CommandManages zones and zone membership on a switch.Authority Admin session and a Zoning E

B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-88 59055-00 BDlistDisplays a list of all zones and the zone sets of which they are components. This keyword do

B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59055-00 B B-89DExamples The following is an example of the Zone List command:SANbox #> zone list Zone

B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-90 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Zone Zonesets command:SANbox #> zone zonesets zone1 Curre

B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59055-00 B B-91DZoneset CommandManages zone sets and component zones across the fabric.Authority Admin sessio

B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset CommandB-92 59055-00 BDlistDisplays a list of all zone sets. This keyword does not require an Admin session.remove [

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59055-00 B B-93DZoning CommandOpens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone sets and zones. R

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59055-00 B 1-11Db. Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, f

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-94 59055-00 BDlimitsDisplays the number of zone sets, zones, aliases, members per zone, members per alias, a

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59055-00 B B-95DSANbox (admin-zoning) #>..SANbox (admin-zoning) #> zoning cancel Zoning edit mode will

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-96 59055-00 BDThe following is an example of the Zoning List command:SANbox #> zoning list Active ZoneS

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59055-00 B B-97D wwn_221416 50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-98 59055-00 BDNotes

59055-00 B Glossary-1GlossaryAccess Control List ZoneAccess Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound t

Glossary-2 59055-00 BSANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDClass 2 ServiceA service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or f

59055-00 B Glossary-3SANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDFRUField Replaceable UnitHeartbeat LEDA chassis LED that indicates the status

Glossary-4 59055-00 BSANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDPending FirmwareThe firmware image that will be activated upon the next switc

59055-00 B Glossary-5SANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDZone SetA set of zones grouped together. The active zone set defines the zoni

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1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-12 59055-00 BDrights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this

Glossary-6 59055-00 BSANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDNotes

59055-00 B Index-1IndexNumerics10/100 Base-T straight cable 4-9Aaccess 3-2Access Control List zone 3-3account name 3-14, B-1, B-86display B-86ftp 5-4m

Index-2 59055-00 BSANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDrestore default 5-13save B-11controls 2-2credits 3-4, A-2critical error 5-1DDate

59055-00 B Index-3SANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDFRU - See Field Replaceable UnitFTP - See File Transfer ProtocolGG_Port 2-7GBIC

Index-4 59055-00 BSANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDconfiguration reset B-27interfaces B-56non-critical error 5-1non-disruptive acti

59055-00 B Index-5SANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDscalability A-2securityfabric 3-14fabric services 3-15user account 3-14serial po

Index-6 59055-00 BSANbox 5200 Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation GuideDWWhoami command B-86workstation 4-1, 4-9worldwide name 3-2WWN - See Worldwide Na

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59055-00 B 1-13DLicense, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation.12. If you wi

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-14 59055-00 BDone line to give the program's name and an idea of what it does.Copyright (C) yyyy name of

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support59055-00 B 1-15D1.13Technical SupportCustomers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical sup

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support1-16 59055-00 BDNotes

59055-00 B 2-1Section 2 General DescriptionThis section describes the features and capabilities of the SANbox 5200 Fibre Channel switch. The following

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-2 59055-00 BD2.1Chassis Controls and LEDsThe Maintenance button shown in Figure 2-2 is the only chas

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs59055-00 B 2-3D2.1.1.1Resetting a SwitchTo reset the switch, use a pointed tool to momentarily press a

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-4 59055-00 BD2.1.2Chassis LEDsThe chassis LEDs shown in Figure 2-3 provide status information about

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59055-00 B 2-5D2.1.2.3System Fault LED (Amber)The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate an over temperatu

59055-00 B Page iiiTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1.1 Intended Audience ...

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports2-6 59055-00 BD2.2.1Port LEDsEach port has its own Logged-In LED (L) and Activity LED (A) as shown in Figure

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59055-00 B 2-7D2.2.2TransceiversThe SANbox 5200 switch supports SFP optical transceivers for the 1Gbps/2Gbps

2 – General DescriptionEthernet Port2-8 59055-00 BD2.3Ethernet PortThe Ethernet port shown in Figure 2-6 is an RJ-45 connector that provides a connect

2 – General DescriptionSerial Port59055-00 B 2-9D2.4Serial PortThe SANbox 5200 switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes.

2 – General DescriptionPower Supply and Fans2-10 59055-00 BD2.5Power Supply and FansThe power supply converts standard 110 or 230 VAC to DC voltages f

2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management59055-00 B 2-11DSNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. SANbox firmware supports SNMP vers

2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management2-12 59055-00 BDNotes

59055-00 B 3-1Section 3PlanningConsider the following when planning a fabric: Devices Device access Performance Port Licensing Multiple chassis f

3 – PlanningDevice Access3-2 59055-00 BD3.2Device AccessConsider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use of zones and z

3 – PlanningDevice Access59055-00 B 3-3D3.2.1Soft ZonesSoft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling device discovery. Devices in the sam

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3 – PlanningPerformance3-4 59055-00 BD3.3PerformanceThe SANbox 5200 switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of

3 – PlanningPerformance59055-00 B 3-5D3.3.2BandwidthBandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a given transmission rate.

3 – PlanningPort Licensing3-6 59055-00 BD3.3.3LatencyLatency is a measure of how fast a frame travels from one port to another. The factors that affec

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59055-00 B 3-7D3.5Multiple Chassis FabricsBy connecting switches together you can expand the number of available p

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-8 59055-00 BD3.5.2Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID LockThe following switch configuration settings a

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59055-00 B 3-9D3.5.2.1StackingYou can connect up to four 20-port SANbox 5200 switches together through the 10 Gbps

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-10 59055-00 BDA four-switch stack uses six XPAK switch stacking cables as shown in Figure 3-3. 64 1Gbps/2Gbps po

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59055-00 B 3-11D3.5.3Common TopologiesThe SANbox 5200 switch supports the following topologies using the 1Gbps/2Gb

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-12 59055-00 BD3.5.3.2Mesh TopologyA mesh topology describes a fabric in which each chassis has at least one port

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59055-00 B 3-13D3.5.3.3Multistage TopologyA Multistage topology describes a fabric in which two or more edge switc

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3 – PlanningFabric Security3-14 59055-00 BD3.6Fabric SecurityFabric security consists of the following: User account security Fabric services3.6.1Us

3 – PlanningFabric Management59055-00 B 3-15D3.6.2Fabric ServicesFabric services include security-related functions such as inband management and SNMP

3 – PlanningFabric Management3-16 59055-00 BDNotes

59055-00 B 4-1Section 4InstallationThis section describes how to install and configure the SANbox 5200 switch. It also describes how to load new firmw

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-2 59055-00 BD4.1.3Environmental ConditionsConsider the factors that affect the climate in your facility such as e

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-3DInstalling a SANbox 5200 switch involves the following steps:1. Mount the switch.2. Install SFP tran

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-4 59055-00 BDTo mount the switch in a rack without the use of rails, fasten the brackets to the switch as shown i

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-5DTo mount the switch in a rack using the General Devices C-874 rail kit, you must fasten the switch b

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-6 59055-00 BD If you are using the 10 Gbps ports, remove the port covers by the cover tabs using your fingers or

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-7D4.2.3Connect the Switch to AC PowerWARNING!! This product is supplied with a 3-wire power cable and

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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-8 59055-00 BDTo energize the switch, connect the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the front of the switch

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-9D The Heartbeat LED indicates the results of the POST. The POST tests the condition of firmware, mem

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-10 59055-00 BD4.2.4.1Ethernet ConnectionThe default IP address of a new switch is 10.0.0.1. Many management works

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-11Dd. Enter the following COM Port settings in the COM Properties window and choose the OK button.  B

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-12 59055-00 BD4.2.5Install and Start SANbox Manager Using SANsurfer Management SuiteIf your switch was shipped wi

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-13D4.2.5.2SANsurfer Management Suite Disk - Linux InstallationTo install the SANsurfer application on

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-14 59055-00 BD4.2.5.3SANsurfer Management Suite Disk - Solaris InstallationTo install the SANsurfer application o

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-15D4.2.5.4Starting SANsurfer Management SuiteTo start the SANsurfer application for the first time, ch

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-16 59055-00 BD4.2.6.2SANbox Manager Installation Disk - Linux InstallationTo install the SANbox Manager applicati

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59055-00 B 4-17Dthe SANbox Manager application. From a command line, you can enter the SANbox_Manager command:<i

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4 – InstallationInstall Firmware4-18 59055-00 BD4.2.8Cable Devices to the SwitchConnect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices

4 – InstallationInstall Firmware59055-00 B 4-19DYou can use the SANbox Manager application or the CLI to install new firmware: The SANbox Manager app

4 – InstallationInstall Firmware4-20 59055-00 BD3. To start an admin session, enter the following:SANbox $> admin start4. Retrieve the firmware fil

4 – InstallationInstall Firmware59055-00 B 4-21D3. Establish communications with the switch using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Enter one of the f

4 – InstallationUpgrading the SANbox 5200 Switch4-22 59055-00 BD13. Review the conditions for a non-disruptive activation on page 4-18 and determine w

4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch59055-00 B 4-23D4.5Powering Down a SwitchSimply unplugging the switch from the power source does not allow the s

4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch4-24 59055-00 BDNotes

59055-00 B 5-1Section 5Diagnostics/TroubleshootingDiagnostic information about the switch is available through the chassis LEDs and the port LEDs. Dia

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-2 59055-00 BD5.1.1Heartbeat LED Blink PatternsThe Heartbeat LED indicates the operational status of t

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59055-00 B 5-3D5.1.1.3Configuration File System Error Blink PatternA configuration file system error bl

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-4 59055-00 BD6. If a previously saved configuration file is available for the switch, do the followin

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59055-00 B 5-5D5.1.1.4Over Temperature Blink PatternAn over temperature blink pattern is 5 blinks follo

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-6 59055-00 BD5.1.2Logged-In LED IndicationsPort diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-In LED for ea

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59055-00 B 5-7D5.1.2.1E_Port IsolationA Logged-In LED error indication is often the result of E_Port is

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-8 59055-00 BD4. Display the active zone set on each switch using the Zoning Active command or the Act

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59055-00 B 5-9DReview the event browser to determine if excessive port errors are responsible for disab

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics5-10 59055-00 BD5.2Chassis DiagnosticsChassis diagnostics are indicated by the chassis LEDs as shown

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch59055-00 B 5-11D2. Inspect the AC power source. Is the power source delivering the proper voltage?

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-12 59055-00 BDTo recover a switch, do the following:1. Place the switch in maintenance mode. Press

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch59055-00 B 5-13D1. Place the switch in maintenance mode. Refer to the procedure for maintenance mode

59055-00 B 1-1Section 1IntroductionThis manual describes the features and installation of the SANbox® 3000 Fibre Channel switch, firmware version 4.0.

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-14 59055-00 BD5.3.7Maintenance – Remake FilesystemIn the event of sudden loss of power, it is poss

59055-00 B A-1Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix contains the specifications for the SANbox 5200 Fibre Channel switch. Refer to Section 2 General D

A – SpecificationsFabric SpecificationsA-2 59055-00 BDNumber of Fibre Channel Ports ... Variable and upgradable in the following configurations::

A – SpecificationsMaintainability59055-00 B A-3DA.2MaintainabilityDiagnostics ... Power-On Self Test (POST) tests al

A – SpecificationsFabric ManagementA-4 59055-00 BDA.3Fabric ManagementA.4DimensionsA.5ElectricalManagement Methods ... SANbox Manager

A – SpecificationsEnvironmental59055-00 B A-5DA.6EnvironmentalTemperature Operating ... Non-operating ...

A – SpecificationsRegulatory CertificationsA-6 59055-00 BDA.7Regulatory CertificationsSafety Standards ... UL60950:2000CSA 22

59055-00 B B-1Appendix BCommand Line Interface The command line interface (CLI) enables you to perform a variety of fabric and switch management tasks

B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch ConfigurationsB-2 59055-00 BDB.3Working with Switch ConfigurationsSuccessful management of switches and

B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch Configurations59055-00 B B-3DSet Config commands with which you make modifications to the port, switch,