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Hardware Reference Manual

PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems

Fibre Channel Connection Blade BR5450

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Page 1: ...Hardware Reference Manual PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems Fibre Channel Connection Blade BR5450 English ...

Page 2: ...53 1001266 02 53 1001266 02 53 1001266 02 20 October 2009 Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual For Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Series ...

Page 3: ... responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss cost liability or damages arising from the information contained in this book or the computer programs that accompany it The product described by this document may contain open source software covered by the GNU General Public License or other open source license agreements To find out which open source software is included in Brocad...

Page 4: ...e resources x Other industry resources xi Getting technical help xi Document feedback xii Chapter 1 Introducing the Embedded Switch Module In this chapter 1 About the Embedded Switch Module 1 Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes 1 Fabric OS Native mode 2 Access Gateway mode 3 Ports on Demand POD 3 Hardware Description 4 Front panel 4 Back side 5 Brocade 5450 CPU subsystem 6 ASIC 6 Ports 7 SFP...

Page 5: ...thernet network25 Connecting the Embedded Switch Module through an internal port 25 Connecting the Embedded Switch Module through an external port 26 Connecting the Embedded Switch Module to the fabric 27 Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode 28 Enabling Access Gateway mode using Web Tools 29 Enabling Access Gateway mode using the CLI 30 Changing from Access Gateway mode to Fabric ...

Page 6: ...s 42 Facility requirements 43 Electrical 43 Architectural specification 44 Fibre Channel standards compliance 44 Regulatory compliance 45 FCC warning US only 45 KCC Statement Republic of Korea 45 VCCI statement Japan 46 Power cords Japan Denan 46 BSMI statement Taiwan 46 CE statement 47 Canadian requirements 47 Laser compliance 47 RTC battery 47 Electrical safety if applicable 48 Environmental reg...

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Page 8: ...g the Embedded Switch Module from its shipping container references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server chassis and Fibre Channel port cabling guidelines Chapter 3 Configuring the Embedded Switch Module describes how to change the Embedded Switch Module s IP address connect the module to the Ethernet network and fabric and change between Access Gateway an...

Page 9: ...ocument titles code text Identifies CLI output Identifies command syntax examples For readability command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed letter case for example switchShow In actual examples command letter case is often all lowercase Otherwise this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command is case sensitive Command syntax conventions Command syn...

Page 10: ...dous to you Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations Key terms For definitions of SAN specific terms visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at http www snia org education dictionary Notice to the reader This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations These trademarks are the prop...

Page 11: ...de Fabric OS Optional Features Web Tools Administrator s Guide Fabric Watch Administrator s Guide Brocade 5450 8 Gb Fibre Channel Embedded Switch Module Hardware Documentation Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module Hardware Reference Manual this document Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module Quick Start Guide Brocade release notes for Fabric OS version supported by the Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Modu...

Page 12: ...r numbers and messages received supportSave command output Detailed description of the problem including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following the problem and specific questions Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results Serial console and Telnet session logs syslog message logs Software name and software version if applicable 2 Embedded Switch Module ...

Page 13: ...and completeness of this document However if you find an error or an omission or you think that a topic needs further development we want to hear from you Forward your feedback to documentation brocade com Provide the title and version number and as much detail as possible about your comment including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement ...

Page 14: ...nd on whether the module is configured in Access Gateway or Fabric OS Native mode The Embedded Switch Module is shipped in Fabric OS Native mode by default Access Gateway mode simplifies SAN deployment by using NPIV technology NPIV provides Fibre Channel switch functions that improve Embedded Switch Module scalability manageability and interoperability For more information on Access Gateway refer ...

Page 15: ...ss Gateway mode Frame filtering that augments the hardware zoning capabilities of the Brocade ASIC which implements hardware zoning at the port level of the Embedded Switch Module The single switch ASIC design eliminates blocking guaranteeing full transmit and receive bandwidth to all Fibre Channel ports at all times Brocade ASIC expanded capabilities including World Wide Name WWN device level pro...

Page 16: ...o be activated as needed based on available licenses This also applies to Fabric OS native mode Extensive diagnostics system monitoring and reliable power and cooling capabilities This also applies to Fabric OS mode One green amber LED to indicate status for each port If dark the port is unlicensed The following system light emitting diodes LEDs One green power LED to indicate module power on One ...

Page 17: ...rver chassis Figure 1 details the front panel For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs see Interpreting LED activity on page 37 Access the I O module handle at the front of the port side of the Embedded Switch Module By pressing the handle s release latch you can open the handle to remove and insert the unit from the Blade Server chassis FIGURE 1 Front panel vi...

Page 18: ...dule as it will seat correctly when the insertion arm is closed When the Embedded Switch Module is inserted the backplane connectors activate a connection port allowing the Embedded Switch Module to be configured in the Blade Server chassis FIGURE 2 Back side viewed from top 1 I O module handle Pressing the handle s release latch opens the handle to install and remove the module from the Blade Ser...

Page 19: ... LEDs one per external port One ID LED One health LED One status LED One Brocade ASIC supporting 26 port at 8 Gb Up to eight optional pluggable SFP optical media One real time clock RTC Internal RS 232 console port One 10 100 Ethernet port share among three connections one external and two internal using analog switching Two major power domains ASIC One ASIC within the system is Brocade designed a...

Page 20: ...urs by way of SerDes 4 wire signaling through the backplane to the server bays The internal ports are capable of transmitting at 1 0625 2 125 4 25 or 8 5 Gbps speeds The internal port speed is auto generated to the highest speed supported by the chassis There is one server per switch port that interfaces to the blade server chassis switch TABLE 2 ASIC features Feature Value Number of ports 26 Port...

Page 21: ...edded Switch Module For a complete list of SFPs and other interoperable hardware visit the Brocade Connect Web site at http www brocadeconnect com and follow the links to the latest compatibility information ISL trunking groups If your Embedded Switch Module has a Brocade ISL Trunking license external ports can form trunking groups of Inter Switch Links ISLs between adjacent switches ISL trunking ...

Page 22: ... to a server database Brocade Secure Fabric OS delivers protection from unauthorized access and corruption through change control management Optional software The Embedded Switch Module supports the following optional software which is activated with the purchase of the corresponding license key Applicable options depend on whether the Embedded Switch Module operates in switch or Access Gateway mo...

Page 23: ...d storage resources Brocade Extended Fabrics Extends the reach of storage environments across longer distances by supporting up to 500 Km between the hosts and storage devices depending on the connectivity bandwidth 1 2 4 and 8 GBps links are available Server Application Optimization SAO license Optimizes overall application performance for physical servers and virtual machines SAO when deployed w...

Page 24: ...O bays 3 through 6 of the BX900 Blade Server chassis Refer to the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 Basic Unit Operating Manual and make sure to comply with installation requirements Installing multiple switches Each Embedded Switch Module must be assigned a unique Ethernet IP address during configuration Once the default Ethernet IP address on the 8 Gb SAN Switch has been changed you may install additional Embed...

Page 25: ...mbedded Switch Module from its shipping package 1 Open the shipping box and inspect the contents Do not insert a damaged Embedded Switch Module into the Blade Server chassis If the Embedded Switch Module appears to be damaged contact your sales representative before proceeding 2 Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the Embedded Switch Module This tray contains the documentation regul...

Page 26: ...mend that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the Embedded Switch Module online Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring the Embedded Switch Module for steps on modifying the IP address Begin by cabling ports 19 through 25 and 0 Ports 19 and 20 are licensed at the factory as part of Dynamic Ports On Demand DPOD By cabling these ports first you will not need to move licenses to...

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Page 28: ...ed Switch Module to operate on a network and fabric Also use steps to change the Embedded Switch Module s operating mode Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes NOTE Although the Embedded Switch Module is configured at the factory for Fabric OS Native mode you can enable it for Access Gateway mode For more information refer to Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode on page 28 This...

Page 29: ...Basic Unit Service Supplement PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade User Guide Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Fabric OS Administrator s Guide Access Gateway Administrator s Guide Web Tools Administrator s Guide SFP transceivers and compatible fiber cables as required If DHCP is not used to set the Embedded Switch Module IP address you will need an unused IP address and a corresponding subnet mask an...

Page 30: ...ions PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade ServerView graphical user interface GUI See Using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI to set the IP address on page 23 for instructions ATTENTION Do not connect the Embedded Switch Module to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set for your Ethernet network requirements Using the CLI menu from the serial console Use the following steps to ...

Page 31: ...tation uses Windows 95 98 2000 XP or NT Otherwise proceed to step 5 a Click Start and select Programs Accessories Communications Hyperterminal The Connection Description dialog box displays FIGURE 3 Connection Description dialog box b Enter a name for the connection in the Connection Description text box and click OK FIGURE 4 Connect To dialog box ...

Page 32: ...nd 115200 Databits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None The Hyperterminal is connected and ready to accept text FIGURE 6 Hyperterminal e Use the MMB default username and password The default is admin for the username and admin for the password NOTE The Embedded Switch Module comes direct from the factory with an additional startup process to set the initial password If you want to bypass se...

Page 33: ...n 4 TFTP update 5 Logout 6 Reboot Management Blade 7 System Information Dump 8 Command Line Interface 9 Account Management Enter selection 3 b Select 1 Console Redirect Connection Blade from the following Console Redirection Table Console Redirection Table 1 Console Redirect Connection Blade 2 Set Return Hotkey Ctrl a character Q 3 Set Console Redirection Timeout 900 Enter selection or type 0 to q...

Page 34: ...nt Blade CLI to change system settings Use the following steps to connect and modify the Embedded Switch Module IP address through the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade MMB CLI NOTE It is recommended that you set the IP address using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade ServerView GUI application because this enables centralized management of the Embedded Switch Module 1 Establish a Telnet session to...

Page 35: ...Console Redirection Table Console Redirection Table 1 Console Redirect Connection Blade 2 Set Return Hotkey Ctrl a character Q 3 Set Console Redirection Timeout 900 Enter selection or type 0 to quit 1 c Select the location where the switch is installed from the following menu Console Redirect Connection Blade 2 Console Redirect Connection Blade 2 Selected Backup Restore 3 Console Redirect Connecti...

Page 36: ...Enter the ipaddrshow command to verify that the IP address was correctly set Using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI to set the IP address Refer to the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade User Guide for instructions on how to bring up the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade application NOTE It is recommended that you set the IP address using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade ServerView GUI applica...

Page 37: ...GY BX900 Management Blade application connection blade status 2 Select the FC connection blade from the Connection Blades Status list shown in Figure 8 Information for the selected FC connection blade displays in the middle pane 3 Click the Configuration tab in the middle pane The Configuration dialog box displays 4 Scroll down to the Management Port Settings section shown in Figure 9 FIGURE 9 PRI...

Page 38: ...agement Blade User Guide for additional details Connecting the Embedded Switch Module to the Ethernet network The Embedded Switch Module has one external port and two internal ports that interact with the chassis Once you have successfully set the appropriate IP address of the Embedded Switch Module you can establish an Ethernet connection using one of two methods The PRIMERGY BX900 Management Bla...

Page 39: ... 2 Click Connection Blades Status in the middle pane of the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade GUI to expand the list 3 Select FC Connection Blade from the Connection Blade Status in the middle pane shown in Figure 11 FIGURE 11 PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade application FC connection blade The current FC Connection Blade information displays 4 Click the Configuration tab in the middle pane 5 Scroll ...

Page 40: ...ld take a short time typically a few seconds but sometimes up to 20 seconds for the newly added Embedded Switch Module to appear in the fabric display with its newly assigned domain ID 4 If you need to install SFP transceivers install them in the external Fibre Channel ports as required The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation a Ensure the transceiver is correctly oriented and if n...

Page 41: ...Brocade recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement Embedded Switch Module For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration see the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide The switchShow fabricShow and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference Changing...

Page 42: ...g Web Tools 3 Log into Web Tools using the default administrative account Login admin Password password 4 Select the Embedded Switch Module from the fabric tree The selected Embedded Switch Module appears in the Switch View 5 Click the Switch Admin button in the WebTools Manage taskbox The Switch Administration window opens NOTE You should save the configuration file if you are converting an Embed...

Page 43: ...rator s Guide for more detailed configuration information You can also enter the ag mapshow command to display the F_Port to N_Port mapping Enter ag help command to display a list of all Access Gateway actions Changing from Access Gateway mode to Fabric Switch mode If your Embedded Switch Module is currently configured in Access Gateway mode you can enable the module for Fabric OS Native mode by d...

Page 44: ...e Access Gateway mode using the CLI 1 Connect to the Embedded Switch Module and log in as admin 2 Enter the ag modeshow command to verify that the Embedded Switch Module is in AG mode 3 Enter the switchDisable command to disable the Embedded Switch Module NOTE To save the Access Gateway configuration use the configUpload command before proceeding with the next step 4 Enter the ag modedisable comma...

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Page 46: ... replacing the Embedded Switch Module 38 Locating the Embedded Switch Module serial number 38 Removing and replacing an SFP transceiver 39 Interoperability The Embedded Switch Module supports interoperability for the following functions Link initialization Principle Embedded Switch Module selection Routing FSPF Simple Name Service State change notification Soft WWN zoning SNMP facilities Translati...

Page 47: ...ibre SCSI bridge devices and older switch families Operating system support Brocade Fabric OS has no specific host OS dependencies The Fabric OS in the switches allows for any Fibre Channel compliant device to attach to switches as long as it conforms to the standards for device login name service and related Fibre Channel features The operating systems listed in Table 4 are for the host machine r...

Page 48: ... for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network Brocade Web Tools management is available through a secure browser using Secure Sockets Layer SSL The SSL security protocol provides data encryption server authentication message integrity and optional client authentication for a TCP IP connection Because SSL is built into all major browsers and Web servers install...

Page 49: ... are written to the system log Access this log through the Module s CLI errShow command For information about this command see the Fabric OS Command Reference For information about error messages see the Fabric OS Message Reference Diagnostic tests In addition to POST Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware including tests of internal connections and ...

Page 50: ...er Off Invalid the switch is off Green No errors and all ports are ready for use Amber Steady Boot up state ports offline or in reset state Blinking green amber One or more environmental ranges are exceeded or error log contains diagnostic error messages Note The LED might blink during testing 4 FC external port status green amber Note LED meanings are not valid during boot diagnostics or POST Gre...

Page 51: ... s configUpload CLI command and following the prompts This command uploads the Embedded Switch Module configuration to the server making it available for downloading to a replacement Embedded Switch Module if necessary It is recommended to back up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement Embedded Switch Module 2 Stop...

Page 52: ...moving an SFP from a port FIGURE 14 Removing an SFP from a Port Refer to the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 Basic Unit Operating Manual to remove and replace the Embedded Switch Module from the chassis ATTENTION If you are not replacing the Embedded Switch Module use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to maintain proper air flow Do not leave the slot empty SFP Bale 3 1 Cable Release 2 SFP 4 ...

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Page 54: ...ccess Gateway Mode default port mapping The Embedded Switch Module can contain 26 total ports Of these F_Ports are ports 1 18 and N_Ports are ports 0 and 19 25 The following lists the factory default F_Port to N_Port mapping for Access Gateway mode NOTE All ports have failover and failback enabled 1 2 and 17 mapped to 19 3 4 and 18 mapped to 20 5 6 mapped to 21 7 8 mapped to 22 9 10 mapped to 23 1...

Page 55: ... Default setting Automatic Failover Enabled on all N_ports Automatic Failback Enabled on all N_ports APC policy Disabled Group policy Enabled ADS policy Disabled TABLE 8 Memory specifications Memory Type Value PowerPC 440EPX processor 667 MHz SDRAM 512 MB DDR2 for system memory at 64 bits wide with 8 ECC bits at 166 MHz Boot flash 4 MB used during system boot only and is field upgradable with pass...

Page 56: ... F 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing at 29 C 84 2 F 5 to 95 non condensing at 38 C 100 4 F Altitude Up to 3 048 m 10 000 ft 10 668 m 35 000 ft Shock 20 G for 6 ms 80G with velocity change of 4572 mm sec squared Vibration 0 4 G at 5 500 Hz for 60 minutes 0 5 G at 2 200 Hz for 15 minutes 1 04 GRMS Random for 15 minutes Air flow 30 C 86 F Ambient Approx 3CFM 40 C 104 F Ambien...

Page 57: ...E 12 Embedded Switch Module architecture Feature Description Scalability Refer to the current Brocade Scalability Guidelines publication Certified maximum Refer to the current Brocade Scalability Guidelines publication Performance 8 50 Gbps line speed full duplex 4 25 Gbps line speed full duplex 2 125 Gbps line speed full duplex 1 063 Gbps line speed full duplex Fabric latency Fabric OS Native mod...

Page 58: ...8 Regulatory certifications on page 51 FCC warning US only This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ener...

Page 59: ...rference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance might arise When such trouble occurs the user might be required to take corrective actions Power cords Japan Denan ATTENTION Never use the power cord packed with your equipment for other products BSMI statement Taiwan The BSMI Statement is applicable to the power supplies ...

Page 60: ...2002 Canadian requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003 Class A Laser compliance This equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825 2 CAUTION Use only optical transceivers that are qual...

Page 61: ...ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the Embedded Switch Module China RoHS The contents included in this section are per the requirements of the People s Republic of China Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information products Environmental Protection Use Period EPUP Disclaimer In no event do the EPUP logos shown on the product and FRUs alter or expand...

Page 62: ...stances HS which may be contained in this product China ROHS Hazardous Substances Toxic Substances HS TS Concentration Chart Name of the Component Hazardous Toxic Substance Elements Lead PB Mercury Hg Cadium CD Hexavalent Chromium CR6 Polybrominated Biphenyl PBB Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether PBDE Fibre Channel Switch X O O O O O PCBA cards X O O O O O SFPs optical cable connectors X O O O O O Shee...

Page 63: ...for Concentration Limits O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits CHINA ROHS ᆇ 䋼䋼 HS TS 䰤䞣㸼 Ϣ ᆇ 䋼 ܗ ⱘৡ ঞ 䞣 ḍ Ё ⱘ ᄤֵᙃѻક ᶧ ࠊㅵ ࡲ ֵᙃѻϮ䚼 39োҸ ˈᴀ ৌᦤկҹϟ ѻકЁৃ㛑 ⱘ ᆇ 䋼 HS ⱘৡ ঞ 䞣 ᑇⱘ ֵᙃǄ ᆇ 䋼 ܗ Џ㽕䚼ӊৡ 䪙 PB Hg 䬝 CD Ӌ䫀 CR6 㘨㣃 PBB Ѡ㣃䝮 PBDE ܝ 㑸䗮䘧Ѹᤶᴎ X O O O O O X O O O O O 㒓䏃ᵓ䚼ӊ X O O O O O SFP ܝ 㑸 X O O O O O 䩷䞥ӊ O O O O O O X O O O O O ᴎẄᬃᶊঞ 䔼䕃ӊ...

Page 64: ...tement Canada Bi Nat UL CSA 60950 1 1st Ed or latest ICES 003 Class A cCSAus ICES A and Statement Japan CISPR22 and JEIDA Harmonics VCCI A and Statement European Union EN60950 1 or latest EN55022 and EN55024 TUV GS N CE marking Australia New Zealand EN55022 and CISPR22 or AS NZS CISPR22 C Tick mark Argentina IEC60950 1 or latest S mark Russia IEC60950 1 or latest 51318 22 99 and 51318 24 99 or lat...

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Page 66: ...itchShow 28 35 compact flash 42 compatibility matrix 8 configUpload command 28 30 D dimensions 42 dynamic ports on demand 2 E embedded switch module accessing 35 back side view 5 cabling guidelines 13 characteristics 4 connecting to Ethernet 25 connecting to fabric 27 hardware description 4 health status 37 physical dimensions and weight 42 removing and replacing 38 serial number 38 specifications...

Page 67: ...mory 42 MIC statement Republic of Korea 45 module status 3 O operating requirements 43 operating system support 34 optional features 9 access gateway mode 10 fabric OS native mode 9 P port management 38 port negotiation 34 port side of the embedded switch module 4 ports base ports for POD 4 ports on demand POD 3 base ports 4 POST 1 35 results 35 processor 42 protective foam 12 R regulatory certifi...

Page 68: ...Brocade 5450 Hardware Reference Manual 55 53 1001266 02 SWL 8 T temperature 43 trunking 8 V VCCI statement 46 vibration 43 W weight 42 Z zoning 2 34 ...

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