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Core Switch 2/64 V4.1 Installation Guide

about this 

guide

This user guide provides information to help you:

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Set up and configure StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64

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Maintain and operate the switch

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Contact technical support for additional assistance

Intended Audience

This book is intended for use by customers who purchased the Core Switch 2/64, 
the Core Switch 2/64 power pak, and for authorized service providers who are 
experienced with the following:

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Configuration aspects of customer Storage Area Network (SAN) fabric

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Customer host environments, such as Windows or IBM AIX

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Web Tools Graphical User Interface (GUI), for configuring the switch via a 
supported Web browser

Related Documentation

For the most current information about the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64, 
visit the support Web site located at:

http://www.hp.com/products1/storage/products/san/fibreswitches/coreswitch2_64/index.

html

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For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity, 
consult your HP account representative.

Summary of Contents for AA-RS2WC-TE

Page 1: ...nstallation guide provides procedures for setting up configuring and managing the Core Switch 2 64 and Core Switch 2 64 power pak For the most current information about the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2 64 visit the support Web site located at http www hp com products1 storage products san fibreswitches coreswitch2_64 index html ...

Page 2: ...formation contained in this document is subject to change without notice BROCADE the Brocade B weave logo Brocade the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage SilkWorm and SilkWork Express are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Inc or its subsidiaries in the United States and or in other countries Hewlett Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or ed...

Page 3: ...HP Authorized Reseller 18 1 Overview 19 High Availability 20 Firmware Version 4 0 Summary 20 Port Side of Chassis 21 Core Switch 2 64 Fibre Channel Ports 24 Blower Assembly Side of Chassis 24 Cabling Summary 27 Fibre Optic Cable Requirements 27 Managing Cables 27 Cable Management Tray and Cable Guides 28 Cabling Precautions 28 Management Summary 29 Optional Management Features 29 Optional Hardware...

Page 4: ...ore Switch 2 64 in a 9000 Series 42U Rack 50 Attaching the Rack Mount Shelf Brackets 50 For Rails with Square Holes Attaching the Retainer Nuts 53 For Rails with Round Holes Attaching the Clip Nuts 54 Attaching the Upper Rack Mount Bracket Assemblies to the Chassis 54 Finalizing the Rack Mount Procedure 58 Sliding the Switch into the Rack 58 Securing the Chassis to the Rails 58 Reinstalling the Ch...

Page 5: ...ystem Components 91 Port Cards 91 Control Processor Cards 92 About the CP Card 92 Available Ports 93 Modem Connection 93 Services Controlled by the CP Card 93 Determining the Status of the CP Card 94 Power Supplies 94 AC Power Input Connectors and AC Power Switches 95 Blower Assemblies 95 WWN Card and Bezel 96 Managing Cables 98 Reviewing Default Configuration Settings 99 Core Switch 2 64 Switch S...

Page 6: ...6 Port Card or Filler Panel Summary 126 16 Port Card Precautionary Guidelines 126 Time and Items 127 Replacing a Filler Panel or 16 port Card 127 Recommendations for Cable Management 132 CP Card Summary 133 Time and Items 133 Confirming a Failed CP Card 134 Recording Critical Switch Information 135 Replacing a Filler Panel or CP Card 139 About the CP Card or RTC Battery 142 Verifying Operation of ...

Page 7: ...1 Dimensions 173 System Weight 174 Facility Requirements 175 Power Specifications 176 Environmental Requirements 177 Data Transmission Ranges 178 Port Card Specifications 179 Fibre Channel Port Specifications 179 Memory Specifications 180 POST and Boot Specifications 183 POST 183 Boot 183 Extensive Information on the PID Format 184 Recommended Approaches 186 Evaluation Phase 186 Data Collection 18...

Page 8: ...203 Class A Equipment 203 Class B Equipment 203 European Union Notice 204 Spécification ATI Classe A France 204 Germany Noise Declaration 204 Japanese Notice 205 VCCI EMC Statement Japan 205 Harmonics Conformance Japan 205 Taiwanese Notice 206 BSMI EMC Statement Taiwan 206 RRL EMC Statement Korea 207 Laser Devices 208 Laser Safety Warnings 208 Compliance with CDRH Regulations 208 Compliance with I...

Page 9: ... retainer nuts on the rails 53 8 Attaching the left and right flat upper rack mount brackets 55 9 Attaching L shaped brackets to rails 57 10 Attaching the upper rack mount bracket to the L shaped brackets 59 11 Securing the chassis port side to rack rails 60 12 Installing the mounting brackets 62 13 Installing the Tinnerman clips 63 14 Installing the rubber washers 64 15 Assembling the outer rails...

Page 10: ...nsole 148 40 Sample output for the configshow Command with fabric as filter 149 41 Sample output for downloading configuration to both logical switches 150 42 Power Supply and Filler Panel 153 43 Replacing the blower assembly 157 44 Replacing a fiber cable 160 45 Cable management tray 162 46 Core Switch 2 64 with two modems connected 219 47 Remote modem setup 222 Tables 1 Port Side Component Descr...

Page 11: ...Contents 11 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide 17 Serial Port Pin Outs 109 18 Modem Serial Port Pin Outs 110 ...

Page 12: ...Contents 12 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide ...

Page 13: ... providers who are experienced with the following Configuration aspects of customer Storage Area Network SAN fabric Customer host environments such as Windows or IBM AIX Web Tools Graphical User Interface GUI for configuring the switch via a supported Web browser Related Documentation For the most current information about the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2 64 visit the support Web site located at ...

Page 14: ...ons Element Convention Cross reference links Blue text Figure 1 Key and field names menu items buttons and dialog box titles Bold File names application names and text emphasis Italics User input command and directory names and system responses output and messages Monospace font COMMAND NAMES are uppercase monospace font unless they are case sensitive Variables monospace italic font Website addres...

Page 15: ...ghts or interesting points of information Equipment Symbols The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide pertains They have the following meanings Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from el...

Page 16: ...arked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manually handling material Rack Stability Rack stability protects personnel and equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of personal ...

Page 17: ...at the nearest location Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP website under support http www hp com support Be sure to have the following information available before calling Technical support registration number if applicable Product serial numbers Product model names and numbers Applicable error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed specific ...

Page 18: ...nstallation Guide HP Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller In the United States call 1 800 345 1518 In Canada call 1 800 263 5868 Elsewhere see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers http www hp com ...

Page 19: ...n two configurations the 2 64 and 2 64 Power Pak Refer to the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2 64 Version 4 1 Release Notes for a complete list of management features enabled on your specific switch Note This guide refers to both models as the Core Switch 2 64 unless otherwise noted This chapter provides the following information High Availability page 20 Cabling Summary page 27 Management Summary pa...

Page 20: ...ng Fabric Operating System FOS firmware Version 4 1 or later The firmware supports High speed data traffic using Interswitch Link ISL trunking technology Automatic re routing through the Fabric Shortest Path First FSPF algorithm Application Programming Interface API a protocol that allows applications to interface with switch services Per port statistics help technicians diagnose and isolate probl...

Page 21: ...ndividually becomining FL_Ports fabric loop ports F_Ports fabric ports or E_Ports expansion ports The Core Switch 2 64 consists of the following components A 14U chassis designed for installation in a standard 19 inch rack Up to two switches may be mounted in a standard 42U rack Two 16 port cards per chassis with 16 optical ports per card compatible with Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP media Two C...

Page 22: ...64 Note Figure 1 shows a fully populated switch eight 16 port cards installed However the Core Switch 2 64 actually ships with two 16 port cards installed in slots 1 and 2 only To increase the number of ports purchase the Core Switch 2 64 Port Module Upgrade Kit See Table 3 for specific kit ordering information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Slot 1 2 3 4 6 5 8 7 9 10 11 12 SHR 2504A ...

Page 23: ... supplies 2 and 4 6 AC power connector Connects power for right side of switch 7 Grounding strap connector Attaches the ESD grounding strap supplied with the switch 8 AC power connector Connects power for left side of switch 9 AC power switch Activates power supplies 1 and 3 16 port card The switch ships with two 16 port cards installed Each card provides sixteen auto sensing Fibre Channel ports f...

Page 24: ...ed serial stream Are capable of individually becoming fabric loop ports FL_Ports fabric ports F_Ports or expansion ports E_Ports Use color coded labels to indicate which ports are used in the same ISL trunking group Conform to the American National Standards Institute ANSI Fibre Channel FC PI specification for Fibre Channel SFP transceivers Blower Assembly Side of Chassis Figure 2 identifies compo...

Page 25: ...Overview 25 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Figure 2 Blower side components SHR 2505A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 26: ...LEDs The three power supply LEDs include the power LED predictive failure LED and failure LED 4 Blower power LED Indicates blower assembly power off or on 5 Blower fault LED Indicates blower assembly malfunctioning 6 Blower handle 1 of 3 Use handle to remove a faulty blower assembly See Chapter 4 Installing Core Switch 2 64 FRUs on page 121 for complete replacement instructions 7 Blower assembly 3...

Page 27: ...promised Follow these cabling guidelines Route fiber optic cables directly downwards instead of across adjacent cards or in front of the power supplies This prevents having to disconnect cables when removing neighboring cards and also keeps LEDs visible Leave at least one meter of slack for each fiber optic cable This provides room to remove and replace the 16 port card allows for inadvertent move...

Page 28: ...s serve to keep the cables evenly spaced and to hold them away from the 16 port cards simplifying card replacement Use the cable guides to organize the port cables into logical groups for example according to port quads The cable guides are free floating and do not attach to the chassis Cabling Precautions Follow these important cabling guidelines Do not route the cables in front of the air exhaus...

Page 29: ...to monitor fabric topology port status physical status and performance statistics The Core Switch 2 64 is compatible with the following management interfaces Command Line Interface CLI through a telnet connection Web Tools an integrated GUI SNMP applications Optional Management Features Refer to the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2 64 Version 4 1 Release Notes for a complete list of management and op...

Page 30: ...c cable 221692 B21 16m LC to LC fc cable C7525A 5m LC to LC multi mode fc cable 221692 B22 50m LC to LC fc cable C7526A 15m LC to LC multi mode fc cable 221692 B23 200m LC to LC fc cable C7527A 30m LC to LC multi mode fc cable 221692 B26 50m LC to LC multi mode fc cable 221692 B27 2m LC to SC fc cable C7529A 2m LC to SC multi mode fc cable 221691 B21 16m LC to SC fc cable C7530A 5m LC to SC multi ...

Page 31: ...sis and system debugging You can manage the Core Switch 2 64 using any of the management options listed in Table 4 For information about inband support contact the switch provider The Core Switch 2 64 includes the Fabric OS and is compatible with HP StorageWorks 1 Gb and 2 Gb SAN switches Note For information about upgrading the Fabric OS refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures Version 3...

Page 32: ... Tool Out of ban d Support Command line interface For ethernet up to two admin sessions and four user sessions at same time For details refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures Version 3 1 x 4 1 x User Guide and the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3 1 x 4 1 x Reference Guide Sectelnet and Secure Shell clients are both supported Ethernet or serial connection Fabric Manager Fabric Manager...

Page 33: ...n 3 1 4 1 User Guide Performance Monitoring refer to the HP StorageWorks Advanced Performance Monitoring Version 3 1 x 4 1 x User Guide Extended Fabric refer to the HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric Version 3 1 x 4 1 x User Guide Remote Switch refer to the HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3 1 x 4 1 x User Guide ...

Page 34: ...Overview 34 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide ...

Page 35: ...all up to two Core Switch 2 64 units in a 42U EIA cabinet Installs in a mid mount Telco rack using the Mid mount Rack Kit available from the HP supplier detailed instructions included with kit This chapter provides the following information Installation and Safety Considerations page 37 Unpack and Verify Carton Contents page 39 Installation Overview page 43 Powering On for the First Time page 67 C...

Page 36: ...re Switch 2 64 as a standalone unit or in a 9000 Series 42U or comparable rack Outlines how to install the Core Switch 2 64 in the optional HP System e Rack Describes how to configure Core Switch 2 64 network addressing Describes how to check POST results to verify that the switch is up and running in the SAN Summarizes the Core Switch PID format Outlines how to connect the Core Switch 2 64 to the...

Page 37: ...e cabinet s weight limits or unbalance the cabinet including when some of the cards or power supplies are partially extended out of the chassis Caution To ensure adequate cooling install the chassis with the port side facing the aisle into which exhaust air is released usually called the service aisle This prevents the fans from pulling in heated exhaust air You must complete the following steps t...

Page 38: ...t are adequate according to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords Located close to the 14U HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2 64 chassis and easily accessible Note To maximize fault tolerance connect each power cord to a separate power source Ensure the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2 64 has access to a mini...

Page 39: ...n the latches that hold the top of the crate to the pallet To open a latch pull the handle out turn it to the left then slide the latch open b Lift the top of the crate off the pallet Note Leave the foam on top of the chassis to hold the kits in place during transportation to the installation area 2 Remove the packing foam antistatic plastic 14U Rack Mount Kit and Accessory Kit 3 Locate the hinges...

Page 40: ...the crate from the pallet 5 Remove the brackets Caution You must remove the chassis door before lifting the chassis off the pallet See the section Removing the Chassis Door on page 45 6 Verify that the carton contains the items shown in Figure 4 and Table 5 1 Pallet bolts two on each side 2 Pallet SHR 2507A 1 2 ...

Page 41: ... 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Note If any items are damaged or missing please contact your authorized reseller Figure 4 Core Switch 2 64 carton contents Note Additional mounting hardware may be included with the switch for mounting in HP racks SHR 2506A 1 2 5 3 6 7 4 ...

Page 42: ... the PDU to the wall are E7803A E7805A E7806A E7808A E7809A Both are standard US receptacles These cables are then plugged into a PDU Power Distribution Unit in the rack which is customized by country 6 14U Rack Mount Kit containing Left rack mount shelf bracket 1 Right rack mount shelf bracket 1 Left upper rack mount bracket assembly includes Left upper rack mount bracket flat Left upper rack mou...

Page 43: ... the Core Switch 2 64 If installing the switch in the 9000 Series rack or comparable Electronics Industries Association EIA rack All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit ground connection and should not rely on a connection to a branch circuit such as a power strip The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment within the rack s weight limits Ensure that t...

Page 44: ...dwide without voltage jumpers or switches The power supply is auto ranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies Two jumper cables C19 C20 are provided to connect from the switch to the PDU The recommended PDU is E7671A Two E7671A PDUs are recommended for power redundancy The recommended power cords to connect from the PDU to the wall are E7803A E7805A E7806A E7808A E7809A ...

Page 45: ...vice aisle This prevents the fans from pulling in heated exhaust air 1 Open the door to a 90 angle 2 Push the spring loaded lever on the upper hinge up and into the notch in the hinge See Figure 5 3 Push the spring loaded lever on the lower hinge down and into the notch in the hinge supporting the door to prevent it from falling See Figure 5 for the complete chassis door removal sequence Figure 5 ...

Page 46: ...the chassis having access to cool air Orient the switch so that the port side faces the service aisle 1 Remove the switch chassis door if you have not already done so Removing the Chassis Door on page 45 2 Place the Core Switch 2 64 on a flat sturdy surface like a table or lab bench 3 Connect the two power cables to the power supply inlets on the switch Note It is recommended to power the switch u...

Page 47: ... mode Verify cable length and required connectors If applicable obtain the necessary remote workstations or Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP workstations Workstations are customer supplied and connected through a corporate or dedicated LAN Verify that the front panel air temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F during operation Verify that all equipment installed in the rack has a reliable br...

Page 48: ...remove replace adjust or tighten various FRUs chassis or rack components Electrostatic discharge ESD grounding strap Required when working in and around the Core Switch 2 64 card cage Use the ESD strap supplied with the switch Maintenance terminal desktop or notebook computer Required to configure Core Switch 2 64 network addresses and acquire event log information through the serial port Computer...

Page 49: ...secondary connection to a branch circuit such as a power strip Verify that space is in the rack The Core Switch 2 64 is 14U or 24 11 inches high Verify that the rack is stable M5 Tinnermans 0590 2318 and M5 Torx screws 0515 0671 are required pieces of rack mount kit hardware Verify that all other equipment installed in the rack is connected to a reliable ground connection do not rely on connection...

Page 50: ...ready done so remove the chassis door See the Removing the Chassis Door instructions listed previously in this chapter 2 Locate the left and right rack mount shelf brackets Refer to Figure 4 and Table 5 to identify the hardware 3 Loosen the adjusting screws on the left and right rack mount shelf brackets and adjust the length of the brackets according to the depth of the rack See Figure 6 4 Locate...

Page 51: ...d six square washers See Figure 6 Caution All 14U Rack Mount Kit hardware and screws are supplied with the Core Switch 2 64 Use the exact screws specified in the procedure Using longer screws may damage the chassis Figure 6 Installing the left and right rack mount shelf brackets 1 Left rack mount shelf bracket 2 Adjusting screws 3 Right rack mount shelf bracket 4 1 4 20 x 500 inch screws and washe...

Page 52: ...on Guide 7 Tighten the screws to a torque of 80 inch pounds 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to install the right rack mount shelf bracket Note When finished securing the rack mount shelf brackets remember to tighten the adjustment screws you loosened in step 3 and torque to 32 inch pounds ...

Page 53: ...ainer nuts for rails with square holes only 9000 Series 42U rack Read the next section For Rails with Round Holes Attaching the Clip Nuts on page 54 if installing switch in rack rails with round holes Count up 41 square holes from the 1U location 9 Attach the four retainer nuts to the two rails at the front of the rack service aisle side See Figure Figure 7 Figure 7 Installing the retainer nuts on...

Page 54: ...will be routed down through the cable management tray allow adequate space below the chassis for cable management Attaching the Upper Rack Mount Bracket Assemblies to the Chassis Use these steps to attach the upper rack mount brackets to the chassis The upper rack mount bracket assemblies consist of the following One right flat upper rack mount bracket attached to an L shaped bracket One left flat...

Page 55: ... See Figure 8 Note Orient the slotted holes in the brackets toward the blower side of the chassis see Figure 8 for orientation Figure 8 Attaching the left and right flat upper rack mount brackets 4 Tighten the screws and torque to 32 inch pounds 1 Left flat upper rack mount bracket 2 10 32 x 5 16 inch screws 4 3 Detached L shaped brackets 1 of 2 4 Right flat upper rack mount bracket SHR 2511A 1 2 ...

Page 56: ...ips panhead screws and two square washers per bracket Tighten the screws to a torque of 80 inch pounds For rails with round holes Attach the two L shaped brackets to the rack rails using two of the 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch Phillips panhead screws Item 8 per bracket Tighten the screws to a torque of 80 inch pounds 6 Route any cables or cords through the cabinet or along any other route that will be diffic...

Page 57: ... Switch 2 64 57 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Figure 9 Attaching L shaped brackets to rails 1 Two L shaped brackets 2 Aligning top screw in hole 37 3 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch Phillips panhead screws and square washers SHR 2512A 1 2 3 ...

Page 58: ...ck determine an easy access route for cables or cords Make sure that cables do not get pinned under the weight of the chassis 2 Position the lift device next to the Core Switch 2 64 3 Position one technician at the front of the chassis and the second technician at the rear of the chassis Carefully move the chassis onto the lift device 4 Use the lift assist device to raise the chassis until the bot...

Page 59: ... and Configuring the Core Switch 2 64 59 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Figure 10 Attaching the upper rack mount bracket to the L shaped brackets 2 Tighten screws and torque to 32 inch pounds SHR 2513A ...

Page 60: ...gure 11 Securing the chassis port side to rack rails 4 Tighten the screws and torque to 32 inch pounds See Figure 11 for screw locations Reinstalling the Chassis Door 1 Verify that the spring loaded pins on both door hinges are retracted push levers into notches 2 Align the door hinges with the chassis portion of the hinges 3 Push the levers out of the notches to release the pins SHR 2514A ...

Page 61: ... the Switch in the Optional HP System e Rack This section provides instructions for installing the switch in the HP System e rack The following hardware is required to install the optional HP System e Rack Mount Kit Rails rear mounting brackets Rail mounting hardware as listed in the following table 6 8 32 x 5 16 Phillips pan head screw with captive star lock washer 6 8 Flat washer 6 M5 Torx head ...

Page 62: ...ote The HP System e Rack installation procedure in this section provides general guidelines for installing a switch in the rack Please note that the figures show installation of an edge switch Installing the Core Switch 2 64 in the HP System e Rack works similarly Use these steps to install the switch in the HP System e rack 1 Verify that all required hardware is available 2 Choose a mounting loca...

Page 63: ...in the top and bottom positions of the three hole pattern as shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Installing the Tinnerman clips 5 Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps a As an aid in assembly two rubber washers have been included to help keep the rear slotted portion of the outer rail flush against the rear rail tray brackets Install them as shown in Figure 14 ...

Page 64: ...ed to the outer rail front flange into the center opening in the rack 6 Install one M5 Torx screw in the upper hole location of the right rail Then install one M5 Torx screw in the lower location of the left rail See Figure 15 Note Do not install the upper left and the lower right screws until later 1 Rubber washer 1 of 2 2 Rear rail tray bracket 1 of 2 1 2 SHR 2559A ...

Page 65: ...ails one on each side to the switch using 6 8 32 x 5 16 Phillips pan head screws and 8 flat washer as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Assembling the inner rails Note Figure 16 shows installing the inner rails on a SAN Switch 2 16 The procedure is similar for istalling the inner rails in the Core Switch 2 64 1 Outer rail alignment pins 2 M5 torx screws 1 2 SHR 2560A ...

Page 66: ...ered to the overall height of the switch 8 Insert the switch with the attached inner rails into the outer rails 9 Install the two remaining M5 Torx screws to complete the installation See Figure 17 Note Figure 17 shows installing the screws on a SAN Switch 2 16 The procedure is similar for istalling the screws in the Core Switch 2 64 Figure 17 Installing switch into the HP rack 10 See the next sec...

Page 67: ...lips screwdriver is a required tool Use these steps to attach each power cord retainer onto the AC power inlets 1 Orient each power retainer as shown in Figure 18 2 Loosen the adjusting screws on either side of the power inlets to allow the power cord to fit into the retainer 3 Position the power cord retainer tabs under the two screws on either side of a power connector on the chassis see Figure ...

Page 68: ...re Switch 2 64 1 Connect the power cords to the power connectors on the Core Switch 2 64 inserting them through the power cord retainers The power cords are designed with right and left bends to facilitate cord management Figure 19 Power cord connections 2 Connect the two AC power cords to a power source with voltage of 200 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Note Installing each power cord using two separate sou...

Page 69: ...inutes after powering on before powering off again The switch automatically runs POST by default each time it is powered on POST takes a minimum of three minutes and is complete when indicator light activity returns to a normal state Running POST Each time you power on or reset a switch the switch automatically performs a system check called POST The POST cycle takes approximately three minutes to...

Page 70: ...ctivity on page 101 for specific LED patterns and their meanings If one or more LEDs do not return to a normal state and this is not due to the switch beaconing use the slotShow command to check port status Verify that the switch prompt displays when POST completes If it does not display POST was not successfully completed Contact your switch supplier for support Review the system log Any errors d...

Page 71: ...ther example is changing the domain ID of a switch which might be necessary when merging fabrics or changing compatibility mode settings Note All switches running Fabric OS version 4 0 x or higher are shipped with the Core Switch PID Format enabled so it is not necessary to change the Core Switch PID format on these switches For example the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2 32 and HP StorageWorks Core ...

Page 72: ... in Appendix B Updating the Core Switch PID Format to change the parameter to 1 If the Core Switch PID format is not changed to 1 to match the SAN Switch 2 32 s value then the switches residing in the SAN will fail to communicate with one another For detailed recommendations and instructions on updating the Core Switch PID please refer to Appendix A Extensive Information on the PID Format on page ...

Page 73: ...outine backup of the configuration is recommended to ensure the current configuration is available if needed IF the fabric will include switches running version of Fabric OS that are earlier than 4 1 those switches must have the Core PID set to 1 in order to join a fabric with switches running Fabric OS v4 0 or later For information on setting the Core PID refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Pr...

Page 74: ...lly based on the chassis serial number Domain ID The default domain ID for both logical switches is 1 One domain ID for any 16 port cards in slots 1 4 and one for any 16 port cards in slots 7 10 domain IDs can be modified through the configure command A native IP address host name subnet mask and gateway address for both CP card slots modifiable through the ipAddrSet command Logical IP addresses A...

Page 75: ...t names subnet masks and gateway addresses The default native IP addresses and host names are as follows 10 77 77 75 CP0 the CP card in slot 5 at the time of configuration 10 77 77 74 CP1 the CP card in slot 6 at the time of configuration Two IP addresses for use as the logical IP addresses of the switch with the corresponding subnet masks These IP addresses correspond to switch 0 which contains a...

Page 76: ...ght For a description of LED patterns see Chapter 3 Operating the Core Switch 2 64 2 Log onto the CP card installed in slot 5 by establishing a serial connection to a workstation running a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal on Windows or TERM in a Unix environment a Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation such as synchronization programs for a PDA b Re...

Page 77: ...ng information press Enter to reach the CP0 Console Login prompt f Enter the administrative logon information The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is password g Enter 0 at the login prompt Note At the initial login the user is prompted to enter new Admin and User passwords The same administrative account applies to both logical switches If the password is changed on s...

Page 78: ...ve CP card a If the CP card in slot 5 is not the active CP card disconnect the serial cable from the CP card connect it to the CP card in slot 6 and log on as Admin b Enter the ipAddrSet command at the prompt entering 2 for the CP card in slot 5 and 3 for the active CP card in slot 6 For example ipAddrSet 2 c Follow the onscreen prompts and enter the appropriate information as shown in the followi...

Page 79: ... the onscreen prompts and enter the appropriate addressing information Ethernet IP Address 10 77 77 77 Ethernet Subnetmask 0 0 0 0 Fibre Channel IP Address none Fibre Channel Subnet Mask none The logical IP address is updated immediately c To configure the second logical IP address enter the following command at the prompt ipAddrSet 1 d Follow the onscreen prompts and enter the appropriate address...

Page 80: ...You can complete the remaining steps in this procedure through either the serial session or a telnet session 4 Log on to either of the logical switches by telnet using the administrative logon The default administrative logon name is admin and the default password is password 5 Customize the switch names for the logical switches as follows Note HP recommends using the default switch names if possi...

Page 81: ...d exit 7 Enter the switchEnable command to enable the switch 8 Before connecting the Core Switch 2 64 to the fabric verify that all the switches in the fabric use the correct PID settings If the fabric will include switches running versions of Fabric OS that are earlier than 4 1 those switches must have the Core PID set to 1 in order to join a fabric with switches running Fabric OS v4 0 or later F...

Page 82: ...olor coded to indicate which ones can be used in the same trunking groups four ports marked with black solid ovals alternate with four ports marked with oval outlines Note The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements Caution Do not route cables in front of the exhaust vent located at the top of the port side of the chassis 1 Position one of the SFP transceivers so t...

Page 83: ...f a fiber cable 2 Position a cable so that the key the ridge on one side of the cable connector aligns with the slot in the transceiver then insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks Cables are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation If a cable does not slide in easily ensure it is correctly oriented 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 for the re...

Page 84: ...Show This command provides general information about the fabric 7 After all zoning configurations and other changes are complete back up the configuration Enter the following command at the telnet prompt configUpload This command uploads the switch configuration to the server so that it is available for downloading to a replacement switch if necessary Note A routine backup of the configuration is ...

Page 85: ... system configuration The FTP server must be running before an upload can occur 1 Verify that the FTP service is running on the host workstation 2 Log in to the switch as the admin user 3 At the command line enter the following command configUpload hostIPaddr user path_filename password The hostIPaddr is the IP address of the host computer user is the User ID for this computer path_filename is the...

Page 86: ...hut down the switch by entering the following command switchDisable 4 At the command line enter the following command configDownload hostIPaddr user path_filename password The hostIPaddr is the IP address of the host computer user is the User ID for this computer path_filename is the path location of the configuration file and password is the password for the user ID specified Note The password op...

Page 87: ...display the configuration settings of the ports on a switch use the portCfgShow command The port speed is displayed as 1G fixed speed of 1 Gbps 2G fixed speed of 2 Gbps or AN auto negotiate To set the speed level for all the ports on a switch use the telnet command switchCfgSpeed To set the speed level for a single port use the portCfgSpeed command Depending on your environment you may need to for...

Page 88: ...Installing and Configuring the Core Switch 2 64 88 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide ...

Page 89: ...llowing topics Powering the Core Switch 2 64 On and Off page 90 Operating Information for System Components page 91 Reviewing Default Configuration Settings page 99 Interpreting LED Activity page 101 System Components page 102 Interpreting POST Results page 116 Performing Diagnostic Tests page 117 Environmental Status and Maintenance Commands page 118 ...

Page 90: ...e chassis 2 Flip both green AC power switches to 1 The green AC power switches illuminate Caution Allow the Core Switch 2 64 to run for a minimum of 10 minutes after powering on to ensure the switch has fully booted before powering off again To power off the Core Switch 2 64 1 Flip both AC power switches to 0 2 To remove all sources of power from the switch disconnect both cables from the power so...

Page 91: ...ble parts inside the port card Each port card provides 16 auto sensing Fibre Channel ports capable of auto sensing data transmission speeds of 1 and 2 Gbps The ports on each of the port cards are color coded to indicate which ports can be used in the same ISL Trunking group four ports marked with black solid ovals alternate with four ports marked with oval outlines An illustration of the Port Card...

Page 92: ...the CP Card High availability is provided through redundant CP cards One CP card acts as the active CP card actively controlling the Core Switch 2 64 The other acts as standby in case rapid failover is required Failover occurs as soon as the active CP card is detected to be faulty or uninstalled If the active CP card fails or is uninstalled the standby CP card automatically becomes the new active ...

Page 93: ...tor and is capable of speeds of 10 100 Mbps Modem Connection A separate modem can be connected to each modem serial port and then connected to the same or separate telephone lines for redundancy For modem installation instructions see Appendix D Setting Up and Configuring Modems Note The Core Switch 2 64 only detects modems during power on or reboot If a modem is connected to an operating switch t...

Page 94: ... continues operating for every four port cards installed A minimum of two power supplies are recommended Caution To protect against AC failure a minimum of one power supply in slot 1 or slot 3 and one in slot 2 or 4 is recommended If only two power supplies are installed and they are both installed in slots corresponding to the same power cable an accidental unplugging of that power cable will pow...

Page 95: ...ight power input connector provides power to the power supplies in slots 2 and 4 The power input connectors and their associated power supplies are color coded Caution Unplugging a single power cable can power down the entire switch depending on which power supply slots contain power supplies Two detachable power cords are provided with the system and are customized for the country in which the sy...

Page 96: ...the LED patterns refer to Table 12 on page 113 2 Check the blower assembly status by entering the fanshow command The status for each blower assembly displays OK absent or faulty If any of the blower assemblies are absent or faulty contact the switch supplier to order replacement parts as necessary For additional information about the fanshow command refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version ...

Page 97: ...Ds on the WWN card are not illuminated Note There are two possible versions of the WWN card one is attached to the chassis by screws and the other version is held on by the pressure of the bezel against a pad on the card face Caution If the WWN card fails follow the instructions provided with the replacement card Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling the card a grounding connection is available ...

Page 98: ...gical groups such as according to port quads sets of four neighboring ports The cable guides are free floating and do not attach to the chassis The cable guides serve to keep the cables evenly spaced and to hold them away from the port cards to make card replacement easier and to prevent the cables from bending to less than the minimum bend radius Caution Do not route the cables in front of the ai...

Page 99: ...parameters Table 6 Core Switch 2 64 Default Parameters Parameter Default Switch Name for Logical Switch 0 Core Switch Base IP Address for Logical Switch 0 10 77 77 77 Logical Switch 0 and 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 CP card 0 and 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Ethernet Link Mode Auto CLI Timeout 15 Minutes Table 7 Default Fabric Parameters Parameter Default Domain 1 BB_Credit 16 R_A_TOV 10 000 E_D_TO...

Page 100: ...irtual channel settings SYNC IO Mode 0 VC Encoded Address Mode 0 Core Switch PID Format 1 Per Frame Route Priorities 0 Long Distance Fabric 0 Table 7 Default Fabric Parameters Continued Parameter Default Table 8 Virtual Channel Settings Parameter Default VC Priority 2 2 VC Priority 3 2 VC Priority 4 2 VC Priority 5 2 VC Priority 6 3 VC Priority 7 3 ...

Page 101: ...ollowing colors Green Orange also referred to as amber in related documentation Yellow appears when both green and orange LED elements are lit Flashing light green orange or yellow The LEDs may flash green yellow or orange while the switch is booting or while POST or other diagnostic tests are running This is normal and does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate that all component...

Page 102: ...e active CP card controls both logical switches Each 16 port card provides 16 auto sensing Fibre Channel ports capable of auto sensing data transmission speeds of 1 and 2 Gbps The ports on each of the 16 port cards are color coded to indicate which ports can be used in the same ISL Trunking group four ports marked with black solid ovals alternate with four ports marked with oval outlines 16 Port C...

Page 103: ...g the Core Switch 2 64 103 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Figure 22 16 port card LEDs 1 Power LED 2 Status LED 3 Fibre channel ports 16 4 Port speed LEDs 16 5 Port status LEDs 16 SHR 2518A 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 104: ...dy yellow 16 port card is faulty Ensure card is firmly seated and check status with slotShow command If LED is still yellow consult switch supplier Slow flashing yellow on 2 second off 2 second 16 port card is not seated correctly or is faulty If light continues to flash pull card out and reseat If LED continues to flash replace card Fast flashing yellow on 1 2 second off 1 2 second Environmental ...

Page 105: ...cond off 1 second Port is online but segmented indicating a loop back plug or cable or an incompatible switch Verify correct device is connected to port Fast flashing green on 1 4 second off 1 4 second Port is in internal loop back diagnostic No action required Flickering green Port is online with traffic flowing through port No action required Left of each port lower LED cont d Port Status and Ac...

Page 106: ...change during POST and other diagnostic tests Slow flashing yellow on 2 seconds off 2 seconds Port is disabled diagnostic tests or portDisable command Reset port from workstation Fast flashing yellow on 1 2 second off 1 2 second Transceiver or port is faulty Change transceiver or reset switch from workstation Alternating green and yellow Port is bypassed Reset port from workstation Table 9 16 Port...

Page 107: ...fails or is uninstalled the standby CP card automatically becomes the new active CP card Failover occurs as soon as the active CP card is detected to be faulty or uninstalled Each CP card provides the following ports Modem serial port The modem serial port has an RS 232 connector wired as a DTE device and is designed to connect to a DCE device such as a modem 1 Power LED 2 Status LED 3 RS 232 mode...

Page 108: ...ED Power No light LED is off CP card does not have incoming power Ensure CP card is firmly seated and has power Steady green CP card has incoming power No action required Second LED Status No light LED is off CP card is either healthy or does not have incoming power Verify Power LED is lit Steady yellow CP card is faulty Ensure CP card is firmly seated If LED is still yellow consult switch supplie...

Page 109: ... operating for every four 16 port cards installed HP recommends a minimum of two power supplies Link LED Link Status and Activity No light LED is off Either CP card does not have incoming power or no link is detected Ensure CP card has power and verify Ethernet cable is firmly seated and device at other end of link is functioning Flickering green and yellow Link is healthy with traffic flowing thr...

Page 110: ...ble for a complete description of LEDs and their meanings Figure 24 Power supply LEDs If only one AC power switch is turned on the fail LED on each of the two power supplies without power will light Note The LEDs patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests 1 Locking tab 2 Handle 3 Power LED 4 Predictive failure LED 5 Fail LED SHR 2520A 4 1 2 3 5 ...

Page 111: ...roviding power to switch Ensure Power Supply is firmly seated switch has incoming power both power cables are connected and AC power switches are on Steady green Power has incoming power and is providing power to switch No action required Center LED Predictive Failure No light LED is off Power supply is either healthy or does not have incoming power Check Power LED Flashing orange amber Power supp...

Page 112: ...urn off the switch to prevent overheating Each blower assembly contains a power LED and a fault LED see Figure 25 Table 12 is a list of blower assembly LED Patterns and their meanings Lower LED Fail No light LED is off Power supply is either healthy or does not have incoming power Check Power LED Steady orange amber Either the switch has power but this Power Supply does not AC switch may be off or...

Page 113: ...ssembly LEDs 1 Power LED 2 Fault LED 3 Handle Table 12 Blower Assembly LED Patterns Location of LED Purpose of LED Color of LED Status of Hardware Recommended Action Left LED Power No light LED is off Blower assembly does not have incoming power Ensure blower assembly is firmly seated and powered Steady green Blower Assembly has incoming power No action required SHR 2521A 1 2 3 ...

Page 114: ...stored in the WWN card is also stored in the flash memory of the CP cards the switch should not be rebooted while the WWN card is uninstalled as this can cause the switch to boot incorrectly Right LED Fault No light LED is off Blower assembly does not have incoming power Ensure blower assembly has incoming power Steady orange Blower assembly has fully or partly failed Replace blower assembly Slow ...

Page 115: ...FPs have black dots visible from the front Longwave SFPs have blue dots visible from the front The SFPs qualified by HP are 1Gb 2Gb capable To install an SFP position the SFP so that the key the tab near the cable end of the SFP is on top and insert the SFP into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks For more specific instructions refer to the SFP manufacturer s docum...

Page 116: ...ry To verify that POST completed without errors Verify that all LEDs return to a normal state after POST is complete Use the slotShow command to check the status of the slots Verify that the switch prompt displays when POST completes If it does not display POST was not successfully completed Contact HP support Review the system log Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log acce...

Page 117: ...by command either through a telnet session or through a terminal set up for a serial connection to the switch Some tests require the ports to be connected to each other by external cables to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer deserializer interface and to test the attached SFP and cable All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps Note Diagnostic tests may temporarily l...

Page 118: ...ed example switch12k admin chassisShow SW BLADE Slot 3 Header Version 1 Power Consume Factor 180 Part Num 60 0001532 03 Serial Num 1013456800 Manufacture Day 12 Month 6 Year 2001 Update Day 15 Month 7 Year 2001 Time Alive 28 days Time Awake 16 days ID 555 374757 Part Num 234 294 12345 Serial Num 2734658 Revision Num A 00 CP BLADE Slot 6 Header Version 1 Power Consume Factor 40 Part Num 60 0001604 ...

Page 119: ...how This command displays the current temperature readings fan status and RPM power supply and fan readings from sensors as shown in the following example This command is per logical switch sw0_155 admin sensorShow sensor 1 Temperature is Ok value is 36 C sensor 2 Temperature is Ok value is 35 C sensor 3 Temperature is Absent sensor 4 Temperature is Absent sensor 5 Temperature is Ok value is 21 C ...

Page 120: ... status and RPM of the blower assemblies as shown in the following example sw0_155 admin fanshow Fan 1 is OK speed is 2576 RPM Fan 2 is OK speed is 2481 RPM Fan 3 is OK speed is 2481 RPM _ errShow This command shows the switch error log that lists the status of marginal failed components The following example shows that the Switch 0 blower assembly has failed sw0_155 admin errshow Error 15 0x2e3 f...

Page 121: ...can all be replaced in the field without special tools Replacement instructions are provided with all replacement units ordered The Core Switch 2 64 can continue operating during the FRU replacements if the conditions specified in the corresponding procedures are followed This chapter describes replacement procedures for the following FRUs FRU Summary page 122 16 Port Card or Filler Panel Summary ...

Page 122: ... handles on the 16 port card Checking FRU Status To determine the status of individual FRUs first visually check the LEDs on each component See Chapter 3 Operating the Core Switch 2 64 for a complete list of LEDs and their meanings Use the commands described in the following sections to monitor component status For additional information about how to check the status of hardware components using t...

Page 123: ...h 6 Year 2001 Update Day 15 Month 7 Year 2001 Time Alive 61 days Time Awake 16 days ID 555 374757 Part Num 236 296 12350 Serial Num 2836542 Revision Num A 00 Display Slot Status Use slotShow to list slot status switch admin slotShow Slot Blade Type ID Status 1 SW BLADE 2 FAULTY 2 SW BLADE 2 DISABLED 3 SW BLADE 2 ENABLED 4 SW BLADE 2 DIAG RUNNING POST2 5 CP BLADE 1 ENABLED 6 CP BLADE 1 ENABLED 7 UN...

Page 124: ...perature is Ok value is 21 C sensor 7 Fan is Ok speed is 2576 RPM sensor 8 Fan is Ok speed is 2481 RPM sensor 9 Fan is Ok speed is 2463 RPM sensor 10 power supply is Ok sensor 11 power supply is Faulty sensor 12 power supply is Ok sensor 13 power supply is Faulty Display Power Supply Status Use psShow to display power supply status as shown in the following example sw0_155 admin psShow power suppl...

Page 125: ...o display the switch error log The error log lists the status of marginal failed components The following example shows that the Switch 0 blower assembly has failed sw0_155 admin errshow Error 15 0x2e3 fabos Dec 29 15 57 34 Switch 0 Error FW BELOW1 3 envFan001 Env Fan 1 is below low boundary current value 0 RPM faulty ...

Page 126: ...16 port card while the switch is running diagnostic tests Wait for the status LED to turn off before removing a 16 port card Install 16 port cards in any combination of slots 1 4 switch 0 and 7 10 switch 1 Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a 16 port card The grounding connection on the chassis is located above the power connectors Hold the 16 port card by the edges of the metal pan do not ho...

Page 127: ...ote There are two versions of the Port Card Filler Panel one with ejector handles and one without 1 Remove the filler pane see Figure 27 Note You should wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port card The chassis has a grounding connection above the power connectors Hold the port card by the edges of the metal pan do not hold by the ejectors a Push in the yellow buttons on each ejector b Lift ...

Page 128: ...Installing Core Switch 2 64 FRUs 128 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Figure 27 Filler panel for port cards version that has ejectors SHR 2523A ...

Page 129: ... Log on the switch from a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal on Windows systems or TERM in a Unix or Linux environment b Configure terminal emulator settings Refer to Chapter 2 Setting Network Addresses via a Network Connection on page 76 for correct values c Turn off power to the appropriate 16 port card For example if removing the 16 port card in slot 4 enter slotPowerOff 4 d Ch...

Page 130: ...slot see Figure 29 on page 131 Note Install a filler panel in any empty slots to ensure proper chassis cooling and protection from dust For a port card or a filler panel that has ejector handles a Orient the 16 port card or filler panel so that the ejectors are at the front of the chassis and the flat side of the 16 port card or filler panel is on the left b Align the flat side of the 16 port card...

Page 131: ...e upper and lower rail guides in the slot and slide the filler panel into the slot with slight pressure to the left until it is firmly seated Caution Do not force the card or filler panel in the slot If the 16 port card or filler panel does not slide in easily adjust the alignment with the rail guides accordingly 4 Verify that the 16 port card was installed properly as follows a Check that the 16 ...

Page 132: ...oving neighboring cards route fiber optic and other cables directly downwards instead of across adjacent cards or in front of the power supplies Leave at least one meter of slack for each fiber optic cable This provides room to remove and replace the port card allows for inadvertent movement of the rack and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius the minimum b...

Page 133: ...ut which CP card is the active CP card After a CP card is replaced it automatically assumes the native IP address and host name assigned to that slot The default IP address and host name for slot 5 CP0 is 10 77 77 75 The default IP address and host name for slot 6 CP1 is 10 77 77 74 WARNING Do not attempt to replace the Real Time Clock RTC battery on the CP card There is danger of explosion if the...

Page 134: ...accurate or the CP card does not boot up or shut down normally Any of the following messages display in the error log Slot unknown message relating to a CP slot CP card errors FRU FRU_FAULTY messages for a CP card Configuration loader messages or Sys PCI config messages Generic system driver messages FABSYS Platform system driver messages Platform EM messages that indicate a problem with a CP card...

Page 135: ...erial cable can be removed to allow for a serial RJ45 connection d Open the terminal emulator application and configure as follows For Windows systems Parameter Value Bits per second 9600 Databits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None For most UNIX systems enter the following string at the prompt tip dev ttyb 9600 e When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information press Ent...

Page 136: ...tive CP card continue with step 7 If the faulty CP card is performing as the active CP card fail over the cards see Figure 32 a Create a serial connection to the faulty CP card repeat step 1 on page 135 b Log into the serial console as Admin and enter 0 to log into logical Switch 0 c Enter the hafailover command The healthy CP card becomes the active CP card d Wait until the Status LED on the heal...

Page 137: ...er the requested information at the prompts Fabric OS cp1 cp1 Console Login admin Password Enter Switch Number to Login 0 or 1 0 SW0 admin hashow Local CP Slot 6 CP1 Active Remote CP Slot 5 CP0 Standby HA Enabled Heartbeat Up SW0 admin SW0 admin hafailover Warning This command is being run on a control processor CP based system and will cause the active CP to reset This will cause disruption to de...

Page 138: ...nd d Enter the requested information at the prompts Figure 33 Backing up the configuration for logical switch 0 and switch 1 SW0 admin configupload Server Name or IP Address host 123 456 78 90 User Name None user File Name config txt config txt Password xxxxxx upload complete SW0 admin SW0 admin login cp0 login admin Password xxxxxx Enter Switch Number to Login 0 or 1 1 SW1 admin SW1 admin configu...

Page 139: ...om a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal on Windows systems or TERM in a Unix or Linux environment b Configure terminal emulator settings Refer to the Setting Network Addresses via a Network Connection section in chapter 2 for correct values c Enter haShow at the prompt d If the card you are replacing is the Standby CP card continue with step 2 Active CP card type haFailover at the...

Page 140: ... card out of the chassis 6 Install the new CP card or filler panel in the slot as follows see Figure 34 a Orient the CP card or filler panel so that the ejectors are at the front of the chassis and the metal pan is on the left b Align the flat metal side of the CP card see Figure 34 or filler panel inside the upper and lower rail guides in the slot and slide the CP card or filler panel into the sl...

Page 141: ... card 7 Verify that the power LED on the CP card shows a steady green light it may require a few seconds to turn on If it does not turn on check that the CP card is firmly seated Note The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests d Refer to the section Setting Network Addresses via a Network Connection on page 76 in Chapter 2 for correct values Connect cables as re...

Page 142: ...st be replaced with the same type of battery as recommended by the manufacturer and must be disposed of according to the manufacturer s instructions Verifying Operation of the New CP Card 1 Verify that boot and POST are complete on the new CP card a minimum of 3 minutes and the CP cards have achieved failover redundancy a Wait until the Status LEDs on both CP cards are not lit If Fabric OS v4 0 2 ...

Page 143: ...r 2 Enter the slotshow command The command output should show the new CP card as enabled see Figure 36 Figure 36 Sample output for the slotshow command 3 Determine the version see Figure 37 For any firmware version you can enter the version command SW1 admin haShow Local CP Slot 5 CP0 Active Remote CP Slot 6 CP1 Standby Healthy HA enabled Heartbeat Up HA State not in sync SW1 admin SW1 admin slotS...

Page 144: ...e time Enter all requested information and choose the reboot option If the switch is running Fabric OS v4 0 2b or later a message displays warning you that this command causes the active CP card to reset If this message displays enter Y to continue If the shipped version of the replacement card is prior to v4 1 enter the firmwaredownload s command to download the firmware to only one of the CP car...

Page 145: ...f not wait a minute and reenter the command until you have verified that redundancy is achieved 6 Enter the version or firmwareshow command to verify the firmware version has been updated see Figure 38 7 Create a serial connection to the new CP card instructions provided in step 1 on page 135 SW1 admin firmwaredownload Server Name or IP Address 123 456 78 90 User Name user File Name v4 0 2 release...

Page 146: ...to the new CP card by checking any configuration parameters for which you have specified non default values To do this enter the configshow command followed by a text string in quotes that relates to the parameter For example configshow fabric Note Entering the configshow command without a filter prints out approximately 1000 lines For more information about this command refer to the HP StorageWor...

Page 147: ...switch is running Fabric OS v4 0 2 a message displays cautioning you about downloading the correct configuration file If this message displays enter y to continue c Once the configuration has been downloaded enter the switchenable command d Log into Switch 0 and repeat step a through step c SW0 admin configshow fabric fabric domain 5 fabric ops BBCredit 16 fabric ops E_D_TOV 2000 fabric ops R_A_TO...

Page 148: ...e SW0 admin SW0 admin switchenable 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 fabric Principal switch fabric Domain 1 SW0 admin login cp1 login admin Password Enter Switch Number to Login 0 or 1 1 SW1 admin SW1 admin switchdisable SW1 admin configdownload Server Name or IP Address host 123 456 78 90 User Name None user File Name config txt config txt Password xxxxxx Committing configuration done download complete SW1 a...

Page 149: ... connector provides power to the power supplies in slots 1 and 3 and the right power connector provides power to the power supplies in slots 2 and 4 The power connectors and the power supply slots are color coded to identify which power connectors provide power to which power supply slots Replacing the Power Supply or Filler Panel Use this procedure to remove and install a power supply or power su...

Page 150: ...the switch 2 Remove the current power supply or filler panel from the chassis as follows Caution Support the power supply from underneath while removing it from the chassis a To remove a power supply push the locking tab in towards the power supply then pull the handle out and down and use the handle to pull the power supply out of the chassis Support the power supply from underneath while removin...

Page 151: ...ight then push into the slot 4 Verify the top LED on the power supply see Figure 42 displays a steady green light If it does not make sure that both power cables are plugged in and both AC switches are turned on Figure 42 Power Supply and Filler Panel 1 Locking tab 2 Handle 3 Power LED 4 Predictive failure LED 5 Fail LED 6 Top tab 2 7 Side tab 2 SHR 2524A 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 ...

Page 152: ...wer supply voids the part warranty and regulatory certifications There are no user serviceable parts inside the power supply 5 If the chassis was powered down flip both AC switches to 1 The AC power switches light up green when power is being supplied and the Core Switch 2 64 performs POST power on self test by default ...

Page 153: ... the blower assembly include Time required Less than 5 minutes Item required 2 straight screwdriver Replacing the Blower Assembly Use this procedure to remove and install a blower assembly WARNING The Core Switch 2 64 requires a minimum of two operating blower assemblies at all times To ensure continuous adequate cooling maintain three operating blower assemblies at all times except for the brief ...

Page 154: ...y from the chassis as follows a Use the screwdriver to loosen the thumbscrews at the top and bottom of the blower assembly b Push in the top of the handle then pull out the lower part and pull the blower out of the chassis Note Support the blower assembly from underneath while removing it from the chassis ...

Page 155: ...ient the blower assembly as shown in Figure 43 and slide into the chassis pushing firmly to ensure it is seated Figure 43 Replacing the blower assembly b Verify that the power LED is on If not reseat the blower assembly c Push the top of the handle into the recess d Tighten the thumbscrews to finger tight SHR 2525A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 ...

Page 156: ...2 64 FRUs 156 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide WARNING Disassembling any part of the blower assembly voids the part warranty and regulatory certifications There are no user serviceable parts inside the blower assembly ...

Page 157: ...ately For purchasing information refer to Table 4 in Chapter 1 1 Remove the appropriate cable from the SFP 2 Disconnect the faulty SFP module from the port 3 To install a new SFP transceiver a Position the SFP so that the key is oriented correctly to the port b Insert the SFP into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks ...

Page 158: ...el refer to the transceiver manufacturer s documentation Figure 44 Replacing a fiber cable 4 Position the cable so that the key the ridge on one side of the cable connector is aligned with the slot in the transceiver then insert into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks Note Cables are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation If a cable does not slide in ...

Page 159: ...and install a cable management tray WARNING Do not use a power screwdriver on the cable management tray 1 Obtain a 2 Phillips head screwdriver 2 Uninstall the current cable management tray as follows a Pull any cables out of the tray b Unscrew the two screws holding the tray to the chassis and put aside in a safe place c Rotate the front of the tray down then lift the back to disengage the tabs on...

Page 160: ...V4 1 Installation Guide Figure 45 Cable management tray b Position and tighten the two screws removed in step 3a c Arrange the cables through or along the tray as required Note Routing the power cables out each side of the chassis is recommended SHR 2526A ...

Page 161: ...replacement instructions are provided with the new card Caution If the WWN card fails do not remove it until the replacement card has been received and follow the instructions provided with the replacement For Fabric OS v4 0 2 and earlier replacing the WWN card requires root access to the Core Switch 2 64 In addition all software license keys must be replaced when a new WWN card is installed Note ...

Page 162: ...with the switch support personnel Replacing the chassis requires powering off the Core Switch 2 64 disconnecting all cables and gaining root access to the Core Switch 2 64 If a replacement chassis is ordered replacement instructions are provided with the new card Caution Disassembling any part of the chassis voids the part warranty and regulatory certifications There are no user serviceable parts ...

Page 163: ...unning Routine Operations This chapter provides the following information Backing Up System Configuration Settings page 164 Restoring the System Configuration Settings page 165 Upgrading Firmware page 166 Verifying Optional Software Licenses page 167 ...

Page 164: ...irmware backups and updates via FTP only 1 Verify that the FTP service is running on the host workstation 2 Log in to the switch as Admin 3 Shut down the switch At the command line enter switchdisable 4 At the command line enter configupload 5 Follow the onscreen prompts for example Server Name or IP Address host 192 168 15 42 User Name None user21 File Name config txt config file txt Password xxx...

Page 165: ...Verify that the FTP service is running on the host workstation 2 Login to the switch as the admin user 3 Shut down the switch At the command line enter switchdisable 4 At the command line enter configdownload 5 Follow the onscreen prompts for example Server Name or IP Address host 192 168 15 42 User Name None user21 File Name config txt config file txt Password xxxxxxxx The download complete promp...

Page 166: ...ily and requires that existing telnet sessions be restarted firmwaredownload option 0 Do you want to continue Y y Server Name or IP Address User Name File Name Password FirmwareDownload has started on Standby CP It may take up to 10 minutes FirmwareDownload has completed successfully on Standby CP Standby CP reboots Standby CP boots up Standby CP booted up with new firmware You can run firmwareDow...

Page 167: ...bric Watch are already loaded onto the switch firmware but must be enabled with a license key Once you have purchased these features you are provided with a key to unlock the feature Refer to the HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2 64 Version 4 1 Release Notes to determine which features require purchasing a license key for activation Uses these steps to enable a licensed feature 1 Login to the switch a...

Page 168: ...Running Routine Operations 168 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide ...

Page 169: ...ons including Core Switch 2 64 Components page 170 System Specifications page 171 Dimensions page 173 System Weight page 174 Facility Requirements page 175 Power Specifications page 176 Environmental Requirements page 177 Memory Specifications page 180 POST and Boot Specifications page 183 Extensive Information on the PID Format page 184 ...

Page 170: ...h a 10 100 Mbps ethernet connection A real time clock RTC with a 10 year battery Four power supplies with built in fans The power supplies plug into internal blind mate connectors when installed in the chassis Two AC power inlet connectors with AC power switches power panel Some chassis have a housing over the AC switches to prevent them from being accidentally powered off A WWN card and bezel The...

Page 171: ...l CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A VCCI Class A ITE AS NZS 3548 Class A CNS13438 Class A ICES 003 Class A System Architecture Non blocking shared memory System Processor IBM Power PC 405GP 200 MHz CPU ANSI Fibre Channel Protocol Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface FC PH Modes of Operation Fibre Channel Class 2 and Class 3 Fabric Initialization Complies with FC SW 5 0 FC IP IP over Fibre...

Page 172: ...1 625 ft for short wavelength optical link Up to 10 km 32 820 ft for long wavelength optical link Immunity IEC 61000 4 2 Severity Level 3 for Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000 4 3 Severity Level 3 for Radiated Fields IEC 61000 4 4 Severity Level 3 for Fast Transients IEC 61000 4 5 Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage IEC 61000 4 6 Conducted Emissions IEC 61000 4 11 Voltage Variations Table 13 Core S...

Page 173: ...stallation Guide Dimensions Table 14 lists physical specifications for the Core Switch 2 64 Table 14 Physical Specifications Dimension Value Height 14U or 24 11 inches Depth 27 9 inches 70 9 cm Depth with Door 28 7 inches 72 9 cm Width 17 2 inches 43 7 cm ...

Page 174: ...ch 2 64 Table 15 Component Weight Component Value Fully Loaded Chassis 248 lbs 113 kg Empty Chassis 104 lbs 47 1 kg Door 7 6 lbs 3 4 kg Blower Assembly 8 8 lbs 4 kg Power Supply 7 0 lbs 3 2 kg WWN Bezel 0 6 lbs 0 27 kg CP card 5 6 lbs 2 5 kg 16 port card 8 6 lbs 3 9 kg Card Filler Panel 3 2 lbs 1 6 kg Cable Management Tray 0 6 lbs 0 27 kg ...

Page 175: ... minute available in the immediate vicinity of the Core Switch 2 64 The power specifications listed in Table 16 page 176 The environmental specifications listed in Table 17 page 177 The electrical interference must be less than the levels stated in the standards listed in the Immunity row in Table 13 page 171 If the Core Switch 2 64 will be installed in an EIA rack Ensure that all equipment instal...

Page 176: ...rds three blower assemblies and four power supplies WARNING You must disconnect both power cables when removing power to the Core Switch 2 64 Table 16 Power Specifications Specification Value Power Receptacle IEC 320 EN60320 C20 16A 250VAC Total Power Available from each Power Supply 1 KW Input Voltage 200 240 VAC System can operate with any of three phases of a 3 phase or single phase power utili...

Page 177: ...ue temperature of each individual component Table 17 Environmental Requirements Condition Acceptable Range During Operation Acceptable Range During Non Operation Ambient Temperature 0 to 40 Celsius outside switch 50 to 104 Farenheit 25 to 70 Celsius outside switch 13 to 158 Farenheit Humidity 20 to 85 RH non condensing at 40 Celsius with maximum gradient of 10 per hour 10 to 85 RH non condensing a...

Page 178: ... Table 18 Laser Data Transmission Range Port Speed Cable Size microns Short Wavelength Long Wavelength 1 Gbps 50 1 640 feet 500 meters N A 1 Gbps 62 5 984 feet 300 meters N A 1 Gbps 9 N A 6 2 miles 10 km 2 Gbps 50 984 feet 300 meters N A 2 Gbps 62 5 492 feet 150 meters N A 2 Gbps 9 N A 10 km 6 2 miles without an Extended Fabrics license 50 to 100 km with an Extended Fabrics license ...

Page 179: ...atically negotiating to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port Each port has a SerDes serializer deserializer which accepts 10 bit wide parallel data and serializes it into a high speed serial stream The parallel data is expected to be 8B 10B encoded data or equivalent The ports are compatible with optical SWL short wave length 780 850 nm and optical LWL long wave length 127...

Page 180: ...Rayovac BR 1225 3 0 volt 50 mAh WARNING There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Discard all used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Contact your Core Switch 2 64 supplier if the real time clock begins to lose time Each CP card contains a serial port with a DB 9 connector and an RS 232 signal subset Note A serial port cover is included with the switch...

Page 181: ... straight through serial cable with a female 9 pin D SUB connector Table 19 lists serial port pin outs Each CP card contains a modem serial port with a fully RS 232 compliant DB 9 connector Note A port cover is included with the switch to prevent dust and electrostatic discharge ESD particles from entering the modem serial port When the modem serial port is not in use make sure to replace the port...

Page 182: ...a power on off cycle reboot or fast reboot is required in order to detect the modem s Connect a Y cable on the telephone line to each modem The active CP card answers on the first ring If the active CP card fails to answer the standby CP card answers on the 7th ring Table 20 Modem Serial Port in Outs PIN Signal Description 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect 2 RxData Receive Data 3 TxData Transmit Data 4 DT...

Page 183: ...complete time may vary depending on devices connected to Core Switch 2 64 POST includes the following steps 1 Preliminary POST diagnostics are run 2 Operating system is initialized 3 Hardware is initialized 4 Diagnostic tests are run on several functions including circuitry port functionality ability to send and receive frames all aspects of memory parity statistics counters and serialization Boot...

Page 184: ...s shown in the following example 10 00 00 60 69 51 0e 8b The method switches use for assigning PIDs has changed between the 16 port switches and the larger port count products The old PID format was XX1YZZ Y was a hexadecimal number which specified a particular port on a switch and 1 was a constant The use of the constant was based on an overly conservative reading of the Fibre Channel standards X...

Page 185: ...driver still has Drive E PID 011F00 but the actual device address is now 010F00 This can be done by rebooting the host or using a manual update procedure on the host This is discussed in more detail in the following sections In the more typical case where WWN or dynamic PID binding is used changing the device s PID does not affect the mapping but before updating the PID format it is necessary to d...

Page 186: ...nd of the evaluation phase all information needed to safely update to the new PID format will be in hand and an update procedure will be created Depending on the results of the evaluation phase and the SAN s uptime requirements either the online or offline update processes will be used in the update phase Evaluation Phase In this phase the SAN will be evaluated to determine how each device driver ...

Page 187: ...lly bind by PID but allow the operator to manually create a PID binding For example persistent binding of PIDs to logical drives may be done in many HBA drivers Make a list of all devices which are configured this way If manual PID binding has been done consider changing to WWN binding This is a non comprehensive list of device types which may be manually configured to bind by PID HBA drivers pers...

Page 188: ...an be migrated to WWN binding If not determine what procedures will be required to change their bindings It is also important to understand how multi pathing software will react when one of the two fabrics is taken offline If the time outs are set correctly then switchover between fabrics should be transparent to the users of the system Empirical Testing For some devices it may not be possible to ...

Page 189: ...ions These guidelines are provided to give SAN administrators a starting point for creating site specific procedures not to be the complete procedures themselves The online update process is only intended for use in uptime critical dual fabric environments with multi pathing software If dual fabrics are not in place there are a number of routine maintenance scenarios which require scheduled downti...

Page 190: ...his for example boot r command in Sun Solaris systems For devices that do not bind by PID or have had their PID binding updated mark online or re associate the disk devices with the multipathing software and resume I O over the updated fabric Repeat with the other fabrics Offline Update Plans The general format for an offline update plan is as follows 1 Backup all data 2 Verify backups 3 Shut down...

Page 191: ... O Verify that all I O has resumed correctly Migrating from manual PID binding such as persistent binding on an HBA to manual WWN binding and or upgrading drivers to versions that do not bind by PID can often be done before setting the core PID format This can be advantageous as it prevents the update process from having as many variables Update Phase This section includes the update information O...

Page 192: ...ne and offline methods for fabrics where only a few devices bind by PID Since any hybrid procedure will be extremely customized it is necessary to work closely with the SAN service provider in these cases PID Frequently Asked Questions Q What is a PID A A PID is a Port Identifier PIDs are used by the routing and zoning services in Fibre Channel fabrics to identify ports in the network They are not...

Page 193: ...he final fabric Without dual fabrics stopping traffic is highly recommended This is the case for many routine maintenance situations so dual fabrics are always recommended for uptime sensitive environments Q How can I avoid having to change PID formats on fabrics in the future A The core PID format can be proactively set on a fabric at initial installation The update could also be opportunisticall...

Page 194: ...ev For example tar cf tmp jbod tar jbod 8 Export the volume group using the vgexport command with the following syntax vgexport m map file path to volume group For example vgexport m tmp jbod_map dev jbod 9 Login into each switch in the fabric 10 Issue the switchDisable command 11 Issue the configure command and change the Core Switch PID Format to 1 12 Issue the command switchEnable Enable the co...

Page 195: ... O For example mount mnt jbod Note If you are using multipathing software re enable the affected path The preceding steps do not clean up the results from ioscan When viewing the output of ioscan notice that the original entry is still there but now has a status of NO_HW ioscan funC disk Class I H W Path Driver S W State H W Type Description disk 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 adisk CLAIMED DEVICE SEAGATE ST39204L...

Page 196: ...ype Description disk 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 adisk CLAIMED DEVICE SEAGATE ST39204LC dev dsk clt2d0 dev rdsk c1t2d0 disk 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 adisk CLAIMED DEVICE HP DVD ROM 304 dev dsk c3t2d0 dev rdsk c3t2d0 disk 319 0 4 0 0 1 2 255 14 8 0 adisk CLAIMED DEVICE SEAGATE ST336605FC dev dsk c64t8d0 dev rdsk c64t8d0 21 Repeat for all fabrics IBM AIX Procedure 1 Back up all data Verify backups 2 If you are not using mul...

Page 197: ... configure command and change the Core Switch PID Format to 1 10 Issue the configenable effective_zone_configuration command For example configenable my_config 11 Issue the switchEnable command Enable the core switches first then the edges 12 Rebuild the device entries for the affected fabric using the cfgmgr command For example cfgmgr v This command may take several minutes to complete If you are...

Page 198: ...Technical Specifications 198 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide ...

Page 199: ...egulatory Compliance Identification Numbers page 200 Federal Communications Commission Notice page 201 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien page 203 European Union Notice page 204 Japanese Notice page 205 Taiwanese Notice page 206 RRL EMC Statement Korea page 207 Laser Devices page 208 Battery Replacement Notice page 211 Regulatory Certifications page 212 ...

Page 200: ...orks Core Switch 2 64 is assigned a series number The series number for this product is Series NA2108 The series number can be found on the product label along with the required approval markings and information When requesting certification information for this product always refer to this series number This series number should not be confused with the marketing name or model number for your Cor...

Page 201: ...C logo or ID on the label After the class of the device is determined refer to the corresponding statement in the sections below Class A Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital 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 i...

Page 202: ...n the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the int...

Page 203: ...s of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada NMB 003 Class B Equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rè...

Page 204: ...netic Interference EN50082 1 IEC801 2 IEC801 3 IEC801 4 Electromagnetic Immunity EN60950 IEC950 Product Safety Also approved under UL 1950 3rd Edition CSA C22 2 No 950 95 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Spécification ATI Classe A France DECLARATION D INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d un matériel de traitement de l information ATI classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations...

Page 205: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices 205 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Japanese Notice VCCI EMC Statement Japan Harmonics Conformance Japan ...

Page 206: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices 206 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Taiwanese Notice BSMI EMC Statement Taiwan ...

Page 207: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices 207 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide RRL EMC Statement Korea ...

Page 208: ...e controls make adjustments or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein Allow only authorized service technicians to repair the laser device Compliance with CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products ...

Page 209: ...nts contained in Department Of Health and Human Services DHHS regulation 21 CFR Subchapter J The certification is indicated by a label on the metal SFP housing Outside the USA the SFP is certified as a Class 1 Laser product conforming to requirements contained in IEC 825 1 1993 and EN60825 1 1994 including Amendment 11 1996 The SFP includes the following certifications UL Recognized Component USA ...

Page 210: ...conductor laser diode in the wavelength of either 850 nanometers shortwave laser or 1310 nanometers longwave laser Class 1 Laser products are not considered hazardous WARNING There are no user maintenance operations service operations or adjustments to be performed on the SFP module Usage Restrictions Failure to comply with these usage restrictions may result in incorrect operation of the system a...

Page 211: ...r WARNING Your switch contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide a vanadium pentoxide or an alkaline battery There is risk of fire and burns if the battery is not handled properly To reduce the risk of personal injury Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not expose to temperatures higher than 140 F 60 C Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of in fire or wat...

Page 212: ...ss A Norway IEC 60950 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 NEMKO CB Report European Union Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembour g Netherland s Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom EN 60950 92 A1 93 A2 93 A3 95 A4 96 A11 97 73 23 EEC TUV Germany only EN60825 1 1994 A11 2 89 336 EEC EN 55022 1998 Class A EN 55024 Immunity EN 61000 4 2 Severity Level 3 for Electrostatic Discharge E...

Page 213: ... surface before removing them from their containers Avoid touching pins leads or circuitry Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static sensitive component or assembly Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic sensitive parts Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grou...

Page 214: ...stallation Guide If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding have a HP authorized reseller install the part Note For more information on static electricity or for assistance with product installation contact your HP authorized reseller ...

Page 215: ...dems This appendix describes how to set up and configure modems and includes the following information Setting Up and Installing Modems page 216 Connecting Modems to the Core Switch 2 64 page 218 Setting Up a Remote Modem System page 220 Verifying the Modem Connection page 222 ...

Page 216: ...rate modem to each CP card and then connecting both modems to a shared telephone line as shown in Figure 46 This ensures an available telephone connection to the active CP card even if a failover occurs however it is necessary to log back in after a failover When both CP cards are connected to a shared telephone line callers are automatically dialed into the active CP card which answers on the fir...

Page 217: ...Setting Up and Configuring Modems 217 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide Figure 46 Core Switch 2 64 with two modems connected ...

Page 218: ...ution HP recommends powering off the Core Switch 2 64 before connecting cables to the modem ports HP also recommends powering off the Core Switch 2 64 before connecting cables to the modem ports To connect modems to the Core Switch 2 64 1 Optionally power off the Core Switch 2 64 2 Set up the two modem units and corresponding power connections Note Do not power on the modems until all cables are a...

Page 219: ...priate analog telephone line and document the dial in number for later use 7 Power on the modems and verify that the Modem Ready indicator illuminates on both units 8 Power on the Core Switch 2 64 or reboot if it was not powered off during the previous steps This allows the Core Switch 2 64 to recognize the modems ...

Page 220: ...if a dial out modem facility is not already available for testing the Core Switch 2 64 modem connections Figure 47 Remote modem setup To set up the optional remote modem 1 Connect the remote modem to the workstation as shown in Figure 47 2 Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation such as a synchronization program for a PDA 3 Launch the terminal emulator application and ...

Page 221: ...second 115200 Data Protocol Standard EC Compression Enabled Flow control Hardware Databits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Modulation Standard Port usually defaults to highest speed supported by modem then may negotiate for slower speed For most UNIX systems enter the following string at the prompt tip dev ttyb 9600 4 Follow the modem manufacturer s instructions for setting up and verifying modem operat...

Page 222: ... during boot 3 Power on the Core Switch 2 64 if not already on 4 Verify that both modems indicate they are ready by illuminating their Clear to Send CS Terminal Ready TR and Modem Ready MR indicators If this does not occur ensure that the modems are connected to a power source and are powered on and check all modem cable connections 5 Verify that POST is complete on the Core Switch 2 64 a minimum ...

Page 223: ... in to the telephone number assigned to the Core Switch 2 64 as described in step 6 13 Observe the modem lamps the Ring Indicator should flash only on the modem connected to the standby CP card 14 Verify that after seven rings the Off Hook indicator on the standby CP card modem is illuminated A login prompt is presented to the remote client and a message confirms that the standby CP card is being ...

Page 224: ...Setting Up and Configuring Modems 224 Core Switch 2 64 V4 1 Installation Guide ...

Page 225: ...d to the port Alias Server A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management API Application Programming Interface defined protocol that allows applications to interface with a set of services Arbitrated Loop A shared 100 MBps or 200 MBps Fibre Channel transport structured as a loop Can support up to 126 devices and one fabric attachment See also Topology ASIC Application Specifi...

Page 226: ...ardware that connects incompatible networks by providing translation for both hardware and software For example an ATM gateway can connect a Fibre Channel link to an ATM connection Broadcast The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric regardless of zoning Buffer to buffer Flow Control Management of the frame transmission rate in either a point to point topology or in...

Page 227: ...y of ones and negative disparity means a majority of zeros DLS Dynamic Load Sharing dynamic distribution of traffic over available paths Allows for recomputing of routes when an Fx_Port or E_Port changes status Domain ID As applies to switches a unique number between 1 and 239 that identifies the switch to the fabric and is used in routing frames Usually automatically assigned by the switch but ca...

Page 228: ...face over links Can be used to connect an N_Port to a switch Fabric Name The unique identifier assigned to a fabric and communicated during login and port discovery Fabric A Fibre Channel network containing two or more switches in addition to hosts and devices May also be referred to as a switched fabric See also Topology SAN Cascade FC AL 3 The Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop standard defined by AN...

Page 229: ...col the common protocol for all fabric services transparent to the fabric type or topology FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First the routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches Full Fabric The licensing that allows multiple E_Ports on a switch making it possible to create multiple ISL links Full duplex A mode of communication that allows the same port to simultaneously transmit and receive frames Fx_Por...

Page 230: ... Isolated E_Port An E_Port that is online but not operational due to overlapping domain IDs or nonidentical parameters such as E_D_TOVs IU Information Unit a set of information as defined by either upper level process protocol definition or upper level protocol mapping L_Port Loop Port a node port NL_Port or fabric port FL_Port that has arbitrated loop capabilities An L_Port can be in one of two m...

Page 231: ... allows up to 500 meters between devices N_Port Node Port a port on a node that can connect to a Fibre Channel port or to another N_Port in a point to point connection NAA Network Address Authority An identifier that indicates the format of a network address Name Server Frequently used to indicate Simple Name Server NL_Port Node Loop Port a node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities Used to c...

Page 232: ...etal casing extending out of the optical port on the switch and in which the SFP can be inserted Port_Name The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port Communicated during login and port discovery POST Power On Self Test a series of tests run by a switch after it is turned on Private Device A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and can interpret 8 bit addresses but cannot log i...

Page 233: ...maximum time a frame can be delayed in the fabric and still be delivered Route As applies to a fabric the communication path between two switches May also apply to the specific path taken by an individual frame from source to destination Routing The assignment of frames to specific switch ports according to frame destination RR_TOV Resource Recovery Time out Value the minimum time a target device ...

Page 234: ...re Channel network Tenancy The time from when a port wins arbitration in a loop until the same port returns to the monitoring state Also referred to as loop tenancy Throughput The rate of data flow achieved within a cable link or system Usually measured in bps bits per second Topology As applies to Fibre Channel the configuration of the Fibre Channel network and the resulting communication paths a...

Page 235: ...Datagram Protocol a protocol that runs on top of IP and provides port multiplexing for upper level protocols ULP_TOV Upper level Time out Value the minimum time that a SCSI ULP process waits for SCSI status before initiating ULP recovery ULP Upper level Protocol the protocol that runs on top of Fibre Channel Typical upper level protocols are SCSI IP HIPPI and IPI Well known Address As pertaining t...

Page 236: ...osts attached to the same fabric and configured as being in the same zone Devices and hosts within the same zone have access permission to others in the zone but are not visible to any outside the zone Zoning A feature that runs on Fabric OS and allows partitioning of the fabric into logical groupings of devices Devices in a zone can only access and be accessed by devices in the same zone ...

Page 237: ...on 113 155 LEDs 112 operating information 95 removing and installing 153 boot specifications 183 C cable guides 28 cable management tray 28 illustration 160 removing and installing 159 replacing 159 cables FCC compliance statement 202 management overview 98 managing 27 requirements 27 cabling 28 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien 203 carton contents 41 CE marking 204 certifications regulatory 212 chass...

Page 238: ...06 operating information 92 removing and installing 139 replacing 139 services controlled by 93 verifying operation 142 D data transmission range 172 declaration of conformity 202 default configuration settings 99 fabric parameters 99 hostnames 75 native IP addresses 75 switch names 80 virtual channel settings 100 diagnostic tests 117 about 117 LED indicators 101 manual 31 dimensions 173 displayin...

Page 239: ...8 series number 200 storage website 17 technical support 17 hyperterminal settings 77 I illustration alignment guides inside card slots 131 blower assembly 113 155 cable management tray 160 CP card 107 local modem setup 217 package contents 40 power supply and filler panel 151 setting up a remote modem 220 immunity electromagnetic 172 installing as a stand alone unit 44 chassis to rails 58 FRUs 12...

Page 240: ...81 monitoring options 32 N native IP address 74 network addresses configuring 75 NVRAM 21 170 O offline update plans 190 online update plans 189 optical ports specifications 24 179 out of band support 32 P PID format 184 port cards determining status 92 operating information 91 ports configuration 87 ethernet 93 170 ethernet ports 21 modem serial 93 216 optical 179 SerDes 24 179 specifications 24 ...

Page 241: ...umidity 177 restoring system configuration settings 165 retainer nuts 53 RJ 45 ethernet ports 21 170 routine backup 84 routing capacity specification 172 RS 232 connector 181 modem ports 93 terminal serial ports 93 RTC battery 21 170 NVRAM 21 170 S safety specifications 212 saving configuration files 85 selecting an operating location 43 sensorShow command 119 124 SerDes ports 24 179 serial cables...

Page 242: ... 124 requirements 177 terminal device settings 180 terminal emulators 77 terminal serial ports RS 232 connector 93 tests diagnostic 117 text symbols 15 torque driver 48 transmission range data 172 tray removing and installing 159 trunking 82 U update plans offline 190 online 189 upgrading firmware 166 V verifying optional software licenses 167 W warning symbols on equipment 15 warning rack stabili...

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