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IBM Storage Networking SAN128B-7

MTM Service information: 8969-P96, R96

Installation, Service, and User Guide

IBM

P32601

Summary of Contents for SAN128B-7

Page 1: ...IBM Storage Networking SAN128B 7 MTM Service information 8969 P96 R96 Installation Service and User Guide IBM P32601...

Page 2: ...Before you use the information in this publication be sure to read the general information under Notices on page 83 Copyright Portions Copyright 2022 Broadcom Limited and or its subsidiaries All Right...

Page 3: ...xix Rack installation xix Rack relocation 19 rack xx Product recycling and disposal xxi Preface xxii Product documentation xxii Brocade documents xxii IBM and Brocade product matrix xxii Chapter 1 De...

Page 4: ...me and items required 41 Precautions specific to transceivers and cables 41 Cleaning the fiber optic connectors 41 Managing cables 42 Installing an SFP transceiver 42 Replacing an SFP transceiver 44 I...

Page 5: ...ifying correct configuration of the fabric 73 IBM service replacement responsibilities 74 Disconnecting the cables 74 Remove the old switch chassis and install the new switch chassis 74 Appendix A Pro...

Page 6: ...ack posts 18 11 Attaching the front brackets to the rear of the device 19 12 Attaching the bracket extensions to the device 20 13 Positioning the device in the rack 21 14 Attaching the rear brackets t...

Page 7: ...nstalling SFP DD transceivers 45 30 Orientation of the SFP DD connector 45 31 Installing an SFP DD connector 46 32 SFP DD connectors correctly inserted 46 33 SAN128B 7 port side LEDs 48 34 SAN128B 7 N...

Page 8: ...tion for the US time zones 37 8 System power LED patterns during normal operation 49 9 System status LED patterns during normal operation 49 10 SFP FC port status LED patterns during normal operation...

Page 9: ...cted mobility or limited vision to use information technology products successfully Accessibility features The following list includes the major accessibility features in this product This product fol...

Page 10: ...u have comments or suggestions for improving this document send us your comments by email to starpubs us ibm com Be sure to include the following information Exact publication title Form number for ex...

Page 11: ...on page xviii These notices indicate potential damage to programs devices or data Caution notices on page xi These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you Danger notic...

Page 12: ...ed by local regulations C014 CAUTION This product is equipped with a 3 wire two conductors and ground power cable and plug Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid elec...

Page 13: ...itions To avoid these hazards ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements Refer to the information that is provided with your device or the pow...

Page 14: ...es as described below when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To disconnect 1 Turn off everything unless instructed otherwise 2 Remove the power cords from the out...

Page 15: ...ANGER Rack mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or work space L002 DANGER Multiple power cords The product might be equipped with multiple power cords To remove all hazardous voltages disconn...

Page 16: ...erating ambient temperature might exceed 40 C 104 F ESD precautions Attention Many of the field replaceable units FRUs are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD and can potentially be damaged by im...

Page 17: ...e device DANGER To avoid high voltage shock do not open the device while the power is on DANGER Batteries used for RTC NVRAM backup are not located in operator access areas There is a risk of explosio...

Page 18: ...ged CAUTION To prevent damage to the chassis and components never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis...

Page 19: ...cabinet To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet Always install servers and optional devices starting from t...

Page 20: ...rack cabinet When possible restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it If this configuration is not known you must complete these steps Remove all devices in t...

Page 21: ...ts and information regarding product recycling and disposal This document may be provided either in printed version or on the product documentation CD A more current version may be available through t...

Page 22: ...that supports the switch in the following documents on the CD ROM supplied with this product Brocade Fabric OS EZSwitchSetup Administrator s Guide Fabric OS Administrator s Guide Fabric OS Command Re...

Page 23: ...BM Storage Networking SAN24B 6 8960 Models F24 Brocade G720 IBM Storage Networking SAN64B 7 8960 Models P64 and R64 Brocade X7 4 Director IBM Storage Networking SAN256B 7 8961 Model F74 Brocade X7 8 D...

Page 24: ...xxiv IBM Storage Networking SAN128B 7 SAN128B 7 Installation Service and User Guide...

Page 25: ...eshooting and verification services for the physical media Brocade small form factor pluggable plus SFP optical transceivers that support any combination of short wavelength SWL long wavelength LWL or...

Page 26: ...EDs remain unlit always One external USB Type A connector License options The SAN128B 7 switch uses a capacity based Ports on Demand POD license method Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Software Licensin...

Page 27: ...status physical status and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging The device automatically performs a power on self test POST each time it is turn...

Page 28: ...ools Ethernet or serial connection Fabric OS Web Tools User Guide Standard SNMP applications Ethernet or serial connection Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual Management Server Ethernet or serial connectio...

Page 29: ...ground the switch chassis using one of the following two methods Through chassis rack ear mounts to a grounded data center rack see table below All equipment in the rack is grounded through a reliable...

Page 30: ...all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation Careful planning and site preparation ensures seamless installation especially when installing multiple devices Table 4 Ins...

Page 31: ...ur Post Rack Kit on page 11 Mount the device in a two post rack Refer to Installing the Universal Two Post Rack Kit on page 24 Check the airflow of the power supply and fan assembly The airflow direct...

Page 32: ...igure the DNS service Use the dnsconfig command to create DNS server entries Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide Optional Customize the domain ID Use the configure command to change th...

Page 33: ...need to return the shipment The SAN128B 7 switch An accessory kit containing the following items A serial cable Two 6 ft power cords Rubber feet Download instructions for Fibre Channel networking sof...

Page 34: ...Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above CAUTION Make sure the airflow around the front and back...

Page 35: ...ck depth No Applicable to port side and nonport side flush mounts L L 12 7 cm L 5 in 81 28 cm 32 in Yes Applicable to port side flush mounts L L 12 7 cm L 5 in 81 28 cm 32 in Yes Applicable to nonport...

Page 36: ...ackets medium 2 3 Rear brackets short 2 4 Rear brackets long 2 5 Extension brackets long 2 6 Screw 8 32 x 5 16 in panhead Phillips 8 7 Screw 8 32 x 5 16 in flathead Phillips 16 8 Screw 6 32 x 1 4 in p...

Page 37: ...bracket extensions to the device 3 Installing the device in the rack 4 Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions 5 Attaching the rear brackets to the rack posts Attaching the front brackets Comple...

Page 38: ...epth 2 Position the right bracket extension along the side of the device as shown in Figure 7 on page 15 3 Insert four 8 32 x 5 16 in flathead screws through the vertically aligned holes in the bracke...

Page 39: ...t under the device until the rail kit is secured to the rack 2 Attach the right front bracket to the right front rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper a...

Page 40: ...ngth rear bracket for your rack depth 2 Slide the right rear bracket onto the right bracket extension as shown in the following figure 3 Attach the brackets using four 6 32 x 1 4 in panhead screws If...

Page 41: ...rear bracket to the right rear rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts as shown in Figure 10 on page 18 Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 2 Attach the left r...

Page 42: ...lation procedures are for reference only and may not show the actual device Complete the following tasks to install the device in a four post rack 1 Attaching the front brackets to the rear of the dev...

Page 43: ...Front brackets 3 Screws 8 32 x 5 16 in flathead Phillips Attaching the bracket extensions to the front of the device Complete the following steps to attach the bracket extensions to the front of the...

Page 44: ...ntil the rail kit is secured to the rack 2 Attach the right front bracket to the right rear rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper and lower holes in the...

Page 45: ...r rack depth 2 Slide the right rear bracket onto the right extension The short rear brackets are shown in Figure 14 on page 22 Use the first and third vertical pairs of holes for the screws Refer to F...

Page 46: ...aching the rear brackets to the extensions at the front of the device 1 Rear brackets short 2 Screws 6 32 x 1 4 in panhead Phillips 22 IBM Storage Networking SAN128B 7 SAN128B 7 Installation Service a...

Page 47: ...k posts 1 Attach the right rear bracket to the right front rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and two retainer nuts as shown in Figure 16 on page 24 Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket...

Page 48: ...the mid section of the device Observe the following when mounting this device Two people are required to install the device in a rack One person should hold the device while the other while the other...

Page 49: ...n the kit Note that not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device type Flush front mounting Observe the following notes when using this procedure The device must be turn...

Page 50: ...page 26 2 Insert four 8 32 x 5 16 in flathead screws through the vertically aligned holes in the bracket and then into the holes on the side of the device Use the upper and lower screw holes leaving...

Page 51: ...x 5 8 in panhead Phillips 2 Retainer nuts 10 32 Attaching the rear brackets to the rack Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack 1 Select the proper length bracket for you...

Page 52: ...2 x 5 16 in panhead screws to attach the bracket to the device as shown in Figure 21 on page 29 Be sure to insert the screws through the upper and lower slots in the bracket 2 Align the left rear brac...

Page 53: ...for reference only and may not show the actual device Complete the following tasks to install the device in a rack 1 Attaching the front brackets to the device on page 29 2 Attaching the front bracket...

Page 54: ...the front brackets to the rack Complete the following steps to install the device in the rack 1 Position the device in the rack as shown in Figure 23 on page 31 providing temporary support under the...

Page 55: ...ix inches wide use the brackets marked 5 6 INCH 2 Position the right rear bracket in the right rear of the device as shown in the following figure Whether you are using the 3 5 inch or the 5 6 inch br...

Page 56: ...our 8 32 x 5 16 in panhead screws to attach the bracket to the device as shown in Figure 25 on page 33 Be sure to insert the screws through the upper and lower slots in the bracket 2 Align the left re...

Page 57: ...Figure 25 Attaching the rear brackets to the device 1 Screws 8 32 x 5 16 in panhead Phillips Chapter 3 Mounting the switch 33...

Page 58: ...ted verified SanDisk 32 CZ48 USB 3 0 Flash Drive SDCZ48 032G UAM46 SanDisk 16 CZ48 USB 3 0 Flash Drive SDCZ48 016G UAM46 Kingston 32GB DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3 0 Flash Drive DT100G3 32GB Kingston 32G...

Page 59: ...0 If ttyb is already in use use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt tip dev ttya 9600 4 When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information press Enter to display...

Page 60: ...f Setting the date and time The date and time settings are used for logging events error detection and troubleshooting However device operation does not depend on the date and time a device with incor...

Page 61: ...er selection for the US time zones Local time tsTimeZone parameter difference from UTC Atlantic Standard 4 0 Atlantic Daylight 3 0 Eastern Standard 5 0 Eastern Daylight 4 0 Central Standard 6 0 Centra...

Page 62: ...d to the workstation or to an Ethernet network that connects the workstation Note At this point the device can be accessed remotely using either command line or Brocade Web Tools Ensure that the devic...

Page 63: ...Subordinate switchDomain 30 switchId fffc1e switchWwn 10 00 c4 f5 7c 02 31 98 zoning ON WB_RAS159_64G_LSAN switchBeacon OFF FC Router OFF Fabric Name Serviceability_Testbed HIF Mode OFF Allow XISL Use...

Page 64: ...ll selected config parameters are uploaded 2020 03 05 23 57 59 CONF 1001 130 FID 128 INFO device configUpload completed successfully for all This command uploads the device configuration to the server...

Page 65: ...d to remove transceivers from modules where the space is limited If you did not receive this tool with your product you can order it from IBM Figure 26 Optical transceiver extraction tool Precautions...

Page 66: ...s Guide For easier maintenance label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they are connected Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs Use hook an...

Page 67: ...Lower Row 2 Position a cable so that the key the ridge on one side of the cable connector is aligned with the slot in the transceiver Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanis...

Page 68: ...ansceivers are delivered with two dust caps When inserting cables remove one dust cap and insert the cable leaving the other dust cap in place Then remove the other dust cap and insert the next cable...

Page 69: ...n place 3 Position a cable so that the molded grid pattern and wide key tab on one side of the cable connector are facing up away from the transceiver pull tab Note If you are inserting the cable into...

Page 70: ...cable as well as the transceiver 5 Gently tug on the cable to make sure that it is seated firmly Figure 32 SFP DD connectors correctly inserted Remove the second dust cap and repeat Steps 3 through 5...

Page 71: ...fying the operation of new transceivers Use the following commands to verify if the transceivers are working correctly errDump fabricShow sfpShow switchShow Chapter 5 Installing Transceivers and Cable...

Page 72: ...ns the same as the first 96 LEDs The LEDs have three possible states no light a steady light and a flashing light Flashing lights may be slow fast or flickering The lights are green or amber Sometimes...

Page 73: ...tem is on and has completed booting Steady green POST and initialization is completed System is on and functioning properly No action required Steady amber for more than five seconds can take over a m...

Page 74: ...line and an internal loopback diagnostic test is running No action required Flickering green Port is online and frames are flowing through the port No action required Steady amber Port is receiving li...

Page 75: ...o the switch Fast flashing green on 1 2 second then off 1 2 second Port is online and an internal loopback diagnostic test is running No action required Flickering green Port is online and frames are...

Page 76: ...nport Side LED patterns during normal operation LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Power supply AC input status one green LED No light Power supply is not receiving AC input volt...

Page 77: ...FRU is seated correctly Steady green Fan assembly is operating normally No action required Steady amber for more than 5 seconds Fan fault for one of the following reasons A fan assembly with mismatche...

Page 78: ...he fabric If any ports are connected to other switches the switch participates in a fabric configuration 4 Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses 5 Constructs unicast routing tables 6 Enables...

Page 79: ...LED 8 Power Cord Receptacle Figure 35 SAN128B 7 power supply assembly Note The two power supply assemblies concurrently installed in the chassis must be of the same power type model airflow direction...

Page 80: ...ord which provides redundancy in case one of the circuits fails CAUTION To prevent damage to the chassis and components never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles These ha...

Page 81: ...th a single power supply assembly and you want to install an additional power supply complete the following steps 1 Insert the new power supply assembly 2 Plug in the power cord on to the power supply...

Page 82: ...sembly critical information You can use the following commands to record the power supply assembly configuration and operations information chassisshow fanshow psshow historyshow tempshow sensorshow R...

Page 83: ...position when you insert the power supply into the chassis Damage to the switch can result if a live power supply is installed 1 To leave the device in service while installing a power supply assembly...

Page 84: ...that the power supply is securely installed and seated properly 5 Optional Enter psshow to display the PSU status The power supply assembly status can also be viewed using Web Tools Verifying the oper...

Page 85: ...pports the following types of fan assemblies Fan assembly with nonport side air exhaust This unit moves the air from the port side to the nonport side of the device Fan assembly with nonport side air...

Page 86: ...of the installed fan tray The power supplies and fan trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an E or an orange arrow with an I CAUTION If you do not install a module or a power supply...

Page 87: ...e installed in the device Replacing a fan assembly hot swap If your device is up and running with three fan assemblies but one of them has failed complete the following steps 1 Remove the old or faile...

Page 88: ...have been powered on for at least four seconds and has a steady green LED Figure 39 Removing a fan assembly 1 Fan Assembly Unit 2 Fan Assembly Handle 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver unscrew the captive...

Page 89: ...embly 1 Fan Assembly Unit 2 Fan Assembly Handle 4 Gently push the fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly seated 5 Using the Phillips screwdriver secure the fan assembly to the chassis by tig...

Page 90: ...assis replacement is a combined effort between the customer and the IBM System Services Representative SSR Before the IBM SSR can perform the physical replacement and labeling procedures you must prep...

Page 91: ...procedures Time and items required The chassis replacement procedure takes approximately 1 hour to complete depending on number of SFPs and cables installed The following items are required for the ch...

Page 92: ...Checked Data Notes Configuration information Location of config switch txt file Location of config miscinfo txt file IP address subnet mask WWN for the device SAN profile Location of SANbefor txt file...

Page 93: ...cal ftp ftp Server Name or IP Address host 123 123 123 123 User Name user Admin24 Path Filename home dir config txt config switch0 txt Section all chassis switch all all Password Upload complete switc...

Page 94: ...License 1 License serial number FOS 01 0 01 00000006 License features Q Flex Ports on Demand License Capacity 16 Generation date 11 17 2021 License 2 License serial number FOS 01 0 03 00000011 Licens...

Page 95: ...ed with the slot in the transceiver Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks c Repeat step a and step b for the remaining ports d Organize the cables as required Note...

Page 96: ...Airflow direction of fans and power supplies displays as Fan Direction under each fan or power supply unit System airflow direction displays as System Airflow under the WWN card unit The following ex...

Page 97: ...a file is recommended You must be logged in with Admin privileges 1 Create an after SAN profile by entering the following commands and copying the output to a text file named SANafter txt nsShow nsAl...

Page 98: ...h to avoid damage during the chassis replacement process Remove the old switch chassis and install the new switch chassis Follow these steps to remove the switch chassis from the cabinet The rack moun...

Page 99: ...0 nanoseconds including FEC with no contention destination port is free Fibre Channel System component Description Fibre Channel ports 9 96 SFP ports that support any combination of short wavelength S...

Page 100: ...y LED to the right of the RJ45 connector on the port side Serial console port LED The serial console port LEDs on the port side remain off at all times even when a cable is inserted and the link is ac...

Page 101: ...n Operational Non operational Ambient temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Relative humidity non condensing 10 to 85 at 40 C 104 F 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude above se...

Page 102: ...25 C ambient Data port specifications Fibre Channel Name Port Numbers Media Type Description SAN128B 7 switch 0 to 95 8 10 16 32 or 64G SFP optical ports Can be an F_Port E_Port EX_Port D_Port or AE_P...

Page 103: ...10 km 6 2 miles 25 km 15 5 miles 64 50 70m 230 ft OM3 100m 328 ft OM4 and OM5 N A N A 62 5 N A N A N A 9 N A N A N A Serial port specifications pinout RJ 45 Pin Signal Description 1 Not supported N A...

Page 104: ...l port specifications protocol Parameter Value Baud 9600 fixed speed Data bits 8 Parity None Flow control None Stop bits 1 80 IBM Storage Networking SAN128B 7 SAN128B 7 Installation Service and User G...

Page 105: ...mer use Table 15 on page 81 to record cable routing information Table 15 Cable routing table for SAN128B 7 Port Cable labels Connected device Slot Port of the device Switch end Device end 0 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 106: ...ting table for SAN128B 7 continued Port Cable labels Connected device Slot Port of the device 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 82 IBM Storage Networking SAN128B 7 SAN128B 7 Installation Servi...

Page 107: ...ou This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publi...

Page 108: ...ther countries Federal Communications Commission Statement This explains the Federal Communications Commission s FCC s statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for...

Page 109: ...iedsstaaten und h lt die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 EN 55032 Klasse A ein Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren d rfen...

Page 110: ...g von IBM gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr gli...

Page 111: ...tement This explains the Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Statement This statement explains the Japan...

Page 112: ...tions Commission Class A Statement This explains the Korean Communications Commission KCC statement Russia Electromagnetic Interference Class A Statement This statement explains the Russia Electromagn...

Page 113: ...definitions xiii examples xiii director of licensing address 83 I intellectual property 83 L license for patents 83 N notices caution xi danger xiii notices caution xi notices danger xiii P patents 83...

Page 114: ...IBM Part Number 01JC301 P32601 1P P N 01JC301...

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