StorageWorks SAN switch 2/8 Product Version: Version 3.0.x Second Edition (February 2003) Part Number: AA-RSB6B-TE This installation guide provides basic procedures for setting up, configuring, and managing the SAN switch 2/8 EL and SAN switch 2/8 Power Pak models.
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StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the presence of multiple sources of power. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal safety from electrical shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the power supplies and systems.
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Getting Help If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com HP Technical Support In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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2 gigabit (Gb) Fibre Channel (FC) switch used to interconnect storage devices, hosts, and servers in a SAN. The hp StorageWorks SAN switch 2/8 is offered in two configurations; the 2/8 EL and 2/8 Power Pak. Refer to the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.0.2k Release Notes for a complete list of management features enabled on your specific switch.
Allows you to create logical subsets of the fabric to accommodate closed user groups or to create functional user groups within a fabric. For more information refer to the hp StorageWorks Zoning V3.0.x/V4.0.x User Guide. Per port statistics help technicians diagnose and isolate problem ports without disrupting switch operations.
Five fans SFP Media Side Figure 1 shows the SFP media side of the SAN Switch 2/8. The front panel houses the Serial port, Ethernet port, eight fiber optic ports with corresponding LEDs, and the power switch LED. Serial port...
ISLs between two directly adjacent switches, while preserving in-order delivery. For specific information about ISL trunking, refer to the hp StorageWorks ISL Trunking V3.0.x/V4.0.x User Guide. SFPs The ports connect to SFP media. SFPs are universal and self-configuring.
Optional Hardware Kits HP provides the following optional hardware kits in support of the SAN Switch 2/8, see Table Table 2: SAN Switch 2/8 Orderable Hardware Accessory Short wavelength SFP Long wavelength SFP, 10 km 2m LC-to-LC Fibre Channel (fc) cable...
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Overview hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
Only, page 24 Unpack and Verify Carton Installation and Safety Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in a 9000 Series or Comparable EIA page 33 Optional HP System/e Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the...
Note: An operator can build a SAN with more than four switches by upgrading the SAN Switch 2/8 EL to Full Fabric. To upgrade, you must install the optional Full Fabric license on each SAN Switch 2/8 EL. See the section on page page 27 for instructions on how to purchase the Full Fabric license.
SNMP traps may be configured on the switch. Four Switch Limitation Web Tools Error Messages If the fabric detects that the number of switches installed exceeds the four switch limit, Web Tools displays a warning message every 75 seconds (not configurable).
The timer is cumulative. Resetting the power cycle will not reset the timer. If the switch is moved to a fabric with less than five switches, the error condition is cleared; however, the violation timer stops counting down. If the switch is moved to a fabric with more than four switches, the violation timer continues from where it left off.
In Fabric Manager and Web Tools, the switch icons in Fabric View turn yellow for every 2/8 EL installed in a fabric that exceeds the four switch limit. For example, in Web Tools the following message appears in the bottom left...
1. Inspect the shipping cartons for possible damage caused during transit. 2. Unpack the shipping cartons. 3. Verify that the carton contains the items shown in items are damaged or missing, please contact HP or an HP authorized reseller. Note: The Rack Mount Kit shown in with your switch.
Number Depending on time of purchase, the Fixed Rack Mount Kit items listed in may not represent the kit that shipped with your switch. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Description One HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 product accessory bag containing CD,...
2/8 in one of the following ways: as a stand-alone unit on a flat surface, or as a fixed component in the HP 9000 Series (or comparable) EIA Rack using the Fixed Rack Mount Kit provided. Fixed Rack Mount Kit contents are...
Power Requirements One AC power cord connects to the switch. The AC power source must meet these requirements: A properly wired, earth-grounded AC outlet Voltage capability of 85-264 VAC Input voltage frequency of 47-63 Hz Power capability of 75 watts, maximum The switch uses a universal power supply capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches.
AC power cord and cables supplied with the switch Rubber mounting feet supplied with the switch 1. Place the SAN Switch 2/8 on a flat, sturdy surface like a table or lab bench. Caution: prevent the switch from accidentally sliding off the table or bench.
Note: Four sets of holes are provided to allow the switch to be set back from the front of the rack, if desired. This allows a more gradual bend in any fiber optic cables connected to the switch.
Right rear bracket Figure 6: Attaching the Fixed Rack Mount Kit rails to the switch 3. Position the switch in the rack as shown in Figure 6, providing temporary support under the switch (use clamps if necessary). 4. To secure the front brackets to the rack’s front rails, attach the right front bracket (Item 8) to the right front rack rail using two 10-32 x 3/8 inch screws (Item 5) and two retainer nuts (Item 6).
10. Repeat step 9 to attach the left rear bracket (Item 2) to the left rear rack rail. 11. Tighten all screws to a torque of 25-inch pounds. 12. Connect the SAN Switch 2/8 power cord to the power connector on the switch. See...
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 Optional HP System/e Rack This section lists instructions for installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in the optional HP System/e Rack. Items Required for the HP System/e Rack The HP System/e Rack Kit consists of the following items:...
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(4) #10-32 square Tinnerman nut (Use if installing in HP 9000 Series rack/ EIA rack) (4) #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw with attached lock washer (Use if installing in HP 9000 Series rack/ EIA rack)) (6) Spacer (Use if installing in HP 9000 Series rack/ EIA rack)
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack Before you begin, locate the following items to install the SAN Switch 2/8 in the HP System/e Rack Kit: SAN Switch 2/8 #2 Phillips and T25 Torx screwdrivers Caution: face the rear of the rack.
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 SHR-2557 Rear rail tray bracket M5 Torx head screw with captive lock washer Figure 8: Installing the rear rail tray brackets hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
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 Upright rack post Figure hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide SHR-255...
Then, install one M5 Torx screw in the lower location of the left rail. See Figure Note: Do not install the upper left and lower right screws until later. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Rear rail tray bracket (1 of 2) Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 SHR-2559A...
Outer rail alignment pins Figure 11: Assembling the outer rails 5. Assemble each of the two inner rails (one on each side of the switch and plenum) using eight #8-32 x 5/16 Phillips pan-head screws (with attached star lock washers) and eight #8 flat washers as shown in...
Plenum 8-32 x 5/16 phillips pan head screws Figure 12: Assembling the inner rails 6. Insert the switch with the attached inner rails into the outer rails as shown in Figure hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Figure 12...
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 Figure 13: Installing the switch into an HP Rack 7. Install the two remaining M5 Torx screws into the upper left and lower right holes to complete the installation. See SHR-2562A Figure hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
The switch runs POST by default each time it is turned on. Note: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how to set the IP address, see Addressing,” later in this chapter.
Check the success/fail results of the diagnostic tests run during POST via LED activity, the error log, or the CLI using the errShow command. For more information about error messages, refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric OS V3.0.x/V4.0.x Activity” on page 60 in Chapter 3.
SFPs and cables, as required to connect the switch to the fabric Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection Use the following steps to verify or change the SAN Switch 2/8 IP address, subnetmask, or gateway address. Note: During first time setup, you must replace the factory IP, subnetmask and gateway addresses with addresses provided by your Network Administrator.
Serial cable can be removed to use the RJ-45 connector to create a Serial connection. 4. Verify that the switch power is on and POST is completed. See the Self-Test” section, on page page 46 in this chapter.
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IP address and for service purposes. Using the Serial port during normal switch operation or for regular maintenance is not recommended. 8. Record the IP address on the label affixed to the SAN Switch 2/8 front panel. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Enter the new Ethernet IP address.
Note: You can now access the switch remotely (and from multiple connections), using telnet or the Web Tools application. Verify that the switch is not accessed from any other connections during the remaining steps. 4. Log on to the switch with administrative privileges by telnet. The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is password.
For example, switches with firmware V3.0.2f or later have the PID set to 1. For a SAN to work correctly, all HP StorageWorks SAN switches or HP Surestore FC switches must have the same PID format setting, either 0 or 1. If a switch is introduced to an existing SAN with a setting that differs from the setting on the SAN, the switch will segment.
How to Change the Core PID Format Note: HP switches ship with the Core switch PID set to 1. HP recommends that if you are in the process of creating a new SAN, set the PID to 1 for all switches in the SAN.
SAN. This eliminates the possibility of domain ID overlap.The default domain ID is 1. If the default domain ID is already in use when the switch is connected to the fabric, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value.
Optional. If desired, specify any custom status policies for the fabric as follows. 1. Enter the following at the prompt. switchStatusPolicySet 2. Specify the desired status policies. To completely deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter 0 at the prompt for that condition. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module Use these steps to connect the SFPs and cables to SAN Switch 2/8 ports as required. Note: The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the V3.0.x/V4.0.x User Guide...
1. Access your browser. 2. At the URL address window type, http://your switch IP address. 3. Press Enter. 4. If connected properly, the name of your switch appears (in green) in the Web browser window, indicating Healthy/OK. Figure SHR-2499B hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
Note: HP strongly recommends backing up the configuration. This ensures that a complete configuration is available if required for a replacement switch. For instructions on how to back up the configuration, refer to Settings” on page 68 in Chapter 4.
The domain address may change when disabling and enabling one of the switches, or rebooting one of the switches if the domain is not set using the configure command. Switch parameters for all switches in a SAN must be the same, or the switch may not join the SAN.
SAN Switch 2/8 This chapter covers the following topics: Interpreting LED Management Running Basic Switch Operations Using SAN Switch 2/8 Diagnostic hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Activity, page 60 Overview, page 65 Tests, page 70 Telnet, page 67...
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 Interpreting LED Activity SAN Switch 2/8 activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch. The LEDs will flash green, yellow, or orange while the switch is booting and while POST or other diagnostic tests are running. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Table 4: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation Location Switch Power To right of Serial port Port Status LED Above each port, on left hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Color Hardware Display Status No light Switch is off, or boot is not complete, or boot failed.
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Port is bypassed. green No light Port is transmitting at 1 Gbps. Steady green Port is transmitting at 2 Gbps. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Recommended Action No action required. No action required. No action required. Enable port (via the PortEnable command;...
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Two Left Speed LED LEDs near Ethernet port Ethernet Link Two Right Activity LED LEDs near Ethernet port hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Color Hardware Display Status No light Port is transmitting at 10 Mbps. Steady green Port is...
One or more yellow ports are offline. Slow-flashing Error log yellow contains one or more port diagnostic error messages. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Table 5 Recommended Action Verify switch is on and has completed booting. No action required.
The SAN Switch 2/8 is compatible with the following management interfaces: CLI via a telnet or serial connection—For more information refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric OS V3.0.x/V4.0.x Procedures Guide, and the hp StorageWorks Standard SNMP applications—For more information refer to the hp...
Enabling Licensed Features Licensed features such as QuickLoop and Fabric 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.
Logging into the SAN Switch 2/8 Use these steps to log into the SAN Switch 2/8. 1. Open a telnet connection to the switch. The login prompt is displayed if the telnet connection successfully found the switch in the network.
7. Press Enter to commit the configuration to the firmware. Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address The SAN Switch 2/8 is shipped with a default IP address of 10.77.77.77. Use these steps to change the default IP Address and configure the Fibre Channel IP address of the switch.
All switches maintain current date and time in non-volatile memory. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly.
POST is complete. If one or more LEDs do not return to a normal state, and this is not due to the switch being set to beacon, refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric OS V3.0.x/V4.0.x Procedures User Guide.
SFP and cable. All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of both 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps. For information about the specific diagnostic tests and how to run them, refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric OS V3.0.x/V4.0.x Procedures User Guide.
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Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware This chapter provides the following information: Backing Up System Configuration Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Downloading Firmware from the HP hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Settings, page 74 Firmware, page 76 Website, page 76...
Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware Backing Up System Configuration Settings HP strongly recommends saving the configuration after the initial configuration changes and periodically thereafter. FTP must be used on Windows workstations to back up the system configuration. The FTP server must be running before an upload can occur. Use the RSHD service or FTP on a UNIX machine.
ID specified. Note: The password operand is only required if you are using FTP. 5. Reboot the switch by entering the following command: fastBoot hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware...
4. Reboot the switch by entering the following command: fastBoot Downloading Firmware from the HP Website To download the firmware from the HP website, go to http://www.hp.com/support. The website contains the required loaders and instructions for downloading the firmware to a switch.
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Failure to comply with these usage restrictions may result in incorrect operation of the system and points of access may emit laser radiation above the Class 1 limits established by the IEC and U.S. DHHS. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP spare designated for this product. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact your HP authorized reseller or your authorized service provider.
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Regulatory Compliance Notices hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
Place parts on a grounded 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. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller install the part. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: Dimensions Power supply specifications Environmental specifications Memory specifications Serial port specifications hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
It meets IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements The power supply has its own built-in fan for cooling, pushing the air towards the front of the switch. Table 7: Power Supply Specifications...
Environmental Requirements Table 7 lists the environmental ranges that are acceptable when the SAN Switch EL is operating, and the acceptable ranges when the switch is not operating. Table 8: Environmental Requirements Temperature (operating) Temperature (non-operating) Humidity (operating) Humidity (non-operating)
The Serial port can be used to connect to a computer workstation to configure the switch IP address without connecting to the fabric. The Serial port’s parameters are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit. Asynchronous Transfer Mode; a transport used for transmitting data over LANs or WANs that transmit fixed-length units of data. Provides any-to-any connectivity, and allows nodes to transmit simultaneously. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Glossary Glossary glossary...
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Two or more interconnected Fibre Channel switches. The recommended number of interswitch links is seven. See also Fabric, ISL. Chassis The metal frame in which the switch and switch components are mounted. Circuit An established communication path between two ports. Consists of two virtual circuits capable of transmitting in opposite directions.
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Fx_Port or E_Port changes status. Domain ID As applies to SAN 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 can be manually assigned.
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Glossary E_Port Expansion Port; a type of switch port that can be connected to an E_Port on another switch to create an ISL. See also ISL. EE_Credit End-to-end Credit; the number of receive buffers allocated by a recipient port to an originating port.
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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.
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G_Port when it is not yet connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. Gateway A device such as a switch that connects different subnets together. A switch can be used as a gateway from the Ethernet to the Fibre Channel. Set the gateway address on one switch to the Fibre Channel IP address of another switch to enable the other switch to forward IP traffic to the ethernet port on the second switch.
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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. Network Address Authority. An identifier that indicates the format of a network address. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Glossary...
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A Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of communicating entities. See also Topology. Port Cage The metal casing extending out of the optical port on the switch, and in which the SFP can be inserted. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
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The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port. Communicated during login and port discovery. POST Power On Self-Test 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 into the fabric.
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UDP/IP, because it does not rely on the underlying communication protocols. Switch Name The arbitrary name assigned to a switch. Switch Port A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Ports, F_Ports, or FL_Ports. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
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Tunneling A technique for enabling two networks to communicate when the source and destination hosts are both on the same type of network, but are connected by a different type of network. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Glossary...
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Glossary U_Port Universal Port; a switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric.
POST results checking results checking the firmware version hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide cli errors for four switch limitation command line, managing by configuration settings configuring domain ID status policies...
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LEDs 19, 60, on back panel Port Speed LEDs Port Status LEDs location of switch logging into a switch malfunctions during POST management interface modifying domain IDs mounting methods surface multiple switches network addressing hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...
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Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers related documentation required equipment hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide requirements cooling environmental power shock and vibration temperature and humidity restoring restoring configuration settings...
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HP storage weight workarounds for the four switch limitation zoning summary hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide...