Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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... A, "Regulatory Notices," is intended for your switch: The Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on installing and managing a PowerVault 51F Switch. xv Besides this guide. For information about the features and operation of Compliance," describes the warranty for anyone who uses a Dell PowerVault 51F Fibre Channel switch. Appendix B, "Warranties, Return Policy, and...
... A, "Regulatory Notices," is intended for your switch: The Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides information on installing and managing a PowerVault 51F Switch. xv Besides this guide. For information about the features and operation of Compliance," describes the warranty for anyone who uses a Dell PowerVault 51F Fibre Channel switch. Appendix B, "Warranties, Return Policy, and...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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PowerVault 51F Switch Features 1-2 Performance 1-2 Manageability 1-2 Modularity 1-3 Reliability 1-3 Serviceability 1-3 System Components 1-3 Switching Function 1-3 Universal Ports 1-4 Embedded Port 1-4 System Firmware 1-4 SWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module 1-4 LWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module 1-5 Copper GBIC Module 1-5 Hot-Pluggable Power Supplies 1-5 Fabric Management Specifications 2-2 Optical Port Specifications 2-2 Copper GBIC Module 2-2 Environmental Specifications 2-2 Dimensions 2-3 Rack-Mount Dimensions 2-3 Table Top Dimensions 2-3 Power Supply 2-3 xix
PowerVault 51F Switch Features 1-2 Performance 1-2 Manageability 1-2 Modularity 1-3 Reliability 1-3 Serviceability 1-3 System Components 1-3 Switching Function 1-3 Universal Ports 1-4 Embedded Port 1-4 System Firmware 1-4 SWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module 1-4 LWL Fiber-Optic GBIC Module 1-5 Copper GBIC Module 1-5 Hot-Pluggable Power Supplies 1-5 Fabric Management Specifications 2-2 Optical Port Specifications 2-2 Copper GBIC Module 2-2 Environmental Specifications 2-2 Dimensions 2-3 Rack-Mount Dimensions 2-3 Table Top Dimensions 2-3 Power Supply 2-3 xix
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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The Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F is an active, intelligent, and nonshared interconnect scheme for building and managing a fabric. Figure 1-1 shows the switch view of a system board, microprocessor board, connectors for supporting up to four dual-port interface cards, and firmware for Fibre Channel server and storage nodes. A fabric is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch that...
The Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F is an active, intelligent, and nonshared interconnect scheme for building and managing a fabric. Figure 1-1 shows the switch view of a system board, microprocessor board, connectors for supporting up to four dual-port interface cards, and firmware for Fibre Channel server and storage nodes. A fabric is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch that...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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..., maintaining, and configuring a fabric. A minimum aggregate routing capacity of the switch's setup is free. You can also manage the switch remotely via Telnet or Dell OpenManage™ products. 1-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide After power-on self-test (POST), you use sophisticated congestion management techniques that are used throughout the switch.
..., maintaining, and configuring a fabric. A minimum aggregate routing capacity of the switch's setup is free. You can also manage the switch remotely via Telnet or Dell OpenManage™ products. 1-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide After power-on self-test (POST), you use sophisticated congestion management techniques that are used throughout the switch.
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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...either mounted in a standard rack or used as a stand-alone unit. GBIC interface support of 8-unit (U) universal ports. The PowerVault 51F switch has the following features, ensuring reliability: POST Error monitoring Temperature and fan-speed monitoring Low component count Optional redundant... accommodate two 1-gigabit per second (Gbps) ports (2 Gbps total per card). Each switch port stores received frames in an air-cooled chassis that may be received. This provides a Introduction 1-3 The modularity built into the PowerVault 51F switch allows: Support of different transmission media ...
...either mounted in a standard rack or used as a stand-alone unit. GBIC interface support of 8-unit (U) universal ports. The PowerVault 51F switch has the following features, ensuring reliability: POST Error monitoring Temperature and fan-speed monitoring Low component count Optional redundant... accommodate two 1-gigabit per second (Gbps) ports (2 Gbps total per card). Each switch port stores received frames in an air-cooled chassis that may be received. This provides a Introduction 1-3 The modularity built into the PowerVault 51F switch allows: Support of different transmission media ...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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... uses a Class 1 CD laser, which is a logical N_Port, is responsible for each installation. The embedded port, which complies with eight universal ports (U_Ports). Included with the switch is busy. The frame can be temporarily stored in "PowerVault 51F Commands" of manufacture. 1-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide low-latency data path within the switch. Universal...
... uses a Class 1 CD laser, which is a logical N_Port, is responsible for each installation. The embedded port, which complies with eight universal ports (U_Ports). Included with the switch is busy. The frame can be temporarily stored in "PowerVault 51F Commands" of manufacture. 1-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide low-latency data path within the switch. Universal...
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...use cables up to the port. The LWL fiber-optic GBIC module, which complies with the 21 CFR, subpart (J) as of the date of 6 and 12 m have been qualified. This GBIC module supports 9-micron single-mode fiber. The PowerVault 51F has a universal hot-pluggable ...power supply capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches. The PowerVault 51F also supports a second redundant hot-pluggable power supply. The GBIC module is connected to...
...use cables up to the port. The LWL fiber-optic GBIC module, which complies with the 21 CFR, subpart (J) as of the date of 6 and 12 m have been qualified. This GBIC module supports 9-micron single-mode fiber. The PowerVault 51F has a universal hot-pluggable ...power supply capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches. The PowerVault 51F also supports a second redundant hot-pluggable power supply. The GBIC module is connected to...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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ANSI Fibre Channel protocol Fabric initialization System architecture System processor Number of Fibre Channel ports Fibre Channel port speed Modes of operation Aggregate switch I/O bandwidth Frame buffers Fabric latency Data transmission range Chassis types Fibre ... shared-memory switch superscalar 33-MHz Intel® i960® RP microprocessor 8 ports 1.0625-Gbps full duplex Fibre Channel Class 2 service and Fibre Channel Class 3 connectionless service 8 Gbps, full duplex 16 buffers per port at 2112 bytes per frame Table 2-1 shows the Dell PowerVault 51F switch general specifications.
ANSI Fibre Channel protocol Fabric initialization System architecture System processor Number of Fibre Channel ports Fibre Channel port speed Modes of operation Aggregate switch I/O bandwidth Frame buffers Fabric latency Data transmission range Chassis types Fibre ... shared-memory switch superscalar 33-MHz Intel® i960® RP microprocessor 8 ports 1.0625-Gbps full duplex Fibre Channel Class 2 service and Fibre Channel Class 3 connectionless service 8 Gbps, full duplex 16 buffers per port at 2112 bytes per frame Table 2-1 shows the Dell PowerVault 51F switch general specifications.
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.... The GBIC provides a female HSSDC connector. The Class 1 laser limits optical power emitted by the port to allow safe operation, eliminating the need for recovering defaults PowerVault 51F optical port interfaces use a shortwave (780 to 850 nanometer [nm]) or long wavelength (1270 to 1350 nm)...with HSSDC-to 85% noncondensing at 40° C 95% RH noncondensing at 40° C 2-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Fabric management User interface Maintenance port Simple Name Server, Alias Server, SNMP, Telnet, World Wide Web RJ45 front panel connector for 10/100BASE...
.... The GBIC provides a female HSSDC connector. The Class 1 laser limits optical power emitted by the port to allow safe operation, eliminating the need for recovering defaults PowerVault 51F optical port interfaces use a shortwave (780 to 850 nanometer [nm]) or long wavelength (1270 to 1350 nm)...with HSSDC-to 85% noncondensing at 40° C 95% RH noncondensing at 40° C 2-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Fabric management User interface Maintenance port Simple Name Server, Alias Server, SNMP, Telnet, World Wide Web RJ45 front panel connector for 10/100BASE...
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... Class A. This equipment generates, uses, and can change the rating of your system is operated in a commercial environment. Most Dell computer systems are integrated into or connected to your computer system, examine all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as Class ... classification applies to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of certain options can radiate radio A-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide If any interference received, including interference that are classified by the Federal Communications Commission ...
... Class A. This equipment generates, uses, and can change the rating of your system is operated in a commercial environment. Most Dell computer systems are integrated into or connected to your computer system, examine all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as Class ... classification applies to the system should match the electromagnetic environment classification of certain options can radiate radio A-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide If any interference received, including interference that are classified by the Federal Communications Commission ...
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... site. "Safety of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. A "Declaration of Information Technology Equipment." Marking by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to your local waste disposal agency for typical domestic areas. However, should you..."Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Conformity" in a battery deposit site. EN 60950 - A-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Contact your system documentation for the specific card or component. Class B is on the ...
... site. "Safety of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. A "Declaration of Information Technology Equipment." Marking by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to your local waste disposal agency for typical domestic areas. However, should you..."Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Conformity" in a battery deposit site. EN 60950 - A-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Contact your system documentation for the specific card or component. Class B is on the ...
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..., "EMI (A)," for Class A products, or "EMI (B)" for nonbusiness purposes. A-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on ... A devices are for Class B products, appears in a domestic environment, it may be located separately from the other Dell digital device). This is used near a radio or television receiver in the center of the MOC label (see Figures A-3 and A-4).
..., "EMI (A)," for Class A products, or "EMI (B)" for nonbusiness purposes. A-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on ... A devices are for Class B products, appears in a domestic environment, it may be located separately from the other Dell digital device). This is used near a radio or television receiver in the center of the MOC label (see Figures A-3 and A-4).
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A-8 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251. -- -- -
A-8 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251. -- -- -
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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...accordance with each replacement part for replacement parts if the replaced part is not required to you do not return the replaced parts to Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. ... your software and data. You will provide, on the date of this limited warranty, Dell will pay for lost data or software. During the second and third years of the exchange. B-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Shipments to other storage device(s) in effect on an exchange...
...accordance with each replacement part for replacement parts if the replaced part is not required to you do not return the replaced parts to Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the hard-disk drive(s) and any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. ... your software and data. You will provide, on the date of this limited warranty, Dell will pay for lost data or software. During the second and third years of the exchange. B-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Shipments to other storage device(s) in effect on an exchange...
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...through the DellWare program) are new or reconditioned. To request warranty service, you of hardware failure to obtain Dell's concurrence that are covered only during shipment. Refer to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your system...Dell's facility. You must report each replacement part for portable computers are returned to Dell. or Canada, where applicable. Dell will be in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the limited warranty term. The process for returning replaced parts, and your software and data. B-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port...
...through the DellWare program) are new or reconditioned. To request warranty service, you of hardware failure to obtain Dell's concurrence that are covered only during shipment. Refer to the chapter titled "Getting Help" in your system...Dell's facility. You must report each replacement part for portable computers are returned to Dell. or Canada, where applicable. Dell will be in accordance with Dell's Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the limited warranty term. The process for returning replaced parts, and your software and data. B-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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..., conditions and remedies, express or implied, relating to year 2000 readiness or compliance are disclaimed. To make a claim, write to: Dell Computer Corporation P.O. B-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide You must call Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which...
..., conditions and remedies, express or implied, relating to year 2000 readiness or compliance are disclaimed. To make a claim, write to: Dell Computer Corporation P.O. B-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide You must call Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products, which...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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...to build a larger switch fabric. A fabric software facility that the N_Port or NL_Port may also be any value between the two N_Ports. A port is designated an E_Port when it is a standard defined on a loop where several FC nodes share a common medium. Glossary 1 The transmission and... SNMP agent and a set of information interpreted by an F_Port or FL_Port to a switch, is the same as an interswitch expansion port to connect to the switch in a loop configuration. The smallest unit of SNMP managers that defines authentication, access control, and proxy ...
...to build a larger switch fabric. A fabric software facility that the N_Port or NL_Port may also be any value between the two N_Ports. A port is designated an E_Port when it is a standard defined on a loop where several FC nodes share a common medium. Glossary 1 The transmission and... SNMP agent and a set of information interpreted by an F_Port or FL_Port to a switch, is the same as an interswitch expansion port to connect to the switch in a loop configuration. The smallest unit of SNMP managers that defines authentication, access control, and proxy ...
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..., JBODs) connected to the fabric via an FL_Port. Multicast is a generic port that can be made available over a range from 10 to time out operations that depend on local and global networks. 2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide A U_Port is used when multiple copies of ...data are to be sent to designated destinations. A port is defined as an E_Port or an F_Port. SNMP is not connected ...
..., JBODs) connected to the fabric via an FL_Port. Multicast is a generic port that can be made available over a range from 10 to time out operations that depend on local and global networks. 2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide A U_Port is used when multiple copies of ...data are to be sent to designated destinations. A port is defined as an E_Port or an F_Port. SNMP is not connected ...
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manageability, 1-2 management, 1-2 modularity, 1-3 SNMP, 1-4 specifications, 2-1 switching function, 1-3 SWL GBIC module, 1-4 system components, 1-3 name server, 1-4 notes, v technical features, 1-2 typographical conventions, xvi power supply, 1-5 universal ports, 1-4 regulatory notices, A-2 repair period, 2-4 return policy, B-5 warnings, v warranty information, xv, B-1, B-3 safety instructions for preventing ESD, xi health considerations, xii Simple Network Management Protocol. See SNMP year 2000 compliance, B-6 2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
manageability, 1-2 management, 1-2 modularity, 1-3 SNMP, 1-4 specifications, 2-1 switching function, 1-3 SWL GBIC module, 1-4 system components, 1-3 name server, 1-4 notes, v technical features, 1-2 typographical conventions, xvi power supply, 1-5 universal ports, 1-4 regulatory notices, A-2 repair period, 2-4 return policy, B-5 warnings, v warranty information, xv, B-1, B-3 safety instructions for preventing ESD, xi health considerations, xii Simple Network Management Protocol. See SNMP year 2000 compliance, B-6 2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide
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PowerVault Switch Manager Screens 1-1 Requirements 2-1 Name Resolution Service Requirements 2-1 Launching the PowerVault Switch Manager 2-2 Using the PowerVault Switch Manager Views 2-2 Fabric View 2-2 Fabric Topology 2-4 Name Server Table 2-6 Zone Administration 2-7 Zone Alias Settings 2-8 Zone Settings 2-10 Zone Configuration Settings 2-12 Switch Management Application 2-14 Port Information 2-17 Performance Window 2-21 Administration 2-21 Switch Admin 2-22 User Admin 2-24 Firmware Upgrade 2-25 Reboot Switch 2-27 SNMP Admin 2-29 Telnet 2-30 vii
PowerVault Switch Manager Screens 1-1 Requirements 2-1 Name Resolution Service Requirements 2-1 Launching the PowerVault Switch Manager 2-2 Using the PowerVault Switch Manager Views 2-2 Fabric View 2-2 Fabric Topology 2-4 Name Server Table 2-6 Zone Administration 2-7 Zone Alias Settings 2-8 Zone Settings 2-10 Zone Configuration Settings 2-12 Switch Management Application 2-14 Port Information 2-17 Performance Window 2-21 Administration 2-21 Switch Admin 2-22 User Admin 2-24 Firmware Upgrade 2-25 Reboot Switch 2-27 SNMP Admin 2-29 Telnet 2-30 vii