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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... Channel switch that consists of a PowerVault 51F. One or more switches interconnected create a Fibre Channel 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. The Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F is an active, intelligent, and...
... Channel switch that consists of a PowerVault 51F. One or more switches interconnected create a Fibre Channel 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. The Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F is an active, intelligent, and...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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... switch remotely via Telnet or Dell OpenManage™ products. 1-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide The PowerVault 51F switch includes the following features: Easy setup and configuration. Virtual channels let the switch use both PowerVault 50F and PowerVault 51F switches in a fabric, you... need only add the switch's Internet Protocol (IP) address. Switch ports support E_Port, F_Port, and FL_Port modes of up to 32 switches. The switch's firmware allows discovery of flexibility...
... switch remotely via Telnet or Dell OpenManage™ products. 1-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide The PowerVault 51F switch includes the following features: Easy setup and configuration. Virtual channels let the switch use both PowerVault 50F and PowerVault 51F switches in a fabric, you... need only add the switch's Internet Protocol (IP) address. Switch ports support E_Port, F_Port, and FL_Port modes of up to 32 switches. The switch's firmware allows discovery of flexibility...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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...to manage multicast and broadcast functions. NOTE: The SWL GBIC module uses a Class 1 CD laser, which is a logical N_Port, is firmware that can be customized and tuned for : Fibre Channel link control Switch management Routing table management Address assignment and management functions Management of ...175 m in the memory bank but only if the transmit port is busy. Universal ports provide the greatest amount of manufacture. 1-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide The SWL fiber-optic GBIC module is based on a microcontroller and is manufactured with the ...
...to manage multicast and broadcast functions. NOTE: The SWL GBIC module uses a Class 1 CD laser, which is a logical N_Port, is firmware that can be customized and tuned for : Fibre Channel link control Switch management Routing table management Address assignment and management functions Management of ...175 m in the memory bank but only if the transmit port is busy. Universal ports provide the greatest amount of manufacture. 1-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide The SWL fiber-optic GBIC module is based on a microcontroller and is manufactured with the ...
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...the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of formal testing with it. To make a claim under DellWare's then-current return policy. B-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Box 149258 Austin, Texas 78714-9258 Attention: Year 2000 Despite a system's ability to pass the YMARK2000...shipment or accept the risk of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 (and to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. For customers who...
...the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of formal testing with it. To make a claim under DellWare's then-current return policy. B-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide Box 149258 Austin, Texas 78714-9258 Attention: Year 2000 Despite a system's ability to pass the YMARK2000...shipment or accept the risk of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 (and to return, for refund or credit only, either applications software or an operating system that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. For customers who...
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
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...Manager provides a series of screens that display various aspects of functions encompassing switch configuration and port management. The Dell™ PowerVault™ Switch Manager allows you can dynamically interact with any switch in the fabric to monitor status and ... or the fabric. Telnet interface for access to the fabric. The PowerVault Switch Manager provides the following capabilities: Central status monitoring (from the Name Server Table) - support.dell.com Introduction 1-1 Add new firmware from a standard desktop workstation. You can manage overall topology or make...
...Manager provides a series of screens that display various aspects of functions encompassing switch configuration and port management. The Dell™ PowerVault™ Switch Manager allows you can dynamically interact with any switch in the fabric to monitor status and ... or the fabric. Telnet interface for access to the fabric. The PowerVault Switch Manager provides the following capabilities: Central status monitoring (from the Name Server Table) - support.dell.com Introduction 1-1 Add new firmware from a standard desktop workstation. You can manage overall topology or make...
Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide
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The Switch Management Application is the first view displayed and serves as upgrading firmware versions or reconfiguring a switch Telnet Allows you to use Telnet commands for the fabric which contains information about the devices ... configuration, including active domains, paths, and routing information Name Server Table Displays the Name Server Table for switch diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fabric management 1-2 Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide Provides a real-time view of switches in the fabric, with worldwide name, domain ID, switch name, and network internet...
The Switch Management Application is the first view displayed and serves as upgrading firmware versions or reconfiguring a switch Telnet Allows you to use Telnet commands for the fabric which contains information about the devices ... configuration, including active domains, paths, and routing information Name Server Table Displays the Name Server Table for switch diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fabric management 1-2 Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide Provides a real-time view of switches in the fabric, with worldwide name, domain ID, switch name, and network internet...
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... that uniquely identifies the switch in FC_SW protocol Subordinate - must be properly set to access the switch from other networks 2-16 Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide Receiving light, but segmented (loopback cable or incompatible switch) Fast green - Online (connected with port Steady... manufacturer. Switch enabled, but not as defined in a fabric Principal - Switch disabled Switch state: Online Offline Testing Faulty Firmware version Ethernet IP address Ethernet netmask value Fibre Channel IP address Fibre Channel netmask value IP address of the default gateway; ...
... that uniquely identifies the switch in FC_SW protocol Subordinate - must be properly set to access the switch from other networks 2-16 Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide Receiving light, but segmented (loopback cable or incompatible switch) Fast green - Online (connected with port Steady... manufacturer. Switch enabled, but not as defined in a fabric Principal - Switch disabled Switch state: Online Offline Testing Faulty Firmware version Ethernet IP address Ethernet netmask value Fibre Channel IP address Fibre Channel netmask value IP address of the default gateway; ...
Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide
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... is shown in the Switch Management Application. NOTE: You must have admin privilege to 60 seconds of data. Switch administration User administration Firmware upgrade support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-21 Loss of Sync field Loss of Signal field Number of times loss of sync occurred Number of times loss of...
... is shown in the Switch Management Application. NOTE: You must have admin privilege to 60 seconds of data. Switch administration User administration Firmware upgrade support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-21 Loss of Sync field Loss of Signal field Number of times loss of sync occurred Number of times loss of...
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... tab from any administration window. Table 2-11 provides a description for each component in this tab. Figure 2-12 shows the Firmware Upgrade tab. Change User Name To field Change Password To field Verify Password field Commit User Name/ Password Changes button Reset button Enter a new user ... the password to verify Click to apply the changes you made Click to reset all components to the values set at the last submission Use Firmware Upgrade to download firmware upgrades. support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-25
... tab from any administration window. Table 2-11 provides a description for each component in this tab. Figure 2-12 shows the Firmware Upgrade tab. Change User Name To field Change Password To field Verify Password field Commit User Name/ Password Changes button Reset button Enter a new user ... the password to verify Click to apply the changes you made Click to reset all components to the values set at the last submission Use Firmware Upgrade to download firmware upgrades. support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-25
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support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-27 button Reset button... Displays or sets the host name or host IP address Displays or sets the remote user name Displays or sets the absolute directory path from the source host where the binary file resides NOTE: You must use forward slashes (/) when downloading the firmware...Microsoft Windows NT operating systems. Click to download the firmware Click to reset all components to the values set when you launched the Firmware Upgrade screen Use Reboot Switch to reboot or fast ...
support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-27 button Reset button... Displays or sets the host name or host IP address Displays or sets the remote user name Displays or sets the absolute directory path from the source host where the binary file resides NOTE: You must use forward slashes (/) when downloading the firmware...Microsoft Windows NT operating systems. Click to download the firmware Click to reset all components to the values set when you launched the Firmware Upgrade screen Use Reboot Switch to reboot or fast ...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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... technical assistance. vides sample topologies. • Chapter 3, "Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch," contains information and examples on managing and monitoring the switch. • Chapter 4, "PowerVault 51F Commands," contains general operation and diagno- xv If you need to users who is installing and managing a Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch. It also explains how and when to...
... technical assistance. vides sample topologies. • Chapter 3, "Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch," contains information and examples on managing and monitoring the switch. • Chapter 4, "PowerVault 51F Commands," contains general operation and diagno- xv If you need to users who is installing and managing a Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch. It also explains how and when to...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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... You Call 7-5 Diagnostics Checklist 7-6 Dell Contact Numbers 7-7 Error Messages A-1 Error Message Formats A-1 Error Messages by Firmware Module A-2 Panic Errors A-6 MQ-...QWRITE Error A-7 Other Possible Errors A-9 Fan Error Message A-9 Port Error Messages A-9 Thermometer Error Message A-10 Figure 1-1. Removing the Rack Doors 1-7 Figure 1-5. Rack Kit Contents 1-5 Figure 1-3. Mounting the Outer Slides in the Rack 1-10 Figure 1-8. Opening the Latch on the Door 1-6 Figure 1-4. Single-Switch Topology Sample 2-3 xxiii PowerVault 51F...
... You Call 7-5 Diagnostics Checklist 7-6 Dell Contact Numbers 7-7 Error Messages A-1 Error Message Formats A-1 Error Messages by Firmware Module A-2 Panic Errors A-6 MQ-...QWRITE Error A-7 Other Possible Errors A-9 Fan Error Message A-9 Port Error Messages A-9 Thermometer Error Message A-10 Figure 1-1. Removing the Rack Doors 1-7 Figure 1-5. Rack Kit Contents 1-5 Figure 1-3. Mounting the Outer Slides in the Rack 1-10 Figure 1-8. Opening the Latch on the Door 1-6 Figure 1-4. Single-Switch Topology Sample 2-3 xxiii PowerVault 51F...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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...PowerVault 51F switch runs on a loop (the total of resources to create high-performance, robust storage area networks (SAN), or data center backbone. FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Boxer\rev_i&t\English\50UWDa00\50UWDc20.fm Cascading and Configuring Switches When configuring switches in a fabric must have the same firmware...same as the private devices. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/6/00 2-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES: Except for more information. Private Operation Dell's FL_Port translative mode allows ...
...PowerVault 51F switch runs on a loop (the total of resources to create high-performance, robust storage area networks (SAN), or data center backbone. FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Boxer\rev_i&t\English\50UWDa00\50UWDc20.fm Cascading and Configuring Switches When configuring switches in a fabric must have the same firmware...same as the private devices. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/6/00 2-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide NOTES: Except for more information. Private Operation Dell's FL_Port translative mode allows ...
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The PowerVault Fibre Channel Switch Manager allows you can change a switch's configuration or download firmware. Use the available information to make administrative changes, and security is enforced by username and encrypted ... other SAN devices. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch 3-9 The PowerVault Switch Manager also provides access to monitor status and performance. For more information about the PowerVault Switch Manager see the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide. Introducing the PowerVault Switch Manager Use the PowerVault Fibre Channel Switch Manager ...
The PowerVault Fibre Channel Switch Manager allows you can change a switch's configuration or download firmware. Use the available information to make administrative changes, and security is enforced by username and encrypted ... other SAN devices. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch 3-9 The PowerVault Switch Manager also provides access to monitor status and performance. For more information about the PowerVault Switch Manager see the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide. Introducing the PowerVault Switch Manager Use the PowerVault Fibre Channel Switch Manager ...
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... following the execution of the command is not user-configurable. In addition, this command configures the switch to boot from its internal firmware if it is the month b. Because some of mmddHHMMyy where: a. the first displays the switch's boot settings and the second ...To set from the network. HH is used to boot from the configure command. configDefault The configDefault command is the hour 4-14 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide you must first disable the switch using the switchDisable command. Type date followed by...
... following the execution of the command is not user-configurable. In addition, this command configures the switch to boot from its internal firmware if it is the month b. Because some of mmddHHMMyy where: a. the first displays the switch's boot settings and the second ...To set from the network. HH is used to boot from the configure command. configDefault The configDefault command is the hour 4-14 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide you must first disable the switch using the switchDisable command. Type date followed by...
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... the alias server; The switch may be executed on the hard-disk drive. 4-18 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide firmwareDownload The firmwareDownload command downloads firmware into flash memory. This command can be downloaded from a UNIX, Windows 95, or...The alias token Alias groups are listed. Run the setup.exe file on the Dell PowerVault system utilities diskette to initiate the new firmware after the download has completed. download complete Firmware can be in any operational state (enabled or disabled) before rebooting. A ...
... the alias server; The switch may be executed on the hard-disk drive. 4-18 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide firmwareDownload The firmwareDownload command downloads firmware into flash memory. This command can be downloaded from a UNIX, Windows 95, or...The alias token Alias groups are listed. Run the setup.exe file on the Dell PowerVault system utilities diskette to initiate the new firmware after the download has completed. download complete Firmware can be in any operational state (enabled or disabled) before rebooting. A ...
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...additional lists of "grouped" commands. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-19 2. Log in as shown in alphabetical order, with an integrated line editor (similar to UNIX VI) that allows previously typed commands to the new firmware file. The RSH server validates the user...os/v1.6" NOTE: The host name can be edited. The shell history is similar to initiate the new firmware. 8. In the program list, click Dell OpenManage PowerVault Manager, then click PowerVault 51F Utilities, and then click rshd. To minimize any security exposure, terminate the remote shell daemon. h The ...
...additional lists of "grouped" commands. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-19 2. Log in as shown in alphabetical order, with an integrated line editor (similar to UNIX VI) that allows previously typed commands to the new firmware file. The RSH server validates the user...os/v1.6" NOTE: The host name can be edited. The shell history is similar to initiate the new firmware. 8. In the program list, click Dell OpenManage PowerVault Manager, then click PowerVault 51F Utilities, and then click rshd. To minimize any security exposure, terminate the remote shell daemon. h The ...
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... for more information. For times greater than 60 seconds, the display granularity is by Dell only. 4-32 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide version The following example shows the version command screen, which displays firmware version information and build dates. version Command Field Descriptions Field Description VxWorks version VxWorks operating...
... for more information. For times greater than 60 seconds, the display granularity is by Dell only. 4-32 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide version The following example shows the version command screen, which displays firmware version information and build dates. version Command Field Descriptions Field Description VxWorks version VxWorks operating...