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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This chapter discusses: PowerVault 51F switch features Performance Manageability Reliability Serviceability System components Switching function Embedded port System firmware Universal ports Short-wave laser (SWL) fiber-optic gigabit interface converter (GBIC) module Long-wave laser...four dual-port interface cards, and firmware for Fibre Channel server and storage nodes. One or more switches interconnected create a Fibre Channel fabric. A fabric is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch that consists of a PowerVault 51F. The Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F is an active, intelligent, and ...
This chapter discusses: PowerVault 51F switch features Performance Manageability Reliability Serviceability System components Switching function Embedded port System firmware Universal ports Short-wave laser (SWL) fiber-optic gigabit interface converter (GBIC) module Long-wave laser...four dual-port interface cards, and firmware for Fibre Channel server and storage nodes. One or more switches interconnected create a Fibre Channel fabric. A fabric is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch that consists of a PowerVault 51F. The Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F is an active, intelligent, and ...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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.... Virtual channels let the switch use both PowerVault 50F and PowerVault 51F switches in creating, upgrading, maintaining, and configuring a fabric. 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 The...specific integrated circuit (ASIC) devices are performed automatically by 100 MB/sec is provided. The switch's firmware allows discovery of operation with the PowerVault 50F switches using the RS232 port. Switch ports support E_Port, F_Port, and FL_Port modes of all ...
.... Virtual channels let the switch use both PowerVault 50F and PowerVault 51F switches in creating, upgrading, maintaining, and configuring a fabric. 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 The...specific integrated circuit (ASIC) devices are performed automatically by 100 MB/sec is provided. The switch's firmware allows discovery of operation with the PowerVault 50F switches using the RS232 port. Switch ports support E_Port, F_Port, and FL_Port modes of all ...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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...firmware that can be customized and tuned for each installation. Dell has provided a standard set of the Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for : Fibre Channel link control Switch management Routing table management Address assignment and management functions Management of manufacture. 1-4 Dell PowerVault 51F...micrometer cables up to 500 meters (m) in length and 62.5/125-micrometer cables up to operate in "PowerVault 51F Commands" of commands and interfaces described in E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port mode during port installation. The ...
...firmware that can be customized and tuned for each installation. Dell has provided a standard set of the Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for : Fibre Channel link control Switch management Routing table management Address assignment and management functions Management of manufacture. 1-4 Dell PowerVault 51F...micrometer cables up to 500 meters (m) in length and 62.5/125-micrometer cables up to operate in "PowerVault 51F Commands" of commands and interfaces described in E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port mode during port installation. The ...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide
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...for NSTL logo hardware, customers must contact Dell prior to DellWare products, which may be returned under Dell's warranty for the product, subject to the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year...This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to January 1, 2001. B-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide You may return software for some systems, the section titled "Contacting Dell" in as-new condition, and all other hardware, operating systems, and applications ...
...for NSTL logo hardware, customers must contact Dell prior to DellWare products, which may be returned under Dell's warranty for the product, subject to the normal warranty limitations.** For a complete copy of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year...This "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to January 1, 2001. B-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide You may return software for some systems, the section titled "Contacting Dell" in as-new condition, and all other hardware, operating systems, and applications ...
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
Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide
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... configured switches. Comprehensive asset management (from Fabric View) - Distributed zoning control - Central maintenance functions - The Dell™ PowerVault™ Switch Manager allows you can dynamically interact with any switch in the fabric to monitor, configure, and... of functions encompassing switch configuration and port management. support.dell.com Introduction 1-1 The PowerVault Switch Manager provides the following capabilities: Central status monitoring (from the Name Server Table) - Add new firmware from a standard desktop workstation. Access switch status, port...
... configured switches. Comprehensive asset management (from Fabric View) - Distributed zoning control - Central maintenance functions - The Dell™ PowerVault™ Switch Manager allows you can dynamically interact with any switch in the fabric to monitor, configure, and... of functions encompassing switch configuration and port management. support.dell.com Introduction 1-1 The PowerVault Switch Manager provides the following capabilities: Central status monitoring (from the Name Server Table) - Add new firmware from a standard desktop workstation. Access switch status, port...
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 attached ... 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 zone alias settings, zone settings, and zone configuration settings Switch Management Application Displays switch information.
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 attached ... 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 zone alias settings, zone settings, and zone configuration settings Switch Management Application Displays switch information.
Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide
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...switch from other networks 2-16 Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide Internal loopback (diagnostic) Flickering green - Error, fault with a device by the manufacturer. Online (connected with port Steady green - Switch disabled Switch state: Online Offline Testing Faulty Firmware version Ethernet IP address Ethernet ...gateway; Principal switch as the principal switch Disabled - LED status indicator icon WWN field Domain ID field Role field State field Firmware field Ether IP field Ether NM field FC IP field FC NM field Gateway field No light - No device attached Steady...
...switch from other networks 2-16 Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide Internal loopback (diagnostic) Flickering green - Error, fault with a device by the manufacturer. Online (connected with port Steady green - Switch disabled Switch state: Online Offline Testing Faulty Firmware version Ethernet IP address Ethernet ...gateway; Principal switch as the principal switch Disabled - LED status indicator icon WWN field Domain ID field Role field State field Firmware field Ether IP field Ether NM field FC IP field FC NM field Gateway field No light - No device attached Steady...
Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide
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... in the Switch Management Application. Each port graph contains up to access these functions. Figure 2-9 shows the Performance window. Switch administration User administration Firmware upgrade support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-21 To access this window, click perform. The administration window consists of bytes transmitted. NOTE: You must have admin privilege...
... in the Switch Management Application. Each port graph contains up to access these functions. Figure 2-9 shows the Performance window. Switch administration User administration Firmware upgrade support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-21 To access this window, click perform. The administration window consists of bytes transmitted. NOTE: You must have admin privilege...
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Table 2-11 provides a description for each component in this tab. To access Firmware Upgrade, click the Firmware Upgrade tab from any administration window. Figure 2-12 shows the Firmware Upgrade tab. support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-25 Change User Name To field Change Password To field Verify Password field Commit User Name/ Password Changes... 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...
Table 2-11 provides a description for each component in this tab. To access Firmware Upgrade, click the Firmware Upgrade tab from any administration window. Figure 2-12 shows the Firmware Upgrade tab. support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-25 Change User Name To field Change Password To field Verify Password field Commit User Name/ Password Changes... 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...
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... must use forward slashes (/) when downloading the firmware from any administration window. Figure 2-13 shows the Reboot Switch tab. You can also disable the poweron self-test (POST) for each component in this tab. support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-27 To access Reboot Switch, ...click the Reboot Switch tab from Microsoft Windows NT operating systems. Click to download the firmware Click to reset all components to the values set when ...
... must use forward slashes (/) when downloading the firmware from any administration window. Figure 2-13 shows the Reboot Switch tab. You can also disable the poweron self-test (POST) for each component in this tab. support.dell.com Using the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager 2-27 To access Reboot Switch, ...click the Reboot Switch tab from Microsoft Windows NT operating systems. Click to download the firmware Click to reset all components to the values set when ...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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It is to be used by firmware module, and other possible errors. It also explains how and when to Dell, include a filled-out checklist. • Appendix A, "Error Messages," explains the error message format, error mes- sage by... performed to better help tools Dell provides to users who is installing and managing a Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch. 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...
It is to be used by firmware module, and other possible errors. It also explains how and when to Dell, include a filled-out checklist. • Appendix A, "Error Messages," explains the error message format, error mes- sage by... performed to better help tools Dell provides to users who is installing and managing a Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch. 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...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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Connections for Warranty Repair or Credit 7-4 Before 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 ... Automated Order-Status System 7-3 Technical Support Service 7-3 Problems With Your Order 7-4 Product Information 7-4 Returning Items for PowerVault 51F Switch 1-15 Figure 2-1. Opening the Latch on the Door 1-6 Figure 1-4. Installing the Switch in the Rack 1-9 Figure 1-7. Single-Switch ...
Connections for Warranty Repair or Credit 7-4 Before 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 ... Automated Order-Status System 7-3 Technical Support Service 7-3 Problems With Your Order 7-4 Product Information 7-4 Returning Items for PowerVault 51F Switch 1-15 Figure 2-1. Opening the Latch on the Door 1-6 Figure 1-4. Installing the Switch in the Rack 1-9 Figure 1-7. Single-Switch ...
Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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...fabric-attached devices (one of the switches with a conflicting domain ID. Preliminary 4/6/00 2-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Live switches may be different. The PowerVault 51F switch runs on a loop (the total of the software only. NOTES: Except for the... fabric) appearing on each local loop of private devices, subject to all switches in a fabric must be cascaded; however, the domain IDs must have the same firmware configuration...
...fabric-attached devices (one of the switches with a conflicting domain ID. Preliminary 4/6/00 2-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Live switches may be different. The PowerVault 51F switch runs on a loop (the total of the software only. NOTES: Except for the... fabric) appearing on each local loop of private devices, subject to all switches in a fabric must be cascaded; however, the domain IDs must have the same firmware configuration...
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...dell.com Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch 3-9 Use the available information to make administrative changes, and security is enforced by username and encrypted password. The Administrative Interface and Telnet provide the means to make overall topology decisions (for example, increasing a path's bandwidth due to monitor status and performance. The PowerVault... Fibre Channel Switch Manager allows you can change a switch's configuration or download firmware. For more information about the PowerVault Switch Manager see the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager...
...dell.com Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch 3-9 Use the available information to make administrative changes, and security is enforced by username and encrypted password. The Administrative Interface and Telnet provide the means to make overall topology decisions (for example, increasing a path's bandwidth due to monitor status and performance. The PowerVault... Fibre Channel Switch Manager allows you can change a switch's configuration or download firmware. For more information about the PowerVault Switch Manager see the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager...
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...of many of the switch's configurable parameters. date The date command displays the system date and time. dd is the hour 4-14 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide This command may not be rebooted immediately following the execution of configDefault, or unexpected ... parameters are set the date, perform the following steps: 1. In addition, this command configures the switch to boot from its internal firmware if it is not user-configurable. you must first disable the switch using the switchDisable command. NOTE: The entry shown for the ...
...of many of the switch's configurable parameters. date The date command displays the system date and time. dd is the hour 4-14 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide This command may not be rebooted immediately following the execution of configDefault, or unexpected ... parameters are set the date, perform the following steps: 1. In addition, this command configures the switch to boot from its internal firmware if it is not user-configurable. you must first disable the switch using the switchDisable command. NOTE: The entry shown for the ...
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... cat.exe utility files on the hard-disk drive. 4-18 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide switch:admin> fastboot Rebooting... The following steps: 1. To download the firmware, perform the following is executed via an RCP command running on the Dell PowerVault system utilities diskette to support a remote shell (RSH). Run the...
... cat.exe utility files on the hard-disk drive. 4-18 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide switch:admin> fastboot Rebooting... The following steps: 1. To download the firmware, perform the following is executed via an RCP command running on the Dell PowerVault system utilities diskette to support a remote shell (RSH). Run the...
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... the remote shell daemon. The remote shell daemon starts. Reboot the switch to the new firmware file. NOTE: The shell history is run from the rshd.exe file 4. 2. In the program list, click Dell OpenManage PowerVault Manager, then click PowerVault 51F Utilities, and then click rshd. The RSH server validates the user and delivers the...
... the remote shell daemon. The remote shell daemon starts. Reboot the switch to the new firmware file. NOTE: The shell history is run from the rshd.exe file 4. 2. In the program list, click Dell OpenManage PowerVault Manager, then click PowerVault 51F Utilities, and then click rshd. The RSH server validates the user and delivers the...
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... reason for the last reboot. version The following example shows the version command screen, which displays firmware version information and build dates. switch:admin> version VxWorks version: 5.3.1 Firmware version: v2.0 Made on the amount of time. version Command Field Descriptions Field Description VxWorks version... of the firmware stored in operation (also known as up time), the total cumulative amount of up and powered-on times less than 60 seconds, the display granularity is by the minute. The fields are reserved for use by Dell only. 4-32 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre...
... reason for the last reboot. version The following example shows the version command screen, which displays firmware version information and build dates. switch:admin> version VxWorks version: 5.3.1 Firmware version: v2.0 Made on the amount of time. version Command Field Descriptions Field Description VxWorks version... of the firmware stored in operation (also known as up time), the total cumulative amount of up and powered-on times less than 60 seconds, the display granularity is by the minute. The fields are reserved for use by Dell only. 4-32 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre...