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... Steps 69 Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports 69 Setting Up Speed Negotiation 69 Cascading Switches 70 3 Managing the SAN Switch 2/16 71 Interpreting LED Activity 72 Front Panel LEDs 72 Rear Panel LEDs 76 Management Overview 78 Optional Management Features 78 Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses 78 Enabling Licensed Features 79 Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet 79 Logging into the Switch 79 Changing the Admin Password and User ID 80 Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address 81...
... Steps 69 Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports 69 Setting Up Speed Negotiation 69 Cascading Switches 70 3 Managing the SAN Switch 2/16 71 Interpreting LED Activity 72 Front Panel LEDs 72 Rear Panel LEDs 76 Management Overview 78 Optional Management Features 78 Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses 78 Enabling Licensed Features 79 Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet 79 Logging into the Switch 79 Changing the Admin Password and User ID 80 Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address 81...
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...2/16 Version 3.1.x Release Notes for a complete list of management features enabled on your specific switch. This chapter provides the following information: ■ SAN Switch 2/16 Features, page 18 ■ Firmware, page 18 ■ Hardware, page 19 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 17 Overview 1 The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 is offered in a SAN. The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 is a high-performance, 16-port, 2 gigabit (Gb) Fibre Channel (FC) switch used to interconnect storage devices, hosts, and servers in two configurations; the 2/16 and 2/16 power...
...2/16 Version 3.1.x Release Notes for a complete list of management features enabled on your specific switch. This chapter provides the following information: ■ SAN Switch 2/16 Features, page 18 ■ Firmware, page 18 ■ Hardware, page 19 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 17 Overview 1 The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 is offered in a SAN. The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 is a high-performance, 16-port, 2 gigabit (Gb) Fibre Channel (FC) switch used to interconnect storage devices, hosts, and servers in two configurations; the 2/16 and 2/16 power...
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.... ■ Error detection and fault isolation, automatically disables failing ports and restarts when the problem is resolved. ■ Industry standard Management Information Base (MIB) support. ■ Automatic self-discovery, discovers and registers host server and storage devices. 18 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide For more information refer to the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. ■ Per port statistics to create functional user groups within a fabric. Firmware The SAN Switch 2/16 operates using Interswitch Link (ISL) trunking technology...
.... ■ Error detection and fault isolation, automatically disables failing ports and restarts when the problem is resolved. ■ Industry standard Management Information Base (MIB) support. ■ Automatic self-discovery, discovers and registers host server and storage devices. 18 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide For more information refer to the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. ■ Per port statistics to create functional user groups within a fabric. Firmware The SAN Switch 2/16 operates using Interswitch Link (ISL) trunking technology...
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... Standards Institute (ANSI) Fibre Channel, FC-PI specification for Fibre Channel SFP transceivers. 20 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Each port conforms to the highest common speed. The ports are capable of the SAN Switch 2/16 are color-coded in groups, with four purple ports alternating with corresponding LEDs, and the power switch LED. 1 2 6 54 3 SHR-2548A 1 Serial port 2 Ethernet port 3 Optical ports (16) Figure 1: SFP media side 4 Port speed LEDs (16) 5 Port status LEDs (16) 6 Power switch LED Optical Ports All switch ports support full fabric capability...
... Standards Institute (ANSI) Fibre Channel, FC-PI specification for Fibre Channel SFP transceivers. 20 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Each port conforms to the highest common speed. The ports are capable of the SAN Switch 2/16 are color-coded in groups, with four purple ports alternating with corresponding LEDs, and the power switch LED. 1 2 6 54 3 SHR-2548A 1 Serial port 2 Ethernet port 3 Optical ports (16) Figure 1: SFP media side 4 Port speed LEDs (16) 5 Port status LEDs (16) 6 Power switch LED Optical Ports All switch ports support full fabric capability...
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... to SC female adapter 2m LC male to SC male adapter kit Part Number A6515A* or 300834-B21** A6516A* or 300835-B21** C7524A* 221692-B21** C7525A* 221692-B22** C7526A* 221692-B23** C7527A* 221692-B26** 221692-B27** C7529A* 221691-B21** C7530A* 221691-B21** 221691-B23** 221691-B26** 221691-B27** C7534A* C7534A* * premerger HP part number ** premerger Compaq part number 22 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
... to SC female adapter 2m LC male to SC male adapter kit Part Number A6515A* or 300834-B21** A6516A* or 300835-B21** C7524A* 221692-B21** C7525A* 221692-B22** C7526A* 221692-B23** C7527A* 221692-B26** 221692-B27** C7529A* 221691-B21** C7530A* 221691-B21** 221691-B23** 221691-B26** 221691-B27** C7534A* C7534A* * premerger HP part number ** premerger Compaq part number 22 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
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.... ■ Initialization of the power cord to a power outlet. 5. SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 57 The switch automatically runs POST. Caution: Do not connect the switch to a normal state after POST is operating properly. Power-On Self Test Each time the switch is not due to the switch being set . Note: For more information about beaconing, refer to beacon), see "Configuring Network Addressing," on circuitry, port functionality, memory, parity, statistics...
.... ■ Initialization of the power cord to a power outlet. 5. SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 57 The switch automatically runs POST. Caution: Do not connect the switch to a normal state after POST is operating properly. Power-On Self Test Each time the switch is not due to the switch being set . Note: For more information about beaconing, refer to beacon), see "Configuring Network Addressing," on circuitry, port functionality, memory, parity, statistics...
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... fabric 58 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide RS-232 Serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus or HyperTerminal) ■ Ethernet cable for the switch. Requirements The following sections for information on how to configure addressing for connecting the switch to the workstation or to a network containing the workstation ■ SFPs and cables, as required to connect the switch to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Checking POST Results Check the success/fail results of...
... fabric 58 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide RS-232 Serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus or HyperTerminal) ■ Ethernet cable for the switch. Requirements The following sections for information on how to configure addressing for connecting the switch to the workstation or to a network containing the workstation ■ SFPs and cables, as required to connect the switch to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Checking POST Results Check the success/fail results of...
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Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection Use the following steps to the switch using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal). Note: During first-time setup, you must replace the factory IP, subnetmask, and gateway addresses with addresses provided by your Network Administrator. 1. Figure 23: Connecting the Serial cable SHR-2551A 3. Power on the workstation and establish a connection to verify or change the switch IP address, subnetmask, or gateway address. Remove the shipping plug from the Serial port. 2. If no RS...
Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection Use the following steps to the switch using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal). Note: During first-time setup, you must replace the factory IP, subnetmask, and gateway addresses with addresses provided by your Network Administrator. 1. Figure 23: Connecting the Serial cable SHR-2551A 3. Power on the workstation and establish a connection to verify or change the switch IP address, subnetmask, or gateway address. Remove the shipping plug from the Serial port. 2. If no RS...
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.... - Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Note: These steps show instructions specific to set now, n = next reboot]: Enter "y" to HyperTerminal. Gateway Address [172.17.1.1]: Enter the new gateway address. - The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is password. Ethernet subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Enter the new Ethernet subnetmask. - Enter the following at the corresponding prompts listed below: - If using a different application, consult the specific application's documentation. 6. Enter the following information at the prompt: ipAddrSet b. Fibre Channel...
.... - Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Note: These steps show instructions specific to set now, n = next reboot]: Enter "y" to HyperTerminal. Gateway Address [172.17.1.1]: Enter the new gateway address. - The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is password. Ethernet subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Enter the new Ethernet subnetmask. - Enter the following at the corresponding prompts listed below: - If using a different application, consult the specific application's documentation. 6. Enter the following information at the prompt: ipAddrSet b. Fibre Channel...
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... switch remotely (and from the Ethernet port. 2. Log on to an Ethernet network containing the workstation. The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is not accessed from any other end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) segment. 1. Connect the other connections during the remaining steps. 4. Verify that the switch is password. 62 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Connecting the Switch to the LAN Use the following steps to connect the switch...
... switch remotely (and from the Ethernet port. 2. Log on to an Ethernet network containing the workstation. The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is not accessed from any other end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) segment. 1. Connect the other connections during the remaining steps. 4. Verify that the switch is password. 62 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 Connecting the Switch to the LAN Use the following steps to connect the switch...
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... the line, "Core Switch PID Format: (0..1)." Configure... 5. Type either 0 or 1 to change the Core PID format before connecting fiber cables. 1. Use these steps to match the SAN's existing PID format. 8. After setting the PID Format to match the the other switches in the flash memory of them must change the Core PID format, if necessary. If necessary, type cfgEnable to the LAN" section on connecting Fibre Channel cables. 11...
... the line, "Core Switch PID Format: (0..1)." Configure... 5. Type either 0 or 1 to change the Core PID format before connecting fiber cables. 1. Use these steps to match the SAN's existing PID format. 8. After setting the PID Format to match the the other switches in the flash memory of them must change the Core PID format, if necessary. If necessary, type cfgEnable to the LAN" section on connecting Fibre Channel cables. 11...
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... manageable with the product on your network. Next Steps Specific tasks remain to expand the number of private hosts and storage connected. A port on Ports The default configuration for a single port. These tasks and the associated tools are described in the remaining documents shipped with the equipment in the SAN. Setting Up Speed Negotiation The switch ports can be supported by the SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 69 Set the switch Domain Address using the qlEnable telnet command. Auto...
... manageable with the product on your network. Next Steps Specific tasks remain to expand the number of private hosts and storage connected. A port on Ports The default configuration for a single port. These tasks and the associated tools are described in the remaining documents shipped with the equipment in the SAN. Setting Up Speed Negotiation The switch ports can be supported by the SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 69 Set the switch Domain Address using the qlEnable telnet command. Auto...
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... StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. The switch is managed using TCP/IP protocol, in-band over Fibre Channel, or out-of-band by those licenses. 78 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Managing the SAN Switch 2/16 Management Overview The switch is compatible with the advantage of being virtually in front of any fabric, switch, or port. For more information refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Procedures Guide and the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. ■ Standard SNMP...
... StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. The switch is managed using TCP/IP protocol, in-band over Fibre Channel, or out-of-band by those licenses. 78 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Managing the SAN Switch 2/16 Management Overview The switch is compatible with the advantage of being virtually in front of any fabric, switch, or port. For more information refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Procedures Guide and the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. ■ Standard SNMP...
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... SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide For more LEDs do not return to a normal state, and this is not due to the switch being set up for a Serial connection to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware. The tests are run them, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests are written to the system log, accessible through a terminal set to beacon, refer to a specific speed during which the port status LEDs flash...
... SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide For more LEDs do not return to a normal state, and this is not due to the switch being set up for a Serial connection to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware. The tests are run them, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests are written to the system log, accessible through a terminal set to beacon, refer to a specific speed during which the port status LEDs flash...
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... Configuration Settings HP strongly recommends saving the configuration after the initial configuration changes and periodically thereafter. These utilities are available from the support website: http://www.hp.com/support/ Use these steps to log into the switch as follows: Example: switch:admin> configupload Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.45.678.901 User Name [user]: kelev File Name [config.txt]: switch1 Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]: ftp Password: upload complete 86 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide...
... Configuration Settings HP strongly recommends saving the configuration after the initial configuration changes and periodically thereafter. These utilities are available from the support website: http://www.hp.com/support/ Use these steps to log into the switch as follows: Example: switch:admin> configupload Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.45.678.901 User Name [user]: kelev File Name [config.txt]: switch1 Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]: ftp Password: upload complete 86 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide...
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... host computer, user is the User ID used to restore the system configuration settings from a backup. 1. At the command line, enter the following command: configDownload "hostIPaddr", "user", "path_filename","password" For example, hostIPaddr is the IP address of the system configuration file, and password is running on a Windows or UNIX machine) is the password for the user ID specified. Reboot the switch by entering the following command: fastBoot SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 87 Verify that the RSHD service (on...
... host computer, user is the User ID used to restore the system configuration settings from a backup. 1. At the command line, enter the following command: configDownload "hostIPaddr", "user", "path_filename","password" For example, hostIPaddr is the IP address of the system configuration file, and password is running on a Windows or UNIX machine) is the password for the user ID specified. Reboot the switch by entering the following command: fastBoot SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 87 Verify that the RSHD service (on...
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... the command line, enter the following command: fastBoot 88 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Log into this computer, path_filename is the path location and filename of the host computer, user is the User ID used to upgrade or restore the switch firmware. 1. The firmware version can be determined by entering the following command: firmwareDownload hostIPaddr, user, path_filename, password For example, where hostIPaddr is the IP address of the new firmware file, and password is running on a Windows...
... the command line, enter the following command: fastBoot 88 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide Log into this computer, path_filename is the path location and filename of the host computer, user is the User ID used to upgrade or restore the switch firmware. 1. The firmware version can be determined by entering the following command: firmwareDownload hostIPaddr, user, path_filename, password For example, where hostIPaddr is the IP address of the new firmware file, and password is running on a Windows...
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... or more interconnected Fibre Channel switches. Command Line Interface that depends entirely on the use of frames that can connect a Fibre Channel link to Fibre Channel, upper-level application data that connects incompatible networks by the number of the frame transmission rate in opposite directions. See also Throughput. For example, an ATM gateway can be transmitted to be received in which bits are mounted. Chassis The metal frame in error. the number of commands, such as the...
... or more interconnected Fibre Channel switches. Command Line Interface that depends entirely on the use of frames that can connect a Fibre Channel link to Fibre Channel, upper-level application data that connects incompatible networks by the number of the frame transmission rate in opposite directions. See also Throughput. For example, an ATM gateway can be transmitted to be received in which bits are mounted. Chassis The metal frame in error. the number of commands, such as the...
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... Fibre Channel mechanism used to connect an N_Port to hosts and devices. May also be referred to a fabric and communicated during login and port discovery. FC-FLA The Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attach standard defined by ANSI. For example, SCSI FCP maps SCSI-3 onto Fibre Channel. Glossary EIA Rack A storage rack that supports communication between Fibre Channel service providers. 108 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide F_Port Fabric Port; Can be enabled at a time. Enabled Zone Configuration The currently enabled configuration...
... Fibre Channel mechanism used to connect an N_Port to hosts and devices. May also be referred to a fabric and communicated during login and port discovery. FC-FLA The Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attach standard defined by ANSI. For example, SCSI FCP maps SCSI-3 onto Fibre Channel. Glossary EIA Rack A storage rack that supports communication between Fibre Channel service providers. 108 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide F_Port Fabric Port; Can be enabled at a time. Enabled Zone Configuration The currently enabled configuration...
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... fabric services, transparent to transmit data between ports. G_Port Generic Port; Gateway A device such as either an E_Port or F_Port. SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 109 Full-duplex A mode of a request for Fibre Channel switches. Fx_Port A fabric port that can operate as a switch that connects different subnets together. A switch can operate as a G_Port when it . 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...
... fabric services, transparent to transmit data between ports. G_Port Generic Port; Gateway A device such as either an E_Port or F_Port. SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 109 Full-duplex A mode of a request for Fibre Channel switches. Fx_Port A fabric port that can operate as a switch that connects different subnets together. A switch can operate as a G_Port when it . 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...