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... 1 Access Gateway Basic Concepts Brocade Access Gateway overview 1 Comparing Native Fabric and Access Gateway modes 1 Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode 3 Buffer credit recovery support 5 Forward error correction support 6 Virtual Fabrics support 6 Device authentication support 6 Access Gateway port types 9 Comparison of Access Gateway ports to standard switch ports 9 Access Gateway hardware...
... 1 Access Gateway Basic Concepts Brocade Access Gateway overview 1 Comparing Native Fabric and Access Gateway modes 1 Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode 3 Buffer credit recovery support 5 Forward error correction support 6 Virtual Fabrics support 6 Device authentication support 6 Access Gateway port types 9 Comparison of Access Gateway ports to standard switch ports 9 Access Gateway hardware...
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... in Access Gateway mode 58 How trunking works 58 Configuring trunking on the Edge switch 58 Configuration management for trunk areas 59 Enabling trunking 61 Disabling F_Port trunking 61 Monitoring trunking 61... AG trunking considerations for the Edge switch 62 Trunking considerations for Access Gateway mode 65 Upgrade and downgrade considerations for trunking in... for using APM 70 Considerations for the Brocade 8000 70 Port mapping 70 Policy and feature support 70 Fabric OS command support 71 Considerations for the...
... in Access Gateway mode 58 How trunking works 58 Configuring trunking on the Edge switch 58 Configuration management for trunk areas 59 Enabling trunking 61 Disabling F_Port trunking 61 Monitoring trunking 61... AG trunking considerations for the Edge switch 62 Trunking considerations for Access Gateway mode 65 Upgrade and downgrade considerations for trunking in... for using APM 70 Considerations for the Brocade 8000 70 Port mapping 70 Policy and feature support 70 Fabric OS command support 71 Considerations for the...
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... 75 Access Gateway cascading 76 Access Gateway cascading considerations 76 Fabric and Edge switch configuration 77 Verifying the switch mode 77 Enabling NPIV on M-EOS switches 78 Connectivity to Cisco fabrics 78 Enabling NPIV on a Cisco switch 78 Rejoining Fabric OS switches to a fabric 79 Reverting to a previous configuration 79 Troubleshooting viii Access Gateway Administrator...
... 75 Access Gateway cascading 76 Access Gateway cascading considerations 76 Fabric and Edge switch configuration 77 Verifying the switch mode 77 Enabling NPIV on M-EOS switches 78 Connectivity to Cisco fabrics 78 Enabling NPIV on a Cisco switch 78 Rejoining Fabric OS switches to a fabric 79 Reverting to a previous configuration 79 Troubleshooting viii Access Gateway Administrator...
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... 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Switch function in Native mode 2 Switch function in Access Gateway mode 3 Port usage comparison 10 Diagnostic port configurations 10 Port mapping example 16 Example of device mapping to N_Port... groups 23 Example device mapping to an N_Port 24 Example of adding an external F_Port (F9) on an embedded switch 30 Port grouping behavior 41 Port group 1 (PG1) setup 42 Failover behavior 52 Failback behavior 56 Starting point for QoS 66 ...
... 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Switch function in Native mode 2 Switch function in Access Gateway mode 3 Port usage comparison 10 Diagnostic port configurations 10 Port mapping example 16 Example of device mapping to N_Port... groups 23 Example device mapping to an N_Port 24 Example of adding an external F_Port (F9) on an embedded switch 30 Port grouping behavior 41 Port group 1 (PG1) setup 42 Failover behavior 52 Failback behavior 56 Starting point for QoS 66 ...
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...Table 11 Table 12 Fabric OS components supported on Access Gateway 3 Behavior of sending AG switch and receiving fabric switch with different policies configured 8 Behavior of sending device (HBA) and receiving AG switch with different policies configured 8 Port configurations 11 Port state description 14 Description of port ...default port mapping 17 Policy enforcement matrix 36 Address identifier 60 Access Gateway trunking considerations for the Edge switch 62 PWWN format for F_Port and N_Port trunk ports 65 Troubleshooting 81 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide xi 53-1002743-01
...Table 11 Table 12 Fabric OS components supported on Access Gateway 3 Behavior of sending AG switch and receiving fabric switch with different policies configured 8 Behavior of sending device (HBA) and receiving AG switch with different policies configured 8 Port configurations 11 Port state description 14 Description of port ...default port mapping 17 Policy enforcement matrix 36 Address identifier 60 Access Gateway trunking considerations for the Edge switch 62 PWWN format for F_Port and N_Port trunk ports 65 Troubleshooting 81 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide xi 53-1002743-01
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...01 This preface contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "Access Gateway Basic Concepts" describes the Brocade Access Gateway and provides an overview of its key features. • Chapter 2, "Configuring Ports in Access... 3, "Managing Policies and Features in Access Gateway Mode" describes how to help SAN administrators configure and manage Brocade Access Gateway (AG). About This Document •How this document is organized xiii •Supported hardware and ... and troubleshooting tips to resolve issues. It also provides information on a switch in Access Gateway mode.
...01 This preface contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "Access Gateway Basic Concepts" describes the Brocade Access Gateway and provides an overview of its key features. • Chapter 2, "Configuring Ports in Access... 3, "Managing Policies and Features in Access Gateway Mode" describes how to help SAN administrators configure and manage Brocade Access Gateway (AG). About This Document •How this document is organized xiii •Supported hardware and ... and troubleshooting tips to resolve issues. It also provides information on a switch in Access Gateway mode.
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... page xiv for Access Gateway: • Brocade 300 • Brocade 5100 • Brocade M5424 • Brocade 5430 • Brocade 5450 • Brocade 5460 • Brocade 5470 • Brocade 5480 • Brocade 6505 • Brocade 6510 • Brocade 8000 • NC-4380 • Brocade VA-40FC What's new in Access Gateway ...of procedures documented here apply to some switches but not to list of this document. All Fabric OS switches must be running 3.0 (1) and 3.1 (1) or later. Described support for Fabric OS v7.1.0, documenting all M-EOS switches must be running M-EOSc 9.1 or ...
... page xiv for Access Gateway: • Brocade 300 • Brocade 5100 • Brocade M5424 • Brocade 5430 • Brocade 5450 • Brocade 5460 • Brocade 5470 • Brocade 5480 • Brocade 6505 • Brocade 6510 • Brocade 8000 • NC-4380 • Brocade VA-40FC What's new in Access Gateway ...of procedures documented here apply to some switches but not to list of this document. All Fabric OS switches must be running 3.0 (1) and 3.1 (1) or later. Described support for Fabric OS v7.1.0, documenting all M-EOS switches must be running M-EOSc 9.1 or ...
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...examples, command lettercase is often all ports on page 72, added that are used in bold. Under"Considerations for the Brocade 6505 and 6510" on demand (POD) licenses must be present to enter at the GUI or CLI Provides emphasis Identifies variables Identifies paths... of this manual follows these conventions: command --option, option -argument, arg [ ] Commands are printed in mixed lettercase: for the Brocade 5430 switch to the release notes. Added port mapping details for example, switchShow. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide xv 53-1002743-01 Arguments. Added notes...
...examples, command lettercase is often all ports on page 72, added that are used in bold. Under"Considerations for the Brocade 6505 and 6510" on demand (POD) licenses must be present to enter at the GUI or CLI Provides emphasis Identifies variables Identifies paths... of this manual follows these conventions: command --option, option -argument, arg [ ] Commands are printed in mixed lettercase: for the Brocade 5430 switch to the release notes. Added port mapping details for example, switchShow. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide xv 53-1002743-01 Arguments. Added notes...
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Devices may be physical or virtual. D_Port A port configured as Brocade Access Gateway, to the SAN. A switch port that connects host, storage, or other devices, such as a diagnostic port on an AG switch, connected fabric switch, or connected cascaded AG switch to form a fabric. Mapping In Access Gateway, mapping defines the routes between the ports and...
Devices may be physical or virtual. D_Port A port configured as Brocade Access Gateway, to the SAN. A switch port that connects host, storage, or other devices, such as a diagnostic port on an AG switch, connected fabric switch, or connected cascaded AG switch to form a fabric. Mapping In Access Gateway, mapping defines the routes between the ports and...
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...switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to register at : http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade website: http://www.brocade...industry resources • White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the Brocade website athttp://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page. • Best practice guides, white papers, data ...
...switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to register at : http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade website: http://www.brocade...industry resources • White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the Brocade website athttp://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page. • Best practice guides, white papers, data ...
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...bar code are provided on the serial number label, as follows: • Brocade 300, 5100, 8000, VA-40FC, 6505, and 6510-On the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left • Brocade M5424, 5450, 5460, 5470, 5480-Serial number label attached to : ...documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of the chassis. Document feedback...
...bar code are provided on the serial number label, as follows: • Brocade 300, 5100, 8000, VA-40FC, 6505, and 6510-On the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left • Brocade M5424, 5450, 5460, 5470, 5480-Serial number label attached to : ...documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of the chassis. Document feedback...
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...or Cisco-based fabric. After you can use the command line interface (CLI), Web Tools, or Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) to enable and disable AG mode and configure AG features on a switch. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 1 53-1002743-01 it requires two to four times as many ... Gateway mode 3 •Access Gateway port types 9 •Access Gateway hardware considerations 11 Brocade Access Gateway overview Brocade Access Gateway (AG) is a Fabric OS feature that you set a Fabric OS switch to AG mode, the F_Ports connect to the Enterprise fabric as N_Ports rather than as E_Ports...
...or Cisco-based fabric. After you can use the command line interface (CLI), Web Tools, or Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) to enable and disable AG mode and configure AG features on a switch. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 1 53-1002743-01 it requires two to four times as many ... Gateway mode 3 •Access Gateway port types 9 •Access Gateway hardware considerations 11 Brocade Access Gateway overview Brocade Access Gateway (AG) is a Fabric OS feature that you set a Fabric OS switch to AG mode, the F_Ports connect to the Enterprise fabric as N_Ports rather than as E_Ports...
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... Admin Domains No Audit Yes Beaconing Yes Bottleneck Detection Yes Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 3 53-1002743-01 Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode 1 FIGURE 2 Switch function in Access Gateway mode Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode Table 1 lists Fabric OS components that are supported on...
... Admin Domains No Audit Yes Beaconing Yes Bottleneck Detection Yes Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 3 53-1002743-01 Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode 1 FIGURE 2 Switch function in Access Gateway mode Fabric OS features in Access Gateway mode Table 1 lists Fabric OS components that are supported on...
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...Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 5 53-1002743-01 For more information on the limitations, refer to "Virtual Fabrics support" on page 6. When a switch is supported on 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps platforms in Fabric OS are available, but there are some limitations. Web Tools Yes Zoning NA 1.... Buffer credit recovery support This Fabric OS feature is behaving as an AG, RBAC features in following configurations: • Between AG switch F_Port and Brocade HBA port using Adapter v3.2 or greater firmware or any device supporting credit recovery, This feature only works at the maximum supported ...
...Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 5 53-1002743-01 For more information on the limitations, refer to "Virtual Fabrics support" on page 6. When a switch is supported on 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps platforms in Fabric OS are available, but there are some limitations. Web Tools Yes Zoning NA 1.... Buffer credit recovery support This Fabric OS feature is behaving as an AG, RBAC features in following configurations: • Between AG switch F_Port and Brocade HBA port using Adapter v3.2 or greater firmware or any device supporting credit recovery, This feature only works at the maximum supported ...
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... In VC_RDY mode, the buffer credit recovery is supported with authentication enabled. In R_RDY mode, this feature on Brocade 16 Gbps fabric switch or cascaded AG switch. Following are used since the HBA only supports DH-CHAP. 6 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 53-1002743-01 ...Authentication policy is supported in the following configurations: • Between the AG switch F_Port and a Brocade 16 Gbps HBA port running Fabric OS less than 7.1. The N-port should enable authentication when the connected device is sending login...
... In VC_RDY mode, the buffer credit recovery is supported with authentication enabled. In R_RDY mode, this feature on Brocade 16 Gbps fabric switch or cascaded AG switch. Following are used since the HBA only supports DH-CHAP. 6 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 53-1002743-01 ...Authentication policy is supported in the following configurations: • Between the AG switch F_Port and a Brocade 16 Gbps HBA port running Fabric OS less than 7.1. The N-port should enable authentication when the connected device is sending login...
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...Gateway Administrator's Guide 7 53-1002743-01 During AG initialization, authentication initiates on all ports. The AG will be connected to an AG switch with policy mode set to a device, but accepts incoming authentication requests. Table 2 on and off . You must configure DH-CHAP ...policy for fabric elements in authentication if the connecting device initiates authentication. For general information on the AG switch. Supported policy modes The following switch and device policy modes are supported on authentication, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide or Fabric ...
...Gateway Administrator's Guide 7 53-1002743-01 During AG initialization, authentication initiates on all ports. The AG will be connected to an AG switch with policy mode set to a device, but accepts incoming authentication requests. Table 2 on and off . You must configure DH-CHAP ...policy for fabric elements in authentication if the connecting device initiates authentication. For general information on the AG switch. Supported policy modes The following switch and device policy modes are supported on authentication, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide or Fabric ...
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...N_Port without authenctication. N_Port Failure - reject HBA authentication disabled DH-CHAP Success - F_Port Failure - reject AG switch with device mode PASSIVE policy mode OFF HBA authentication enabled Authorization negotiation - Authorization accept accept negotiation - Authorization... - disable No Negotiation N_Port without authentication Table 3 describes the authentication behavior between a sending HBA and receiving AG switch. F_Port Failure - 1 Fabric OS features in native mode. Limitations and considerations • Authentication policy is supported ...
...N_Port without authenctication. N_Port Failure - reject HBA authentication disabled DH-CHAP Success - F_Port Failure - reject AG switch with device mode PASSIVE policy mode OFF HBA authentication enabled Authorization negotiation - Authorization accept accept negotiation - Authorization... - disable No Negotiation N_Port without authentication Table 3 describes the authentication behavior between a sending HBA and receiving AG switch. F_Port Failure - 1 Fabric OS features in native mode. Limitations and considerations • Authentication policy is supported ...
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...to the fabric. AG uses the following Fibre Channel (FC) ports: • F_Port - Figure 3 shows a comparison of the types of ports a switch in AG mode to fabrics operating with Fabric OS before converting it to AG mode. • Authentication policy is disabled by default on all external ...or outward facing ports to ensure that various tests can connect to fabric switch running Fabric OS earlier than AG to connect the same number of ports that connects a host, HBA, or storage device to the SAN connections...
...to the fabric. AG uses the following Fibre Channel (FC) ports: • F_Port - Figure 3 shows a comparison of the types of ports a switch in AG mode to fabrics operating with Fabric OS before converting it to AG mode. • Authentication policy is disabled by default on all external ...or outward facing ports to ensure that various tests can connect to fabric switch running Fabric OS earlier than AG to connect the same number of ports that connects a host, HBA, or storage device to the SAN connections...
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.... Once in D_Port mode, the port does not participate in fabric operations, login to test the link between AG and a standard fabric switch. 10 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 53-1002743-01 Figure 4 on page 10 illustrates the supported D_Port configurations. Results can convert a Fibre... Channel port into a D_Port on AG switch and a connected fabric switch or another AG switch (cascaded configuration) to a remote device, or run data traffic. When you configure the ports on each end of ...
.... Once in D_Port mode, the port does not participate in fabric operations, login to test the link between AG and a standard fabric switch. 10 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 53-1002743-01 Figure 4 on page 10 illustrates the supported D_Port configurations. Results can convert a Fibre... Channel port into a D_Port on AG switch and a connected fabric switch or another AG switch (cascaded configuration) to a remote device, or run data traffic. When you configure the ports on each end of ...
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...across link Yes Allows diagnostic testing across link to to the fabric. NA ISL is connected to a fabric. connected AG switch. 1. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 11 53-1002743-01 Yes Connects Access Gateway to Access Gateway. Access Gateway hardware considerations... Hardware considerations for Access Gateway are as follows: • Access Gateway is supported on the switch platforms and embedded switch platforms listed in "Supported hardware and software" on page xiv. • Loop devices are not supported. • ...
...across link Yes Allows diagnostic testing across link to to the fabric. NA ISL is connected to a fabric. connected AG switch. 1. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 11 53-1002743-01 Yes Connects Access Gateway to Access Gateway. Access Gateway hardware considerations... Hardware considerations for Access Gateway are as follows: • Access Gateway is supported on the switch platforms and embedded switch platforms listed in "Supported hardware and software" on page xiv. • Loop devices are not supported. • ...