Page 3 - Contents
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 3 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - About this guide; Intended audience
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 7 About this guide This guide provides information about: • Becoming acquainted with the switch features and capabilities • Planning a fabric including devices, device access, performance, multiple switch fabrics, switch se...
Page 8 - Document conventions and symbols
8 Document conventions and symbols WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death. CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions. NOTE: P...
Page 10 - HP websites; Documentation feedback
10 HP websites For other product information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/support/ • http://www.docs.hp.com Documentation feedback HP welcomes your feedback.To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please ...
Page 11 - General description
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 11 1 General description The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch ( Figure 1 ) is a 24 port, 8 Gb/s switch with both Ethernet and serial management interfaces. This section describes the features and capabilities of ...
Page 12 - Switch LEDs and controls
12 Switch LEDs and controls The switch LEDs provide information about the switch’s operational status. These LEDS include the Input Power LED (green), Heartbeat LED (green), and the System Fault LED (amber) ( Figure 2 ). For information about port LEDs, see ” Port LEDs ” on page 15. The Maintenance ...
Page 13 - Resetting a switch
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 13 Maintenance button The Maintenance button ( Figure 2 ) is a dual-function momentary switch on the front panel. Its purpose is to reset the switch or to place the switch in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode sets the IP a...
Page 14 - Fibre Channel ports
14 Fibre Channel ports The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch has 20 Fibre Channel Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports and four Fibre Channel XPAK ports. SFP ports are numbered 0–19 ( Figure 3 ). Each SFP port is served by an SFP optical transceiver and is capable of 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb/s ...
Page 15 - Port LEDs; Transceivers; Port types
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 15 Port LEDs Each port has its own Logged-in LED (green) and Activity LED (green) ( Figure 4 ). Figure 4 Port LEDs Port Logged-in LED (green) The Logged-in LED indicates the logged-in or initialization status of the connect...
Page 17 - Ethernet port; Serial port
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 17 Ethernet port The Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector that provides a connection to a workstation through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable ( Figure 5 ). A workstation can be a Windows or a Linux server that is used to conf...
Page 18 - Power supplies and fans
18 The serial port connector requires a null-modem F/F DB9 cable. The pins on the switch RS-232 connector ( Figure 6 ) are identified in Table 3 . For information about connecting the workstation through the serial port, see ” Connect the management station or workstation to the switch ” on page 41....
Page 19 - Switch management; QuickTools web applet; Simple SAN Connection Manager
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 19 Each power supply is capable of providing all of the switch’s power needs. During normal operation, each power supply provides half of the demand. If one power supply goes offline, the second power supply steps up and pr...
Page 20 - Simple Network Management Protocol; File transfer protocols
20 Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. The switch firmware supports SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3, the Fibre Alliance Management Information Base (FA-MIB) version 4.0, and the Fabric Element Management Information Base (FE-MIB) RFC 2837. Traps c...
Page 21 - Planning; Devices
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 21 2 Planning Consider the following when planning a fabric: • Devices , page 21 • Device access , page 21 • Performance , page 22 • Feature licenses , page 23 • Multiple switch fabrics , page 23 • Switch services , page 28...
Page 22 - Performance; Bandwidth
22 A zoning database is maintained on each switch. Table 4 describes the zoning database limits, excluding the active zone set. Performance The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of 8 Gb/s with a maximum frame size of 2,148 bytes. Rel...
Page 23 - Latency; Feature licenses; Optimizing device performance
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 23 Latency Latency is a measure of how fast a frame travels through a switch from one port to another. The factors that affect latency include transmission rate and the source/destination port relationship ( Table 5 ). Feat...
Page 24 - Domain ID, principal priority, and domain ID lock; Stacking
24 Domain ID, principal priority, and domain ID lock The following switch configuration settings affect multiple switch fabrics: • Domain ID • Principal priority • Domain ID lock The domain ID is a unique number from 1–239 that identifies each switch in a fabric. The principal priority is a number (...
Page 28 - Switch services
28 3. Map local devices to remote devices and activate the connection. The QuickTools mapping process creates an inter-fabric zone (IFZ) in the active zone set consisting of the local device, the remote device, and the TR_Port. When the mapping is complete, QuickTools activates the new zone set.The ...
Page 30 - Security; User account security
30 Security Security is available at the following levels: • User account security , page 30 • IP security , page 30 • Port binding , page 30 • Connection security , page 30 • Device security , page 31 User account security User account security consists of the administration of account names, passw...
Page 31 - Device security
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 31 The SSL handshake process between the workstation and the switch involves the exchanging of certificates. These certificates contain the public and private keys that define the encryption. When the SSL service is enabled...
Page 32 - Fabric management
32 Fabric management The Simple SAN Connection Manager application is a GUI-based management application for HP StorageWorks that runs on the management station. It provides basic automated configuration and management of switches, HBAs, and storage devices. Switch management functions include IP ad...
Page 33 - Installation; Site requirements; Management Station and Workstation requirements
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 33 3 Installation This section describes how to install and configure the switch. The following topics are covered: • Site requirements , page 33 • Installing a switch , page 34 • Installing firmware , page 43 • Adding a sw...
Page 34 - Installing a switch
34 Telnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port or an RS-232 serial port and an operating system with a Telnet client. Switch power requirements Power requirements are 1 Amp at 100 VAC or 0.5 A at 240 VAC. Environmental conditions Consider the factors that affect the climate in your facility s...
Page 35 - Mount the switch; Before you begin
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 35 Installing a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch involves the following steps: 1. Mount the switch , page 35 2. Install the transceivers , page 39 3. Configure the workstation , page 39 4. Apply power to the switch , page 40 5. ...
Page 36 - Collect the required items; Verify the kit contents
36 Collect the required items NOTE: The rack mount kit installation requires one technician. Locate the following items and set them aside: • SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch • 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack-mount kit • Smaller items, such as screws, ship in plastic bags in the kit. See Table...
Page 37 - Rack the switch
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 37 Rack the switch 1. Remove and discard the four 10-32 screws from the sides of the switch. 2. Attach each rail to the switch using two 10-32 x .375-inch screws with captive washers ( Figure 13 ). Make sure the slotted end...
Page 39 - Configuring the workstation serial port
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 39 Install the transceivers A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver is required for each switch port connected to a device or another switch. SFPs are not included with the switch. An XPAK transceiver is required fo...
Page 41 - Connect the management station or workstation to the switch; Configure the switch; Simple SAN Connection Manager switch configuration
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 41 Connect the management station or workstation to the switch You can manage the switch using the Simple SAN Connection Manager, QuickTools, or the CLI. Simple SAN Connection Manager requires at least one FC connection and...
Page 42 - QuickTools switch configuration; CLI switch configuration; Cable devices to the switch
42 QuickTools switch configuration To log in and configure the switch using QuickTools: 1. Open an Internet browser and enter the default IP address 10.0.0.1 to start the QuickTools web applet. 2. Log in to the switch using the default user name ( admin ) and password ( password ). 3. Obtain the IP ...
Page 43 - Installing firmware; Using QuickTools to install firmware
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 43 Installing firmware The switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade the firmware from the management station or workstation as new firmware becomes available using Simple SAN Connection Manager, QuickTo...
Page 44 - Using the CLI to install firmware; One-step firmware installation
44 Using the CLI to install firmware The method you choose to install firmware using the CLI depends on the type of firmware activation you want. • For a disruptive activation, enter the firmware install or image install command to download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server, unpack ...
Page 45 - Custom firmware installation; Adding a switch to an existing fabric
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 45 5. Enter the password for your account name (FTP only). 331 Password required for johndoe. Password:****** 230 User johndoe logged in. The firmware will now be downloaded from the remote host to the switch, installed, an...
Page 46 - Installing feature license keys; Configuring Call Home to HP Services (optional); Role of the Remote Support Software Manager
46 4. Configure the port types for the new switch. The ports can be G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, TR_Port, or Donor. 5. Connect the devices to the switch. 6. Make any necessary zoning changes. Installing feature license keys For information about available license keys, see ” Feature licenses ” ...
Page 47 - RSP requirements for the CMS
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 47 Installation instructions and documentation for SIM, RSP, OSEM, and ISEE Software, installation instructions, release notes, and other documentation for SIM, RSP, OSEM, and ISEE Standard Configuration are available at no...
Page 48 - Configuring Call Home to HP services
48 Infrastructure requirements for implementing Call Home to HP Services To implement Call Home to HP Services, the following infrastructure requirements must be met: • Internet access to the Central Management Server running RSC, or a server running ISEE. (Required because notification messages are...
Page 51 - Diagnostics and troubleshooting; Switch diagnostics; Input power LED is extinguished
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 51 4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostic information about the switch is available through the switch LEDs and the port LEDs. Diagnostic information is also available through the CLI, QuickTools, or Simple SAN Connec...
Page 52 - System fault LED is illuminated; Power-On self test diagnostics; Heartbeat LED blink patterns; Internal firmware failure blink pattern
52 System fault LED is illuminated The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate that a fault exists in the switch firmware or hardware. If the System Fault LED illuminates, identify the Heartbeat LED error blink pattern and take the necessary actions. See ” Heartbeat LED blink patterns ” on page 52....
Page 53 - Over-temperature blink pattern
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 53 Fatal POST error blink pattern A system error blink pattern is 3 blinks followed by a 2-second pause. The 3-blink error pattern indicates that a POST failure or a system error has left the switch inoperable. If a system ...
Page 54 - Logged-in LED indications
54 Logged-in LED indications Port diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-in LED for each port ( Figure 21 ). Figure 21 Logged-in LED The Logged-in LED has three indications: • Continuous illumination: A device is logged in to the port. • Flashing once per second: A device is logging in to the port,...
Page 55 - Excessive port errors
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 55 3. Display the fabric domain IDs using the show domains CLI command or by selecting the QuickTools Switch tab, Summary icon. Are all domain IDs in the fabric unique? • Yes—Continue.• No—Correct the domain IDs on the offe...
Page 56 - Transceiver diagnostics; Power Supply Diagnostics
56 Review the event browser to determine if excessive port errors are responsible for disabling the port. Look for a message that mentions one of the monitored error types indicating that the port has been disabled, then perform the following procedure: 1. Examine the alarm configuration for the ass...
Page 57 - Recovering a switch using maintenance mode
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 57 • All power supply LEDs are normal, yet the System Fault LED is illuminated and the Heartbeat LED does not show a blink pattern. This means that the two power supplies have different air flow directions. Replace the powe...
Page 58 - Unpacking a firmware image file in maintenance mode (option 1); Resetting user accounts in maintenance mode (option 3); Removing the switch configuration in maintenance mode (option 5)
58 Exiting the maintenance menu (option 0) The Exit option closes the current Maintenance menu session. To log in again, enter the maintenance mode account name ( prom ) and password ( prom ). To return to normal operation, momentarily press and release the Maintenance button or power cycle the swit...
Page 59 - Resetting the switch in maintenance mode (option 7); Updating the boot loader in maintenance mode (option 8)
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 59 NOTE: If you choose the Remake Filesystem option, you will lose all changes made to the fabric configuration that involve that switch, such as password and zoning changes. You must then restore the switch from an archive...
Page 61 - Transceiver Removal and Replacement; Power Supply Removal and Replacement
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 61 5 Removal/Replacement This section describes the removal and replacement procedures for the following field replaceable units (FRU): • SFP and XPAK transceivers • Power supplies for the SN6000 Single Supply Switch and th...
Page 65 - Regulatory compliance and safety; Regulatory compliance; Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment; Cables; Laser device; Laser safety warning
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 65 A Regulatory compliance and safety Regulatory compliance Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur...
Page 66 - International notices and statements
66 Certification and classification information This product contains a laser internal to the fiber optic (FO) transceiver for connection to the Fibre Channel communications port.In the USA, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the De...
Page 67 - European Union regulatory notice; Japanese notice
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 67 European Union regulatory notice This product complies with the following Eurupean Union (EU) directives: • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC • EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity...
Page 69 - Electrostatic discharge; How to prevent electrostatic discharge
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 69 B Electrostatic discharge This appendix provides the following information: • How to prevent electrostatic discharge , page 69 • Grounding methods , page 69 How to prevent electrostatic discharge To prevent damage to the...
Page 71 - General specifications
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 71 C Technical specifications This appendix contains the specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. See ” General description ” on page 11 for the location of all connections, switches, controls, and components. • ...
Page 75 - Factory configuration defaults; Factory switch configuration
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 75 D Factory configuration defaults This appendix describes the following factory configuration defaults: • Factory switch configuration , page 75 • Factory port configuration , page 76 • Factory port threshold alarm config...
Page 76 - Factory port configuration
76 Factory port configuration Enter the show config port CLI command to display port configuration values. Table 16 Port configuration defaults Parameter Port Defaults AdminState Online LinkSpeed Ports 0-19: Auto; Ports 20-23: Auto PortType Ports 0-19: GL; Ports 20-23: G SymbolicName Port n , for po...
Page 82 - Factory Call Home configuration
82 Factory Call Home configuration Enter the show setup callhome CLI command to display call home configuration values. Table 29 Call Home service configuration defaults Parameters Default PrimarySMTPServerAddr 0.0.0.0 PrimarySMTPServerPort 25 PrimarySMTPServerEnabled False SecondarySMTPServerAddr 0...
Page 83 - Glossary
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 83 Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product. It is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. Active firmware The firmware image on the switch that is in use. Active zone set T...
Page 87 - Numerics; Index
HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 87 Numerics 10/100 Base-T straight cable 41 A account name default 42 FTP 45 maintenance mode 57 active zone set 21 Activity LED 15 , 17 air flow 72 alias 21 altitude 74 authorization 31 B bandwidth 22 , 72 boot loader 59 b...
