Page 3 - Contents
Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SAN Switch related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 HP BladeSystem c-Class rela...
Page 4 - C SAN Switch technical speci
3 Managing the 8Gb SAN Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Management features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Maintaining the 8Gb SAN Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installing dust covers in empty ports . . ...
Page 6 - Figures
Figures 1 Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2 8Gb SAN Switch external ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3 Carton contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4 Releasing the installation handle ....
Page 7 - Tables
Tables 1 Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3 Identifying 8Gb SAN Switch external ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4 Optional software kits . . . . . ...
Page 9 - About this guide; Intended audience; HP BladeSystem c-Class related documentation
About this guide This guide provides information about setting up and con fi guring the Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class. Throughout this guide the short product name is used, 8Gb SAN Switch. Intended audience This guide is intended for system administrators and technicians with kno...
Page 10 - HP contact information; Document conventions and symbols
HP contact information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller: • In the United States, see the HP US service locator web page: nl http://www.hp.com/service_locator • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) web page: nl http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.h...
Page 11 - Subscription service; Other HP websites; Documentation feedback
IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or speci fi c instructions. NOTE: Provides additional information. TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. Subscription service HP strongly recommends that customers register online using the Subscriber's choice website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates . ...
Page 13 - Overview; Gb SAN Switch features
1 Overview The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class (referred to in the rest of this manual as the 8Gb SAN Switch) is a Fibre Channel (FC) switch that supports link speeds of up to 8 Gbps. The 8Gb SAN Switch can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a...
Page 14 - Port side of the 8Gb SAN Switch
Component identi fi cation Figure 1 and Table 2 identify the physical components of the 8Gb SAN Switch. scale: 3/8" = 1" 21 22 23 0 17 18 19 20 ! 80 -100 074 -01 Re v.C WH 0 4 00 0021 1 MA C 00 05 1E 3 5 A2 D6 WW N 10:00:0 0:05 :1E:3 5:A 2:D 6 Rese t 4Gb SAN Swi tch BRO CA DE 25070a 3 1 5 4 ...
Page 15 - Internal ports summary; Gb SAN Switch licensing
NOTE: Refer to Interpreting LED activity , page 34 for complete information on 8Gb SAN Switch LEDs. Internal ports summary Sixteen logical internal ports (numbered 1 through 16) connect sequentially to server bays 1 through 16 with the enclosure midplane. Server bay 1 is connected to Switch Port 1, ...
Page 16 - ISL trunking groups; Supported optional software; Additional software features in HP BladeSystem c-Class Power
ISL trunking groups If your 8Gb SAN Switch is licensed for interswitch link (ISL) trunking, use the trunking groups available on the switch.The FC ports are numbered from left to right, and are part of the same ISL trunking group. The trunking group consists of the ports shown in Figure 2 . NOTE: IS...
Page 17 - Supported SFP transceiver options
Supported SFP transceiver options Table 5 through Table 7 lists the only supported SFPs. Table 5 Optional Long Wave 4Gb SFPs Option Part number HP 4Gb Long Wave B-Series FC SFP 1 Pack - 10km AK870A HP 4Gb Long Wave B-Series FC SFP 1 Pack - 30km AN211A Table 6 HP 8Gb Short Wave B-Series FC SFP+ 1 Pac...
Page 19 - Setup; Shipping carton contents
2 Setup This chapter provides the following information: • Shipping carton contents , page 19 • Installation and safety considerations , page 20 • Install the 8Gb SAN Switch , page 20 • Set the IP address , page 23 • Con fi gure the 4Gb SAN Switch , page 25 Shipping carton contents Figure 3 and Tabl...
Page 20 - Installation and safety considerations; Installing multiple switches; Electrical considerations; Install the 8Gb SAN Switch
Installation and safety considerations The 8Gb SAN Switch installs in the I/O bays in the rear of the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. Refer to the appropriate BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for speci fi c enclosure requirements. Installing multiple switches If you do not have a...
Page 22 - OA power veri; Check LEDs
26481a 20 21 22 23 0 Figure 5 Installing the Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch into an interconnect bay 5. Press the installation handle into the latch to lock the Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch in place. CAUTION: All panels and doors should be in place and securely fastened while the unit is in operation, for proper ...
Page 23 - Set the switch Ethernet IP address; Using Enclosure Bay IP Addressing (EBIPA)
scale: 1" = 1" 17 18 19 20 ! Reset 26477a 1 2 3 4 Figure 6 Verifying power-on LEDsTable 10 Power-on LEDs Item Description Indicators 1 UID LED Off 2 Health ID LED Steady green light 3 Module status LED Steady green light 4 Port status LED Steady green light Set the switch Ethernet IP address...
Page 24 - Using external DHCP; Setting the IP address manually
NOTE: Refer to the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator user guide for additional information on EBIPA. Using external DHCP To set the Ethernet IP address using external DHCP: 1. Connect to the active OA with a web browser. 2. Document the DHCP-assigned address by selecting the switch from the OA GU...
Page 25 - Con; Items required for con; Connect to the Command Line Interface
9. Identify the interconnect bay number where the switch is installed. At the OA command line, enter: connect interconnect x Where x is the interconnect bay slot where the switch is installed. a. User: admin b. Password: password NOTE: Enter entries as shown, because commands are case sensitive. 10....
Page 26 - Setting the date and time; Verifying installed licenses
1. Connect the workstation to the Ethernet network containing the OA. If the OA is not on a network, connect directly to the OA/iLO Ethernet port on the active OA. IMPORTANT: Verify that the switch is not being recon fi gured from any other connections during the remaining steps. 2. Open a Telnet co...
Page 27 - Disabling and enabling a switch
nl switch:admin> licenseshow nl nl XXXnnXXnXnnXXX: nl nl Fabric Watch license nl nl Release v5.0 license nl nl XXXnnXXnXnnXXX: nl nl Zoning license nl nl XXXnnXXnXnnXXX: nl nl Web license nl nl XXXnnXXnXnnXXX: nl nl Full Fabric NOTE: For more information about the CLI, refer to the latest version...
Page 28 - Disabling and enabling a port; DPOD commands
1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch, and log in as admin , as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface . 2. Issue the switchDisable command. All Fibre Channel ports on the switch are taken of fl ine. If the switch was part of a fabric, the fabric recon fi gures. To en...
Page 29 - Verifying the con
nl The following shows examples of the licensePort -show command for a Brocade 8/12 SAN Switch and a Brocade 8/24 SAN Switch: Example for Brocade 8/12 SAN Switch swd77:admin> licenseport -show 24 ports are available in this switch No POD licenses are installed Dynamic POD method is in use 12 port...
Page 30 - Backing up the con
3. Enter fabricshow to get general information about the fabric. Backing up the con fi guration To back up the switch con fi guration to an FTP server, enter configupload and follow the prompts. The configupload command copies the switch con fi guration to the server, making it available for downloa...
Page 31 - Managing the 8Gb SAN Switch; Management features
3 Managing the 8Gb SAN Switch This chapter provides the following information: • Management features , page 31 • Maintaining the 8Gb SAN Switch , page 32 • Powering on and off , page 33 • Interpreting LED activity , page 34 • LED patterns , page 34 • POST and boot speci fi cations , page 36 • Firmwa...
Page 32 - Maintaining the 8Gb SAN Switch; Installing dust covers in empty ports; Replacing an SFP transceiver
You can connect a management station to one switch with Ethernet while managing other switches connected to the fi rst switch with FC. To do so, set the FC gateway address of each of the other switches to be managed to the FC IP address of the fi rst switch. The gateway address of the fi rst switch ...
Page 33 - Diagnostic tests; Powering on and off
2. Orient the SFP with the appropriate port. See Figure 7 and Table 13 . scale: 3/8" = 1" 21 22 23 0 17 18 19 20 ! 80 -1000 74-0 1 R ev.C WH 0 4 000 02 11 MA C 00 0 5 1E 35 A2 D6 WW N 10 :00 :00:0 5:1E :35:A 2:D 6 Reset b SAN Switch 26479a 1 2 BRO CA DE Figure 7 Installing an SFPTable 13 SFP...
Page 34 - Interpreting LED activity; LED indicators; LED patterns
NOTE: Each time the 8Gb SAN Switch is powered on, its settings are restored to the last saved con fi guration. Interpreting LED activity You can monitor switch activity and status by checking 8Gb SAN Switch LEDs.There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, or a fl ashing light. The...
Page 35 - Module status LED patterns; Port link status LED patterns
Module status LED patterns The system and power LED patterns are shown in Table 15 . Table 15 Module Status LED patterns during normal operation LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action No light Switch is off, boot is not complete, or boot failed. Verify that switch is on and complet...
Page 36 - POST and boot speci; POST
LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Fast- fl ashing amber (on 1/2 second, off 1/2 second) Port is faulty. Check the Port Status LEDs, error log, transceiver, and cable or loopback plug. Clear the error log. Rerun the diagnostics to verify that the error condition is fi xed. Alte...
Page 37 - Firmware update; About the reset button
2. Verify that the 8Gb SAN Switch prompt appears on the terminal of a computer workstation connected to the switch. If there is no switch prompt when POST completes, press Enter . If the switch prompt still does not appear, try opening another Telnet session or another management tool. If this is no...
Page 38 - Rebooting the switch; Replacing a faulty 8Gb SAN Switch
scale: 1" = 1" 17 18 19 20 ! Reset 26478a 2 1 Figure 9 Locating the Reset buttonTable 17 Locating the reset button Item Description 1 Port side of switch 2 Reset button Rebooting the switch Depress the Reset button for up to 5 seconds to reboot the switch. Replacing a faulty 8Gb SAN Switch T...
Page 41 - Regulatory compliance; Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment; Modi; Regulatory compliance identi
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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab...
Page 42 - Certi; International notices and statements; Class A equipment
WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speci fi ed herein or in the laser product’s installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation: • Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. Th...
Page 44 - Korean notice; Safety; Battery replacement notice; Taiwan battery recycling notice
Korean notice Safety Battery replacement notice Your switch is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline internal battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replacemen...
Page 45 - Power cords; Japanese power cord statement
Power cords The power cord set must meet the requirements for use in the country where the product was purchased. If the product is to be used in another country, purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country.The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and curre...
Page 47 - B Electrostatic discharge; How to prevent electrostatic discharge
B Electrostatic discharge This appendix provides the following information: • How to prevent electrostatic discharge , page 47 • Grounding methods , page 47 How to prevent electrostatic discharge To prevent damage to the system, you must follow certain precautions when setting up the system or handl...
Page 49 - General speci
C SAN Switch technical speci fi cations This appendix provides the following information: • General speci fi cations , page 49 • Weight and physical dimensions , page 50 • Environmental requirements , page 50 • Supported SFPs , page 51 • Supported HBAs , page 51 General speci fi cations Table 18 lis...
Page 50 - Weight and physical dimensions
Speci fi cation Description EMC immunity • IEC 61000-4-2 Severity Level 3 for Electrostatic Discharge • IEC 61000-4-3 Severity Level 3 for Radiated Fields • IEC 61000-4-4 Severity Level 3 for Fast Transients • IEC 61000-4-5 Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage • IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Emissions • IEC...
Page 51 - Supported SFPs; Supported HBAs
Supported SFPs Do not use unsupported SFPs. They may not fi t correctly and may void your warranty. Any port with an unsupported SFP will automatically be disabled by switch fi rmware, leaving the port non-operational. See Supported SFP transceiver options , page 17 for a list of supported SFPs. For...
Page 53 - Glossary
Glossary This glossary de fi nes terms used in this guide or related to this product. It is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. AL_PA Arbitrated loop physical address. A unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to a port in an arbitrated loop. See also ??? . alias server A ...
Page 61 - Index
Index A advanced web tools , 31 advanced zoning , 16 audience , 9 B boot , 36 boot speci fi cations , 36 C command line interface , 31 conventions document , 10 text symbols , 10 D diagnostics , 33 document conventions , 10 related documentation , 9, 9 documentation providing feedback , 11 E EIA , 2...
