McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem installation guide
Part number: AARW1XBTE Second edition: December 2005
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Contents

About this guide. 7
Intended audience. Prerequisites. Related documentation. Document conventions and symbols. HP technical support. HP-authorized reseller. Helpful web sites. 28
1 General description. 11
Switch LEDs and controls. Switch LEDs. System Fault LED (amber). Heartbeat LED (green). Power LED (green). Maintenance button. Resetting a switch. Placing the switch in maintenance mode. FC ports. External port LEDs. Port Logged-in LED (green). Port Activity LED (green). Transceivers. Port types. Ethernet port. Switch management. McDATA Web Server. McDATA Element Manager. Command Line Interface. Simple Network Management Protocol. File Transfer Protocol. Devices. Device access. Performance. Distance. Bandwidth. Latency. Multiple switch fabrics. Optimizing device performance. Domain ID, principal priority, and domain ID lock. Switch services. Fabric security. Connection security. Device security. User account security. Fabric management. Preparing for installation. Fabric management workstation. Environmental conditions. Upgrading the Interconnect switch.....

2 Planning. 19

3 Installation. 27
Installing the SAN Switch. Connect the management workstation to the switch. Start McDATA Web Server or McDATA Element Manager. Configure the switch. Cable devices to the switch. Installing firmware. Using McDATA Web Server or McDATA Element Manager to install firmware. Using the CLI to install firmware. Installing PFE keys. Switch diagnostics. Power LED is extinguished. System Fault LED is illuminated. Power On Self Test diagnostics. Heartbeat LED blink patterns. Internal firmware failure blink pattern. System error blink pattern. Configuration file system error blink pattern. Over temperature blink pattern. Logged-in LED diagnostics. E_Port isolation. Excessive port errors. Recovering a switch using maintenance mode. Exiting maintenance mode. Unpacking the firmware image file in maintenance mode. Resetting the network configuration in maintenance mode. Restoring factory user accounts in maintenance mode. Copying log files in maintenance mode. Removing the switch configuration in maintenance mode. Recreating the switch file system in maintenance mode. Resetting the switch in maintenance mode. Updating the Boot Loader in maintenance mode. Regulatory compliance. Federal Communications Commission notice. Class A equipment. Class B equipment. Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only. Modifications. Cables. Regulatory compliance identification numbers. Laser device. Laser safety warning. Certification and classification information. Laser product label. International notices and statements. Canadian notice (avis Canadien). Class A equipment. Class B equipment. European Union notice. BSMI notice. Japanese notice. Korean notices. Safety. Power cords. Japanese power cord notice. Electrostatic discharge.

External ports

Figure 4 FC ports

External port LEDs

Each external port has its own Logged-in LED and Activity LED as shown in Figure 5.
Activity LEDs Logged-in LEDs
Figure 5 External port LEDs
Port Logged-in LED (green)
The Logged-in LED indicates the logged-in or initialization status of the connected devices. After successful completion of the POST, the switch extinguishes all Logged-in LEDs. Following a successful loop initialization or port login, the switch illuminates the corresponding Logged-in LED. This shows that the port is properly connected and able to communicate with its attached devices. The Logged-in LED remains illuminated as long as the port is initialized or logged in. If the connection is broken the Logged-in LED will be extinguished. If an error occurs that disables the port or the port is taken offline or down, the Logged-in LED will flash. See Logged-in LED diagnostics on page 38 for more information about the Logged-in LED.
Port Activity LED (green)
The Activity LED indicates that data is passing through the port. Each frame that the port transmits or receives causes this LED to illuminate for 50 milliseconds. This makes it possible to observe the transmission of a single frame.

Transceivers

Switches support SFP optical transceivers for the FC ports. A transceiver converts electrical signals to and from optical laser signals to transmit and receive data. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the transceivers which then connect to the devices. An FC port is capable of transmitting at 1-Gbps, 2-Gbps, or 4-Gbps; however, the transceiver must also be capable of delivering at these rates. The SFP transceivers are hot pluggable. This means that you can remove or install a transceiver while the switch is operating without harming the switch or the transceiver. However, communication with the connected device will be interrupted.

Port types

Switches support auto-discovering fabric ports (F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port). Switches come from the factory with external ports (0, 9) configured as GL_Ports, and internal ports (18) configured as FL_Ports. Generic, fabric, and expansion ports function as follows: A GL_Port self-configures as an FL_Port when connected to a public loop device, as an F_Port when connected to a single public device (point-to-point), or as an E_Port when connected to another switch. If the device is a single device on a loop, the GL_Port will attempt to configure first as an F_Port, then if that fails, as an FL_Port. A G_Port self-configures as an F_Port when connected to a single public device (point-to-point), or as an E_Port when connected to another switch. An FL_Port supports a loop of up to 32 public devices. An FL_Port can also configure itself during the fabric login process as an F_Port when connected to a single public device (point-to-point). An F_Port supports a single public device (point-to-point). E_Ports enable you to expand the fabric by connecting switches with other switches. Switches self-discover all inter-switch connections. See Multiple switch fabrics on page 21 for more information about multiple chassis fabrics. See the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for information about defining port types.

Latency

Switch latency is a measure of how fast a frame travels through the switch from one switch port to another. The factors that affect latency include transmission rate and the source/destination port relationship as shown in Table 3. Table 3 Port-to-port latency Destination Rate Gbps Source Rate < 0.6 sec < 0.5 sec < 0.4 sec 2 < 0.8 sec1 < 0.4 sec < 0.3 sec 4 < 0.8 sec1 < 0.4 sec1 < 0.3 sec
Based on minimum frame size of 36 bytes. Latency increases for larger frame sizes.

Multiple switch fabrics

By connecting switches together you can expand the number of available ports for devices. Each switch in the fabric is identified by a unique domain ID, and the fabric can automatically resolve domain ID conflicts. Because the FC ports are self-configuring, you can connect switches together in a wide variety of topologies. See the SAN Design Reference Guide for topology guidelines.
Optimizing device performance
When choosing a topology for a multiple switch fabric, you should also consider the locality of your server and storage devices and the performance requirements of your application. Storage applications such as video distribution, medical record storage/retrieval or real-time data acquisition can have specific latency or bandwidth requirements. The switch provides the lowest latency of any product in its class. See Performance on page 20 for information about latency. However, the highest performance is achieved on FC switches by keeping traffic within a single switch instead of relying on ISLs. Therefore, for optimal device performance, place devices on the same switch under the following conditions: Heavy I/O traffic between specific server and storage devices. Distinct speed mismatch between devices
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 that identifies each switch in a fabric. The valid domain ID range depends on the interoperability mode: When the interoperability mode is Standard, the domain ID can be 97127. When the interoperability mode is McDATA Fabric Mode, the domain ID can be 131. The principal priority is a number (1255) that determines the principal switch which manages domain ID assignments for the fabric. The switch with the highest principal priority (1 is high, 255 is low) becomes the principal switch. If the principal priority is the same for all switches in a fabric, the switch with the lowest WWN becomes the principal switch. The domain ID lock allows (FalseDefault) or prevents (True) the reassignment of the domain ID on that switch. Switches come from the factory with the domain ID set to 97, the domain ID lock set to False, and the principal priority set to 254. See the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for information about changing the domain ID and domain ID lock using McDATA Web Server or McDATA Element Manager. See the Set Config command in the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for information about changing the default domain ID, domain ID lock, and principal priority parameters. An unresolved domain ID conflict means that the switch with the higher WWN will isolate as a separate fabric, and the Logged-in LEDs will flash green to show the affected ports. If you connect a new switch to an existing fabric with its domain ID unlocked, and a domain ID conflict occurs, the new switch will isolate as a separate fabric. However, you can remedy this by resetting the new switch or taking it offline then back online. The principal switch will reassign the domain ID and the switch will join the fabric. It is recommended to assign sequential domain IDs to switches to avoid domain ID conflicts and to keep port addressing the same. NOTE: Domain ID reassignment is not reflected in zoning that is defined by domain ID/port number pair. You must reconfigure zones that are affected by domain ID reassignment. To prevent zoning definitions from becoming invalid under these conditions, lock the domain IDs using McDATA Web Server, McDATA Element Manager, or the Set Config command with the Switch operand. HP recommeds defining zone members by WWN.

Installation

The McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem provides integrated FC switch connectivity for single and dual density p-Class blade servers. The switch is compatible with any combination of server blade models in the HP BladeSystem enclosure that connects to the Ethernet Interconnect switch. These FC signal conditioning cards provide FC signal pass-through connectivity to ProLiant Blade servers. This section describes how to install and configure the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch. It also describes how to load new firmware and how to recover a disabled switch.
Preparing for installation
CAUTION: Installation of the HP ProLiant BL p-Class FC Signal Conditioning Cards should be performed by individuals who are both qualified to service computer equipment and trained in the dangers associated with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels. To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. Observe the following guidelines during installation: 1. Install the FC signal conditioning cards into the HP p-Class BladeSystem Interconnect Switches. 2. Install the Interconnect switch into one of the interconnect bays, which are the left-most (side A) and right-most (side B) bays on the front side of the server blade enclosure. 3. Install the SAN Switch into the top left-most or top right-most bay on the rear side of the blade enclosure corresponding to the installed Interconnect switch. 4. Install the included small form-factor pluggable optical transceivers (SFP modules) into the appropriate FC ports of the SAN Switch. For additional information about Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity, see the SAN Design Reference Guide located at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html.
Fabric management workstation
The requirements for fabric management workstations running McDATA Web Server are described in Table 4: Table 4 Management workstation requirements Requirement Windows 2000/2003 Linux Red Hat EL 3.x, 4.x Memory Processor Hardware Internet Browser 256 MB or more 500 MHz or faster
Component Operating System

RJ-45 Ethernet port

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Netscape Navigator 4.72 or later Mozilla 1.02 or later Java 2 Runtime Environment to support the McDATA Web Server.
Telnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port and an operating system with a Telnet client.

Environmental conditions

Consider the factors that affect the climate in your facility such as equipment heat dissipation and ventilation. The switch requires the following operating conditions: Operating temperature range: 535C (4195F) Relative humidity: 590%, non-condensing

Start McDATA Web Server or McDATA Element Manager
After the switch is operational, open the McDATA Web Server by entering the switch IP address in an internet browser. The default IP address is 10.0.0.1. If your workstation does not have the Java 2 Run Time Environment program, you will be prompted to download it. Open McDATA Element Manager from HAFM. In HAFM, add the switch IP address to the discovery list. Locate and double click the switch in the fabric map to open. You can also select the switch and select Element Manager from the application list. See your HAFM documentation for information about using HAFM.

Configure the switch

You can configure the switch using the McDATA Web Server application, the McDATA Element Manager application, or the CLI. Using McDATA Web Server or McDATA Element Manager, select the Open Configuration Wizard option in the Initial Start Dialog. Click Proceed to configure the switch. The Configuration wizard explains and prompts you for the following configuration information: Archive template file Switch domain ID Domain ID lock (locked/unlocked) Switch name Permanent IP address Permanent subnet mask Permanent gateway address Permanent network discovery method Date and time Admin account password Create a configuration archive NOTE: See Factory configuration defaults on page 61 for information about configuration default values. To configure the switch using the CLI, perform the following procedure: 1. Enter the default switch IP address to start a Telnet session. Enter the default account name (admin) and password (password) to log in to the switch. telnet 10.0.0.1 Switch Login: admin Password: ******* 2. Start an admin session and enter the Set Setup System command. Enter the values you want for switch IP address (Eth0NetworkAddress) and the network mask (Eth0NetworkMask). See the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for more information about this command. McDATA4GbSAN #> admin start McDATA4GbSAN (admin) #> set setup system 3. Open a Config Edit session and use the Set Config command to modify the switch configuration. See the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for more information about these commands.
Cable devices to the switch
Two 4-Gb SFPs ship with each McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch. It is recommended to use these SFPs rather than the 2Gb SFPs that ship with the BladeSystem. Connect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices, and then energize the devices. Device host bus adapters (HBA) can have SFP (or SFF) transceivers or GigaBit Interface Converters (GBIC). LC-type duplex fiber optic cable connectors are designed for SFP transceivers, while SC-type connectors are designed for GBICs. Duplex cable connectors are keyed to ensure proper orientation. Choose the fiber optic cable with the connector combination that matches the device host bus adapter. Be sure to keep the rubber plugs in the unused transceivers to prevent dust and ambient light from entering the SFPs.

e. Enter one of the following commands and press Enter to establish communications with the switch using Telnet. telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx or telnet switchname where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the switch IP address and switchname is the switch name associated with the IP address. f. Enter an account name and password, and press Enter after the Telnet window opens and prompts you for a login. The default account name is admin. The default password is password. g. Enter the following command and press Enter to open an admin session to acquire the necessary authority. McDATA4GbSAN $>admin start h. Enter the following command and press Enter to restore the configuration file. When the restore is complete, the switch will reset. McDATA4GbSAN (admin) $>config restore
Over temperature blink pattern
An over temperature blink pattern is 5 blinks followed by a two second pause. The 5-blink error pattern indicates that the air temperature inside the switch has exceeded the failure temperature threshold. The failure temperature threshold is 70 C. 2 seconds
If the Heartbeat LED shows the over temperature blink pattern, consider the ambient air temperature. Make necessary corrections. If the condition remains, power down the switch and contact your authorized maintenance provider.
Logged-in LED diagnostics
Port diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-in LED for each port as shown in Figure 13.

Logged-in LEDs

Figure 13 Logged-in LED diagnostics The Logged-in LED has three indications: Continuous illuminationA device is logged in to the port. Flashing once per secondAnother switch is logging in to the port, or the port is administratively offline. Flashing twice per secondThe port is down or an error has occurred.
If a Logged-in LED is flashing twice per second, review the event browser for alarm messages regarding the affected port. You can also inspect the alarm log using the Show Alarm command. If there is an error, alarm messages may point to one or more of the following conditions: E_Port isolation, page 39 Excessive port errors, page 40

E_Port isolation

A Logged-in LED error indication is often the result of E_Port isolation. An isolated E_Port is indicated by a red link in the McDATA Web Server topology display. E_Port isolation can be caused by the following: Security failure Port type is F_Port or FL_Port and is connected to another switch (should be configured as G or GL) Conflicting domain IDs Incompatible fabric interop modes Conflicting timeout values Conflicting zone membership between active zone sets See the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for information about how to change domain IDs, timeout values, and edit zoning. Using the McDATA Web Server, review the event browser and perform the following procedure to diagnose and correct an isolated E_Port: 1. Does the event browser show an alarm about an invalid attach on the affected port? YesReview the ISL group in the active security set to ensure that the membership includes the necessary ports and that the secrets on all switches are correct. NoContinue. 2. Does the event browser show a repeating alarm about an unsupported E_Port command on the port? YesThe port is configured as an FL_Port and connected to another switch. Correct the port connection or the port type. NoContinue. 3. Display the fabric domain IDs using the CLI and Show Domains command, or click the Switch tab in the McDATA Web Server topology display. Are all domain IDs in the fabric unique? YesContinue. NoCorrect the domain IDs on the offending switches using the CLI and Set Config Switch command or the McDATA Web Server Switch Properties dialog. Reset the port. If the condition remains, continue. 4. Compare the RA_TOV and ED_TOV timeout values for all switches in the fabric using the CLI and Show Config Switch command, or click the Switch tab in McDATA Web Server topology display. Is each timeout value the same on every switch? YesContinue. NoCorrect the timeout values on the offending switches using the Set Config Switch command or the McDATA Web Server Switch Properties dialog. Reset the port. If the condition remains, continue. 5. Use CLI and the Zoning Active command to display the active zone set on each switch, or click the Active Zoneset tab in the McDATA Web Server topology display. Compare the zone membership between the two active zone sets. Are they the same? YesContact your authorized maintenance provider. NoDeactivate one of the active zone sets or edit the conflicting zones so their membership is the same. Reset the port. Also check default zone status (if applicable). Is default zone status displayed with the active zone set? If the condition remains, contact your authorized maintenance provider.

NOTE: This can be caused by merging two fabrics whose active zone sets have two zones with the same name, but different membership.

Excessive port errors

The switch can monitor a set of port errors and generate alarms based on user-defined sample windows and thresholds. These port errors include the following: CRC errors Decode errors ISL connection count Excessive device logins Excessive device logouts Loss-of-signal errors Port threshold alarm monitoring is disabled by default. See the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for information about managing port threshold alarms. If the count for any of these errors exceeds the rising trigger for three consecutive sample windows, the switch generates an alarm and disables the affected port, changing its operational state to down. Port errors can be caused by the following: Triggers are too low or the sample window is too small Faulty FC port cable Faulty SFP Faulty port Fault device or HBA 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 associated error using the CLI and Show Config Threshold command or the McDATA Web Server application. Are the thresholds and sample window correct? Yes continue No correct the alarm configuration. If the condition remains, continue. 2. Reset the port, then perform an external port loopback test to validate the port and the SFP. See the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide for information about testing ports. Does the port pass the test? Yes continue No replace the SFP and repeat the test. If the port does not pass the test, contact your authorized maintenance provider. Otherwise continue. 3. Replace the FC port cable. Is the problem corrected? Yes complete. No continue. 4. Inspect the device to which the affected port is connected and confirm that the device is working properly. Make repairs and corrections as needed. If the condition remains, contact your authorized maintenance provider.
Recovering a switch using maintenance mode
A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons: Firmware becomes corrupt IP address is lost Switch configuration becomes corrupt Forgotten password In these specific cases, you can recover the switch using maintenance mode. Maintenance mode temporarily returns the switch IP address to 10.0.0.1 and provides opportunities to perform the following procedure: Unpack a firmware image file Restore the network configuration parameters to the default values Remove all user accounts and restore the Admin account name password to the default. Copy the log file Restore factory defaults for all but user accounts and zoning Restore all switch configuration parameters to the factory default values (use the Reset Factory command). Reset the switch Update the system boot loader To recover a switch, perform the following procedure: 1. Place the switch in maintenance mode. Press and hold the Maintenance button with a pointed tool for 10 seconds. When the Heartbeat LED alone is illuminated, release the button. When the switch is in maintenance mode, the Heartbeat LED illuminates continuously. All other chassis LEDs are extinguished. 2. Enter the maintenance mode IP address 10.0.0.1 to establish a Telnet session with the switch, and press Enter. 3. Enter the maintenance mode account name and password (prom, prom), and press Enter. Switch login: prom Password:xxxx 4. Enter the corresponding number of the recovery option (displayed in option: field) in the maintenance menu on the keyboard, and press Enter. The options and their use are described in the following subsections. 0) Exit 1) Image Unpack 2) Reset Network Config 3) Reset User Accounts to Default 4) Copy Log Files 5) Remove Switch Config 6) Remake Filesystem 7) Reset Switch 8) Update Boot Loader Option:

Laser safety warning

WARNING! To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:
Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside. Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein. Allow only HP authorized service technicians to repair the laser device.
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 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. A label on the plastic FO transceiver housing indicates the certification. Outside the USA, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in IEC 825-1:1993 and EN 60825-1:1994, including Amendment 11:1996 and Amendment 2:2001.

Laser product label

The optional label in Figure 14 or equivalent may be located on the surface of the HP supplied laser device.
This optional label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label may appear on the laser device installed in your product. Figure 14 Class 1 laser product label
International notices and statements
Canadian notice (avis Canadien)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.
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European Union notice

Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4- 4, IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11) - Electromagnetic Immunity Power Quality: EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) - Power Line Flicker EN60950 (IEC60950) - Product Safety Also approved under UL 60950/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, Safety of Information Technology Equipment.

Specifications

This appendix contains the specifications for the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch. See General description on page 11 for the location of all connections, switches, controls, and components.

FC specifications

Table 5 FC specifications FC-PH Rev. 4.3 FC-PH-2 FC-PH-3 FC-AL Rev 4.6 FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0 FC-FLA FC-GS FC-GS-2 FC-GS-3 FC-FG FC-Tape FC-VI FC-SW-2 FC Element MIB RFC 2837 Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0 FC classes of service Modes of operation Port Types Classes 2 and 3 FC Classes 2 and 3, connectionless G_Port, GL_Port F_Port, FL_Port E_Port Port characteristics Number of FC ports All ports are auto-discovering and self-configuring. 2 external 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps ports 8 internal 2-Gbps ports Scalability Maximum user ports Maximum of 31 switches. See the SAN Design Guide for latest supported configurations. 3850 ports depending on configuration. See the SAN Design Guide for latest supported configurations. 8 buffer credits per port, ASIC embedded memory SFP optical transceiver, hot-pluggable 1.0625, 2.125, or 4.250 Gbps 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload)
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FC protocols

Buffer credits Media type Fabric port speed Maximum frame size

Table 5

FC specifications (continued) Integrated IBM PowerPC PPC405 core
System processor Fabric Latency (intra-switch) 1-Gbps to 1-Gbps 2-Gbps to 2-Gbps 4-Gbps to 4-Gbps Bandwidth Point-to-point
< 0.6 sec < 0.4 sec <0.2 sec
106 MB, Full Duplex @ 1-Gbps 212 MB, Full Duplex @ 2-Gbps 425 MB, Full Duplex @ 4-Gbps
Aggregate (single switch)
Up to 4.25 GB, Full Duplex

Maintainability

Table 6 Maintainability specifications Power On Self Test (POST) tests all functional components except SFP transceivers. Port tests include online, internal, and external tests. LED indicators Diagnostics

User interface

Table 7 Fabric management specifications McDATA Web Server graphical user interface McDATA Element Manager through HAFM CLI GS-3 Management Server SNMP FTP Ethernet connection Switch agent RJ-45 connector; 10/100 BASE-T cable Allows a network management station to obtain configuration values, traffic information, and failure data pertaining to the FCs using SNMP through the Ethernet interface. Management methods

Dimensions

Table 8 Width Height Depth Weight Dimenensional specifications 1.5 (38.1 mm) 4.75 (120.65 mm) 3.4 (86.4 mm) 1.94 lb (0.88 Kg)

Electrical

Table 9 Electrical specifications 3.3 VDC 3.75 A 12.4 watts Internally fused Operating voltage Power source loading (maximum) Heat output (maximum) Circuit protection

Environmental

Table 10 Environmental specifications Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Altitude Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating Non-operating Shock Operating Non-operating 0 to 3048m (0 to 10,000 feet) 0 to 15,240m (0 to 50,000 feet) IEC 68-2 5-500 Hz, random, 0.21 G rms, 10 minutes 5-500 Hz, random, 2.09 G rms, 10 minutes IEC 68-g, 11ms, 20 repetitions 30g, 292 ips, 3 repetitions, 3 axis 5% to 90%, non-condensing 5% to 93%, non-condensing 5 to 35C (41 to 95F) -40 to 70C (-40 to 158F)
Regulatory certifications
Table 11 Regulatory certifications UL60950:2000 CSA 22.2 No. 60950-00 (Canada) EN60950:2000 (EC) CB Scheme-IEC 60950:1999 Emissions standards FCC Part 15B Class A ICES-03 Issue 3 VCCI Class A ITE CISPR 22, Class A EN 55022, Class A Voltage fluctuations Harmonics Immunity Marking EN 61000-3-3 EN 61000-3-2 EN 55024:1998 FCC Part 15 ULUS (United States) TUVUS (United States) cUL (Canada) cTUV (Canada) TUV Europe (Germany) VCCI CE Safety standards
Factory configuration defaults
This appendix describes the factory default configurations. Factory switch configuration, page 61 Factory port configuration, page 62 Factory port threshold alarm configuration, page 63 Factory zoning configuration, page 64 Factory SNMP configuration, page 64 Factory RADIUS configuration, page 65 Factory switch service configuration, page 65 Factory system configuration, page 66 Factory security configuration, page 66
Factory switch configuration
Enter the Show Config Switch command to display switch configuration values. Table 12 Factory switch configuration Default Online True True True False McDATA4GbSAN 254 Default config Standard
Parameter Admin state Broadcast enabled InbandEnabled FDMIEnabled FDMIEntries DefaultDomain ID Domain ID lock Symbolic name R_A_TOV E_D_TOV Principal priority Configuration description InteropMode
Factory port configuration
Enter the Show Config Port command to display port configuration values. Table 13 Factory port configuration Default Online External ports (0, 9): 1-Gbps/2-Gbps/4-Gbps Internal ports (18): 2-Gbps Port type External ports are GL Internal ports are FL Symbolic name ALFairness DeviceScanEnabled ForceOfflineRSCN ARB_FF InteropCredit ExtCredit FANEnable AutoPerfTuning LCFEnable MFSEnable VIEnable MSEnable NoClose PDISCPingEnable Port n, where n is the port number False True False False True True False False False True False True

HAFM Inactive firmware Inband management Initiator In-order-delivery Power LED Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Interop mode IP LIP Logged-in LED Maintenance button Maintenance mode Management Information Base Management workstation McDATA Element Manager McDATA Web Server Mesh topology MIB Multistage topology
Network Time Protocol A network protocol that enables a client to synchronize its time with a server. (NTP) NL_Port N_Port NTP Pending firmware
Node Loop Port. An FC device port that supports arbitrated loop protocol. Node Port. An FC device port in a point-to-point or fabric connection. Network Time Protocol The firmware image that will be activated upon the next switch reset.
PFE key POST Power On Self Test (POST) Principal switch Product Feature Enablement (PFE) key Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Security set SFP Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) SNMP Zone Target User account User account security VCCI
A password that you can purchase from your switch distributor or authorized reseller to enable particular features in your switch. Power On Self Test Diagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start up. The switch in the fabric that manages domain ID assignments. A password that you can purchase from your switch distributor or authorized reseller to enable particular features in your switch. An application protocol that manages and monitors network communications and functions. It also controls the Management Information Base (MIB). A set of up to three groups with no more than one of each group type: ISL, Port, or MS. The active security set defines the device security for a switch. Small Form-Factor Pluggable transceiver. A transceiver device, smaller than a GigaBit Interface Converter, that plugs into the FC port. Simple Network Management Protocol Zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery. Members of the same zone automatically discover and communicate freely with all other members of the same zone. A storage device that responds to an initiator device. An object stored on a switch that consists of an account name, password, authority level, and expiration date. A component of fabric security that provides for the administration and authentication of account names, passwords, expiration dates, and authority level. Voluntary Control Council for Interference

Numerics

10/100 Base-T straight cable 29 text symbols 8 cord. See power cord credits 20, 57 critical error 36 current rating 48
account name ftp 37 maintenance mode 41 Activity LED Ethernet 16 Fibre Channel port 15 alarm configuration defaults 63 altitude 59 audience 7 authorization 25 authorized reseller, HP 9 Avis Canadien, regulatory compliance notice 47
declaration of conformity 46 defaults alarm configuration 63 RADIUS configuration 65 security configuration 66 services configuration 65 Simple Network Management Protocol configuration 64 system configuration 66 zoning configuration 64 device access 19 authentication 25 authorization 25 cabling 31 description 19 performance 21 security 25 diagnostics 35, 36, 58 dimensions 58 directive, waste electrical and electronic equipment 50 disposal waste equipment for EU private households 51 dissipating floor mats 49 distance 20 document conventions 8 prerequisites 7 related documentation 7 documentation, HP web site 7 domain ID conflict 39 description 22 lock 22

bandwidth 20, 58 boot loader 43 boot straps, using 49 browser 27 BSMI, regulatory compliance notice 47 buffer credit 20, 57
cable 10/100 Base-T 29 10/100 Base-T crossover 29 cables FCC compliance statement 46 shielded 46 Canada, regulatory compliance notice 47 certificate 24 certification and classification information, laser 46 chassis diagnostics 35 marking 60 shock 59 vibration 59 Class A equipment, Canadian compliance statement 47 Class B equipment, Canadian compliance statement 47 classes of service 57 Command Line Interface 17 Common Information Model 23 configuration file 37 file system error 13, 37, 38 remove 42 restore default 42 conventions document 8
E_Port 15, 39 electrostatic discharge. See ESD emissions standards 60 environmental conditions 28 specifications 59 ESD (electrostatic discharge) obtaining additional information 49 precautions 49 prevention measures 49
storing products 49 transporting products 49 types of damage from 49 Ethernet connection 29 direct connection 29 indirect connection 29 port 16 Status LED 16 European Union, regulatory compliance notice 47 external ports 14
straps, wearing 49 suggested equipment for 49
HAFM - See High Availability Fabric Manager harmonics 60 HBA - See Host Bus Adapter Heartbeat LED 13, 36 heat output 59 heel straps, using 49 help, obtaining 9 High Availability Fabric Manager 11, 17 HP 9 address for FCC questions 46 authorized reseller 9 series number 46 storage web site 9 Subscribers choice web site 9 technical support 9 telephone number FCC questions 46 humidity 28, 59
F_Port 15 fabric management 26, 58 management switch 16 management workstation 27 point-to-point bandwidth 58 port 15 security 24 factory defaults 42 FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Class A Equipment, compliance notice 45 Class B Equipment, compliance notice 45 declaration of conformity 46 modifications 46 notice 45 Federal Communications Commission. See FCC Fibre Channel ports 14 protocols 57 File Transfer Protocol description 17 example 37 service 23 firmware failure 36 install with CLI 33 install with McDATA Web Server 32 non-disruptive activation 31 unpack image 42 FL_Port 15 flash memory 13 floor mats, dissipating 49 frame size 57 FRU - See Field Replaceable Unit FTP - See File Transfer Protocol

Identifier LED 12 IEC EMC, worldwide regulatory compliance notice 47 immunity 60 inband management 23 internal firmware failure 36 internal port 14 internet browser 27
Japan regulatory compliance notice 48
Korean, regulatory compliance notice 48
label, laser 47 laser international certification and classification information 46 product label 47 radiation, warning 46 regulatory compliance notice 46 latency 21, 58 LED Activity 15 Ethernet Activity 16 Ethernet Status 16 Heartbeat 13, 36 Logged-In 15, 38 Power 13, 35 System Fault 13, 35
G_Port 15 GBIC - See GigaBit Interface Converter generic ports 15 German noise declaration 48 GL_Port 15 ground strap specifications 49 grounding methods 49
log copy 42 Logged-In LED 15, 38 login limit 26
maintainability 58 maintenance exit 42 menu 41 mode 13, 36, 41 Maintenance button 12, 13, 41 management server 23 workstation 16 management workstation 29 marking 60 McDATA Web Server 16, 23 start 29 media type 57 memory flash 13 workstation 27 multiple chassis fabrics 21
internal 14 LEDs 14 maximum number of ports/users 57 number of 57 speed 57 types 15, 57 POST - See Power On Self Test power consumption 59 source loading 59 power cord compliance notice 48 current rating 48 replacement 48 set 48 voltage rating 48 Power LED 12, 35 Power On Self Test description 36 prerequisites 7 principal priority 22 switch 22 processor 27 Product Feature Enablement key 34
Network Time Protocol 23 noise declaration, German 48 non-critical error 36 non-disruptive activation 31 NTP - See Network Time Protocol
RADIUS - See Remote Dial-In User Service. RADIUS server configuration defaults 65 recovering a switch 41 regulatory certifications 60 regulatory compliance information number 46 notices BSMI 47 Canada 47 Class A 45 Class B 45 European Union 47 HP series number 46 IEC EMC statement, worldwide 47 Japan 48 Korean 48 lasers 46 modifications 46 shielded cables 46 related documentation 7 remake filesystem 43 Remote Dial-In Service authentication 26 Remote Dial-In User Service description 25 replacing a power cord 48 RFI/EMI connector hoods 46
operating systems 27 over temperature 38
parts proper handling 49 storing 49 transporting 49 password file reset 42 maintenance mode 41 restore default 42 performance device 21 switch 20 planning 19 port buffer credits 20 characteristics 57 diagnostics 38 Ethernet 16 external 14 fabric 15 Fibre Channel 14 generic 15
safety standards 60 scalability 57

McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem

quick setup instructions

Overview
The McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem (referred to as the SAN Switch) provides Fibre Channel (FC) switch connectivity for all p-Class blade servers offering FC options. FC port connectivity is integrated into the HP p-Class BladeSystem enclosure for all models except the BL40p which can connect via an external port of the 4 Gb SAN Switch.

Kit contents

One set of HP McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem quick setup instructions One SAN Switch Read instructions completely before beginning the installation procedure. One HP ProLiant BL p-Class FC Signal Conditioning Card Two 4Gb small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers

Warnings and cautions

WARNING! Installation of the HP ProLiant BL p-Class FC Signal Conditioning Cards should be performed by individuals who are both qualified to service computer equipment and trained in the dangers associated with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the system components to cool before touching them.
Printed on at least 50% total recycled fiber with at least 10% post-consumer paper Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Copyright 2005 McDATA Corporation. Copyright 2005. This software includes technology under a license from QLogic Corporation. All rights reserved. McDATA is the Registered Trademark of McDATA Corporation. Second edition July 2005 Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies as reflected by an associated footnote.The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Printed in the US. www.hp.com
CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before beginning any installation procedure. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components.

Installation guidelines

Observe the following guidelines during installation: 1. Install the FC signal conditioning cards into the HP p-Class BladeSystem Interconnect Switch. 2. Install the Interconnect switch into one of the interconnect bays, which are the left-most (side A) and right-most (side B) bays on the front side of the server blade enclosure. 3. Install the SAN Switch into the top left-most or top right-most bay on the rear side of the blade enclosure corresponding to the installed Interconnect switch. 4. Install the included small form-factor pluggable optical transceivers (SFP modules) into the appropriate FC ports of the SAN Switch.

Additional information

For additional information about Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity, refer to the SAN Design Reference Guide located at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/ documentation.html. Additional documentation related to the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch is available on the following HP web site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html

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McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem quick setup instructions
Installing the FC Signal Conditioning card in the Interconnect switch
1. Insure that LAN traffic interruption is acceptable for the Interconnect switch to be removed. 2. Remove the Interconnect switch.
7. Install the SAN Switch into the back of the Interconnect switch from the rear of the blade enclosure. The handle of the SAN Switch should always be on the left.
3. Remove the Interconnect switch cover by turning the thumbscrews (1) counterclockwise or releasing the latch (2).

Screws

8. Install the transceivers and cable. a. Insert an SFP module (1) into an external port of the SAN Switch. b. Insert an optical cable (2) into an SFP module. When fully seated, the cable clicks to latch in place. Be sure to keep dust covers on unused transceivers to prevent contaminants and ambient light from entering the SFP.

4. Install the FC signal conditioning card if not already installed.
Server FC port connections
The 4Gb SAN Switch port connections to all blade servers except the BL40p are made through embedded pathways in the enclosure hardware. 5. Replace the Interconnect switch cover and insert the Interconnect switch into the enclosure. 6. Remove the protective foam from the connector guide pins on the SAN switch. The BL40p uses a standard HBA that can be connected to an external port of the 4Gb SAN Switch. A 4Gb SAN Switch can support only one connection to a BL40p as the other connection must be used for SAN or storage interconnect.
Configuring the SAN Switch
For detailed instructions on configuring the SAN Switch, see the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem installation guide. The workstation used to manage the switch must be able to connect to the default switch IP address 10.0.0.1. 1. Enter the default switch IP address (10.0.0.1) in an internet browser at the workstation. (If your workstation does not have the Java 2 Run Time Environment program, you will be prompted to download it.) 2. Click Proceed in the Initial Start dialog of the McDATA Web Server window. 3. Enter the default switch IP address, login name (default is admin), and password (default is password) in the Add a New Fabric dialog. 4. Click Add Fabric.

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5. Select the switch in the graphic window of the Topology display. 6. Select Switch > Network Properties. 7. Change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway settings to reflect your desired network configuration in the Network Properties dialog, and click OK. 8. Close the McDATA Web Server application. The switch is now ready to be managed through your network. 9. To launch the McDATA Web Server application once your configured switch is connected to the network, repeat steps 1-4 using the switch's newly configured IP address.
Table 2 Ethernet LED patterns LED name, location Ethernet activity LED located at upper left corner of Ethernet port Ethernet status LED located at lower left corner of Ethernet port LED color Off Blinking green Off Steady green Status of hardware No traffic Recommended action No action

Traffic present No action No link Link is valid Verify cable is connected No action required
SAN Switch external ports
Ethernet connector port (RJ-45)
Table 3 Heartbeat LED patterns LED name, location Heartbeat LED located upper right in cluster of LEDs below the Ethernet port LED color Off Steady green Status of Hardware Switch is off Switch is in maintenance mode Switch is powered on Recommended action Verify switch is on Reset the switch to return to normal operation No action required

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External port numbers Description FC switch port 0 FC switch port 9

Port number 0 9

SAN Switch LED descriptions
The following diagram and tables describe the location, color-coding, and activity of the LEDs on the SAN Switch.
Flashing green (on 1/2 second, off 1/2 second) Flashing green (on twice for 1/2 second, off 2 seconds; twice as fast as normal blink) Flashing green (on three times for 1/2 second, off 2 seconds; twice as fast as normal blink) Flashing green (on four times for 1/2 second, off 2 seconds; twice as fast as normal blink) Flashing green (on 1/2 second five times, off 2 seconds; twice as fast as normal blink)
Internal firmware failure
Gather logging data, call support before resetting the switch Contact technical support

Port activity LEDs

Port logged-in LEDs Ethernet activity LED Ethernet status LED Heartbeat LED System fault LED
Power On Self Test failure or system failure
Configuration file system error
Restore the switch configuration

Maintenance button

Power LED
Over temperature condition
Diagnose and correct cooling problem

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Table 4
Power LED patterns LED color Off Green Status of hardware Switch is off Switch is on and functioning Recommended action Verify switch is on No action required
Table 7 Port activity LED patterns LED name, location Port activity LED located above or below each SFP, adjacent to the Port Logged-In LED LED color Off Status of hardware No traffic is passing through the port Port is online with traffic flowing through the port Recommended action Check transceiver, transceiver cable, and device No action required

LED name, location Power LED located to the left in cluster of LEDs below the Ethernet port Table 5
System fault LED patterns LED color Off Amber Status of hardware No fault detected Switch is inoperable Recommended action No action required Observe the Heartbeat LED pattern and view switch alarms/logs to diagnose problem

Flickering green

LED name, location System fault LED located lower right in cluster of LEDs below the Ethernet port

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Port logged-in LED patterns LED color Off Status of hardware No device is logged in to the port Recommended action Check the device, transceiver, or transceiver cable No action required No action required
LED name, location Port logged-in LED located above or below each SFP, adjacent to the Port Activity LED

Steady green

Port is online with an active device login Port is online, device login is in progress, or port is in diagnostic mode Port is down, offline, or an error has occurred
Slow-flashing green (on 1/2 second, off 1/2 second) Fast-flashing green (on 1/4 second, off 1/4 second)
Check port state. Check event log for port errors or E_Port isolation

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