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1. Port5 6lLinkactive EB Port 6 Internal Figure 3 11 Port summary tab Cancel Clear Status Refresh The Port Summary window displays current information about the port as described in the following table Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 17 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 4 Port Summary Window Parameters Description Port Identifies the port described in the row by its port number Status Displays one of the following Failed Diagnostics could not initialize the port the port has failed Loopback mode loopback cable is attached Offline port was taken offline by management No media installed no SFP installed Link down SFP is installed but with no link established Link up SFP is installed and a link to the device is established Link active SFP is installed a link to the device is established and traffic is flowing Isolated it is understood that the other port is an E port but complete initialization cannot be established Media Type Identifies the media type plugged into the port or that no media adapter is attached Port Type Displays the worldwide name for the port identified 3 18 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Events Tab The Port Events window is accessed by clicking the Events tab of the Port Information d
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3. 3 42 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists the parameters in the Download Control panel Table 3 13 Firmware Window Parameter Current Version Description Displays the version of the firmware currently on the Fabric switch 6 File Name Enter the file name of the file that you want to download TFTP Server IP Enter the IP address of the TFTP Server from which you want to Address download the new firmware TFTP Time out msec Enter the time in milliseconds that you want the switch to wait after requesting a download before requesting again TFTP Retries Enter the number of times you want the switch to try downloading the new firmware before quitting Last Download Status This parameter reports either success or failure for the last download operation Download Only Click this radio button if you want the switch to download the new firmware without rebooting You must reboot the switch for the new firmware to become operable Download amp Reboot Click this radio button if you want the switch to download the new firmware and then reboot the switch The new firmware becomes operable when the switch is rebooted You will need to reload the Applet after the switch is rebooted Note Resetting the switch disrupts the network This may affect performance but does not corrupt the data on the disk drives attac
4. Health Information Switch Control Network Service Firmware Backup Restore Events Switch Configuration Switch Role Principal Name Mikes Office3 Switch 1 Priority 1 255 254 Desired Domain 1 239 1 Actual Domain s Zoning Configuration On off Apply Reset Values Switch Reset Restore Factory Defaults Reset Switch Restore Factory Defaults Switch configuration updated successfully Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 33 Zoning Configuration option Switch Control tab Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 55 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Creating Zone Sets To create a Zone Set 1 Select the Zoning icon The Zoning Configuration screen is displayed Figure 3 34 is an illustration of the Zoning Configuration screen IMPORTANT To create or edit Zone Sets Zones and Zone Members the Local Zones view must be displayed To change the view in the Zoning Configuration screen expand the Zoning View drop down box near the top center of the screen Al S amp A Zoning Configuration e z 4 eI oT Omces Switch 1 Zoning View LocalZones v E Port2 Zone Sets Zones Zone Members Ls Dai 5 E Zone Sets CI Zones C Zone Members mrort test_seti amp Test 10 00 00 00 C9 27 2A 7C 0 20 0981 EE Port 6 interna Test 10 00 00 00 C9 27 2A 7C 50 05 08 830 amp 50 05 08 B3 00 20 09 81 50 05 08 B3 00 20 09
5. Typically both the timeout and retry parameters do not require resetting unless the network used is overloaded with other traffic Once the transfer is initiated the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility package number is compared with the package already resident in the MSA Fabric Switch 6 If the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility being downloaded is newer and appears compatible the download status will be set to in progress and remains so until the transfer is complete Once the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility is updated the system reboots itself to initialize the new MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility and changes the status to complete If the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility being downloaded is older than the present or incompatible with the system the MSA Fabric Switch 6 stops the transfer and sets the download status to rejected due to incompatible package versions With all parameters completed correctly and the download completed reset the switch The update will occur automatically following the reset Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide E 3 Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Updating the Switch using the Boot Menu The MSA Fabric Switch 6 can also be updated using the Boot Menu The Boot Menu is accessible immediately after the MSA Fabric Switch 6 is powered up or reset The Boot Menu permits you to configure the networking parameters neces
6. Device View When the Device View button is selected a table displays information for connected devices as shown in the following figure The devices displayed in the table can be filtered by selecting the switch a port or a device from the tree Selecting the switch will show all the devices selecting a port will show only the devices connected to that port and selecting a device will show only that device ea A Fey LA Device View Port Type Node WAAN Port WN 1 Terje Aras Domain E Port 1 Port 2 SETTE 3 010300 N port N port 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 CB 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C6 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF 4010400 i Port3 N port 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 06 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 06 E Port 4 5 010500 N port 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C5 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C5 61010600 _ 1020100 2020200 31020300 4020400 Ports Port 6 Internal NL port N port N port N port N port 50 08 05 F3 00 00 OA 80 20 00 00 00 C9 27 25 B9 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 BD 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 8B 20 00 00 00 C9 27 2A 29 50 08 05 F3 00 00 0A 81 10 00 00 00 C9 27 25 B9 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 BO 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 8B 10 00 00 00 C9 27 2A 29 Noho ho ho gt gt gt 6 020600 NL port 50 08 05 F3 00 00 07 50 50 08 05 F3 00 0007 51 Figure 3 7 Device view window 3 12 Modu
7. Figure C 32 Swstate command ports data information Swstatus Displays the switch status Syntax Swstatus Example emd gt swstatus This firmware supports file Selftest status Power LED state Temperature Switch up time Cumulative up time TFTP download state TFTP download status Figure C 33 Swstatus command compression passed Flashing green 28 threshold 60 c 0 15 06 hr min sec 0 15 06 hr min sec Complete Successful Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 27 Command Line Interface Temp Displays the current temperature of the switch and the threshold setting for it It also allows you to modify the switch temperature threshold Syntax Temp Temp lt temperature_threshold gt Temp Displays the current temperature of the switch and the current threshold setting Temp lt temperature_threshold gt Sets the temperature threshold for the switch to the value typed in place of the temperature_threshold variable cmd gt temp 52 Current temperature 43 c Temperature threshold 52 c Figure C 34 Temp command C 28 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface TftpDI Displays and modifies TFTP download settings for the switch Syntax TEtpD1 TftpDl lt file_ name gt TftpDl lt ip address gt TftpDl ReqTimeOut lt req timeout gt TftpD1 ReqRetry lt req_retries gt T tpD1 DataTimeout lt data_ti
8. Loss of Signal E Ports Invalid CRC GG Port 6 Internal Invalid Transmission Words f Primitive Sequence Protocol Errors Receive Frame Length Errors Receive Frame Check Sequence Clear Status Refresh Eg ma ealed e fos f of pf E Port1 E Port2 4 Invalid Transmission Words Port3 z Primitive Sequence Protocol Errors 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF z Receive Frame Length Errors E Porta 4 Receive Frame Check Sequence 20000000C9272906 Receive Dropped Frames GB Ports Transmit Dropped Frames EG Por 6 Internal Stat Counter Reset Tene Aray Swich Summary Events Port Contra Statistics Current ports Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 17 Stat counter reset view Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 27 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port SFP Tab The Port SFP window is accessed by clicking the SFP tab in the Port Information display It allows you to view information about the SFP on the selected port from any of the following categories Transmitter Operational Vendor Shortwave and Longwave Use the scroll bar on the right side of the panel to view additional data The following figures provide examples of the Transmitter display the compliance parameter on the Transmitter display the Operation
9. 100000a0c991a47a zone member 200000600819ae48 Viewing the Zone Members in the pending table To display the zone members in the pending table cmd gt zone pending displayzm WWPN 1000000102421303 2100005004d02 78 210000010241 f f73 210000010249a7ab 100000a0c991a47a 200000600819ae48 Name Server1 Disk1 Tapel Raid1 Server2 Disk2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 47 Command Line Interface Stage Three Writing the Pending Table to the Active Table To complete your zoning configuration write the newly created pending table to the active zone table cmd gt zone write You are about to rewrite active zone configuration with the following pending configuration Active zoneset MIS NT _CLSTR1 SAN1 contains 2 zone s zone Web Zone contains 4 member s zone member 1000000102421303 zone member 2100005004d02 f78 zone member 210000010241ff73 zone member 210000010249a7ab zone Mail Zone contains 4 member s zone member 210000010241ff73 zone member 210000010249a7ab zone member 100000a0c991a47a zone member 200000600819ae48 Confirm write N y Zone configuration updated To display all local zone sets zones and zone members in the active table cmd gt zone active local Active zoneset MIS NT _CLSTR1 SAN1 contains 2 zone s zone Web Zone contains 4 member s zone member 1000000102421303 zone member
10. 2100005004d02 f78 zone member 210000010241ff73 zone member 210000010249a7ab zone Mail Zone contains 4 member s zone member 210000010241ff73 zone member 210000010249a7ab zone member 100000a0c991a47a zone member 200000600819ae48 C 48 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface To display the current fabric wide zoning configuration cmd gt zone active merged Active zoneset zone zone Web Zone c zone member zone member zone member zone member Mail _ Zone zone member zone member zone member zone member MIS NT _CLSTR1_SAN1 contains 2 zone s ontains 4 member s 1000000102421303 2100005004d02 78 210000010241ff73 210000010249a7ab contains 4 member s 210000010241ff73 210000010249a7ab 100000a0c991a47a 200000600819ae48 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 49 D Laser Precautions and Fibre Channel Cables Laser Precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from laser radiation or damage to the equipment observe the following precautions e Allow only Compaq Authorized Service Technicians to repair the equipment e Do not open any panels operate controls make adjustments or perform procedures to a laser device other than those specified herein e Do not stare into laser beam when panels are open SFP and Fibre Channel Cable Connect
11. Parameters Description ID The sequential number indicating the order in which the event was sent Time Stamp The time when the event was logged continued Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 19 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 5 Port Events Window continued Parameters Description Severity The severity level of the event The possible severity parameters are Unknown Emergency Alert Critical Error Warning Notify Info Debug and Mark Type The type of the event The possible event type parameters are Unknown Other Status Configuration Topology Description The message generated by the event Port Control Tab The Port Control window is accessed by clicking the Port Control tab of the Port Information display The Port Control window consists of two boxes Port Configuration and Port Reset that provide port status information and port configuration for the port selected The figure that follows is an example of the Port Control display Summary Events Port Control Statistics 917 0710 GB Port2 EB Port 3 Port Configuration 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29DF E Port 4 Status Link active 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 06 Media Type Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave GB Ports 4 GB Port 6 Internal Port State Online Offline Apply Reset Jeor Maat Latest port information retrieved Cancel Clear Status
12. The default is 162 Traps Delete lt ip address port number gt This command is used to delete trap recipients from the recipients list The command variables are defined as fol lows Variables Description ip_address The IP address for the trap recipient that you want to remove from the recipients list port_number The port number for the trap recipient that you want to remove from the recipients list Traps Filter lt ip address port number gt lt trap_type gt This command is used to set the type of traps that you want forwarded to a particular SNMP trap recipient The command variables are defined as follows Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 33 Command Line Interface Variables ip_address port number ip_address port_number trap_type EMer Alert Crit ERr Warn Notify Info Debug Mark Description The IP address of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to create a filter for The port number of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to create a filter for Filters for traps of the type Emergency Highest level of severity Filters for traps of the type Alert Filters for traps of the type Critical Filters for traps of the type Error Filters for traps of the type Warn Filters for traps of the type Notify Filters for traps of the type Info Filters for traps of the type Debug Filters for traps of the type Mark L
13. lt 0 0 0 0 gt Modify TFTP server IP address Config Backup Start configuration backup Config Restore Start configuration restore Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Examples emd gt config backup restore filename prefix backup backup restore IP address 127 0 0 1 Figure C 5 Config command Exit Exits the command line interface and returns to the main menu Syntax Exit Examples cmd gt Exit Fabric Displays all of the switches in the fabric Syntax Fabric Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Example emd gt fabric DomainID Priority Principal World Wide Name 100000e024000001 100000e022000201 100000e024500111 Figure C 6 Fabric command Factdft Resets the switch in the factory default settings CLI command factory defaults are Table C 2 Factory Defaults CLI Command User ID Parameter Default Value Beacon User User On Off Config User User Backup Filename backup 127 0 0 1 Backup IP address Creditleak Engineer Engineer Enabled Time sec No 10 50 10 Engineer Engineer Threshold Delay ms continued C 8 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Table C 2 Factory Defaults continued CLI Command User ID Log User Admin engineer User Admin engineer User Parameter log level filter log module filter console display level filter console display module filter te
14. 200100e02411lafc2 SFP GBIC NA 010200 200200e0241lafc2 Fixed SW 010300 200300e02411lafc2 Fixed SW 010400 200400e02411lafc2 Fixed SW 010500 200500e02411lafc2 Fixed SW 010600 200600e02411afc2 Internal cnd gt portstatus 1 2 ID Port SFP GBIC NA auto Fixed SW Auto Figure C 24 Portstatus with port number Syntax PortStatUs lt port_number gt PortTp Unknown Unknown Unknown F_port Unknown Unknown Speed Port Curr Status No media Link down Link down Link active Link down Link down Speed Port Curr Status Unknowm Auto 2gbps No media Unknown Auto 2gbps Link down Continuously display the throughput for all of the ports Press any key to stop the display Syntax PortTp C 22 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Example cmd gt portTp Figure C 25 Porttp command ReSeT Resets the Switch Syntax Reset Example cmd gt reset Do you wish to reset the switch y n y Figure C 26 Reset command SNMP Displays and modifies the SNMP system variables Syntax SNMP SNMP Name lt name_text gt SNMP Con lt contact_text gt SNMP Loc lt location_text gt This command displays or modifies the MIB2 system strings System contact can contain three pieces of information name email address and phone number Use to separate the name email address and phone number fields For example JohnDoe jdoe dotcom com 555 1212 tep Modular S
15. 84 COMPAQ Current zoning configuration retrieved _cancei_ clear Status Figure 3 34 Zoning Configuration screen Local Zones view 3 56 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility 2 To create a new Zone Set 3 a In the Zone Sets column of the Zoning Configuration screen click Add b Enter the name for the Zone Set c Click OK To create a new Zone Set by modifying an existing Zone Set a In the Zone Sets column of the Zoning Configuration screen select the existing Zone Set and click Edit b In the Edit window change the name of the Zone Set to the new name c Click OK Creating Zones To create new Zones l 2 3 In the Zones column of the Zoning Configuration screen click Add Enter the name for the Zone Click OK Creating Zone Members To enter the devices l 2 3 In the Zone Members column of the Zoning Configuration screen click Add Enter the name of the zone member Select the WWPN from the port number list Enter the WWPN name or if the device is already connected to the switch select the name from the dropdown menu Click OK Repeat these steps for each additional Zone Member Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 57 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Assigning Zone Members to Zones To add the Zone Members to the desired Zo
16. Address Displays the MAC address of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 SNMP Trap Management Stations This panel as shown above in Figure 3 27 allows you to add and remove stations that have SNMP traps forwarded to them e To add a station type its IP address and Port Number in the top text boxes in this panel and click the Add button e To remove a station from receiving traps from this Fabric Switch 6 highlight its IP address in the list box at the bottom of this panel and click the Remove button e To apply the changes click the Apply button To undo all the changes and reset the display to the original settings click the Reset button NOTE The port number entered should be a valid port address Most systems support a range of 1 65534 3 40 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Service Tab The Service window is accessed by clicking the Service tab of the System Information display It consists of the Location and Contact Information panel as shown in the following figure Ea A A System Information Health Information Switch Control Network Service Firmware Backup Restore Events rLocation and Contact Information System Name Terje Array Switch 1 Device Location Contact Name Contact Email Contact Phone Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 28 Service tab Thi
17. Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 22 SFP tab vendor display second part 3 30 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Managing from the System Information Panel Selecting the System Information button brings up the System Information panels of the Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility display This display allows you to perform a variety of management and monitoring functions relevant to the MSA Fabric Switch 6 you are managing as shown in the following figure A A System Information Health Information Switch Control Network Service Firmware Backup Restore Events Self Test Status POST Passed rThermal Temperature Status Passed Temperature Reading C 25 Temperature Threshold C 50 Set Up Time System Up Since Mon Sep 17 13 36 38 CDT 2001 Cumulative Up Time 115 hours Current health information retrieved Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 23 System information panel The System Information is used to manage switch wide parameters and consists of the following eight tabbed pages These pages provide a variety of switch wide management and monitoring functions e Health Tab e Information tab e Switch Control Tab e Network Tab e Service Tab e Firmware Tab Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 31 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility e Backup Restore Tab
18. Figure C 3 Logout screen Exiting from CLI The Exit command of the CLI returns the user to the main menu The Exit command can be distinguished from the Logout command in that the user does not exit the program but remains logged in and retains the ability to select a new item from the main menu Reset This command resets the switch Beacon The Beacon command enables or disables the switch Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 5 Command Line Interface Syntax Beacon On Set Switch Beacon ON Beacon Off Set Switch Beacon OFF Examples Config cmd gt beacon Beaconis on Figure C 4 Beacon On command This command displays and modifies the switch configuration backup and configuration restore settings It also activates the backup and restore function Configuration backup writes the switch s configuration files to files specified by file on the TFTP server specified by the IP address Configuration restore reconfigures the switch based on the files specified by file from the TFTP server specified by the IP address NOTE When using the backup feature some TFTP servers may not overwrite existing files These TFTP servers will create a new file with modified filenames resulting in restore not retrieving the expected file Syntax Config Display config backup restore settings Config File lt Filename gt Modify config backup restore filename prefix Config IP
19. Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display Table 3 14 Backup Restore tab Parameters Backup Restore File Set Description The name for the set of files that contains the backup configuration TFTP Server IP Address The IP address of the TFTP server that you want to save a configuration file to or restore a configuration file from Last Backup Restore Status Displays the status of the last backup restore action performed on the switch The status will be Status Unknown if there has not been a Backup Restore action since the last time the switch was started Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 45 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Events Tab The Events window is accessed by clicking the Events tab of the System Information display It consists of a table that lists all of the events generated by the switch being monitored as shown in the following figure Also included on this page are two list filtering options System Events and Port Events Show v System Events v Port Events Time Stamp Type Description 25 Mon Sep 17 14 25 18 CDT 2001 ij Topology name server table has changed 24 Mon Sep 17 14 23 37 CDT 2001 Topology name server table has changed 23 Mon Sep 17 13 37 00 CDT 2001 Topology name server table has changed 22 Mon Sep 17 13 36 59 CDT 2001 Topology route configuration has changed 21 Mon S
20. Refresh Figure 3 13 Port info Port Control tab 3 20 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following figure provides an example of the Port Reset display you must use the scroll bar at the right side of the panel to bring the Port Reset display into view Port1 E Port 2 Se 7 Port3 Media Type Fixed Optical SFF Short Wave 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29DF Port State Online Offline Port 4 20000000C927 2906 Apply Reset GB Ports F E Port 6 Internal i Port Reset 9 Teresa wich summan Events Port Control Statisties E F aus K active resapan Latest port information retrieved Figure 3 14 Port info Port Reset view Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 21 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The Port Control panel displays current information about the port as described in the following table Table 3 6 Port Control Panel Parameters Description Status Displays one of the following Failed Diagnostics could not initialize the port the port has failed Loopback mode loopback cable is attached Offline port was taken offline by management No media installed no SFP installed Link down SFP is installed but with no link established Link up SFP is installed and a link to the device is established Link active SFP is installed a link to t
21. SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 37 Command Line Interface Zone Members Zones Zone members are Fibre Channel edge devices that are identified by their World Wide Port Name WWPN Any device that you want to include in a zone must be identified as a zone member While internally the zone members are tracked by their WWPN you can create a Zone Member Name that acts as an alias for the device This makes it easier to identify the devices during configuration and operation The following are examples of Fibre Channel devices that can be named as zone members e Servers e Raid systems e Disk drives e Tape libraries IMPORTANT The World Wide Node Name WWNN of the Fibre Channel device cannot be used to create a zone member WWNN bases zoning is expressly prohibited in the FC MI standard Use World Wide Port Name WWPN to create a zone member Zones are logical entities that represent groupings of zone members Each zone must assigned a unique zone name when it is defined Zone Sets Zone sets are logical entities that represent groupings of zones They define a zoning configuration Each zone set is assigned a unique zone set name when it is defined The MSA Fabric Switch 6 allows storing of multiple zone sets However only one of these zone sets can be active at a time The other zone sets can be used as backup trials or other user defined configurations C 38 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Comm
22. The Status Panel is located at the bottom of the console screen and is shown in Figure 3 4 It is comprised of the following four elements e Switch Status Indicators e Message Text Line e Progress Indicator Bar e Control Buttons including Cancel Clear Status and Refresh Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 4 Status panel Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 5 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Switch Status Indicators The switch indicators in the Status Panel display the operating condition of the switch as described in the following table Table 3 1 Switch Status Indicators TEMP Normal State Blinking Amber Normal temperature operation The operating temperature must be kept between 10 and 40 degrees Celsius between 50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit Chassis Temperature is in a Fault State and has not been acknowledged Clicking the icon brings up a display with more information about the chassis operating condition and stops the icon from blinking The icon will also stop blinking if you click the Clear Status button Amber Chassis Temperature is in a Fault State and has been acknowledged by clicking the icon or clicking the Clear Status button A Chassis Temperature icon in the Amber fault state will not return to the Normal State until the fault condition is corrected PORTS Normal State Normal port operation Blinking Amber O
23. They may be at fault Link link Green ON There is a network Normal state link established continued 4 4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Troubleshooting Table 4 2 Ethernet Indicators continued Label Color Pattern Green OFF Interpretation There is no network link Possible Causes If this is off then there is no connection to the network One or more of the following could be the cause The network is down for some reason Check to see if other systems on the network are functioning The switch is not connected to the network Check the cable to see if it is seated properly Try replacing the cable The switch is not functioning Is the GSI power showing to the switch Can you communicate with it via the serial port The switch may be connected to a network that is not 10Base T compatible It could be 100BaseT only or some other LAN link Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 4 5 Troubleshooting Reading the Port Indicators Table 4 3 Port Link Indicators Port Top Port Bottom Port Stat Occurrence Comments indicator Indicator Off Off Not active Device not operating Off Blinking green Negotiating Initial plug in Negotiating between 2Gb and 1Gb Off Green Operational Good connect and operating Off Amber Fault Device internal error Blinking amber Blinking amber Speed mismatch Conflict defined speed Both indicators on por blin
24. Transmitter Operational Vendor m Port3 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29DF i Nominal Baud Rate 2100 Mb Sec GB Port 4 3 Upper Baud Rate Margin 5 20 00 00 00 C327 29 06 Lower Baud Rate Margin 5 E Ports E Port 6 Internal j Los Of Signal Impulse Not Supported Los Of Signal Inverted Not Supported Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 20 SFP tab operational display Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 29 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Information E eee fea of pf e cr a wD via Array Switch 1 SFP GBIC o 10 00 00 E0 24 11 BC Port 1 Port 2 Information Type Transmitter Operational Vendor E Pot 3 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF Vendor Name IBM E Port 4 Vendor IEEE OUl 0800 5A 200000 00GA 2 2906 Part Number IBM42P21SNY Port EE Port 6 Internal Revision Level 4010 Serial Number 21P704314Y021 Clear Status Refresh 1 Terje Array Switch 1 ma giii i SHENG 100000602411 5c PE T E Port 2 Information Type Transmitter Operational Vendor Port3 Vendor specific Data 20 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF 22 E Port 4 02 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 06 i5 a E Ports i ES Port 6 Internal 00 3 Unformatted Data Latest GBIC information retrieved Cancel
25. User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Launching the Management Utility To access your MSA Fabric Switch 6 using the Management Utility you must configure it with an IP address using the Array Configuration Utility XE ACU XE as described in the section titled Configuring your IP address and be connected to an IP network Once configured use the following procedure to launch the utility 1 Use Compaq Insight Manager CIM XE or enter the IP address of the switch you want to manage into the web browser s address box 2 Once the Utility is launched enter the SNMP Read Community and Write Community strings into the appropriate test boxes NOTE These strings are case sensitive 3 Click the OK button E Enter Community Strings x Read Community public Write Community private OK Clear i ava Applet Window Figure 3 1 SNMP screen NOTE If the display properties on your computer system are set to 256 colors the Community Strings window will appear patterned and unclear Change your display properties setting to either True Color 32 bit or High Color 16 bit for a sharp clear image You will find the display properties setting under Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings or right click your desktop and select Active Desktop Customize Settings Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Descri
26. alert active 172 18 97 205 162 warning active Figure C 40 Traps filter command emd gt traps state 172 18 97 205 162 inactive IP address Port Filter State 172 18 97 205 162 warning inactive Figure C 41 Traps state command C 36 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Setting up Zoning Zoning is a function of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 that allows you to create isolated Fibre Channel networks with a limited number of connected devices By limiting the number of devices in a zone you can obtain more robust performance and enhance your access protection Zoning is compliant with the following standards e FC SW 2 e FC GS3 e FC MI This section describes the zoning functions supported by the MSA Fabric Switch 6 It describes zoning at the individual switch and describes how the merge command functions are used to support zoning across a Fabric Zoning Elements Before performing zoning you must understand the following zoning elements e Zone Members e Zones e Zone Sets CAUTION Never add a zoned switch to an established fabric that has no zoning If a switch configured with zoning is added to a fabric that has no configured zoning the fabric s HBAs and targets will no longer be able to communicate and the traffic in the fabric will be disrupted For best results only add a switch configured with zoning to a fabric configured with same zoning configuration Modular
27. and operation of all of the ports on the MSA Fabric Switch 6 being monitored It also provides configuration and operation information about individual ports that are selected from either the tree representation or the switch graphic It consists of the following five tabbed pages e Port Summary Tab e Port Events Tab e Port Control Tab e Port Statistics Tab e Port SFP Tab Each of these tabs and their management functions is described in the following sections 3 16 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Summary Tab The Port Summary window is the default foreground display when the Port button on the toolbar is clicked It consists of a table that describes the status and configuration of each of the ports on the switch The following figure is an example of this display Port Information wa pi eve aray owen summary evens Port Conta Stasis EEn GH Port2 Media Type Port Type Port Speed Port Status i 1 Link active 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF ZiLink active 3lLink active E Port 4 4 Link active 20 00 00 00 C9 27 2906 J S Link active E Port 3 SFP GBIC Short wave laser wi OFC SN Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave Fixed Optical SFF Shortave Fixed Optical SFF Shortwave _ Fixed Optical SFF ShortvVave E port F port F port F port F port 2 Gb s 2 Ghis 2 Ghis 2 Ghis Internal F port
28. current elected principal switch The principal switch will change its priority to 2 if its priority is greater than 2 Desired Domain 1 239 Any number between 1 and 239 For inter operability each switch in a Fabric must have a different domain number You can specify the desired domain However the actual domain that is set may be different for example if the domain is already in use This domain number is used during SW 2 principal switch selection Actual Domain Displays the current domain Address Translation Address translation allows you to address devices with private addresses through the Fabric The port must be private for this to function Choose the correct radio button to turn address translation on or off This is limited to private targets continued Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 37 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 11 Switch Control Window continued Parameter Send Fabric Address Notification Description Fabric Address Notification FAN frames are sent by the Fabric to notify public loop devices about their node ID and address The default setting is No Choosing Yes configures the switch to send Fabric Address Notification frames Choosing No configures the switch to not send Fabric Address Notification frames Force IOD State Allows you to determine whether delivery of frames is completed in order or out of order Out of order del
29. do not require resetting unless the network used is overloaded with other traffic With all fields completed correctly and the TFTP daemon running click on Download to initiate the transfer The MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility will report the success or failure of the update With all parameters completed correctly and the download completed reset the switch The update will occur automatically following the reset Updating the Switch using the Command Line Interface The MSA Fabric Switch 6 can also be updated using the command line interface Use the t tpd1 command to set the MSA Fabric Switch 6 TFTP parameters and to start the download process For information about the t tpd1 command see Appendix C Command Line Interface The IP address shown for the TFTP server must be changed to the IP address running the TFTP daemon The IP address field does not have the ability to resolve host names E 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The download file name must be changed to match the name of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility update The boot file is automatically extracted from the download file by the StorageWorks MSA Fabric Switch 6 once the transfer is complete The boot file name needs to be set for a successful update This will be provided along with the download file at the Compaq website www compaq com storageworks
30. main menu Set IP address current 192 168 111 100 Set subnetwork mask current 255 255 255 0 Set gateway address current 0 0 0 0 Save modifications and reset switch to activate 2 IP Address Menu Current IP address 192 168 111 100 ba to return to previous menu or enter new IP address in dotted decimal notation e g Levant Figure 2 3 Network Parameters Set IP address Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 7 Initial Configuration of the Switch Setting the Subnetwork Mask Select option 3 Set subnetwork mask in the Network Parameters menu to call up the Subnetwork Mask Menu The default subnetworking mask is a Class C mask as shown in the figure below This mask will work in many installations as Class C IP networks are by far the most common The best source of the correct mask is your local network administrator Network Settings Menu Return to main renu Set IP address current 192 168 111 100 Set subnetwork mask current 255 255 255 0 Set gateway address current 0 0 0 0 Save modificaticns ard reset switch to activate 3 IP Subnetwork Mask Menu Current subnetwork mask 255 255 255 0 1 Return to previous menu or enter new subnetwork mask in dotted decimal notation e g 1 2 3 4 Figure 2 4 Network Parameters menu Set subnetwork mask 2 8 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch Setting the Gateway Address Se
31. on the MSA Fabric Switch 6 The following sections describe the process to launch the Management Utility on your switch Defining System Requirements Launching the Management Utility Describing the Console Using the Management Utility Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 1 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Defining System Requirements The MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility runs as a Java applet in a Netscape or Microsoft web browser and works with the versions shown below e Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 5 or later e Netscape Navigator version 4 75 or later e Java Runtime Environment Standard Edition version 1 3 1 or later The Java Plug in must be already installed or be downloaded from the web or installed from Modular SAN Array 1000 Support Software CD ROM To download the Java plug in from the Web 1 Go to http java sun com using Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer 2 Select J2SE technology 3 Select J2SE downloads 4 Scroll down the list and select J2RE 1 3 1 or later includes Java Plug in 1 3 1 with bundled HTML Converter 5 Follow the download instructions To install Java plug in from the MSA1000 Support Software CD 1 Insert the MSA1000 Support Software CD in CD drive of your Server 2 Select Browse CD Contents 3 Navigate to and select the Misc folder 4 Click Windows_J2RE_Plug in_1 4 exe and follow the instructions 3 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6
32. parameters input screen 2 Enter the following information e IP Address e Default Gateway e Subnet Mask e Read and Write Community strings Click Finish to save the settings 4 Repeat these procedures to set up another switch if necessary Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 17 Initial Configuration of the Switch Advanced Switch Configuration After the initial configuration of the switch is completed additional switch configuration tasks become available As illustrated in Figure 2 12 links to the Switch Configuration Utility are displayed for each switch The Switch Configuration Utility is part of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility that resides on the switch itself Parameters more advanced than those offered by ACU XE are available in the Management Utility 8 x Array Configuration Utility XE WIN2K_HR 3 Version 1 30 7 0 Seb Frequently Asked e Questions c H Arraya What do Back and Cancel do M MSA1000 Controller in 93193N71R48H I Logical Drive 1 86823 MB RAID ADG Throughout the Switch wW Array B configuration process Back undoes your L__ Logical Drive 2 86823 MB RAID ADG changes on the current configuration step and takes you back to the previous step Cancel discards the proposed configuration and returns you to the Main Menu selection screen What is the difference between using ACU XE to configure my Switch Sele
33. percentage of progress completed during a transfer of information between the MSA Fabric Switch 6 and StorageWorks Management Utility such as during a retrieval refresh or update action Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Control Buttons Three Control buttons are located next to the Progress Indicator bar Their functions are described in the following table Table 3 3 Control Buttons Clear Status Clears the information in the message and progress indicator areas Switch Status Indicators that are currently in the Blinking Amber state will be set to a non blinking Amber state The indicators will not return to the Normal State until the fault condition is corrected Cancel Cancels the current activity Refresh Contacts the MSA Fabric switch 6 being monitored and refreshes the current display with current configuration information Clicking this button does not update information for other Switches that are not currently being displayed Main Management Panel The Main Management panel is the section of the console that is used for most management operations The content of this panel is determined by one of the following buttons e Port Information e System Information e Device View e Session Configuration e Help 3 8 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Information When t
34. the device shows which class A or B the equipment falls into Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label Class A devices do not have an FCC ID on the label Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide A 1 Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Canadian Notice Avis Canadien This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
35. tune or manually configure the routing to force routing to select a different path However you may wish to modify the cost value if you know the distance on one port is much greater than on another port or if you know the port speeds are different 1Gb vs 2Gb Port Heartbeat 5 50 Allows you to manually adjust the number of times a heartbeat signal is missed before routing decides the switch is not longer present Port heartbeat is used by routing to verify that a switch is still present Port Reset Use the scroll bar at the right side of the panel to bring this option into view Port Reset allows you to reset the port to the previously set parameters Click the Reset Port to return to the previous port settings Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 23 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Statistics Tab The Port Statistics window is accessed by clicking the Statistics tab in the Port Information display It consists of the following three separate panels with statistics for the port selected Transmitted Received Statistics contains the port number monitored and the number of occurrences of the parameters shown in the following table Table 3 7 Port Statistics tab Parameter Transmitted Frames Description The number of frames or packets transmitted out of this port Received Frames The number of frames or packets received at this port 4 byte Words Transmitted T
36. 00 00 00 C9 27 2A 29 50 08 05 F3 00 00 07 51 50 08 05 F3 00 00 07 50 Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 32 Device view Depending on the icon selected in the tree the Device View provides the following information about the switch the ports or the devices connected to the switch Selecting members from the tree acts like a list filter Selecting the switch in the tree will list information about all the devices connected to the switch Selecting a port in the tree will list information about the selected port only Selecting a device in the tree will list information about the selected device only e Port The port number on the switch e Node Type The type of device connected to the port For example Storage Device or Raid Array In cases where it is not possible to determine the device type it will be listed as unknown e Remote Port Type The type of port on the attached device 3 48 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility e WWN The World Wide Name of the device connected to the port e WWPN The World Wide Port Name of the device connected to the port Session Configuration Selecting the Session Configuration button allows you to view the current SNMP settings used by the Fabric Switch 6 and change them by typing new values in the text boxes e To change a value type the new values in the text boxes and click
37. 1R48H KEET a e S Wl Arraya How do I start M trolle configuring my 5 L Logical Drive 1 86823 MB RAID ADG controller Jj Arrays Choose Express 2 Configuration Assisted Logical Drive 2 86823 MB RAID ADG Configuration or advanced Configuration by clicking on them What does the gray box in the middle show It shows a graphical representation of the configuration of your controller Refresh A Status Messages How can I get more information on one of the items in the gray Select the method you would like to use to configure your controller pas in ihe misdan Click on the image of the item except for unused Allows you to configure your controller using a oea fme ca For Which Assisted Configuration series of wizards which guide you through the you would like more process information RR Gives you the greatest flexibility in configurin What if I want to Advanced Configuration ae pee guring configure a different controller Allows you to configure the switch or switches Switch Configuration attached to your controller Select the controller you would like to configure on How do I refresh the view of my controller Click on the Refresh 4 Controller link in the center of the screen Figure 2 8 ACU XE main screen 3 Select Switch Configuration All available switches detected by the ACU XE for the selected controller are listed In the example shown in Fig
38. 3 Disk 1 Web_Zone WWPN 2100005004d02f78 Tape1 Web_Zone and Mail_Zone WWPN 210000010241 ff73 Raid1 Web_Zone and Mail_ Zone WWPN 210000010249a7ab Server2 Mail_Zone WWPN 100000a0c99ae47a Disk2 Mail_Zone WWPN 20000060081 9ae48 In this example the Zone Set MIS_NT CLSTR1_SANI1 contains two zones e Web_Zone contains the following Zone Members Server1 Disk1 Raid1 and Tapel e Mail_Zone contains the following Zone Members Server2 Disk2 Raid1 and Tapel Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 59 4 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following information about your new MSA Fabric Switch 6 e Troubleshooting guidelines e Troubleshooting the MSA Fabric Switch 6 with the status indicator and Reset Button e Preventive Maintenance Solutions Troubleshooting Guidelines If there is a problem accessing a device connected to the switch the source of the problem can be the MSA Fabric Switch 6 or any of the connections between the host and device Use this chapter to troubleshoot the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 4 1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MSA Fabric Switch 6 If there is a problem accessing a device connected to the MSA Fabric Switch 6 the source of the problem can be with the device the switch the host or any of the connections between the host and device Follow the steps outlined below to investigate the problem The following is a de
39. 3 Management settings in the main menu to call up the Management Settings Menu which is shown in Figure 2 6 Unlike the Network Parameters menu changes made in this menu become effective as soon as they are made There is no need to reset the switch Management Settings Menu Return to main menu Set SNMP get community name current public Set SNMP set community name current private Set SNMP trap community name current SNMP _ trap Change password Figure 2 6 Management Options menu Options include 1 Return to main menu allows the user to return to the main menu 2 Set SNMP get community string calls up the SNMP Get Community Name menu This allows the user to restore the default SNMP get community name or to enter anew SNMP get community name 3 Set SNMP set community string calls up the SNMP Set Community Name menu This allows the user to restore the default SNMP set community name or to enter a new SNMP set community name The SNMP Set community string is the password that any SNMP client must use to write settings to the SNMP agent on the MSA Fabric Switch 6 This name can be any ASCII string desired The factory default is private 4 Set SNMP trap community string calls up the SNMP Trap Community Name menu The SNMP Trap community string is the password that any SNMP client must use to poll the SNMP agent on the MSA Fabric Switch 6 for SNMP traps This name can be any desired ASCII string The factory defaul
40. 4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display Table 3 10 Switch Info Window Panel Parameter Description Identification Device Description Product Name of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 that is being managed Device SN Serial number of the switch being managed MAC address MAC address of the switch being managed World Wide Name World Wide Name of the switch being managed Firmware Fabric Switch 6 Version Firmware revision number of the firmware base Version package within the switch being managed Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 35 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Switch Control Tab The Switch Control window is accessed by clicking the Switch Control tab of the System Information display It consists of three panels Switch Configuration Switch Reset and Restore Factory Defaults as shown in the following figure A W System Information Switch Control Firmware BackupRestore Events Switch Configuration Switch Role Principal Name Terje Array Priority 1 255 254 Desired Domain 1 239 1 Actual Domain 1 Zoning Configuration On Off Apply Reset Values Restore Factory Defaults Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 26 Switch control tab 3 36 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Gui
41. 5 micron cable in your infrastructure you must obtain a 62 5 micron jumper from an independent source A 50 micron cable cannot be spliced with a 62 5 micron cable that no excess weight is placed on the Fibre Channel connectors This is necessary to prevent damage to the connector and cable and to prevent a cable bend radius less than 3 inches 7 62 cm at the connector and along the cable length Excess Fibre Channel cable should be coiled and tied out of the way being careful not to coil the cable in a tight loop with a bend radius of less than 3 inches 7 62 cm 2 CAUTION Make certain the Fibre Channel cables are installed and supported so Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide D 3 E Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The MSA Fabric Switch 6 embedded device management program is referred to as the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The baseline software management capabilities for the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can be accessed several different ways For the latest version of MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility as well as additional upgrading options refer to the Compaq website www compaq com storageworks or the MSASW6 txt file on the Modular SAN Array 1000 Support Software CD ROM Finding the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Version Number The current version of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility is displayed on the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Device Summary tab It can al
42. AN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch Using the Text based UI to Configure the Switch The text based UI of the switch is available directly through the serial port in the front of the switch After the Ethernet settings are entered the text based UI can be accessed remotely through the switch s Ethernet interface using telnet With the following exceptions all functions of the menu interface are available either directly or through telnet e The telnet interface is available only after the MSA Switch is completely booted This means the results of the initialization tests are not viewable and if a reset is issued the telnet connection is terminated e Users are unable to change the password over the telnet interface Another difference between using the serial port interface and telnet is that when using telnet you can only get access to the switch after it has started up and has initialized its network parameters Consequently you must have a directly connected terminal to initially configure network parameters and to view the power up information of the MSA Switch Connecting a Terminal to the Switch NOTE This process uses a computer running on Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 or later However the switch can communicate with any operating system that utilizes a terminal emulator If your computer uses another operating system be sure that the baud rate data bits stop bits parity and terminal e
43. AN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 23 Command Line Interface snmMp Displays the System Description System Object ID System Name System Contact and System Location for the switch SNMP Name lt name_text gt Sets the SNMP Name for the switch to the text typed in place of the name_text variable SNMP Con lt contact_text gt Sets the SNMP Contact for the switch to the text typed in place of the contact_text variable SNMP Loc lt location_text gt Sets the SNMP Location for the switch to the text typed in place of the location_text variable Examples cmda gt SNMP System description Compaq Fabric Switch System object ID 1 3 6 1 4 1 1754 12131 System name Finance 1 System contact Administrator System location Data Center 4 Figure C 27 SNMP command Finance 1 description Compaq Fabric Switch object ID 1 3 6 1 4 1 1754 12131 name Finance 1 contact location Figure C 28 SNMP name command C 24 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface cmd gt SNMP Con Administrator system System System System System description Compaq Fabric Switch object ID 1 3 6 1 4 1 1754 12131 name Finance 1 contact Administrator location Figure C 29 SNMP con command cmd gt SNMP Loc Data Center 4 System System System System System description Compaq Fabric Switch object ID 1 3 6 1 4 1 1754 12131 name Finance 1
44. Apply e To return the settings to their previous values click Reset NOTE If the community strings specified do not match what is configured in the switch the application will not be able to communicate with the switch The parameters for Session Configuration are described in the following table Table 3 16 Session Configuration Window Parameter Description Polling Rate This setting allows you to specify the rate for detecting the changes of devices in the network or changes in the device environment status Valid values are 1 3600 sec Timeout When the Fabric Management Utility issues a request to a managed device if the device fails to respond it waits for a specified number of milliseconds and then retries its request This parameter sets the amount of time that the switch utility waits before it retries its request Valid values are 500 5000 ms The timeout for each retry is increased exponentially For example if the timeout value is set to 5000 ms and retry is set to 2 e The initial attempt will time out in 5000 ms e The first retry will time out in 10000 ms e The second retry will time out in 20000 ms Compag recommends that you set the retry count low if the timeout value is high continued Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 49 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 16 Session Configuration Window continued Parameter Retry Count Description The number of times
45. I portctl command C 18 CLI portctl command ports data C 27 CLI portctl cost command C 20 CLI portctl heartbeat command C 19 CLI portctl offline command C 18 CLI portctl public command C 19 CLI portctl speed command C 19 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Index 3 Index CLI portctl type command C 19 CLI portstats command C 21 CLI portstatus command C 22 CLI portstatus with port number command C 22 CLI porttp command C 23 CLI reset command C 23 CLI SNMP command C 24 CLI SNMP con command C 25 CLI SNMP loc command C 25 CLI SNMP name command C 24 CLI supported commands C 12 CLI swstate command C 26 CLI swstatus command C 27 CLI temp command C 28 CLI tftpdl command C 30 CLI topology command C 32 CLI traps add command C 35 CLI traps command C 35 CLI traps delete command C 36 CLI traps filter command C 36 CLI traps state command C 36 console screen 3 4 device view 3 48 device view screen 3 12 error statistics view screen 3 27 events tab 3 46 firmware tab 3 42 login menu 2 5 main help session screen screen 3 14 main session screen 3 13 management options menu 2 10 MSA fabric switch 6 1 2 MSA1000 with a Fabric Switch 6 installed 1 4 network parameters menu 2 6 network tab 3 39 port button screen 3 16 port events tab screen 3 19 port info port control tab screen 3 20 port info reset view screen 3 21 port information screen 3 10 port statistics tab 3 26 port summary tab s
46. Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada A 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Regulatory Compliance Notices European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN50082 1 IEC801 2 IEC801 3 IEC801 4 Electromagnetic Immunity e EN60950 IEC950 Product Safety Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide A 3 Electrostatic Discharge 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 To prevent electrostatic damage observe the following precautions e Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static safe containers e Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static free workstations e Place parts on a grounded surface before removing
47. MP By default the MSA Fabric Switch 6 is configured to use an IP address of 127 0 0 1 To change this IP address use ACU XE a terminal or a terminal emulator connected to the DB 9 serial port Refer to Chapter 2 Initial Configuration of the Switch for more detailed information on this subject DB 9 Serial Cable This connector is provided for advanced configuration and management The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is designed to function directly out of its shipping container with no special configuration required However you have the ability to configure and monitor various aspects of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 by using ACU XE or CIM XE or by connecting a terminal or terminal emulator to the serial port See Chapter 2 Initial Configuration of the Switch for more information on using this interface Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 1 5 Overview of the Switch Hot Pluggable The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is hot pluggable The unit can be installed and replaced without power cycling the MSA1000 When adding or replacing a switch allow sufficient time to complete the power on self tests POST and configuration tasks before using To power on the unit properly 1 Power on the MSA1000 On power up the switch will run several POST tests and the GSI indicator will display changing patterns refer to the section Reading the Global Service Indicator in Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 2 Power on I O d
48. StorageWorks by Compaq Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Part Number 230934 002 June 2002 Second Edition This guide is designed to be used as step by step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation troubleshooting and future upgrades COMPAQ 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group L P Compaq the Compaq logo and StorageWorks are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group L P in the U S and or other countries Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide June 2002 Second Edition Part Number 230934 002 Contents About This Guide Intended Audiencia e ae eae SAE E Vii Important Safety ImformMatiOnsssci 2 tect hodcteeeesshecvetaleldetetcsenssthssoeeetedeceeesbunaeoresssdgeestseatevtet Vii Symbols On HQuiypMents renere a hens p i au tederadeseena euasbetlines vii RACK Stability eenen ae eea Ae e EE aN ie eate thoes eer AR tetas ix Symbols im Te
49. This service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For continuous quality improvement calls may be recorded or monitored Outside North America call the nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website www hp com Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP Technical support registration number if applicable Product serial number Product model name and number Applicable error messages Add on boards or hardware Third party hardware or software Operating system type and revision level HP Website The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash ROM images You can access the HP website at www hp com HP Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller In the United States call 1 800 345 1518 In Canada call 1 800 263 5868 Elsewhere see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide xi 1 Overview of the Switch This guide provides specific information for installing and configuring the MSA Fabric Switch 6 and its component parts Table 1 1 Organization of this Guide For information about See Overview of the Switch Chapter 1 Initial Configuration of the Switch Chapter 2 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Regulatory Compliance No
50. Utility The text based UI can be used for the initial configuration tasks and the CLI can be accessed from this interface to perform advanced configuration tasks The CLI of the switch provides access to extensive management and monitoring functions and is available directly through the serial port in the front of the switch or remotely through the switch s Ethernet interface using telnet During initial set up it is accessed through the text based UI Subsequently the system defaults to the CLI or the text based UI depending on which interface was used last For information on the CLI refer to Appendix C Command Line Interface The ACU XE is a web based user interface primarily used to configure the array controllers and hard drive arrays of the MSA1000 In addition the ACU XE can be used to configure the switch Instructions for configuring the switch using the ACU XE are included in this chapter For information on using the ACU XE to configure the storage refer to the StorageWorks by Compaq Modular SAN Array 1000 User Guide or the Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE User Guide The MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility provides most of the functions available in the text based UI and the CLI but in a user friendly web based graphical interface It is accessible from Compaq Insight Manager CIM XE or any workstations equipped with a web browser For more information refer to www compaq com storageworks 2 2 Modular S
51. _ Id_number variable Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 31 Command Line Interface Traps Example cmd gt topology d Local Out Neighbor Neighbor DomainID Port DomainID Port 123 5 1000 3 3 6 1000 144 Local Out Neighbor Neighbor DomainID Port DomainID Port ocal Out Neighbor Neighbor omainID Port DomainID Port 4 2 3 4 1000 3 3 3 1000 Local Out Neighbor Neighbor DomainID Port DomainID Port Figure C 36 Topology command This command displays and modifies the trap entries The lt ip port gt specifies the trap IP address and trap port address The format for lt ip port gt is ip ip ip port 8 trap entries are supported Valid range for ip is 0 255 Valid range for port is 1 2147483647 normally 162 Syntax Traps Traps Add lt ip address port_number gt Traps Delete lt ip address port_number gt Traps Filter lt ip address port_number gt Traps State lt ip_address port_number gt C 32 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Traps Displays trap entry settings Traps Add lt ip address port _number gt This command is used to add new trap recipients Up to eight trap recipients are supported The command variables are defined as follows Variables Description ip_address Sets the IP address of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to add port_number Sets the port number of the SNMP trap recipient that you want to add
52. and Line Interface Naming Rules for Zone Members Zones and Zone Sets Zone member zone and zone set names must follow these rules e Names must be between 1 and 64 characters long e Characters used in names must be 7 bit ASCII characters e The first character of a name must be a letter a z and can be either upper case or lower case e Other characters of the name any characters besides the first character can be a letter a z either upper or lower case a number 0 9 or a symbol _ e No spaces are allowed in the name Zoning Limitations for Zone Members Zones and Zone Sets There are zoning limitations for individual switches and fabrics See Table C 3 for maximum limitations Table C 3 Switch and Fabric Zoning Limitations Item Maximum Number of Zone Sets 4 Number of Zones 64 Number of Zone Members 64 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 39 Command Line Interface Using the CLI to Configure Zoning This section describes how to use the CLI to configure zone members zones and zone sets and apply the new or edited zone configurations to the switch To ensure uninterrupted operation of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 a three stage process was developed for configuring zoning using CLI e Stage one creating the pending table e Stage two verifying the zoning configuration in the pending table e Stage three writing the pending table to the active table The zoning configuration pro
53. as for the device This makes it easier to identify the devices during configuration and operation The following are examples of Fibre Channel devices that can be named as zone members e Servers e Raid systems e Disk drives e Tape libraries IMPORTANT The World Wide Node Name WWNN of the Fibre Channel device cannot be used to create a zone member WWNN bases zoning is expressly prohibited in the FC MI standard Use World Wide Port Name WWPN to create a zone member Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 51 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Zones Zones are logical entities that represent groupings of zone members Each zone must be assigned a unique zone name when it is defined Zone Sets Zone sets are logical entities that represent groupings of zones They define a zoning configuration Each zone set is assigned a unique zone set name when it is defined The MSA Fabric Switch 6 allows storing of multiple zone sets However only one of these zone sets can be active at a time The other zone sets can be used as backup trials or other user defined configurations Naming Rules for Zone Members Zones and Zone Sets Zone member zone and zone set names must follow these rules Names must be between 1 and 64 characters long Characters used in names must be 7 bit ASCII characters The first character of a name must be a letter a z and can be either upper case or lower case Other characters of the
54. ation Task from the Main Menu and that the Switch or switches are correctly installed You will only be able to configure the Switches that are available on the currently selected controller Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 15 Initial Configuration of the Switch Initial Switch Configuration After a switch is selected in the Switch Configuration screen available configuration tasks for that switch are listed See Figure 2 10 for an illustration of these configuration task options During the initial configuration of the switch only one option is displayed If the switch has already been configured and is active additional tasks are displayed These additional tasks are discussed in the following section Advanced Switch Configuration To initially configure the switch 1 Select ACU XE Switch Configuration laix Array Configuration Utility XE Version 1 30 7 0 Controllers Frequently Asked u Questions e What do Back and Be Kra M Cancel do L Logical Drive 1 86823 MB RAID ADG MSA1000 Controller in 93193N71R48H Throughout the Switch K Array B configuration process 7 Back undoes your L amp Logical Drive 2 86823 MB RAID ADG changes on the current configuration step and takes you back to the previous step Cancel discards the proposed configuration and returns you to the Main Menu selection screen What is the difference betw
55. ation Utility XE Microsoft Internet Explorer x lj x Array Configuration Utility XE Version 1 30 7 0 Controllers g 1 MSA1000 Controller in 93193N71R48H Frequently Asked ie Questions What do Back and W araya Finish and Cancel L Logical Drive 1 86823 MB RAID ADG do W Array B Back undoes your changes on the current l Logical Drive 2 86823 MB RAID ADG configuration step and takes you back to the previous step Finish saves the configuration to the Switch Cancel discards the proposed configuration and returns you to the Main Menu selection screen y What constitutes valid Enter your switch configuration parameters data for the various Switch Configuration parameter fields Switch 2 Slot 2 Active For the IP Gateway and ipaddress ho ho Lho M am A Default gateway ho fo foo fia 255 for coca rer Subnet mask 255 fess fess fo Community string fields valid data consists of an Read Community String public empty or blank field or alphanumeric characters write Community String private a 2 A Z 0 9 What does the Switch Position mean a This value represents the Switch s physical position in the controller These values work from the Back Finish Gancel assumption that the controller is mounted Set Switch Configuration Parameters horizontally and labels the a 5 position as either Left or Begin Finish Ri xl Figure 2 11 Switch
56. bing the Console The Management Utility provides a web browser based user interface so the MSA Fabric switch 6 can be easily managed The opening window as shown in the figure below consist of three sections e Task Selection Toolbar e Status Panel e Main Management Panel 1 Terje Array Switch 1 i EB Port1 E Port2 i Status Media Type Port Type Port Speed Sie 200000000927290 Link active SFP GBIC Shortwave laserw OFC SN E por A m Link active Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave F port 2 Gbis E Port 3 Link active Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave F port 2 Gb s 20 o0 o0 o0 C9 27 29 DF Link active Fixed Optical SFF Shortwave F port 2 Gb s rons i Link active Fixed Optical SFF Shortwave Fpor 2 Gbis m Ports Link active internal F port 2 Gb s EB Port 6 Internal information retrieved Cancel l Clear Status l Refresh Figure 3 2 Console screen 3 4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Task Selection Toolbar The Task Selection toolbar is comprised of five buttons and is located in the upper left corner of the screen Selecting one of these buttons determines which of the management tasks you will operate using the Management Utility Figure 3 3 is sample of the Task Selection toolbar aa system Information E COMPAG Figure 3 3 Task selection toolbar Status Panel
57. bnetmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address 0 0 0 0 Figure C 13 Netcfg command NS Displays the local and global name server NS table entries Syntax NS NS d NS All NS All d Where setting the d variable causes all entries to display without pausing to wait for user interaction Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 15 Command Line Interface Ns Displays local name server entries NS A11 Displays local and global name server entries Examples emd gt ns PortID Olef01 PortType NL WWNN 100000e024000001 WWPN 210500e024000001 COS 3 NodeIP 0 0 0 0 PortIP 0 0 0 0 Figure C 14 Ns command PortCtl Displays and modifies the port control settings Syntax Portctl PortCtl lt port_number gt Public lt public_state gt PortCtl lt port_number gt Type lt port_type gt PortCtl lt port_number gt Speed lt port_speed gt PortCtl lt port_number gt Heartbeat lt heartbeat_rate gt PortCtl lt port_number gt Cost lt routing_ cost gt where port_number a valid port number for the Fabric Switch between 1 and 6 Use the value a11 if you want the command to apply to all ports Port Ct 1 Displays the port control settings C 16 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface PortCtl lt port_number gt Offline lt offline_state gt Sets an individual port or all ports online or offline offline_state variables Descripti
58. bric Switch 6 User Guide C 43 Command Line Interface cmd gt zn addzm Mail Zone 100000a0c991a47a 200000600819ae48 Zone member 100000a0c991a47a added to zone Mail Zone Zone member 200000600819ae48 added to zone Mail Zone Changes will only take effect after a zone write command cmd gt zn addzm Mail Zone 210000010241ff 73 210000010249a7ab Zone member 210000010241ff73 already exists added to zone Mail Zone Zone member 210000010249a7ab already exists added to zone Mail Zone Changes will only take effect after a zone write command Changing the names of the zone members optional To assign a user friendly names to your newly created zone members first display the zone members and then change the names Display the zone members cmd gt zone pending displayzm WWPN Name 1000000102421303 WWN 1000000102421303 2100005004d02 78 WWN 2100005004d02f 78 210000010241f f73 WWN 210000010241f f 73 210000010249a7ab WWN 210000010249a7ab 100000a0c991a47a WWN 100000a0c991a47a 200000600819ae48 WWN 200000600819ae48 C 44 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface 2 Change the zone member name as illustrated in Table C 4 cmd gt zone renzm WWN 1000000102421303 Serverl Renamed zonemember WWN 1000000102421303 to Serverl1 Changes will only take effect after a zone write command cmd gt zone renzm WWN 2100005004d02 78 Di
59. cedures are detailed in the following paragraphs and use the following scenario Assume the following e Serverl needs to access Disk1 exclusively for Operating System boot OS Boot e Serverl needs to access Raid1 for shared storage e Serverl needs to access Tapel for backup e Server2 needs to access Disk2 exclusively for Operating System boot e Server2 needs to access Raid1 for shared storage e Server2 needs to access Tapel for backup Before you begin to configure your zoning you must first define the zone members zones and zone sets that you will need Table C 4 lists the zone members zones and zone sets being used in this example and indicates what members the zones and the zone sets contain C 40 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Table C 4 Example Zoning Configuration Zone Members Zones Zone Set Server1 Web_Zone MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1 WWPN 1000000102421303 Disk 1 Web_Zone WWPN 2100005004d02f78 Tape Web_Zone and Mail_Zone WWPN 210000010241 ff73 RAID1 Web_Zone and Mail_Zone WWPN 210000010249a7ab Server2 Mail_Zone WWPN 100000a0c99ae47a Disk2 Mail_Zone WWPN 20000060081 9ae48 In this example the Zone Set MIS_NT CLSTR1_SANI1 contains two zones e Web_Zone contains the following Zone Members Serverl Disk1 RAID1 and Tapel e Mail_Zone contains the following Zone Members Server2 Disk2 RAID 1 and Tapel Stage one Creating the Pend
60. ch Management Utility finding E 1 Ww warnings defined 1 1 D 1 websites Compaq xi Windows NT setting up HyperTerminal properties 2 4 wrist straps specifications B 2 using B 2 Z zoning setting up with the management utility 3 50 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Index 7
61. ch between 1 and 2 Gbps Array Configuration Utility XE ACU XE configuration support Compaq Insight Manager CIM XE launch of the Management Utility Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 1 3 Overview of the Switch Rear View of the Modular San Array 1000 Figure 1 2 is an illustration of the rear panel of the MSA1000 with an MSA Fabric Switch 6 installed Figure 1 2 MSA1000 rear panel with a Fabric Switch 6 Item Description Function Oo Port Link Indicators See indicators table in Chapter 4 Troubleshooting RS 232 DB 9 Serial A male serial port that may be Port connected to a host system with a standard 9 pin female to 9 pin female null modem cable This port can be used to perform initial configuration or local management diagnostic tasks RJ 45 Ethernet Ethernet connector to connect the connector device to a network for management purposes O Global Status The Global Status Indicator provides a Indicator visual reference to the status of the switch See the indicators table in Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for more information Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Overview of the Switch Installation Before the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can communicate with Compaq managed devices all devices must be properly connected and powered on Ethernet RJ 45 Cable This connector is provided for management through Simple Network Management Protocol SN
62. ch must be kept between 10 and 40 degrees Celsius between 50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit Temperature Reading Current internal temperature of the chassis Temperature Threshold The current threshold temperature for the switch is presented in a text box This threshold temperature can be changed by entering a new variable and clicking the Set button within the Thermal panel Up Time System Up Since The exact time that the system was last powered up Cumulative The amount of time in hours that the switch has Up Time been running since manufacture Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 33 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Information Tab The Information window is accessed by clicking the Information tab of the System Information display It consists of two separate panels that provide identification and firmware version information about the switch being managed The following figure is an example of this display VN A System Information Health Information Switch Control Network Service Firmware BackupRestore Events identification Device Description MSA Fabric Switch 6 Device SN P46580A3WL800N MAC address 00 E0 24 11 BC 44 World Wide Name 10 00 00 E0 24 11 BC 45 Download Agent WAAN 50 08 05 F3 00 00 04 84 Firmware Version Package Version P04 1 Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 25 Switch info tab 3 3
63. contact Administrator location Data Center 4 Figure C 30 SNMP loc command Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 25 Command Line Interface SwCtl Displays and modifies the switch control settings Syntax SwCtl Display switch control settings SwCtl Domain lt 1 239 gt Set desired switch domain SwCtl Priority lt 1 255 gt Set switch priority SwCtl TRAnslation lt ON OFF gt Turns address translation on off SwCtl SendFan lt ON OFF gt Turns fabric address notification on off SwCtl CirCumUpTime Clear cumulative up time SwCtl Forceiod lt ON OFF gt Turn force In Order Delivery on off SwCtl ForceiodDelay lt 1 60 gt Set Force In Order Delivery Delay in seconds SwStatE Displays the switch and port state Syntax Swstate Example cud swstate Switch name Terje Array Switchl Switch WN 100000e024000001 Switch configured domain 1 Switch current domain nk Switch role principal Figure C 31 Swstate command C 26 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Ports data ID Port 200100e02411lafc2 200200e0241lafc2 200300e02411lafc2 200400e02411lafc2 200500e02411lafc2 200600e0241lafc2 010100 010200 010300 010400 010500 010600 Fixed SU Fixed SW Fixed SW Fixed SW Internal FP GBIC NA Port Status No media Link down Unknow Unknown Unknown F_port Unknow Unknow Link down Link active Link down Link down
64. creating or editing zone sets zones and zone members for the switch presently being monitored This view is a read write single switch display showing the zone sets zones and zone members for that switch You can create edit and remove zone sets zones and zone members using the Local Zones view Using the Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility to Configure Zoning This section describes how to use the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility to configure Zone Members Zones and Zone Sets and how to apply the new or edited zone configurations to the switch Setting up Zoning includes Enabling Zoning Creating Zone Sets Creating Zones Creating Zone Members Assigning Zone Members to Zones Assigning Zones to Zone Sets Activating the Zone Set Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs 3 54 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Enabling Zoning IMPORTANT The Zoning icon and its options are not displayed or accessible until Zoning is enabled To enable zoning 1 In the Switch Control tab of the System Information screen select the Zoning Configuration On radio button Figure 3 33 is an illustration of the Zoning Configuration option in the Switch Control tab 2 Click Apply to accept the change The Zoning icon is now displayed next to the other icons at the top of the screen AX S system Information COMPAQ
65. creen 3 17 service tab 3 41 set IP address menu 2 7 set Subnet Mask menu 2 8 SFP tab operational display screen 3 30 SFP tab transmitter display screen 3 28 SFP tab transmitter display screen second part 3 29 SFP tab vendor display screen 3 30 SFP tab vendor display screen second part 3 30 SNMP screen 3 3 stat conter reset view screen 3 27 status panel screen 3 5 switch control tab 3 36 switch health tab 3 32 switch info tab 3 34 system information panel 3 31 system information screen 3 11 task selection toolbar 3 5 indicators global status indicator 1 4 progress 3 7 switch status 3 6 installation procedure MSA Fabric Switch 6 1 5 IP address MSA Fabric Switch 6 configuration 2 7 setting 2 7 L logout screen illustrated C 5 Index 4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Index M main board MSA Fabric Switch 6 1 3 management options menu 2 10 Management Utility overview of 2 2 menus change password 2 11 gateway address 2 9 IP address 2 7 management options menu 2 10 network parameters 2 6 network parameters illustrated 2 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 See MSA Fabric Switch 6 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Compaq supported SFPs 4 7 components 1 3 components of 1 4 configuration 1 1 connection problems 4 6 defined 1 2 Ethernet indicators 4 5 Ethernet port 1 3 fault indicator 4 2 full duplex non blocking performance 1 2 global status indicator 1 3 initialization indicator 4 2 main board 1 3 micr
66. ct a task below ar unng the Saitek Configuration Utility Allows you to configure the fundamental settings of the switch Configuring the Switch with the Utility will only be a Launches the Switch Configuration Utility to Kiti option ones the setup detailed switch parameters TOn GUrEA ak leatt anot and is Active Once the Switch has a vaild configuration you will have the option to continue to use ACU XE or to spawn the Switch Configuration Utility The advantage to ACU XE Switch Configuration http 10 100 100 10 using the Utility is that it provides advanced features and controls over your Switch whereas the advantage to using ACU XE is that it is more readily available since ACU XE is used to set up the controller itself In addition to use the Switch Select Configuration Method Configuration Utility you Begin Finish must make sure that your svstem has been oroverly Z Back Cancel Figure 2 12 Advanced switch configuration options NOTE Before using the Web based Switch Configuration Utility verify that the networking cables have been connected between the management computer running ACU XE and the LAN management ports on the switch es usually through a Hub Compaq recommends using the PING command to ensure connectivity before selecting the Link Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility This chapter describes how to use the Management Utility
67. d in to the MSA SAN Array 1000 correctly The MSA SAN Array 1000 may be disconnected or the power cable is bad The switch is faulty Label Color Pattern Power Green ON Green OFF Fault Amber ON Switch is running self test If the light remains on after 15 seconds the switch failed the self test This is the normal self test state If the test fails the switch may be faulty continued Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 4 3 Troubleshooting Table 4 1 Global Status Indicator continued Label Color Pattern Interpretation Possible Causes Amber OFF Self test completed Normal running state with no fault found Initialize Green ON Switch is This is normal if not re initializing done excessively Expect to encounter this when devices are being added or deleted from the Fibre Channel network If this occurs too often check for excessive LIPs Green OFF Switch is not Normal state re initializing Reading the Ethernet Indicators Table 4 2 Ethernet Indicators Color Pattern Green BLINKING Label Active Act Interpretation The switch is properly installed and registering network activity Possible Causes This blinks each time there is a packet on the network even if the packet is not directed at the switch Green ON The network link is The network is up but up there is no activity If activity is expected check the other systems
68. de MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display The parameters in this configuration are set by typing the new value into a text box or selecting a radio button and clicking the Apply button in the Switch Configuration box The Reset Values button in the Switch Configuration box returns the parameters to their previous settings Table 3 11 Switch Control Window Parameter Description Switch Role Displays whether switch is configured as the Principal switch or a Subordinate switch in the Fabric Name Displays the system generated switch name e Switch installed in slot 1 MSA1000 name switch1 e Switch installed in slot 2 MSA1000 name switch2 Priority 1 255 This parameter allows you to determine the priority that this switch will have compared to other devices if it requests Fabric resources at the same time as other devices The variable is used during the SW 2 principal switch selection process Any number between 1 and 255 can be used for this setting A lower number results in a higher priority for the switch The switch with the lowest priority number will become the principal switch If two switches have the same lowest priority number then the switch with the lowest WWN number will become the principal switch A priority 1 forces the switch to be principal a priority 255 will never allow the switch to be principal switch Priority 2 is reserved for the
69. display the Vendor display and the Unformatted Data parameter on the Vendor Display EE ea en ea a i 1 Terje Array Switch 1 Port Control aP Summary Events E GBIC 10 00 00 EQ 24 11 BC Port 2 Information Type Transmitter Operational Vendor E Port 3 20 00 00 00 C927 29DF Connector Type LC Gi Port 4 Speed 100 MBs Sec 200000003 2729 06 Transmission Media Multi mode 62 5u M6 GB Ports 3 EE Port 6 Internal Transmiter Type Short wave laser wi OFC SN Link Length Intermediate Distance I enath Sunnortedi9ui Nm Figure 3 18 SFP tab transmitter display 3 28 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility 1 Terje Array Switch 1 DER 10 00 00 EQ 24 11 BC ANS amp Port 2 i Information Type Transmitter Operational Vendor E Port 3 j Length Supported 62u 150m 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF E Port 4 Length Supported Cu Om 20000000 C9272906 Link Encoding 8B10B Ports Giga bit Ethernet Compliance Undetermined E Hd Port 6 Internal SONET Compliance Undetermined Cancel Clear Status Refresh gg Eal ma em fe a a 1 Terje Array Switch 1 SFP GBIC os me nl E r cate 10 0000E0 2411 5c All E Port2 Information Type
70. e yes Offline Public Type offline public iuto Figure C 16 PortCtl offline command Syntax PortCtl lt port_number gt offline lt offline_ state gt C 18 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface cmd gt portetl 5 public no Port Offline Public Type Speed Heart Cost online private Auto Figure C 17 PortCtl public command Syntax PortCtl lt port_number gt public lt public_state gt cmd gt portetl 5 Type FL Port Offline Public Type Speed Heart Cost online public 20 1000 Figure C 18 Portctl type command Syntax PortCtl lt port_number gt Type lt port_type gt cmd gt portetl 5 Speed 1G Port Offline Public Type online public Auto Figure C 19 PortCtl speed command Syntax PortCtl lt port_number gt Speed lt port_speed gt emd gt portetl 5 Heartbeat Port Offline Public Type Speed Heart Cost online public Auto Figure C 20 PortCtl heartbeat command Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 19 Command Line Interface Syntax PortCtl lt port_number gt Heartbeat lt heartbeat_rate gt cmd gt portetl 5 cost 2000 Port Offline Public Type online public Auto Figure C 21 PortCtl cost command Syntax PortCtl lt port_number gt Cost lt routing cost gt PortReSet This command displays resets statistic counters for the specified ports Syntax PortStatsS Display statistic for all ports P
71. e Events Tab Each of these tabs and their management functions is described in the following sections Switch Health Tab The Switch Health window is the default tab that is displayed when the System Information button is clicked for the first time It can also be displayed by clicking the Health tab It consists of the following three separate boxes that provide operating information about the switch being managed e Self Test Status e Thermal e Up Time The following figure provides an example of this display A A System Information Self Test Status Thermal Temperature Status Passed Temperature Reading C 25 Temperature Threshold C 50 Set Up Time System Up Since Mon Sep 17 13 36 38 CDT 2001 Cumulative Up Time 115 hours Current health information retrieved Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 24 Switch health tab 3 32 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists each of the parameters in this display Table 3 9 Switch health window Panel Parameter Description Self Test POST Provides status of either Passed or Failed for Status the Power On Self Test Thermal Temperature Status Status is presented as Passed if the internal temperature of the chassis is below the threshold temperature that is currently set or Failed if it is above The operating temperature of the swit
72. e Interface TftpDl Reset lt reset_state gt This setting determines if the switch will automatically reboot after download Variables Description reset_state yes Sets switch to automaticly reboot after a new boot image has been down loaded to it no Sets switch tonot automaticly reboot after a new boot image has been downloaded to it T tpD1 ChangePrimary Sets the backup image as the primary image Tf tpD1 Start Starts the download process using the variables configured Examples cmd gt tftpdl TFTP download file name C8025i176 bin TFTP IP address 172 18 99 39 Request timeout 5000 ms Request packet retries 6 Data timeout 500 ms Data packet retries 60 Reset after download No Current image name CBapp bin rev I76 Primary image name CBapp bin rev I76 Backup image name None Figure C 35 T tpD1 command C 30 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Topology Displays the topology information for one or all of the switches in the fabric Syntax TOpology TOpology d TOpology lt domain_Id_number gt Topology Displays the information for all of the switches in the network Topology d Displays the information for all of the switches in the network without pausing and prompting the user to continue Topology lt domain_Id_number gt Displays the information for the specified switch whose domain ID number is typed in place of the domain
73. e number of frames that were dropped on receive Transmit Dropped Frames The number of frames that were dropped on transmit Stat Counter Reset Contains a button that gives you the ability to reset the statistical counters Selecting this button will reset all the counters in the switch to zero You must use the scroll down to bring this into view The following figures provide an example of the Port Statistics tab the Error Statistics View and the Stat Counter Reset view Port Information aa alee es pf Tere Aray swich 1 Summan Events Port Control Statistics E Port 1 Pon m Pot3 Transmitted Received Statistics 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29DF Transmitted Frames 19003374 E m Port4 Received Frames 10070767 20 000000C9272908 4 Byte Words Transmitted 522019752 Ports 4 Byte Words Received 34334479044 E Port 6 Internal Transmitted Broadcast Frames Received Broadcast Frames Offline Sequences Current port statistics retrieved Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 15 Port statistics tab 3 26 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Information mal ea e en onl 1 Terje Array Switch 1 GB Port1 fl Saas E Port2 rError Statistics EE Port 3 Link Resets 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29DF Link Failures E Port 4 Loss of Synchronization 20000000C9272906
74. e original login prompt is redisplayed Resetting the Switch Select option 6 Reset Switch in the main menu to reboot the switch This should not be done in a haphazard manner as all Fibre Channel connections provided by the switch can be affected and any management data stored in the switch will be erased Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 11 Initial Configuration of the Switch Using the Array Configuration Utility XE ACU XE to Configure the Switch When using the ACU XE to initially configure the switch depending on the controller s settings and the current switch configuration you will be shown various options The ACU XE will prompt for information through specific screens allowing changes before they are saved In addition to accessing the ACU XE the switch configuration process is separated in to two parts e Initial switch configuration e Advanced switch configuration As discussed previously initial switch configuration includes setting the IP address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of the switch and the redundant switch if installed Until these Ethernet and SNMP parameters are entered a Web Browser cannot find or connect to the switch Advanced switch configuration includes managing and monitoring ports setting up zoning and upgrading the switch firmware Advanced configuration tasks are performed in using the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility A link to this utility is provided in
75. een using ACU XE This Switch s status is currently set to Inactive The Switch Configuration Utility cannot be used to configure my Switch Ay to configure your Switch until the status is set to Active Once the IP Gateway and Subnet or using the Switch Mask address have been successfully set on your Switch the status will be listed as Active and Configuration Utility the Switch Configuration Utility will be available Configuring the Switch with Select a task below the Utility will only be a viable option once the Switch has been configured at least once and is Active Once the Switch has a vaild configuration you will have the option to continue to use ACU XE or to spawn the Switch Configuration Utility The advantage to using the Utility is that it provides advanced features and controls over your Switch whereas the advantage to using ACU XE is that it is more readily availabe pines AGU HE is used to set up the ie Ss controller itself In addition to use the Switch Select Configuration Method Sonatane tzi you i i must make sure that your Beain Finish svstem has been oroverly Z Allows you to configure the fundamental settings 2 z u ACU XE Switch Configuration af the seitchi Figure 2 10 Initial Switch Configuration task option An input screen is displayed See Figure 2 11 2 16 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch Compaq Array Configur
76. efault gateway address 0 0 0 0 or an invalid gateway address you will need to change the address to a valid one To check the gateway address on your system using the CLI see the section titled NetCfg To change the gateway address using the CLI see the section titled Setting the Gateway Address IP Configuration This panel as shown in the following figure displays all of the IP networking parameters that were set on the Fabric Switch 6 using the serial interface A System Information Health Information Switch Control Network Service Firmware Backup Restore Events HP Configuration _ SNMP Trap Management Stations __ IPAddress Port Filter Status IP Address 193 168 100 69 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 MAC Address 00 E0 24 11 BC 44 add Edit Remove CAA Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 27 Network tab Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 39 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists the parameters of this panel Table 3 12 Network tab Parameter Description IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask assigned to the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Default Gateway Displays the default gateway assigned to the MSA Fabric Switch 6 MAC
77. eneeeneeeeecaecaecnaeeenaees 3 15 Managing from the System Information Panel 0 0 0 cece csseceseceneeeneecenecnneeenaees 3 31 Monitoring from the Device View ceeceecceseeeseeeeeeeseeeseecsaeceaeecseecaaecsaessaeceaeees 3 48 Session Conte Uraton neeesa ee Soe eA EEEa E e E EE Ra 3 49 Setin Up ZONING eves oe toes T Si ce eee tee e T 3 50 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guidelines ee eee eseesecssecesecesecesecesecseeeeseeeseeeseeeseaeseneeeneeeaeeenaesnaees 4 1 Troubleshooting the MSA Fabric Switch 6 oo ee cesceseceseceseeeseeeeeeeeseeeaeecaaecnaeceaaeenaees 4 2 Reading the Global Status Indicator eee eseesseceseceseecnsecnsecesecnseecsaeeaecnaeenaeens 4 2 Reading the Ethernet Indicators 00 0 0 eeseceseceseceseceseeeseeeeneeeneeeaeeseaeeeaeeeseeeaaeenaees 4 4 Reading the Port Indicators en nnana a a a i 4 6 Serial Communication Problems cceccccceseceesseceesceceeeeceeaeceeaeeceeneecsaeeeeaaeceenees 4 6 COMMECHONS vrs ereiten eE keen EET NEE EE EE N a aS 4 6 Compaq supported Small Form Factor Pluggables SFP o e 4 7 Fibre Channel Cables siniseen e a ER e aa EESE eSEE Ta 4 7 Temiperature Controli oi a rent e a EE cee neha T ees wee E eee 4 8 Preventative Maintenance Solutions sssesssssssssssssssssssessssessssrsstesseessresssesssesssressresssees 4 8 Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Comm
78. ep 17 13 36 59 CDT 2001 Status port 1 status link active 20 Mon Sep 17 13 36 56 CDT 2001 Topology name server table has changed 19 Mon Sep 17 13 36 55 CDT 2001 Status port 6 status link active 18 Mon Sep 17 13 36 54 CDT 2001 Topology name server table has changed 17 Mon Sep 17 13 36 44 CDT 2001 Status port 5 status link active 16 Mon Sep 17 13 36 44 CDT 2001 Status port 4 status link active 16 Mon Sep 17 13 36 43 CDT 2001 Topology name server table has changed 14 Mon Sep 17 13 36 43 CDT 2001 Status port 1 status link up 13 Mon Sep 17 13 36 42 CDT 2001 Topology name server table has changed chronized Figure 3 31 Events tab 3 46 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility This Event log as shown in the above figure displays the parameters described in the table below for each event logged Table 3 15 Events Window Parameter Show System Events Description Selecting System Events will filter the list so that only the events related to the system and not the individual ports will be listed Selecting both System Events and Port Events will display all the events Show Port Events Selecting Port Events will filter the list so that only the events related to the ports and not the entire system will be listed Selecting both System Events and Port Events will display all the events ID The sequen
79. ernal 1 Terje Array Switch 1 WA system information 8 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C6 3 20 00 00 00 c9 27 29 DF Status 1 Link active 2 Link active 3 Link active 4 Link active Link active i e SFP GBIC Short wave laser wi OFC SN Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave Fixed Optical SFF Shortwave Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave 6 Link active Internal 2 Gois Latest port information retrieved Figure 3 5 Port information shown in the left panel Cancel Clear Status Refresh 3 10 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility System Information When the System Information button is selected from the Task Selection toolbar you can manage and monitor global parameters for the switch It provides a set of tabbed panels that provide access to a set of 8 switch management functions and is displayed in the following figure Self Test Status POST Passed Thermal Temperature Status Passed Temperature Reading C 26 Temperature Threshold C 50 Set Up Time System Up Since Mon Sep 17 13 36 32 CDT 2001 Cumulative Up Time 115 hours Current health information retrieved Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 6 System information window Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 11 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility
80. evice s 3 Verify that the storage device s are visible to the host s 4 Start Applications Before the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can communicate with Compaq managed devices all devices must be properly configured connected and powered up See Chapter 2 Initial Configuration of the Switch for installation instructions 1 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide oo Initial Configuration of the Switch This chapter details the procedures used to initially configure the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Preliminary switch configuration includes entering the Ethernet and the SNMP settings Two configuration methods are available e Using the text based user interface to configure the switch e Using the Array Configuration Utility XE ACU XE to configure the switch Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 1 Initial Configuration of the Switch Configuration Overview When a switch is initially connected to a network the network does not recognize it and does not know its IP address Accessing the switch and entering the Ethernet and SNMP settings assigns the switch a location and makes it available to the network After the switch is accessible additional parameters must be entered These secondary configuration tasks can be performed from four different user interfaces including the text based user interface text based UI Command Line Interface CLD the ACU XE and the Compaq MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management
81. h configuration 2 12 switching engine MSA Fabric Switch 6 1 3 symbols in text ix symbols on equipment vii system preventing electrostatic damage to B 1 T tables backup restore tab 3 45 command line interface summary C 1 control buttons 3 8 default serial port settings 2 4 error statistics 3 25 Ethernet indicators 4 4 events window 3 47 factory defaults C 8 firmware window 3 43 global status indicator 4 3 message text line 3 7 network tab 3 40 port control panel 3 22 port events window 3 19 port link indicators 4 6 port statistics tab 3 24 port summary window 3 18 session configuration window 3 49 switch control window 3 37 switch health window 3 33 switch info window 3 35 switch status indicators 3 6 technical support xi telephone numbers xi temperature problems 4 8 terminal emulator monitoring 2 3 test based UI serial vs telnet 2 3 text conventions x text based UI configuration of the switch 2 3 logging into 2 5 tftp changing IP address E 2 file name parameters E 4 parameters E 2 server IP address E 2 tools conductive field service type B 2 Index 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Index troubleshooting cabling 4 2 4 7 connection problems 4 6 fibre channel cables 4 7 first stage 4 2 guidelines 4 1 MSA Fabric Switch 6 4 1 preventative maintenance 4 1 serial communication problems 4 6 SFPs 4 7 temperature control problems 4 8 U user interfaces listed 2 2 Vv versions Swit
82. h 6 1 2 MSA1000 with a Fabric Switch 6 installed 1 4 network parameters menu 2 6 network tab 3 39 port button screen 3 16 port events tab screen 3 19 port info port control tab screen 3 20 port info reset view screen 3 21 port information screen 3 10 port statistics tab 3 26 port summary tab screen 3 17 service tab 3 41 set IP address menu 2 7 set Subnet Mask menu 2 8 SFP tab operational display screen 3 30 SFP tab transmitter display screen 3 28 SFP tab transmitter display screen second part 3 29 SFP tab vendor display screen 3 30 SFP tab vendor display screen second part 3 30 SNMP screen 3 3 stat counter reset view screen 3 27 status panel screen 3 5 switch control tab 3 36 switch health tab 3 32 switch info tab 3 34 system information panel 3 31 system information screen 3 11 task selection toolbar 3 5 full duplex communications 1 3 G gateway address MSA Fabric Switch 6 configuration 2 9 setting 2 9 grounding methods B 2 straps specifications B 2 wearing B 2 H heel straps using B 2 help CLI C 4 command line interface C 4 help resources x illustrations backup restore tab 3 44 CLI beacon on command C 6 CLI config command C 7 CLI fabric command C 8 CLI factdft command C 10 CLI help command C 11 CLI help menu C 4 CLI hwcfg command C 13 CLI log dlf command C 14 CLI logout command C 15 CLI logout screen C 5 CLI main menu C 3 CLI netcfg command C 15 CLI ns command C 16 CL
83. h any of the following symbols indicates the presence of a potential hazard The potential for injury exists if warnings are not observed Consult your documentation for specific details Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide vii About This Guide This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards Refer all servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards do not open this enclosure Refer all maintenance upgrades and servicing to qualified personnel This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards The area x contains no user or field serviceable parts Do not open for any reason WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards do not open this enclosure This symbol on an RJ 45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component If this surface is contacted the potential for injury exists WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component allow the surface to cool before touching SaAss These symbols on power supplies or systems indicate that the a a equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power WARNING To reduce the
84. he Port Information button is selected from the Task Selection toolbar the Port Information window is displayed as shown in the following figure This display consists of a graphic representation of the switch being monitored at the top of the window a tree representation of the switch its ports and connected devices in the left portion of the window and a set of five tabbed configuration panels e Port Summary Tab e Port Events Tab e Port Control tab e Port Statistics Tab e SFP Tab If you select the switch from the menu tree the Summary and Events tabs will be available while the other tabs will be grayed out and unavailable If you select a port from either the switch graphic at the top of the window or the menu tree the Configuration Statistics and SFP tabs become available These contain management information about the port selected The SFP tab will only be displayed if SFP information is available for the port NOTE No SFP tab will be displayed when an SFP is not installed in the switch or when an installed SFP does not make any information available Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 9 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility In addition the indicators that are displayed on the switch graphic reflect the indicators that are configured on the switch and display the same status that is currently on the switch being monitored H EB Port1 EB Port2 GB Port3 EB Port 4 EB Ports EB Port 6 Int
85. he device is established and traffic is flowing Isolated it is understood that the other port is an E port but complete initialization cannot be established Media Type Displays the media type plugged into the port or that no media interface is installed Detected Port Type Indicates the current port configuration as an F port FL port or E port or other type port Set Port Type Allows you to configure the port as one of the following F port FL port E port Auto Port State Displays and allows you to select these values On Line Port is enabled on the Fibre Channel network Off Line Port is disabled from operating on the Fibre Channel network continued 3 22 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 6 Port Control Panel continued Parameters Port Speed Description Displays and allows you to select these values 1 Gigabit Port is set to operate at 1Gbps 2 Gigabit Port is set to operate at 2Gbps Auto Port will determine the operating speed of the attached device 1Gbps or 2Gbps and operate at that speed Port Cost 100 5000 Allow you to tune or manually configure routing Port cost is used by routing in the shortest path calculation Each switch to switch connection is assigned a cost based on the shortest path calculation The assigned path is determined by the smallest cost You will only change this value if you want to
86. he number of 4 byte words transmitted out of this port 4 byte Words Received The number of 4 byte words received at this port Transmitted Broadcast Frames The number of broadcast frames or packets transmitted out of this port For a Fibre Channel loop this is the number of OPNr frames generated Received Broadcast Frames The number of broadcast frames or packets received at this port Offline Sequences The number of times the system was unavailable for meaningful work For example when the system was in self test mode configuration and so on Rx Tx 0 64 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 0 64 bytes that passed through this port Rx Tx 65 127 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 65 127 bytes that passed through this port Rx Tx 128 255 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 128 255 bytes that passed through this port continued 3 24 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 7 Port Statistics tab continued Parameter Rx Tx 256 511 Byte Frames Description The number of frames of length between 256 511 bytes that passed through this port Rx Tx 512 1023 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 512 1023 bytes that passed through this port Rx Tx 1024 1518 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 1024 1518 bytes that passed th
87. hed to the switch It does however erase any statistics and other management data that has been collected Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 43 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Backup Restore Tab The Backup Restore window is accessed by clicking the Backup Restore tab of the System Information display It consists of one panel titled Backup and Restore Settings Using this interface you can save the current configuration parameters of the switch to a named TFTP server You can also restore any previously saved configuration to the switch To perform either a backup or restore operation enter the correct parameters for Backup Restore File Set and TFTP Server IP Address and click either the Backup or Restore button CAUTION TFTP servers will create new files with modified filenames resulting in restore not retrieving the expected file Be sure to verify that the TFTP server you are using overwrites existing files to avoid this issue The following figure is an example of the Backup Restore tab Ea A 5 E Ke System Information ackup and Restore settings Backup Restore File Set backup TFTP Server IP Address 127 0 0 1 Last Backup Restore Status Status Unknown Backup Restore Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 30 Backup Restore tab 3 44 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User
88. ics with a lint free tissue soaked in 100 percent Isopropyl alcohol Next wipe optics with a dry lint free tissue and dry with compressed canned air Fibre Channel Cable The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is intended primarily for use with Shortwave SFPs and multi mode Fibre Channel cables While Longwave SFPs can be used with 9 um single mode Fibre Channel cables performance may not be optimal due to transmission latencies SW SFPs and Multi mode Fibre Channel cables are capable of supporting distances of 2 meters to 500 meters These cables are for use with Shortwave SFPs only However three multi mode Fibre Channel cable option kits are available from Compag if longer lengths are desired Each kit contains a multi mode Fibre Channel cable with a connector attached to each end The Modular SAN Array 1000 storage systems and associated host bus adapters ship standard with 2m and 5m Fibre Channel cables respectively Other available kits are e 15 meter multi mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit part number 234457 B23 e 30 meter multi mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit part number 234457 B24 e 50 meter multi mode Fibre Channel Cable option kit part number 234457 B25 To customize your system with multi mode Fibre Channel cable at distances greater than 50 meters contact an independent Fibre Channel cable supplier D 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Laser Precautions and Fibre Cables If you are using an existing 62
89. ing Table Before configuring the zoning it is helpful to decide on the names you will use for your zone sets zones and zone members During the configuration you first create the largest group zone sets then create the next largest group zones and last create the individual entities zone members After you have created your zone members using their WWPN you can assign more user friendly names to your zone members Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 41 Command Line Interface The steps of stage one include Viewing and clearing the pending table Creating the zone set Adding zones to the zone set Adding zone members to the zones Changing the names of the zone members optional Enabling the pending table zone set Viewing and Clearing the Pending Table Start by checking what has already been created l View the pending table cmd gt zone pending Inactive zoneset set1 contains 1 zone s zone ntgroup1 contains 0 member s Inactive Zoneset set2 contains 1 zone s zone solarisl contains 0 members Inactive zoneset set3 contains 1 zone s zone ntgroup2 contains 0 member s NOTE You can also use abbreviated forms of CLI commands For example instead of using cmd gt zone pending you can use cmd gt zn pn Fora list of the CLI abbreviations type help 2 Clear the existing pending table cmd gt zone clear Clea
90. ing the light signals Fibre Channel Cables The MSA Fabric Switch 6 uses Fibre Channel cables to communicate with end node devices Loose or broken cables can cause a number of problems Inspect the cabling between the MSA Fabric Switch 6 and attached Fibre Channel devices Check for loose dirty broken or bent cabling and connectors e Inspect the switch fault indicators for apparent problems e Check that the Compaq supported SFP is properly inserted e Check the port status indicators e Check to see if the indicator located next to the special Fibre Channel interface cable connector is lit If it is not a viable connection to the Fibre Channel network has not been established Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 4 7 Troubleshooting Temperature Control The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is designed to work in a normal room temperature environment between 10 and 40 C 50 F to 104 F Preventive Maintenance Solutions To protect the switch for longer use Compaq recommends the following Periodically vacuum the external surfaces of the switch to remove dust Do not drop fiber optic cable connectors onto hard surfaces This can cause internal glass fractures and intermittent signals Keep unused cable ends covered to prevent contamination from obscuring or attenuating the light signals IMPORTANT Always use an anti static wrist strap while handling SFPs These are static sensitive devices Keep unused Co
91. isplay It consists of a table that lists all of the ports related events generated by the MSA Fabric Switch 6 being monitored as shown in the following figure This events table as shown in the following figure displays the parameters described in the following table for each event logged Port Information fa i alea en n i ie ens A Eee thee Time Stamp Severity i Description BB Port 3 5 Mon Sep 17 13 36 59 CDT 2 Notify Status _port1 status link active Si aodndTeIa Ian 19 Mon Sep 17 13 36 55 CDT 2 Notify Status _ port 6 status link active Jf 17 Mon Sep 17 13 36 44 CDT 2 Notify Status port 5 status link active Ga Port 4 16 Mon Sep 17 13 36 44 CDT 2 Notify Status lport 4 status link active 20 00 00 00 C9 27 2906 4 4 4 Mon Sep 17 13 36 43 CDT 2 Notify Status _ port 1 status link up GH Port 6 All 12 Mon Sep 17 13 36 42 CDT 2 Notify Status _ part 5 status link down EH Port 6 Internal 11 Mon Sep 17 13 36 42 CDT 2 Notify Status port 4 status link down i 10 Mon Sep 17 13 36 36 CDT 2 Notify Status port 5 status link active 9 Mon Sep 17 13 36 36 CDT 2 Notify Status port 4 status link active 8 Mon Sep 17 13 36 36 CDT 2 Notify Status port 3 status link active 4 4 H t Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 12 Port Events tab Table 3 5 Port Events Window
92. ission Notice c ccessseceeeceeseeceeneeceeeeeceeeceeaaeeeeneeees A 1 Federal Communications Commission Notice cccccesscecescceeeeeceeneeceeeeeceeeeeeeaeceeeeeees A 2 Modifications 32 2sc01 stan attest et eroana ea eia sen and aun iad Gd eae eS ne A 2 Cablesina saren iE EEEE E AEE ented arte mate ead rhe een teins A 2 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien ccccssscccessscecesssececsessececsesseeecsesaeeecsesaeeeeeesneeeeeses A 2 European Umon Notices 22 26 cheaee bd tucatsiadecesscactenlsd cteebel AE A EEA E REA A 3 Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Meth dS scesi ene iie eea aa a aE E eE Ee EEEE B 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide v Contents Appendix C Command Line Interface Invoking the Command Line Interface 0 eee cece cre ceeeecceeeeseeaeseeeeseseeneeeege C 3 Using the Command Line Interface 0 eee cece cece iaeei ieia C 4 Eoseing Outof the CED cee cedars ics tessassis ie rnede ce ei net hea A Mitesh aed C 5 Exiting from CL vised cists arete eee reste a a AE C 5 Resten onn e estes Pel eas so teaeae cs taste T E Pal eens nua a reste Conan aves aE C 5 Ub Yey 610 RR ee RRR eR Rep Oo Ore EP eC Ee ERE OE ee C 5 Setting Up ZONDE iaeei oeer aeea E EA O EE shee vebt louvers A EEE E EE C 37 Zoning Elements senner e bien reseed ETN E E EE S EE SEa C 37 Naming Rules for Zone Members Zones and Zone Sets ccceescceeseeceenteeeeees C 39 Zoning Limitations for Zo
93. ists all of the commands He1p is also used with a command name to describe a command function Syntax Help Help lt command gt Help Displays the list of commands that are available from this interface Help lt command gt Displays a description of the command specified command The name of the command for which you want help Examples cmd gt help Compaq Fabric Switch Legend lt gt required parameter optional switch syntax Help List of cormmands Help lt command gt Detailed help for specified command Commands subcommands are not case sensitive Commands subcommands can be shortened by using the capitalized letters in the command subcommand Figure C 8 Help command initial screen Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 11 Command Line Interface Beacon Config Exit Fabric FactDft Help Hwcfg Log Logout Netcfg NS Portctl PortReset PortStats PortstatuUs PortTp ReseT SNMP SwCtl SwStatE SwStat Us Temp Tit pD1 Topology Traps Display modify beacon settings Backup restore switch configuration files Exits command line interface Display fabric information Load default factory settings List of all commands implemented Displays hardware configuration Display modify Event log settings Logs user out of the system Displays switch network settings Displays simple name server information Display modify port settings Resets selected switch ports Display
94. ivery can happen when a trunk failure occurs in the fabric and traffic is rerouted around the failure Choosing On enables Forced In Order delivery when the fabric topology is changed Use with care as enabling this feature will cause a delay when a trunk failure occurs Choosing Off disables Force In Order delivery and allows out of order delivery Note that some legacy devices cannot handle out of order delivery and will require that this feature be enabled on all switches Forced IOD Delay 1 60 sec This is the delay time for Force In Order Delivery if enabled It specifies the delay time before rerouting traffic to an alternative trunk The minimum delay time is 1 second the maximum delay is 60 seconds Set this parameter to greater than the E_D_TOV time of the legacy device that requires in order delivery Reset Switch This allows you to reset the switch Use with caution as this will disrupt switch operations Restore Factory Defaults Restores the settings enabled at the factory 3 38 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Network Tab The Network window is accessed by clicking the Network tab of the System Information display It consists of the following two panels e IP Configuration e SNMP Trap Management Stations NOTE The System Information Network Tab page will not function properly without a valid gateway address If you are using the d
95. king simultaneously Blinking green Blinking green Beaconing Serial Communication Problems MSA1000 feature All port indicators blinking simultaneously The RS 232 interface can be the source of interface variations If problems can be traced to the serial cable check that the cable is plugged in correctly and that it has the correct pin connections Connections The following section describes the proper use of Compaq supported Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceivers SFP and Fibre Channel cables 4 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Troubleshooting Compaq supported Small Form Factor Pluggables SFP Use caution when handling SFPs Take normal precautions to protect them from a static electrical discharge and any other damage IMPORTANT Always wear an anti static wrist strap when handling Compaq supported SFPs They are static sensitive e Leave the device in its anti static bag until ready to install it e Hold the SFP by its edges and handle it carefully e Always follow the Compaq supported SFP manufacturer s recommended procedures for cleaning the SFP This is especially true of the type of solvent used for cleaning optical surfaces IMPORTANT Do not install any SFP that appears physically damaged This may result in permanent damage to the switch Keep unused SFP connectors covered with the plugs that are shipped with them to prevent contamination from obscuring or attenuat
96. lar SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Session Configuration When the Session Configuration button is selected the SNMP settings are provided for this session of the Management Utility application as shown in the following figure They can be viewed or modified from this window Q A session Configuration SNMP settings Polling Rate sec 3o Timeout msec oooO O Retry Count Read Community public Write Community private E Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 8 Main session Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 13 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Help When the Help button is selected the application information and service contact information is provided as well as access to the on line help system as shown in the following figure About Product Name Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 Copyright 2000 2001 Compaq Computer Inc Contact Company Name Compaq Computer Inc Company Web Site www compaq com Compag Product Information 1 800 345 1518 Technical Support 1 800 OK COMPAG 1 800 652 6672 a Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 9 Main help session 3 14 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Using MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The Management Utility lets you manage and mo
97. lect option 4 Set gateway address in the Network Parameters menu to call up the Set Gateway Address menu which is shown in Figure 2 5 The gateway is a computer or Ethernet router that connects your segment of the Ethernet to other segments This is also true if using telnet to communicate with the MSA Fabric Switch 6 over the Ethernet from systems on other segments In both of these cases the MSA Fabric Switch 6 will need the IP address of the gateway system in order for it to function Direct questions about gateways to your local network administrator Network Settings Menu Return to main menu Set IP address current 192 168 111 100 Set subnetwork mask current 255 255 255 0 Set gateway address current 0 0 0 0 Save modifications and reset switch to activate 4 IP Gateway Address Menu Current gateway address 0 0 0 0 1 Return to previous menu or enter new gateway address in dotted decimal notation e g 1 2 3 4 Figure 2 5 Network Parameters menu Set gateway address Saving Modifications Though a number of parameters may have been set in the Network Parameters menu none are permanent until the Save modifications and reset switch to activate option is chosen This saves the parameters in non volatile memory and reboots the switch with the new parameters in effect Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 9 Initial Configuration of the Switch Accessing Management Parameters Select option
98. level gt filter Log LogModFilter lt level gt filter Log DispLevFilter lt level gt display level filter Log DispModFilter lt level gt display module filter Log PrtMsgLvl lt prt gt lt num gt level Display event log settings Modify the event log level Modify the event log module Modify the event log Modify the event log Modify the port message Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 13 Command Line Interface Log LogInterval lt int gt Modify the event log min interval ms Log TftpFilename lt flname gt Modify TFTP server filename Log TftpIp lt XX XX XX XX gt Modify TFTP server IP address Log List Display entries in the event log Log Upload Upload event log entries to TFTP server lt level gt d debug i information w warning fatal s status g gsos n none lt mod gt hex bit field Example to set DispLevFilter to debug warning fatal Log dlf dwf Example to turn LogLevFilter off Log llf n Example emd gt log dlf iwf Figure C 11 Log dlf command LogOut Logs the user out of the system Syntax LogOut Be C 14 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Example cmd gt Logout Login Figure C 12 Logout command NetCfg Displays switch network settings Syntax Netcfg Examples emd gt netcfg Ethernet IP Address 127 02 0al Ethernet Su
99. lnet display level filter telnet display module filter 115 upload TFTP file name upload TFTP IP address port message level Fatal Warn Status amp Inform All modules None All modules None All modules Default Value eventlog txt 127 0 0 1 0 PortCtl User User User User User User Na Na Na Na Offline Public Type Speed Heart Cost Admin status Transfer delay Dead interval Retransmit interval No Public Auto Auto 20s 1000 OSRP enable 1 805 Snmp User User User Name Contact Location Null Null Null continued Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 9 Command Line Interface Table C 2 Factory Defaults continued CLI Command User ID Parameter Default Value Swetl User Switch name FC Switch 1 254 off Desired domain off 1 5 1800 3600 Priority Translation Send FAN Min LSA arrival Min LSA interval LSA refresh interval LSA max age Temp User Threshold 50c Tftpdl User Download file name syspkg bin 127 0 0 1 TCTP IP address 5000ms 6 500ms 60 Request No timeout Request packet retries Data timeout Data packet retries Reset after download Traps User All traps removed Syntax FactDft Example emd gt factdtt Resetting the switch to factory defaults will be dis ruptive to normal switch operation Do you wish to continue y n y Figure C 7 Factdft command C 10 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Help L
100. lows you to create isolated Fibre Channel networks with a limited number of connected devices By limiting the number of devices in a zone you can obtain more robust performance and enhance access protection Zoning is compliant with the following standards e FC SW 2 e FC GS3 e FC MI 3 50 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility This section describes the zoning functions supported by the MSA Fabric Switch 6 It describes zoning at the individual switch and describes how the merge command functions are used to support zoning across a Fabric Zoning Elements Before setting up zoning you must understand the following zoning elements e Zone Members e Zones e Zone Sets CAUTION Never add a zoned switch to an established fabric that has no zoning If a switch configured with zoning is added to a fabric that has no configured zoning the fabric s HBAs and targets will no longer be able to communicate and the traffic in the fabric will be disrupted For best results only add a switch configured with zoning to a fabric configured with the same zoning configuration Zone Members Zone members are Fibre Channel edge devices that are identified by their World Wide Port Name WWPN Any device that you want to include in a zone must be identified as a zone member While internally the zone members are tracked by their WWPN you can create a Zone Member Name that acts as an ali
101. meout gt TftpDl DataRetry lt data_retries gt T tpDl Reset lt reset_state gt TftpDl Changeprimary TEtpD1 Start T tpD1 Displays the TFTP download settings for the switch TftpDl lt file_name gt Sets the file name of the file to be downloaded from the TFTP server to the text typed in place of the file_name variable TftpDl lt ip address gt Sets the IP address of the TFTP server where you want to download a code image from to the number typed in place of the ip_address variable TftpDl ReqTimeOut lt req_timeout gt Sets the time in milleseconds during which the switch will request the TFTP server to download the image file before giving up to the number typed in place of the req_timeout variable TftpDl ReqRetry lt req retries gt Sets the number of attempts the switch will request the server to download the image file before giving up to the number typed in place of the req_retries variable T tpD1 ReqDataTimeOut lt data_timeout gt Sets the time in milleseconds during which the switch will request the TFTP server to download a data packet before giving up to the number typed in place of the data_timeout variable TftpDl DataRetry lt data_retries gt Sets the number of attempts the switch will request the server to download a data packet before giving up to the number typed in place of the reg_retries variable Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 29 Command Lin
102. mpaq supported SFP connections covered to prevent contamination from obscuring or attenuating the light signals Always follow the Compaq supported SFP manufacturer s recommended procedures for cleaning the SFP This is especially true of the type of solvent used for cleaning optical surfaces Never insert foreign objects into optical transmit and receive ports Do not bend fiber cable to less than a 3 inch bend radius 4 8 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency RF emission limits to provide an interference free radio frequency spectrum Many electronic devices including computers generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore covered by these rules These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes A and B depending upon their intended installation Class A devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment Class B devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment personal computers for example The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user The rating label on
103. mulation are set for the selected serial port as specified in this procedure To directly connect a terminal to the MSA Switch 1 Make sure there is power to the switch and attach a terminal or terminal emulator 2 Connect a server serial port to the switch s DB 9 serial port 3 Power on the server if it is not already on 4 Access the terminal emulator on the server In Windows NT 4 0 select Start gt Programs Accessories HyperTerminal Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 3 Initial Configuration of the Switch 5 Set up the properties for the terminal connection In Windows NT 4 0 a Double click the Hypertrm icon b Enter a name for the connection in the New Connection dialog box select an icon to represent the switch for future use and click OK The Connect To dialog box is displayed 6 From the Connect using drop down menu select the communications port assigned to the serial port for example COMI COM2 and click OK In the properties dialog box enter the following port settings and select OK Table 2 1 Default Serial Port Settings Type Setting Bits per second baud rate 38 600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None 7 Select File gt Properties to show the connection properties dialog box Select the Settings tab From the Emulation pull down menu select VT 00 and click OK 8 Power ON all peripheral device s 9 Wait at least ten seconds and powe
104. name any characters besides the first character can be a letter a z either upper or lower case a number 0 9 or a symbol _ No spaces are allowed in the name 3 52 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Zoning Limitations for Zone Members Zones and Zone Sets There are zoning limitations for individual switches and fabrics See Table 3 17 for maximum limitations Table 3 17 Switch and Fabric Zoning Limitations Item Maximum Number of Zone Sets 4 Number of Zones 64 Number of Zone Members 64 Two Ways to Display Zoning The MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility allows you to display zoning in two ways e Merged zones e Local zones To toggle between the Merged Zones display and the Local Zones display expand the Zoning View drop down list in the Zoning Configuration screen Merged Zones Use the Merged Zones display when you are interested in viewing information for zones merged with other switches on the Fabric This view is read only and cannot be edited The Merged Zones view is a Fabric wide display showing the merged zones with other switches on the fabric NOTE Because only one Zone Set can be active across the entire Fabric only the Active Zone Set is shown Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 53 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Local Zones Use the Local Zones display when you are interested in viewing
105. ne Members Zones and Zone Sets cesecesseeeeeeees C 39 Using the CLI to Configure Zoning cece cesceseceseceeeeeseeeeaeeeaeecaeecnaesaecnaeenseees C 40 Appendix D Laser Precautions and Fibre Cables Taser PreCautiONs sii scecaseclecesisddscconsshoccusanelaborondadowens steeunesdadeweias leeeoumcchecamnbse EOT D 1 Appendix E Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Finding the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Version Numbet E 1 Downloading the Switch Management Utility Update ee eeeeeeeeneeeneeeneee E 1 Updating the Switch using the Web Browser Interface E 2 Updating the Switch using the Command Line Interface ee eeeeeereeeeeeeeee E 2 Updating the Switch 6 using the Boot Menu ee ceeceseceeeeeseeeeeeeeaeesneeeneeenaes E 4 Index vi Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step by step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation troubleshooting and future upgrades Intended Audience This guide is intended for readers with a moderate level of SAN and system administration experience A Important Safety Information Before installing this product read the Important Safety Information document provided Symbols on Equipment The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of potentially hazardous conditions WARNING This symbol in conjunction wit
106. ne or more ports are in a Fault State and have not been checked Clicking the icon brings up a display with more information about the ports operating condition and stops the icon from blinking The icon will also stop blinking if you click the Clear Status button Amber Message Text Line One or more ports are in a Fault State and have been checked by clicking the icon or clicking the Clear Status button A Ports icon in the Amber fault state will not return to the Normal State until the fault condition is corrected The Message Text Line displays important information This information can include what events have occurred what activities are being performed and what error messages are issued in real time Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The following table lists the error messages shown on the Message Text Line To view detailed information about an error message select the System Information button and then the Events Tab or select the Port Information button then the Events Tab Table 3 2 Message Text Line EventPostFault System event detected Alert EventTempFaultAct System event detected Alert EventTempFaultDeact System event detected Alert EventPortStatus Port event detected Notify EventRtChange Route event detected Notify EventNsChange Name server event detected Notify Progress Indicator Bar The Progress Indicator bar displays the
107. nes select the desired Zone Member and use the drag and drop technique to add it to the desired Zone Assigning Zones to Zone Sets To add the Zones to the desired Zone Set select the desired Zone and use the drag and drop technique to add it to the desired Zone Set Activating the Zone Set To activate and apply the Zone Set 1 Right click the desired Zone Set and select Activate The active Zone Set is shown in bold on the screen 2 Click Apply The selected Zone Set is now the active Zone Set used by the switch Example Zoning Configuration Assume the following e Serverl needs to access Disk1 exclusively for Operating System boot OS Boot e Serverl needs to access Raid1 for shared storage e Serverl needs to access Tapel for backup e Server2 needs to access Disk2 exclusively for Operating System boot e Server2 needs to access Raid1 for shared storage e Server2 needs to access Tapel for backup Before you begin to configure your zoning you must first define the zone members zones and zone sets that you will need Table 3 lists the zone members zones and zone sets being used in this example and indicates what members the zones and the zone sets contain 3 58 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 18 Example Zone Members Zones and Zone Set Zone Members Zones Zone Set Server1 Web_Zone MIS_NT_CLSTR1_SAN1 WWPN 100000010242130
108. nitor a Fabric Switch 6 remotely through a web browser interface The following sections will help you to use the Management Utility Managing and Monitoring individual ports Managing from the system information panel Monitoring from the Device View Session Configuration Setting up Zoning Each of these topics is discussed in the following sections Managing and Monitoring Individual Ports The Port Information task is accessed by clicking the Port button in the Task Selection toolbar as shown in Figure 3 10 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 15 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Port Information ma aleae fee f off ppl ene fay Switch Summary Events Port Control Statisties TOPIC mies Port Status Media Type PortType Port Speed E Por 3 1 Link active SFP GBIC Shortwave laser wi OFC SN _ E port 2 Ghis 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF 2 Link active Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave F port 2 Ghis 3 Link active Fixed Optical SFF ShortvWave F port 2 Ghis EH Port 4 4 Link active Fixed Optical SFF ShortvWave F port 2 Ghis 2000000009272908 S Link active Fixed Optical SFF ShortWave F 2 Chis PortS 6 Link active Internal 2 Ghis E Port 6 Internal Cancel Clear Status Refresh _ Figure 3 10 Port button in task selection toolbar This view provides information about configuration
109. ode fibre channel D 2 30 meter multi mode fibre channel D 2 50 meter multi mode fibre channel D 2 cleaning fibre channel D 1 customizing D 2 DB 9 serial 1 5 2 3 ethernet RJ 45 1 5 fibre channel D 2 fibre channel troubleshooting 4 7 SFPs 4 7 troubleshooting 4 2 CLI command prompt C 3 defined C 4 help menu illustrated C 4 invoking C 3 Index logout screen illustrated C 5 main menu C 3 main menu illustrated C 3 syntax C 4 Command Line Interface CLD overview of 2 2 commands CLI beacon C 1 config C 1 exit C 1 fabric C 1 factdft C 2 help C 2 hwefg C 2 log C 2 logout C 2 netcfg C 2 ns C 2 portctl C 2 portreset C 2 portstats C 2 portstatus C 2 porttp C 2 reset C 2 SNMP C 2 swetl C 2 swstate C 2 swstatus C 2 temp C 2 tftpdl C 2 topology C 2 traps C 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Index 1 Index community names restoring 2 10 retrieving 2 10 setting new 2 10 Compaq authorized reseller xi Compaq website xi configuration methods of 2 2 overview 2 2 connecting a terminal to 2 3 connection problems 4 6 connectors RJ 45 Ethernet 1 4 RS 232 DB 9 serial port 1 4 D DB 9 serial port configuration 1 4 rear panel 1 4 E electrostatic discharge precautions B 1 preventing B 1 storing products B 1 transporting products B 1 types of damage from B 1 ESD See electrostatic discharge Ethernet indicators 4 5 CLI help command C 11 CLI help menu C 4 CLI hwcfg c
110. ommand C 13 CLI log dlf command C 14 CLI logout command C 15 CLI logout screen C 5 CLI main menu C 3 CLI netcfg command C 15 CLI ns command C 16 CLI portctl command C 18 CLI portctl cost command C 20 CLI portctl heartbeat command C 19 CLI portctl offline command C 18 CLI portctl public command C 19 CLI portctl speed command C 19 CLI portctl type command C 19 CLI portstats command C 21 CLI portstatus command C 22 CLI portstatus with port number command C 22 CLI porttp command C 23 CLI reset command C 23 CLISNMP command C 24 CLI SNMP con command C 25 CLI SNMP loc command C 25 CLI SNMP name command C 24 CLI supported commands C 12 CLI swstate command C 26 CLI swstate command ports data C 27 CLI swstatus command C 27 CLI temp command C 28 CLI tftpdl command C 30 port 1 3 CLI topology command C 32 CLI traps add command C 35 F CLI traps command C 35 fabric switch configuration 2 12 CLI traps delete commands A0 figures CLI traps filter command C 36 backup restore tab 3 44 CLI traps state command C 36 CLI beacon on command C 6 console ee 3 4 CLI config command C 7 device VIEW 3 48 CLI fabric command C8 device view screen 3 12 CLI factdft command C 10 error statistics view screen 3 27 events tab 3 46 Index 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Index firmware tab 3 42 login menu 2 5 main help session screen 3 14 main session screen 3 13 management options menu 2 10 MSA fabric switc
111. on yes Sets individual port or all ports to offline state no Sets individual port or all ports to online state PortCtl lt port_number gt Type lt port type gt Sets the port type variable for an individual port or all ports port_type variables Description auto Sets individual port or all ports to autonegotiate their port type FL Sets individual port or all ports to the FL port type F Sets individual port or all ports to the F port type PortCtl lt port_number gt Speed lt port_speed gt Sets the port type variable for an individual port or all ports port_type variables Description auto Sets individual port or all ports to autonegotiate their port speed IG Sets individual port or all ports to operate at 1 Gbps 2G Sets individual port or all ports to operate at 2 Gbps PortCtl lt port_number gt Heartbeat lt heartbeat_rate gt Sets the heartbeat rate variable for an individual port or all ports heartbeat_rate variables Description 5 50 Sets the heartbeat rate between 5 and 50 seconds Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 17 Command Line Interface PortCtl lt port_number gt Cost lt routing_cost gt Sets the routing cost variable for an individual port or all ports routing_cost variables Description 100 5000 Sets the routing cost between 100 and 5000 Examples cmd gt portetl Port Offline i Speed Heart online online online online online online portetl 5 offlin
112. oprocessor 1 3 network parameters menu 2 6 power indicator 4 2 powering up 1 6 prerequisites 1 5 reading indicators 4 2 RS 232 serial interface port 1 3 serial communication problems 4 6 serial fibre channel cables 4 7 switching engine 1 3 temperature control problems 4 8 troubleshooting 4 2 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility features 1 3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 configuration 2 12 multi mode fibre channel cable D 2 N network parameters menu MSA Fabric Switch 6 configuration 2 6 P parameters tftp E 2 parts proper handling B 1 storing B 1 transporting B 1 passwords changing 2 11 port bypass automatic 1 3 RS 232 1 3 prerequisites MSA Fabric Switch 6 installation 1 5 preventative maintenance solutions 4 1 R RS 232 serial interface port 1 3 troubleshooting 4 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Index 5 Index S serial communication problems 4 6 interface port 1 3 serial port settings baud rate 2 4 bits per second 2 4 data bits 2 4 flow control 2 4 parity 2 4 stop bits 2 4 setting community names 2 10 gateway address 2 9 IP address 2 7 subnetwork mask 2 8 SFPs cleaning D 1 troubleshooting 4 7 static safe containers storing products in B 1 transporting products in B 1 subnetwork mask MSA Fabric Switch 6 configuration 2 8 setting 2 8 Switch Management Utility downloading update E 1 finding version number E 1 updating using CLI E 2 updating using the Boot menu E 4 switc
113. or Cleaning Considerations Optics are susceptible to anything that hinders light transmission Consequently manufacturers of both 2 Gb Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver modules SFP and Fibre Channel Cable Connectors provide dust covers to protect the optical areas and ensure optical signal integrity for initial system configuration If the fiber optic interconnects are disengaged the optical tips can be soiled by human touch damaged from dropping or simply collect dust debris when exposed to the open air for extended time periods A contaminated optic tip may not be visible to the naked eye and could potentially degrade performance of your system Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide D 1 Laser Precautions and Fibre Cables To minimize the risk of optic contamination on your system keep the following fibre optic handling guidelines in mind e Dust Covers Dust Covers are provided with all optical components and should be kept in place when not used Do not throw away the dust covers after initial installation You may need them to protect optical interconnect areas if reconfiguration is required e When to Clean The best rule of thumb for cleaning fiber optics is common sense If you have handled fiber optic interconnects and think there may be contamination clean it If you need to use a fiber optic interconnect component that is found without the dust covers in place clean it e How to Clean First wipe the opt
114. ortStatS lt port gt Display statistic for specified ports PortStatS r Reset stat counters for all ports PortStatS lt lt port gt r Reset stat counters for specified ports PortStatS Displays port statistics and resets port statistics counters Syntax PortStatS PortStatS lt port_number gt PortStatS r PortStatS lt port_number gt r where port_number a valid port number for the Fabric Switch between 1 and 6 PortStatS Displays statistics for all ports on the switch C 20 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface PortStatS lt port_number gt Displays statistics for the port specified on the switch PortStatS r Resets the statitics counters for all ports on the switch PortStatS lt port_number gt Resets the statitics counters for the port specified on the switch Examples cud portstats Frame Frame Word i Invld Invld Pruseq Loss Loss Frame Errs Sig 20 9K 43 6K 15 5K 59 8K 24 4K 104 3K 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 Figure C 22 Portstats command PortStatUs Displays port status Syntax PortStatuUs PortStatUs lt port gt Portstatus Displays port status for all ports on the switch Portstatus lt port_number gt lt port_number gt Displays port status for the port specified on the switch Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 21 Command Line Interface Examples cud portstatus ID Port 010100
115. owest level of severity Traps State lt ip address port number gt lt trap_state gt This command is used to set the state of a particular SNMP trap recipient as active or inactive The command variables are defined as follows Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Variables ip_address port number ip_address port_number trap_state active inactive Examples cmd gt traps IP address 172 18 97 122 172 18 97 205 Figure C 37 Traps command emd gt traps Add IP address 172 18 97 122 LZ L697 205 Description The IP address of the SNMP trap recipient whose state you want to set The port number of the SNMP trap recipient whose state you want to set Sets the specified port recipient to the Active state Traps configured to be sent to this device will be forwarded to it Sets the specified port recipient to the Inactive state Traps configured to be sent to this device will not be forwarded to it Filter State alert active warning active Filter State alert active warning active Figure C 38 Traps add command Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 35 Command Line Interface cmd gt traps delete 172 18 97 122 162 IP address Port Filter State 172 18 97 205 162 warning active Figure C 39 Traps delete command cmd gt Traps filter 172 18 97 122 162 Alert IP address Port Filter State 172 18 97 122 162
116. port statistics Display port status Displays port throughput for all ports Reset switch Display modify SNMP Mib2 settings Display modify switch settings Display switch and port state Display switch status Display modify temperature settings Display modify TFTP download settings Display topology information Display modify SNMP trap settings Figure C 9 Supported commands Displays the hardware configuration of the switch Syntax HwCfg Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Example emd gt hwefg Banner Serial number Firmware version Ethernet MAC address FC MAC address Switch WWNN Number ports 6 Figure C 10 Hwcfg command Log Embedded Switch 6 Port P4656X43WKTO2LT PXX X O0e02411ba59 00e02411ba5a 100000e02411baSa This command will display and modify the event log settings When an event occurs if the event s severity matches the LogLevFilter setting the event will be logged into the event log buffer If the event s severity matches the DispLevFilter setting the event will be displayed on the console List will display the entries contained in the event log buffer Upload will upload the event log entries to the server specified by T tpl1p into a file specified by Tf tp Filename Press Ctrl C to temporarily disable the event log display Press Ctrl B to enable the event log display Syntax Log Log LogLevFilter lt
117. ps Display modify beacon settings Backup restore switch configuration files Exits command line interface Display fabric information Load default factory settings List of all commands implemented Displays hardware configuration Display modify Event log settings Logs user out of the system Displays switch network settings Displays simple name server information Display modify port settings Resets selected switch ports Display port statistics Display port status Displays port throughput for all ports Reset switch Display modify SNMP Mib2 settings Display modify switch settings Display switch and port state Display switch status Display modify temperature settings Display modify TFTP download settings Display topology information Display modify SNMP trap settings Figure C 2 Help menu By typing the Help command you can access a list of all available commands along with a brief overview of the syntax In addition it is possible to assign values to various parameters by using the equal sign separated by spaces C 4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Logging Out of the CLI The Logout command screen in the CLI is the same as the logout option in the main menu Embedded Switch 6 Port Model number 229967 001 Firmware version PXX X Selftest status passed 2a Networking settings ai Management settings 4 Command line interface S Logout 6 Reset switch gt 5
118. r cycle the MSA1000 The switch sends a series of Power on Self Test POST messages in HyperTerminal 2 4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch Logging in to the Text based UI Upon connection to the switch or completion of the start up sequence you must log into the MSA Switch to access the management functions To do this you must login as user and enter the password assigned to the switch The default login variables assigned at the factory are Login user Password ADMIN To access the text base UI 1 At the Login prompt enter user as the login variable gt Login user 2 At the password prompt enter the assigned password gt Password ADMIN Upon successful login the main menu is displayed Figure 2 1 is an illustration of the initial Login menu Embedded Switch 6 Port Model number 229967 O001 Firmware version PXX X Selftest status passed Networking settings Management settings Command line interface Logout Reset switch Figure 2 1 Login menu The main menu contains a brief summary of the status of the switch including the model number the firmware version and whether it passed its self test NOTE If the text based UI from the previous connection was logged out while in the CLI the CLI prompt is displayed To return to the text menu interface from the CLI prompt enter exit at the prompt Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 U
119. ration changes between MARA ceptuced sessions Compaq free Ae e aasam paa Compaq Management Agents for Servers provide device information for all managed subsystems Alerts are generated by SNMP traps een gen Compeq A ee iy XE Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE provides configuration facilities for Compaq Smart Array and RAID Array controllers Week Compag on the Internet Copyright 1837 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation All Rights Reserved Credits Troubleshooting Tips a B O iemet Figure 2 7 Compaq Web Based Management screen To start the ACU XE from the Web based Management screen 1 Select Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE The ACU XE main screen is displayed See Figure 2 8 for an illustration of the ACU XE main screen Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2 13 Initial Configuration of the Switch 2 Inthe main ACU XE screen select an MSA1000 Controller from the controller list in the left column of the screen Three configuration methods are displayed at the bottom portion of the screen e Assisted Configuration is used to configure the controller e Advanced Configuration is used to configure the controller e Switch Configuration is used to configure the switch Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE Microsoft Internet Explorer 18 x z3 Array Configuration Utility XE fiche sl Version 1 30 7 0 10 1 ri Controllers E MSA1000 Controller in 9J19JN7
120. red pending zone configuration 3 Display the pending table to verify that it was cleared cmd gt zone pending Zone table is empty C 42 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Creating the Zone Set Create your zone set using the name you already defined see Table C 4 cmd gt zone addzs MIS NT _CLSTR1_ SAN1 Zoneset MIS NT _CLSTR1_SAN1 added Changes will only take effect after a zone write command Adding zones to the zone set Add zones to your zone set using the names you already defined see Table C 4 cmd gt zone addzn MIS NT _CLSTR1 SAN1 Web Zone Mail Zone Zone Web Zone added to zoneset MIS NT_CLSR1 SAN1 Zone Mail Zone added to zoneset MIS NT CLSTR1 SAN1 Changes will only take effect after a zone write command Adding zone members to the zones Add zone members to your zones using the names you have already defined see Table C 4 cmd gt zn addzm Web Zone 1000000102421303 2100005004d02 78 Zone member 1000000102421303 added to zone Web Zone Zone member 2100005004d02 78 added to zone Web Zone Changes will only take effect after a zone write command cmd gt zn addzm Web Zone 210000010241f 73 210000010249a7ab Zone member 210000010241f 73 added to zone Web Zone Zone member 210000010249a7ab added to zone Web Zone Changes will only take effect after a zone write command Modular SAN Array Fa
121. risk of injury from electric shock remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the system This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely Weight in kg WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the Weight in Ib equipment observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling viii Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide About This Guide Rack Stability AN WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment be sure that e The leveling jacks are extended to the floor e The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks e The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installation e The racks are coupled in multiple rack installations e Only one component is extended at a time A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide They have the following meanings WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information IMPORTANT Text set off in this manner presents clarifying info
122. rking Parameters and Management For more advanced functions the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility offers a further level of complexity This more advanced level of parameters operates from a command line interface CLD This chapter includes information on e Invoking the Command Line Interface e Using the Command Line Interface e Setting up Zoning The table below provides an overview of the commands available through the CLI Table C 1 Command Line Interface Summary Command Meaning Beacon Displays modifies the beacon settings Config Displays the configuration settings for the switch backup restore files Exit Exits the command line interface Fabric Displays the fabric information continued Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 1 Command Line Interface Table C 1 Command Line Interface Summary continued Command Meaning FactDft Loads the default factory settings Help Lists all implemented commands HwCfg Displays the hardware configuration Log Displays modifies the event log settings LogOut Logs out of the user interface NetCfg Displays the switch network settings NS Displays the name server information PortCtl Displays modifies the port settings PortReSet Resets selected switch ports PortStatS Displays the port statistics PortStatUs Displays the port status PortTp Displays the port throughput for all ports ReSeT Resets
123. rmation or specific instructions NOTE Text set off in this manner presents commentary sidelights or interesting points of information Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide ix About This Guide Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions e Italic type is used for complete titles of published guides or variables Variables include information that varies in system output in command lines and in command parameters in text e Bold type is used for emphasis for onscreen interface components window titles menu names and selections button and icon names and so on and for keyboard keys e Monospace typeface is used for command lines code examples screen displays error messages and user input e Sans serif typeface is used for uniform resource locators URLs Related Documents For additional information on the topics covered in this guide refer to the following documentation e StorageWorks by Compaq Modular SAN Array 1000 User Guide part number 230941 e StorageWorks by Compaq Modular SAN Array 1000 Installation Overview part number 230935 Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide you can get further information and other help in the following locations x Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide About This Guide HP Technical Support In North America call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1 800 652 6727
124. rough this port Rx Tx 1519 2148 Byte Frames The number of frames of length between 1519 2148 bytes that passed through this port Error Statistics contains the number of occurrences of the statistics and error parameters shown the following table Except for Link Resets all of the parameters listed here are a part of the link error status block You must use the scroll down to bring this into view Table 3 8 Error Statistics Parameter Description Link Resets The number of link resets received at this port Link Failures The number of link failures Loss of Synchronization The number of instances of synchronization loss detected at this port Loss of Signal The number of instances of signal loss detected at this port Invalid CRC The number of invalid CRCs on the selected port Loop ports do not count CRC errors Invalid Transmission Words The number of invalid transmission words received at this port continued Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 25 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Table 3 8 Error Statistics continued Parameter Description Primitive Sequence Protocol Errors The number of primitive sequence protocol errors detected at this port Receive Frame Length Errors The number of frames with invalid lengths received on this port Receive Frame Check Sequence The number of frames received with invalid CRCs Receive Dropped Frames Th
125. s window allows you to read the location and contact information that is currently configured for the switch and to modify it by selecting it and editing All the information in this panel is for informational purposes only The switch does not use any of this information to perform functions For example the switch will not send out emails to the email address listed However some management applications including future versions may display some of the information listed on the Service tab page Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 41 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Firmware Tab The Firmware window is accessed by clicking the Firmware tab of the System Information display This window as shown in the figure below allows you to download new firmware to your MSA Fabric Switch 6 To perform a download using this interface fill in the text boxes click the appropriate radio button and click the Start Download button VN A System Information Health Information Switch Control Network Service Firmware Backup Restore Events Download Control Current Version P04 1 File Name C8100P04 1 bin TFTP Server IP Address 193 168 100 119 TFTP Timeout msec 5000 TFTP Retries le Last Download Status Success Download Only Download amp Reboot re Cancel Clear Status Refresh Figure 3 29 Firmware tab
126. sary to download new MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility with TFTP even if the current utility program is not functioning To access the Boot Menu connect to the switch directly using a null modem cable and use a program such as HyperTerminal in Windows The default terminal settings are 38400 8N1 No Flow Control With the null modem connected and HyperTerminal running reset the switch To access the Boot Menu you must press the Enter key when prompted this occurs within the first few seconds following the reset The IP address shown for the TFTP server IP address 4 must be changed to the IP address running the TFTP daemon The IP address field does not have the ability to resolve host names The download file name must be changed to match the name of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility update The file is automatically extracted from the download file by the MSA Fabric Switch 6 once the transfer is complete Typically both the timeout and retry parameters do not require resetting unless the network used is overloaded with other traffic With all parameters completed correctly and the download completed choose 0 to exit the boot menu and reset the switch The update will occur automatically following the reset E 4 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide A AC power cord 1 5 accessing boot menu E 4 ACU XE overview of 2 2 automatic port bypass 1 3 boot straps using B 2 C cables 15 meter multi m
127. scription of possible symptoms 1 Check the Global Status Indicator for power The unit may not be plugged into the Modular SAN Array 1000 correctly 2 Inspect the switch fault indicators for apparent problems If the fault indicators are on the switch may be faulty or the temperature may be out of defined limits 3 Inspect the cabling between the switch and attached Fibre Channel devices Check for loose dirty broken or bent cabling and connectors If a Compaq supported Small Form Factor Pluggable transceiver SFP is in use check that it is properly inserted and that the cable is properly seated 4 Check the port status indicators Reading the Global Status Indicator The indicators provide information about the status of the switch This should be used as the first stage in troubleshooting If either the serial or the Ethernet link to the switch is running use the appropriate Command Line Interface command See Appendix C Command Line Interface for the appropriate command The Global Status Indicator indicators can be interpreted by reviewing Table 4 1 4 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Troubleshooting Table 4 1 Global Status Indicator Interpretation The unit is connected to an AC power source and the internal power supply is functioning Possible Causes This is the normal state when powered on There is no power within the switch The Fabric Switch 6 may not be plugge
128. ser Guide 2 5 Initial Configuration of the Switch Accessing Networking Parameters Select option 2 Networking parameters to access the Network Parameter menu which is shown Figure 2 2 The first option in this menu allows the user to return to the main menu Any changes made are reset to the previous value The second third and fourth parameters are used to configure the Ethernet settings for the MSA Switch All these parameters must be set appropriately for the site before the MSA Switch can be managed over the Ethernet and connected to using telnet Network Settings Menu Return to main menu Set IP address current 127 0 0 1 Set subnetwork mask current 255 255 255 0 Set gateway address current 0 0 0 0 Save modifications and reset switch to activate Figure 2 2 Network Parameters menu 2 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch Setting the IP Address Select option 2 Set IP address in the Network Parameters menu to call up the IP Address menu shown in the figure below It displays the current IP address The default 127 0 0 1 is set at the factory This address should be changed to an IP address appropriate to your site Check with the network administrator if uncertain of what this should be Check with your network administrator before using the default address as it is a special IP address used for testing purposes only Network Settings Menu Return to
129. ski Renamed zonemember WWN 2100005004d02 78 to Disk1 Changes will only take effect after a zone write command cmd gt zone renzm WWN 210000010241ff73 Tapel Renamed zonemember WWN 210000010241ff73 to Tapel Changes will only take effect after a zone write command cmd gt zone renzm WWN 210000010249a7ab Raidi Renamed zonemember WWN 210000010249a7ab to Raid1 Changes will only take effect after a zone write command cmd gt zone renzm WWN 100000a0c991a47a Server2 Renamed zonemember WWN 100000a0c991a47a to Server2 Changes will only take effect after a zone write command cmd gt zone renzm WWN 200000600819ae48 Disk2 Renamed zonemember WWN 200000600819ae48 to Disk2 Changes will only take effect after a zone write command Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 45 Command Line Interface Enabling the pending table zone set Enable the zone set in the pending table so that when it is written to the active table it will be activated cmd gt zone enable MIS NT _CLSTR1_ SAN1 Zoneset MIS NT _CLSTR1_SAN1 enabled Stage Two Verifying the Zoning Configuration in the Pending Table Make sure that you have the correct configuration by viewing your newly created pending tables There are four different ways you can confirm that your pending tables are correct e Viewing all zone sets their zones and zone members in the pending table e Vie
130. so be found on the main menu of the command line interface labeled StorageWorks MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility The MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility contains the embedded agents used by the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Downloading the Switch Management Utility Update There are different methods available for updating the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide E 1 Updating the Fabric Switch MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Updating the Switch using the Web Browser Interface To update the switch using the web browser interface under the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Service tab see Chapter 3 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Use this screen to set the switch s parameter and to start the download IMPORTANT The MSA Fabric Switch 6 s IP address and other networking parameters must be properly set for the download to work The IP address shown for the TFTP server must be changed to the IP address running the TFTP daemon The IP address field does not have the ability to resolve host names The Management Utility file name must be changed to match the name of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility update file The Management Utility Boot File is automatically extracted from the download file by the MSA Fabric Switch 6 once the transfer is complete The boot file name needs to be set for a successful update Typically both the timeout and retry parameters
131. t is SNMP_ trap To change the SNMP Trap Community string type the new name at the command prompt and press the Enter key 2 10 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch 5 Change Password is used to enter a new password There will be verification to test if this has been successfully completed or not For security reasons the password can only be changed through the serial port It cannot be changed through a telnet connection over the Ethernet The password can be set to null that is a carriage return or an alphanumeric password can be used with up to eight characters The space cannot be part of the password as it is used to separate the first and second copies of the new password NOTE If the new password is forgotten contact your network administrator You will need the unit s serial number and Ethernet MAC address Accessing the CLI Select option 4 Command line interface on the main menu to call up the command line interface This gives the user the ability to change parameters These parameters should only be modified by a knowledgeable user in order to modify the MSA Switch operational parameters to set up policies as well as to troubleshoot problems The complete Command Line Interface is outlined in Appendix C Command Line Interface Exiting the Text based Ul The user can log out of the MSA Switch by selecting option 5 Logout in the main menu Th
132. that Management Utility will issue requests to the managed device before reporting a loss of connection Valid values 0 4 Read Community SNMP Read Community string is the password required to read management data from the switch This value must match the setting for the switch that you are managing as it was set using the Command Line Interface CLI If the values do not match the application will not be able to retrieve information from the switch Write Community SNMP Write Community string is the password required to write management data to the switch This value must match the setting for the switch that you are managing as it was set using the Command Line Interface CLI If the values do not match the utility will not be able to modify any values in the switch If the community strings specified do not match what is configured in the switch the application will not be able to communicate with the switch NOTE If the display properties on your computer system are set to 256 colors the Community Strings window will appear patterned and unclear Change your display properties setting to either True Color 32 bit or High Color 16 bit for a sharp clear image You will find the display properties setting under Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings or right click your desktop and select Active Desktop Customize Settings Setting up Zoning Zoning is a function of the MSA Fabric Switch 6 that al
133. the ACU XE NOTE The switch configuration utility Web link to the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility is present only if the selected controller supports this feature NOTE In the following screen examples the configuring server s IP address is 10 100 100 14 One switch has an IP address of 10 100 100 10 and the other switch s IP address is 10 100 100 11 2 12 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch Accessing the Switch Configuration Option of the ACU XE The ACU XE can be started from the Compaq Web Based Management screen or by selecting Start Programs Compaq System Tool Compaq Array Configuration XE Figure 2 7 is an example of the Compaq Web Based Management screen Z WIN2K_HR_3 Compaq WBEM Device Home Microsoft Internet Explorer E s 18 xj Bile Edt wew Favorites Tools Help Bak gt O A A Asearch GFavortes CHristory Ghe Sp Address hetps 127 0 0 1 2381 x co Jinks amp Compaq Web Based Management COMPAQ gt AS WIN2K_HR_3 Login Account administrator 10 100 100 14 192 168 2 42 04 04 2002 13 49 45 Device Home Page SS Compaq s Version Control Agent enables management of the Compaq software and firmware on the system in conjunction with the Compaq Version A _ sive Compaq Survey Utility captures the hardware and software configuration history It generates reports that identify configu
134. the switch SNMP Displays modifies the SNMP Mib2 settings SwCil Displays modifies the switch settings SwStatE Displays the switch state SwStatUs Displays the switch status Temp Displays modifies the temperature settings TftpDI displays modifies the download settings Topology Displays the topology information Traps Displays modifies the SNMP trap settings C 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Invoking the Command Line Interface The CLI can be called up by choosing 4 Command line interface on the main menu It will respond with a cmd gt prompt as shown in the following figure Embedded Switch 6 Port Model number 229967 001 Firmware version PXX X Selftest status passed 2 Networking settings 3 Management settings 4 Command line interface 5 Logout 6 Reset switch gt 4 Figure C 1 Main menu Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C 3 Command Line Interface Using the Command Line Interface The CLI is a general purpose ASCII line interface separated by carriage returns The syntax can best be seen by typing help More detailed information is available by typing help followed by a command name as shown below cmd gt help command_name Beacon Config Exit Fabric FactDft Help Hwcfg Log Logout Netcfg NS Portctl PortReSet Portstats PortstatuUs PortTp ReseT SNMP Swctl SwStatE SwStat Us Temp TftpDl Topology Tra
135. them from their containers e Avoid touching pins leads or circuitry e Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static sensitive component or assembly Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide B 1 Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic sensitive parts e Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear the strap snug against the skin e Use heel straps toe straps or boot straps at standing workstations Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats e Use conductive field service tools e Use a portable field service kit with a folding static dissipating work mat If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding have an Authorized Compaq Reseller install the part NOTE For more information on static electricity or for assistance with product installation contact your Compaq authorized reseller B 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide C Command Line Interface Most of the configuration commands used to set up and maintain the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can be controlled from the main menu s first two options Netwo
136. tial number indicating the order in which the event was sent Time Stamp The time when the event was logged Severity The severity level of the event The possible severity parameters are Unknown Emergency Alert Critical Error Warning Notify Info Debug Mark Type The type of the event The possible event type parameters are Unknown Other Status Configuration Topology Description A description of the event Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 3 47 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Monitoring from the Device View Selecting the Device View button brings up Device View display This display allows you to monitor devices connected to the switch as shown in the following figure Device View 1 Terje Arat Domain Port Type Node VWwWWN Port WN Gi Port2 i Port3 Gi Port 4 Ports E Port 6 Internal E Port 1000 N port N port N port 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C6 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 06 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C6 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 DF 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 06 Bo no Ro no po N port NL port N port N port N port N port NL port 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C5 50 08 05 F3 00 00 0A 80 20 00 00 00 C9 27 25 B9 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 BO 20 00 00 00 C9 27 29 8B 20 00 00 00 C9 27 2A 29 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 C5 50 08 05 F3 00 00 0A 81 10 00 00 00 C9 27 25 B9 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 BO 10 00 00 00 C9 27 29 8B 10
137. tices Appendix A Electrostatic Notices Appendix B Command Line Interface Appendix C Laser Precautions Appendix D Updating the MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Appendix E Utility WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment refer to the user documentation supplied with the server and observe the appropriate safety precautions Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 1 1 Overview of the Switch The MSA Fabric Switch 6 The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is an integrated six port module featuring a 12 Gbps switch engine that enables full duplex non blocking performance on all ports Figure 1 1 The MSA Fabric Switch 6 1 2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Overview of the Switch Features The MSA Fabric Switch 6 includes A main board enclosing the 12 Gbps switching engine Microprocessor and other hardware logic to support the switch software agents MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Full Duplex Communications A pair of nodes can simultaneously send and receive data for an aggregate of 2 Gbps Automatic Port Bypass Improves SAN reliability by automatically bypassing errant ports Global Status Indicator GSI RS 232 serial interface port for configuring the MSA Fabric Switch 6 10 base T Ethernet port for communications to host resident management software applications Null modem cable Five external 2 1 Gbps ports 1 internal 2 1 Gbps port Auto swit
138. ure 2 9 two switches were detected 2 14 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Initial Configuration of the Switch Array Configuration Utility XE Version 1 30 7 0 Controllers MSA1000 Controller in 93193N71R48H i wW Array A _ Logical Drive 1 86823 MB RAID ADG wW Array B I Logical Drive 2 86823 MB RAID ADG In the following screens you will be asked a few simple questions that will allow the switch on your controller to be configured Once your changes have been entered clicking on the Finish link will immediately save any valid changes Select the switch you wish to configure C ummm Switch 1 C umm Switch 2 Cancel Next Select Switch to Configure Begin Finish Figure 2 9 Switch selection 4 Select a switch to configure WIN2K_HR_3 4 E Frequently Asked uestions What do Next and Cancel do Throughout the Switch configuration process Next processes your choices on the current step and takes you to the next step of the configuration process Cancel discards the proposed configuration and returns you to the Main Menu selection screen How do I begin to Configure my Switch Select the Switch you would like to configure from those listed and then click Next The Switch I am trying to configure is not listed Make sure the correct controller has been selected before entering the Switch Configur
139. wing the zone set in the pending table e Viewing the zones in the pending table e Viewing the zone members in the pending table Viewing the Zone Set its Zones and its Zone Members in the pending table To display all zone sets zones and zone members in the pending table cmd gt zone pending Active zoneset zone zone zone member zone member zone member zone member Mail _ Zone zone member zone member zone member zone member Web Zone MIS NT _CLSTR1_SAN1 contains 4 member s contains 4 1000000102421303 2100005004d02 78 210000010241f f73 210000010249a7ab 210000010241ff73 210000010249a7ab 100000a0c991a47a 200000600819ae48 contains 2 zone s member s C 46 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide Command Line Interface Viewing the Zone Set in the pending table To display zone sets in the pending table cmd gt zone pending displayzs Active zoneset MIS NT _CLSTR1 SAN1 contains 2 zone s zone Web Zone zone Mail_ Zone Viewing the Zones in the pending table To display the zones in the pending table cmd gt zone pending displayzn zone Web Zone contains 4 member s zone member 1000000102421303 zone member 2100005004d02 f78 zone member 210000010241ff73 zone member 210000010249a7ab zone Mail Zone contains 4 member s zone member 210000010241ff73 zone member 210000010249a7ab zone member
140. xten e ee e e e E E E a ds oes oii whe ix Text Conventions aeina a R eee aed TA E aS x Related Doc meniS i eneen eer nieee Oane a NEOA EEE EEE NETERA Sa aS x Getting Hel Paz sescctcciecawassscaccutey Wtaletan dency EA ER EEE A EUs ahaha BERS E B a X Compag Technical SUpport isien e aE aaa E AE xi Compad Websitesr ienr e i E E E E eis RE E SETE E xi Compaq Authorized Reseller oo eee eseeseessecssecesecesecesecsseeseeeseesseeseneeeneeeseeeaaeenaes xi Chapter 1 Overview of the Switch The MSA Fabric S With Orareeien erin nioan AE aT on E TEE E a s 1 2 Features are E E EEE L E A TE E NE E ETE E EEA 1 3 Rear View of the Modular San Array 1000 00 cece ceeceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeseeenaeenaees 1 4 Installation orrei eier ea iea S R E tents E EEEE a A EE EE 1 5 Ethernet RJ 45 Cableso n ieit a Sin ek E E N Bae 1 5 DB 9 Serial Cabero nn ea ai E EEEE EE E tease 1 5 Hot Plussable ks 2651 och E E E ee AR a E A E a C E 1 6 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide iii Contents Chapter 2 Initial Configuration of the Switch Configuration Overview is innein reii eee a E Get adele ei inden ete 2 2 Using the Text based UI to Configure the Switch 0 0 ee eeeeeeeeseeeneeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeneeeaee 2 3 Connecting a Terminal to the Switch 0 eee ceeeceseceseceseceseceeeeceseeeseeeseeseeeeeneesaes 2 3 Logging in to the Text based UL ceeceseceseceseeeseeeseeesseceeeeeseeseneeeaeeeaeeenaeenaes 2 5 Accessing Networking Parameters

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