EMC Connectrix EC-1100 System User manual

EMC Enterprise Storage Network
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Connectrix
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USER GUIDE
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Preface.............................................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1 Overview
The Connectrix Environment..........................................................1-2
EC-1100 Features...............................................................................1-5
Ethernet Hub Overview...................................................................1-7
Connectrix Service Processor Overview........................................1-8
Connectrix Manager Overview ......................................................1-9
Chapter 2 Connectrix Manager Administration
Connectrix Manager Software Operation .....................................2-2
User Administration.......................................................................2-16
Configuring EMC ControlCenter .................................................2-23
Managing Remote Access to the Service Processor...................2-24
Product Administration.................................................................2-31
Backing Up and Restoring Connectrix Manager Data ..............2-42
SNMP MIB .......................................................................................2-44
Chapter 3 Fabric Manager
Opening the Fabric Manager...........................................................3-2
Fabric Manager Views......................................................................3-4
Fabric Manager Navigation Control Panel ...................................3-6
The Alert Panel..................................................................................3-8
Using the Topology View.................................................................3-9
Using the Zoning View ..................................................................3-12
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Chapter 4 Fabric Zoning
Zoning Concepts...............................................................................4-2
Configuring and Managing Zoning...............................................4-6
Merging Zoned Fabrics..................................................................4-29
Zoning Tasks Reference Chart ......................................................4-31
Backing Up Zoning Configurations.............................................4-35
Chapter 5 Connectrix Manager Logs
Audit Log...........................................................................................5-2
Event Log...........................................................................................5-4
Session Log ........................................................................................5-6
Product Status Log ...........................................................................5-8
Exporting Log Files ........................................................................5-10
Appendix A Connectrix Manager Software Messages
Appendix B Setting the ED-1032 Network Addresses
IP Address ........................................................................................ B-2
Subnet Mask .................................................................................... B-4
Gateway Address ............................................................................ B-5
MAC Address .................................................................................. B-6
Appendix C Remote Workstation Installation
Windows Workstations ..................................................................C-2
Solaris Workstations .......................................................................C-9
HP-UX Workstations ....................................................................C-15
Appendix D Specifications
EC-1100 .............................................................................................D-2
Connectrix Service Processor ........................................................D-4
Appendix E Upgrading to a Single Service Processor Environment
Overview .......................................................................................... E-2
Consolidating Service Processors ................................................. E-4
Reconfiguring the Client After a Server Failure ......................... E-7

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Appendix F Power-on and Power-off Procedures
Power On Procedure .......................................................................F-2
Power Off Procedure ......................................................................F-5
Glossary
Sales and Service Locations
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1-1 Typical EC-1100 Master Cabinet ................................................................ 1-3
1-2 The EC-1100 in an Enterprise Environment ............................................. 1-4
2-1 Connectrix Manager Login Window ......................................................... 2-3
2-2 Connectrix Manager Main Window .......................................................... 2-4
2-3 Session View ................................................................................................ 2-10
2-4 Fabric Manager with Topology View ...................................................... 2-12
2-5 ISL Properties Window ............................................................................. 2-13
2-6 Fabric Manager with Zoning View .......................................................... 2-14
2-7 Configure Users Dialog Box ..................................................................... 2-16
2-8 New User Dialog Box ................................................................................. 2-19
2-9 Modify User Dialog Box ............................................................................ 2-20
2-10 Configure SNMP Dialog Box .................................................................... 2-23
2-11 Network Configuration Dialog Box ......................................................... 2-26
2-12 TCP/IP Configuration Window ............................................................... 2-27
2-13 Session View ................................................................................................ 2-28
2-14 Session Options Dialog Box ...................................................................... 2-29
2-15 New Product Dialog Box ........................................................................... 2-31
2-16 Modify Network Address Dialog Box ..................................................... 2-32
2-17 Product Properties Window ..................................................................... 2-33
2-18 Configure E-Mail Dialog Box .................................................................... 2-36
2-19 Test Remote Notification Dialog Box ...................................................... 2-37
2-20 Verification of Remote Notification Test ................................................. 2-37
2-21 Configure Ethernet Events Dialog Box ................................................... 2-38
2-22 Configure Nicknames Dialog Box ............................................................ 2-39
2-23 Add Nickname Dialog Box ....................................................................... 2-40
2-24 Connectrix Manager Web Page ................................................................ 2-45
3-1 Connectrix Manager’s Fabric View ............................................................ 3-2
3-2 Topology View Showing Interswitch Links ............................................. 3-4
3-3 Zoning View Showing Active Zone Set .................................................... 3-5
3-4 Topology View Properties Dialog Box .................................................... 3-10
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3-5 ISL Properties Dialog Box .......................................................................... 3-11
3-6 Zoning View with Active Zone Set .......................................................... 3-12
4-1 Zone Sets Dialog Box .................................................................................... 4-7
4-2 New Zone Set Dialog Box ............................................................................ 4-8
4-3 New Zone Dialog Box .................................................................................. 4-9
4-4 Display with Add by World Wide Name Selected ................................ 4-10
4-5 Ports and WWNs Added to Members in Zone Section ......................... 4-11
4-6 New Zone Dialog Box Actions Menu ...................................................... 4-12
4-7 Zone Sets Dialog Box .................................................................................. 4-13
4-8 New Zone Set Dialog Box .......................................................................... 4-14
4-9 Activate Zone Set Dialog Box .................................................................... 4-15
4-10 Modify Zone Dialog Box ............................................................................ 4-17
4-11 Ports and WWNs Added to Members in Zone Section ......................... 4-19
4-12 Modify Zone Set Dialog Box ..................................................................... 4-21
4-13 Deactivate Zone Set Dialog Box ................................................................ 4-23
4-14 Find Zone Dialog Box ................................................................................. 4-24
4-15 Remove Zone Dialog Box .......................................................................... 4-24
4-16 Find WWN Dialog Box ............................................................................... 4-26
4-17 Remove World Wide Name Dialog Box .................................................. 4-26
4-18 Replace World Wide Name Dialog Box ................................................... 4-27
5-1 Connectrix Manager Audit Log .................................................................. 5-2
5-2 Connectrix Manager Event Log .................................................................. 5-4
5-3 Connectrix Manager Session Log ............................................................... 5-6
5-4 Connectrix Manager Product Status Log .................................................. 5-8
5-5 Export Log Files Dialog Box ...................................................................... 5-10
B-1 ED-1032 Operator Panel .............................................................................. B-2
C-1 Connectrix Management Web Page .......................................................... C-3
C-2 InstallAnywhere Security Warning ........................................................... C-4
C-3 Connectrix Manager Download Page ....................................................... C-5
C-4 Connectrix Manager Installer —Introduction Screen ............................ C-6
C-5 Connectrix Manager Installer —License Agreement ............................. C-6
C-6 Connectrix Manager Installer - Important Information ......................... C-7
C-7 Connectrix Manager Installer - Choose Install Folder ............................ C-7
C-8 Connectrix Manager Installer - End Screen .............................................. C-8
C-9 Connectrix Management Web Page ........................................................ C-10
C-10 InstallAnywhere Security Warning ......................................................... C-11
C-11 Connectrix Manager Download Page ..................................................... C-12
C-12 Connectrix Manager Installer —Introduction Screen .......................... C-13
C-13 Connectrix Manager Installer —License Agreement ........................... C-13
C-14 Connectrix Manager Installer - End Screen ............................................ C-14
C-15 Connectrix Management Web Page ........................................................ C-17
D-1 Cable Cutouts in Top of Cabinet ............................................................... D-2
E-1 IP Addresses in Multiswitch Environment .............................................. E-3

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E-2 Connectrix Manager Login Window ......................................................... E-8
F-1 EC-1100 and ED-1032 Power Switches ...................................................... F-2

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2-1 Operational States and Symbols ................................................................. 2-7
2-2 Types of User Rights .................................................................................. 2-17
2-3 Connectrix Manager Software User Rights Categories ........................ 2-18
4-1 Merging Fabrics —Results for Zone Configurations ........................... 4-30
4-2 Zoning Tasks Reference Chart .................................................................. 4-31
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Preface
As part of its effort to continuously improve and enhance the performance
and capabilities of EMC products, EMC periodically releases new revisions
of hardware and software. Therefore, some functions described in this
manual may not be supported by all revisions of Connectrix hardware or
software presently in use. If your Connectrix does not offer a function
described in this manual, please contact your EMC representative for a
hardware or software update.
This guide is part of the documentation set for the EMC Connectrix
EC-1100 Enterprise Storage Network System. This guide describes
the product features and components, and the basic operation of the
EC-1100 and its components. It is intended for data center
administrators, local area network (LAN) administrators, and
operations and customer support personnel who manage and
operate the product.
Organization This guide contains the following information:
•Chapter 1, Overview, provides an overview of the EC-1100,
including product features and components.
•Chapter 2, Connectrix Manager Administration, explains high-level
administration tasks, including an overview of the Connectrix
Manager application.
•Chapter 3, Fabric Manager, describes how to use the Fabric
Manager to monitor, configure, and manage the specific Fibre
Channel fabrics in which managed products operate.
•Chapter 4, Fabric Zoning, explains fabric zoning in detail and
contains instructions for using the features and dialog boxes
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•Chapter 5, Connectrix Manager Logs, includes information on
using the Connectrix Manager’s audit, event, session, and
product status logs.
•Appendix A, Connectrix Manager Software Messages, lists error
messages, with their explanations, that are generated by the
Connectrix Manager.
•Appendix B, Setting the ED-1032 Network Addresses, explains how
to change network addresses on the ED-1032.
•Appendix C, Remote Workstation Installation, explains how to load
the Connectrix Manager software onto a remote workstation
running the Windows (95/98/NT/2000), Solaris, or HP-UX
operating system.
•Appendix D, Specifications, lists physical and environmental
specifications.
•Appendix E, Upgrading to a Single Service Processor Environment,
explains how to upgrade the server/service processor
environment to allow multiswitch support from a single
Connectrix service processor.
•Appendix F, Power-on and Power-off Procedures, explains the
proper procedures for powering on and powering off the
Connectrix cabinet and its components.
•The Glossary defines terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in
this manual.
Related
Documentation Other EMC publications that provide additional information about
Connectrix and Symmetrix Fibre Channel are:
•Connectrix EC-1100 System Planning Guide, P/N 300-600-002
•Connectrix ED-1032 Director User Guide, P/N 300-600-004
•Connectrix Enterprise Storage Network System Topology Guide, P/N
300-600-008
•Symmetrix Fibre Channel Product Guide, P/N 200-999-642

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Preface
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this Manual Text Conventions
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•General text is in Palatino font.
• New terms or words to be emphasized are italicized.
•Names of buttons, LEDs, dialog boxes, commands, parameters,
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•User input is in bold Courier font.
•REFERENCES TO SPECIFIC KEYBOARD KEYS ARE IN UPPERCASE AVANTGARDE FONT.
References to keys are shown in uppercase, but usually it does not matter
whether you use uppercase or lowercase when pressing a key.
When two or three keys are shown separated by dashes (for example,
ALT-E), this means you should press the keys simultaneously. (Do not
press the DASH key, unless specically instructed to do so.)
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WARNING
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The following warnings and cautions pertain throughout this
manual.
WARNING Trained service personnel only.
This unit has two power supply cords. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect both power supply cords before servicing.
Ground circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of the machine.
Never operate the machine with grounding conductors disconnected.
Remember to reconnect any grounding conductors removed for or
during any installation procedure.
ATTENTION Resérvé au personnel autorisé.
Cet appareil comporte plus d'un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de
prévenir les chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons
d'alimentation avant de faire le dépannage.
Un circuit de terre continu est essentiel en vue du fonctionnement
sécuritaire de l'apareil. Ne jamais mettre l'appareil en marche lorsque
le conducteur de mise a la terre est débranché.
WARNUNG Nur für Fachpersonal.
Das Geraet hat mehr als eine Anschlussleitung. Zur Vermeidung der
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages sind vor dem öffnen beide
Anschlussleitungen vom Netz zu trennen.
STROMSTREUVERLUST: Gerät muss geerdet werden, bevor es am
Stromnetz angeschlossen wird.
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Additional Warnings
and Cautions Before attempting to service a Connectrix unit, observe the following
additional Warnings and Cautions:
WARNING
The Connectrix contains no user-serviceable parts, so it should not be
moved or opened for any reason by untrained persons. If the
Connectrix needs to be relocated or repaired, only qualified personnel
familiar with safety procedures for electrical equipment and the
Connectrix hardware should access components inside the unit or
move the unit.
WARNING
The system operates at high voltages. To protect against physical
harm, power off the system whenever possible while servicing.
WARNING
In case of fire or other emergency, isolate the system’s power
involved and alert appropriate personnel.
CAUTION
!
Trained personnel are advised to exercise great care at all times
when working on the Connectrix unit. Remember to:
•Remove rings, watches, or other jewelry and neckties before
you begin any procedures.
•Use caution near any moving part and any part that may start
unexpectedly such as fans, motors, solenoids, etc.
•Always use the correct tools for the job.
•Always use the correct replacement parts.
•Keep all paperwork, including incident reports, up to date,
complete, and accurate.
Static Precautions EMC incorporates state-of-the-art technology in its designs, including
the use of LSI and VLSI components. These chips are very susceptible
to damage caused by static discharge and need to be handled
accordingly.