HP Surestore 6164 - Switch User manual

quick start guide
hp surestore
fc switch 6164
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Trademarks
Brocade, SilkWorm, Brocade Extended Fabrics, Brocade
Fabric Manager, Brocade Fabric OS, Brocade Fabric
Watch, Brocade QuickLoop, Brocade Remote Switch,
Brocade Web Tools, and Brocade Zoning are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications
Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or in other
countries.
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products of services of their respective owners.
Brocade Extended Fabrics, Brocade Fabric Manager,
Brocade Fabric OS, Brocade Fabric Watch, Brocade
QuickLoop, Brocade Remote Switch, Brocade Web Tools,
and Brocade Zoning are hereafter referred to as Extended
Fabrics, Fabric Manager, Fabric OS, Fabric Watch,
QuickLoop, Remote Switch, Web Tools, and Zoning
respectively.
Safety notices
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performed only by authorized service-trained personnel.
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injury or death.
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Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rack-Mount Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fabric Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GBIC Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Fibre Channel Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Initialize the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CONTENTS

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Serial Port and Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Serial Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Launching Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Uninstalling Fabric Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Installing Remote Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installing Through Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installing Through Web Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installing Extended Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing Through Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing Through Web Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Product Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Revision History
Updates
For the most current technical support information for the fc-Switch 6164,
visit the HP web site located at:
http://www.hp.com
Firmware and software updates are found on the HP web site at:
http://www.hp.com
For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity,
consult your HP account representative.
Related Publications
Related product information can be found in the following publications.
Those publications with part numbers are provided as printed copies with
your product. The HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Documentation CD
contains all publications listed in the table below and is also provided with
your product.
August 2001 First release.
Title Part Number
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Documentation
CD A7326-11011
HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and
Reference Guide A7326-90902
Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide, version 2.2 Available only on CD
Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 2.4 Available only on CD
Fabric Watch User’s Guide, version 2.2 Available only on CD
MIB Reference Manual, version 2.3 Available only on CD

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For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel
Association web site, located at
http://www.fibrechannel.com.
Title Part Number
QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 2.3 Available only on CD
Web Tools User’s Guide, version 2.3 Available only on CD
Zoning User’s Guide, version 2.2 Available only on CD

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OVERVIEW
The HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 provides a 64-port enterprise-class fibre
channel switching solution for any-to-any connectivity requirements in a
Storage Area Network (SAN). The FC 6164 provides a cost-effective
means of meeting the large-port-count requirements of workgroups and
enterprises.
The FC 6164 is a rack-mountable solution, comprised of a chassis and six
fully integrated Silkworm 2250 switch modules, with preconfigured
inter-switch link (ISL) fibre optic cables and enhanced management
software. The FC 6164 includes Fabric Manager, a management application
that provides a centralized view of the integrated switch modules to
simplify administration and maintenance.
Using this preconfigured, stand-alone fabric as a building block of larger
fabrics, you can scale your storage environment as needed while leveraging
your existing server and storage infrastructure.

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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
This chapter provides the step-by-step instructions for installing the FC
Switch 6164 in either a HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal 19-inch rack.
Note Most of the steps in this procedure are unnecessary if the FC 6164
was installed at an HP integration center prior to shipment. However, Steps
16 and 17 (assembling and installing the plenum) and Step 19 (installing
the switch door) must be performed for factory-integrated switches (see
pages 29 and 32).

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Rack-Mount Safety Guidelines
In a rack-mount installation, follow these safety guidelines:
•When installing a switch in a closed or multi-rack assembly, make
certain the air temperature, measured at the front panel, does not exceed
40° C during operation.
•Ensure that the airflow available to the switch is at least 300 cfpm.
•Verify the supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate. Refer
to the switch’s nameplate for its power requirements.
•Verify that all equipment installed in the rack has a reliable ground
connection. Do not rely on connection to a branch circuit, such as power
strips.
•Route and support the power cord to ensure that it does not become
crimped or damaged and to prevent it from interfering with other
equipment and cabling installed in the rack.
•The FC 6164 weighs approximately 200 pounds. A lift is required to
move and position the switch safely, and at least two people are required
to lift and position the switch onto the lift. Two or more people are also
required to move the switch from the lift into the rack and when
positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and
carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly
positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack. Use extreme caution
when handling or transporting the switch to prevent injury to personnel,
damage to the switch, and/or damage to the rack and other equipment
mounted in it.