HP A7340A - Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installation and operating manual

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Contents
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Use of Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1 Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch
16B
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
The SFP Media Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
The Power Supply Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC
1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Configuring and Connecting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Saving the System Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Backing up the Switch Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Restoring the System Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Next Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Setting Up Speed Negotiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Configuring Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

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Chapter 3 Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb
Switch 16B
Turning the FC 16B On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Interpreting LED Activity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
LEDs On the SFP Media Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
LEDs On the Power Supply Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Interpreting POST Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Maintaining the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Appendix A Product Specifications
Switch Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Weight and Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Facility Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Memory Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Optical Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Serial Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
POST Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Glossary
Index

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Preface
About This Guide
This guide provides the following information:
Chapter 1
Introducing the HP Surestore
FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Overview information about the switch.
Chapter 2
Installing and Configuring the
HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb
Switch 16B
Instructions for installing and configuring the switch.
Chapter 3
Operating the HP Surestore FC
1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Instructions for operating the switch and interpreting system activity.
Appendix A
Product Specifications Description of switch components, physical specifications,
environmental and other facility requirements, memory, and
standards compliance.
Glossary Definitions for terms used in this document and in related
documentation.
Index Topics indexed alphabetically.

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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 1Gb/2Gb
Switch 16B Documentation CD contains all publications listed in the table below and is also
provided with your product.
Information about Fibre Channel standards and Fibre Channel in general can be found on the Fibre
Channel Industry Association Web site, located at:
http://www.fibrechannel.com
Getting Help
For the most current technical support information for the FC 16B, visit the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com/support/fc16B. This includes hardware and software support, all
repairs, and spare components.
Title Part Number
HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Quick Start Guide A7340-96002
HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD A7340-11001
HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installation and
Reference Guide Available only on CD
Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 3.0 Available only on CD
Fabric OS Procedures Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
Fabric OS Version 3.0.1 Release Notes Available only on CD
Fabric Watch User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
QuickLoop User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
Web Tools User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
Zoning User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
MIB Reference Manual, version 3.0 Available only on CD
ISL Trunking User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
Advanced Performance Monitoring User’s Guide, version 3.0 Available only on CD
Merging Heterogeneous Fabrics Instructions Available only on CD

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Be prepared to provide the following information to the support personnel:
• Switch serial number
• Switch world wide name
• Output from the supportShow telnet command
• Detailed description of the problem
• Topology configuration
• Troubleshooting steps already performed
Getting Software Updates
For information on obtaining software updates contact your HP account representative.
Use of Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
The following notices are used in this document:
Note: A note provides a helpful tip, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to
related information.
Caution A caution notice warns of potential damage to equipment, firmware, software,
or data if the correct procedure is not followed.
!
Warning A warning notice warns of potential injury to personnel and possible
damage to equipment, firmware, software, or data if the correct procedure
is not followed.

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Chapter
1
Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb
Switch 16B
This chapter provides the following information:
•Overview on page 1-1
•Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B on page 1-3
Overview
The HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B is a 16-port Fibre Channel gigabit switch that supports
link speeds up to 2 Gbps. Each port automatically negotiates to the highest common speed of all
devices connected to the port. The ports are compatible with SFPs (small form factor pluggable
media), are universal and self-configuring, and are capable of individually becoming an F_Port
(fabric enabled), FL_Port (fabric loop enabled), or an E_Port (expansion port).
The FC 16B includes the Brocade Fabric Operating System™ version 3.0.1, and is compatible with
HP’s installed base of Fibre Channel hubs, bridges, and switches. It can operate in a fabric
containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric.
The FC 16B is one rack unit in height, has an air-cooled chassis, and can be set up as a stand-alone
unit or mounted in a 19-inch rack. The FC 16B includes the following:
•16 optical ports, each with two LEDs (light-emitting diodes), one to indicate port status and
one to indicate link speed
•One serial port with an RS-232 connector
•One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector
•A “switch power” LED on the SFP media side, indicating whether the switch has power
•A “switch status” LED on the power supply side, indicating the overall status of the switch
•One or two power supplies, with built-in fans and LEDs (if two power supplies are installed,
they are redundant and individually hot-swappable)
•Two fan trays, individually hot-swappable

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The SFP Media Side
Figure 1-1 shows the SFP media side of the FC 16B, which contains the serial port, Ethernet port,
fiber optic ports and their corresponding LEDs, and the switch power LED.
Figure 1-1 The SFP media side of the FC 16B
The ports of the FC 16B are color-coded in groups, with four purple ports alternating with four
unmarked ports, to indicate which ports can be used in the same ISL Trunking group.
Note: ISL Trunking is a Fabric OS feature that enables distribution of traffic over the combined
bandwidth of up to four ISLs between two directly adjacent switches, while preserving in-
order delivery. For information about ISL Trunking, refer to the ISL Trunking User Guide.
The Power Supply Side
Figure 1-2 shows the power supply side of the FC 16B switch, which provides access to the fan
trays and power supplies and the Switch Status LED. Each power supply also has an LED that
indicates the status of that power supply. The power supplies, fan trays, and the entire switch are all
FRUs (field replaceable units).
Figure 1-2 The power supply side of the FC 16B
Switch Power LED
Serial Port
Port Status LED (16x)
Optical Port (16x)
Port Speed LED (16x)
Ethernet Port
Switch Status LED
Power Supply LED (2x)
AC Power Switch (2x)
Power Supply (2x) Spring Latch (2x)
Fan Tray Assembly (2x)

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Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B
The FC 16B can be managed in-band using Fibre Channel protocol, or out-of-band by connecting
to the Ethernet port. The management functions allow the administrator to monitor fabric topology,
port status, physical status, and other information to aid in system debugging and performance
analysis.
Note: The switch automatically performs POST (power on self-test diagnostics) each time it is
turned on, and any errors are recorded in the error log. For more information about POST,
see POST Specifications on page A-6.
The FC 16B is compatible with the following management interfaces:
•Command line interface through a telnet connection
For more information refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide and the Fabric OS Reference
Manual.
•Web Tools
For more information refer to the Web Tools User’s Guide.
•Standard SNMP applications
For more information refer to the MIB Reference Manual.
All these management methods can be used either in-band (Fibre Channel) or out-of-band
(Ethernet).
In addition, the FC 16B supports the following software:
•Zoning
For information refer to the Zoning User’s Guide.
•QuickLoop
For information refer to the QuickLoop User’s Guide.
•Fabric Watch
For information refer to the Fabric Watch User’s Guide.
•Advanced Performance Monitoring
For information refer to the Advanced Performance Monitoring User’s Guide.
•Extended Fabrics
For information refer to the Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide.
•Remote Switch
For information refer to the Distributed Fabrics User’s Guide.
•ISL Trunking
For information refer to the ISL Trunking User’s Guide.

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Chapter
2
Installingand ConfiguringtheHPSurestore
FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B
The HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B can be installed either as a stand-alone unit or in a rack
that meets EIA (Electronic Industries Association) standards.
This chapter provides the following information:
•Safety Guidelines on page 2-1
•Package Contents on page 2-2
•Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit on page 2-2
•Installing the Switch in a Rack on page 2-3
•Configuring and Connecting the Switch on page 2-9
Safety Guidelines
Follow these safety guidelines to ensure successful and safe operation of the switch:
• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size must conform to the electrical rating on
the switch nameplate.
• The ambient air temperature near the switch must not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. This
is particularly important to verify if the switch is installed in a closed or multi-rack
assembly.
• The volume of air flow available to the switch must be at least 300 cubic feet per
minute. The air vents must not be blocked.
Follow these safety guidelines for rack-mount installation:
• The rack space must be 1U high, 19 inches wide, and 24 inches deep.
• All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit ground
connection. Do not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
• The additional weight of the switch should not unbalance the rack or exceed the rack’s
weight limits.
• The rack should be mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an
earthquake.
WARNING For safety reasons, when installing this product in an equipment rack, you
must consider rack stability against tipping. Please refer to the Hewlett-Packard Rack
System/E User's Manual provided with the equipment rack to determine rack stability
(also available in electronic format through the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/
racksolutions/). If the necessary stability is not achieved, through the placement of

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additional equipment or ballast, the equipment rack must be anchored to the building
structure before operation.
Package Contents
The major items contained in the FC 16B shipping carton(s) include the following items:
• One FC 16B switch, two fan trays, and one or two power supplies installed
• One 10 ft. RS-232 serial cable (convertible to an RJ-45 connector through removal of
the adapter on the end of the cable)
• Two 6 ft. power cables (according to the number of power supplies included with the
switch)
• Four rubber mounting feet (used only for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit)
• Two rails and one bag of rail mounting hardware (required if the switch is to be
installed in a rack):
• hp surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Quick Start Guide
• HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD-ROM
Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit
This section provides instructions for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit on a flat
surface. The following items are required:
•FC16B
• Power cables
• Rubber mounting feet
To set up the switch as a stand-alone unit:
1. Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and hardware are
available.
2. Apply the rubber feet by completing the following steps:
CAUTION Installing the rubber feet on the switch is recommended to help prevent the
switch from accidentally sliding off the supporting surface.
a. Cleanthefourdepressions thatareateachcornerofthe bottom oftheswitch toensure
they are free of dust.
b. Place a rubber foot in each depression, with the adhesive side against the chassis, and
press into place.
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.

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4. Provide power to the switch by completing the following steps:
a. Connect the power cable to the FC 16B power supply and to a power outlet. Ensure
the power cable is routed so that it is not exposed to stress.
b. Turn on the power supply (flip the AC switch to “I”) when ready to supply power to
the switch. The switch automatically runs POST (power on self-test) each time it is
turned on.
c. If the FC 16B includes a second power supply, repeat Steps 4a and 4b for the
remaining power supply.
Note Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set.
For instructions on how to set the IP address, see Configuring and Connecting the Switch
on page 2-9.
Installing the Switch in a Rack
This section provides instructions for installing the FC 16B in an HP or Compaq/Rittal
rack.
Figure 2-1. FC 16B Rack-Mounted Switch

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The following items are required to install the switch in a rack:
•FC16B
• Power cables
• #2 Phillips and T25 Torx screwdrivers
• Rails and rail mounting hardware:
(2) Rear mounting bracket
CAUTION For proper airflow, the SFP media side of the FC 16B faces the rear of the
rack. This mounting allows air to enter from the front of the rack and to exhaust at the rear
of the rack, which is similar to other rack-mounted equipment.
(6) #8-32 x 5/16 Phillips pan-head screw with captive star lock
washer
(6) #8 Flat washer
(6) M5 Torx head screw with captive lock washer
(2) Rubber washer
(4) M5 U-type Tinnerman clip (HP rack only)
(4) #10-32 square Tinnerman nut (Compaq/Rittal rack only)
(4) #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw with attached lock
washer (Compaq/Rittal rack only)
(6) Spacer (Compaq/Rittal rack only)
(4) M5 flat washer (Compaq/Rittal rack only)

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To install the switch in a rack:
1. Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and hardware are
available.
2. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch.
3. Attach the rear rail-tray brackets to the rear rack uprights by completing one of the
following steps:
– For an HP rack, install each of the two mounting brackets with (1) M5 Torx head
screw with captive lock washers as shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets (HP Rack)
– For a Compaq/Rittal rack, assemble each of the two brackets with (2) spacers, (2)
M5 flat washers, and (1) M5 Torx head screw with captive lock washers as shown
in Figure 2-3. Note that the alignment pins will be resting on the top surfaces of the
spacers.
Figure 2-3. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets (Compaq/Rittal Rack)
4. Install the Tinnerman clips or nuts by completing one of the following steps:
– For an HP rack, install (2) M5 U-type Tinnerman clips for each of the front columns
of the rack in the top and bottom positions of the three-hole EIA pattern as shown in
Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4. Installing the Tinnerman Clips (HP Rack)
– For a Compaq/Rittal rack, install (2) #10-32 square Tinnerman nuts for each of the
front columns of the rack in the top and bottom positions of the three-hole EIA
pattern. Also install (1) spacer in the center position for each column on the front of
the rack. See Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5. Installing the Tinnerman Nuts and Spacers (Compaq/Rittal Rack)

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5. Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps:
a. As an aid in assembly, two rubber washers have been included to help keep the rear
slotted portion of the outer rail flush against the rear rail-tray brackets. Install them
as shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6. Installing the Rubber Washers
b. Insertthealignment pins attachedtotheouterrailfrontflangeintothe centeropening
in the rack.
Note For the Compaq/Rittal rack, the alignment pins will be resting on the top
surfaces of the spacers.
c. Depending on the rack you are using, complete one of the following tasks:
– For an HP rack, install one M5 Torx screw in the upper hole location of the right
rail. Then, install one M5 Torx screw in the lower location of the left rail. See
Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Assembling the Outer Rails (HP Rack)
– For a Compaq/Rittal rack, install one #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head screw in
the upper hole location of the right rail. Then, install one #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips
pan-head screw in the lower location of the left rail.

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6. Assemble the two inner rails (one on each side) to the switch using (6) #8-32 x 5/16
Phillips pan-head screws, and #8 flat washer as shown in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8. Assembling the Inner Rails
CAUTION Do not use any other screws other than the six that are provided. Use of any
longer lengths can cause damage to internal components of the switch. Before tightening
screws, make sure that the rails are centered to the overall height of the switch.
7. Inserttheswitchwiththeattachedinnerrails intotheouterrails.Assemble(2)remaining
M5 Torx screws to complete the installation. See Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9. Installing Switch into the Rack
8. For the Compaq/Rittal rack only, install the remaining #10-32 x 5/8 Phillips pan-head
screws.
9. Provide power to the switch by completing the following steps:
CAUTION Ensure the power cable or cables are routed so that they are not exposed to
stress when the switch is moved on the slides.