HP A7340A - Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B User manual

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1Gb/2Gb switch 16B
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Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Switch in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SFP Media Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Supply Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fabric Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fibre Channel Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring and Connecting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Saving the System Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Backing up the Switch Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Restoring the System Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CONTENTS

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Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up Speed Negotiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Configuring Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Switch Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LEDs on the SFP Media Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
LEDs on the Power Supply Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance and Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Getting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Additional Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Product Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Revision History
Updates
For the most current information about the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb
Switch 16B, visit the support Web site located at
http://www.hp.com/support/fc16B.
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 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation
CD contains all publications listed in the table below and is also provided
with your product.
December 2001 First release.
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 Release Notes, version 3.0 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

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For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel
Association Web site, located at http://www.fibrechannel.com.
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 MonitoringUser’s Guide,
version 3.0 Available only on CD
Merging Heterogeneous Fabrics Instructions Available only on CD
Title Part Number

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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Product Description
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 base product, A7340A/AZ, comes with Web Tools, QuickLoop,
Zoning, and Fabric Watch. Switches purchased with the Performance
Upgrade (Option 001) have four additional features: ISL Trunking,
Advanced Performance Monitoring, Extended Fabrics, and Remote Switch.
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.

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• 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 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)

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• 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:
• FC 16B switch
• 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. Clean the four depressions that are at each corner of the bottom of the
switch to ensure 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.
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.

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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 17.
Installing the Switch in a Rack
This section provides instructions for installing the FC 16B in an HP or
Compaq/Rittal rack.
Figure 1. FC 16B Rack-Mounted Switch

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The following items are required to install the switch in a rack:
• FC 16B switch
• Power cables
• #2 Phillips and T25 Torx screwdrivers
• Rails and rail mounting hardware:
(2) Rear mounting bracket
(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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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, similar to other rack-mounted
equipment. This prevents switch overheating which may cause it to fail
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.
Figure 2. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets (HP Rack-left rear upright))

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– 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 3.
Note For the Compaq/Rittal rack, the alignment pins will be resting on
the top surfaces of the spacers.
Figure 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 4.

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Figure 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 5.
Figure 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 6.
Figure 6. Installing the Rubber Washers
b. Insert the alignment pins attached to the outer rail front flange into the
center opening 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 7.
Note Do not install the upper left and lower right screws until later.

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Figure 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.
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 8.
Figure 8. Assembling the Inner Rails

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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. Insert the switch with the attached inner rails into the outer rails.
– For an HP rack, assemble (2) remaining M5 Torx screws to
complete the installation. See Figure 9.
Figure 9. Installing Switch into an HP Rack
– For the Compaq/Rittal rack only, install the remaining #10-32 x
5/8 Phillips pan-head screws.
8. 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.
Note Allow for 1U space in the rack for every 10 switches to facilitate
power cable management.
a. Connect the power cable to the FC 16B power supply and to a power
outlet.

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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 8a and 8b
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 17.

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SETUP
System Components
The HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B consists of the following
components:
• A 1U chassis, designed to be mounted in a 19-inch rack, with forced-air
cooling that flows from the power supply side of the switch to the SFP
media side.
• 16 optical ports, compatible with SFPs (small form factor pluggable
media).
• One RS-232 serial port (DB9 connector) on the SFP media side.
• One IEEE compliant RJ-45 connector on the SFP media side for use
with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet or in-band.
• A total of 36 LEDs:
– Two LEDs for each of the 16 ports to indicate port status and link
speed information.
– One LED on each power supply to indicate the status of that power
supply.
– One LED on the left of the SFP media side to indicate whether the
switch has power.

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– One LED in the center of the power supply side to indicate the
overall switch status.
• Two universal input and redundant power supplies with AC switches
and built-in fans. The power supplies plug into internal blind-mate
connectors when installed in the chassis.
• Two fan trays, each containing two fans. Air is pulled in through the rear
intake and pushed out through the vents on the SFP media side. The fans
provide adequate cooling for the maximum switch power rating of 102
Watts.
• Three digital thermometers, capable of sensing a temperature range
from -55 °C to +125°C, in 0.5°C increments.
• A motherboard that is completely enclosed in an EMI (electromagnetic
interference) enclosure tray. The logic and chassis ground are connected
to the chassis by screws. The embedded processor can process frames
up to 1024 bytes.
• A real-time clock (RTC) with a 10-year, non customer-replaceable
battery and 56 bytes of NVRAM.
SFP Media Side
Figure 10 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 10. The SFP Media Side of the FC 16B
Switch Power LED
Serial Port
Port Status LED (16x)
Optical Port (16x)
Port Speed LED (16x)
Ethernet Port