IBM F16 User manual

IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch
2109 Model F 16 User’s Guide
GC26-7439-03
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IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch
2109 Model F 16 User’s Guide
GC26-7439-03
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information under “Safety and environmental
notices” on page xi and “Notices” on page 79.
Fourth Edition (May 2003)
This edition replaces GC26-7439-02.
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001, 2003. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Figures ...........................vii
Tables ............................ix
Safety and environmental notices .................xi
Safety notices .........................xi
Removing ac power .......................xi
External machine checks .....................xii
Safety label checks .......................xii
AC grounding ........................xiii
Environmental notices and statements ................xiii
Laser safety .........................xiii
Fire suppression systems ....................xiii
Product recycling .......................xiv
About this document ......................xv
Who should read this document...................xv
Additional information ......................xv
2109 Model F16 library .....................xv
Related documents ......................xv
Web sites..........................xvi
Getting help .........................xvi
Getting software updates ....................xvi
How to send your comments ..................xvii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Product overview ........................1
Hardware components ......................2
CPU subsystem ........................3
Ports ............................7
Enclosure ..........................8
Power supply .........................8
LEDs ............................9
Software components ......................10
Firmware ..........................10
Features and functions .....................10
Optional licensed features ....................11
Managing the 2109 Model F16 ...................12
Diagnostics ..........................12
Diagnostic environment .....................12
Hardware support .......................13
Diagnostic coverage ......................13
Chapter 2. Operating the 2109 Model F16 ..............15
Turning on and off the 2109 Model F16 ................15
Interpreting LED activity .....................15
LEDs on the front panel ....................16
LEDs on the back panel ....................18
Interpreting POST ........................19
Maintaining the switch ......................20
Appendix A. Standards and protocol compliance ...........21
Standards...........................21
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Protocol compliance .......................21
Support for Fibre Channel ports..................21
Fibre Channel class operation ..................21
Auto-configuration .......................21
In-order delivery .......................22
Flexibility of fabric topology and operation ..............22
Appendix B. Interoperability, reliability, serviceability, and specifications 23
Interoperability .........................23
Switch interoperability .....................23
Host bus adapter interoperability .................23
Reliability and serviceability ....................23
Reliability ..........................23
Serviceability ........................24
Specifications .........................24
Appendix C. Safety certifications and regulatory compliance ......27
Safety ............................27
EMI/EMC ...........................27
Immunity ..........................28
Appendix D. Translated safety notices ...............29
Arabic ............................30
Brazilian-Portuguese .......................32
Chinese, simplified .......................34
Chinese, traditional .......................36
Croatian ...........................38
Czech ............................40
Danish ............................42
Dutch ............................44
Finnish ............................46
French ............................48
German ...........................50
Greek ............................52
Hebrew............................54
Hungarian...........................56
Italian ............................58
Japanese ...........................60
Korean ............................62
Macedonian ..........................64
Portuguese ..........................66
Russian ...........................68
Slovak ............................70
Slovenian ...........................72
Spanish ...........................74
Swedish ...........................76
Notices ...........................79
Trademarks ..........................80
Electronic emission statements ...................80
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........80
Industry Canada compliance statement ...............80
Chinese Class A warning statement ................80
European Community compliance statement .............81
Germany compliance statement..................81
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) class 1 statement 82
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Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) statement .....82
Taiwan class A compliance statement ...............82
Glossary ...........................83
Index ............................95
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Figures
1. Safety label on the 2109 Model F16 ........................xii
2. Linecord caution label .............................xiii
3. 2109 Model F16 ...............................1
4. Simplified 2109 Model F16 CPU subsystem block diagram ................4
5. Front panel of the 2109 Model F16 ........................9
6. Back panel of the 2109 Model F16 ........................10
7. Front panel LEDs ..............................16
8. Back panel LEDs...............................18
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