Intel SBCEFCSW User manual

Intel®Blade Server Switch Module
SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel®Identified Subassemblies and
Products
Order Number: C39674-004

ii Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
When translations of this guide are available, you can find them at the following URL:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/12
1
Disclaimer
Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel. products. No license, express or implied, by
estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in Intel's
Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products.
Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use
of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or
infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right.
Intel products are not designed, intended or authorized for use in any medical, life saving, or life sustaining
applications or for any other application in which the failure of the Intel product could create a situation where
personal injury or death may occur. Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time,
without notice.
Intel, Pentium, Itanium and Intel Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries
in the United States and other countries.
* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
© Copyright Intel Corporation, 2004. All Rights Reserved.
2

iii
Contents
Safety and regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
General Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Electrical Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Regulatory specifications and disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Electromagnetic compatibility notices (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Electromagnetic compatibility notices (International) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
1 Introducing the Intel®Blade Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications and features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Related publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notices and statements used in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Major components of the switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Installing and replacing a switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System reliability considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing a switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing or replacing a switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Information panel LEDs and external Fibre Channel ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Configuring the switch module through the Telnet interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting to the switch module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Establishing a Telnet session through the management module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Establishing a Telnet session in a command-line window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CLI command format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 Installing the Intel®SAN Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing the SAN Utility on a Microsoft* Windows* 2003 platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Uninstalling the SAN Utility on a Microsoft* Windows* 2003 platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the SAN Utility on a Red Hat* Linux* platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Uninstalling the SAN Utility on a Red Hat* Linux* platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the SAN Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Starting the SAN Utility and adding a new fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the password for the default fabric view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting user preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using online help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Exiting the SAN Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SAN Utility Topology and Faceplate windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
A Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Hardware/Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

iv Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide

v
Safety and regulatory information
✏NOTE
The service procedures are designed to help you isolate problems. They are written with the
assumption that you have model-specific training on all computers, or that you are familiar with the
computers, functions, terminology, and service information provided in this manual.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the
instructions. See Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the
Resource CD and/or at http:\\support.intel.com.
W
ichti
g
e Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor
Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise
zu Intel-Serverplatinen und -Servergehäusen auf der Ressourcen-CD oder unter
http:\\support.intel.com.
重要安全指导
在执行任何指令之前，请阅读本文档中的所有注意事项及安全声明。参见 Resource
CD（资源光盘） 和/或http:\\support.intel.com 上的 Intel Server Boards and Server
Chassis Safety Information（《Intel 服务器主板与服务器机箱安全信息》）。
Consignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce
document avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server
Chassis Safety Information sur le CD Resource CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site
http:\\support.intel.com.
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de
realizar cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis
Safety Information en el CD Resource y/o en http:\\support.intel.com.

vi Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
General Safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
• Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
• When lifting any heavy object:
1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly, or twist,when you attempt to lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with you leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the
muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35lb) or any
object that you think is too heavy for you.
• Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Before you start the machine, ensure that other service representatives and the customer’s personnel are
not in a hazardous position.
• Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the
machine.
• Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.
• Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your sleeves
are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.
• Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing, or fasten it with a nonconductive clip,
approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
• Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing.
Remember: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.
• Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that
is worn or defective.
• Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.
Electrical Safety
xx
CAUTION:
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To
avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the server system power cords,
telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
Important: Disconnect all power before performing a mechanical inspection.
Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.
• Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material
that does not protect you when working with live electrical currents.
• Many customers have rubber floor mats (near their equipment) that contain small conductive fibers to
decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
• Find the emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnect switch, or electrical outlet in the room. If an
electrical accident occurs, you can quickly turn off the switch or unplug the power cord.
• Do not work alone under hazardous conditions, or near equipment that has hazardous voltages.
• Disconnect all power before:

vii
— Performing a mechanical inspection
— Working near power supplies
— Removing or installing main units
• Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer
to power-off the wall box (that supplies power to the machine) and to lock the wall box in the off position.
• If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:
— Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you. Remember: another
person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.
— Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your
pocket or behind your back.
— Remember: There must be a complete circuit to cause electrical shock. By observing the above rule,
you may prevent a current from passing through your body.
• When using testers, set controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that tester.
• Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as metal
floor strips and machine frames.
• Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages; these instructions are in
the safety sections of the maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages.
• Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
• Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.
• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered-off.
• Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors,
nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.
• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental inspection mirror. The
surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
• When the power is on and power supply units, blowers and fans are removed from their normal operating
position in a machine, do not attempt to service the units. This practice ensures correct grounding of the
units.
• If an electrical accident occurs, use caution:
— Switch power off
— Send another person to get help/medical aid
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (IC) should be considered sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the server, the part, the work mat, and the person
handling the part are all at the same charge.
✏NOTE
Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here.
Make sure that the ESD-protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective.
When handling ESD-sensitive parts:
• Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product.
• Avoid contact with other people.
• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body.
• Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when
you are wearing a wrist strap.

viii Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
• Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially
useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
• Select a grounding system, such as those in the following list, to provide protection that meets the specific
service requirement.
— Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground.
— Use an ESD common ground or reference point when working on a double-insulated or battery-
operated system. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems.
— Use the round ground-prong of the AC plug on AC-operated computers.
✏NOTE
The use of a grounding system is desirable but not required to protect against ESD damage.
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
• Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you
open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening
covers on this product or attached devices.
To Connect To Disconnect
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.

ix
xx
CAUTION:
If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module
containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same
manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or
disposed of.
• Do not:
• Throw or immerse into water
• Heat to more than 100 degrees C (212 degrees F)
• Repair or disassemble
• Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
xx
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
• Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following:
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments,
and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs)
xx
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

x Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
xx
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not
turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than
one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords
are disconnected from the power source.
xx
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices.
xx
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more then 82 kg (180lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices.
xx
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades to reduce the weight.
xx
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always
replace the blade cover before installing the blade.
1
2

xi
Regulatory specifications and disclaimers
Safety compliance
USA: UL 60950 - 3rd Edition/CSA 22.2. No. 60950
Canada: cUL certified - 3rd Edition/CSA 22.2. No. 60950- for
Canada (product bears the single cUL mark for U.S.
and Canada)
Europe: Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC
TUV/GS to EN60950 2nd Edition with Amendments,
A1 = A2+A3+A4
International: UL/CB to IEC 60950 3rd Edition
UL/CB - EN60 950 3rd Edition
UL/CB - EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94
Australia/New Zealand: CB Report to IEC 60950, 3rd Edition plus
international deviations
Electromagnetic compatibility (ECM)
USA: FCC CFR 47 Part 2 and 15, Verified Class A Limit
Canada: IC ICES-003 Class A Limit
Europe: EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC
EN55022, Class A Limit, Radiated & Conducted Emissions
EN55024 ITE Specific Immunity Standard
EN61000-4-2 ESD Immunity (Level 2 Contact Discharge, Level 3 Air Discharge)
EN61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity (Level 2)
EN61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient (Level 2)
EN61000-4-5 AC Surge
EN61000-4-6 Conducted RF
EN61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Fields
EN61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interrupts
EN6100-3-3 Voltage Flicker
Japan: VCCI Class A ITE (CISPR 22, Class A Limit)
IEC 1000-3-2 Limit for Harmonic Current Emissions
Australia/New
Zealand: AS/NZS 3548, Class A Limit
Taiwan: BSMI Approval

xii Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
Electromagnetic compatibility notices (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her
own expense.
✏NOTE
Class A device definition: If a Class A device is installed within the is system, then the system is to be
considered a Class A system. In this configuration, operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference.
✏NOTE
This product is intended to be installed with CAT5 cable, or equivalent, to minimize electrical
interference.
Electromagnetic compatibility notices (International)
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity): This product has been tested in accordance too, and complies with
the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked with
the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance.
Japan EMC Compatibility:
English translation of the notice above: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary
Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in
a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to
take corrective actions.
ICES-003 (Canada): Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils
Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canadian des Communications.
English translation of the notice above: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital
Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Korea: RRL Approval
Russia: GOST Approval
International: CISPR 22, Class A Limit

xiii
BSMI (Taiwan): The BSMI Certification number and the following warning is located on the product safety
label which is located visibly on the external chassis.
RRL Korea:
English translation of the notice above:
Device User’s Information
Class A device This device complies with RRL EMC and is operated
in a commercial environment so that distributors or
users pay attention to this point.
If this product is sold or purchased improperly, please
exchange this product to one that can be used at
home.
Class B device This device complies with RRL EMC and is operated
in a residential area so that it can be used at all other
location as well as residential area.
✏NOTE
Class A device: operated in a commercial area. Class B device: operated in a residential
area.

xiv Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide

1
1 Introducing the Intel®Blade Server Switch
Module SBCEFCSW
This Installation Guide contains the following information about the Intel®Server Platform SB-HE Fibre
Channel Switch Module:
• Setting up and installing your switch module
• Installing the SAN Utility application
For installation details, see Chapter 2, “Installing and replacing a switch module,” on page 9 and Chapter 3,
“Information panel LEDs and external Fibre Channel ports,” on page 17 For additional information, see the
instructions in your SBCE publications. The term Intel®Blade Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW is referred
to as the switch module and the term SAN Utility application is referred to as the SAN Utility throughout this
publication.
Your switch module is a Fibre Channel component that contains a 16-port switch application specific
integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC provides two external Fibre Channel user ports with which to connect to
external storage devices and 14 internal ports to connect to the SBCE blade server bays. You can manage and
configure your switch module through either a Telnet connection to the embedded command line interface
(CLI), or by using the SAN Utility. The SAN Utility provides an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that
you can use to configure multiple switch modules through other connected SAN devices from a single
interface. You can install up to two switch modules in a SBCE unit.
You can obtain up-to-date information about your switch module and other Intel server products by contacting
your Intel Support Representative.
The switch module has four labels: a safety certification label, a serial number label, and two MAC address
labels. The safety certification label is on the left side of the switch module. The product name and serial
number are on the serial number label on the left side of the switch module. The first MAC address label is on
the information panel under the switch module external port 1. The second MAC address label is on the right
side of the switch module. You will need this information when you register your switch module with Intel.
See Figure 1 on page 7 for the location of the switch module labels that contain the MAC address and serial
number information.
Open the shipping carton of the switch module and carefully unpack its contents. The carton should contain
the following items:
• One Fibre Channel switch module
•TheIntel
®Blade Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW Resource CD
• One diagnostic wrap plug
• Safety attention document
✏NOTE
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Record your product information in this table
Product name: Intel®Blade Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW
Model number:
Media access control (MAC) address:

2 Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
Specifications and features
This section provides a summary of the specifications and features for your switch module.
Your switch module has the following features:
• Simple name server implementation
The simple name server is implemented as described in Fibre Channel Generic Services (FC-GS-3). The
simple name server requests and responses are based on the Common Transport Interface (CTI) as
described in FC-GS-3. Name server database objects are defined as follows:
— Native Port Identifier (P_ID)
—PortName(PN)
— Node Name (NN)
— Class of Service (CoS)
— Internet protocol (IP) Address (IP_A)
— Initial Process Associator (IPA)
— FC-4 Types (Type) and Port Type (PT)
— Symbolic Port Name (SPN)
— Symbolic Node Name (SNN)
• Security
The switch module provides fabric security and interswitch link security. Fabric security controls
management access to the fabric. When fabric security is enabled on all switches in the fabric, you must
provide a user name and password to access the fabric. Security is disabled by default.
• Firmware installation
Use the SAN Utility application to install and activate new firmware.
• Registered State Change Notification (RSCN)
The switch module supports RSCN as described in FC-FLA. RSCN enables an agent to register for
change events in the fabric and attached devices.
• Interoperability
The switch module is interoperable with FC-SW-2 compliant switches.
For more information, see the Intel®Switch Interoperability Guide.
• Error detection
The switch module supports the following error detection methods:
— Cyclic redundancy check (CRC)
— 8-byte and 10-byte conversion
—Parity
— Long frame and short frame
— D_ID mismatch
— S_ID mismatch
• Frame bundling
The switch module provides the following frame bundling methods:
— No frame bundling - Intermix frames from different sources at will.
— Soft lockdown - Soft lockdown causes the switch module to wait for either the sequence to be
completed or a gap in the frame traffic to occur before servicing requests from a different port.

3
• Configurable Fabric Address Notification
Fabric Address Notification (FAN), as described in FC-FLA, is sent out by the fabric after an initialization
event (usually a loop initialization port) to each attached NL_Port. The purpose of the FAN is to inform
the attached NL_Ports of the fabric node name, port name, and fabric address.
The following information is a summary of the specifications of the switch module:
Table 1. Fibre Channel switch module specifications
Fibre Channel switch module
specifications:
•Fibre Channel protocols:
FC-PH version 4.3, FC-PH-2,
FC-PH-3, FC-AL version 4.5,
FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0, FC-FLA,
FC-GS-3, FC-FG, FC-PLDA,
FC-Tape, FC-VI, FC-SW-2,
Fibre Channel Element MIB
RFC 2837, and Fibre Alliance
MIB version 4.0.
• Fibre Channel service classes:
Class 2 and class 3
• Operation modes:Fibre
Channel class 2 and class 3,
connectionless.
• External port type: Generic
loop port (GL_port)
• Internal port type: fabric port
(F_port)
• Port characteristics: External
ports are automatically
detected and self configuring
• Number of Fibre Channel
ports: 2 external ports and 14
internal ports
• Scalability: 239 switches
maximum depending on your
configuration
• Maximum number of user
ports: 475 000 ports
depending on your
configuration
• Buffer credits: 12 buffer
credits per port
• Media type: Small form-
factor pluggable (SFP)
module
• Fabric port speed: 1.0625 or
2.125 Gbps (gigabits per
second)
• Maximum frame size:2148
bytes (2112 byte payload)
• System processor: Geode
SC1200
• Fabric latency: Less than 0.5
µsec
• Fabric point-to-point
bandwidth: 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps
at full duplex
• Fabric aggregate bandwidth:
64 Gbps at full duplex
• Nonblocking architecture to
prevent latency
Switch maintainability:
• Diagnosis: Power-on self-test
(POST) is performed on all
functional components except
the SFP module. Port
operational tests include
internal, external, and online
tests.
• User interface: LED
indicators
Fabric management:
•Management methods:
— SAN Utility application
— Telnet and command line
interface (CLI)
• Switch SNMP agent: Enables
a network management
workstation to receive
configuration values, traffic
information, and Fibre
Channel failure data through
SNMP and the Ethernet
interface.
Dimensions:
• Width: 112 mm (4.41 in.)
• Height: 29 mm (1.14 in.)
• Depth: 260.3 mm (10.25 in.)
• Weight: 2 lb
Environmental:
• Temperature and altitude:
— Operating:
5°C to 40°C
(41°F to 104°F) at an
altitude of 0 to 3048 m
(0 to 10 000 ft.)
— Non-operating:
-40°C to 65°C
(-40°F to 149°F) at an
altitude of 0 to 15
240 m (0 to 50 000 ft.)

4 Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
•Humidity:
— Operating: 25% to 80%,
noncondensing
— Non-operating: 25% to
90%, noncondensing
Switch regulatory certifications:
Electrical:
• Power source loading: 3.75
amps maximum at 12 V dc
• Heat output: 45 watts
maximum
• Operating voltage:
12 V dc
• Circuit protection: Internally
fused
• Safety standards:
— UL 1950 (USA)
— UL 1950 (Canada)
— EN60950 (EC)
— Support for Japan
— Support for Korea
— CB scheme - IEC 60950
• Emissions standards:
FCC part 15B Class A (USA)
— VCCI Class A ITE
(Japan)
— ICES-003 issue 3
(Canada)
— A4EN55022 level A
(EC)
— Voltage fluctuations:
EN 61000-3-3
— Harmonics: EN 61000-3-
2
— Immunity: EN55024:
1998
— Marking:
– FCC Part 15
– UL (United States)
– cUL (Canada)
–TUV
– VCCI
–CE
Shortwave laser SFP module at 1
Gbps and multi-mode SFP module
at 2 Gbps:
• Connector: LC-LC
• Color coding: Beige or black
exposed connector surfaces
• Cable: Fibre Channel 100-
M6-SN-I (50 µm multimode)
• Wavelength: 830 to 860 nm
• Transmit power: -10 dBm
minimum
• Receiver sensitivity: -16 dBm
average
• Distance:
— 500 meters maximum
using 50 micron fiber
— 300 meters maximum
using 62.5 micron fiber
• Safety: DHHS 21 CFR(J),
IEC 825-1 CENCELEC EN
60825-1, VDE
Longwave laser SFP module at 1
Gbps and 2 Gbps single-mode:
• Connector: LC-LC Fibre
Channel cable
• Color coding: Blue exposed
connector surfaces
• Cable: Fibre Channel
100SM-LC-L (9 µm single
mode)
• Wavelength:
1270 through 13.5 nm
• Transmit power: -10 dBm
minimum
• Receiver sensitivity: -20 dBm
average
• Distance: 2 meters to 10
kilometers
• Safety: DHHS 21 CFR(J),
IEDC 825-1 CENELEC EN
60825-1, VDE
Table 1. Fibre Channel switch module specifications (continued)

5
Related publications
This Installation and User’s Guide contains setup and installation instructions for your Expansion Card,
including information about getting started and how to configure your Expansion Card. In addition to this
Installation and User’s Guide, the following related documentation is provided with your switch module:
•Intel®Blade Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Management and User’s Guide
This publication is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Intel®Blade Server Switch
Module SBCEFCSW Reource CD. It describes how to use the SAN Utility application, describes how to
start the Telnet CLI, and lists the CLI commands and their usage.
• Intel®Blade Server FC Expansion Card SBFCM: Installation and User’s Guide
This Installation and User’s Guide contains instructions on installing the Intel®Fibre Channel Expansion
Card in an Intel®Server Compute Blade. This publication contains information about:
— Installing and configuring the expansion card
— Updating the BIOS and device drivers for the expansion card
•Intel®Blade Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW and FC Expansion Card SBFCM Hardware
Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This manual contains information to help you solve problems yourself, or to provide information to a
service technician.
• QLogic®SAN Solutions Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the Resource CD. It provides a user-oriented discussion of how
Fibre Channel options are used to provide different SAN storage solutions for various application
requirements. This document also provides an overview and description for backup and restore, business
continuance and high availability, and storage consolidation and data sharing solutions.
• QLogic®Switch Interoperability Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the Resource CD. It provides detailed Fibre Channel switch
configuration data and step-by-step configuration procedures for integrating the SBCE unit into other
vendor switch fabrics. Each vendor configuration includes:
— An initial integration checklist
— Configuration limitations
— Supported switch and firmware versions
— Specific management application operations
— A successful-integration checklist.
• QLogic®SAN Interoperability Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the Resource CD. It is a key resource for SAN planning and
implementation. It provides interoperability matrices that let you identify at a glance the certified SAN
products, solutions, and services that best suit your needs.
•QLogic®SAN Configuration Guide: CLARiiON Storage
This publication is provided in PDF on the Resource CD. It is a comprehensive guide for those interested
in deploying QLogic and CLARiion Storage solutions.
•QLogic®SAN Configuration Guide: LSI Storage
This publication is provided in PDF on the Resource CD. It is a comprehensive guide for those interested
in deploying QLogic and LSI Storage solutions.
• QLogic®SAN Configuration Guide: XIOtech Storage
This publication is provided in PDF on the Resource CD. It is a comprehensive guide for those interested
in deploying QLogic and XIOtech Storage solutions.

6 Intel® Server Switch Module SBCEFCSW: Installation Guide
•Intel
®Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information
This multilingual publication is provided in PDF on the Resource CD. It contains translated versions of
the caution and danger statements that appear in the documentation.
Depending on your blade server model, additional publications might be included on the Intel®Blade Server
Chassis SBCE Resource CD.
Notices and statements used in this book
The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:
•Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
•Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or
problem situations.
•Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is
placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.
•Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution
statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.
•Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you.
A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous
procedure step or situation.
Major components of the switch module
The green color on components and labels on your switch module and SBCE unit identifies hot-swap or hot-
plug components. You can install or remove these components while the SBCE unit is running, provided that it
is configured to support this function.
The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points where a component can be gripped, a latch
moved, and so on.
Figure 1 on page 7 shows the major components of your switch module.
✏NOTE
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.