Vicom Systems FC-FC3 User manual

SV Router FC-FC 3
Installation
and
User Guide
SUN RELEASE
Model Identification:
SV Router FC-FC 3
Document Identification:
Number: 310-606155
Release: 2.5.3
October 29, 2001
©Copyright Vicom Systems Incorporated 2001. All rights reserved.

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FCC EMC Statement (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 own expense. The end userof this product should be aware that any changes or
modifications made to this equipment without the approval ofVicom Systems could result in the product not
meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The device certification tests were conducted with generically available computer systems and shielded
cables, such as those you received with your product. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Vicom Systems could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC.
IEC EMC Statement (Worldwide)
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
EMC Statement (Canada)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
Spécification ATI Classe A (France)
DECLARATION D'INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d'un matériel de traitement de
l'information (ATI), classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans la
norme européenne EN 55022 concernant la Compatibilité Electromagnétique.

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Laser Safety
A. Certification and Classification Information
This product contains a laser internal to the Gigabit Interface Controller (GBIC) for connection to the Fibre
Channel communications port.
In the USA, the GBIC is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is
indicated by a label on the GBIC housing.
Outside the USA, the GBIC is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained
in IEC 825-1:1993 and EN 60825-1:1994, including Amendment 11:1996.
The GBIC includes the following certifications:
• UL Recognized Component (USA).
• CSA Certified Component (Canada).
• TUV Certified Component (European Union).
• CB Certificate (Worldwide).
B. Product Information
Each Fibre Channel port optionally contains a transmitter and receiver optical subassembly (optical link
module). The transmitter subassembly contains internally a semiconductor laser diode in the wavelength
range of 850 to 1300 nanometers. In the event of a break anywhere in the fibre path, the GBIC control system
prevents laser emissions from exceeding Class 1 levels.
Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous.
C. Usage Restrictions
Failure to comply with these usage restrictions may result in incorrect operation of the system, and pointsof
access may emit laser radiation above Class 1 limits established by the IEC and the U.S. DHHS.
WARNING: In the United States, use only GBIC units or fiber-optic products that comply
with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. Internationally, use only
GBIC units or fiber-optic products thatcomply with IEC standard 825-1. Opticalproducts that
do not comply with these standards may produce light that is hazardous to the eyes.
WARNING: There are no user maintenance or service operations oradjustments to be
performed on any GBIC model.

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Electrical Safety Notices
WARNING: An electrical outlet that is not wired correctly couldplace hazardousvoltage on
metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the system. Verify thatthe wiring
and grounding of the electrical outlets you use have been checked by a licensed
electrician.
WARNING: The enclosure should be opened onlyby authorized service personnel.Internal
to the enclosure are exposed areas ofhigh voltage and sensitive components. Incorrect
handling of internal components may cause harmful electric shock and/ordamage to the
unit. Any attempt by non-authorized personnel to openthe product’s enclosure may, at the
discretion of Vicom Systems, void the warranty.
IMPORTANT: The user also should ensure thatonly “harmonized” (for EMEA) power cords
are used with the equipment.
IMPORTANT: Do not block or cover open areas on this product. Noncompliance may result
in overheating, and cause product failure.

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CONTENTS
Contents............................................................................................................................................... vii
List of Figures..................................................................................................................................... xi
Preface..................................................................................................................................................xiii
Document Overview................................................................................................................xiii
Related Publications ............................................................................................................. xiv
FC-FC 3 Revision History................................................................................................... xiv
Service and Support.............................................................................................................. xiv
Feedback...................................................................................................................................... xiv
Chapter 1. Introduction to the SV Router FC-FC 3.......................................................1
Product Overview.......................................................................................................................2
Product Features ..............................................................................................................3
Ethernet and Serial Port Interface Features.............................................................4
System Requirements..............................................................................................................5
System Specifications..............................................................................................................6
Drive Information.........................................................................................................................7
Physical Drive....................................................................................................................7
Logical Drive.......................................................................................................................7
Simple Drive.......................................................................................................................7
General Spare ...................................................................................................................7
Drive Conditions................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2. Building The SAN.....................................................................................................9
Configure the SV Router......................................................................................................10
Initial Configuration.........................................................................................................10

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Configure Device-Side, Host-Side, and Ethernet Settings................................. 13
T3 StorEdge Setup.................................................................................................................. 16
StorEdge T3 Setup Overview..................................................................................... 16
T3 Installation and Configuration............................................................................... 17
Establish T3 Ethernet Access ........................................................................... 17
Cable SV Router to T3 Partner Group ..................................................................... 18
Connection Test.................................................................................................. 18
Management Server(s) Setup........................................................................................... 20
Cable Management Server and the SAN................................................................ 20
Install the Software and Create MP Drives............................................................. 22
Data Server(s) Setup............................................................................................................. 23
Install HBA(s) and Software........................................................................................ 23
Cable Data Server(s) and SAN.................................................................................. 23
Zone the SAN............................................................................................................................. 24
Adding Additional SANs....................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3. User Service Utility Interface........................................................................... 29
User Service Utility Interface Introduction................................................................. 30
Setting up Communications Software.......................................................................... 31
PROCOMM Plus Installation and Usage................................................................. 31
HyperTerminal Setup.................................................................................................... 32
Telnet/FTP........................................................................................................................ 33
Configuring the IP Address ......................................................................................... 33
Using the User Service Utility Menu............................................................................. 34
Establishing Communication....................................................................................... 34
Item 1: Show VPD.......................................................................................................... 35
Item 2: Show LUN Map................................................................................................ 35
Item 3: Download Microcode From Local Computer........................................... 36
Download Using Serial Port .............................................................................. 37
Download Using Ethernet.................................................................................. 38
Item 4: View/Change Response to SV Router Management Programs........ 38
Item 5: Clear Error Log................................................................................................. 41
Item 6: View/Change Interface Configuration........................................................ 41
Configuration: Host-Side, Device-Side, or Ethernet Port.............................. 41
Fibre Channel Host-Side Configuration Menu................................................ 42
Fibre Channel Device-Side Configuration Menu............................................ 44
Ethernet Port Configuration Menu.................................................................... 45

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Item 9: Clear SAN Database.......................................................................................46
Item B: Reboot Router...................................................................................................47
Chapter 4. Operational Reference For the SV Router FC-FC 3.........................49
LED Codes...................................................................................................................................50
Power LED (Green)........................................................................................................50
Status LED (Green)........................................................................................................50
Fault LED (Yellow)..........................................................................................................51
Status LED Blink Codes ...............................................................................................52
Ethernet Port LEDs ........................................................................................................53
Rear and Side Facing Panel Features.....................................................................53
ID Mapping...................................................................................................................................55
Loop Mode........................................................................................................................55
Point-To-Point Mode......................................................................................................55
Chapter 5. System Maintenance............................................................................................57
Cables and Connections......................................................................................................58
Hot Plugging................................................................................................................................59
Host System Hot Plug Requirements...............................................................59
Storage Device Hot Plug Requirements..........................................................59
Replacing Drives.......................................................................................................................60
SV Router Replacement.......................................................................................................61
Replacing Standalone Router.....................................................................................61
Replacing One Router of a Redundant Pair ...........................................................62
Replacing Both SV Routers.........................................................................................64
Appendix A. Specifications........................................................................................................67
Applications......................................................................................................................67
Hardware Features.........................................................................................................67
Fibre Connectivity................................................................................................67
Serial Port Connectivity ......................................................................................68
Ethernet Port Connectivity .................................................................................68
Attachments .........................................................................................................69
Compatible Vicom Software ........................................................................................69
Technical Specifications...............................................................................................70
Appendix B. Service and Diagnostic Codes....................................................................71
Appendix C. Product Catalog Summary............................................................................75

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Glossary............................................................................................................................................... 77
Index....................................................................................................................................................... 87

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 Dimensions..............................................................................2
Figure 1-2 Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 – Rear......................................................................................3
Figure 2-1 T3 Setup Overview...........................................................................................................19
Figure 2-2 SV Router Cabling............................................................................................................21
Figure 2-3 Data and Management Server As One ............................................................................21
Figure 2-4 Multiple SAN Configuration..............................................................................................28
Figure 3-1 PROCOMM Plus Setup Dialogue Box..............................................................................32
Figure 3-2 Show VPD Command Response .....................................................................................35
Figure 3-3 Show LUN Map Command Response..............................................................................36
Figure 3-4 Download Microcode Command Response Using Hyperterminal....................................37
Figure 3-5 View/Change Response to SV Router Management Programs Command Response ....39
Figure 3-6 View/Change Interface Configuration Command Response............................................41
Figure 3-7 Host-Side Configuration Menu .........................................................................................42
Figure 3-8 Set Loop ID Command.....................................................................................................43
Figure 3-9 Point-to-point mode ..........................................................................................................43
Figure 3-10 Modify Mapping Mode Command.....................................................................................43
Figure 3-11 Device-Side Configuration Menu......................................................................................45
Figure 3-12 Ethernet Configuration Menu............................................................................................45
Figure 3-13 Clear SAN Database command response........................................................................46
Figure 4-1 Front Panel SV Router FC-FC 3 - LED Locations............................................................50
Figure 4-2 Example of Blink Code 060 ..............................................................................................52
Figure 4-3 Rear view of SV Router FC-FC 3 .....................................................................................53
Figure 5-1 Schematic for Correct FC Cabling Connection.................................................................58

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PREFACE
Document Overview
This document describes the installation and operation of the SV Router FC-FC 3 and how it
works with other elements of the SAN storage subsystem.
It is designed for system administrators who have a working knowledge of fibre channel hosts,
HBAs, and storage area networks.
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the SV Router FC-FC 3 and information about the drives it
controls.
Chapter 2 describes the setup and basic installation of the SV Router FC-FC 3.
Chapter 3 explains set up and usage of the User Service Utility Interface.
Chapter 4 provides an operational reference for the SV Router FC-FC 3, interpretation of LED
codes, and a description of ID mapping.
Chapter 5 outlines some common maintenance procedures, such as how to check cables,
replace drives, and replace an SV Router FC-FC 3.

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Related Publications
FC-FC 3 Revision History
Service and Support
Please fill out and mail or fax the warranty registration card furnished with the SV Router FC-
FC 3 as soon as possible. Each installation must be registered in order to qualify for technical
support.
Vicom provides 24x7x365 support. Customers may call: 1-877-868-4266 or 510-743-1427.
At any time, customer may request support via email at [e-mail]. Responses
torequests will be made during the following business day.
Feedback
In an effort to improve our products and documentation, Vicom wants to hear from its
customers. Please send your feedback to:
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE SV ROUTER
FC-FC 3
This chapter provides an overview of the SV Router FC-FC 3. It includes these sections:
•Product Overview
•System Requirements
•System Specifications
•Drive Information

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Product Overview
The SV Router FC-FC 3 is the fundamental piece of hardware used in building a Storage Area
Network (SAN). It provides storage management functions that enable a Fibre Channel host to
interface with and control all storage-related elements in the SAN. The SAN can be entirely
Fibre Channel (FC) based, or, if you use aVicom SV Bridge, it can contain host ordevice
elements that use SCSI (HVD andLVD) and SL (Serial Loop/SSA).
Figure 1-1 Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 Dimensions
Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the SV Router FC-FC 3 and lists its dimensions. Four units
can fit in a standard 19-inch rack-mount configuration.
Note: The Hub Enclosure Rack Chassis is available separately.
Figure 1-2 shows the rear view. The back of the SV Router FC-FC 3 contains:
•Two host-side Fibre Channel ports.
•Two device-side Fibre Channel ports.
•An AC power socket and power switch.
•A male DB-9 serial port.
Connect a terminal or terminal emulator to the serial port to access the User Service
Utility. See ‘Using the User Service Utility Menu’ on page 34 for details.
•An RJ-45 Ethernet port.
Connect the Ethernet port to a LAN for out-of-band communication.

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Figure 1-2 Vicom SV Router FC-FC 3 – Rear
Product Features
The SV Router FC-FC 3 represents true virtualization of the SAN. Each SVRouter FC-FC 3
maintains a record of how all the drives in the SAN have been configured. All SVRouter FC-
FC 3 units in a SAN can communicate with each other, and they share this drive information.
If one SV Router FC-FC 3 fails, the other SV Routers in the SAN can take over.
The SV Router FC-FC 3 also has power-loss detection capabilities; if the SV Router FC-FC 3
loses external power, it saves a copy of all critical information to non-volatile memory.
The SV Router FC-FC 3 acts as an initiator and a target simultaneously.
• The host side of the SV Router FC-FC 3 acts as a target and receives commands sent
by the host.
• The device side of the SV Router FC-FC 3 acts as an initiator and sends commands to
the drives.

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Ethernet and Serial Port Interface Features
Through the Ethernet or serial port, you can access the User Service Utility Menu and:
•Display the Vital Product Data (VPD) of devices on storage network (see ‘Item 1: Show
VPD’ on page 35).
•Display the Fibre Channel map (see ‘Item 2: Show LUN Map’ on page 35).
•Display all the storage network maps (see ‘Item 2: Show LUN Map’ on page 35).
•Download microcode to a SV Router FC-FC 3 (see ‘Item 3: Download Microcode From
Local Computer’ on page 36).
•Establish, view, or change the SV Router FC-FC 3 configurations for host- and device-side
interfaces (see ‘Item 6: View/Change Interface Configuration’ on page 41).
Note: You must assign an IP address before you can access the Ethernet port.

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System Requirements
Management server requirements:
•SV SAN Builder 2.5 or later software
•SV Zone Manager 2.5 or later software
•SV SNMP Agent 1.0 or later software
•10BaseT or 100BaseT cables
Data server requirements
• An FC-AL compliant host adapter (in a loop environment)
• An FC-PH compliant host adapter (in a point-to-point environment)
SV Routers requirements:
• Firmware (FC-FC 3 router H Firmware Revision : 8.01.03 or later)
• Two AC power cords (one per unit, one packaged with each unit)
• Two DB9 serial port cables (must be purchased separately)
• Two 10BaseT or 100BaseT cables (must be purchased separately)
• Three optical cables, with six GBICs (must be purchased separately)
Note: If you wish to purchase parts, contact your Vicom service representative. Refer to
Appendix C "Product Catalog Summary" on page 75 for a complete parts list.
T3 disk arrays requirements:
• Firmware Rev. 1.17A or later.
• Interconnect cables
•PowerCord
• Media interface adapter (MIA), one per unit
•You must have an IP address, a subnet mask address, and a gateway address for the
following components:
• management servers
• SV Routers

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System Specifications
Management features include:
•Two daemons
• One primary daemon (located in primary server)
• One secondary daemon (located in secondary server)
•Up to 32 SANs per active daemon
SAN features include:
•Up to two SV Routers per SAN
•Up to 6 data servers (2 HBAs per server).
•One T3 partner group per SAN (two T3 disk arrays per partner group)
•Up to 32 virtual drives per SAN.
Zoning features include:
•Up to 2 SV Domains per router (only one active at a time)
•Up to 128 targets per SV Routers
•Up to 128 devices per zone