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StorageWorks by Compaq
Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6
User Guide
Part Number 230934-002
June 2002 (Second Edition)
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for
installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future
upgrades.
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL
Writer: kim L. Miller File Name: a-frnt.doc
Codename: Millebourne Part Number: 230934-002 Last Saved On: 8/7/02 9:30 AM
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and StorageWorks are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is sub
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Contents About This Guide Intended Audience............................................................................................................vii Important Safety Information ...........................................................................................vii Symbols on Equipment.....................................................................................................vii Rack Stability...........................................................................
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Contents Chapter 2 Initial Configuration of the Switch Configuration Overview.................................................................................................. 2-2 Using the Text-based UI to Configure the Switch .......................................................... 2-3 Connecting a Terminal to the Switch ....................................................................... 2-3 Logging in to the Text-based UI............................................................
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Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guidelines.............................................................................................4-1 Troubleshooting the MSA Fabric Switch 6 .....................................................................4-2 Reading the Global Status Indicator..........................................................................4-2 Reading the Ethernet Indicators ..............................................................................
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Contents Appendix C Command Line Interface Invoking the Command Line Interface ...........................................................................C-3 Using the Command Line Interface ................................................................................C-4 Logging Out of the CLI ............................................................................................C-5 Exiting from CLI ...................................................................................
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About This Guide This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades. Intended Audience This guide is intended for readers with a moderate level of SAN and system administration experience. Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided. Symbols on Equipment The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indic
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About This Guide This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel. This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason. WARNING: To reduce t
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About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. • The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation. • The racks are coupled in multiple-rack installations. • Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for an
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About This Guide Text Conventions This document uses the following conventions: • Italic type is used for complete titles of published guides or variables. Variables include information that varies in system output, in command lines, and in command parameters in text. • Bold type is used for emphasis, for onscreen interface components (window titles, menu names and selections, button and icon names, and so on), and for keyboard keys. • Monospace typeface is used for command lines, code
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About This Guide HP Technical Support In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6727. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website, www.hp.com. Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
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1 Overview of the Switch This guide provides specific information for installing and configuring the MSA Fabric Switch 6 and its component parts. Table 1-1: Organization of this Guide For information about See Overview of the Switch Chapter 1 Initial Configuration of the Switch Chapter 2 MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Regulatory Compliance Notices Appendix A Electrostatic Notices Appendix B Command Line Interface Appendix C Laser Precautions Appendi
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Overview of the Switch The MSA Fabric Switch 6 The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is an integrated six-port module, featuring a 12 Gbps switch engine that enables full duplex non-blocking performance on all ports. Figure 1-1: The MSA Fabric Switch 6 1-2 Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller File Name: b-ch1 Overview of the Switch.doc Codename: Millebourne Part Number: 230934-002 Last Saved On: 8/7/02 9:33 AM
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Overview of the Switch Features The MSA Fabric Switch 6 includes: • A main board enclosing the 12 Gbps switching engine • Microprocessor and other hardware logic to support the switch software agents • MSA Fabric Switch 6 Management Utility — Full Duplex Communications - A pair of nodes can simultaneously send and receive data for an aggregate of 2 Gbps — Automatic Port Bypass - Improves SAN reliability by automatically bypassing errant ports • Global Status Indicator (GSI) • RS-232 serial inter
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Overview of the Switch Rear View of the Modular San Array 1000 Figure 1-2 is an illustration of the rear panel of the MSA1000 with an MSA Fabric Switch 6 installed. 3 2 1 4 Figure 1-2: MSA1000 rear panel with a Fabric Switch 6 Item Description Function Port Link Indicators See indicators table in Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” RS-232 DB-9 Serial A male serial port that may be Port connected to a host system with a standard 9-pin female to 9-pin female null modem cable. This port can be used
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Overview of the Switch Installation Before the MSA Fabric Switch 6 can communicate with Compaq-managed devices, all devices must be properly connected and powered on. Ethernet RJ-45 Cable This connector is provided for management through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). By default, the MSA Fabric Switch 6 is configured to use an IP address of 127.0.0.1. To change this IP address, use ACU-XE, a terminal, or a terminal emulator connected to the DB-9 serial port. Refer to Chapter 2, “Init
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Overview of the Switch Hot-Pluggable The MSA Fabric Switch 6 is hot-pluggable. The unit can be installed and replaced without power-cycling the MSA1000. When adding or replacing a switch, allow sufficient time to complete the power-on self-tests (POST) and configuration tasks before using. To power on the unit properly: 1. Power on the MSA1000. On power up, the switch will run several POST tests and the GSI indicator will display changing patterns (refer to the section “Reading the Global Servic
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2 Initial Configuration of the Switch This chapter details the procedures used to initially configure the MSA Fabric Switch 6. Preliminary switch configuration includes entering the Ethernet and the SNMP settings. Two configuration methods are available: • Using the text-based user interface to configure the switch • Using the Array Configuration Utility-XE (ACU-XE) to configure the switch Modular SAN Array Fabric Switch 6 User Guide 2-1 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Writer: Kim L. Miller Fi
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Initial Configuration of the Switch Configuration Overview When a switch is initially connected to a network, the network does not recognize it and does not know its IP address. Accessing the switch and entering the Ethernet and SNMP settings assigns the switch a location and makes it available to the network. After the switch is accessible, additional parameters must be entered. These secondary configuration tasks can be performed from four different user interfaces, including the text-b
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Initial Configuration of the Switch Using the Text-based UI to Configure the Switch The text-based UI of the switch is available directly through the serial port in the front of the switch. After the Ethernet settings are entered, the text-based UI can be accessed remotely through the switch’s Ethernet interface using telnet. With the following exceptions, all functions of the menu interface are available either directly or through telnet. • The telnet interface is available only after th
