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SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch
Installation Guide
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SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. Applications described in this document for any of these products are for illustrative purposes onl
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Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Intended Audience ............................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Related Materials ............................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Safety Notices .................................................................................................... 1-3 1.4 Sicherheitshinweise......................................................................
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SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide 2.2.2 Port Modes ................................................................................................ 2-5 2.2.2.1 Fabric Ports ...................................................................................... 2-5 2.2.2.2 Expansion Port ................................................................................. 2-5 2.2.2.3 Translated Loop Port ........................................................................ 2-6 2.
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SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide 4.2.4.1 SANbox Manager Installation for Windows ...................................... 4-7 4.2.4.2 SANbox Manager Installation for Linux ............................................ 4-8 4.2.4.3 SANbox Manager Installation for Solaris.......................................... 4-9 4.2.5 Connect the Management Workstation to the Switch.............................. 4-10 4.2.5.1 Ethernet Connection..................................................
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SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Appendix B Command Line Interface B.1 Logging On to a Switch ......................................................................................B-1 B.2 Command Syntax...............................................................................................B-2 B.3 Commands.........................................................................................................B-3 Admin Command.............................................
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SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Index Figures Figure Page 2-1 SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch................................................................................ 2-1 2-2 Chassis Controls and LEDS........................................................................................... 2-2 2-3 Fibre Channel Ports ....................................................................................................... 2-4 2-4 Ethernet Port...........................
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SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide Notes Page viii 59042-00 A
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Section 1 Introduction This manual is organized as follows: Section 1 describes the intended audience, related materials, safety notices, communications statements, laser safety information, electrostatic discharge sensitivity precautions, accessible parts, and technical support. Section 2 is an overview of the switch. It describes indicator LEDs and all user controls and connections. Section 3 describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric. Section 4 explains how to install
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1 – Introduction Related Materials 1.2 Related Materials The following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide additional information. SANbox2 Switch Management User’s Guide, Publication Number 59022-03. Available from QLogic Corporation. Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8 Fibre Channel-Private Loop SCSI Direct Attach (FC-PLDA) NCITS TR-19:1998 Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3 Definitions of Managed Objects for the Fabric Element in Fib
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1 – Introduction Safety Notices 1.3 Safety Notices A Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury. 4-3, 4-5 A Caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing damage to the equipment. 4-3 1.4 Sicherheitshinweise Ein Warnhinweis weist auf das Vorhandensein einer Gefahr hin, die möglicherweise mittelschwere oder leichte Verletzungen zur Folge hat. 4-3, 4-6 Ein Vorsichtshinweis weist auf
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1 – Introduction Communications Statements 1.6 Communications Statements The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products intended for use with this product appear in their accompanying manuals. 1.6.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement 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 h
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1 – Introduction Communications Statements 1.6.4 CE Statement The CE symbol on the equipment indicates that this system complies with the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of the European Community (89/336/EEC) and to the Low Voltage (Safety) Directive (73/23/EEC). Such marking indicates that this system meets or exceeds the following technical standards: EN60950/A11:1997 – “Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment”. EN60825-1/A1
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1 – Introduction Communications Statements 1.6.5 VCCI Class A Statement 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. 1.6.6 BSMI Class A Statement Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radi
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1 – Introduction Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (ESDS) Precautions 1.6.7 Laser Safety Information This product may use Class 1 laser optical transceivers to communicate over the fiber optic conductors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) does not consider Class 1 lasers to be hazardous. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 Laser Safety Standard requires labeling in English, German, Finnish, and French stating that the product uses Class 1 lasers
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1 – Introduction Technical Support 1.11 Technical Support Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical support of their QLogic switch products. QLogic-direct customers may contact QLogic Technical Support; others will be redirected to their authorized maintenance provider. Visit the QLogic switch support Web site listed in ”Contact Information” on page 1-8 for the latest firmware and software updates. 1.11.1 Availability QLogic Technical Support is available
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Section 2 General Description This section describes the features and capabilities of the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel Switch. The following topics are described: Chassis controls and LEDs Fibre channel ports Ethernet port Serial port Power supply and fan Fabric management SANbox2 fabrics are managed with the SANbox Manager switch management application or the Command Line Interface (CLI). Refer to the SANbox2 Switch Management User’s Guide for information about using SANbox Manager.
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2 – General Description Chassis Controls and LEDs 2.1 Chassis Controls and LEDs The Reset/Force PROM button shown in Figure 2-2 is the only chassis control and is used to recover a disabled switch. The chassis LEDs provide information about the switch’s operation status. These LEDS include the Over Temperature LED, Fan Fail LED, Heartbeat LED, and the Input Power LED. To apply power to the switch, plug the power cord into the switch AC power receptacle and into a 110 or 230 VAC power sour
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2 – General Description Chassis Controls and LEDs 2.1.1.1 Resetting a Switch To reset the switch, use a pointed tool to press and release (less than 4 seconds) the Reset/Force PROM button. The switch will respond as follows: 1. All of the chassis LEDs will illuminate and then extinguish leaving only the Input Power LED illuminated. 2. After approximately 1 minute, the power-on self test begins illuminating all chassis LEDs. 3. When the POST is complete, the chassis LEDs extinguish leaving t
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2 – General Description Fibre Channel Ports 2.1.4 Heartbeat LED (Yellow) The Heartbeat LED indicates the status of the internal switch processor and the results of the Power On Self Test (POST). Following a normal power-up, the Heartbeat LED blinks about once per second to indicate that the switch passed the POST and that the internal switch processor is running. In force PROM mode, the Heartbeat LED illuminates continuously. Refer to ”Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns” on page 5-1 for more in
