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user guidehp StorageWorksfabric OS procedures version3.1.x/4.1.xProduct Version: V3.1.x/V4.1.xThird Edition (June 2003)Part Number: AA–RS23C–TEThis

Contents10 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideTest a Switches Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Security in FOS100 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide4. Repeat for all switches in the fabric. Note: You cannot change account

Basic Security in FOS101Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide1) Start system.2) Recovery password.3) Enter command shell.4. Enter “2” at

Basic Security in FOS102 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide3) Enter command shell.5. Enter “2” at the prompt to set the Recovery pass

Basic Security in FOS103Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: Setting the Boot PROM password requires accessing the boot prompt, w

Basic Security in FOS104 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide5. Enter passwd command at the prompt.Note: This command is specific to t

Basic Security in FOS105Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide4. Reboot the standby CP card by pressing the yellow ejector buttons at top

Basic Security in FOS106 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAbout Forgotten PasswordsPasswords can be recovered as follows: If the Us

Basic Security in FOS107Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideA: The end-user is prompted to use the old password when the account is bei

Basic Security in FOS108 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide

109Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide5Working With the Core Switch 2/64This chapter provides information on working with the Core Swi

Contents11Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide9 16-Port Count Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Working With the Core Switch 2/64110 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePorts on the Core Switch 2/64In previous versions of the Fabri

Working With the Core Switch 2/64111Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCFigure 1: Graphic Illustration of Core Switch 2/64About the S

Working With the Core Switch 2/64112 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: No spaces are allowed between the slot number, the slas

Working With the Core Switch 2/64113Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExampleswitch:admin> switchshowswitchName: switchswitchT

Working With the Core Switch 2/64114 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 11 1 11 -- N2 No_Module 12 1 12 id N2

Working With the Core Switch 2/64115Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideBasic Blade ManagementFor the purposes of this section, Basic B

Working With the Core Switch 2/64116 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideEnabling a BladeTo enable a blade unit. 1. Log into the switch

Working With the Core Switch 2/64117Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThe blade must be disabled so that processing stops. Refer to “

Working With the Core Switch 2/64118 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCore Switch 2/64 ChassisChassis-wide commands display or contr

Working With the Core Switch 2/64119Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFor complete information about switch FRUs, refer to the Core S

Contents12 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide

Working With the Core Switch 2/64120 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide— Object ID and object number. Valid values include the follow

Working With the Core Switch 2/64121Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExampleswitch:admin> chassisshowSW BLADE Slot: 1Header Vers

Working With the Core Switch 2/64122 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePower Consume Factor: -40Brocade Part Num: 65-0000555-

Working With the Core Switch 2/64123Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideBlade Beacon ModeWhen beaconing mode is enabled, the port LEDs

Working With the Core Switch 2/64124 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide

125Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide6The SAN Management ApplicationThis chapter provides the following information: The Management

The SAN Management Application126 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThe Management ServerThis chapter provides information on working

The SAN Management Application127Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guidefabric for management purposes; it contains interconnect informati

The SAN Management Application128 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConfiguring Access to the Management ServerAn Access Control List

The SAN Management Application129Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide2. At the command line enter the msconfigure command. The command

13Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide1Initial ConfigurationThis chapter provides information on initial configuration tasks for a swit

The SAN Management Application130 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDeleting a WWN from the Access Control ListTo delete a WWN from t

The SAN Management Application131Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide3. At the select prompt enter 3 to delete a member based on its Po

The SAN Management Application132 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideMS Access List consists of (13): { 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:aa 20:00:

The SAN Management Application133Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDisplaying the Management Server DatabaseTo view the contents of t

The SAN Management Application134 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideClearing the Management Server DatabaseTo clear the MS Platform d

The SAN Management Application135Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideActivating the Platform Management ServiceTo activate the Platform

The SAN Management Application136 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDeactivating the Platform Management ServiceTo deactivate the Pla

The SAN Management Application137Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideControlling the Topology DiscoveryThe Topology Discovery is an ind

The SAN Management Application138 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDisable the MS Topology Discovery FeatureDisabling the MS Topolog

139Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide7Updating Switches to the Core PID AddressingFor detailed information regarding migrating to lar

Initial Configuration14 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConnecting and Configuring the Switch Perform the following tasks when init

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing140 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideOverviewCore PID addressing is an option of the con

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing141Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFigure 2: Switch Update Requirements

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing142 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDetermining If You Need to Enable the Core PIDUse t

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing143Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAbout Core PID AddressingUpdating the Core Switch PI

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing144 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAbout Fibre Channel AddressingThere are two address

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing145Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideRecommendationsRedundant fabrics and multi-pathing s

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing146 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: It is recommended not to use drivers that bi

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing147Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Detailed Update Procedures for HP/UX and AIX provi

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing148 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideEvaluate the FabricThe fabric must be evaluated to:

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing149Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideMake List of Manually Configurable PID DriversSome d

Initial Configuration15Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide7. At the Gateway Address prompt, enter the IP address of the gateway system

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing150 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideIt is also important to understand how multi-pathin

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing151Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePlanning the Update ProcedureWhether it is best to p

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing152 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide5. Change the PID format on each switch in the fabr

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing153Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide9. For any devices manually bound by PID, bring the

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing154 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideProcedures for Updating the Core PID FormatThe foll

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing155Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:10. Once all switches are updated to use the

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing156 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide2. If you are not using multi-pathing software, sto

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing157Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide14. Import the volume groups using vgimport. The pro

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing158 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide19. Validate that the entry has been removed by usi

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing159Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guidermdev -Rdl fcs07. Log into each switch in the fabric

Initial Configuration16 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide8. Enter the ippaddrset command to verify the data you entered, and exit.9.

Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing160 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFrequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is a PID?A: A PID

161Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide8Diagnostics and StatusFor detailed diagnostics information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Diagno

Diagnostics and Status162 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDiagnostics OverviewThe purpose of the diagnostic subsystem is to evaluat

Diagnostics and Status163Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThere are two basic modes in which diagnostics can be manually run; they a

Diagnostics and Status164 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide statsclear diagshow diagstatus diagreset diagcommandshow diaghelp

Diagnostics and Status165Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePersistent Error Log The Persistent Error Log feature prevents messages of

Diagnostics and Status166 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Options are provided to the errdump command to display three options: a

Diagnostics and Status167Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDisplaying the Error Log With Page BreaksTo display the error log:1. Log i

Diagnostics and Status168 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideIf no operand is specified, this command changes the way the error log ap

Diagnostics and Status169Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExampleThe following example shows how to display current error log save l

Initial Configuration17Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide— Ethernet Subnetmask—Hostname— Gateway IP Address2. Log in to the switch as

Diagnostics and Status170 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideShowing the Current Persistent (Non-Volatile) Error Log Configuration of

Diagnostics and Status171Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSyslog DaemonThe Fabric OS can be configured to use a UNIX style syslog da

Diagnostics and Status172 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitch 2/64 uses the kernel logging facility. The word “kernel” is the na

Diagnostics and Status173Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSyslogd CLI CommandsBelow is a list of commands that are related to the sy

Diagnostics and Status174 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExampleThe following entry in /etc/syslog.conf causes all messages (Debug

Diagnostics and Status175Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDisabling syslogd on the Core Switch 2/64 or SAN Switch 2/32To disable sen

Diagnostics and Status176 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitch DiagnosticsThe switch status can be either Healthy/OK, Marginal/Wa

Diagnostics and Status177Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide12.1 = SAN Switch 2/3216.2 = SAN Switch 2/8 EL— switchstate - Displays the

Diagnostics and Status178 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide.For more information, refer to the switchshow command in the HP StorageW

Diagnostics and Status179Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. 1 1 1 id N2 No_Light Disabled 2 1 2 -- N2 No

Initial Configuration18 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Configuring a Logical Switch IP Address for the Core Switch 2/641.

Diagnostics and Status180 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThe output will appear different on a SAN Switch 2/32 switch. For more in

Diagnostics and Status181Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePort DiagnosticsThere are two types of statistics you can view for a port:

Diagnostics and Status182 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:switch:admin> portshow 3/7portCFlags: 0x1 ENABLEDportFlags: 0

Diagnostics and Status183Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: For more information on the portshow command, refer to the HP Stora

Diagnostics and Status184 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Note: For more information on the portstatsshow command, refer t

Diagnostics and Status185Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDisplaying a Summary of Port ErrorsThis porterrshow command displays a sum

Diagnostics and Status186 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: For more information on the porterrshow command, refer to the HP S

Diagnostics and Status187Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideHardware DiagnosticsFor detailed hardware information, refer to the switch

Diagnostics and Status188 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: The number of fans and valid range for RPMs varies depending on th

Diagnostics and Status189Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: The number of power supply units varies depending on the type of sw

Initial Configuration19Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Initial Setup ExampleThe following example shows an initial setup of

Diagnostics and Status190 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide crossPortTest portLoopbackTest sramRetentionTest turboRamTest stats

Diagnostics and Status191Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideLinux Root CapabilitiesYou can enable Linux root capabilities for diagnost

Diagnostics and Status192 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide

193Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide9TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information on troubleshooting and the most common procedu

Troubleshooting194 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAbout TroubleshootingTroubleshooting should begin at the center of the SAN — the

Troubleshooting195Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFibre Channel ProcessFigure 3: Fibre Channel Process Flow Chart

Troubleshooting196 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideMost Common Problem AreasThere are many tools available to help troubleshoot the

Troubleshooting197Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideHosts Host adaptor LEDsHost operating system diagnostic toolsDevice driver diagno

Troubleshooting198 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideGathering Information for Technical SupportTo aid in troubleshooting, gather as

Troubleshooting199Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSpecific ScenariosThe following sections provide specific help with some of the m

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Initial Configuration20 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guideswitch:admin> ipaddrsetSwitch number [0 for switch0, 1 for switch1, 2 fo

Troubleshooting200 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCheck the Simple Name Server (SNS)Check for the Device in the SNS1. Enter the ns

Troubleshooting201Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide2. Look for the device in the list of the Simple Name Server (SNS). The SNS lists

Troubleshooting202 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCheck for Zoning DiscrepanciesTo determine if zoning might be causing a communic

Troubleshooting203Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFabric SegmentationPossible CausesFabric Segmentation is generally caused by: I

Troubleshooting204 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Long Distance Fabric BB Credit Core PIDDomain ID ConflictsA Domain ID confli

Troubleshooting205Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideRestore Fabric Parameters Through ConfigUploadThe following procedure describes h

Troubleshooting206 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide5. Chose the fabric on which to change the duplicate Domain ID; log into the con

Troubleshooting207Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideRefer to the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide for informatio

Troubleshooting208 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide2. Enter the cfgDisable command.3. Enter the cfgClear command.Caution: Be caref

Troubleshooting209Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide9. Compare the two fabric zone configurations line by line and look for incompati

Initial Configuration21Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitch LoginThe following sections describe logging into a switch and changi

Troubleshooting210 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guidesupplier. When MQ errors are encountered, execute the supportShow command to cap

Troubleshooting211Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCheck the power supply status. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1

Troubleshooting212 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDevice Login IssuesIn narrowing down problems with device logins, use the follow

Troubleshooting213Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide3. Enter the portconfigShow command to see how the port is configured. Example:sw

Troubleshooting214 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide4. Enter the portErrShow command. Check for errors that may cause login problems

Troubleshooting215Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide5. Enter the portFlagsShow command to see how a port has logged in and where a lo

Troubleshooting216 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideWatchdog (Best Practices)Watchdog is a subset of the Kernel Error Reporting Soft

Troubleshooting217Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideKernel Software Watchdog Related Errors This section describes the kernel softwar

Troubleshooting218 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideIdentifying Media-Related IssuesUse the following section to narrow down media-r

Troubleshooting219Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCheck Switch ComponentsThe following sections describe how to troubleshoot the sw

Initial Configuration22 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideChanging the Admin Password in v3.1 FirmwareFor security reasons, the first

Troubleshooting220 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide— To check all switches attached components (on an FC loop), see “Check All Swit

Troubleshooting221Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideTest a Port’s External Transmit and Receive Path1. Log into the switch as admin.

Troubleshooting222 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Test a Switches Internal ComponentsTo use the crossporttest command to t

Troubleshooting223Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThe following example executed fPortTest 100 times on port 8 with payload pattern

Troubleshooting224 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide8. Determine if any of the following statistic error counters are non-zero: ENC_

Troubleshooting225Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideERR_STAT_C3DISCERR_STAT_CRCERR_STAT_ENCINERR_STAT_ENCOUTERR_STAT_TRUNCFDET_PERRFI

Troubleshooting226 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide2. Disable the switch by entering switchdisable at the command line. 3. Enter po

Troubleshooting227Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCheck all Switch Components of the Port Transmit and Receive PathThe following pr

Troubleshooting228 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide14. Repeat steps 6 - 12 for all ports until:— the number of frames requested is

Troubleshooting229Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideLink FailureA link failure occurs when a server or storage is connected to a swit

Initial Configuration23Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideChanging the Admin Password in v4.1 FirmwareThe following procedures is spec

Troubleshooting230 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePort’s Physical State1. Enter the switchshow command. 2. Check the port and stat

Troubleshooting231Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide1 Gig example:2 Gig example:— The sn field indicates a speed negotiation.— The NC

Troubleshooting232 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePoint-to-Point Initialization Failure1. Confirm that the port is activeIf a Fabr

Troubleshooting233Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideE_port If the opposite side is not another switch, the link has come up in a wron

Troubleshooting234 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideMarginal LinksA marginal link involves the connection between the switch and the

Troubleshooting235Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide2. Establish if there are a relatively high number of errors (such as CRC errors

Troubleshooting236 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide6. Check the results of the loopback test and proceed as follows:— If the loopba

237Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideglossaryGlossaryGlossaryThis glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this produc

Glossary238 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAliasAn alternate name for an element or group of elements in the fabric. Aliases can b

Glossary239Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideATMAsynchronous Transfer Mode. A transport used for transmitting data over LANs or WANs

Initial Configuration24 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCustomize the Switch NameYou can customize the switch names for the logical

Glossary240 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideBeginning Running DisparityThe disparity at the transmitter or receiver when the specia

Glossary241Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideBoot MonitorCode used to initialize the CP (control processor) environment after powerin

Glossary242 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideClass FConnectionless service for control traffic between switches, with notification o

Glossary243Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConfigurationHow a system is set up. May refer to hardware or software. Hardware: The n

Glossary244 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCT_HDRCommon Transport Header. A header that conforms to the Fibre Channel Common Trans

Glossary245Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDevice Connection ControlsEnables organizations to bind an individual device port to a s

Glossary246 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideE_PortExpansion Port. A type of switch port that can be connected to an E_Port on anoth

Glossary247Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExchangeThe highest level Fibre Channel mechanism used for communication between N_Ports

Glossary248 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFabric Configuration ServerOne or more designated HP switches that store and manage the

Glossary249Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFC-FLAThe Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attach standard defined by ANSI.FCIAFibre Channel In

Initial Configuration25Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideManage Licensed FeaturesLicensed features such as Extended Fabric, QuickLoop

Glossary250 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFirmware DownloadLoading firmware down from a server into a switch.FirmwareThe basic op

Glossary251Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFS_REQFibre Channel Services Request. A request for a Fibre Channel services function, o

Glossary252 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideGBICGigabit interface converter. A removable serial transceiver module that allows giga

Glossary253Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideHostA computer that accesses storage devices over the fabric. May also be referred to as

Glossary254 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideIsolated E_PortAn E_Port that is online but not operational due to overlapping Domain I

Glossary255Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideL_PortLoop Port. A node port (NL_Port) or fabric port (FL_Port) that has arbitrated loop

Glossary256 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideLoop FailureLoss of signal within a loop for any period of time, or loss of synchroniza

Glossary257Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideModem Serial Port The upper serial port on the CP Card of the StorageWorks Core switch.

Glossary258 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNL_PortNode Loop Port. A node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to conne

Glossary259Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideOrdered SetA transmission word that uses 8B/10B mapping and begins with the K28.5 charac

Initial Configuration26 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideActivating a License1. Log into the Command Line Interface as the Admin use

Glossary260 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePoint-to-pointA Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of c

Glossary261Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePublic DeviceA device that supports arbitrated loop protocol, can interpret 8-bit addres

Glossary262 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideRAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks. A collection of disk drives that appear as a

Glossary263Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideRSCNRegistered State Change Notification. A switch function that allows notification of

Glossary264 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSFPSmall form factor pluggable. A transceiver used on 2 Gbps switches that replaces the

Glossary265Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitchHardware that routes frames according to Fibre Channel protocol and is controlled

Glossary266 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideTransceiverDevice that converts one form of signaling to another for transmission and r

Glossary267Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideULPUpper-level Protocol. The protocol that runs on top of Fibre Channel. Typical upper-l

Glossary268 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideZoneA set of devices and hosts attached to the same fabric and configured as being in t

269Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideindexIndexIndexAactivating the management server 135adding a WWN to the access control list 128B

Initial Configuration27Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:If a license is not listed, it is not activated. To activate a licen

Index270 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guiderunning diagnostic tests on the switch hardware 189Ssetting the switch date and time 51slo

Initial Configuration28 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConfigure Fabric ParametersFabric Parameters include all the items listed i

Initial Configuration29Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConfiguration Requirement The Core PID must be enabled on all 2.6.0c + and

3Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidecontentsContents1 Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Initial Configuration30 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConfigure Software FeaturesConfigure the software features (such as Fabric

Initial Configuration31Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideVerify Switch FunctionTo verify that your switch is operating correctly, dis

Initial Configuration32 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide3. Check that the switch and ports are online.4. (Optional) Verify that the

Initial Configuration33Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConnect ISLs to SwitchRefer to the switch installation guide supplied with y

Initial Configuration34 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:switch:admin> fabricshowSwitch ID Worldwide Name Ene

Initial Configuration35Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConnect Devices to the SwitchPower off all devices (to minimize Port Logins

Initial Configuration36 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guideswitch:admin> nsallshow 12 Nx_Ports in the Fabric { 011200 0118e

Initial Configuration37Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideBacking up Switch Configuration InformationThe following sections describe h

Initial Configuration38 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide The second section Contains general switch configuration variables, such

39Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide2Basic Switch ManagementThis chapter provides information on basic configuration tasks for a swit

Contents4 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideConnect Devices to the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Switch Management40 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitch Enable/Disable ProceduresThe following sections describe how to di

Basic Switch Management41Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDisabling a PortTo disable a port:1. Log into the switch as the admin user

Basic Switch Management42 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample: Core Switch 2/64portId: 021500portWwn: 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06

Basic Switch Management43Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideEnabling a PortTo enable a port:1. Log into the switch as the admin user.2

Basic Switch Management44 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:The following example is the portenable command output from a SAN

Basic Switch Management45Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideportData: 0x11efc2d0portId: 021500portWwn: 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71po

Basic Switch Management46 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThe following example is the portenable command output from a Core Switch

Basic Switch Management47Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDomain IDsDomain IDs are assigned dynamically when a switch is enabled. Ho

Basic Switch Management48 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideIf multicast alias groups exist, the following fields are shown:Setting a

Basic Switch Management49Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFirmware VersionsDifferent StorageWorks Fibre Channel switches run differe

Contents5Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAdditional Help Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Switch Management50 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideUsually the Made on and Flash dates are the same, since the switch starts

Basic Switch Management51Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitch Date and TimeAll switches maintain current date and time in non-vol

Basic Switch Management52 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSynchronize Local Time with an External SourceUse this procedure to synch

Basic Switch Management53Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFabric Configuration SettingsIt is important to have consistent system con

Basic Switch Management54 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: System configuration parameters vary depending on switch model and

Basic Switch Management55Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Restoring the System Configuration SettingsSystem Configurations c

Basic Switch Management56 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide6. Enter the reboot command to reboot the switch.Example: switch, this fi

Basic Switch Management57Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitch NamesSwitches can be identified by IP address, Domain ID, WWN, or c

Basic Switch Management58 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSwitch Status PoliciesFor detailed information about setting policy param

Basic Switch Management59Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Configuring the Policy Threshold ValuesTo set the switch status po

Contents6 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSetting the Boot PROM Password Only (SAN Switch 2/32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Switch Management60 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide— Enter the number of temperature warnings required to change the switch

Basic Switch Management61Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide** Simply hit the Return key.The minimum number of FaultyPorts contributi

Basic Switch Management62 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide3. Verify the threshold settings you have configured for each parameter.

Basic Switch Management63Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideTracking Switch ChangesThe Track Change feature allows you to keep a recor

Basic Switch Management64 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Displaying Whether Track Changes are EnabledTo display the status

Basic Switch Management65Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideRoutingIn Order DeliveryIn a stable fabric, frames are always delivered in

Basic Switch Management66 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideRestoring In-order Delivery of FramesTo restore the default In-order deli

Basic Switch Management67Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:Viewing Routing Path Information1. Log in as admin.2. Enter the to

Basic Switch Management68 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample:3. Enter the urouteshow [slotnumber/][portnumber][, domainnumber]

Basic Switch Management69Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThe following entries appear: Local Domain - Domain number of local switc

Contents7Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide7 Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Switch Management70 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample: The example below displays the routing information for port 11 o

Basic Switch Management71Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideHelp CommandsEach Fabric OS command provides Help information that display

Basic Switch Management72 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAdditional Help TopicsThe help command lists most of the files. There are

Basic Switch Management73Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideHexadecimal Port DiagramsMany of the commands, such as bcastshow, portLogS

Basic Switch Management74 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideOnce the Hexadecimal is converted into a binary bit map, each bit represe

75Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide3Firmware DownloadThis chapter provides information on upgrading firmware on the StorageWorks 2 G

Firmware Download76 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideAbout Firmware DownloadsThe following sections help one understand the firmware

Firmware Download77Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNon-Disruptive Firmware ActivationThe v4.1 Fabric OS provides the ability to act

Firmware Download78 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThe Firmware Upgrade ProcessThe firmware upgrade processes are shown for the va

Firmware Download79Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide4. Enter Y for yes to continue with the reboot, when prompted. orEnter the firmw

Contents8 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideSetting the Error Save Level of a Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Firmware Download80 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideUpgrading the Firmware on the Core Switch 2/64Note: The procedure below only a

Firmware Download81Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideThis message will vary, depending on the operating system you are currently runn

Firmware Download82 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExample: Displays a "prompted" firmwaredownloadswitch:admin> firmw

Firmware Download83Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide9. Enter the firmwaredownloadstatus command in a new session to monitor the firm

Firmware Download84 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideBy default, firmwaredownload will do a full install of the whole firmware regar

Firmware Download85Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideExampleThis message varies, depending on the version of firmware that is current

Firmware Download86 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide5. Enter the User name and the Host IP (ftp server).6. Answer the prompts as th

Firmware Download87Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideUpgrading the Firmware Using Web ToolsFor more information about Web Tools, refe

Firmware Download88 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideUpgrading the Firmware Using the CLINote: The following procedure does not app

Firmware Download89Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideFrequently Asked Questions Password Migration When Upgrading and Downgrading Fir

Contents9Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideCheck for Zoning Discrepancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Firmware Download90 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide

91Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide4Basic Security in FOS This chapter provides information provides the following general fabric se

Basic Security in FOS92 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideOverviewThe following standard security information is specific to v4.1 fir

Basic Security in FOS93Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNew FeaturesEnsuring a Secure Operating SystemFabric OS v4.1 uses Linux as t

Basic Security in FOS94 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guideprevent, or even detect, these attempts to sniff passwords. Secure Shell (S

Basic Security in FOS95Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideDisabling the Telnet InterfaceFrom a security standpoint, with the addition

Basic Security in FOS96 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guidediscard Do not start Do not startftp Do not start Do not startrexec Block w

Basic Security in FOS97Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuidePasswordsAbout PasswordsThere are four accounts for each switch instance. Fo

Basic Security in FOS98 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User GuideNote: Record your passwords and store in a secure place, as recovering pas

Basic Security in FOS99Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide All switches in the fabric can be accessed through serial port All switch