IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express

IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express
Installation, Service, and User Guide

Service information: 2498 - B24, 24E
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Installation, Service, and User Guide

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Summary of changes
This is the third edition of the IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express Installation, Service, and User Guide. The content changes since the last edition of this publication are noted by a vertical line placed in the left margin beside each change. Minor edits are not identified by this mark. A summary of the changes for each edition are listed below.
Third edition
The following changes were made in the third edition: v Addition of information about the Server Application Optimization (SAO) optional feature v A change to the Fabric Operating System (FOS) required version v Update of environmental notices v Reorganization of general information, including the addition of the Read This First section v Update of the Notices section v Update of how to submit reader comments
Second edition
The following changes were made in the second edition: v Corrections to LED status tables
Getting help
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Contents
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| Summary of changes . . . . . . . . . . . iii Third edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii | Second edition . . . . . . . . . . . . iii |
Getting help . . . . . . . . . Taiwan Contact Information . . . Accessibility features for the SAN26B-4 Accessibility features . . . . . Keyboard navigation . . . . . Vendor software . . . . . . . Related accessibility information . IBM and accessibility . . . . . How to send your comments . . . . . . . . . Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii iv iv iv iv iv iv iv iv Creating a serial connection . Setting the switch IP address Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . 17 . 18
Chapter 3. Operating the switch . . . . 21

Powering the switch on and off. Interpreting LED activity . . . LED locations . . . . . LED patterns . . . . . . POST and boot specifications . POST . . . . . . . . Boot . . . . . . . . . Interpreting POST results . . . Switch FRU units . . . . . Maintaining the switch . . . Installing SFPs . . . . . Diagnostic tests . . . . . Managing the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 21 22 23 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 30 30
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi About this document . . . . . . . . xiii

Product documents . . . . . . Brocade documents . . . . . . IBM and Brocade product matrix . Safety and environmental notices . . Safety notices and labels . . . . Rack safety . . . . . . . . Product recycling and disposal . xiii xiii xiv xiv xiv . . . . . xx . . . . . xxii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix. Product specifications . . . 33

Weight and physical dimensions Environmental requirements . . Facility requirements . . . . System specifications . . . . Memory specifications . . . . Data transmission ranges . . . Fibre Channel port specifications Serial port specifications . . . Power supply specifications . . Supported SFPs and HBAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 37
Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN24B-4 Express switch. . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features and functions of the switch Supported connectivity . . . . . Port side of the switch . . . . . Nonport side of the switch . . . Supported fabric configurations . . Additional port activation . . . . ISL Trunking groups . . . . . . Supported optional features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 4
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement . . . . . . . . . . . Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avis de conformit la rglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . . . . . European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive People's Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . Japan VCCI Council Class A Statement . . . . Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement . . . Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement 41 42 42 42 42 42 43 44 44 45 45 45 45
Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Items included with the switch . . . . Installation and safety considerations . . Electrical considerations . . . . . Environment considerations . . . . Cabinet considerations . . . . . . Installing a stand-alone switch . . . . Installing the switch into an EIA cabinet . Time required . . . . . . . . Items required . . . . . . . . Installation instructions . . . . . Recommendations for cable management Configuring the switch . . . . . . Using the EZSwitch setup (optional) . Providing power to the switch . . .
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Port side of the switch . . . . . . . . . 2 Trunking groups . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rack assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Separating the inner and outer rails . . . . 12 Mounting the moving portion of the slide and mounting brackets to the switch . . . . . 13 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Mounting the fixed portion of the rail and the locking brackets to the rack . . . . . . Inserting slides into the rack rails . . . . Detailed view, location of LEDs on the switch SFP installation and bail closing. . . . . Removing an SFP . . . . . . . . . . 14 . 15 22 . 27 . 28
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv Sample caution notices . . . . . . . . xviii Parts supplied with the rack-mount kit 11 Power status LED patterns, status, and recommended actions . . . . . . . . . 23 System status LED patterns, status, and recommended actions . . . . . . . . . 23 Port LED patterns during normal operation 24 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Ethernet LED patterns . . . . . . Management options for the switch . Physical dimensions and weight of the Environmental requirements . . . . Facility requirements . . . . . . General specifications . . . . . . Memory specifications . . . . . . Data transmission ranges . . . . . Switch power supply specifications . . . . . switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . 30 33 . 33 . 34 . 35 . 35 . 36 . 36
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About this document

This document is intended for use by systems administrators and technicians experienced with networking, Fibre Channel, and storage area network (SAN) technologies. It describes how to install, service, and use the IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express (machine type 2498, models 24B and E24). Throughout this document, the product is referred to as the SAN24B-4, or simply the switch to apply to both models. This document has been created to include information specific to SAN24B-4 switches running on Fabric OS version v6.1.1. This document does not support all Fabric OS versions. It is specific to Fabric OS v6.1.1 or later. To obtain information about a Fabric OS version other than v6.1.1, refer to the documentation specific to your Fabric OS version. The sections that follow provide information about: v Product documents v Brocade documents v Safety and environmental notices on page xiv
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Product documents
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The following documents contain information related to this product. The documentation may be printed material or may be on the documentation CD that is shipped with the product. Newer versions of product documentation may be available through the IBM Publications Center Web site http://www.ibm.com/ebusiness/linkweb/publications/servlet/pbi.wss. Newer versions may also be available through the IBM Systems Support Web site www.ibm.com/systems/ support/supportsite.wss/. Select your product family, then the specific product, and then select Documentation. v IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express Installation, Service, and User's Guide, GA32-0580 (this document) v IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express Quick Start Guide GA32-0585 v IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express Access Gateway Quick Start Guide GA32-0588 v IBM Systems Safety Notices, G2299054 v IBM Warranty
Brocade documents
IBM b-type switches use software licensed from Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. You can find information related to the software that supports the director in the following documents on the CD-ROM supplied with this product: Brocade Fabric OS v v v v Fabric Fabric Fabric Fabric OS OS OS OS Administrator's Guide Command Reference Manual MIB Reference Manual Message Reference Manual
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Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide Access Gateway Administrator's Guide EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide SAN Glossary
Brocade Fabric OS optional features v Fabric Watch Administrator's Guide v Web Tools Administrator's Guide | | Brocade HBA publication v Brocade Adapters Administrators Guide
IBM and Brocade product matrix

When you use any of the Brocade documents, you will notice that the model numbers reflect the original Brocade products. Table 1 provides a product matrix for you to use to correlate the Brocade products and models to the IBM product names and machine types and model numbers. Products withdrawn from marketing are not listed.
Table 1. Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix Brocade product name Brocade DCX-4S Brocade DCX Brocade 48000 Brocade 8000 Brocade 7800 Brocade 7500E Brocade 5300 Brocade 5100 Brocade 300 IBM product name SAN384B SAN768B SAN256B Director IBM Converged Switch B32 SAN06B-R SAN04BR SAN80B-4 SAN40B-4 SAN24B-4 IBM machine type and model number 2499 Model 192 2499 Model 384 2109 Model M48 3758 Models B32 and L32 2498 Model R06 2005 Model R04 2498 Model B80 2498 Models B40 and 40E 2498 Models B24 and 24E
Safety and environmental notices

This section contains information about: v Safety notices and labels v Rack safety on page xx v Product recycling and disposal on page xxii
Safety notices and labels

When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition. The danger and caution notices are listed in numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translation of these danger and caution notices in the IBM Systems Safety Notices (G2299054) publication, which is on the CD-ROM that accompanies this product.
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The following notices and statements are used in IBM documents. They are listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. Follow the links for more detailed descriptions and examples of the danger, caution, and attention notices in the sections that follow. v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Attention notices on page xix: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. v Caution notices on page xvii: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. v Danger notices: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these situations. v In addition to these notices, Safety labels on page xix may be attached to the product to warn of potential hazards.
Danger notices
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol accompanies a danger notice to represent a dangerous electrical condition. Read and comply with the following danger notices before installing or servicing this device.
DANGER To prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different protective ground (earth), use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables. (D001)
DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device or the power rating label for electrical specifications. (D002)
DANGER If the receptacle has a metal shell, do not touch the shell until you have completed the voltage and grounding checks. Improper wiring or grounding could place dangerous voltage on the metal shell. If any of the conditions are not as described, STOP. Ensure the improper voltage or impedance conditions are corrected before proceeding. (D003)
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DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (D004)
The following general electrical danger notice provides instructions on how to avoid shock hazards when servicing equipment. Unless instructed otherwise, follow the procedures in the following danger notice.
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DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product. v Do not open or service any power supply assembly. v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate. v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets. v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables. v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. v 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. v Connect and disconnect cables as described below when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. To disconnect: 1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise). 2. Remove the power cords from the outlets. 3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors. 4. Remove all cables from the devices. To connect: 1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise). 2. Attach all cables to the devices. 3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors. 4. Attach the power cords to the outlets. 5. Turn on the devices. (D005)
Caution notices
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. A caution notice can be accompanied by different symbols, as in the examples below:
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Table 2. Sample caution notices If the symbol is... It means.... A hazardous electrical condition with less severity than electrical danger. A generally hazardous condition not represented by other safety symbols. A specification of product weight that requires safe lifting practices. The weight range of the product is listed below the graphic, and the graphic and the wording of the caution varies, depending on the weight of the device. A potential hazard of pinching the hand or other body parts between parts.
P/N 18P5850-B
SJ000752
18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)
18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)
svc00167
A hazardous condition due to moving parts nearby.
A hazardous condition due to the use of a laser in the product. Laser symbols are always accompanied by the classification of the laser as defined by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (for example, Class I, Class II, and so forth).
Read and comply with the following caution notices before installing or servicing this device.
CAUTION: Energy hazard present. Shorting may result in system outage and possible physical injury. Remove all metallic jewelry before servicing. (C001) CAUTION: This part or unit is heavy but has a weight smaller than 18 kg (39.7 lb). Use care when lifting, removing, or installing this part or unit. (C008) CAUTION: This product is equipped with a 3-wire (two conductors and ground) power cable and plug. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. (C018) CAUTION: Servicing of this product or unit is to be performed by trained service personnel only. (C032)
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Safety labels
As an added precaution, safety labels are often installed directly on products or product components to warn of potential hazards. These can be either danger or caution notices, depending upon the level of the hazard. The actual product safety labels may differ from these sample safety labels:
DANGER Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001)
DANGER Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or work space. (L002)
DANGER Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003)
DANGER Hazardous voltage present. Voltages present constitute a shock hazard, which can cause severe injury or death. (L004)
Attention notices
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, or system, or to data. An exclamation point symbol may accompany an attention notice, but is not required. A sample attention notice follows: Attention: Do not bend a fibre cable to a radius less than 5 cm (2 in.); you can damage the cable. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they can be easily overtightened, causing damage to the cable.
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Rack safety
Rack installation
DANGER Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipmentpersonal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices.
v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing. v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet. v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(R001 part 1 of 2) CAUTION: v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the manufacturers recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices. v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit. v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit. v (For sliding drawers) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time. v (For fixed drawers) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. (R001 part 2 of 2)
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Rack relocation (19" rack)

CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration is not known, you must do the following: Remove all devices in the 32U position and above. Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the rack cabinet below the 32U level. If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet from the suite. Inspect the route that you plan to take when moving the rack to eliminate potential hazards. Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that came with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet. Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2030 mm (30 x 80 in.). Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure. Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position. Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet during movement. Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees. Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following: - Lower the four leveling pads. - Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. - If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position. If a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002)
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Product recycling and disposal

Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) for translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on the product documentation CD.
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Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN24B-4 Express switch

The IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express is a cost-effective and highly-scalable 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbit/sec switch, designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It runs on the Fabric Operating System (Fabric OS) and is compatible with other IBM switches, which enables seamless connectivity into heterogeneous SAN environments. This switch is a dual purpose device that you can use either as a full-functioned switch or as an N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) access gateway. When functioning as an access gateway, the it provides a single platform for all SAN connectivity. Because the switch is scalable, you can use it as a foundation switch for a small storage area network (SAN) and continue to use it as a building block as the SAN grows. This chapter provides the following information: v Features and functions of the switch v Supported connectivity on page 2 v Port side of the switch on page 2 v Nonport side of the switch on page 3 v Additional port activation on page 3 v ISL Trunking groups on page 3 v Supported optional features on page 4
Features and functions of the switch

The switch provides the following features and functions: v 1U chassisThe chassis can be installed as a standalone unit or mounted in a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 48.26 cm (19 in.) cabinet. v One built-in fixed power unit (not field-replaceable) v Three built-in fans (none are field-replaceable). The switch is cooled by a redundant fan configuration, which allows continued operation with a single fan failure. v On-demand scaling of 8 to 24 8 Gbit/sec ports v ASIC technology supporting 1, 2, 4 and 8Gbit/sec auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports. v Ability to operate as either a full-functioned switch or an NPIV access gateway. v RJ45 Ethernet management port that in conjunction with EZSwitchSetup, supports switch IP address discovery and configuration. v Uses EZSwitchSetup wizard for setup and basic configuration. v Single motherboard design with a 667 MHz PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU with integrated peripherals. v Offers forward and backward compatibility with IBM System Storage SAN switch models, 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps auto-sensing capability, as well as Advanced Fabric Services and management tools. v Enables interoperability between IBM System Storage b-type and m-type SAN switches and directors. v Inter-Switch-Link Trunking (licensable) enables up to eight ports (at 1G, 2G, 4G, or 8G speeds) between a pair of switches to be combined to form a single,
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logical ISL switch with a speed of up to 64 Gbits/sec (128 Gbits/sec full duplex) for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing. Advanced Zoning. Intelligent management and monitoring with Web Tools, Fabric Watch, and Performance Monitor. Adaptive Networking Services uses network intelligence to anticipate congestion and to dynamically make adjustments in the fabric so that application traffic continues to flow Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) optimizes fabric-wide performance and load balancing by automatically routing data to the most efficient available path in the fabric.
v Light emitting diodes (LEDs) to indicate system power, system status, Ethernet speed and link status, and port status.
Supported connectivity
Specific details on supported operating systems, servers, and devices, storage products attachability, SAN connectivity products, and configuration options can be found in the interoperability matrices at the following web site: www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san.
Port side of the switch

Figure 1 shows the port side of the switch. All LEDs are on the port side of the switch: the nonport side is used to allow the free flow of air. The switch enclosure has forced-air cooling, with the fans pushing the air from the nonport side of the chassis through the enclosure, exhausting to the port side. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs, see Interpreting LED activity on page 21.
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Figure 1. Port side of the switch Item number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description System status (top) and power (bottom) LEDs System RS232 console port (RJ-45) Ethernet Port with two Ethernet status LEDs USB port Fibre Channel status LEDs Fibre Channel Ports (24) AC power receptacle
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Nonport side of the switch

The nonport side of the switch is used solely for air flow. There are no features on this side.
Supported fabric configurations

The switch is supported as an edge device in fabrics of up to 239 switches.
Additional port activation

The switch can be purchased with 8, 16, or 24 licensed ports. As your needs increase, you can activate unlicensed ports by purchasing and installing the additional 8 port activation feature. After it has been installed, the license appears under the licenseShow command as Ports on Demand license. The additional ports are ready to be unlocked in the switch firmware. The license might be part of the licensed paper pack supplied with switch software, or you can purchase the license separately from IBM, who will provide you with a key to unlock it. By default, ports 0 through 7 are enabled on the switch. To enable ports 8 through 16, install a Ports on Demand license key. To enable ports 16 through 24, install another Ports on Demand license. After you have installed the license keys, you must enable the ports. You can do so without disrupting switch operation by using the portEnable command on each port individually. Alternatively, you can disable and reenable the switch to activate all ports simultaneously. To install the additional port activation license, you can either use the supplied license key or generate a license key. Typically the switch is shipped with a paper pack that specifies the transaction key to use with the Software License Keys link. Use this transaction key at the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/ storage/support/san. 1. On that page, from the Product list, select your product. 2. Select Download from the Support & downloads section. 3. From the page that is generated, select License request in the Tool/utility section. 4. Follow the instructions on that page to generate the key. You can also use this site to generate other license keys for your switch.
ISL Trunking groups

The switch supports Interswitch Link (ISL) Trunking as a licensed feature. When this feature is enabled, create Trunked groups of up to 8 contiguous ports. This means that you can create up to three trunked groups that contain 8 ports each. The Fibre Channel ports on the switch are numbered from left to right and color-coded within groups of eight to indicate which ports you can combine into trunked groups.
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Figure 2. Trunking groups
v ATrunk Group 1: ports 0 through 7 v BTrunk Group 2: ports 8 through 15 v CTrunk Group 3: ports 16 through 23 Note: ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. For more information about trunking, refer to the Fabric OS Administrators Guide.
Supported optional features

The switch supports the following optional software, which you can activate by purchasing the corresponding license key: v Extended Fabricallows implementation of long distance dynamic (LD) and long distance static (LS) distance levels. This feature extends SAN fabrics beyond the Fibre Channel standard 10 km by optimizing the internal switch buffers to maintain performance on ISLs at distances up to 500 kilometers. v Fabric Watchmonitors mission-critical switch operations. This feature is designed to enable real-time proactive awareness of the health, performance, and security of each switch. It automatically alerts network managers to problems and helps avoid costly failures by providing: Real-time tracking of numerous fabric and switch elements Automatic event notifications when switch and fabric elements exceed thresholds v Security, availability, and congestion monitoring thresholds and alerts Adaptive Networking provides a set of capability allowing high priority connections to obtain the bandwidth necessary for optimum performance, even in congested environments. Advanced Performance Monitorprovides Performance Monitoring capability to help identify end-to-end bandwidth usage by host/target pairs and is designed to provide information for capacity planning. Trunking Activationdesigned to enable Fibre Channel packets to be efficiently distributed across multiple Inter-Switch connections (links) between two SAN b-type fabric switches, while preserving in-order delivery. ISL Trunking is supported between any of the supported 2, 4, or 8 Gbps b-type models. Both SAN b-type fabric switches must have ISL Trunking activated. Server Application Optimization (SAO)designed to bring Quality of Service (QoS) enhancements for server consolidation and virtualization
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In addition, customers can order a set of optional features bundled into one orderable feature, the B24 Enterprise Package. This bundled feature consists of one of each of Fabric Watch, Trunking Activation, Advanced Performance Monitor, Adaptive Networking, and two 8-Port Activations.
For more information on the use of these features, refer to the Fabric OS Administrators Guide.
Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the switch

You can install the switch in either of two ways: v As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface v In an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet using a slide-rail rack mount kit, which is provided with the switch. When you mount the switch into a slide-rail rack, you can mount the chassis to slide from either the port side or the non-port side. The SAN24B-4 can be configured and operated as either a SAN fabric switch or as an Access Gateway. The configuration instructions in this publication are for the SAN24B-4 to operate as a switch. The installation instructions in this document apply to both Switch and Access Gateway modes. To configure and operate the SAN24B-4 in Access Gateway mode, refer to the IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Access Gateway Quick Start Guide and the Access Gateway Administrator's Guide. Attention: When you enable Access Gateway mode, you disable the ability for the SAN24B-4 to operate as a switch. Access Gateway mode and switch mode are mutually exclusive. If you want to use the SAN24B-4 as a switch at a later time, you will need to disable Access Gateway mode and enable switch mode. Changing between Access Gateway and Switch modes is a data disruptive operation. It is strongly recommended that you disable the switch from the command line interface before enabling or disabling Access Gateway mode. This chapter provides the following information: v Items included with the switch v Installation and safety considerations on page 8 v Installing a stand-alone switch on page 9 v Installing the switch into an EIA cabinet on page 9 v Recommendations for cable management on page 15 v Configuring the switch on page 16
Items included with the switch

The following items are included with the standard shipment of the switch. When you open the packaging, verify that these items are included in the package and that no damage has occurred during shipping: v One SAN24B-4 switch v An accessory kit that contains the following items: Serial cable with an RJ-45 connector One grounded 1.8 m (6 ft.) country-specific power cord Four rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit SFP transceivers (quantity depending upon features ordered) IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide (this document) IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Quick Start Guide IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Access Gateway Quick Start Guide IBM documentation CD
EZSwitchSetup CD One LC wrap plug
Installation and safety considerations

Use this section to prepare your site for a safe and successful installation. Attention: Although the switch has been designed for customer installation and replacement procedures, you must first ensure that the rack into which the switch is to be installed is also customer accessible. If it is not, then only trained personnel can install and service these switches in such a rack.
Attention: Read the Safety and environmental notices on page xiv before attempting any installation or maintenance procedures.
The switch can be installed either as a free-standing unit, or installed in an EIA cabinet, using an optional slide-rail rack mount kit. When mounting into a slide-rail rack, you can mount the chassis to slide from either the port side or the nonport side.
Electrical considerations
To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure the following: v The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes. v The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate. v The power supply standards provided in Power supply specifications on page 36 are met.
Environment considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental requirements are met: v At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you install the switch with the nonport side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle. v All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intaking exhaust air. v A minimum of 680 l/min (24 cubic ft/min) of air flow is available to the air intake vents on the nonport side of the switch. v The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40 C (104 F) while the switch is operating.
Cabinet considerations
Attention: See Rack safety on page xx for danger and caution notices related to product installations in racks or cabinets. For successful installation and operation of the switch in a cabinet, ensure that the following cabinet requirements are met: v The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.
v Plan a cabinet space that is 1 rack unit 4.45 cm (1.75 in.) high, 48.3 cm (19 in) wide. v Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. v Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly. v Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinets weight limits or unbalance the cabinet in any way. v Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake.
Installing a stand-alone switch

To install the switch as a stand-alone unit, use the following procedure: 1. Unpack the switch and verify the items listed in Items included with the switch on page 7 2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet onto the switch helps prevent the switch from sliding off the supporting surface. a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet. b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and press into place. 3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface. 4. Provide power to the switch as described in Powering the switch on and off on page 21. Attention: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how to set the IP address, see Configuring the switch on page 16.
Installing the switch into an EIA cabinet

Attention: Although the switch has been designed for customer installation and replacement procedures, you must first ensure that the rack into which the switch is to be installed is also customer accessible. If it is not, then only trained personnel can install and service these switches in such a rack.
Attention: Read the Safety and environmental notices on page xiv before attempting any installation or maintenance procedures.
Attention: Refer to Rack safety on page xx for danger and caution notices related to rack and cabinet installations. You can install the rack mount kit in either of two ways: v To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust-air side of the cabinet. In this installation, the port side of the switch is flush with the edge of the cabinet.
v To allow the non-port side of the switch to slide out the cool-air side of the cabinet. In this installation, the port side of the switch is set 7.62 cm (3 in.) back from the edge of the cabinet, allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic cables.
Time required
Approximately 30 minutes
Items required
You need the following items to install the switch in a slide-rail rack: v Straight slot screwdriver v Rack space: 1 EIA unit of rack space, 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide, and 60.96 cm (24 in.) deep v One power cord that is provided with the switch v One power outlet v Rack mount kit Attention: Use the exact screws specified in the procedure for use with the switch chassis. Using screws longer than 3/16 in. can damage the switch. The different types of screws are listed in Table 3 on page 11. Note: Make sure that you tighten all screws used in this procedure.
Installation instructions
To install the switch in a slide-rail rack that meets EIA standards, use the following procedure. Note: These procedures use parts that are included in the rack-mount kit. These parts are listed in Table 3 on page 11. The installation procedure cross-references the items in this table. Be sure to use the referenced parts when you perform each step. Before you start the rack-mount installation process, locate the rack-mount slides and the mounting bracket that are provided in the shipping container. Figure 3 on page 11 shows the rack assembly. The number keys, such as 1 , refer to the items listed in Table 3 on page 11.
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Outer Slide EIA Rack Rail 8X
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Inner Slide
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Figure 3. Rack assembly
1. Unpack the rack-mount kit and verify that all ordered items and parts are present and undamaged. See Table 3 for a list of parts and the quantities supplied.
Table 3. Parts supplied with the rack-mount kit Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Rack mount slide (inner and outer slide) Right rack mount bracket (optional bracket for front of switch) Left rack mount bracket (optional bracket for front of switch) Rack mounting bracket (3-hole) Nut clip, M5 Screw, 8-32 x 3/16 in., zinc Screw, M5 x 12 Bracket to slide rack kit (contains items 9 12) Screw, 8-32 x 3/8 in., zinc Washer, flat, No. 8 Washer, lock, No. 8 Nut, hex, 8-32 Quantity 2 1 1 4 11 11 11 1 5 5 5 5
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2. Separate the inner and outer slides. a. Open one of the slides until the lock engages. b. Press the lock release lever ( 1 in Figure 4) and remove the inner rail from the outer rail.
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Figure 4. Separating the inner and outer rails
c. Repeat step 2a and step 2b for the other rail. Note: For racks with flush-mount doors, such as the 9306 Netfinity racks, do not install the front brackets. Instead, use the rack-mount slides by attaching the switch to the set of mounting holes, which are offset 3 inches into the rack. 3. Install the inner (smaller) slide on the switch chassis, as Figure 3 on page 11 shows. Attention: If you use screws longer than 3/16 in., you can damage the switch. a. Position the flat side of the inner rail along one side of the switch. Align the holes in the rail with the threaded holes in the side of the switch chassis. The chamfered end of the inner rail should face toward the rear of the switch (away from the ports) as shown in Figure 5 on page 13. b. Attach the inner rail by using three of the 8-32 x 3/16 in. zinc screws ( 6 in Table 3 on page 11).
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Figure 5. Mounting the moving portion of the slide and mounting brackets to the switch
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c. Repeat step 3a on page 12 and step 3b on page 12 for the second inner rail on the other side of the switch chassis. 4. Optional step: If desired, install the right rack mount bracket 2 (see Figure 3 on page 11) and the left rack mount bracket 3 on the switch chassis. Use these brackets to secure the switch to the rack as shown in Figure 5. Attention: Do not use screws longer than 3/16 in.; they can damage the switch. a. Position the left rack mount bracket at the left front corner of the switch chassis. Align the two holes in the bracket with the two threaded holes in the switch chassis. b. Attach the bracket by using two of the 8-32 x 3/16 in. zinc screws (see 6 in Figure 3 on page 11) c. Repeat step 4a and step 4b for the right rack mount bracket on the right front corner of the switch chassis. 5. Attach all four of the 3-hole rack mounting brackets 4 in Figure 6 on page 14. a. Position a 3-hole rack mounting bracket 4 at the end of one of the outer slides. b. Attach the bracket by using the 8-32 x 3/8 in. zinc screws 9 . Ensure that the screw heads are inside the slides. c. Place one each of the following items on the outer end of the screw in the order listed: 1) Washer, flat No. 8 10 2) Washer, lock No. 8 11 3) Nut, hex, 8-32 12 d. Repeat steps 5a through 5c for the three remaining rail ends.
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Figure 6. Mounting the fixed portion of the rail and the locking brackets to the rack
6. Install the outer (larger) slides in the rack, as shown in Figure 6. a. At the desired height, install the five M5 nut clips 5 . Put three M5 nut clips in the front of the rack and two in the back. The middle clip in the front of the rack is for the locking ears. Note: Some rack mount kits might use 10-32 nut clips in place of the M5 nut clips for the locking ears. b. Attach the slides by using four M5 x 12 screws 7 (see Figure 3 on page 11). c. Repeat step 6a and step 6b for the other rail. 7. Install the switch in the rack. a. Position the switch in front of the rack. Insert the switch into the rack by sliding the inner slides that are mounted on the switch into the outer slides that are mounted on the rack. See Figure 7 on page 15.
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Figure 7. Inserting slides into the rack rails
b. Check the alignment of the slides by sliding the switch in and out of the rack. Any difficulty moving the switch indicates lateral stress or misalignment. If this situation occurs, adjust the slide positions until the movement is smooth. 8. Optional step: If the right and left rack mount brackets are installed on the front corners of the switch, attach both brackets to the cabinet rack by using M5 x 12 screws 7 . See step 4 on page 13 and Figure 3 on page 11. The screws should pass through the front of each bracket and the slide rail. Note: Some rack mount kits might use 10-32 nut clips in place of the M5 nut clips for the locking ears. 9. Continue with initial setup of the switch by following the procedures in Configuring the switch on page 16.
DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (D004)
Note: Do not connect the switch to the network until you perform one of the following steps: v Set the internet protocol (IP) address. v Verify that the default IP address does not conflict with the existing IP addresses in the same network.
Recommendations for cable management

Attention: The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 51 mm (2 in.) under full tensile load and 30.5 mm (1.2 in.) with no tensile load.
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Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. Following is a list of recommendations: v Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch. v Leave at least 1 meter (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius. v If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. v For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they are connected. v Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. v Use hook-and-loop fasteners to secure and organize fibre optic cables. Do not use tie wraps on fiber optic cables, because wraps are easily overtightened and can damage the optic fibers.
Configuring the switch

You must configure the switch to ensure correct operation within a network and fabric. For instructions about how to configure the switch to operate in a fabric that contains switches from other vendors, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. For more information about the commands used in this procedure, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. v Using the EZSwitch setup (optional) v Providing power to the switch v Creating a serial connection on page 17 v Setting the switch IP address on page 17 v Setting the date and time on page 18
Using the EZSwitch setup (optional)

Once you have set up the switch in a rack or as a stand-alone switch, it is time to give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the switch in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration. See the EZSwitchSetup CD included with the accessory kit for more information. You can also use the SAN24B-4 Quick Start Guide. If you do not want to use EZSwitch Setup, use the instructions in following sections.
Providing power to the switch

To provide power to the switch: 1. Connect the power cord to the power receptacle on the port side of the switch, and then to the power source. Ensure that the cord has a minimum service loop of 15 cm (6 in.) available and is routed to avoid stress. The switch does not have a on/off power switch. This means that power is supplied to the switch as soon as you connect it to an AC power source. The status LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to green. The switch usually requires from 1 to 3 minutes to boot and complete POST.
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2. After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side of the switch are green.
Creating a serial connection

You will perform all basic configuration tasks in this guide using a serial connection. To create a serial connection to the switch, complete the following steps: 1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to an RS-232 serial port on the workstation. If the serial port on the workstation is RJ-45 instead of RS-232, remove the adapter on the end of the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 serial port on the workstation. 2. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation. 3. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC, or TERM, TIP, or Kermit in a UNIX environment), and configure the application as follows: v In a Windows environment: Bits per second Databits Parity Stop bits Flow control 9600 8 None 1 None
v In a UNIX environment, type the following string at the prompt: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt: tip /dev/ttya -9600
Setting the switch IP address

You can configure the switch with a static IP address, or you can use a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by default. The switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6.
Using DHCP
When using DHCP, the switch obtains its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address from the DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to the a DHCP server that is on the same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the switch, use a static IP address.
Setting a static IP address

1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password. 2. Use the ipaddrset command to set the Ethernet IP address. If you are going to use an IPv4 IP address, enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation as prompted.
Ethernet IP Address: [192.168.74.102]
If you are going to use an IPv6 address, enter the network information in semicolon-separated notation as prompted.
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switch:admin> ipaddrset -ipv6 --add 1080::8:800:200C:417A/64 IP address is being changed...Done. 3. Complete the rest of the network information as prompted. Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet 4. Enter off Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0] IP Address: [192.168.74.102] Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0] to Disable DHCP when prompted.
DHCP [OFF]: off
Setting the date and time

The switch maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should set them correctly.
Setting the date

1. If you are not already logged into the switch; do so now using the default password, which is password. 2. Enter the date command, using the following syntax: date "mmddHHMMyy" The values represent the following: v mm is the month; valid values are 01 through 12 v dd is the date; valid values are 01 through 31 v HH is the hour; valid values are 00 through 23 v MM is minutes; valid values are 00 through 59 v yy is the year; valid values are 00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are interpreted as 1970 through 1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069) switch:admin> date Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007 switch:admin> date "0927123007" Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC 2007 switch:admin>
Setting time zones

You can set the time zone for a switch by name. You can specify the setting using country and city or time zone parameters. If the time zone is not set with the new options, the switch retains the offset time zone settings. The tsTimeZone command also includes an option to revert to the prior time zone format. For more information about the tstimezone [--old] option, see the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. You can set the time zone for a switch using the tsTimeZone command. The tsTimeZone command allows you to perform the following tasks: v Display all of the time zones supported in the firmware v Set the time zone based on a country and city combination or based on a time zone ID such as PST
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The time zone setting has the following characteristics: v You can view the time zone settings. However, only those with administrative permissions can set the time zones. v The tsTimeZone setting automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time. v Changing the time zone on a switch updates the local time zone setup and is reflected in local time calculations. v By default, all switches are in the GMT time zone (0,0). If all switches in a fabric are in one time zone, it is possible for you to keep the time zone setup at the default setting. v System services that have already started will reflect the time zone changes only after the next reboot. v Time zone settings persist across failover for high availability. The following procedure describes how to set the time zone for a switch. You must perform the procedure on all switches for which the time zone must be set. However, you only need to set the time zone once on each switch, because the value is written to nonvolatile memory. 1. If you are not already logged into the switch; do so now using the default password, which is password. 2. Enter the tsTimeZone command as follows: switch:admin> tstimezone [--interactive]/ [, timezone_fmt] Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID, such as PST. The following example shows how to display the current time zone setup and how to change the time zone to US/Central. switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Pacific switch:admin> tstimezone US/Central switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Central The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode to Pacific Standard Time. 1. Type the tsTimeZone command as follows:
switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive
2. You are prompted to select a general location.

Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly.
3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit. 4. At the prompt, select a country location. 5. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone region or Ctrl-D to quit.
Synchronizing local time using NTP

You can synchronize the local time of the principal or primary fabric configuration server (FCS) switch to a maximum of eight external network time protocol (NTP) servers. To keep the time in your SAN current, it is recommended that the principal or primary FCS switch has its time synchronized with at least one external NTP server. The other switches in the fabric will automatically take their time from the principal or primary FCS switch.
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All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server value in non-volatile memory. By default, this value is the local clock server <LOCL> of the principal or primary FCS switch. Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric. For more information on using an NTP server, and IPv6 considerations, see the Fabric OS Administrators Guide. 1. If you are not already logged into the switch; do so now using the default password, which is password. 2. Enter the tsClockServer command:
switch:admin> tsclockserver "<ntp1;ntp2>"
where ntp1 is the IP address or DNS name of the first NTP server, which the switch must be able to access. The second ntp2 is the second NTP server and is optional. The operand <ntp1;ntp2> is optional; by default, this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal or primary switch as the clock server. The tsClockServer command accepts multiple server addresses in either IPv4, IPv6, or DNS name formats. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed, tsclockserver sets the first obtainable address as the active NTP server. The rest will be stored as backup servers that can take over if the active NTP server fails. The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server every 64 seconds. switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131" switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131 switch:admin> The following example shows how to set up more than one NTP server using a DNS name: switch:admin> tsclockserver "10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net" Updating Clock Server configuration...done. Updated with the NTP servers Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric.
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Chapter 3. Operating the switch

This chapter provides the following information: v Powering the switch on and off v Interpreting LED activity v LED patterns on page 23 v v v v v v POST and boot specifications on page 25 Interpreting POST results on page 26 Switch FRU units on page 26 Maintaining the switch on page 26 Managing the switch on page 30
Powering the switch on and off

See Chapter 2, Installing and configuring the switch, on page 7 for initial setup instructions before powering the switch on for the first time. Once the switch has been properly configured, follow these instructions to power the switch on and off. The SAN24B-4 does not have an AC power switch. To power on the SAN24B-4, connect the power cable to the AC receptacle on the switch and to a power source. The switch runs POST by default each time it is powered on, reset, or rebooted, and requires a minimum of three minutes to run. To end the flow of power to the switch, remove the power cord from the power source.
Interpreting LED activity

System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch. All LEDs are located on the port side of the switch. There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, and a flashing light. The steady lights and flashing lights can be green or amber. The LEDs flash either of these colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is normal and does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete. The switch has the following LEDs: v System power LEDOne LED (green) to indicate system power v System status LEDOne LED (green/amber) to indicate system status v Ethernet status LEDsTwo LEDs to indicate speed and link status v Port status LEDs24 LEDs (green/amber) to indicate status for each port
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LED locations
All the switch LEDs are located on the port side. Figure 8 shows the location of individual LEDs
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Figure 8. Detailed view, location of LEDs on the switch Item A B C D E F LED names and descriptions System power LED (green) System status LED (green/amber) Ethernet link status LED Ethernet link speed LED Port status LED for port 3 Port status LED for port 7
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LED patterns
Table 4 through Table 7 on page 25 summarize the switch LED locations, color, and meaning, as well as any recommended user response.
Power status LED patterns

The power status LED patterns are shown in Table 4
Table 4. Power status LED patterns, status, and recommended actions LED name Power Status LED LED color No light Status of hardware Primary power cord is disconnected or is not actively powered, or power supply has failed. Switch is on and power supply is functioning properly. Recommended action Verify that switch is on and has completed booting. Verify cord connections are secure. No action is required.
Steady green
System status LED patterns

The system status LED patterns are shown in Table 5
Table 5. System status LED patterns, status, and recommended actions LED name System Status LED LED color No light Status of hardware Recommended action
Switch is off, boot is Verify that switch is not complete, or boot on and has failed. completed booting. Switch is operational. No action is required. One or both of the following are true: One or more environmental ranges are exceeded. Error log contains one or more port diagnostic error messages. Switch is faulty, or initializing. Check environmental conditions, error log, Port Status LEDs, SFPs, cables, and loopback plugs. Correct error condition. Clear error log. Rerun diagnostics to verify fix. Wait a few moments to verify that the switch is not initializing.
Steady green Slow-flashing green (on 1 second, off 1 second)
Amber
Port status LED patterns

Each port has one LED port status indicator. Table 6 on page 24 shows the LED color, status, and recommended action for these port LEDs.
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Table 6. Port LED patterns during normal operation LED name Port status LED color No light Status of hardware No light or signal carrier (SFP or cable) detected. Port is online (connected to external device) but has no traffic. Port is online but segmented, indicating a loopback cable or incompatible switch. Recommended action Check SFP and cable.
Steady green
No action is required.
Slow-flashing green (on 1 second, off 1 second)
Verify that the correct device is connected to the port and that the switch and port settings are correct.
Fast-flashing green (on 1/4 second, off 1/4 second) Flickering green
Port is in internal No action is required. loopback (diagnostic). Port is online, with traffic flowing through port. No action is required.
Steady amber
Port is receiving light No action is required. or signal carrier but is not yet online. Port is disabled as the result of diagnostics or portDisable command. If all ports are slow-flashing amber, the switch could be disabled. If all ports are slow-flashing amber, the switch could be disabled. Enable the port using the portEnable command; refer to Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for more information. If all ports are slow-flashing amber, enable the switch (switchEnable command). Check the Port Status LEDs, error log, SFP, and cable or loopback plug. Clear the error log. Rerun the diagnostics to verify that the error condition is fixed.
Slow-flashing amber (on 1 second, off 1 second)
Fast-flashing amber (on 1/4 second, off 1/4 second)
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Ethernet LED patterns

Each Ethernet port has two LEDs, which are described in Table 7
Table 7. Ethernet LED patterns LED name Ethernet speed LED (right) LED color No light Steady green Status of hardware Port speed is 10 Mb/sec. Port speed is 100 Mb/sec. No link detected Recommended action No action is required. No action is required. Verify the Ethernet cable is connected correctly. No action is required. No action is required.
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Ethernet link status LED (left)
No light
Blinking amber Solid Amber
There is link activity (traffic). There is a link.
POST and boot specifications

When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs POST. Total boot time with POST is up to 3 minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command or entering the diagDisablePost command to persistently disable POST. For more information about these commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual.
POST
The success or failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through the error log or the command line interface. POST includes the following steps: 1. Preliminary POST diagnostics are run. 2. Operating system is initialized. 3. Hardware is initialized. 4. Diagnostic tests are run on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, memory, statistics counters, and serialization.
Boot
In addition to POST, boot includes the following steps after POST is complete: 1. Universal port configuration is performed. 2. Links are initialized. 3. Fabric is analyzed, and if any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric configuration. 4. Switch obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses. 5. Unicast routing tables are constructed. 6. Normal port operation is enabled.
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Interpreting POST results

POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash amber and green. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in the error log. To determine that POST completed successfully and whether or not any errors were detected: 1. Verify that the switch LEDs indicate that all components are healthy. See Table 4 on page 23 through Table 7 on page 25 for the description and interpretation of LED patterns. If one or more LEDs do not display a healthy state, verify that the LEDs on the switch are not set to beacon; use the switchShow command to detect if beaconing is active. 2. Verify that the switch prompt displays on the terminal of a computer workstation connected to the switch. If there is no switch prompt when POST completes, press Enter. If the switch prompt still does not display, try opening another telnet session or accessing through another management tool. If this is not successful, the switch did not successfully complete POST; contact IBM Service for repair. 3. Review the switch system log for errors. Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log, which is accessible through the errShow command. For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log, refer to Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS System Error Message Reference Manual.
Switch FRU units

The only parts for this switch that are field replaceable are the SFPs. The entire switch is a FRU. The fan units and power supply are not field replaceable in this switch.
Maintaining the switch

The switch does not require any regular physical maintenance; it was designed to minimize the chance of failure. Ensure that the environmental conditions, described in Environment considerations on page 8, are met. This helps prevent failure of the switch due to distress or abuse.
Installing SFPs
The switch only supports Brocade-branded SFPs. If you use an unqualified SFP, the switchShow command output will show the port in an Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS will also log the issue in the system error log. Follow these instructions to install an SFP: 1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) B is in the unlocked position, place the SFP in the correctly oriented position on the port, as shown in Figure 9 on page 27 Note: Each SFP has a 10-pad gold-plated PCB-edge connector on the bottom. The correct position to insert an SFP into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down. The correct position to insert an SFP into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up. 2. Slide the SFP into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.
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Figure 9. SFP installation and bail closing Item A B C C Description Switch chassis SFP with open bale SFP Closed bale
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Removing SFP modules

To 1. 2. 3. 4. remove an SFP: Press and hold the cable release B , as shown in section 1 of Figure 10 Remove the cable from the SFP, as shown in section 2. Pull the bail (wire handle) D in section 3 to release the SFP. Grasping it by the bail, gently but firmly pull the SFP ( C in section 4) out of the port. Attention: If the SFP you are removing does not have a bail, use a small implement such as a screwdriver to press the release trigger beneath the port. Non-bailed SFPs can be damaged by the removal process and are not recommended. Refer to the interoperability matrix at the following web site: www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san for a list of supported SFPs and devices. 5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining ports, as required.
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Description SFP Bail Cabled Fibre Channel ports
Testing a port, SFP, and fiber cable

The PortLoopbackTest command is used to verify the functional operation of the switch by sending frames from the port "N" transmitter and looping them back into the same port "N" receiver. The loopback is done at the parallel loopback path. The path exercised in this test does not include the media or the fiber cable. However if data transmission errors indicate that a port, SFP or cable are faulty, you can use this command to determine whether the port is faulty. You can use those results to isolate the problem to either the port or the SFP and cable combination. If a port is faulty, the switch will need to be replaced. If the port is not faulty, the problem is either with the SFP or the cable. With this command, only one frame is transmitted and received at a time. No external cable is required to run this test. The port LEDs flicker rapidly (green) while the test is running. The 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. test performs the following operations: Sets all ports for parallel loopback. Creates a frame F of maximum data size (2,112 bytes). Transmits the frame F through port "N". Picks up the frame from the same port "N". Checks the eight statistic error counters for nonzero values:
ENC_in, CRC_err, TruncFrm, FrmTooLong, BadEOF, Enc_out, BadOrdSet, DiscC3
6. Checks whether the transmit, receive, or class 3 receiver counters are stuck at some value. 7. Checks whether the number of frames transmitted is not equal to the number of frames received. 8. Repeats Steps 2 through 7 for all ports until one of the following conditions are met: a. The number of frames (or passcount) requested is reached. b. All ports are marked bad. At each pass, the frame is created from a different data type. If seven passes are requested, seven different data types are used in the test. If eight passes are requested, the first seven frames use unique data types, and the eighth is the same as the first. The seven data types are: CSPAT: 0x7e, 0x7e, 0x7e, 0x7e, ... BYTE_LFSR: 0x69, 0x01, 0x02, 0x05, ... CHALF_SQ: 0x4a, 0x4a, 0x4a, 0x4a, ... QUAD_NOT: 0x00, 0xff, 0x00, 0xff, ... CQTR_SQ: 0x78, 0x78, 0x78, 0x78, ... CRPAT: 0xbc, 0xbc, 0x23, 0x47, ... RANDOM: 0x25, 0x7f, 0x6e, 0x9a, .... 9. If the test indicates that all ports are good, the problem is associated with either the cable or SFP. 10. Replace the SFP with an SFP known to be good.
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11. Simulate the data transmission scenario when the error occurred. If the error does not reappear, the original SFP was defective, and should be discarded. If the error does reappear, the cable is defective. Replace the cable and discard the original cable. 12. Simulate the data transmission scenario again to verify that the problem does not reappear.
Diagnostic tests
In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the SFPs and cables in use. The tests are implemented by command, either through a Telnet session or through a terminal set up for a serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be connected by external cables, to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer interface, SFP, and cable. All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps, depending on the speed of the link being tested. Attention: Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic testing. For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the Fabric OS Administrators Guide.
Managing the switch

You can use the management functions built into the switch to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging. The switch automatically performs power-on-self-test (POST) each time it is turned on. Any errors are recorded in the error log. For more information about POST, see POST and boot specifications on page 25. For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your switch, refer to the Fabric OS Administrators Guide. You can manage the switch using any of the management options listed in Table 8.
Table 8. Management options for the switch Management tool Command line interface (CLI) Up to two admin sessions and four user sessions simultaneously. For more information, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. Web Tools For information, see the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. Standard SNMP applications For information, see the Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual. Fabric Manager (optional purchase) For information, refer to the Fabric Manager Users Guide. Management Server For information, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. Out-of-band support Ethernet or serial connection In-band support IP over Fibre Channel
Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet or serial connection
IP over Fibre Channel IP over Fibre Channel IP over Fibre Channel Native in-band interface (over HBA only)
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Table 8. Management options for the switch (continued) Management tool EFCM (optional purchase) For information, refer to the EFC Manager Software User Manual. Out-of-band support Ethernet or serial connection In-band support IP over Fibre Channel
Note: To achieve in-band support for IP over Fibre Channel, the software must be run on both the HBA and the switch, and it must be supported by both the HBA and HBA driver.
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Appendix. Product specifications

This appendix contains the following information: v Weight and physical dimensions v Environmental requirements v Facility requirements on page 34 v v v v v v v System specifications on page 35 Memory specifications on page 35 Data transmission ranges on page 36 Fibre Channel port specifications on page 36 Serial port specifications on page 36 Power supply specifications on page 36 Supported SFPs and HBAs on page 37
Weight and physical dimensions

Table 9 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the switch.
Table 9. Physical dimensions and weight of the switch Dimension Height Width Depth Weight Measurement 4.29 cm (1.69 in.) 42.88 cm (16.88 in.) 30.6 cm (12.07 in.) 4.2 kg (9.3 lb)
Environmental requirements
Table 10 lists the acceptable environment for both operating and nonoperating conditions.
Table 10. Environmental requirements Condition Temperature Humidity Altitude Shock Vibration Air flow Acceptable range during operation -10 to + 40C (14 to 104F) Acceptable range during non-operation -25 to 70C (-13 to 158F)
10% to 85% RH noncondensing, at 40C, 10% to 90% RH noncondensing, with maximum gradient of 10% per hour at 70 C 0 to 3 km (9,842 ft) above sea level 20 G, 6 ms duration, half sine wave 0.5 G, 5500 Hz High speed: 23 CFM Low speed: 18 CFM 0 to 12 km (39,370 ft) above sea level 33 G, 11 ms duration, half sine 2.0 G, 5500 Hz None required
Note: The -10 to 40 Celsius range applies to the ambient air temperature at the air intake vents on the nonport side of the switch. The temperature inside the switch can be up to 80 Celsius during switch operation. If the internal
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temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error messages, and Fabric Watch alerts indicate a problem. Enter the tempShow or Fabric Watch commands to view temperature status.
Facility requirements
To ensure correct operation of the switch, the facility where the switch is in use must meet the requirements listed in Table 11.
Table 11. Facility requirements Type Electrical Requirements v Primary AC input 100-240 VAC, 2.0A, 47-63 Hz; switch autosenses input voltage v Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate v Correctly wired primary outlet, with circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes Thermal v A minimum air flow of 24 cubic ft/min available to the air intake vents on the nonport side of the switch. v Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40 C (104 F) while the switch is operating v At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you install the switch with the nonport side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle v All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intaking exhaust air v Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly Cabinet (when rack-mounted) v One rack unit in a standard EIA 19-in. (48.3 cm) cabinet v All equipment in cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip v Additional weight of switch not to exceed the cabinets weight limits v Cabinet secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake
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System specifications
Table 12 lists the system specifications for the switch.
Table 12. General specifications Specification Autoconfiguring port types System architecture System processor SDRAM Compact flash ANSI Fibre Channel protocol Modes of operation Fabric initialization Ethernet port Terminal port ASIC Port Status LEDs System Power LED System Status LED Ethernet LEDs Power supply Fans FC-IP (IP over Fibre Channel) Aggregate switch I/O bandwidt Port-to-port latency Descriptions F_Port, FL_Port, M_Port, N_Port, and E_Port Nonblocking shared-memory switch IBM PowerPC 440EPx, 667 MHz 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM onboard memory operating at 133 MHz 1 GB FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface standard) Fibre Channel Class 2, Class 3, Class F Complies with FC-SW-2 6.6 One 10/100BaseT Ethernet port; accessed through RJ45 connector One UART interface for terminal, accessed through RJ-45 connector Goldeneye-2 ASIC for Fibre Channel Switching 24 LEDs (green/amber) to indicate status for each port One LED (green) to indicate system power One LED (green/amber) to indicate system status Two Ethernet LEDs to indicate speed and link status One fixed power supply (not a FRU) Three fixed fans operating at dual speeds (not a FRU). Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of FCA profile 384 Gbps if all 24 ports running at 8 Gbps, full duplex Less than 700 nanoseconds with no contention (destination port is free)
Memory specifications
The switch memory specifications are shown in Table 13.
Table 13. Memory specifications Memory type Main memory (SDRAM) Compact flash Installed memory 512 MB 1 GB
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Data transmission ranges

Table 14 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port speeds.
Table 14. Data transmission ranges Port speed 1 Gbps Cable size (microns) 50 62.5 9 2 GGbps 50 62.5 9 4 Gbps 50 62.5 9 8 Gbps 50 62.5 9 Short wavelength (SWL) 500 m (1,640 ft) 300 m (984 ft) N/A 300 m (984 ft) 150 m (492 ft) N/A 150 m (492 ft) 70 m (230 ft) N/A 150 m (492 ft) 21 m (69 ft) N/A Long wavelength (LWL) N/A N/A up to 10 km (6.2 mi) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 km
Fibre Channel port specifications

The Fibre Channel ports in the switch are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFPs. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of SFP in use. The ports are capable of operating at 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps, and are able to autosense the highest speed capable for all attached devices. The ports meet all required safety standards.
Serial port specifications

The serial port is located on the port side of the switch as a RJ-45 connector, designed to connect to a DTE port. Use the serial port to connect to a computer workstation to configure the switch IP address without connecting to the fabric. The serial ports parameters are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Power supply specifications

The power supply is universal and capable of functioning worldwide without using voltage jumpers or switches. It meets IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and is autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. The power supply has its own built-in fan for cooling, pushing the air toward the port side of the switch. The power supply is not removable. Table 15 lists the power supply specifications for the switch.
Table 15. Switch power supply specifications Specification Inlet Maximum output from the power supply Value C13 75 watts
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Table 15. Switch power supply specifications (continued) Specification System power consumption Input voltage Input line frequency BTU rating Inrush current Value 48 watts nominal, 57 watts maximum 85 - 264 VAC, universal 47 - 63 Hz 277 BTU/hr 21.5 Amps at 240 VAC cold start
Supported SFPs and HBAs

When you receive the switch, your package contains at least 8 Brocade-branded SFPs for the base configuration. Use only SFPs that are tested and supported. For the most up to date list of supported SFPs and HBAs for the switch, refer to the product interoperability matrix at the IBM SAN Support web pages at: www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san
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Electronic emission notices

The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products intended for use with this product will appear in their accompanying manuals.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement

This equipment has been tested and complies 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. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformit la rglementation d'Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numrique de la classe A est conform la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. Attention: This is an EN55022 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. Responsible manufacturer: International Business Machines Corp. New Orchard Road Armonk, New York 10504 Tel: 919-499-1900 European community contact: IBM Technical Regulations, Department M456
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Index A
About this document xiii accessibility IBM commitment iv keyboard navigation iv vendor software iv address IBM v air flow requirements 33 altitude requirements 33 attention notice definition xix example xix attention notices xix
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danger notices xv definitions xv examples xv date setting 18 default password 17 diagnostic tests 30 director of licensing, address disposal xxii documentation xiii documents Brocade xiii
features (continued) USB port 1 fiber cable testing 29 Fibre Channel port specifications 36 field replaceable unit (FRU) FRUs 26
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general specifications getting help iii 35
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help iii humidity requirements 33
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boot specifications 25 Boot steps 25 Brocade documents xiii Brocade documents xiii
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edition notice ii EFCM management 30 electrical considerations 8 requirements 8, 34 electrical requirements 8 electronic emission notices 42 environmental considerations 8 notices xxii product recycling and disposal requirements 8, 33 environmental notices xiv environmental requirements 33 Ethernet port LED patterns 25 Ethernet status LED 21 EZSwitch setup installation 16
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IBM accessibility commitment iv address v interoperability matrix 37 notices 39 trademarks 41 in-band support 30 installation EZSwitch setup 16 slide-rail instructions 10 switch instructions 10 installing electrical requirements 8 facility requirements 34 SFP 26 slide-rail rack 8, 9 stand-alone switch 9 stand-alone unit 8, 9 switch 7 installing the switch 8 instructions installation 10 intellectual property 39 interpreting LED activity 21 Interpreting POST results 26 Interswitch Link (ISL) 3 IP address setting 17 static 17 using DHCP 17 ISL trunking groups 3 items included 7
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cabinet considerations 8 installation 9 requirements 8, 34 cable management recommendations 15 caution notices xvii definition xvii examples xviii CLI management 30 command line interface (CLI) management 30 comments, sending to IBM iv configurations fabric 3 supported 3 configuring switch 7, 16 connectivity supported 2 considerations cabinet 8 electrical 8 environmental 8 rack 8 creating a serial connection 17
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fabric configurations 3 Fabric Manager management 30 facility requirements 34 features 1U chassis 1 auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports 1 built-in fans 1 built-in power supply 1 Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) 1 Ethernet port 1 EZSwitchSetup wizard 1 Inter-Switch-Link trunking 1 LEDs 1 NPIV access gateway 1 optional 4 RJ45 Ethernet management port 1
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keyboard navigation iv
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labels, safety xix LED activity 21 descriptions 2 Ethernet status 21 interpretation 21 locations 2, 22 patterns 23 system power 21 system status 21 types 21 LED patterns Ethernet port 25 port status 23 power status 23 system status 23 license agreement iv license, for patents 39 local time synchronizing 19 using NTP 19
notices (continued) types xv notices ,danger xv notices and labels safety xiv NTP time synchronization 19
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parts supplied with switch rack-mount kit 11 password default 17 patents 39 physical dimensions 33 port activation 3 descriptions 2 Ethernet 2 Fibre Channel 2 locations 2 system console 2 testing 29 USB 2 port side LEDs 22 switch 2 port status LED 21 LED patterns 23 POST interpreting results 26 specifications 25 POST and boot specifications 25 POST steps 25 power consumption 36 switch 16 power status LED patterns 23 power supply BTU rating 36 inlet connector 36 input line frequency 36 input voltage 36 inrush current 36 maximum output 36 specifications 36 product documentation xiii product specifications 33 data transmission ranges 36 environmental requirements 33 Fibre Channel ports 36
rack (continued) safety xx rack mount kit 11 rack relocation safety xxi rack safety xx read this first iii recycling xxii removing SFP 28 requirements air flow 33 altitude 33 cabinet 34 cacbinet 8 electrical 8, 34 environmental 8, 33 humidity 33 rack 8 shock 33 temperature 33 thermal 34 vibration 33 results POST 26
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safety xiv considerations 8 labels xiv, xix examples xix notices xiv rack xx rack installation xx rack relocation xxi safety labels xix safety notices xiv serial connection creating 17 UNIX 17 Windows 17 serial port specifications 36 setting date 18 IP address 17 time 18 time zones 18 setting the IP address 17 SFP bail 26, 28 FRUs 26 installing 26 removing 28 supported 37 supported types 26 testing 29 shock requirements 33 SNMP management 30 specifications boot 25 data transmission ranges Fibre Channel ports 36 general 35
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maintaining switch 26 maintenance switch 26 management CLI 30 EFCM 30 Fabric Manager 30 in-band 30 Management Server 30 SNMP 30 Web Tools 30 management features 30 Management Server management 30 managing cables 15 memory 35
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network time protocol (NTP) time synchronization 19 nonport side switch 3 notice, edition ii notices attention xix caution xvii danger xv environmental xiv, xxii general 39 IBM 39 patents 39 safety xiv
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specifications (continued) memory 35 physical dimensions 33 POST 25 power supply 36 product 33 serial port 36 system 35 weight 33 stand-alone switch 9 installing 9 static IP address setting 17 supported SFPs 26 supported (optional) features 4 supported connectivity 2 switch airflow 3 cabinet 9 configuring 7, 16 features 1 See features FRU units 26 installing 7, 9 introduction 1 items included 7 library xiii maintaining 26 maintenance 26 management features 30 memory 35 nonport side 3 parts supplied with the rack-mount kit 11 physical dimensions 33 port side 2 power 16 powering on and off 21 product specifications See product specifications specifications 35 stand-alone 9 weight 33 synchronizing local time 19 system power LED 21 system specifications 35 system status LED 21 LED patterns 23
time setting 18 time zones setting 18 trademarks 41 trunking groups ISL 3
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vendor software iv vibration requirements 33
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Web sites iii Web Tools management weight 33 30
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temperature requirements 33 terminal emulator applications testing fiber cable 29 port 29 SFP 29 tests diagnostic 30 thermal requirements 34 17
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