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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-12 59042-08 A05. The maintenance menu displays several recovery options. To select a switch recove
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch59042-08 A 5-1305. Select option 1 from the maintenance menu. When prompted for a file name prompt,
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-14 59042-08 A05.3.7Maintenance – Remake FilesystemIn the event of sudden loss of power, it is poss
59042-08 A A-1Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix contains the specifications for the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel switch. Refer to Section 2 General De
A – SpecificationsMaintainabilityA-2 59042-08 A0A.2MaintainabilityBuffer Credits... 12 buffer credits per portMedia Typ
A – SpecificationsFabric Management59042-08 A A-30A.3Fabric ManagementA.4DimensionsA.5ElectricalManagement Methods ... SANsurfer Swit
A – SpecificationsEnvironmentalA-4 59042-08 A0A.6EnvironmentalTemperature Operating ... Non-operating ...
A – SpecificationsRegulatory Certifications59042-08 A A-50A.7Regulatory CertificationsSafety Standards ... UL1950, CSA 22.2 N
A – SpecificationsRegulatory CertificationsA-6 59042-08 A0Notes
59042-08 A B-1Appendix BCommand Line InterfaceThe command line interface (CLI) enables you to perform a variety of fabric and switch management tasks
59042-08 A 1-1Section 1IntroductionThis manual describes the features and installation of the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel switch, firmware version 5.0. T
B – Command Line InterfaceUser AccountsB-2 59042-08 A0B.2User AccountsSwitches come from the factory with the following user account already defined:A
B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch Configurations59042-08 A B-30B.3.1Modifying a Configuration A switch supports up to 10 configurations in
B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch ConfigurationsB-4 59042-08 A0B.3.2Backing up and Restoring Switch ConfigurationsBacking up and restoring
B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch Configurations59042-08 A B-50The restore operation begins with FTP to upload the configuration file from
B – Command Line InterfaceCommandsB-6 59042-08 A0B.4CommandsThe command syntax is as follows:commandkeywordkeyword [value]keyword [value1] [value2]The
B – Command Line InterfaceCommands59042-08 A B-70The command set performs monitoring and configuration tasks. Commands related to monitoring tasks are
B – Command Line InterfaceAdmin CommandB-8 59042-08 A0Admin CommandOpens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides commands that change
B – Command Line InterfaceAlias Command59042-08 A B-90Alias CommandCreates a named set of ports/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of por
B – Command Line InterfaceAlias CommandB-10 59042-08 A0members [alias]Displays all members of the alias given by [alias]. This keyword does not requir
B – Command Line InterfaceCIM Command59042-08 A B-110CIM CommandManages CIM listener and subscription configurations on the switch. Refer to the “CIML
1 – IntroductionRelated Materials1-2 59042-08 A01.2Related MaterialsThe following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide addi
B – Command Line InterfaceCIMListener CommandB-12 59042-08 A0CIMListener CommandConfigures CIM indication service listeners and adds subscriptions to
B – Command Line InterfaceCIMListener Command59042-08 A B-130Examples The following is an example of the CIMListener Create command:SB5602-91.54 (admi
B – Command Line InterfaceCIMSubscription CommandB-14 59042-08 A0CIMSubscription CommandCreates, edits, or removes CIM subscriptions.Authority Admin s
B – Command Line InterfaceCIMSubscription Command59042-08 A B-150Examples The following is an example of the CIMSubscription Create command:SANbox2 (a
B – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandB-16 59042-08 A0Config CommandManages the Fibre Channel configurations on a switch. For information about sett
B – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59042-08 A B-170restoreRestores configuration settings to an out-of-band switch from a backup file named confi
B – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandB-18 59042-08 A0The following is an example of how to create a backup file (configdata) and download the file
B – Command Line InterfaceCreate Command59042-08 A B-190Create CommandCreates support files for troubleshooting switch problems, and certificates for
B – Command Line InterfaceCreate CommandB-20 59042-08 A0Would you like to continue downloading support file? (y/n) [n]: yConnected to 10.20.33.130 (10
B – Command Line InterfaceCreate Command59042-08 A B-210The following is an example of the Create Certificate command:SANbox2 (admin) #> create cer
1 – IntroductionNew in this Release59042-08 A 1-301.3New in this ReleaseThe following items are new in the current firmware release: Support for FC-S
B – Command Line InterfaceDate CommandB-22 59042-08 A0Date CommandThis command displays or sets the system date and time. To set the date and time the
B – Command Line InterfaceFirmware Install Command59042-08 A B-230Firmware Install CommandDownloads firmware from a remote host to the switch, install
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandB-24 59042-08 A0Group CommandCreates groups, manages membership within the group, and manages the membership of
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59042-08 A B-250Keywords add [group]Initiates an editing session in which to specify a group member and its att
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandB-26 59042-08 A0 Table B-6. Port Group Member Attr
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59042-08 A B-270copy [group_source] [group_destination]Creates a new group named [group_destination] and copies
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandB-28 59042-08 A0edit [group] [member]Initiates an editing session in which to change the attributes of a worldw
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59042-08 A B-290listDisplays a list of all groups and the security sets of which they are members. This keyword
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup CommandB-30 59042-08 A0Examples The following is an example of the Group Add command:SANbox2 (admin-security) #> gr
B – Command Line InterfaceGroup Command59042-08 A B-310The following is an example of the Group List command:SANbox2 #> group list Group Sec
1 – IntroductionSafety Notices1-4 59042-08 A01.4Safety NoticesA Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing pe
B – Command Line InterfaceHardreset CommandB-32 59042-08 A0Hardreset CommandResets the switch and performs a power-on self test. This reset disrupts t
B – Command Line InterfaceHelp Command59042-08 A B-330Help CommandDisplays a brief description of the specified command, its keywords, and usage.Autho
B – Command Line InterfaceHistory CommandB-34 59042-08 A0History CommandDisplays a numbered list of the previously entered commands from which you can
B – Command Line InterfaceHotreset Command59042-08 A B-350Hotreset CommandResets the switch for the purpose of activating the pending firmware without
B – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandB-36 59042-08 A0Image CommandManages and installs switch firmware.Authority Admin sessionSyntax imagecleanupfet
B – Command Line InterfaceImage Command59042-08 A B-370Notes To provide consistent performance throughout the fabric, ensure that all switches are run
B – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandB-38 59042-08 A09. Open an Admin session to acquire the necessary authority.SANbox2 $>admin start10. Display
B – Command Line InterfaceLip Command59042-08 A B-390Lip CommandReinitializes the specified loop port.Authority Admin sessionSyntax lip [port_number]K
B – Command Line InterfacePasswd CommandB-40 59042-08 A0Passwd CommandChanges a user account’s password.Authority Admin account name and an admin sess
B – Command Line InterfacePing Command59042-08 A B-410Ping CommandInitiates an attempt to communicate with another switch over an Ethernet network and
1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements59042-08 A 1-501.7Communications StatementsThe following statements apply to this product. The statements for
B – Command Line InterfacePs CommandB-42 59042-08 A0Ps CommandDisplays current system process information.Authority NoneSyntax psExamples The followin
B – Command Line InterfaceQuit Command59042-08 A B-430Quit CommandCloses the Telnet session.Authority NoneSyntax quit, exit, or logoutNotes You can al
B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-44 59042-08 A0Reset CommandResets the switch configuration parameters. If you omit the keyword, the default i
B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59042-08 A B-450servicesResets the switch services configuration to the default values as described in Table B-
B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-46 59042-08 A0Notes The following tables specify the various factory default settings:Enter the Show Config S
B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59042-08 A B-470Enter the Show Config Port command to display port configuration values.
B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-48 59042-08 A0Enter Show Config Threshold command to display threshold alarm configuration values.Enter the S
B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59042-08 A B-490Enter the Show Setup SNMP command to display SNMP configuration values.Enter the Show Setup Rad
B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-50 59042-08 A0Enter the Show Setup Services command to display switch service configuration values.
B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59042-08 A B-510Enter the Show Setup System command to display system configuration values.Enter the Show Confi
1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements1-6 59042-08 A01.7.3Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du CanadaCet équipement ne
B – Command Line InterfaceSecurity CommandB-52 59042-08 A0Security CommandOpens a Security Edit session in which to manage the security database on a
B – Command Line InterfaceSecurity Command59042-08 A B-530historyDisplays history information about the security database and the active security set
B – Command Line InterfaceSecurity CommandB-54 59042-08 A0 The following is an example of the Security History command:SB211.192 #> security histor
B – Command Line InterfaceSecurity Command59042-08 A B-550The following is an example of the Security List command:SANbox2 (admin-security) #> secu
B – Command Line InterfaceSecurityset CommandB-56 59042-08 A0Securityset CommandManages security sets in the security database.Authority Admin session
B – Command Line InterfaceSecurityset Command59042-08 A B-570delete [security_set]Deletes the security set given by [security_set]. If the specified s
B – Command Line InterfaceSet CommandB-58 59042-08 A0Set CommandSets a variety of switch parameters.Authority Admin session for all keywords except Al
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Command59042-08 A B-590pagebreak [state]Specifies how much information is displayed on the screen at a time according to
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-60 59042-08 A0Set Config CommandSets switch, port, port threshold alarm, security, and zoning configurat
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-08 A B-610SymbolicPortName Descriptive name for the port. The name can be up to 32 characters exclud
1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements59042-08 A 1-701.7.5VCCI Class A StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Co
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-62 59042-08 A0LCFEnable Link control frame preference routing. This parameter appears only if AutoPerfTu
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-08 A B-630securityInitiates an editing session in which to change the security settings. The system
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-64 59042-08 A0DefaultDomainID Default domain ID. The default is 1.DomainIDLock Prevents (True) or allows
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-08 A B-650thresholdInitiates a configuration session by which to generate and log alarms for selecte
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-66 59042-08 A0zoningInitiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. The system
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-08 A B-670 SymPortName (string, max=32 chars) [Port1 ] ALFairness
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-68 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Set Config Switch command:SANbox2 #> admin startSANb
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-08 A B-690The following is an example of the Set Config Threshold command:SANbox2 #> admin startS
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-70 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Set Config Zoning command.SANbox2 #> admin startSANb
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59042-08 A B-710Set Log CommandSpecifies the events to record in the event log and display on the screen. You
1 – IntroductionLaser Safety Information1-8 59042-08 A01.8Laser Safety InformationThis product may use Class 1 laser optical transceivers to communica
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandB-72 59042-08 A0NoneMonitor none of the component events.OtherMonitors other miscellaneous events.PortMonitor
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59042-08 A B-730level [filter]Specifies the severity level given by [filter] to use in monitoring and logging
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandB-74 59042-08 A0Notes In addition to critical, warn, and informative severity levels, the highest event sever
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Port Command59042-08 A B-750Set Port CommandSets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Port CommandB-76 59042-08 A0state [state]Specifies one of the following administrative states for the specified port:Onl
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-08 A B-770Set Setup CommandManages configuration settings for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Serv
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-78 59042-08 A0 DeviceAuthServer Enable (True
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-08 A B-790servicesPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to enable or disable switch services. Table B
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-80 59042-08 A0 EmbeddedGUIEnabled Enables (T
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-08 A B-810snmpPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change SNMP configuration settings. Table B-25
1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59042-08 A 1-901.13General Public LicenseQLogic® Fibre Channel switches are powered by the Linux® operating syst
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-82 59042-08 A0systemPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings. Table
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-08 A B-830Examples The following is an example of the Set Setup RADIUS command:SANbox2 (admin) #>
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-84 59042-08 A0 DeviceAuthServer (True / False) [True ] UserAuthServer (True
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-08 A B-850The following is an example of the Set Setup SNMP command:SANbox2 #> admin startSANbox2
B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-86 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Set Setup System command:SANbox2 (admin) #> set setup
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-870Show CommandDisplays fabric, switch, and port operational information.Authority NoneSyntax showa
B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-88 59042-08 A0alarm [option]Displays the alarm log and session display setting. If you omit [option], the comm
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-890log [option]Displays log entries. Refer to the “Show Log Command” on page B-105. The log is clea
B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-90 59042-08 A0port [port_number]Displays operational information for the port given by [port_number]. Ports ar
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-910LIP_F8_AL_PS This LIP denotes a loop failure detected by the L_Port identified by AL_PS.LIP_F7_F
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1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-10 59042-08 A0We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this licens
B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-92 59042-08 A0post logDisplays the Power On Self Test (POST) log which contains results from the most recently
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-930 Whoami Zoneset (Active, List) Zoning (History, Limits, List)switchDisplays switch operationa
B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-94 59042-08 A0timezoneDisplays the current time zone setting.topologyDisplays all connected devices.usersDispl
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-950The following is an example of the Show Domains command:SANbox2 #> show domains Principal sw
B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-96 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Show FDMI WWN command:SANbox2 #> show fdmi 21:00:00:e0:8b:
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-970The following is an example of the Show NS [domain_ID] command:SANbox2 #> show ns 18 Seq D
B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-98 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Show Port command:SANbox2 #> show port 1 Port Number: 1
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-990The following is an example of the Show Switch command: SANbox2 #> show switch Switch Infor
B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-100 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Show Topology command for port 1:SANbox2 #> show topolog
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-08 A B-1010The following is an example of the Show Version command:SANbox2 #> show version ******
1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59042-08 A 1-110modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of the
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandB-102 59042-08 A0Show Config CommandDisplays switch, port, alarm threshold, security, and zoning for the
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59042-08 A B-1030 MSEnabled True NoClose False IOStreamGuard Disabled VIEnab
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandB-104 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Show Config Threshold command: SANbox2 #> show co
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59042-08 A B-1050Show Log CommandDisplays the contents of the log or the parameters used to create and displ
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandB-106 59042-08 A0ZoningMonitors zoning conflict events.display [filter]Displays log events on the screen acc
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59042-08 A B-1070Examples The following is an example of the Show Log Component command:SANbox2 #> show l
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf CommandB-108 59042-08 A0Show Perf CommandDisplays port performance in frames/second and bytes/second. If you omit
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59042-08 A B-1090Examples The following is an example of the Show Perf command:SANbox2 #> show perfPort
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandB-110 59042-08 A0Show Setup CommandDisplays the current SNMP and system settings.Authority NoneSyntax show
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59042-08 A B-1110The following is an example of the Show Setup Services command:SANbox2 #> show setup s
1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-12 59042-08 A0b. Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, f
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandB-112 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Show Setup Snmp command:SANbox2 #> show setup snmp
B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59042-08 A B-1130The following is an example of the Show Setup System command:SANbox2 #> show setup sys
B – Command Line InterfaceShutdown CommandB-114 59042-08 A0Shutdown CommandTerminates all data transfers on the switch at convenient points and closes
B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59042-08 A B-1150Test CommandTests ports using internal (SerDes level), external (transceiver), and online loopb
B – Command Line InterfaceTest CommandB-116 59042-08 A0Examples To run an internal or external port test, do the following:1. To start an admin sessio
B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59042-08 A B-1170The online loopback (node-to-node) test requires that port be online and connected to a remote
B – Command Line InterfaceUptime CommandB-118 59042-08 A0Uptime CommandDisplays the elapsed up time since the switch was last reset and reset method.
B – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59042-08 A B-1190User CommandAdministers and displays user accounts.Authority Admin account name and an Admin se
B – Command Line InterfaceUser CommandB-120 59042-08 A0Examples The following is an example of the User Accounts command:SANbox2 (admin) #> user ac
B – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59042-08 A B-1210The following is an example of the User Delete command:SANbox2 (admin) #> user del user3 Th
1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59042-08 A 1-130rights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this
B – Command Line InterfaceWhoami CommandB-122 59042-08 A0Whoami CommandDisplays the account name, session number, and switch domain ID for the Telnet
B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59042-08 A B-1230Zone CommandManages zones and zone membership on a switch.Authority Admin session and a Zoning
B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-124 59042-08 A0listDisplays a list of all zones and the zone sets of which they are components. This keyword d
B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59042-08 A B-1250Examples The following is an example of the Zone List command:SANbox2 #> zone list Zone
B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-126 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Zone Zonesets command:SANbox2 #> zone zonesets zone1 Cur
B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59042-08 A B-1270Zoneset CommandManages zone sets and component zones across the fabric.Authority Admin sessi
B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset CommandB-128 59042-08 A0listDisplays a list of all zone sets. This keyword does not require an Admin session.remove
B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59042-08 A B-1290Zoning CommandOpens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone sets and zones.
B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-130 59042-08 A0historyDisplays a history of zoning modifications. This keyword does not require an Admin ses
B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59042-08 A B-1310Examples The following is an example of the Zoning Edit command:SANbox2 #> admin startSANb
1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-14 59042-08 A0License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation.12. If you wi
B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-132 59042-08 A0The following is an example of the Zoning List command:SANbox2 #> zoning list Active Zone
59042-08 A Glossary-1GlossaryAccess Control List ZoneAccess Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound t
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Glossary-2 59042-08 AClass 3 ServiceA service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or fr
59042-08 A Glossary-3SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0FRUField Replaceable UnitHeartbeat LEDA chassis LED that indicates the status
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Glossary-4 59042-08 ANL_PortNode Loop Port. A Fibre Channel device port that supports arbitrated lo
59042-08 A Glossary-5SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Zone SetA set of zones grouped together. The active zone set defines the zonin
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Glossary-6 59042-08 ANotes
59042-08 A Index-1IndexNumerics10/100 Base-T straight cable 4-5Aaccess 3-2Access Control List zone 3-3account namedisplay B-119, B-122factory B-2ftp 5
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-2 59042-08 ACommon Information Modelconfigure B-11display listener B-88display subscription B
59042-08 A Index-3SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0FF_Port 2-7fabricaggregate bandwidth A-2latency A-2management 3-25, A-3management
1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59042-08 A 1-150one line to give the program's name and an idea of what it does.Copyright (C) yyyy name of
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-4 59042-08 Ainternet browser 4-1IP address B-82ISL group B-27Llatency 3-5, A-2LEDActivity 2-6
59042-08 A Index-5SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0non-critical error 5-1non-disruptive activation 4-21, B-35NTP - See Network Time
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-6 59042-08 ARrack mount 4-3RADIUS - See Remote Dial-In User Service.RADIUS serverauthenticati
59042-08 A Index-7SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Set Setup command B-77SFP - See Small Form-Factor PluggableSHA-1 authentication B
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-8 59042-08 Atransceiver 2-7, 4-4transmission rate 3-4, 3-5UUptime command B-118userinterface
59042-08 A Index-9SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Zoning command B-129
SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-10 59042-08 ANotes
1 – IntroductionTechnical Support1-16 59042-08 A01.14Technical SupportCustomers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical sup
59042-08 A 2-1Section 2General DescriptionThis section describes the features and capabilities of the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel switch. The following t
2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-2 59042-08 A02.1Chassis Controls and LEDsThe Maintenance button shown in Figure 2-2 is the only chas
2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs59042-08 A 2-302.1.1Maintenance ButtonThe Maintenance button is a dual-function momentary switch on th
59042-08 A Page iiiTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction1.1 Intended Audience ...
2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-4 59042-08 A02.1.2Chassis LEDsThe chassis LEDs shown in Figure 2-3 provide status information about
2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59042-08 A 2-502.1.2.4Input Power LED (Green)The Input Power LED indicates the voltage status at the switch
2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports2-6 59042-08 A02.2.1Port LEDsEach Fibre Channel port has its own Logged-In LED and Activity LED as shown in
2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59042-08 A 2-702.2.2Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) TransceiversAn SFP transceiver, like the one shown in
2 – General DescriptionEthernet Port2-8 59042-08 A0E_Ports enable you to expand the fabric by connecting SANbox2-8c switches with other switches. SANb
2 – General DescriptionSerial Port59042-08 A 2-902.4Serial PortThe SANbox2-8c switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes.
2 – General DescriptionPower Supply and Fan2-10 59042-08 A02.5Power Supply and FanThe power supply converts standard 110 or 230 VAC to DC voltages for
2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management59042-08 A 2-1102.6.2SANsurfer Switch Manager Web AppletTo make switch management less dependent on a particul
2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management2-12 59042-08 A02.6.6File Transfer ProtocolFTP provides the command line interface for exchanging files betwee
59042-08 A 3-1Section 3PlanningConsider the following when planning a fabric: Devices Device Access Performance Multiple Chassis Fabrics Switch S
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3 – PlanningDevice Access3-2 59042-08 A03.2Device AccessConsider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use of zones and z
3 – PlanningDevice Access59042-08 A 3-303.2.1Soft ZonesSoft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling device discovery. Devices in the sam
3 – PlanningPerformance3-4 59042-08 A03.3PerformanceThe SANbox2-8c switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service with a maximum frame size
3 – PlanningPerformance59042-08 A 3-503.3.2BandwidthBandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a given transmission rate.
3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-6 59042-08 A03.4Multiple Chassis FabricsBy connecting switches together you can expand the number of available p
3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59042-08 A 3-703.4.2Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID LockThe following switch configuration settings a
3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-8 59042-08 A03.4.3Common TopologiesThe SANbox2-8c switch supports the following topologies: Cascade Topology M
3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59042-08 A 3-903.4.3.2Mesh TopologyA mesh topology describes a fabric in which each chassis has at least one port
3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-10 59042-08 A03.4.3.3Multistage TopologyA Multistage® topology describes a fabric in which two or more edge swit
3 – PlanningSwitch Services59042-08 A 3-1103.5Switch ServicesYou can configure your switch to suit the demands of your environment by enabling or disa
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3 – PlanningFabric Security3-12 59042-08 A0 Network Time Protocol (NTP): Provides for the synchronizing of switch and workstation dates and times wit
3 – PlanningFabric Security59042-08 A 3-1303.6.1Connection SecurityConnection security provides an encrypted data path for switch management methods.
3 – PlanningFabric Security3-14 59042-08 A03.6.2Device SecurityDevice security provides for the authorization and authentication of devices that you a
3 – PlanningFabric Security59042-08 A 3-1503.6.2.1Security Example: Switches and HBAsConsider the fabric shown in Figure 3-4. In this fabric, Switch_1
3 – PlanningFabric Security3-16 59042-08 A0 You must specify HBAs by node worldwide name. Switches can be specified by port or node worldwide name. T
3 – PlanningFabric Security59042-08 A 3-1704. Configure security on Switch_2. Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2.a. Create a port grou
3 – PlanningFabric Security3-18 59042-08 A03.6.2.2Security Example: RADIUS ServerConsider the fabric shown in Figure 3-5. This fabric is similar to th
3 – PlanningFabric Security59042-08 A 3-1901. Configure the Radius_1 host as a RADIUS server on Switch_1 and Switch_2 to authenticate device logins. S
3 – PlanningFabric Security3-20 59042-08 A0 You must specify HBAs by node worldwide name. Switches can be specified by port or node worldwide name. T
3 – PlanningFabric Security59042-08 A 3-2105. Configure security on Switch_2. Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2.a. Create a port grou
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3 – PlanningFabric Security3-22 59042-08 A03.6.2.3Security Example: Host AuthenticationConsider the fabric shown in Figure 3-6. In this fabric, only S
3 – PlanningFabric Security59042-08 A 3-230 For MD5 authentication, create secrets.3. Configure security on HBA_2 or APP_2 using the appropriate mana
3 – PlanningFabric Security3-24 59042-08 A03.6.3User Account SecurityUser account security consists of the administration of account names, passwords,
3 – PlanningFabric Management59042-08 A 3-2503.7Fabric ManagementThe SANsurfer Switch Manager application and CLI execute on a management workstation
3 – PlanningFabric Management3-26 59042-08 A0Notes
59042-08 A 4-1Section 4InstallationThis section describes how to install and configure the SANbox2-8c switch. It also describes how to load new firmwa
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-2 59042-08 A04.1.2Switch Power RequirementsPower requirements are 1 Amp at 90 to 137 Vac and 0.45 Amps at 180 to
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-30Installing a SANbox2-8c switch involves the following steps:1. Mount the switch.2. Install SFP trans
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-4 59042-08 A0When mounting the switch in a rack, ensure that the 19-inch rack meets the following standard specif
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-504.2.3Connect the Workstation to the SwitchYou can manage the switch using SANsurfer Switch Manager o
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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-6 59042-08 A04.2.4Configure the WorkstationIf you plan to use the command line interface to configure and manage
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-704.2.4.2Configuring the Workstation Serial PortTo configure the workstation serial port, do the follo
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-8 59042-08 A04.2.5Install the Management ApplicationYou can manage the switch using SANsurfer Switch Manager as a
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-90For a Solaris platform:1. Open a terminal window. If the disk isn’t already mounted, enter the follo
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-10 59042-08 A04.2.5.2SANsurfer Management SuiteThe following instructions describe how to install SANsurfer Manag
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-1107. When the installation is complete, start SANsurfer Management Suite using the SANsurfer file fro
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-12 59042-08 A04.2.5.2.2SMS Installation for LinuxClose all programs currently running, and insert the SANsurfer M
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-13010. To ensure that you are using the most recent version of SANsurfer Switch Manager, visit the QLo
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-14 59042-08 A04.2.5.2.3SMS Installation for SolarisTo install the SANsurfer Switch Manager application on Solaris
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-15010. To ensure that you are using the most recent version of SANsurfer Switch Manager, visit the QLo
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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-16 59042-08 A04.2.6Start SANsurfer Switch ManagerYou can start SANsurfer Switch Manager as a standalone applicati
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-1703. In the Initial Start dialog, click the Open Configuration Wizard button. When you power up the s
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-18 59042-08 A0To energize the switch, connect the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the front of the switc
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-08 A 4-190 The Heartbeat LED indicates the results of the POST. The POST tests the condition of firmware, me
4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-20 59042-08 A0To configure the switch using the command line interface, do the following:1. Open a command window
4 – InstallationInstall Firmware59042-08 A 4-2104.2.9Cable Devices to the SwitchConnect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices
4 – InstallationInstall Firmware4-22 59042-08 A04.3.1Using SANsurfer Switch Manager to Install FirmwareTo install firmware using SANsurfer Switch Mana
4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch59042-08 A 4-2302. Enter your account name on the remote host and the IP address of the remote host. When prompt
4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch4-24 59042-08 A0Notes
59042-08 A 5-1Section 5Diagnostics/TroubleshootingDiagnostic information about the switch is available through the chassis LEDs and the port LEDs. Dia
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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-2 59042-08 A05.1.1Heartbeat LED Blink PatternsThe Heartbeat LED indicates the operational status of t
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59042-08 A 5-305.1.1.3Configuration File System Error Blink PatternA configuration file system error bl
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-4 59042-08 A06. When the recreate process is complete, select option 7 to reset the switch and exit m
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59042-08 A 5-505.1.2Logged-In LED IndicationsPort diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-In LED for ea
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-6 59042-08 A05.1.2.1E_Port IsolationA Logged-In LED error indication is often the result of E_Port is
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59042-08 A 5-705. Display the active zone set on each switch using the Zoning Active command or the Act
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-8 59042-08 A0Review the event browser to determine if excessive port errors are responsible for disab
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics59042-08 A 5-905.2Chassis DiagnosticsChassis diagnostics are indicated by the chassis LEDs as shown
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics5-10 59042-08 A05.2.2Input Power LED Is ExtinguishedThe Input Power LED illuminates to indicate that
5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch59042-08 A 5-1105.3Recovering a SwitchA switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the followi
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