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HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide This guide describes the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch features and capabilities, planning considerations, installation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. This guide is intended for users who are responsible for installing and servicing network equipment.
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(SNMP) setup, firmware upgrades, and implementation of HP best zoning practices (single initiator zoning). • For more information about the CLI, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide. • For information about QuickTools, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide.
Switch LEDs and controls The switch LEDs provide information about the switch’s operational status. These LEDS include the Input Power LED (green), Heartbeat LED (green), and the System Fault LED (amber) (Figure 2). For information about port LEDs, see ”Port LEDs”...
The Heartbeat LED illuminates continuously while the switch is in maintenance mode. To exit maintenance mode and return to normal operation, press and release the Maintenance button momentarily to reset the switch. HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch—Single Power Supply is available as a 12- or 24-port switch. This means that the four XPAK ports 20–23 are enabled plus either 8 or 20 SFP ports. For example, the 12-port switch enables the four XPAK ports and SFP ports 0–7.
Transceivers The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports SFP optical transceivers for the SFP ports and XPAK optical transceivers or XPAK stacking cables for the XPAK ports. A transceiver converts electrical signals to and from optical laser signals to transmit and receive data. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the SFP transceivers which then connect to the devices.
Port types The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports generic ports (G_Port, GL_Port), fabric ports (F_Port, FL_Port), expansion ports (E_Port), and transparent routing ports (TR_Port). Switches come from the factory with all SFP ports configured as GL_Ports and all XPAK ports configured as G_Ports.
RJ-45 Ethernet port Figure 5 Ethernet port Serial port The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes (Figure 6). You can manage the switch through the serial port using the CLI. Serial port...
Ring Indicator (RI) Power supplies and fans The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch—Single Power Supply has a single power supply that converts 100–240 VAC to DC voltages for the various switch circuits. Internal fans provide cooling. The switch monitors internal air temperature, and therefore does not monitor or report fan operational status. Air flow is front-to-back.
Simple SAN Connection Manager. You run QuickTools by opening the switch IP address with an internet browser on your workstation. See the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide. QuickTools provides the following management features: •...
FTP and TFTP provide the command line interface for exchanging files between the switch and the workstation. These files include firmware image files, configuration files, and log files. For more information about FTP and TFTP, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
The transmission speeds of your HBAs, SFPs, and XPAKs. The switch supports 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s and 8 Gb/s transmission speeds with SFPs. The transmission speed for XPAKs is 10 Gb/s or 20 Gb/s when enabled by installation of the SN6000 Stackable 20Gb ISL Upgrade LTU. IMPORTANT: Setting a Fibre Channel port that has an 8 Gb/s SFP transceiver to 1 Gb/s downs the port.
Maximum number of members in an alias (2,000) Performance The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service at transmission rates of 8 Gb/s with a maximum frame size of 2,148 bytes. Related performance characteristics include the following: •...
XPAK ports transmit at a nominal rate of 10 Gb/s which corresponds to a full duplex bandwidth value of 2550 MB. With an SN6000 Stackable 20Gb ISL Upgrade LTU, XPAK ports can transmit at a nominal rate of 20 Gb/s (5100 MB bandwidth).
”Installing feature license keys” (page 46). The following license key features are available: • The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable 20Gb ISL Upgrade LTU enables the XPAK ports to transmit at 20 Gb/s instead of the default 10 Gb/s. • The HP StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable 4-port FC Switch Upgrade LTU enables additional SFP ports in increments of four on the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 12-port Single Power FC Switch for totals of 16, 20, or 24 ports.
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch provides the lowest latency of any product in its class. For information about latency, see ”Performance” (page 20). However, the highest performance is achieved on Fibre Channel switches by keeping traffic within a single switch instead of relying on ISLs.
3-inch and one 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. 60 SFP ports are available for devices. Figure 9 Three-switch stack Figure 10 shows a four-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using three 3-inch and three 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. 80 SFP ports are available for devices. Figure 10 Four-switch stack...
Figure 1 1 shows a five-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using ten XPAK switch stacking cables. 100 SFP ports are available for devices. Figure 1 1 Five-switch stack Figure 12 shows a six-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using eight XPAK switch stacking cables.
The transparent routing feature provides inter-fabric routing to allow controlled and limited access between devices on a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch (local) fabric and devices on a remote fabric consisting of B-series or C-series switches. For a list of switches that are supported in a remote fabric, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Release Notes, and the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide on the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide.
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Manager dialog box. The C-series fabric zone set must be changed to add zones so that the WWNs of the remote devices to be mapped and the WWNs of the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch TR ports are zoned together. For more information, see the C-series documentation for specific information to configure zoning.
Switch services You can configure your switch to suit the demands of your environment by enabling or disabling a variety of switch services. Familiarize yourself with the following switch services and determine which ones you need. • Telnet: Provides for the management of the switch over a Telnet connection. Disabling this service is not recommended.
Also consider the advantages of centralizing user administration and authentication on a RADIUS server. Use the CLI to configure RADIUS servers. For more information about RADIUS server configuration, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide. NOTE: If the same user account exists on a switch and its RADIUS server, that user can login with either password, but the authority and account expiration will always come from the switch database.
Also consider whether the security database is to be distributed on the switches or centralized on a RADIUS server and how many servers to configure. Use the CLI to configure RADIUS servers. For more information about RADIUS server configuration, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
IP address configuration and limited control of zoning. SSCM version 3.0 or later is required for the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. The browser-based application, QuickTools, and the CLI reside in the switch firmware and provide for the management of individual switches in a single fabric.
This section describes how to install and configure the switch. Site requirements Consider the following items when installing an SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. Management station and workstation requirements The management station requirements for Simple SAN Connection Manager and Enterprise Fabric...
• Operating temperature range: 5°–40°C (41°–104°F) • Relative humidity: 10–90%, non-condensing Installing a switch Unpack the switch and accessories. The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch product is shipped with the following components • One Read-Me-First document • One End User License Agreement (EULA) •...
Installing a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch involves the following steps: 1. Mount the switch, page 35 2. Install the transceivers, page 39 3. Configure the workstation, page 39 4. Apply power to the switch, page 40 5. Connect the management station or workstation to the switch, page 41 6.
#2 Phillips screwdriver • 7/16-inch wrench Verify the kit contents Check the contents of the 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack mount kit shipping carton to verify that all required parts and hardware are available (Table Table 9 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack mount kit hardware...
15). Fit the posts on the front rail flanges in the holes between the two cage-nuts on each of the front vertical rack posts. Figure 15 Installing the switch and rail assembly HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
Fasten each rail flange to the front of the rack using two M6 machine screws (Figure 16). Figure 16 Fastening the rail to the front of the rack Fasten each slotted-rail end to the rear mounting bracket using a flat washer and a 1/4-20 hex nut (Figure 17).
Enter the following COM Port settings in the COM Properties window, and click OK. • Bits per second: 9,600 • Data Bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop Bits: 1 • Flow Control: None HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
For 250 Volt electrical service: The cable must be rated at 10 Amps, meet the requirements of H05VV-F, and be approved by Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), SEMKO, and DEMKO. To power up a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch, attach the AC power cord to each receptacle on the back of the switch and to the power source.
Manager software will prompt you to set the switch IP address, administrator password, and default zoning when you first start that application. When the configuration is complete, proceed to ”Cable devices to the switch” (page 43). HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
For information about downloading Enterprise Fabric Management Suite with a 30-day trial license, see the HP website: www.hp.com/go/EFMS. For information about using Enterprise Fabric Management Suite application, see the HP StorageWorks 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric Management Suite User Guide.
CLI. For information about installing firmware using Simple SAN Connection Manager, see the HP StorageWorks Simple SAN Connection Manager User Guide. For information about installing firmware using Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, see the HP StorageWorks 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric Management Suite User Guide.
See ”Custom firmware installation” (page 45). For information about the CLI commands, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide. One-step firmware installation The firmware install and image install commands download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpack the image file, and perform a disruptive activation in one step.
Passed A message will prompt you to reset the switch to activate the firmware. Use the hotreset command to attempt a non-disruptive activation. SN6000 FC Switch (admin) $>hotreset HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
Client (RSC), which is part of the Remote Support Pack (RSP), then to configure Call Home to HP Services for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch, you must add the switch as a managed system to HP Open Service Event Manager (OSEM) and then configure SNMP traps in the switch.
RSSWM. Role of OSEM and versions required OSEM collects and formats problem reports from various HP customer systems, including the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. OSEM uses the Ethernet (LAN) connection on the switches to receive event notifications through SNMP traps sent from the switches, and then sends automated notification messages to local e-mail recipients (if so configured) and to HP Services through RSC.
OSEM can run on the same server as RSC or on a server that has LAN access to the server running RSC. • The server running OSEM must have LAN access to the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches to receive SNMP traps from the switches. •...
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For more information about CLI commands, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide. Configure the switches in OSEM by adding each SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch as a Managed System configured with System Type set to FC Switch and the IP address for the switch. For detailed instructions, see the OSEM documentation available at the websites listed in ”Installation instructions and...
CLI, QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, or Simple SAN Connection Manager event logs and error displays. Switch diagnostics The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch has three switch LEDs that are used for diagnostics: Input Power LED, Heartbeat LED, and the System Fault LED (Figure 20).
System fault LED is illuminated The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate that a fault exists in the switch firmware or hardware. If the System Fault LED illuminates, identify the Heartbeat LED error blink pattern and take the necessary actions. ”Heartbeat LED blink patterns”...
Consider the ambient air temperature near the switch and clearance around the switch. Make necessary corrections. If the condition remains, power down the switch and contact your authorized maintenance provider. HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
Logged-in LED indications Port diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-in LED for each port (Figure 21). Logged-in LED (port 0) Logged-in LED (port 10) Figure 21 Logged-in LED The Logged-in LED has three indications: • Continuous illumination: A device is logged in to the port. •...
E_Port isolation can be caused by merging two fabrics whose active zone sets have two zones with the same name, but different membership. Is the port connected to a switch that supports connection to a TR_Port of an SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch? •...
Examine the alarm configuration for the associated error using the show config threshold CLI command. See the show config threshold CLI command in the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide. Are the thresholds and sample window correct? •...
Power Supply Diagnostics The same model power supply is used for the SN6000 Single Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch and the SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch. The power supply is replaceable on both SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches, and is hot-swappable on the SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch.
To recover a switch: Place the switch in maintenance mode by pressing and holding the Maintenance button with a pointed tool until only the Heartbeat LED is illuminated, and then release the button. The Heartbeat LED illuminates continuously when the switch is in maintenance mode. Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the maintenance mode IP address 10.0.0.1.
The Copy Log Files option copies all log file buffers to a file on the switch named logfile. You can use FTP to download this file to the workstation, however, you must download logfile before resetting the switch. For information about downloading files from the switch, see the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
• SFP and XPAK transceivers • Power supplies for the SN6000 Single Supply Switch and the SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch models • The switch is equipped with a battery that powers the non-volatile memory. This memory stores the switch configuration.
NOTE: Both power supplies on the SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch must have the same air flow direction to prevent the switch from overheating. To avoid overheating, do not operate the switch with one power supply any longer than necessary.
AC receptacle Figure 24 Power supply installation The power supply in the SN6000 Single Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch can be removed and replaced, but as there is only one power supply, it is not hot-pluggable. To remove the power supply: Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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The following additions and changes have been made for this edition: • Added support for the Enterprise Fabric Management Suite fabric management application • Added support for the HP StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 12-port Single Power FC Switch • Added support for the port activation license key Related information...
• HP StorageWorks 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch CIM Agent Reference Guide For the latest product information, including firmware, documentation, and supported SAN configurations, see the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SN6000. Other HP websites For additional information, see the following HP websites: •...
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 Laser Safety Standard requires labeling in English, German, Finnish, and French stating that the product uses Class 1 lasers. Because it is impractical to label the transceivers, the following label is provided in this manual. HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
Certification and classification information This product contains a laser internal to the fiber optic (FO) transceiver for connection to the Fibre Channel communications port. In the USA, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European norms), which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family. This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the...
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation, contact your HP authorized reseller. HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
Technical Specifications This appendix contains the specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. See ”General Description” (page 9) for the location of all connections, switches, controls, and components. General specifications Table 1 1 lists general specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
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Table 1 1 General specifications (Continued) Specification Description Scalability Maximum 239 switches, depending on configuration. For the latest supported configurations, see the SAN Design Reference Guide available at http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide. Maximum user ports > 475,000 ports depending on configuration. For the latest supported configurations, see the SAN Design Reference Guide available at http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide.
User interface LED indicators Field replaceable units (FRUs) Power supply Fabric management specifications Table 13 lists fabric management specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. Table 13 Fabric management specifications Specification Description Management methods Command Line Interface...
Weight and physical dimensions Table 14 lists physical properties for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. Table 14 Switch physical dimensions Property Value Height 1U or 43.2 mm (1.70 in) Width 432 mm (17 in) Depth 500 mm (19.7 in) Weight Dual power supply: 8.16 kg (18 lbs.)
Factory port configuration Enter the show config port CLI command to display port configuration values. Table 18 Port configuration defaults Parameter Port Defaults AdminState Online LinkSpeed Ports 0-19: Auto; Ports 20-23: Auto PortType Ports 0-19: GL; Ports 20-23: G Port n, for ports 0-19 SymbolicName 20G-n for ports 20-23, where n is the port number...
Default SNMPEnabled True Contact <syscontact undefined> Location <sysLocation undefined> Description For AW575A and BK780A: HP StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable Single Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch For AW576A: HP StorageWorks SN6000 Stackable Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch ObjectID HP StorageWorks SN6000...
Factory IP version 4 Ethernet configuration Enter the show setup system ipv4 CLI command to display the IP version 4 Ethernet configuration values. Table 24 IP version 4 Ethernet configuration defaults Parameter Default EthIPv4NetworkEnable True EthIPv4NetworkDiscovery Static EthIPv4NetworkIPAddress 10.0.0.1 EthIPv4NetworkIPMask 255.0.0.0 EthIPv4GatewayAddress 10.0.0.254...
Fabric port. A Fibre Channel switch port that supports a connection to a single server or storage device. Fabric device management An interface by which device host bus adapters (HBAs) can be managed through the interface (FDMI) fabric. HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
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Fabric management switch The switch through which the fabric is managed. Fabric security A feature that provides security for fabric users and devices, including user account security and fabric services. See Device security Fabric services. Fabric services A component of fabric security that provides for the control of inband management and SNMP on a switch.
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A set of zones grouped together. The active zone set defines the zoning for a fabric. See Zone. Zoning database The set of zone sets, zones, and aliases stored on a switch. See Alias, Zone, and Zone set. HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
Fibre Channel credits ports extended protocols critical error Field Replaceable Unit File Transfer Protocol account name device description access service authentication firmware authorization description cabling HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
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failure maintenance install with CLI button install with QuickTools interface non-disruptive activation menu unpack image mode five-switch stacking Management Server FL_Port management station flash memory connecting four-switch stacking requirements frame size media type FRU - See Field Replaceable Unit memory FTP - See File Transfer Protocol flash workstation...
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SMI-S - See Storage Management Initiative-Specification service SMTP - See Simple Mail Transfer Protocol websites HP StorageWorks SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide...
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HP documentation HP storage HP Subscriber’s choice workstation configuration connecting IP address operating system requirements XPAK port zone conflict definition zone set active definition zoning database hardware-enforced limits...