Q-Logic 59229-05 A, 9100 manual Hardware Overview, QLogic 9000 Series Switch Models

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1 General Description

This section describes the features and capabilities of the QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch. The following topics are described:

Hardware Overview

Maintenance Panel

I/O Blades

CPU Blades

Power Supply Blades

Fan Blades

Fabric and Switch Management

Hardware Overview

The QLogic 9000 Series switch is set of up to eight I/O blades interconnected with all other I/O blades through the midplane. One or two CPU blades provide configuration, monitoring, data path management, and control functions. Dual Power Supply blades provide power, and dual Fan blades provide cooling.

Table 1-1describes the available models.

Table 1-1. QLogic 9000 Series Switch Models

Model

I/O Blades

CPU Blades

Power Supply

Fan Blades

Number

Blades

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9100

0

1

2

2

 

 

 

 

 

9200

0

2

2

2

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Document Revision History Table of Contents Planning Diagnostics/Troubleshooting InstallationCustomer Replaceable Units SpecificationsGlossary Index List of Figures List of Tables Intended Audience PrefaceRelated Materials Sicherheitshinweise Safety NoticesAdvertencias de seguridad Federal Communications Commission FCC Class a Statement Communications StatementsCE Statement Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity Esds Precautions Laser Safety InformationVcci Class a Statement Pièces Accessibles Accessible PartsZugängliche Teile New in this Release License AgreementsContact Information Technical SupportAvailability TrainingPreface Technical Support Xviii 59229-05 a Hardware Overview QLogic 9000 Series Switch ModelsQLogic 9000 Series Switch Model Components Maintenance Panel Maintenance PanelBlades I/O Blades FC Port LEDs Blade LEDsPort Types Transceivers and 10-Gbps Stacking Cables CPU Blade CPU BladesCPU Blade LEDs Resetting a CPU Blade Maintenance ButtonPlacing the Switch in Maintenance Mode Ethernet Port Serial Port Power Supply BladesInter-Chassis Connection Ports Power Supply Blade Fan Blade Fan BladesEnterprise Fabric Suite Fabric and Switch ManagementQuickTools Simple Network Management Protocol Command Line InterfaceStorage Management Initiative-Specification SMI-S Application Programming InterfaceDevices PlanningZoning Database Limits Device AccessDistance PerformanceExtended Credit Distances and Cable Lengths BandwidthLatency Feature LicensingPort-to-Port Latency Multiple Chassis Fabrics Optimizing Device Performance Single Switch Fabric with Initiators and TargetsDomain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID Lock Interconnecting QLogic 9000 Series Switches Switch Services Planning Switch Services Security Internet Protocol SupportUser Account Security Port Binding IP SecurityConnection Security Device Security Security Example Switches and HBAs Security Example Switches and HBAs with AuthenticationHBA1 Node WWN 100000c0dd07e34e Security Example Radius Server Security Example Radius ServerPlanning Security HBA1 Save and activate SecuritySet2 on Switch2 Security Example Management Server Security Example Host AuthenticationPlanning Security Fabric Management Site Requirements InstallationManagement Workstation Requirements Switch Power RequirementsFabric Management Workstation Environmental ConditionsQLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Installing a SwitchInstallation Installing a Switch Avertissement Mount the SwitchVorsicht ¡PRECAUCIÓN QLogic 9000 Series Rail Kit Warnung Installing an I/O Blade Install I/O BladesInstalling Stacking Cables Stack the SwitchesInstall Transceivers Power Up the Switch Warnung Attaching the Power Cord Restraint Bail Setting the Workstation IP Address for Ethernet Connections Configure the WorkstationConfiguring the Workstation Serial Port Install Enterprise Fabric Suite Connect the Workstation to the SwitchObtain the Network Configuration Start Enterprise Fabric Suite Network Configuration Parameters Configure the SwitchCable Devices to the Switch Installing Firmware Using QuickTools to Install Firmware Using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 to Install FirmwareOne-Step Firmware Installation Using the CLI to Install FirmwareEnter the password for your account name FTP only Custom Firmware Installation Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric Installing Feature License Keys HyperStacking HyperStack Cable Connector Securing HyperStack Cables WWN Installation HyperStacking 59229-05 a Installation HyperStacking 59229-05 a Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Error Code Blink Patterns Power-On Self TestInternal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern Fatal Post Error Blink PatternSystem Error Blink Pattern Internal Firmware Failure Blink PatternConfiguration File System Error Blink Pattern QLogic $admin start CPU Blade Diagnostic Process CPU Blade DiagnosticsI/O Blade Diagnostic Process Blade DiagnosticsLogged-In LED FC Port DiagnosticsEPort Isolation Excessive Port Errors Diagnostics/Troubleshooting FC Port Diagnostics Transceiver Diagnostics Power Supply Blade Diagnostics Process Power Supply Blade DiagnosticsFan Blade Diagnostic Process Fan Blade DiagnosticsRecovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode Unpacking a Firmware Image File Exiting the Maintenance MenuCopying Log Files Resetting the Network ConfigurationResetting User Accounts Removing the Switch ConfigurationRemaking the File System Resetting a BladeCustomer Replaceable Units QLogic 9000 Series Customer Replaceable Units Replacing Transceivers and Stacking Cables Replacing CPU Blades CPU blade heat sinks can become very hot. Handle with care Standard Single CPU Primary CPU Blade Replacement Removing the CPU0 Blade Customer Replaceable Units Replacing CPU Blades Standard Dual CPU Primary CPU Blade Replacement Fault Tolerant Primary CPU Blade Replacement Secondary CPU Blade Replacment Replacing I/O Blades Removing an I/O Blade Removing an I/O Blade Installing an I/O Blade Replacing Power Supply Blades Vorsicht ¡PRECAUCIÓN Removing a Power Supply Blade Removing a Power Supply BladeInstalling a Power Supply Blade Replacing Fan Blades Vorsicht Removing a Fan Blade Installing a Fan BladeCustomer Replaceable Units Replacing Fan Blades 59229-05 a Specifications Table A-2. Optional License Keys Fabric SpecificationsTable A-1. Fabric Specifications Optional License KeysTable A-3. Performance Features Performance FeaturesSpecifications Performance Features Table A-4. Modular Scalability Modular ScalabilityTable A-4. Modular Scalability Table A-5. Interoperability/Certifications Fabric ServicesTable A-6. Fabric Services Interoperability/CertificationsSpecifications Fabric Services Table A-7. Maintainability MaintainabilityTable A-8. Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics 150 CFM air flow Table A-9. Electrical Requirements Electrical RequirementsTable A-10. Availalbe Power Cords Power Cord SpecificationsTable A-11. Environmental Factors Environmental FactorsTable A-12. Regulatory Certifications Regulatory CertificationsSpecifications Regulatory Certifications 59229-05 a Glossary CRU Fdmi SMI-S Vcci Page Index Index-2 59229-05 a 59229-05 a Index-3 LED 59229-05 a Index-5 Index-6 59229-05 a 59229-05 a Index-7 Page
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59229-05 A, 9100 specifications

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