HP 5697-7483 manual Overview, 8Gb SAN Switch features

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1 Overview

The Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class (referred to in the rest of this manual as the 8Gb SAN Switch) is a Fibre Channel (FC) switch that supports link speeds of up to 8 Gbps. The 8Gb SAN Switch can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric.

NOTE:

In this document, the Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch refers to those Brocade FC switch modules compatible with the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure only.

This chapter provides the following information:

•8Gb SAN Switch features, page 13

•ISL trunking groups, page 16

•Supported optional software, page 16

•Additional software features in HP BladeSystem c-Class Power Pack+ models, page 16

•Supported SFP transceiver options, page 17

8Gb SAN Switch features

The 8Gb SAN Switch provides the following features:

•Fully integrated, embedded FC SAN design that connects directly to the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure midplane

•Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD), which automatically detects port connections, assigns port licenses, and enables ports

•Easy-to-manage HP Storage Essentials Systems Insight Manager support

•Full compatibility with HP StorageWorks B-Series switches and Brocade fabrics

•Sixteen internal 1/2/4/8 Gbps auto-sensing Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFPs) with the following characteristics:

•Independent automatic negotiation to the highest common speed for each server FC port connected to the switch

•Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports (fabric enabled)

•Eight external 1/2/4/8 Gbps FC SFP ports, with the following characteristics:

•Automatic negotiation to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port

•Port-interface-compatible SFP transceivers, both short-wavelength (SWL) and long wavelength (LWL)

•Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports, FL_Ports (fabric loop enabled), or E_Ports (expansion ports)

•Heterogeneous support for mixed storage fabrics

•Power supplied and controlled by the BladeSystem enclosure

•Identification to HP chassis management with HP specified SEEPROMs

•Hot-swap capability

•Compatibility with redundant and dual redundant switch configurations in c-Class BladeSystem

•Hot code activation

•Real-time clock

•SFP port monitoring

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Contents Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Page Contents Regulatory compliance and safety Managing the 8Gb SAN SwitchSAN Switch technical specifications Electrostatic dischargeIndex Figures Tables Page About this guide SAN Switch related documentationIntended audience HP BladeSystem c-Class related documentationHP contact information Document conventions and symbolsDocument conventions Convention ElementOther HP websites Subscription serviceDocumentation feedback TIPAbout this guide Overview 8Gb SAN Switch featuresItem number Description Component identification8Gb SAN Switch licensing 8Gb SAN Switch redundancyInternal ports summary Supported optional software ISL trunking groupsOptional software kits Option Part numberThrough lists the only supported SFPs Supported SFP transceiver optionsOptional Long Wave 4Gb SFPs Distance OM2 Cable OM3 CableOverview Shipping carton contents SetupInstall the 8Gb SAN Switch Installation and safety considerationsInstalling multiple switches Electrical considerationsScale 2/3 = Check LEDs OA power verificationUsing Enclosure Bay IP Addressing Ebipa Set the switch Ethernet IP addressSetting the IP address manually Using external DhcpConnect to the Command Line Interface Configure the 8Gb SAN SwitchItems required for configuration Verifying installed licenses Setting the date and timeModifying the FC domain ID optional Disabling and enabling a switchEnter a unique domain ID. For example Dpod commands Using Dynamic Ports On Demand DpodDisabling and enabling a port Verifying the configuration Example for Brocade 8/12 SAN SwitchBacking up the configuration Enter fabricshow to get general information about the fabricManagement features Managing the 8Gb SAN Switch8Gb SAN Switch management features Management tool Out-of-band support In-band supportInstalling dust covers in empty ports Maintaining the 8Gb SAN SwitchConnecting with a management station Replacing an SFP transceiverDiagnostic tests Powering on and offOrient the SFP with the appropriate port. See and Table Item Number Description LED indicators LED indicatorsInterpreting LED activity LED patternsPort link status LED patterns Module status LED patternsModule Status LED patterns during normal operation Port link status LED patternsBoot Post and boot specificationsInterpreting Post results About the reset button Firmware updateRebooting the switch Replacing a faulty 8Gb SAN SwitchBrocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Managing the 8Gb SAN Switch Regulatory compliance Regulatory compliance and safetyRegulatory compliance identification numbers Laser device complianceCanadian notice avis Canadien International notices and statementsEuropean union regulatory notice Bsmi notice Japanese notice Battery replacement notice SafetyTaiwan battery recycling notice Korean noticeJapanese power cord statement Power cordsRegulatory compliance and safety Electrostatic discharge How to prevent electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods This appendix provides the following informationElectrostatic discharge General specifications SAN Switch technical specificationsGeneral specifications Specification Description8Gb SAN Switch physical dimensions Weight and physical dimensionsEnvironmental requirements Environmental requirementsSupported HBAs Supported SFPsSAN Switch technical specifications Glossary DLS FCS switch Fibre Channel fill wordDomain ID EdtovFRU FlogiFSP FspfLmtov LIPLpsm LWLRatov PlogiRAID RrtovSAN RscnSdram SnmpFabric has a distinct WWN WWNGlossary ISL IndexTrunking groups LEDTransceiver, 13, 14, 25, 33, 35

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