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Q-Logic MKII-BASE16 user manual Loading the Switch Utilities, Getting Started

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Managing the Switch Using the GigWorks MKII Switch Utilities

Managing the Switch Using the GigWorks MKII Switch Utilities

The Switch Utilities allow you to manage the Switch through its Ethernet interface.

Loading the Switch Utilities

In order to run the Switch Utilities, you must provide an IBM®, or compatible, PC with an Ethernet output, running Windows NT™ version 4.0 or Windows 95™ (or later), and an Ethernet cable. You will use the cable to connect the PC to the Switch Management Connector of the Switch. Instructions for the PC installation and Switch Utilities operation follow.

1.Set the Power Switch on the PC to ON.

2 Boot the PC with Windows NT Version 4.0 or Windows 95 or later.

3.Use the following steps to Load the Switch Utilities software. Ancor supplies the Switch Utilities software on two floppy diskettes.

Loading the Switch Utilities Software into a PC from Floppy Diskettes

a.Insert the Ancor MKII Switch Utilities - Disk 1 floppy into the floppy drive.

b.Choose Run on the Start menu. The screen will display the Run dialog box.

c.Enter: X:setup (where X is the drive letter of

the floppy drive)

and press Enter.

Follow the prompts. The system will prompt you for the second disk.

When the Switch Utilities are loaded, remove the second floppy and proceed to the Getting Started paragraphs.

Getting Started

After you have completed the PC Installation, including the loading of the Switch Utilities software, use the following steps to start the Switch Utilities .

1.From the Start menu choose Program>Ancor>GigWorks MKII Switch Utilities. The screen will display the application window with the Setup tab selected.

The Setup tab is the first tab displayed in a set of tabs that allows various operations on the Switch. All the tabs are described in the Using the Switch Utilities paragraphs but first you must use the Ethernet Port Radio Button in the Setup tab for some basic setup.

2In the Setup Tab, make sure the Ethernet Port Radio Button is selected, and set the IP Address field to the IP address of the switch to be managed. (All

GigWorks MkII-16 Switch Model MKII-BASE16		Switch Management 3-7
Installer's/User's Manual	59003-01 Rev. A

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Q-Logic MKII-BASE16 user manual Loading the Switch Utilities, Getting Started

Contents

GigWorks MKII-16 Switch Model MKII-BASE16 Release Number 01, Revision a December Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Switch Management Appendix B Ancor Customer Service Table Of ContentsDiagnostics/Troubleshooting Removal/Replacement ProceduresList Of Tables Table Of Contents Appendix C Chassis Switch PanelList Of Figures Intended Audience How to Use This ManualRelated Materials Ancor Customer ServiceFederal Communications Commission FCC Class a Statement Safety NoticesCommunications Statements Communications StatementsCE Statement Communications Statements Vcci Class a Statement Certification and Classification Information Laser Safety InformationLaser Safety Information Usage Restrictions Laser Safety Information Optical GBICsLaser Safety Information Labeling Requirements Zugängliche Teile Accessible PartsPièces Accessibles Accessible PartsTable Of Contents Major Fibre Channel Port Features GigWorks MKII-16 SwitchGeneral Description Major Switch Management FeaturesGeneral Description Major Switch Chassis Features Fibre Channel Ports Chassis Front Typical Gbic Front Panel LEDs General Description Front Panel ControlsNot used. OFF Refer to Figure Chassis BackOverheat Light Red Power Good Light GreenChassis Switch Panel Unpack InstallationRack Mount Installation Place or Mount the EquipmentShelf Mount Cabinet Mounting Bracket To IEC 825 1984 + Cenelec HD 482 S1 Install GBICsGefahr Installation Connect to AC Power6Installation Check the Power-On-Self-Test Post Results Logic Power Good LEDDistance Cable N or NLPort Adapters to the SwitchTuning PortsCopper Connections Incorrect CablingNPort Connections Fiber Optic Connections10Installation Cabling Operating the Switch Introduction GigWorks Mkii Switch UtilitiesIntroduction Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Trivial File Transfer Protocol TftpEthernet Cabling Ethernet CablingConfiguring the Ethernet Port Using the Switch Utilities Configuring the Switch Ethernet PortConfiguring the Switch Ethernet Port Configuring the Ethernet Port Using Tftp Configuring Multiple SwitchesGetting Started Loading the Switch UtilitiesFileSave Switch UtilitiesUsing the Switch Utilities FileOpenHelpAbout FileSave AsFileExit Switch Utilities Management Information Account Group Table Configuration Group TablesError Group Tables Operation Group TablesRead Button Port FieldGroup Select List Table Select ListFlash File Name Switch Utilities FlashFlash Load Progress Cancel Button or the Flash Load FailsReset the Ancor GigWorks Mkii Switch Load FlashVersion Information Switch Utilities VersionsWorld Wide Name Refresh Button Switch on FrontSwitches on Back Switch Utilities Diagnostics Trace Enables All Button Enables Radio ButtonEnables Read Button Trace Clear Button Enables None ButtonEnables Apply Button Enables Information Display WindowDisplay Read All Button Display Offset BoxDisplay Quantity Box Display Read ButtonEthernet IP Address Box Switch Utilities SetupEthernet Port Radio Button Use Sequence Checkbox Serial Port Radio Button Legacy Switches onlyCOMx Selection Box Legacy Switches only UDP Port # BoxChassis Number Switch Utilities Chassis ConfigurationFabric ID Rttov Stage Type Radio ButtonsApply Button Administration/Operation StatesSwitch Utilities Port Status Loop Devices Window 28Switch Management Switch Utilities Zoning Hard Zone Rules Broadcast Zone Rules Zoning Screen Switch Utilities Zoning Switch Utilities Name Server Switch Utilities Name Server Switch Utilities Management Configuration Snmp Configuration 38Switch Management Reset the Switch and the current Management firmware Managing the Switch Using Tftp Managing the Switch Using TftpTransfer a New Management Configuration File to the Switch SnmpReadCommunity SnmpLocation Loading New Switch Control Code into FlashLoading New Management Interface Flash 16-Port Switch only Reset the Switch Using Tftp Transfer the file to the Switch Retrieve the file from the Switch Network Management Managing the Switch Using SnmpFunction Description Network Management StationProperty Description Node AgentsTask Description Management Information Bases MIBsFuture use Polling-Only Data Collection Simple Network Management ProtocolTrap-Directed Polling Data Collection Interrupt-Based Data CollectionCommunity Type Description 16 Trap-Directed Polling Data CollectionFile Name Location and Description MIB II RFC 1213 Groups Management Information Base MIBMkii Utility MIB Configuring Snmp58Switch Management Power Supply Troubleshooting Diagnostics/TroubleshootingCorrective Action Power Supply/Fan TroubleshootingPower Supply Troubleshooting For example Overview Power-On-Self-Test PostPower-On-Self-Test Post 6Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Test/Failure Descriptions Heartbeat LED Blink PatternsProm Checksum Failure 1 Blink Gbic Bypass Port Loopback Test Failure 7 Blinks Switch Auto-Route Test Failure 10 Blinks Switch Management Port Failure 14 Blinks Continuous Test Continuous TestStep ProcedureIs the Logic Power Good LED lit? 14Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Did light shine through each fiber? Did this correct the problem?Fiber Continuity Tests Fiber Continuity TestDiagnostics/Troubleshooting Removal Input FuseFuses Amp Fuse Holder Input Fuse ReplacementGbic 4Removal/Replacement Procedures Port Connector Power Supply Power SupplyPower Supply Replacement Removal/Replacement Procedures Switch GigWorks MKII-16 Switch Model MKII-BASE16 Specifications2Reference Information Gb/s, even though backplanes Tftp TUV Longwave Laser Gbic single-mode Shortwave Laser Gbic multi-modeCopper Intra-Enclosure Gbic passive Copper Inter-Enclosure Gbic activeReference Information Front ViewDimensions in mm inches Reference Information Hardware Support Help DeskDescription Consists Contact UsCustomer Responsibilities Ancor Customer Service Software SupportFor supported software Appendix C Chassis Switch PanelForce Prom Mode Chassis Switch Panel ResetBit Test Mode Chassis Switch Panel Watch Dog Timer DisableTest Mode Area Fabric Stage