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Read this first Summary of changes This is the third edition of the IBM System Storage SAN384B Installation, Service, and User Guide. The content changes since the last edition of this publication are noted by a vertical line placed in the left margin beside each change. Minor edits are not identified by this mark. A summary of the changes for each edition are listed below.
Network (SAN) from the linked page. From the displayed page, select your product, then select Download. From the displayed page, click the release notes or firmware links. You can also contact IBM within the United States at 1-800-IBMSERV (1-800-426-7378). For support outside the United States, you can find the service number at: http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Visit www.ibm.com/contact for the contact information for your country or region.
Contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . iii | Summary of changes . . . Third edition . . . . . Second edition . . . . Getting help . . . . . . Taiwan Contact Information How to send your comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii iii iii iii iv iv | Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . xiii About this document . . . . . . . . xxiii Who should read this document . .
| | | | | | Installing a cable management finger assembly Removing and installing port and application blades Time and items required . . . . . . . . . Removing a blade . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a blade . . . . . . . . . . . Removing and installing blade filler panels . . . . Removing a filler panel . . . . . . . . . Installing a filler panel. . . . . . . . . . Removing and installing a CP8 control processor blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time and items required . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C. Diagnostics and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 131 Obtaining chassis and component status Interpreting POST and boot results . . POST . . . . . . . . . . . Boot . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix D. Blade port numbering . . . . . . 131 132 132 133 133 133 137 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . .
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Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. | 16. | | | 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Port side of the SAN384B (sample configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Port side of the SAN384B with the exhaust kit installed (sample configuration) . . . . . . 4 Blower (non-port) side of the SAN384B . . . 4 Assembled lift tool with 24-inch load plate 16 Lift tool positioned next to the chassis on the shipping tray . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv Blades available for the SAN384B . . . . . 5 Security features . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installation tasks, time, and items required 14 Parts list for port-side exhaust kit for C36 cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Torque requirements for mounting screws 20 Port blades available on the SAN384B. . . . 28 Configuration parameters . . . . . . . .
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Safety notices This section contains information about: v “Safety notices and labels” v “Rack safety” on page xix v “Safety inspections” on page xxi Safety notices and labels When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.
DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device or the power rating label for electrical specifications. (D002) DANGER If the receptacle has a metal shell, do not touch the shell until you have completed the voltage and grounding checks.
DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product. v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
Delivery and subsequent transportation of the equipment The customer should prepare his environment to accept the new product based on the installation planning information provided, with assistance from an IBM Installation Planning Representative (IPR) or IBM authorized service provider.
Read and comply with the following caution notices before installing or servicing this device. 55 kg ( 121.2 lbs) svc00169 CAUTION: Energy hazard present. Shorting may result in system outage and possible physical injury. Remove all metallic jewelry before servicing. (C001) CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit. (C011) >55kg (121.
DANGER Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) DANGER Hazardous voltage present. Voltages present constitute a shock hazard, which can cause severe injury or death. (L004) CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in splattered metal, burns, or both.
Rack safety Rack installation DANGER Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Rack relocation (19" rack) CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it.
Safety inspections Perform the following safety checks to identify unsafe conditions. Be cautious of potential safety hazards that are not covered in the safety checks. If unsafe conditions are present, determine how serious the hazards are and whether you should continue before you correct the problem. Removing AC power Perform the following steps to remove the alternating current (ac) power: 1. Perform a controlled system shutdown. 2. Set the power switch on the product to the off position. 3.
Product recycling and disposal Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) on the product documentation CD for translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on the product documentation CD. See “Removing the battery” on page 105 for battery removal instructions, if needed to meet environmental regulations.
About this document | | | | This document describes how to install and service the IBM System Storage™ SAN384B fabric backbone product. Throughout this document, the product is referred to as the SAN384B. This document includes information specific to the SAN384B running Fabric OS version 6.4.0. and later. For information about a Fabric OS version other than 6.4.0, refer to the documentation specific to your Fabric OS version.
v SAN Glossary Brocade Fabric OS optional features v Fabric Watch Administrator's Guide v Web Tools Administrator's Guide Brocade HBA publication v Brocade Adapters Administrator’s Guide | | IBM and Brocade product matrix When you use any of the Brocade documents, you will notice that the model numbers reflect the original Brocade products. Table 1 provides a product matrix for you to use to correlate the Brocade products and models to the IBM product names and machine types and model numbers.
Vendor software The SAN384B includes certain vendor software that is not covered under the IBM license agreement. IBM makes no representation about the accessibility features of these products. Contact the vendor for the accessibility information about its products. Related accessibility information You can view the publications for the SAN384B in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The PDFs are provided on a CD that is packaged with the product.
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Chapter 1. Introduction This chapter introduces the features and components of the IBM System Storage SAN384B fabric backbone. Throughout this document, the product is referred to as the SAN384B, or more generically as system, device, or chassis, where appropriate.
Hardware components The SAN384B features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of flexibility in installation, fabric design, and maintenance.
v Improved cable management using two vertical cable management finger assemblies v Constant intake and FRU temperature monitoring v Redundant AC primary power connections to ensure high availability. Each power supply has its own connector Note: Airflow in the SAN384B is from the non-port (non-cable) side to the left side of the chassis. With the port-side exhaust kit installed (see Figure 2 on page 4, the air flows out the vent on the port side of the chassis.
384b002 Figure 2. Port side of the SAN384B with the exhaust kit installed (sample configuration) Figure 3 shows the non-port side of the SAN384B. 1 2 384b003 3 Figure 3.
SAN384B blades Table 2 summarizes the port, application, control processor, and core switch blades that are available for the SAN384B. Table 2. Blades available for the SAN384B Description Feature Code Name Function Control processor blade N/A CP8 The CP8 blade contains the control plane for the chassis. There are two CP8 blades for redundancy. This control processor blade is compatible with the SAN768B and SAN384B.
Table 2. Blades available for the SAN384B (continued) | | | | | | | Description Feature Code Name Function 64-port 8-Gbps port blade FC3864 FC8-64 A 64-port port blade supporting 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. This blade cannot be used in the same chassis with an FCOE10-24 blade. 6-port 10-Gbps port blade FC3870 FC10-6 A 6-port blade supporting 10-Gbps port speed. Blade provides 10-Gbps ISLs.
High availability The following features contribute to the SAN384B's high-availability design: v Redundant, hot-swappable blades and FRUs v Enhanced data integrity on all data paths v Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) rerouting around failed links v v v v v Integration with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) managers Automatic control processor failover Nondisruptive "hot" software code loads and activation Easy configuration, save, and restore Hot-swappable World Wide Name (WWN) cards The high-ava
v v v v v SMI-S compliant Watchdog timers Status LEDs Predictive diagnostics analysis through Fabric Watch SNMP (including version 3) integration with higher-layer managers v Vertical cable management finger assemblies to accommodate the horizontal orientation of the blades Software features The Fabric OS allows any Fibre Channel-compliant device to attach to the switches as long as it conforms to the device login, name service, and related Fibre Channel standards.
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Chapter 2. Installing a SAN384B in a cabinet The SAN384B is only available for installation in the IBM TotalStorage® 2109 SAN Switch Cabinet C36. This product is to be installed and serviced only by qualified IBM service representatives. The SAN384B can be ordered pre-installed in the cabinet, or it can be added to an existing C36 cabinet. The cabinet is designed to support a total of three SAN384Bs.
World trade locations The following ordering procedures are for world trade locations: v Order the lift tool by using the parts order system, like any other part. v Use the following part numbers when you order: – Lift tool: PN 09P2481 – 24–inch load plate: PN 11P4369 v You do not record parts usage. v Return the lift tool and the 24–inch load plate to the parts center after you complete the installation or removal of the SAN384B.
Installation guidelines Follow these general installation guidelines: 1. Provide a space that is 9 rack units (9U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). 2.
Installing a SAN384B in a 2109 C36 cabinet This section describes how to install the SAN384B in the Model C36 cabinet. These procedures use parts that are included in the hardware accessory kit and the port-side exhaust kit, which also functions as a lower supporting shelf. No rack-mount rail kit is required for this installation. To safely complete the installation, a minimum of two people are required. Time required Allow approximately 3 hours to complete this entire procedure.
Table 4. Installation tasks, time, and items required (continued) Installation task Time estimate Items required Installing an Ethernet cable, 20 minutes opening a Telnet session, and configuring the SAN384 B domain ID, date and time, and additional system parameters. Verifying and backing up the configuration. Ethernet cable for Telnet access. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
7. Attach the 24-inch load plate, by slipping the top curved portion under the horizontal bar, and resting the load plate on the forks. 8. Attach the anti-tip bars (recommended to provide additional stability when the loaded lift tool is raised more than 45 cm (18 in) high). Install these from the rear of the lift tool, by sliding them inside the horizontal legs, pulling up on the leg lock pins to allow the pins to engage the holes in the legs and the anti-tip bars. 9.
1. If the product needs to be transported a long distance, or if there are uneven floors to cross, keep the product in its original packaging, and relocate the entire shipment close to the installation location, using a pallet jack to lift and move it. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note: The standard packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets. The chassis sits on top of a plastic shipping tray.
10. Attach the lift tool retention straps to secure the chassis to the load plate. This is particularly important if you will be moving the chassis across any uneven floor, or will be raising the chassis more than 45 cm (18 inches). 11. For safety considerations during moving, lower the load platform to its lowest position. 12. Release the lift tool brake, and carefully move the chassis near the cabinet for installation.
I-3 I-2 I-4 I-5 I-6 I-1 I-7 C D E F 10-32 x .5" 10-32 x .63" 10-32 Clip Nut G H I 10-32 Retainer Nut Alignment Washer 6-32 x .25" 384b032 Port Side (Exhaust) Figure 6. Port-side exhaust kit assembly for 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) cabinets Chapter 2.
Torque requirements Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the port-side exhaust kit and SAN384B to the equipment cabinet. Table 6. Torque requirements for mounting screws Screw size Torque 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screw 8.75 in.-lbs (10 cm-kg) 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw 32 in.-lbs (36.86 cm-kg) Installing the exhaust kit hardware 1. Remove the rear door (exhaust side) from the C36 cabinet. Set the door aside, away from the installation. 2.
clip nut attachment for round-hole rails Setup for Rails with Square Holes 31 31 30 30 29 28 clip or retainer nut locations for chassis retainer nut (Item G) 29 Rail 28 27 27 26 26 rail 25 25 24 24 23 384b046 23 clip or retainer nut locations for shelf Figure 7. Clip and retainer nut locations on exhaust side cabinet rails (example showing relative positions) 4. Install the shelf (C in Figure 6 on page 19), using these steps: a.
Port Side (Exhaust) 384b034 Figure 8. Shelf installed in cabinet d. Tighten the four 6-32 screws on the top of the shelf, which were loosened to adjust the shelf length. 5. Install the air-duct assembly (B in Figure 6 on page 19) by inserting it down into the side slot on left side of the shelf (see Figure 9). Ensure that the tabs of the duct align and engage with the slots in the shelf, with the open side of the duct facing towards the center of the cabinet. 384b036 Figure 9.
6-32 screws (I-3 in Figure 6 on page 19) and adjust the top-rail assembly to the desired length. The length will be approximately the length of the adjustable shelf. b. Insert the top-rail assembly down into the air-duct assembly and then secure the top-rail assembly to the air-duct assembly with two 6-32 screws, one screw on each side of the air-duct assembly (I-1 and I-2 in Figure 6 on page 19). Tighten screws according to specifications under “Torque requirements” on page 20. 7.
55 kg ( 121.2 lbs) svc00169 Installing the SAN384B into the cabinet CAUTION: A fully populated SAN384B weighs approximately 68 kg (150 lb) and requires a minimum of two people and a lift tool to install it. (C011) Now that the port-side exhaust kit is securely installed, the SAN384B chassis can be safely installed into the C36 cabinet. Perform the following steps to install the chassis.
7. Release the two spring-loaded pins on the under side of the load plate and slide the middle section as far as possible into the cabinet until it stops. The chassis should not move with the middle section. Note: If the chassis is not carefully centered over the middle section, the weight of the chassis may prevent the middle section from sliding. Adjust the alignment if needed. 8. Release the spring-loaded pin closest to the cabinet one more time, and slide the middle section to its full extension.
Figure 13. Chassis half way into cabinet on load plate Note: For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (F in Figure 6 on page 19) on the rails for securing the 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (G Figure 6 on page 19). Also refer to Figure 7 on page 21. 10. Release the spring-loaded pins under the load plate, and slide the middle section of the load plate back into load plate. 11.
Install screws 384b038 Install screws Figure 14. Location of screws to attach the chassis to the cabinet rails 14. Attach the two cable management finger assemblies to the cabinet vertical rails, using two screws each. The two assemblies are identical and can be installed on either side. The screws will extend through the chassis flange used to attach the chassis to the cabinet rails, and into the clip nuts you have installed.
384b016 Figure 15. Attaching the vertical cable management finger assemblies to the cabinet rails 15. Disassemble and pack the lift tool into the shipping crate. Follow the return instructions provided. Note: For turning on the power and for the configuration instructions, see Chapter 3, “Starting and configuring the SAN384B,” on page 33. Attention: Do not connect the SAN384B to the network until the IP addresses are correctly set.
Table 7. Port blades available on the SAN384B (continued) | | | | Blade label IBM blade name Feature code FX8-24 FCIP extension blade 3890 FCoE10-24 Fibre Channel over Ethernet blade 3880 The SAN384B uses the following port numbering for each of the blades that can be installed in the chassis. See illustrations of the different blades in Appendix D, “Blade port numbering,” on page 137.
v FCoE10-24 FC over Ethernet blade - The 24 physical ports are numbered 0 through 11 from right to left on the lower row of ports and 12 through 23 from right to left on the upper row of ports. | Chassis slots | | | | | Slots are numbered 1 through 8, from bottom to top of the chassis when facing the port side of the SAN384B. Control processor blades (CP8) can be installed only in slots 4 and 5. Core switch blades (CR4S-8) can be installed only in slots 3 and 6.
|| 1 mini-SFP connector 3 1.6 mm cable | | 2 Duplex clip (black) 4 SFP connector | | | Note that the duplex clip on the mSFP end of the cable is black for easier recognition. See Table 26 on page 125 for a listing of the qualified mSFP optical cables for the FC8-64 port blade. If ISL Trunking is in use, group the cables by trunking group.
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Chapter 3. Starting and configuring the SAN384B Attention: Refer to the latest Fabric OS Release Notes or Interoperability Matrix for information regarding Fabric OS compatibility. This is particularly important for fabrics with 1-Gbps switches using earlier Fabric OS versions. To access the appropriate matrix: v Go to the IBM SAN web page www.ibm.com/systems/storage/san v Select the SAN384B product link v On the SAN384B product page, click the Interoperability Matrix link.
Configuration Tasks Connect Serial Cable between Switch and Host Log In to Serial Console Port Set IP Address Log off Serial Console Port and Disconnect Serial Cable Connect Ethernet Cable and Open Telnet Session Set Domain ID Set Date and Time Install SFPs and Attach Cables Verify Operation and Back Up Configuration 384b004 Manage Cables Figure 17.
6. Enable software licenses. See “Software licenses” on page 41. 7. Back up the configuration. See “Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration” on page 43. Providing power to the SAN384B DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
5. Open the terminal emulator application and configure as follows: v In a Windows environment: Table 8.
Attention: Resetting an IP address while the SAN384B has active IP traffic such as Fabric Manager, Fabric Watch, SNMP, or other applications can cause traffic to be interrupted or stopped. Changing the IP address causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued. Follow these steps to configure the IP addresses for both CP blades (from the active CP blade): 1. Log in to the active CP as admin using the serial cable connection. 2.
purposes. If the serial port is no longer required, use the logout command to log out of the serial console, remove the serial cable, and replace the plug in the serial port. Establishing an Ethernet connection After using a serial connection to configure the IP addresses for the SAN384B, you can connect the active CP blade to the local area network (LAN). Note: Connecting the CP blades to a private network/VLAN is recommended.
switch:admin> chassisname SAN384B_chassis_1 3. Record the new name for reference. Setting the Domain ID Each switch in the fabric must have a unique Domain ID. The Domain ID can be set using the configure command or can be automatically set. The default Domain ID for the SAN384B is "1". Use the fabricShow command to view the already assigned domain IDs. To 1. 2. 3. set the Domain ID, follow these steps: Enter the switchDisable command to disable the SAN384B. Enter the configure command.
2. Enter the tsTimeZone command as follows: switch:admin> tstimezone [--interactive]/ [, timezone_fmt] Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID, such as MST. The following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Mountain. switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Pacific switch:admin> tstimezone US/Mountain switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Mountain The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode. 1.
| | | | | | | | | | | | Verifying the PID mode and connecting to the fabric To verify PID mode, connect the system to the fabric and verify status, follow these steps: 1. Before connecting the SAN384B to the fabric, verify that the port identifier (PID) mode on the SAN384B matches the other switches in the fabric. This parameter must be set identically on all switches in the fabric. This parameter is set using the configure command. For information on PID mode, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | The ports are color-coded to indicate which can be used in the same port group for trunking (trunking port groups can be up to eight ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for more information. 1. Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration | | | | | | | To verify correct operation and to back up the system, follow these steps. 1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, see Chapter 4, “Monitoring system components,” on page 45. 2. If necessary, log on to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account. 3. Verify the correct operation of the system by entering the switchShow command from the workstation.
v Go to www.ibm.com/systems/support. v Select System Storage. v On the next page that is displayed, select Download, and then select Storage area network (SAN). v Select your product, then in the Recommended fix section, select the appropriate firmware version release notes. Review the release notes before installing the firmware update. v Select the firmware download version and follow the online prompts. Downloading and installing firmware 1.
Chapter 4. Monitoring system components The SAN384B is engineered for reliability and requires no routine operational steps or maintenance. This chapter provides information about determining the status of the following components using LEDs and CLI commands. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the Web Tools Administrator's Guide for more information on monitoring component status.
1 3 4 384b005 2 Figure 18. FC8-16 port blade 1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED 3 1 4 384b006 2 Figure 19.
3 4 8 9 32 33 10 34 11 35 ! 47 1 384b007 0 1 24 2 25 3 26 27 4 5 28 6 29 7 30 31 8 32 9 33 10 34 11 35 12 36 13 37 14 38 15 39 16 40 17 41 18 42 19 43 20 44 21 45 22 46 23 ! 47 2 Figure 20. FC8-48 port blade 1 StatusLED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED | 3 2 4 384b059 1 | | Figure 21.
3 1 4 384b008 2 Figure 22.
1 3 4 5 6 7 ! 4 384b009 FR4 18i GE1 GE0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 ! 15 2 Figure 23. FR4-18i routing blade 1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel Port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED 7 6 384b052 1 3 2 4 5 Figure 24.
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Table 9. Port and routing blade LED descriptions LED purpose Color Status Recommended Action Power LED Steady green Blade is enabled. No action required. No light (LED is off) Blade is not powered on. Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and either the thumbscrew is fully engaged or the slider is pushed up and the ejectors are fully engaged. Chapter 4.
Table 9. Port and routing blade LED descriptions (continued) LED purpose Color Status Recommended Action Status LED FCPort Status No light (LED is off) Blade is either healthy or does not have power. Verify that the power LED is on. Steady amber Blade is faulty. Ensure blade is firmly seated and check the status with the slotShow command.Blade may not be compatible with other blades in the chassis. See “FCOE10-24 blade” on page 129 for limitations. If the LED remains amber, contact IBM.
Table 9. Port and routing blade LED descriptions (continued) LED purpose Color Status Recommended Action Port has no incoming power, or there is no light or signal carrier detected. Verify that the power LED is on, check the transceiver and cable. Steady green Port is online but has no traffic. No action required. Slow-flashing green (on 1 second, then off 1 second) Beacon. Used to identify specific ports. No action required. Flickering green Port is online, with traffic flowing through port.
2 1 4 5 6 7 8 384b010 3 Figure 26. Control processor blade (CP8) LEDs 1 Status LED 5 Console port (IOIOI) 2 Power LED 6 Ethernet port (MGMT) 3 USB LED 7 Ethernet port (SERVICE) 4 USB port 8 Active CP LED Table 10. CP blade LED descriptions LED purpose Color Status Recommended Action Power Steady green CP blade has is on. No action required. No light (LED is off) CP blade does not on. Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and has power.
Table 10. CP blade LED descriptions (continued) Recommended Action LED purpose Color Status Ethernet Link Status No light (LED is off) Either an Ethernet link is not detected, or it does not have incoming power. Flickering green/amber Ethernet link is No action required. healthy and traffic is flowing through port. No light (LED is off) Ethernet link speed is 10 Mbps or CP blade does not have incoming power. Steady green Ethernet link speed is No action required. 100/1000 Mbps.
Table 11. CR4S-8 blade LED descriptions LED purpose Color Status Recommended Action Power Steady green CR4S-8 blade is on. No action required. No light (LED is off) CR4S-8 blade is not on. Ensure blade is firmly seated and has power. No light (LED is off) CR4S-8 is either healthy or does not have power. Verify that the power LED is on. Steady amber CR4S-8 blade is faulty or the switch is still booting. Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and the switch has completed booting.
384b012 1 Figure 28. Power supply 1 Power LED Table 12. Power supply LED descriptions Recommended Action LED purpose Color Status Power No light (LED is off) Power supply does not have incoming power and is not providing power to the SAN384B. Steady green Power supply has No action required. incoming power and is providing power to the SAN384B. Flashing green Power supply is about to fail.
2 384b013 1 Figure 29. Blower assembly LEDs 1 Power LED 2 Fault LED Table 13. Blower assembly LED descriptions Color Power No Light (LED is off) Blower assembly Ensure that the does not have power. blower assembly is firmly seated and has power. Steady green Fault 58 SAN384B Installation, Service, and User Guide Status Recommended action LED purpose Blower assembly has power. No action required.
WWN card status Note: The WWN bezel (see Figure 30) covers the WWN cards. The LEDs on the WWN cards are not visible unless the bezel is removed. To determine the status of the WWN card, enter the chassisShow command to display information about the WWN card. (WWN units correspond to information specific to the WWN card.) Error messages that may indicate problems with a WWN card are summarized in Table 14. Table 14.
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Chapter 5. Removing and installing components Attention: Read the safety notices before servicing (see “Safety notices and labels” on page xiii). The field replaceable units (FRUs) in the SAN384B can be removed and installed without special tools. The SAN384B can continue operating during many of the FRU replacements if the conditions specified in the procedures are followed. The following sections contain FRU removal and installation procedures.
384b015 Figure 31. Chassis door Removing and installing cable management finger assemblies The SAN384B comes equipped with two vertical cable management finger assemblies. It can continue to operate during the replacement of the cable management assemblies. Due to the horizontal orientation of the blades, the cable management assemblies are attached to the uprights of the mounting rack. Time and items required The replacement procedure for the cable management fingers takes less than five minutes.
384b016 Figure 32. Cable management finger assemblies Installing a cable management finger assembly To install a cable management finger assembly: 1. Position the vertical cable management finger assembly along the upright rails of the rack, aligning the holes on the assembly with the holes in the SAN384B chassis. 2. Insert and tighten the two screws to secure the cable management assembly to the rack's vertical rails.
Removing and installing port and application blades This section describes how to remove and install port and application blades. Attention: A blade should be removed only when being replaced with another blade or a filler panel. Any slot that is not occupied by a blade should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and protection from dust. Slots are numbered from 1 through 8, from bottom to top when facing the port side of the SAN384B.
Note: Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identify each cable by its physical port). If multiple blades are being installed, install one blade at a time. Labeling the cables before removal is recommended. | | | | | Note: If multiple blades are being replaced, replace one blade at a time. 7. Disconnect all cables and the SFP, SFP+, or XFP transceivers from the blade.
v For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48, and FC8-64, port blades and the FX8-24 and FCOE10-24 application blades Open the ejectors by pulling them toward the center of the blade face. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the ejectors (Figure 33 on page 65). v For FC10-6 port blade and FR4-18i router blades: Unscrew the two thumbscrews from the left and right ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Open both ejectors simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the blade out of the chassis. 11.
6. Verify that the power LED on the blade displays a steady green light (it might require a few seconds to turn on). If it does not turn on, ensure that the blade is firmly seated. 7. Install the SFP, SFP+, or XFP (FC10-6 only) transceivers and cables in the port blade. For mSFP (FC8-64 only) transceivers, it is recommended that you install the cables in the transceivers before installing the transceivers in the blade. 8. Group and route the cables through the vertical cable management fingers. 9.
2. Slide the filler panel into the slot until it is firmly seated. 3. Tighten the thumb screws at the right end of the panel. 4. Install the chassis door (see “Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 61). Removing and installing a CP8 control processor blade This section describes how to remove and install a control processor (CP8) blade. Each SAN384B has two CP8 blades located in slot 4 and slot 5.
Recording critical SAN384B information Back up the SAN384B configuration before you replace a CP blade. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for backup information. 1. Login to the functioning CP blade as admin, using either a Telnet or a serial console connection. 2. Enter haShow to determine which CP blade is active: swDir:admin> haShow Local CP (Slot 7, CP1) : Active Remote CP (Slot 6, CP0) : Standby, Healthy HA Enabled, Heartbeat Up, HA State Synchronized 3.
1. Remove the chassis door. (See “Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 61.) 2. Power off the blade you are replacing by sliding the slider switch in the left ejector to the right, to the off position. 3. Disconnect all cables from the CP blade you are replacing. 4. Unscrew the thumb screws from both ejectors using the Phillips screwdriver. 5. Lever open both ejector handles simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the CP blade out of the chassis (see Figure 35).
Verifying operation of the new CP blade | | | | | | | | | | | To verify that boot and POST are complete on the new CP blade and that the CP blade has achieved failover redundancy, complete the following steps. 1. Enter slotShow. The command output shows the new CP blade as “enabled.” 2. Determine the version by entering firmwareShow. 3. If the firmware versions for both CP blades are the same, skip to step 8 under “Downloading firmware from an FTP server.” 4.
Downloading firmware from a USB drive | | | | | | | | Firmware can be downloaded from a Brocade USB drive. The folder structure on the USB device must be as follows in order to allow the device to be enabled: | | | | | | | The 1. 2. 3. brocade> config firmware firmwareKey support firmware folder contains the folder for the specific release you are installing. Insert the USB drive into the USB port of the active CP blade. Attach a serial cable from the PC to the active CP blade.
Time and items required The installation procedure for the core switch blade takes approximately 30 minutes. The following items are required for the core switch blade replacement: v ESD grounding strap v #2 Phillips screwdriver v Replacement CR4S-8 core switch blade. Verifying the necessity of installation Confirm that you need to replace the core switch blade before continuing.
384b020 Figure 36. Removing and replacing the core switch blade Installing a CR4S-8 core switch blade Attention: Follow ESD precautions (see “ESD precautions” on page xviii) whenever handling blades. To install a CR blade (slot 3 or 6), do the following: 1. Open the ejector handles to approximately 45 degrees; then, orient the CR blade so that the handles are toward you and the flat metal side is on the bottom. 2.
Removing and installing a power supply Use this procedure to remove and replace a power supply. The SAN384B can continue operating during the replacement if the other power supply is operating. Note: The SAN384B base configuration includes two power supplies for full redundancy. Operating the system with a single functioning power supply runs the risk of data loss in the event of a second power supply failure. Both power supply slots should remain filled to ensure proper air circulation for system cooling.
v If the SAN384B is going to continue operating during the replacement, check the power LEDs to verify that the remaining power supply is functioning. The SAN384B requires a minimum of one power supply at all times to function. 2. Turn off the power switch on the power supply you are replacing. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Loosen the thumbscrew, using a Phillips screwdriver if necessary. 5. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the power supply from the chassis (see Figure 38).
Removing and installing a blower assembly This procedure provides instructions for removing and installing a blower assembly. Attention: The system can continue operating during the replacement if the second blower assembly is operating, To ensure continuous adequate cooling, maintain both blower assemblies except for the brief period during replacement. Time and items required The installation procedure for each blower assembly takes less than 5 minutes.
384b023 Figure 39. Blower assembly removal and replacement Installing a blower assembly To install a blower assembly, do the following: 1. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is seated. 2. Verify that the power LED displays a green light. 3. Use the screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the captive screws.
v If a serial console session is used: serial cable and a workstation computer with a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal for Windows systems or TIP for UNIX systems) Verifying necessity of installation Before installing a WWN card, verify that the installation is necessary.
2. Verify you are logged into the active CP. Run the haShow command to determine the active CP. 3. Remove the two screws from the WWN bezel . Pull the bezel away from the chassis and set it aside (see Figure 40). The WWN cards and their status LEDs are visible. 4. Enter fruReplace wwn from the active CP blade and wait for the phrase, "Do you wish to continue [y/n]?" to display; then enter y. 5. Wait until the WWN card data is backed up. Do not enter continue until the mechanical replacement is complete.
2. Hold the card by the pull tab and insert the WWN cable onto the WWN module until it is fully seated. Use the Phillips screwdriver and the two screws to attach the WWN card to the chassis. Note: If a serial console session is active, several “removal detected” and “insertion detected” messages display on the console because of the replacement. 3. In the CLI session, enter continue to indicate that the replacement has been completed.
Removing and replacing an SFP, SFP+, or XFP optical transceiver | | The SAN384B comes with a transceiver extraction tool (see Figure 41) and holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from blades where the space is limited. To use the extraction tool, slide the tool on to the bale of the transceiver and pull it out. bm480020 | | | | | | | | | | | Figure 41.
| | | | | | | | | | | | Replacing an SFP, SFP+, or XFP transceiver 1. Position the optical transceiver so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. 2.
Removing and installing inter-chassis link (ICL) cables Note: ICL ports can be used only with an ICL license. After the addition or removal of a license, the license enforcement is performed on the ICL ports only when the portDisable and portEnable commands are issued on the ports. An ICL license must be installed on all systems forming the ICL connection. The systems can be any combination of up to three SAN384B and SAN768B chassis.
ICL 1 0 384b025 ICL Figure 44. ICL cable Time and items required The replacement procedure for an ICL cable takes less than five minutes. A replacement ICL cable is the only item needed. Removing an ICL cable Attention: To prevent the latch mechanism from wear, use the color-coded (green) latch-release tab for cable removal. Pull the tab to disengage the retention latch before cable removal. 1. Remove the chassis door (“Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 61). 2.
Attention: Since the blades in the SAN384B are installed horizontally, the familiar top-to-bottom orientation for other products becomes a left-to-right orientation. Connect the cables from the left (top) connectors (ICL 1) of the CR4S-8 blades in the first chassis to the right (bottom) connectors (ICL 0) of the CR4S-8 blades in the second chassis.
1 2 3 4 6 5 7 384b026 8 Figure 45. ICL cable connections between two SAN384B chassis 1 Chassis 1 2 Core switch blades (CR4S-8) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 4 Port blades 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 7 ICL cables 8 Chassis 2 Chapter 5.
1 2 3 4 6 5 7 384b027 8 Figure 46. ICL cable connections between a SAN384B chassis and a SAN768B chassis.
2 5 6 4 1 6 2 5 384b054 5 6 3 2 Figure 47. 3-way ICL cable connections between a SAN384B chassis and two SAN768B chassis. 1 2 3 4 5 Chassis 1 (SAN384B) Core switch blades (CR4S-8) Chassis 2 (SAN768B) Chassis 3 (SAN768B) ICL connector (ICL 1) Chapter 5.
6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 1 2 6 5 5 6 3 2 6 384b055 2 4 5 Figure 48. 3-way ICL cable connections between a SAN768B chassis and two SAN384B chassis.
| 6 2 1 5 6 2 3 5 6 384b060 2 4 5 | | | | | | | | | | Figure 49. 3-way ICL cable connections between three SAN384B chassis. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chassis 1 (SAN384B) Core switch blades (CR4S-8) Chassis 2 (SAN384B) Chassis 3 (SAN384B) ICL connector (ICL 1) ICL connector (ICL 0) Note: For clarity, the two sets of cables are drawn differently (solid and dashed) in Figure 47 on page 89 through Figure 49.
v v v v v “Disconnecting from the network and fabric” on page 96 “Removing components from the chassis” on page 97 “Removing a SAN384B from the cabinet” on page 98 “Installing the replacement chassis” on page 99 “Installing components into the new chassis” on page 99 v “Verifying correct operation of system” on page 100 v “Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric” on page 102 v “Verifying correct configuration of the fabric” on page 102 Note: The SAN384B must be removed from the fabric and powere
Note: Run supportShow which includes all of the information in Table 18 on page 94 and more. The customer should record the location of the .txt files, which are created by the customer and are not called out in the supportShow results. | | | For detailed information about Fabric OS commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference. Use a checklist (Table 18 on page 94) to ensure that all required information is recorded. Chapter 5.
| Table 18. Critical information checklist example | Checked? | Configuration information Data Notes | Location of "config-switch.txt" file: | Location of "config-miscinfo.txt" file: | IP address, subnet mask: | WWN for SAN384B: | SAN profile | Location of "SANbefor.txt" file: | Notes regarding nsShow output: | Notes regarding nsAllShow output: | Notes regarding switchShow output: | Notes regarding fabricShow output: | Output from supportShow command | Location of "spptshow.
Enter ipAddrShow -sw; then copy the command output into the “config-miscinfo.txt” file. | switch:admin> ipaddrshow -sw SWITCH Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.12 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 Fibre Channel IP Address: 1.2.3.4 Fibre Channel Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 CP0 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.10 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 HostName : cp0 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.1 CP1 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.11 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 HostName : cp1 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.
v nsAllShow v switchShow v fabricShow Copy the command output into a text file named “SANbefor.txt”. After the SAN384B is restored to the fabric, this information can be used to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.
DANGER Multiple power cords. The product is equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) | | | 3. Remove the power cords from the power supplies and the power outlets. 4. Label the cables connected to all blades and record the connections in Table 19 on page 104. 5. Remove the chassis door (see “Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 61). 6. Disconnect the cables from the port blades and set them aside.
Removing a SAN384B from the cabinet These instructions describe how to use the lift tool (PN 09P2481) and the 24–inch load plate (PN 11P4369) to remove a SAN384B from the cabinet. These instructions are only for the actual physical removal of a chassis from a 2109-C36 cabinet. These instructions assume that the SAN384B you are removing is fully shut down and not connected to the fabric. The instructions can be used for moving a SAN384B to a new location, or when replacing a defective chassis.
15. Release the lift tool wheel brake, and move the lift tool away from the cabinet. 16. Lower the load platform to its lowest position. 17. Use the lift tool to relocate the chassis to the desired location. Installing the replacement chassis 55 kg ( 121.2 lbs) svc00169 Attention: Refer to “Rack safety” on page xix before starting the installation. CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb).
10. Connect the power cords to the power supplies and the power outlets. 11. Replace the chassis door (“Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 61) 12. Power on the system (“Providing power to the SAN384B” on page 35). The system performs a power-on self-test (POST). The POST takes a minimum of three minutes and is complete when LED activity returns to standard state. 13.
6 CORE BLADE 46 CR4S-8 ENABLED 7 AP BLADE 75 FX8-24 ENABLED 8 SW BLADE 51 FC8-48 ENABLED switch:admin> 3. Verify that the system is functioning correctly by entering switchShow or switchStatusShow. The switchShow command displays the SAN384B and port status information. switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch switchType: 62.
Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric See the cable routing and port connection information recorded previously in Table 19 on page 104 for the following steps. 1. Connect the CP blades to the local area network: a. Connect the appropriate Ethernet cables into each Ethernet port. b. Connect the other ends to an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T LAN, if not already connected. Note: The SAN384B can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available management tools, such as Telnet or Web Tools.
switch:admin> lscfg --show Created switches: 128(ds) 1 2(bs) Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------FID 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
Cable routing table template | Table 19 is a 64-port template for a cable-routing table. Expand or duplicate the table as needed, for the number of ports in the chassis. | Table 19.
| Table 19. Cable routing table for SAN384B (64 ports shown) (continued) | | | Slot/Port Slot Cable labels Port | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | | 64 Switch end Device end Connected device Slot/Port of device Removing the battery Local regulations may require removal of the battery before recycling or disposing of the product.
5. In the two control processor blade (CP8) assemblies, locate the central processor PCBAs. 6. Go to the following locations and remove the two BR1225 batteries from each of the PCBAs (see 1 in Figure 50): a. XB1 b.
Chapter 6. Installing new features Attention: Refer to “Safety notices and labels” on page xiii before performing any service or installation procedures. The SAN384B can be upgraded with any of the following hot-pluggable features while the SAN384B is operational. Refer to the individual feature installation instructions for any possible exceptions. | Use this chapter as a starting point when installing new features on an existing SAN384B.
v Phillips screwdriver v Small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers (as needed) v Optical cables (as needed) Procedures Follow the links in the steps below to complete this installation: 1. Verify that the port blade is the correct part: 21R9996 for the 16-port blade, 21R9997 for the 32-port blade, and 21R9998 for the 48-port blade. 2. Verify which slot to install the blade. Slots are numbered from one through eight, from bottom to top, when facing the port side of the SAN384Bs.
| FC3864 - Installing an 8-Gb 64-port port blade | This feature can be installed while the SAN384B is operational. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Attention: Follow these precautions for all procedures in this section to avoid damaging the port blades or chassis: v Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port blade. v Carefully remove the protective strip (if any) covering the blade connectors before installing any blades. v Do not force the port blade installation.
| | | | | | | | | | | | 5. Remove the filler panel or port blade. Refer to “Removing a blade” on page 64 or “Removing and installing blade filler panels” on page 67. Attention: A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a port blade or new filler panel. Any slot that is not occupied by a port blade should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and protection from dust. 6. Follow the instructions for “Installing a blade” on page 66. 7.
FC3850 - Installing an FR4-18i routing blade This feature can be installed while the SAN384B is operational. Attention: Follow these precautions for all procedures in this section to avoid damaging the blades or chassis: v Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port blade (see “ESD precautions” on page xviii). v Carefully remove the protective strip (if any) covering the blade connectors before installing any blades. v Do not force the blade installation.
5. 6. 7. 8. Attention: A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a blade or new filler panel. Any slot that is not occupied by a blade should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and protection from dust. Install the routing blade (“Installing a blade” on page 66). Remove the protective strip from the blade contacts (if any) before installing the blade. Repeat steps 1-5 for the second routing blade, if any. Configure the routing blade.
Procedures Follow the links in the steps below to complete this installation. 1. Verify that the port blade is the correct part: 17P9637. 2. Verify which slot to install the blade. Slots are numbered from one through eight, from bottom to top, when facing the port side of the SAN384Bs. Port blades can be installed in any of the slots 1, 2, 7, or 8. 3. We recommend having the latest firmware version on the CP blade. The firmware version should match on both the active and the backup CP blades.
FC3880 - Installing an FCOE10-24 blade This feature can be installed while the SAN384B is operational. Attention: Follow these precautions for all procedures in this section to avoid damaging the port blades or chassis: v Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port blade (see “ESD precautions” on page xviii). v Carefully remove the protective strip (if any) covering the blade connectors before installing any blades. v Do not force the port blade installation.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Attention: A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a port blade or new filler panel. Any slot that is not occupied by a port blade should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and protection from dust. Install the port blade (“Installing a blade” on page 66). Remove the protective strip from the blade contacts (if any) before installing the blade. Repeat steps 1-5 for additional blades, if any.
2. Verify which slot to install the blade. Slots are numbered from one through eight, from bottom to top, when facing the port side of the SAN384Bs. Port blades can be installed in any of the slots 1, 2, 7, or 8. 3. We recommend having the latest firmware version on the CP blade. The firmware version should match on both the active and the backup CP blades. If the firmware is not at the latest level, obtain new code from the code download website, and install it prior to installing the port blade.
2. Verify with the customer that the ICL license is installed on each chassis to be connected. Enter the licenseIdShow command for each chassis. If required, install the ICL license, following the instructions included with the license. 3. Remove the chassis door (“Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 61). 4. Determine the cable routing and ICL sockets on the core switch blades that you will be using to connect the two chassis.
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Appendix A. Product specifications This appendix provides product specifications for the SAN384B.
Table 21. System architecture (continued) Performance 1.063 Gbps line speed, full duplex 2.125 Gbps line speed, full duplex 4.25 Gbps line speed, full duplex 8.50 Gbps line speed, full duplex 10.51875 Gbps line speed, full duplex (with FC10-6 blade) Autosensing of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds optionally programmable to fixed port speed, speed matching between 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. Range depends on use of 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps SFPs.
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System size and weights The weight of the SAN384B can vary considerably depending on the combination of blades installed. Use Table 22 and Table 23 to determine the weight of the system with your combination of port and application blades. Table 22. System sizes and weights | | | System specification Size and weight Width 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) Height 35.6 cm (14 in., 8U); 40 cm (15.75 in., 9U) with the port-side exhaust kit Depth (without door) 61.29 cm (24.13 in.) Depth (with door) 73.20 cm (28.
Facility requirements The facility where the SAN384B is in use must meet the following requirements to provide for correct operation: v Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate v An air flow of at least 425 cubic meters per hour (250 cubic feet per minute), available in the immediate vicinity of the SAN384B v The power specifications listed in Table 25 on page 124 v The environmental specifications listed in Table 24 v If the SAN384B
internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error messages, and Fabric Watch alerts will indicate a problem. Use the tempShow command or Fabric Watch commands to view temperature status. Fibre channel port specifications The Fibre channel ports in the SAN384B support full duplex link speeds at 10.51875, 8.50, 4.25, 2.125, or 1.0625 Gbps inbound and outbound, automatically negotiating to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port.
Table 25. Power specifications (continued) Specification Value System power consumption AC power consumption is configuration-specific. A system with four FC8-48 port blades (loaded with 1W SFPs), two CP8 blades, two CR4S-8 blades, and two blower assemblies consumes 841W. Data transmission ranges Table 26 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port speeds.
type of transceiver in use. The ports meet all required safety standards. The ports are capable of operating at 1-, 2-, or 4-Gbps and are able to auto-negotiate to the maximum link speed. GbE port specifications The GbE ports in the FR4-18i routing blade are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFP transceivers. A copper 1 GbE SFP is also available for this blade. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use. The GbE ports are capable of operating at 1 Gbps.
Appendix B. Application blades This appendix contains specification information about optional application blades FR4-18i blade The FR4-18i blade has 16 physical Fibre Channel SFP ports supporting the Fibre Channel Routing Services, and two physical Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) SFP ports supporting the Fibre Channel Over IP (FCIP) feature. It operates with the Fabric Operating System and can communicate with another FR4-18i or a SAN04B–R for both Fibre Channel Routing services and FCIP.
The FX8-24 blade is intended as a platform for FCIP and Fibre Channel Routing Services. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for information on configuring these features.
FCOE10-24 blade The FCOE10-24 blade has 24 Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) ports that enable the transmission of FC frames over an Ethernet network via encapsulation in standard Ethernet packets. This is enabled by adherence to Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) standards, a low latency, lossless Ethernet standard. This does not require dedicated Ethernet lines, but rather can make use of existing Ethernet infrastructure to reduce costs.
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Appendix C. Diagnostics and troubleshooting For information about troubleshooting the entire fabric, refer to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide. The SAN384B includes a number of diagnostic tools to assist with troubleshooting, including LEDs on the hardware, commands that display current status, diagnostic tests for hardware and software, and error messages.
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4. Diagnostic tests are run on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, ability to send and receive frames, all aspects of memory, parity, statistics counters, and serialization. Boot In 1. 2. 3. addition to POST, boot includes the following steps after POST is complete: Universal port configuration is performed. Links are initialized. Fabric is analyzed. If any ports are connected to other switches, the SAN384B participates in a fabric configuration. 4.
Table 28. Troubleshooting (continued) Several or all components are not operating. Serial connection is faulty or serial port logs have incorrect or missing information. One or both power cables may not Ensure that both power cables are connected to be connected to a live source. live outlets. One or both AC power switches might be off. Ensure that both AC power switches are on (AC switches light up green when on). Serial cable is not connected correctly.
Table 28. Troubleshooting (continued) None of the LEDs on an individual component are on. CP blades are failing over frequently. Component might not be seated correctly. Ensure that the SAN384B has power and component is firmly seated. If problem continues, run the sensorShow command to determine component status. If component is a CP blade or port blade, enter the slotShow command to determine the status. Component might have failed. Replace the component as necessary.
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Appendix D. Blade port numbering You can print or copy the illustrations in this appendix and use them to record the port numbering pattern for your SAN384B. See “Port numbering” on page 28 for details on the port numbering pattern for the different blades.
2 3 1 4 384b063 | | | Figure 53. FC8-48 port blade | || 1 Power LED 3 FC ports 24-47 (right to left) 2 Status LED 4 FC ports 0-23 (right to left) | | 1 2 5 7 6 384b064 | 3 8 4 | | Figure 54. FC8-64 port blade | || 1 Status LED 5 port 61 LED | 2 Power LED 6 port 29 LED | 3 Port 63 7 FC ports 32-63 (right to left) | | 4 Port 30 8 FC ports 0-31 (right to left) | | Figure 55.
1 7 6 384b067 | 2 3 4 5 | | Figure 57. FX8-24 extension blade | || 1 Status LED 5 FC ports 0-5 (numbered right to left) | 2 Power LED 6 FC ports 6-11 (numbered right to left) | 3 1 GbE ports 0-3 (numbered right to left) 7 1 GbE ports 4-9 (numbered right to left) | 4 | 10 GbE ports 0-1 (numbered right to left) 3 10 GbE FCoE ports 0-11 (numbered right to left) 4 10 GbE FCoE ports 12-23 (numbered right to left) 1 4 2 3 384b068 | | | Figure 58.
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Index Numerics 24–inch load plate part number 12 384B unpacking 16 A about this document xxiii how to send your comments ac power removing xxi accessibility features for this product xxiv attaching Fibre cables 41 attention notice definition xviii example xviii attention notices xviii iv B backing up the configuration 43 backup configuration file 43 blade weights 122 blade filler panel installing 67 removing 67 blades FC8-16 107 FC8-32 107 FC8-48 107 FC8-64 109 blower assembly installing 77, 78 LEDs 57 r
FC3848 installing 48-port blade 107 FC3850 installing routing blade 111 FC3864 installing 64-port blade 109 FC3870 FC10-6 10 Gb blade 112 inter-chassis cable kit 116 FC3880 FCOE10-24 blade 114 FC3890 FX8-24 blade 115 FC8-16 blade 45 components 46 installing 66 LEDs 51 removing 64 status 45, 51 FC8-16 port blades 107 FC8-32 blade 46 components 46 installing 66 LEDs 51 removing 64 status 45, 51 FC8-32 port blades 107 FC8-348 port blades 107 FC8-48 blade 47 components 47 installing 66 LEDs 51 removing 64 statu
mSFP 41 installing 81 removing 81 mSFP transceivers 41 mSFPs compatible 41 installing 41 N network reconnecting 102 network manageability 9 Network Management System 9 notice, edition ii notices attention xviii caution xvi danger xiii environmental xiii, xxii general 141 IBM 141 patents 141 safety xiii safety and environmental xiii types xiii notices ,danger xiii notices and labels safety xiii notices, attention xviii notices, caution xvi NTP server 40 O ordering the lift tool and the 24–inch load plate 1
serviceability 7 setting date 39 Domain ID 39 IP addresses 36 time 39 timezone 39 SFP 41 copper 1 GbE 126 installing 81 removing 81 SFP transceivers 41 SFP+ 41 installing 81 removing 81 SFP+ transceivers 41 SFP+s compatible 41 installing 41 SFPs compatible 41 installing 41 slot numbers 30 SNMP 9 software features 8 software licenses enabling 41 specifications 119 power 124 specifications, product 119 standard features software Advanced Zoning 8 Fabric Watch 8 ISL Trunking 8 Performance Monitoring 8 Web Tool
Part Number: 45W8160 GC52-1333-02 (1P) P/N: 45W8160 Printed in USA
Spine information: IBM System Storage SAN384B SAN384B Installation, Service, and User Guide Service information: 2499-192
