Pr el im in ar y SANbox-8/16 Switch Management User’s Manual Publication No. 59010-06 Rev.
Pr el im in ar y QLogic Corporation 6321 Bury Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55346-1739 (952) 932-4000 Release Number 06, Revision A (July, 2001) This release obsoletes all previous releases.
Pr el im in ar y Table of Contents Preface How to Use This Manual 1 Intended Audience 2 Related Materials 2 QLogic Customer Support.
Pr el im in ar y Login Information 2-16 Creating or Deleting a Fabric 2-16 Select and View a Fabric 2-17 Fabric Line 2-18 Status Field 2-18 IP Address Field 2-19 Fabric Name 2-19 Type, Mode, and Rate Fields 2-19 Traps Field 2-20 Errors Field 2-20 Statistics Recording Button 2-20 Main Menu Bar 2-20 File 2-20 Edit 2-21 View 2-21 Special 2-21 Help 2-21 Tool Bar 2-21 Apply Button 2-21 Zoom Button 2-22 Refresh Button 2-22 Delete Button 2-22 Statistics Recording Button 2-22 Topology Window 2-23 Entering this Win
Pr el im in ar y Delete Button 2-29 Previous Button 2-29 Next Button 2-29 Using Racks and Shelves to Manage Devices 2-29 Naming Devices 2-29 Choosing Device Icons 2-29 Add a Shelf to an Existing Rack 2-30 Remove a Shelf from a Rack: 2-30 Moving a Device from One Location to Another Within the Application 2-30 Disconnecting Attached Shelves From a Rack 2-32 Disconnecting a Rack When Attached to Another Rack 2-32 Performing an Archive/Restore of a Fabric 2-32 Network Configuration Window 2-36 Entering this W
Pr el im in ar y Switch Faceplate Display 2-41 Entering this Window 2-42 Ethernet Connector Icon 2-43 Main Menu Bar 2-43 File 2-43 Edit 2-43 View 2-43 Special 2-44 Help 2-44 Tool Bar 2-45 Back Button 2-45 Apply Button 2-45 Zoom Button 2-45 Undo 2-45 Zoning Button 2-45 Refresh Button 2-45 Previous Button 2-45 Next Button 2-45 Chassis Parameters 2-45 Fabric ID 2-45 Chassis ID Field 2-46 Stage Type 2-46 Admin Mode 2-47 R_T_TOV 2-47 E_D_TOV 2-47 R_A_TOV 2-48 Switch Statistics 2-48 Switch Faceplate Display (Vie
Pr el im in ar y Frame Size 2-53 Data Pattern 2-53 Loop Controls 2-53 Loop Devices 2-53 Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) 2-56 Entering the Port Display/TL Configuration Window 2-56 Main Menu Bar 2-57 File 2-57 Edit 2-57 View 2-57 Special 2-57 Help 2-57 Connecting Devices to a Port 2-58 Managing the Translation Entries Lists 2-58 Initiator Table 2-58 Targets Table 2-59 Port Statistics 2-59 Initiator and Target Radio Buttons 2-59 Device List 2-59 Device 2-59 ## 2-59 Address 2-59 ALPA
Pr el im in ar y Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) 2-67 Entering the Name Server Data 2-67 Name Service Data File 2-68 Switch Faceplate Display (View>Trace Log) 2-69 Entering the Trace Controls 2-69 Trace Overview 2-70 Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) 2-71 Entering the Memory Map Window 2-71 Tool Bar 2-72 Apply Button 2-72 Back Button 2-72 Memory Controls 2-72 Read /Write Increment Select 2-72 Read /Write Select 2-72 Start Address Field 2-72 Length Field 2-72 Memory Data Fields 2-72 Sw
Pr el im in ar y Level 2-78 Name 2-78 Contact 2-78 Alerts 2-78 Shelf Administration Window 2-79 Entering the Shelf Administration Window 2-79 Main Menu Bar 2-79 File 2-80 Edit 2-80 View 2-80 Special 2-80 Help 2-80 Tool Bar 2-80 Back Button 2-80 Apply Button 2-80 Zoom Button 2-80 Undo 2-80 Refresh Button 2-80 Delete Button 2-81 Previous Button 2-81 Next Button 2-81 Shelf Name 2-81 Email Contact 2-81 Alert Information 2-81 Device Information 2-81 Icon field 2-81 ## 2-81 Name 2-81 Port 2-81 Address 2-81 World
Pr el im in ar y File 2-89 Edit 2-89 View 2-89 Special 2-89 Help 2-89 Tool Bar 2-90 Back Button 2-90 Apply Button 2-90 Refresh Button 2-90 Delete Button 2-90 Previous Button 2-90 Next Button 2-90 Criteria for Displaying a Port 2-90 Special Condition for Fabrics using the WWN Zoning Method 2-90 Adding a Zone (Port Group Zoning Method) 2-91 Adding a Zone (WWN Group Zoning Method) 2-92 Removing a Zone 2-94 Removing a Port from a Zone 2-95 Removing a Device from a Zone 2-95 Adding a Zone (No Hard Zones Used) 2
Pr el im in ar y Fabric Name 2-102 Security Level 2-102 Created 2-103 Modified 2-103 PW Expire 2-103 Acnt Expire 2-103 Wd 2-103 Ht 2-103 Installing a New Version of SANsurfer on a SANbox Switch 2-104 Using a DOS Workstation to Install a New Version 2-104 Using a Unix Workstation to Install a New Version 2-104 3 Telnet Overview 3-1 Command Overview 3-1 Creating Security for Telnet Access 3-2 Create a New User Account 3-2 Delete an Existing User Account 3-2 General Commands 3-3 delete 3-3 exit 3-3
Pr el im in ar y config 3-10 counts 3-11 ecounts 3-11 events 3-12 fcport 3-12 links 3-14 loop [-v] 3-14 memory [count] [byte | word | long] 3-14 monitor 3-14 nameserver 3-15 network 3-15 pagebreak 3-15 portrscn [port_num] 3-15 portstate [port #] 3-16 scounts 3-16 snmp 3-16 steering 3-17 unit 3-17 version 3-17 4 TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) 4-1 Using TFTP 4-1 Using a Windows Management Station: 4-1 Using a Unix Management Stati
5 SNMP Pr el im in ar y Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 5-1 Managing the Switch Using the SNMP 5-1 Management Information Base (MIB) 5-1 Configuring SNMP 5-3 A Technical Support Availability A-1 Training A-1 Contact Information A-1 B Counter Descriptions Glossary Index SANbox-8/16 Switch Management User’s Manual 59010-06 Rev.
Pr el im in ar y List of Figures Figure 1-1 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7 Figure 2-8 Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 Figure 2-11 Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15 Figure 2-16 Figure 2-17 Figure 2-18 Figure 2-19 Figure 2-20 Figure 2-21 Figure 2-22 Figure 2-23 Figure 2-24 Figure 2-25 Figure 2-26 Figure 2-27 Figure 2-28 Figure 2-29 Figure 2-30 Figure 2-31 Figure 2-32 Figure 2-33 Ethernet Connection 1-3 Login 2-7 Faceplate Display Identification 2-13 SANsur
Pr el im in ar y List of Tables Table 2-1 Table 2-2 Table 2-3 Table B-1 Table B-2 Default Username and Password 2-8 Loop Controls Field Descriptions 2-54 Loop Display Field Descriptions 2-55 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (Faceplate window) B-5 SANbox-8/16 Switch Management User’s Manual 59010-06 Rev.
Notes List of Tables 59010-06 Rev.
Pr el im in ar y Preface How to Use This Manual This manual has five sections, two appendices and an Index: • Section 1 explains how to cable a Management Station to a Switch chassis and configure its Ethernet port. • Section 2 explains how to start and run the SANsurfer Switch management application. • Section 3 explains the management functions available through Telnet. Telnet is for the SANbox family of Switches only. • Section 4 explains the management functions provided by TFTP.
Intended Audience Pr el im in ar y This manual introduces QLogic Switch management products and explains their installation and use. It is intended for users competent in installing and using network management tools. Related Materials The following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide additional information. • SANbox-8 Fibre Channel Switch Installer’s/User’s Manual, Publication Number 59008.
Section 1 Pr el im in ar y Introduction Switch Management The MKII and SANbox™ Switch families support management through: • SANsurfer™ Switch Management. SANsurfer is a Web-based (Java) application. • A built-in Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server. • A built-in SNMP agent. • A built-in Telnet server. Applications Overview SANbox switches contain several applications that can control different aspects of the switch.
Applications Overview Telnet (SANbox Only) A Telnet server is embedded in each SANbox Switch chassis. Pr el im in ar y Before managing a Switch chassis with Telnet you must: • Connect the Ethernet interface to an Ethernet network and • Configure its IP network address, its IP subnetwork mask, and its IP gateway address. You may configure these IP parameters using Telnet, SANsurfer, or TFTP.
Ethernet Cabling Ethernet Cabling Pr el im in ar y The Switch is managed through the use of a customer-supplied management station connected to the Switch via its Ethernet port. Refer to the appropriate Switch Installer’s/User’s manual for the location of the Ethernet port. Figure 1-1 shows the Switch Management connector and the cable wiring. The Ethernet connection may be made with power applied to the Switch.
Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Pr el im in ar y NOTE: The Switch cannot be managed through the Ethernet port without the management station knowing the IP address of the Switch. If the IP configuration of the Switch is lost, the Switch can be reset in Force PROM mode. In Force PROM mode, the Switch always uses the default management parameters, not the parameters defined in the configuration file. In this way, the Switch can always be returned to a 10.0.0.
Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Configuring the Ethernet Port Using SANsurfer To configure the Switch chassis: Follow “Installing SANsurfer on a Management Station” on page 2-6 to start the SANsurfer application. 2. Use the Fabric window (the first window opened by default when you enter the application, see “Fabric Window” on page 2-16) to create a fabric containing the one Switch chassis that you have temporarily installed on an isolated network. Pr el im in ar y 1.
Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Double click on the Status field icon. The Topology window opens. Double click on the Ethernet Port icon to go to the Network Configuration window. 11. Verify that the IP Address information and any other changes have been applied. 12. Disconnect this temporary Ethernet connection, power-down the Switch chassis, and place it in its network. When you power the chassis back up, it will then use the new IP Address. 13.
Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Retrieve the Switch configuration file named config. 4. Use any text editor to modify the parameters of this configuration file. 5. Transfer the configuration file back to the Switch file config. 6. The Switch can now be powered down and moved to the production network. Pr el im in ar y 3. When the Switch is powered up, it will execute with the new parameter values defined in the configuration file. Refer to the TFTP section for more detail.
Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port Notes Introduction 59010-06 Rev.
Section 2 Pr el im in ar y SANsurfer Switch Management Overview NOTE: The SANsurfer Switch management application is able to manage a variety of Switch products (8-port, 16-port, full-featured Switches, Switches which have only segmented private loop ports, etc.). This section describes the functions of the application. The application “grays-out” or doesn’t display functions that do not pertain to the selected Switch chassis.
Overview herein will result in the Switch being prevented from being attached to a fabric. View dynamic graphs that display performance data for each On Line port on the selected chassis. The performance data is only recorded during the time period when an application window that monitors the performance data is open. When the monitoring window is closed, the recording of performance data stops.
Overview Name Server zones allow the division of the fabric into as many as 256 zones that define which port or device will receive Name Server information. A particular port or device may be defined in one or more of these Name Server Zones. If Hard Zones are enabled, Name Server Zones may not cross the defined Hard Zone boundaries. Pr el im in ar y - Name Server Port Zones will receive Name Server information for all ports in the same Name Server Zone (or zones) in-which the port is defined.
Using SANsurfer View the type of GBIC installed in each port on the selected chassis • View statistics for each port on the selected chassis • View Address, WWN, FC-4 Type, and Logged-In status of each Loop Device connected to any port on the selected chassis • Configure Loop Devices including: Pr el im in ar y • - Place any NL_Port into Loop Bypass Mode - Place any or all NL_Ports back into normal Loop Mode - Reset the Loop - Re-initializing the Loop • Configure the translation entries l
Using SANsurfer Pr el im in ar y the SANsurfer application must be installed on a Solaris management station. See the Sun Switch Management Installer’s/User’s Manual, publication 875-1890-10, provided by Sun Microsystems, for detailed instructions on using a Solaris management station with your switch. When managing MKII chassis, the SANsurfer application must be installed on the management station. For installation instructions, refer to “Installing SANsurfer on a Management Station” on page 2-6.
Getting Started Getting Started Pr el im in ar y To use SANsurfer, connect the management station to the Switches’ Ethernet interface. Refer to the “Ethernet Cabling” on page 1-3 and “Configuring the Ethernet Port Using SANsurfer” on page 1-5 for detailed procedures. Installing SANsurfer on a Management Station Before managing MKII Switches with SANsurfer, you must install the application on your management station.
Getting Started Starting SANsurfer In order to use the Switch management application: Open and start SANsurfer. Pr el im in ar y 1. For a SANbox switch as the Fabric Management Switch: a. Open the web browser and type: http:/// NOTE: The SANsurfer application is embedded in the SANbox memory. It will not launch from a chassis that is inoperable, such as a chassis with a Flash Checksum error.
Getting Started For a MK II switch as the Fabric Management Switch: Pr el im in ar y NOTE: When managing Switches in the MKII Switch family, the SANsurfer application must be installed on the management station. For installation instructions refer to “Installing SANsurfer on a Management Station” on page 2-6.
Getting Started Pr el im in ar y If no fabric has been defined, use the Fabric window to indicate the IP Address of the chassis which is accessible through an Ethernet port. Refer to “Fabric Window” on page 2-15 for details on setting up a fabric. If a fabric has been defined, use the Fabric window to open it. Double click the fabric icon for the fabric (or select the icon and use the Zoom button) and the application will display the Topology window for the fabric.
Getting Started On the Network Configuration window, if the IP Address, Netmask Address, and Gateway Address values were changed to reflect the current fabric, change them back to the default values (unless permanently assigned): Pr el im in ar y • IP Address: 10.0.0.1 Netmask Address: 255.0.0.0 Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0 • On the Faceplate Display window, • Ensure that the Fabric ID is set to 1. • Ensure that the Chassis ID is set to 0. • Ensure that the Stage type is set to FLS- IO/Transfer.
Understanding Application Windows Understanding Application Windows Pr el im in ar y SANsurfer is composed of a set of windows. Each window manages a different aspect of Switch/rack/fabric configuration. • The first window displayed following login is the Fabric window. The Fabric window allows you to create, name, and choose a fabric. • Choose a fabric. The application displays the Topology window.
Understanding Application Windows Pr el im in ar y NOTE: SANsurfer manages both 8 and 16-port Switch chassis. The faceplates shown in the following pages may not look the same as your chassis but will have the same functionality. • Unless specified otherwise, the polling of the Switch, performed by any window will cease when that window is exited. A window is exited when a different window is opened. • Allow grouping devices from various switches into a single point to aid in zoning.
SANSurfer Overview SANSurfer Overview Pr el im in ar y Switch management relies on viewing many switch functions through the use of a switch faceplate display (see Figure 2-2). Movement through the application will involve changing displays, depending on the desired activity. The application records the screens movements. Movement between different screens is accomplished as shown in Figure 2-3.
SANSurfer Overview Pr el im in ar y User Administration window See page 2-100 Login Fabric window See page 2-15 Rack Administration window See page 2-76 Topology window See page 2-23 Shelf Administration window See page 2-79 Switch Faceplate portion of the display See page 2-41 View>Port States Faceplate (default) See page 2-49 View>Port Modes Faceplate See page 2-63 View>Port Tuning Faceplate See page 2-64 Chassis Parameters/Switch Statistics portion of the display Chassis Management portion o
Fabric Window Fabric Window Pr el im in ar y The Fabric window (see Figure 2-4) allows any user to select a fabric for observation and/or management (depending on the authority of the user). A managed fabric has a name and an Ethernet connection to a Switch chassis through-which the fabric is managed, hereafter referred to as the Fabric Management Switch.
Fabric Window Main Menu Bar Tool Bar Statistics recording Pr el im in ar y Current Login Information Status Bar Console Window Figure 2-4 Fabric Window Entering this Window After starting the application, this window is displayed. Return here from subsequent displays by repeatedly pressing the back button. Login Information The current login information portion of the window contains information about the current user, their level of authority, and the fabric file being used.
Fabric Window Place the cursor in the IP Address(es) field and type the IP Address of the Switch connected via Ethernet (the Web) to the management station. • Place the cursor in (or tab to) the Rate field and type the desired rate of checking for errors (whole number values of zero, or greater than 19 are allowed). • When the cursor is removed from the Fabric Line after completing the IP Address(es) a Status Icon will appear.
Fabric Window Fabric Line Pr el im in ar y The Fabric Line contains an IP Address and the Fabric Name of the managed fabric. Fields display status information. These are the Status field, Traps field, and Errors field. The Type, Mode, and Rate fields are for recording status information. Status Field The Status Field may contain either of two icons: A Topology icon or a PROM icon.
Fabric Window Pr el im in ar y default IP Address to communicate through its Ethernet port. This requires connection of a Crossover Ethernet cable directly to the faulty Switch chassis and use of the default IP Address to connect to it. When you create a onechassis fabric to communicate with this Switch, designate an IP Address of 10.0.0.1. SANsurfer must already be launched in order to communicate with a chassis in PROM mode.
Fabric Window Switch — Sum the traffic of all ports of each module in the fabric. Pr el im in ar y Port — Display traffic counts for each port individually. Recorded in EVENT_FRAMES/Second. Rate Field Enter the number of seconds between each time the application polls the chassis in the selected fabric for statistics. The number must be 20 seconds or greater. Traps Field The Traps Field is not in operation at this time.
Fabric Window • Exit — Exit the SANsurfer application. Edit Pr el im in ar y The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • User Administration — Go to “User Administration Window” on page 2100. View The View Menu contains the following sub menus: • Zoom In — Same as Zoom Button. • Zoom Out — Same as Back button. Special The Special menu contains the following sub-menus. • Clear Messages — Clears the console window portion of the Fabric window.
Fabric Window Zoom Button Pr el im in ar y Zoom is a context-dependent button. That is, its operation changes somewhat depending on the Window it is in. In the Fabric window, the Zoom button opens the Topology window. Refresh Button Refresh is a context-dependent button. That is, its operation changes somewhat depending on the Window it is in. In the Fabric window it does the following: • The Refresh button causes the application to check the fabric to see if its status has changed.
Topology Window Topology Window Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-5 for an example of Port Group Zoning method and Figure 2-6 for an example of WWN Group Zoning method. Entering the Topology window polls the fabric and displays its topology. Switch Chassis icons appear in a rack icon and represent each Switch chassis in the fabric that is powered-on, able to communicate, and not in PROM mode. The bottom of each rack icon displays the fabric address or name assigned to that switch.
Topology Window Blue The chassis has been selected. The switch has been selected, but the application is unable to communicate with it. Pr el im in ar y Violet Single-click on the Switch Chassis icon to select it. The Switch Chassis icon changes to blue, indicating selection. The information display at the left side of the window contains assigned ports for the selected Switch chassis along with their GBIC type (if in the port zoning method) or connected devices (if in the WWN zoning method).
Pr el im in ar y Topology Window Graphic representation of the selected switch and available devices Figure 2-6 Topology Window for WWN Group Zoning Method Single-click on the rack name or switch name to select rack information. The two areas change to blue, indicating selection. The information display at the left side of the window contains all shelves assigned to this rack. Re-arrange the chassis in the Topology window by click-dragging a chassis icon to any position in the window.
Topology Window T_Port Link Pr el im in ar y The window shows a line between chassis to represent at least one T_Port Link between chassis. If the application loses its ability to find a T_Port Link it displays that T_Port Link in Red. Single-click a T_Port Link to select it. The application changes the color of the line to Blue when selected. The information display at the left side of the window will show detailed T_Port Link information for the selected link.
Topology Window Archive Fabric — Allow administrators to save fabric/switch configurations to a local file. The archive file can then be used via the Restore Fabric option to reprogram all switches back to a known configuration. Archives can also be used to program new switches for deploying identical configurations. Pr el im in ar y • When saving the archive, a standard file dialog will appear asking for the name & location to save the archive file.
Topology Window Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Pr el im in ar y • Figure 2-7 Name Server Zoning Method Dialog Box Tool Bar Back Button Press Back to go to the window nearer to the start of the application. Apply Button Press Apply to cause the Switch to use the new information. A dialog box will state that the new information has been saved in the Switch Flash memory.
Topology Window Delete Button Pr el im in ar y If you have physically removed a Switch chassis and its T_Port Links from the selected fabric, the application will not be able to find them and will display them in Red. To remove them from the Topology window, select the Switch Chassis icon and press Delete. This removes them from the window.
Topology Window From the Shelf Administration window (see Figure 2-30 on page 2-79), on the line that is to have the icon changed, click on the World-Wide-Name field until the desired icon is displayed. Pr el im in ar y 1. 2. Repeat step 1 for any other devices displayed in the table. Add a Shelf to an Existing Rack When a shelf is added to a rack, it can be added either above or below the switch.
Topology Window In the left column, click and hold the desired device and drag it out on the Topology display. Release the mouse button. 3. Observe that a new rack icon appears and a black line attaches it to the port on the switch from which it was moved. Pr el im in ar y 2. To return a device to the switch from which it originated: 1. 2.
Topology Window Disconnecting Attached Shelves From a Rack Pr el im in ar y If a shelf was created in a rack and then joined with another rack (as shown in Figure 2-8), it is not possible to disconnect a shelf and leave it intact. The shelf to be disconnected is selected and the Delete button pushed to remove it. Then, that shelf must be recreated. It is not possible to drag the shelves apart.
Topology Window Pr el im in ar y If an alternate fabric ethernet entry point is not available, or if this is a single switch fabric, it will be necessary to connect the management station directly to the new switch with the crossover ethernet cable (refer to section 1 for information about connecting a crossover cable). It will also be necessary to configure the Fabric window to access the switch by the default IP address of 10.0.0.1.
Topology Window Click OK and when asked, allow reprogramming of the Switch. 10. Reset the replacement switch. 11. The replacement switch has now been assigned the parameters which had been in place for the failed switch. Pr el im in ar y 9.
Pr el im in ar y Topology Window Figure 2-10 Failed Switch Removed NOTE: Switch names will reflect names assigned in your fabric. Figure 2-11 Restore Dialog Box Figure 2-12 Zoning Method Conflict Dialog Box to Zoning Method Dialog Box SANbox-8/16 Switch Management User’s Manual 59010-06 Rev.
Network Configuration Window Network Configuration Window Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-13. Use the Network Configuration window to configure the Ethernet Port and SNMP parameters of the selected Switch. When the application enters the Network Configuration window, it queries the switch to determine the entries for each network field.
Network Configuration Window Enter this window from any faceplate display by double-clicking on the ethernet port icon. Pr el im in ar y Network Configuration The Network Configuration area of the window contains fields for configuring the Ethernet connection to the selected Switch. Static IP Addr Radio Button This tells the switch to use the IP Address stored in the Flash Memory. Set IP Addr via BOOTP Radio Button This tells the Switch to attempt to use BootP the next time it initializes.
Network Configuration Window Pr el im in ar y cursor to the field and type the new data. Write the contents of this field to the Switch Flash memory by pressing the Apply Button. The application will ask whether to Reset the Switch. If no is chosen, the Apply will still write the new address to Flash but will not Reset the Switch. The Switch will start using the new Subnet Mask when it is Reset. If yes is chosen, the Switch will Reset and start using the new Subnet Mask.
Network Configuration Window Name Pr el im in ar y The Name field displays the Name of the switch. The default set at the factory is undefined. To modify this field, move the cursor to the field and type the new data. Write the contents of this field to the Switch Flash memory by pressing the Apply Button. The Switch will start using the new information immediately. Contact The Contact field contains the Name of the Contact person. The default set at the factory is undefined.
Network Configuration Window Pr el im in ar y Main Menu Bar There are five menus on the Main Menu Bar: File, Edit, View, Special, and help. These menus are context-dependent. That is, they each may contain different submenus depending on which window is displayed.
Switch Faceplate Display Undo Pr el im in ar y Press Undo to ignore all changes made to this window since the last Apply operation. Refresh Button Press the Refresh button to poll the Switch. The application places the current settings in all fields. Switch Faceplate Display Refer to Figure 2-14. The Switch Faceplate display is composed of three main parts which represent the selected chassis: Faceplate, Chassis Parameters/Switch Statistics, and Chassis Management area.
Switch Faceplate Display Pr el im in ar y Chassis parameters Switch statistics (SANbox only) Faceplate displays/controls any of the following (SANbox only): Port states (default) Port modes Port tuning Chassis management functions (choose from View menu) Performance (default, shown) Name Server, see page 2-67 Trace Log, see page 2-69 System Log (not used) Memory Map, see page 2-71 Figure 2-14 Switch Faceplate Display Entering this Window Enter this window from the Topology window by double clicking o
Switch Faceplate Display mation in the Chassis Management portion of the window. The application displays the Chassis Parameters with all Chassis Management selections. Pr el im in ar y Ethernet Connector Icon Double click the icon to go to the Network window. Main Menu Bar There are five menus on the Main Menu Bar: File, Edit, View, and Special. These menus are context-dependent. That is, they each may contain different sub-menus depending on the window they are in.
Switch Faceplate Display Port Tuning — Allows you to change the characteristics of the individual port to match the connected host bus adapter. Refer to “Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (SANbox only))” on page 2-64. Pr el im in ar y • • Port Modes — F, FL,SL, TL, F_Ext16, F_Ext24, F_Ext32, Testing, Offline. Refer to “Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes)” on page 2-63. Special The Special Menu has the following sub-menus.
Switch Faceplate Display About Utility — Display a screen containing the product name and version level. • Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Pr el im in ar y • Tool Bar Except for Delete, all Tool Bar buttons are active in this window. Back Button Press Back to go to the Topology window or the Shelf Administration window. Apply Button Press Apply to cause the Switch to use the new information.
Switch Faceplate Display Pr el im in ar y NOTE: It is illegal to have a Chassis ID number of zero in a fabric with an ID of zero. It is best that Fabric IDs start at one. The Fabric ID is a number assigned to each switch chassis that identifies which fabric it is connected with. Each switch in a fabric must have the same Fabric ID number. Press the Apply button to apply the Fabric ID to the chassis. Chassis ID Field The Chassis number represents bits 19 through 14 of the 24-bit Fibre Channel Address.
Switch Faceplate Display FLS IO Transfer (IO/T) — IO/T chassis provide Input-Output fabric ports that connect to users and also Transfer ports that connect the switch to other switches in a fabric. Pr el im in ar y • • FLS Cross-Connect (CC) — A CC chassis provides interconnects between IO/T chassis. A CC is not connected to any initiators or targets. • SL - Private Loop — The Private Loop stage type forces all ports, not used as T_Ports, to be SL_Ports configured in one SL_Port Zone.
Switch Faceplate Display The default is 2560 and should not be changed without consulting QLogic Customer Support or your authorized service provider. Pr el im in ar y Press the Apply button to apply the new timeout value to the chassis. R_A_TOV The R_A_TOV field controls the Resource_Allocation_Timeout value for all ports on the selected chassis. Select the box, type the new value. The number is in ms (2000 = 2 seconds).
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port States) (Default) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port States) (Default) Pr el im in ar y The Port States Faceplate is the default faceplate in the Switch Faceplate display. It displays icons which represent the kind of GBIC installed in each port on the selected chassis. Figure 2-15 shows the GBIC icons. If no GBIC is installed in a particular port, the faceplate shows a blank for that port.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Pr el im in ar y The Port Display window displays statistics for the selected port and, if the selected port is a “loop port” (FL, SL, or TL_Port), the window also displays information about each device on the loop and allows you to control these devices. Figure 2-16 shows the window as it would appear for a loop port.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Pr el im in ar y Entering the Port Display/Loop Devices Window Double-click on a GBIC icon in the Switch Faceplate display to jump to the Port Display for that port or click on the performance chart of the desired port. You may also single-click to select a GBIC icon and Zoom to this window for the selected port. When in the TL Configuration window, choose View>Loop Devices to return to this window.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) About Utility — Display a screen containing the product name and version level. • Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Pr el im in ar y • Port Name The Port Name box is provided to allow naming each port.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) checked and no error is encountered, the test will terminate when the entered values have been reached. Pr el im in ar y Test Length (sec) The value is a number in the range of 0 to 264/1000 seconds. Entering a value that exceeds the allowable range, causes the minimum or maximum allowable value to be entered. Frame Size The frame size is a numeric value in the range of 36 to 2148.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Table 2-2 Loop Controls Field Descriptions Description Pr el im in ar y Control Reset Loop Pressing this button will cause every device on the displayed loop to be reset. This will clear all data buffers on this loop, which can cause the loss of data being moved to/from any active device on this loop. This button functions for private and public loops. Send LIP Press this button send one LIP on a private loop.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/Loop Devices) (Default) Table 2-3 Loop Display Field Descriptions Description Pr el im in ar y Field Device The Device field displays an icon symbolizing the device on the loop (Public or Private) ## The device identifier number for the SANsurfer application. This will help the user determine when the maximum number of devices for this loop has been reached. Address The Address is the 24-bit Physical Address of the device.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) Pr el im in ar y The Port Display window displays all off-loop devices in the fabric with which the selected TL_Port is able to communicate. Figure 2-18 shows the window as it would appear for a TL_Port. If the selected port is not a TL_Port this window is not available. Switch port statistics for selected port A river icon indicates a desire to create a bridge with the selected device.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) Pr el im in ar y window by choosing View>Loop Devices. You may also enter this window as the result of using the Previous or Next tool bar buttons while viewing other ports on this switch. If you attempt to enter the View>TL Configuration mode from a port that is not a TL_port, an error message is displayed.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) About Utility — Display a screen containing the product name and version level. • Utility Online Help — Display the online help dialogue box. Use this dialogue box to search for a topic or term. Pr el im in ar y • Connecting Devices to a Port When connecting devices (initiators or targets) to a port, it is necessary to view the port display table in either the Loop Devices or TL Configuration mode to observe the Status field for the new device.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) Targets Table Pr el im in ar y The switch will attempt to bridge between all initiators and all targets within the same zone. The Translation Entries list for ports which contain targets will be configured by the switch. No manual intervention is allowed. Port Statistics The application displays the Port Statistics and Performance for the selected TL_Port. The application updates this information every five seconds or when Refresh is pressed.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) device is recognized by the application but no attempt will be made to communicate with it. Pr el im in ar y Communicating between Public Initiators to Private Targets Public initiators should be connected to F_ports or Fabric ports. The targets attached to the TL_ports will be automatically bridged by the switch to the initiators registered with the name server.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/TL Configuration) Pr el im in ar y For this example, all initiators have been connected to ports on the top switch, and all targets connected to ports on the bottom switch. Second device on each port (port 12, top switch to port 15, bottom switch) is bridged to each other.
Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/T_Ports) Switch Faceplate Display (Port Display/T_Ports) Pr el im in ar y The Port Display window displays statistics for the selected T_Port. Figure 2-20 shows the window as it would appear as a T_Port. The Previous and Next buttons will move through active ports on this switch until the first/last port is reached. When the first/last port has been reached, that button will no longer function and a warning message is displayed that the port limit has been reached.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Modes) Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-21. Port Modes allows configuring of any port to be an F_Port, fabric (FL_Port), SL_Port, TL_Port, F_Ext16, F_Ext24, F_Ext32, Testing, or Offline. Clicking on a port will cause it to change to the next sequential mode. When all modes have been stepped through, the sequence will repeat. Right-clicking on a port produces a drop-down list of the available modes.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (SANbox only)) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (SANbox only)) Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-22. Port Tuning allows configuring any fabric port for one of several modes. Each port can have a different tuning setting. After selecting the desired setting, click the Apply button to save the settings. Click the desired port icon to sequentially advance through the port tuning choices.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Port Tuning (SANbox only)) Frame-L - Frame Limit Pr el im in ar y This option limits the number of frames that can be transmitted during a single loop tenancy to 32. This option is recommended for JNI HBAs based on the Adaptec ASIC, and Adaptec HBAs. Normal No tuning applied. Recommended for all situations not mentioned above. SANbox-8/16 Switch Management User’s Manual 59010-06 Rev.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Performance Data) (Default) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Performance Data) (Default) Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-23. The Chassis Performance Data displayed in the Switch Faceplate display allows monitoring the performance of each “On Line” port on the Switch. The Performance display shows a dynamic graph for each On Line port. When a port is Off Line or in Test, the graph for that port disappears. When a port is On Line, the display creates a graph for that port.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-24 and Figure 2-25. The Name Service data displayed in the Switch Faceplate display allows viewing the Name Server entry for every device connected to the selected chassis and registered with the Name Server. Entering the Name Server Data Display the Name Service data by choosing View>Name Service while in the Switch Faceplate display.
Pr el im in ar y Switch Faceplate Display (View>Name Service) Only the data table is shown. See previous page to view remainder of window. Figure 2-25 View>Name Service for Private Loop Name Service Data File When a fabric uses the name server WWN zoning method, each switch in a fabric contains a name server data file that is updated when WWN information is added or changed within the fabric. 2-68 SANsurfer Switch Management 59010-06 Rev.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Trace Log) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Trace Log) Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-26. Trace allows Qlogic support personnel to follow the progress of selected operations as they proceed through the Switch. If, at some point, you are experiencing problems, a QLogic Support engineer may ask you to perform a Trace operation, read the results, and send them back to the factory. Therefore, use this window only under the direction of QLogic Customer Support personnel.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Trace Log) Trace Overview A typical Trace scenario follows: The Trace Controls Window shows a list of Trace Enable Flags with a checkbox for each. When you enter this window the boxes are all unchecked. Click the check-box(es) to select (check) one or more of the Trace functions. 2. Press the Clear button to clear the Trace Buffer. 3. Press the Set Flags button to apply the selected Trace Enables to the Switch. This activates the selected Trace operations in the Switch.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-27. View Memory allows Qlogic support personnel to read and write selected memory locations in the Switch. If you are experiencing problems, a support engineer may ask you to perform these operations, display the results, and send them back to the support facility.
Switch Faceplate Display (View>Memory Map) Tool Bar Apply Button Pr el im in ar y Press the Apply button in the Tool Bar to execute the selected memory operation. Back Button Press the Back button to leave this window without saving any changes that have been made since the last time the Apply button was pressed. Memory Controls Refer to Figure 2-27. The Memory controls the quantity and format of the memory contents on the display. Read /Write Increment Select Select the read or write increment.
Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Update Flash) Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Update Flash) Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-28. Update Flash enables loading new control code into the Flash memory of the selected chassis and also to command the selected chassis to perform a Reset operation. The Reset operation may be separate, or in conjunction with a Flash load. You may load new Chassis Control firmware while the Switch is operating under the old Flash code.
Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Update Flash) not correct the application will warn you. The application displays information about the progress of the Flash update. This information includes: File: The name of the Flash update binary file. • Position: The name of the Flash update binary file. • Total: The total number of bytes in the file. • Complete: The percentage of the file sent to the chassis.
Switch Faceplate Display (Special>Reset) Pr el im in ar y NOTE: The SANsurfer application is embedded in the SANbox memory. It will not launch from a chassis that is inoperable such as a chassis with a Flash Checksum error. Therefore if SANsurfer was launched prior to the Switch failure, or if you have the capability to launch SANsurfer from another chassis that is operable, you may then use it to load new Flash code. If SANsurfer is not operable, use TFTP to load new Flash code.
Rack Administration Window Rack Administration Window Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-29. The Rack Administration window allows a Super User or administrator to name a rack, specify an email address for sending trap alerts, a description of the rack’s purpose, and switches configured in the rack selected.
Rack Administration Window File Pr el im in ar y The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on page 2-20): Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • Administration — Go to “User Administration Window” on page 2-100. View The View Menu contains the following sub menus: • Zoom In — Same as Zoom Button. • Zoom Out — Same as Back button. Special No sub-menus.
Rack Administration Window Rack Name Pr el im in ar y Select the text to change and type the desired text. The length of the field is 64 characters, however there is a limit to the amount that will be displayed on the rack icon in the Topology window. Email Contact Enter an email address to contact when an alert message is created. Use the complete email address (e.g., myname@mymail.com).
Shelf Administration Window Shelf Administration Window Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-30. The Shelf Administration window contains information about the devices contained on the shelf. Devices listed can be physically located at multiple locations, but grouped together on a shelf for a user-defined purpose. After making changes to this window, press the Apply button for the changes to take effect.
Shelf Administration Window File Pr el im in ar y The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on page 2-20): Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • Administration — Go to “User Administration Window” on page 2-100. View The View Menu contains the following sub menus: • Zoom In — Same as Zoom Button. • Zoom Out — Same as Back button. Special No sub-menus.
Shelf Administration Window Delete Button Press Delete to remove the selected switch. Pr el im in ar y Previous Button Press to move to the entry located just above the current entry on the list. If nothing is above the current selection, the button has no effect. Next Button Press to move to the entry located just below the current entry on the list. If nothing is below the current selection, the button has no effect.
Shelf Administration Window World-Wide-Name Pr el im in ar y The WWN for the device attached to this port. Double-click on this field to go to the Switch Faceplate Display window. Company The name of the manufacturer of the device attached to this port. Double-click on this field to go to the Switch Faceplate Display window. 2-82 SANsurfer Switch Management 59010-06 Rev.
Zoning Zoning Pr el im in ar y Zoning allows the user to divide the fabric ports into zones for more efficient and secure communication among functionally grouped nodes. There are several types of zones and a port may be defined in any or all of them. No port can be in all zone types simultaneously. • Hard Zones (MKII-8 and MKII-16) Hard Zones follow physical boundaries within a Single-Stage Switch chassis and limit the communication of a port to only other ports in the same Hard Zone.
Zoning Pr el im in ar y If a zone is defined by WWN, a device may be relocated anywhere in the fabric (within the same hard zone) and still be seen by all other devices defined within that name server zone. Name Server Zone WWN information about every device in the fabric is stored in non-volatile RAM on each switch in the fabric.
Zoning - Ports 1 through 12 in one zone, ports 13 through 16 in a second zone. Hard Zones may include multiple physical groups. Rule 4 defines Physical groups. 6. An individual port can only be in one Hard Zone. 7. If any port on the chassis is defined as being in an enabled Hard Zone, all ports must be defined in enabled Hard Zones (No Hard Zone Orphans). A Hard Zone Orphan is defined as a port not defined in any enabled Hard Zone. Pr el im in ar y 5. Hard Zone Rules (SANbox-8 and SANbox-16) 1.
Zoning 9. All SL_Ports for a particular segmented loop must be in the same Hard Zone. Pr el im in ar y Broadcast Zone Rules 1. A Broadcast Zone is only valid if it is enabled. 2. If Broadcast Zones are used on a Single Stage Switch in-which Hard Zones are defined, the Broadcast Zones must not overlap Hard Zone boundaries. 3.
Zoning A port or device may be defined as being in one or more Name Server Zones (Name Server Zones may overlap). 7. When a port receives Name Server information, it will receive information about all ports in the Name Server Zone (or zones) in which the port is assigned. 8. All ports (or devices) not defined as being part of any enabled Name Server Zone are Name Server Zone Orphans. Name Server Zone Orphans are all placed in the same Name Server Orphan zone. Pr el im in ar y 6.
Zoning Window 7 in the same zone or it will split the SL ports from their respective SL Zones. SL Zones operate fabric-wide (regardless of fabric configuration). 4. A port may be defined as being in only one SL Zone (SL Zones may not overlap each other). Pr el im in ar y 3. Zoning Window Refer to Figure 2-31. The Zoning window allows configuring ports in the selected fabric into zones for more efficient and secure communication among functionally grouped nodes.
Zoning Window Pr el im in ar y Main Menu Bar There are five menus on the Main Menu Bar: File, Edit, View, Special, and Help. These menus are context-dependent. That is, they each may contain different submenus depending on the window they are in. File The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on page 2-20): Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • Administration — Go to “User Administration Window” on page 2-100.
Zoning Window Tool Bar Back Button Pr el im in ar y Press Back to go to the Topology window. Apply Button Press Apply to cause the Switch to use the new information. Refresh Button Press the Refresh button to poll the Switch. The application updates the current conditions. Delete Button Press Delete to remove the selected zone. Previous Button Press to move to the previous zone number in the available zone numbers for the selected zone type.
Zoning Window Pr el im in ar y If the devices attached to the non-communicating switch are to be removed from the fabric, it is necessary to select each of the devices (when the name of an inactive device is selected, it will change color to a dark red and the word ‘delete’ will appear after the name) and press the Apply button. The device name will then be removed from the left column of the zoning window.
Zoning Window After all desired ports have been selected, press the Apply button. Observe a message about the settings being saved to disk. Click on OK. 6. After saving the zoning change, the selected port names change from yellow to green and the word “add” is removed. An additional message asking whether to save the zone is displayed. Click on Yes to save this defined zone, or No to erase the zone when the SANsurfer application is exited. 7.
Zoning Window If defining a Name Server Zone, in the left column, select/deselect devices for the zone: a. To select the desired device(s) to add, click either on, or to the left of, the device icon. To select more than one device, hold the Ctrl key and left click the additional ports. When a device is selected, the device name will change to yellow. b. To deselect any/all of the devices, click to the right of the device icon to be deselected. Hold the Ctrl key to only deselect the current choice.
Zoning Window Delete the selected zone Pr el im in ar y Choose a zone type Add a zone to the selected zone type Choose a zone index number Attached devices are listed Zone description for the selected zone index Name server WWN backup data icon Figure 2-32 Zoning Window for a WWN Name Server Zone Removing a Zone NOTE: To remove all zones of a single zone type, choose the desired zone type and press the Clear All Zones button. This has no effect on other zone types.
Zoning Window Choose a zone type. 2. Choose the desired Zone Index number. 3. Press the Delete button. Acknowledge that the zone is to be deleted. Pr el im in ar y 1. Removing a Port from a Zone 1. Choose a zone type. 2. Choose a Zone Index number. 3. Choose the port(s) to delete from the left column: a. To select the desired port(s) to remove, click either on, or to the left of, the port type with the circle around it.
Zoning Window After all desired devices have been selected, press the Apply button. Observe a message about the possibility that modifying switch zoning may disrupt traffic on an active zone. Click on Yes to continue, or No to cancel the operation. Pr el im in ar y 4. 5. After saving the zoning change, the selected device names change from violet to black. An additional message asking whether to save the zone is displayed.
Zoning Window After saving the zoning change, the selected port names change from yellow to green and the word “add” is removed. An additional message asking whether to save the zone is displayed. Click on Yes to save this defined zone, or No to erase the zone when the SANsurfer application is exited. Pr el im in ar y 6. NOTE: If the port number doesn’t change to green or the word “add” is not removed, click to the right of the port number.
Zoning Window traffic on an active zone. Click on Yes to continue, or No to cancel the operation. After saving the zoning change, the selected port names change from yellow to green and the word “add” is removed. An additional message asking whether to save the zone is displayed. Click on Yes to save this defined zone, or No to erase the zone when the SANsurfer application is exited. Pr el im in ar y 7.
Credit Chaining Pr el im in ar y The new fabric will contain four zones for this zone type. When the two fabrics are connected, the result will have zone 1 from both fabrics combined in zone 1, zone 2 will have the ports defined for the original fabric A, zone 3 will contain the original ports defined for zone 3 of fabric B, and zone 4 will contain the ports defined in the original zone 2 of fabric B. Credit Chaining Credit chaining is performed internally on a switch.
User Administration Window User Administration Window Pr el im in ar y Refer to Figure 2-33. The User Administration window allows a Super User to manage access to fabric management and also to set the screen resolution that the application will use to communicate with the management station monitor screen. Any user can open this window, but only the Super User can save changes to it.
User Administration Window File Pr el im in ar y The File Menu contains the same sub menus as the Fabric window (descriptions of these sub menus can be found on page 2-20): Edit The Edit Menu contains the following sub menu: • Administration — Go to this window. View The View Menu contains the following sub menus: • Zoom In — Same as Zoom Button. • Zoom Out — Same as Back button. Special No sub-menus.
User Administration Window User List Pr el im in ar y Each line (entry) in the User List defines a user. Initially, the User List defines the default user, a Super User. The Super User has total authority. Refer to the Security Level description later in this text. The User List also always contains a blank line for creating a new user. You may modify any entry by selecting the information in a field in the entry and typing new information. Press Apply when your changes are complete.
User Administration Window There are three levels of authority; A Guest user may view any fabric but may not apply (save) any changes. Admin An Administrative user may do anything but modify user list information. Pr el im in ar y Guest SuperUser A Super User may do anything. Modify this field by selecting the field content and typing new information. Created The Created field is read-only and displays the date that the entry was created.
Installing a New Version of SANsurfer on a SANbox Switch Installing a New Version of SANsurfer on a SANbox Switch Pr el im in ar y NOTE: TFTP is required to upgrade SANsurfer on a Switch, Using a DOS Workstation to Install a New Version 1. Move the files containing the new version of SANsurfer from the distribution media (CD, tape, diskette, or Internet) to the directory C:\QLOGIC on your management station. 2. Go to the directory "C:\QLOGIC" and run the "setgui_qlogic" batch file.
Section 3 Pr el im in ar y Telnet Overview Telnet is available in the SANbox Switch family only. Each SANbox Switch chassis contains a Telnet server. This server allows a Telnet client to establish a Telnet session with the switch in order to retrieve information from the Switch or to configure parameters on the Switch. A command set is supported which allows the user to perform a variety of management, diagnostics, utility, or general functions through an Ethernet connection to a Switch.
Creating Security for Telnet Access Creating Security for Telnet Access Pr el im in ar y The telnet application comes with a default user name and password. If other users are to have access to your switches, you must determine what level of authority each user should have. The levels of authority will regulate which operations that user is able to perform. The authority levels and rights given are: user Able to view settings using the show commands.
General Commands billUserlevel = 1 cindyUserlevel = 1 To remove the tom user account, type: Pr el im in ar y 3. delete tom General Commands delete This command will only function for a user account with superuser authority. This command will delete the specified user from the access list. If no user name is entered, a listing of all defined users is displayed. If attempting to delete another super user account, you must be logged in with a different user name.
set logout Logout the current user. The Login: prompt will be displayed. Pr el im in ar y passwd Use this command to change the password (maximum length = 8 characters). You will be prompted for the current password, and then a new password. When entering a new password, asterisks are shown instead of the values entered, and confirmation of the new password is requested. After verifying the new password, the password is saved on the switch.
set addr <24-bit fiber channel chassis address> Direct telnet commands to a specific switch in the fabric. Pr el im in ar y config [field] Any changes made to the config screens will not take effect until the enter key (with no entry) is pressed and the current command line is the telnet prompt.
set [1] - Offline [2] - Online [3] - In Test Pr el im in ar y Making a selection or pressing the enter key to exit this menu results in returning to the main set config menu.
set The default is 2560 and should not be changed without consulting QLogic Customer Support or your authorized service provider. Pr el im in ar y loop nl-port Enable or Disable (put into bypass mode) an NL-Port on an arbitrated loop. loop status Enable or Disable arbitrated loop on a port. This can be done with the above command, or through the ’set config’ command.
set Pr el im in ar y pagebreak Enter a number of lines to be displayed. If the number of lines exceeds the capacity of the viewable window, the text will scroll until the specified number of lines is reached. If the number is smaller than the total number of lines in the viewable window, the specified number of lines will be displayed and a statement will appear at the bottom of the display stating how to view additional lines of information.
show show Pr el im in ar y The show command provides a means for viewing the values of parameters as they currently exist within the switch.
show Pr el im in ar y board_temp = actual measured temperature Fan 1 status = operation of fan 1 Fan 2 status = operation of fan 2 Port Information = port type definition and fibre channel address chassis_mode The command returns a display similar to the following: Active Admin Chassis Mode: :NOT USED config The command returns a display similar to the following: SANbox 8 Chassis Num Locked Stage Type Fabric ID Admin Mode MFS_TOV R_T_TOV E_D_TOV R_A_TOV :YES :I/O Transfer :01 :online :
show Pr el im in ar y Non-I (non-interleaved), Min-I (minimize-interleave), Frame-L (frame limit) counts The description of the counters displayed by this command are described in Refer to Appendix B, .
show Restart Lost enet_rs_errors enet_out_of_buffers :00000000 :00000000 :00000000 Pr el im in ar y events This command is used for debugging. It displays the SNMP event information.
show Pr el im in ar y PortType :00000005 CnctState :00000000 PortLink :00000000 High_FC_Version :00000000 Low_FC_Version :00000000 BB_Credit :00000000 Common Features :00000000 BB_Data_Size :00000000 RA_TOV[0] :00000000 RA_TOV[1] :00000000 ED_TOV[0] :00000000 ED_TOV[1] :00000000 Port_WW_Name :00000000 00000000 Node_WW_Name :00000000 00000000 Class1_param.Initiator_ctl :00000000 Class1_param.Recipient_ctl :00000000 Class1_param.Rcv_Data_Size :00000000 Class1_param.
show links This command is used for debugging. It displays the SNMP link information. Pr el im in ar y This command returns a display similar to the following: Links: 00000002 00000006 00000001 0000000A9 loop [-v] If a port number is used, the status of all AL_PAs for that loop is given. If a port number is not used, the AL_PA status of all ports is given. If used, the -v will cause the status of each AL_PA to also be displayed.
show MON_TEMP_LO (0x3B) MON_FAN_1_LIM (0x3B) MON_FAN_2_LIM (0x3C) :000000FB :000000F7 :000000F7 Pr el im in ar y nameserver This command displays a list of all devices logged in with the nameserver. network This command can show all or individual network parameters.
show YES 4 NO 5 YES 6 YES 7 YES 8 YES 9 YES 10 YES 11 YES 12 YES 13 YES 14 YES 15 YES 16 YES Pr el im in ar y 3 portstate [port #] Display the port state for the port specified.
show Authorize Trap Trap Address :NO :0 Pr el im in ar y steering Display the contents of the steering register for the specified port. The command returns a display similar to the following: Source—Port Route—Port Dest—Chassis unit Display manufacturing information stored in flash memory. The command returns a display similar to the following: SYSOBJECTID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.1663.1.1.1.1.7 SYSDESCR: HP A5666A S/N: 11223344 version Displays version information.
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Section 4 Pr el im in ar y TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) TFTP allows you to: • Load new Switch firmware (8- and 16-port Switches) • Load new management control firmware into the MKII 16-port Switch. (not necessary for MKII 8-port or any of the SANbox Switches) • Retrieve and modify the current management configuration of the Switch management processes, including the IP network configuration parameters, and the SNMP configuration parameters.
Sequence of Events for Replacing Switch Configuration Sequence of Events for Replacing Switch Configuration The steps necessary to replace the switch configuration using TFTP are as follows: Retrieve (get) a copy of the index file from the switch. See page 4-3. 2. Retrieve (get) a copy of the config file. See page 4-4. 3. Modify the copy of the config file. See page 4-5. 4. Transfer (put) the copy of the config file on the switch. See page 4-6. 5. Reset the switch to use the new configuration.
Getting the Index File Getting the Index File Pr el im in ar y The index file lists the firmware version and the files available through the use of TFTP. The files are laid out by title, description, file type (read/write), and format (text or binary). The firmware version number can be interpreted to mean the following: • 3. = major release version • 02.
Retrieving the Current Switch Configuration File (config) Retrieving the Current Switch Configuration File (config) Pr el im in ar y The Switch file named config contains the current configuration of the Switch management processes, including the IP network configuration parameters, and the SNMP configuration parameters.
Editing the Configuration File (config) Editing the Configuration File (config) Pr el im in ar y The config file must be edited using an ASCII editor. On the Windows platform, this can be a program such as Notepad or Wordpad. On the Unix platform, this can be a program such as VI. After making all desired changes, save the file on the management station hard drive, overwriting the existing file.
Transfer a New Management Configuration File to the Switch Transfer a New Management Configuration File to the Switch Pr el im in ar y NOTE: If any of these management configuration parameters are changed using SNMP after the config file has been written by TFTP, but before the Switch is reset, the SNMP process will save its now-current configuration into the config file, overwriting and deleting the config file sent using TFTP.
Loading New Switch Control Code into Flash Loading New Switch Control Code into Flash Pr el im in ar y Load new flash code only under the direction of QLogic Customer Support. QLogic will make this code available over the Internet. Move this executable module into your local management station. If the file transfer succeeds, the new Switch control code is saved in the Switch flash, and will be executed the next time the Switch is reset.
Reset the Switch Using TFTP Reset the Switch Using TFTP Pr el im in ar y Reset the Switch via TFTP by attempting to read or write a file named reset. This is not a valid file name on the Switch, but any request from a TFTP client to store or retrieve a file named reset will cause the Switch to reset itself. To reset the Switch using TFTP: 1. Connect to the Switch using TFTP. 2. Select either binary or text file transfer mode (Unix only). 3.
Section 5 Pr el im in ar y SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) SNMP allows you to read management information from the Switch using SNMP as the transport protocol. Managing the Switch Using the SNMP NOTE: Before you use SNMP, you must connect the Switch’s Ethernet interface to an Ethernet network and configure its IP network address, its IP subnetwork mask, and its IP gateway address. Refer to the Ethernet Cabling and Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port paragraphs in Section 1.
Managing the Switch Using the SNMP MIB II (RFC 1213) Groups • system Pr el im in ar y high-level host information • interface configuration information, and traffic and error statistics for the Ethernet interface • SNMP configuration information, and traffic and error statistics for the SNMP agent Configuration Group Tables • fcFabricName Fabric Name: a universally unique name for the Fibre Channel Fabric, including all nodes and switch elements • fcElementName Element Name: a fabric-uniqu
Configuring SNMP Error Group Tables • fcFPortErrorTable Pr el im in ar y F_Port Error Table: a table of error counts for each port in the switch element Account Group Table • anMkiiAccounting a table of traffic statistics for each Fibre Channel port Capability Group Tables • Port CapabilitiesTable a table of configuration parameters supported by each pot in the switch element Configuring SNMP SNMP configuration parameters are specified in Refer to Editing the Configuration File (config) in Se
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Appendix A Pr el im in ar y Technical Support Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical support of their QLogic switch products. QLogic-direct customers may contact QLogic Technical Support; others will be redirected to their authorized maintenance provider. Visit the QLogic switch support Web site listed in “Contact Information” for the latest firmware and software updates.
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Appendix B Pr el im in ar y Counter Descriptions Each switch contains numerous counters that keep track of various properties. The counters may appear in different locations with different names or with a name that may not be self-explanatory as to its function. This appendix defines the counter names and their functions. Table B-1 describes the counters that appear in the statistics on the port display window, and on the Show Counts command in telnet.
Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) (Continued) Counter Name (in telnet) Description Pr el im in ar y Counter Name (in port display) In frames fcFPortC23InFrames Number of class 2 and class 3 frames received by this port. Invalid tx words recv fcFPortFPortInvalidTxWords Number of invalid transmission words detected during decoding. Decoding is from the 10-bit characters and special K characters. Laser Faults N/A Number of times a laser fault was detected.
Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) (Continued) Counter Name (in telnet) Description Pr el im in ar y Counter Name (in port display) LISM Failed N/A The LISM primative is used to select a temporary loop master for initialization. This counter shows the number of times the switch was unable to establish itself as the loop master.
Table B-1 Counter Names and Descriptions (port display window and telnet) (Continued) Counter Name (in telnet) Description Pr el im in ar y Counter Name (in port display) Smoothing Overflow Errors N/A Number of times that a violation of FC rules on the incoming signal were detected. An example of a violation would be an insufficient number of idles were received between frames. Sync Loss N/A Number of synchronization losses.
Table B-2 Counter Names and Descriptions (Faceplate window) Description Pr el im in ar y Counter COF CRC ASIC 0 COF CRC ASIC 1 Internal switch counter that tracks errors during frame outputs from the specified ASIC. A non-zero value may indicate an internal problem with the switch. COF CRC ASIC 2* COF CRC ASIC 3* COF Parity ASIC 0 COF Parity ASIC 1 Parity error detected during reading of the frame in the CPORT Out FIFO (COF) for the specified ASIC.
Table B-2 Counter Names and Descriptions (Faceplate window) (Continued) Description Pr el im in ar y Counter Internal Parity ASIC 0 Port 1 Parity error detected with data transfer internal to the switch. A non-zero value may indicate an internal probliem with the switch.
Pr el im in ar y Glossary Administrator Class 3 Service A user of the switch management program who can define switch parameters, but not user access. A service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or more N_Ports without acknowledgment. Address Resolution Protocol A protocol that enables systems to query the network to identify devices by internet address. AL_PA COF CPORT Out FIFO CPORT Out FIFO (COF) Arbitrated Loop Physical Address A switch output buffer.
Glossary FC-PLDA Input-Output Transfer Fibre Channel Private Loop Direct Attach A switch stage type that enables the switch ports to connect to devices or other switches. Pr el im in ar y Flash Memory Memory on the switch that contains the chassis control firmware. Frame IO/T Input-output transfer IP Data unit consisting of a start-of-frame (SOF) delimiter, header, data payload, CRC, and an end-of-frame (EOF) delimiter.
Glossary Over Temperature LED SNMP An LED that indicates that air temperature inside the switch has exceeded a preset limit. Simple Network Management Protocol Pr el im in ar y Stage Type POST A parameter that determines how the ports of a switch are configured. Power-On-Self-Test Power-On-Self-Test (POST) Switch Logic Power Good LED Diagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start up. Private Device An LED that indicates when power is being supplied to the switch.
Glossary WWN World Wide Name Pr el im in ar y Zone A set of ports or devices that have been grouped together to control the exchange of information. 4 Glossary 59010-06 Rev.
Pr el im in ar y Index A access, to switch, security 3-2 account expires, users 2-103 address field, memory 2-72 address, IP 2-37 assigning to a fabric 2-16 broadcast 4-5 default value 2-7, 2-10, 2-37 for a fabric 2-19 gateway 2-38, 4-5 netmask 2-37 network 4-5 snmpTrapAddress 4-5 subnetwork 4-5 using Bootp 2-37 using flash 2-37 using RARP 2-37 viewing 2-36 address, loop devices 2-55 admin, security level 2-103 administration 2-100 rack 2-76 shelf 2-79 AL_PA, loop devices 2-55 alert information, for swit
Index Enable button, loop devices 2-54 equipment, as management station 2-4 error counters, fabric, recording 2-19 error message, access, during sign-on 2-5 errors, monitoring 2-20 Ethernet cabling 1-3 configure 1-4 configure using telnet 1-6 configure using TFTP 1-6 configure using Web mgmt.
Index default address 1-5 IP address 2-37 assigning to a fabric 2-16 broadcast 4-5 for fabrics 2-19 gateway 2-10, 2-38, 4-5 in ARP table 2-36 netmask 2-10, 2-37 network 4-5 subnetwork mask 4-5 using Bootp 2-37 using flash 2-37 using RARP 2-37 viewing 2-36 IP address(es) field 2-19 IP address, default broadcast 4-5 network address 4-5 snmpTrapAddress 4-5 subnetwork mask 4-5 Pr el im in ar y fcport, show 3-12 Fibre Channel timeout E_D_TOV 2-47, 3-6 R_A_TOV 2-48, 3-6 R_T_TOV 2-47, 3-6 file index, on TFTP 4-
Index O orphans broadcast zone 2-86 hard zone 2-85 Pr el im in ar y show, using telnet 3-14 view 2-71 memory map 2-71 data length 2-72 length field 2-72 memory operation, type 2-72 mesh fabric 2-46 MFS 2-41, 2-64 MIB 5-1 account group table 5-3 capability group tables 5-3 configuration group tables 5-2 error group tables 5-3 operation group tables 5-2 MIB II (RFC 1213) Groups 5-2 minimize-interleave tuning 2-64 mode field 2-19 mode, port, changing 2-63 monitor screen height, defining 2-103 width, definin
Index show command 3-9 show command, telnet 3-4 show config 3-10 show counts 3-11 show ecounts 3-11 show events 3-12 show fcport 3-12 show links 3-14 show loop 3-14 show memory 3-14 show monitor 3-14 show nameserver 3-15 show network 3-15 show pagebreak 3-15 show portrscn 3-15 show portstate 3-16 show scounts 3-16 show snmp 3-16 show steering 3-17 show unit 3-17 show version 3-17 Simple Network Management Protocol.
Index delete 3-3 exit 3-3 help 3-3 login 3-3 logout 3-4 passwd 3-4 reset switch 3-4 send LIP 3-4 set 3-4 set addr 3-5 set config 3-5 set config timeouts 3-6 set memory 3-7 set network 3-7 set pagebreak 3-8 set portrscn 3-8 show 3-4, 3-9 show chassis 3-9 show chassis mode 3-10 show config 3-10 show counts 3-11 show ecounts 3-11 show events 3-12 show fcport 3-12 show links 3-14 show loop 3-14 show memory 3-14 show monitor 3-14 show nameserver 3-15 show network 3-15 show pagebreak 3-15 show port state 3-16 sh
Index selecting port or WWN 2-27 effects of port mode changes 2-63 hard 2-84 orphans 2-85 name server 2-86 SL 2-87 template file 2-89 types, described 2-83 when combining fabrics 2-98 WWN 2-87 zoning button 2-45 group method 2-23 window 2-88 zoning backup name server data 2-10 zoning backup, name server data 2-9 zoning method selecting 2-27 Pr el im in ar y trace controls 2-69 trace log, view 2-69 trap address, SNMP 2-38, 2-39, 4-5 community, SNMP 4-5 traps field 2-20 Trivial File Transfer Protocol.
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