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in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, PowerVault, PowerEdge, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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own personal safety and to help protect your computer or storage system from potential damage. Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic of your computer system. Observe the following caution and warnings while servicing this system: v - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. Observe the following general precautions for using and working with your system: Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any Dell product except as explained in your Dell system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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components, and never operate the product in a wet environment. If the computer gets wet, see the appropriate chapter in your troubleshooting guide or contact a Dell-authorized service provider. Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can cause fire or electric - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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ampere ratings limit. Do not use appliance/voltage converters or kits sold for appliances with your Dell product. To help protect your system components to temperatures higher than 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). Do not attempt to open or service batteries; replace batteries only with - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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kits for use in other brands of rack cabinets evaluated for suitability by a certified safety agency. System rack kits are intended to be installed in a Dell rack by trained service technicians. If you install the kit in any other rack, be sure that the rack meets the specifications of - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack. Do not step on or stand on any system/component when servicing other systems/components in a rack. Observe the following guidelines when working with options: Do not connect or use a modem or telephone during a lightning storm. There - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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1. Turn off your computer and any devices. 2. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard. Set the on the monitor screen. Use a chair that provides good lower back support. Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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1 Monitor screen at or below eye level 2 Wrists relaxed and flat 3 Arms at desk level 4 Feet flat on the floor 5 Monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user xiii - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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This guide is intended for anyone who is installing and managing a Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel switch. It is to be used by field technicians, hardware and software engineers, and system administrators for monitoring and troubleshooting the switch. The chapters and appendixes are - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Troubleshooting Guide, the following documentation is included with your system: The Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide introduces the user to the PowerVault presented in the Courier New font are part of an instruction and intended to be typed. Example: "Type to format - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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that appears on the screen of your monitor or display. It can be a system message, for example, or it can be text that you are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier New font. Example: The following message appears - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Unpacking the PowerVault 56F Switch 1-1 Power Requirements 1-2 Site Location 1-2 Installing a GBIC Module With Power On 1-3 Fibre Channel Cable Connections 1-3 Front Panel Controls 1-5 Ethernet Connection 1-5 Verifying Power-On Self- - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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3-14 Managing By Way of Telnet 3-17 Default Username 3-17 Changing Passwords 3-17 Managing With SNMP Under Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software and the PowerVault 56F Switch Manager 3-18 SNMP Transports 3-19 Fabric Element MIB Support 3-19 PowerVault 56F Switch Vendor-Unique MIB 3-19 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Manage Node Configuration 3-20 Name Server 3-21 Managing With the Dell PowerVault Fibre Channel Switch Manager 3-22 General Commands 4-1 Command Line Editing Commands 4-1 agtcfgDefault 4-2 agtcfgSet 4-4 agtcfgShow 4-5 aliasShow 4-5 configure 4-6 configDefault 4-14 configShow 4-14 date - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Indicators 5-2 Front-Panel LED Port Indicators 5-3 Initialization Steps 5-3 Power-On Diagnostics 5-4 Diagnostic Tests 5-4 Test Menu 5-5 Switch Offline 5-5 Switch Online 5-5 RAM Test 5-5 Port Register Test 5-6 Central Memory Test 5-6 xxii - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Components 6-7 Technical Assistance 7-1 Help Tools 7-2 World Wide Web 7-2 AutoTech Service 7-3 TechFax Service 7-3 TechConnect BBS 7-3 Automated Order-Status System 7-3 Technical Support Service 7-3 Problems With Your Order 7-4 Product Information 7-4 Returning Items for Warranty Repair - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Before You Call 7-5 Diagnostics Checklist 7-6 Dell Contact Numbers 7-7 Error Message Formats A-1 Telnet Message Formats A-1 Error Formats A-10 Error Message Numbers A-11 Error Message Tables A-14 Figure 1-1. PowerVault 56F Switch Front View 1-2 Figure 1-2. Dual SC Fiber-Optic Plug Connector - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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A-3. Table A-4. Cabling Connections 1-3 Comparison of PowerVault 56F Switch Management Methods . . . . Operating Mode Definitions 3-11 Default Username 3-17 Command Line 4-12 System Services 4-13 fabricShow 5-5 International Dialing Codes 7-8 Dell Contact Numbers 7-9 Errors A-2 Panic - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Table A-5. Table A-6. Table A-7. Table A-8. Table A-9. Port Error Messages A-8 Thermometer Error Message A-9 Probable Failure Actions A-10 Error Message Codes Defined A-11 Diagnostic Error Messages A-14 xxvi - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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switch configuration User's Guide, this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide, and the Switch Manager Guide (if ordered) Installation kit, which includes rubber mounting feet Save packing materials in case you need to return the switch. support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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current (VAC) Total power: Up to 155 watts (see Appendix A, "Specifications" in the User's Guide) Input line frequency: 47 to 63 hertz (Hz) The switch has an autoranging power supply that automatically must have clear access to ambient air for cooling. 1-2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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) Fiber Optic Duplex SC plug connectors Multimode fiber 50 or 62.5 micrometers (µm) core diameter 125 µm cladding diameter duplex cable 500 meters (m) (1641 feet) 770-850 µm without open fiber control (non-OFC) support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 1-3 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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lengths of copper and shortwave optical cables are available from Dell. These cables have been designed and approved by Dell. Dell recommends the use of these cables to ensure the proper operation is a different color to aid in proper connector alignment. 1-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the web-based server access. No Fibre Channel services are available by way of this connection. Only one of diagnostic tests including: Memory test Port register test Central memory test RDRAM test POST behaves support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 1-5 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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handling time that results in a high-performance fabric. All Inter Switch Links (ISLs) have a default cost of 1000. The cost of a path between any two switches in the fabric is the exceeded. The uRouteShow command provides support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Topologies 2-1 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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: The maximum number of hops supported in a Dell Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration problem by rebooting one of the switches with a conflicting domain ID. To be compatible with the PowerVault 50F switch, the VC Encoded Address mode is enabled by default on the PowerVault Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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JBOD NL_Ports FL_Port N_Port Data F_Port F_Port N_Port Data F_Port N_Port mainframe support.dell.com Figure 2-1 shows the switch's F_Ports and FL_Ports and the corresponding every device connected to every other device by the fabric. PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Topologies 2-3 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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additional connections between the switches. In addition to the bandwidth, redundant connections between the switches in Figure 2-2 provide a high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant fabric. 2-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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switches that are supported in Dell configurations may differ depending on device features. Please refer to your Dell PowerVault System Storage Area Network (SAN) Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for the currently supported configuration. Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Before changing any of the factory default settings, become familiar with the operations described in this chapter information. NOTE: Dell recommends the switch be managed remotely using the Telnet command or web management (PowerVault Switch Manager). 3-2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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decrements the displayed value. scrolls up the command list, or if the user is changing a numeric display, pressing this button increments the numeric value. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 3-3 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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command is issued, the display turns off after 30 seconds. The following menus in the Table 3-3 are controlled using the front panel buttons. 3-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Collection Reset to Default Switch Offline Switch Memory Test Port Register Test Central Memory Test CMI Conn Test CAM Test Port Loopback Test Cross Port Test Spin Silk Test SRAM Data Retention Test CMEM Data Retention Test Display Test Push Button Test support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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VC Multicast configure Frame Collection configure Reset to Default configDefault Switch Offline switchDisable Switch Online switchEnable Port 0 (FL_Port) 10,000 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 7 0,1,2,2,2,2,3,3 Pilling N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3-6 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Switch Online switchEnable N/A Memory Test ramTest N/A Port Register Test portRegTest N/A Central Memory centralMemoryTest N/A CMI Conn N/A Display Test N/A N/A Push-Button Test N/A N/A support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 3-7 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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with Ethernet IP address selected displays the switch's Ethernet IP address. The switch's default IP address is a temporary address derived from the switch's WWN. Enter a IP address. The default Fibre Channel IP address is . Enter a valid IP address. 3-8 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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selected displays the Fibre Channel's subnet mask address. The default subnet mask value is none. Consult your network administrator for number manually. Pressing while BB_credit is selected displays the number of buffers available to the host. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 56F - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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is 1 to 60 seconds. NOTE: The set value must be less than the set value for the Resource Allocation Time Out Value. 3-10 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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in most applications. For some applications, changing from default values may improve performance. If changes are made without fully understanding these parameters, the switch performance will be degraded considerably. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 3-11 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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while VC Class 2 is selected displays the virtual channel 2 setting. You can select the default channel of 2, but you can also select virtual channel 3, 4, or 5. Pressing while VC to either Class 2 frame traffic or to Class 3 frame traffic. 3-12 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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not reset to default values. NOTE: Resetting the switch to default causes all configuration settings, names, and passwords entered to be reset to default settings. Pressing < causes the switch to reboot immediately. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 3-13 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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These dates may not match if the flash memory has been updated with new firmware but the switch has not yet been rebooted. When the switch is rebooted, the flash code becomes the executing CPU code, both dates match. An example firmware date might be . 3-14 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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and time of the last flash firmware update. If you upgrade the firmware in flash memory with a different firmware version, the date the new firmware was entered is displayed. : L - long wave length S - short wave length support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 3-15 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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count, shown in parentheses at the end of the first line, does not appear until the error occurrence is higher than one. 3-16 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Default support.dell.com The initial default password for all usernames is Change the default pass- words during installation to meet the fabric's security requirements. To change user passwords, perform the following steps: 1. Log in as . 2. Type the command . Managing the PowerVault - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Special Edition User's Guide for more information on Dell OpenManage systems management software. The switch's managed node supports the following: SNMPv1 manager and SNMPv2c Command line utilities to provide access to and control of the managed node 3-18 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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management platform. HP OpenView NNM SE version 3 and above have MIB and auto discovery support for the switch. While the switch may be managed using a MIB browser, Dell recommends using the web-based PowerVault 56F Switch Manager or using the Telnet command. The SNMP manage node residing on the - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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default, is disabled but can be enabled by way of the command. The following Enterprise Specific Traps are supported : SNMP swFCPortScn traps are generated on gigabit interface converter (GBIC) insertion and removal even though the state memory (PROM). 3-20 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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at or below the set value, the SNMP trap, swEventTrap, is sent to configured recipients. By default, this value is set at 0, implying that no swEventTrap is sent. Possible values are as follows: the port symbolic name. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 3-21 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Channel Switch Manager also provides access to all zoning functions. For more information about zoning and the PowerVault Fibre Channel Switch Manager see the Dell PowerVault 5xF Switches Zoning Guide and the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide. 3-22 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. NOTE: For zone-specific commands, refer to the Dell PowerVault 5xF Switches Zoning Guide. The Telnet session responds to UNIX editing commands. Table 4-1 lists command line editing commands. NOTE: The command line interface does not support keyboard buffering. Wait for the command prompt to appear - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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all current text and begin again This agtcfgDefault command allows admin to reset the configuration of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent to factory defaults, as shown in the following example: 4-2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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trap recipients. By default, this value is set at 0, implying that no swEventTrap is sent. Other possible values are: 0 = None 1 = Critical 2 = Error 3 = Warning 4 = Informational 5 = Debug See "errShow" found later in this chapter for related information. support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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for read-only "ro" access. The factory default value for the trap recipient of each community is 0.0.0.0. The factory default values for the community strings are: Secret Code management information base (MIB) and autodiscovery support for the switch. 4-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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is no local alias group, a message stating that is displayed, otherwise, it shows the user the number of alias group entries created with the title: support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-5 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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, which include: fabric parameters, virtual channel parameters, arbitrated loop parameters, and system service parameters. Each top level menu and its associated submenus consist of a text prompt, entered value when a carriage return is the only input 4-6 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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(yes, y, no, n): [no] Arbitrated Loop parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] No changes. Entering out-of-range or inappropriate values causes an of-file control character by pressing . support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-7 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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BB credit: (1..16) [16] R_A_TOV: (4000..120000) [10000] E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] Data field size: (256..2112) [2112] Non-SCSI Tachyon Mode: [1] System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] yes rstatd (on, off): [off] on rusersd (on, off): [off] on No changes. 4-8 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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) [10000] E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] 4900 integer must be a multiple of 1000 - please re-enter E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] 5000 Data field size: (256..2112 to R_A_TOV / 2 256 to 2112 0 or 1 0 or 1 0 or 1 0 or 1 0 or 1 support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-9 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Name Server database. Set this mode only if the switch's N_Port discovery process (PLOGI, PRLI, INQUIRY) causes some attached device to fail. 4-10 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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address format compatible with PowerVault 50F. When this mode is set to 0, 239 PowerVault 51F switches may be default virtual channel settings have already been optimized for switch performance. Changing the default or 5. support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-11 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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set, a RSCN is always issued following the completion of loop initialization, regardless of the presence or absence of new or preexisting devices. 4-12 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Table 4-8 describes the system services. rusersd rstatd Dynamically enables or disables a server that Off returns information by way documentation for the appropriate usage of the rup, rsysinfo, or equivalent commands. support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-13 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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With the exception of the following parameters, all configuration parameters are reset to their default values: World Wide Name Ethernet MAC address Ethernet IP address and subnetmask IP gateway mm is the month b. dd is the date c. HH is the hour 4-14 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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manually when the time changes. The diagHelp command displays the diagnostic help commands available for troubleshooting switch problems. These commands should be run only as advised by Dell technical support no page breaks. support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-15 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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of occurrences is shown in brackets following the error date and time. The following is an example of the errShow command screen. 4-16 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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's embedded port ID The switch's World Wide Name The switch's Ethernet and IP addresses The switch's symbolic name (a ">" indicates the principal switch in the fabric) support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-17 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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into flash memory. This command host, the PowerVault utilities diskette provides a daemon to support a remote PowerVault utilities diskette to install the rshd.exe and cat.exe utility files on the hard-disk drive. 2. Click Start and then click Programs. 4-18 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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validates the user and delivers the file to the switch where it is stored in flash memory, as shown in the following example: 7. Reboot the switch to initiate the new firmware. , with additional lists of "grouped" commands. support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-19 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Stack pointer Last error number generated by this task For pending tasks, the amount of time a task has been waiting to execute 4-20 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Ethernet subnetmask The Ethernet subnetmask value; the default subnetmask value is none; see your default is none Gateway IP address The gateway IP address; the default gateway address on a new switch is none; you must enter a valid gateway address, if required support.dell.com PowerVault - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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4-11. The login command allows a user to log in to the switch with a different user name and password, without first logging out. If the user is connected by way of a Telnet or log-in session, the parameter is not provided, then all Nx_Ports are displayed. 4-22 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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an NL_Port The address ID of the port in hexadecimal. The Class of Service supported by the port. The Port World_wide_Name. The Node World_wide_Name associated with the user names and passwords. The command syntax is passwd support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-23 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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The optional parameter is a double-quoted, valid user name. If the current password is incorrect, the command exits without saving any changes. If the number of retries and should be examined. frames tx frames rx Frames transmitted Frames received 4-24 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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increasing, reissue the portStatsShow command to capture another snapshot. Fields for the portStatsShow command are described in Table 4-15. The command syntax is portStatsShow . support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-25 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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: the number of 8b/10b encoding errors recorded outside frame boundaries; this number may become nonzero during link initialization but indicates a problem if it increments faster than the allowed link-bit error rate (approximately once every 20 minutes) 4-26 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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normal operation but might be used for diagnosing problems in some situations. loop_open: the number of status of each supply is shown in Table 4-16. support.dell.com OK Absent Faulty Power supply present and functioning correctly . PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-27 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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The reboot command reboots the switch to the stored configuration in flash memory and takes about 1 1/2 minutes. The switch may be in any operational state (enabled or disabled) current switch. NOTE: This command is only available to admin-level users. 4-28 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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environment. The following example shows the switchShow command screen, which prints switch and port status. The fields are described in Table 4-17. value = 16 = 0x10 support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-29 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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number and system board revision level; the model number is as follows: 1 = PowerVault 50F 2 = Reserved 3 = PowerVault 51F/56F The state of this switch: online, offline, testing or faulty There GBIC lw - Longwave GBIC cu - Copper GBIC id - Serial ID 4-30 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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arbitrated loop The syslogdIp command sets or displays the switches system log daemon IP address. The command syntax is syslogdip . support.dell.com The following example shows the tempShow command screen, which shows the switch's temperature as measured by five sensors on the system - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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VxWorks operating environment version used on the processor Switch firmware version Firmware release date and time The build date of the firmware stored in flash memory The build date of the firmware stored in the boot PROM 4-32 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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License commands are reserved for use by Dell only. Routing commands allow you to view switch routing information. The following example shows means that port 0, port 1 and port 16 (the embedded port) are members of the set. support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-33 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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example shows the fspfShow command screen, which displays Fibre Channel Shortest Path First (FSPF) information. The fields are described in Table 4-20. 4-34 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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shows the information for all switch interfaces. The command syntax is interfaceShow . support.dell.com idbP nghbP ifNo cost delay lastScn lastScnTime upCount The current neighbor state; its number from an offline to E_Port state) PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-35 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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number of Hello frames received from the neighbor switch The number of Hello frames with invalid parameters received from the neighbor switch 4-36 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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of-order delivery of frames during fabric topology changes. This is the default behavior and allows fast rerouting after a fabric topology change. The iodSet delivery of frames. The default behavior is for the in-order delivery option to be off. support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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issues a new instance, and increments the incarnation number by 1. The total record length. The record checksum. It includes all fields except lsAge. 4-38 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. The command syntax is nbrStateShow to list all neighbors. The command syntax is ified port. to list the neighbor on the spec- support.dell.com Local Port Domain Remote Port Corresponds to idbNo in the neighbor data structure Corresponds to nghbId in the neighbor data structure Corresponds to - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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a value is retained for more than ten seconds, contact Dell for technical assistance The following example shows the routeHelp command screen domain The input ports routed through the output port The FSPF protocol supports equal cost multipaths, so there could be multiple parallel paths between two - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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is configured. The following example shows the uRouteConfig command screen: The uRouteRemove command removes the previous static route configuration, as shown in the following example: support.dell.com PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands 4-41 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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shows for each route, the domain ID of the next hop, and the port number on the next hop. switch:admin> uRouteShow 4-42 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the Dell PowerVault Systems Storage Area Network (SAN) Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for further troubleshooting information. status and isolate problems. Telnet commands are used to determine the switch's status, error conditions, and switch operating statistics. support.dell.com Error - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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A, "Error Messages." Telnet commands (see Chapter 4, "PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands") are available to (FCP) logic functions and the paths between the interfaces and central memory. Error messages are stored in RAM and are lost when power is and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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G_Port and FL_Port ASICs, serial port initialized, front panel initialized). 4. Full POST. 5. Universal port configuration. 6. Link initialization; receiver/transmitter negotiation to bring connected ports online. support.dell.com Troubleshooting 5-3 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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conducts a series of diagnostic tests on the following system functions: Dynamic RAM Port register Central memory CMI connector CAM Port loop back If the switch fails to complete POST successfully, the green not have an equivalent front panel command. 5-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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while the RAM Test window displays either an error message or a message that the . An error message would look similar to the following example: support.dell.com Troubleshooting 5-5 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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flagged in the error register and interrupt posted (chip number error test). Pressing while Central Memory Test is selected displays a reminder to take the switch offline, if it is not offline. If message would look similar to the following example: 5-6 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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camTest verifies that the SID translation required by QuickLoop and implemented using content addressable memories (CAM) is functioning correctly. The switch must be offline. An error message would copper ports, SW ports to SW ports, and LW ports to LW ports. support.dell.com Troubleshooting 5-7 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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set the operating mode value to 0 or 1. Modes 2 and 3 do not send out the ELP used to discover switches. If the ELP is 5-8 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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following example: The cmemRetentionTest verifies that data written into the SRAMs that make up the central memory are retained and that data bits do not drop when read after some amount of delay since exit this test, simultaneously press 1 and 4 . support.dell.com Troubleshooting 5-9 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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This chapter covers the recommended and supported field repair and replacement for the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel switch. For Board" Chassis assembly - "Replacing the Chassis" There are no user serviceable parts inside the power supply chassis. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement 6-1 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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down and sliding it up into place. 3. Reattach external cabling to the power supply. The switch automatically runs power-on self-test (POST) on a PowerVault 56F switch because all the power was off. 4. Check for error messages by issuing the Telnet command. 6-2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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module is keyed so it can be inserted in only one way. Do not force the insertion if the module does not slide in easily. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement 6-3 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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) altitude (extreme conditions) #1 Phillips-head screwdriver 1. Loosen the four front thumb-screws. 2. Pull the assembly out of the switch as shown in Figure 6-4. 6-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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2. Remove all GBICs. See "Removing a GBIC Module" found earlier in this chapter for instructions. 3. Disconnect the power supply connector(s). 4. Remove the system board module by loosening the captured bag and place the old system board into the bag. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement 6-5 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Reinstall the GBICs. See "Installing a GBIC Module" found earlier in this chapter for instructions. 4. Reconnect all external cabling. 5. Turn on the switch's power. The switch automatically assembly. #1 Phillips-head screwdriver #6 flat-head screwdriver 6-6 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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chapter for instructions. 5. Install the power supply(s). See "Installing the Power Supply," found earlier in this chapter for instructions. 6. Turn on the switch's power. The switch automatically runs POST. 7. Check for error messages by issuing the Telnet command. support.dell.com Repair and - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. For instructions on using the technical support service, refer to "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call" found later - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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[email protected] [email protected] (for Asian/Pacific countries only) support.euro.dell.com (for Europe only) Electronic Quote Service [email protected] [email protected] (for Asian/Pacific countries only) Electronic Information Service [email protected] 7-2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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chapter. support.dell.com Dell's industry-leading hardware technical-support service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our technical support staff pride themselves on their track record: more than 90 percent of all problems and questions - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect-on-delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted. Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at our receiving dock and returned to you. 7-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the system itself. Make sure the system documentation is available. support.dell.com Getting Help 7-5 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed 7-6 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the world. If you are making a direct-dialed call to a location outside of your local telephone service area, determine which codes to use (if any) in Table 7-1 in addition to the local numbers , when your call originates in the same country you are calling. support.dell.com Getting Help 7-7 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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(Lysaker) 095 47 Poland (Warsaw) 011 48 Singapore (Singapore) 005 65 South Africa (Johannesburg) 09/091 27 7-8 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide 2 1 2 51 - Not required 2 592 2 Not required 9 (1) (4) 6103 Not required 1 2 44 2 - Not required 4 5 20 - Not required 22 Not required 11 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Accounts/Corporate Customer Care 0660 8056 Home/Small Business Technical Support 01 795 67604 Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support 0660 8779 Switchboard 01 491 04 0 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] support.dell.com Getting Help 7-9 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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BBS (Austin, Texas, U.S.A 512 728-8528 TechFax toll free: 1-800-950-1329 Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support toll free: 1230-020-4823 NOTE: Customers in Chile call the U.S.A for sales, customer, and technical assistance. 7-10 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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(Helsinki) Customer Service toll free: 800 858 2437 Sales toll free: 800 858 2222 Technical Support 02 22 83 27 27 Customer Care 02 22 83 27 11 Fax 02 22 83 27 14 TechFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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766-7000 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support toll free: 800 96 4107 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free: 800 96 4109 Corporate Sales toll free: 800 96 4108 7-12 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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556-4240 Home and Small Business Group Sales 044 556-3344 Preferred Accounts Division Sales 044 556-3433 Large Corporate Accounts 044 556-3430 Faxbox Service 03-5972-5840 Switchboard 044 556-4300 Web site: http://support.jp.dell.com support.dell.com Getting Help 7-13 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Service (Penang, Malaysia 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free: 0800 581 Malaysia (Penang) Technical Support toll free: 1 800 888 298 Customer Service 04 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free: 1 800 888 202 Corporate Sales toll free: 1 800 888 213 7-14 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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37 toll free: 91-800-904-49 Customer Service 525 228-7878 Main 525 228-7800 Technical Support 020 581 8838 Customer Care 020 581 8740 Home 686 8003 Switchboard 020 581 8818 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Home and Small Business 0800 446 255 Government and - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Care 011 709 7710 Sales 011 706 7700 Fax 011 709 0495 Switchboard 011 709 7700 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia 60 4 810-4810 7-16 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support toll free: 0080 60 1255 Technical Support (servers toll free: 0080 60 1256 Transaction Sales toll free: 0080 651 228/0800 33 556 Corporate Sales toll free: 0080 651 227/0800 33 555 Technical Support toll free: 0880 060 07 Customer Service - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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720206 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0870-906-0010 TechConnect BBS 0870-908-0610 Sales 0870-907-4000 AutoFax 0870-908-0510 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] 7-18 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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(systems purchased by governmental agencies [local, state, or federal] or educational institutions): Customer Service and Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers toll free: 1-800-234-1490 Dell Sales toll free: 1-800-289-3355 toll free: 1-800-879-3355 Spare Parts Sales - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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firmware module, and other possible errors. There are two error message formats for the PowerVault 56F whether you are gathering information from the front panel or using a remote Telnet type a Q to quit. Continue pressing until the prompt is displayed. support.dell.com Error Messages A-1 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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local switch. Check that all paths and routing tables are correct. If they are not, reboot the local switch. The system automatically recovers. A-2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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error occurred while comput- Run the LSDbAllShow command. Coning a broadcast or multicast tree. tact Customer Support. NOPARENTLS An error occurred while comput- Run the LSDbAllShow command. Con- R (2) ing a broadcast or multicast tree. tact Customer Support. support.dell.com Error Messages A-3 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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message on a queue. The system's memory is exhausted. A system call into support. Reboot the switch. Contact customer support. Reboot the switch. Run the commands actTimersShow and timerShow . Contact customer support. Contact customer support. A-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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error is stored in flash memory with a stack trace, local support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. support.dell - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. In some cases, the error can even indicate a task crash. These problems can be diagnosed by technical support provided enough information is collected to allow a detailed analysis of the specific case . Table A-3 describes commands for gathering errors. A-6 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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utilization monitoring. This command can be typed in at any time during the monitoring process. For information on executing these commands, contact Dell for technical assistance. This section explains the other errors that may occur. Table A-4 shows the fan error message. Fan has stopped spinning - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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receiving signal, but not yet online (solid amber LED) Port is disabled (slow flashing amber LED) Port has a fault (fast flashing amber LED) A-8 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Port is OK (solid green LED) Port is segmented (slow flashing green LED) - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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's date and time. The beginning of each second line on the front panel display starts with the module name ( ), error name ( ), and the severity level ( ). support.dell.com Error Messages A-9 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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again Table A-7 describes possible failure actions. ramTest portRegTest centralMemoryTest cmlTest Replace mainboard assembly Replace mainboard assembly Replace mainboard assembly Replace mainboard assembly A-10 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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N/A N/A sramRetentionTest cmemRetentionTest ramTest portRegTest DIAG-CLEAR_ERR DIAG-POST_SKIPPED DIAG-REGERR DIAG-REGERR_UNRST DIAG-BUS_TIMEOUT DIAG-LCMARS DIAG-LCMTO DIAG-LCMEM DIAG-MEMORY DIAG-MEMSZ DIAG-MEMNULL DIAG-REGERR DIAG-REGERR_UNRST DIAG-BUS_TIMEOUT support.dell.com Error Messages A-11 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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(ENCIN) DIAG-ERRSTAT (CRC) DIAG-ERRSTAT (TRUNC) DIAG-ERRSTAT (2LONG) DIAG-ERRSTAT (BADOF) DIAG-ERRSTAT (ENCOUT) DIAG-ERRSTAT (BADORD) DIAG-ERRSTAT (DISCC3) A-12 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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) DIAG-ERRSTAT (CRL) DIAG-ERRSTAT (TRUNC) DIAG-ERRSTAT (2LONG) DIAG-ERRSTAT (BADEOF) DIAG-ERRSTAT (ENCOUT) DIAG-ERRSTAT (BADORD) DIAG-ERRSTAT (DISC3) DIAG-INIT DIAG-PORTDIED support.dell.com Error Messages A-13 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the name of the error. DIAG-BADINT [centralMemoryTest, cmlTest] Port received an interrupt when ASIC failure not expecting one Replace mainboard assembly A-14 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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flag (OK or BAD) is cleared ASIC's Central Memory SRAMS did not complete the BISR within the timeout period ASIC's Central Memory SRAMS did not complete the BISR within the timeout period CMI capture flag ASIC or mainboard Replace main- failure board assembly support.dell.com Error Messages A-15 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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or fiber cable Replace mainboard assembly, GBIC module or fiber cable Replace mainboard assembly, GBIC module or fiber cable Replace mainboard assembly A-16 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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bit could not be cleared Data read from the Central Memory location did not match data previously written into the same location Central Memory transmit path failure: ASIC 1 failed to read ASIC assembly, GBIC module or fiber cable Replace mainboard assembly support.dell.com Error Messages A-17 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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saved or has an invalid size The switch has encountered an unrecognized version of the switch configuration OS error OS error OS error Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support A-18 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support support.dell.com Error - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support A-20 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support support.dell - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support A-22 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support Contact customer support support.dell - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Institute central memory basic input/output system communication management interface Celsius Central processing unit content addressable memories compact disc In Class-2 service, the N_Port or NL_Port may transmit frames without over-running the F_Port or NL_Port. support.dell.com Glossary 1 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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number may also be assigned manually. direct memory access A port is designated an E_Port when it is used as an interswitch expansion port to connect to the E_Port of another switch to build a larger switch fabric. gigabit interface converter Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com A loop is a configuration of devices (for example, JBODs) connected to the fabric via an FL_Port interface card. Used to send detailed status/commands from or to an SNMP managed device. increments over a range from 10 to 120 seconds. read-only memory revolutions per minute - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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a specific function in the fabric is designated as a U_Port. virtual channel A WWN uniquely identifies a switch on local and global networks. world wide name 4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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, 3-20, 3-21 AutoTech service, 7-3 BADSRC (3), A-2 bandwidth, 2-4 bcastShow command, 4-33 boot failure, 5-4 buffers BB_credit, 3-9 support.dell.com calling Dell, 7-7 cascading, 2-2 cascading and configuring switches, 2-2 cautions, v changing passwords, 3-17 coldStart, 3-20 command - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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41 uRouteShow, 4-42 version, 4-32 2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide compatability mode, 4-11 configDefault command, 4-14 configShow default user name admin, 3-17 user, 3-17 diagHelp command, 4-15 diagnosing problems, 7-1 diagnostics, 5-1 Diagnostics Checklist, 7-6 diagnostics. See Dell - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com F_Port, 2-3 fabric elements, 2-1 fabric parameters, 4-10 fabricShow command, 4-17 fiber optic cable connections, 1-3 firmware version, 3-14 firmwareDownload command, 4-18 fixing problems help tools AutoTech service, 7-3 Internet, 7-2 TechConnect BBS, 7-3 TechFax service, 7-3 hops, - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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command, 4-38 4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide LSID (2), A-3 LSRLEN (2), A-2 MALLOC (0), A-5 managing SilkWorm comparison of methods, 3-2 via front panel buttons, 3-2 via Telnet, 3-17 mcastShow command, 4-39 menu display activating, 3-4 MIB-II support - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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passwords problems instructions service, 7-1 single-switch fabric, 2-3 SNMP agent configuration, 3-21 enterprise specific traps, 3-20 fabric element MIB support, 3-19 generic traps, 3-20 MIB-II support, 3-19 SNMPv1 transports, 3-19 vendor unique MIB, 3-19 SPFCOST (3), A-4 SPFCOST(3), A-4 support.dell - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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default user name, 3-17 front panel, 3-6 managing, 3-17 passwords, 3-17 temperature, 3-16 tempShow command, 4-31 TIMEUSECNT (0), A-5 topology cascading, 2-2 fault-tolerant, 2-4 sample two-switch fabric, 2-4 single switch fabric, 2-3 switches in fabric, 2-2 topologyShow command, 4-40 troubleshooting - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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warmStart, 3-20 warnings, v warranty information, xvi warranty repair or credit, 7-4 World Wide Web help tools, 7-2 ZOMTIMKILL (0), A-5 ZOMTIMSET (0), A-5 support.dell.com Index 7 - Dell PowerVault 51F | Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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