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53-1001193-02 December 5, 2008 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide Supporting Fabric OS v6.2.0 Supporting Brocade 200E, 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 2
to the open source software, and obtain a copy of the programming source code, please visit http://www.brocade.com/support/oscd. Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Corporate and Latin American Headquarters Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. 1745 Technology Drive San Jose, CA 95110 Tel - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 3
Guide EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide Publication Number Summary of Changes Publication Date 53-1000121-01 53-1000195-01 53-1000195-02 First release Changes to support Fabric OS v5.2.0, including zoning and port activation Added Brocade 5000 switch support - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 4
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In this chapter 1 Overview of EZSwitchSetup 1 EZSwitchSetup software and hardware requirements 2 Configuring Internet Explorer 2 Supported switches 3 Language support for EZSwitchSetup 4 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Switch In this chapter 5 Installing and running the EZSwitchSetup - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 6
and power supply status 31 Port status 33 Switch Information tab 34 Port information tab 35 Changing switch information 36 Enable inactive ports 36 management 45 Making EZSwitchSetup your default switch manager 45 Using DHCP to assign switch IP addresses 46 EZSwitchSetup Limitations In - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 7
is organized vii •Supported Hardware and Software viii •What's New instructions. • Chapter 2, "Setting Up Your Switch", describes how to set up your switch for the first time. • Chapter 3, "Managing Your Switch", describes how to monitor and manage your switch using the EZSwitchSetup Switch - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 8
• Brocade 5000 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 switch In those instances in which procedures or parts of procedures documented here apply to some switches but not to others, this guide identifies exactly which switches are supported and which are not. Although many different software and - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 9
in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase: for lettercase is often all lowercase. Otherwise, this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command hazardous to you or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data. DANGER A Danger statement indicates - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 10
site and are also bundled with the Fabric OS firmware. Other industry resources • White papers, online demos, and data sheets are available through the Brocade Web site at http://www.brocade.com/products/software.jhtml. • Best practice guides, white papers, data sheets, and other documentation is - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 11
Getting technical help Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information • Switch model • Fabric OS version • Browser and Java Plug-in - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 12
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information about your switch, see the hardware reference manual included on the Brocade Documentation CD, which ships with the switch. Chapter 3, "Managing Your Switch," describes how to use the Switch Manager to monitor and manage your switch. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 1 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 14
the EZSS installation directory. • 256 MB or more RAM for fabrics containing up to 15 switches. • A minimum of 8 MB of video RAM is also recommended. • An Ethernet port. • If you plan to connect to the serial port on the switch, you need a serial (COM) port. Configuring Internet Explorer Correct - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 15
OK to save the changes. Supported switches You can use EZSwitchSetup with the following switches: • Brocade 200E switch • Brocade 300 switch • Brocade 4100 switch • Brocade 4900 switch • Brocade 5000 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 switch Your switch must meet the following requirements - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 16
Language support for EZSwitchSetup The EZSwitchSetup wizard and the Switch Manager interface , if you set up the switch using a German operating system, EZSwitchSetup Switch-based information (such as firmware version and switch name) • Some globally accepted industry terms (such as SAN and - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 17
the switch 16 •Zoning SAN administration, or you can use a different computer that is not part of the SAN , such as a laptop. In this chapter, the computer running EZSwitchSetup is called the setup computer. The first step in setting up your switch to launch the wizard manually. On Linux, follow - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 18
path location on the CD-ROM: /CDROM_Installers/Linux/Disk1/InstData/VM/install.bin ATTENTION The Linux installation requires root access. 6 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 19
or an Ethernet connection to your LAN to set the IP address for the switch. Choose the method you want to use for your installation. You may want not convenient to connect the host on the same subnet as the switch. Otherwise, the Ethernet connection is generally more convenient and preferred. - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 20
Connect Cables screen (Ethernet version, without serial cable) Figure 6 shows the cables connecting to the Brocade Fibre Channel switch, setup computer, Ethernet hub or switch, and network. NOTE Not all switches have their serial and Ethernet connectors in the same place as in Figure 6. Refer to the - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 21
the power cord to the switch and plug in to a power source. The switch power and status LEDs display amber and then change to green, which usually takes from one to three minutes. See your switch hardware manual for the location of the LEDs. 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Brocade switch to - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 22
screen a. Locate the WWN for your switch. - Brocade 200E switches: Look on the back (non-port) side of the chassis. - Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, and 5300 switches: Look on the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom of the port side of the switch. b. From the Screen WWN drop-down - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 23
Switch? Selecting No causes EZSwitchSetup to continuously try to establish a Telnet session with the switch DHCP on the switch (refer to " Switch IP Address screen is displayed (Figure 9). FIGURE 9 Set Switch you are setting up the switch for the first time, on the Set Switch IP Address screen to - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 24
are correct. FIGURE 10 EZSwitchSetup Confirm IP Address 2. Click Next to confirm the addresses. The Continue Configuration? screen is displayed (Figure 11). 12 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 25
tool, and do not want to use EZSwitchSetup Manager as a management tool for the switch. - Enable and start the EZSwitchSetup Manager by clicking Continue with EZManager. If you intend Manager. FIGURE 11 Continue Configuration screen EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 13 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 26
- only single switch fabric supported. 4. Click OK to start the EZSwitchSetup Manager. A browser window opens and loads, and the Switch Configuration Welcome screen is displayed (Figure 13). This may take a few minutes. If EZSetup does not launch, you must launch it manually by specifying the - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 27
IRQ of the port, you need to change the IRQ of switch's power button is turned on. Verify that the cable is good by replacing the cable or trying it on another known working device. If the cable is good, then call your support provider for further instructions. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 28
wizard steps you through the process of changing your administrative password and zoning. You begin at the Welcome to Switch Configuration screen (Figure 13). FIGURE 13 Switch configuration welcome screen 1. Click Next to begin. The Set Parameters screen is displayed. FIGURE 14 EZSwitchSetup Setup - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 29
The HBAs and storage devices should already be connected to the switch. Custom Zoning provides a device accessibility matrix for you to modify; it then automatically creates zones based on that matrix. Custom Zoning supports only single-switch fabrics. If you select this option, when you click Next - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 30
zones on the switch 1. On the Select Zoning wizard, select Typical Zoning. If you want to use one of the other zone settings, see "Editing the zoning configuration" on page 42 for instructions on configuring Custom zoning; see the Web Tools Administrator's Guide for information on Advanced - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 31
16 Specify Devices screen Connecting devices and completing the setup The final step in the switch configuration is to connect your devices to the switch in a way that matches a configured array of connection reservations (HBA or Storage) on the ports that connect the ports with icons representing - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 32
unoccupied ports Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen When you click Next on the Configure Ports and pluggable (SFP) transceivers in the Fibre Channel ports shown onscreen. (See Figure 18 on page of ports and upside down in the bottom row of ports) until it is firmly seated. - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 33
the latching bale FIGURE 18 Installing SFPs 2. Connect Fibre Channel cables from the switch to your host and storage devices. Ensure that the physical connections are exactly as indicated on the Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen. a. Remove any plastic protectors from the Fibre Channel - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 34
completing the setup The Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen provides visual feedback as you cable the switch. A green line indicates that cable 3 Brocade switch FIGURE 19 Installing Fibre Channel Cable to an SFP 3. Verify that the connections displayed on the Configure Ports and Connect - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 35
component of the SAN using the documentation that came with the storage server. If you want to monitor the switch, then you need to launch the EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager. See Chapter 3, "Managing Your Switch" for instructions on using this interface. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 23 53 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 36
2 Connecting devices and completing the setup 24 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 37
basic switch configurations • Add Ports On Demand (POD) The Switch Manager works for a single-switch fabric only. It displays only the switch and associated tasks, without fabric information. Figure 21 shows an example of the initial Switch Manager screen for the Brocade 200E. For other switches the - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 38
zoning, or restore the default fixed zoning. The Miscellaneous tasks include refreshing the onscreen data, advanced management of the switch, and logging out. The switch's Port Information page is shown by default when Switch Manager launches. 26 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 39
to update the information on the screen with the current switch information. The display refreshes automatically each time you click a earlier releases. FIGURE 22 Content page, Port Information tab NOTE You must accept the Brocade Certificate at the beginning of the login Guide 27 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 40
with Fabric OS v6.2.0, see Table 1 on page 2. Switch Manager also supports the HTTPS protocol, if that protocol is enabled for the switch. For more information on enabling the HTTPS protocol on your switch, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. 1. Launch a Web browser and type the IP address - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 41
. If not, Web Tools is launched. Switch Manager supports only single-switch fabrics. If your switch is connected to another switch, Switch Manager displays a message and exits. You must disconnect the switch from all other switches and relaunch EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager. 1. Type your user name - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 42
the Switch View for a Brocade 200E switch. FIGURE 23 Graphical View of Switch The Switch View is a real-time view of switch and port status. The display is updated approximately once every 15 seconds. From the display you can determine the following: • Fan status • Temperature status • Power supply - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 43
fan, temperature, and power supply status To view fan, temperature, or power supply status, click the Fan, Temp, or Power button. Figure 25 shows the Fan view. The fan view shows the number of Fans and their operating state. FIGURE 25 Fan status EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 31 53-1001193 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 44
, and the temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. FIGURE 26 Temperature status Figure 27 shows the Power Supply view. The power supply view displays the number of power supplies in the switch and their status. FIGURE 27 Power supply status 32 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 45
buffers needed by the port to utilize the port at full bandwidth.) If a group of port icons is gray (unavailable), those ports are not licensed. Figure 28 shows port icons and associated LEDs from a Brocade 4100 switch. The layout is similar for all switches, but varies according to switch type. The - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 46
tab under Port Information, Switch Information on the Switch View (Figure 31). Detailed switch information is displayed as a list of properties, which may be viewed, copied, or exported by category as desired. FIGURE 31 Switch Information tab 34 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 47
as desired FIGURE 32 Port Information tab The information page displays the following for each port: • Port number. • Port name. • State of the port. • Port type. • Status (health) of the port. • Indication of whether the port is licensed. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 35 53-1001193 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 48
in the task panel. The Switch Configuration launches. 2. Follow the instructions in the wizard. You can optionally change the switch name, switch time, and admin password. When prompted, you must select a zoning configuration. Enable inactive ports EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager allows you to enable - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 49
port. • Switch and port to which the device is connected. 1. Click View under Devices in the task panel to display a table of information for all of the connected devices (Figure 34). The entries in the table are based Port# shows port numbers associated with device types - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 50
Switch Manager displays a graphical representation of the switch and the devices that are connected to each port . Click Display Connections under Devices in the task panel. A graphical representation of the switch the switch, Switch Manager - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 51
it much easier to identify devices. If you want to edit the alias, go on to step 2. FIGURE 38 Define Device Aliases wizard EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 39 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 52
zoning database. The wizard also prompts you to delete the aliases of any offline devices. Follow the instructions in the wizard. The next time you select Modify Alias, the Current Alias column is populated with Device alias in Zone Access Map 40 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 53
Zones can be configured dynamically. They can vary in size, depending on the number of fabric-connected devices, and a zone simply by being connected to a member port. In device-based zoning, devices are explicitly specified as members of Guide. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 41 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 54
that creates a new Custom Zoning scheme based on your device accessibility choices. If you Zone Access Map for Devices. A Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen displays device connections, connected devices are present and recognized by the switch. 2. Click Next. The Define Device Aliases - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 55
management 3 If no devices are connected to the switch, or if only storage devices or only HBAs are connected, then the Switch Manager displays a message and the Edit HBA/Storage updated to show the new accessibility relationships. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 43 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 56
1. Click Validate under Zoning in the task panel. The Validate Zoning wizard launches. 2. Follow the instructions in the wizard. 3. Note any devices that are not zoned properly and, after exiting the wizard updated to reflect the changes. 44 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 57
Guide for information on the Web Tools interface. To launch Web Tools, ensure that you have completed all Switch example. switch:admin> configure Not all options will be available on an enabled switch. To disable the switch, use the "switchDisable" command. Configure... System services (yes, - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 58
switch IP address. If you want DHCP to set your switch IP address, you must have a DHCP server on the same subnet as your setup computer and the switch Telnet window. 2. Log in to the switch as a root or admin user, using the as in the following example. switch:admin> ipaddrset Ethernet IP Address [ - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 59
•General limitations 47 General limitations Table 3 lists general EZSwitchSetup limitations, which apply to all browsers and switch platforms. TABLE 3 EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager Limitations Problem Area Details HTTP timeout Very often, you may see the following message when you try to get - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 60
to resubmit your request after closing this message. If the temporary switch connection loss is caused by switch hot code load, or other similar operation, the Switch Explorer you are currently running can be downloaded from a different firmware version than the new one. In this case the following - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 61
, assigning to devices, 37 B browsers limitations, 43 refresh frequency, setting, 2 supported, 2 C changing switch information, 34 CIDR block, 11 closing sessions, 29 COM port is busy. setup computer, 16 configuring Internet Explorer, 2 connecting Fibre Channel cables, 21 connections, displaying, 36 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 62
28 logging out, 29 M monitoring the switch, 29 O operating systems, supported, 2 P passwords, changing, 34 platforms, supported, 2 port information, displaying, 32, 33 ports LEDs, 32 status, 32 Ports On Demand, adding ports, 34 Power Supply status, 32 power supply status, 30, 34 R refresh frequency - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 63
default typical zoning, 41 soft zones, 38 specify devices, 18 typical zoning, 17, 39 validating zone configuration, 41 zone access map, displaying, 38 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 51 53-1001193-02 - HP 8/24 | Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.2.0 (53-1001193-02, Apr - Page 64
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EZSwitchSetup
Administrator’s Guide
Supporting Fabric OS v6.2.0
Supporting Brocade 200E, 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300