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- HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 1
53-1001344-03 ® 11 February 2010 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide Supporting Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300, 7800, 8000, and VA-40FC - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 2
's Guide Publication number 53-1000121-01 53-1000195-01 53-1000195-02 53-1000441-01 53-1000607-01 53-1000607-02 Summary of changes Date First release January 2006 Changes to support Fabric OS September 2006 v5.2.0, including zoning and port activation Added Brocade 5000 switch support - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 3
of March 2009 the 8000 switch. Add option for obtaining IP July 2009 address from DHCP. Support for the Brocade 7800. Add support for the Brocade VA- August 2009 40FC. Remove software support statement from title page, as this document supports multiple Fabric OS versions. February - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 4
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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 wizard 5 Launching the - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 6
30 Viewing the status indicator legend 31 Viewing fan, temperature, and power supply status 31 Port status 33 Switch Information tab 34 Port information tab 34 Changing switch information 35 Add port license 36 Managing devices 37 Device connections 38 Assigning and renaming device - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 7
this document is organized vii •Supported hardware and software viii •What 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 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 8
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 hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., documenting all possible - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 9
Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of you or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data. DANGER A - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 10
and Fibre Channel, see the technical glossaries on MyBrocade. See "Brocade resources" on page x for instructions on accessing MyBrocade. For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Notice - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - 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 • Switch operating system version • Browser - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 12
Document Feedback Quality is our first concern at Brocade and we have made every effort to ensure topic needs further development, we want to hear from you. Forward your feedback to: [email protected] Provide the title and version number of the document and as much detail as possible about - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 13
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. NOTE Although your switch may have advanced capabilities, EZSwitchSetup is for a single-switch fabric with FC ports only. To - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 14
you plan to connect to the serial port on the switch. Configuring Internet Explorer Correct operation of EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager with Internet Explorer requires specifying the appropriate settings for browser refresh frequency and process model. Browser pages should be refreshed frequently to - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 15
is not, the system issues the message "Page not Found." • It must have licensed FC ports. If the switch has no licensed FC ports, you must first install a POD license and then enable the affected ports. For more information, refer to the section "Add port license" on page 36 • It must be in a single - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 16
characters • Switch-based information (such as firmware version and switch name) • Some globally accepted industry terms (such as SAN and HBA) • The End User License Agreement (EULA) • System files (such as the summary file, setting file, and log file) 4 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 17
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 is to install the screen (shown in Figure 3) to exit the installer. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 5 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 18
not, see "Launching the EZSwitchSetup wizard" to launch the wizard manually. On Linux, follow the procedure "Launching the EZSwitchSetup wizard" EZSwitchSetup does not start automatically, so you have to start it manually. NOTE The Linux installation requires root access. The EZSwitchSetup wizard - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 19
an Ethernet connection to your LAN to set the IP address for the switch. The Ethernet connection is generally more convenient and preferred. Use the serial connection the switch. 2. Click Next. The Connect Cables screen is displayed (Figure 5). EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 7 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 20
screen (Ethernet version, without serial cable) Figure 6 on page 9 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 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - 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 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 22
Go on to "Discovering the switch." FIGURE 7 First Discover Switch screen Discovering the switch 1. Locate the WWN for your switch on the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom of the port side of the switch. 2. From the Switch WWN list (Figure 7), choose the switch's WWN prefix numbers and - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 23
Skip to "Confirming IP addresses" on page 13. • Manually assign a new static IP address. If you select this option and click Next, the Set Switch IP Address screen is displayed (Figure 9). Continue with to "Confirming IP addresses" on page 13. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 11 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 24
returns an error screen. To set up IPv4 addresses, edit the address information on the Set Switch IP Address screen to create static addresses appropriate for your LAN connection. To set up IPv6 to "Confirming IP addresses" on page 13. 12 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 25
options: • Continue setting up your target switch with EZManager Select this option if you intend switch. • Discover another switch on the same subnet for IP assignment only Select this option to discover another switch switch. To set up EZSwitchSetup Manager as the management tool for this switch, - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 26
supports only single switch fabrics. Click OK to start the EZSwitchSetup Manager. A browser window opens and loads, and the Switch Configuration Welcome screen is displayed (Figure 12). This may take a few minutes. If the configuration wizard does not launch, you must launch it manually - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 27
device is sharing the IRQ of the port, you need to change the IRQ of the conflicting device. 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 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - 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 12). FIGURE 12 Switch configuration welcome screen 1. Click Next to begin. The Set Parameters screen is displayed. FIGURE 13 EZSwitchSetup Setup - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 29
page 36. Zoning selection options The next step in configuring your switch is to select zoning. There are three choices: • Typical Zoning creates a port based zoning scheme based on the connections made on the Configure Ports and Connect Devices screen (Figure 16). This zoning scheme creates a two - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - 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 43 for instructions on configuring Custom zoning; see the Web Tools Administrator's Guide for information on Advanced - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 31
ports. In the interactive switch graphic that is displayed on the Configure Ports connect the ports with icons are attached at ports with non-matching reservations). the port where the device is currently connected by clicking on the port icon. is not enabled until all non-matching - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 32
Ports and Connect Devices screen you may also pre-reserve some additional currently unoccupied ports Ports and Connect Devices screen When you click Next on the Configure Ports Fibre Channel ports shown onscreen. ports and upside down in the bottom row of ports) until it is firmly - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 33
firmly seated 4 Close the latching bale 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 cable - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - 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 18 Installing Fibre Channel Cable to an SFP 3. Verify that the connections displayed on the Configure Ports and Connect - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - 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 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 36
2 Connecting devices and completing the setup 24 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 37
• 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 20 shows an example of the initial Switch Manager screen. The window appearance may vary depending on the switch model. The - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 38
User name, IP address, and user role FIGURE 20 EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager components Task panel The left pane of the Switch Manager is the task panel, which displays all tasks. The tasks are categorized by Switch, Devices, Zoning, and Miscellaneous. The Switch tasks enable you to view the port - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 39
enable access to each element listed. Click the refresh icon under the Miscellaneous Tasks to update the information on the screen with the current switch page, Port Information tab NOTE You must accept the Brocade Certificate at the beginning of the login to EZSwitch Manager to enable the - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 40
of compatible web browsers, 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 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 41
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. 2. Type the - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 42
the Switch View for a Brocade 200E switch. FIGURE 22 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 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 43
fan, temperature, and power supply status To view fan, temperature, or power supply status, click the Fan, Temp, or Power button. Figure 24 shows the Fan view. The fan view shows the number of Fans and their operating state. FIGURE 24 Fan status EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 31 53-1001344 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 44
, and the temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. FIGURE 25 Temperature status Figure 26 shows the Power Supply view. The power supply view displays the number of power supplies in the switch and their status. FIGURE 26 Power supply status 32 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 45
Figure 27 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 background color of the port icon indicates port status. FIGURE 27 The blinking LEDs indicate port status and port speed. Port and LED status - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 46
speed, as shown in Figure 29. FIGURE 29 Port State and Port Speed LEDs. Switch Information tab The Switch Information tab is the default information tab under Port Information, Switch Information on the Switch View (Figure 30). Detailed switch information is displayed as a list of properties, which - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 47
Setup under Switch 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. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 35 53-1001344 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 48
the license key to add the additional ports. 3. Click Add License. The ports can now be enabled. 4. Enable the ports using one of the following methods: • Reboot or power cycle the switch When the switch is rebooted, the newly licensed ports come up as enabled. • Use the Advanced Management tool See - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - 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 33). The entries in the table are based Port# shows port numbers associated with device types - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 50
EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager displays a graphical representation of the switch and the devices that are connected to each port. Click switch, Switch Manager validates the connections and displays whether the connections are valid or invalid. Switch Manager also shows what currently unoccupied ports - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 51
by WWN. A good alias name makes it much easier to identify devices. If you want to edit the alias, go on to step 2. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 39 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 52
device alias changes have been saved to the 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 the New Alias names (Figure 38). FIGURE 38 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 53
in the Zone Access Map for Devices when you select View under Zoning (Figure 39). FIGURE 39 Device alias in Zone Access Map EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 41 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 54
Zoning management Zoning enables you to partition your device can join a zone simply by being connected to a member port. In device-based zoning, devices are explicitly specified as members of the same zone. These Administrator's Guide. 42 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 55
switch management tool. Editing the zoning configuration You can customize which HBAs can access which storage devices by clicking Edit in the Zoning task panel. This starts a wizard that creates a new Custom Zoning scheme based Map for Devices. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 43 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 56
Access Map for Devices. Check to be sure all connected devices are present and recognized by the switch. 2. Click Next. The Define Device Aliases screen is displayed. 3. Add or modify aliases in succeeded confirmation dialog box is displayed. 44 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 57
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 automatically updated to reflect the changes. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 45 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 58
the switch, use the "switchDisable" command. Configure... System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] ssl attributes (yes, y, no, n): [no] rpcd attributes (yes, y, no, n): [no] webtools attributes (yes, y, no, n): [no] y Web Tools attributes are displayed. 3. Type yes or y for the Basic User Enabled - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 59
to all browsers and switch platforms. TABLE 3 EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager limitations Problem Area Details HTTP timeout 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 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 60
A General limitations 48 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 61
connections, 38 device information, 37 port information, 33, 34 E enabling ports, 36 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1001344-03 ending sessions, 29 EZSwitchSetup about, 25 installing, 5 launching, 28 F Fan Status, 31 fan status, 30 Fan, Temperature, and Power Supply Legend, 31 Fibre Channel - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 62
in, 29 logging out, 29 M monitoring the switch, 30 O operating systems, supported, 2 P passwords, changing, 35 platforms, supported, 2 port information, displaying, 33, 34 ports LEDs, 33 status, 33 Ports On Demand, adding ports, 36 Power Supply status, 32 power supply status, 30 R refresh frequency - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 63
Z zoning about, 42 advanced zoning, 17, 42 changing configuration, 35 configure zones, 18 custom zoning, 17, 42 editing, 43 restoring default typical zoning, 45 specify devices, 18 typical zoning, 17, 42 validating zone configuration, 45 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 51 53-1001344-03 - HP 8/8 | EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001344-03, June 2010) - Page 64
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