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- HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 1
user guide hp StorageWorks remote switch version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x/4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTS7C-TE This document describes Remote Switch fabric functions with the aid of a "bridging device" or network-bridge. The network-bridge supports both a Fibre Channel - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 2
this document is subject to change without notice. BROCADE, the Brocade B weave logo, Brocade: the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage, SilkWorm an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 3
Remote Switch 15 Installing Remote Switch Using Telnet 15 Installing Remote Switch Using Advanced Web Tools 16 Using Remote Switch 17 Overview 17 Configuring a Remote Switch Fabric 18 Accessing the Switch using Telnet 18 Index 21 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 4
Contents 4 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 5
about this guide This user guide proAvibdeos iunftortmhatiisonGto hueilpdyeou install and configure the Remote Switch. About this Guide "About this Guide" topics include: ■ Overview, page 6 ■ Conventions, page 7 ■ Rack Stability, page 10 ■ Getting Help, page 11 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 6
this product, see the Related Documents section of the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Release Notes. For the latest information, documentation and firmware releases, please visit the following HP StorageWorks website: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html For - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 7
://www.hp.com Text Symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings. WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 8
indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock hazards, do , allow the surface to cool before touching. 8 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 9
Guide Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the presence of multiple sources of power. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical requirements and guidelines for manually handling material. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 9 - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 10
feet are attached to the rack. ■ In multiple rack installations, the racks are coupled. ■ Only one rack component is extended at any time. A rack may become unstable if more than one rack component is extended for any reason. 10 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 11
Reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller: ■ In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518 ■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868 ■ Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers: http://www.hp.com. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 11 - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 12
About this Guide 12 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 13
About Remote Switch, page 14 ■ Installing Remote Switch, page 15 ■ Using Remote Switch, page 17 ■ Configuring a Remote Switch Fabric, page 18 ■ Accessing the Switch using Telnet, page 18 Remote Switch is an optionally licensed product that runs on HP StorageWorks SAN Switches, version 3.0.x/4.0.x or - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 14
services - The Remote Switch fabric configuration fully supports all fabric services, the same as a centralized fabric configuration. These services include Distributed Name Services failback during interruption on the WAN connection. 14 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 15
Remote Switch Installing Remote Switch A Remote Switch fabric requires two switches that are HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2Gb (version 3x) or (version 4x) or StorageWorks Core Switches, with the switches configured the same. Installing Remote Switches requires the installation of a separate license on - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 16
and press Enter. The Administration View displays. 5. Select License Admin. 6. Enter the license key in the License Key: field, and click Add License. The Remote Switch feature is available as soon as the license key is added. 16 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 17
E_Port interface that links to the SAN Switch E_Port. Once the link between the two E_Ports is negotiated, the gateway E_Port moves to pass-through mode and passes Fibre Channel traffic from the SAN Switch E_Port to the FCIP network. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 17 - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 18
Remote Switch Configuring a Remote Switch Fabric A Remote Switch fabric requires two StorageWorks SAN Switches (2Gb, v 3x or v4x), or StorageWorks Core Switches with identical configurations. Remote Switch is supported over Fibre Channel for the following gateway devices: ■ ATM ■ IP ■ SONET ■ DWDM - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 19
switch:admin> configure Configure... Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y Domain: (97..127) [97] BB credit: (1..27) [16] System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] n Portlog events enable (yes, y, no, n): [no] n No changes. switch:admin> HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 20
the configure command. Some network-bridge devices may not have a provision for handling class F frames. Therefore, the transmission of class F frames throughout the entire Remote Switch fabric must be suppressed. 20 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 21
Web Tools 16 M multiple interswitch links (ISLs) 14 N network-bridge 13 R rack stability, warning 10 Remote Switch configuring 18 installing with telnet 15 installing with Web Tools 16 overview 13 using 17 S symbols on equipment 8 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 21 - HP StorageWorks 16-EL | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (A - Page 22
Index T technical support, HP 11 telnet accessing Remote Switch 18 installing Remote Switch 15 U using Remote Switch 17 W Web Tools, installing Remote Switch 16 websites, HP storage 11 22 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
remote switch
version 3.1.x/4.1.x
Product Version:
3.1.x/4.1.x
Third Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA-RTS7C-TE
This document describes Remote Switch fabric functions with the aid of a °bridging device± or
network-bridge. The network-bridge supports both a Fibre Channel physical interface, as well
as a secondary non-Fibre Channel IP physical interface.