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- HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 1
user's guide version 3.0 distributed fabrics www.hp.com - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 2
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Installing Extended Fabrics Installing Extended Fabrics through Telnet 5-1 Installing Extended Fabrics using Web Tools 5-2 Using Extended Fabrics Supported Configurations 6-1 Configuring Extended Fabrics 6-3 Setting the Extended Fabric Port Configuration 6-5 Distributed Fabrics User's Guide - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 4
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a valid license key to function. Each license is supported for the HP Brocade 2400/2800 and FC 6164 switches using Fabric OS version a2.4.1 or later, and the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B, FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B, and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B using Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later. Remote - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 6
Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/fc8B: • HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B Getting Started Guide (A7346-90902) • HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Entry Switch 8B and FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 8B Installation and Reference Guide • Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 3.0 • Fabric OS - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 7
on the FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Documentation CD and at the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/fc16B: • HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Quick Start Guide (A7340-96002) • HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installation and Reference Guide • Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 3.0 • Fabric - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 8
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on FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, and FC 16B switches with Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later. The Remote Switch feature, in conjunction with a compatible Fibre Channel to asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) gateway, enables two HP Brocade 2400/2800, FC 6164, FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, or FC - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 10
1 Introducing Remote Switch 1-2 Distributed Fabrics User's Guide - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 11
two switches that are HP Brocade 2400/2800 or FC 6164 switches with Fabric OS version a2.4.1 or later, or FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, or FC 16B switches with Fabric OS version 3.0.1b or later installed, with the switches configured the same. Installing a Remote Switch requires the installation - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 12
2 Installing Remote Switch Installing the Remote Switch Using Web Tools To install Remote Switch using Webtools: 1. Launch the Web browser. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Location/Address field, and press Enter. Web Tools launches, displaying the Fabric View. 3. Click the Admin button - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 13
passes Fibre Channel traffic from the switch E_Port to the ATM network. Configuring a Remote Switch Fabric A Remote Switch fabric requires two HP Brocade 2400/2800, FC 6164, FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, or FC 16B switches with identical configurations. A separate extended fabric license is not - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 14
Fabric OS Reference Manual. • Data field size All switches participating in the Remote Switch fabric must have the data field size configured to a maximum of 2048 bytes to accommodate the maximum field size supported by the ATM gateway. Data field sizes smaller than 2048 bytes can be set, but they - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 15
Data field size: (256. .2112) [2112] 2048 Non-SCSI Tachyon Mode: (0. .1) [0] Disable Device Probing: (0. .1) [0] Suppress Class F Traffic: (0. .1) [0] 1 In this example, the default value was accepted for R_A_TOV. Note: The switch must be disabled prior to entering the configure command. Brocade - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 16
3 Using Remote Switch 3-4 Brocade Distributed Fabrics User's Guide - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 17
possible. To enable Extended Fabrics, an Extended Fabrics license has to be installed. If a fabric is created with FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, or FC 16B switches, the long distance extended fabric configuration has to be set only for the edge ports of the long distance link. The edge port - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 18
4 Introducing Extended Fabrics 4-2 Distributed Fabrics User's Guide - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 19
by telnet (refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide for details), using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. To determine whether a Extended Fabrics license is already installed on the switch, type licenseShow on the telnet command line. A list displays of all the licenses currently - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 20
Fabrics using Web Tools To install Extended Fabrics using Web Tools: 1. Launch the Web browser. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Location/Address field, and press Enter. Web Tools launches, displaying the Fabric View. 3. Click the Admin button on the relevant switch panel. The logon - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 21
on page 6-3 • Setting the Extended Fabric Port Configuration on page 6-5 Supported Configurations An Extended Fabric can be created either with the HP Brocade 2400/2800 and FC 6164 switches running Fabric OS version a2.4.1 or later, or FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, and FC 16B switches running - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 22
0 2 8 0 0 2 4 0 0 FC 16B 2 4 0 0 FC 16B Figure 6-1 Mixed Extended Fabric with HP Brocade 2800 switches FC 16B L o n g Di st ance I SL 2 8 0 0 FC 16B FC 16B 2 4 0 0 FC 16B FC 16B FC 16B Figure 6-2 Mixed Extended Fabric with FC 16B series switches. 6-2 Distributed Fabrics User's Guide - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 23
will support 1gb/second and 2 gb/second (HP Brocade 2400/2800 or FC 6164; and FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, or FC 16B switches). In the FC Entry Switch 8B, FC Switch 8B, or FC 16B switches, as shown in Figure 6-2, only the linking switches need to have the switch configuration turned on. To set - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 24
L1/E/Fx 2 Gbps L2 X X X 2 Gbps L1 L1 X X 2 Gbps L1 E E X 2 Gbps L1 E Fx X 2 Gbps L1 Fx Fx Fx 2 Gbps Fx Fx Fx Fx 6-4 Distributed Fabrics User's Guide - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 25
this command to specify the allocation of enough full size frame buffers on a particular port to support a long distance link of up to 100 kilometers. The port can be used as either an Fx_Port or an E_Port. The configuration is saved in the non-volatile memory and is persistent across switch reboot - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 26
back to non-long distance ports, the long distance fabric mode must be set to "off" for that switch. The following example shows the configuration of switch port 3 to support a 100 kilometers link: sw5:admin> portCfgLongDistance 3 Please enter the long distance level -- : (0..2) [0] 2 Committing - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 27
8b/10b Encoding An encoding scheme that converts each 8-bit byte into 10 bits. Used to balance ones and zeros in high-speed transports. Address Identifier A 24 facility that supports multicast group set of services. A shared 100 MBps Fibre Channel transport structured as a loop. Can support - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 28
. Connectionless service for control traffic between switches, with notification of delivery or nondelivery of data between the E_Ports. A specified set of delivery characteristics and attributes for frame delivery. Comma A unique pattern (either 1100000 or 0011111) used in 8B/10B encoding to - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 29
, SAN, Cascade. A feature that enables private and public hosts to access public targets anywhere on the fabric, provided they are in the same Fabric Assist zone. This feature is available only when both QuickLoop and Zoning are installed on the switch. Distributed Fabrics User's Guide Glossary - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 30
initialization of Fibre Channel switches in order to create a multi-switch Fibre Channel fabric. Fibre Channel A protocol service that supports communication between Fibre Channel service Transport providers. See also FSP. Fill Word Firmware An IDLE or ARB ordered set that is transmitted during - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 31
transmission of an ordered set over a Fibre Channel link HP FC 6164, consisting of six Silkworm 2250 switches cabled together and configured to handle traffic as a seamless group. IOD ISL ISL Trunking Isolated E_Port In-order Delivery; a parameter that, when set Unit; a set of information as - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 32
Link Services A AL_PA values in an arbitrated loop. A set of devices connected in a loop to that is based on 1300mm lasers and supports link speeds of 1.0625 Gbps. May configuration and device information. The MIB types provided with HP Brocade switches are described in the MIB Reference Manual - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 33
the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. See also Set A transmission word that uses 8B/10B mapping and begins with the K28.5 character. Ordered sets Ordered sets are used transport of frames. A set of information transmitted across series of tests run by a switch after it is turned on. - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 34
gateway. See also Distributed Fabrics. Request Rate The rate at which requests arrive at a servicing entity. See also Service Rate. Route Routing As applies to a fabric, the communication path between two switches. May also apply to the specific path taken by an individual frame, from source to - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 35
; a switch service that stores the configuration of the switch by F_Ports. • Arbitrated loop - Multiple NL_Ports connected in a loop. A mode in which private devices can communicate with public devices across the fabric. Transmission A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8B/10B - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 36
U_Port UDP ULP ULP_TOV Unicast Web Tools Well-known Address Universal Port; a switch port that can operate as a G_Port, A specified set of zones. Enabling a configuration enables all zones in that Configuration configuration. See also Defined Configuration, Enabled Configuration. Zoning A - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 37
buffers, frame 6-4 C class F frames 3-2 configuring ports for long distance 6-3 D data field size 3-2 E E_D_TOV 3-2 F Fibre Channel Association vii frame buffers 6-4 frame transfer with Remote Switch 3-1 Distributed Fabrics User's Guide Index I installation 2-1, 5-1 of Extended Fabrics by telnet - HP StorageWorks 8B | Distributed Fabrics User's Guide (Version 3.0) - Page 38
Remote Switch by 3-2 installing Extended Fabrics by 5-1 installing Remote Switch by 2-1 telnet commands portCfgLongDistance command 6-5 supportShow command vii timeout values 3-2 W Web installing Extended Fabrics by 5-2 installing Remote Switch by 2-2 Index-2 Distributed Fabrics User's Guide
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