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user guide hp StorageWorks extended fabric version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x/4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTSDC-TE This guide introduces Extended Fabric and describes how to activate and use Extended Fabric. - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 2
herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of weave logo, Brocade: the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage, SilkWorm, and SilkWorm Express, are trademarks or registered User Guide Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTSDC-TE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 3
Connection 22 Enabling Long Distance Fabric Mode on a StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN Switch 22 Configuring Long Distance Fabric Mode on a StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN Switch and StorageWorks Core Switch 24 VC Translation Mode 26 Long Distance Port Matrix 27 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 4
Contents Glossary 29 Index 61 Figures 1 Sample Extended Fabric configuration using HP SAN switches and Core switches . . . 21 Tables 1 Document Conventions 7 2 Long Distance Port Matrix 27 4 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 5
about this guide This user guide proAvibdeos iunftortmhaitisonGto uheildp yeou: ■ Understand HP StoragAebWouotrthkiss GEuxidteended Fabric ■ Install Extended Fabric ■ Use Extended Fabric ■ Contact technical support for additional assistance "About this Guide" topics include: ■ Overview, page 6 ■ - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 6
About this Guide Overview This section covers the following topics: ■ Intended Audience ■ Related Documentation Intended Audience This book is intended for use by system administrators who are experienced with the following: ■ HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches ■ Fabric Operating System V3 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 7
and dialog box titles File names, application names, and text emphasis User input, command and directory names, and system responses (output and > Blue, underlined sans serif font text: http://www.hp.com Text Symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 8
About this Guide Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. 8 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 9
still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/. From this website, select the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 10
About this Guide 10 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 11
StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switch series with StorageWorks Fabric OS version 2.0.x installed, ■ StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN switch series with StorageWorks Fabric OS version 3.0.x installed, ■ HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 with StorageWorks Fabric OS version 4.0.x installed, or ■ HP StorageWorks Core Switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 12
. The edge port connector switch automatically works with the rest of the switches in the fabric. Note: To enable Extended Fabric in a fabric created with StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches, each switch in the fabric must be configured individually. 12 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 13
Extended Fabric requires an Extended Fabric license on each switch in the fabric. A license may have been installed in the switch at the factory. If not, follow the Using Telnet, page 17 ■ Obtaining Optional Software License Keys from HP, page 18 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 13 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 14
Installing Extended Fabric Verifying Activated Licenses You can display the current licenses using the licenseshow command. To verify activated licenses: 1. Open a telnet or serial connection to the switch. 2. Log into the switch as Admin. The default password is password 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 15
license switch:admin> 4. If the Extended Fabrics license has not yet been activated, use one of the following procedures to activate the license: ■ Activating the License Using Web Tools, page 16 ■ Activating the License Using Telnet, page 17 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 15 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 16
in the License Key field exactly as provided by your switch supplier, and click Add. The Extended Fabrics features are available as soon as the license is added. For more information about Web Tools, refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. 16 Extended Fabric Version - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 17
Installing Extended Fabric Activating the License Using Telnet Activate licenses using the licenseadd command. To activate an Extended Fabrics license using the CLI: 1. Open a telnet or serial connection to the switch. 2. Log into the switch as Admin. The default password is "password". 3. Contact - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 18
in your switch, you will need to retrieve the software license keys from the HP Authorization Center. Obtain software license keys as follows: ■ If you have your HP Registration Number, (located through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm), +31-555-384-210. 18 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 19
buffers. In an HP StorageWorks SAN Switch (or port card in the Core Switch 2/64), ports 0 through 3 belong to a single quad, ports 4 through 7 belong to a single quad, and so on. Since the total number of frame buffers is limited in a quad when one port in a quad is configured as a long distance - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 20
Extended Fabric Connection Long Distance Configuration Note: Only active GBICs should be used when using HP Extended Fabric. Note: Trunking is not supported with LE, L1, and L2 modes. The long distance extended fabrics configuration needs to be set only once for each fabric at the edge switch E-port - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 21
1 Gb SAN switch 1 Gb SAN switch Invalid Long Distance ISL Invalid Long Distance ISL Invalid Long Distance ISL SAN Switch 2/16 SAN Switch 2/32 Core Switch 2/64 Figure 1: Sample Extended Fabric configuration using HP SAN switches and Core switches Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 21 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 22
ISL Trunking is not supported on a long distance ISL. Enabling Long Distance Fabric Mode on a StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN Switch To configure a StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switch to enable long distance, set the long distance fabric mode bit as follows: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 23
(yes, y, no, n): [no] NS Operation Parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] Arbitrated Loop parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] Portlog events enable (yes, y, no, n): [no] Committing configuration...done. switch:admin> Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 23 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 24
Fabric Connection Configuring Long Distance Fabric Mode on a StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN Switch and StorageWorks Core Switch Note: Only active GBICs should be used when using HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric. Trunking is not supported with LE, L1, and L2 modes. This procedure is used to configure the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 25
example, if two ports are configured at LD and each is connected at 100 km, all buffers will be utilized and the remaining two ports will be disabled. This mode supports up to 100 km at 1 Gb/s and 60 km at 2 Gb/s. switch:admin> portcfglongdistance 1/1 LD 1 done. switch:admin> 3. Repeat step 2 for - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 26
to initiate long distance connections. When configuring a long distance connection, the first port configured does not require this mode. When configuring the second port of a connection, use this mode to initiate communication between the ports. 26 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 27
Configuring an Extended Fabric Connection Long Distance Port Matrix Since the total number of frame buffers in a HP StorageWorks FOS versions: 2.x HP StorageWorks FOS versions: 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 4.0, 4.0.2 HP StorageWorks FOS versions: 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 4.0, 4.0.2 HP StorageWorks User Guide 27 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 28
Configuring an Extended Fabric Connection Table 2: Long Distance Port Matrix (Continued) Fabric OS HP StorageWorks FOS Version: 3.1 and 4.1 Speed 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps 2 Gbps LE/Fx LE/Fx E/LE/Fx LD 28 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 29
guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. Glossary 16-port card The Fibre Channel port card provided with the StorageWorks Core switch string. See also device connection controls. Account Level Switches Refers to switches that have four login accounts - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 30
A number assigned to each potential port location in the StorageWorks Core switch. Used to distinguish StorageWorks Core switch ports that have the same port number but are on different port blades. ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit. 30 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 31
can be transmitted to a directly connected recipient or within an arbitrated loop. Determined by the number of receive buffers available. See also Buffer-to-buffer Flow Control, EE_Credit. Beacon When all the port LEDs on a switch are set to flash from one side of the switch to the other, to enable - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 32
A fan that prevents a switch (or individual elements within a switch) from overheating. Boot Flash Flash memory that stores the boot code and boot parameters. The processor executes its first instructions from boot flash. Data is cached in RAM. 32 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 33
frame switching service between two ports, without notification of delivery or non-delivery of data. This service can also be used to provide a multicast connection between the originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 34
service for control traffic between switches, with notification of delivery or non-delivery of data between the E_Ports. Class of Service . If a "fail" is reported, inform Tech Support and replace the board. See also BIST, BISR. used like hard disk storage. Not visible within the processor's - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 35
and Events. Core Switch A switch whose main task is to interconnect other switches. See also SAN switch. CP Card Control Processor Card. The central processing unit of the StorageWorks Core switch, which contains two CP Card slots to provide redundancy. Provides Ethernet, serial, and modem ports - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 36
fill word, LPSM. Cut-through A switching technique that allows the route for a frame Configuration The set of all zone objects defined in the fabric. May include multiple zone configurations. See also enabled zone configuration, zone configuration. 36 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 37
to HP StorageWorks switches, a unique number between 1 and 239 that identifies the switch to the fabric and is used in routing frames. Usually automatically assigned by the switch, but can be manually assigned is declared. See also R_A_TOV, RR_TOV. Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 37 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 38
a time. See also defined zone configuration, zone configuration. End-to-end Flow Control Governs flow of class 1 and 2 frames between N_Ports. See also EE_Credit. Entry Fabric Basic HP license that allows one E_Port per switch. Not supported by StorageWorks Core switches. Error As applies to Fibre - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 39
used to connect an N_Port to a switch. See also FL_Port, Fx_Port. Fabric A Fibre Channel network containing two or more interconnected switches in addition to hosts and devices. May also be referred to as a switched fabric. See also topology, SAN, cascade. Fabric Access An HP product that consists - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 40
system on HP StorageWorks switches. Fabric Watch An HP product that runs on Fabric OS and allows monitoring and configuration of fabric and switch elements. Allows the SAN manager to monitor key fabric and switch elements, making it easy to quickly identify and escalate potential problems. It - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 41
to the operation of peripheral devices on a private loop. FCS switch Fabric configuration server switch. One or more designated HP switches that store and manage the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. FCS switches are designated by WWN, and the list of designated - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 42
arbitrated loop capabilities. Can be used to connect an NL_Port to a switch. See also F_Port, Fx_Port. Flash Partition Two redundant usable areas, called "partitions," into which firmware can be downloaded in the StorageWorks Core switch. Flash Programmable NVRAM memory that maintains its contents - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 43
. For example, the Simple Name Server is a Fibre Channel service. See also FSP. FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First. HP routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches. FSP Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol for all fabric services, transparent to the fabric type or topology. See also FS - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 44
. A removable serial transceiver module that switch: ■ Standard Translative Mode: Allows public devices to communicate with private devices that are directly connected 99% of the time. Typically High Availability is identified by the number of nines in that percentage. "Five Nines" means the equipment - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 45
Fibre Channel network that initiates communications with storage devices. See also Target. Integrated Fabric The fabric created by a SAN Switch Integrated/32 and SAN Switch Integrated/64, consisting of six SAN Switch 16-EL switches cabled together and configured to handle traffic as a seamless group - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 46
the E_Port of one switch to the E_Port of another. See also E_Port, cascade, ISL Trunking. ISL Trunking An HP feature that enables distribution protocol mapping. JBOD Just a Bunch Of Disks. Indicates a number of disks connected in a single chassis to one or more controllers. See User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 47
HP switches to indicate the status of various switch elements. Link Services A protocol for link-related actions. Link As applies to Fibre Channel, a physical connection for a loop initialization sequence to return. Login BB_Credit The number of receive buffers a receiving L_Port has available when a - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 48
reset a node. Loop_ID A hex value representing one of the 127 possible AL_PA values in an arbitrated loop. Looplet A set of devices connected based on 1300-mm lasers and supports link speeds of 1.0625 Gbps. May configuration and device information. 48 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 49
StorageWorks Core switch. Can be used to connect the CP Card to a modem with a standard 9-pin modem cable. Consists of a DB-9 connector wired as a RS-232 device, and can be connected by serial connect to a Fibre Channel port or to another N_Port in a point-to-point connection port connects to connects - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 50
Loop Port. A node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. See also N_Port, Nx_Port. Node Name The unique it can arbitrate. OPN Open Primitive Signal. 50 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 51
HP StorageWorks switches use the FSPF protocol. Performance Monitor Comprehensive HP tool for monitoring the performance of networked storage resources. Performance Monitoring An HP product that provides error and performance information to the administrator and end user 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 51 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 52
Switch Primary fabric configuration server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. See also backup FCS switch, FCS switch. Private Device A device that supports Supply Unit. 52 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 53
supports pool of frame buffers. QuickLoop An HP StorageWorks product that makes it possible to allow number of devices or looplets; all devices in the same QuickLoop share a single AL_PA space. A means of allowing private hosts to communicate with private targets across a switched User Guide 53 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 54
Switch Bridges two switches into a SAN servicing entity. See also service rate. RLS Probing Read link status of the AL_PAs. Root Account A login used for debugging purposes by HP engineers and is not intended for customer use. See also account level switches specific switch ports, to connect DTE and - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 55
part of a particular exchange. SAN Storage Area Network. A network of systems and storage devices that communicate using Fibre Channel protocols. See also fabric. SAN Switch A switch whose main task is to connect module and an HSSDC2 cable assembly. Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 55 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 56
to as directory service. See also FS. StorageWorks SAN switch The brand name for the HP family of switches. Switch Name The arbitrary name assigned to a switch. Switch Port A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Ports, F_Ports, or FL_Ports. 56 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 57
Port May also be referred to as the console port. The lower serial port on the CP Card of the StorageWorks Core switch. This port sends switch information messages and can receive commands. Can be used to connect the CP Card to a computer terminal. Has an RS-232 connector wired as a DTE device - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 58
by a different type of network. U_Port Universal Port. A switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. UDP User Datagram Protocol. A protocol that runs on top of - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 59
user account A login intended for use by the customer to monitor, but not control, switch operation. See also account level switches. VC Virtual circuit. A one-way path between N_Ports that allows fractional bandwidth. Web Tools An HP User Guide 59 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 60
A port, node, WWN, or alias, which is part of a zone. Zone Schemes The level of zoning granularity selected. For example, zoning may be done by switch/port, WWN, AL_PA, or a mixture. See also zone configuration. Zone Set See zone configuration. Zoning An HP product that runs on Fabric OS and allows - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guid - Page 61
documentation 6 E equipment symbols 9 G getting help 9 H help, obtaining 9 HP authorized reseller 9 storage website 9 technical support 9 I installation 13 Extended Fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Index Index K key, license 13 L license installation 13 license key 13 line speed performance
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
extended fabric version
3.1.x/4.1.x
Product Version:
3.1.x/4.1.x
Third Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA–RTSDC–TE
This guide introduces Extended Fabric and describes how to activate and use Extended Fabric.