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user guide hp StorageWorks fabric OS procedures version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: V3.1.x/V4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RS23C-TE This guide describes the procedures for configuring switches, working with the management server, working with diagnostics, and displaying switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - 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-RS23C-TE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 3
SAN Switch 2/32 15 Configuring IP Addresses for the Core Switch 2/64 16 Configuring the Control Processors 16 Configuring a Logical Switch IP Address for the Core Switch 2/64 18 Initial Setup Example 19 Switch Login 21 Logging Into the Switch 21 Changing the Admin Password in v3.1 Firmware - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 4
Connectivity 35 Backing up Switch Configuration Information 37 Making a Hard Copy of Switch Information 37 Saving the Switch Configuration File to a Host 37 2 Basic Switch Management 39 Switch Enable/Disable Procedures 40 Disabling a Switch 40 Enabling a Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 5
a Password 99 Setting Recovery Passwords 100 About Boot Prom Passwords 100 Setting Both the Boot PROM and the Recovery Passwords (SAN Switch 2/32) . . 100 Setting Both the Boot PROM and Recovery Passwords (Core Switch 2/64) . . . . . 101 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 5 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 6
Contents Setting the Boot PROM Password Only (SAN Switch 2/32 102 Setting the Boot PROM Password Only (Core Switch 2/64 104 About Forgotten Passwords 106 Recovering a User, Admin, or Factory Password 106 Recovering a Forgotten Root or Boot PROM Password 106 Frequently Asked Questions 106 5 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 7
Data 148 Make List of Manually Configurable PID Drivers 149 Analyzing Data HP/UX and AIX 155 HP/UX 155 AIX Procedure 158 Frequently Asked Questions 160 8 Diagnostics and Status 161 Diagnostics Overview 162 Manual Switch Error Log 167 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 7 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 8
Capabilities 191 9 Troubleshooting 193 About Troubleshooting 194 Fibre Channel Process 195 Most Common Problem Areas 196 Gathering Information for Technical Support 198 Specific Scenarios 199 Host Can Not See Target (Storage or Tape Devices 199 Check the Logical Connection 199 Check Whether - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 9
Problem 208 Edit Zone Config Members 208 Reorder the Zone Member List 209 MQ-WRITE Error 209 I2C bus Errors 210 Possible Causes 210 Troubleshooting the Hardware 210 Check Fan Components 210 Check the Switch Switch Components 219 Cursory Debugging of Media Components 219 Test Cascaded Switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 10
Firmware 49 4 Hexidecimal to binary conversions 73 5 Removed Listeners for the Core Switch 2/64 and SAN Switch 2/32 95 6 SAN Switch 2/32 Password Accounts 97 7 Core Switch 2/64 Password Accounts 98 8 Sample Fabric Scenarios 142 10 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 11
Common Problem Areas 196 13 Troubleshooting Tools 196 14 Zoning Related Commands 206 15 Zone Specific Commands 206 16 Types of Zone Discrepancies 207 17 Component Test Descriptions 218 18 Switch Component Tests 228 19 SwitchState and Actions to Take 229 20 Port States and Suggested Actions - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 12
Contents 12 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 13
information on initial configuration tasks for a switch. ■ Connecting and Configuring the Switch, page 14 ■ Switch Login, page 21 ■ Changing the Admin Password in v4.1 Firmware, page 23 ■ Manage Licensed Features, page 25 ■ Configure Fabric Parameters, page 28 ■ Configure Software Features, page - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 14
Configuration Connecting and Configuring the Switch Perform the following tasks when initially connecting the switch: Physically Connecting to the Switch Beginning communication with the new switch requires a serial connection. Refer to the specific hardware manual for your switch for instructions - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 15
switch firmware. 8. You are then prompted whether to make the IP address changes active now or at the next reboot. Enter y at the prompt to have the IP address changes take effect immediately. The following example shows how to configure the IP address for a SAN Switch 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 15 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 16
Logical Switch 1 (Slots 7 - 10) Ethernet IP Address Ethernet Subnetmask Fibre Channel IP Address (Optional) Fibre Channel Subnetmask Configuring the Control Processors: 1. Have the following information available: - Ethernet IP Address 16 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 17
. 10. Enter the hafailover command to make the second CP active. 11. Repeat steps 1 through 9 to configure the second CP. 12. See "Configuring a Logical Switch IP Address for the Core Switch 2/64" to configure the logical switch IP addresses. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 17 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 18
8. Enter the Fibre Channel Subnetmask. Click Enter 9. Enter the ippaddrshow command to verify the data you entered, and exit. 10. Repeat step 1 through step 9 to configure the second logical switch. 18 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 19
> ipaddrset Switch number [0 for switch0, 1 for switch1, 2 for CP0, 3 for CP1]: 3 Ethernet IP Address [10.32.162.105]: Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]: Hostname [192.168.68.193]: Gateway IP [255.255.255.0]: Committing configuration...Done. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 19 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 20
> ipaddrset Switch number [0 for switch0, 1 for switch1, 2 for CP0, 3 for CP1]: 1 Ethernet IP Address [10.32.162.107]: Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]: Hostname [192.168.68.193]: Gateway IP [255.255.255.0]: Committing configuration...Done. 20 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 21
Initial Configuration Switch Login The following sections describe logging into a switch and changing the admin password. Logging Into the Switch To perform the initial login into a switch: 1. Verify that the switch is connected to your IP network through the RJ-45 ethernet port to enable connection - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 22
Configuration Changing the Admin Password in v3.1 Firmware For security reasons, the first time you log into the Fabric OS you are requested to change the system password. The following procedure applies specifically to v3.1. To change the admin password: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 23
procedures is specific to v4.1 firmware. For security reasons, the first time you log in to the Fabric OS you are requested to change the admin system passwords. There are four user levels: root, factory, admin, and user. Most of the administration of an HP SAN or Core switch should be done from the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 24
1 to configure logical switch 1 (slot 7 though 10) 4. Enter the switchname command. 5. Enter the new name in quotes, as shown in the following example: switchName "sw10" For more information about this command, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide 6. Record - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 25
Initial Configuration Manage Licensed Features Licensed features such as Extended Fabric, QuickLoop, and Fabric Watch are already loaded onto the switch firmware, but must be enabled with a license key. Once you have purchased these features, you are provided with a key to unlock the features in the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 26
Initial Configuration Activating a License 1. Log into the Command Line Interface as the Admin user. 2. To activate a license, you must have a valid license key. Use the license key provided in the licensed Paper Pack. Activate the license using the licenseadd command, as follows: Example: switch: - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 27
Initial Configuration Example: switch:admin> licenseshow SbQdRdzedzTcReS1: Web license bR9SeSydbckSATf1: need a valid license key. See "Obtaining Optional Software License Keys from HP" on page 25 for instructions on obtaining license keys. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 27 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 28
, see "Procedures for Updating the Core PID Format" on page 154. For fabrics that consist of only 4.x.x firmware (Core Switch 2/64 or SAN Switch 2/32 switches), no action is required to configure the Core PID. The Core PID is enabled by default, and this parameter cannot be changed. However, other - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 29
additional configurations can be set. The following are some additional configurations to consider: Set Routing Track Changes Status Policies See Routing on page 65. See Tracking Switch Changes on page 63. See Switch Status Policies on page 58. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 30
OS) for each switch. Refer to the User Guide for each software feature for configuration information. To save time, configure the software features on one switch, then save the configuration file, and download it to each of the remaining switches. See "Saving the Switch Configuration File to a Host - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 31
Initial Configuration Verify Switch Function To verify that your switch is operating correctly, display information about the switch and port status. To display information about the switch and port status: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the switchshow command at the command - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 32
ST318452FC 0001] Fabric Port Name: 20:16:00:60:69:90:03:f8 N 201700; 3;21:00:00:e0:8b:05:a3:c9;20:00:00:e0:8b:05:a3:c9; 1 Fabric Port Name: 20:17:00:60:69:90:03:f8 The Local Name Server has 2 entries } switch:admin> 32 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 33
Initial Configuration Connect ISLs to Switch Refer to the switch installation guide supplied with your specific switch (the installation guide is also available on the v3.1.x or v4.1.x Software CD) for ISL connection and cable management information. Verifying the Fabric Connectivity To verify that - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 34
Initial Configuration Example: switch:admin> fabricshow Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name 1: fffc01 10:00:00: 10:00:00:60:69:90:03:32 192.168.144.122 0.0.0.0 "switch122" The Fabric has 15 switches switch:admin> 34 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 35
number of devices that are connected. To display the fabric-wide device count from a switch: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. (Optional) Enter the switchshow command to verify that the storage "x ports supporting FC4 code," where x is the number of ports of a type, and - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 36
Initial Configuration switch:admin> nsallshow 12 Nx_Ports in the Fabric { 011200 0118e2 0118e4 0118e8 0118ef 021200 0214e2 0214e4 0214e8 0214ef } switch:admin> nsAllShow 8 8 FCP Ports { 0118e2 0118e4 0118e8 0118ef 0214e2 0214e4 0214e8 0214ef } switch:admin> nsAllShow 5 2 FC-IP Ports in the Fabric { - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 37
a secure location: configUpload - Contains license and configuration information. Refer to the configUpload command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide or the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager Version 3.0.x User Guide for more information. 3. Print out the information - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 38
user's home directory on UNIX hosts, and in the directory where the FTP server is running on a Windows hosts. This operand is optional. Specify a password in quotation marks. This operand is optional. Example: swd5:admin> configupload "citadel","jdoe","config.txt","passwd" upload complete switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 39
■ Switch Date and Time, page 51 ■ Fabric Configuration Settings, page 53 ■ Switch Names, page 57 ■ Switch Status Policies, page 58 ■ Tracking Switch Changes, page 63 ■ Routing, page 65 ■ Help Commands, page 71 ■ Hexadecimal Port Diagrams, page 73 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 40
Channel ports that passed the POST test are enabled. If the switch was part of a fabric, it rejoins the fabric. Example: switch:admin> switchenable 10 switch:admin> 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 fabric: Principal switch fabric: Domain 1 switch:admin> 40 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 41
slot number is only required for the Core Switch 2/64 switch. The following example is the command output from the portdisable command. Example: switch:admin> portdisable 4 The following examples show how to disable a port for SAN Switch 2/32 and a Core Switch 2/64. Example: SAN Switch 2/32 switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 42
Basic Switch Management portId: 021500 portWwn: 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71 portWwn of device(s) connected: Distance: normal Speed: 2Gbps 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71 : 5 E_Port Trunk master port, portId: 010500 portWwn: 20:05:00:60:69:80:03:32 42 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 43
into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the portenable command at the command line, using the following syntax: portenable [slotnumber]/portnumber where slotnumber and portnumber are the slot and port number of the port you want to enable. If the port is connected to another switch, the fabric - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 44
from a SAN Switch 2/32. Example: SAN Switch 2/32 switch:admin> portenable 4 switch:admin> portshow 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71 portWwn of device(s) connected: 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71 Distance: normal Speed: 2Gbps switch:admin> portenable 4 switch OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 45
Basic Switch Management portData: 0x11efc2d0 portId: 021500 portWwn: 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71 portWwn of device(s) connected: Distance: normal Speed: 2Gbps 20: : 0 Lr_out: 14 Parity_err: 0 Ols_in: 7 Ols_out: 7 switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 45 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 46
021500 portWwn: 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71 portWwn of device(s) connected: 20:05:00:60:69:c0:06:71 Distance: normal Speed: 2Gbps switch:admin> portenable 4 switch:admin> portScn: 7 Segmented Flow control mode 0 portRegs: 0x81050000 46 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 47
Switch ID World Wide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name The switch Domain_ID and embedded port D_ID. The switch WWN. The switch ethernet IP address. The switch FC IP address. The switch symbolic name. An arrow (>) indicates the principal switch. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 48
number and D_ID. The alias group token (assigned by the N_Port). Setting a Domain ID 1. Log into the switch. 2. Enter the switchdisable command to disable the switch. 3. Enter the configure the switchenable command to re-enable the switch. 48 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 49
The following table describes the switch series and the corresponding firmware: Table 3: Switch Series and Applicable Firmware Switch Type StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches SAN Switch 2/8 EL and SAN Switch 2/16 series SAN Switch 2/32 switch Core Switch 2/64 switch Correct Firmware Fabric OS 2x Fabric - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 50
as Active or Standby, and will also identify the slot number for each CP. If there is only one CP available, the command displays the Fabric OS versions for the primary and secondary partitions on that CP. Example: SAN Switch 2/32 switch232:admin> firmwareshow Local CP (Slot 5, CP0): Active Primary - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 51
69 are interpreted as 1970-1999, year values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069. The date function does not support daylight savings time or time zones. Example: switch:admin> date "0505215089" Fri May 5 21:50:00 UTC 1989 switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 51 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 52
should be accessible from the switch. This operand is optional; by default this value is LOCL. Example: switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131" switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131 switch:admin> 52 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 53
following procedure. 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the configshow command at the command line. The system configuration settings appear. switch:admin> configshow RSCN.end-device.TransmissionMode:0 alpaList:1 boot.device:fei boot.file:/usr/switch/firmware boot.gateway.ipa:192.168 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 54
Fabric Manager, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager Version 3.0.x User Guide. To upload a backup copy of the configuration settings to a host computer: 1. Verify that the FTP service is running on the host workstation. 2. Log into the switch as the admin user. 3. At the command line, enter - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 55
, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager Version 3.0.x User Guide. To restore the system configuration settings from a backup: 1. Verify that the FTP service is running on the host workstation. 2. Log into the switch as the admin user. 3. Shut down the switch by entering the switchdisable - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 56
configuration file, which was uploaded from a different type of switch, may cause this switch to fail. Do you want to continue [y/n]: y download complete.. switch:admin> 6. Enter the reboot command to reboot the switch. Example: switch:admin> reboot 56 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 57
the current setting unless it is run on the Primary Fabric Configuration Server (FCS) switch. Quotation marks must be used to identify the new name. Example: switch:admin> switchname "switch62" Committing configuration... Done. switch62:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 57 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 58
about setting policy parameters, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric Watch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. The policy parameter determines the number of failed or non-operational units for each contributor that will trigger a status change in the switch. Each parameter can be adjusted so that - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 59
and click Enter. - Enter the number of bad Power Supply warnings required to change the switch status to DOWN and click Enter. - Enter the number of bad Power Supply warnings required to change the switch status to MARGINAL and click Enter. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 59 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 60
number of temperature warnings required to change the switch status to MARGINAL and click Enter. - Enter the number of fan speed warnings required to change the switch status to DOWN and click Enter. - Enter the number applicable to the switch 60 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 61
Basic Switch Management ** Simply hit the Return key. The minimum number of FaultyPorts contributing to DOWN status: (0..64) [2] FaultyPorts contributing to [2] down ISLStatus contributing to MARGINAL status: (0..64) [1] No change switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 61 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 62
the switchstatuspolicyshow command to view your current switch status policy configuration. Note: By setting the DOWN and MARGINAL value for a parameter to 0,0, that parameter is no longer used in setting the overall status for the switch. 62 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 63
also be enabled. Refer to the trackchangeshelp command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Enabling the Track Changes Feature To enable the track changes feature: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the trackchangesset 1 command at the command line to - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 64
is displayed as either on or off. This also displays whether the track changes feature is configured to send SNMP traps. Example: switch:admin> trackchangesshow Track changes status: ON Track changes generate SNMP-TRAP: NO switch:admin> 64 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 65
admin user. 2. At the command line, enter the iodset command. Example: switch:admin> iodset done. switch:admin> Note: This command can cause a delay in the establishment of a new path when a topology change occurs, and should be used with care. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 66
an Fx_Port goes down, another Fx_Port may be rerouted from one E_Port to a different E_Port. The switch minimizes the number of routing changes, but some are necessary in order to achieve optimal load sharing. If DLS when an Fx_Port comes up. 66 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 67
configuration...done. Basic Switch Management Viewing Routing Path Information 1. Log in as admin. 2. Enter the topologyShow command to display the fabric topology, as it appears to the local switch. The following entries appear: ■ Local Domain - Domain number of local switch User Guide 67 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 68
> topologyshow 2 domains in the fabric; Local Domain ID: 1 Domain: 6 Metric: 500 Name: switch Path Count: 4 Hops: 1 Out Port: 60 In Ports: None Total Bandwidth: 2 Gbps Bandwidth domainnumber] command to display unicast routing information. 68 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 69
all the active ports: : switch:admin> urouteshow Local Domain ID: 3 In Port Domain Out Port Metric Hops Flags Next (Dom, Port 0 1 11 1000 1 D 1,0 11 2 0 1500 2 D 4,0 4 0 500 1 D 4,0 16 1 27 1000 1 D 1,1 27 2 16 1500 2 D 4,16 4 0 500 1 D 4,0 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 69 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 70
the routing information for port 11 on slot 1 . switch:admin> urouteshow 1/11 Local Domain ID: 3 In Port D 4,16 Example: The example below displays the routing information of port 11 to domain 4 only: switch:admin> urouteshow 1/11, 4 Local Domain ID: 3 In Port Domain Out Port Metric Hops Flags - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 71
configure - change system configuration settings SYNOPSIS configure AVAILABILITY admin DESCRIPTION This command changes some system configuration settings, including: o Arbitrated loop settings o Switch fabric settings Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 71 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 72
Basic Switch Management Additional Help Topics The help command lists most of the files. There are also commands that help information. ■ routeHelp-Print routing help information. ■ trackChangesHelp-Print Track Changes help information. 72 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 73
and static ISL port list in hexidecimal format. Example: switch:admin> bcastshow Group Member Ports Member ISL Ports Static ISL 0000 1 = 0001 2 = 0010 3 = 0011 4 = 0100 Hex value = Binary value 8 = 1000 9 = 1001 A = 1010 B = 1011 C = 1100 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 73 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 74
Basic Switch Management Table 4: Hexidecimal to binary conversions (Continued) Hex value = Binary value 5 = 0101 6 as follows: 0000 0000 0000 0001 0010 0000 1000 0011 This bit map displays the member ports as port 0, 1, 7, 13, and 16. Note that each switch has an internal port (in the example - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 75
Download 3 This chapter provides information on upgrading firmware on the StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN switches using Web Tools and FOS CLI. This chapter provides the following information: ■ About Firmware Downloads, page 76 ■ Understanding the Dual-CP Firmware Upgrade Process, page 76 ■ Non-Disruptive - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 76
following sections help one understand the firmware upgrade process. Understanding the Dual-CP Firmware Upgrade Process The 4.1 version of firmware offers a non-disruptive firmware download process for the SAN Switch 2/32 and the Core Switch 2/64 dual-CP switch. The following process describes the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 77
. Identical to the version 4.0.2 single CP firmware activation. On the SAN Switch 2/32 or other single-processor systems Firmware "Fails-Over" to itself. However, the process takes longer as a reboot of the operating system is required. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 77 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 78
the SAN Switch 2/32 manually (not recommended for normal operation). After a reboot, the partitions are swapped. Use the following procedure to download and commit a new firmware version to both partitions of flash memory. To upgrade or restore the switch firmware: 1. Verify that the FTP service is - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 79
to be prompted for parameters. Example: Displays a "prompted" firmware download. switch:admin> firmwaredownload Server Name or IP Address: 192.168.166.30 User Name: johndoe File Name: /pub/dist/system.plist Password: xxxxxx Full Install (Otherwise upgrade only) [Y]: Do Auto-Commit after Reboot - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 80
firmware on a Core Switch 2/64: 1. Verify that the FTP service is running on the host workstation (or on a Windows machine). 2. Telnet in to the Core Switch 2/64 as the admin user. Example switch:admin> 3. Telnet in to either logical switch -disruptive download. Example: switch:admin> hashow Local CP - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 81
HostName : cp1 Gateway Address: 192.168.186.1 switch:admin> 6. Log in to the Active CP as the admin user. 7. Enter the following at the command line (double-quotes are optional in 4.x firmware): firmwaredownload "hostIPaddr", "user", "path_filename", "password" - hostIPaddr is the IP address of the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 82
CP to reset. This will cause disruption to devices attached to both switch 0 and switch 1 momentarily and User Name: johndoe File Name: pub/betarelease/list Password: FirmwareDownload has started on Active CP. It may take up to 10 minutes. Please use firmwareShow to see the firmware status. switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 83
-[option(s)] Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for more information. Single CP Option In the Core Switch 2/64 and the SAN Switch 2/32, single CP mode enables a user to upgrade a single CP and to select full-install, auto-reboot, and auto-commit - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 84
that are different from those already stored or not on the switch yet are installed. Use the -i option to do an incremental firmware download. Downloading Firmware to a Single CP on a Core Switch 2/64 Though it is possible to download firmware to one CP at a time, is not recommended. We recommend - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 85
of the firmware to the Standby CP. The -s option allows a user to upgrade to a single CP on a Core Switch 2/64 switch, select a full-install, auto-reboot Example switch: admin> firmwaredownload -s Server Name or IP Address: 10.255.255.115 User Name:Admin File Name: Password: Full Install (Otherwise - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 86
Install. Answering no to this prompt can cause problems with the CP. - Answer Y (yes) to Auto Commit if you want the firmware to be commited automatically after download. If you answer no, you must manually use firmwareShow to see the firmware status. switch:admin> firmwareshow Local CP (Slot - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 87
For more information about Web Tools, refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Use the following procedure to load new firmware: 1. Launch the web browser. 2. Enter the name or IP address of the licensed switch in the browser's Location/Address field, and click Enter - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 88
regarding the SAN Switch 2/32 switch, refer to "Upgrading the Firmware on the SAN Switch 2/32" on page 78 Use this procedure to download and commit a new firmware version to both partitions of flash memory. To upgrade or restore the switch firmware: 1. Verify that the RSHD service (on a UNIX - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 89
release for the first time, which passwords will be used? A: When you downgrade from v4.1 to v4.0 default passwords should be used if v4.1 was already installed. Q: When the user downgrades to an older firmware at subsequent times, which passwords will be used? A: When you downgrade from v4.1 to - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 90
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System, page 93 ■ Secure Shell (SSH), page 93 ■ Disabling the Telnet Interface, page 95 ■ Listeners, page 95 ■ About Passwords, page 97 ■ Managing Passwords, page 99 ■ Setting Recovery Passwords, page 100 ■ Frequently Asked Questions, page 106 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 91 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 92
to v4.1 firmware. Standard security in FOS depends on account and password management. The information in this chapter discusses security that is available without Secure Fabric OS. For information regarding Secure Fabric OS, refer to the HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide. 92 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 93
is used to support encrypted telnet sessions to the switch (DES encryption is not supported). The default out-of-band Telnet mechanism for managing switches was deemed insecure because the passwords are sent over the wire in clear text. It is relatively easy for any network-connected system to sniff - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 94
key is 1024 bits. ■ The daemon will run under root identity. ■ A user cannot save their public keys on the switch. A password is the only method of authentication. ■ the following default ciphers for session encryption are supported: AES128-CBC, 3DES-CBC, Blowfish-CBC, Cast128-CBC, and RC4. ■ the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 95
. This configure command can be run with the switch enabled. 3. Press Enter. The Telnet interface is disabled. SNMP, HTTP, API, RSNMP, WSNMP, SES, and MS are managed through their respective policies when security is enabled. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide for - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 96
Removed Listeners for the Core Switch 2/64 and SAN Switch 2/32 Listener Name discard ftp rexec rsh rlogin time rstats rusers Core Switch 2/64 Do not start with packet filter Block with packet filter Do not start Do not start SAN Switch 2/32 Do not start Do not start Do not start Do not start - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 97
6: SAN Switch 2/32 Password Accounts One logical Switch root factory admin user one password one password one password one password The Core Switch 2/64 switch has two logical switches, each logical switch has its own set of four passwords. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 98
an API connection to any switch in the fabric Devices: ■ All device ports can access SES ■ All devices can access the management server ■ Any device can connect to any FC port in the fabric Switch Access: ■ Any switch can join the fabric 98 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 99
switches in the fabric. Example: cp0 login: admin Password: sec51_switch0:admin> passwd Changing password for admin Enter old password: Enter new password: Re-type new password: Changing password for user Enter new password: Re-type new password: Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 100
the boot prompt, which stops traffic flow through the switch until the switch is rebooted. 1. Connect to the serial port interface as described in step 1 of "Setting the Boot PROM Password Only (SAN Switch 2/32)" on page 102. 2. Reboot the switch. 3. Press ESC within four seconds after the message - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 101
finishes rebooting. Setting Both the Boot PROM and Recovery Passwords (Core Switch 2/64) The Boot PROM and Recovery passwords must be set for each CP card on a Core Switch 2/64 switch. 1. Connect to the serial port interface on the standby CP card, as described in step 1 of "Setting Both the Boot - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 102
(SAN Switch 2/32) The option of setting the Boot PROM password only is available on a SAN Switch 2/32 and Core Switch 2/64, but is not recommended. See "Setting Both the Boot PROM and the Recovery Passwords (SAN Switch 2/32)" on page 100. 102 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 103
PROM password requires accessing the boot prompt, which stops traffic flow through the switch until the switch is rebooted. 1. Create a serial connection to the switch. If Secure Mode is enabled, connect to the Primary FCS switch. If the switch does not have a serial port, contact Technical Support - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 104
card by serial or telnet and enter the hadisable command to prevent failover during the remaining steps. 3. Create a serial connection to the standby CP card as described in "Setting the Boot PROM Password Only (SAN Switch 2/32)" on page 102. 104 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 105
by entering the reset command. 12. Failover the active CP card by opening a telnet session to the Active CP card, logging in as Admin, and entering the hafailover command. Traffic resumes flowing through the newly active CP card once it has completed rebooting. 13. Connect the serial cable to the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 106
is lost, contact Technical Support. Recovering a User, Admin, or Factory Password The User, Admin, and Factory passwords can be recovered if the Root password is known. The following procedure applies to all switch types and Fabric OS versions. 1. Open a CLI connection (serial or telnet) to the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 107
password is still default. Accounts with non-default passwords will not be prompted. Q: Do users need to know the old root password when answering prompting? A: No Q: Is the password prompting disabled when security mode is enabled? A: Yes Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 107 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 108
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2/64 installation guide (the installation guide is also available on the v3.1.x or v4.1.x Software CD). ■ Ports on the Core Switch 2/64, page 110 ■ Basic Blade Management, page 115 ■ Core Switch 2/64 Chassis, page 118 ■ Blade Beacon Mode, page 123 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 110
number of ports within a domain. It was replaced in Fabric OS v4.0 by two methods to specify a particular port: ■ The slot/port method ■ The port area number method. The port area method is only used when implementing zoning commands. 110 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 111
slot and port for a command, the slot number operand must be followed by the slash ( / ), and then a value for the port number. The following example shows how to enable port 4 on a switch blade in slot 2. Example switch:admin> portenable 2/4 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 111 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 112
is unique inside each logical switch (that is, each assigned domain ID). These are two of the three parts of a 24-bit Fibre switch and their corresponding Area IDs. Determining the Area Number (ID) of a Port To determine the Area ID of a particular port: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 113
Working With the Core Switch 2/64 Example switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch switchType: 10.1 switchState: Online switchRole: Subordinate switchDomain: 97 switchId: fffc61 00:00:60:69:90:02:5e "sqad120" ( Trunk master) Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 113 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 114
id 9) 41 3 9 id runk master) 42 3 10 id 9) 43 3 11 id 9) 44 3 12 id 45 3 13 id 46 3 14 id 47 3 15 id switch:admin> N2 No_Module N2 No_Light N2 No_Module N1 Online F-Port 21:00:00:e0:8b:03:70:b1 N2 Online N2 No_Light N2 No_Light N2 No_Light 114 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 115
admin user. 2. At the command line enter the slotoff command with the following syntax: slotoff slotnumber where slotnumber is the slot number of the blade you want to disable. Example switch:admin> slotoff 3 Slot 3 is being disabled switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 116
is the slot number of the blade you want to power on. Example switch:admin> slotpoweron 3 Powering on slot 3 switch:admin> Powering Off a Blade To power off a blade unit: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the slotoff command. 116 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 117
slotpoweroff command with the following syntax at the command line: slotpoweroff slotnumber where slotnumber is the slot number of the blade you want to power off. Example switch:admin> slotpoweroff 3 Slot 3 is being powered off switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 117 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 118
values are as follows: Slot Blade Type ID Status Displays the physical slot number. Displays the blade type: ■ SW BLADE The blade is a Switch. ■ CP BLADE The blade is a Control Processor. ■ UNKNOWN Blade not The blade is on and enabled. 118 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 119
FRUs, refer to the Core Switch 2/64 installation guide (the installation guide is also available on the v3.1.x or v4.1.x Software CD). Displaying Information on Switch FRUs To view switch FRU information for a switch: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the chassisshow command at - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 120
. - The externally supplied ID (up to 10 characters). - The externally supplied part number (up to 20 characters). - The externally supplied serial number (up to 20 characters). - The externally supplied revision number (up to 4 characters). 120 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 121
With the Core Switch 2/64 Example switch:admin> chassisshow SW BLADE Slot: 1 Header Version: 2 Power Consume Factor: -180 Brocade Part Num: 65-0000555-04 Brocade Serial Num: FQ000000000 0 days CP BLADE Slot: 6 Header Version: 2 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 121 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 122
Working With the Core Switch 2/64 Power Consume Factor: Brocade Part Num: Brocade Serial Num: Manufacture: Update: 131 days 0 days SW BLADE Slot: 8 Header Version: Power Consume Factor: Brocade Part Num: Brocade Serial Num: Manufacture: Update: Time Alive: Time Awake: 2 -180 65-0000555-04 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 123
Beacon Mode To set the blade beacon mode on: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the bladebeacon command with the following syntax at the command 0 turns beaconing mode off. Example switch:admin> bladebeacon 3, 1 switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 123 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 124
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■ The Management Server on page 126 ■ Configuring Access to the Management Server on page 128 ■ Displaying the Management Server Database on page 133 ■ Clearing the Management Server Database on page 134 ■ Activating the Platform Management Service on page 135 ■ Deactivating the Platform Management - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 126
of the Management Server (MS) provides two management services: ■ Fabric Configuration Service - Provides basic configuration management for topology information (referred to as Topology Discovery). This service can be in the switch or an Nx_Port connected to the fabric. ■ Unzoned Name Server access - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 127
Server database. Note: Management Server Platform service is available only with Fabric OS V2.3 and later. If the Management Server Platform service is started on a fabric with any switches of 2.2.x or earlier, the fabric will be segmented. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 127 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 128
The SAN Management Application Configuring Access to the Management Server An Access Control List (ACL) of WWN addresses determines which systems have access to the Management Server database. If the list is empty (default), the Management Server is accessible to all systems connected in-band to - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 129
The SAN Management Application 2. At the ?" prompt enter Y. 8. Press Enter to update the flash and end the session. Example: switch:admin> msconfigure 0 Done 1 Display the access list 2 Add member based on its Port on next page.>> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 129 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 130
The SAN Management Application MS Access List consists of (13): { 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:aa 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:bb 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:ff 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:11 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:22 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:33 10:00:00:60:69:04 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 131
The SAN Management Application 3. At the ? prompt enter Y. 8. Press Enter to update the flash and end the session. Example: switch:admin> msconfigure 0 Done 1 Display the access list 2 Add member based on its Port on next page.>> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 131 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 132
SAN Management Application MS Access List consists of (13): { 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:aa 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:bb 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:ff 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:11 20:00:00:20:37:65:ce:22 20:00:00:20 saved the MS ACL to the flash. switch:admin> 132 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 133
Name: [10] "second obj" Platform Type: 7 : HOST_BUS_ADAPTER Number of Associated M.A.: 1 Associated Management Addresses: [30] "http://java.sun.com/products/1" Number of Associated Node Names: 2 Associated Node Names: 10:00:00:60:69:20:15:75 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 133 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 134
Clearing the Management Server Database To clear the MS Platform database: 1. Login to the switch as the admin user. 2. At the command line enter the msplcleardb command. 3. Enter Y to confirm the deletion. The Platform database is cleared. 134 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 135
command line enter the msplmgmtactivate command. Example: switch:admin> msplmgmtactivate Activating Platform Management Service in the Fabric is in progress...... *Completed activating Platform Management Service in the fabric! switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 135 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 136
1. Login to the switch as the admin user. 2. At the command line enter the msplmgmtdeactivate command. 3. Enter Y to confirm the deactivation. Example: switch:admin> msplmgmtdeactivate MS Platform Management Service is currently enabled. This will erase Platform configuration information as well as - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 137
MS Topology Discovery Service To display the current status of the Management Server Topology Discovery feature: 1. Login to the switch as the admin user. 2. At the to enable Topology Discovery Management Services *MS feature enable locally Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 137 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 138
SAN Management Application Disable the MS Topology Discovery Feature Disabling the MS Topology Discovery management may erase all NID entries. To disable the MS Topology Discover management feature: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user 138 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 139
For detailed information regarding migrating to larger SANs, refer to the Core Switch 2/64installation guide (the installation guide is also available on the v3.1.x or v4.1.x Software CD). This chapter provides information about updating the Core Switch Port Identifier (PID) Format, including best - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 140
an option of the configure command for 2.6.0c + and 3.0.2.g+ firmware, but not 4.x firmware. In a purely 4.x fabric, it is not necessary to enable Core PID addressing since this is set by default. However, even if you are configuring a Core Switch 2/64 or SAN Switch 2/32 switch, it is important to - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 141
Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing Figure 2: Switch Update Requirements Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 141 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 142
is required. The switch is in Native Addressing Mode, but Core PID is not necessary since the fabric does not contain a 4.x switch. ■ The firmware must be upgraded to 3.0.2g +. ■ The Core PID must be enabled before it can join the fabric. 142 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 143
4.x switch. ■ The firmware must be upgraded to 2.6.0c + (2.6.1 is recommended). ■ The Core PID must be enabled before it can join the fabric. About Core PID Addressing Updating the Core Switch PID Format is required when upgrading an existing SAN to support larger port-count switches. When a switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 144
The method that HP Fibre Channel switches use to assign PIDs differs between the 16-port switches and the larger Refers to a hexadecimal number, which specifies a particular port on a switch. Refers to the AL_PA switch) Refers to the AL_PA. 144 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 145
either PID format. Core PID is enabled by default on 4.x switches (Core Switch 2/64 or SAN Switch 2/32). Use the configure command to enable Core PID on 2.x and 3.x switches before mixing with a 4.x switch fabric. Existing Fabrics When a switch with the larger port count format is introduced into an - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 146
Switches zoning services in Fibre manually correct broken mapping due to static PIDs, refer to the following sections for more detail: ■ Evaluate the Fabric of this chapter discusses in more detail the process of updating to the new PID format. This starts with evaluating a production SAN User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 147
the core PID format ■ Using hot spare switch ports to deal with failures In every case where devices bind by PID, any such procedure becomes difficult or impossible to execute without downtime. In some cases, device drivers allow the user to manually specify persistent bindings by PID. In these - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 148
a fabric service interruption If current details about the SAN are already firmware versions ■ Multi-pathing software versions ■ HBA time-out values ■ Multi-pathing software time-out values ■ Kernel time-out values ■ Configuration of switch 148 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 149
Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing Make List of Manually Configurable PID Drivers Some device drivers do not automatically bind by PID, but allow the operator to manually create a PID binding. For example, persistent binding of PIDs to logical drives may be done in many HBA drivers. Make a - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 150
should be transparent to the users. Note: It is recommended that you use the multi-pathing software to manually fail a path before starting to drivers that do not bind by PID. ■ Downtime can be scheduled to reset the device during the core PID update process, which generally allows the mapping to - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 151
on the first fabric to be updated. 3. Verify that I/O continues over the other fabric. 4. Disable all switches in the fabric to be updated, one switch at a time, and verify that I/O continues over the other fabric after each switch disable. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 151 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 152
page 154). 6. Re-enable the switches in the updated fabric one at a time. In a core/edge network, enable the core switches first. 7. Once the fabric has the SAN. This usually involves starting up the storage arrays first, and the hosts last. 152 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 153
Switches to the Core PID Addressing 9. For any devices manually had their PID binding updated, bring them back up and resume I/O. 12. Verify that all I/O has resumed correctly. Hybrid Update It is possible SAN service provider in these cases. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 153 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 154
that support the new addressing mode. The recommended firmware versions are: 2.6.0c or later for StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches, 3.0.2g or later for SAN Switch 2/8 EL and SAN Switch 2/16 switches, and 4.0.2x or later for SAN Switch 2/32 and Core Switch 2/64 switches. Note: All switches running - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 155
They provide a starting point from which a SAN administrator could develop a site-specific procedure for a device that binds automatically by PID and cannot be rebooted due to uptime requirements. HP/UX 1. Back up all data. Verify backups. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 155 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 156
in the fabric 9. Issue the command switchDisable 10. Issue the command configure and change the Core Switch PID Format to 1. 11. Issue the command: cfgEnable [effective_zone_configuration]. For example: cfgEnable my_zones 12. Clean the lvmtab file by using the command vgscan. 13. Change to /dev - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 157
Updating Switches to the Core PID Addressing 14. Import the volume groups dev/dsk/clt2d0 /dev/rdsk/c1t2d0 disk 1 0/0/2/1.2.0 adisk CLAIMED DEVICE HP DVD-ROM 304 /dev/dsk/c3t2d0 /dev/rdsk/c3t2d0 disk 319 : rmsf -a -v /dev/dsk/c65t8d0 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 157 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 158
adisk CLAIMED DEVICE HP DVD-ROM 304 20. Repeat for all fabrics. 21. Issue the switchEnable command. Enable the core switches all I/O going to all volumes connected through the switch or fabric to be updated. to remove one fabric's devices from its configuration. 6. Remove the device entries for the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 159
configure command and change the Core Switch PID Format to 1. 10. Issue the configenable [effective_zone_configuration] command. For example: configenable my_config 11. Issue the switchenable command. Enable the core switches first, then the edges. 12 OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 159 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 160
Switches to the Core PID Addressing Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is a PID? A: A PID is a Port Identifier. PIDs are used by the routing and zoning services a switch, problems schedule downtime for my SAN to perform the PID traffic on the SAN before performing the the SAN, update installation. - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 161
and Status 8 For detailed diagnostics information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Diagnostic and System Error Message Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. This chapter provides information on diagnostics and displaying switch, port, and hardware status information. ■ Diagnostics Overview, page 162 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 162
divided into two categories. These are ■ Control commands - Act to support or evaluate the diagnostic operations independent of performing an actual test of hardware circuitry ■ Test commands - Act on hardware and report anomalies when found. 162 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 163
in which diagnostics can be manually run; they are normal interactive user command input. They are automatically activated when Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) are brought online. The following lists diagnostic test commands (refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 164
manually (from the Fabric OS command line), many commands require the switch disturb normal fabric traffic. If the switch/blade is not in an offline state an overall picture of the health of the switch or blade. If an area of the various modes to allow a trained user to evaluate the integrity of the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 165
The error log sub-system supports persistent logging. Each switch has its own persistent log. ■ (Core Switch 2/64 specific) Persistent error time without having to reboot the switch or the system. ■ The persistent log can be resized at run time to configure a maximum of 2048 entries. User Guide 165 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 166
Nov 24 16:01:44 (12) Switch: 1, Info TRACK-CONFIG_CHANGE, 4, Config file change from task:ZNIPC Error 02 -------0x2f0 (fabos): Nov 24 15:07:01 Switch: 1, Warning FW-STATUS_SWITCH, 3, Switch status changed from HEALTHY/OK to Marginal/Warning 166 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 167
to continue, Q to stop: q Clearing the Switch Error Log To clear the error log for a particular switch instance: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the errclear -p command to clear only the from the default errShow display. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 167 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 168
Active CP. Example: switch:admin> errclear -p switch:admin> Setting the Error Save Level of a Switch To control types log: 1. Log in to the switch as the admin user. 2. At the command line enter level for a given switch instance: 1. Log in to the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the errsavelvlshow - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 169
command line enter the errnvlogsizeset command. The following example shows how to resize the persistent error log to 1500 entries. Example switch:admin> errnvlogsizeset 1500 Persistent error log is resized to store 1500 entries switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 169 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 170
Error Log Configuration of a Switch To show the current maximum size of the persistent error log: 1. Log in to the switch as the admin user. 2. At how to display persistent error log configuration on the Standby CP, for switch instance -0. Example switch:admin> errnvlogsizeshow -s 0 Persistent - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 171
process to read system events and forward system messages to users and/or write the events to log files on a remote UNIX host system. See "Configuring syslogd" on page 173. syslogd Overview The Fabric OS in the Core Switch 2/64 and SAN Switch 2/32 maintains an internal log of all error messages. The - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 172
(in the example this is (fabos)) ■ Switch instance number (in the example this is Switch 0) ■ Message severity level in word (in the on the error. The Core Switch 2/64 and SAN Switch 2/32 support 6 message severity levels for LOG_DEBUG) (7) 172 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 173
daemon with instructions on how to process different messages it receives from the switch. The following are example entries in the syslog configuration file, /etc/syslog.conf, on how to store switch error log messages received from the Core Switch 2/64 or SAN Switch 2/32 switch. Please refer - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 174
on the Remote Host" on page 173 for instructions. Enabling syslogd on the Core Switch 2/64 or SAN Switch 2/32 This procedure explains how to configure the switch to dispatch error log messages to a remote syslogd host. To configure the switch to forward switch error log messages to a remote syslogd - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 175
using the syslogdipshow command The following example shows how to disable sending of error log messages to a previously configured remote syslogd host whose IP address is 192.168.148.189. Example switch:admin> syslogdipremove 192.168.148.189 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 175 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 176
. This command displays the following information for a switch: - switchname - Displays the switch name. - switchtype - Displays the switch model and firmware version numbers. Switch model numbers: 9 = SAN Switch 2/16 10.1 = Core Switch 2/64 176 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 177
12.1 = SAN Switch 2/32 16.2 = SAN Switch 2/8 EL - switchstate - Displays the switch state: Online, Offline, Testing, or Faulty. - switchrole - Displays the switch role: Principal, Subordinate, or Disabled. - switchdomain - Displays the switch Domain ID. - switchid - Displays the embedded port - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 178
command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. The following example shows the switchshow command output on a Core Switch 2/64. Example switch:admin> switchshow Speed State 0 1 0 id N2 No_Light Disabled 178 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 179
id 40 3 8 id 41 3 9 id 42 3 10 id 43 3 11 id 44 3 12 id 45 3 13 id 46 3 14 id 47 3 15 id switch:admin> N2 No_Light Disabled N2 No_Module Disabled N2 In_Sync Disabled N2 No_Light Disabled N2 In_Sync Disabled N2 No_Light Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Diagnostics and Status 179 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 180
appear different on a SAN Switch 2/32 switch. For more information refer to the switchshow command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Displaying the Uptime Of the Switch To display the uptime for a switch: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 181
number of interrupts, number of link failures, number of loss of synchronization warnings, and number of loss of signal warnings. To display the software statistics for a port: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user required for the Core Switch 2/64. A table of software statistics for the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 182
and Status Example: switch:admin> portshow 3/7 portCFlags: 0x1 ENABLED portFlags: 0x20041 PRESENT U_PORT LED portType: 4.1 portState: 2 Offline portPhys: 4 No_Light portScn: 0 portId: 612700 portWwn: 20:27:00:60:69:80:04:5a portWwn of device(s) connected: None Distance: normal - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 183
the portshow command, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. Displaying Hardware Statistics for a Port Hardware statistics for a port include information such as the number of frames received, the number of frames sent, the number of encoding errors received, and - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 184
0 number of times FL has the tenancy nl_tenancy 0 number of times NL has the tenancy switch:admin> Note: For more information on the portstatsshow command, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. 184 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 185
of port errors for all the ports in a single switch. To display a summary of port errors for a switch: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. At the command line, enter the porterrshow command. than minimum. Frames longer than maximum. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 185 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 186
). Loss of synchronization. Loss of signal. Frames rejected with F_RJT. Frames busied with F_BSY. Note: For more information on the porterrshow command, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide. 186 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 187
output from a SAN Switch 2/32. Example: switch:admin> fanshow Fan #1 is OK, speed is 7500 RPM Fan #2 is OK, speed is 7560 RPM Fan #3 is OK, speed is 7560 RPM Fan #4 is OK, speed is 7590 RPM Fan #5 is OK, speed is 7440 RPM switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 187 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 188
line may be shown. If present, this line contains manufacture date, part numbers, serial numbers, and other identification information. The following example displays the power supply status using the psshow command. Example: switch:admin> psshow Power Supply #1 is OK DELTA DPS-1001AB-1E - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 189
Note: The number of power supply units varies depending on the type of switch. For more information, refer to the particular hardware reference manual for your switch. Monitoring the Temperature Status To display the temperature status of a switch: 1. Log into the switch as the admin user. 2. Enter - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 190
Diagnostics and Status ■ crossPortTest ■ portLoopbackTest ■ sramRetentionTest ■ turboRamTest ■ statsTest ■ spinSilk 190 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 191
available from the switch provider. You cannot use the Linux Root Enabling firmware to perform any other switch functions. Have the WWN of your switch available when you contact Technical Support to enable Linux capabilities for diagnostics. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 191 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 192
Diagnostics and Status 192 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 193
Troubleshooting, page 194 ■ Gathering Information for Technical Support, page 198 The following specific scenarios are described to provide examples of Troubleshooting techniques: ■ Host Can Not See Target (Storage ■ Marginal Links, page 234 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 193 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 194
storage diagnostic tools to better understand why it is not visible to the switch. Once the storage can be seen from the switch, if the host still cannot see the storage device, then there is still a problem between the host and the switch. 194 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 195
Fibre Channel Process Troubleshooting Figure 3: Fibre Channel Process Flow Chart Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 195 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 196
volume installation ■ Incorrect volume configuration There are many tools available to help troubleshoot the SAN. The following table describes tools that can be used to troubleshoot specific areas. Table 13: Troubleshooting Tools Problem Area Fabric Storage Devices Troubleshooting Tool Switch - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 197
13: Troubleshooting Tools (Continued) Problem Area Hosts Storage Management Applications Troubleshooting Tool Host adaptor LEDs Host operating system diagnostic tools Device driver diagnostic tools Application-specific tools and resources Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 197 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 198
Gathering Information for Technical Support To aid in troubleshooting, gather as much of this information as possible prior to contacting the SAN technical support vendor. 1. Gather Switch Information: a. Serial number (located on the chassis). b. Worldwide name (obtain using licenseidshow - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 199
Specific Scenarios The following sections provide specific help with some of the most common SAN problems. Host Can Not See Target (Storage or Tape Devices) When a host cannot "see" its disks, the best way to troubleshoot the problem is to start in the middle half of the data path, figure out if - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 200
Troubleshooting Check the Simple Name Server (SNS) Check for the Device in the SNS 1. Enter the nsShow command on the switch to which the device is attached. Example: The Local Name Server has 9 entries { Type Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL(sec) *N 021a00; 2,3;20:00:00:e0:69:f0:07:c6;10:00:00:e0 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 201
all of the nodes connected to that switch, which allows a user to determine if a particular node is accessible on the network. - If the device is not present in the SNS, the search is narrowed to the virtual SAN cable. The problem is between the storage device and the switch. This is not a host - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 202
zoning is not causing the communication problem. - If they are not, and zoning is enabled, continue to step 3 3. Resolve zoning conflicts by putting the devices into the same zoning configuration. See "Basic Zone Merge Correction Procedure". 202 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 203
zoning configuration. See "Fabric Merge Conflicts Related to Zoning" on page 207. ■ Domain ID conflict. See "Reconcile a Domain ID Conflict" on page 205. ■ A switch in a secure fabric is not running Secure Fabric OS. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide. About - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 204
the configure command to edit the fabric parameters for the segmented switch. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for more detailed information. 9. Enable the switch by entering the switchenable command. 204 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 205
window. 3. Enter the switchshow command on a switch from the second fabric. 4. Compare the switchshow output from the two fabrics. Note the number of Domain ID conflicts. There may be several duplicate Domain IDs that will need to be changed. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 205 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 206
Troubleshooting 5. Chose the fabric on which to change the duplicate Domain ID; log into the conflicting switch in that fabric. 6. Enter the switchdisable command. 7. Enter the switchenable command. This will enable the joining switch to obtain a new Domain ID as part Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 207
Procedure" on page 208 or the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. To quickly correct a fabric merge problem due to incompatible zones, perform the following steps: 1. Determine which switches have the incorrect configuration and log into the switch as admin. Fabric OS Procedures - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 208
detailed troubleshooting instructions. Detailed Zone Merge Correction Procedure For more information regarding Zoning, refer to the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. For detailed troubleshooting of zone merge issues, follow the steps below. Verify Fabric Merge Problem 1. Enter - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 209
for definitions. 10. Log into one of the Fabrics. 11. Run zone configure edit commands to edit the fabric zone configuration for the segmented switch. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide for specific commands. Reorder the Zone Member List If the zoneset members between - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 210
data to the switch supplier for further investigation. I2C bus Errors The following sections cover troubleshooting i2C bus errors. Possible Causes i2C bus errors indicate defective hardware, and the specific item is listed in the error message. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Diagnostic and System - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 211
Troubleshooting Check the power supply status. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide or refer to the switch installation guide supplied with your specific switch (the installation guide is also available on the v3.1.x or v4.1.x Software CD) for details regarding - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 212
Troubleshooting Device Login Issues In narrowing down problems with device logins, use the following commands: 1. Log into the switch. 2. Enter the switchShow command. Check for correct logins. Example: switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch switchType: 16.2 switchState: Online - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 213
Troubleshooting 3. Enter the portconfigShow command to see how the port is configured. Example: switch:admin> portcfgshow Ports 0123 4567 Speed 2G 2G .. ON .. ON .. where AN:AutoNegotiate, ..:OFF, ??:INVALID. LM:L0.5 switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 213 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 214
U_PORT LED 12: Offline No_Module PRESENT U_PORT LED 13: Offline No_Module PRESENT U_PORT LED 14: Offline No_Module PRESENT U_PORT LED 15: Offline No_Module PRESENT U_PORT LED 16: Online UNKNOWN PRESENT ACTIVE G_PORT U_PORT switch:admin> 214 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 215
Troubleshooting 5. Enter the portFlagsShow command to see how a port has logged in and where a login failed, if a failure Rx 41 40 02fffffd,00fffffd,0009ffff,14000000 16:44:42.340 PORT Tx 41 0 c0fffffd,00fffffd,00090545 switch:admin> Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 215 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 216
Troubleshooting Watchdog (Best Practices) Watchdog is a subset of the Kernel Error Reporting Software. It is a feature that reports unexpected and fatal errors when a switch dies. The Watchdog feature ensures that the switch seconds before resetting the CPU. The switch will always reboot User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 217
-CP switches) or fail-over (on dual-CP switches). Run the savecore command to find out whether a Core File was created. If a Core File is found, select the FTP the file option. Copy the error message and contact customer support. Critical Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 217 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 218
/from HBA. Used to test online F_Port devices, N_Port devices and SFPs/GBICs. Only tests components attached to switch that are on a FC arbitrated loop. Tests components to/from a neighbor switch, such as ISLs and SFPs/GBICs between switches. 218 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 219
port statistics. - Most numbers should be small. An excessively large number (such as one over problem. - To test components to and from a neighbor switch, see "Test Cascaded Switch switch, see "Test a Switches Internal Components" on page 222. - To test the components between a switch and a hub - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 220
: 1. Log into the switch as admin. 2. Enter the spinfab command with the following operands (refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for more details). [-nmegs count] [-ports list] [-setfail mode] [-domain value] Example: Specify the number of frames to send in - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 221
Path 1. Log into the switch as admin. 2. Enter the crossporttest command with the following operand. (This is a partial list. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for more information). [-nframes count] [-lb_mode mode] Specify the number of frames to send - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 222
test to be run on the internal switch components. (This is a partial list. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for more information.) [-nframes count] [-lb_mode mode] [-spd_mode mode] [-ports itemlist] Specify the number of frames to send. Select the loopback - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 223
sure all connected cables and SFPs are of the same technology (that is a short wavelength SFP switch port should be connected to another number] [-nframes count][-ports itemlist][-seed payload_pattern][-width pattern_width]. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 224
number of frames requested is reached b. all ports are marked bad 12. Look for errors. See the following list for possible errors. Possible Errors One or more of the following errors may appear if failures are detected. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 225
Troubleshooting ERR_STAT_C3DISC ERR_STAT_CRC ERR_STAT_ENCIN ERR_STAT_ENCOUT ERR_STAT_TRUNC FDET_PERR FINISH_MSG_ERR FTPRT_STATUS_ERR cable. This test only checks components that are attached to the switch and that are on a FC arbitrated loop. 1. Log in as admin. Fabric OS Procedures Version - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 226
Troubleshooting 2. Disable the switch by entering switchdisable at the command line. 3. Enter portloopbacktest [passcount] to set all ports for parallel loopback. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for detailed information about the optional operand. 4. - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 227
the selected operands. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for details regarding the operands. 7. Create a frame F of maximum data size (2112 bytes). 8. Transmit frame F through port M. 9. Pick up the frame from its cross-connected port N. An error is reported - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 228
Troubleshooting 14. Repeat steps 6 - 12 for all ports until: - the number switch components that are not functioning properly. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for details on these tests. Table 18: Switch of the switch. Verifies the Related Switch Test - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 229
its test. Check the condition of the switch. Enter the switchStatusShow and errShow or errDump commands and identify the malfunctioning parts. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for more information. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 229 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 230
Troubleshooting Port's Physical State 1. Enter the switchshow command. 2. Check the port and state columns in the switchshow output. 3. Use the following list to determine the next step: Table 20 the output for the following information: 230 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 231
initialization is complete. 3. Skip point-to-point initialization. StorageWorks SAN switches switch the point-to-point initialization after the Loop Initialization Soft Assigned (LISA) phase of the loop initialization. This behavior sometimes causes trouble with old HBAs. If this is the case: - Skip - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 232
Troubleshooting Point-to-Point Initialization Failure 1. Confirm that the port is active If a Fabric device or another switch is connected to the switch, the switch opposite device is another switch, the port becomes an E_Port. Some Fabric devices have problem with loop initialization. If User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 233
Troubleshooting Table 21: SwitchShow Output and Suggested Action (Continued) Output E_port F_port G_port L_port Suggested Action If the opposite side is not another switch, the link has come up in the initialization procedure went wrong. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 233 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 234
SFP, cable, the edge device, and the edge device SFP. Confirming the Problem The following steps provide a brief overview of possible steps to troubleshoot a marginal link. 1. Enter the portErrShow command. Example: switch:admin> porterrshow frames enc crc too too bad enc disc link loss loss frjt - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 235
" on page 236 or "Nx_Port (Host or Storage) Issues" on page 236. 4. Replace the SFP on the marginal port. 5. Run the portLoopBack test on the marginal port. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide or "Troubleshooting the Hardware" on page 210 for more information - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 236
high number of generated errors, move on to "Nx_Port (Host or Storage) Issues" on page 236. Nx_Port (Host or Storage) problem and a cable problem have been ruled out. 11. Follow the troubleshooting procedures for the host or storage device. 236 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 237
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 238
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. 238 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 239
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 240
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. 240 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 241
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. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 242
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 memory - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 243
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 244
fill word, LPSM. Cut-through A switching technique that allows the route for a Configuration The set of all zone objects defined in the fabric. May include multiple zone configurations. See also enabled zone configuration, zone configuration. 244 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 245
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 declared. See also R_A_TOV, RR_TOV. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 245 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 246
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 247
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 248
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 249
ANSI. Applies 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 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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 250
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 251
. 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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 252
. 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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 253
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 254
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 255
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 256
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. configuration and device information. 256 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 257
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 258
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 can arbitrate. OPN Open Primitive Signal. 258 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 259
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 259 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 260
Switch Primary fabric configuration server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration parameters for all switches in the fabric. See also backup FCS switch, FCS switch. Private Device A device that supports Power Supply Unit. 260 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 261
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 261 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 262
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, Used to connect DTE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 263
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 and an HSSDC2 cable assembly. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 263 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 264
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. 264 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 265
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 266
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 before initiating ULP recovery. 266 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 267
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 267 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 268
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 Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 269
Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Index Index displaying the error log of a switch 167 displaying the firmware version 40 displaying the management server database 133 displaying the status of a port 181 displaying the switch status 176 displaying the system configuration settings 51, 57 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 270
running diagnostic tests on the switch hardware 189 S setting the switch date and time 51 slot and port syntax 110 switch beacon mode 177 switch WWN 177 U upgrading the firmware level in v4.0 80, 112 V viewing the policy threshold values 58 270 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
fabric OS procedures version
3.1.x/4.1.x
Product Version:
V3.1.x/V4.1.x
Third Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA–RS23C–TE
This guide describes the procedures for configuring switches, working with the management
server, working with diagnostics, and displaying switch status information.