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user guide hp StorageWorks quickloop fabric assist version 3.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x Second Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTS1B-TE This guide provides comprehensive information to help you administer your StorageWorks SAN switch and your Storage Area Network (SAN). - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - 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 User Guide Second Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTS1B-TE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 3
Contents About this Guide 5 Overview 6 Intended Audience 6 Related Documentation 6 Conventions 7 Document Conventions 7 Text Symbols 7 Getting Help 9 HP Technical Support 9 HP Storage Website 9 HP Authorized Reseller 9 1 Introducing QuickLoop 11 QuickLoop Basics 12 License Activation - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 4
Contents Pass 2: Full Initialization 22 Error Handling 23 Switch Level Errors 23 Port Level Errors 23 Glossary 25 Index 57 Figures 1 Viewing a List of Activated Licenses 13 Tables 1 Document Conventions 7 4 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 5
your StorageWorks SAN switch and your SAN. This guide can be used with the other product-related documentsAoboruat sthais sGtuaindedalone document. "About this Guide" topics include: ■ Overview, page 6 ■ Conventions, page 7 ■ Getting Help, page 9 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 5 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 6
Documents section of the Release Notes that came with your switch. For the latest information, documentation, and firmware releases, please visit the following StorageWorks website: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/ prodserv/storage.html For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 7
and dialog box titles File names, application names, and text emphasis User input, command and directory names, and system responses (output and > Blue, underlined sans serif font text: http://www.hp.com Text Symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 8
About this Guide Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. 8 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 9
still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/. From this website, select the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 10
About this Guide 10 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 11
private loops. QuickLoop allows a StorageWorks SAN switch to emulate a hub environment, while offering the additional benefit of connectivity to a fabric. QuickLoop is an mode are considered private devices when connected to QuickLoop ports. QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 11 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 12
hub to a fabric-based SAN. QuickLoop-enabled switches can be used to replace hubs when the SAN is first deployed and has only private devices attached. Fabric switches can be added without any detrimental effect to the QuickLoop-enabled switches. 12 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 13
page 14 or "License Activation Using Web Tools" on page 14. 1. Log onto the switch by telnet using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. Enter the licenseshow command on the switch:admin> Figure 1: Viewing a List of Activated Licenses QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 13 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 14
the Fabric View. 3. Click Admin on the relevant switch panel. The logon window displays. 4. Enter a logon name and password with administrative privileges and press Enter. The Administration View licenseshow command, as shown in Figure 1. 14 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 15
how to use Quickloop. Topics include: ■ QuickLoop Overview, page 16 ■ Address Translation, page 17 ■ Administering QuickLoop, page 18 ■ QuickLoop Topology, page 19 ■ QuickLoop Implementation, page 20 ■ Error Handling, page 23 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 15 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 16
and qlportenable. Note: These modes cannot be configured by Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). A switch has a default mode, which depends on the switch model. When powered up, all the ports of the switch will be set to the default mode. 16 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 17
actions on the part of the user. It is switch are set by configuration commands to one of the above two modes. The switch automatically determines and sets the appropriate mode, based on factory defaults and configurations currently in effect. QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 18
Tools to view and modify the QuickLoop settings through the QuickLoop Admin tab on the Switch Admin view, available through Advanced Web Tools. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide for a description of all available functions and screens. You can use the Command Line - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 19
A QuickLoop can include up to two switches and can support up to 126 AL_PA devices. ■ Each particular switch can only be included in one QuickLoop looplet out of service. If the error condition is cleared, the looplet is automatically reinstated. QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 19 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 20
by a combination of hardware and software components, and requires no actions on the part of the user once it is installed and configured. Topics in this section include: ■ Terminology, page 20 ■ Dual-switch QuickLoop, page 21 ■ QuickLoop Initialization, page 22 Terminology The terms and concepts - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 21
NL_port, in which case the device would be connected to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port on a switch. In this latter case a looplet is in an arbitrated loop. During implementation and operation of StorageWorks SAN switches in a QuickLoop, messages are transmitted by devices as - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 22
the looplets that are initialized depend upon the zoning configuration. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Pass 1: Sequential Looplet Initialization This pass allows and the fabric provides the transport service. 22 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 23
switches. Topics in this section include: ■ Switch Level Errors ■ Port Level Errors Switch Level Errors Switch-level errors that can affect dual switch QuickLoops, include the following conditions: ■ No switch with the configured partner switch . QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 23 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 24
time-out period. If all the steps are successfully completed, the looplet is reinstated into the QuickLoop by full initialization. 24 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 25
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 26
A number assigned to each potential port location in the StorageWorks Core switch. Used to distinguish StorageWorks Core switch ports that have the same port number but are on different port blades. ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit. 26 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 27
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 28
A fan that prevents a switch (or individual elements within a switch) from overheating. Boot Flash Flash memory that stores the boot code and boot parameters. The processor executes its first instructions from boot flash. Data is cached in RAM. 28 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 29
frame switching service between two ports, without notification of delivery or non-delivery of data. This service can also be used to provide a multicast connection between the originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 30
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 31
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 32
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. 32 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 33
to HP StorageWorks switches, a unique number between 1 and 239 that identifies the switch to the fabric and is used in routing frames. Usually automatically assigned by the switch, but can be manually assigned declared. See also R_A_TOV, RR_TOV. QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 33 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 34
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 35
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 36
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 37
to the operation of peripheral devices on a private loop. FCS switch Fabric configuration server switch. One or more designated HP switches that store and manage the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. FCS switches are designated by WWN, and the list of designated - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 38
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 39
. 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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 40
. 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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 41
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 42
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 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 43
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 44
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. 44 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 45
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 46
Loop Port. A node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. See also N_Port, Nx_Port. Node Name The unique it can arbitrate. OPN Open Primitive Signal. 46 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 47
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 Version 3.1.x User Guide 47 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 48
Switch Primary fabric configuration server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. See also backup FCS switch, FCS switch. Private Device A device that supports Unit. 48 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 49
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 49 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 50
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 to specific switch ports, to connect DTE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 51
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. QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide 51 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 52
to as directory service. See also FS. StorageWorks SAN switch The brand name for the HP family of switches. Switch Name The arbitrary name assigned to a switch. Switch Port A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Ports, F_Ports, or FL_Ports. 52 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 53
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 54
by a different type of network. U_Port Universal Port. A switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port is defined as a U_Port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. UDP User Datagram Protocol. A protocol that runs on top of - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 55
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 55 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 56
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 QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 57
address translation 17 AL_PA 12 arbitrated loop 11 audience 6 authorized reseller, HP 9 C configurations, oop 20 conventions document 7 text symbols 7 D default mode 16 document conventions 7 related documentation 6 E errors handling 23 looplet 19, 23, 24 port level 23 switch level 23 F Fabric mode - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist V3.1.x User Gu - Page 58
switch level errors 23 Fabric mode 16 mixed mode 16 QuickLoop 16 switch, master 21 symbols in text 7 T technical support, HP 9 text symbols 7 translation, address 17 W Web Tools Fabric Assist 14 QuickLoop 14 websites HP storage 9 StorageWorks 6 58 QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
quickloop fabric assist
version 3.1.x
Product Version:
3.1.x
Second Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA–RTS1B–TE
This guide provides comprehensive information to help you administer your StorageWorks SAN
switch and your Storage Area Network (SAN).