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- HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 1
user guide hp StorageWorks remote switch version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x/4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RTS7C-TE This document describes Remote Switch fabric functions with the aid of a "bridging device" or network-bridge. The network-bridge supports both a Fibre Channel - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 2
or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or Brocade: the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage, SilkWorm, and SilkWork Express, are trademarks HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 3
Remote Switch 15 Installing Remote Switch Using Telnet 15 Installing Remote Switch Using Advanced Web Tools 16 Using Remote Switch 17 Overview 17 Configuring a Remote Switch Fabric 18 Accessing the Switch using Telnet 18 Index 21 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 4
Contents 4 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 5
about this guide This user guide proAvibdeos iunftortmhatiisonGto hueilpdyeou install and configure the Remote Switch. About this Guide "About this Guide" topics include: ■ Overview, page 6 ■ Conventions, page 7 ■ Rack Stability, page 10 ■ Getting Help, page 11 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 6
Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel Association web site, located at: http://www.fibrechannel.org Prerequisites Before you install or configure software, make sure you consider the items in the Conventions section that follow. 6 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 7
The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings. WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 7 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 8
serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a network interface connection cool before touching. 8 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 9
About this Guide Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the presence of multiple damage to the equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manually handling material. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 9 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 10
feet are attached to the rack. ■ In multiple rack installations, the racks are coupled. ■ Only one rack component is extended at any time. A rack may become unstable if more than one rack component is extended for any reason. 10 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 11
Reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller: ■ In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518 ■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868 ■ Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers: http://www.hp.com. HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 11 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 12
About this Guide 12 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 13
About Remote Switch, page 14 ■ Installing Remote Switch, page 15 ■ Using Remote Switch, page 17 ■ Configuring a Remote Switch Fabric, page 18 ■ Accessing the Switch using Telnet, page 18 Remote Switch is an optionally licensed product that runs on HP StorageWorks SAN Switches, version 3.0.x/4.0.x or - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 14
facilities automatically maximize throughput by using the E_Ports to load share traffic during normal operation, with automatic failover and failback during interruption on the WAN connection. 14 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 15
Remote Switch Installing Remote Switch A Remote Switch fabric requires two switches that are HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2Gb (version 3x) or (version 4x) or StorageWorks Core Switches, with the switches configured the same. Installing Remote Switches requires the installation of a separate license on - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 16
Click Admin on the relevant switch panel. The logon window displays. 4. Enter a logon name and password with administrative privileges and press Add License. The Remote Switch feature is available as soon as the license key is added. 16 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 17
commands or using Advanced Web Tools. For information about using Advanced Web Tools to configure a switch, refer to the HP StorageWorks Web Tools Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide. Overview The Remote Switch feature operates in conjunction with a Fibre Channel to FCIP WAN gateway. This gateway - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 18
fabric requires two StorageWorks SAN Switches (2Gb, v 3x or v4x), or StorageWorks Core Switches with identical configurations. Remote Switch is supported over Fibre Channel for the following gateway devices: ■ ATM ■ IP ■ SONET ■ DWDM Most of these gateway devices include a large number of buffers to - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 19
(yes, y, no, n): [no] n NS Operation Parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] n Arbitrated Loop parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] n System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] n Portlog events enable (yes, y, no, n): [no] n No changes. switch:admin> HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 19 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 20
prior to entering the configure command. Some network-bridge devices may not have a provision for handling class F frames. Therefore, the transmission of class F frames throughout the entire Remote Switch fabric must be suppressed. 20 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 21
Web Tools 16 M multiple interswitch links (ISLs) 14 N network-bridge 13 R rack stability, warning 10 Remote Switch configuring 18 installing with telnet 15 installing with Web Tools 16 overview 13 using 17 S symbols on equipment 8 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 21 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Remote Switch V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - Page 22
Index T technical support, HP 11 telnet accessing Remote Switch 18 installing Remote Switch 15 U using Remote Switch 17 W Web Tools, installing Remote Switch 16 websites, HP storage 11 22 HP StorageWorks Remote Switch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
remote switch
version 3.1.x/4.1.x
Product Version:
3.1.x/4.1.x
Third Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA-RTS7C-TE
This document describes Remote Switch fabric functions with the aid of a °bridging device± or
network-bridge. The network-bridge supports both a Fibre Channel physical interface, as well
as a secondary non-Fibre Channel IP physical interface.