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user guide hp StorageWorks zoning version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x/4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RS26C-TE This user guide provides an overview of zoning, instructions for activating zoning, and information about configuring and using zoning and QuickLoop zones. - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - 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-RS26C-TE - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 3
Web Tools 17 2 Zoning Concepts 19 About Zoning 20 Guidelines to Setting Up Zoning 21 Zone Definitions 22 Zone Objects 22 Selecting Ports on the Core Switch 2/64 23 Zone Objects and Aliases 24 Zone Objects 24 Zone Aliases 24 Zone Configurations 25 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 3 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 4
Configuration 33 Analyze the Zone Configuration 33 Enable a Zone Configuration 33 Review The Enabled Configuration 34 Modifying Configurations 36 Before Merging Zones 36 Adding a New Switch QuickLoop Zones 46 QuickLoop Zoning Advantages 47 Configuring QuickLoop Zones 48 Create a QuickLoop - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 5
of Only StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN Switch Models 65 Fabrics Composed of StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN Switch and StorageWorks Core Switch Models 66 Fabrics Composed of 1 Gb SAN, 2 Gb SAN, and Core Switch Models 66 Best Practices for Hardware Zone Enforcement 66 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 5 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 6
B Using Zoning to Administer Security 69 Glossary 71 Index 103 Figures 1 License activation using telnet 16 2 Fabric with three zones 20 3 PortZoneShow output 29 Tables 1 Document Conventions 9 2 Area and Port Mappings 23 3 Zone Merging Scenarios 40 4 RSCN Delivery 61 6 Zoning Version - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 7
about this guide This user guide proAvibdeos iunftortmhaitisonGto uheildp yeou: ■ Understand Zoning About this Guide ■ Install Zoning ■ Configure and use Zoning and QuickLoop zones ■ Contact technical support for additional assistance "About this Guide" topics include: ■ Overview, page 8 ■ - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 8
firmware releases, please visit the following StorageWorks website: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/ prodserv/storage.html For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel Association website, located at: http://www.fibrechannel.org. 8 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 9
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 10
About this Guide Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. 10 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 11
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 12
About this Guide 12 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 13
Introducing Zoning This chapter provides the following information: ■ Overview, page 14 ■ License Activation, page 15 1 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 13 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 14
of a Storage Area Network (SAN) into logical groupings of devices that access each other. Zones can be configured dynamically and can vary in size depending on the number of fabric-connected devices. Devices a temporary zone to back up non-member devices. 14 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 15
the licenseShow command to view a list of all licenses activated on your switch, as shown in the example below. If the necessary license is or License Activation Using Web Tools on page 17. 1. Log onto the switch by telnet using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. Enter the licenseshow - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 16
license SdcReRcbSbXedSfO: Performance Monitor license SdcReRcbSbbedSfS: Trunking license SdcReRcbSbjedSfy: Security license switch:admin> Figure 1: License activation using telnet 1. Enter the following on must be entered exactly as given. licenseadd "key" 16 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 17
browser, enter the switch name or IP address password with administrative privileges and press Enter. The Administration View displays. Choose the License Admin tab. 4. Enter the license key in the License Key field and click Add. The feature is now activated. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 18
Introducing Zoning 18 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 19
: ■ About Zoning, page 20 ■ Guidelines to Setting Up Zoning, page 21 ■ Zone Definitions, page 22 ■ Zone Management, page 26 ■ Zoning Schemes, page 28 ■ Implementing Zoning, page 30 ■ Zone Merging Scenarios, page 40 ■ Rules of Zoning Architecture, page 43 2 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 19 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 20
group of fabric-connected devices, also called zone objects. Any device, or zone object, connected to the fabric can can have multiple zones. A switch can have any number of zone configurations resident; however, only one configuration can be enabled at a 20 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 21
■ Create a detailed diagram of the fabric, showing all the switches with their inter-switch links (ISLs). The diagram will help to account for every user may plug in devices and then test the connections to confirm that everything is functioning properly. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 21 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 22
far larger than the number of devices that can be connected to a fabric. The zone size for Fabric OS V4.1 is 128 KB. The zone size for Fabric OS V3.x and V2.x is 96 KB. Zone definitions and configurations are consistent across reboots and power cycles. If two switches are connected in a fabric, they - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 23
method. Area numbers distinguish StorageWorks Core switch ports that have the same port number but are on different slots. When specifying a particular slot and port for a command, the slot number operand must be followed by a slash (/), followed by the port number value. Note: The SAN Switch 2/32 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 24
of a fabric zone or of a QuickLoop zone. An object cannot be part of both categories. When zone objects are defined, they are put into zones. One or more zones is a zone configuration. For example: Zone Configuration -> Zone -> Zone Objects -> QuickLoop devices/ports or Fabric devices/ports cfgname - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 25
that is removed from flash memory. On power up, the switch automatically reloads the "saved configuration", and if a configuration was in effect when it was saved, the same configuration will be reinstated with an auto run of the cfgEnable command. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 25 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 26
another switch configuration Delete a zone configuration Remove a member from a configuration Add a member to a Fabric Assist zone Create a Fabric Assist zone Delete a Fabric Assist zone Remove a member from a Fabric Assist zone Add a member to a qloop 26 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 27
in flash Informative Commands-The following commands do not impact a transaction and are for information only: aliShow cfgShow zoneShow qloopShow Print aliases Print configuration information Print zone configuration information Print qloop configuration Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 27 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 28
members specified by a combination of WWN and switch port number or area number. Mixed zones are software enforced through the is specified by both port number and WWN, it is a software-enforced zone. Hardware-enforced zoning is enforced at the ASIC level with support from the Name Server. User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 29
zones. To discern if a zone is hardware-enforced, use either the portZoneShow command or portcamshow command, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: PortZoneShow output Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 29 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 30
. 6. Enable the zone configuration. 7. Review the enabled configuration. Note: Each zone object defined-alias, zone, zone configuration-must have a unique name; that is, an alias cannot have the same name as another alias, zone, or zone configuration. 30 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 31
configurations and the effective configuration. test180_Jr:admin>cfgShow Defined configuration alias: Private_ServerA 1,3 alias: Private_ServerB 1,4 alias: Private_StorageA 2,2 alias: Private_StorageB 2,1 Effective configuration: cfg: cfg1 zone: fabric_zone1 50:06:0b:00:00:06:9a:d6 50: - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 32
alias name may not exceed 64 characters. Use the aliCreate command to create aliases for areas 5 and 29 on switch 7 as shown in this example. test180_Jr:admin> aliCreate "alias by port level", "7, 5: 7, 29" Use the aliases as shown in the examples below. 32 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 33
Zone Administration window in Web Tools. Enable a Zone Configuration Use the cfgEnable to enable and save your configuration. test180_Jr:admin>cfgEnable "cfg1" Setting switch to Fabric mode, Committing configuration...done. zone config "cfg1" is in effect Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 33 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 34
is disabled, it remains disabled; if an existing configuration is enabled, it remains enabled.) 3. Zone members are loaded. 4. If the steps above were successful, all switches in the fabric are loaded with the zoning information 50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:1c 34 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 35
configuration: cfg: cfg1 zone: fabric_zone1 50:06:0b:00:00:06:9a:d6 50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:1b zone: fabric_zone2 50:06:0b:00:00:06:ad:10 50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:1c zone: ql_zone1 1,3 2,2 zone: ql_zone2 1,4 2,1 test180_Jr:admin> Zoning Concepts Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 36
switch has HP Secure Fabric OS enabled, all switches in the fabric must have HP Secure Fabric OS. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide for more information. Adding a New Switch When a new switch is added to the fabric, it automatically takes on the zone configuration - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 37
switch. All switches in the new fabric inherit the zoning configuration data. If a zone configuration is in effect, then the same configuration becomes the enabled configuration pn command, where "pn" is the port or area number on that switch. The cache of remote logins can be viewed by making - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 38
or later firmware. Switches running Fabric OS V4.1 firmware can operate in the same fabric with all StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches running V2.6 or later. However, HP recommends that each switch in the SAN run the latest supported firmware for that switch. 38 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 39
= z2; z1, even though members of the configuration are the same. If zoneset members between two switches have the same name defined in the configuration, make sure zoneset members listed are in the same order. Splitting a Fabric If the connections between two fabrics are no longer available, the - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 40
column gives the user an idea of how to do successful merges quickly. The table also gives good guidelines of what to do to avoid merge problems. Table 3: Zone Merging Scenarios Description Switch A has a defined configuration. Switch B does not have a defined configuration. Switch A has a defined - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 41
configuration. Switch B has a defined configuration. Switch A and Switch B have the same defined configuration. Only Switch B has an enabled configuration. Switch A and Switch B have different defined configurations. Neither has an enabled zone configuration. Switch 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 41 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 42
MARKETING Switch B defined connects the fabrics. This will cause a merge that will make the fabric consistent with the good configuration. Be careful in using the cfgClear command; this command can inadvertently delete the zone configuration in the fabric. 42 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 43
connected to it. However, HP Fabric OS V4.1 can still be part of a Fabric Assist zone if a Fabric Assist host is connected to a non-V4.1 switch. Testing a (new) zone configuration-Before implementing a zone, the user should run the Zone Analyzer from Web Tools to isolate any possible problems - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 44
SAN, the pause in I/O may not be acceptable. For these reasons, it is recommended to do zone changes only if the resulting behavior is known and acceptable. Changing HBA drivers can rectify the situation. After changing or enabling a zone configuration, the user should confirm that nodes and storage - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 45
in a Storage Area Network (SAN). By partitioning selected devices within a QuickLoop into a QuickLoop zone, you can enhance management of a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) in a legacy environment. Note: Refer to the HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide for detailed - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 46
Switch are designated by looplet (port number), or by Arbitrated Loop Physical Address configuration, and QuickLoop devices can be included within a fabric zone configuration. supported in Fabric OS V3.1; however, it is not supported in Fabric OS V4.1. 46 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 47
backup session. In a QuickLoop with zoning enabled, transmission of the loop initialization primitive (LIP) signal and loop initialization are controlled by the switch. The LIP is transmitted only to looplets within the affected zone. Other looplets on the QuickLoop are not affected. In this way - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 48
(Only required when zoning by AL_PA.) 2. Define a QuickLoop zone 3. Define a QuickLoop zone configuration Create a QuickLoop Refer to the HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide for information about creating a QuickLoop. Define a QuickLoop Zone A QuickLoop zone is a group - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 49
e2]" Define a QuickLoop Zone Configuration To define a QuickLoop zone configuration, assign a zone configuration name and specify the QuickLoop zones zones must also be included in the zone configuration. An example of a QuickLoop zone configuration is: cfgname "cfgname", "QLZoneName" For example - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 50
if no zoning exists). Private hosts and targets are put into a single Fabric Assist zone, and are identified either by domain and port number or by WWN. Each Fabric Assist zone can have only one private host. The user will need QuickLoop and Zoning licenses to use these features. 50 Zoning Version - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 51
be given different AL_PAs. A max of 125 unique targets may be zoned with private hosts on any given switch. Note: A fazone private host must be on a loop by itself. Sharing a loop with other nodes will targets will not propagate a LIP to any private hosts. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 51 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 52
Using QuickLoop Zones Fabric Assist Debugging The FaDebugShow command can help troubleshoot FA issues by displaying internal Fabric Assist tables. FaDebugShow: Displays the internal Fabric Assist tables. 52 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 53
Zoning Concepts and Guidelines A This appendix provides the following information: ■ Storage Area Networks, page 54 ■ Zoning, page 55 ■ Zone Management, page 56 Deviations from Single HBA Zoning, page 64 ■ Hardware-Enforced Zoning in an HP Fabric, page 65 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 53 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 54
Concepts and Guidelines Storage Area Networks The storage area network brings the connectivity of networks to the device; that is, protocols supported, World Wide Name (WWN), network address, supported class of service, for example. When an initiator . 54 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 55
the devices for specific operational capabilities. Devices that are not part of the zone are not returned as accessible devices. It in the query from the nameserver. HP fabric switches provide for hardware enforcement of the zoning configuration to prevent unwanted access to devices. User Guide 55 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 56
are placed into a zone configuration. One or more configurations are defined. Then one and only one configuration is made the effective configuration for the fabric. The number of aliases, zones, and defined configurations is limited only by the memory available in the HP switch. It is important to - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 57
If a host is not configured with the zoning software, it can access all devices in the fabric resulting in the possibility of data corruption. Storage-Based Zoning This form of zoning Wide Port Name, or Domain/Port of the switch the device is connected to. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 57 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 58
method may also result in a zone with a large number of members that would provide a greater opportunity for administrative storage assigned to another cluster, they may attempt to own the other cluster's storage and compromise the stability of the clusters. 58 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 59
. For instance, when a storage port, server HBA, or connected to the original port, it will continue to have the same access rights. The ports on the edge switches can be pre-associated to storage for the HBA, and the disk storage ports would be added. If the smallest possible number of devices. The - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 60
has shown that this is not always the case. Thus, the overall stability of the fabric is increased when zoning is implemented. 60 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 61
Switch disable HP FOS V2.x up to V2.5 Fabric RSCN to all devices Fabric RSCN to all devices Switch enable Device power up Fabric RSCN to all devices Device RSCN to zoned devices only HP FOS V3.0 Fabric RSCN to all devices HP multiple device RSCNs into one. HP FOS V3.1/4.1 No RSCN No - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 62
appliance The device identifier can be the host name for the server, the serial number, or frame identifier for the storage. The port location should allow the administrator to physically find the device port that is associated with the zone. 62 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 63
configuration is to easily identify the configuration that can be implemented and provide the most generic services. If other configurations are new zoning configuration is enabled due to the RSCN. Properly configured devices will handle this without issue. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 63 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 64
will arise to deviate from the single HBA zoning. Such cases include clustered systems, SAN Management appliances, and when initiators must communicate with each other because another protocol like IP a non-production environment is strongly recommended. 64 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 65
of Only StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN Switch Models The StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches enable connected to a port in a Domain/Port zone. The Domain/Port zone will lose its hardware enforcement, even though a review of the zone configuration would not indicate this. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 66
in the loss of hardware enforcement. Overlap with another zone type will result in the loss of hardware enforcement. As in the StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches, connecting a device specified by WWN into a port specified in a Domain/Port zone will result in loss of the hardware enforcement in both - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 67
will cause this port to revert to soft zoning. Likewise there are 512 DID CAM (Destination ID Content Accessible Memory) entries per quad. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 67 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 68
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Fabric OS requires the activation of an HP security license. As part of zoning architecture, the user will need to determine which of the two basic zoning architectures will work best for their fabric. With time and planning, the basic hard zone configuration will work for most sites. If a site - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 70
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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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 72
Area Number 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. 72 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 73
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 74
switches to provide a connection 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. 74 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 75
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. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 75 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 76
service for control traffic between switches, with notification of delivery or non-delivery of data between the E_Ports. Class of Service memory. If a "fail" is reported, inform Tech Support and replace the board. See also BIST, BISR. like hard disk storage. Not visible within the processor's memory - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 77
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 78
also fill word, LPSM. Cut-through A switching technique that allows the route for a frame to Configuration The set of all zone objects defined in the fabric. May include multiple zone configurations. See also enabled zone configuration, zone configuration. 78 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 79
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 error condition is declared. See also R_A_TOV, RR_TOV. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 79 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 80
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 81
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 82
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 83
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 84
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 85
. 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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 86
. 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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 87
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 88
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 89
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 90
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 is based on 1300-mm lasers and supports link speeds of 1.0625 Gbps. May also configuration and device information. 90 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 91
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 92
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 state before it can arbitrate. OPN Open Primitive Signal. 92 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 93
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 93 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 94
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 PSU Power Supply Unit. 94 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 95
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 95 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 96
Switch Bridges two switches into a SAN servicing entity. See also service rate. RLS Probing Read link status of the AL_PAs. Root Account A login used for debugging purposes by HP engineers and is not intended for customer use. See also account level switches specific switch ports, to connect DTE and - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 97
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 copper module and an HSSDC2 cable assembly. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 97 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 98
be referred 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. 98 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 99
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 100
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 101
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 101 - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 102
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 Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 103
User Guide Index Index G getting help 11 H hardware zones 28 help, obtaining 11 HP authorized reseller 11 storage website 11 technical support 11 HP Web Tools Fabric Assist 17 QuickLoop 17 I implementing zoning 30 L loop initialization primitive (LIP) 47 M mixed zone 28 modifying configurations - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS2 - Page 104
switch adding 36 symbols in text 9 T technical support, HP 11 text symbols 9 W websites HP storage 11 WWN zone 28 Z zone configurations, enabling 33 zoning architecture 43 customization 14 defining 32 devices 20 implementation 30 multiple 20 Quickloops 45 104 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
zoning version 3.1.x/4.1.x
Product Version:
3.1.x/4.1.x
Third Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA–RS26C–TE
This user guide provides an overview of zoning, instructions for activating zoning, and
information about configuring and using zoning and QuickLoop zones.