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other brands, product or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify products of services of their respective owners enhanced product usage. Note Denotes significant concepts or operating instructions. CAUTION Denotes a hazard that can cause hardware or - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 3
CONTENTS Revision History 5 Updates 5 Related Publications 5 1 Overview 7 2 Installing the Switch 9 Rack-Mount Safety Guidelines 10 Package Contents 11 Tools Required 13 Hardware Identification 14 Installing the Switch 15 3 Setup 33 System Components 33 Power Supply 33 Fabric Operating - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 4
5 Diagnostics 61 Diagnostic Tests 62 Error Messages 63 6 Specifications 65 General 65 Environmental 66 Dimensions 67 Power Supply 67 Product Regulatory Information 69 4 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 5
2001 First release. Updates For the most current technical support information for the fc-Switch 6164, visit the HP and Reference Guide Distributed Fabrics User's Guide, version 2.2 Fabric OS Reference Manual, version 2.4 Fabric Watch User's Guide, version 2.2 MIB Reference Manual, version 2.3 - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 6
Title QuickLoop User's Guide, version 2.3 Web Tools User's Guide, version 2.3 Zoning User's Guide, version 2.2 Part Number Available only on CD Available only on CD Available only on CD For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 7
1 OVERVIEW The HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 provides a 64-port enterprise-class fibre channel switching solution for any-to-any connectivity requirements in a Storage Area Network (SAN). The FC 6164 provides a cost-effective means of meeting the large-port-count requirements of workgroups and - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 8
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2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH This chapter provides the step-by-step instructions for installing the FC Switch 6164 in either a HP rack or a Compaq/Rittal 19-inch rack. Note Most of the steps in this procedure are - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 10
on connection to a branch circuit, such as power strips. • Route and support the power cord to ensure that it does not become crimped or damaged and Move the switch chassis slowly and carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly positioned on the rail tray and fastened to - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 11
Package Contents Figure 1 shows the major items contained in the FC 6164 shipping carton(s). Table 1 lists the contents of the shipping carton. A B G C F F D E Figure 1. Major Items Contained in the Shipping Carton(s) Table 1. Contents of the Shipping Carton(s) A Switch B Plenum kit (4 rectangular - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 12
washers Note A package containing two mounting rails may be included with the switch. These rails are not used and can be discarded. 12 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 13
Tools Required The following tools are required to install the switch: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • T20 torx screwdriver • Genie lift (to transport switch); for information on the lift, see: http://www.genielift.com/ml-series/ml-1-2.html or http://slick2.atl.hp.com/ceworld/siteservices/tools/genie/ - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 14
nut #10-32 X 5/8-inch pan-head Phillips screw Spacers for Compaq/Rittal racks 1/4-inch flat washer M5 flat washer Figure 2. Hardware Key 14 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 15
Installing the Switch WARNING Mount the switch as low as possible in the rack to ensure that the weight of the switch does not make the rack unstable. 15 Rack Units (RUs) are required (see Figure 3). Back of switch 15 RU Front of rack Figure 3. Switch Mounted Back-to-Front and Low in the Rack - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 16
Note In these instructions, the 15 RUs used to mount the switch are called RU-1 through RU-15 (see Figure 3); RU-1 is the lowest of the 15 RUs. 1. Check spacers, and use one M5 torx screw with captive lock washer and two M5 flat washers to attach each bracket (see Figure 4). 16 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 17
HP rack M5 Screw with attached lock washer Compaq/Rittal rack Rear Tray bracket M5 Screw M5 M5 Rear Tray with attached flat Spacer flat bracket lock washer washer washer Figure 4. Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets Installing the Switch 17 - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 18
Note When installing the rail tray in a Compaq/Rittal rack, ignore the mounting instructions on the label attached to the rail tray (some rail trays do not have this label). c. Install of Compaq/Rittal rack Figure 5. Installing Tinnerman Nuts and Spacers on the Front Uprights 18 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 19
d. For a Compaq/Rittal rack, insert spacers in the holes immediately below the Tinnerman nuts you inserted in Step 3c (see Figure 5). e. Orient the rail tray as shown in Figure 6, and insert it into the rack from the front. The slots in the sides of the rail tray must slide over the posts on the - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 20
of the rail tray to prevent misalignment between the mounting holes in the switch flanges and the holes in the rack uprights. 20 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 21
5. Insert Tinnerman nuts onto the center holes of RU-5 and the top holes of RU-12 in both of the rack's rear uprights (see Figure 8). 12 12 11 M5 Tinnerman nuts 5 11 #10-32Tinnerman nuts 5 4 4 Rack uprights 1 1 HP Rack Rittal Rack Figure 8. Installing Tinnerman Nuts in RU-5 and RU-12 6. - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 22
not have arrows, they can be mounted on either side. Figure 10. Mounting the Rack-Mount Bracket Stationary Plates to the Switch 22 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 23
7. If you have adequate access to the back of the rack to insert the switch from the back, skip Steps 8, 9, and 10. If you do not have adequate access to the back of the rack, proceed with Step 8. Note If you cannot insert the switch into the rack from the back, you must remove several pieces of - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 24
front, and remove the rack-mounting flanges (see Figure 12). Set the rack-mounting flanges and the screws aside for later use. 24 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 25
the lift into the rack and when positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack. Use extreme caution when handling or transporting the switch to - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 26
rack, slide the switch forward a short distance. b. Insert one of the adjustable plates into one of the stationary plates (see Figure 14). 26 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 27
.Two or more people are required when positioning the switch in the rack. Move the switch chassis slowly and carefully at all times, and continue supporting it until it is correctly positioned on the rail tray and fastened to the rack. Use extreme caution when handling or transporting the switch to - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 28
through the holes in the rack uprights to reposition the Tinnerman nuts. Figure 15. Attaching the Rack-Mount Flanges to the Rack 28 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 29
15.Fully tighten the screws that attach the rack-mount bracket adjustable plates to rack uprights, then fully tighten the screws that attach the adjustable plates to the stationary plates and the screws that attach the stationary plates to the switch chassis (see Figure 14). 16.Assemble the plenum: - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 30
the adhesive strips to ensure that the adhesive strips make full contact with the shim plates on top of the rail tray. 30 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 31
18.Install the front bezel: a. Orient the front bezel so that its outer surface is facing you. b. Align the bottom end of the front bezel with the bottom edge of the rail tray (see Figure 18). There are two alignment posts and two spring clips on each side of the bezel that grip the rack uprights - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 32
that the switch does not emit RFI, the switch door must be installed, and it must be kept closed during normal operation. 32 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 33
3 SETUP System Components Power Supply The SilkWorm 2250 switch is ready to use once the unit is plugged in. When the power cord is connected to the switch, the switch is powered on. The 2250 switch meets IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements. See Chapter 6 for specific information on power - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 34
of commands and libraries to manage real-time tasks. See the Fabric OS Reference Manual, Version 2.4 for details. GBIC Modules The switch accommodates up to sixteen GBIC switch port's status and activity. GBIC modules supported are the short wavelength (SWL) and long wavelength (LWL) fibre-optics. - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 35
Fibre-Optic GBIC Module The SWL fibre-optic GBIC module, with a black SC connector, is based on short-wavelength 850 nm lasers supporting 1.0625 Gbps link speeds. This GBIC module supports both 50-micron and 62.5-micron, multi-mode fibre optic cables up to 500 meters in length. Figure 21 shows a SWL - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 36
Cable Connections All network cable connections are to the switch's front panel. All recommended cabling supports the switch's 1.0625-Gbps transfer rate, as shown in Table 2. Table 2. Cabling Connections interoperate with devices using an Open Fibre Control optical interface. 36 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 37
Fibre cable connections are made to GBICs located on the front panel of the switch using standard dual SC plug connectors as shown in Figure 23. Figure 23. Dual SC Fibre Optic Plug Connector The connectors are keyed and must be inserted into the GBIC module connector in proper alignment. In most - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 38
Ethernet 10/100BaseT LAN via the front panel RJ45 connector. Note Remove shipping plug from the Ethernet port before inserting Ethernet cable. 38 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 39
Serial Port Connection The 2250 switch has a serial port for initial configuration of the IP address. This port can also be used for service purposes. The serial port should not be used during normal operation. Note Remove the dust cover from the serial port before inserting the serial cable. - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 40
. Fast yellow Error, fault with port. Flashes Reset switch. every 1/2 second. Steady green Online (connected with device No action required. over cable). 40 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 41
Table 3. Status Indicators and Corrective Actions (continued) LED Description Action Slow green Online, but segmented (loopback cable or incompatible switch). Flashes every 2 seconds. Check media connection at both ends. Fast green Internal loopback (diagnostic). Flashes every 1/2 second. - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 42
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4 INSTALLING SOFTWARE This chapter provides instructions for installing the following software: • Fabric Manager • Remote Switch • Extended Fabrics Installing Fabric Manager Fabric Manager provides a graphical interface that allows the administrator to monitor - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 44
meet the following requirements: • SilkWorm 2400, 2800. • Fabric OS a2.4.1 or later versions of HP supported Fabric OS. Fabric Manager can be used to manage switches with earlier versions, but status and event information on page 45. • Java™ plug-in version 1.2.2-007 or later 44 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 45
Installing Fabric Manager Preparing to use Fabric Manager to manage your fabric requires the following steps: • installation of one of the supported web browsers on the workstation, if not already installed • configuration of the web browser for use with Fabric Manager • installation of the required - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 46
"). 3. Under "Check for newer versions of stored pages," select "Every visit to the page." The correct Browser Process Model must be selected. 46 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 47
To select the Browser Process Model (only required for Windows NT): 1. Select View > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 4.x, or Tools > Internet Options if using Internet Explorer 5.x. 2. Select the Advanced tab and click to expand the Browsing category. 3. Under "Browsing," select "Browse - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 48
overwritten, except for the FabricManager.Properties file, which contains the selections from the previous installation, and is saved as FabricManager.Properties.old. 48 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 49
The Welcome window displays, providing product information and version. Installing Software 2. Click Next. After the Welcome window is dismissed, the installer searches the local system for the correct version of the Java plug-in. If this version is not installed, a window displays warning that - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 50
is installed so that the pathname for the browser can be written to the Fabric Manager properties file. 5. Click Next to continue. 50 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 51
6. Select the preferred location for the installation. - To select the default location, click Next. - To select another location: a. Click Choose. b. Select a location from the browser window that displays, and click OK. c. Click Next in the Select Destination Folder window. 7. Click Install to - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 52
close the installer. Note Clicking Exit at this point does not undo the installation, but does prevent the ReadMe file from displaying. 52 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 53
Launching Fabric Manager To launch Fabric Manager: 1. Select Start > Programs > Fabric Manager > Fabric Manager. 2. Enter the switch name or IP address in the Switch URL field. Note This switch is assumed to be the local domain. If you want information specific to QuickLoop to be available, the - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 54
information about using Fabric Manager, see the HP Surestore FC Switch 6164 Installation and Reference Guide. Adding the Browser Pathname to the Properties File If the browser is installed after Fabric Manager > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove control panel. 54 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 55
your FC Switch 6164, they can be obtained through the following web site: http://www.hp.com/support/fc6164 Installing Through Telnet 1. Log onto the switch by Telnet (see the user's guide provided with the hardware for details), using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. If you want to - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 56
Location/Address field, and press Enter. Web Tools launches, displaying the Fabric View. 2. Click the Admin button on the relevant switch panel. 56 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 57
your FC Switch 6164, they can be obtained through the following web site: http://www.hp.com/support/fc6164 Installing Through Telnet 1. Log on to the switch by Telnet (see the user's guide provided with the hardware for details), using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. If you want to - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 58
Location/Address field, and press Enter. Web Tools launches, displaying the Fabric View. 2. Click the Admin button on the relevant switch panel. 58 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 59
3. Enter a logon name and password with administrative privileges and press Enter. The Administration View displays. 4. Select the License Admin tab, enter the license key in the License Key field, and click Add License. The Extended Fabrics feature is available as soon as the license key is added. - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 60
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-diagnostic capabilities that provide switch status and operating statistics. In the case of a failure, the self-diagnostics aid in isolating the problem. The 2250 switch has loopback paths incorporated into the switch hardware. Internal Fibre Channel port logic functions and the paths between the - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 62
port are listed below, along with the command to initiate each. See the Fabric OS Reference Manual, for detailed information on commands. Table 4. Diagnostic Tests for the 2250 Switches Test Command Description Frames transmitted are looped back and received. Run offline. 62 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 63
messages before removing power from the switch; error messages are stored in RAM and are lost when power is removed. See the Fabric OS Reference Manual for a detailed description of each message. Diagnostics 63 - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 64
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MHz Intel i960RP Number of Fibre Channel 16 GBIC ports ports Fibre Channel port speed 1.0625 Gbps full duplex Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class-2 service and Fibre Channel Class-3 connectionless service Aggregate switch I/O bandwidth 16 Gbps, full duplex 65 - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 66
4G, 11MS duration, half sine Non-operating shock 20G, 11MS duration, sq.wave Operating vibration 5G, 0-3 kHz Non-operating vibration 10G, 0-5 kHz 66 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 67
Dimensions Table 7. The 2250 Switch Physical Specifications Rack-Mount Dimensions 1.5U, 19-in. rack-mount (EIA compliant) (including rail tray) Weight 7.7 kg (16.9 lbs.) Power Supply Table 8. Power Supply Requirements Total power 660 watts maximum Input voltage (nominal) 100 - 230 VAC - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 68
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 70
Germany Noise Declaration Schalldruckpegel Lp = 55 dB(A) Am Arbeitsplatz (operator position) Normaler Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung) VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) Harmonics Conformance (Japan) BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan) RRL EMC Statement (Korea) 70 Quick Start Guide - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 71
the USA, the GBIC module is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements contained in the Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is indicated by a label on the metal GBIC housing. Outside the USA, the GBIC is certified - HP Surestore 6164 | HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide - Page 72
Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett- emissions. Roseville, July 16, 2001 European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Bö
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