HP Surestore 64 Planning Guide

HP Surestore 64 - Director Switch Manual

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    Planning Guide hp surestore director fc-64
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    hp surestore director fc-64 Planning Guide Edition E0102 Order No. A6534-90903 Printed in U.S.A.
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    power cord until the ground has been restored. Service Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance, or repair must be performed only cause personal injury A hazard that can cause hardware or software damage Significant concepts or operating instructions Text to be typed verbatim: all commands, path names
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    Director Overview 4 Director Performance 4 Director Management 7 Director Features 9 High-Availability Features 9 Connectivity Features 10 Security Features 11 Serviceability Features 12 2 Director Hardware Description Director Description 16 Front Bezel 17 CTP Card 18 FPM Card 19 Power
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    Hub 29 Remote User Workstations 29 Embedded Web Server Interface 30 3 Director Software Description Director Firmware 32 Backup and Restore Features 34 Software Overview 36 HP EFC Management Services Application 36 User Interface 37 4 Planning Considerations Planning a Fibre Channel SAN
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    HP EFC Server 61 Remote User Workstations 62 SNMP Management Workstations 65 Web Browser Access 65 Security Provisions 66 Name Server Zoning 67 Multiswitch Fabric Support 74 Fabric Topology Limits 75 Factors to Consider When Implementing a Fabric Topology 75 Obtaining Professional Services
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    Task 15: Plan a Multiswitch Fabric (Optional 107 Task 16: Plan Zone Sets for Multiple Directors (Optional 108 Task 17: Complete Planning Checklists 110 Regulatory Statements FCC EMC Statement (USA 116 EMC Statement (Canada 117 EMC Statement (European Union 118 Spécification ATI Classe A (
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    Contents L 139 M 140 N 141 O 142 P 143 R 145 S 146 T 147 U 148 V 148 W 149 Z 149 Index vii
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    Access 16 4 Director FRUs (Rear Access 17 5 FPM Card LEDs and Connectors 20 6 HP EFC Server 27 7 HP Ethernet Hub 29 8 Product View 38 9 Fabric View 40 10 Session View 41 11 Hardware Configuration (Two Ethernet Connections 64 18 Director Zoning 67 19 Example Multiswitch Fabric 74 ix
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    Tables TABLES 1 Types of User Rights 66 2 ISL Transfer Rate Versus Fabric Port Availability (Two-Director Fabric 77 3 Physical Planning and Hardware Installation Tasks 111 4 Operational Setup Tasks 113 xi
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    1 Overview Director Overview Director Features INTRODUCTION Introduction 1
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    chapter introduces storage area network (SAN) and Fibre Channel technologies, provides an overview of the HP Surestore Director FC-64, and describes the director's capabilities and features. The 64-port director provides dynamic switched connections between Fibre Channel servers and devices in a SAN
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    Introduction Figure 1 Rack-Mount Directors and HP EFC Server The director supports mainframe and open-systems interconnection (OSI) computing environments and provides data transmission and flow control between device node ports (N_Ports) as dictated by the Fibre
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    The HP Surestore Director FC-64 provides high-performance port connections to end devices such as servers, mass storage devices, and other peripherals in a Fibre Channel switched network. Up to 64 Fibre Channel connections are provided through generic ports (G_Ports). Director software configures
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    error recovery mechanisms. This results in little communication overhead in the protocol and a director bit error rate (BER) not exceeding one bit error per trillion (1012) bits. • Multiple topology support The director supports both point-to-point and multiswitch fabric topologies, and indirectly
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    through heterogeneous Fibre Channel devices. Contact your local HP sales office for supported devices. • Multiple service class support The Fibre Channel signaling protocol provides several classes of transmission service that support framing protocol and flow control between ports. The director
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    Software Description for information about the interfaces. Operators at remote workstations can connect to the HP EFC Server through the local HP embedded Web server interface installed on the director. This interface supports configuration, statistics monitoring, and basic operation of the director,
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    Figure 2 illustrates out-of-band director management. Figure 2 Out-of-Band Director Management 8 Director Overview
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    . • Connectivity features. • Security features. • Serviceability features. High-Availability Features Pairs of critical field- director contains two CTP cards. The redundant CTP card provides a backup connection to the HP EFC Server and ensures continued director operation if the active CTP card
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    Fibre Channel port connections. Connectivity Features The director and associated Product Manager application support the following Fibre Channel connectivity features: • Any-to-any connectivity Director software configures hardware routing tables for each source port to provide any-to-any port
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    by setting a port's buffer-to-buffer credit (BB_Credit) value to 60 and using dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) equipment. HP supports DWDM customer-supplied equipment. • Zoning System administrators can partition attached devices into restricted-access zones. Devices in the same zone
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    changes to the director are recorded in an audit log stored on the HP EFC Server. Users can display the audit log through the Product Manager control. Serviceability Features The director, HP EFC Manager application, and Product Manager application offer the following serviceability features:
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    HP EFC Server or a remote workstation. • Diagnostic software HP call-home support. • An RS-232 maintenance port at the rear of the director (port access is password protected) that enables installation or service problems HP EFC Manager application queries the status of each backup FRU daily. A backup
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    messages. The trap messages indicate operational state changes and failure conditions. For additional information, refer to the hp surestore director fc-64 SNMP Support Manual (A6534-90908). • SNMP management using the Fibre Channel Fabric Element MIB (Version 1.10), transmission control protocol
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    2 DIRECTOR HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Director Description Director Specifications HP EFC Server Description Director Hardware Description 15
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    Director Description This chapter provides a hardware description of the director and HP EFC Server, describes field- replaceable units (FRUs), and lists director and server specifications. Figure 3 illustrates the front of the director. Figure 3 Director FRUs (Front Access)
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    Figure 4 illustrates the rear of the director. Figure 4 Director FRUs (Rear Access) Director FRUs accessed from the rear include the: • Power module assembly. • Fan modules. • Serial crossbar (SBAR) assemblies. • Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield (not shown). • Backplane (not shown). Front
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    communicate with the HP EFC Server or a simple network management protocol (SNMP) management station. Each CTP card provides system services processor (SSP) Director firmware is upgraded concurrently (without disrupting operation). The backup CTP card takes over operation if the active card fails.
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    FPM Card Each FPM card provides four full-duplex generic ports (G_Ports) that transmit or receive data at 1.0625 gigabits per second (Gbps). G_Port functionality depends on the type of cable attachment. FPM cards use non-open fiber control (OFC) Class 1 laser transceivers that comply with Section 21
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    diagnostics. FPM Card LED Port LEDs Port Connectors Figure 5 FPM Card LEDs and Connectors The director provides chassis slots for up to 16 FPM cards (64 ports total). An FPM card is a concurrent FRU and can be added or replaced while the director is powered on and operating. 20 Director
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    85 to 264 VAC. • A power switch (circuit breaker) that controls AC power distribution to both power supplies. The breaker is set manually, or is automatically tripped by internal software if thermal sensors indicate the director is overheated. Director Description 21 Director Hardware Description
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    on and operating, provided the module is replaced within ten minutes (after which software powers off the director). An amber LED for each fan module illuminates if one source connection, and error status for each director port. The backup SBAR takes over operation if the active assembly fails, and
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    if the assembly is operational and active, and an amber LED that illuminates if the assembly fails. Both LEDs are extinguished on an operational backup assembly. The amber LED blinks if FRU beaconing is enabled. Backplane The backplane provides 48 VDC power distribution and connections for all logic
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    Director Specifications This section lists physical characteristics, storage and shipping environment, operating environment, and service clearances for the HP Surestore Director FC-64. Physical Characteristics Dimensions Height: 39.7 centimeters (15.7 inches) Width: 44.5 centimeters (17.5 inches)
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    Shock and vibration tolerance 60 Gs for 10 milliseconds without nonrecoverable errors Acoustical noise 70 dB "A" scale Inclination 10° maximum Storage and Shipping Environment Protective packaging must be provided to protect the director under all shipping methods (domestic and international).
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    ° F to 104° F (4° C to 40° C) Relative humidity 8% to 80% Maximum wet-bulb temperature 27° C (81° F) Altitude 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Equipment Rack Service Clearances Front: 1 meter (39.37 inches) Rear: 1 meter (39.37 inches) Right side: No clearance required Left side: No clearance required 26
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    a central point of control for up to 48 LAN-connected directors or other supported products. However, note that the maximum number of switches per storage area network (SAN) fabric is 16. Contact your local HP sales representative for the latest information. The server is mounted in a slide-out
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    does not compatibility test other, third-party software. Modifications to the HP EFC Server hardware or installation of additional software (including patches or service packs) may interfere with normal operation. United States English is the only language supported by the server keyboard and the
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    MDI (out) (in) 7X 8X 9X 10X 11X 12X Remote User Workstations Operators at remote workstations with client HP EFC Manager and Product Manager applications installed can connect to the HP EFC Server to manage and monitor all directors controlled by the server. A maximum of nine users (eight
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    processor with a 360 MHz or greater clock speed, using the HP-UX 11 or higher operating system, AIX version 4.3.3 or higher available on the internal hard drive. • 32 MB or greater RAM. • Video card supporting 256 colors at 800 x 600 pixel resolution. • Ethernet network adapter. • Java-enabled
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    3 DIRECTOR SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION Director Firmware Backup and Restore Features Software Overview Director Software Description 31
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    definition, or director-specific MIB. - Manages network connections from the HP EFC Server. • Fabric Services This function supports the fabric controller (login server) and name server. Fabric services also implements a replication manager that synchronizes node port (N_Port) registration databases
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    provides TCP/IP transport layers to access management service subsystems from attached management clients. These clients include the HP EFC Server or an SNMP management station. • Application Services This function supports all software subsystems for system initialization, logging, and debugging
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    -access memory (NV-RAM) on a director's CTP card. The other feature backs up (to the Zip drive) or restores the entire HP EFC Manager data directory. The backup and restore features operate as follows: • NV-RAM configuration The NV-RAM configuration for any managed director is backed up or restored
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    e-mail recipients, and Ethernet event notifications). - All log files (HP EFC manager logs and individual director Product Manager logs). - Zoning library each managed director (stored on the HP EFC Server and in NV-RAM on each director). Backup and Restore Features 35 Director Software Description
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    files, system logs, firmware upgrades, and other entities. • Remote support and fault isolation services. • Establishing and maintaining network connections to managed products, such as the HP Surestore Director FC-64. • Product configuration management. • Event and audit logging. • Alert processing
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    HP EFC Manager Application The HP EFC Manager application provides a Java-based GUI for the FC-64 and allows limited management of other supported devices. The application operates locally on the HP to switches and directors in a multiswitch fabric. Software Overview 37 Director Software Description
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    View When the HP EFC Manager application opens, the default display is the Product View (Figure 8). Managed products appear as icons at the right panel of the window. A navigation control panel with a series of icons appears at the left side of the window. Figure 8 Product View 38 Software Overview
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    Maintenance, Help, and Logout/Exit icons (with associated pop-up menus) that allow users to perform HP EFC Manager tasks. An alert panel at the bottom of the navigation control panel displays a colored icon or selecting from pop-up menu options, a user opens the Fabric Software Overview 39 Director
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    diamond with yellow background, or grey square) that indicates the most degraded or critical status of any element within a fabric in the Fabric View. 40 Software Overview
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    from the View icon, the Session View displays (Figure 10). A list of remote users logged into the HP EFC Manager application appears at the right panel of the window, and a navigation control panel with a concurrently). • The IP address of the remote PC or workstation. Software Overview 41 Director
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    status. The colors and shapes are consistent with status displays on other windows in the HP EFC Manager and Fabric Manager applications. The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) also highlight to emulate associated pop-up menus) that allow users to perform director-specific tasks. 42 Software Overview
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    Director Software Description Figure 11 Hardware View An alert panel at the bottom of the navigation control panel displays a colored icon (green the director graphic, the FRU border highlights in blue and a pop-up identification label appears. Mouse selections (right or left Software Overview 43
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    principal switch. For a discussion about the principal switch, refer to the hp surestore director fc-64 Product Manager User's Guide (A6534-90907). Colored symbols appear on the graphical fabric elements to represent -up menus) that allow users to perform fabricspecific tasks. 44 Software Overview
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    Director Software Description Figure 12 Topology View When the mouse cursor is moved over a fabric element or an ISL, the element or connection diamond with yellow background, or grey square) that indicates the most degraded or critical status of any element within the fabric. Software Overview 45
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    not replace nor offer the management capability of the HP EFC Manager and Product Manager applications (for example, the Web server does not support all director maintenance functions). In addition, the Web the interface opens, the default display is the View panel (Figure 13). 46 Software Overview
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    Director Software Description Figure 13 View Panel (Embedded Web Server Interface) Task selection tabs appear at the top of the panel, a tabs appear. • Configure At the Configure panel, the Port (default), Switch, SNMP, Zoning, and User Rights task selection tabs appear. Software Overview 47
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    user documentation that supports the embedded Web guide users through tasks. The primary purpose of the CLI is to automate management of a large number of directors using scripts. For information, refer to the hp surestore director fc-64 Command Line Interface User Manual (A6534-90909). 48 Software
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    4 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Planning a Fibre Channel SAN Configuration Port Connectivity and Fiber-Optic Cabling HP EFC Server, LAN, and Remote Access Support Security Provisions Multiswitch Fabric Support Planning Considerations 49
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    Channel SAN configuration is created using the HP EFC Server, one or more HP Surestore Director FC-64s, and attached end devices such as servers • Capacity planning to meet operational, nondisruptive growth, and service requirements. The following paragraphs provide general guidelines and factors
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    multiswitch fabric devices. Contact your local HP sales office for a list of devices that support arbitrary loop configurations. Technical solutions and destinations must be identified, and bandwidth and quality-of-service requirements for applications must be estimated. • The ability to transmit
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    to Task 6: Plan Network Addresses on page 93 for additional information. Fibre Channel Topologies The Fibre Channel director supports both point-to-point and multiswitch fabric topologies, and indirectly supports arbitrated loop topology. A combination of these topologies (hybrid topology) is also
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    through selected Fibre Channel devices. Contact your local HP sales representative for a list of supported devices. Capacity Planning Consider the data traffic capacity during peak load times or when fabric elements are serviced. • Assists in calculating scalability to satisfy nondisruptive growth
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    . The director is configured from a minimum of eight fiber port module (FPM) cards (32 ports) to a maximum of 16 FPM cards (64 ports). FPM cards can accommodate up to four shortwave laser transceivers, four longwave laser transceivers, or a mixture of both. • Shortwave transceivers provide
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    . In the USA, the SFP module is certified as a Class 1 Laser product, conforming to the requirements contained in Department Of Health and Human Services (DSHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is indicated by a label on the metal SFP housing. Outside the USA, the SFP is certified
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    type of fiber-optic cable (multimode or singlemode), and the customer may be required to use the existing cables. Extended-Distance Ports HP supports the following director-to-director long distance connections: • Up to ten kilometers using longwave SFP interswitch link (ISL) connections. • Up to
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    availability, port availability, and port serviceability are also increased by using a configuration that has multiple directors (with every device attached to at least two directors). • Multiswitch fabric support The director operational software provides the ability to interconnect directors
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    Cabling and Connectors Each FPM card provides four SFP optic transceivers with duplex LC connectors for attaching fiber-optic jumper cables. Figure 14 illustrates an SFP transceiver and duplex LC connector. Figure 14 SFP Transceiver and LC Duplex Connector Fiber-optic jumper cables are required to
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    Cables The director has a maximum of 16 FPM cards (64 ports) that may require fiber-optic cable connections and subsequent 1.5 meters (59.05 inches) of cable outside the rack to provide slack for service clearance, limited rack movement, and inadvertent cable pulls. • Cabling distance to servers,
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    The need for additional fiber-optic cabling could grow rapidly. More cables may be required for connections to additional servers or storage devices, or for connections to additional directors as a multiswitch fabric is developed. The director may need to be moved for more efficient connection to
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    port is used by installation personnel to configure switch network addresses. • Through a PC with a modem connection to the HP EFC Server. The modem is for use by support center personnel only. HP EFC Server The HP EFC Server is mounted in a slide-out drawer in the equipment rack. The server
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    a hub, only one connection is active at a time. The interface on the backup CTP card remains passive until a failure on the active CTP card occurs, at which segment for dedicated director communication. The HP EFC Server uses a modem connection for service and support of managed products. The modem
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    Typical Network Configuration (One Ethernet Connection) This single Ethernet connection is supported by HP, is Open View-Storage Node Manager (OV-SNM) compatible, and is the recommended configuration for a typical HP installation at a customer site. LAN security is provided by restricting password
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    • Part of a second HP EFC Server interface that connects to the customer's private intranet Figure 17 Typical Network Configuration (Two Ethernet Connections) Although this dual Ethernet connection is supported by HP, it is not OV-SNM compatible, requires installation of an additional PCMCIA LAN
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    installed on a customer intranet, workstations communicate with directors through the HP EFC Server. Web Browser Access The embedded Web server interface provides directors, usernames, and passwords are tightly controlled. HP EFC Server, LAN, and Remote Access Support 65 Planning Considerations
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    all control and configuration changes, define users and passwords, and add or remove directors (or other managed products) through the HP EFC Manager application. The maintenance operator can perform all director control and configuration changes through the Product Manager application, and perform
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    access usernames, and controls associated passwords. Name Server Zoning The director supports a name server zoning feature that partitions attached devices into restricted- ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 Figure 18 Director Zoning HP Surestore FC-64 Director Planning Considerations Security Provisions 67
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    access between devices for specific purposes. Administrators can remove zoning restrictions temporarily (for example, to perform nightly data backup), then restore zoning restrictions to perform normal processes. Configuring Zones Zoning is configured through the Fabric Manager application by
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    and zones or zone sets are created using the HP EFC Manager application. The director supports the following zoning features: • Zone members The zone). • Number of zone sets The maximum number of configurable zones sets is 64. • Active zone set The zone set that is active across all directors
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    other. - All devices are considered to be in the default zone if there is no active zone set. • RSCN service requests Registered state change notification (RSCN) service requests are transmitted to all N_Ports attached to the director when the zoning configuration is changed. Joining Zoned Fabrics
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    a device HBA or Fibre Channel interface disrupts zone operation and may incorrectly include or exclude a device from a zone. Port zoning is not supported on open fabric mode. • Zoning implications for a multiswitch fabric For a multiswitch fabric, zoning is configured on a fabric-wide basis, and any
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    addition or enhancement to redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller software. Data access is controlled within the storage device, and server level, and does not require configuration at the server. • Supports a heterogeneous server environment and multiple server paths to the storage
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    Obtaining Professional Services Planning and implementing the zoning feature is a complex and difficult task, especially for multiswitch fabrics. Consult your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. Security Provisions 73 Planning Considerations
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    Support A Fibre Channel topology that consists of one or more interconnected switch (or director) elements is called a fabric. The director operational software the classes of Fibre Channel service that are supported. Figure 19 illustrates a multiswitch fabric supported by three directors. Figure 19
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    , and products supplied by other OEMs. To determine if interoperability is supported for a product, or if communication restrictions apply, refer to the supporting publications for the product or contact your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. • Number of ISLs The
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    data transfer rate or high availability). These factors, along with nondisruptive growth and service requirements, must be evaluated when planning an initial fabric. • Distance requirements The distance transfer rate versus port availability for a two-switch fabric. 76 Multiswitch Fabric Support
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    , because port assignments are made incrementally as devices log into the fabric and ISLs become available, optimal results are not guaranteed. Planning Considerations Multiswitch Fabric Support 77
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    D7 is a server and device D9 is a storage unit and both devices participate in a critical nightly backup operation. It is recommended such a connection be routed directly through director S2 (rather than the entire and the lowest WWN becomes the principal switch. 78 Multiswitch Fabric Support
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    A domain ID of 0 is invalid. Domain IDs are used in 24-bit Fibre Channel addresses that uniquely identify source and destination ports in a fabric. Each E_Ports segment to prevent the fabrics from joining. To prevent this problem, it is recommended that all directors be assigned a unique preferred
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    are not manually configured with data devices attached to the fabric and enable operation of the fabric services firmware on each director. Paths are determined when the fabric topology old (longer) path. This can cause problems because many Fibre Channel devices cannot receive frames in the
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    the process of forming the fabric. - No principal switch No director in the fabric is capable of becoming the principal switch. Planning Considerations Multiswitch Fabric Support 81
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    director that exhibits a hardware failure or connectivity problem cannot transmit or receive Class F frames. services such as name service, RSCNs, and zoning are provided on a fabric-wide basis. For example, if a fabric-attached device queries a director name server to locate all devices that support
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    WWNs are identical for each duplicated zone name. Obtaining Professional Services Planning and implementing a multiswitch fabric can be a complex and difficult task. Consult your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. Multiswitch Fabric Support 83 Planning Considerations
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    84 Multiswitch Fabric Support
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    Task 5: Plan Ethernet Access Task 6: Plan Network Addresses Task 7: Plan SNMP Support (Optional) Task 8: Plan E-Mail Notification (Optional) Task 9: Establish Director and HP EFC Server Security Measures Task 10: Plan Phone Connections Task 11: Diagram the Planned Configuration Task 12: Assign
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    Task 13: Complete the Planning Worksheet Task 14: Plan AC Power Task 15: Plan a Multiswitch Fabric (Optional) Task 16: Plan Zone Sets for Multiple Directors (Optional) Task 17: Complete Planning Checklists 86
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    other. • Location of at least one analog phone line (capable of providing long-distance service) for the Enterprise Fabric Connectivity (HP EFC) Server to support the call-home feature or provide remote dial-in support. In addition consider accessibility to a second phone to aid in installation and
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    • Equipment rack locations, Ethernet cabling, and the internet protocol (IP) addressing scheme to support optional rack interconnection and HP EFC Server consolidation. • Power requirements, including an optional uninterruptable power supply (UPS). • Security necessary to protect the installation's
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    . In the USA, the SFP module is certified as a Class 1 Laser product, conforming to the requirements contained in Department Of Health and Human Services (DSHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is indicated by a label on the metal SFP housing. Outside the USA, the SFP is certified
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    3: Consider Interoperability with Fabric Elements and End Devices HP conducts a substantial level of testing to ensure director devices are tested and qualified on a continual basis. Contact your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. 90 Task 3: Consider Interoperability
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    to implement one or more of the following to provide console management and support for the director: • HP EFC Server The rack-mounted HP EFC Server is used for director installation, initial software configuration, changing the configuration, and monitoring director operation. - When the Enterprise
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    directors are supported in a single fabric). Racks can be placed at any distance up to the limit of the 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) LAN segment. • Consolidate HP EFC Server operation If HP EFC Server operation is to be consolidated to one primary server and one or more backup servers, plan
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    director, the IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask are changed through a remote terminal connected to the director's maintenance port. For the HP EFC Server, these addresses are changed through the TCP/IP Properties dialog box in Windows 2000. In addition, assign and record a unique domain
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    • HP EFC Server - MAC address is unique. - IP address of the first Ethernet adapter is 10.1.1.1. - IP address of second Ethernet adapter is 10.1.1.2. - Subnet mask is 255.0.0.0. - Gateway address is blank. 94 Task 6: Plan Network Addresses
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    Configuration Planning Tasks Task 7: Plan SNMP Support (Optional) As an option, network administrators can use the HP EFC Manager application to configure an SNMP agent that runs on the HP EFC Server. This agent can be configured to send generic SNMP trap messages to up to 12 recipients (SNMP
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    which persons (up to five) require e-mail notification of significant director events and record their e-mail addresses. • Identify an attached e-mail server that supports the simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) standard as defined in RFC 821. 96 Task 8: Plan E-Mail Notification (Optional)
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    HP Directors and the HP EFC Server are by installing the HP EFC Server and HP EFC Server. These connections are for use by authorized service personnel only and should be carefully monitored. • The number of remote workstations with access to the HP have access to the HP EFC Manager, Product
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    center. • While performing a diagnostic or repair action, a service representative or network administrator at the HP EFC Server may require voice technical support through a telephone connection. • A service representative may need to connect to the HP EFC Server through the external modem to
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    Configuration Planning Tasks Task 11: Diagram the Planned Configuration Determine peripheral devices that will connect to each director, and if and where connectivity should be limited (zoning). These devices may include servers, storage control devices, and other directors in a multiswitch fabric.
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    not required, nicknaming provides a useful substitute for the cryptic eight-byte WWN. Once a nickname is assigned, it is referenced throughout the HP EFC Manager application. Transfer port names and nicknames to the director planning worksheet provided as part of Task 13: Complete the Planning
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    Configuration Planning Tasks Rules for Nicknames Nicknames can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length. Spaces, hyphens, and underscores are allowed within the nickname. Each nickname must be unique (corresponding to a unique WWN). Example nicknames include: Fabric-1 Host system DASD_001 Task
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    The planning worksheet included in this task is a three-page form that depicts director port assignments. The worksheet lists each of the 64 director ports, and provides fields to identify devices that connect to the ports. Transfer information from the configuration diagram (completed while
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    Configuration Planning Tasks HP Surestore Director FC-64 Name Address Unit Name Port Port Name Location 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Attached Devices Type Model Address Zone Task 13: Complete the Planning Worksheet 103
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    HP Surestore Director FC-64 Name Address Unit Name 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Attached Devices 104 Task 13: Complete the Planning Worksheet
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    Configuration Planning Tasks HP Surestore Director FC-64 Name Address Unit Name 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Attached Devices Task 13: Complete the Planning Worksheet 105
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    the rack operate at 50 to 60 Hertz (Hz) and 100 to 240 volts alternating current (VAC), and requires a minimum dedicated 5-ampere service. If two power sources are supplied (optional but recommended for high availability), the equipment rack contains two customer-specified external power cords. Each
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    characteristics of attached devices, cost, nondisruptive growth requirements, and service requirements. When two or more directors are connected through ISLs to fabric is a complex and difficult task. Consult your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. Task 15: Plan a
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    to the open fabric naming convention by using the following zone and zone set naming rules: - Zone and zone set names can be up to 64 characters in length. - The first character of the name must be an upper case alpha character (A through Z) or lower case alpha character (a through z). - Characters
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    binding) and storage-level access control. Planning and implementing zones and zone sets is a complex and difficult task, especially for multiswitch fabrics.Consult your local HP sales office for the latest configuration information. Task 16: Plan Zone Sets for Multiple Directors (Optional) 109
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    Task 17: Complete Planning Checklists As a guide for planning tasks, complete the planning checklists under this addresses, gateway addresses, and subnet masks for directors and the HP EFC Server, and a DNS host name for the HP EFC Server. • Facilities planning personnel to outline the facility
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    Configuration Planning Tasks Table 3 lists physical planning and hardware installation tasks, and includes the task owner, due date, and comments. Table 3 Physical Planning and Hardware Installation Tasks Activity Task Owner Due Date Comments Locate the physical facilities. Connect the
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    Tasks (cont'd) Activity Task Owner Due Date Comments Order and deliver fiber-optic cables. Set up local area network (LAN) connections for HP EFC Server and directors. Set up LAN connections to corporate intranet for remote workstation access (optional). Cables are purchased by the customer
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    devices on company LAN. Assign host names. Add host name to domain name service (DNS) database. Determine what level of user rights are to be used for feature is to be used. Due Date Comments Enterprise Fabric Connectivity (HP EFC) Server (if installing on a LAN with non-director devices).
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    Determine if a multiswitch fabric is to be implemented. Determine if the zone management feature is to be used. Introduce staff to HP EFC Manager application. Introduce staff to Product Manager application and Fabric Manager application. Introduce staff to remote session parameters. Introduce staff
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    Appendix REGULATORY STATEMENTS FCC EMC Statement (USA) EMC Statement (Canada) EMC Statement (European Union) Spécification ATI Classe A (France) VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) Harmonics Conformance (Japan) BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan) RRL EMC Statement (Korea) Germany Noise Declaration Laser Safety
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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
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    Appendix EMC Statement (Canada) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Appendix 117
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    EMC Statement (European Union) This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 118 Appendix
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    Appendix Spécification ATI Classe A (France) DECLARATION D'INSTALLATION ET DE MISE EN EXPLOITATION d'un matériel de traitement de l'information (ATI), classé A en fonction des niveaux de perturbations radioélectriques émis, définis dans la norme européenne EN 55022 concernant la Compatibilité
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    VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) 120 Appendix
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    Appendix Harmonics Conformance (Japan) Appendix 121
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    BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan) 122 Appendix
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    Appendix RRL EMC Statement (Korea) Appendix 123
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    Germany Noise Declaration Schalldruckpegel Lp = 55 dB(A). Am Arbeitsplatz (operator position). Normaler Betrieb (normal operation). Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung). 124 Appendix
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    . In the USA, the SFP module is certified as a Class 1 Laser product, conforming to the requirements contained in Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is indicated by a label on the metal SFP housing. Outside the USA, the SFP is certified
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    OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer's Address: declares, that the product Product Name: Model Number(s): Product Options: 8000 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747 USA hp surestore director fc-64 A6534A, A6534AZ All conforms to the
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    by checking for undefined zones or aliases. agent Software that processes queries on behalf of an application and returns replies. alarm SNMP message notifying an operator of a network or device problem. alias server Fabric software facility that supports multicast group management. 127 Glossary
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    one device from a collection of devices that request service simultaneously. audit log Log summarizing actions (audit trail) without receiving a receive ready signal from the receiving device. ber See bit error rate. bidirectional In Fibre Channel, the capability to simultaneously communicate
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    speeds between devices. See also BB_Credit. C call-home Product feature which enables the HP EFC Server to automatically dial out to a support center and report system problems. The support center server accepts calls from the HP EFC Server, logs reported events, and can notify one or more
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    frames is not guaranteed. Class 3 Fibre Channel service Provides a connectionless (not dedicated) service without notification of delivery or nondelivery between two configuration backup file is required to restore configuration data if the nonredundant CTP card in an HP Surestore Director FC-64 is
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    the dedicated bandwidth that is required in a Class 1 Fibre Channel Service point-to-point link. connector See optical fiber connector. control the CTP card to connect to the Ethernet LAN and communicate with the HP EFC Server or a specific management station. CRC See cyclic redundancy check
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    is not controlled directly by the Product Manager application. See also node. diagnostics Procedures used by computer users and service personnel to diagnose hardware or software error conditions. dialog box A dialog box is a window containing informational messages or data fields to be modified or
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    and served as the basis for the IEEE 802.3 standard, which specifies the physical and software layers. Baseband LAN allows multiple station access to the transmission medium at will without prior director, such as FRU failures, degraded operation, and port problems. Glossary 133 Glossary
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    See also segmented E_Port. explicit fabric login Data field size, supported by an F-Port, that is agreed upon during fabric login. fabrics. The application runs both locally on the HP EFC Server and remotely on user workstations. backup FRU. FCC-IOC See Fibre Channel I/O controller. 134
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    glass, fused silica, and plastic. fiber Physical media types supported by the Fibre Channel specification, such as optical fiber, twisted management information base (MIB) which can be accessed by fabric management software. Fibre Channel I/O controller Controls the embedded Fibre Channel port on the
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    F_Port See fabric port. FRU See field-replaceable unit. G gateway address In TCP/IP, a device that connects two systems that use the same or different protocols. generic port Also known as G_Port. Physical interface on a director that can function either as a fabric port (F_Port) or an extension
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    's components while the device continues to operate normally. HP EFC Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Fabric Connectivity. HP EFC Management Services application Software application that provides back-end product-independent services to the HP EFC Manager application. The application runs only on the
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    start. Initiated through a menu in the Product Manager application, this option performs a hardware reset on the active CTP card only. interface Hardware, software, or both, linking systems, programs, or devices. internet protocol address Unique string of numbers (in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) that
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    interswitch link Also known as ISL. Physical E_Port connection between two directors in a fabric. IP address See internet protocol address. IPL See initial program load. ISL See interswitch link. J jumper cable Optical cable that provides physical attachment between two devices or between a device
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    port Connector on the director operator panel where a PC running an ASCII terminal emulator can be attached or dial-up connection made for specialized maintenance support. 140 Glossary
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    example, the HP Surestore Director FC-64 is a managed product. See also device. management information base Related set of software objects (variables HP EFC Manager application. The application can support multiple concurrent management sessions. The user must specify the network address of the HP
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    address Name or address that identifies a managed product, such as the HP Surestore Director FC_64 on a TCP/IP network. The network address can point communications). nondisruptive maintenance Ability to service FRUs (including maintenance, installation, detected a problem in doing so. 142 Glossary
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    optical cable Fiber, multiple fibers, or a fiber bundle in a structure built to meet optical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. See also jumper cable, optical cable assembly, and trunk cable. optical cable assembly Optical cable that is connector-terminated. See jumper cable and optical
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    the unit is booted or reset. Product Manager application Application that implements the management user interface for the HP Surestore Director FC-64. The application runs both locally on the HP EFC Server and remotely on user workstations. preferred domain ID Domain ID that a switch is assigned by
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    switch. product name User-configurable identifier assigned to a managed product. Typically, this name is stored on the product itself. For the HP Surestore Director FC-64, the product name can also be accessed by an SNMP manager as the system name. R R_A_TOV See resource allocation time-out value
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    resource allocation time out value R_A_TOV is a value used to time out operations that depend on the maximum possible time that a frame could be delayed in a fabric and still be delivered. S SAN See storage area network. SC Subscriber connectors. segmented E_Port E_Port that has ceased to function
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    . switch priority Value configured into each switch in a fabric that determines its relative likelihood of becoming the fabric's principal switch. system services processor Controls the RS-232 maintenance port, the Ethernet port, and the operator panel of a Fibre Channel Director. T topology Logical
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    port can login to the director and communicate with devices attached to any other unblocked port assuming that this is supported by the current zoning configuration). unicast Communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a network. Compare to multicast (communication between
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    W warning message Indication that a possible error has been detected. See also error message and information message. wrap plug See loopback plug. World-Wide Names Eight byte address that uniquely identifies a switch, or a node (end device), even on global networks. WWN See World-Wide Names. Z zone
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    zoning Grouping of several devices by function or by location. All devices connected to a connectivity product, such as the director, may be configured into one or more zones. See also zone. 150 Glossary
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    A address gateway director 93 EFC Server 94 IP director 93 EFC Server 94 MAC director 93 EFC server 94 subnet mask director 93 EFC Server 94 assign nicknames 100 port names 100 B BSMI EMC statement Taiwan 122 C call-home feature plan phone connection 98 Canada, EMC statement 117 CD-ROM drive 28
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    Hewlett-Packard HP PA-RISC, remote workstation 30 I Intel Pentium processor, remote workstation 92 plan network addresses 93 plan phone connections 98 plan user workstation support 91 SNMP management station support 95 planning worksheet completing 102 ports assign names 100 SFP optic transceiver
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    EMC statement 122 telephone plan phone connection 98 U UNIX, remote workstation 30 user set password 127 user workstation planning support 91 V VCCI EMC statement Japan 120 versions HP-UX operating system 30 Internet Explorer 30 Netscape Navigator 30 Solaris operating system 30 SunOS 30 video card
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    154 Index
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