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- Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 1
53-1002744-01 ® 14 December 2012 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide Supporting Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300, 6505, 6510, 6520, 7800, 8000, and VA-40FC - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 2
EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide Publication number Summary of changes Date 53-1001344-02 53-1001344-03 53-1002157-01 53-1002511-01 53-1002744-01 Added support for the Brocade VA-40FC - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 3
EZSwitchSetup software and hardware requirements 2 Configuring Internet Explorer 3 Supported switches 3 Language support for EZSwitchSetup 4 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Switch Installing 20 Connecting devices and completing the setup 21 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide iii 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 4
map 44 Editing the zoning configuration 45 Validating zoning configuration 47 Restoring Typical Zoning 47 Accessing Web Tools for advanced management 48 Making EZSwitchSetup your default switch manager 48 EZSwitchSetup Limitations General limitations 49 iv EZSwitchSetup Administrator - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 5
the EZSwitchSetup interface, including system requirements and installation instructions. • Chapter 2, "Setting Up Your Switch", guide identifies exactly which switches are supported and which are not. Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 6
document was last released: • Added support for the Brocade 6520 switch. Document conventions This section command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase: for example following notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 7
terms For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the technical glossaries on MyBrocade. See "Brocade resources" on page viii for instructions on accessing MyBrocade. For , Red Hat Network, Maximum RPM, Linux Undercover EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide vii 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 8
cost for a user ID and password. White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the Brocade website at: http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade website: http://www.brocade.com Release notes are - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 9
problem, and specific questions • Description of any troubleshooting the port side of the switch. • Brocade 6505, 6510, and 6520 switches: On Feedback Quality is our first concern at Brocade and we have made every effort to Forward your feedback to: [email protected] Provide the title and - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 10
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software and hardware requirements 2 •Supported switches 3 •Language support for EZSwitchSetup 4 Overview of EZSwitchSetup . For additional information about your switch, see the hardware reference manual included on the Brocade Documentation CD, which ships with the switch. Chapter 3, "Managing - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 12
, use the command line interface, Web Tools, or Brocade Network Advisor. EZSwitchSetup software and hardware requirements You can host. EZSwitchSetup is supported on the platforms shown in Table 1. TABLE 1 Supported platforms Operating system EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 13
OK to save the changes. FIGURE 2 Configuring Internet Explorer Supported switches You can use EZSwitchSetup with the switches listed in "Supported hardware and software" on page v. Your switch must meet to "Adding a port license" on page 38 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 3 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 14
Brocade VA-40FC switch and set the IP address, Web Tools will launch automatically for you to manage the Access Gateway features. Language support in the user host environment, EZSwitchSetup uses the default language, English. Regardless of the local language, the Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 15
Language support for EZSwitchSetup 1 • System files (such as the summary file, setting file, and log file) EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 5 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 16
1 Language support for EZSwitchSetup 6 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 17
directions. Installation will take a few minutes after you click OK. 3. Click Done on the last screen (shown in Figure 3) to exit the installer. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 7 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 18
not, see "Launching the EZSwitchSetup wizard" to launch the wizard manually. On Linux, follow the procedure in "Launching the EZSwitchSetup wizard : EZSwitchSetup does not start automatically, so you must start it manually. NOTE The Linux installation requires root access. The EZSwitchSetup wizard - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 19
or not convenient to connect the host on the same subnet as the switch. 2. Click Next. The Connect Cables window is displayed (Figure 5). EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 9 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 20
version, without serial cable) Figure 6 on page 11 shows the cables connecting to the Brocade Fibre Channel switch, setup computer, Ethernet hub or switch, and network. NOTE Not all switches placement of the serial and Ethernet connections. 10 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 21
usually takes from one to three minutes. See your switch hardware manual for the location of the LEDs. 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Brocade switch to the LAN you want to use for your management any of the information you entered. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 11 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 22
for the first time, the IP addresses are placeholder addresses that were assigned at the factory and you must provide valid addresses. 12 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 23
only if EZSwitchSetup detected a valid IP address. Skip to "Confirming IP addresses" on page 14. • Manually assign a new static IP address If you select this option and click Next, the Set Switch IP Skip to "Confirming IP addresses" on page 14. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 13 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 24
and prefix in the spaces provided. 6. Click Next. EZSwitchSetup attempts to log in using default credentials. If you have already changed your admin password, you will be prompted to enter your new password. Proceed to "Confirming IP addresses" on page 14. Confirming IP addresses The Confirm IP - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 25
and set the IP address. If you select this option, EZSwitchSetup Manager will not be the default management tool for this current target switch. To set up EZSwitchSetup Manager as the management tool Manager as a management tool for the switch. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 15 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 26
EZManager, a dialog box displays warning you that EZSwitchSetup supports only single switch fabrics. Click OK to start the . If the configuration wizard does not launch, you must launch it manually by specifying the URL in a browser: http://switch-ip-address If Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 27
no IP address instead of the factory default 10.77.77.77. You have requested your IRQ settings. On Windows systems: By default, COM1 and COM3 use IRQ4, while COM2 is good, then call your support provider for further instructions. Verify that the WWN is administrative password and zoning. - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 28
. FIGURE 13 EZSwitchSetup Setup Parameters window Setting switch parameters 1. Follow the onscreen directions to set a new admin password for the switch. Make sure to record your password and keep it in a secure location for future reference. 2. Optional: Enter a new name for the switch and - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 29
The Select Zoning window is displayed. NOTE For the Brocade 8000, if you do not have a Ports on then automatically creates zones based on that matrix. Custom Zoning supports only single-switch fabrics. If you select this option, 's Guide. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 19 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 30
14 Select Zoning wizard window Typical Zoning is the default and the following procedure directs you to select Typical the zoning configuration" on page 45 for instructions on configuring Custom Zoning; refer to the Web Tools Administrator's Guide for information on Advanced Zoning. 2. Click - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 31
screen is not enabled until all non-matching or missing connection issues (indicated by solid red and dotted blue lines) have been resolved. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 21 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 32
in the EZManager application to remind you where these additional devices can be connected. The default reservation type is HBA. FIGURE 16 Configure Ports and Connect Devices window When you click firmly seated. c. Close the latching bale. 22 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 33
setup 2 A IOIOI ! 1 2 3 scale: 1/2" = 1" B IOIOI 1 ! 4 4-01 1 Brocade switch 2 Open the SFP latching bale FIGURE 17 Installing SFPs 3 Position SFP and insert until firmly seated 4 clicks, as shown in Figure 18 on page 24. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 23 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 34
3 1 Position the Fibre Channel cable 2 Install the Fibre Channel cable 3 Brocade switch FIGURE 18 Installing Fibre Channel cable into an SFP transceiver 3. Verify that the EZSwitchSetup Configuration Finish window is displayed (Figure 19). 24 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 35
storage server. If you want to monitor the switch, then you need to launch the EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager. Refer to Chapter 3, "Managing Your Switch" for instructions on using this interface. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 25 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 36
2 Connecting devices and completing the setup 26 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 37
the initial Switch Manager screen. The appearance may vary depending on the switch model. The following sections describe the components of the screen. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 27 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 38
device alias. The Zoning tasks enable you to view the zoning on the device, edit the zoning, validate the zoning, or restore the default fixed zoning. The Miscellaneous tasks include refreshing the onscreen data, advanced management of the switch, and logging out. The switch's Port Information page - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 39
copy and export functions. FIGURE 21 Content page, Port Information tab NOTE You must accept the Brocade Certificate at the beginning of the login to EZSwitch Manager to enable the functionality of Export and in the table, the text turns red. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 29 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 40
of compatible web browsers, see Table 1 on page 2. Switch Manager also supports the HTTPS protocol, if that protocol is enabled for the switch. For on enabling the HTTPS protocol on your switch, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. 1. Launch a Web browser and type the IP address of the switch in - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 41
not, Web Tools is launched. Switch Manager supports only single-switch fabrics. If your switch is Manager. 1. Type your user name. 2. Type the password. 3. Click OK. A Switch Manager session is manually), and the session is terminated. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 31 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 42
the Switch Information tab to display the Switch View. Figure 22 displays the Switch View for a Brocade 6520 switch. FIGURE 22 Graphical view of switch The Switch View is a real-time view of status • Temperature status • Power supply status 32 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 43
button. Figure 24 shows the Fan view. The fan view shows the number of Fans and their operating state. FIGURE 24 Fan status EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 33 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 44
; the other indicates port speed. For LED information, see the hardware documentation for the switch you are viewing. NOTE All of the 8G and 16G Brocade switches do not have port speed LEDs, but only port status LEDs. The background color of the port icon indicates the port status, as follows - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 45
(unavailable), those ports are not licensed. Figure 27 shows port icons and associated LEDs from a Brocade 6520 switch. The layout is similar for all switches, but varies according to switch type. The icon is highlighted with a yellow border. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 35 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 46
information FIGURE 30 Port icon toggling Switch Information tab The Switch Information tab is the default information tab under Port Information, Switch Information on the Switch View (Figure 31 on may be viewed, copied, or exported by category. 36 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 47
under Switch in the task panel. The Switch Configuration launches. 2. Follow the instructions in the wizard. You can optionally change the switch name, switch time, and admin password. When prompted, you must select a zoning configuration. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 37 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 48
enable Ports On Demand (POD) if you have a license available. For the Brocade 7800, you can add the 7800 Upgrade License to activate ports 4-25. This • Use the command line interface See the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for information on using the command line interface. Managing devices The - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 49
to display additional information about the device. 3. Click View Details located at the top of the page. Figure 36 shows a Device Details example. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 39 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 50
whether the connections are valid or invalid. Switch Manager also shows what currently unoccupied ports are available for host and storage connections. 40 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 51
default aliases, or click Cancel if you do not want to assign aliases. Note that if an alias is not assigned, the devices are identified only by WWN. A good alias name makes it much easier to identify devices. If you want to edit the alias, go on to step 2. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 52
device alias changes have been saved to the zoning database. The wizard also prompts you to delete the aliases of any offline devices. Follow the instructions in the wizard. The next time you select Modify Alias, the Current Alias column is populated with the New Alias names (Figure 39). FIGURE 39 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 53
specified as members of the same zone. These devices can communicate with each other regardless of where they are located in the fabric. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 43 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 54
accessibility matrix creates a device-based zoning scheme. By default, every connected host device can communicate with every connected information about using Web Tools for zoning, see the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. Viewing the zone access map Click View under Zoning in the task panel - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 55
scheme based on your device accessibility choices. If you make any zoning changes to the default Typical Zoning configuration, you will be creating a Custom Zoning configuration to replace it. HBA/Storage Accessibility Matrix does not launch. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 45 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 56
confirmation dialog box is displayed. 8. Dismiss the confirmation dialog box. The Zone Access Map is updated to show the new accessibility relationships. 46 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 57
launches. 2. Follow the instructions in the wizard. 3. Default Typical Zoning under Zoning in the task panel. 2. Click Yes in the confirmation window. When this task is complete, the matrix in the Zoning page is automatically updated to reflect the changes. EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 58
Web Tools Administrator's Guide for information on the the switch, use the "switchDisable" command. Configure... System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] ssl attributes (yes Basic User Enabled attribute to make the EZSwitchSetup Manager start by default from your web browser rather than Web Tools, as in - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 59
HTTP connection, Switch Manager will report this error after a 90-second default timeout. In this case, verify the status of your last request, check if your Ethernet connection is still functioning. If the problem is not with the Ethernet connection, wait for Switch Manager Guide 49 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 60
A General limitations 50 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 61
, 48 admin password, changing, 37 aliases, assigning to devices, 41 B browsers limitations, 49 refresh frequency, setting, 3 supported, 2 C changing port information, 34, 36 E enabling ports, 38 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53-1002744-01 ending sessions, 31 EZSwitchSetup about, 27 installing, - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 62
32 O operating systems, supported, 2 P passwords, changing, 37 platforms, supported, 2 port information, default fixed zoning, 47 S security banner, 31 session management, 31 sessions, ending, 31 52 setting refresh frequency, 3 support, contacting technical, viii supported languages, 4 supported - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 63
Z zoning about, 43 advanced zoning, 19, 44 changing configuration, 37 configure zones, 20 custom zoning, 19, 44 editing, 45 restoring default typical zoning, 47 specify devices, 20 typical zoning, 19, 44 validating zone configuration, 47 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide 53 53-1002744-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M6505 | Brocade 7.1.0 EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Gu - Page 64
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EZSwitchSetup
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Supporting Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300, 6505, 6510, 6520,
7800, 8000, and VA-40FC