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Dell™ PowerVault™ 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE B E D IR E C T™ ™ www.dell.com - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, PowerEdge, Dimension, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Latitude, and DellWare are trademarks of - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the computer covers and access any of the components inside the computer. This warning applies to Dell PowerEdge 4xxx or higher servers and Dell PowerVault 2xxS storage systems. v - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Observe the following general precautions for using and working with your system: • Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any Dell product except as explained in your Dell system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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, and never operate the product in a wet environment. If the computer gets wet, see the appropriate chapter in your troubleshooting guide or contact a Dell-authorized service provider. • Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can cause fire or electric - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Do not use appliance/voltage converters or kits sold for appliances with your Dell product. • To help protect than 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). Do not attempt to open or service batteries; replace Unless your installation and/or troubleshooting documentation specifically allows it, do - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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kits for use in other brands of rack cabinets evaluated for suitability by a certified safety agency. • System rack kits are intended to be installed in a Dell rack by trained service tech- nicians. If you install the kit in any other rack, be sure that the rack meets the specifications of - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Dell systems can be serviced only by trained service technicians because of high voltages and energy hazards. Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. Ergonomic Computing you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your . • Use a chair that provides good lower back support. • Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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1 Monitor screen at or below eye level 2 Wrists relaxed and flat 3 Arms at desk level 4 Feet flat on the floor 5 Monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user xiii - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Preface About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who is installing and managing a Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch. It is to be used by field technicians, hardware and software engineers, and system administrators for monitoring and troubleshooting the switch. The chapters - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Troubleshooting Guide, the following documentation is included with your system: • The Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch User's Guide introduces the user to the PowerVault presented in the Courier New font are part of an instruction and intended to be typed. Example: "Type format a: - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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that appears on the screen of your monitor or display. It can be a system message, for example, or it can be text that you are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier New font. Example: The following message appears - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Contents Chapter 1 Installing the Dell PowerVault 51F Switch 1-1 Unpacking the PowerVault 51F Switch 1-1 Cooling Requirements 1-1 Power Requirements 1-2 Site Location 1-3 Installing a GBIC Module With 1-16 Setting IP Address Using the Serial Port 1-17 Resetting Factory Defaults 1-18 xix - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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3-1 Compatibility With PowerVault 50F Series Hardware 3-1 Comparing Switch Management Methods 3-1 Managing Via Telnet 3-3 Default Username 3-4 Changing Passwords 3-4 Managing With SNMP Under Dell OpenManage 3-4 SNMP Transports 3-5 Fabric Element MIB Support 3-6 PowerVault Switch Vendor - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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errDump 4-15 errShow 4-16 fabricShow 4-17 fastboot 4-18 firmwareDownload 4-18 h 4-19 help 4-19 i 4-20 ifShow 4-21 ipAddrSet 4-21 ipAddrShow 4-22 login 4-22 logout 4-22 nsAllShow 4-22 nsShow 4-23 passwd 4-23 portDisable 4-24 portEnable 4-24 portErrShow 4-24 portLogClear 4-25 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Chapter 5 Chapter 6 topologyShow 4-40 uRouteConfig 4-41 uRouteRemove 4-41 uRouteShow 4-42 Troubleshooting 5-1 Diagnostic Overview 5-1 Diagnostic Error Messages 5-1 Issuing Telnet Commands 5-2 Isolating a System Fault 5-2 Removing Power 5-2 Status and Activity Indicators 5-2 Front-Panel - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Support Service 7-3 Problems With Your Order 7-4 Product Information 7-4 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 7-4 Before You Call 7-5 Diagnostics Checklist 7-6 Dell 1-14 Figure 1-10. Connections for PowerVault 51F Switch 1-15 Figure 2-1. Single-Switch Topology Sample 2-3 xxiii - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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4-18. Table 4-19. Cabling Connections 1-13 Cabling Pinouts 1-16 Fabric Topologies 2-3 Comparison of PowerVault Switch Management Methods 3-2 Default Username 3-4 Command Line Editing Commands 4-1 agtcfgDefault Command Field Descriptions 4-3 aliasShow Command Field Descriptions 4-6 Fabric - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Field Descriptions 4-38 nbrStateShow Command Field Descriptions 4-39 Front-Panel LED Status Indicators 5-3 Front-Panel LED Port Status Indicators 5-3 International Dialing Codes 7-8 Dell Contact Numbers 7-9 Errors A-2 Panic Errors A-6 Commands to Gather MQ-QWRITE Error Information A-8 xxv - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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1-10 Figure 1-8. Installing the Cable-Management Arm 1-11 Figure 1-9. Dual SC Fiber-Optic Plug Connector 1-14 Figure 1-10. Connections for PowerVault 51F Switch 1-15 Figure 2-1. Single-Switch Topology Sample 2-3 Figure 2-2. Fabric Topology Sample With Three Connections Between Two Switch- es2 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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1-16 Fabric Topologies 2-3 Comparison of PowerVault Switch Management Methods 3-2 Default Username 3-4 Command Line Editing Commands 4-1 Front-Panel LED Port Status Indicators 5-3 International Dialing Codes 7-8 Dell Contact Numbers 7-9 Errors A-2 Panic Errors A-6 Commands to Gather - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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copper gigabit interface converter (GBIC) modules or four optical and one copper GBIC modules are installed, depending on the switch configuration • Straight-through serial cable • User's Guide and this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide • Dell PowerVault system utilities diskette • Installation - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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connector on the switch's front right side, as shown in Figure 1-1. The PowerVault 51F switch power requirements are as follows: • Properly wired, grounded outlet • normal provisions to assure clean power. 1-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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connections. Installing a GBIC Module With Power On Each switch supports eight universal ports and their interchangeable GBIC modules. The GBIC Mounting This section provides instructions for trained service technicians installing one or more Dell PowerVault 51F switches in a Dell rack. The switch - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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PowerVault 51F switch, use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver. Installing the Switch To install the switch in the rack, perform the following tasks. The subsections that follow include instructions removed them. 1-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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up as far as it will go, press the push button, rotate the handle clockwise until the latch releases, and then pull the door open. support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 51F Switch 1-5 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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holding the top of the door should press the hinge release lever on the top hinge and then pull the door away from the rack. 1-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Use." 3. Be sure that no bits of foam remain in the manifold and that the gaskets were not damaged during extraction of the foam spacer. support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 51F Switch 1-7 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the Bezel Position If you are installing the switch in a non-Dell rack, you may need to adjust the bezel position to allow the be mounted within 1 EIA unit. The height of the switch takes up 1 EIA unit. 1-8 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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then back them out about two turns. Leaving the outer slides loose makes it easier to align the outer slides and the inner-slide rails. support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 51F Switch 1-9 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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from sliding out of the rack. The thumbscrews pass through the holes in the rack and into the middle holes of the stationary brackets. 1-10 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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into place (see Figure 1-8). T-slots inner rail T-tabs retaining clip cable-management arm Velcro strips thumbscrew safety release latch Figure 1-8. Installing the Cable-Management Arm support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 51F Switch 1-11 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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feet in place. NOTE: If rubber feet have been installed, they must be removed before the unit can be installed in a 19-inch rack. 1-12 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Length 500 meters Dell. Dell recommends the use of these cables to ensure the proper operation of the PowerVault 51F system. Fiber cable connections are made to the switch's front panel using standard dual SC plug connectors as shown in Figure 1-9. support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. No Fibre Channel services are available via this connection. Only one Telnet session can be opened at a time. Serial Port Connection The PowerVault 51F switch includes a stop bit • 9600 baud • HyperTerminal 1-14 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Requirements The PowerVault 51F switch uses a standard straight-through serial cable with a female 9-pin D-Subminiature connector with the pinouts shown in Table 1-2. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are required. Pin 7, if used, must always be driven high. support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 51F - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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per cold boot executes the long version of the memory test. POST execution per warm boot executes a shorter version of memory test. Boot time with POST varies depending on the Chapter 5 for more information. 1-16 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Channel network (IP) access. The serial port is initially logged on as admin with no password required. To set the IP address using the serial port, perform the following steps: 1. IP Address [current]: [enter new address if needed] support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 51F Switch 1-17 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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switch can be managed using Telnet commands. Resetting Factory Defaults In the event that a user changes a password or IP address, or forgets it, or sets PowerVault 51F Commands," for help on using commands. 1-18 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Boxer\rev_i&t\English\50UWDa00\50UWDc20.fm CHAPTER 2 PowerVault 51F Topologies support.dell.com This chapter discusses some key factors in a high-performance fabric. Routing Cost All Inter Switch Links (ISLs) have a default cost of 1000. The cost of a path between any two switches in the fabric - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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devices). Private devices are registered to the Simple Name Server (SNS), so the fabric-attached devices can query SNS for their addresses and initiate communication. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/6/00 2-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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N_Port Data F_Port Mainframe N_Port FL_Port NL_Ports F_Port JBOD NL_Ports FL_Port F_Port F_Port F_Port N_Port Data N_Port Data Figure 2-1. Single-Switch Topology Sample N_Port Mainframe support.dell.com DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/6/00 PowerVault 51F Topologies 2-3 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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rerouted, even though traffic volume may change over time, for each path to maintain in-order delivery. If the link fails, the path is rerouted. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/6/00 2-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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by adding additional connections between the switches. In addition to the bandwidth, redundant connections between the switches in Figure 2-2 provide a high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant fabric. support.dell.com DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/6/00 PowerVault 51F Topologies 2-5 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\Boxer\rev_i&t\English\50UWDa00\50UWDc20.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 4/6/00 2-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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PowerVault 50F Series Hardware Dell OpenManage version 2.0 software executes on the PowerVault 51F system only. However, PowerVault 51F switches and PowerVault 50F maximum of 239 switches in a fabric that version 2.0 software supports). In addition, the maximum number of multicast groups is reduced - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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management (PowerVault Switch Manager). Dell recommends the serial port be used only to initially configure the switch and that the RS-232 serial communications cable be removed after initial configuration. 3-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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is restored after the Telnet session is completed but re-logging in is required. A password is required to log in to the serial port session. Password checking is skipped only at initial power on and remains off until log off is done. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch 3-3 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Code, OrigEquipMfr, and private communities could pose a security breach. Anyone knowing the default community names of the switch could perform SNMP sets on the switch and change its configuration values. 3-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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1.5 With Dell OpenManage HIP 3.5 User's Guide for more information on Dell OpenManage. The switch's managed node supports the following: and auto discovery support for the switch. While the switch may be managed using a MIB browser, Dell recommends using the Web-based PowerVault Switch Manager or - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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vendor-unique MIB. PowerVault Switch Vendor-Unique MIB The following five groups of MIBs are defined and supported: • PowerVault System Group • default, is disabled but can be enabled via the command agtcfgSet. 3-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com Enterprise Specific Traps The following Enterprise Specific Traps are supported generated on gigabit interface converter (GBIC) insertion and . This trap, by default, is disabled but can is sent to configured recipients. By default, this value is set at 0, implying that no - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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:00:21.933 tNSd Jun 15 16:00:21.933 tNSd 03210413,00fffffc Rx3 Tx3 Rx3 ctin ctout Tx3 4 116 4 116 4 52 4 fc 4 fc 00008002 4 0 3-8 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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security is enforced by username and encrypted password. The PowerVault Switch Manager also provides access to all zoning functions. For more information about the PowerVault Switch Manager see the Dell PowerVault Switch Manager User's Guide. support.dell.com Managing the PowerVault 51F Switch 3-9 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Table 4-1 lists command line editing commands. NOTE: The command line interface does not support keyboard buffering. Wait for the command prompt to appear before issuing a switch command. line dd Delete entire line D Delete from cursor to end of line support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-1 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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done. agent configuration reset to factory default sw5:admin> agtcfgShow Current SNMP Agent sysLocation = End User Premise sysContact = Field Support. swEventTrapLevel = 0 authTraps = 0 (OFF) configured yet 4-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. sysContact The contact information for this system (switch). The default value is set as Field Support. swEventTrapLevel The event trap level in conjunction with an event's known to the agent. The default value for this parameter is 0 (disabled). support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-3 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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to enable discovery by that management platform. HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition (NNM SE) 3.0 and later have management information base (MIB) and autodiscovery support for the switch. 4-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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whole line, sysDescr: [FC Switch.] sysLocation: [End User Premise] sysContact: [Field Support.] swEvevtTrapLevel: (0..5) [3] authTrapsEnabled (true, t, false, f): [true] SNMP community and Alias ID Creator Token [rb, type, grptype, qlfr] Member List support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-5 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the current value (shown in brackets). The current value is used in the absence of an entered value when a carriage return is the only input 4-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] Arbitrated Loop parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] System services (yes, y, no, n): [no] No changes. Figure 4-1. configure Command Top-Level Menus Entering out-of- an end-of-file control character by pressing . support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-7 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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4000..120000) [10000] E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] Data field size: ( services (yes, y, no, n): [no] yes rstatd (on, off): [off] on rusersd (on, off): [off] on No changes. Figure 4-2. configure Command Submenus 4-8 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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(1000..5000) [2000] 4900 integer must be a multiple of 1000 - please re-enter E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] 5000 Data fabric. Table 4-4. Fabric Settings Field Type Default Range Domain Number 1 Varies BB Credit Route Priority Boolean 0 0 or 1 support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-9 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the Name Server data base. Set this mode only if the switch's N_Port discovery process (PLOGI, PRLI, INQUIRY) causes some attached device to fail. 4-10 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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compatible with PowerVault 50F system. Disable Translative Mode When this mode is set to 0, 239 PowerVault 51F Table 4-6. Virtual Channel Parameters Field Description Default VC Link Control This changes the virtual channel 2, 3, 4, or 5. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-11 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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gives priority to either Class 2 or Class 3 frame traffic, respectively. Default 7 2 or 3 Table 4-7 describes the arbitrated loop parameters. Table 4-7. absence of new or preexisting devices. Default 1 1 4-12 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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which support RPC. On most UNIX-based systems (HP-UX, Irix, Linux, Solaris, and so on) the commands to retrieve the information are rup and rsysinfo. Please see your local system documentation for the appropriate usage of the rup, rsysinfo, or equivalent commands. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the exception of the following parameters, all configuration parameters are reset to their default values: • World Wide Name • Ethernet MAC address • Ethernet IP address b. dd is the date c. HH is the hour 4-14 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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manually when the time changes. diagHelp The diagHelp command displays the diagnostic help commands available for troubleshooting switch problems. These commands should be run only as advised by Dell technical support memory level to be reported on the PowerVault 51F switch only. Error level values - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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, the number of occurrences is shown in brackets following the error date and time. The following is an example of the errShow command screen. 4-16 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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's embedded port ID • The switch's World Wide Name • The switch's Ethernet and IP addresses • The switch's symbolic name (a ">" indicates the principal switch in the fabric) support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-17 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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flash memory. the Dell PowerVault system utilities diskette provides a daemon to support a Dell PowerVault system utilities diskette to install the rshd.exe and cat.exe utility files on the hard-disk drive. 4-18 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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server validates the user and delivers the file to the switch where it is stored in flash memory, as shown in the following example: writing flash 0 7. Reboot the switch to initiate the new order, with additional lists of "grouped" commands. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-19 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Stack pointer ERRNO Last error number generated by this task Delay For pending tasks, the amount of time a task has been waiting to execute 4-20 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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currently supported.) Fibre Channel subnetmask The Fibre Channel subnetmask for the switch. The default is none. Gateway IP address The gateway IP address. The default gateway address on a new switch is none. You must enter a valid gateway address, if required. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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command allows a user to login to the switch with a different user name and password, without first logging out. If the user is connected via a Telnet or login not provided, then all Nx_Ports are displayed. 4-22 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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The address ID of the port in hexadecimal. COS The Class of Service supported by the port. PortName The Port World_wide_Name. NodeName The Node World_wide_Name associated user names and passwords. The command syntax is passwd [ "user name" ]. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-23 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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-quoted, valid user name. If the current password is incorrect, the command exits without saving any Command Field Descriptions Field Description frames tx Frames transmitted frames rx Frames received 4-24 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com Table 4-13. portErrShow Command Field Descriptions (continued) Field Description enc in Encoding errors inside of frames crc stat_wtx Number of 4-byte words transmitted from the port. stat_wrx Number of 4-byte words received by the port. PowerVault 51F Commands 4-25 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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boundaries. This number may become nonzero during link initialization but indicates a problem if it increments faster than the allowed link-bit error rate ( used for diagnosing problems in some situations. 4-26 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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). After the status line, a power supply identification line may be shown. If present, this line contains manufacture date, part numbers, serial numbers, and other information. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-27 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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reboot The reboot command reboots the switch to the stored configuration in flash memory and takes about 1 1/2 minutes. The switch may be in any : This command is only available to admin-level users. 4-28 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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" (downstr port 10: sw No_Light port 11: sw No_Light port 12: sw No_Light port 13: sw No_Light port 14: sw No_Light port 15: sw No_Light support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-29 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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revision level. The model number is as follows: 1 = PowerVault 50F 2 = Reserved 3 = PowerVault 51F switchState The state of this switch: online, offline, lw - Longwave GBIC cu - Copper GBIC id - Serial ID 4-30 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. tempShow The following example shows the tempShow command screen, which shows the switch's temperature as measured by five sensors on the system board. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-31 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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and time Flash The build date of the firmware stored in flash memory BootProm The build date of the firmware stored in the boot PROM License Commands License commands are reserved for use by Dell only. 4-32 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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16 (the embedded port) are members of the set. switch:admin> bcastShow Group Member Ports Member ISL Ports Static ISL Ports 256 0x00000100 0x00000000 0x00000000 support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-33 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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lsrDelayTo lsrDelayCount ddb_sem = 2 = 1 = 0x00000000 = 3 = 5 = 0 = 18656 = 0x10fa44e0 = 0x10fa4d60 = 0x10f7e4c0 = 10000 = 0x10f6e4f0 = 5000 = 0 = 0x10fa44b0 fabP: event_sch lsrRefreshCnt = 0x0 = 0 4-34 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com Table 4-19. fspfShow Command Field Descriptions Field Description version The version of the FSPF protocol. domainID The local . upCount The number of times this interface initialized (the transition number from an offline to E_Port state). PowerVault 51F Commands 4-35 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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The number of Hello frames received from the neighbor switch. nInvHlo The number of Hello frames with invalid parameters received from the neighbor switch. 4-36 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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out-of-order delivery of frames during fabric topology changes. This is the default behavior and allows fast rerouting after a fabric topology change. iodSet The iodSet of frames. The default behavior is for the in-order delivery option to be off. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-37 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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issues a new instance, and increments the incarnation number by 1. length The total record length. chksum The record checksum. It includes all fields except lsAge. 4-38 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. nbrStateShow Command Field Descriptions Field Description Local Port Corresponds to idbNo in the neighbor data structure. Domain Corresponds to nghbId in the neighbor data structure. support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-39 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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between two switches. The command syntax is topologyShow to list all domains. The command syntax is topologyShow to list the specified domain. 4-40 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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>uRouteConfig 2,2,4 committing configuration...done. uRouteRemove The uRouteRemove command removes the previous static route configuration, as shown in the following example: switch:admin>uRouteRemove , support.dell.com PowerVault 51F Commands 4-41 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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4 D 5,5 9 5 5000 5 D 5,5 2 5 4 1000 1 D 5,4 6 4 2000 2 D 5,4 7 4 3000 3 D 5,4 8 4 4000 4 D 5,4 9 4 5000 5 D 5,4 value = 1 = 0x1 Figure 4-5. uRouteShow Command Example 4-42 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting support.dell.com This chapter discusses troubleshooting, diagnostic problems. Telnet commands are used to determine the switch's status, error conditions, and switch operating statistics. Diagnostic Error Messages Error messages are stored in volatile random-access memory - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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interfaces and central memory. The switch's diagnostics also support external loops, which include interface cards and their Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) modules Table 5-1, indicates the switch's status. 5-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com Table 5-1. Front-Panel LED Status Indicators Front-Panel LEDs Definition No light showing Power not applied initialized). 4. Full POST. 5. Universal port configuration. 6. Link initialization; receiver/transmitter negotiation to bring connected ports online. Troubleshooting 5-3 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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RAM test. On completion of the RAM test, the operating system is loaded into CPU memory and the operating environment is then booted. (A RAM test failure will result in the to be either repaired or replaced. 5-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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higher servers and Dell PowerVault 2xxS storage systems. WARNING: This system may have more than one power supply cable. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, a trained service technician must disconnect all power supply cables before servicing the system. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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, you must perform the following steps. CAUTION: There are two models of the PowerVault 51F switch. Model 2401 contains one power supply unit and model 2402 contains two 4. Check for error messages via Telnet. 6-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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module is keyed so it can be inserted in only one way. Do not force the insertion if the module does not slide in easily. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement 6-3 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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assembly. NOTICE: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions at the front of this guide. You do not need to power off the switch during this of the unit. 3. Lift the cover off. 6-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the chassis. 2. Move aside the power supply wiring harnesses, lower the assembly onto the metal tabs protruding from the back of the power supply chassis. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement 6-5 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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chapter for instructions. 4. guides when lifted. (See Figure 6-6.) 9. Lift the back end of the system board at a 45-degree angle up over the metal guides and slide it back until it lifts out of the chassis. 6-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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into the front panel. Then lower the back end of the system board so that the metal guides on the chassis fit into the slots on the system board. 3. Slide the system board 7. Reconnect the fan tray assembly connector. 8. Replace the switch's cover. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement 6-7 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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system board. See "Removing the System Board," found earlier in this chapter for instructions. 10. Remove the fan tray assembly. See "Removing the Fan Assembly," found earlier in this chapter for instructions. 6-8 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the power supply(s). 6. See "Installing a Power Supply," found earlier in this chapter for instructions. 7. Reconnect all external cabling. 8. Turn on the switch's power. 9. The switch automatically runs POST. 10. Check for error messages via Telnet. support.dell.com Repair and Replacement 6-9 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. For instructions on using the technical support service, refer to "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call" found later - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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/Pacific countries only) support.euro.dell.com (for Europe only) • Electronic Quote Service [email protected] [email protected] (for Asian/Pacific countries only) • Electronic Information Service [email protected] 7-2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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. Technical Support Service Dell's industry-leading hardware technical-support service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our technical support staff pride themselves on their track record: more than 90 percent of all problems and questions - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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to Dell Computer Corporation. Collect-on-delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted. Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at our receiving dock and returned to you. 7-4 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the system itself. Make sure the system documentation is available. CAUTION: If you need to remove the system covers, be sure to first disconnect the system's power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. support.dell.com Getting Help 7-5 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed Figure 7-1. Diagnostics Checklist 7-6 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the world. If you are making a direct-dialed call to a location outside of your local telephone service area, determine which codes to use (if any) in Table 7-1 in addition to the local numbers , when your call originates in the same country you are calling. support.dell.com Getting Help 7-7 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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47 48 65 27 City Code 2 1 2 51 - Not required 2 592 2 Not required 9 (1) (4) 6103 Not required 1 2 44 2 - Not required 4 5 20 - Not required 22 Not required 11 7-8 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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assistance. Table 7-2. Dell Contact Numbers Department Name or Service Area Code Local Number Support 01 795 67604 Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support 0660 8779 Switchboard 01 491 04 0 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/at E-mail: [email protected] support.dell - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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toll free: 1-800-950-1329 Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support toll free: 1230-020-4823 NOTE: Customers in Chile call the U.S.A for sales, customer, and technical assistance. 7-10 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Number Customer Service toll free: 800 858 2437 Sales toll free: 800 858 2222 Technical Support 02 22 83 27 27 Customer Care 02 22 83 27 11 Fax 02 22 83 27 14 TechFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/cz - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support toll free: 800 96 4107 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free: 800 96 4109 Corporate Sales toll free: 800 96 4108 7-12 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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556-4240 Home and Small Business Group Sales 044 556-3344 Preferred Accounts Division Sales 044 556-3433 Large Corporate Accounts 044 556-3430 Faxbox Service 03-5972-5840 Switchboard 044 556-4300 Web site: http://support.jp.dell.com support.dell.com Getting Help 7-13 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Sales toll free: 0800 581 Malaysia (Penang) Technical Support toll free: 1 800 888 298 Customer Service 04 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free: 1 800 888 202 Corporate Sales toll free: 1 800 888 213 7-14 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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37 toll free: 91-800-904-49 Customer Service 525 228-7878 Main 525 228-7800 Technical Support 020 581 8838 Customer Care 020 581 8740 686 8003 Switchboard 020 581 8818 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/nl E-mail: [email protected] Home and Small Business 0800 446 255 Government and - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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011 709 0495 Switchboard 011 709 7700 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/za E-mail: [email protected] Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia 60 4 810-4810 7-16 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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free: 0080 60 1256 Transaction Sales toll free: 0080 651 228/0800 33 556 Corporate Sales toll free: 0080 651 227/0800 33 555 Technical Support toll free: 0880 060 07 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia 810 4949 Sales toll free: 0880 060 09 support.dell.com Getting Help 7-17 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Home/Small Business Customer Care 0870-906-0010 TechConnect BBS 0870-908-0610 Sales 01344 720000 AutoFax 0870-908-0510 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/uk E-mail: [email protected] 7-18 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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(systems purchased by governmental agencies [local, state, or federal] or educational institutions): Customer Service and Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers toll free: 1-800-234-1490 Dell Sales toll free: 1-800-289-3355 toll free: 1-800-879-3355 Spare Parts Sales - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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and other possible errors. Error Message Formats There is one error message format for the PowerVault 51F system whether you are gathering information from the local RS-232 serial port or using to quit. Continue pressing until the prompt => is displayed. support.dell.com Error Messages A-1 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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the neighbor switch that sent the wrong data. Check the paths and routes again. If they are still incorrect, reboot the local switch. A-2 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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a neighbor's switch. Check the protocol version on both switches using the fspfShow command. If the two versions differ, update the software on the local switch. support.dell.com Error Messages A-3 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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command. Contact Customer Support. Run the LSDbAllShow command. Contact Customer Support. Run the LSDbAllShow command. Contact Customer Support. Run the portLogShow command. Contact Customer Support. Run the LSDbAllShow command. Contact Customer Support. A-4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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's memory is support. See "MQ-QWRITE Error" found later in this chapter for more information. Reboot the switch. Contact customer support. Reboot the switch. Contact customer support. Reboot the switch. Run the commands actTimersShow and timerShow . Contact customer support. support.dell - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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in flash memory with a support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. A-6 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support. Issue the traceShow command. Contact customer support even indicate a task crash. These problems can be diagnosed by technical support provided enough information is collected to - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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seconds. At least two reports should be printed, since the first one will indicate that all the microprocessor is used by the shell. A-8 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com Table A-3. Commands to Gather MQ-QWRITE Error Information (continued) Command Description spyStop Stops microprocessor utilization monitoring. This command can be typed in at any time during the monitoring process. For information on executing these commands, contact Dell for - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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functioning of the internal Fibre Channel port logic and paths between the interface and the central memory. portEnable will put the port back online again. Port is sending data (Flickering Green LED degrees Centigrade, maximum is 75o degrees Centigrade). A-10 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Class 2 In Class-2 service, the fabric and destination N_Port provide connectionless service with notification of delivery or any value between 0 and 239. This number may also be assigned manually. E_Port A port is designated an E_Port when it is used as an for nodes. support.dell.com Glossary 1 - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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or has not assumed a specific function in the fabric is designated as a U_Port. Worldwide Name (WWN) A WWN uniquely identifies a switch on local and global networks. 2 Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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Index support.dell.com A ADDBRANCH (2), A-4 ADDPATH (1), A-5 ADDPORT (3), A-4 agtcfgSet command, 4-4 agtcfgShow command, 4-5 aliasShow command, service, 7-3 B BADSRC (3), A-3 bandwidth, 2-5 bcastShow command, 4-33 boot failure, 5-4 C calling Dell, 7-7 cascading, 2-2 cautions, v changing passwords - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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port, 1-14 cooling requirements, 1-1 2 Dell Dimension Systems User's Guide D date command, 4-14 default user name admin, 3-4 user, 3-4 diagHelp command, 4-15 diagnosing problems, 7-1 diagnostics, 5-1 Diagnostics Checklist, 7-6 diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics E electrostatic discharge. See ESD - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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support.dell.com errors (continued) NOPARENT (2), A-4 NOPARENTLSR (2), A-4 QREAD (1), A-5 1-13 firmwareDownload command, 4-18 fixing problems, 7-1 flashDefault command, 4-18 FREETIMRLSD 4-19 help tools AutoTech service, 7-3 Internet, 7-2 TechConnect BBS, 7-3 TechFax service, 7-3 hops, between - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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via front panel buttons, 3-2 via Telnet, 3-3 mcastShow command, 4-39 MIB-II support, 3-6 MSG (2), A-3 MSG (3), A-6 MSGQCREATE (0), A-6 MSGQDELETE (0), A-6 4 Dell Dimension Systems User's Guide N N_Port, 2-4 nbrStateShow command, 4-39 NGBRSTATE (2), A-5 NOMEM (1), A-5 NOPARENT (2), A-4 NOPARENTLSR - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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40 routing cost, 2-1 routing table, 2-4 S safety instructions for preventing ESD, xi health considerations, xii SCN (3), A-3 SEMCREATE (0), A-6 SEMDELETE (0), A-6 serial port cabling, 1-15 pinouts, 1-15 setting IP Address, 1-17 service, 7-1 support.dell.com SNMP agent configuration, 3-7 enterprise - Dell PowerVault 56F | Dell PowerVault 51F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch
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, 2-3 switches in fabric, 2-2 topologyShow command, 4-40 troubleshooting Diagnostics Checklist, 7-6 Internet tools, 7-2 typographical conventions, xvi xvi warranty repair or credit, 7-4 World Wide Web help tools, 7-2 Z ZOMTIMKILL (0), A-7 ZOMTIMSET (0), A-7 6 Dell Dimension Systems User's Guide
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