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This chapter discusses the following aspects of installing the Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel switch: Unpacking the switch Power requirements Site location Installing a GBIC module with power on Fibre channel cable connections Front panel controls Ethernet connections Verifying power-on self-test (POST) NOTE: Some items may be shipped as part of an over-pack. While unpacking the switch, check to make sure the following items are included: PowerVault 56F switch unit Power cord Five copper gigabit interface converter (GBIC) modules or four optical and one copper GBIC modules, depending on the switch configuration User's Guide, this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide, and the Switch Manager Guide (if ordered) Installation kit, which includes rubber mounting feet Save packing materials in case you need to return the switch. support.dell.com Installing the Dell PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch 1-1

Section	Page
Dell™ PowerVault™ 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide	3
Contents	17
Installing the Dell™ PowerVault™ 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch	25
Unpacking the PowerVault 56F Switch	25
Power Requirements	26
Site Location	26
Installing a GBIC Module With Power On	27
Fibre Channel Cable Connections	27
Front Panel Controls	29
Ethernet Connection	29
Verifying Power-On Self-Test (POST)	29
PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Topologies	31
Fabric Elements	31
Routing Cost	31
Cascading and Configuring Switches	32
Universal Ports	32
Public Operation	32
Private Operation	32
Sample Fabric Topologies	33
Single-Switch Fabric	33
Two-Switch Sample Topology	34
Increasing Local Bandwidth Within the Fabric	34
Managing the PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch	35
Compatibility With PowerVault 5xF Series Hardware	35
Comparing Switch Management Methods	36
Managing Through Front Panel Buttons	37
Control Buttons	37
Activating Menu Display	38
Menus	38
Commands	40
Configuration Menu	42
Ethernet IP Address	42
Ethernet Subnetmask	42
Fibre Channel IP Address	42
Fibre Channel Subnetmask	43
Gateway Address	43
Domain	43
BB_credit	43
R_A_TOV	44
E_D_TOV	44
Operating Mode	45
Virtual Channels	45
VC Link Ctl	46
VC Class 2	46
VC Class 3	46
VC Multicast	46
VC Priorities	46
Frame Collection	47
Reset to Default	47
Port Disable	47
Port Enable	47
Close Telnet Session	47
Reboot	47
Status Menu	48
Managing By Way of Telnet	51
Default Username	51
Changing Passwords	51
Managing With SNMP Under Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software and the PowerVault 56F Switc...	52
SNMP Transports	53
Fabric Element MIB Support	53
PowerVault 56F Switch Vendor-Unique MIB	53
Generic Traps	54
Enterprise Specific Traps	54
Manage Node Configuration	54
Name Server	55
Managing With the Dell PowerVault Fibre Channel Switch Manager	56
PowerVault 56F 16-Port Fibre Channel Switch Commands	57
General Commands	57
Command Line Editing Commands	57
agtcfgDefault	58
agtcfgSet	60
agtcfgShow	61
aliasShow	61
configure	62
configDefault	70
configShow	70
date	70
diagHelp	71
errDisplayFilter	71
errDump	71
errShow	72
fabricShow	73
fastboot	74
firmwareDownload	74
h	75
help	75
i	76
ifShow	77
ipAddrSet	77
ipAddrShow	78
login	78
logout	78
nsAllShow	78
nsShow	79
passwd	79
portDisable	80
portEnable	80
portErrShow	80
portLogClear	81
portLogDump	81
portStatsShow	81
psShow	83
reboot	84
switchDisable	84
switchEnable	84
switchName	84
switchShow	85
syslogdIp	87
tempShow	87
uptime	88
version	88
License Commands	89
Routing Commands	89
bcastShow	89
fspfShow	90
interfaceShow	91
iodReset	93
iodSet	93
LSDbShow	94
mcastShow	95
nbrStateShow	95
routeHelp	96
topologyShow	96
uRouteConfig	97
uRouteRemove	97
uRouteShow	98
Troubleshooting	99
Diagnostic Overview	99
Diagnostic Error Messages	99
Issuing Telnet Commands	100
Isolating a System Fault	100
Removing Power	100
Status and Activity Indicators	100
Front-Panel LED Power Indicators	100
Front-Panel LED Port Indicators	101
Initialization Steps	101
Power-On Diagnostics	102
Diagnostic Tests	102
Test Menu	103
Switch Offline	103
Switch Online	103
RAM Test	103
Port Register Test	104
Central Memory Test	104
CMI Conn Test	104
CAM Test	105
Port Loopback Test	105
Cross Port Test	105
Spin Silk Test	106
SRAM Data Retention Test	107
CMEM Data Retention Test	107
Display Test	107
Push Button Test	107
Repair and Replacement	109
Field Replaceable Units	109
Replacing the Power Supply	109
Removing the Power Supply	110
Installing the Power Supply	110
Replacing a GBIC Module	111
Removing a GBIC Module	111
Installing a GBIC Module	111
Replacing the Fan Assembly	112
Required Tools	112
Removing the Fan Assembly	112
Installing a New Fan Assembly	113
Removing and Installing a System Board	113
Required Tools	113
Removing the System Board	113
Installing a System Board	114
Replacing the Chassis	114
Required Tools	114
Removing the Switch Components	115
Installing the New Switch Components	115
Getting Help	117
Technical Assistance	117
Help Tools	118
World Wide Web	118
AutoTech Service	119
TechFax Service	119
TechConnect BBS	119
Automated Order-Status System	119
Technical Support Service	119
Problems With Your Order	120
Product Information	120
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	120
Before You Call	121
Diagnostics Checklist	122
Dell Contact Numbers	123
Error Messages	137
Error Message Formats	137
Telnet Message Formats	137
Error Messages by Firmware Module	138
Panic Errors	141
MQ-QWRITE Error	142
Other Possible Errors	143
Fan Error Message	143
Port Error Messages	144
Thermometer Error Message	145
Front Panel Message Formats	145
Diagnostic Error Message Formats	146
Error Message Numbers	147
Error Message Tables	150
Glossary	161
Index	165
A	165
B	165
C	165
D	166
E	166
F	167
G	167
H	167
I	168
L	168
M	168
N	168
O	168
P	169
Q	169
R	169
S	169
T	170
U	170
V	170
W	171