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Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Supporting Fabric OS v5.2.1 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 Publication Date: 01/29/2007 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 2
http://www.brocade.com/support/oscd. Export of technical data contained in this document may require an export license from the United States Government. Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Corporate Headquarters Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. 1745 Technology Drive San Jose, CA - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 3
About This Document Supported hardware and software 1 How this document is organized 1 Document conventions 2 Text formatting 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings 2 Key terms 3 Additional information 3 Brocade resources 3 Other industry resources 4 Optional Brocade features 4 Getting technical - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 4
Gateway Mode Before you begin 3-2 Backing up the switch configuration 3-2 Disabling Access Gateway mode 3-3 Using to disable Access Gateway mode 3-4 Notes on joining the switch to a fabric 3-5 Chapter 4 Managing Ports in B Compatibility Appendix C Troubleshooting Appendix D Access Gateway - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 5
Index Access Gateway system messages D-5 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 6
vi Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 7
This document is a procedural guide to help SAN administrators configure and manage Brocade Access Gateway. Supported hardware and software This document is specific to Fabric OS v5.2.1 or higher running on the Brocade SilkWorm 4012, 4016, 4020, and 4024 embedded switches. When procedures or parts - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 8
names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase: for lettercase is often all lowercase. Otherwise, this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command caution alerts you to potential damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data. Warning A warning alerts - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 9
/dictionary. For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary. The following terms are used in this manual to describe Access Gateway mode and its components. Access Gateway (AG) Fabric OS mode for embedded switches that reduces SAN (storage area network) deployment - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 10
4016 Hardware Reference Manual • SilkWorm 4016 QuickStart Guide • SilkWorm 4020 Hardware Reference Manual • SilkWorm 4020 QuickStart Guide For practical discussions about SAN design, implementation, and maintenance, you can obtain Building SANs with Brocade Fabric Switches through: http://www - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 11
Information • Technical Support contract number, if applicable • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output • Detailed description of the problem and specific questions • Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 12
switch WWN. • All other SilkWorm switches: Provide the switch WWN. Use the wwn command to display the switch WWN. Document feedback Because quality is our first concern at Brocade to hear from you. Forward your feedback to: [email protected] Provide the title and version number and as much - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 13
4016, 4020, and 4024 embedded switches running Fabric OS v5.2.1 or higher support Access Gateway (AG). The chapter covers the following topics: • "Overview of Brocade Access Gateway" on page 1-1 • requires fewer domain IDs. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 1-1 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 14
Loop support, Fabric Manager, FICON, IP over FC, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabrics, Management Services, Name Services (SNS), port mirroring, Secure Fabric OS, SMI-S, and Zoning. These switch features are available in the default switch mode of operation. Access Gateway port types Brocade Access - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 15
ISL is not supported.1 NA N_Ports are not supported. Yes Connects the switch to other switches to form a fabric. 1. The switch is logically transparent to the fabric, therefore it does not participate in the SAN as a fabric switch. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 1-3 Publication Number: 53 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 16
manually change the mapping if required. Figure 1-3 shows a mapping with eight F_Ports evenly mapped to four N_Ports on Brocade Access Gateway. The N_Ports connect to the same fabric via different edge switches Switch (Switch_A) F_A1 NPIV enabled F_A2 NPIV enabled Edge Switch Edge switch F_Port N_1 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 17
all hosts are brought online when Brocade Access Gateway starts up, the fabric login event and is connected to an F_Port of an edge switch that supports NPIV (N_Port ID virtualization). • Disabled (offline) if the port is Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 1-5 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 18
Failover policy The Brocade Access Gateway N_Port where two fabric ports go offline, one after the other. • First the edge switch F_A1 port goes offline, as shown in Figure 1-5 example 1 (left), causing be disabled. 1-6 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 19
NPIV enabled Edge Switch (Switch_B) F_B1 NPIV enabled F_B2 NPIV enabled Host_8 F_8 Host_8 F_8 Figure 1-5 Example 1 and 2 failover policy behavior Legend Physical connection Mapped online Failover route online Original mapped route (offline) Failback policy The Brocade Access Gateway failback - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 20
3, the Brocade Access Gateway Switch (Switch_B) F_B1 NPIV enabled F_B2 NPIV enabled Fabric Host_7 F_7 Host_8 F_8 Figure 1-6 Failback policy behavior Legend Physical connection Mapped online Failover route online Original mapped route (offline) 1-8 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 21
Brocade Access Gateway. Note Install and configure the switch as described in the switch's Hardware Reference Manual Brocade-based fabric, disable Fabric OS Management Server Platform Service. After Access Gateway is connected, you can reenable the service. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 22
are available; fabric management menus are grayed out. All fabric-related service requests are forwarded to the fabric switches. Note If you are converting an existing switch to a Brocade Access Gateway, save the switch configuration before enabling Access Gateway mode. To enable Access Gateway mode - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 23
, go to the Configure > Upload/Download subtab and upload the configuration file before proceeding with the next step. 3. Click the Disable radio button in the Switch Status section. 4. Click the Enable radio button in the Access Gateway Mode section. 5. Click Apply. 6. Click Yes to restart the - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 24
service requests are forwarded to the fabric switches. See Appendix D, "Access Gateway Commands and Messages". Note If you are converting an existing switch to a Brocade Access Gateway, save the switch switch. Save the switch's modeShow ag --mapShow switchShow The switch will reboot and come back - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 25
(Persistent) 11 11 cu AN No_Sync Disabled (Persistent) 12 12 cu AN No_Sync Disabled (Persistent) 13 13 cu AN command to disable the switch. switch:admin> switchdisable Note To save the switch configuration, use the Gateway mode. switch:admin> ag --modeenable The switch automatically reboots and - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 26
no mappings and are not connected to the fabric. switch:admin> ag --mapshow N_Port Configured_F_Ports Current_F_Ports Failover Failback 0 (Persistent) 11 11 cu AN No_Sync Disabled (Persistent) 12 12 cu AN No_Sync Disabled (Persistent) 13 13 cu AN Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 27
Disabling Access Gateway Mode Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to disable Access Gateway mode. Disabling Access Gateway mode is disruptive; the switch is disabled and rebooted. This chapter covers the following topics: • "Before you begin" on page 3-2 • "Disabling Access Gateway mode" on page - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 28
switch configuration If the switch was configured as a fabric switch, save the configuration before setting up the switch file using Web Tools 1. Launch the Switch Admin module. 2. Click the Configure tab Verify that the FTP service is running on the host computer. 2. Connect to the switch and log in. - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 29
Access Gateway mode, use the instructions in the Web Tools Administrator's Guide to reconfigure the switch and join it to the fabric Brocade Access Gateway. The switch appears in the Switch View. 2. Click the Admin button on the Switch View. The Switch Admin module displays. Note To save the switch - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 30
Gateway mode Using the CLI to disable Access Gateway mode After you disable Access Gateway mode, use the instructions in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide to reconfigure the switch and join it to the fabric. Note Disabling Access Gateway mode clears the current Access Gateway mode configuration - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 31
to merge with the fabric. 3. Enter the cfgSave command to commit the defzone changes. 4. Enter the switchEnable command to enable the switch and allow it to merge with the fabric. The switch automatically joins the fabric. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 3-5 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 32
3 Notes on joining the switch to a fabric 3-6 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 33
4 This chapter explains how to use the CLI to manage the ports on Brocade Access Gateway. Note The Access Gateway port management functions are not available from on page 4-7 • "Configuring additional F_Ports" on page 4-9 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 4-1 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 34
the host connections to the fabric on Brocade Access Gateway. F_Ports are mapped to N_Ports mappings 1. Connect and log in to the switch. 2. Enter the ag --mapshow command without any ;12; 1;2; 1 1 22 5;13;14; 5;9; 1 1 23 6;15;16; 6;10; 1 1 4-2 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 35
another port. Configured F_Ports Indicates the ports which are mapped to this N_Port. switch:admin> ag --mapshow 0 N_Port : 0 Failover(1=enabled/0=disabled) : 1 This section explains how to determine the ports status. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 4-3 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 36
switch. 2. Enter the switchShow command without any options to display the status of all ports. switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch (Persistent) 11 11 cu AN No_Sync Disabled (Persistent) 12 12 cu AN No_Sync Disabled (Persistent) 13 13 cu AN Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 37
to an N_Port 1. Connect and log in to the switch. Enter the ag command with the --mapdel - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 38
, for example "17;18". switch:admin> ag --mapadd 13 6 added appear in the list. switch:admin> ag --mapshow 13 log in to the switch. 2. Enter the ag --mapdel command the list of F_Ports from the N_Port. switch:admin> ag --mapdel 13 6 F- are not in the list. switch:admin> ag --mapshow 13 N_Port - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 39
Failover on N_Port 13 is supported 3. Enter the ag --failoverdisable command with the --failoverdisable operand to disable failover. switch:admin> ag --failoverdisable 13 Failover policy is disabled for port 13 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide 4-7 Publication Number: 53-1000430 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 40
failbackshow 13 Failback on N_Port 13 is supported 3. Enter the ag --failbackdisable command with the n_portnumber operand to disable failover. switch:admin> ag --failbackdisable 13 Failback policy is disabled for port 13 4-8 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 41
on the switch minus 1. Figure 4-1 shows a diagram of a host connected to an external F_Port of Brocade Access Gateway. Note that the newly configured F_Port was mapped to an N_Port. Figure 4-1 Example of adding an external F_Port (F9) Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 42
on Brocade Access Gateway are locked in N_Port mode. Access Gateway supports only two types of ports, N_Ports and F_Ports, because it connects only FCP initiators to the fabric. It does not support other types of ports, such as ISL (InterSwitch Link) ports. The port types on a fabric switch are - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 43
Ports N_Ports F_Ports Mapping 4012 12 8-11 0-7 0, 1 mapped 0, 1 mapped to 10 2, 3 mapped to 11 4, 5 mapped to 12 6, 7 mapped to 13 8 mapped to 14 9 mapped to 15 4020 20 12, 13, 14 mapped to 19 4024 24 0, 17-23 1-16 1, 2 mapped to 17 9, 10 mapped to 18 3, 4 mapped to 19 11, 12 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 44
A Default Port Mapping A-2 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 45
Edge Switch Compatibility Brocade Access Gateway can connect to a Brocade-based fabric on any Brocade-based edge switches running Fabric OS v5.1.0 or later. Brocade Access Gateway can connect to other types of fabrics on edge switches with the following firmware versions only: • McDATA firmware v9 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 46
B Compatibility B-2 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 47
trouble shooting instructions. Table C-1 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Switch is not in Switch is in Native switch mode Access Gateway mode Solution 1. Disable switch each port as required. 1. On Brocade Access Gateway, enter the portCfgShow command Guide C-1 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 48
Troubleshooting Table C-1 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Cause Solution LUNs are not visible 1. Zoning on fabric switch is incorrect. 2. Port mapping on Access Gateway mode switch is incorrect. 3. Cabling not properly connected. Verify zoning on the edge switch > is supported." Access - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 49
the Fabric OS Command References. The appendix covers the following topics: • "Access Gateway commands" on page D-2 • "Access Gateway system messages" on page D-5 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide D-1 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 50
N_Port mapping, and to configure N_Port failover and failback policies. AG only supports embedded switch platforms that use the Goldneye ASIC. Operands This command has the following operands connected to Access Gateway. D-2 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 51
reenabled. Displays the failover policy for the N_Port (s). Disables the failback policy for an N_Port. Enables the failback policy for an N_Port. Access Gateway Administrator's Guide D-3 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 52
switch:admin> ag --show Name : switch NodeName : 10:00:00:05:1e:35:10:57 Number of Ports : 16 IP Address(es) : 10.115.74.54 Firmware 9;10;11;12; Configured F_Ports : 9;10;11;12; See Also portcfgnport, portcfgnpivport D-4 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 53
support NPIV. Enable NPIV on the port connected to the Access Gateway using the portCfgNpivPort command on the fabric switch. Refer Fabric OS Command Reference Manual supportSave command and contact your switch service provider. WARNING AG-1003 Message Guide D-5 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 54
up automatic FTP transfers; then run the supportSave command and contact your switch service provider. ERROR AG-1005 Message , [AG-1005], - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 55
automatic FTP transfers; then run the supportSave command and contact your switch service provider. WARNING AG-1009 Message , [AG-1009], - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 56
Action Severity Indicates an internal problem with the Secure Fabric OS. Verify the configuration of the fabric switch.. If the message persists, run supportFtp (as needed) to set up automatic FTP transfers; then run the supportSave command and contact your switch service provider. WARNING AG-1011 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 57
needed) to set up automatic FTP transfers; then run the supportSave command and contact your switch service provider. WARNING AG-1013 Message , [AG-1013], ,, INFO, Port to N-Port mapping. INFO Access Gateway Administrator's Guide D-9 Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 58
D AG-1014 D-10 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 59
types 1-2 switches B-1 terms i-3 ACL policies settings 2-1 B back up configuration 3-2 behavior failover policy 1-8 Brocade resources i-3 switch B-1 fabric 2-1 configuration Access Gateway mode 2-1 backing up 3-2 map 4-4 revert 3-5 show 4-2, 4-3 upload 2-3, 3-3 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 60
Server Platform 2-1 merge switch 3-5 settings 2-1 zoning scheme 2-1 Fabric OS Management Server Platform Service settings 2-1 failback policy 1-5 I inband queries 2-1 J join fabric 3-5 L long distance mode, edge switch 2-1 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 61
's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01 R requirements edge switch settings 2-1 fabric settings 2-1 ports B-1 resources i-3, i-4 S settings ACL policies 2-1 FLOGI 2-1 inband queries 2-1 Management Server Platform 2-1 zone, no access 3-5 status port, display 4-4 show 4-3 supported - HP StorageWorks 2/16V | Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide - Supportin - Page 62
Z zoning merge 3-5 schemes 2-1 setting 3-5 Index-4 Access Gateway Administrator's Guide Publication Number: 53-1000430-01
Publication Number: 53-1000430-01
Publication Date:
01/29/2007
Access Gateway
Administrator’s Guide
Supporting Fabric OS v5.2.1