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user guide hp StorageWorks zoning version 3.1.x/4.1.x Product Version: 3.1.x/4.1.x Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RS26C-TE This user guide provides an overview of zoning, instructions for activating zoning, and information about configuring and using zoning and QuickLoop zones. - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 2
in this document is subject to change without notice. BROCADE, the Brocade B weave logo, Brocade: the Intelligent Platform for Networking Storage, SilkWorm, and an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Third Edition (June 2003) Part Number: AA-RS26C-TE - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 3
Tools 17 2 Zoning Concepts 19 About Zoning 20 Guidelines to Setting Up Zoning 21 Zone Definitions 22 Zone Objects 22 Selecting Ports on the Core Switch 2/64 23 Zone Objects and Aliases 24 Zone Objects 24 Zone Aliases 24 Zone Configurations 25 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 3 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 4
32 Define a Zone Configuration 33 Analyze the Zone Configuration 33 Enable a Zone Configuration 33 Review The Enabled Configuration 34 Modifying Configurations 36 Before Merging Zones 36 Adding a New Switch 49 Define a QuickLoop Zone Configuration 49 4 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 5
of Only StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN Switch Models 65 Fabrics Composed of StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN Switch and StorageWorks Core Switch Models 66 Fabrics Composed of 1 Gb SAN, 2 Gb SAN, and Core Switch Models 66 Best Practices for Hardware Zone Enforcement 66 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 5 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 6
Contents B Using Zoning to Administer Security 69 Glossary 71 Index 103 Figures 1 License activation using telnet 16 2 Fabric with three zones 20 3 PortZoneShow output 29 Tables 1 Document Conventions 9 2 Area and Port Mappings 23 3 Zone Merging Scenarios 40 4 RSCN Delivery 61 6 Zoning - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 7
about this guide This user guide proAvibdeos iunftortmhaitisonGto uheildp yeou: ■ Understand Zoning About this Guide ■ Install Zoning ■ Configure and use Zoning and QuickLoop zones ■ Contact technical support for additional assistance "About this Guide" topics include: ■ Overview, page 8 ■ - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 8
About this Guide Overview This section covers the following topics: ■ Intended Audience ■ Related Documentation Intended Audience This book is intended for use by system administrators who are experienced with the following: ■ HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN switches ■ Fabric Operating System (FOS - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 9
and dialog box titles File names, application names, and text emphasis User input, command and directory names, and system responses (output and > Blue, underlined sans serif font text: http://www.hp.com Text Symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 10
About this Guide Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information. 10 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 11
still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com. HP Technical Support Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/support/. From this website, select the - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 12
About this Guide 12 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 13
Introducing Zoning This chapter provides the following information: ■ Overview, page 14 ■ License Activation, page 15 1 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 13 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 14
least one member. Empty zones are not allowed. Zoning allows partitioning of a Storage Area Network (SAN) into logical groupings of devices that access each other. Zones can be configured dynamically and can vary temporary zone to back up non-member devices. 14 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 15
Web Tools on page 17. 1. Log onto the switch by telnet using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. Enter the licenseshow command on the telnet command line. A list of all activated licenses on the switch will be generated as shown in Figure 1. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 15 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 16
SdcReRcbSbXedSfO: Performance Monitor license SdcReRcbSbbedSfS: Trunking license SdcReRcbSbjedSfy: Security license switch:admin> Figure 1: License activation using telnet 1. Enter the following and must be entered exactly as given. licenseadd "key" 16 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 17
browser, enter the switch name or IP address password with administrative privileges and press Enter. The Administration View displays. Choose the License Admin tab. 4. Enter the license key in the License Key field and click Add. The feature is now activated. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 18
Introducing Zoning 18 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 19
■ Zone Management, page 26 ■ Zoning Schemes, page 28 ■ Implementing Zoning, page 30 ■ Zone Merging Scenarios, page 40 ■ Rules of Zoning Architecture, page 43 2 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 19 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 20
is, a zone object can belong to more than one zone and a fabric can have multiple zones. A switch can have any number of zone configurations resident; however, only one configuration can be enabled at a time. No zone Figure 2: Fabric with three zones 20 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 21
fabric, showing all the switches with their inter-switch links (ISLs). The switch in the fabric. This diagram will account for every port type on each switch in the fabric (F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port etc.). ■ If the fabric is going to contain private loop devices (QuickLoop), then the user - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 22
V4.1 is 128 KB. The If two switches are connected in of the switches has had on the switch ■ Node switch and "area" is the port number or area number on that switch. See Table 2 on page 23. For example, "3,13" specifies port 13 on switch whatever devices are connected to switch 2, ports 12 and 14, - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 23
numbers distinguish StorageWorks Core switch ports that have the same port number but are on different slots. When specifying a particular slot and port for a command, the slot number operand must be followed by a slash (/), followed by the port number value. Note: The SAN Switch 2/32 runs Fabric - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 24
Continued) Slot Number Slot 8 Area and Port Mappings on a Switch Area numbers range from 16 to 31 Port numbers range from 0 to 15 Slot 9 Area numbers range from 32 to 47 Port numbers range from 0 to 15 Slot 10 Area all Windows NT hosts in the fabric. 24 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 25
the same as the configurations saved in the flash memory of the switch. The following four terms are used to differentiate between these different configurations that is removed from flash memory. On power up, the switch automatically reloads the "saved configuration", and if a configuration was in - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 26
to make changes to the zoning configuration. The changes will be replicated to all the other switches in the fabric only if commands which "close a transaction" are used. Zoning commands are executed member from a Fabric Assist zone Add a member to a qloop 26 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 27
impact a transaction and are for information only: aliShow cfgShow zoneShow qloopShow Print aliases Print configuration information Print zone configuration information Print qloop configuration Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 27 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 28
zone containing members specified by a combination of WWN and switch port number or area number. Mixed zones are software software-enforced zone. Hardware-enforced zoning is enforced at the ASIC level with support from the Name Server. Each ASIC maintains a list of source port IDs User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 29
zones. To discern if a zone is hardware-enforced, use either the portZoneShow command or portcamshow command, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: PortZoneShow output Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 29 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 30
is saved, enabled, or disabled per the transactional model, it is automatically distributed to all switches in the fabric. Create and Enable a Basic Zone Configuration To create and enable a basic same name as another alias, zone, or zone configuration. 30 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 31
:82:bc:01:9a:1b zone: fabric_zone2 50:06:0b:00:00:06:ad:10 50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:1c Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 31 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 32
define zones. The alias name may not exceed 64 characters. Use the aliCreate command to create aliases for areas 5 and 29 on switch 7 as shown in this example. test180_Jr:admin Note: The zone name may not exceed 64 characters. Zones may be created with or without the use of aliases as shown in - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 33
Zone Configuration After creating and saving a zone configuration, HP recommends analyzing the zone configuration. Doing this will save and save your configuration. test180_Jr:admin>cfgEnable "cfg1" Setting switch to Fabric mode, Committing configuration...done. zone config "cfg1" is - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 34
enabled, it remains enabled.) 3. Zone members are loaded. 4. If the steps above were successful, all switches in the fabric are loaded with the zoning information. 5. RSCNs are generated and sent to all devices within Fabric_StorageB 50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:1c 34 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 35
:0b:00:00:06:ad:10 50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:1c zone: ql_zone1 1,3 2,2 zone: ql_zone2 1,4 2,1 test180_Jr:admin> Zoning Concepts Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 35 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 36
native operating mode. ■ HP Secure Fabric OS-If any one switch has HP Secure Fabric OS enabled, all switches in the fabric must have HP Secure Fabric OS. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Secure Fabric OS Version 1.0 User Guide for more information. Adding a New Switch When a new switch is added to the - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 37
switch. All switches switches switches in the fabric will have switch each switch and switch alone. When the port number is not enough, that switch has to query the remote switches to get the needed login information. This information is cached on the local switch on that switch. The cache - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 38
or later firmware. Switches running Fabric OS V4.1 firmware can operate in the same fabric with all StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches running V2.6 or later. However, HP recommends that each switch in the SAN run the latest supported firmware for that switch. 38 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 39
= z2; z1, even though members of the configuration are the same. If zoneset members between two switches have the same name defined in the configuration, make sure zoneset members listed are in the same order zone configuration, then the fabrics may segment. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 39 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 40
The "Expected Results" column gives the user an idea of how to do successful merges quickly. The table also gives good guidelines of what to do to avoid merge problems. Table 3: Zone Merging Scenarios Description Switch A has a defined configuration. Switch B does not have a defined configuration - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 41
ali3; ali4 effective: irrelevant defined: cfg1 zone1: ali1; ali4 effective: irrelevant Expected Results Switch A will absorb the configuration from the fabric, with cfg1 as the effective cfg. Clean Fabric segments due to Zone Conflictcontent mismatch. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 41 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 42
; different types. effective: zone1: MARKETING Same name; different types. effective: cfg1: MARKETING Switch B defined: cfg2 zone1: ali1; ali2 effective:cfg2 zone1: ali1; ali2 defined: cfg1 zone2 inadvertently delete the zone configuration in the fabric. 42 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 43
of the fabric. Add HP Secure Fabric OS into the fabric if extra security is required. Inter-operability Fabric-If the fabric includes a StorageWorks Core switch or StorageWorks 2 Gb SAN switch and the user needs to support a third-party switch product, then that user will only be able to - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 44
unable to process the RSCN quickly enough. Though RSCNs are a normal part of a functioning SAN, the pause in I/O may not be acceptable. For these reasons, it is recommended . After changing or enabling a zone configuration, the user should confirm that nodes and storage are able to see and access - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 45
Area Network (SAN). By partitioning selected devices within a QuickLoop into a QuickLoop zone, you can enhance management of a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) in a legacy environment. Note: Refer to the HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide for detailed information - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 46
QuickLoop Zones QuickLoop zones are hardware enforced. Switch hardware prevents unauthorized data transfer between ports can include only QuickLoop devices. Note: QuickLoop is supported in Fabric OS V3.1; however, it is not supported in Fabric OS V4.1. 46 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 47
backup session. In a QuickLoop with zoning enabled, transmission of the loop initialization primitive (LIP) signal and loop initialization are controlled by the switch. The LIP is transmitted only to looplets within the affected zone. Other looplets on the QuickLoop are not affected. In this way - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 48
zoning by AL_PA.) 2. Define a QuickLoop zone 3. Define a QuickLoop zone configuration Create a QuickLoop Refer to the HP StorageWorks QuickLoop Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x User Guide for information about creating a QuickLoop. Define a QuickLoop Zone A QuickLoop zone is a group of L_ports or AL_PAs - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 49
example of a QuickLoop zone configuration is: cfgname "cfgname", "QLZoneName" For example: cfgname "QLconfig_1", "QLZoneName", "qloop1[01,02,04,e0,e1,e2]" cfgenable "QLconfig_1" Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 49 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 50
Assist zone, and are identified either by domain and port number or by WWN. Each Fabric Assist zone can have only one private host. The user will need QuickLoop and Zoning licenses to use these features. 50 Zoning Version - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 51
be given different AL_PAs. A max of 125 unique targets may be zoned with private hosts on any given switch. Note: A fazone private host must be on a loop by itself. Sharing a loop with other nodes will targets will not propagate a LIP to any private hosts. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 51 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 52
Using QuickLoop Zones Fabric Assist Debugging The FaDebugShow command can help troubleshoot FA issues by displaying internal Fabric Assist tables. FaDebugShow: Displays the internal Fabric Assist tables. 52 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 53
■ Fabric-Based Zoning Philosophies, page 58 ■ The Effect of Zoning on RSCN Delivery, page 60 ■ Implementing Zoning, page 62 ■ Deviations from Single HBA Zoning, page 64 ■ Hardware-Enforced Zoning in an HP Fabric, page 65 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 53 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 54
to the SCSI protocol. The Fibre Channel standard provides for up to 16 million devices attached to the network. This change in scale required a device; that is, protocols supported, World Wide Name (WWN), network address, supported class of service, for example. When an Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 55
the fabric to only access devices that are returned in the query from the nameserver. HP fabric switches provide for hardware enforcement of the zoning configuration to prevent unwanted access to devices. Devices device is still accessible to the initiator. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 55 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 56
and defined configurations is limited only by the memory available in the HP switch. It is important to note that zone configuration is managed on Zoning configuration data is automatically distributed by the Fabric OS to all switches in the fabric, preventing a single point of failure for zone - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 57
of the server HBA. This form of zoning is needed in most SANs. It functions during the probe portion of the SCSI initialization. The soft zoning. With HP switches there may also be additional hardware enforcement of the zone; refer switch the device is connected to. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 57 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 58
see storage assigned to another cluster, they may attempt to own the other cluster's storage and compromise the stability of the clusters. 58 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 59
to the original port, it will continue to have the same access rights. The ports on the edge switches can be pre-associated to storage ports and control of the fan-in ratio can be established. With minimized. This zoning philosophy is the preferred method. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 59 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 60
has shown that this is not always the case. Thus, the overall stability of the fabric is increased when zoning is implemented. 60 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 61
Switch disable HP FOS V2.x up to V2.5 Fabric RSCN to all devices Fabric RSCN to all devices Switch enable Device power up Fabric RSCN to all devices Device RSCN to zoned devices only HP FOS V3.0 Fabric RSCN to all devices HP multiple device RSCNs into one. HP FOS V3.1/4.1 No RSCN No - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 62
. For the server alias above, the zone would be ZNE_MAILSERVER_SLT5. This clearly identifies the server HBA that is associated with the zone. 62 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 63
is to easily identify the configuration that can be implemented and provide the most generic services. If other configurations are used for specialized purposes, the names such as "BACKUP_A", Properly configured devices will handle this without issue. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 63 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 64
arise to deviate from the single HBA zoning. Such cases include clustered systems, SAN Management appliances, and when initiators must communicate with each other because another protocol like Testing in a non-production environment is strongly recommended. 64 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 65
When hardware enforced or hard zoning is active, the HP switch will monitor the communications and block any frames that or WWN. Fabrics Composed of Only StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN Switch Models The StorageWorks 1 Gb SAN switches enable hardware-enforced zoning only on Domain 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 65 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 66
switches and StorageWorks Core switches, then hardware enforced zoning will be active to protect them. This does not hardware protect the initiators, but in general they do not offer resources anyway and will reject any probe attempt by other initiators. 66 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 67
Zoning Concepts and Guidelines Hardware enforcement has limitations. Each Quad has 64 SID CAM (Source ID Content Accessible Memory) entries. All four ports on the Quad share there are 512 DID CAM (Destination ID Content Accessible Memory) entries per quad. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 67 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 68
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switch makes zoning changes and other security-related changes. The primary FCS switch also distributes zoning to all other switches switch switch of the merged secure fabric. When E_ports are active between two switches switch HP security license. As part of zoning architecture, the user the user will - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 70
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This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. Glossary 16-port card The Fibre Channel port card provided with the StorageWorks Core switch. Contains 16 Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding LEDs indicating - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 72
. Can support up to 126 devices and one fabric attachment. See also topology. Arbitrating State The state in which a port has become the loop master. This state is only available from the Open state. Area Number A number assigned to each potential port location in the StorageWorks Core switch. Used - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 73
of the switch to the other, to enable identification of an individual switch in a large fabric. A switch can be set to beacon by telnet command or through Web Tools. Beaconing The state of the switches LEDs when the switch is set to Beacon. See also Beacon. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 73 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 74
Assembly A fan that prevents a switch (or individual elements within a switch) from overheating. Boot Flash Flash memory that stores the boot code and boot parameters. The processor executes its first instructions from boot flash. Data is cached in RAM. 74 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 75
frame switching service between two ports, without notification of delivery or non-delivery of data. This service can also be used to provide a multicast connection between the originator and recipients, with notification of delivery or non-delivery. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 75 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 76
service for control traffic between switches, with notification of delivery or non-delivery of data between the E_Ports. Class of Service cells in the central memory. If a "fail" is reported, inform Tech Support and replace the board. See also BIST, BISR. Comma A unique pattern 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 77
Events. Core Switch A switch whose main task is to interconnect other switches. See also SAN switch. CP Card Control Processor Card. The central processing unit of the StorageWorks Core switch, which of frames between ports. See also BB_Credit, EE_Credit. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 77 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 78
Word The fill word currently selected by the LPSM. See also fill word, LPSM. Cut-through A switching technique that allows the route for a frame to be selected as soon as the destination address is See also enabled zone configuration, zone configuration. 78 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 79
to HP StorageWorks switches, a unique number between 1 and 239 that identifies the switch to the fabric and is used in routing frames. Usually automatically assigned by the switch, but can be manually error condition is declared. See also R_A_TOV, RR_TOV. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 79 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 80
one E_Port per switch. Not supported by StorageWorks Core switches. Error As applies to Fibre Channel, a missing or corrupted frame, time-out, loss of synchronization, or loss of signal (link errors). See also loop failure. ESD Electrostatic Discharge. 80 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 81
See also FL_Port, Fx_Port. Fabric A Fibre Channel network containing two or more interconnected switches in addition to hosts and devices. May also be referred to as a switched fabric. See also topology, SAN, cascade. Fabric Access An HP product that consists of a set of APIs that allow third party - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 82
system on HP StorageWorks switches. Fabric Watch An HP product that runs on Fabric OS and allows monitoring and configuration of fabric and switch elements. Allows the SAN manager to monitor key fabric and switch elements, making it easy to quickly identify and escalate potential problems. It - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 83
of Fibre Channel switches in order to create a multi-switch Fibre Channel fabric. Fibre Channel Transport A protocol service that supports communication between Fibre Channel service providers. See also frames to keep the Fibre Channel link active. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 83 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 84
, called "partitions," into which firmware can be downloaded in the StorageWorks Core switch. Flash Programmable NVRAM memory that maintains its contents. FLOGI Fabric Login. The process by which an N_Port determines whether a fabric is present, and if so, exchanges service parameters with it. See - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 85
a Fibre Channel service. See also FSP. FSPF Fabric Shortest Path First. HP routing protocol for Fibre Channel switches. FSP Fibre Channel Service Protocol. The common protocol for all fabric services, transparent to a Fibre Channel link to an ATM connection. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 85 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 86
translation. The following two hardware translative modes are available to a QuickLoop-enabled switch: ■ Standard Translative Mode: Allows public devices to communicate with private devices that customer operations 99.999% of the time without failure. 86 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 87
Target. Integrated Fabric The fabric created by a SAN Switch Integrated/32 and SAN Switch Integrated/64, consisting of six SAN Switch 16-EL switches cabled together and configured to handle traffic as . An identifier associated with a process at an N_Port. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 87 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 88
Link. a Fibre Channel link from the E_Port of one switch to the E_Port of another. See also E_Port, cascade, ISL Trunking. ISL Trunking An HP feature that enables distribution of traffic over the combined bandwidth but the private key must be kept secret. 88 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 89
Light Emitting Diode. Used on HP switches to indicate the status of various switch elements. Link Services A protocol for link-related initialization in a loop. Indicates either loop failure or resetting of a node. LIS_HOLD_TIME Loop Initialization Sequence Hold Time 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 89 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 90
Can be used to assign AL_PA addresses, detect loop failure, or reset a node. Loop_ID A hex value representing one of the 127 possible type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 1300-mm lasers and supports link speeds of 1.0625 Gbps. May also refer to the type of GBIC 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 91
The upper serial port on the CP Card of the StorageWorks Core switch. Can be used to connect the CP Card to indicate Simple Name Server. See also SNS. Native Address Identifier A unique, 64-bit address is assigned to each port, and is referred to as its . Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 91 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 92
a port can establish a circuit with another port. A port must be in the Open state before it can arbitrate. OPN Open Primitive Signal. 92 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 93
HP StorageWorks switches use the FSPF protocol. Performance Monitor Comprehensive HP tool for monitoring the performance of networked storage resources. Performance Monitoring An HP product that provides error and performance information to the administrator and end user 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 93 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 94
Switch Primary fabric configuration server switch. The switch that actively manages the configuration and security parameters for all switches in the fabric. See also backup FCS switch, FCS switch. Private Device A device that supports PSU Power Supply Unit. 94 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 95
A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol share a common pool of frame buffers. QuickLoop An HP StorageWorks product that makes it possible to allow private devices that are not resident on the same switch across a switched fabric See also Fabric Access, fabric Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 95 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 96
over IP. Remote Switch Bridges two switches into a SAN as large as servicing entity. See also service rate. RLS Probing Read link status of the AL_PAs. Root Account A login used for debugging purposes by HP engineers and is not intended for customer use. See also account level switches User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 97
using Fibre Channel protocols. See also fabric. SAN Switch A switch whose main task is to connect nodes into the fabric. See also core switch. SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface. A parallel for a separate SFP copper module and an HSSDC2 cable assembly. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 97 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 98
be referred to as directory service. See also FS. StorageWorks SAN switch The brand name for the HP family of switches. Switch Name The arbitrary name assigned to a switch. Switch Port A port on a switch. Switch ports can be E_Ports, F_Ports, or FL_Ports. 98 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 99
serial port on the CP Card of the StorageWorks Core switch. This port sends switch information messages and can receive commands. Can be Switched fabric: Multiple N_Ports linked to a switch by F_Ports. ■ Arbitrated loop: Multiple NL_Ports connected in a loop. Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 100
, but are connected by a different type of network. U_Port Universal Port. A switch port that can operate as a G_Port, E_Port, F_Port, or FL_Port. A port connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. UDP User Datagram Protocol. A protocol that runs on top of IP and provides port - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 101
user account A login intended for use by the customer to monitor, but not control, switch operation. See also account level switches. VC Virtual circuit. A one-way path between N_Ports that allows fractional bandwidth. Web Tools An HP User Guide 101 - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 102
. Zone Set See zone configuration. Zoning An HP product that runs on Fabric OS and allows partitioning of the fabric into logical groupings of devices. Devices in a zone can only access and be accessed by devices in the same zone. See also zone. 102 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 103
32, 33 devices 20 document conventions 9 related documentation 8 F fabric, devices 20 Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC_AL) 45 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide Index Index G getting help 11 H hardware zones 28 help, obtaining 11 HP authorized reseller 11 storage website 11 technical support - HP StorageWorks 8-EL | HP StorageWorks Zoning V3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide (AA-RS26C- - Page 104
switch adding 36 symbols in text 9 T technical support, HP 11 text symbols 9 W websites HP storage 11 WWN zone 28 Z zone configurations, enabling 33 zoning architecture 43 customization 14 defining 32 devices 20 implementation 30 multiple 20 Quickloops 45 104 Zoning Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
user guide
hp
StorageWorks
zoning version 3.1.x/4.1.x
Product Version:
3.1.x/4.1.x
Third Edition (June 2003)
Part Number:
AA–RS26C–TE
This user guide provides an overview of zoning, instructions for activating zoning, and
information about configuring and using zoning and QuickLoop zones.