Q Logic TV Video Accessories 59229 05 A User Guide

QLogic 9000 Series  
Stackable Chassis Switch  
Installation Guide  
Firmware Version 7.8  
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Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16  
Interconnecting QLogic 9000 Series Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Install Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18  
Start Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19  
Using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 to Install Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23  
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Standard Single CPU – Primary CPU Blade Replacement . . . .  
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Fault Tolerant – Primary CPU Blade Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 5-10  
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Preface  
This manual describes the features and installation of the QLogic 9000 Series  
Stackable Chassis Switch, firmware version 7.8. This manual is organized as  
follows:  
This preface describes the intended audience, related materials, safety  
notices, communications statements, laser safety information, electrostatic  
discharge sensitivity precautions, accessible parts, general program license,  
and technical support.  
Section 1 is an overview of the switch. It describes indicator LEDs and all  
user controls and connections.  
Section 2 describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric.  
Section 3 explains how to install and configure the switch.  
Section 4 describes the diagnostic methods and troubleshooting  
procedures.  
Section 5 describes the removal/replacement procedures for all customer  
replaceable units (CRU).  
Appendix A lists the switch specifications.  
Please read the communications statements and laser safety information later in  
this section.  
Intended Audience  
This manual introduces users to the switch and explains its installation and  
service. It is intended for users who are responsible for installing and servicing  
network equipment.  
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Related Materials  
Related Materials  
The following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide  
additional information.  
SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line Interface  
Guide, publication number 59231-04  
SANbox Fibre Channel Switch CLI Quick Reference Guide, publication  
number 59261-03  
SANbox 9000 Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide, publication  
number 59230-04.  
SANbox 9000 Series QuickTools Switch Management User Guide,  
publication number 59234-04  
QLogic Fibre Channel Switch Event Message Guide, publication number  
59060-06  
SANbox Simple Network Protocol Reference Guide, publication number,  
59047-09  
CIM Agent Reference Guide, publication number 59223-03  
QLogic Switch Interoperability Guide v3.0. This PDF document can be  
RFC 2865 Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)  
RFC 2869 RADIUS Extensions  
Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8.  
Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.  
Definitions of Managed Objects for the Fabric Element in Fibre Channel  
Standard (draft-ietf-ipfc-fabric-element-mib-04.txt).  
The Fibre Channel Standards are available from:  
Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO  
80112-5776 Phone: (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-7956  
Fax: (303) 397-2740.  
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Safety Notices  
Safety Notices  
A Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of  
causing personal injury.  
A Caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of  
causing damage to the equipment.  
Sicherheitshinweise  
Ein Warnhinweis weist auf das Vorhandensein einer Gefahr hin, die  
möglicherweise Verletzungen zur Folge hat.  
Ein Vorsichtshinweis weist auf das Vorhandensein einer Gefahr hin, die  
möglicherweise Geräteschäden zur Folge hat.  
Notes informatives relatives à la sécurité  
Une note informative Avertissement indique la présence d’un risque pouvant  
entraîner des blessures.  
Une note informative Précaution indique la présence d’un risque pouvant  
entraîner des dégâts matériels.  
Advertencias de seguridad  
Un aviso de Advertencia indica la presencia de un peligro que puede causar  
lesiones personales.  
Un aviso de Precaución indica la presencia de un peligro que puede causar daño  
al equipo.  
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Communications Statements  
Communications Statements  
The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products  
intended for use with this product appear in their accompanying manuals.  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A  
Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is  
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable  
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at  
their own expense.  
Neither the provider nor the manufacturer is responsible for any radio or television  
interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.  
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate  
the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Canadian Department of Communications Class A  
Compliance Statement  
This equipment does not exceed Class A limits for radio emissions for digital  
apparatus, set out in Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department  
of Communications. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable  
interference to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take  
whatever steps necessary to correct the interference.  
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des  
Communications du Canada  
Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe A d'émission de bruits  
radioélectriques por les appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le  
Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le ministère des  
Communications du Canada. L'exploitation faite en milieu résidentiel peut  
entraîner le brouillage des réceptions radio et télé, ce qui obligerait le propriétaire  
ou l'opérateur à prendre les dispositions nécwssaires pour en éliminer les causes.  
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Communications Statements  
CE Statement  
The CE symbol on the equipment indicates that this system complies with the  
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of the European Community  
(89/336/EEC) and to the Low Voltage (Safety) Directive (73/23/EEC). Such  
marking indicates that this system meets or exceeds the following technical  
standards:  
EN60950-1, A11:2004 – “Safety of Information Technology Equipment,  
Including Electrical Business Equipment”.  
EN 55022:1998, A1:2000, A2:2003 – “Limits and Methods of Measurement  
of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment”.  
EN 55024:1998, A1:2001, A2:2003 – “Electromagnetic compatibility -  
Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential commercial, and light  
industry.”  
EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1:1998, A2: 2001 – “Electrostatic Discharge  
Immunity Test”  
EN 61000-4-3: 2002 – “Radiated, Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic  
Field Immunity Test”  
EN 61000-4-4: 1995, A1:2001, A2:2001 – “Electrical Fast  
Transient/Burst Immunity Test”  
EN 61000-4-5: 1995, A1:2001 – “Surge Immunity Test”  
EN 61000-4-6: 1996, A1:2001 – “Immunity To Conducted  
Disturbances, Induced By Radio-Frequency Fields”  
EN 61000-4-8: 1993, A1:2001 – "Power Frequency Magnetic Field  
Immunity Test”  
EN 61000-4-11 Second Edition: 2004 – “Voltage Dips, Short  
Interruptions And Voltage Variations Immunity Tests”  
EN 61000-3-2: 2000 – “Limits For Harmonic Current Emissions (Equipment  
Input Current Less Than/Equal To 16 A Per Phase)” Class A  
EN 61000-3-3: 1995, A1:2001 – “Limitation Of Voltage Fluctuations And  
Flicker In Low-Voltage Supply Systems For Equipment With Rated Current  
Less Than Or Equal To 16 A”  
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Laser Safety Information  
VCCI Class A Statement  
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council  
For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment  
is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such  
trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.  
Laser Safety Information  
This product may use Class 1 laser optical transceivers to communicate over the  
fiber optic conductors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  
(DHHS) does not consider Class 1 lasers to be hazardous. The International  
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 Laser Safety Standard requires labeling in  
English, German, Finnish, and French stating that the product uses Class 1  
lasers. Because it is impractical to label the transceivers, the following label is  
provided in this manual.  
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (ESDS)  
Precautions  
The assemblies used in the switch chassis are ESD sensitive. Observe ESD  
handling procedures when handling any assembly used in the switch chassis.  
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Accessible Parts  
Accessible Parts  
The Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) in the QLogic 9000 Series Stackable  
Chassis Switch are the following:  
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers  
X2 optical transceivers  
I/O blades  
CPU blades  
Power Supply blades  
Fan blades  
Refer to Section 5 for more information.  
Pièces Accessibles  
Les pièces remplaçables, Customer Replaceable Units (CRU), du commutateur  
QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch sont les suivantes:  
Interfaces aux media d’interconnexion appelés SFP transceivers.  
Interfaces aux media d’interconnexion appelés X2 transceivers.  
Modules des entrée/sortie  
Modules des unite centrale  
Modules d'alimentation de courant  
Modules des Ventilateurs  
renseignements.  
Zugängliche Teile  
Nur die folgenden Teile im QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch können  
kundenseitig ersetzt werden:  
Schnittstellen für die Zwischenverbindungsträger, SFP transceivers  
genannt.  
Schnittstellen für die Zwischenverbindungsträger, X2 transceivers genannt.  
Blätter Des Einganges/Ausganges  
Zentraleinheitsmodules  
Netzteilmodules  
Gehäuselüftemodules  
Weitere Informationen finden Sie im Abshcnitt 5 (Ausbauen der ersetzbaren  
Teile).  
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License Agreements  
License Agreements  
Refer to the QLogic Software End User License Agreement for a complete listing  
of all license agreements affecting this product.  
New in this Release  
This release includes the following new features:  
Support for the 8-Gbps I/O blade  
Support for Internet Protocol version 6  
Support for Internet Protocol Security  
Support for Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 user accounts  
Support for the Tech_Support_Center Call Home profile. This profile  
provides for the automatic capture and communication of switch status and  
trend data periodically by e-mail to specified technical support resources.  
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Technical Support  
Technical Support  
Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical  
support of their QLogic switch products. QLogic-direct customers may contact  
QLogic Technical Support; others will be redirected to their authorized  
maintenance provider.  
Visit the QLogic support web site listed in Contact Information for the latest  
firmware and software updates.  
Availability  
QLogic Technical Support for products under warranty is available during local  
standard working hours excluding QLogic Observed Holidays.  
Training  
QLogic offers training for technical professionals for all iSCSI, InfiniBand, and  
Fibre Channel products. From the main QLogic web page at www.qlogic.com,  
click the Education and Resources tab at the top, then click the Education &  
Training tab on the left. The QLogic Global Training Portal offers online courses,  
certification exams, and scheduling of in-person training.  
Technical Certification courses include installation, maintenance and  
troubleshooting QLogic SAN products. Upon demonstrating knowledge using live  
equipment, QLogic awards a certificate identifying the student as a Certified  
Professional. The training professionals at QLogic may be reached by e-mail at  
Contact Information  
Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or QLogic Technical  
Support at any phase of integration for assistance. QLogic Technical Support can  
be reached by the following methods:  
Web  
Email  
The QLogic knowledge database contains troubleshooting information for the  
QLogic adapters. Access the data base from the QLogic Support web page,  
http://support.qlogic.com. Use the Support Center search engine to look for  
specific troubleshooting information.  
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1 General Description  
This section describes the features and capabilities of the QLogic 9000 Series  
Stackable Chassis Switch. The following topics are described:  
Hardware Overview  
The QLogic 9000 Series switch is set of up to eight I/O blades interconnected with  
all other I/O blades through the midplane. One or two CPU blades provide  
configuration, monitoring, data path management, and control functions. Dual  
Power Supply blades provide power, and dual Fan blades provide cooling.  
Table 1-1 describes the available models.  
Table 1-1. QLogic 9000 Series Switch Models  
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Power Supply  
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I/O Blades CPU Blades  
Fan Blades  
9100  
9200  
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Hardware Overview  
I/O blades are ordered separately so that you can specify how many I/O blades  
you want and what types. To maintain proper air flow and cooling, blank panels  
are installed in empty I/O slots. The following I/O blade types are available:  
16-port 4-Gbps I/O blade  
16-port 8-Gbps I/O blade  
4-port 10-Gbps I/O blade  
Figure 1-1 shows a QLogic Model 9200 switch, two I/O blades, and the  
corresponding blade IDs.  
I/O Blades (IO0–IO1)  
I/O Panels (IO2–IO7)  
Maintenance Panel (MP)  
PS  
PS  
Power Supply  
Blades  
FAN  
FAN  
Fan  
Blades  
CPU  
CPU  
CPU  
Blades  
Figure 1-1 QLogic 9000 Series Switch Model Components  
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Maintenance Panel  
I/O blades (IO0–IO7), CPU blades (CPU0, CPU1), Power Supply blades (PS0,  
PS1), and the Fan blades (FAN0, FAN1) are identified based on where they are  
installed in the chassis. The Maintenance Panel (MP) is not removable and  
provides switch status and alternate access to the CPU blade LEDs and Ethernet  
ports.  
Maintenance Panel  
The Maintenance Panel provides a status interface for the switch and alternate  
Ethernet ports for the two CPU blades as shown in Figure 1-2. The chassis LEDs  
are as follows:  
Chassis Good LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that switch is  
operational. This means that the primary CPU (CPU0) is functioning.  
Chassis Power LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that at least  
one CPU blade is receiving power.  
Chassis Beacon LED (White)–This LED and all other Beacon LEDs  
illuminate in response to a command issued from the management  
workstation to help locate a switch.  
Chassis Fault LED (Amber)–This LED illuminates to indicate that a fatal  
error has occurred on one or more of the I/O blades, CPU, Power Supply, or  
Fan blades.  
The CPU blade LEDs are described in “CPU Blades” on page 1-9.  
Chassis Good LED  
Chassis Beacon LED  
Chassis Power LED  
Chassis Fault LED  
CPU0 Alternate  
Ethernet Port  
CPU0 Good LED  
CPU0 Heartbeat LED  
CPU0 Primary LED  
CPU1 Alternate  
Ethernet Port  
CPU1 Good LED  
CPU1 Heartbeat LED  
CPU1 Primary LED  
Figure 1-2 Maintenance Panel  
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I/O Blades  
Initially, the alternate Ethernet ports are inactive, thus requiring that you make the  
Ethernet connection on the primary CPU blade. You can activate the alternate  
primary Ethernet port on the Maintenance Panel using QuickTools, Enterprise  
Fabric Suite 2007, or the CLI.  
NOTE:  
You can activate both Maintenance Panel Ethernet ports or both CPU blade  
Ethernet ports by installing the Fault Tolerant license key. Refer to “Installing  
I/O Blades  
The I/O blades transmit and receive I/O traffic. There are three types of I/O  
blades:  
A 4-Gbps I/O blade has 16 Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports and is  
capable of 4-, 2-, or 1-Gbps transmission.  
The optional 8-Gbps I/O blade has 16 SFP+ ports and is capable of 8-, 4-, or  
2-Gbps transmission.  
A 10-Gbps I/O blade has four X2 ports and is capable of 10-Gbps  
transmission. 10-Gbps I/O blades are used to connect to a QLogic 5000  
series switch using an X2-XPAK stacking cable, or to another QLogic 9000  
Series switch using an X2-X2 stacking cable.  
An I/O blade slot is known by its blade ID and is configured with a blade type. The  
I/O blade IDs are a composite of the IO descriptor and slot number. For example,  
the blade ID for an I/O blade in slot 0 would be IO0 and so on through IO7.  
The blade type is the operating characteristic of the I/O slot that defines the  
supported protocol, transmission speed, and number of ports. The switch  
automatically configures the I/O slot blade type based on the installed I/O blade.  
The following blade types are supported:  
FC8G16–Fibre Channel 8/4/2-Gbps I/O blade  
FC4G16–Fibre Channel 4/2-Gbps I/O blade  
FC10G4–Fibre Channel 10-Gbps I/O blade.  
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I/O Blades  
Fibre Channel ports are numbered based on the blade ID as shown in Figure 1-3.  
For example, for I/O blade IO0 with blade type FC8G16 or FC4G16, ports are  
always numbered 0–15. IO1 ports would be numbered 16–31, and so on up to a  
maximum of 127. For I/O blade IO0 with blade type FC10G4, ports are always  
numbered 0–3. FC ports can also be identified by I/O blade and port number. For  
example, port 0 is also known as IO0-0. The ports configure themselves to  
communicate with devices and other switches.  
Each I/O blade features a set of LEDs, Fibre Channel (FC) ports, and FC port  
LEDs as shown in Figure 1-3.  
Fault LED  
I/O Blade Good LED  
Power LED  
Beacon LED  
Logged-In LED  
Activity LED  
Hotswap LED  
Logged-In LED  
8
0
Error Code LED  
Activity LED  
0
2
1
3
7
15  
FCxG16 I/O Blade  
FC10G4 I/O Blade  
Figure 1-3 I/O Blades  
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I/O Blades  
I/O Blade LEDs  
The I/O blade LEDs are as follows:  
I/O Blade Good LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the  
I/O blade is operational.  
I/O Blade Power LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the  
I/O blade is receiving power.  
I/O Blade Fault LED (Amber)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the  
I/O blade has a fatal error. This LED and the Chassis Fault LED illuminate  
together.  
I/O Blade Error Code LED (Green)–This LED is reserved for future use.  
I/O Blade Beacon LED (White)–This LED illuminates in response to a  
command issued from the management workstation to help locate an  
I/O blade.  
I/O Blade Hotswap LED (Blue)–This LED illuminates to indicate the I/O  
blade insertion status. Continuous illumination indicates that the I/O blade is  
not fully seated.  
FC Port LEDs  
The FC Port LEDs are as follows:  
Logged-in LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate the logged-in or  
initialization status of the connected devices. After successful completion of  
the POST, the switch extinguishes all Logged-In LEDs. Following a  
successful initialization or port login, the switch illuminates the  
corresponding Logged-In LED. This shows that the port is properly  
connected and able to communicate with its attached devices. The  
Logged-In LED remains illuminated as long as the port is initialized or  
logged in. If the port connection is broken or an error occurs that disables  
the port, the Logged-In LED will extinguish. Refer to “FC Port Diagnostics”  
on page 4-8 for more information about the Logged-In LED.  
Activity LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that data is passing  
through the port. Each frame that the port transmits or receives causes this  
LED to illuminate for 50 milliseconds. This makes it possible to observe the  
transmission of a single frame. When extending credits, the Activity LED for  
a donor port will reflect the traffic of the recipient port. Refer to “Distance” on  
page 2-3 for more information about extended credits and donor ports.  
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1–General Description  
I/O Blades  
Port Types  
The switch supports generic ports (G_Port, GL_Port), fabric ports (F_Port,  
FL_Port), and expansion ports (E_Port). Switches come from the factory with all  
ports configured as GL_Ports. Generic, fabric, and expansion ports function as  
follows:  
A GL_Port self-configures as an FL_Port when connected to a public loop  
device, as an F_Port when connected to a single public device, or as an  
E_Port when connected to another switch. If the device is a single device on  
a loop, the GL_Port will attempt to configure first as an F_Port, then if that  
fails, as an FL_Port.  
A G_Port self-configures as an F_Port when connected to a single public  
device, or as an E_Port when connected to another switch.  
An FL_Port supports a loop of up to 126 public devices. An FL_Port can also  
configure itself during the fabric login process as an F_Port when connected  
to a single public device (N_Port).  
An F_Port supports a single public device. F_Ports also support N_Port ID  
Virtualization (NPIV).  
E_Ports enable you to expand the fabric by connecting QLogic 9000 Series  
switches with other switches. QLogic 9000 Series switches self-discover all  
information about multiple chassis fabrics.  
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I/O Blades  
Transceivers and 10-Gbps Stacking Cables  
SFP and X2 transceivers convert electrical signals to and from optical laser  
signals to transmit and receive. SFP transceivers plug into the SFP ports; X2  
transceivers plug into the X2 ports. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the  
transceivers, which then connect to the devices. An SFP port is capable of  
transmitting at 8-Gbps, 4-Gbps, 2-Gbps, or 1-Gbps depending on the I/O blade  
type; however, the transceiver must be capable of delivering at the desired rate.  
10-Gbps ports transmit at 12.75-Gbps.  
SFP and X2 transceivers are hot pluggable. This means that you can remove or  
install a transceiver while the switch is operating without harming the switch or the  
transceiver. However, communication with the connected device will be  
for information about installing and removing transceivers.  
10-Gbps stacking cables are available to connect the QLogic 9000 Series switch  
to other QLogic switches using the X2 ports.  
An X2-XPAK stacking cable connects a QLogic 9000 Series switch and a  
QLogic 5000 series switch.  
An X2-X2 stacking cable connects two QLogic 9000 Series switches. Refer  
to “HyperStacking” on page 3-29 for information about connecting  
QLogic 9000 Series switches through the high bandwidth Inter-Chassis  
connectors.  
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CPU Blades  
CPU Blades  
The CPU blade, shown in Figure 1-4, provides configuration, monitoring, data  
path management, and control functions. The switch has two CPU blades which  
are identified by their blade IDs: CPU0 and CPU1.Initially, CPU0 is the primary  
CPU blade and controls all management functions. CPU1 is the secondary CPU  
blade and provides redundant interconnections for all ports through the switch  
midplane. Without the Fault Tolerant license key, the only way that the CPU1  
blade can assume management control is by removing the CPU0 blade before  
powering up the switch.  
NOTE:  
The Fault Tolerant license key provides for automatic and manual transfer of  
switch management functions from the primary CPU blade to the secondary  
CPU blade for switches equipped with two CPU blades. Refer to “Installing  
Feature License Keys” on page 3-28 for information about installing license  
keys.  
Each CPU blade has the following components:  
Link Status LED  
Beacon LED  
Primary LED  
Fault LED  
Activity LED  
Ethernet Port  
ICC0 Logged-In LED  
Good LED  
Inter-Chassis  
Inter-Chassis  
Connector (ICC0)  
Connector (ICC1)  
Power LED  
Heartbeat LED  
Unused  
Serial Port  
Maintenance Button  
ICC1 Logged-In LED  
Hotswap LED  
Figure 1-4 CPU Blade  
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CPU Blades  
CPU Blade LEDs  
The CPU blade LEDs indicated the operating condition of the CPU blade. The  
CPU Good LED, CPU Heartbeat LED, and CPU Primary LED are replicated on  
the Maintenance Panel. The CPU blade LEDs are as follows:  
CPU Good LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the CPU  
blade is operational. In maintenance mode, this LED is off.  
CPU Fault LED (Amber)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the CPU  
blade has a fatal error. This LED and the Chassis Fault LED illuminate  
together.  
CPU Primary LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate the  
primary CPU.  
CPU Beacon LED (White)–This LED illuminates in response to a command  
issued from the management workstation to help locate a CPU blade.  
CPU Power LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the CPU  
blade is receiving power.  
CPU Heartbeat LED (Green)–This LED indicates the status of the CPU  
internal switch processor and the results of the Power On Self Test (POST).  
During normal operation, the Heartbeat LED blinks about once per second  
to indicate that the switch passed the POST and that the internal switch  
processor is running. Certain errors will cause the Heartbeat LED to blink an  
error code. Refer to “Error Code Blink Patterns” on page 4-2 for error code  
explanations. In maintenance mode, the Heartbeat LED illuminates  
continuously.  
CPU Hotswap LED (Blue)–This LED illuminates to indicate the CPU blade  
insertion status. Continuous illumination indicates that I/O traffic has ceased  
and the CPU blade can be removed.  
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CPU Blades  
Maintenance Button  
The Maintenance button is a dual-function momentary switch on the CPU blade.  
Its purpose is to reset a CPU blade or to place the switch in maintenance mode.  
Maintenance mode is used to recover the switch when flash memory or the  
resident configuration file is corrupted. Refer to “Recovering a Switch Using  
Maintenance Mode” on page 4-15 for more information about using maintenance  
mode.  
Resetting a CPU Blade  
To reset a CPU blade, use a pointed tool to momentarily press and release the  
Maintenance button on a CPU blade.  
Placing the Switch in Maintenance Mode  
Maintenance mode removes power from the I/O blades, and temporarily sets the  
switch IP address to 10.0.0.1. To place the switch in maintenance mode, isolate  
the switch from the fabric, then do one of the following:  
For a single CPU blade switch:  
1.  
2.  
Using a pointed tool, press and hold the Maintenance button.  
When the CPU blade Heartbeat LED illuminates steady, release the  
Maintenance button.  
For a dual CPU blade switch:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
If there are two Ethernet connections, disconnect one of them.  
Power down the switch.  
Power up the switch. As the switch is powering up, using two pointed  
tools, press and hold the Maintenance buttons on both CPU blades at  
approximately the same time. When the CPU blade Heartbeat LED  
illuminates steady, release the Maintenance buttons.  
To exit maintenance mode and return to normal operation, do the following:  
For a single CPU blade switch, momentarily press and release the  
Maintenance button, or power cycle the switch.  
For a dual CPU blade switch, power cycle the switch.  
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CPU Blades  
Ethernet Port  
Each CPU blade has an Ethernet port and a serial port.The Ethernet port is an  
RJ-45 connector that provides a connection to a management workstation  
through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port automatically  
recognizes straight or cross-over cables. The default IP address for the CPU0  
Ethernet port is 10.0.0.1. Initially, only the CPU0 blade Ethernet port is active.  
NOTE:  
If the Fault Tolerant license key is installed, the Ethernet ports on both CPU  
blades are active. However, all communication is routed through the primary  
CPU blade Ethernet port.  
A management workstation can be a Windows®, Solaris™, Linux®, or MacOS X®  
workstation that is used to configure and manage the switch fabric. You can  
manage the switch over an Ethernet connection using QuickTools™, the  
Command Line Interface (CLI), Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, or SNMP. The  
switch through which the fabric is managed is called the fabric management  
switch.  
There are alternate Ethernet ports on the Maintenance panel for each CPU blade  
that are initially inactive. You can activate the primary CPU Ethernet port on the  
Maintenance panel instead of the Ethernet port on the CPU blade using the  
Set Setup System CLI command, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. If  
the Fault Tolerant license key is installed, you can choose to activate both CPU  
blade Ethernet ports or both Maintenance Panel Ethernet ports, but not all four.  
The Ethernet port has two LEDs: the Link Status LED (green) and the Activity LED  
(amber). The Link Status LED illuminates continuously when an Ethernet  
connection has been established. The Activity LED illuminates when data is being  
transmitted or received over the Ethernet connection.  
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Power Supply Blades  
Serial Port  
The serial port is an RJ-45 connector and uses a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet straight  
cable with the RJ-45/RS-232 console adapter provided with the switch. You  
manage the switch through the primary CPU blade serial port using the CLI.  
Inter-Chassis Connection Ports  
NOTE:  
You can activate the Inter-Chassis Connection ports by installing the  
HyperStack license key. Refer to “HyperStacking” on page 3-29 for  
information about HyperStacking switches.  
Each CPU has two Inter-Chassis Connection (ICC0, ICC1) ports with which to  
establish a connection with another QLogic 9000 Series switch. Each ICC port is  
a bundle of eight 10-Gbps Fibre Channel ports that log in to a second  
QLogic 9000 Series switch. The ICC port Logged-In LEDs show the ICC port  
connection status.  
Power Supply Blades  
The Power Supply blades convert standard 100 to 240 VAC to DC voltages for the  
various switch circuits. After connecting a power supply to an AC voltage source  
and placing the On/Off switch in the On position, the Power Supply blade is  
energized. During normal operation, each Power Supply blade provides half of the  
demand. If one Power Supply blade fails, the second Power Supply blade can  
provide all of the switch power needs for a short time until the failed Power Supply  
for more information.  
Power Supply blades are known to the switch firmware by their blade IDs and  
blade types. The blade IDs (PS0, PS1) indicate the blade type and location in the  
switch chassis. The blade types (PSFB, PSBF) indicate the blade type and air  
flow direction. Air flow direction can be front-to-back or back-to-front. In addition to  
the blade ID, a label on the body of the Power Supply blade indicates the air flow  
direction.  
CAUTION!  
To prevent overheating and damage to switch circuits, Power Supply and  
Fan blades must have the same air flow direction. The System Fault LED  
will illuminate if the Power Supply and Fan blades do not have the same air  
flow direction.  
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Power Supply Blades  
Each Power Supply blade has an AC power receptacle, an On/Off switch, and a  
set of LEDs as shown in Figure 1-5. The Power Supply blade LEDs are as follows:  
Power Supply Power LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the  
Power Supply blade is operational.  
Power Supply Fault LED (Amber)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the  
Power Supply blade has a fault. This LED and the Chassis Fault LED  
illuminate together.  
Power Supply Beacon LED (White)–This LED illuminates in response a  
command issued from the management workstation to help locate a Power  
Supply blade.  
AC Receptacle  
Power LED  
On/Off Switch  
Fault LED  
Beacon LED  
Figure 1-5 Power Supply Blade  
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Fan Blades  
Fan Blades  
The switch is equipped with two Fan blades that cool the switch. Both Fan blades  
must be installed and operational to provide adequate cooling for the switch. The  
Fan blades are hot pluggable and interchangeable. Refer to “Replacing Fan  
Blades” on page 5-21 for information about removing and installing Fan blades.  
Fan blades are known by their blade IDs and blade type. The blade IDs (FAN0,  
FAN1) indicate the blade type and location in the switch chassis. The blade type  
(FANFB, FANBF) indicate the blade type and air flow direction. Air flow direction  
can be front-to-back or back-to-front. In addition to the blade ID, a label on the  
body of the Fan blade indicates the air flow direction.  
CAUTION!  
To prevent overheating and damage to switch circuits, Power Supply and  
Fan blades must have the same air flow direction. The System Fault LED  
will illuminate if the Power Supply and Fan blades do not have the same air  
flow direction.  
Each Fan blade has a set of LEDs as shown in Figure 1-6, that indicate the Fan  
blade operational status. The Fan blade LEDs are as follows:  
Fan Power LED (Green)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the Fan blade  
is receiving power.  
Fan Fault LED (Amber)–This LED illuminates to indicate that the Fan blade  
has a fault. This LED and the Chassis Fault LED illuminate together.  
Fan Beacon LED (White)–This LED illuminates in response to a command  
issued from the management workstation to help locate a Fan blade.  
Power LED  
Fault LED  
Beacon LED  
Figure 1-6 Fan Blade  
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Fabric and Switch Management  
Fabric and Switch Management  
The switch supports the following management tools:  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 is a workstation-based Java® application that  
provides a graphical user interface for fabric management. This includes  
Performance View which graphs port performance. Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
can run on a Windows, MacOS, Solaris, or Linux workstation. A management  
workstation connects to the fabric through the Ethernet port of one or more  
switches and can provide in-band management for all other switches in the fabric.  
Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide for  
information about the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application and its use.  
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Fabric and Switch Management  
QuickTools  
To provide basic fabric management tools in a graphical user interface and to  
make switch management less dependent on a particular platform, each switch  
contains an web applet called QuickTools. You run QuickTools by opening the  
switch IP address with an internet browser. You will be prompted to install the  
Java 2 Standard Edition Runtime Environment application if it is not already  
installed on your workstation.  
QuickTools performs the following basic switch management tasks:  
Monitor fabric and switch status  
Display device information  
Manage device nicknames  
Enable or disable SNMP  
Enable or disable in-band management  
Managing zoning  
Manage user accounts  
Display switch information  
Configure switches  
Reset a switch  
Install firmware  
Display port information  
Configure ports  
Extend port buffer credits  
Reset a port  
Test a port  
Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series QuickTools Switch Management User Guide for  
more information.  
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Fabric and Switch Management  
Command Line Interface  
The command line interface (CLI) provides monitoring and configuration functions  
by which the administrator can manage the fabric and its switches. The CLI is  
available over an Ethernet connection or a serial connection. Refer to the SANbox  
9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line Interface Guide for more  
information.  
Application Programming Interface  
The Application Programming Interface (API) enables an application provider to  
build a management application for QLogic switches. The library is implemented  
in ANSI standard C, relying only on standard POSIX run-time libraries (except for  
the Windows NT build). Contact your distributor or authorized reseller for  
information about the API.  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. Switch firmware  
supports SNMP (versions 1, 2, and 3), the Fibre Alliance Management Information  
Base (FA-MIB) version 4.0, and the Fabric Element Management Information  
Base (FE-MIB) RFC 2837. Traps can be formatted using SNMP version 1 or 2.  
The default configuration enables SNMP.  
SNMP version 3 provides secure access to devices through a combination of  
authentication and encryption. The default configuration disables SNMP version 3  
security.  
You can enable SNMP, configure SNMP traps, and configure SNMP version 3  
security using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, QuickTools, or the CLI. Refer to the  
SANbox Simple Network Management Protocol Reference Guide for information  
about using SNMP.  
Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S)  
SMI-S Provides for the management of the switch through third-party applications  
that use the SMI-S. Refer to the CIM Agent Reference Guide for more information.  
File Transfer Protocols  
File transfer between the switch and the management workstation is available  
using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP).  
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Consider the following when planning a fabric:  
Devices  
When planning a fabric, consider the following:  
The number of devices and the anticipated demand. This will determine the  
number of ports that are needed and the number of switches.  
The transmission speeds of your HBAs and SFPs. The SFP ports support  
1-Gbps, 2-Gbps, and 4-Gbps transmission speeds depending on the SFP.  
8-Gbps I/O blades also support 8-Gbps.  
NOTE:  
Setting an SFP port to 1-Gbps that has an 8-Gbps SFP transceiver will down  
the port.  
The distribution of target and initiator devices. An F_Port supports a single  
device. An FL_Port can support up to 126 devices in an arbitrated loop.  
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Device Access  
Device Access  
Consider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use of  
zones and zone sets. Some zoning strategies include the following:  
Separate devices by operating system  
Separate devices that have no need to communicate with other devices in  
the fabric or have classified data.  
Separate devices into department, administrative, or other functional group.  
Zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound traffic.  
A zone is a named group of ports or devices. Members of the same zone can  
communicate with each other and transmit outside the zone, but cannot receive  
inbound traffic from outside the zone. Zoning is hardware-enforced only when a  
port/device is a member of no more than eight zones whose combined  
membership does not exceed 64. If this condition is not satisfied, that port  
behaves as a soft zone member. You can assign ports/devices to a zone  
individually or as a group by creating an alias.  
A zone can be a component of more than one zone set. Several zone sets can be  
defined for a fabric, but only one zone set can be active at one time. The active  
zone set determines the current fabric zoning.  
A zoning database is maintained on each switch. Table 2-1 describes the zoning  
database limits, excluding the active zone set.  
Table 2-1. Zoning Database Limits  
Limit  
Description  
MaxZoneSets  
MaxZones  
Maximum number of zone sets (256).  
Maximum number of zones (2000) including orphan zones  
Maximum number of aliases (2500).  
MaxAliases  
MaxTotalMembers  
Maximum number of zone and alias members (10000) that  
can be stored in the switch zoning database. Each instance  
of a zone member or alias member counts toward this maxi-  
mum.  
MaxZonesInZoneSets  
Maximum number of zones that are components of zone  
sets (2000), excluding the orphan zone set. Each instance  
of a zone in a zone set counts toward this maximum.  
MaxMembersPerZone  
MaxMembersPerAlias  
Maximum number of members in a zone (2000)  
Maximum number of members in an alias (2000)  
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Performance  
Performance  
The QLogic 9000 Series switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel  
service at transmission rates of 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-, and 10-Gbps with a maximum frame  
size of 2148 bytes. A port adapts its transmission speed to match that of the  
device to which it is connected prior to login when the connected device powers  
up. Related performance characteristics include the following:  
Distance  
Consider the physical distribution of devices and switches in the fabric. Choose  
transceivers that are compatible with the cable type, distance, Fibre Channel  
revision level, and the device host bus adapter. Refer to Appendix A for more  
information about cable types and transceivers.  
Each SFP and X2 port is supported by a data buffer with a 16 credit capacity; that  
is, 16 maximum sized frames. For fibre optic cables, this enables full bandwidth  
over the following approximate distances:  
26 kilometers at 1-Gbps (0.6 credits/Km)  
13 kilometers at 2-Gbps (1.2 credits/Km)  
6 kilometers at 4-Gbps (2.4 credits/km)  
3 kilometers at 8-Gbps (4.8 credits/km)  
2 kilometers at 10-Gbps (7.2 credits/km)  
Longer distances can be spanned at full bandwidth on SFP ports and X2 ports by  
extending credits to G_Ports, F_Ports, and E_Ports using Enterprise Fabric Suite  
2007. Each port can donate 15 credits to a pool from which a recipient port on the  
same I/O blade can borrow. The recipient port also loses a credit in the process.  
For example, you can configure a recipient port to borrow 15 credits from one  
donor port for a total of 30 credits (15+15=30).  
Ports can borrow credits from other ports of like kind: SFP ports can borrow from  
SFP ports; X2 ports can borrow from X2. However, SFP ports cannot loan or  
borrow credits from X2 ports.  
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Performance  
Regardless of how many credits are borrowed, extending credits requires a  
minimum cable length that is dependent on transmission speed. Extending credits  
over short cables can result in excessive port resets. Table 2-2 describes the  
distances that are possible for a port with 30 credits and the minimum cable  
lengths.  
Table 2-2. Extended Credit Distances and Cable Lengths  
Transmission Speed  
Range for 30 Credits  
Minimum Cable Length  
1-Gbps  
2-Gbps  
4-Gbps  
8-Gbps  
10-Gbps  
50 Km (30÷0.6)  
25 Km (30÷1.2)  
12 Km (30÷2.4)  
6 Km (30÷4.8)  
4 Km (30÷7.2)  
3 Km  
1.5 Km  
750 m  
370 m  
250 m  
Bandwidth  
Bandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a given  
transmission rate. An SFP port can transmit or receive at nominal rates of 1-, 2-,  
4-, or 8-Gbps depending on the device to which it is connected. This corresponds  
to full duplex bandwidth values of 212 MB, 424 MB, 850 MB, and 1700 MB  
respectively. X2 ports transmit at a nominal rate of 10-Gbps, which corresponds to  
a full-duplex bandwidth value of 2550 MB.  
For optimal performance, devices connected to the same I/O blade should have  
the same transmission speed. Connecting devices of different transmission  
speeds on the same I/O blade can reduce the maximum bandwidth by as much as  
10%.  
Multiple source ports can transmit to the same destination port if the destination  
bandwidth is greater than or equal to the combined source bandwidth. For  
example, two 2-Gbps source ports can transmit to one 4-Gbps destination port.  
Similarly, one source port can feed multiple destination ports if the combined  
destination bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source bandwidth.  
When additional bandwidth is needed between devices, increase the number of  
links between the connecting switches. The switch guarantees in-order-delivery  
with any number of links between chassis.  
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Feature Licensing  
Latency  
Latency is a measure of how fast a frame travels from one port to another. The  
factors that affect latency include transmission rate and the source/destination  
port relationship as shown in Table 2-3.  
Table 2-3. Port-to-Port Latency  
Destination Rate  
Gbps  
2
4
8
10  
< 0.4 µseca  
< 0.3 µsec  
< 0.2 µsec  
< 0.3 µsec  
< 0.6 µsec1  
< 0.4 µsec1  
< 0.2 µsec  
< 0.2 µsec  
< 0.4 µsec1  
< 0.3 µsec1  
< 0.2 µsec1  
< 0.2 µsec  
< 0.4 µsec  
2
4
< 0.3 µsec  
< 0.3 µsec  
< 0.3 µsec  
8
10  
a
Based on minimum frame size of 36 bytes. Latency increases for larger frame sizes.  
Feature Licensing  
License keys provide a way to expand the capabilities of your switch and fabric as  
your needs grow. Consider your need for the following features and make  
arrangements to purchase license keys from your switch distributor or authorized  
reseller.  
SANdoctor® provides access to the following tools:  
Fibre Channel connection verification (Fcping CLI command)  
Fibre Channel route tracing (Fctrace CLI command)  
Transceiver diagnostic information (Show Media CLI command).  
HyperStacking enables you to connect two QLogic 9000 Series switches  
through the multiple 10-Gbps Inter-Chassis Connectors (ICC) allowing for up  
to 256 SFP ports.  
Fault Tolerance provides for automatic and manual failover of switch  
management functions from the primary CPU blade to the secondary CPU  
blade for switches equipped with two CPU blades.  
Upgrading a switch is not disruptive, nor does it require a switch reset. To order a  
license key, contact your switch distributor or your authorized reseller. Refer to  
“Installing Feature License Keys” on page 3-28 for information about installing  
license keys.  
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Multiple Chassis Fabrics  
Multiple Chassis Fabrics  
By connecting switches together you can expand the number of available ports for  
devices. Each switch in the fabric is identified by a unique domain ID, and the  
fabric can automatically resolve domain ID conflicts. Because the Fibre Channel  
ports are self-configuring, you can connect the QLogic 9000 Series switch with  
other switches in a wide variety of topologies.  
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Multiple Chassis Fabrics  
Optimizing Device Performance  
When choosing a topology for a multiple chassis fabric, you should also consider  
the locality of your server and storage devices and the performance requirements  
of your application. Storage applications such as video distribution, medical record  
storage/retrieval or real-time data acquisition can have specific latency or  
bandwidth requirements.  
The QLogic 9000 Series switch provides the lowest latency of any product in its  
class. Refer to “Performance” on page 2-3 for information about latency and  
bandwidth. However, the highest performance is achieved on Fibre Channel  
switches by keeping traffic within a single I/O blade. Therefore, for optimal device  
performance place devices on the same I/O blade under the following conditions:  
Heavy I/O traffic between specific server and storage devices.  
Distinct speed mismatch between devices such as the following:  
An 8-Gbps server and a slower 4-Gbps storage device  
A high performance server and slow tape storage device  
When planning a fabric, consider how to create redundant paths and minimize  
latency. Initiators and targets experience the least amount of latency when  
connected to the same I/O blade. For example, connecting initiators and targets  
ports together in parallel on two I/O blades, as shown in Figure 2-1, creates  
redundant paths and minimizes latency.  
Initiators  
Targets  
Figure 2-1 Single Switch Fabric with Initiators and Targets  
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Multiple Chassis Fabrics  
Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID Lock  
The following switch configuration settings affect multiple chassis fabrics:  
Domain ID  
Principal priority  
Domain ID lock  
The domain ID is a unique number from 1–239 that identifies each switch in a  
fabric. The principal priority is a number (1–255) that determines the principal  
switch which manages domain ID assignments for the fabric. The switch with the  
highest principal priority (1 is high, 255 is low) becomes the principal switch. If the  
principal priority is the same for all switches in a fabric, the switch with the lowest  
WWN becomes the principal switch.  
The domain ID lock allows (False) or prevents (True) the reassignment of the  
domain ID on that switch. Switches come from the factory with the domain ID set  
to 1, the domain ID lock set to False, and the principal priority set to 254. Refer to  
the Set Config Switch command in the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis  
Switch Command Line Interface Guide for information about changing the default  
domain ID, domain ID lock, and principal priority parameters.  
If you connect a new switch to an existing fabric with its domain ID unlocked, and  
a domain ID conflict occurs, the new switch will isolate as a separate fabric.  
However, you can remedy this by resetting the new switch or taking it offline then  
putting it back online. The principal switch will reassign the domain ID and the  
switch will join the fabric.  
NOTE:  
Domain ID reassignment is not reflected in zoning that is defined by domain  
ID/port number pair or Fibre Channel address. You must reconfigure zones  
that are affected by domain ID reassignment. To prevent zoning definitions  
from becoming invalid under these conditions, lock the domain IDs.  
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Multiple Chassis Fabrics  
Interconnecting QLogic 9000 Series Switches  
There are three ways to interconnect QLogic 9000 Series switches. The method  
you choose depends on your port count and bandwidth needs:  
SFP port-to-SFP port  
X2 port-to-X2 port  
ICC port-to-ICC port  
An SFP-port connection provides up to 1700 MB of full duplex bandwidth for a  
FC8G16 I/O blade, while sacrificing an SFP port that would otherwise be available  
for devices.  
An X2-port connection is established using an X2-X2 stacking cable. A 10-Gbps  
I/O blade is required in each switch. A 10-Gbps connection provides 2550 MB of  
full duplex bandwidth while preserving the SFP ports for devices. Refer to “Install  
Transceivers” on page 3-12 for more information.  
ICC port connections require the HyperStacking license key on both switches and  
four HyperStacking cables. Each HyperStacking cable consists of eight 10-Gbps  
links connecting a CPU blade on one switch to a CPU blade on the second switch.  
This provides a total of 81.6 GB of full duplex bandwidth while preserving the  
I/O blade ports for devices. Refer to “HyperStacking” on page 3-29 for more  
information.  
NOTE:  
If you connect two QLogic 9000 Series switches that have the same domain  
ID, the switches will isolate–there is no automatic domain ID conflict  
resolution. You must explicitly change the domain ID on one of the switches.  
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Switch Services  
Switch Services  
You can configure your switch to suit the demands of your environment by  
enabling or disabling a variety of switch services. Familiarize yourself with the  
following switch services and determine which ones you need:  
Telnet: Provides for the management of the switch over a Telnet connection.  
Disabling this service is not recommended. The default is enabled.  
Secure Shell (SSH): Provides for secure remote connections to the switch  
using SSH. Your workstation must also use an SSH client. The default is  
disabled.  
GUI Management: Provides for out-of-band management of the switch with  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, QuickTools, the Application Programming  
Interface (API), SNMP, and SMI-S. If this service is disabled, the switch can  
only be managed inband or through the serial port. The default is enabled.  
Inband Management: Provides for the management of the switch over an  
inter-switch link using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, QuickTools, SNMP,  
management server, or the API. If you disable inband management, you can  
no longer communicate with that switch by means other than an Ethernet or  
serial connection.The default is enabled.  
Secure Socket Layer (SSL): Provides for secure SSL connections for  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, the QuickTools web applet, the API, and  
SMI-S. This service must be enabled to authenticate users through a  
RADIUS server when using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. To enable secure  
SSL connections, you must first synchronize the date and time on the switch  
and workstation. Enabling SSL automatically creates a security certificate on  
the switch. The default is disabled.  
QuickTools web applet (EmbeddedGUI): Provides for access to the  
QuickTools web applet. QuickTools enables you to point at a switch with an  
internet browser and manage the switch through the browser. The default is  
enabled.  
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): Provides for the  
management of the switch through third-party applications that use the  
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Security consists of a read  
community string and a write community string that serve as passwords that  
control read and write access to the switch. These strings are set at the  
factory to these well-known defaults and should be changed if SNMP is to be  
enabled. Otherwise, you risk unwanted access to the switch. The switch  
supports SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3. The default is enabled.  
Network Time Protocol (NTP): Provides for the synchronizing of switch  
and workstation dates and times with an NTP server. This helps to prevent  
invalid SSL certificates and timestamp confusion in the event log. The  
default is disabled.  
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Switch Services  
Common Information Model (CIM): Provides for the management of the  
switch through third-party applications that use the Storage Management  
Initiative-Specification (SMI-S). The default is enabled.  
File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Provides for transferring files rapidly between  
the workstation and the switch using FTP. The default is enabled.  
Management Server (MS): Provides for the management of the switch  
through third-party applications that use GS-3 Management Server. The  
default is enabled.  
Call Home: Provides for automated email notification of switch status and  
operating conditions based on specified event severity levels. The Call  
Home service is enabled by default. The Call Home service requires an  
Ethernet connection to at least one Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)  
server. You must configure the Call Home service to do the following:  
Enable primary and secondary SMTP servers and specify their IP  
addresses  
Specify contact information  
Configure one or more Call Home profiles to specify email recipients,  
message format, and the event severity level that will initiate a  
message.  
Furthermore, you can configure periodic event data collection and  
processing through the Tech_Support_Center profile for automated status  
and trend analysis. With the purchase of a Prime Service contract, you may  
designate QLogic Technical Support to receive these notifications, in which  
case, QLogic will contact you proactively with recommended corrective  
actions whenever component failures or potential system problems are  
detected. Contact [email protected] (1+952-932-4040) for assistance  
with the setup process and to determine the appropriate level of monitoring  
required.  
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Internet Protocol Support  
Internet Protocol Support  
The switch supports IP version 4, IP version 6, and Domain Name System (DNS)  
host names. IP versions 4 and 6 are enabled by default. Consider your IP version  
requirements and the availability of a DNS server.  
Security  
Security is available at the following levels:  
User Account Security  
User account security consists of the administration of account names,  
passwords, expiration date, and authority level. If an account has Admin authority,  
all management tasks can be performed by that account in the CLI, QuickTools,  
and Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. Otherwise only monitoring tasks are available.  
The default account name, Admin, is the only account that can create or add  
account names and change passwords of other accounts. All users can change  
their own passwords. The default Admin account password is password. This  
password should be changed to ensure security. Account names and passwords  
are always required when connecting to a switch.  
Authentication of the user account and password can be performed locally using  
the switch’s user account database or it can be done remotely using a RADIUS  
server such as Microsoft® RADIUS. Authenticating user logins on a RADIUS  
server requires a secure management connection to the switch. Refer to  
“Connection Security” on page 2-13 for information about securing the  
management connection. A RADIUS server can also be used to authenticate  
devices and other switches as described in “Device Security” on page 2-14.  
Consider your management needs and determine the number of user accounts,  
their authority needs, and expiration dates. Also consider the advantages of  
centralizing user administration and authentication on a RADIUS server.  
NOTE:  
If the same user account exists on a switch and its RADIUS server, that user  
can login with either password, but the authority and account expiration will  
always come from the switch database.  
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Security  
IP Security  
IP Security provides encryption-based security for IP version 4 and IP version 6  
communications through the use of security policies and associations. Policies  
can define security for host-to-host, host-to-gateway, and gateway-to-gateway  
connections; one policy for each direction. For example, to secure the connection  
between two hosts, you need two policies: one for outbound traffic from the  
source to the destination, and another for inbound traffic to the source from the  
destination.  
A security association defines the encryption algorithm and encryption key to  
apply when called by a security policy. A security policy may call several  
associations at different times, but each association is related to only one policy.  
Consider your IP security requirements.  
Port Binding  
Port binding provides authorization for a list of up to 32 switch and device WWNs  
that are permitted to log in to a particular switch port. Switches or devices that are  
not among the 32 are refused access to the port. Consider what ports to secure  
and the set of switches and devices that are permitted to log in to those ports. For  
information about port binding, refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable  
Chassis Switch Command Line Interface Guide.  
Connection Security  
Connection security provides an encrypted data path for switch management  
methods. The switch supports the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol for the command  
line interface and the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol for management  
applications such as Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 and SMI-S.  
The SSL handshake process between the workstation and the switch involves the  
exchanging of certificates. These certificates contain the public and private keys  
that define the encryption. When the SSL service is enabled, a certificate is  
automatically created on the switch. The workstation validates the switch  
certificate by comparing the workstation date and time to the switch certificate  
creation date and time. For this reason, it is important to synchronize the  
workstation and switch with the same date, time, and time zone. The switch  
certificate is valid 24 hours before its creation date and 365 days after its creation  
date. If the certificate should become invalid, create a new certificate using the  
Create Certificate command. Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis  
Switch Command Line Interface Guide for information about the Create Certificate  
CLI command.  
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Security  
Consider your requirements for connection security: for the command line  
interface (SSH), management applications such as Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
(SSL), or both. Access to the device security menu selections in Enterprise Fabric  
Suite 2007 requires an SSL connection. If an SSL connection security is required,  
also consider using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize workstations  
and switches.  
Device Security  
Device security provides for the authorization and authentication of devices that  
you attach to a switch. You can configure a switch with a group of devices against  
which the switch authorizes new attachments by devices, other switches, or  
devices issuing management server commands. Device security is configured  
through the use of security sets and groups.  
A group is a list of device worldwide names that are authorized to attach to a  
switch. There are three types of groups: one for other switches (ISL), another for  
devices (port), and a third for devices issuing management server commands  
(MS). ISL groups can be enabled for fabric binding. Fabric binding defines a list of  
switch domain IDs that are permitted to join the fabric.  
A security set is a set of up to three groups with no more than one of each group  
type. The security configuration is made up of all security sets on the switch. The  
security database has the following limits:  
Maximum number of security sets is 4.  
Maximum number of groups is 16.  
Maximum number of members in a group is 1000.  
Maximum total number of group members is 1000.  
In addition to authorization, the switch can be configured to require authentication  
to validate the identity of the connecting switch, device, or host. Authentication  
can be performed locally using the switch’s security database, or remotely using a  
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server such as Microsoft  
RADIUS. With a RADIUS server, the security database for the entire fabric  
resides on the server. In this way, the security database can be managed  
centrally, rather than on each switch. You can configure up to five RADIUS servers  
to provide failover.  
You can configure the RADIUS server to authenticate just the switch or both the  
switch and the initiator device if the device supports authentication. When using a  
RADIUS server, every switch in the fabric must have a network connection. A  
RADIUS server can also be configured to authenticate user accounts as  
described in “User Account Security” on page 2-12. A secure connection is  
required to authenticate user logins with a RADIUS server. Refer to “Connection  
Security” on page 2-13 for more information.  
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Security  
Consider the devices, switches, and management agents and evaluate the need  
for authorization and authentication. Also consider whether the security database  
is to be distributed on the switches or centralized on a RADIUS server and how  
many servers to configure.  
The following examples illustrate how to configure a security database:  
Security Example: Switches and HBAs with Authentication  
Consider the fabric shown in Figure 2-2. In this fabric, Switch_1, HBA_1, and  
Switch_2 support authentication while the JBOD and HBA_2 do not. The objective  
is to secure F_Ports and E_Ports in the fabric. To do this, configure security on the  
devices that support security: Switch_1, Switch_2, and HBA_1.  
Device: HBA_1  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d  
Security: Yes  
Device: HBA_2  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4f  
Security: No  
Device: JBOD  
WWNS:10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5e  
10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5f  
10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5g  
Security: No  
FL_Port  
F_Port  
F_Port  
Device: Switch_2  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e  
Security: Yes  
Device: Switch_1  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Security: Yes  
Figure 2-2 Security Example: Switches and HBAs  
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Security  
1.  
Create a security set (Security_Set_1) on Switch_1.  
a.  
Create a port group (Group_Port_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1,  
HBA_1, and JBOD as members.  
Switch_1  
HBA_1  
JBOD  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: fedcba9876543210  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5e  
Authentication: None  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5f  
Authentication: None  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5g  
Authentication: None  
Switch_1 and all devices and switches connected to Switch_1  
must be included in the group even if the switch or devices does  
not support authentication. Otherwise, the Switch_1 port will  
isolate.  
You must specify HBAs by node worldwide name. Switches can  
be specified by port or node worldwide name. The type of switch  
worldwide name you use in the switch security database must be  
the same as that in the HBA security database. For example, if  
you specify a switch with a port worldwide name in the switch  
security database, you must also specify that switch in the HBA  
security database with the same port worldwide name.  
For CHAP authentication, create 32-character hexadecimal or  
16-character ASCII secrets. The switch secret must be shared  
with the HBA security database.  
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Security  
b.  
Create an ISL group (Group_ISL_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1  
and Switch_2 as members. The Switch_1 secret must be shared with  
the Switch_2 security database.  
Switch_1  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef  
Binding: None  
Switch_2  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: abcdef abcdef012  
Binding: None  
2.  
Configure security on HBA_1 using the appropriate management tool.  
Logins between the Switch_1 and HBA_1 will be challenged for their  
respective secrets. Therefore, the secrets for Switch_1 and HBA_1 that you  
configured on Switch_1 must also be configured on HBA_1.  
3.  
4.  
Save and activate Security_Set_1 on Switch_1.  
Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2. Create an ISL group  
(Group_ISL_2) in Security_Set_2 with Switch_1 and Switch_2 as members.  
This is a replication of the entries in ISL group in the Switch_1 security  
database.  
Switch_2  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef  
Binding: None  
Switch_1  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Secret: abcdef abcdef012  
Binding: None  
5.  
Save and activate Security_Set_2 on Switch_2.  
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Security Example: RADIUS Server  
Consider the fabric shown in Figure 2-3. This fabric is similar to the one shown in  
Figure 2-2 with the addition of Radius_1 acting as a RADIUS server. Authorization  
and authentication is passed from the switch to Radius_1 in the following cases:  
HBA_1 login to Switch_1  
Switch_1 login to Switch_2  
Switch_2 login to Switch_1  
Device: HBA_2  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4f  
Security: No  
Device: HBA_1  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d  
Security: Yes  
Server: Radius_1  
IP Address:10:20:30:40  
F_Port  
F_Port  
F_Port  
Device: Switch_2  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e  
Security: Yes  
Device: Switch_1  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Security: Yes  
E_Port  
Figure 2-3 Security Example: RADIUS Server  
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Security  
1.  
Configure the Radius_1 host as a RADIUS server on Switch_1 and  
Switch_2 to authenticate device logins. Specify the server IP address and  
the secret with which the switches will authenticate with the server.  
Configure the switches so that devices authenticate through the switches  
only if the RADIUS server is unavailable.  
Device Authentication  
Order  
RadiusLocal – Authenticate devices using the RADIUS  
server security database first. If the RADIUS server is  
unavailable, then use the local switch security data-  
base.  
Total Servers  
1 – Enables support for one RADIUS server  
Device Authentication  
Server  
True – Enables Radius_1 to authenticate device logins.  
Server IP Address  
Secret  
10.20.30.40  
1234567890123456 – 16-character ASCII string (MD5  
hash). This is the secret that allows direct communica-  
tion with the RADIUS server.  
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Security  
2.  
Create a security set (Security_Set_1) on Switch_1.  
a.  
Create a port group (Group_Port_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1  
and HBA_1 as members.  
Switch_1  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef  
HBA_1  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: fedcba9876543210  
Switch_1 and all devices and switches connected to Switch_1  
must be included in the group even if the switch or device does  
not support authentication. Otherwise, the Switch_1 port will  
isolate.  
You must specify HBAs by node worldwide name. Switches can  
be specified by port or node worldwide name. The type of switch  
worldwide name you use in the switch security database must be  
the same as that in the HBA security database. For example, if  
you specify a switch with a port worldwide name in the switch  
security database, you must also specify that switch in the HBA  
security database with the same port worldwide name.  
For CHAP authentication, create 32-character hexadecimal or  
16-character ASCII secrets. The switch secret must be shared  
with the HBA security database.  
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Security  
b.  
Create an ISL group (Group_ISL_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1  
and Switch_2 as members. The Switch_1 secret must be shared with  
the Switch_2 security database.  
Switch_1  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef  
Binding: None  
Switch_2  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: abcdefabcdef012  
Binding: None  
3.  
Configure security on HBA_1 using the appropriate management tool.  
Logins between the Switch_1 and HBA_1 will be challenged (CHAP) for  
their respective secrets. Therefore, the secrets for Switch_1 and HBA_1 that  
you configured on Switch_1 must also be configured on HBA_1.  
4.  
5.  
Save and activate Security_Set_1 on Switch_1.  
Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2. Create an ISL group  
(Group_ISL_2) in Security_Set_2 with Switch_1 and Switch_2 as members.  
Switch_2  
Switch_1  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: abcdefabcdef0123  
Binding: None  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c  
Authentication: CHAP  
Primary Hash: MD5  
Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef  
Binding: None  
6.  
Save and activate Security_Set_2 on Switch_2.  
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Security Example: Host Authentication  
Consider the fabric shown in Figure 2-4. In this fabric, only Switch_2 and  
HBA_2/APP_2 support security, where APP_2 is a host application. The objective  
is to secure the management server on Switch_2 from unauthorized access by an  
HBA or an associated host application.  
Device: HBA_2/APP_2  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d  
Device: HBA_1/APP_1  
Security: No  
Security: Yes  
E_Port  
F_Port  
F_Port  
Device: Switch_2  
WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e  
Security: Yes  
Device: Switch_1  
Security: No  
E_Port  
Device: Switch_3  
Security: No  
FL_Port  
Device: JBOD  
Security: No  
Figure 2-4 Security Example: Management Server  
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Security  
1.  
2.  
Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2.  
Create a Management Server group (Group_1) in Security_Set_2 with  
Switch_2 and HBA_2 or APP_2 as its member.  
You must specify HBAs by node worldwide name. Switches can be  
specified by port or node worldwide name. The type of switch  
worldwide name you use in the switch security database must be the  
same as that in the HBA security database. For example, if you specify  
a switch with a port worldwide name in the switch security database,  
you must also specify that switch in the HBA security database with the  
same port worldwide name.  
For MD5 authentication, create secrets.  
Switch_2  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4e  
CT Authentication: True  
Hash: MD5  
Secret: 9876543210fedcba9  
HBA_2 or APP_2  
Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d  
CT Authentication: True  
Hash: MD5  
Secret: fedcba9876543210  
3.  
4.  
Configure security on HBA_2 or APP_2 using the appropriate management  
tool. Logins between the Switch_2 and HBA_2 or APP_2 will be challenged  
(MD5) for their respective secrets. Therefore, the secrets that you  
configured for HBA_2 or APP_2 on Switch_2 must also be configured on  
HBA_2 or APP_2.  
Save and activate Security_Set_2.  
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Fabric Management  
Fabric Management  
The Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application executes on a management  
workstation that provides for the configuration, control, and maintenance of  
multiple fabrics. Supported platforms include Windows, Solaris, Linux, and  
MacOS X.  
The browser-based application, QuickTools, and the command line interface (CLI)  
reside in the switch firmware and provide for the management of individual  
switches in a single fabric. Consider how many fabrics will be managed, how  
many management workstations are needed, and whether the fabrics will be  
managed with Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, QuickTools, or the CLI.  
A switch supports a combined maximum of 19 logins reserved as follows:  
4 logins or sessions for internal applications such as management server  
and SNMP  
9 high priority Telnet sessions  
6 logins or sessions for Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 logins, QuickTools  
logins, API logins, and Telnet logins  
Additional logins will be refused.  
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This section describes how to install and configure the QLogic 9000 Series switch.  
The following topics are covered:  
Site Requirements  
Consider the following items when installing a QLogic 9000 Series switch:  
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Site Requirements  
Fabric Management Workstation  
The requirements for fabric management workstations running Enterprise Fabric  
Suite 2007 are described in Table 3-1:  
Table 3-1. Management Workstation Requirements  
Windows® 2003 and XP SP1/SP2  
Operating System  
Solaris™ 9,10, and 10 x86  
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 4, 5  
SUSE™ Linux Enterprise Server 9, 10  
Mac® OS X 10.4, 10.5  
Memory  
512 MB minimum; 1GB or more is recommended  
150 MB per installation of Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
1 GHz or faster  
Disk Space  
Processor  
Hardware  
CD-ROM drive, RJ-45 Ethernet port, RS-232 serial port (optional)  
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 and later  
Netscape® Navigator® 6.0 and later  
FireFox® 1.5 and later  
Internet Browser  
Safari® 1.0 and later (Windows and Mac OS)  
Java 2 Standard Edition Runtime Environment 1.4.2 and later  
to support the QuickTools web applet  
Telnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port and an operating system with  
a Telnet client.  
Switch Power Requirements  
Power requirements are 10 Amps at 100 VAC or 4.2 Amps at 240 VAC.  
Environmental Conditions  
Consider the factors that affect the climate in your facility such as equipment heat  
dissipation and ventilation. The switch requires the following operating conditions:  
Operating temperature range: 0–40°C (32–104°F)  
Relative humidity: 15–80%, non-condensing  
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Installing a Switch  
Unpack the switch and accessories. The QLogic 9000 Series switch is shipped  
with the components shown in Figure 3-1:  
QLogic 9000 Series switch (1) with firmware installed  
Power cords (2)  
Power cord restraint bails (2)  
Rail kit  
RJ-45/RS-232 console adapter (1)  
Software box containing a CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains the Enterprise  
Fabric Suite 2007 switch management application, release notes, and  
documentation.  
Figure 3-1 QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch  
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Installing a QLogic 9000 Series switch involves the following steps:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
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Mount the Switch  
WARNING!!  
Mount switches in the rack so that the weight is distributed evenly. An  
unevenly loaded rack can become unstable possibly resulting in equipment  
damage or personal injury.  
AVERTISSEMENT!!  
Installer les commutateurs dans l’armoire informatique de sorte que le poids  
soit réparti uniformément. Une armoire informatique déséquilibré risque  
d'entraîner des blessures ou d'endommager l'équipement.  
WARNUNG!!Switches so in das Rack einbauen, dass das Gewicht gleichmäßig  
verteilt ist. Ein Rack mit ungleichmäßiger Gewichtsverteilung kann  
schwanken/umfallen und Gerätbeschädigung oder Verletzung verursachen.  
¡ADVERTENCIA!Monte los conmutadores en el estante de modo que el peso se  
distribuya de manera uniforme. Un estante cuya carga no esté distribuida de  
manera uniforme puede ser inestable y podría dañar el equipo o causar  
lesiones personales.  
CAUTION!  
If the switch is mounted in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, make  
sure that the operating temperature inside the rack enclosure does not  
exceed the maximum rated ambient temperature. Refer to  
The switch must rest on rails or a shelf in the rack or cabinet.  
Do not restrict chassis air flow. Allow 16 cm (6.5 in) minimum clearance  
at the front and rear of the rack for service access and ventilation.  
Multiple rack-mounted units connected to the AC supply circuit may  
overload that circuit or overload the AC supply wiring. Consider the  
power source capacity and the total power usage of all switches on the  
Reliable grounding in the rack must be maintained from the switch  
chassis to the AC power source.  
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ATTENTION!  
Si le commutateur est monté dans un assemblage fermé ou dans un bâti  
à plusieurs unités, vérifiez que la température de fonctionnement à  
l'intérieur de l'armoire du bâti ne dépasse pas la température ambiante  
maximale assignée. Reportez-vous à la section “Environmental Factors”  
on page A-14 (Environnement).  
Le commutateur doit reposer sur des rails ou sur une étagère du bâti ou  
du cabinet.  
N'empêchez pas l'air de circuler dans le châssis. Laissez un espace d'au  
moins 16 cm (6,5 pouces) à l'avant et à l'arrière du bâti pour l'accès du  
personnel d'entretien et l'aération.  
Les unités multiples en bâti connectées au circuit d'alimentation en CA  
peuvent surcharger ce circuit ou le câblage d'alimentation en CA.  
Vérifiez la capacité de votre source d'alimentation électrique et calculez  
la puissance totale utilisée par tous les commutateurs du circuit.  
(Exigences en électricité).  
Une mise à la masse fiable doit être maintenue dans le bâti depuis le  
châssis du commutateur jusqu'à la source d'alimentation en CA.  
VORSICHT!  
Wenn der Switch in ein geschlossenes Gestell oder eine Gestelleinheit  
mit mehreren Geräten eingebaut wird, stellen Sie sicher, dass die  
Betriebstemperatur im Gestell nicht die maximal zulässige  
Umgebungstemperatur übersteigt. Lesen Sie dazu “Environmental  
Factors” on page A-14 (Umgebungsfaktoren).  
Der Switch muss auf Schienen oder auf einem Regal- im Server-Rack  
oder -Schrank liegen.  
Schränken Sie den Luftstrom im Gehäuse nicht ein. Lassen Sie einen  
Mindestabstand von 16 cm am vorderen und hinteren Rand des Regals  
für Wartungsarbeiten und Ventilation.  
Der Anschluss von mehreren in ein Gestell eingebauten Einheiten an  
den Netzstromkreis kann zu einer Überlastung dieses Stromkreises oder  
der Netzverkabelung führen. Berücksichtigen Sie die Kapazität der  
Stromquelle und die Gesamt-Leistungsaufnahme aller an diesen  
Stromkreis angeschlossenen Switches. Lesen Sie dazu “Electrical  
Requirements” on page A-12 (Elektrische Voraussetzungen).  
Zuverlässiges Erden im Regal muss vom Switch-Gehäuse zur  
Netzstromquelle gepflegt werden.  
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¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Si el conmutador se monta en un ensamblaje de estante cerrado o de  
varias unidades, asegúrese de que la temperatura de funcionamiento  
dentro del alojamiento del estante no supere la temperatura ambiental  
máxima permitida. Consulte el apartado relativo a los “Environmental  
Factors” on page A-14 (factores medioambientales).  
El conmutador debe descansar sobre rieles o sobre una tabla del  
estante o alojamiento.  
No restrinja el flujo de aire del chasis. Deje como mínimo 16 cm (6,5  
pulgadas) de separación en la parte delantera y trasera del estante de  
modo que tenga ventilación y se pueda acceder a él en caso de  
reparación.  
Es posible que si se conectan varias unidades montadas en estante al  
circuito de alimentación de CA, dicho circuito o el cableado de  
alimentación de CA se sobrecarguen. Tenga en cuenta la capacidad de  
la fuente de alimentación y el consumo total de alimentación de todos  
los conmutadores del circuito. Consulte el apartado relativo a los  
Se debe mantener una conexión fiable en el estante desde el chasis del  
conmutador a la fuente de alimentación de CA.  
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The switch is designed to be mounted in a rack using the mounting brackets and  
the QLogic 9000 Series rail kit shown in Figure 3-2. To mount the switch in a rack,  
do the following. Rack mounting instructions can also be found in the QLogic 9000  
Series Stackable Chassis Switch Rack Mounting Guide packaged with the switch.  
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2
8
3
1
3
4
10  
9
3
5
6
5
9
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Figure 3-2 QLogic 9000 Series Rail Kit  
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1.  
Install left (1) and right (2) switch rails on the switch using six 8-32 screws (3)  
for each. Be sure that the latch is closest to the end of the switch that will be  
installed first in the rack and that the latch tab (4) is pointing down.  
WARNING!!  
If the switch rails are not installed properly, the switch could slide out of  
the rack rails causing damage to the switch and serious personal  
injury.  
AVERTISSEMENT!!  
Lorsque les rails du commutateur ne sont pas installés correctement,  
le commutateur peut glisser hors des rails du bâti, ce qui peut  
endommager le commutateur et entraîner de graves blessures.  
WARNUNG!!  
Wenn die Switch-Schienen nicht richtig installiert wurden, könnte der  
Switch aus den Regalschienen rutschen und dadurch könnte er  
beschädigt und Personen schwer verletzt werden.  
¡ADVERTENCIA!  
Si los rieles del conmutador no están instalados correctamente, el  
conmutador podría deslizarse y salirse de los rieles del estante y  
estropear el conmutador además de causar graves lesiones  
personales.  
2.  
Install the brackets (5) on the front or rear corners of the switch with two 8-32  
screws to produce the desired setback. Allow minimum clearances for  
cabling of 2 inches for the I/O blade side and 8 inches for the Fan blade side.  
For a fans-first installation, install the brackets on the front corners of  
the switch.  
For a faceplate-first installation, install the brackets on the rear corners  
of the switch.  
These instructions assume a fans-first installation.  
3.  
4.  
Extend the rack rails (6) to fit the inner dimensions of the rack. The rail  
flanges on both ends fit inside the rack. Be sure that the inner rail is toward  
the front. Fasten the front rail flange to the rack with two 10-32 screws (7)  
using the upper and lower holes. Fasten the rear end of the rail to the rack  
with three 10-32 screws (8). For racks with square holes, use a centering  
washer (9) with each screw.  
Slide the switch and rail assembly into the rack rails. Fasten the switch to the  
rack with two screws (10), one through each bracket.  
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Install I/O Blades  
I/O blades are ordered and shipped separately so that you can customize your  
switch for the performance you need. The following I/O blades are available:  
FC8G16–Fibre Channel 8/4/2/1-Gbps I/O blade  
FC4G16–Fibre Channel 4/2/1-Gbps I/O blade  
FC10G4–Fibre Channel 10-Gbps I/O blade.  
Any I/O blade can be installed in any I/O slot. To install I/O blades, do the  
following:  
1.  
Remove I/O panels as needed to match the number of I/O blades to be  
installed. Pull the I/O panel by the latch to disengage and remove. Every I/O  
slot must have an I/O blade or an I/O panel to ensure proper cooling.  
2.  
Install I/O blades. Open the I/O blade latch and slide the I/O blade into the  
chassis until it makes contact with the midplane connector. Rotate the latch  
upward to lock the I/O blade in place.  
Figure 3-3 Installing an I/O Blade  
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Stack the Switches  
10-Gbps stacking cables are available to connect two QLogic 9000 Series  
switches or a QLogic 9000 Series switch and a QLogic 5000 Series switch as  
shown in Figure 3-4.  
To connect two QLogic 9000 Series switches, use an X2-X2 cable. Install  
the cable connectors in the respective switch ports with the circuit boards on  
the left. The cable connector will fit only one way as shown in Figure 3-4.  
To connect a SANbox 5000 Series switch and a QLogic 9000 Series switch,  
use an XPAK-X2 cable. Install the XPAK connector in the SANbox 5000  
series switch port with the circuit board toward the mid line of the switch.  
Install the X2 connector in the QLogic 9000 Series switch port with the circuit  
board on the left.  
Figure 3-4 Installing Stacking Cables  
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Install Transceivers  
The switch supports a variety of SFP and X2 transceivers. To install a transceiver,  
insert the transceiver into the port and gently press until it snaps in place. To  
remove a transceiver, pull on the release tab or lever and remove the transceiver.  
Different transceiver manufacturers have different release mechanisms. Consult  
the documentation for your transceiver.  
NOTE:  
The transceiver will fit only one way. If the transceiver does not install under  
gentle pressure, flip it over and try again.  
10-Gbps I/O blades come with port covers in the ports. Before installing the  
stacking cables or transceivers remove the port covers. To remove a port cover,  
insert a small flathead screwdriver in the cover slot and gently pry the cover from  
the port.  
CAUTION!  
To maintain proper air flow and prevent the switch from overheating, keep  
covers installed in unused 10-Gbps ports.  
ATTENTION!  
Pour assurer un bon flux d'air et éviter une surchauffe du commutateur,  
laissez les caches sur les ports 10 Gb/s non utilisés.  
VORSICHT!  
Um eine Luftströmung aufrecht zu erhalten und eine Überhitzung des  
Switches zu vermeiden, lassen Sie die Abdeckung an nicht verwendeten  
10GBit/s-Ports installiert.  
¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Para mantener un flujo de aire adecuado y evitar que el conmutador se  
caliente excesivamente, mantenga las cubiertas instaladas en puertos de 10  
Gbps sin utilizar.  
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Power Up the Switch  
WARNING!!  
This product is supplied with a 3-wire power cable and plug for the user’s  
safety. Use this power cable in conjunction with a properly grounded outlet  
to avoid electrical shock. An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could  
place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the switch chassis. It is the  
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and  
grounded to prevent electrical shock.  
You may require a different power cable in some countries because the plug  
on the cable supplied with the equipment will not fit your electrical outlet. In  
this case, you must supply your own power cable. The cable you use must  
meet the following requirements:  
For 125 Volt electrical service, the cable must be rated at 13 Amps and  
be approved by UL and CSA.  
For 250 Volt electrical service: The cable must be rated at 13 Amps,  
meet the requirements of H05VV-F, and be approved by VDE, SEMKO,  
and DEMKO.  
AVERTISSEMENT!!  
Pour la sécurité de l’utilisateur, l’appareil est livré avec un câble  
d’alimentation trifilaire et une fiche. Pour éviter toute secousse électrique,  
enficher ce câble à une prise correctement mise à la terre.Une prise  
électrique dont les fils sont mal branchés peut créer une tension dangereuse  
dans les pièces métalliques du châssis switch. Pour éviter toute secousse  
électrique, s’assurer que les fils sont correctement branchés et que la prise  
est bien mise à la terre.  
Dans certains pays les prises électriques sont de modèle différent; on ne  
peut y enficher le câble de l’appareil. On doit donc en utiliser un autre ayant  
les caractéristiques suivantes:  
Alimentation 125 V: Câble pour courant nominal de 13 A, agréé LAC et  
CSA.  
Alimentation 250 V: Câble pour courant nominal de 13 A, conforme au  
H05VV-F, et agréé VDE, SEMKO et DEMKO.  
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WARNUNG!!  
Dieses Produkt wird mit einem 3-adrigen Netzkabel mit Stecker geliefert.  
Dieses Kabel erfüllt die Sicherheitsanforderungen und sollte an einer  
vorschriftsmäßigen Schukosteckdose angeschlossen werden, um die  
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden.Elektrosteckdosen, die  
nicht richtig verdrahtet sind, können gefährliche Hochspannung an den  
Metallteilen des switch-Gehäuses verursachen. Der Kunde trägt die  
Verantwortung für eine vorschriftsmäßige Verdrahtung und Erdung der  
Steckdose zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schlages.  
In manchen Ländern ist eventuell die Verwendung eines anderen Kabels  
erforderlich, da der Stecker des mitgelieferten Kabels nicht in die  
landesüblichen Steckdosen paßt. In diesem Fall müssen Sie sich ein Kabel  
besorgen, daß die folgenden Anforderungen erfüllt:  
Für 125 Volt-Netze: 13 Ampere Kabel mit UL- und CSA-Zulassung.  
Für 250 Volt-Netze: 13 Ampere Kabel gemäß den Anforderungen der  
H05VV-F und VDE-, SEMKO- und DEMKO-Zulassung.  
¡ADVERTENCIA!  
Para garantizar la seguridad del usuario, este producto se suministra con un  
cable de alimentación de 3 hilos y un enchufe. Utilice este cable de  
alimentación junto con un enchufe correctamente conectado a tierra para  
evitar descargas eléctricas. Un enchufe eléctrico que no esté correctamente  
conectado puede hacer que las piezas metálicas del chasis del conmutador  
tengan un voltaje peligroso. Es responsabilidad del cliente asegurarse de  
que el enchufe esté correctamente conectado a una toma de tierra para  
evitar descargas eléctricas.  
Es posible que en algunos países necesite un cable de alimentación  
diferente porque el enchufe del cable suministrado con el equipo no se  
ajusta a su enchufe eléctrico. En este caso, debe proveerse de su propio  
cable de alimentación. El cable que utilice debe cumplir los siguientes  
requisitos:  
Para un servicio eléctrico de 125 voltios, el cable debe tener una  
corriente nominal de 13 amperios y estar aprobado por UL y CSA.  
Para un servicio eléctrico de 250 voltios, el cable debe tener una  
corriente nominal de 13 amperios, cumplir los requisitos de H05VV-F y  
estar aprobado por VDE, SEMKO y DEMKO.  
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The switch comes with two NEMA 5-15, non-locking, power cords (SKU:  
CPK-9000-US). This power cord is approved for North America (USA, Canada,  
Puerto Rico), Mexico, Central America, South America, Korea, Taiwan,  
Phillippines, and Thailand. Refer to Table A-10 for information about power cords  
for other regions/countries.  
To power up the switch, do the following:  
1.  
Attach a power cord restraint bail to each Power Supply blade as show in  
2.  
Connect the power cords firmly to the Power Supply blade AC power  
receptacles.  
3.  
4.  
Fasten the restraint bail on each plug.  
Connect each power cord to a 3-wire, grounded, AC outlet that delivers  
power in accordance with the power requirements in Appendix A.  
NOTE:  
To provide redundancy in the event of an AC power circuit failure,  
connect the Power Supply blades to separate AC circuits.  
5.  
Place the On/Off switches on both Power Supply blades in the On position.  
The power-up sequence will take a few minutes. The switch is operational  
when both CPU Heartbeat LEDs are flashing once per second.  
Figure 3-5 Attaching the Power Cord Restraint Bail  
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Configure the Workstation  
If you plan to use the command line interface to configure and manage the switch,  
you must configure the workstation. This involves setting the workstation IP  
address for Ethernet connections, or configuring the workstation serial port. If you  
plan to use Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 or QuickTools to manage the switch, the  
Configuration Wizard manages the workstation IP address for you – proceed to  
NOTE:  
If you are using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 to manage the switch on a  
Windows workstation, be sure that you have an active Ethernet connection  
when you boot the workstation.  
Setting the Workstation IP Address for Ethernet Connections  
The default IP address of the CPU0 Ethernet port is 10.0.0.1. To ensure that your  
workstation is configured to communicate with the 10.0.0 subnet, refer to the  
following instructions for your workstation.  
For a Windows workstation, do the following:  
1.  
Click the Start button, then choose Settings>Control Panel>Network  
and Dial-Up Connections.  
2.  
3.  
Choose Make New Connection.  
Click the Connect to a private network through the Internet radio  
button then click the Next button.  
4.  
Enter 10.0.0.253 for the IP address.  
For a Linux or Solaris workstation, open a command window and enter the  
following command where (interface) is your interface name:  
ifconfig (interface) ipaddress 10.0.0.253 netmask 255.255.255.0 up  
For a MacOS X workstation, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Choose System Preferences>System Preferences>Network.  
Double-click your network adapter.  
In the configuration dialog, select Manually from the Configure IPv4  
drop down menu.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Enter 10.0.0.253 in the IP Address field.  
Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.  
Click Apply Now.  
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Configuring the Workstation Serial Port  
To configure the workstation serial port, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the RS-232/RJ-45 console adapter to a COM port on the  
management workstation.  
Connect an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T straight cable to the console adapter  
and to the RJ-45 serial port on the switch.  
Configure the workstation serial port according to your platform:  
For Windows:  
a.  
Open the HyperTerminal application. Choose the Start button,  
select All Programs>Accessories>Communications>  
HyperTerminal.  
b.  
c.  
Enter a name for the switch connection and choose an icon in the  
Connection Description window. Choose the OK button.  
Enter the following COM Port settings in the COM Properties  
window and choose the OK button.  
Bits per second: 9600  
Data Bits: 8  
Parity: None  
Stop Bits: 1  
Flow Control: None  
For Linux:  
a.  
Set up minicom to use the serial port. Create or modify the  
/etc/minirc.dfl file with the following content:  
pr portdev/ttyS0  
pu minit  
pu mreset  
pu mhangup  
pr portdev/ttyS0specifies port 0 on the workstation.  
Choose "pr" setting to match the workstation port to which you  
connected the switch.  
b.  
Verify that all users have permission to run minicom. Review the  
/etc/minicom.users file and confirm that the line "ALL" exists or  
that there are specific user entries.  
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For Solaris: Modify the /etc/remote file and locate the hardwireentry.  
Choose the :dv=/dev/term/setting to match the workstation port  
(a or b) to which you connected to the switch.  
hardwire:\:dv=/dev/term/a:br#9600:el=^C^S^Q^U^D:ie=%$:oe=^D:  
4.  
Connect the Workstation to the Switch  
You can manage the switch using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, the QuickTools  
web applet, or the command line interface. Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 and  
QuickTools require a connection to the CPU0 Ethernet port. The command line  
interface can use an Ethernet connection or a serial connection to the primary  
CPU blade. Choose a switch management method, then connect the  
management workstation to the switch in one of the following ways:  
Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the switch RJ-45  
Ethernet connector through an Ethernet switch or a hub. You can use a  
10/100 Base-T straight or cross-over cable. The default active Ethernet port  
is located on the CPU0 CPU blade on the back of the switch.  
Serial port connection from the management workstation to the switch RJ-45  
serial port connector on the CPU0 blade. This requires the RS-232/RJ-45  
console adapter provided with the switch and a 10/100 Base-T straight  
cable.  
Install Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
You can install Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 on a Windows, Linux, Solaris, or  
MacOS X® workstation. To install the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application,  
refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide.  
Obtain the Network Configuration  
Obtain the IP address and subnet mask from your network administrator. The  
workstation must have the same subnet as the switch.  
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Start Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
NOTE:  
After the switch is operational, you can also open the QuickTools web  
applet, by entering the switch IP address in an internet browser. Refer to the  
SANbox 9000 Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide for more  
information.  
To start Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, do the following.  
1.  
Start the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 using one of the following methods:  
For Windows, double-click the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 shortcut,  
or select Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 from Start menu, depending  
on how you installed the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application.  
From a command line, you can enter the  
Enterprise_Fabric_Suite_2007 command:  
<install_directory>Enterprise_Fabric_Suite_2007.exe  
For Linux, Solaris, or MacOS X, enter the following command:  
<install_directory>./Enterprise_Fabric_Suite_2007  
2.  
In the Initial Start dialog, click the Open Configuration Wizard button. The  
Configuration Wizard recognizes the switch and leads you through the  
configuration process.  
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Installing a Switch  
Configure the Switch  
You can configure the switch using the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application,  
the QuickTools web applet, or the command line interface. To configure the switch  
using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, click the Open Configuration Wizard radio  
button in the Initial Start dialog, then click the Proceed button. The Configuration  
wizard prompts you for the network configuration information listed in Table 3-2.  
Table 3-2. Network Configuration Parameters  
Temporary IP address  
Temporary subnet mask  
Current Admin account password  
Archive template file  
Factory default is password.  
Switch domain ID (1–-239)  
Domain ID Lock (Locked/Unlocked)  
Switch name  
Permanent IP address  
Permanent subnet mask  
Permanent gateway address  
Permanent network discovery method  
Ethernet port selection  
Date and time  
New Admin account password  
Create a configuration archive?  
To configure the switch using the command line interface, do the following:  
1.  
Open a command window according to the type of workstation and  
connection:  
Ethernet (all platforms): Open a Telnet session with the default switch  
IP address and log in to the switch with account name admin and the  
default password password.  
telnet 10.0.0.1  
Switch Login: admin  
Password:  
*******  
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Serial – Windows: Open the HyperTerminal application on a Windows  
platform.  
a.  
Choose the Start button, select Programs, Accessories,  
HyperTerminal, and HyperTerminal.  
b.  
Select the connection you created earlier and choose the OK  
button.  
Serial – Linux: Open a command window and enter the following  
command:  
minicom  
Serial – Solaris: Open a command window and enter the following  
command:  
tip hardwire  
2.  
3.  
Open an admin session and enter the Set Setup System command. Enter  
the values you want for switch IP address (EthNetworkAddress) and the  
network mask (EthNetworkMask).  
QLogic #> admin start  
QLogic (admin) #> set setup system  
Open a Config Edit session and use the Set Config command to modify the  
switch configuration.  
Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line  
Interface Guide for information about using the command line interface.  
Cable Devices to the Switch  
Connect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices, and  
then energize the devices. Device host bus adapters can have SFP (or SFF)  
transceivers. LC-type duplex fiber optic cable connectors are designed for SFP  
transceivers. Duplex cable connectors are keyed to ensure proper orientation.  
Choose the fiber optic cable with the connector combination that matches the  
device host bus adapter.  
Connect a QLogic 9000 Series switch to a QLogic 5000 series switch through  
their 10-Gbps ports using an X2-to-XPAK stacking cable. The stacking cable X2  
connector is larger than the XPAK connector and attaches to the QLogic 9000  
Series 10-Gbps I/O blade.  
GL_Ports self configure as FL_Ports when connected to loop of public devices or  
F_Ports when connected to a single device. G_Ports self configure as F_Ports  
when connected to a single device. Both GL_Ports and G_Ports self configure as  
E_Ports when connected to another switch.  
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Installing Firmware  
Installing Firmware  
The switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade the firmware  
from the management workstation as new firmware becomes available. You can  
use the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 application, the QuickTools web applet, or  
the CLI to install new firmware.  
You can load and activate version 7.8 firmware on an operating switch without  
disrupting data traffic or re-initializing attached devices. If you attempt to perform a  
non-disruptive activation without satisfying the following conditions, the activation  
will fail. If the non-disruptive activation fails, you will usually be prompted to try  
again later. Otherwise, the switch will perform a disruptive activation.  
The current firmware version permits the installation and non-disruptive  
activation of the new firmware. Refer to the Firmware Release Notes for  
previous compatible firmware versions.  
No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering up,  
powering down, disconnecting or connecting ISLs, changing switch  
configurations, or installing firmware.  
No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.  
No Zoning Edit sessions are open in the fabric.  
No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up,  
powering down, disconnecting, connecting, and HBA configuration changes.  
Install firmware on one switch at a time in the fabric. If you are installing firmware  
on one switch, wait 120 seconds after the activation is complete before installing  
firmware on a second switch.  
Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins and then change  
states, will be reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, Enterprise  
Fabric Suite 2007 and QuickTools sessions reconnect automatically. However,  
Telnet sessions must be restarted manually.  
NOTE:  
After upgrading firmware that includes changes to QuickTools, an open  
QuickTools session may indicate that the firmware is not supported. This  
means the new firmware is not supported by the previous QuickTools  
version. To correct this, close the QuickTools session and the browser  
window, then open a new QuickTools session.  
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Installing Firmware  
Using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 to Install Firmware  
To install firmware using Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
Select a switch in the topology display and double-click to open the  
Faceplate display. Open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.  
In the Firmware Upload window, click the Select button to browse and select  
the firmware file to be uploaded.  
3.  
4.  
Click the Start button to begin the loading process.  
Click the Start button to begin the firmware load process. You will be shown  
a message warning you that the switch will be reset to activate the firmware.  
5.  
Click the OK button to continue firmware installation or click the Cancel  
button to cancel the firmware installation. Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 will  
attempt a hot reset, if possible, to activate the firmware without disrupting  
data traffic. During a non-disruptive activation, all Logged-In LEDs are  
extinguished for several seconds. If a non-disruptive activation is not  
possible, Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 gives you the opportunity to reset the  
switch and perform a disruptive activation.  
Using QuickTools to Install Firmware  
To install firmware using QuickTools, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.  
In the Load Firmware dialog, choose one of the following:  
Select a firmware image file from the Version drop-down list.  
Click the Browse button to change the folder (path) to search for  
firmware image files. Click the Rescan button to search the new folder  
displayed in the Firmware Image Folder field.  
3.  
Click the Start button to begin the firmware load process. You will be shown  
a message warning you that the switch will be reset to activate the firmware.  
4.  
5.  
Click the OK button to continue firmware installation.  
Click the Close button to close the Load Firmware dialog.  
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Using the CLI to Install Firmware  
The method you choose to install firmware using the CLI depends on the type of  
firmware activation you want.  
For a disruptive activation, enter the Firmware Install or Image Install  
command to download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server,  
unpack it, and activate it in one step. Refer to “One-Step Firmware  
For a non-disruptive activation, enter the Image Fetch command to  
download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server. Enter the  
Image Unpack command to unpack the image file, then enter the Hotreset  
command to perform a non-disruptive activation. Refer to “Custom Firmware  
Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line  
Interface Guide for information about the CLI commands.  
One-Step Firmware Installation  
The Firmware Install and Image Install commands download the firmware image  
file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpacks the image file, and  
performs a disruptive activation in one step. The installation process prompts you  
to enter the following:  
The file transfer protocol (FTP or TFTP)  
IP address of the remote host  
An account name and password on the remote host (FTP only)  
Pathname for the firmware image file  
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Installing Firmware  
To install firmware using the CLI when a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server is  
present on the management workstation, use the Firmware Install command.  
Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line  
Interface Guide for information about the CLI commands.  
1.  
Enter the following commands to download the firmware from a remote host  
to the switch, install the firmware, then reset the switch to activate the  
firmware.  
QLogic #> admin start  
QLogic #> firmware install  
The switch will be reset. This process will cause a  
disruption to I/O traffic.  
Continuing with this action will terminate all management  
sessions,including any Telnet sessions. When the firmware  
activation is complete, you may log in to the switch again.  
Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y  
Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.  
2.  
3.  
Enter your choice for the file transfer protocol with which to download the  
firmware image file. FTP requires an user account and a password; TFTP  
does not.  
FTP or TFTP  
: ftp  
Enter your account name on the remote host (FTP only) and the IP address  
of the remote host. When prompted for the source file name, enter the path  
for the firmware image file.  
User Account  
IP Address  
: johndoe  
: 10.0.0.254  
Source Filename : 7.8.00.xx_ThCP  
About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y  
4.  
When prompted to install the new firmware, enter Yes to continue or No to  
cancel. Entering Yes will disrupt traffic. This is the last opportunity to cancel.  
About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y  
Connected to 10.20.20.200 (10.20.20.200).  
5.  
6.  
Enter the password for your account name (FTP only).  
331 Password required for johndoe.  
Password:******  
230 User johndoe logged in.  
The firmware will now be downloaded from the remote host to the switch,  
installed, and activated.  
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Custom Firmware Installation  
A custom firmware installation downloads the firmware image file from an FTP or  
TFTP server to the switch, unpacks the image file, and resets the switch in  
separate steps. This allows you to choose the type of switch reset and whether  
the activation will be disruptive (Reset Switch command) or nondisruptive  
(Hotreset command). The following example illustrates a custom firmware  
installation with a nondisruptive activation.  
1.  
Download the firmware image file from the workstation to the switch.  
If your workstation has an FTP server, you can enter the Image Fetch  
command:  
QLogic (admin) #> image fetch account_name ip_address filename  
If your workstation has a TFTP server, you can enter the Image TFTP  
command to download the firmware image file.  
QLogic (admin) #> image tftp ip_address filename  
If your workstation has neither an FTP nor a TFTP server, open an  
FTP session and download the firmware image file by entering FTP  
commands:  
>ftp ip_address or switchname  
user:images  
password: images  
ftp>bin  
ftp>put filename  
ftp>quit  
2.  
Display the list of firmware image files on the switch to confirm that the file  
was loaded.  
QLogic (admin) $>image list  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Unpack the firmware image file to install the new firmware in flash memory.  
QLogic (admin) $>image unpack filename  
Wait for the unpack to complete.  
Image unpack command result: Passed  
A message will prompt you to reset the switch to activate the firmware. Use  
the Hotreset command to attempt a non-disruptive activation.  
QLogic (admin) $>hotreset  
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Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric  
Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric  
If there are no special conditions to be configured for the new switch, simply plug  
in the switch and the switch becomes functional with the default fabric  
configuration. The default fabric configuration settings are as follows:  
Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric  
All ports will be GL_Ports  
The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned to the switch without a gateway  
or boot protocol configured (RARP, BOOTP, and DHCP).  
If you are adding a switch to a fabric and do not want to accept the default fabric  
configuration, do the following:  
NOTE:  
If the switch is not new from the factory, reset the switch to the factory  
configuration before adding the switch to the fabric.  
1.  
If you want to manage the switch through the Ethernet port, you must first  
configure the IP address.  
2.  
3.  
Plug in the inter-switch links (ISL), but do not connect the devices.  
Configure the port types for the new switch. The ports can be G_Port,  
GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, or Donor.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the devices to the switch.  
Make any necessary zoning changes.  
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Installing Feature License Keys  
Installing Feature License Keys  
Refer to “Feature Licensing” on page 2-5 for information about available license  
keys. To install a license key using QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, do  
the following:  
1.  
Open the Switch Menu and select Features to open the Feature Licenses  
dialog.  
2.  
In the Feature Licenses dialog, click the Add button to open the Add License  
Key dialog.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
In the Add License Key dialog, enter the license key in the Key field.  
Click the Get Description button to display the upgrade description.  
Click the Add button to upgrade the switch. Allow a minute or two for the  
upgrade to complete.  
To upgrade a switch using the command line interface, refer to the Feature  
command in the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line  
Interface Guide.  
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HyperStacking  
HyperStacking  
HyperStacking connects two Model 9200 switches through the ICC ports on the  
two pairs of CPU blades. Two HyperStack kits are required to successfully conect  
two switches. Each HyperStack kit contains one HyperStack license key and two  
cables. A medium crosshead screwdriver and six tie wraps are required to  
successfully connect two switches. HyperStacking is not disruptive and can be  
done with both switches operational or both switches powered off.  
NOTE:  
QLogic 9100 model switches do not support the HyperStack feature.  
To HyperStack two switches, do the following:  
1.  
Mount the switches in a rack, one on top of the other with no more than 1U  
of space between them. A cable loom can be installed in this space.  
Horizontal clearance from the CPU blades to the rack opening or door  
should be 7–8 inches to allow for HyperStack cabling. Refer to the SANbox  
9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Rack Mounting Guide for detailed  
mounting instructions.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Verify that the two switches have different domain IDs. If they do not, change  
the domain ID of one of the switches using the Set Config Switch CLI  
command.  
Enter the Show Version CLI command to verify that the two switches have  
version 7.8 firmware or later. Install version 6.6 firmware, if necessary. Refer  
to “Installing Firmware” on page 3-22 for detailed information.  
Follow the directions on the License Key Upgrade document for each  
switch. Apply the respective license keys to each switch. Refer to “Installing  
Feature License Keys” on page 3-28 for detailed information.  
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5.  
Use a screwdriver to remove the covers from all ICC ports. Connect a  
HyperStack cable to one of the ICC ports with the label side up as shown in  
Figure 3-6. Secure the cable connector with the captive screws.  
ICC Port Cover  
HyperStack Cable  
Connector (label up)  
Figure 3-6 HyperStack Cable Connector  
6.  
Connect HyperStack cable connectors as shown in Figure 3-7. These  
copper cables are very flexible and can be bent as needed without damage.  
This is the only cabling configuration that is supported. Any other  
configuration will result in an error.  
Figure 3-7 Connecting the HyperStack Cables  
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7.  
Secure the HyperStack cables in place using ties wraps as shown in  
Figure 3-8. Secure the outer cables to the rack posts; secure the inner  
cables to each other. This reduces cable clearance to 7–8 inches and  
provides room for the removal of the Power Supply and Fan blades on the  
lower switch.  
Tie Wraps  
Figure 3-8 Securing HyperStack Cables  
8.  
9.  
Confirm that the ICC port Logged-In LEDs are illuminated. This indicates  
that the switches are communicating.  
Enter the Show Interconnect CLI command to confirm each ICC port is  
online.  
QLogic #> show interconnect  
Blade ID ICC ID State  
-------- ------ -----  
LSDB ID ISOREASON  
------- ---------  
CPU0  
ICC0  
ICC1  
Online  
Online  
0x1000  
0x1001  
NotApplicable  
NotApplicable  
CPU1  
ICC0  
ICC1  
Online  
Online  
0x1010  
0x1011  
NotApplicable  
NotApplicable  
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HyperStacking  
10. Enter the Show Fabric CLI command to confirm that both QLogic 9000  
Series switches are in the fabric.  
SANbox #> show fabric  
Domain  
------  
WWN  
---  
Enet IP Addr  
------------  
FC IP Addr  
----------  
0.0.0.0  
SymbolicName  
------------  
SANbox 9000  
SANbox 9000  
*1 (0x01) 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:4a:e8 10.20.83.203  
2 (0x02) 10:00:00:c0:dd:00:6a:2d 10.20.68.12  
0.0.0.0  
* indicates principal switch  
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This section describes how to recognize, diagnose, and correct problems.  
Diagnostic information about the switch is available through the various switch  
LEDs and through the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, QuickTools, and CLI event  
logs and error displays.  
The Maintenance Panel presents the Chassis Fault LED as a general index to the  
switch operational status. The Chassis Fault LED illuminates to indicate faults that  
have occurred on the CPU blades, I/O blades, Power Supply blades, and Fan  
blades. The corresponding Fault LED on the blade illuminates to indicate the  
source of the problem. Following the Fault LEDs to the source and then observing  
the other LEDs on the blade can provide helpful information. Supporting  
information from the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007, QuickTools, or the CLI provide  
more detailed information.  
The following topics describe the Power-on Self Test and the various component  
diagnostics, concluding with switch recovery.  
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Power-On Self Test  
Power-On Self Test  
The switch performs a Power-On Self Test (POST) as part of its power-up  
procedure. The POST diagnostic program performs the following tests:  
Checksum tests on the boot firmware in PROM and the switch firmware in  
flash memory  
Internal data loopback test on all ports  
Access and integrity test on the ASIC  
During the POST, the switch logs any errors encountered. If there are no errors,  
the CPU Heartbeat LED blinks at a steady rate of once per second. If a fatal error  
occurs, the Chassis Fault LED illuminates and the CPU Heartbeat LED may show  
an error code blink pattern.  
Error Code Blink Patterns  
The CPU Heartbeat LED indicates the operational status of the switch. When the  
POST completes with no errors, the CPU Heartbeat LED blinks at steady rate of  
once per second. When the switch is in maintenance mode, the Heartbeat LED  
on page 4-15 for more information about maintenance mode. All other blink  
patterns indicate critical errors.  
The CPU Heartbeat LED shows an error blink pattern for the following conditions:  
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Error Code Blink Patterns  
Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern  
An internal firmware failure blink pattern is 2 blinks followed by a two second  
pause. The 2-blink error pattern indicates that the firmware has failed. Table 4-1  
describes the blink pattern and the actions for this error.  
Table 4-1. Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern  
2 seconds  
Blade LED  
Action  
I/O Blade Error LED  
CPU1 Heartbeat LED  
CPU0 Heartbeat LED  
Reset the I/O blade.  
Reset the CPU1 blade  
The switch is inoperable. Reset the CPU0 blade.  
Fatal POST Error Blink Pattern  
A fatal POST error blink pattern is 3 blinks followed by a two second pause. The  
3-blink error pattern indicates that a POST failure or a system error has occurred.  
If a system error occurs, contact your authorized maintenance provider. Table 4-2  
describes the blink pattern and the actions for this error.  
Table 4-2. System Error Blink Pattern  
2 seconds  
Blade LED  
Action  
I/O Blade Error LED  
CPU1 Heartbeat LED  
CPU0 Heartbeat LED  
Reset the I/O blade.  
Reset the CPU1 blade.  
The switch is inoperable. Reset the CPU0 blade.  
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Error Code Blink Patterns  
Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern  
A configuration file system error blink pattern is 4 blinks followed by a two second  
pause and appears only on the CPU Heartbeat LED. The 4-blink error pattern  
indicates that a configuration file system error has occurred, and that the  
configuration file must be restored.  
2 seconds  
To restore the switch configuration, do the following:  
1.  
Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the default IP address  
10.0.0.1.  
telnet 10.0.0.1  
or  
telnet switchname  
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the switch IP address and switchname is the switch  
name associated with the IP address.  
2.  
A Telnet window opens prompting you for a login. Enter an account name  
and password. The default account name and password are (admin,  
password).  
3.  
4.  
Open an admin session to acquire the necessary authority.  
SANbox $>admin start  
Restore the configuration. When the restore is complete, the switch will  
reset.  
SANbox (admin) $>config restore  
If a configuration does not exist, enter the Config Backup command, then  
enter the Config Restore command.  
a.  
b.  
Establish communications with the switch using Telnet. Enter one of  
the following on the command line:  
telnet 10.0.0.1  
or  
telnet switchname  
where switchname is the switch name associated with the IP address.  
A Telnet window opens prompting you for a login. Enter an account  
name and password. The default account name and password are  
(admin, password).  
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c.  
d.  
Open an admin session to acquire the necessary authority.  
QLogic $>admin start  
Restore the configuration file. When the restore is complete, the switch  
will reset.  
QLogic (admin) $>config restore  
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CPU Blade Diagnostics  
CPU Blade Diagnostics  
Figure 4-1 illustrates the CPU blade diagnostic process. If the corrective action is  
not successful, contact you authorized maintenance provider.  
Chassis  
Fault LED  
On  
On  
Hotswap  
LED  
CPU Good  
LED  
Off  
Off  
On or  
flashing  
CPU Heartbeat  
LED  
On  
Error Code  
Off  
Remove  
and  
Reinstall  
Check I/O  
blades and  
other  
Switch is in  
Maintenance  
Mode –  
Reset the  
switch  
Show Blade CPUx  
command or  
Enterprise Fabric Suite  
2007 to display detail  
Resolve error  
code blink  
pattern. See  
CPU Blade  
blades  
Replace CPU blade  
as needed. See  
Blades.  
Figure 4-1 CPU Blade Diagnostic Process  
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I/O Blade Diagnostics  
I/O Blade Diagnostics  
Figure 4-2 illustrates the I/O blade diagnostic process. For port errors indicated by  
the Logged-In LED, refer to “FC Port Diagnostics” on page 4-8. If the corrective  
action is not successful, contact you authorized maintenance provider.  
Chassis  
Fault LED  
On  
Check I/O  
blades and  
other  
blades  
I/O Blade  
Fault LED  
On  
Off  
Off  
Remove  
and  
Reinstall  
I/O Blade  
I/O Blade  
Power LED  
Hotswap  
LED  
On or  
flashing  
Off  
On  
Show Blade IOx  
command or  
Enterprise Fabric  
Suite 2007 to  
display detail  
Replace I/O blade as  
needed. See  
Figure 4-2 I/O Blade Diagnostic Process  
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FC Port Diagnostics  
FC Port Diagnostics  
Port diagnostics for each port are indicated by the Logged-In LED. The Logged-In  
LED is the top LED of the pair to the right of each port on an I/O blade. For  
example, Figure 4-3 identifies the Logged-In LEDs for first four ports on an I/O  
blade.  
Logged-In  
LEDs  
Logged-In  
LEDs  
Figure 4-3 Logged-In LED  
The Logged-In LED has three indications:  
Continuous illumination: A device is logged in to the port.  
Flashing once per second: The port is busy, or the port is in the diagnostics  
state.  
Flashing twice per second: The port is down, offline, or an error has  
occurred. This does not apply to a port that fails a diagnostic test.  
If a Logged-In LED shows an error indication, review the event browser for alarm  
messages regarding the affected port. You can also inspect the event log using  
the Show Alarm command. Pertinent alarm messages will point to one or more of  
the following conditions:  
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FC Port Diagnostics  
E_Port Isolation  
A Logged-In LED error indication is often the result of E_Port isolation. An isolated  
E_Port is indicated by a red link in the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 topology  
display. E_Port isolation can be caused by the following:  
Security failure  
FL_Port is connected to another switch  
Conflicting domain IDs  
Conflicting timeout values  
Conflicting zone membership between active zone sets  
Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide or the  
SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line Interface Guide  
for information about how to change domain IDs, timeout values, and edit zoning.  
Review the event browser and do the following to diagnose and correct an  
isolated E_Port:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Does the event browser show an invalid attach alarm for the affected port?  
Yes - Review the ISL group in the active security set to ensure that the  
membership includes the necessary ports and that the secrets on all  
switches are correct.  
No - Continue.  
Does the event browser show a repeating alarm about an unsupported  
E_Port command on the affected port?  
Yes - The port is configured as an FL_Port and connected to another  
switch. Correct the port connection or the port type.  
No - Continue.  
Display the fabric domain IDs using the Show Domains command or the  
Switch data tab in the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 topology display. Are all  
domain IDs in the fabric unique?  
Yes - Continue.  
No - Correct the domain IDs on the offending switches using the Set  
Config Switch command or the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 Switch  
Properties window. Reset the port. If the condition remains, continue.  
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FC Port Diagnostics  
4.  
Compare the RA_TOV and ED_TOV timeout values for all switches in the  
fabric using the Show Config Switch command or the Switch data tab of the  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 topology display. Are the timeout values the  
same?  
Yes - Continue.  
No - Correct the timeout values on the offending switches using the  
Set Config Switch command or the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
Switch Properties dialog. Reset the port. If the condition remains,  
continue.  
5.  
Display the active zone set on each switch using the Zoning Active  
command or the Active Zoneset tab of the Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
topology display. Compare the zone membership between the two active  
zone sets. Are they the same?  
Yes - Contact your authorized maintenance provider.  
No - Deactivate one of the active zone sets or edit the conflicting zones  
so that their membership is the same. Reset the port. If the condition  
remains, contact your authorized maintenance provider.  
NOTE:  
This can be caused by merging two fabrics whose active zone  
sets have two zones with the same name, but different  
membership.  
Excessive Port Errors  
The switch monitors a set of port errors and generates alarms based on  
user-defined sample windows and thresholds. These port errors include the  
following:  
Device CRC errors  
Device decode errors  
Device ISL connection count  
Device login errors  
Device logout errors  
Device loss-of-signal errors  
Port threshold alarm monitoring is disabled by default. Refer to the SANbox 9000  
Series Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 User Guide for information about managing  
port threshold alarms.  
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FC Port Diagnostics  
If the count for any of these errors exceeds the rising trigger for three consecutive  
sample windows, the switch generates an alarm and disables the affected port,  
changing its operational state to “down”. Port errors can be caused by the  
following:  
Triggers are too low or the sample window is too small  
Faulty Fibre Channel port cable  
Faulty SFP  
Faulty port  
Fault device or HBA  
Review the event browser to determine if excessive port errors are responsible for  
disabling the port. Look for a message that mentions one of the monitored error  
types indicating that the port has been disabled, then do the following:  
1.  
Examine the alarm configuration for the associated error using the  
Show Config Threshold command or a management application. Are the  
thresholds and sample window correct?  
Yes - Continue  
No - Correct the alarm configuration. If the condition remains, continue.  
2.  
Reset the port, then perform an external port loopback test to validate the  
port and the SFP. Does the port pass the test?  
Yes - Continue  
No - Replace the SFP and repeat the test. If the port does not pass the  
test, contact your authorized maintenance provider. Otherwise  
continue.  
3.  
4.  
Replace the Fibre Channel port cable. Is the problem corrected?  
Yes - Complete.  
No - Continue.  
Inspect the device to which the affected port is connected and confirm that  
the device and its HBA are working properly. Make repairs and corrections  
as needed. If the condition remains, contact your authorized maintenance  
provider.  
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Transceiver Diagnostics  
Transceiver Diagnostics  
NOTE:  
Transceiver diagnostic information is available with purchase of the  
SANdoctor license key. To purchase a license key, contact your authorized  
maintenance provider.  
You can display the following transceiver information using the Show Media CLI  
command:  
Port number  
Manufacturer  
Temperature (°C)  
Operating voltage (volts)  
Transmitter bias (milliamps)  
Transmitter power (milliwatts)  
Receiver power (milliwatts)  
The display indicates warning and alarm conditions for both high and low values.  
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Power Supply Blade Diagnostics  
Power Supply Blade Diagnostics  
Figure 4-4 illustrates the Power Supply blade diagnostic process. If the corrective  
action is not successful, contact you authorized maintenance provider.  
Chassis  
Fault LED  
On  
Check I/O  
blades and  
other  
blades  
Power Supply  
Fault LED  
Off  
On  
Reinstall Power  
Supply Blade  
PowerSupply  
Power LED  
Off  
On  
Show Blade PSx  
command or  
Enterprise Fabric  
Suite 2007 to  
display detail  
Replace Power  
Supply blade as  
needed. See  
Figure 4-4 Power Supply Blade Diagnostics Process  
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Fan Blade Diagnostics  
Fan Blade Diagnostics  
Figure 4-5 illustrates the Fan blade diagnostic process. If the corrective action is  
not successful, contact you authorized maintenance provider.  
Chassis  
Fault LED  
On  
Check I/O  
Fan Fault  
LED  
blades and  
other  
blades  
Off  
On  
Reinstall Fan  
Blade  
Fan Power  
LED  
Off  
On  
Show Blade PSx  
command or  
Replace Fan  
blade as  
Enterprise Fabric  
Suite 2007 to  
display detail  
needed. See  
Blades.  
Figure 4-5 Fan Blade Diagnostic Process  
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Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode  
Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode  
A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons:  
Firmware becomes corrupt  
IP address is lost  
Switch configuration becomes corrupt  
Forgotten password  
In these specific cases, you can recover the switch by placing the primary CPU  
blade in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode temporarily returns the switch IP  
address to 10.0.0.1 and provides opportunities to perform the following tasks:  
To recover a switch, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Place the switch in maintenance mode. Refer to “Placing the Switch in  
Maintenance Mode” on page 1-11 for detailed instructions.  
Allow one minute for the switch to complete its tests. When the switch is in  
maintenance mode, the Heartbeat LED will illuminate continuously.  
Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the maintenance mode IP  
address 10.0.0.1.  
Enter the maintenance mode account name and password (prom, prom),  
and press the Enter key.  
Sanbox login: prom  
Password:xxxx  
Trying 10.0.0.1...  
Connected to 10.0.0.1.  
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Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode  
5.  
The maintenance menu displays several recovery options. To select a  
switch recovery option, press the corresponding number (displayed in  
option: field) on the keyboard and press the Enter key.  
0) Exit  
1) Image Unpack  
2) Reset Network Config  
3) Reset User Accounts to Default  
4) Copy Log Files  
5) Remove Switch Config  
6) Remake Filesystem  
7) Reset Blade  
Option:  
Exiting the Maintenance Menu  
This option closes the current login and Telnet session. To log in again, enter the  
maintenance mode account name and password (prom, prom). To return to  
normal operation, power cycle the switch.  
Unpacking a Firmware Image File  
This option unpacks and installs new firmware when the current firmware has  
become corrupt. Before using this option, you must load the new firmware image  
file onto the switch. To install new firmware using this option do the following:  
1.  
Enter the FTP command and the switch IP address or symbolic name.  
>ftp 10.0.0.1  
2.  
When prompted for a user and password, enter the FTP account name and  
password (images, images).  
user:images  
password: images  
3.  
Set binary mode and use the Put command to upload the firmware image  
file (7.8.xx.xx_ThCP).  
ftp>put 7.8.xx.xx_ThCP  
xxxxx bytes sent in xx secs.  
ftp>quit  
4.  
5.  
Place the switch in maintenance mode. Refer to “Recovering a Switch Using  
Maintenance Mode” on page 4-15 for detailed instructions.  
Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the default IP address  
10.0.0.1.  
telnet 10.0.0.1  
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6.  
7.  
Enter the maintenance mode account name and password (prom, prom),  
and press the Enter key.  
Sanbox login: prom  
Password:xxxx  
Select option 1 from the maintenance menu. When prompted for a file name  
prompt, enter the firmware image file name.  
Image filename: filename  
Unpacking ’filename’, please wait...  
Unpackage successful.  
8.  
Select option 7 to reset the switch and exit maintenance mode.  
Resetting the Network Configuration  
This option resets the network properties to the factory default values and saves  
them on the switch.  
Resetting User Accounts  
This option restores the password for the Admin account name to the default  
(password) and removes all other user accounts from the switch.  
Copying Log Files  
This option copies all log file buffers to a file on the switch named logfile. You can  
use FTP to download this file to the management workstation. You must download  
the logfile before resetting the switch. Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable  
Chassis Switch Command Line Interface Guide for information about downloading  
files from the switch.  
Removing the Switch Configuration  
This option deletes all configurations from the switch except for the default  
configuration. This restores switch configuration parameters to the factory defaults  
except for user accounts and zoning.  
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Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode  
Remaking the File System  
In the event of sudden loss of power, it is possible that the switch configuration  
may become corrupt. The file system on which the configuration is stored must be  
re-created. This option resets the switch to the factory default values including  
user accounts and zoning.  
CAUTION!  
If you choose the Remake Filesystem option, you will lose all changes  
made to the fabric configuration that involve that switch, such as password  
and zoning changes. You must then restore the switch from an archived  
configuration or reconfigure the portions of the fabric that involve the switch.  
Resetting a Blade  
This option resets the CPU blade.  
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Units  
This section describes the removal and installation procedures for the following  
Customer Replaceable Units (CRU):  
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I/O Blades (IO0–IO1)  
I/O Panels (IO2–IO7)  
PS  
PS  
Power Supply  
Blades  
FAN  
FAN  
Fan  
Blades  
CPU  
CPU  
CPU  
Blades  
Figure 5-1 QLogic 9000 Series Customer Replaceable Units  
CAUTION!  
To prevent overheating, all blades and blank panels must be in place to  
provide proper cooling.  
ATTENTION!  
Afin de prévenir toute surchauffe, toutes les lames et tous les caches  
doivent rester en place pour assurer un refroidissement approprié.  
VORSICHT!  
Um Überhitzung zu verhindern, müssen alle Steckkarten und freien Fächer  
an der richtigen Stelle plaziert sein, damit eine einwandfreie Kühlung  
gewährleistet wird.  
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Replacing Transceivers and Stacking Cables  
¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Para evitar un calentamiento excesivo, todas las placas y paneles vacíos  
deben estar en su sitio para proporcionar una refrigeración adecuada.  
Replacing Transceivers and Stacking Cables  
The transceivers and stacking cables can be removed and replaced while the  
switch is operating without damaging the switch or the transceiver. However,  
transmission on the affected port will be interrupted until the transceiver is  
installed and reconnected. To remove a transceiver, pull on the release tab or  
lever and remove the transceiver. Different transceiver manufacturers have  
different release mechanisms. Consult the documentation for your transceiver. To  
install, insert the transceiver into the port and gently press until it snaps in place.  
The transceiver will fit only one way. If the transceiver does not install under gentle  
pressure, flip it over and try again.  
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Replacing CPU Blades  
Replacing CPU Blades  
The following replacement procedures assume the use of the CLI. Refer to the  
SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Command Line Interface Guide  
for information about the CLI commands. Mechanically, these instructions also  
apply to removing and installing a CPU blade panel.  
CAUTION!  
Always use an ESD wrist strap when removing and installing a CPU blade.  
The CPU blade contains sensitive logic components. To avoid damage to  
the blade, do not touch the CPU blade components. Keep the CPU blade in  
an ESD protective container or anti-static bag when not in use.  
ATTENTION!  
Portez toujours un bracelet antistatique lors du retrait et de l'installation  
d'une lame d'unité centrale. Les lames d'unité centrale contiennent des  
composants logiques sensibles. Pour éviter d'endommager la lame, ne  
touchez pas les composants de lame d'unité centrale. Lorsque vous ne  
l'utilisez pas, conservez la lame d'unité centrale dans un conteneur ou un  
sachet antistatique.  
VORSICHT!  
Benutzen Sie immer ein ESD-Handgelenkband, wenn Sie ein  
CPU-Steckkarte entfernen und installieren. Die CPU-Steckkarte umfasst  
empfindliche Steuerkomponenten. Um Beschädigungen der Steckkarte zu  
verhindern, fassen Sie die Komponenten der CPU-Steckkarte nicht an.  
Lassen Sie die CPU-Steckkarte in einem ESD-Schutzcontainer oder  
Antistatikbeutel, wenn sie nicht benutzt wird.  
¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Utilice siempre una muñequera antiestática cuando elimine e instale una  
placa CPU. La placa CPU contiene componentes lógicos sensibles. Para  
evitar dañar la placa, no toque los componentes de la placa CPU. Guarde la  
placa CPU en un contenedor protector ESD o en una bolsa antiestática  
cuando no se utilice.  
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Replacing CPU Blades  
The CPU blade replacement process depends on the following factors:  
Licensing: standard or fault tolerant  
Single or dual CPU blade switch  
CPU blade type: primary or secondary  
The CPU blade replacement procedures are as follows:  
WARNING!!  
The CPU blade heat sinks can become very hot. Handle with care.  
AVERTISSEMENT!!  
Les dissipateurs de chaleur des lames de l'unité centrale peuvent devenir  
très chauds. Manipulez-les avec précaution.  
WARNUNG!!Das CPU-Wärmeableitblech kann sehr heiß werden. Lassen Sie  
Vorsicht walten.  
¡ADVERTENCIA!  
Los disipadores de calor de la placa CPU pueden estar muy calientes.  
Manipúlelos con cuidado.  
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Replacing CPU Blades  
Standard Single CPU – Primary CPU Blade Replacement  
For a standard, single CPU blade switch, the primary CPU blade can be CPU0 or  
CPU1.  
1.  
Determine the firmware version. Open a Telnet session and enter the  
Show Version CLI command to determine the current firmware version.  
Make note of the firmware version. If the switch is inaccessible, obtain the  
firmware version from another switch in the fabric or from your records.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Configure the Telnet window to log output to a file. Enter the Show Support  
command to document the switch and capture the output on a file.  
Back up the switch configuration. Enter the Config Backup command to  
back up the switch configuration to a file on the switch named configdata.  
Back up the event log. Enter the Set Log Archive command to back up the  
event log to a file on the switch named logfile.  
Download the configuration and log files to your workstation. Open an FTP  
session to download the configdata and logfile files onto your workstation.  
Later, you will restore the switch configuration using the configdata file.  
ftp <ip_address>  
User: images  
Password: images  
ftp> binary  
ftp> get configdata  
ftp> get logfile  
ftp> bye  
6.  
7.  
Disconnect the cables from the CPU blade Ethernet and serial ports.  
Open the latch fully and pull the CPU blade by the latch to disengage the  
blade as shown in Figure 5-2.  
WARNING!!  
The CPU blade heat sinks can become very hot. Handle with care.  
AVERTISSEMENT!!  
Les dissipateurs de chaleur des lames de l'unité centrale peuvent devenir  
très chauds. Manipulez-les avec précaution.  
WARNUNG!!Das CPU-Wärmeableitblech kann sehr heiß werden. Lassen Sie  
Vorsicht walten.  
¡ADVERTENCIA!  
Los disipadores de calor de la placa CPU pueden estar muy calientes.  
Manipúlelos con cuidado.  
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Replacing CPU Blades  
Figure 5-2 Removing the CPU0 Blade  
8.  
9.  
Install the new CPU blade. Remove protective coverings from the backplane  
connectors. Open the CPU blade latch and slide the blade into the chassis  
until it makes contact with the midplane connector. Rotate the latch to lock  
the CPU blade in place. When the CPU blade is properly installed, the  
Hotswap LED will be extinguished.  
Reconnect cables to the Ethernet and serial ports. The IP address of a  
factory CPU blade replacement is 10.0.0.1.  
10. Observe the CPU blade Heartbeat LED. It should blink once per second. If  
the Heartbeat LED is showing a different blink pattern, contact your  
authorized maintenance provider.  
11. Verify the POST results. Open a Telnet session with the default IP address  
(10.0.0.1), and enter the Show Blade CPU command to display the  
diagnostic status for the CPU blade.  
12. Compare firmware versions. Open a Telnet session and enter the  
Show Version command to determine the firmware version.  
If the firmware versions are different, proceed to Step 13 to restore the  
switch configuration.  
If the firmware versions on the old and new CPU blades are the same,  
proceed to Step 16 to restore the switch configuration.  
13. Install firmware. Acquire the firmware image file from your own storage or  
you can download firmware from the QLogic web site.  
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14. Load the image file on the switch. Move to the directory that contains the  
firmware image file and open an FTP session. When prompted, enter the  
account name (images) and password (images). Set the file type to binary.  
Enter the Put command and specify the name of the image file.  
ftp 10.0.0.1  
User: images  
Password: images  
ftp> binary  
ftp> put image_file  
ftp> bye  
15. Log in to the switch with the default user name (admin) and password  
(password). Open an Admin session and enter the Image Unpack  
command. Enter the Reset command to activate the new firmware. End the  
Admin session and log off.  
Telnet 10.0.0.1  
CPU0 login: admin  
Password: password  
SANbox #> admin start  
SANbox (admin) #> image unpack image_file  
Image unpack command result: Passed  
SANbox (admin) #> reset  
SANbox (admin) #> admin end  
SANbox #> exit  
16. Move to the directory that contains the configdata file that you downloaded  
earlier. Use FTP to upload this file from the management workstation to the  
switch.  
ftp 10.0.0.1  
User: images  
Password: images  
ftp> binary  
ftp> put configdata  
ftp> bye  
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Replacing CPU Blades  
17. Restore the switch configuration. Log in to the switch again and open a  
Telnet session. Enter the Config Restore command to restore the switch  
configuration. When the switch resets, the Telnet session will terminate.  
Telnet 10.0.0.1  
CPU0 login: admin  
Password: password  
SANbox #> admin start  
SANbox (admin) #> config restore  
The switch will be reset after restoring the  
configuration.  
Please confirm (y/n): [n] y  
18. Log in to the switch again using the original IP address.  
19. Observe the CPU blade Heartbeat LED. It should blink once per second. If  
the Heartbeat LED is showing a different blink pattern, refer to diagnostic  
procedures in the installation guide, or contact your authorized maintenance  
provider.  
Standard Dual CPU – Primary CPU Blade Replacement  
For a standard, dual CPU blade switch, the primary CPU blade can be CPU0 or  
CPU1. Because the switch is not licensed for fault tolerance, control does not  
transfer to the secondary CPU blade without shutting down the switch and  
removing the primary CPU blade. When the switch is powered up again, the the  
secondary switch becomes primary. After the new CPU blade is installed, the  
firmware and switch configuration will be restored to the new CPU blade  
automatically.  
You can determine the primary CPU by locating the illuminated CPU Primary LED.  
You can also determine the primary CPU blade, by entering the Show Blade  
command and looking for the “+” opposite the primary CPU blade.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the On/Off switches on both Power Supply blades to the Off position.  
Disconnect the Ethernet, serial, and HyperStack cables from the primary  
CPU blade.  
3.  
4.  
Open the latch fully and pull the CPU blade by the latch to disengage the  
blade from the midplane.  
Turn the On/Off switches on both Power Supply blades to the On position.  
When the switch becomes operational, the former secondary CPU will  
become primary.  
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Replacing CPU Blades  
5.  
6.  
Observe the new primary CPU blade Heartbeat LED. It should blink once  
per second. If the Heartbeat LED is showing a different blink pattern, refer to  
diagnostic procedures in the installation guide, or contact your authorized  
maintenance provider.  
Install the new secondary CPU blade. Remove protective coverings from the  
backplane connectors. Open the CPU blade latch and slide the CPU blade  
into the chassis until it makes contact with the midplane connector. Rotate  
the latch to lock the CPU blade in place. When the switch becomes  
operational, the firmware and switch configuration will automatically transfer  
to the new CPU blade. Upgrading firmware will take a few minutes and  
complete by resetting the CPU blade.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Reconnect the Ethernet, serial port, and HyperStack cables.  
Log in to the switch again using the original IP address.  
Observe the CPU blade Heartbeat LED. It should blink once per second. If  
the Heartbeat LED is showing a different blink pattern, refer to “Error Code  
Blink Patterns” on page 4-2 for diagnostic information.  
10. Verify the POST results. Open a Telnet session and enter the Show Blade  
command to display the diagnostic status for the CPU blade.  
Fault Tolerant – Primary CPU Blade Replacement  
With a switch that is licensed for Fault Tolerance, you can transfer control to the  
secondary CPU blade, then remove the primary CPU blade; or simply remove the  
primary CPU blade while the switch is running–control transfers automatically.  
You can determine the primary CPU by locating the illuminated CPU Primary LED.  
You can also determine the primary CPU blade, by entering the Show Blade  
command and looking for the “+” opposite the primary CPU blade.  
1.  
Enter the Show Version command to verify that SecondaryCPUStatus is  
HotStandby. Control will not transfer unless the secondary CPU status is  
HotStandby.  
Optional: Enter the Switchover CLI command to explicitly transfer control to  
the secondary CPU blade, then proceed to “Secondary CPU Blade  
Replacment” on page 5-11. Otherwise, proceed to Step 2.  
2.  
3.  
Disconnect the Ethernet, serial, and HyperStack cables from the primary  
CPU blade.  
Rotate the latch to the partial open position until the blue Hotswap LED  
begins flashing. Wait for the Hotswap LED to illuminate continuously, then  
open the latch fully and pull the CPU blade by the latch to disengage the  
blade from the midplane. The secondary CPU blade automatically becomes  
primary.  
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4.  
Install the new CPU blade. Remove protective coverings from the backplane  
connectors. Open the CPU blade latch and slide the blade into the chassis  
until it makes contact with the midplane connector. Rotate the latch to lock  
the CPU blade in place. When the CPU blade is properly installed, the blue  
Hotswap LED will be extinguished.  
5.  
6.  
Reconnect the Ethernet, serial port, and HyperStack cables.  
The new CPU blade is secondary and receives firmware and configuration  
information from the primary CPU blade.  
7.  
8.  
Observe the CPU blade Heartbeat LED. It should blink once per second. If  
the Heartbeat LED is showing a different blink pattern, refer to “Error Code  
Blink Patterns” on page 4-2 for diagnostic information.  
Verify the POST results. Open a Telnet session with the default IP address,  
and enter the Show Blade command to display the diagnostic status for the  
CPU blade.  
Secondary CPU Blade Replacment  
The secondary CPU blade can be CPU0 or CPU1 and can be removed without  
disrupting switch operation with or without the Fault Tolerant license. You can  
determine the secondary CPU by locating the extinguished CPU Primary LED.  
You can also determine the secondary CPU blade, by entering the Show Blade  
command and looking for the CPUx entry without the “+”.  
1.  
Disconnect the Ethernet, serial, and HyperStack cables from the secondary  
CPU blade.  
2.  
Rotate the latch to the partial open position until the blue Hotswap LED  
begins flashing. Wait for the Hotswap LED to illuminate continuously, then  
open the latch fully and pull the CPU blade by the latch to disengage the  
blade from the midplane.  
3.  
Install the new CPU blade. Remove protective coverings from the backplane  
connectors. Open the CPU blade latch and slide the CPU blade into the  
chassis until it makes contact with the midplane connector. Rotate the latch  
to lock the CPU blade in place. When the CPU blade is properly installed,  
the blue Hotswap LED will be extinguished.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Reconnect the Ethernet, serial port, and HyperStack cables. When the  
switch becomes operational, the firmware and switch configuration will  
automatically transfer to the new CPU blade.  
Observe the CPU blade Heartbeat LED. It should blink once per second. If  
the Heartbeat LED is showing a different blink pattern, refer to “Error Code  
Blink Patterns” on page 4-2 for diagnostic information.  
Verify the POST results. Open a Telnet session and enter the Show Blade  
command to display the diagnostic status for the CPU blade.  
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Replacing I/O Blades  
Replacing I/O Blades  
You can remove and install I/O blades while the switch is operating. The following  
instructions assume that the switch is operating. If you want to maintain service to  
the devices connected to a particular blade while it is being replaced, transfer the  
Fibre Channel cables to another I/O blade. Mechanically, these instructions also  
apply to removing and installing a I/O blade blank panel.  
The following removal and installation procedures describe how to remove an  
I/O blade using the CLI. Refer to the SANbox 9000 Series Stackable Chassis  
Switch Command Line Interface Guide for information about the CLI commands.  
CAUTION!  
Always use an ESD wrist strap when removing and installing an I/O blade.  
An I/O blade contains sensitive logic components. Keep the I/O blade in an  
ESD protective container or anti-static bag when not in use.  
ATTENTION!  
Portez toujours un bracelet antistatique lors du retrait et de l'installation  
d'une lame d'E/S. Les lames d'E/S contiennent des composants logiques  
sensibles. Lorsque vous ne l'utilisez pas, conservez la lame d'E/S dans un  
conteneur ou un sachet antistatique.  
VORSICHT!  
Benutzen Sie immer ein ESD-Handgelenkband, wenn Sie eine  
E/A-Steckkarte entfernen oder installieren. Eine E/A-Steckkarte enthält  
empfindliche Steuerkomponenten. Bewahren Sie die E/A- Steckkarte in  
einem ESD-Schutzcontainer oder Antistatikbeutel auf, wenn sie nicht  
benutzt wird.  
¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Utilice siempre una muñequera antiestática cuando elimine e instale una  
placa de E/S. Una placa de E/S contiene componentes lógicos sensibles.  
Guarde la placa de E/S en un contenedor protector ESD o en una bolsa  
antiestática cuando no se utilice.  
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Removing an I/O Blade  
CAUTION!  
To avoid overheating, do not operate the switch with an empty I/O slot any  
longer than it takes to install a new I/O blade.  
ATTENTION!  
Pour éviter toute surchauffe, ne faites pas fonctionner le commutateur avec  
un emplacement d'E/S vide plus longtemps que nécessaire pour installer  
une nouvelle lame d'E/S.  
VORSICHT!  
Um Überhitzung zu verhindern, lassen Sie den Switch mit einem leeren  
E/A-Steckplatz nicht länger in Betrieb sein, als eine Installation einer neuen  
E/A-Steckkarte dauert.  
¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Para evitar un calentamiento excesivo, no utilice el conmutador con una  
ranura de E/S vacía durante más tiempo del que se tarda en instalar una  
placa de E/S nueva.  
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To remove an I/O blade, do the following:  
1.  
Label and disconnect the Fibre Channel port cables. Label Fibre Channel  
port cables by port number.  
2.  
Open a Telnet session and enter the Set Blade command to place the  
I/O blade in the powered-off state. Observe that the blue Hotswap LED is  
illuminated. The Hotswap LED illuminates continuously to indicate that  
power to the blade has ceased and the blade can be removed.  
3.  
Pull the I/O blade by the latch to disengage the I/O blade from the midplane  
as shown in Figure 5-3. Carefully slide the I/O blade out of the chassis.  
Figure 5-3 Removing an I/O Blade  
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Installing an I/O Blade  
NOTE:  
8-Gbps I/O blades require firmware version 7.8 or higher.  
To install an I/O blade, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
Open the I/O blade latch and slide the I/O blade into the chassis until it  
makes contact with the midplane connector.  
Rotate the latch upward to lock the I/O blade in place. When the I/O blade is  
properly installed, the Hotswap LED will extinguish. If the Hotswap LED  
begins flashing, remove the I/O blade and reinstall it.  
3.  
4.  
Confirm the I/O blade status. Open a Telnet session and enter the Show  
Chassis command to display the operational status of the I/O blade.  
Reconnect the Fiber Channel port cables according to their labels.  
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Replacing Power Supply Blades  
You can remove or install one of the two functioning power supply blades without  
disrupting service. The Power Supply blades are interchangeable; that is, a Power  
Supply blade will fit in any bay. Power Supply blades can have front-to-back or  
back-to-front air flow; however both Power Supply blades and Fan blades must  
have the same air flow direction.  
WARNING!!  
The Power Supply blade faceplate and internal surfaces can become very  
hot. Handle with care.  
Voltage is present in an open slot when the switch is operating. To avoid  
personal injury or damage to surrounding components, do not place hands  
or objects into an open slot.  
AVERTISSEMENT!!  
La plaque frontale du module d'alimentation et des surfaces internes  
peuvent s'échauffer très rapidement. Manipuler avec précaution.  
Lorsque le commutateur est en marche, la rainure ouverte est sous tension.  
Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle ou dommage aux composants  
environnants, ne pas placer les mains ou des objets dans une rainure  
ouverte.  
WARNUNG!!  
Die Frontabdeckung des Stromversorgungsmoduls und die  
Innenoberflächen können sehr heiß werden. Vorsichtig behandeln.  
In einem offenen Steckplatz ist Spannung vorhanden, wenn der Switch in  
Betrieb ist. Zur Vermeidung von Verletzung oder Beschädigung von  
Komponenten in der Umgebung weder die Finger noch irgendwelche  
Objekte in einen offenen Steckplatz einführen.  
¡ADVERTENCIA!  
La placa frontal de la placa de suministro de energía y las superficies  
internas pueden estar muy calientes. Manipúlelas con cuidado.  
Cuando el conmutador funciona, hay tensión eléctrica en las ranuras  
abiertas. Para evitar lesiones personales o daños en los componentes  
cercanos, no ponga las manos ni ningún objeto en una ranura abierta.  
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CAUTION!  
Always use an ESD wrist strap when removing and installing a Power  
Supply blade. A Power Supply blade contains sensitive logic components.  
Keep the Power Supply blade in an ESD protective container or anti-static  
bag when not in use.  
To avoid overheating, do not operate the switch with an empty Power Supply  
blade slot any longer than it takes to install a new Power Supply blade.  
Replacement Power Supply blades must be compatible with the switch air  
flow direction of the other Power Supply blade and Fan blades. Installing a  
Power Supply blade with an opposing air flow direction could lead to  
overheating.  
ATTENTION!  
Portez toujours un bracelet antistatique lors du retrait et de l'installation  
d'une lame de bloc d'alimentation. Les lames de bloc d'alimentation  
contiennent des composants logiques sensibles. Lorsque vous ne l'utilisez  
pas, conservez la lame de bloc d'alimentation dans un conteneur ou un  
sachet antistatique.  
Pour éviter toute surchauffe, ne faites pas fonctionner le commutateur avec  
un emplacement de lame de bloc d'alimentation vide plus longtemps que  
nécessaire pour installer une nouvelle lame de bloc d'alimentation.  
La direction du flux d'air des lames de bloc d'alimentation de rechange doit  
être compatible avec celle des autres lames de bloc d'alimentation et de  
ventilateur. L'installation d'une lame de bloc d'alimentation dont la direction  
du flux d'air est opposée à celle des autres flux pourrait entraîner une  
surchauffe.  
VORSICHT!  
Benutzen Sie immer ein ESD-Handgelenkband, wenn Sie eine  
Netzteilsteckkarte entfernen und installieren. Eine Netzteilsteck- karte  
umfasst empfindliche Steuerkomponenten. Lassen Sie die  
Netzteilsteckkarte in einem ESD-Schutzcontainer oder Antistatik- beutel,  
wenn sie nicht benutzt wird.  
Um Überhitzung zu verhindern, lassen Sie den Switch mit einem leeren  
Netzteilsteckplatz nicht länger in Betrieb sein, als die Instal- lation einer  
neuen Netzteilsteckkarte dauert.  
Ersatz-Netzteilsteckkarten müssen mit der Switch-Luftströmungs- richtung  
der anderen Netzteilsteckkarte und Lüftungssteckkarten kompatibel sein.  
Wenn Sie eine Netzteilsteckkarte mit einer gegen- sätzlichen  
Luftströmungsrichtung installieren, könnte das zur Über- hitzung führen.  
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¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Utilice siempre una muñequera antiestática cuando elimine e instale una  
placa de suministro de energía. Una placa de suministro de energía  
contiene componentes lógicos sensibles. Guarde la placa de suministro de  
energía en un contenedor protector ESD o en una bolsa antiestática cuando  
no se utilice.  
Para evitar un calentamiento excesivo, no utilice el conmutador con una  
ranura de placa de suministro de energía vacía durante más tiempo del que  
se tarda en instalar una placa de suministro de energía nueva.  
Las placas de suministro de energía de repuesto deben ser compatibles con  
la dirección del flujo de aire del conmutador de la otra placa de suministro  
de energía y las placas del ventilador. La instalación de una placa de  
suministro de energía con un flujo de aire en dirección opuesta podría  
producir un calentamiento excesivo.  
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Replacing Power Supply Blades  
Removing a Power Supply Blade  
To remove a power supply blade, do the following:  
1.  
Confirm that the primary CPU Heartbeat LED is showing the normal 1 blink  
per second. This allows the switch to correctly report power supply status.  
2.  
3.  
Move the Power Supply blade On/Off switch to the off position.  
Unfasten the bail from the plug and unplug the cord from the Power Supply  
blade.  
4.  
Rotate the latch to the full open position. Pull the Power Supply blade by the  
latch to disengage the blade from the midplane connector as shown in  
Figure 5-4. Carefully slide the Power Supply blade out of the chassis.  
Figure 5-4 Removing a Power Supply Blade  
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Installing a Power Supply Blade  
To install a Power Supply blade, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
Confirm that the CPU blade Heartbeat LED is showing the normal 1 blink  
per second. This allows the switch to correctly report power supply status.  
Open the Power Supply blade latch and slide the blade into the chassis until  
it contacts the midplane connector.  
3.  
4.  
Rotate the latch right-to-left to lock the Power Supply blade in place.  
Move the Power Supply blade On/Off switch to the On position. Observe  
that the Power Supply blade Power LED is illuminated.  
5.  
Confirm the Power Supply blade status. Open a Telnet session and enter the  
Show Chassis command to display the operational status of the Power  
Supply blade.  
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Replacing Fan Blades  
You can remove or install one of the Fan blades while the switch is operating  
without disrupting service. The Fan blades are also interchangeable; that is, a Fan  
blade will fit in any bay. Fan blades can have front-to-back or back-to-front air  
flow; however both Fan blades and Power Supply blades must have the same air  
flow direction.  
WARNING!!  
Voltage is present in an open bay when the switch is operating. To avoid  
personal injury, do not place hands or objects into an open bay.  
AVERTISSEMENT!!  
Lorsque le commutateur est en marche, la baie ouverte est sous tension.  
Pour éviter toute blessure personnelle, ne pas placer les mains ou des  
objets dans une baie ouverte.  
WARNUNG!!In einem offenen Gestell ist Spannung vorhanden, wenn der Switch  
in Betrieb ist. Zur Vermeidung von Verletzung weder die Finger noch  
irgendwelche Objekte in ein offenes Gestell einführen.  
¡ADVERTENCIA!  
Cuando el conmutador funciona, hay tensión eléctrica en los  
compartimentos abiertos. Para evitar lesiones personales, no ponga las  
manos ni ningún objeto en un compartimento abierto.  
CAUTION!  
Always use an ESD wrist strap when removing and installing a Fan blade.  
Keep the Fan blade in an ESD protective container or anti-static bag when  
not in use.  
Replacement Fan blades must be compatible with the air flow direction of  
the other Fan blade and Power Supply blades. Installing a Fan blade with an  
opposing air flow direction could lead to overheating.  
To avoid overheating, do not operate the switch with an empty Fan blade  
slot any longer than it takes to install a new Fan blade.  
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ATTENTION!  
Portez toujours un bracelet antistatique lors du retrait et de l'installation  
d'une lame de ventilateur. Lorsque vous ne l'utilisez pas, conservez la lame  
de ventilateur dans un conteneur ou un sachet antistatique.  
La direction du flux d'air des lames de ventilateur de rechange doit être  
compatible avec celle des autres lames de ventilateur et de bloc  
d'alimentation. L'installation d'une lame de ventilateur dont la direction du  
flux d'air est opposée à celle des autres flux pourrait entraîner une  
surchauffe.  
Pour éviter toute surchauffe, ne faites pas fonctionner le commutateur avec  
un emplacement de lame de ventilateur vide plus longtemps que nécessaire  
pour installer une nouvelle lame de ventilateur.  
VORSICHT!  
Benutzen Sie immer ein ESD-Handgelenkband, wenn Sie eine  
Lüftungssteckkarte entfernen und installieren. Lassen Sie die Lüf-  
tungssteckkarte in einem ESD-Schutzcontainer oder Antistatikbeu- tel, wenn  
er nicht benutzt wird.  
Ersatz-Lüftungssteckkarten müssen mit der Switch-Luftströmungs- richtung  
der anderen Lüftungssteckkarte und der Netzteilsteck- karten kompatibel  
sein. Wenn Sie eine Lüftungssteckkarte mit einer gegensätzlichen  
Luftströmungsrichtung installieren, könnte das zur Überhitzung führen.  
Um Überhitzung zu verhindern, lassen Sie den Switch mit einem leeren  
Lüftungssteckkartenplatz nicht länger in Betrieb sein, als die Installation  
einer neuen Lüftungssteckkarte dauert.  
¡PRECAUCIÓN!  
Utilice siempre una muñequera antiestática cuando elimine e instale una  
placa de ventilador. Guarde la placa de ventilador en un contenedor  
protector ESD o en una bolsa antiestática cuando no esté en uso.  
Las placas de ventilador de repuesto deben ser compatibles con la dirección  
del flujo de aire del conmutador de la otra placa de ventilador y las placas de  
suministro de energía. La instalación de una placa de ventilador con un flujo  
de aire en dirección opuesta podría producir un calentamiento excesivo.  
Para evitar un calentamiento excesivo, no utilice el conmutador con una  
ranura de placa de ventilador vacía durante más tiempo del que se tarda en  
instalar una placa de ventilador nueva.  
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Removing a Fan Blade  
To remove a Fan blade, rotate the latch to the full open position. Pull the Fan  
blade by the latch to disengage the blade from the midplane connector as shown  
in Figure 5-5. Carefully slide the Fan blade from the chassis.  
Figure 5-5 Removing a Fan Blade  
Installing a Fan Blade  
To install a Fan blade, do the following:  
1.  
Open the Fan blade latch and slide the blade into the chassis until it contacts  
the midplane connector.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Rotate the latch right-to-left to lock the Fan blade in place.  
Observe that the Fan blade Power LED is illuminated.  
Confirm the Fan blade status. Open a Telnet session and enter the Show  
Chassis command to display the operational status of the Fan blade  
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This appendix contains the specifications for the QLogic 9000 Series switch.  
Refer to Section 1 for the location of all connections, switches, controls, and  
components.  
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Fabric Specifications  
Fabric Specifications  
Table A-1. Fabric Specifications  
Fibre Channel Protocols................. FC-PI-3  
FC-LS  
FC-FS-2  
FC-GS, -2,-3, -4, -5  
FC-SW-2, -3, -4  
FC-AL Rev 4.6  
FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0  
FC-FLA  
FC-Tape  
FC-VI  
Fibre Channel Element MIB RFC 2837  
Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0  
FC-MI-2  
FC-DA  
FC-SP  
Fibre Channel Classes of Service.. Classes 2, 3, and F  
Modes of Operation........................ Fabric  
Public loop  
Broadcast  
Optional License Keys  
Table A-2. Optional License Keys  
SANdoctor...................................... Supports Fibre Channel connection  
verification, Fibre Channel route tracing,  
and transceiver diagnostic information.  
HyperStack..................................... Supports the connection of two 9000  
Series switches through the multiple  
10-Gbps link Inter-Chassis Connectors  
(ICC).  
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Performance Features  
Table A-2. Optional License Keys  
Fault Tolerant.................................. Supports automatic and manual failover  
of switch management functions from the  
primary CPU blade to the secondary CPU  
blade.  
Performance Features  
Table A-3. Performance Features  
Fabric Port Speed  
4-Gbps I/O Blades ..................... 1.0625, 2.125, 4.250-Gbps  
8-Gbps I/O Blades 2.125, 4.250, 8.50-Gbps  
10-Gbps I/O Blades ................... 12.75-Gbps  
Fabric Latency (best case)  
4-Gbps I/O blade........................ <0.3 µsec @ 4-Gbps  
8-Gbps I/O blade ....................... <0.2 µsec @ 8-Gbps  
10-Gbps I/O blade ..................... <0.2 µsec @ 10-Gbps  
Fabric Point-to-Point Bandwidth..... 212 MB, full duplex @ 1-Gbps  
424MB full duplex @ 2-Gbps  
850 MB full duplex @ 4-Gbps  
1700 MB full duplex @ 8-Gbps  
2550 MB full duplex @ 10-Gbps  
System Bandwidth  
Backplane switching capacity  
Model 9100 ................................ 408 Gbps, full duplex  
Model 9200 ................................ 816 Gpbs, full duplex  
2 x Model 9200 HyperStack....... 1632 Gpbs, full duplex; Non-blocking  
HyperStack architecture  
Local switching capacity  
One 4-Gbps I/O blade................ 1088 Gbps  
Two 4-Gbps I/O blades .............. 2176 Gbps  
One 8-Gbps I/O blade................ 2176 Gbps  
Two 8-Gbps I/O blades .............. 4352 Gbps  
Maximum Frame Size .................... 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload)  
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Performance Features  
Table A-3. Performance Features  
ASIC-embedded memory  
Per Port Buffering...........................  
(non-shared).  
Each port has a guaranteed 16-credit  
zero wait state buffer for full  
performance up to 13Km @ 2-Gbps  
and 2 Km @ 10-Gbps  
Buffer credit donor support software to  
extend distances  
Up to 128 ISLs in one or more trunks  
between multiple switches in any port  
speed combination and across multiple  
I/O blades  
ISL Trunking ...................................  
Switch-On-Exchange (SOE) mode for  
dynamic ISL trunk load balancing to  
maximize throughput  
In-order delivery of frames in all  
multi-switch and multi-link  
configurations  
Automatic configuration of ISL trunks  
including multi-hop paths between  
multiple switches including stack,  
cascade, cascaded loop, and mesh  
Adaptive trunking and intelligent path  
selection on all 10-Gbps ports  
Non-disruptive dynamic addition of  
ISLs to an existing trunk  
High availability with automatic path  
failover  
800 MHz PowerPC®  
System Processor ..........................  
I/O blade Processor........................ 400 MHz PowerPC  
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Modular Scalability  
Modular Scalability  
Table A-4. Modular Scalability  
16 to 128 SFP ports  
Ports per Chassis...........................  
4 to 32 X2 ports  
Full blade intermix support, maximum 8  
I/O blades, all blades hot-pluggable  
>475,000 user ports depending on  
configuration  
Ports Per Rack ............................... Up to 1,280 ports per 42U rack  
Chassis HyperStack ....................... Supports high bandwidth interconnections  
between two Model 9200 switches using  
the HyperStack license and HyperStack  
cables.  
Supports all topologies, including:  
stack, cascade, cascaded loop, and  
mesh  
Multi-switch Fabrics........................  
Maximum 239 switches depending on  
configuration  
Fabric Port Types ........................... All ports are universal, auto-discovering,  
self-configuring and can assume the  
following states:  
F_Port; supports N_Port ID  
Virtualization (NPIV)  
FL_Port (public loop)  
E_Port (switch-to-switch)  
G_Port (generic)  
GL_Port (generic loop)  
Port Security................................... Port binding through a list of up to 32  
WWPNs that are permitted to access the  
port.  
Configuration and operational data  
Transmitted and received frame counts  
Transmitted and received error counts  
Port Statistics..................................  
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Modular Scalability  
Table A-4. Modular Scalability (Continued)  
Media Type (ordered separately)  
8-Gbps I/O blade........................ Hot-pluggable, industry standard 3.3 volt  
SFP+ transceivers (for 8 Gbps speed) or  
SFP transceivers (for 4 and 2 Gbps  
speed)  
4-Gbps I/O blade........................ Hot-pluggable, industry standard 3.3 volt  
SFPs for 4/2/1 Gbps speeds  
10-Gbps I/O blade...................... Hot-pluggable, indusatry-standard X2  
optical transceivers or X2 copper ISL  
cables for 10 Gbps speed  
Short Wave (optical)  
SFP Transceiver Types .................  
X2 Transceiver Types....................  
Long Wave (optical)  
Active/Passive Copper (8/4/2-Gbps)  
Short Wave (optical)  
Long Wave (optical)  
Transmission Ranges..................... Optical Media @ 10-Gbps  
Short Wave: 300 m (984 ft.)  
Long Wave: 5.18 km (8.34 miles)  
50/62.5 micron multimode fiber optic  
Optical Cable Types .......................  
(4-Gbps, 10-Gbps)  
9 micron single-mode fiber optic  
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Interoperability/Certifications  
Interoperability/Certifications  
Table A-5. Interoperability/Certifications  
Interoperability................................ Fully interoperable with all QLogic SANpro  
switch products  
Compatible with FC-SW-2 compliant  
switches, including Brocade®, Cisco®  
and McDATA®.  
Management interoperability with  
leading SAN management applications  
SNIA SMI-S compliant  
Certified with leading SAN hardware  
and software vendors. Visit  
comprehensive listing  
SANmark™ .................................... SCD-3001v2a1 (E_Port)  
SCD-3002v2 (FL_Port)  
SCD-3010v1 (RSCN)  
SCD-3020v1 (Zoning)  
Fabric Services  
Table A-6. Fabric Services  
QuickTools verion 7.08.03  
Software Releases .........................  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 version  
7.08.03  
Firmware version 7.8.03 or later  
Ethernet Connections  
CPU Blade...................................... RJ-45 Ethernet connector on each CPU  
blade on back of chassis  
Maintenance Panel......................... Two alternate RJ-45 Ethernet connectors  
on front of chassis  
IPv6 support  
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Fabric Services  
Table A-6. Fabric Services (Continued)  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 Graphical  
Management Methods....................  
User Interface (GUI)  
QuickTools Web Applet  
Application Programming Interface  
Command Line Interface (CLI)  
GS-4 Management Server  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
(SNMP)  
Remove Authentication Dial-In User  
Service (RADIUS)  
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)  
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)  
Storage Management Initiative (SMI-S)  
Fabric binding through a list of domain  
Fabric Security ...............................  
IDs and Switch WWNs  
Secure Shell (SSH) for CLI  
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for  
QuickTools,  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 and  
SMI-S.  
Local security database configuration  
Remote authentication via a RADIUS  
Server  
Additional MS request authentication  
through FCGS4  
CT authentication  
Enable/Disable in-band management  
of switch  
RSCNs are generated per standard  
Registered State Change ...............  
Notification (RSCN)  
(FC-GS, FCFS, FC-SW)  
Delayed to allow consolidation into  
single RSCN  
QLogic I/O StreamGuard™ suppresses  
RSCNs between initiators  
Fabric Diagnostics.......................... Optional SANdoctor software package  
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Maintainability  
Maintainability  
Table A-7. Maintainability  
Maintenance Strategy..................... Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)  
SFP and X2 transceivers  
I/O blades (8 maximum)  
CPU blades (2)  
Power supply blades (2)  
Fan blades (2)  
Data Integrity.................................. Enhanced data integrity on all data paths  
Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF).. FSPF rerouting around failed links  
SNMP Integration........................... Integration with SNMP managers  
Firmware ........................................ Non-disruptive firmware code load and  
activation (NDCLA)  
Switch Configurations..................... Easy configuration, save, and restore  
Single point in-band management with  
Maintenance Access Methods .......  
auto discovery across multiple switches  
One out-of-band Ethernet 10/100Mb  
Base T RJ-45 management port per  
CPU Blade, each replicated on  
Maintenance Panel  
One RJ-45 serial port per CPU Blade  
(RJ-45 to DB-9 conversion dongle  
included)  
FC-GS4 Management Server  
Power-On Self Test Diagnostics..... Power-On Self Test (POST) tests all  
functional components except  
transceivers.  
FC Ping: verifies functional path  
SANdoctor Diagnostics ..................  
(optional)  
existence between two ports  
FC Trace route: displays path  
information between a source and  
destination  
Digital Diagnostics Monitoring: displays  
real-time SFP, X2, and XPAK  
transceiver data  
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Physical Characteristics  
Table A-7. Maintainability (Continued)  
Visual User Interface...................... LED indicators on the Maintenance Panel,  
I/O blades, CPU blades, Power Supply  
blades, Fan blades  
Maintenance Panel......................... Dual redundant Maintenance Panel  
EPROMs maintain chassis-specific  
information (such as WWN, SNMP  
System Object ID, Serial Number, Part  
Number, etc.), alternate Ethernet  
management interface ports, and LED  
summary status information for the switch  
Global Services .............................. Standard 1 year hardware/firmware  
warranty. SAN Pro Service and Support  
Programs:  
SAN Pro Preferred standard: Next  
Business Day (NBD) Advanced  
Delivery spares, 24x7 technical phone  
support  
Optional: upgrades to SAN Pro Choice  
(NBD Onsite Replacement) and SAN  
Pro Prime (4-hour Onsite  
Replacement) available for a fee  
Physical Characteristics  
Table A-8. Physical Characteristics  
Enclosure/Blade Packaging  
Standard Chassis....................... Includes Mounting Rail kit and two power  
cords  
I/O Blades .................................. Standard and optional I/O blades do not  
include SFPs, X2 transceivers, or  
copper/optical cables (orderable  
separately)  
Hardware and Software ............. Model 9100 to model 9200 ugrade  
License Field Upgradeability:  
Model 9200 to Fault Tolerant Model  
9200  
One Model 9200 to HyperStack model  
Two Model 9200 to HyperStack model  
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Table A-8. Physical Characteristics (Continued)  
Dimensions  
Width.......................................... 431 mm (17.0”) 19 inch rack mount  
Height......................................... 179 mm (7.0”) (4U)  
Depth ......................................... 673 mm (26.5”)  
Weight ............................................ 40.82 Kg (90 lbs)  
(Model 9200, 8 I/O blades)  
Power Supply/Cooling.................... Hot-pluggable/dual-redundant Power  
Supply blades with integrated cooling  
fans  
Dual 7'6" long 3-wire 16AWG power  
cables with IEC320 input connector  
Hot-pluggable/dual-redundant fans  
Back-to-Front Airflow Pattern Standard  
150 CFM air flow  
1,000 Watts (3,414 BTU/hour) per  
power supply  
Heat Output ................................... 2,046 BTU/hour at 128-ports 4-Gb Fibre  
Model 9200 with eight I/O blades  
including SFPs.  
Channel (local switching)  
4,228 BTU/hour at 256-ports 4-Gb Fibre  
Channel HyperStack (local switching)  
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Electrical Requirements  
Table A-9. Electrical Requirements  
Operating Voltage/Frequency......... 100 to 240 VAC auto-sensing, single  
phase; 47 to 63 Hz  
Power Source Loading................... 10 Amps at 100 VAC  
(maximum power supply rating)  
4.2 Amps at 240 VAC  
Operating Load............................... No data traffic:  
Model 9200 with two I/O blades  
including SFPs  
550 Watts at 128-ports 4-Gbps  
1,120 Watts at 256-ports 4-Gbps  
Full data traffic:  
600 Watts at 128-ports 4-Gbps (local  
switching)  
1,240 Watts at 256-ports 4-Gbps  
HyperStack (local switching)  
CRU Power Usage  
I/O blade w/16 4-Gbps SFPs ..... 34 watts  
I/O blade w/4 10-Gbps X2.......... 32 watts  
copper cables  
I/O blade w/4 10-Gbps X2.......... 35 watts  
optical transcievers  
CPU blade.................................. 80 watts  
Fan blade................................... 45 watts  
Circuit Protection............................ Internally fused  
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Power Cord Specifications  
Power Cord Specifications  
The switch comes with two power cords with NEMA 5-15 non-locking plugs  
(SKU: CPK-9000-US). This power cord is approved for North America (USA,  
Canada, Puerto Rico), Mexico, Central America, South America, Korea, Taiwan,  
Phillippines, and Thailand. A similar power cord with a locking plug is also  
available ((SKU: CPK-9000-USL). QLogic offers power cords for additional  
regions/countries as listed in Table A-10.  
Table A-10. Availalbe Power Cords  
QLogic SKU  
Region/Country  
Specification  
Number  
Argentina  
IRAM 2073.1982 Plug  
AS/NZS 3112 Plug  
BS1363/A Plug  
GB2099/GB1002-1 Plug  
Data DK-2-5A Plug  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
CPK-9000-AR  
Australia  
CPK-9000-AUNZ  
CPK-9000-UKHK  
CPK-9000-CN  
CPK-9000-DK  
Bahrain  
China (PRC)  
Denmark  
Europe  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-UKHK  
CPK-9000-UKHK  
CPK-9000-ZAIN  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-IEC  
CPK-9000-AUNZ  
CPK-9000-UKHK  
CPK-9000-IL  
Finland  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
Greece  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
Hong Kong/Macau (PRC)  
Hungary  
BS1363/A Plug  
BS1363/A Plug  
BS 546 Plug  
India  
Indonesia  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
International (special)  
Ireland (Northern)  
Ireland (Southern)  
Israel  
IEC 60309 Plug  
AS/NZS 3112 Plug  
BS1363/A Plug  
SI-32 Plug  
Italy  
CEI 23-16/VII Plug  
JIS 8303 PSE Plug  
BS1363/A Plug  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
CPK-9000-IT  
Japan  
CPK-9000-JP  
Malaysia  
CPK-9000-UKHK  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-AUNZ  
Middle East  
New Zealand  
AS/NZS 3112 Plug  
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Table A-10. Availalbe Power Cords (Continued)  
QLogic SKU  
Region/Country  
Specification  
Number  
Norway  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-UKHK  
CPK-9000-ZAIN  
CPK-9000-CEE  
CPK-9000-CH  
Russia  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
BS1363/A Plug  
BS 546 Plug  
Singapore/Brunei  
South Africa  
Sweden  
CEE 7/7 Plug  
SEV 1011 Plug  
AS/NZS 3112 Plug  
BS1363/A Plug  
Switzerland  
Tasmania  
CPK-9000-AUNZ  
CPK-9000-UKHK  
United Kingdom  
Environmental Factors  
Table A-11. Environmental Factors  
Temperature  
Operating ................................... 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Non-operating ............................ - 40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)  
Humidity  
Operating ................................... 15% to 80%, non-condensing  
Non-operating ............................ 5% to 90%, non-condensing  
Altitude  
Operating ................................... 0 to 3048m (0 to 10,000 feet)  
Non-operating ............................ 0 to 15,240m (0 to 50,000 feet)  
Vibration  
IEC 68-2  
Operating ................................... 5-500 Hz, random, 0.2 G rms, 10 minutes  
Non-operating ............................ 5-500 Hz, random, 2.1 G rms, 10 minutes  
Shock  
IEC 68-2  
Operating ................................... 4 g, 11ms, 20 repetitions  
Non-operating ............................ 30g, 292 ips, 13 msec, trapezoidal pulse  
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Regulatory Certifications  
Regulatory Certifications  
Table A-12. Regulatory Certifications  
Safety Standards............................ UL 60950 (USA)  
CSA 22.2 60950-1 (Canada)  
EN60950-1 (EC)  
CB Scheme-IEC 60950-1 (International)  
GOST R MEK 60950 (Russia)  
Emissions Standards...................... FCC Part 15B Class A (USA)  
VCCI-3/2005 Class A ITE (Japan)  
ICES-003 Issue 4 Class A ITE (Canada)  
EN 55022 Level A (EC)  
BSMI CNS 13438 Class A (Taiwan)  
CISPR 22 Class A (international)  
AS/NZA CISPR 22:2002 Class A  
(AUS/NZ)  
GOST R (Russia)  
12/KNxx (Korea)  
Environmental Standards ............... RoHS-6/WEEE (EU and Japan)  
Voltage Fluctuations....................... EN 61000-3-2, 3  
Harmonics ...................................... EN 61000-3-2  
Immunity......................................... EN 55024:1998  
Marking........................................... FCC Part 15, UL (United States)  
cUL, CUE, TUV (Canada)  
TUV , CUE, CE (EC)  
VCCI-A (Japan)  
C-Tick (AUX/NZ)  
GOST R (Russia)  
MIC (Korea)  
Exempt (Taiwan)  
UL AR/S-Mark (Argentina)  
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Active Zone Set  
Arbitrated Loop  
The zone set that defines the current  
zoning for the fabric.  
A Fibre Channel topology where ports use  
arbitration to establish a point-to-point  
circuit.  
Active Firmware  
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA)  
The firmware image on the switch that is in  
use.  
A unique one-byte value assigned during  
loop initialization to each NL_Port on a  
loop.  
Activity LED  
A port LED that indicates when frames are  
entering or leaving the port.  
ASIC  
Application Specific Integrated Circuit  
Administrative State  
BootP  
State that determines the operating state  
of the port, I/O blade, or switch. The  
configured administrative state is stored in  
the switch configuration. The configured  
administrative state can be temporarily  
overridden using the command line inter-  
face.  
A type of network server.  
Buffer Credit  
A measure of port buffer capacity equal to  
one frame.  
Challenge-Handshake Authentication  
Protocol  
Alarm  
A message generated by the switch that  
specifically requests attention. Alarms are  
generated by several switch processes.  
Some alarms can be configured.  
An authentication protocol by which a  
device is challenged to verify its identity  
before being allowed to log in to a switch.  
Chassis Hop  
Alias  
A measure of fabric latency represented  
by the ISL that any frame crosses when  
travelling from one switch to another. A  
frame that travels from one switch to  
another over an ISL experiences one  
chassis hop.  
A named set of ports or devices. An alias  
is not a zone, and can not have a zone or  
another alias as a member.  
AL_PA  
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address  
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Class 2 Service  
Expansion Port  
A service which multiplexes frames at  
frame boundaries to or from one or more  
N_Ports wit h acknowledgment provided.  
E_Port that connects to another FC-SW-2  
compliant switch.  
Extended Credits  
Class 3 Service  
A feature that enables you to reallocate  
port buffer credits to extend transmission  
distances.  
A service which multiplexes frames at  
frame boundaries to or from one or more  
N_Ports without acknowledgment.  
Fabric Database  
Common Information Model  
The set of fabrics that have been opened  
during a Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
session.  
Switch service that provides for switch  
management through third-party applica-  
tions that comply with SMI-S.  
Fabric Device Management Interface  
Configuration Wizard  
An interface by which device host bus  
adapters can be managed through the  
fabric.  
An Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 or Quick-  
Tools wizard that automates the switch  
configuration process.  
Fabric Management Switch  
Configured Zone Sets  
The switch through which the fabric is  
managed.  
The zone sets stored on a switch  
excluding the active zone set.  
Fabric Name  
CRU  
User defined name associated with the file  
that contains user list data for the fabric.  
Customer Replaceable Unit  
Default Visibility  
Fabric Port  
Zoning parameter that determines the  
level of communication among  
ports/devices when there is no active zone  
set.  
An F_Port or FL_Port.  
Fabric Security  
The functions that provide security for  
fabric users and devices including user  
account security and fabric services.  
Domain ID  
User defined number that identifies the  
switch in the fabric.  
Fabric Services  
A component of fabric security that  
provides for the control of inband manage-  
ment and SNMP on a switch.  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007  
Workstation-based switch management  
application.  
Fabric View File  
Event Log  
A file containing a set of fabrics that were  
opened and saved during a previous  
Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 session.  
Log of messages describing events that  
occur in the fabric.  
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Fault Tolerant  
A licensed feature that supports automatic  
Inband Management  
The ability to manage a switch through  
another switch over an inter-switch link.  
and manual failover of switch manage-  
ment functions from the primary CPU  
blade to the secondary CPU blade.  
Initiator  
The device that initiates a data exchange  
with a target device.  
FDMI  
See Fabric Device Management Interface.  
In-Order-Delivery  
Flash Memory  
A feature that requires that frames be  
received in the same order in which they  
were sent.  
Memory on the switch that contains the  
chassis control firmware.  
Frame  
Inter-Switch Link  
Data unit consisting of a start-of-frame  
(SOF) delimiter, header, data payload,  
CRC, and an end-of-frame (EOF) delim-  
iter.  
The connection between two switches  
using E_Ports.  
I/O Blade  
Fibre Channel component of the  
QLogic 9000 Series switch.  
FRU  
Field Replaceable Unit  
IP  
Group  
Internet Protocol  
A list of device worldwide names that are  
authorized to attach to a switch. There are  
three group types: one for other switches  
(ISL), another for devices (port), and a  
third for devices issuing management  
server commands (MS).  
License Key  
A code associated with a  
separately-purchased feature that  
activates that feature on the switch.  
LIP  
Heartbeat LED  
Loop Initialization Primitive sequence  
A chassis LED that indicates the status of  
the internal switch processor and the  
results of the Power-On Self-Test.  
Maintenance Button  
Momentary button on the switch used to  
place the switch in maintenance mode.  
HyperStack  
Maintenance Mode  
A licensed feature that supports the  
connection of two QLogic 9000 Series  
switches through the multiple 10-Gbps link  
Inter-Chassis Connectors (ICC).  
Maintenance mode sets the IP address to  
10.0.0.1 and provides access to the switch  
for maintenance purposes.  
Inactive Firmware  
Management Information Base  
The firmware image on the switch that is  
not in use.  
A set of guidelines and definitions for  
SNMP functions.  
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Management Workstation  
QuickTools  
Switch management application that is  
PC workstation that manages the fabric  
through the fabric management switch.  
resident in the switch firmware and  
executed through an internet browser.  
Merge Auto Save  
Remote Authentication Dial-in Server  
Zoning parameter that determines whether  
changes to the active zone set that a  
switch receives from other switches in the  
fabric will be saved to permanent memory  
on that switch.  
A server that supports the remote authenti-  
cation of user and device logins to a  
switch.  
SANdoctor  
MIB  
A licensed feature that provides for media  
diagnostics, Fibre Channel trace, and  
Fibre Channel ping functions.  
Management Information Base  
Network Time Protocol  
Secure Shell  
A network protocol that enables a client to  
synchronize its time with a server.  
Protocol that secures connections to the  
switch for the command line interface.  
NL_Port  
Secure Socket Layer  
Node Loop Port. A Fibre Channel device  
port that supports arbitrated loop protocol.  
Protocol that secures connections to the  
switch for Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007,  
QuickTools, the API, and SMI-S.  
N_Port  
Node Port. A Fibre Channel device port in  
a point-to-point or fabric connection.  
Security Set  
A set of up to three groups that define  
device security for the switch.  
NTP  
Network Time Protocol  
SFP  
Pending Firmware  
Small Form-Factor Pluggable.  
The firmware image that will be activated  
upon the next switch reset.  
Small Form-Factor Pluggable  
A transceiver device, smaller than a  
GigaBit Interface Converter, that plugs into  
the Fibre Channel port.  
POST  
Power On Self Test  
Power On Self Test (POST)  
SMI-S  
Diagnostics that the switch chassis  
performs at start up.  
Storage Management Initiative–Specifica-  
tion.  
Principal Switch  
SNMP  
The switch in the fabric that manages  
domain ID assignments.  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
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Initiative–Specification  
A standard that provides for the manage-  
ment of the switch through third-party  
management applications.  
Target  
A storage device that responds to an initi-  
ator device.  
User Account  
An object stored on a switch that consists  
of an account name, password, authority  
level, and expiration date.  
User Account Security  
A component of fabric security that  
provides for the administration and  
authentication of account names,  
passwords, expiration dates, and authority  
level.  
VCCI  
Voluntary Control Council for Interference  
Worldwide Name (WWN)  
A unique 64-bit address assigned to a  
device by the device manufacturer.  
WWN  
Worldwide Name  
Zone  
A set of ports or devices grouped together  
to control the exchange of information.  
Zone Set  
A set of zones grouped together. The  
active zone set defines the zoning for a  
fabric.  
Zoning Database  
The set of zone sets, zones, and aliases  
stored on a switch.  
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environmental  
error  
D
device  
extended credits  
F
fabric  
Fan blade  
domain ID  
E
Enterprise Fabric Suite  
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Installation Guide  
Fault LED  
Hotswap LED  
HyperStacking  
Fibre Channel  
File Transfer Protocol  
firmware  
I
I/O blade  
G
Internet Protocol  
H
L
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LED  
memory  
N
O
license key  
P
password  
M
maintenance  
Index-4  
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Installation Guide  
port  
Q
QuickTools  
R
RADIUS server  
power  
Power LED  
S
Power Supply blade  
Secure Shell  
security  
principal  
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Installation Guide  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
U
user  
SNMP See - Simple Network Management  
switch  
V
voltage  
W
web applet  
X
X2  
T
XPAK  
transceiver  
Z
zone  
Index-6  
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Installation Guide  
zone set  
zoning  
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Installation Guide  
Notes  
Index-8  
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