Installation, Service, and User Guide: IBM System Storage SAN80B-4

IBM System Storage SAN80B-4
Installation, Service, and User Guide

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Contents
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Providing power to the switch . . . . . . . 15
Summary of changes . . . . . . . . . . . iii Creating a serial connection . . . . . . . . 16
| Third edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Setting the switch IP address . . . . . . . 16
Second edition . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Taiwan Contact Information . . . . . . . . iv Chapter 3. Operating the switch . . . . 21
Accessibility features for the SAN80B-4 . . . . . iv Powering the switch on and off. . . . . . . . 21
Accessibility features . . . . . . . . . . iv Interpreting LED activity . . . . . . . . . . 21
Keyboard navigation . . . . . . . . . . iv Port side LED locations . . . . . . . . . 22
Vendor software . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Port side LED patterns . . . . . . . . . 23
Related accessibility information . . . . . . iv Nonport side LED locations . . . . . . . . 25
IBM and accessibility . . . . . . . . . . v POST and boot specifications . . . . . . . . 27
How to send your comments . . . . . . . . . v POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintaining the switch . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Installing SFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Diagnostic tests . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Customer field replaceable units (CRUs/FRUs) . . 33
About this document . . . . . . . . xiii Power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Product documents . . . . . . . .
xiii . . . Fan assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Brocade documents . . . . . . . .
xiii . . . Managing the switch . . . . . . . . . . . 37
IBM and Brocade product matrix . . .
xiv . . .
Safety and environmental notices . . . .
xiv . . .
Appendix A. Product specifications . . 39
Safety notices and labels . . . . . .
xiv . . .
Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . 39
Rack safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Facility requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Product recycling and disposal. . . . . . . xxi
Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . 40
Memory specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN80B-4 Data transmission ranges . . . . . . . . . . 41
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fibre Channel port specifications . . . . . . . 41
Features and functions of the switch . . . . . . 1 Serial port specifications . . . . . . . . . . 42
Supported connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Power supply specifications . . . . . . . . . 42
Port side of the switch . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Supported SFPs and HBAs . . . . . . . . . 43
Port numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Nonport side of the switch . . . . . . . . . 3
Field replaceable units (FRUs) . . . . . . . . 4 | Appendix B. Link troubleshooting . . . 45
Additional port activation . . . . . . . . . . 5 | Fault isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ISL Trunking groups . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 | Dust, dirt, or other contaminants . . . . . . . 46
Supported optional features . . . . . . . . . 6 | Best practices for minimizing link loss . . . . . 46
| Attenuation on LWL connections . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the | Best Practice for LWL connections – Optically
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 | engineer a long-distance connection . . . . . 47
Items included with the switch . . . . . . . . 7 | 2G LWL SFP maximum receive power . . . . 47
Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . 7
Electrical considerations . . . . . . . . . 8 Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . 49
Environment considerations . . . . . . . . 8 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Cabinet considerations . . . . . . . . . . 8 Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing a stand-alone switch . . . . . . . . 8 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Installing the switch into an EIA cabinet . . . . . 9 Class A Statement . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Time required . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance
Items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . 10 Avis de conformité à la réglementation
Recommendations for cable management . . . . 14 d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configuring the switch . . . . . . . . . . 15 European Union EMC Directive Conformance
Using the EZSwitch setup (optional) . . . . . 15 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 53 Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class
People's Republic of China Class A Electronic A Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Emission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement 55
Japan VCCI Council Class A Statement . . . . 54
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Industries Association (JEITA) Statement . . . 54
Korea Communications Commission (KCC)
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Figures
1. Port side of the switch . . . . . . . . . 2 9. Detailed view, location of LEDs on the port
2. Fibre Channel port numbering . . . . . . 3 side of the switch . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. Non-port side of the switch . . . . . . . 4 10. Location of LEDs on the nonport side of the
4. Rack assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 10 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5. Separating the inner and outer rails . . . . 11 11. SFP installation and bail closing. . . . . . 30
6. Mounting the moving portion of the slide and 12. Removing an SFP . . . . . . . . . . 31
mounting brackets to the switch . . . . . 12 13. Captive screws on the power supply units 34
7. Mounting the fixed portion of the rail and the 14. Captive screws on the fan assemblies . . . . 36
locking brackets to the rack . . . . . . . 13 | 15. Identifying the origin of failure . . . . . . 45
8. Inserting slides into the rack rails . . . . . 14
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Tables
1. Brocade and IBM product and model number 9. Management options for the switch . . . . 37
matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv 10. Physical dimensions and weight of the switch 39
2. Sample caution notices . . . . . . . . xvii 11. Facility requirements . . . . . . . . . 39
3. Parts supplied with the rack-mount kit 11 12. Environmental requirements . . . . . . . 40
4. Power status LED patterns, status, and 13. Memory specifications . . . . . . . . . 41
recommended actions . . . . . . . . . 23 14. Data transmission ranges . . . . . . . . 41
5. System status LED patterns, status, and 15. Serial cable pinouts . . . . . . . . . . 42
recommended actions . . . . . . . . . 23 16. Switch power supply specifications . . . . 42
6. Port LED patterns during normal operation 24 17. General specifications . . . . . . . . . 43
7. Ethernet LED patterns . . . . . . . . . 25 | 18. Specifications of LWL 10km transceivers 47
8. Power supply and fan assembly status LED | 19. Maximum receive power of 2 Gbps LWL SFPs 48
patterns, status, and recommended actions . . 26
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About this document
This document is intended for use by systems administrators and technicians
experienced with networking, Fibre Channel, and storage area network (SAN)
technologies. It describes how to install, service, and use the IBM System Storage®
SAN80B-4 (2498 Model 80B). Throughout this document, the product is referred to
as the SAN80B-4 , or simply the switch.
This document has been created to include information specific to SAN80B-4

| switches running on Fabric OS Fabric OS version 7.1.1 and later. For information
| about a Fabric OS version other than 7.1.1, refer to the documentation specific to
your Fabric OS version.
| Note: 7.0.0c is the latest FICON supported release.
The sections that follow provide information about:

v “Product documents”
v “Brocade documents”
v “Safety and environmental notices” on page xiv
Product documents
The following documents contain information related to this product. The
documentation may be printed material or may be on the documentation CD that
is shipped with the product. Newer versions of product documentation may be
available through the IBM Publications Center website www.ibm.com/shop/
publications/order. Newer versions may also be available through the IBM
Systems Support website www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/. Select
your product family, then the specific product, and then select Documentation
v IBM System Storage SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide, GA32-0582
(this document)
v IBM System Storage SAN80B-4 Quick Start Guide, GA32-0587
v Safety Notices
v IBM Warranty
Brocade documents
IBM b-type switches use software licensed from Brocade Communications Systems,
Inc. You can find information related to the software that supports the switch in
the following documents on the CD-ROM supplied with this product:
Brocade Fabric OS
v Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
v Fabric OS Command Reference
v Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual
v Fabric OS Message Reference Manual
v Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide
v Access Gateway Administrator's Guide
v EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide
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v FICON Administrator's Guide
Brocade Fabric OS optional features

v Fabric Watch Administrator's Guide
v Web Tools Administrator's Guide
IBM and Brocade product matrix

When you use any of the Brocade documents, such as Fabric Operating System
(FOS) publications, you will notice that the model numbers reflect the
corresponding Brocade products. Table 1 provides a product matrix for you to use
to correlate the Brocade products and models to the IBM product names and
machine types and model numbers. Products withdrawn from marketing are not
listed.
Table 1. Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix
IBM machine type and
Brocade product name IBM product name model number
Brocade 6520 SAN96B-5 2498 Models F96 and N96
Brocade 6505 SAN24B-5 2498 Model F24, 249824G
Brocade 6510 SAN48B-5 2498 Model F48
Brocade DCX 8510-4 SAN384B-2 2499 Model 416
Brocade DCX 8510-8 SAN768B-2 2499 Model 816
Brocade DCX-4S SAN384B 2499 Model 192
Brocade DCX SAN768B 2499 Model 384
Brocade Encryption Switch SAN32B-E4 2498 Model E32
Brocade 7800 SAN06B-R 2498 Model R06
Brocade 5300 SAN80B-4 2498 Model B80
Brocade 300 SAN24B-4 2498 Models B24 and 24E
Safety and environmental notices

This section contains information about:
v “Safety notices and labels”
v “Rack safety” on page xx
v “Product recycling and disposal” on page xxi
Safety notices and labels

When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices
contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the
severity of the safety condition. The danger and caution notices are listed in
numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for
example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translation of
these danger and caution notices in the Safety Notices publication that is shipped
with this product.
The following notices and statements are used in IBM documents. They are listed
below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. Follow the links for
more detailed descriptions and examples of the danger, caution, and attention
notices in the sections that follow.
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v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v “Attention notices” on page xix: These notices indicate potential damage to
programs, devices, or data.
v “Caution notices” on page xvii: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially hazardous to you.
v “Danger notices”: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially
lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to
products to warn of these situations.
v In addition to these notices, “Safety labels” on page xviii may be attached to the
product to warn of potential hazards.
Danger notices
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol accompanies a danger notice to
represent a dangerous electrical condition. Read and comply with the following
danger notices before installing or servicing this device.
DANGER
To prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with
different protective ground (earth), use one hand, when possible, to
connect or disconnect signal cables. (D001)
DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a
shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards,
ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed
branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information
that is provided with your device or the power rating label for
electrical specifications. (D002)
DANGER
If the receptacle has a metal shell, do not touch the shell until you
have completed the voltage and grounding checks. Improper wiring
or grounding could place dangerous voltage on the metal shell. If
any of the conditions are not as described, STOP. Ensure the
improper voltage or impedance conditions are corrected before
proceeding. (D003)
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that
attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent
an electrical shock. (D004)
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The following general electrical danger notice provides instructions on how to
avoid shock hazards when servicing equipment. Unless instructed otherwise,
follow the procedures in the following danger notice.
DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following
precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and

communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:
v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power
cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other
product.
v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an
electrical storm.
v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To
remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded
electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage
and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to
properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect
signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire,
water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications
systems, networks, and modems before you open the device
covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and
configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described below when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices.
To connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)
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Caution notices
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to
people because of some existing condition. A caution notice can be accompanied
by different symbols, as in the examples below:
Table 2. Sample caution notices
If the symbol is... It means....
A hazardous electrical condition with less
severity than electrical danger.
A generally hazardous condition not

represented by other safety symbols.
A specification of product weight that

requires safe lifting practices. The weight
range of the product is listed below the
graphic, and the graphic and the wording of
svc00167
the caution varies, depending on the weight

18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)
of the device.
18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)
A potential hazard of pinching the hand or
other body parts between parts.
P/N 18P5850-B
SJ000752
A hazardous condition due to moving parts

nearby.
A hazardous condition due to the use of a

laser in the product. Laser symbols are
always accompanied by the classification of
the laser as defined by the U. S. Department
of Health and Human Services (for example,
Class I, Class II, and so forth).
Read and comply with the following caution notices before installing or servicing
this device.
CAUTION:
Energy hazard present. Shorting may result in system outage and
possible physical injury. Remove all metallic jewelry before servicing.
(C001)
CAUTION:
This part or unit is heavy but has a weight smaller than 18 kg (39.7
lb). Use care when lifting, removing, or installing this part or unit.
(C008)
CAUTION:
The system contains circuit cards, assemblies, or both that contain lead
solder. To avoid the release of lead (Pb) into the environment, do not
burn. Discard the circuit card as instructed by local regulations. (C014)
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CAUTION:
This product is equipped with a 3-wire (two conductors and ground)
power cable and plug. Use this power cable with a properly grounded
electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. (C018)
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices:
CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module,
which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product
could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no
serviceable parts inside the device.
v Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
(C026)
CAUTION:
The power-control button on the device does not turn off the electrical
current supplied to the device. The device might also have more than
one connection to dc power. To remove all electrical current from the
device, ensure that all connections to dc power are disconnected at the
dc power input terminals. (C031)
CAUTION:
Servicing of this product or unit is to be performed by trained service
personnel only. (C032)
Safety labels
As an added precaution, safety labels are often installed directly on products or
product components to warn of potential hazards. These can be either danger or
caution notices, depending upon the level of the hazard.
The actual product safety labels may differ from these sample safety labels:
DANGER
Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside
any component that has this label attached. Do not open any
cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001)
DANGER
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or work space.
(L002)
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DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with
multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords. (L003)
DANGER
Hazardous voltage present. Voltages present constitute a shock
hazard, which can cause severe injury or death. (L004)
Attention notices
An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, or
system, or to data. An exclamation point symbol may accompany an attention
notice, but is not required. A sample attention notice follows:
Attention: Do not bend a fibre cable to a radius less than 5 cm (2 in.); you can
damage the cable. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they
can be easily overtightened, causing damage to the cable.
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Rack safety
Rack installation
DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
v Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if
mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the
heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and
optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place
objects on top of rack-mounted devices.
v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all
power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the
same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack
cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the
metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(R001 part 1 of 2)
CAUTION:
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will
exceed the manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your
rack-mounted devices.
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow
is not blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow
through the unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit
so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or
overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the
rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power
requirement of the supply circuit.
v (For sliding drawers) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer
brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time.
The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v (For fixed drawers) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing
unless specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or
completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the
drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001 part 2 of 2)
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Rack relocation (19" rack)
CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves
rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you
relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building:
v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the
top of the rack cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. If this configuration is not
known, you must do the following:
– Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.
– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack
cabinet.
– Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the
rack cabinet below the 32U level.
– If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets,
detach the rack cabinet from the suite.
– Inspect the route that you plan to take when moving the rack to eliminate
potential hazards.
– Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded
rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that came with your rack cabinet
for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
– Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 2030 mm (30 x 80 in.).
– Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
– Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
– Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet
during movement.
– Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees.
– Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following:
- Lower the four leveling pads.
- Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
- If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack
cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.
– If a long distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the
configuration of the rack cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in
the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also, lower the leveling
pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the
pallet.
(R002)
Product recycling and disposal

Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) for
translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling
and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on the
product documentation CD.
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xxii SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide
Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN80B-4 switch
The IBM System Storage SAN80B-4 is a high-performance 8 Gbps Fibre Channel
switch designed for the needs of enterprise environments that require a high-port
count footprint for port aggregation and a simplified management environment
that comes by reducing the total number of domains to manage. With its high port
count and Ports on Demand flexibility to grow port capacity as needed, the switch
is an excellent solution for expansion from a director core, or as the core switch in
a fabric. The switch runs on the Fabric Operating System (Fabric OS) and is
compatible with other IBM switches, which enables seamless connectivity into
heterogeneous SAN environments.
This chapter provides the following information:

v “Features and functions of the switch”
v “Supported connectivity” on page 2
v “Port side of the switch” on page 2
v “Nonport side of the switch” on page 3
v “Additional port activation” on page 5
v “ISL Trunking groups” on page 5
v “Supported optional features” on page 6
Features and functions of the switch

The switch provides the following features and functions:
v 2U chassis–The chassis can be installed as a standalone unit or mounted in a
standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 19 in. (48.26 cm) cabinet.
v Two hot-swappable, redundant power supply field replaceable units (FRUs).
v Three hot-swappable, fan assembly field replaceable units (FRUs).
v On-demand scaling of forty-eight to eighty 8 Gbit/sec ports
v ASIC technology supporting 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbit/sec auto-sensing Fibre Channel
ports.
v Full 1:1 subscription on all 80 ports at 8Gbps.
v Universal ports self-configure as E, F, M, or FL ports, and EX_Ports. EX_ports
are activated on a per port basis with the optional Integrated Routing license.
v A system motherboard with a 1.3GHz Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)
CPU with integrated peripherals providing high performance with low power
consumption.
v Enables interoperability between IBM System Storage b-type and m-type SAN
switches and directors.
v Inter-Switch-Link Trunking (licensable) enables up to eight ports (at 1G, 2G, 4G,
or 8G speeds) between a pair of switches to be combined to form a single,
logical ISL switch with a speed of up to 64 Gbits/sec (128 Gbits/sec full duplex)
for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.
v Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) optimizes fabric-wide performance and load
balancing by automatically routing data to the most efficient available path in
the fabric.
v Intelligent management and monitoring with Web Tools, Fabric Watch, and
Performance Monitor.
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v Unicast, multicast (255 groups), and broadcast data traffic type support.
v Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers support any combination
of Short Wave (SW), Long Wave (LW), or Extended Long Wave (ELW) optical
media on a single switch.
v Utilizes the EZSwitchSetup wizard, which makes SAN configuration a 3-step
point-and-click task.
Supported connectivity
Specific details on supported operating systems, servers, and devices, storage
products attachability, SAN connectivity products, and configuration options can
be found in the interoperability matrices at the following website:
www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san.
Port side of the switch

Figure 1 shows the port side of the switch. The port side of the switch includes the
system and power status LEDs, console port, Ethernet port, USB port, and Fibre
Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B80_0001
11 12 13 14 15 16
Figure 1. Port side of the switch
Item number Description Item number Description

1 Switch chassis 9 Fibre Channel ports
16–23
2 SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide

Item number Description Item number Description
2 Switch ID pull-out 10 Fibre Channel ports
tab 24–31
3 System Status LED 11 Fibre Channel ports
(top) 32–39
System Power LED
(bottom)
4 Console port 12 Fibre Channel ports
40–47
5 Ethernet port 13 Fibre Channel ports
48–55
6 USB port 14 Fibre Channel ports
56–63
7 Fibre Channel ports 15 Fibre Channel ports
0–7 64–71
8 Fibre Channel ports 16 Fibre Channel ports
8–15 72–79
Port numbering
The Fibre Channel ports on the switch are numbered from left to right, in
eight-port groups from 0 to 31 in the top row of port groups, and 32 through 79 in
the lower row of port groups, as shown in Figure 2.
0 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 16 17 18 19 24 25 26 27
4 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 28 29 30 31
32 33 34 35 40 41 42 43 48 49 50 51 56 57 58 59 64 65 66 67 72 73 74 75
B80_0003
36 37 38 39 44 45 46 47 52 53 54 55 60 61 62 63 68 69 70 71 76 77 78 79
Figure 2. Fibre Channel port numbering
Note: ISL Trunking is licensed software that allows you to create trunking groups
of ISLs between adjacent switches. For more information about ISL
Trunking, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
Nonport side of the switch

The non-port side of the switch includes the power supplies (including the AC
power receptacle and AC power switch) and fans. Figure 3 on page 4 shows the
non-port side items.
Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN80B-4 switch 3

1
3 4 5 6 7
B80_0002
Figure 3. Non-port side of the switch
Item number Description

1 Switch chassis
2 Nonport side of switch
3 Power supply #2
4 Fan assembly #3
5 Fan assembly #2
6 Fan assembly #1
7 Power supply #1
Field replaceable units (FRUs)

The switch has two power supplies and three fan assembly units that are field
replaceable units (FRUs). Each of the FRU types are redundant and hot swappable,
and each FRU has an LED to indicate the status of the FRU. The system status
LED on the port side of the switch also provides the status of the entire switch,
including the fan and power supply FRU units.

| Attention: Use only transceivers that are supported for this product. Only
| transceivers purchased from IBM are supported. The use of transceivers that are
| not supported may cause data loss or cause the product to malfunction. For a
| listing of transceivers compatible with this product:
| v Go to the IBM Support Portal www.ibm.com/supportportal.
| v In the Search field, enter b-type supported transceiver.
| v Alternatively, use this direct link: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/
| docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1004421.
Additional port activation

The switch can be purchased with 48, 64, or 80 licensed ports. As your needs
increase, you can activate unlicensed ports by purchasing and installing the
additional 16 port activation feature. After it has been installed, the license appears
under the licenseShow command as Ports on Demand license.
The additional ports are ready to be unlocked in the switch firmware. The license
might be part of the licensed paper pack supplied with switch software, or you can
purchase the license separately from IBM, who will provide you with a key to
unlock it.
By default, ports 0 through 47 are enabled on the switch. To enable ports 48

through 63, install a Ports on Demand license key. To enable ports 64 through 79,
install another Ports on Demand license.
After you have installed the license keys, you must enable the ports. You can do so
without disrupting switch operation by using the portEnable command on each
port individually. Alternatively, you can disable and reenable the switch to activate
all ports simultaneously.
To install the additional port activation license, you can either use the supplied
license key or generate a license key. Typically the switch is shipped with a paper
pack that specifies the transaction key to use with the Software License Keys link.
| Use this transaction key at the IBM Support Portal, www.ibm.com/supportportal:

| v Search for the product Machine type or product name, and then follow links for
| Downloads.
| v On the Downloads tab, select License request.
| v Follow the instructions on the page that displays.
ISL Trunking groups

The switch supports Interswitch Link (ISL) Trunking as a licensed feature. When
this feature is enabled, you can create Trunked groups of up to 8 contiguous ports.
This means that you can create up to ten trunked groups that contain 8 ports each.
The Fibre Channel ports on the switch are numbered from left to right and
color-coded into groups of eight to indicate which ports you can combine into
trunked groups (see “Port numbering” on page 3).
Note: ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups
of ISLs between adjacent switches. For more information about trunking,
refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN80B-4 switch 5

Supported optional features
The switch supports the following optional software, which you can activate by
purchasing the corresponding license key:
v Extended Fabric–allows implementation of long distance dynamic (LD) and long
distance static (LS) distance levels. This feature extends SAN fabrics beyond the
Fibre Channel standard 10 km by optimizing the internal switch buffers to
maintain performance on ISLs at distances up to 500 kilometers.
v Advanced Performance Monitor–provides Performance Monitoring capability to
help identify end-to-end bandwidth usage by host/target pairs and is designed
to provide information for capacity planning.
v Trunking Activation–designed to enable Fibre Channel packets to be efficiently
distributed across multiple Inter-Switch connections (links) between two SAN
b-type fabric switches, while preserving in-order delivery. ISL Trunking is
supported between any of the supported 2, 4, or 8 Gbps b-type models. Both
SAN b-type fabric switches must have ISL Trunking activated.
v Adaptive Networking– provides a set of capability allowing high priority
connections to obtain the bandwidth necessary for optimum performance, even
in congested environments.
v Integrated Routing–allows any port in the switch to be configured as an
EX_port supporting Fibre Channel Routing (FCR). This eliminates the need to
use the SAN18B-R for FCR purposes, and also provides double the bandwidth
for each FC Router (FCR) connection when connected to another 8 Gbps capable
port
v FICON® w/ CUP–designed to provide in-band management of the supported
SAN b-type switch, router, and director products by System Automation for
z/OS® from IBM System z9® EC, z9 BC, and zSeries 990 and 900 servers. To
enable in-band management on multiple switches and directors, each switch,
router, or director must be configured with the appropriate FICON CUP feature.
This support is designed to provide a single point of control for managing
connectivity in active FICON I/O configurations.
v Server Application Optimization (SAO)–designed to bring Quality of Service
(QoS) enhancements for server consolidation and virtualization
In addition, customers can order a set of optional features bundled into one
orderable feature, the B80 Enterprise Package. This bundled feature consists of one
of each of Trunking Activation, Advanced Performance Monitor, Adaptive
Networking, and two 16-port activations.
For more information on the use of these features, refer to the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide.

Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the switch
You can install the switch in either of two ways:
v As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface
v In an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet using a slide-rail rack
mount kit, which is provided with the switch. When you mount the switch into
a slide-rail rack, you can mount the chassis to slide from either the port side or
the non-port side.

v “Items included with the switch”
v “Installation and safety considerations”
v “Installing a stand-alone switch” on page 8
v “Installing the switch into an EIA cabinet” on page 9
v “Recommendations for cable management” on page 14
v “Configuring the switch” on page 15
Items included with the switch

The following items are included with the standard shipment of the switch. When
you open the packaging, verify that these items are included in the package and
that no damage has occurred during shipping:
v One SAN80B-4 switch with two power supply/fan assemblies installed
v An accessory kit containing:
– Serial cable with an RJ-45 connector
– One grounded 1.8 m (6 ft.) country-specific power cord
– Four rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit
– SFP transceivers (quantity depending upon features ordered)
– IBM System Storage SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide (this
document)
– IBM System Storage SAN80B-4 Quick Start Guide
– IBM documentation CD
– EZSwitchSetup CD
– One LC wrap plug-D
Installation and safety considerations

Use this section to prepare your site for a safe and successful installation.
Attention: Although the switch has been designed for customer installation and
replacement procedures, you must first ensure that the rack into which the switch
is to be installed is also customer accessible. If it is not, then only trained personnel
can install and service these switches in such a rack.
Attention: Read the “Safety and environmental notices” on page xiv

before attempting any installation or maintenance procedures.

The switch can be installed either as a free-standing unit, or installed in an EIA
cabinet, using an optional slide-rail rack mount kit. When mounting into a
slide-rail rack, you can mount the chassis to slide from either the port side or the
nonport side.
Electrical considerations
To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure that your site meets the
following requirements.
v The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and
grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.
v The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the
electrical rating on the switch nameplate.
v The power supply standards provided in “Power supply specifications” on page
42 are met.
Environment considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following
environmental requirements are met:
v At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you install the switch with the
nonport side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle.
v All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid
intaking exhaust air.
v A minimum air flow of 47 cubic feet/minute (79.8 cubic meters/hour) available
on the nonport side of the switch.
v The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° C (104° F) while the switch is
operating.
Cabinet considerations
Attention: See “Rack safety” on page xx for danger and caution notices related to
product installations in racks or cabinets.
For successful installation and operation of the switch in a cabinet, ensure that the
following cabinet requirements are met:
v The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.
v Plan a cabinet space that is 2 EIA units high, 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide.
v Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection
and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a
branch circuit, such as a power strip.
v Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis,
particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly.
v Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s
weight limits or unbalance the cabinet in any way.
v Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as
an earthquake.
Installing a stand-alone switch

To install the switch as a stand-alone unit, use the following procedure:
1. Unpack the switch and verify the items listed in “Items included with the
switch” on page 7

2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet onto the switch helps
prevent the switch from sliding off the supporting surface.
a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure
that they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of
the feet.
b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each
indentation and press into place.
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
4. Provide power to the switch as described in “Powering the switch on and off”
on page 21.
Attention: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is
correctly set. For instructions on how to set the IP address, see “Configuring the
switch” on page 15.
Installing the switch into an EIA cabinet

Attention: Although the switch has been designed for customer installation and
replacement procedures, you must first ensure that the rack into which the switch
is to be installed is also customer accessible. If it is not, then only trained personnel
can install and service these switches in such a rack.
Attention: Read the “Safety and environmental notices” on page xiv

before attempting any installation or maintenance procedures.
Attention: Refer to “Rack safety” on page xx for danger and caution notices
related to rack and cabinet installations.
You can install the rack mount kit in either of two ways:
v To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust-air side of the
cabinet. In this installation, the port side of the switch is flush with the edge of
the cabinet.
v To allow the non-port side of the switch to slide out the cool-air side of the
cabinet. In this installation, the port side of the switch is set 7.62 cm (3 in.) back
from the edge of the cabinet, allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic
cables.
Note: The illustrations in this section are for general guidance only. They may not
match exactly the switch you are installing or the cabinet that you are
installing it into.
Time required
Approximately 30 minutes
Items required
You need the following items to install the switch in a slide-rail rack:
v Straight slot screwdriver
v Rack space: 2 EIA units of rack space, 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide, and 60.96 cm (24
in.) deep
v One power cord that is provided with the switch
Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the switch 9

v One power outlet
v Rack mount kit
Attention: Use the exact screws specified in the procedure for use with the switch
chassis. Using screws longer than 3/16 in. can damage the switch. The different
types of screws are listed in Table 3 on page 11.
Note: Make sure that you tighten all screws used in this procedure.
Installation instructions
To install the switch in a slide-rail rack that meets EIA standards, use the following
procedure.
Note: These procedures use parts that are included in the rack-mount kit. These
parts are listed in Table 3 on page 11. The installation procedure
cross-references the items in this table. Be sure to use the referenced parts
when you perform each step.
Before you start the rack-mount installation process, locate the rack-mount slides
and the mounting bracket that are provided in the shipping container.
Figure 4 shows the rack assembly. The number keys, such as 1, refer to the items
listed in Table 3 on page 11.
4
4X
9
Outer Slide 8X 7
4X
EIA Rack Rail
Inner Slide
See
1 Detail A
2X
5
4X
7 10
4X 8X 11
3 6 8X
5X 12
Front of Switch 8X
6
2X
Detail A
7 2
2X
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Figure 4. Rack assembly

1. Unpack the rack-mount kit and verify that all ordered items and parts are
present and undamaged. See Table 3 for a list of parts and the quantities
supplied.
Table 3. Parts supplied with the rack-mount kit
Item Description Quantity
1 Rack mount slide (inner and outer slide) 2
2 Right rack mount bracket (optional bracket 1
for front of switch)
3 Left rack mount bracket (optional bracket for 1
front of switch)
4 Rack mounting bracket (3-hole) 4
5 Nut clip, M5 11
6 Screw, 8-32 x 3/16 in., zinc 11
7 Screw, M5 x 12 11
8 Bracket to slide rack kit (contains items 9 - 1
12)
9 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8 in., zinc 5
10 Washer, flat, No. 8 5
11 Washer, lock, No. 8 5
12 Nut, hex, 8-32 5
2. Separate the inner and outer slides.

a. Open one of the slides until the lock engages.
b. Press the lock release lever (1 in Figure 5) and remove the inner rail from
the outer rail.
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Figure 5. Separating the inner and outer rails
c. Repeat step 2a and step 2b for the other rail.
Note: For racks with flush-mount doors, such as the 9306 Netfinity® racks, do
not install the front brackets. Instead, use the rack-mount slides by
attaching the switch to the set of mounting holes, which are offset 3
inches into the rack.

3. Install the inner (smaller) slide on the switch chassis, as Figure 4 on page 10
shows.
Attention: If you use screws longer than 3/16 in., you can damage the switch.
a. Position the flat side of the inner rail along one side of the switch. Align the
holes in the rail with the threaded holes in the side of the switch chassis.
The chamfered end of the inner rail should face toward the rear of the
switch (away from the ports) as shown in Figure 6.
b. Attach the inner rail by using three of the 8-32 x 3/16 in. zinc screws (6 in
Table 3 on page 11).
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Figure 6. Mounting the moving portion of the slide and mounting brackets to the switch
c. Repeat step 3a and step 3b for the second inner rail on the other side of the
switch chassis.
4. Optional step: Install the right rack mount bracket 2 (see Figure 4 on page 10)
and the left rack mount bracket 3 on the switch chassis. Use these brackets to
secure the switch to the rack as shown in Figure 6.
Attention: Do not use screws longer than 3/16 in.; they can damage the
switch.
a. Position the left rack mount bracket at the left front corner of the switch
chassis. Align the two holes in the bracket with the two threaded holes in
the switch chassis.
b. Attach the bracket by using two of the 8-32 x 3/16 in. zinc screws (see 6
in Figure 4 on page 10)
c. Repeat step 4a and step 4b for the right rack mount bracket on the right
front corner of the switch chassis.
5. Attach all four of the 3-hole rack mounting brackets 4 in Figure 7 on page 13.
a. Position a 3-hole rack mounting bracket 4 at the end of one of the outer
slides.

b. Attach the bracket by using the 8-32 x 3/8 in. zinc screws 9. Ensure that
the screw heads are inside the slides.
c. Place one each of the following items on the outer end of the screw in the
order listed:
1) Washer, flat No. 8 10
2) Washer, lock No. 8 11
3) Nut, hex, 8-32 12
d. Repeat steps 5a on page 12 through 5c for the three remaining rail ends.
12 11
10 1
5
3
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Figure 7. Mounting the fixed portion of the rail and the locking brackets to the rack
6. Install the outer (larger) slides in the rack, as shown in Figure 7.

a. At the selected height, install the five M5 nut clips 5. Put three M5 nut
clips in the front of the rack and two in the back. The middle clip in the
front of the rack is for the locking ears.
Note: Some rack mount kits might use 10-32 nut clips in place of the M5
nut clips for the locking ears.
b. Attach the slides by using four M5 x 12 screws 7 (see Figure 4 on page
10).
c. Repeat step 6a and step 6b for the other rail.
7. Install the switch in the rack.
a. Position the switch in front of the rack. Insert the switch into the rack by
sliding the inner slides that are mounted on the switch into the outer slides
that are mounted on the rack. See Figure 8 on page 14.

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Figure 8. Inserting slides into the rack rails
b. Check the alignment of the slides by sliding the switch in and out of the
rack. Any difficulty moving the switch indicates lateral stress or
misalignment. If this situation occurs, adjust the slide positions until the
movement is smooth.
8. Optional step: If the right and left rack mount brackets are installed on the
front corners of the switch, attach both brackets to the cabinet rack by using M5
x 12 screws 7. See step 4 on page 12 and Figure 4 on page 10. The screws
should pass through the front of each bracket and the slide rail.
Note: Some rack mount kits might use 10-32 nut clips in place of the M5 nut
clips for the locking ears.
9. Continue with initial setup of the switch by following the procedures in
“Configuring the switch” on page 15.
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that
attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent
an electrical shock. (D004)
Note: Do not connect the switch to the network until you perform one of the
following steps:
v Set the internet protocol (IP) address.
v Verify that the default IP address does not conflict with the existing IP
addresses in the same network.
Recommendations for cable management

Attention: The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 51 mm (2 in.)
under full tensile load and 30.5 mm (1.2 in.) with no tensile load.

Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using
cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable
management. Following is a list of recommendations:
v Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.
v Leave at least 1 meter (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room
to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack,
and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend
radius.
v If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking
groups. The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as
described in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
v For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to
which they are connected.
v Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
v Use hook-and-loop fasteners to secure and organize fibre optic cables. Do not
use tie wraps on fiber optic cables, because wraps are easily overtightened and
can damage the optic fibers.
Configuring the switch

You must configure the switch to ensure correct operation within a network and
fabric. For instructions about how to configure the switch to operate in a fabric
that contains switches from other vendors, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's
Guide.
For more information about the commands used in this procedure, refer to the
Fabric OS Command Reference.
v “Using the EZSwitch setup (optional)”
v “Providing power to the switch”
v “Creating a serial connection” on page 16
v “Setting the switch IP address” on page 16
v “Setting the date and time” on page 17
Using the EZSwitch setup (optional)

Once you have set up the switch in a rack or as a stand-alone switch, it is time to
give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the switch in a
single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic
configuration. See the EZSwitchSetup CD, included with the accessory kit for more
information. You can also use the SAN80B-4 Quick Start Guide. If you do not want
to use EZSwitch Setup, use the instructions in following sections.
Providing power to the switch

To provide power to the switch:
1. Connect the power cords to both power supplies, and then to power sources on
separate circuits to protect against AC failure. Ensure that the cords have a
minimum service loop of 15 cm (6 in.) available and are routed to avoid stress.
2. Power on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to the "|" symbol.
The power supply LEDs will display amber until POST is complete, and then
change to green. The switch usually requires from 1 to 3 min to boot and
complete POST.

Note: Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is
connected and turned on.
3. After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the
left of the port side of the switch are green.
Creating a serial connection

You will perform all basic configuration tasks in this guide using a serial
connection. To create a serial connection to the switch, complete the following
steps:
1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to an RS-232 serial
port on the workstation.
If the serial port on the workstation is RJ-45 instead of RS-232, remove the
adapter on the end of the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector
into the RJ-45 serial port on the workstation.
2. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation.
3. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC, or
TERM, TIP, or Kermit in a UNIX environment), and configure the application
as follows:
v In a Windows environment:
Bits per second 9600
Databits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
v In a UNIX environment, type the following string at the prompt:
tip /dev/ttyb -9600
If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead and enter the following string at the
prompt:
tip /dev/ttya -9600
Setting the switch IP address

You can configure the switch with a static IP address, or you can use a DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to set the IP address of the switch.
DHCP is enabled by default. The switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6.
Using DHCP
When using DHCP, the switch obtains its IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway address from the DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to the
a DHCP server that is on the same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is
not on the same subnet as the switch, use a static IP address.
Setting a static IP address

1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password.
2. Use the ipaddrset command to set the Ethernet IP address.
If you are going to use an IPv4 IP address, enter the IP address in dotted
decimal notation as prompted.
Ethernet IP Address: [192.168.74.102]
If you are going to use an IPv6 address, enter the network information in
semicolon-separated notation as prompted.

switch:admin> ipaddrset -ipv6 --add 1080::8:800:200C:417A/64
IP address is being changed...Done.
3. Complete the rest of the network information as prompted.
Ethernet Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0]

Ethernet IP Address: [192.168.74.102]
Ethernet Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0]
4. Enter off to Disable DHCP when prompted.
DHCP [OFF]: off
Setting the date and time

The switch maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time
clock (RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation
does not depend on the date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time
value still functions properly. However, because the date and time are used for
logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should set them correctly.
Setting the date

1. If you are not already logged into the switch; do so now using the default
password, which is password.
2. Enter the date command, using the following syntax:
date "mmddHHMMyy"
The values represent the following:

v mm is the month; valid values are 01 through 12
v dd is the date; valid values are 01 through 31
v HH is the hour; valid values are 00 through 23
v MM is minutes; valid values are 00 through 59
v yy is the year; valid values are 00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are
interpreted as 1970 through 1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as
2000-2069)
switch:admin> date
Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007
switch:admin> date "0927123007"
Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC 2007
switch:admin>
Setting time zones

You can set the time zone for a switch by name. You can specify the setting using
country and city or time zone parameters.
If the time zone is not set with the new options, the switch retains the offset time
zone settings. The tsTimeZone command also includes an option to revert to the
prior time zone format. For more information about the tstimezone [--old] option,
see the Fabric OS Command Reference.
You can set the time zone for a switch using the tsTimeZone command. The
tsTimeZone command allows you to perform the following tasks:
v Display all of the time zones supported in the firmware
v Set the time zone based on a country and city combination or based on a time
zone ID such as PST

The time zone setting has the following characteristics:
v You can view the time zone settings. However, only those with administrative
permissions can set the time zones.
v The tsTimeZone setting automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.
v Changing the time zone on a switch updates the local time zone setup and is
reflected in local time calculations.
v By default, all switches are in the GMT time zone (0,0). If all switches in a fabric
are in one time zone, it is possible for you to keep the time zone setup at the
default setting.
v System services that have already started will reflect the time zone changes only
after the next reboot.
v Time zone settings persist across failover for high availability.
The following procedure describes how to set the time zone for a switch. You must
perform the procedure on all switches for which the time zone must be set.
However, you only need to set the time zone once on each switch, because the
value is written to nonvolatile memory.
2. Enter the tsTimeZone command as follows:
switch:admin> tstimezone [--interactive]/ [, timezone_fmt]
Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID,
such as PST.
The following example shows how to display the current time zone setup and
how to change the time zone to US/Central.
switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Pacific
switch:admin> tstimezone US/Central
switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Central
The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using
interactive mode to Pacific Standard Time.
1. Type the tsTimeZone command as follows:
switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive
2. You are prompted to select a general location.
Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly.
3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit.
4. At the prompt, select a country location.
5. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone region or
Ctrl-D to quit.
Synchronizing local time using NTP

You can synchronize the local time of the principal or primary fabric configuration
server (FCS) switch to a maximum of eight external network time protocol (NTP)
servers. To keep the time in your SAN current, it is recommended that the
principal or primary FCS switch has its time synchronized with at least one
external NTP server. The other switches in the fabric will automatically take their
time from the principal or primary FCS switch.

All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server value in non-volatile
memory. By default, this value is the local clock server <LOCL> of the principal or
primary FCS switch. Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary
FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric.
When a new switch enters the fabric, the time server daemon of the principal or
primary FCS switch sends out the addresses of all existing clock servers and the
time to the new switch. If a switch with FOS 5.3.0 or later has entered the fabric it
will be able to store the list and the active servers; pre-5.3.0 Fabric OS switches will
ignore the new list parameter in the payload and will update only the active server
address.
For more information on using an NTP server, and IPv6 considerations, see the
Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
2. Enter the tsClockServer command:
switch:admin> tsclockserver "<ntp1;ntp2>"
where ntp1 is the IP address or DNS name of the first NTP server, which the
switch must be able to access. The second ntp2 is the second NTP server and is
optional. The operand “<ntp1;ntp2>” is optional; by default, this value is
LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal or primary switch as the
clock server.
The tsClockServer command accepts multiple server addresses in either IPv4,

IPv6, or DNS name formats. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed,
tsClockServer sets the first obtainable address as the active NTP server. The others
will be stored as backup servers that can take over if the active NTP server fails.
The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server
every 64 seconds.
switch:admin> tsclockserver
LOCL
switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131"
switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131
switch:admin>
The following example shows how to set up more than one NTP server using a
DNS name:
switch:admin> tsclockserver "10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net"

Updating Clock Server configuration...done.
Updated with the NTP servers
Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS
switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric.

Chapter 3. Operating the switch
v “Powering the switch on and off”
v “Interpreting LED activity”
v “Interpreting LED activity”
v “POST and boot specifications” on page 27
v “Interpreting POST results” on page 28
v “Customer field replaceable units (CRUs/FRUs)” on page 33
v “Maintaining the switch” on page 28
v “Managing the switch” on page 37
v
Powering the switch on and off

See Chapter 2, “Installing and configuring the switch,” on page 7 for initial setup
instructions before powering the switch on for the first time. Once the switch has
been properly configured, follow these instructions to power the switch on and off.
To power the switch on, connect one or both power cords to the power connectors
on the power supplies and to a power source; then, set the AC power switches to
"|". Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected
and powered on.
The switch runs POST by default each time it is powered on; it requires a
minimum of three minutes to boot and complete POST.
To power the switch off, power off both power supplies by setting each AC power
switch to "O". All devices are returned to their initial state the next time the switch
is powered on.
Interpreting LED activity

System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on
the switch. There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, and a
flashing light. The steady lights and flashing lights can be green or amber. The
LEDs flash either of these colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This
is normal and does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a
healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete.
The switch has the following LEDs:

v System power LED–One LED (green) to indicate system power
v System status LED–One LED (green/amber) to indicate system status
v Ethernet status LEDs–Two LEDs to indicate speed and link status
v Port status LEDs–80 LEDs (green/amber) to indicate status for each port
v Power supply status LEDs–Two LEDs (one for each power supply) to indicate
power supply status (located on nonport side of switch)
v Fan assembly status LEDs–Three LEDs (one for each fan assembly) to indicate
fan assembly status (located on nonport side of switch)

Port side LED locations
Figure 9 shows the location of individual LEDs on the port side of the switch.
Scale:
1/4" = 1"
B80_0004
0 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 8 12 9 13 10 14 11 15 16 20 17 21 18 22 19 23 24 28 25 29 26 30 27 31
IOIOI
32 36 33 37 34 38 35 39 40 44 41 45 42 46 43 47 48 52 49 53 50 54 51 55 56 60 57 61 58 62 59 63
1 5 6
0 4 1 5 2 6 3 7
IOIOI
32 36 33 37 34 38 35 39
2 3 4 7 8
Figure 9. Detailed view, location of LEDs on the port side of the switch
LED names and LED names and

Item descriptions Item descriptions
1 System status 5 FC port status LED
(port 0)
2 System power 6 FC port status LED
(port 4)
3 Ethernet link status 7 FC port status LED
(port 48)
4 Ethernet link speed 8 FC port status LED
(port 52)
Note: For each pair of FC port status LEDs, the left LED corresponds with the port
in the top row, and the right LED corresponds with the port in the row
below.

Port side LED patterns
Table 4 through Table 7 on page 25 summarize the switch LED locations, color, and
meaning, as well as any recommended user response.
Power status LED patterns

The power status LED patterns are shown in Table 4
Table 4. Power status LED patterns, status, and recommended actions
Recommended
LED name LED color Status of hardware action
Power Status LED No light System is off or there Verify the system is
is an internal power powered on, the
supply failure. power cables are
securely connected,
and the power source
is live.
If the system power
LED is not green, the
unit may be faulty.
Contact IBM Support.
Steady green Switch is on and No action is required.
power supplies are
functioning properly.
System status LED patterns

The system status LED patterns are shown in Table 5
Table 5. System status LED patterns, status, and recommended actions
Recommended
System Status LED No light Switch is off or there Verify that switch is
is no power. on and has
completed booting.
Steady green System is on and No action is required.
functioning properly.
Steady amber (for Unknown state, boot Perform the
more than five failed, or the system following steps:
seconds) is faulty. Connect a serial cable
This LED displays to the system.
steady amber during Reboot the system.
POST, this is normal Check the failure
and does not indicate indicated on the
a fault. system console.
Contact IBM Support.
Flashing Attention is required. Check the
amber/green A number of management
variables can cause interface and the
this status including error log for details
a single power on the cause of
supply failure, a fan status. Contact IBM
failure, or one or Support if required.
more environmental
ranges exceeded.
Chapter 3. Operating the switch 23

Port status LED patterns
Each port has one LED port status indicator. Table 6 shows the LED color, status,
and recommended action for these port LEDs.
Table 6. Port LED patterns during normal operation
Recommended
Port status No light No light or signal Check SFP and cable.
carrier (SFP or cable)
detected.
Slow flashing green Port is online but No action is required.
(flashing in segmented because of
two-second intervals) a loopback cable or
incompatible switch
connection.
Fast flashing green Port is online and an No action is required.
(flashing in internal loopback
half-second intervals) diagnostic test is
running.
Flickering green Port is online and No action is required.
(steady with random frames are flowing
flashes) through the port.
Steady green Port is online No action is required.
(connected to
external device) but
has no traffic.
Slow flashing amber Port is disabled Verify the diagnostic
(flashing in (because of tests are not running.
two-second intervals) diagnostics or the Re-enable the port
portDisable using the portEnable
command). command.
Fast flashing amber Port is faulty. Check the
(flashing in management
half-second intervals) interface and the
error log for details
on the cause of
status. Contact IBM
Support if required.
Steady amber (for Port is receiving light No action required.
more than five or signal carrier at 4
seconds) Gbps; but is not yet
online.

Ethernet LED patterns
Each Ethernet port has two LEDs, which are described in Table 7
Table 7. Ethernet LED patterns
Recommended
Ethernet speed LED No light Port speed is 10 No action is required.
(right) Mbps.
Steady green Port speed is 100 No action is required.
Mbps.
Ethernet link LED No light There is no link. Verify that the
(left) Ethernet cable is
connected correctly.
Steady amber There is a link. No action is required.
Flashing amber/no There is link activity No action required.
light (traffic).
Nonport side LED locations

The nonport side of the switch has two power supply and three fan assembly
status LEDs. Figure 10 shows the location of these LEDs.
1 5
B80_0005
2 3 4
Figure 10. Location of LEDs on the nonport side of the switch
Item LED description

1 Power supply #2 status
2 Fan assembly #3 status
5 Power supply #1 status
Power supply and fan assembly status LED patterns

The power supply and fan assembly status LED patterns are shown in Table 8 on
page 26.

Table 8. Power supply and fan assembly status LED patterns, status, and recommended
actions
Recommended
Power supply status No light Power supply is not Verify the power
LED receiving power or is supply is on and
off. seated and the power
cord is connected to
a functioning power
source.
Enter the psShow
CLI command to
verify power supply
status
In Web Tools, click
the Power Status
icon.
Replace the power
supply, if failed.
Steady green Power supply is No action is required.
operating normally.
Steady amber (for POST may not have Verify that POST has
more than 5 seconds) completed. completed.
Power supply has Enter the psShow
failed. CLI command to
verify power supply
status
In Web Tools, click
the Power Status
icon.
Replace the power
supply, if failed.

Table 8. Power supply and fan assembly status LED patterns, status, and recommended
actions (continued)
Recommended
Fan assembly status No light Fan assembly is not Try the following:
receiving power. v Verify that the fan
FRU is seated
correctly
v Verify that the
switch is powered
on
Steady green Fan assembly is No action required.
operating normally.
Steady amber (for Fan fault for one of Try the following:
more than 5 seconds) the following v Verify that the fan
reasons: FRU is enabled
v One or more of the (use the fanEnable
fan(s) in the fan command)
assembly has v Enter the fanShow
failed command to verify
v The fan FRU was the status
disabled by the v In Web Tools, click
user the Fan Status icon
Note: When the v If necessary,
switch is first replace the fan
powered on the fan FRU
status LED will show
amber until POST
has completed.
POST and boot specifications

The switch performs POST by default each time it is powered on or rebooted or
the system is reset. Boot time with POST is a minimum of three minutes. POST can
be skipped after subsequent reboots by entering the fastBoot command. For more
information about this command, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference.
POST
The success or failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be
monitored through LED activity, the error log, or the command line interface.
POST includes the following steps:

1. Preliminary POST diagnostics are run.
2. Operating system is initialized.
3. Hardware is initialized.
4. Diagnostic tests are run on several functions, including circuitry, port
functionality, memory, statistics counters, and serialization.
Boot
In addition to POST, boot includes the following steps after POST is complete:
1. Universal port configuration is performed.

2. Links are initialized.
3. Fabric is analyzed, and if any ports are connected to other switches, the switch
participates in a fabric configuration.
4. Switch obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses.
5. Unicast routing tables are constructed.
6. Normal port operation is enabled.
Interpreting POST results

POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on,
rebooted, or reset, and during which the LEDs flash amber and green. Any errors
that occur during POST are listed in the error log.
To determine whether POST completed successfully and whether any errors were
detected:
1. Verify that the LEDs on the switch indicate that all components are healthy (see
the tables in “Port side LED patterns” on page 23 and “Power supply and fan
assembly status LED patterns” on page 25). If one or more LEDs do not display
a healthy state:
a. Verify that the LEDs are not set to "beacon" (this can be determined through
the switchShow command or Web Tools). For information about how to
turn beaconing on and off, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide or the
Web Tools Administrator’s Guide.
b. Follow the recommended action for the observed LED behavior, as listed in
the tables in “Port side LED patterns” on page 23 and “Power supply and
fan assembly status LED patterns” on page 25.
2. Verify that diagShow command displays that the diagnostic status for all ports
in the switch is OK.
3. Review the switch system log for errors. Any errors detected during POST are
written to the system log, which is accessible through the errShow command.
For information about this command, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference.
For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference.
Maintaining the switch

The switch is designed for high availability and low failure; it does not require any
regular physical maintenance. It includes diagnostic tests and field-replaceable
units, described in the following sections. To help prevent failure of the switch due
to distress or abuse, ensure that the environmental conditions, described in
“Environment considerations” on page 8, are met. Other maintenance includes
diagnostic tests and field-replaceable units, described in the following sections.
Installing SFPs
The switch only supports Brocade-branded SFPs. If you use an unqualified SFP, the
switchShow command output will show the port in an Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS
will also log the issue in the system error log.

| Attention: With increasing speeds of optical connections, the cleanliness of the
| connections assumes greater importance in ensuring maximum performance and
| error free transmission. Due to the tighter tolerances associated with state of the art
| optics, levels of contamination that were acceptable at lower speeds may not be at
| higher speeds. While IEC Standard 61300-3-35 specifies a set of guidelines for
| trouble free performance, most issues can be avoided by adhering to the following
| best practices:
| v When cables or connectors are not in use for extended periods of time, use the
| dust covers provided.
| v Ensure that the cable length and type that is used are suitable for the speed and
| application.
| v Inspect and clean optical connections and fiber cables before you connect or
| reconnect components.
| v Ensure that cables are properly seated within the connector.
| Kits are commercially available for cleaning and inspecting these connections. IBM
| also offers services that will ensure optimal condition of the network.
Follow these instructions to install an SFP:

| 1. Remove the plugs from the ports to be used.
| 2. Ensure that both cable and transceiver are clean prior to installation.
3. Making sure that the bail (wire handle)B is in the unlocked position, place
the SFP in the correctly oriented position on the port, as shown in Figure 11 on
page 30
Note: Each SFP has a 10-pad gold-plated PCB-edge connector on the bottom.
The correct position to insert an SFP into the upper row of ports is with
the gold edge down. The correct position to insert an SFP into the lower
row of ports is with the gold edge up.
4. Slide the SFP into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.

1
D
B24_0004
Figure 11. SFP installation and bail closing
Item Description
A Switch chassis
B SFP with open bale
C SFP
C Closed bale
Removing SFP modules

To remove an SFP:
1. Press and hold the cable release B, as shown in section 1 of Figure 12 on page
31

2. Remove the cable from the SFP, as shown in section 2.
3. Pull the bail (wire handle) D in section 3 to release the SFP.
4. Grasping it by the bail, gently but firmly pull the SFP (C in section 4) out of
the port.
Attention: If the SFP you are removing does not have a bail, use a small
implement such as a screwdriver to press the release trigger beneath the port.
Non-bailed SFPs can be damaged by the removal process and are not
recommended. Refer to the interoperability matrix at the following website:
www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san for a list of supported SFPs and
devices.
5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining ports, as required.
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Item Description
A Switch chassis
B Cable release
C SFP
D Bail
E Cabled Fibre Channel ports

Testing a port, SFP, and fiber cable
The PortLoopbackTest command is used to verify the functional operation of the
switch by sending frames from the port "N" transmitter and looping them back
into the same port "N" receiver. The loopback is done at the parallel loopback path.
The path exercised in this test does not include the media or the fiber cable.
However if data transmission errors indicate that a port, SFP or cable are faulty,
you can use this command to determine whether the port is faulty. You can use
those results to isolate the problem to either the port or the SFP and cable
combination. If a port is faulty, the switch will need to be replaced. If the port is
not faulty, the problem is either with the SFP or the cable.
With this command, only one frame is transmitted and received at a time. No
external cable is required to run this test. The port LEDs flicker rapidly (green)
while the test is running.
The test performs the following operations:

1. Sets all ports for parallel loopback.
2. Creates a frame F of maximum data size (2,112 bytes).
3. Transmits the frame F through port "N".
4. Picks up the frame from the same port "N".
5. Checks the eight statistic error counters for nonzero values:
ENC_in, CRC_err, TruncFrm, FrmTooLong, BadEOF, Enc_out, BadOrdSet, DiscC3
6. Checks whether the transmit, receive, or class 3 receiver counters are stuck at
some value.
7. Checks whether the number of frames transmitted is not equal to the number
of frames received.
8. Repeats Steps 2 through 7 for all ports until one of the following conditions
are met:
a. The number of frames (or passcount) requested is reached.
b. All ports are marked bad.
At each pass, the frame is created from a different data type. If seven passes
are requested, seven different data types are used in the test. If eight passes
are requested, the first seven frames use unique data types, and the eighth is
the same as the first. The seven data types are:
CSPAT: 0x7e, 0x7e, 0x7e, 0x7e, ...

BYTE_LFSR: 0x69, 0x01, 0x02, 0x05, ...
CHALF_SQ: 0x4a, 0x4a, 0x4a, 0x4a, ...
QUAD_NOT: 0x00, 0xff, 0x00, 0xff, ...
CQTR_SQ: 0x78, 0x78, 0x78, 0x78, ...
CRPAT: 0xbc, 0xbc, 0x23, 0x47, ...
RANDOM: 0x25, 0x7f, 0x6e, 0x9a, ....
9. If the test indicates that all ports are good, the problem is associated with
either the cable or SFP.
10. Replace the SFP with an SFP known to be good.
11. Simulate the data transmission scenario when the error occurred. If the error
does not reappear, the original SFP was defective, and should be discarded. If
the error does reappear, the cable is defective. Replace the cable and discard
the original cable.

12. Simulate the data transmission scenario again to verify that the problem does
not reappear.
Diagnostic tests
In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot
the hardware and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and
circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use. The tests are
implemented by command, either through a telnet session or through a console set
up to the serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be
connected by external cables, to allow diagnostics to verify the
serializer/deserializer interface, transceiver, and cable. Some tests require loopback
plugs.
Diagnostic tests run at link speeds of 1, 2, 4 and 8-Gbps. Diagnostic tests might
temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic
testing. For information about specific diagnostic tests, see the Fabric OS
Command Reference.
Attention: Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of
the links during diagnostic testing.
For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s
Guide.
Customer field replaceable units (CRUs/FRUs)

In addition to the SFPs, the only customer field replaceable units (CRUs/FRUs) are
the power supplies and the fan assemblies. You can replace the power supplies
and fan assemblies on site without the use of special tools. The power supplies and
fan assemblies are keyed to ensure correct orientation during installation.
Installation instructions are provided with all replacement units.
Attention: Disassembling any part of the power supply or fan assembly units
voids the warranty and regulatory certifications. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside either the power supplies or the fan assemblies. Because the cooling
system relies on pressurized air, do not leave any of the power supply or fan
assembly slots empty longer than two minutes while the switch is operating. If any
FRU fails, leave it in the switch until it can be replaced.
These power supplies and /fan assemblies are redundant, but should be replaced
as soon as possible to avoid any system shutdown or data loss. Refer to Table 8 on
page 26 for interpreting the power supply and fan assembly LEDs and
recommended actions before replacing the FRU.
Power supplies
The two power supplies are hot-swappable. They are identical and fit into either
power supply slot. Fabric OS identifies the power supplies as follows (viewing the
switch from the nonport side): power supply #1 is on the right, power supply #2 is
on the left.
Use any of the following methods to determine if you need to replace a power
supply:

v Check the power supply status LED above the I/O switch (see “Nonport side
LED locations” on page 25. If the power supply status LED is not on, verify that
the power supply is on and seated and the power cord is connected to a
functioning power source.
v Enter the psShow command at the command prompt to display power supply
status as shown below:
switch:admin> psshow
Power Supply #1 is OK
V10529, TQ2H0000030 ,60-0300031-01,X2, ,SP640
,2X,TQ2H0000
Power Supply #2 is OK
V10541, TQ2H0000189 ,60-0300031-01,X3, ,SP640-2P ,A
,TQ2H0000
switch:admin>
v In Web Tools, click the Power Status icon.
Time required
Replacing a power supply should take less than two minutes.
Items required
v Replacement power supply assembly
v Phillips-head screwdriver #1
Replacement instructions
To replace the power supply in the switch:
1. Set the AC power switch to "O" on the power supply you are replacing.
2. Remove the power cable from the power supply you are replacing.
3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw 1 in Figure 13
on the power supply unit you are replacing.
B80_0006
1 1
Figure 13. Captive screws on the power supply units
4. Remove the power supply from the chassis by pulling the handle out, away
from the chassis.
5. Install the new power supply in the chassis:
a. Orient the power supply as shown in Figure 13, with the captive screw on
the right.
b. Gently push the power supply into the chassis until it is firmly in place.

Attention: Do not force the installation. If the power supply does not
slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing.
c. Secure the power supply to the chassis by tightening the captive screw,
using the Phillips-head screwdriver.
6. Connect the power cord to the power supply fan assembly.
7. Set the AC power switch to "|"
8. Verify that the power supply status LED is lit steady green to indicate normal
operation (see Table 8 on page 26)
9. Optionally, display the power supply status using the psShow command from
the command line interface.
10. Follow any instructions included with the replacement FRU for returning the
defective FRU.
Fan assemblies
The three fan assemblies are hot-swappable. They are identical and fit into any of
the fan assembly slots. Each fan assembly contains two fans, which means that
there are a total of six fans to provide cooling to the switch. In the event of failure
of a single fan assembly, the switch will automatically adjust the fan speed of the
remaining functional fan assemblies to provide sufficient cooling for continued
normal operation of the switch. However, any failed fan assembly should be
replaced as soon as possible to avoid any system shutdown or data loss in the
event of a second fan assembly failure. The fan assemblies are identified by Fabric
OS as follows (viewing the switch from the nonport side): Fan assembly #1 is on
the right, Fan assembly #2 is in the center, and Fan assembly #3 is on the left.
Attention: Disassembling any part of the fan assembly units voids the warranty
and regulatory certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the fan
assemblies. Because the cooling system relies on pressurized air, do not leave any
of the fan assembly slots empty longer than two minutes while the switch is
operating. If any fan assembly fails, leave it in the switch until it can be replaced.
Maintain all three fan assemblies in operational condition to provide redundancy.
Use any of the following methods to determine if you need to replace a fan
assembly:
v Check the fan status LED (see 4 in Figure 14 on page 36 and refer to “Power
supply and fan assembly status LED patterns” on page 25). If the fan status LED
is dark or steady amber, it could mean the fan has failed.
v In Web Tools, check the Fan Status icon background color. It will be either
yellow or red if the fan has failed. When the fan is functioning correctly, the
background color is green.
v Enter the fanShow command at the command prompt to display fan status as
shown below:
switch:admin> fanshow
Fan 1 is Ok, speed is 4821 RPM
switch:admin>
Time required
Replacing a fan assembly should take less than two minutes.

Items required
v Replacement fan assembly
v Phillips-head screwdriver #1
Replacement instructions
To replace a fan assembly in the switch:
1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw 3 in Figure 14
on the fan assembly you are replacing.
scale:1/4" = 1" Scale:

3/8" = 1"
3 4 5
B80_0007
Figure 14. Captive screws on the fan assemblies
Item Description
1 Switch chassis
2 Fan assembly
3 Captive screw
4 Fan status LED
5 Handle
2. Remove the fan assembly from the chassis by pulling the handle 5 out, away
from the chassis.
3. Install the new power supply fan assembly in the chassis:
a. Orient the new fan assembly as shown in Figure 14, with the captive screw
on the left.

b. Gently push the fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly in place.
Attention: Do not force the installation. If the fan assembly does not slide
in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing.
c. Using the Phillips-head screwdriver, secure the fan assembly to the chassis
by tightening the captive screw.
4. Verify that the fan status LED is lit steady green to indicate normal operation
(see Table 8 on page 26)
5. Optionally, display the fan status using the fanShow command from the
command line interface.
6. Follow any instructions included with the replacement FRU for returning the
defective FRU.
Managing the switch

You can use the management functions built into the switch to monitor the fabric
topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze
switch performance and to accelerate system debugging. The switch automatically
performs power-on-self-test (POST) each time it is turned on. Any errors are
recorded in the error log. For more information about POST, see “POST and boot
specifications” on page 27.
For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your switch,
refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. You can manage the switch using any
of the management options listed in Table 9.
Table 9. Management options for the switch
Management tool Out-of-band In-band support
support
Command line interface (CLI) Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre
Up to two admin sessions and four user sessions simultaneously. connection Channel
For more information, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the
Fabric OS Command Reference.
Web Tools Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre
For information, see the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. connection Channel
Standard SNMP applications Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre
For information, see the Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual. connection Channel
Fabric Manager (optional purchase) Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre
For information, refer to the Fabric Manager User’s Guide. connection Channel
Management Server Ethernet or serial Native in-band
For information, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the Fabric OS connection interface (over
Command Reference. HBA only)
EFCM (optional purchase) Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre
For information, refer to the EFC Manager Software User Manual. connection Channel
Note: To achieve in-band support for IP over Fibre Channel, the software must be
run on both the HBA and the switch, and it must be supported by both the
HBA and HBA driver.

Appendix A. Product specifications
This appendix contains the following information:
v “Weight and physical dimensions”
v “Facility requirements”
v “Environmental requirements” on page 40
v “Memory specifications” on page 41
v “Data transmission ranges” on page 41
v “Fibre Channel port specifications” on page 41
v “Serial port specifications” on page 42
v “Power supply specifications” on page 42
v “Supported SFPs and HBAs” on page 43
v “System specifications” on page 43
Weight and physical dimensions

Table 10 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the switch.
Table 10. Physical dimensions and weight of the switch
Dimension Measurement
Height 8.6 cm (3.4 in.)
Width 42.9 cm (16.9 in.)
Depth 61 cm (24 in.)
Weight (with two power supply/fan 15.6 kg (34.4 lb)
assembly units installed, no SFPs)
Facility requirements
To ensure correct operation of the switch, the facility where the switch is in use
must meet the requirements listed in Table 11.
Table 11. Facility requirements
Type Requirements
Electrical v Primary AC input 100–240 VAC (switch
autosenses input voltage), 47-63 Hz.
v Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and
wire size, as specified by the electrical
rating on the switch nameplate
v Correctly wired primary outlet, protected
by a circuit breaker and grounded in
accordance with local electrical codes

Table 11. Facility requirements (continued)
Type Requirements
Thermal v Air flows from the non-port side to the
port side. A minimum air flow of 79.8
cubic meters/hour (47 cubic feet/minute)
available in the immediate vicinity of the
switch.
v Ambient air temperature not exceeding
40° C (104° F) while the switch is
operating
v At a minimum, adequate cooling requires
that you install the switch with the
nonport side, which contains the air
intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle
v All equipment in the rack should force air
in the same direction to avoid intaking
exhaust air
v Ensure that airflow and temperature
requirements are met on an ongoing basis,
particularly if the switch is installed in a
closed or multicabinet assembly
Cabinet (when rack-mounted) v 2U in a standard EIA 48.3 cm (19-in.)
cabinet
v All equipment in cabinet grounded
through a reliable branch circuit
connection and maintain ground at all
times. Do not rely on a secondary
connection to a branch circuit, such as a
power strip
v Additional weight of switch must not
exceed the cabinet’s weight limits
v The cabinet must be secured to ensure
stability in case of unexpected movement,
such as an earthquake
Environmental requirements
Table 12 lists the acceptable environment for both operating and nonoperating
conditions.
Table 12. Environmental requirements
Condition Acceptable range during operation Acceptable range during
non-operation
Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) -25° to 70°C (-13° to 158°F)
Humidity 10% to 85% RH noncondensing, at 40°C 10% to 90% RH noncondensing,
(104° F), with maximum gradient of 10% at 70° C (158° F)
per hour
Altitude 0 to 3 km (9,842 ft) above sea level 0 to 12 km (39,370 ft) above sea
level
Shock 20 G, 6 ms duration, half sine wave 15 G, 12-18 milliseconds,
trapezoid
Vibration 0.5 G, 5-500 Hz 2.0 G, 5–500 Hz

Table 12. Environmental requirements (continued)
Condition Acceptable range during operation Acceptable range during
non-operation
Air flow High speed 9000 RPM 60 CFM None required
Low speed 6000 RPM 44 CFM
Memory specifications
The switch memory specifications are shown in Table 13.
Table 13. Memory specifications
Memory type Installed memory
Main memory (DDR2 SDRAM) 1 GB
Compact flash 1 GB
Boot flash 4 MB
Data transmission ranges

Table 14 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port
speeds.
Table 14. Data transmission ranges
Port speed Cable size (microns) Short wavelength Long wavelength Extended Long
(SWL) (LWL) Wavelength (ELWL)
1 Gbps 50 500 m (1,640 ft) N/A N/A
62.5 300 m (984 ft) N/A N/A
9 N/A up to 10 km (6.2 mi) up to 40 km (24.8 mi)
2 GGbps 50 300 m (984 ft) N/A N/A
62.5 150 m (492 ft) N/A N/A
9 N/A 10 km (6.2 miles) up to 80 km (50 mi)
4 Gbps 50 150 m (492 ft) N/A N/A
62.5 70 m (230 ft) N/A N/A
9 N/A 10 km (6.2 mi) N/A
8 Gbps 50 150 m (492 ft) N/A N/A
62.5 21 m (69 ft) N/A N/A
9 N/A 10 km (6.2 mi) N/A
Fibre Channel port specifications

The Fibre Channel ports in the switch are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL
SFPs. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of SFP in use. The ports
are capable of operating at 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps, and are able to autonegotiate to the
maximum link speed. The ports meet all required safety standards.
Appendix A. Product specifications 41

Serial port specifications
The serial port is located on the port side of the switch using an RJ-45 connector.
The serial port can be used to connect to a workstation to configure the switch IP
address before connecting the switch to a fabric or IP network. The serial port’s
parameters are fixed at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, and no parity, with flow control set
to None.
This connector is for initial IP address configuration and for recovery of the switch
to its factory default settings if Flash memory contents are lost. The serial port is
not intended for performance of normal administration or maintenance functions.
You should only use this port to connect a terminal to the port to re-initialize the
switch defaults, restoring the switch to its factory configuration. This is required to
restore switch passwords to a known state and allow you to assign an IP address
to the switch.
Table 15 lists the serial cable pinouts.

Table 15. Serial cable pinouts
PIN Signal Description
1 Not supported N/A
2 Not supported N/A
3 UART1_TXD Transmit data
4 GND Logic ground
5 GND Logic ground
6 UART1_RXD Receive data
7 Not supported N/A
8 Not supported N/A
Power supply specifications

The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without
voltage jumpers or switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements
and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line
frequencies. Each power supply has a built-in fan for cooling, pushing air towards
the port side of the switch.
Table 16 lists the power supply specifications for the switch.

Table 16. Switch power supply specifications
Specification Value
Inlet C13
Input voltage 90-264 VAC, 47-63HZ
BTU rating 1313 BTU/hr
Inrush current Maximum of 15A for period of 10-150mS
Input line protection Both AC lines are fused
Maximum output of one power supply 125 watts
System power consumption 260 Watts

Supported SFPs and HBAs
Use only SFPs that are tested and supported. For the most up to date list of
supported SFPs and HBAs for the switch, refer to the product interoperability
matrix at the IBM SAN Support webpages at: http://www.ibm.com/servers/
storage/support/san
System specifications
Table 17 lists the system specifications for the switch.
Table 17. General specifications
Specification Descriptions
Configurable port types F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, and
M_Port
System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch
System processor Freescale MPC8548 x 1.3GHz
ANSI Fibre Channel protocol FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and
Signalling Interface standard)
Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class 2 and Class 3
Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW-3 Rev. 6.6
FC-IP (IP over Fibre Channel) Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of FCA profile
Aggregate switch I/O bandwidth 1280 Gbps if all 80 ports are running at 8
Gbps, full duplex
Port-to-port latency Less than 2100 nanoseconds with no
contention (destination port is free)
Appendix A. Product specifications 43

|
| Appendix B. Link troubleshooting

| IBM SAN b-type directors and switches use the latest high bandwidth Fibre
| Channel technology and auto-negotiate to 16 Gbps, 8 Gbps, 4 Gbps, or 2 Gbps
| based on the link data rate capability of the attached transceiver and the speed
| supported by the switches and directors. Negotiation to 1 Gbps is not supported
| unless 4 Gbps FC transceivers are used. As the 8 and 16 Gbps channel is more
| sensitive to the condition of the existing multimode and single mode cable plant, it
| is very important to minimize connector reflections and maintain an acceptable
| link loss budget.
| This section provides link troubleshooting advice on fault isolation and provides
| guidance in the following areas:
| v Dust and dirt contamination
| v Link loss
| v Attenuation on LWL connections
|
| Fault isolation
| Since a job loss issue can be caused by a variety of problems, it is important to
| employ a systematic fault isolation process to remedy the issue. Note that job
| losses do not necessarily result from link errors. They may also be due to:
| v Configuration issues
| v Networking overload
| v Failures on storage device, switch, or server
| Assume for these procedures that the observed errors originate from link errors
| and are not the result of configuration issues, network overload or network
| equipment failures.
| Whenever CRC errors are discovered on a particular link, it is easy to jump to the
| conclusion that the link is causing the network issue. This might not be the case.
| Since CRC errors are just symptoms of a link issue, we need to trace the
| propagated error to where it originated.
| Figure 15 shows a simplified network involving a server, a switch, and a storage

| device. In this example, assume that the server experienced an error at port 1. This
| observable error can potentially originate from links 1, 2, 3, or 4 and/or SFP 1, 2, 3,
| or 4.
|
|
Server Switch Storage
Link 1 Link 2
Tx Rx Tx Rx
Port 1
Port 5
Port 6
Port 9
SFP 1
SFP 2
SFP 3
SFP 4
b965036
Link 4 Link 3
Rx Tx Rx Tx
|
| Figure 15. Identifying the origin of failure
|
| To determine the original failing link, the observable CRC error needs to be
| tracked back to the first occurrence of the CRC error. By following this process, it

| is discovered in this example that CRC errors observed in link 4 were propagated
| from link 3, which in turn originated from link 2.
| Once the original failing link (link 2) has been determined, the two connecting
| ports of that link need to be checked for the following errors:
| v Encoder errors
| v Disparity errors
| v Invalid transmission words
| The port that displays any of the above errors is the cause of the link issue, which
| can be caused by dust or dirt in the connectors or fiber, an insufficient link loss
| budget, and/or incompatible SFPs.
|
| Dust, dirt, or other contaminants
| One of the most common optical link problems is caused by dust, dirt, or oil in the
| connectors and fiber. 8 and 16 Gbps links are more prone to such issues while
| lower link data rates, such as 1, 2, or 4 Gbps may be unaffected.
| Once the failing port has been identified by following the above fault isolation
| process, the receive power of the transceiver sitting in that port needs to be
| determined. An abnormally low receive power usually means that the physical link
| is dirty.
| The receive power can be checked by querying the SFP diagnostics data via the
| command line interface. This information will provide a rough gauge whether the
| receive power is abnormally lower than the minimum receive specification of the
| transceiver. It is also prudent to compare this receive power with those of
| neighboring transceivers.
| For better accuracy, it is advisable to use a power meter to measure the actual
| receive power of the link. If you are experiencing excessive bit errors and the
| receive power of the transceiver is abnormally low, it is recommended that you:
| v Re-seat the transceivers for the failing link
| v Clean the connector and optical fiber
| Most link issues are solved by completing these steps.
|
| Best practices for minimizing link loss
| The "link margin" or the "power budget" of the link is a measure of signal power
| gain or loss expressed in decibels (dB). Maintaining a healthy link budget is critical
| to establishing a reliable and stable network.
| Follow these best practices for minimizing link loss:

| v Stay well within the maximum cable distance calculated for the link.
| v Apply typical or worst-case values during loss calculations.
| v Use the highest grade cabling components for the application to be supported.
| v Match the cable type with the wavelength, bandwidth, and distance to be
| supported; do not mix cable types within a link.
| v Inspect loss ratings of all cabling components during the selection process.
| v Record loss measurements for horizontal and vertical cable runs during
| installation.

| v Become familiar with how to quickly determine the link budget and link loss of
| selected sections of the cabling.
| v Account for power loss associated with future repairs and expansion.
| v Do not stress the cables.
| v Prototype a link with anticipated maximum cable distance and selected
| components—and then take measurements to calculate the actual link loss
|
| Attenuation on LWL connections
| In the datacenter environment, there may be 8 Gbps or 4 Gbps LWL transceivers
| that are connected to 2 Gbps LWL transceivers using single-mode fiber over short
| distances. Such connections need to be optically engineered because there is a
| possibility that the transmit power of the 8 Gbps / 4 Gbps LWL transceivers may
| saturate the receiver of 2 Gbps LWL transceivers and cause CRC errors.
| Attention: This discussion does not apply to 16 Gbps transceivers since

| connections between 16 Gbps and 2 Gbps transceivers is not supported.
| Refer to Table 18 for the typical specifications of maximum transmit and receive
| power of LWL transceivers. This information is also available in the information
| technology industry standard "Fibre Channel – Physical Interface-4 (FC-PI-4)"
| document.
| Table 18. Specifications of LWL 10km transceivers
| LWL SFP/SFP+ 2GFC 4GFC 8GFC
| Power, Tx (max) dB -3 -1 +0.5
1
| Power, Rx (max) dB 0 or -3 N/A N/A
1
| The maximum receive power specifications of some 2 Gbps LWL 10km transceivers can
| vary from 0dB to -3dB. However, most 2 Gbps 10km transceivers specify a maximum
| receive power of 0dB.
|
| It is important to check the maximum receive power of the 2 Gbps LWL

| transceiver in the manufacturer's datasheet.
| Without taking into account connector and fiber losses, the transmit power of 8
| Gbps / 4 Gbps LWL transceivers may be observed to overdrive the -3dB maximum
| receive power of 2 Gbps LWL transceivers. If the maximum receive power of the 2
| Gbps LWL transceiver is 0dB, a 4 Gbps LWL transceiver with a -1dB transmit
| power will not overdrive the 2 Gbps transceiver. Although some 8 Gbps LWL
| transceivers may reduce their transmit power to 4 Gbps levels, this may still
| overdrive a 2 Gbps LWL transceiver.
| Best Practice for LWL connections – Optically engineer a

| long-distance connection
| It is always a good practice to optically engineer a long-distance connection. Most
| link issues caused by SFP incompatibility can be solved either by use of 4 Gbps
| LWL transceivers or use of 8 Gbps LWL transceivers that employ rate select.
| 2G LWL SFP maximum receive power

| The IBM SAN b-type 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps directors and switches use the latest
| high bandwidth Fibre Channel technology and auto-negotiate to 16 Gbps, 8 Gbps,
| 4 Gbps, or 2 Gbps based on the link data rate capability of the attached transceiver.
Appendix B. Link troubleshooting 47

| Negotiation to 1 Gbps is not supported. Since 8 and 16 Gbps equipment is more
| sensitive, the existing cable plant may require additional attention to cable care
| after upgrading from 2 or 4 Gbps fibre. In a few cases, the Tx power of the switch
| can be higher than the connected equipment. In nearly all of those cases, there is
| enough attenuation in the existing cable plant so as not to require additional
| attenuation. The common 2 Gbps SFP Rx maximum power levels are listed in
| Table 19 and can be used as a quick method to relieve concerns of over saturation.
| Table 19. Maximum receive power of 2 Gbps LWL SFPs
| Max Receive Power
| Vendor Part number Description (dB)
| Avago AFCT-57M5ATPZ 2 Gbps 10 km SFP -3 dB
| Finisar FTLF1319P1xTL 2 Gbps 10 km SFP 0 dB
| Finisar FTRJ1319P1xTL 2 Gbps 10 km SFP 0 dB
| JDSU JSH-12L1DD1 2 Gbps 10 km SFP 1 dB
| Hitachi Cable HTR6517 2 Gbps 10 km SFP -3 dB
| Optoway SPS-9110FG 2 Gbps 10 km SFP -3 dB
| Optoway SPS-9110AFG 2 Gbps 10 km SFP -3 dB
| JDSU JSH-21L3AR3 2 Gbps 10 km SFP 1 dB
| E20 ES212-LP3TA 2 Gbps 10 km SFP -3 dB
|
|

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der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die

elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC EG
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das
EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen.
Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
Tel: 919-499-1900
Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:

IBM Deutschland
Technical Regulations, Department M456
IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany
Tel: +49 7032 15-2937
E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com
Generelle Informationen:
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse
A.
People's Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission

Statement
Japan VCCI Council Class A Statement
Translation: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council.
If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur,
in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association (JEITA) Statement
Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase).
jjieta1
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement

Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use.
In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for
equipment certified for home use.

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A Statement
rusemi
Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement
Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
might cause radio interference in which case the user might be required to take
adequate measures.
Index
A D features (continued)
Inter-Switch-Link trunking 1
About this document xiii danger notices xv LEDs 1
AC power switch 23 definitions xv NPIV access gateway 1
accessibility examples xv optional 6
IBM commitment v date RJ45 Ethernet management port 1
keyboard navigation iv setting 17 USB port 1
vendor software iv default fiber cable
address password 16 testing 32
IBM v diagnostic Fibre Channel port
air flow tests 33 specifications 41
requirements 40 director of licensing, address 49 field replaceable unit (FRU) 4, 33
altitude disposal xxi FRU 4, 33
requirements 40 documentation xiii fan assembly 33, 35
attention notice documents power supply 33
definition xix Brocade xiii
example xix
attention notices xix
E G
general specifications 43
edition notice ii
B EFCM
getting help iii
boot management 37
specifications 27 electrical
Boot steps 27 considerations 8 H
Brocade requirements 8, 39 help iii
documents xiii electrical requirements 8 humidity
Brocade documents xiii electronic emission notices 52 requirements 40
environmental
considerations 8
C notices xxi I
product recycling and disposal xxi IBM
cabinet
requirements 8, 40 accessibility commitment v
considerations 8
environmental notices xiv address v
installation 9
environmental requirements 40 interoperability matrix 43
requirements 8, 39
Ethernet port notices 49
cable management
LED patterns 25 trademarks 51
recommendations 14
Ethernet status in-band support 37
caution notices xvii
LED 21 installation
definition xvii
EZSwitch setup EZSwitch setup 15
examples xvii
installation 15 slide-rail
CLI
management 37 instructions 10
command line interface (CLI) switch
management 37 F instructions 10
comments, sending to IBM v Fabric Manager installing
configuring management 37 electrical requirements 8
switch 7, 15 facility requirements 39 facility requirements 39
connectivity fan assembly SFP 28
supported 2 failure 35 slide-rail rack 7, 9
considerations FRU 33, 35 stand-alone switch 8
cabinet 8 LED patterns 25 stand-alone unit 7, 8
electrical 8 replacement instructions 35 switch 7
environmental 8 features installing the switch 7
rack 8 1U chassis 1 instructions
creating a serial connection 16 Advanced Zoning 1 installation 10
CRU 33 auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports 1 intellectual property 49
fan assembly 33 built-in fans 1 interpreting LED activity 21
power supply 33 built-in power supply 1 Interpreting POST results 28
customer replaceable unit (FRU) 33 Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) 1 Interswitch Link (ISL) 5
Ethernet port 1 IP address
EZSwitchSetup wizard 1 setting 16
intelligent management 1 static 16

IP address (continued)
using DHCP 16
N power supply (continued)
LED patterns 25
ISL network time protocol (NTP) maximum output 42
trunking groups 5 time synchronization 18 replacement instructions 33
items included 7 nonport side specifications 42
LEDs 23 power supply fan assembly 4
switch 3 product
notice, edition ii
K notices
documentation xiii
product specifications 39
keyboard navigation iv attention xix data transmission ranges 41
caution xvii environmental requirements 40
danger xv Fibre Channel ports 41
L environmental xiv, xxi
labels, safety xviii general 49
IBM 49
LED
activity 21 patents 49 Q
safety xiv qualified
descriptions 2
types xiv SFPs 28
Ethernet status 21
interpretation 21 notices ,danger xv
locations 2, 22 notices and labels
nonport side 23 safety xiv R
port side 22 NTP rack
nonport side 23 time synchronization 18 considerations 8
patterns 23 requirements 8
power supply 21, 23 safety xx
system power 21 P rack mount kit 11
system status 21 parts supplied with switch rack-mount rack relocation
types 21 kit 11 safety xxi
LED patterns password rack safety xx
Ethernet port 25 default 16 read this first iii
fan assembly 25 patents 49 recycling xxi
port status 24 physical dimensions 39 removing
power status 23 port SFP 30
power supply 25 activation 5 requirements
system status 23 descriptions 2 air flow 40
license Ethernet 2 altitude 40
agreement iv Fibre Channel 2 cabinet 39
license, for patents 49 locations 2 cacbinet 8
local time system console 2 electrical 8, 39
synchronizing 18 testing 32 environmental 8, 40
using NTP 18 USB 2 humidity 40
port side rack 8
LEDs 22 shock 40
M switch 2 temperature 40
thermal 39
maintaining port status
LED 21 vibration 40
switch 28
LED patterns 24 results
maintenance
POST POST 28
switch 28
management interpreting results 28
CLI 37 specifications 27
EFCM 37 POST and boot specifications 27 S
Fabric Manager 37 POST steps 27 safety xiv
in-band 37 power considerations 7
Management Server 37 consumption 42 labels xiv, xviii
SNMP 37 switch 15 examples xviii
Web Tools 37 power status notices xiv
management features 37 LED patterns 23 rack xx
Management Server power supply rack installation xx
management 37 AC power switch 23 rack relocation xxi
managing BTU rating 42 safety labels xviii
cables 14 failure 33 safety notices xiv
memory 41 FRU 33 serial connection
inlet connector 42 creating 16
input line frequency 42 UNIX 16
input voltage 42 Windows 16
inrush current 42 serial port
LED 21, 23 specifications 42

setting synchronizing
date 17 local time 18
IP address 16 system power
time 17 LED 21
time zones 17 system specifications 43
setting the IP address 16 system status
SFP LED 21
bail 28, 30 LED patterns 23
installing 28
removing 30
supported 43
supported types 28
T
temperature
testing 32
requirements 40
shock
terminal emulator applications 16
requirements 40
testing
SNMP
fiber cable 32
management 37
port 32
specifications
SFP 32
boot 27
tests
data transmission ranges 41
diagnostic 33
Fibre Channel ports 41
thermal
general 43
requirements 39
memory 41
time
physical dimensions 39
setting 17
POST 27
time zones
power supply 42
setting 17
product 39
trademarks 51
serial port 42
trunking groups
system 43
ISL 5
weight 39
stand-alone
switch 8
installing 8 V
static IP address vendor software iv
setting 16 vibration
supported requirements 40
SFPs 28
supported (optional) features 6
supported connectivity 2
switch
W
Web Tools
airflow 3
management 37
cabinet 9
websites iii
configuring 7, 15
weight 39
features 1
See features
installing 7, 8, 9
introduction 1
items included 7
library xiii
maintaining 28
maintenance 28
management 37
management features 37
memory 41
nonport side 3
parts supplied with the rack-mount
kit 11
physical dimensions 39
port side 2
power 15
powering on and off 21
product specifications
See product specifications
specifications 43
stand-alone 8
weight 39
Index 59

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Taiwan Contact Information

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This document has been created to include information specific to SAN80B-4

| Note: 7.0.0c is the latest FICON supported release.

The sections that follow provide information about:

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Brocade Fabric OS optional features

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Safety and environmental notices

Safety notices and labels

xiv SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide

About this document xv

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and

xvi SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide

A generally hazardous condition not

A specification of product weight that

the caution varies, depending on the weight

A hazardous condition due to moving parts

A hazardous condition due to the use of a

About this document xvii

xviii SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide

About this document xix

xx SAN80B-4 Installation, Service, and User Guide

Product recycling and disposal

About this document xxi

This chapter provides the following information:

Features and functions of the switch

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Port side of the switch

Figure 1. Port side of the switch

Item number Description Item number Description

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Figure 2. Fibre Channel port numbering

Nonport side of the switch

Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN80B-4 switch 3

Item number Description

Field replaceable units (FRUs)

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Additional port activation

By default, ports 0 through 47 are enabled on the switch. To enable ports 48

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ISL Trunking groups

Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN80B-4 switch 5

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This chapter provides the following information:

Items included with the switch

Installation and safety considerations