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Installation Guide

Stackable Fibre Channel Switch

5800V Series

Firmware Version 8.0

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Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no

responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its

use. QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice. Applications

described in this document for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. QLogic Corporation makes no

representation nor warranty that such applications are suitable for the specified use without further testing or

modification. QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

This switch is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6697359; other patents pending.

Document Revision History

Revision A, October 2008

Revision B, November 2011

Changes Affected Pages

Support for transparent routing 2-6, 2-13, 3-18, 4-9, A-2, Glossary-4, Glossary-6

Support for Internet Key Exchange and Public Key

Infrastructure 2-19, Glossary-3, Glossary-4, Glossary-5

Corrected location of power supply LEDs 1-9, 4-12

Update document branding Throughout

Removed references to Fabric Security License

key, Extended Credit license key, SANdoctor, and

mPort license key

1-4, 2-3, 2-5, 2-20

Removed references to an internal battery 5-1

Correct 5- and 6-switch stacking cable illustrations 2-9, 2-10

Updated power source loading A-5

Updated regulatory certifications A-8

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Table of Contents

Preface

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Related Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

What’s New in this Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Notes informatives relatives à la sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Advertencias de seguridad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement . . . xii

Canadian Department of Communications Class A Compliance

Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

CE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

VCCI Class A Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Laser Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (ESDS) Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Accessible Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Pièces Accessibles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Zugängliche Teile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

General Public License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Terms and Conditions for Copying, Distribution and Modification . . . . xvii

qfsApp Program License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Knowledge Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv

1 General Description

Chassis Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Input Power LED (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Heartbeat LED (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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System Fault LED (Amber) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Maintenance Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Resetting a Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Placing the Switch in Maintenance Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Fibre Channel Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Port Logged-In LED (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Port Activity LED (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Port Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Power Supplies and Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Model 5800V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Model 5802V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Switch Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

QuickTools Web Applet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Enterprise Fabric Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Application Programming Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Simple Network Management Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Storage Management Initiative–Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

File Transfer Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

2 Planning

Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Device Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Feature Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Multiple Chassis Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Optimizing Device Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Stacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Common Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Cascade Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Mesh Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

MultiStage Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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Transparent Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Switch Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Internet Protocol Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

User Account Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

IP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Port Binding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Connection Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Device Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Security Example: Switches and Adapters with Authentication . 2-22

Security Example: RADIUS Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Security Example: Host Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Fabric Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

3 Installation

Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Fabric Management Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Switch Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Installing a Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Mount the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Install the Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Configure the Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Configuring the Workstation IP Address for Ethernet Connections 3-7

Configuring the Workstation Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Connect the Switch to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Connect the Workstation to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Configure the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

QuickTools Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

CLI Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Cable Devices to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Installing Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Using QuickTools to Install Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Using the CLI to Install Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

One-Step Firmware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Custom Firmware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Installing Feature License Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

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4 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

Chassis Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Input Power LED Is Not Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

System Fault LED Is Lit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Power-On Self Test Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Fatal POST Error Blink Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Over-Temperature Blink Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Logged-In LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

E_Port Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Excessive Port Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Transceiver Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Power Supply Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Exiting the Maintenance Menu (Option 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Unpacking a Firmware Image File in Maintenance Mode (Option 1) . 4-14

Resetting the Network Configuration in Maintenance Mode (Option 2) 4-15

Resetting User Accounts in Maintenance Mode (Option 3). . . . . . . . . 4-15

Copying Log Files in Maintenance Mode (Option 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Removing the Switch Configuration in Maintenance Mode (Option 5) 4-15

Remaking the File System in Maintenance Mode (Option 6) . . . . . . . 4-16

Resetting the Switch in Maintenance Mode (Option 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Updating the Boot Loader in Maintenance Mode (Option 8) . . . . . . . . 4-16

5 Removal/Replacement

Transceiver Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Power Supply Removal and Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

A Specifications

Fabric Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Maintainability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Fabric Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Regulatory Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

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Glossary

Index

List of Figures

Figure Page

1-1 QLogic 5802V Stackable Fibre Channel Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1-2 Chassis LEDs and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1-3 Fibre Channel Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-4 Port LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1-5 Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1-6 Serial Port and Pin Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1-7 Model 5802V Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

2-1 Two-Switch Stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2-2 Three-Switch Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2-3 Four-Switch Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2-4 Five-Switch Stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2-5 Six Switch Stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2-6 Cascade-with-a-Loop Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2-7 Mesh Topology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

2-8 Multistage Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

2-9 Security Example: Switches and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

2-10 Security Example: RADIUS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

2-11 Security Example: Management Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

3-1 QLogic 5802V Fibre Channel Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3-2 Removing XPAK Port Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3-3 Installing XPAK Switch Stacking Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3-4 Workstation Cable Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

4-1 Chassis LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4-2 Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4-3 Fatal POST Error Blink Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4-4 Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4-5 Over-Temperature Blink Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4-6 Logged-In LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

4-7 Model 5802V Power Supply LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

5-1 Power Supply Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5-2 Power Supply Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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5800V Series

List of Tables

Table Page

1-1 Fibre Channel Port Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

1-2 Serial Port Pin Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

2-1 Zoning Database Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2-2 Port Transmission Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2-3 Extended Credit Distances and Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2-4 Port-to-Port Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

3-1 Management Workstation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

A-1 Available Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

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Preface

This guide describes the features and installation of the QLogic® 5800V Series

Stackable Fibre Channel switch, firmware version 8.0. The QLogic 5800V Series

switch is a 24-port, 8Gbps Fibre Channel switch. The model 5802V switch has

dual, replaceable power supplies; the model 5800V switch has a single,

non-replaceable power supply.

This guide is organized as follows:

Section 1 is an overview of the switch. It describes indicator LEDs, all user

controls, and connections.

Section 2 describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric.

Section 3 explains how to install and configure the switch.

Section 4 describes the diagnostic methods and troubleshooting

procedures.

Section 5 describes the removal and replacement of field replaceable units:

media transceivers and power supplies.

Appendix A lists the switch specifications.

Read the communications statements and laser safety information later in this

section.

Intended Audience

This manual introduces users to the switch and explains its installation and

service. It is intended for users who are responsible for installing and servicing

network equipment.

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Related Materials

x59265-02 B

Related Materials

The following materials are referenced in the text or provide additional

information.

QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide

QLogic Fibre Channel Switch CLI Quick Reference Guide

QLogic 5800V Series Enterprise Fabric Suite User’s Guide

QLogic 5800V Series QuickTools Switch Management User’s Guide

QLogic Fibre Channel Switch Event Message Reference Guide

Simple Network Management Protocol Reference Guide

CIM Agent Reference Guide

QLogic Storage Networking Interoperability Guide. This PDF document can

be downloaded at www.qlogic.com.

Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8

Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.

Definitions of Managed Objects for the Fabric Element in Fibre Channel

Standard (draft-ietf-ipfc-fabric-element-mib-04.txt)

The Fibre Channel Standards are available from:

Global Engineering Documents

15 Inverness Way East

Englewood, CO 80112-5776

Phone: (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-7956

Fax: (303) 397-2740

What’s New in this Release

This revision includes following features:

Support for transparent routing, which expands the fabric by enabling a

QLogic 5800V Series switch to connect to a Brocade® or Cisco® remote

fabric.

Support for Internet Key Exchange (IKE) for configuring IP security on host

devices and other switches in the fabric

Support for public key infrastructure (PKI) for the creation and management

of public keys, signed certificates, and certificate authority certificates.

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Safety Notices

A Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of

causing personal injury. The following pages contain warnings:

3-4, 3-9

A Caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of

causing damage to the equipment. The following pages contain cautions:

3-5, 3-5, 4-16, 5-2

Sicherheitshinweise

Ein Warnhinweis weist auf das Vorhandensein einer Gefahr hin, die

möglicherweise Verletzungen zur Folge hat.

3-4, 3-9

Ein Vorsichtshinweis weist auf das Vorhandensein einer Gefahr hin, die

möglicherweise Geräteschäden zur Folge hat.

3-5, 3-5, 4-16, 5-2

Notes informatives relatives à la sécurité

Une note informative Avertissement indique la présence d’un risque pouvant

entraîner des blessures.

3-4, 3-9

Une note informative Attention indique la présence d’un risque pouvant entraîner

des dégâts matériels.

3-5, 3-5, 4-16, 5-2

Advertencias de seguridad

Un aviso de Advertencia indica la presencia de un peligro que puede causar

lesiones personales.

3-4, 3-9

Un aviso de Precaución indica la presencia de un peligro que puede causar daño

al equipo.

3-5, 3-5, 4-16, 5-2

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Communications Statements

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Communications Statements

The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products

intended for use with this product appear in their accompanying manuals.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable

interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at

their own expense.

Neither the provider nor the manufacturer is responsible for any radio or television

interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications Class A

Compliance Statement

This equipment does not exceed Class A limits for radio emissions for digital

apparatus, set out in Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department

of Communications. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable

interference to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take

whatever steps necessary to correct the interference.

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des

Communications du Canada

Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe A d'émission de bruits

radioélectriques por les appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le

Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le ministère des

Communications du Canada. L'exploitation faite en milieu résidentiel peut

entraîner le brouillage des réceptions radio et télé, ce qui obligerait le propriétaire

ou l'opérateur à prendre les dispositions nécwssaires pour en éliminer les causes.

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CE Statement

The CE symbol on the equipment indicates that this system complies with the

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of the European Community

(2004/108/EC) and to the Low Voltage (Safety) Directive (2006/95/EC). Such

marking indicates that this system meets or exceeds the following technical

standards:

EN 60950-1: Safety of Information Technology Equipment

EN 55022: Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference

Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment

EN 55024: Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic immunity standard

Part 1: Residential commercial, and light industry

EN 61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test

EN 61000-4-3: Radiated, Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field

Immunity Test

EN 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity Test

EN 61000-4-5: Surge Immunity Test

EN 61000-4-6: Immunity To Conducted Disturbances, Induced By

Radio-Frequency Fields”

EN 61000-4-8: Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity Test”

EN 61000-4-11: Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions And Voltage

Variations Immunity Tests

EN 61000-3-2: Limits For Harmonic Current Emissions (Equipment Input

Current Less Than/Equal To 16 A Per Phase) Class A

EN 61000-3-3: Limitation Of Voltage Fluctuations And Flicker In

Low-Voltage Supply Systems For Equipment With Rated Current Less Than

Or Equal To 16 A

VCCI Class A Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council

For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment

is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such

trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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Laser Safety Information

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Laser Safety Information

This product uses Class 1 laser optical transceivers to communicate over the fiber

optic conductors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

does not consider Class 1 lasers to be hazardous. The International

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 Laser Safety Standard requires labeling in

English, German, Finnish, and French stating that the product uses Class 1

lasers. Because it is impractical to label the transceivers, the following label is

provided in this manual.

The following warning applies to XPAK optical transceivers:

Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (ESDS)

Precautions

The assemblies used in the switch chassis are ESD sensitive. Observe ESD

handling procedures when handling any assembly used in the switch chassis.

Accessible Parts

The Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the QLogic 5800V Series switch are the

following:

Power supplies

Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers

XPAK optical transceivers

WARNING!!

LASER RADIATION

DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT

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Pièces Accessibles

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Pièces Accessibles

Les pièces remplaçables, Field Replaceable Units (FRU), du commutateur

QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch sont les suivantes:

Alimentations de courant

Interfaces aux media d’interconnexion appelés SFP transceivers

Interfaces aux media d’interconnexion appelés XPAK transceivers

Zugängliche Teile

Nur die folgenden Teile im QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch können

kundenseitig ersetzt werden:

Netzteile

Schnittstellen für die Zwischenverbindungsträger, SFP transceivers

genannt.

Schnittstellen für die Zwischenverbindungsträger, XPAK transceivers

genannt.

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QLogic Fibre Channel switches are powered by the Linux operating system. A

machine-readable copy of the Linux source code is available upon written request

to the following address. A nominal fee will be charged for reproduction, shipping,

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Technical Support

Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical

support of their QLogic products. QLogic-direct customers may contact QLogic

Technical Support; others will be redirected to their authorized maintenance

provider. Visit the QLogic support Web site listed in Contact Information for the

latest firmware and software updates.

For details about available service plans, or for information about renewing and

extending your service, visit the Service Program Web page at

http://www.qlogic.com/services.

Training

QLogic offers training for technical professionals for all storage networking,

converged networking, and High Performance Computing (HPC) networking

products. From the main QLogic Web page at www.qlogic.com, click the Support

tab at the top, and then click the Training and Certification on the left. The

QLogic Global Training Portal offers online courses, certification exams, and

scheduling of in-person training.

Technical Certification courses include installation, maintenance, and

troubleshooting QLogic products. Upon demonstrating knowledge using live

equipment, QLogic awards a certificate identifying the student as a certified

professional. You can reach the training professionals at QLogic by e-mail at

training@qlogic.com.

Contact Information

Technical Support for products under warranty is available during local standard

working hours excluding QLogic Observed Holidays. For Support phone numbers,

see the Contact Support link at support@qlogic.com.

Support Headquarters QLogic Corporation

4601 Dean Lakes Blvd.

Shakopee, MN 55379 USA

QLogic Web Site www.qlogic.com

Technical Support Web Site http://support.qlogic.com

Technical Support E-mail support@qlogic.com

Technical Training E-mail training@qlogic.com

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Knowledge Base

The QLogic knowledge base is an extensive collection of QLogic product

information that you can search for specific solutions. We are constantly adding to

the collection of information in our knowledge base to provide answers to your

most urgent questions. Access the knowledge base from the QLogic Support

Center: http://support.qlogic.com.

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1General Description

The QLogic 5800V Series switch, shown in Figure 1-1, is a 24-port, 8Gbps Fibre

Channel switch with both Ethernet and serial management interfaces. The model

5802V has dual, replaceable power supplies; the model 5800V switch has a

single, non-replaceable power supply.

This section describes the features and capabilities of the QLogic 5800V Series

switch including the following:

Chassis Controls and LEDs

Fibre Channel Ports

Ethernet Port

Power Supplies and Fans

Switch Management

Figure 1-1. QLogic 5802V Stackable Fibre Channel Switch

1–General Description

Chassis Controls and LEDs

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You can manage fabrics with the CLI, the QuickTools™ Web applet, or Enterprise

Fabric Suite™ (version 7.04).

Refer to theQLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line

Interface Guide for information about the CLI.

Refer to the QLogic 5800V Series QuickTools Switch Management User’s

Guide for information about QuickTools.

Refer to the QLogic 5800V Series Enterprise Fabric Suite User’s Guide for

information about using the Enterprise Fabric Suite application. The

Enterprise Fabric Suite CD comes with a 30-day trial license.

Chassis Controls and LEDs

The chassis LEDs provide information about the switch’s operational status.

These LEDs include the Input Power LED (green), Heartbeat LED (green), and

the System Fault LED (amber) as shown in Figure 1-2. The Maintenance button,

shown in Figure 1-2, is the only chassis control, and is used to reset a switch or to

recover a disabled switch.

Figure 1-2. Chassis LEDs and Controls

To apply power to the switch, plug the power cords into the switch AC power

receptacles located on the back of the switch, and into a 100–240 VAC power

source.

Input Power LED (Green)

The Input Power LED indicates the voltage status at the switch logic circuitry.

During normal operation, this LED lights up to indicate that the switch logic

circuitry is receiving the correct DC voltages. When the switch is in maintenance

mode, this LED is not lit.

Maintenance

Button

Input Power LED

(Green)

Heartbeat LED

(Green)

System Fault LED

(Amber)

1–General Description

Chassis Controls and LEDs

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Heartbeat LED (Green)

The Heartbeat LED indicates the status of the internal switch processor and the

results of the power-on self test (POST). Following a normal power-up, the

Heartbeat LED blinks approximately once per second to indicate that the switch

passed the POST and that the internal switch processor is running. In

maintenance mode, the Heartbeat LED remains lit. Refer to “Heartbeat LED Blink

Patterns” on page 4-3 for more information about Heartbeat LED blink patterns.

System Fault LED (Amber)

The System Fault LED lights up to indicate that a fault exists in the switch

firmware or hardware. Fault conditions include POST errors, over-temperature

conditions, and power supply malfunctions. The Heartbeat LED shows a blink

code for POST errors and over temperature conditions. For more information,

refer to “Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns” on page 4-3.

Maintenance Button

The Maintenance button, shown in Figure 1-2, is a dual-function momentary

switch on the front panel. Press the maintenance button to reset the switch, or to

place the switch in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode sets the IP address to

10.0.0.1 and provides access to the switch for maintenance purposes when flash

memory or the resident configuration file has been corrupted. For more

information, see “Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode” on page 4-13.

Resetting a Switch

To reset the switch, use a pointed tool to press and hold the Maintenance button

for less than two seconds. The switch responds as follows:

1. All the chassis LEDs light up except the System Fault LED.

2. After approximately one minute, the POST begins, extinguishing the

Heartbeat LED.

3. When the POST is complete, the Input Power LED lights up, and the

Heartbeat LED flashes once per second.

Placing the Switch in Maintenance Mode

To place the switch in maintenance mode:

1. Isolate the switch from the fabric.

2. Using a pointed tool, press and hold the Maintenance button for a few

seconds until only the Heartbeat LED is lit. Hold the maintenance button

until the Heartbeat LED goes out, and then release the button. The

Heartbeat LED remains lit while the switch is in maintenance mode.

To exit maintenance mode, and return to normal operation, press the

Maintenance button momentarily.

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Fibre Channel Ports

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Fibre Channel Ports

The QLogic 5800V Series switch has 20 Fibre Channel SFP ports and 4 Fibre

Channel XPAK ports. SFP ports are numbered 0–19 as shown in Figure 1-3. Each

SFP port is served by an SFP optical transceiver, and is capable of 1, 2, 4, or

8Gbps transmission. SFP ports are hot-pluggable and can self-discover both the

port type and transmission speed when connected to devices or other switches.

The port LEDs are located above ports 0–9 and below ports 10–19. The port

LEDs provide port login and activity status information.

The XPAK ports are numbered 20–23 as shown in Figure 1-3. Each XPAK port is

served by an XPAK optical transceiver or an XPAK switch stacking cable. An

XPAK port is capable of 12.75Gbps transmission or 25.5Gbps with the optional

license key. XPAK ports are hot-pluggable and can self-discover transmission

speed when connected to devices or other switches. The XPAK switch stacking

cable is a passive cable and transceiver assembly that connect to other

XPAK-capable switches. The XPAK ports come with covers that must be removed

before installing transceivers or cables. XPAK port LEDs are located to the left of

their respective ports and provide port login and activity status.

Figure 1-3. Fibre Channel Ports

Each SFP port is capable of 1, 2, 4, or 8Gbps transmission, depending on the

SFP. SFP ports are hot-pluggable and can self-discover both the port type and

transmission speed when connected to devices or other switches.

The QLogic 5800V Series switch can be a 12-, 16-, 20-, or 24-port switch. For

example, the base 12-port switch enables the four XPAK ports and SFP ports 0–7.

You can choose which ports are active using the mPort™ Technology feature in

Enterprise Fabric Suite. License keys are available from your authorized reseller

to enable additional SFP ports, or to upgrade the XPAK ports to 20Gbps. For more

information about license keys, refer to “Feature Licensing” on page 2-5.

NOTE:

Setting an SFP port to 1Gbps that has an 8Gbps SFP transceiver will bring

down the port.

SFP Ports XPAK Ports

289

10 11 12 13 14 15

3456701

16 17 18 19 21 23

20 22

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Fibre Channel Ports

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Port LEDs

Each port has its own Logged-In LED (L) and Activity LED (A) as shown in

Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-4. Port LEDs

Port Logged-In LED (Green)

The Logged-in LED indicates the logged-in or initialization status of the connected

devices. After successful completion of the POST, the switch extinguishes all

Logged-In LEDs. Following a successful port login, the switch illuminates the

corresponding logged-in LED, indicating that the port is connected and able to

communicate with the attached devices. The Logged-In LED remains lit as long

as the port is initialized or logged in. If the port connection is broken or an error

occurs that disables the port, the Logged-In LED is not lit. For more information

about the Logged-In LED, refer to “Logged-In LED Indications” on page 4-7.

Port Activity LED (Green)

The Activity LED indicates that data is passing through the port. Each frame that

the port transmits or receives illuminates this LED for 50 milliseconds, which

makes it possible to observe the transmission of a single frame.

Transceivers

The QLogic 5800V Series switch supports SFP optical transceivers for the SFP

ports, and XPAK optical transceivers or XPAK stacking cables for the XPAK ports.

A transceiver converts electrical signals to and from optical laser signals to

transmit and receive data. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the SFP

transceivers, which then connect to the devices. An SFP port is capable of

transmitting at 1, 2, 4, or 8Gbps; however, the transceiver must also be capable of

transmitting at these rates.

Logged-In LED Activity LED

Logged-In LED

Activity LED

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Fibre Channel Ports

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The SFP and XPAK transceivers are hot-pluggable. This means that you can

remove or install a transceiver while the switch is operating without harming the

switch or the transceiver. However, communication with the connected device will

be interrupted. For more information about installing and removing transceivers,

refer to “Install the Transceivers” on page 3-5.

Port Types

QLogic 5800V Series switches support generic ports (G_Port, GL_Port), fabric

ports (F_Port, FL_Port), and expansion ports (E_Port). Switches come from the

factory with all SFP ports configured as GL_Ports. The XPAK ports come from the

factory configured as G_Ports. Generic, fabric, and expansion ports function as

follows:

Table 1-1. Fibre Channel Port Types

Port type Description

GL_Port Generic loop port—self-configures as an FL_Port when connected to

a loop device, as an F_Port when connected to a single device, or as

an E_Port when connected to another switch. If the device is a single

device on a loop, the GL_Port will attempt to configure first as an

F_Port, then if that fails, as an FL_Port.

G_Port Generic port—self-configures as an F_Port when connected to a sin-

gle device, or as an E_Port when connected to another switch.

FL_Port Fabric loop port—supports a loop of up to 126 devices. An FL_Port

can also configure itself during the fabric login process as an F_Port

when connected to a single device (N_Port).

F_Port Fabric port—supports a single device.

E_Port Expansion port—expands the fabric by connecting switches. The

switch self-discovers all inter-switch connections. For more informa-

tion, see “Multiple Chassis Fabrics” on page 2-6.

TR_Port Transparent routing port—expands the fabric by connecting an QLogic

5800V Series switch to a Brocade® or Cisco® remote fabric. The

TR_Port provides transparent communication between local fabric

devices and remote fabric devices while maintaining separate fabrics.

For more information, see “Multiple Chassis Fabrics” on page 2-6.

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Ethernet Port

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Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector that provides a connection to a

management workstation through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable as shown in

Figure 1-5. A management workstation can be a Windows®, Solaris®, or a Linux®

workstation that is used to configure and manage the switch fabric. You can

manage the switch over an Ethernet connection using the CLI, QuickTools, or

SNMP.

The Ethernet port has two LEDs: the Link Status LED (green) and the Activity LED

(green). The Link Status LED remains lit when an Ethernet connection is

established. The Activity LED lights up when data is transmitted or received over

the Ethernet connection.

Figure 1-5. Ethernet Port

Link Status LEDActivity LED

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Serial Port

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Serial Port

The QLogic 5800V Series switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for

maintenance purposes, as shown in Figure 1-6. You can manage the switch

through the serial port using the CLI.

Figure 1-6. Serial Port and Pin Identification

The serial port requires a null-modem F/F DB9 cable. The pins on the switch

RS-232 connector are shown in Figure 1-6 and identified in Table 1-2. For

information about connecting the management workstation through the serial port,

refer to “Connect the Workstation to the Switch” on page 3-11.

Table 1-2. Serial Port Pin Identification

Pin Number Description

1Carrier Detect (DCD)

2 Receive Data (RxD)

3Transmit Data (TxD)

4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

5Signal Ground (GND)

6 Data Set Ready (DSR)

7Request to Send (RTS)

8 Clear to Send (CTS)

9Ring Indicator (RI)

15

69

RS-232 Connector

Pin Identification

Serial Port

1–General Description

Power Supplies and Fans

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Power Supplies and Fans

The model 5800V switch is equipped with a single, non-replaceable power supply.

The model 5802V switch is equipped with dual, replaceable power supplies.

Model 5800V

The model 5800V switch has a single power supply that converts 100–240 VAC to

DC voltages for the various switch circuits. Internal fans provide cooling. The

switch monitors internal air temperature, and therefore does not monitor or report

fan operational status. Air flow is front-to-back. To energize the switch, plug the

power cord into the switch AC receptacle and into a 100–240 VAC power source.

Model 5802V

The model 5802V switch has two, hot-pluggable power supplies that convert

100–240 VAC to DC voltages for the various switch circuits. Each power supply

has an AC power receptacle and two status LEDs as shown in Figure 1-7:

The Power Supply Fault LED (amber) lights up to indicate that a power

supply fault exists and requires attention.

The Power Supply Status LED (green) lights up to indicate that the power

supply is receiving AC voltage and producing the correct DC voltages.

Figure 1-7. Model 5802V Power Supplies

Each power supply can supply all of the switch’s power needs. During normal

operation, each power supply provides half of the demand. If one power supply

goes offline, the second power supply steps up and provides the difference.

The power supplies are hot-pluggable and interchangeable. Hot-pluggable means

that you can remove and replace one power supply while the switch is in

operation without disrupting service. For information about replacing power

supplies, refer to Section 5.

Connecting a power supply to an AC voltage source energizes the switch logic

circuitry. Internal fans provide cooling. Air flow can be front-to-back or

back-to-front.

Fault LED (Amber)

Status LED (Green)

AC Power

Receptacle

Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2

1–General Description

Switch Management

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Switch Management

The switch supports the following management tools:

QuickTools Web Applet

Enterprise Fabric Suite

Command Line Interface

Application Programming Interface

Simple Network Management Protocol

Storage Management Initiative–Specification

File Transfer Protocols

QuickTools Web Applet

To provide basic switch management tools in a graphical user interface, and to

make switch management less dependent on a specific platform, each switch

contains a Web applet called QuickTools. QuickTools is best suited for fabrics with

fewer than four switches. For larger fabrics, consider the optional management

application, Enterprise Fabric Suite.

You run QuickTools by opening the switch IP address with an Internet browser.

QuickTools provides the following management features:

Faceplate device management

Switch and port statistics

Configuration wizard

Zoning administration

Fabric tree for fabric management

User account configuration

Switch and fabric events

Operational and environmental statistics

Global device nicknames

Online help

For more information about QuickTools, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series

QuickTools Switch Management User’s Guide.

1–General Description

Switch Management

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Enterprise Fabric Suite

Enterprise Fabric Suite is a separately licensed, workstation-based, Java®

application that provides a graphical user interface for fabric and switch

management. Enterprise Fabric Suite is best suited for fabrics of four or more

switches, and comes with a 30-day trial license. Enterprise Fabric Suite can run

on a Windows, Solaris, Linux, or Mac OS X workstation. Enterprise Fabric Suite

provides all of the management features of QuickTools plus the following:

Fabric tracker for monitoring fabric firmware versions

Port threshold alarm configuration

Topology display for fabric management

Stack management

Performance View for port performance

Extended Credits Wizard

Zoning Wizard

mPort Technology for moveable ports

For more information about Enterprise Fabric Suite, refer to the QLogic 5800V

Series Enterprise Fabric Suite User’s Guide.

Command Line Interface

The CLI provides monitoring and configuration functions that enable the

administrator to manage a single switch. The CLI manages a switch over an

Ethernet connection or a serial connection. Refer to QLogic 5800V Series Fibre

Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide for more information.

Application Programming Interface

The API enables an application provider to build a management application for

QLogic switches. The library is implemented in ANSI standard C, relying only on

standard POSIX run-time libraries. Contact your distributor or authorized reseller

for information about the API.

1–General Description

Switch Management

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Simple Network Management Protocol

SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. QLogic firmware

supports SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3, the Fibre Alliance Management Information

Base (FA-MIB) version 4.0, and the Fabric Element Management Information

Base (FE-MIB) RFC 2837. You can format traps using SNMP version 1 or 2. For

more information about SNMP, refer to the Simple Network Management Protocol

Reference Guide.

You must use the CLI to configure SNMP version 3. For more information about

SNMP version 3 and the related commands, refer to the Snmpv3user command in

the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

Storage Management Initiative–Specification

SMI-S provides for the management of the switch through third-party applications

that use the SMI-S. Refer to the CIM Agent Reference Guide for more information.

File Transfer Protocols

FTP and TFTP provide the command line interface for exchanging files between

the switch and the management workstation. These files include firmware image

files, configuration files, and log files.

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2Planning

Consider the following when planning a fabric:

Devices

Device Access

Performance

Feature Licensing

Multiple Chassis Fabrics

Switch Services

Internet Protocol Support

Security

Fabric Management

Devices

When planning a fabric, consider the number of devices and the anticipated

demand. The number of devices will determine the number of ports that are

needed, and in turn, the number of switches.

Consider the transmission speeds of your adapters and SFPs. The switch ports

0–19 support 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps, and 8Gbps transmission speeds depending

on the SFP.

Consider also the distribution of targets and initiators. An F_Port supports a single

device. An FL_Port can support up to 126 devices in an arbitrated loop.

NOTE:

Setting an SFP port to 1Gbps that has an 8Gbps SFP transceiver will bring

down the port.

2–Planning

Device Access

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Device Access

Consider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled through the

use of zoning. Some zoning strategies include the following:

Separate devices by operating system.

Separate devices that have no need to communicate with other devices in

the fabric or that have classified data.

Separate devices into department, administrative, or other functional group.

Zoning divides the fabric to control discovery and inbound traffic. A zone is a

named group of ports or devices. Members of the same zone can communicate

with each other and transmit outside the zone, but cannot receive inbound traffic

from outside the zone. Zoning is hardware-enforced only when a port/device is a

member of no more than 8 zones whose combined membership does not exceed

64. If this condition is not satisfied, that port behaves as a soft zone member. You

can assign ports/devices to a zone individually, or as a group by creating an alias.

A zone can be a component of more than one zone set. Several zone sets can be

defined for a fabric, but only one zone set can be active at one time. The active

zone set determines the current fabric zoning. The switch maintains an orphan

zone set that contains zones that are not members of any other zone set.

A zoning database is maintained on each switch. Table 2-1 describes the zoning

database limits, excluding the active zone set.

Table 2-1. Zoning Database Limits

Limit Description

MaxZoneSets Maximum number of zone sets (256).

MaxZones Maximum number of zones (2,000).

MaxAliases Maximum number of aliases (2,500).

MaxTotalMembers Maximum number of zone and alias members (10,000) that

can be stored in the zoning database. Each instance of a

zone member or alias member counts toward this maximum.

MaxZonesInZoneSets Maximum number of zones that are components of zone

sets (2000), excluding the orphan zone set. Each instance of

a zone in a zone set counts toward this maximum.

MaxMembersPerZone Maximum number of members in a zone (2,000).

MaxMembersPerAlias Maximum number of members in an alias (2,000)

2–Planning

Performance

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Performance

The QLogic 5800V Series switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel

service at transmission rates of 1, 2, 4, 8,10, or 20Gbps with a maximum frame

size of 2148 bytes. Each Fibre Channel port adapts its transmission speed to

match that of the device to which it is connected prior to login, when the

connected device powers up. Related performance characteristics include the

following:

Distance

Bandwidth

Latency

Distance

Consider the physical distribution of devices and switches in the fabric. Choose

SFP transceivers that are compatible with the cable type, distance, Fibre Channel

revision level, and the device adapter. Each SFP port is supported by a data buffer

with a 16-credit capacity; that is, 16 maximum-sized frames. Table 2-2 lists the

approximate transmission distances at full bandwidth over fiber optic cables:

With Enterprise Fabric Suite, longer distances can be spanned at full bandwidth

on SFP ports by extending credits to G_Ports, F_Ports, and E_Ports. Each port

can donate 15 credits to a pool from which a recipient port can borrow. However,

SFP ports can borrow only from other SFP ports. XPAK ports cannot borrow or

donate credits. The recipient port also loses a credit in the process. For example,

you can configure an SFP recipient port to borrow 15 credits from one donor port

for a total of 30 credits (15+15=30).

Table 2-2. Port Transmission Distances

Transmission Distance Port Speed Credits/Km

26 kilometers 1Gbps 0.6

13 kilometers 2Gbps 1.2

6 kilometers 4Gbps 2.4

3 kilometers 8Gbps 4.8

2–Planning

Performance

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Extending credits requires a minimum cable length that is dependent on

transmission speed. Extending credits over short cables can cause excessive port

resets. Table 2-3 lists the possible distances and minimum cable lengths for a port

with 30 credits.

Bandwidth

Bandwidth is a measure of the amount of data that can be transmitted at a

specified transmission rate. An SFP port can transmit or receive at nominal rates

of 1, 2, 4, or 8Gbps depending on the device to which it is connected. These rates

correspond to full-duplex bandwidth values of 212MB, 424MB, 850MB, and

1700MB respectively. XPAK ports transmit at a nominal rate of 10Gbps, which

corresponds to a full-duplex bandwidth value of 2550MB. With a 20Gbps license

key, XPAK ports can transmit at a nominal rate of 20Gbps (5100MB bandwidth).

Multiple source ports can transmit to the same destination port if the destination

bandwidth is greater than or equal to the combined source bandwidth. For

example, two 2Gbps source ports can transmit to one 4Gbps destination port.

Similarly, one source port can feed multiple destination ports if the combined

destination bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source bandwidth.

In multiple chassis fabrics, each link between chassis contributes 424, 850, 1700,

2550, or 5100MB of bandwidth between those chassis, depending on the speed

of the link. When additional bandwidth is needed between devices, increase the

number of links between the connecting switches. The switch guarantees in-order

delivery with any number of links between chassis.

Table 2-3. Extended Credit Distances and Cable Lengths

Transmission Speed Range for 30 Credits Minimum Cable Length

1Gbps 50 Km (30÷0.6) 3 Km

2Gbps 25 Km (30÷1.2) 1.5 Km

4Gbps 12 Km (30÷2.4) 0.75 Km

8Gbps 6 Km (30÷4.8) 0.37 Km

2–Planning

Feature Licensing

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Latency

Latency is a measure of how fast a frame travels through a switch from one port to

another. The factors that affect latency include transmission rate and the source

and destination port relationship as shown in Table 2-4.

Feature Licensing

License keys provide a way to expand the capabilities of your switch and fabric as

your needs grow. Consider your need for the following features and arrange to

purchase license keys from your switch distributor or authorized reseller:

The Enterprise Fabric Suite license provides access to the Enterprise Fabric

Suite graphical user interface that provides comprehensive fabric

management for fabrics of four or more switches. This license enables you

to download, install, and use Enterprise Fabric Suite on an unlimited number

of workstations. Enterprise Fabric Suite is available with a 30-day trial

license on the CD that is included with the switch product.

The port activation license activates additional SFP ports for a total of 16,

20, or 24 ports.

The 20Gb license enables the XPAK ports to transmit and receive at

25.5Gbps instead of the default 12.75Gbps.

Upgrading a switch is not disruptive, nor does it require a switch reset. To order a

license key, contact your switch distributor or your authorized reseller. For more

information about installing a license key, refer to “Installing Feature License

Keys” on page 3-19.

Table 2-4. Port-to-Port Latency

Destination Rate

Source Rate

Gbps 24810 20

2 < 0.6 µs < 0.7 µs 1

1 Based on minimum frame size of 36 bytes. Latency increases for larger frame sizes.

< 0.6 µs1< 0.6 µs1< 0.6 µs1

4< 0.4 µs < 0.3 µsec < 0.4 µsec1< 0.4 µsec1< 0.3 µsec1

8 < 0.3 µs < 0.2 µs < 0.2 µs < 0.2 µs1< 0.2 µs1

10 < 0.3 µs < 0.3 µs < 0.2 µs < 0.2 µs < 0.2 µs1

20 < 0.3 µs < 0.2 µs < 0.2 µs < 0.2 µs < 0.2 µs

2–Planning

Multiple Chassis Fabrics

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Multiple Chassis Fabrics

Connecting switches expands the number of available ports for devices. Each

switch in the fabric is identified by a unique domain ID, and the fabric can

automatically resolve domain ID conflicts. Because the Fibre Channel ports are

self-configuring, you can connect QLogic 5800V Series switches in a wide variety

of topologies. Transparent routing to a legacy fabric is also possible using

TR_Ports.

You can connect up to six QLogic 5800V Series switches through the XPAK ports,

thus preserving the SFP ports for devices. This is called stacking. QLogic 5800V

Series switches divide the XPAK port buffer to balance traffic across the

connection. The XPAK ports operate with any standard XPAK interface. You can

also connect QLogic 5800V Series switches with other switches through the SFP

ports in a wide variety of topologies. Consider your topology and cabling

requirements.

Optimizing Device Performance

When choosing a topology for a multiple chassis fabric, consider the proximity of

your server and storage devices, and the performance requirements of your

application. Storage applications such as video distribution, medical record

storage and retrieval, or real-time data acquisition can have specific latency or

bandwidth requirements.

The QLogic 5800V Series switch provides the lowest latency of any product in its

class. However, the highest performance is achieved on Fibre Channel switches

by keeping traffic within a single switch instead of relying on ISLs. Therefore, for

optimal device performance, place devices on the same switch under the

following conditions:

Heavy I/O traffic between specific server and storage devices.

Distinct speed mismatch between devices such as the following:

An 8-Gbps server and a slower 4-Gbps storage device

A high performance server and slow tape storage device

For specific information about latency, refer to “Performance” on page 2-3.

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Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID Lock

The following switch configuration settings affect multiple chassis fabrics:

Domain ID

Principal priority

Domain ID lock

The domain ID is a unique number (1–239) that identifies each switch in a fabric.

The principal priority is a number (1–255) that determines the principal switch,

which manages domain ID assignments for the fabric. The switch with the highest

principal priority (1 is high, 255 is low) becomes the principal switch. If the

principal priority is the same for all switches in a fabric, the switch with the lowest

WWN becomes the principal switch.

The domain ID lock allows (false) or prevents (true) the reassignment of the

domain ID on that switch. Switches come from the factory with the domain ID set

to 1, the domain ID lock set to False, and the principal priority set to 254. For

information about changing the default domain ID, domain ID lock, and principal

priority parameters, refer to the Set Config Switch command in the QLogic 5800V

Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

If you connect a new switch (with its domain ID unlocked) to an existing fabric, and

a domain ID conflict occurs, the new switch will become isolated as a separate

fabric. However, you can remedy this by resetting the new switch or taking it

offline then putting it back online. The principal switch reassigns the domain ID,

and the switch will join the fabric.

NOTE:

Domain ID reassignment is not reflected in zoning that is defined by domain

ID/port number pair or Fibre Channel address. You must reconfigure zones

that are affected by domain ID reassignment. To prevent zoning definitions

from becoming invalid under these conditions, lock the domain IDs. Domain

ID reassignment has no effect on zone members defined by WWN.

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Stacking

You can connect up to six QLogic 5800V Series switches through the XPAK ports,

thus preserving the SFP ports for devices. This is called stacking. The following

2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-switch stacking configurations are recommended for best

performance and redundancy. Each XPAK port contributes 1.275GB of bandwidth

between chassis in each direction, which is equivalent to three SFP connections

operating at 4Gbps. Upgrading the XPAK ports to 20Gbps is equivalent to 3 SFP

connections operating at 8Gbps. Figure 2-1 shows a two-switch stack of model

5800V Series switches using two 3-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. Forty SFP

ports are available for devices.

Figure 2-1. Two-Switch Stack

Figure 2-2 shows a three-switch stack of QLogic 5800V Series switches using two

3-inch and one 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. Sixty SFP ports are available

for devices.

Figure 2-2. Three-Switch Stack

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Figure 2-3 shows a four-switch stack of model 5800V Series switches using three

3-inch and three 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. Eighty SFP ports are

available for devices.

Figure 2-3. Four-Switch Stack

Figure 2-4 shows a five-switch stack of model 5800V Series switches using four

3-inch and six 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. One hundred SFP ports are

available for devices.

Figure 2-4. Five-Switch Stack

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Figure 2-5 shows a six-switch stack of model 5800V Series switches using two

3-inch and six 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. One hundred twenty SFP

ports are available for devices.

Figure 2-5. Six Switch Stack

Common Topologies

Although QLogic recommends using the XPAK stacking ports to achieve the

highest cabling efficiency and bandwidth, you can also create multiple switch

configurations using the SFP ports. The QLogic 5800V Series switch supports the

following topologies using the SFP ports:

Cascade Topology

Mesh Topology

MultiStage Topology

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Cascade Topology

A cascade topology describes a fabric in which the switches are connected in

series. If you connect the last switch back to the first switch, you create a

cascade-with-a-loop topology as shown in Figure 2-6. The loop reduces latency

because any switch can route traffic in the shortest direction to any switch in the

loop. The loop also provides failover if a switch fails.

Using 24-port QLogic 5800V Series switches, the cascade fabric shown in

Figure 2-6 has the following characteristics:

Each chassis link contributes up to 850MB of bandwidth between chassis,

1700MB in full duplex. However, because of the sequential structure, that

bandwidth is shared by traffic between devices on other chassis.

Latency between any two ports is no more than two chassis hops.

Sixty-four Fibre Channel SFP ports are available for devices.

Figure 2-6. Cascade-with-a-Loop Topology

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Mesh Topology

A mesh topology describes a fabric in which each chassis has at least one port

directly connected to each other chassis in the fabric. Using 24-port QLogic

5800V Series switches, the mesh fabric shown in Figure 2-7 has the following

characteristics:

Each link contributes up to 850MB of bandwidth between switches, 1700MB

in full duplex. Because of multiple parallel paths, there is less competition for

this bandwidth than with a cascade or a Multistage™ topology.

Latency between any two ports is one chassis hop.

Fifty-six Fibre Channel SFP ports are available for devices.

Figure 2-7. Mesh Topology

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MultiStage Topology

A Multistage topology describes a fabric in which two or more edge switches

connect to one or more core switches. Using 24-port QLogic 5800V Series

switches, the Multistage fabric shown in Figure 2-8 has the following

characteristics:

Each link contributes up to 850MB of bandwidth between chassis.

Competition for this bandwidth is less than that of a cascade topology, but

greater than that of the mesh topology.

Latency between any two ports is no more than two chassis hops.

Seventy-two Fibre Channel SFP ports are available for devices.

Figure 2-8. Multistage Topology

Transparent Routing

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The transparent routing feature provides inter-fabric routing to allow controlled

and limited access between devices on a QLogic 5800V Series switch (local)

fabric and devices on a remote fabric consisting of noncompliant switches made

by other vendors. For a list of switches that are supported in a remote fabric, see

the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Release Notes. This type of

inter-fabric connection uses the Fibre Channel industry N-Port ID Virtualization

(NPIV), and makes local and remote devices accessible to each other while

maintaining the local and remote fabrics as separate fabrics.

Edge Switch

Edge Switch Edge Switch

Core Switch

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You can configure transparent routing using QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Suite,

or the CLI. However, only QuickTools and Enterprise Fabric Suite validate your

entries, manage the zone mapping for the local fabric, and create a list of zoning

commands that can be run in a script on an Brocade or Cisco SAN switch. For

more detailed information, see the QLogic 5800V Series QuickTools Switch

Management User’s Guide, QLogic 5800V Series Enterprise Fabric Suite User’s

Guide, and the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line

Interface Guide.

You can connect multiple QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switches to one or

more remote fabrics using multiple TR_Ports. Local and remote devices are

identified by their respective port worldwide names. Consider the following

mapping rules:

A TR_Port can support a maximum of 32 local device/remote device

mappings.

A specific local device can be mapped to devices on only one remote fabric.

Local devices on the same QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch can

each be mapped to different remote fabrics.

For mappings between a specific QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel

Switch and a remote fabric, each local device or remote device can be

mapped over only one TR_Port. Additional mappings to either device must

use that same TR_Port.

Multiple local devices connected to different local switches can be mapped

to the same remote device over one TR_Port on each local switch.

A local device cannot be mapped over an E_Port to another local switch,

then over a TR_Port to the remote device. The local switch to which the local

device is connected must connect directly to the remote fabric over a

TR_Port.

NOTE:

When a local device is mapped over a TR_Port to a remote device, the

local device and its TR_Port appear as an NPIV connected device in

the remote fabric. It is possible, though not recommended, to map

such a local device over a second TR_Port to a local device in a

second local fabric. In this case, if you merge the two local fabrics, the

transparent route becomes inactive for the devices that now have a

path over an ISL, and an alarm is generated.

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Because Cisco switches do not support the Unzoned Name Server, Cisco

fabrics must be “pre-zoned” before you can set up TR mappings to a remote

Cisco fabric using the TR Mapping Manager dialog box. The Cisco fabric

zone set must be changed to add zones so that the WWNs of the remote

devices to be mapped and the WWNs of the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre

Channel Switch TR ports are zoned together. For more information, see the

Cisco documentation for specific information to configure zoning. Retain

these zones in the zone set after completion of the TR mapping as a best

practice, until you no longer need to map the device to the local fabric.

To configure transparent routing using QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Suite:

1. Determine what devices on the local fabric require access to devices on the

remote fabric. Local devices must be attached directly to the QLogic 5800V

Series switch.

2. Configure one or more TR_Ports on the local QLogic 5800V Series switch

first and then connect the TR_Port to the remote fabric. The application

prompts you to configure TR_Ports where existing port connections to

remote fabrics have isolated. For remote Brocade or Cisco fabrics, the

switch to which the TR_Port connects must support N-Port ID Virtualization

(NPIV) and for Brocade fabrics the interoperability mode must be configured

to InteropMode=0. Other Brocade or Cisco switches in the remote fabric

need not support NPIV.

3. Map local devices to remote devices and activate the connection. The

mapping process creates an inter-fabric zone (IFZ) in the active zone set

consisting of the local device, the remote device, and the TR_Port. When

the mapping is complete, the new zone set is activated.

NOTE:

Be sure to configure the TR_Port before connecting the remote fabric

to the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch. If the remote fabric

is connected to a port on theQLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel

Switch that is not a TR_Port, the two fabrics may establish an E_Port

connection and the local and remote fabrics may merge. This mixed

fabric is not a supported configuration. If the port type is changed to

TR_Port after connecting the remote fabric, a port reset may be

required to completely establish the TR connection.

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The name of the inter-fabric zone begins with IFZ followed by the lowest

device port WWN followed by the remaining port WWN, all uppercase,

separated by underscores (_). For example, consider the following local and

remote device WWNs:

Local device: 21:00:00:e0:8b:0e:d3:59

Remote device: 22:00:00:04:cf:a8:7f:2d

The inter-fabric zone name would be:

IFZ_210000E08B0ED359_22000004CFA87F2D

4. Apply the same inter-fabric zone that was created on the local fabric to the

active zoning on the remote fabric. The application creates a suggested list

of commands during the mapping process that, when run on a remote fabric

consisting of Brocade or Cisco switches, will make the necessary zoning

changes to the remote fabric. See the QLogic 5800V Series QuickTools

Switch Management User’s Guide or QLogic 5800V Series Enterprise

Fabric Suite User’s Guide for important details on creating and using this list

of suggested commands. When modifications to the active zoning on both

fabrics are complete, the transparent routing connection becomes active,

and the local devices will discover the remote devices.

Switch Services

You can configure your switch to suit the demands of your environment by

enabling or disabling a variety of switch services. Familiarize yourself with the

following switch services and determine which ones you need.

Telnet: Provides for the management of the switch over a Telnet connection.

Disabling this service is not recommended. The default is enabled.

Secure Shell (SSH): Provides for secure remote connections to the switch

using SSH. Your workstation must also use an SSH client. The default is

disabled.

GUI Management: Provides for out-of-band management of the switch with

Enterprise Fabric Suite, QuickTools, the API, SNMP, and SMI-S. If this

service is disabled, the switch can only be managed inband or through the

serial port. The default is enabled.

Inband Management: Provides for the management of the switch over an

inter-switch link using Enterprise Fabric Suite, QuickTools, SNMP,

management server, or the API. If you disable inband management, you can

no longer communicate with that switch by means other than an Ethernet or

serial connection.The default is enabled.

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Secure Socket Layer (SSL): Provides secure connections for Enterprise

Fabric Suite, the QuickTools Web applet, the API, and SMI-S. This service

must be enabled to authenticate users through a remote authentication dial

in-user service (RADIUS) server when using Enterprise Fabric Suite. To

enable SSL connections, you must first synchronize the date and time on

the switch and workstation. Enabling SSL automatically creates a security

certificate on the switch. The default is enabled.

QuickTools Web applet (Embedded GUI): Provides access to the

QuickTools Web applet. QuickTools enables you to point at a switch with an

Internet browser and manage the switch through the browser. The default is

enabled.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): Provides for switch

management through third-party applications that use SNMP. Security

consists of a read community string and a write community string that serve

as passwords that control read and write access to the switch. These strings

are set at the factory to well-known defaults, which should be changed if

SNMP is to be enabled. Otherwise, you risk unwanted access to the switch.

The switch supports SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3. The default is enabled.

Network Time Protocol (NTP): Provides for the synchronizing of switch

and workstation dates and times through an NTP server. Synchronizing the

workstation time helps to prevent invalid SSL certificates and timestamp

confusion in the event log. The default is disabled.

Common Information Model (CIM): Provides for switch management

through third-party applications that use SMI-S. The default is enabled.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Provides for rapid file transfer between the

workstation and the switch using FTP. The default is enabled.

Management Server (MS): Enables or disables switch management

through third-party applications that use GS-3 Management Server. The

default is disabled.

Call Home: Provides for automated e-mail notification of switch status and

operating conditions based on specified event severity levels. The Call

Home service is enabled by default. The Call Home service requires an

Ethernet connection to at least one SMTP server. In addition to enabling the

Call Home service, you must configure the following Call Home parameters:

Primary and secondary SMTP servers and their IP addresses

Contact information

One or more Call Home profiles to specify mail recipients, message

format, and the event severity level that will initiate a message.

You can configure periodic event data collection and processing through the

Tech_Support_Center profile for automated status and trend analysis.

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Internet Protocol Support

The switch supports IP version 4 (IPV4), IP version 6 (IPV6), and DNS host

names. IPV4 and IPV6 are enabled by default. Consider your IP version

requirements and the availability of a DNS server.

Security

Security is available at the following levels:

User Account Security

IP Security

Port Binding

Connection Security

Device Security

User Account Security

User account security consists of the administration of account names,

passwords, expiration dates, and authority levels. If an account has Admin

authority, all management tasks can be performed by that account in the CLI,

QuickTools, and Enterprise Fabric Suite. Otherwise, only monitoring tasks are

available. The Admin account name is the only account that can create or add

account names, and change passwords of other accounts. All users can change

their own passwords. Account names and passwords are always required when

connecting to a switch.

Authentication of the user account and password can be performed locally using

the switch’s user account database or it can be performed remotely using a

RADIUS server such as Microsoft® RADIUS. Authenticating user logins on a

RADIUS server requires a secure management connection to the switch. For

information about securing the management connection, refer to “Connection

Security” on page 2-20. A RADIUS server can also authenticate devices and other

switches as described in “Device Security” on page 2-20.

Consider your management needs, and determine the number of user accounts,

their authority needs, and expiration dates. Also consider the advantages of

centralizing user administration and authentication on a RADIUS server.

NOTE:

If the same user account exists on a switch and its RADIUS server, that user

can log in with either password, but the authority and account expiration

always come from the switch database.

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IP Security

IP security provides encryption-based security for IPv4 and IPv6 communications

through policies and associations. Policies define security for host-to-host and

host-to-gateway connections; one policy for each direction. For example, to

secure the connection between two hosts, you need two policies: one for

outbound traffic from the source to the destination, and another for inbound traffic

to the source from the destination. A security association defines the encryption

algorithm and encryption key (public key or secret) to apply when called by a

security policy. A security policy can call several associations at different times,

but each association is related to only one policy.

You must configure matching security associations on the switch and on the

connected devices (peers) that require secure IP communication. To simplify the

IP security configuration process, the switch supports the Internet key exchange

(IKE). IKE is a protocol that automates the configuration of matching IP security

associations on the switch and on the connected device (or peer). The IKE peer

defines the IKE security association connection through which the IKE policy

configures the IP security associations.The IKE policy defines the type of data

traffic to secure between the switch and the peer, and how to encrypt that data.

You must create the same IKE peer and IKE policy configurations on the switch

and the peer device.

Public key encryption requires a public key, a corresponding private key, and the

necessary certificates to authenticate them. Public key infrastructure (PKI)

provides support for the creation and management of public/private key pairs,

signed certificates, and certificate authority (CA) certificates when using IKE. You

can create a public/private key and combine it with one or more device identities

to generate a certificate request. Submit the certificate request to a CA to obtain a

signed certificate, which contains the authenticated public/private key pair. In

addition to the signed certificate, you must also obtain a CA certificate to

authenticate the CA. After downloading the signed certificate and a CA certificate

to the switch and importing them into the PKI database, the signed certificate

(which contains the authenticated public key) can then be used to complete the

IKE peer configuration.

Consider your IP security requirements and the type of encryption you want to use

(public key or secret). Also consider which of the connected devices support IKE,

and how you will configure IP security on both the switch and connected devices.

Port Binding

Port binding provides authorization for a list of up to 32 switch and device WWNs

that are permitted to log in to a specific switch port. Switches or devices that are

not among the 32 are refused access to the port. Consider what ports to secure

and the set of switches and devices that are permitted to log in to those ports. For

information about port binding, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel

Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

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Connection Security

Connection security provides an encrypted data path for switch management

methods. The switch supports the SSH protocol for the command line interface

and the SSL protocol for management applications such as Enterprise Fabric

Suite and SMI-S.

The SSL handshake process between the workstation and the switch involves the

exchanging of certificates. These certificates contain the public and private keys

that define the encryption. When the SSL service is enabled, a certificate is

automatically created on the switch. The workstation validates the switch

certificate by comparing the workstation date and time to the switch certificate

creation date and time. For this reason, it is important to synchronize the

workstation and switch with the same date, time, and time zone. The switch

certificate is valid 24 hours before its creation date and 365 days after its creation

date. If the certificate becomes invalid, create a new certificate using the Create

Certificate CLI command. For information about the CLI commands, refer to the

QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

Consider your connection security requirements: for the command line interface

(SSH), management applications such as Enterprise Fabric Suite (SSL), or both.

Access to the device security menu selections in Enterprise Fabric Suite requires

an SSL connection. If an SSL connection security is required, also consider using

the network time protocol (NTP) to synchronize workstations and switches.

Device Security

Device security provides for authorization and authentication of devices that you

connect to a switch. You can configure a switch with a group of devices against

which the switch authorizes new connections by devices, other switches, or

devices issuing management server commands. Device security is configured

through the use of security sets and groups.

A group is a list of device WWNs that are authorized to connect to a switch. There

are three types of groups: one for other switches (ISL), another for devices (port),

and a third for devices issuing management server commands (MS).

A security set is a set of up to three groups with no more than one of each group

type. The security configuration is made up of all security sets on the switch. The

security database has the following limits:

Maximum number of security sets is 4.

Maximum number of groups is 16.

Maximum number of members in a group is 1,000.

Maximum total number of group members is 1,000.

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In addition to authorization, you can configure the switch to require authentication

to validate the identity of the connecting switch, device, or host. Authentication

can be performed locally using the switch’s security database, or remotely using a

RADIUS server such as Microsoft RADIUS. With a RADIUS server, the security

database for the entire fabric resides on the server. In this way, the security

database can be managed centrally, rather than on each switch. You can

configure up to five RADIUS servers to provide failover.

You can configure the RADIUS server to authenticate just the switch or both the

switch and the initiator device, if the device supports authentication. When using a

RADIUS server, every switch in the fabric must have a network connection. A

RADIUS server can also be configured to authenticate user accounts as

described in “Internet Protocol Support” on page 2-18. A secure connection is

required to authenticate user logins with a RADIUS server. For information about

secure connections, refer to “Connection Security” on page 2-20.

Consider the your devices, switches, and management agents, and evaluate the

need for authorization and authentication. Also consider whether the security

database is to be distributed on the switches or centralized on a RADIUS server,

and how many servers to configure.

The following examples illustrate how to configure a security database:

Security Example: Switches and Adapters with Authentication

Security Example: RADIUS Server

Security Example: Host Authentication

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Security Example: Switches and Adapters with Authentication

Consider the fabric shown in Figure 2-9. In this fabric, Switch_1, Adapter_1, and

Switch_2 support authentication, while the JBOD and Adapter_2 do not. The

objective is to secure F_Ports and E_Ports in the fabric.

Figure 2-9. Security Example: Switches and Adapters

Device: Switch_1

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Security: Yes

Device: Switch_2

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e

Security: Yes

Device: Adapter_1

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d

Security: Yes

E_Port

F_Port F_Port

FL_Port

Device: JBOD

WWNS:10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5e

10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5f

10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5g

Security: No

Device: Adapter_2

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4f

Security: No

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To secure F_Ports and E_Ports in the fabric, configure security on the devices that

support security: Switch_1, Switch_2, and Adapter_1:

1. Create a security set (Security_Set_1) on Switch_1.

a. Create a port group (Group_Port_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1,

Adapter_1, and JBOD as members, as shown in the following table:

Observe the following rules:

Switch_1 and all devices and switches connected to Switch_1

must be included in the group even if the switch or devices does

not support authentication. Otherwise, the Switch_1 port will

become isolated.

You must specify adapters by node WWN. Switches can be

specified by port or node WWN. The type of switch WWN you

use in the switch security database must be the same as that in

the adapter security database. For example, if you specify a

switch with a port WWN in the switch security database, you

must also specify that switch in the adapter security database

with the same port WWN.

For CHAP authentication, create 32-character hexadecimal or

16-character ASCI secrets. The switch secret must be shared

with the adapter security database.

Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef

Adapter_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: fedcba9876543210

JBOD Node WWN: 10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5e

Authentication: None

Node WWN: 10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5f

Authentication: None

Node WWN: 10:00:00:d1:ee:18:d4:5g

Authentication: None

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b. Create an ISL group (Group_ISL_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1,

Switch_2, Adapter_1, and JBOD as members, as shown in the

following table:

The Switch_1 secret must be shared with the Switch_2 database.

2. Configure security on Adapter_1 using the appropriate management tool.

Logins between the Switch_1 and Adapter_1 will be challenged for their

respective secrets. Therefore, the secrets for Switch_1 and Adapter_1 that

you configured on Switch_1 must also be configured on Adapter_1.

3. Save and activate Security_Set_1 on Switch_1.

4. Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2. Create an ISL group

(Group_ISL_2) in Security_Set_2 with Switch_2 and Switch_1 as members,

as shown in the following table:

5. Save and activate Security_Set_2 on Switch_2.

Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef

Binding: None

Switch_2 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: abcdefabcdef012

Binding: None

Switch_2 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef

Binding: None

Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Secret: abcdefabcdef012

Binding: None

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Security Example: RADIUS Server

Consider the fabric shown in Figure 2-10. This fabric is similar to the one shown in

Figure 2-9 with the addition of Radius_1 acting as a RADIUS server. Authorization

and authentication are passed from the switch to Radius_1 in the following cases:

Adapter_1 log in to Switch_1

Switch_1 log in to Switch_2

Switch_2 log in to Switch_1

Figure 2-10. Security Example: RADIUS Server

Device: Switch_1

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Security: Yes

Device: Switch_2

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e

Security: Yes

Device: Adapter_1

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d

Security: Yes

E_Port

F_Port F_Port

F_Port

Server: Radius_1

IP Address:10:20:30:40

Device: Adapter_2

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4f

Security: No

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To secure F_Ports and E_Ports, and pass authorization and authentication to a

RADIUS server:

1. Configure the Radius_1 host as a RADIUS server on Switch_1 and

Switch_2 to authenticate device logins, as shown in the following table:

Specify the server IP address and the secret with which the switches will

authenticate with the server. Configure the switches so that devices

authenticate through the switches only if the RADIUS server is unavailable.

2. Create a security set (Security_Set_1) on Switch_1.

a. Create a port group (Group_Port_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1

and Adapter_1 as members, as shown in the following:

Device Authentication

Order RadiusLocal—Authenticate devices using the

RADIUS server security database first. If the RADIUS

server is unavailable, use the local switch security

database.

Total Servers 1—Enables support for one RADIUS server

Device Authentication

Server True—Enables Radius_1 to authenticate device log-

ins.

Server IP Address 10.20.30.40

Secret 1234567890123456—16-character ASCI string (MD5

hash). This is the secret that allows direct communica-

tion with the RADIUS server.

Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef

Adapter_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: fedcba9876543210

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Observe the following rules:

Switch_1 and all devices and switches connected to Switch_1

must be included in the group even if the switch or device does

not support authentication. Otherwise, the Switch_1 port will

become isolated from the fabric.

You must specify adapters by node WWN. Switches can be

specified by port or node WWN. The type of switch WWN you

use in the switch security database must be the same as that in

the adapter security database. For example, if you specify a

switch with a port WWN in the switch security database, you

must also specify that switch in the adapter security database

with the same port WWN.

For CHAP authentication, create 32-character hexadecimal or

16-character ASCI secrets. The switch secret must be shared

with the adapter security database.

b. Create an ISL group (Group_ISL_1) in Security_Set_1 with Switch_1

and Switch_2 as members, as shown in the following. The Switch_1

secret must be shared with the Switch_2 security database.

3. Configure security on Adapter_1 using the appropriate management tool.

Logins between the Switch_1 and Adapter_1 will be challenged (CHAP) for

their respective secrets. Therefore, the secrets for Switch_1 and Adapter_1

that you configured on Switch_1 must also be configured on Adapter_1.

4. Save and activate Security_Set_1 on Switch_1.

Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef

Binding: None

Switch_2 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: abcdefabcdef012

Binding: None

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5. Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2. Create an ISL group

(Group_ISL_2) in Security_Set_2 with Switch_1 and Switch_2 as members,

as shown in the following:

6. Save and activate Security_Set_2 on Switch_2.

Switch_2 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: abcdefabcdef0123

Binding: None

Switch_1 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4c

Authentication: CHAP

Primary Hash: MD5

Primary Secret: 0123456789abcdef

Binding: None

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Security Example: Host Authentication

Consider the fabric shown in Figure 2-11. In this fabric, only Switch_2 and

Adapter_2/APP_2 support security, where APP_2 is a host application. The

objective is to secure the management server on Switch_2 from unauthorized

access by an adapter or an associated host application.

Figure 2-11. Security Example: Management Server

Device: Adapter_1/APP_1

Security: No

E_Port

F_Port F_Port

FL_Port

Device: Adapter_2/APP_2

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d

Security: Yes

Device: Switch_2

WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:e3:4e

Security: Yes

Device: Switch_1

Security: No

Device: Switch_3

Security: No

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To secure the management server on Switch_2 from unauthorized access by an

adapter or an associated host application:

1. Create a security set (Security_Set_2) on Switch_2.

2. Create a management server group (Group_1) in Security_Set_2 with

Switch_2 and Adapter_2 or APP_2 as its member. You must specify

adapters by node WWN. Switches can be specified by port or node WWN.

The type of switch WWN you use in the switch security database must be

the same as that in the adapter security database. For example, if you

specify a switch with a port WWN in the switch security database, you must

also specify that switch in the adapter security database with the same port

WWN. For MD5 authentication, create secrets, as shown in the following:

3. Configure security on Adapter_2 or APP_2 using the appropriate

management tool. Logins between the Switch_2 and Adapter_2 or APP_2

will be challenged (MD5) for their respective secrets. Therefore, the secrets

that you configured for Adapter_2 or APP_2 on Switch_2 must also be

configured on Adapter_2 or APP_2.

4. Save and activate Security_Set_2.

Switch_2 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4e

CT Authentication: True

Hash: MD5

Secret: 9876543210fedcba9

Adapter_2 or

APP_2 Node WWN: 10:00:00:c0:dd:07:c3:4d

CT Authentication: True

Hash: MD5

Secret: fedcba9876543210

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Fabric Management

The Enterprise Fabric Suite application runs on a management workstation and

provides for the configuration, control, and maintenance of multiple fabrics.

Supported platforms include Windows, Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X. Enterprise

Fabric Suite comes with a 30-day trial license—a permanent license is available

for purchase from your authorized reseller.

The browser-based application, QuickTools, and the CLI reside in the switch

firmware, and manage individual switches in a single fabric. Consider how many

fabrics and switches will be managed, how many management workstations are

needed, and whether the fabrics will be managed with Enterprise Fabric Suite,

QuickTools, or the CLI.

A switch supports a combined maximum of 19 logins that are reserved as follows:

Four logins or sessions for internal applications such as management server

and SNMP

Nine high priority Telnet sessions

Six logins or sessions for Enterprise Fabric Suite logins, QuickTools logins,

API logins, and Telnet logins.

Additional logins will be refused.

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3Installation

This section describes how to install and configure the switch. The following topics

are covered:

Site Requirements

Installing a Switch

Installing Firmware

Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric

Installing Feature License Keys

Site Requirements

Consider the following items when installing a QLogic 5800V Series switch:

Fabric Management Workstation

Switch Power Requirements

Environmental Conditions

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Fabric Management Workstation

The requirements for fabric management workstations are described in Table 3-1.

Telnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port or an RS-232 serial port, and

an operating system with a Telnet client.

Switch Power Requirements

Power requirements are 1.2A at 100VAC or 0.5A at 240VAC.

Environmental Conditions

Consider the factors that affect the climate in your facility, such as equipment heat

dissipation and ventilation. The switch requires the following operating conditions:

Operating temperature range: 5–40°C (41–104°F)

Relative humidity: 10–90 percent, non-condensing

Table 3-1. Management Workstation Requirements

Component Requirement

Operating System Windows 2003

Windows XP, SP1 and SP2

Solaris 9, 10, and 10 x86

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 4 and 5

SUSE™ Linux Enterprise Server 9 and 10

Mac® OS X 10.4 and 10.5

Memory 512MB or more; 1GB recommended

Processor 1GHz or faster

Internet Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 and later

Netscape Navigator® 6.0 and later

Mozilla™ 1.5 and later

Safari® 1.0 and later (on Mac OS)

Firefox 1.5 and later

Java 2 Standard Edition Runtime Environment 1.4.2

for QuickTools

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Installing a Switch

Unpack the switch and accessories. The QLogic 5800V Series product is shipped

with the components shown in Figure 3-1:

QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel switch (1) with firmware installed

Power cord (1)—model 5800V

Power cords (2)—model 5802V

Rubber feet (4)

CD-ROM containing a 30-day trial license for Enterprise Fabric Suite switch

management application, release notes, and documentation

Figure 3-1. QLogic 5802V Fibre Channel Switch

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Installing a QLogic 5800V Series switch involves the following steps:

1. Mount the Switch

2. Install the Transceivers

3. Configure the Workstation

4. Connect the Switch to AC Power

5. Connect the Workstation to the Switch

6. Configure the Switch

7. Cable Devices to the Switch

Mount the Switch

The switch can be placed on a flat surface and stacked, or mounted in a 19”

Electronics Industries Association (EIA) rack. For weight and dimensional

specifications, refer to “Dimensions” on page A-5. Adhesive rubber feet are

provided for surface mounts. Without the rubber feet, the switch occupies 1U of

space in an EIA rack. Rack mounting requires a QLogic rail kit (part number

SB-RACKKIT).

WARNING!!

Mount switches in the rack so that the weight is distributed evenly. An

unevenly loaded rack can become unstable, possibly resulting in equipment

damage or personal injury.

AVERTISSEMENT!!

Installer les commutateurs dans l’armoire informatique de sorte que le poids

soit réparti uniformément. Une armoire informatique déséquilibré risque

d'entraîner des blessures ou d'endommager l'équipement.

WARNUNG!!

Switches so in das Rack einbauen, dass das Gewicht gleichmäßig verteilt

ist. Ein Rack mit ungleichmäßiger Gewichtsverteilung kann

schwanken/umfallen und Gerätbeschädigung oder Verletzung verursachen

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Monte los conmutadores en el estante de modo que el peso se distribuya de

manera uniforme. Un estante cuya carga no esté distribuida de manera

uniforme puede ser inestable y podría dañar el equipo o causar lesiones

personales.

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Install the Transceivers

The switch supports a variety of SFP and XPAK transceivers. To install a

transceiver, insert the transceiver into the port, and then gently press until it snaps

in place. To remove a transceiver, gently press the transceiver into the port to

release the tension, pull the release tab or lever, and then remove the transceiver.

Different transceiver manufacturers have different release mechanisms. Consult

the documentation for your transceiver.

CAUTION!

If the switch is mounted in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the operating

temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient

temperature. Be sure to install the chassis in an environment that is

compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature. For operating

temperature information, refer to “Environmental” on page A-7.

Do not restrict chassis air flow. Allow 16cm (6.5in) minimum clearance at

the front and rear of the switch (surface mount) or rack for service

access and ventilation.

Multiple rack-mounted units connected to the AC supply circuit may

overload that circuit or overload the AC supply wiring. Consider the

power source capacity and the total power usage of all switches on the

circuit. For power specifications, refer to “Electrical” on page A-5.

Reliable grounding in the rack must be maintained from the switch

chassis to the AC power source.

NOTE:

The transceiver will fit only one way. If the transceiver does not install under

gentle pressure, flip it over and try again.

CAUTION!

To maintain sufficient air flow and prevent the switch from overheating, keep

covers installed in unused XPAK ports.

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If you are using the XPAK ports, remove the port covers, as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2. Removing XPAK Port Covers

To install XPAK switch stacking cables, position the cable connectors with the

circuit board toward the mid-line of the respective switch faceplates, as shown in

Figure 3-3. When installing the 3-inch XPAK switch stacking cable, insert the

cable connectors into the XPAK ports at the same time.

Figure 3-3. Installing XPAK Switch Stacking Cables

Circuit Board

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Configure the Workstation

If you plan to use the CLI to configure and manage the switch, you must configure

the workstation. To configure the workstation, set the workstation IP address for

Ethernet connections, or configure the workstation serial port. If you plan to use

QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Suite to manage the switch, the Configuration

Wizard manages the workstation IP address for you—proceed to “Connect the

Workstation to the Switch” on page 3-11.

Configuring the Workstation IP Address for Ethernet Connections

The default IP address of a new switch is 10.0.0.1. To ensure that your

workstation is configured to communicate with the 10.0.0 subnet, refer to the

following instructions for your workstation:

Windows Workstation

Do the following:

1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, Control Panel, and then

Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2. Click Make New Connection.

3. Click the Connect to a private network through the Internet radio button,

and then click Next.

4. Type 10.0.0.253 for the IP address.

Linux or Solaris Workstation

Open a command window and type the following command, where (interface) is

your interface name:

ifconfig (interface) ipaddress 10.0.0.253 netmask 255.255.255.0 up

Mac OS X Workstation

Do the following:

1. Choose System Preferences, System Preferences, and then Network.

2. Double-click your network adapter.

3. In the configuration dialog, select Manually from the Configure IPv4 list.

4. Type 10.0.0.253 in the IP Address field.

5. Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

6. Click Apply Now.

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Configuring the Workstation Serial Port

To configure the workstation serial port:

1. Connect a null modem F/F DB9 cable from a COM port on the management

workstation to the RS-232 serial port on the switch.

2. Configure the workstation serial port according to your platform:

For Windows:

a. Open the HyperTerminal application: click the Start button, and

then select Programs, Accessories, HyperTerminal, and then

HyperTerminal.

b. Type a name for the switch connection, and then choose an icon

in the Connection Description window. Click OK.

c. Type the following COM Port settings in the COM Properties

window, and then click OK.

Bits per second: 9600

Data Bits: 8

Parity: None

Stop Bits: 1

Flow Control: None

For Linux:

a. Set up minicom to use the serial port. Create or modify the

/etc/minirc.dfl file with the following content.

pr portdev/ttyS0

pu minit

pu mreset

pu mhangup

b. Verify that all users have permission to run minicom. Review the

/etc/minicom.users file and confirm that the line ALL exists, or

that there are specific user entries.

For Solaris: Modify the /etc/remote file to include the following line.

hardwire:\:dv=/dev/term/a:br#9600:el=^C^S^Q^U^D:ie=%$:oe=^D:

/dev/term/a refers to serial port a. Choose the dv setting to match

the workstation port to which you connected the switch.

3. Proceed to “Connect the Switch to AC Power” on page 3-9.

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Connect the Switch to AC Power

WARNING!!

This product is supplied with a three-wire power cable and plug for the

user’s safety (Table A-1). Use this power cable in conjunction with a

grounded outlet to avoid electrical shock. An electrical outlet that is not

correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the switch

chassis. The customer must ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and

grounded to prevent electrical shock.

A different power cable is required in some countries, because the plug on

the cable supplied with the equipment will not fit the electrical outlet. In this

case, you must supply your own power cable. For 125V and 250V electrical

service, the cable must be rated at 10A.

AVERTISSEMENT!!

Pour la sécurité de l’utilisateur, l’appareil est livré avec un câble

d’alimentation trifilaire et une fiche (Table A-1). Pour éviter toute secousse

électrique, enficher ce câble à une prise correctement mise à la terre.Une

prise électrique dont les fils sont mal branchés peut créer une tension

dangereuse dans les pièces métalliques du châssis switch. Pour éviter toute

secousse électrique, s’assurer que les fils sont correctement branchés et

que la prise est bien mise à la terre.

Dans certains pays les prises électriques sont de modèle différent; on ne

peut y enficher le câble de l’appareil. Alimentation 125 V et 250 V: Câble

pour courant nominal de 10 A..

WARNUNG!!

Dieses Produkt wird mit einem 3-adrigen Netzkabel mit Stecker geliefert

(Table A-1). Dieses Kabel erfüllt die Sicherheitsanforderungen und sollte an

einer vorschriftsmäßigen Schukosteckdose angeschlossen werden, um die

Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden.Elektrosteckdosen, die

nicht richtig verdrahtet sind, können gefährliche Hochspannung an den

Metallteilen des switch-Gehäuses verursachen. Der Kunde trägt die

Verantwortung für eine vorschriftsmäßige Verdrahtung und Erdung der

Steckdose zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schlages.

In manchen Ländern ist eventuell die Verwendung eines anderen Kabels

erforderlich, da der Stecker des mitgelieferten Kabels nicht in die

landesüblichen Steckdosen paßt. Für 125 und 250 Volt-Netze: 10 Ampere

Kabel.

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The switch comes with one or two NEMA 5-15, non-locking power cords (SKU:

CPK-5000-US). This power cord is approved for North America (USA, Canada,

Puerto Rico), Mexico, Central America, South America, Korea, Taiwan,

Philippines, and Thailand. For information about power cords for other countries,

refer to Table A-1.

To power up a QLogic 5800V Series switch:

For a model 5800V switch, connect the power cord to the AC power

receptacle on the front of the switch chassis and to a grounded AC outlet.

For a model 5802V switch, connect the power cords to the power supply

receptacles on the back of the switch chassis and to a grounded AC outlet.

To provide redundancy in the event of an AC power circuit failure, connect

the switch power supplies to separate AC circuits.

The switch responds in the following sequence:

1. The chassis LEDs (Input Power, Heartbeat, System Fault) light up followed

by all port Logged-In LEDs.

2. After a couple of seconds, the System Fault LED goes out while the Input

Power LED and Heartbeat LED remain lit.

3. After approximately one minute, the POST starts, and the Heartbeat LED is

not lit.

4. After approximately one minute, the POST is complete, and all LEDs are

out, except the Input Power LED and the Heartbeat LED:

The Input Power LED remains lit, indicating that the switch logic

circuitry is receiving DC voltage. If the LED is not lit, contact your

authorized maintenance provider.

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Para garantizar la seguridad del usuario, este producto se suministra con un

cable de alimentación de 3 hilos y un enchufe (Table A-1). Utilice este cable

de alimentación junto con un enchufe correctamente conectado a tierra para

evitar descargas eléctricas. Un enchufe eléctrico que no esté correctamente

conectado puede hacer que las piezas metálicas del chasis del conmutador

tengan un voltaje peligroso. Es responsabilidad del cliente asegurarse de

que el enchufe esté correctamente conectado a una toma de tierra para

evitar descargas eléctricas.

Es posible que en algunos países necesite un cable de alimentación

diferente porque el enchufe del cable suministrado con el equipo no se

ajusta a su enchufe eléctrico. En este caso, debe proveerse de su propio

cable de alimentación. Para un servicio eléctrico de 125 y 250 voltios, el

cable debe tener una corriente nominal de 10 amperios.

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The Heartbeat LED indicates the results of the POST. The POST

analyzes the condition of firmware, memories, data-paths, and switch

logic circuitry. If the Heartbeat LED blinks steadily (about once per

second), the POST was successful, and you can continue with the

installation process. Any other blink pattern indicates that an error has

occurred. For more information about error blink patterns, refer to

“Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns” on page 4-3.

Connect the Workstation to the Switch

You can manage the switch using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Suite.

QuickTools and Enterprise Fabric Suite require an Ethernet connection to the

switch. The CLI can use an Ethernet connection or a serial connection. Choose a

switch management method, and then connect the management workstation to

the switch in one of the following ways, as shown in Figure 3-4:

Indirect Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the switch

RJ-45 Ethernet connector through an Ethernet switch or a hub. This

connection requires a 10/100 Base-T straight cable.

Direct Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the switch

RJ-45 Ethernet connector. This connection requires a 10/100 Base-T

cross-over cable.

Serial port connection from the management workstation to the switch

RS-232 serial port connector. This connection requires a null modem F/F

DB9 cable.

Figure 3-4. Workstation Cable Connections

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Indirect Ethernet

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Connection

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Configure the Switch

You can configure the switch using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric

Suite. Enterprise Fabric Suite is an optional, full fabric graphical user interface that

comes with a 30-day trial license. For information about installing Enterprise

Fabric Suite, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series Enterprise Fabric Suite User’s

Guide.

QuickTools Switch Configuration

To log in and configure the switch using QuickTools:

1. Open an Internet browser, and then type the default IP address 10.0.0.1 to

start the QuickTools Web applet.

2. Log in to the switch using the default user name (admin) and password

(password).

3. Obtain the IP address and subnet mask from your network administrator.

4. Open the QuickTools Wizards menu and select Configuration Wizard.

Follow the instructions to set the switch IP address and the password.

Changing the IP address will terminate the QuickTools session.

5. Open an Internet browser again and log in with the new IP address.

CLI Switch Configuration

To configure the switch using the CLI:

1. Open a command window according to the type of workstation and

connection:

Ethernet (all platforms): Open a Telnet session with the default switch

IP address, and then log in to the switch with default account name

(admin) and password (password). For example:

telnet 10.0.0.1

Switch Login: admin

Password: *******

NOTE:

To insure user account security, change the password for the

Admin account name. Refer to the Passwd command in the

QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line

Interface Guide.

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Serial—Windows: Open the HyperTerminal application on a Windows

platform.

a. Click the Start button, and then select Programs, Accessories,

HyperTerminal, and then HyperTerminal.

b. Select the connection you created earlier, and then click OK.

Serial—Linux: Open a command window, and then type the following

command:

minicom

Serial—Solaris: Open a command window, and then type the following

command:

tip hardwire

2. Open an admin session, and then enter the Set Setup System command.

Type the values you want for switch IP address (EthNetworkAddress) and

the network mask (EthNetworkMask). For example:

Switch #> admin start

Switch (admin) #> set setup system

3. Open a Config Edit session, and then use the Set Config Switch command

to modify the switch configuration. For example:

Switch (admin) #> config edit

Switch (admin-config) #> set config switch

For more information about the CLI commands, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series

Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

Cable Devices to the Switch

Connect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices, and

then power up the devices. Device adapters can have SFP (or SFF) transceivers.

LC-type duplex fiber optic cable connectors are designed for SFP transceivers.

Duplex cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. Choose the fiber

optic cable with the connector combination that matches the device adapter.

GL_Ports self-configure as FL_Ports when connected to loop of devices, or

F_Ports when connected to a single device. G_Ports self-configure as F_Ports

when connected to a single device. Both GL_Ports and G_Ports self-configure as

E_Ports when connected to another switch.

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Installing Firmware

The switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade firmware as

new firmware becomes available using the CLI, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric

Suite. This guide describes how to install firmware using QuickTools and the CLI.

For information about installing firmware using Enterprise Fabric Suite, refer to the

QLogic 5800V Series Enterprise Fabric Suite User’s Guide.

Using QuickTools to Install Firmware

Using the CLI to Install Firmware

You can load and activate firmware upgrades on an operating switch without

disrupting data traffic or re-initializing attached devices. If you attempt to perform a

non-disruptive activation without satisfying the following conditions, the activation

will fail:

The current firmware and the new firmware must support a non-disruptive

activation. For information about compatible firmware versions, refer to the

Firmware Release Notes.

No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering up,

powering down, disconnecting or connecting ISLs, changing switch

configurations, or installing firmware.

No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.

No Zoning Edit sessions are open in the fabric.

No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up,

powering down, disconnecting, connecting, or adapter configuration.

Install firmware on one switch at a time in the fabric. If you are installing firmware

on more than one switch, wait 120 seconds after the activation is complete before

installing firmware on the next switch.

Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins, and then change

states, will be reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, Enterprise

Fabric Suite and QuickTools sessions reconnect automatically. However, Telnet

sessions must be restarted manually.

NOTE:

If a non-disruptive activation fails, you will usually be prompted to try again

later. Otherwise, the switch will perform a disruptive activation.

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Using QuickTools to Install Firmware

To install firmware using QuickTools:

1. In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.

2. In the Firmware Upload dialog, click Browse, and then select the firmware

file to be uploaded.

3. Click Start to begin the firmware load process.

A message appears indicating that the switch will be reset to activate the

firmware.

4. QuickTools prompts you to activate the new firmware using a hot

(non-disruptive) reset, if possible. Click OK to reset the switch and activate

the new firmware.

Using the CLI to Install Firmware

Choose one of the following firmware installation methods:

For a disruptive activation, enter the Firmware Install or Image Install

command to download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server,

unpack it, and then activate it in one step. Refer to “One-Step Firmware

Installation” on page 3-15.

For a non-disruptive activation, enter the Image Fetch command to

download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server. Enter the

Image Unpack command to unpack the image file, and then enter the

Hotreset command to perform a non-disruptive activation. Refer to “Custom

Firmware Installation” on page 3-17.

For more information about CLI commands, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series

Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

One-Step Firmware Installation

The Firmware Install and Image Install commands download the firmware image

file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpack the image file, and perform

a disruptive activation in one step. The installation process prompts you to type

the following:

NOTE:

After upgrading firmware that includes changes to QuickTools, an open

QuickTools session may issue a message indicating that the firmware is not

supported. This message means that the new firmware is not supported by

the previous QuickTools version. To correct this, close the QuickTools

session and the browser window, and then open a new QuickTools session.

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File transfer protocol (FTP or TFTP)

IP address of the remote host

Account name and password on the remote host (FTP only)

Pathname for the firmware image file

To install firmware using the CLI when an FTP server is present on the

management workstation, use the Firmware Install command. For information

about the CLI commands, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch

Command Line Interface Guide.

1. Type the following commands to download the firmware from a remote host

to the switch, install the firmware, and then reset the switch to activate the

firmware.

Switch #> admin start

Switch #> firmware install

The switch will be reset. This process will cause a

disruption to I/O traffic.

Continuing with this action will terminate all management

sessions,including any Telnet sessions. When the firmware

activation is complete, you may log in to the switch again.

Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y

Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.

2. Choose the file transfer protocol with which to download the firmware image

file. FTP requires a user account and a password; TFTP does not. For

example:

FTP or TFTP : ftp

3. Type your account name on the remote host (FTP only) and the IP address

of the remote host. When prompted for the source file name, type the path

for the firmware image file. For example:

User Account : johndoe

IP Address : 10.0.0.254

Source Filename : 8.0.00.16_epc

About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y

4. When prompted to install the new firmware, type y to continue or n to

cancel. Typing y will disrupt traffic. This step is the last opportunity to cancel.

For example:

About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y

Connected to 10.20.20.200 (10.20.20.200).

220 localhost.localdomain FTP server (Version wu-2.6.1-18)

ready.

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5. Type the password for your account name (FTP only). For example:

331 Password required for johndoe.

Password:******

230 User johndoe logged in.

6. The firmware will now be downloaded from the remote host to the switch,

installed, and activated.

Custom Firmware Installation

A custom firmware installation downloads the firmware image file from an FTP or

TFTP server to the switch, unpacks the image file, and resets the switch in

separate steps. This type of installation allows you to choose the type of switch

reset, and whether the activation will be disruptive (Reset Switch command) or

non-disruptive (Hotreset command). The following example describes a custom

firmware installation with a non-disruptive activation.

1. Download the firmware image file from the workstation to the switch.

 If your workstation has an FTP server, type the Image Fetch

command:

Switch (admin) #> image fetch account_name ip_address filename

If your workstation has a TFTP server, type the Image TFTP

command:

Switch (admin) #> image tftp ip_address filename

If your workstation has neither an FTP nor a TFTP server, open an

FTP session, and then type the following FTP commands:

>ftp ip_address or switchname

user:images

password: images

ftp>bin

ftp>put filename

ftp>quit

2. Type the Image List command, and then examine the display to confirm that

the file was loaded. For example:

Switch (admin) $>image list

3. Type the Image Unpack command to unpack the firmware image file, and to

install the new firmware in flash memory. For example:

Switch (admin) $>image unpack filename

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4. Wait for following message to appear, indicating that the firmware image is

unpacked.

image unpack command result: Passed

5. When prompted to reset the switch to activate the firmware, type the

Hotreset command to attempt a non-disruptive activation. For example:

Switch (admin) $>hotreset

Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric

If there are no special conditions to be configured for the new switch, plug in the

switch. The switch becomes functional with the following default fabric

configuration settings:

Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric.

All ports will be GL_Ports.

The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned to the switch without a gateway

or boot protocol configured (RARP, BOOTP, and DHCP).

If you are adding a switch to a fabric and do not want to use the default fabric

configuration:

1. If the switch is not new from the factory, reset the switch to the factory

configuration before adding the switch to the fabric.

2. If you want to manage the switch through the Ethernet port, configure the IP

address.

3. Plug in the inter-switch links (ISL), but do not connect the devices.

4. Configure the port types for the new switch. The ports can be G_Port,

GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, TR_Port, or Donor.

5. Connect the devices to the switch.

6. Make any necessary zoning changes.

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Installing Feature License Keys

For information about available license keys, refer to “Feature Licensing” on

page 2-5.

To install a license key using QuickTools:

1. Open the Switch Menu and select Features.

2. In the Feature Licenses dialog, click Add.

3. In the Add License Key dialog, type the license key in the Key field.

4. Click Get Description to display the upgrade description.

5. Click Add to upgrade the switch.

Allow a minute or two for the upgrade to complete.

To upgrade a switch using the command line interface, refer to the Feature

command in the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line

Interface Guide.

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4Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

Diagnostic information about the switch is available through the chassis LEDs and

the port LEDs. Diagnostic information is also available through the CLI,

QuickTools, and Enterprise Fabric Suite event logs and error displays. This

section describes the following types of diagnostics:

Chassis Diagnostics describe the Input Power LED and System Fault LED

indications.

Power-On Self Test Diagnostics describe the Heartbeat LED and the port

Logged-In LED indications.

Power Supply Diagnostics describe Power Supply Status LED and Power

Supply Fault LED indications for model 5802V switches.

This section also describes using maintenance mode to recover a disabled switch.

Chassis Diagnostics

Chassis diagnostics are indicated by the chassis LEDs as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1. Chassis LEDs

The following conditions are described:

Input Power LED Is Not Lit

System Fault LED Is Lit

Input Power LED

(Green)

Heartbeat LED

(Green)

System Fault LED

(Amber)

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Input Power LED Is Not Lit

The Input Power LED lights up to indicate that the switch logic circuitry is receiving

the correct voltages. If the Input Power LED is not lit, do the following:

1. Inspect the power cords and connectors. Is the cord unplugged? Is the cord

or connector damaged?

Yes—Make necessary corrections or repairs. If the condition remains,

continue.

No—Continue.

2. Inspect the AC power source. Is the power source delivering the correct

voltage?

Yes—Continue.

No—

For a model 5800V, if the condition remains, contact your

authorized maintenance provider.

For a model 5802V, if the condition remains, continue.

3. Inspect the power supplies. Are the power supplies fully seated in their

bays?

Yes—Continue. Replace the power supplies.

No—Reinstall the power supplies. If the condition remains, replace the

power supplies.

System Fault LED Is Lit

The System Fault LED lights up to indicate that a fault exists in the switch

firmware or hardware. If the System Fault LED lights up, do the following:

Check the Heartbeat LED for an error blink pattern, and then take the

necessary actions. Refer to “Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns” on page 4-3.

For a model 5802V, check the power supply LEDs, and then take the

necessary actions. Refer to “Power Supply Diagnostics” on page 4-12.

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Power-On Self Test Diagnostics

The POST diagnostic program performs the following tests:

Checksum tests on the boot firmware in PROM and the switch firmware in

flash memory

Internal data loopback test on all ports

Access and integrity test on the ASIC

During the POST, the switch logs any errors encountered. Some POST errors are

critical, others are not. The switch uses the Heartbeat LED and the Logged-In

LED to indicate switch and port status. A critical error disables the switch so that it

will not operate. A non-critical error allows the switch to operate, but disables the

ports that have errors. If two or more ports fail the POST, the entire switch is

disabled. Whether the problem is critical or not, contact your authorized

maintenance provider.

If there are no errors, the Heartbeat LED blinks at a steady rate of once per

second. If a critical error occurs, the Heartbeat LED shows a blink pattern that

indicates an error, and the System Fault LED lights up. If there are non-critical

errors, the switch disables the failed ports and flashes the associated Logged-In

LEDs. For more information about Heartbeat LED blink patterns, refer to

“Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns” on page 4-3.

Heartbeat LED Blink Patterns

The Heartbeat LED indicates the operational status of the switch. When the POST

completes with no errors, the Heartbeat LED blinks at steady rate of once per

second. When the switch is in maintenance mode, the Heartbeat LED remains lit.

For more information about maintenance mode, refer to “Recovering a Switch

Using Maintenance Mode” on page 4-13. All other blink patterns indicate critical

errors. In addition to producing a heartbeat error blink patterns, a critical error also

illuminates the System Fault LED.

The Heartbeat LED shows an error blink pattern for the following conditions:

1 blink—Normal operation

2 blinks—Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern

3 blinks—Fatal POST Error Blink Pattern

4 blinks—Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern

5 blinks—Over-Temperature Blink Pattern

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Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern

An internal firmware failure blink pattern is two blinks followed by a two-second

pause. The two-blink error pattern indicates that the firmware has failed; the

switch must be reset. Momentarily press and release the Maintenance button to

reset the switch.

Figure 4-2. Internal Firmware Failure Blink Pattern

Fatal POST Error Blink Pattern

A system error blink pattern is three blinks followed by a two-second pause. The

three-blink error pattern indicates that a POST failure or a system error has left the

switch inoperable. If a system error occurs, contact your authorized maintenance

provider. Momentarily press and release the Maintenance button to reset the

switch.

Figure 4-3. Fatal POST Error Blink Pattern

Two seconds

Two seconds

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Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern

A configuration file system error blink pattern is four blinks followed by a

two-second pause. The four-blink error pattern indicates that a configuration file

system error has occurred, and that the configuration file must be restored.

Figure 4-4. Configuration File System Error Blink Pattern

To restore the switch configuration:

1. Establish communications with the switch using Telnet. Type one of the

following on the command line:

telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

or

telnet switchname

where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the switch IP address and switchname is the

switch name associated with the IP address.

2. A Telnet window opens prompting you for a login. Type an account name

and password. The default account name and password are admin and

password.

3. Open an admin session to acquire the necessary authority. For example:

Switch $>admin start

4. Restore the configuration. When the restore is complete, the switch will

reset. For example:

Switch (admin) $>config restore

If a configuration does not exist, enter the Config Backup command, and

then enter the Config Restore command.

Two seconds

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Over-Temperature Blink Pattern

An over-temperature blink pattern is five blinks followed by a two-second pause.

The five-blink error pattern indicates that the air temperature inside the switch has

exceeded the failure temperature threshold.

Figure 4-5. Over-Temperature Blink Pattern

If the Heartbeat LED shows the over temperature blink pattern, do the following:

1. Inspect the chassis vents. Are the intake and exhaust vents clear?

Yes—Continue.

No—Remove any debris from fan intake and exhaust if necessary. If

the condition remains, continue.

2. For a model 5802V, inspect the Power Supply Fault LED on both power

supplies. Is the Power Supply Fault LED lit on either power supply?

Yes—Replace the power supply. If the condition remains, continue.

No—Continue.

3. For a model 5802V, observe the air flow direction from both power supplies.

Are they the same?

Yes—Continue.

No—Determine the correct air flow direction for the switch. Replace

the power supply with the incorrect air flow direction with another

having the correct air flow direction. Air flow direction is marked on the

power supply part number label. If the condition remains, continue.

4. Consider the ambient air temperature near the switch and clearance around

the switch. Make necessary corrections. If the condition remains, power

bring down the switch, and then contact your authorized maintenance

provider.

Two seconds

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Logged-In LED Indications

Port diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-In LED for SFP and XPAK ports as

shown in Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6. Logged-In LED

The Logged-In LED has three indications:

Continuous illumination: A device is logged in to the port.

Flashing once per second: A device is logging in to the port, or the port is in

the diagnostics state.

Flashing twice per second: The port is down, offline, or an error has

occurred.

If a Logged-In LED is flashing twice per second, review the event browser for

alarm messages regarding the affected port. You can also inspect the alarm log

using the Show Alarm command. If there is an error, alarm messages may point to

one or more of the following conditions:

E_Port Isolation

Excessive Port Errors

XPAK Port

Logged-In LED

SFP Port

Logged-In LED

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E_Port Isolation

A Logged-In LED error indication is often the result of E_Port isolation. E_Port

isolation can be caused by the following:

Security failure

A port configured as FL_Port is connected to another switch

Conflicting domain IDs

Conflicting timeout values

Conflicting zone membership between active zone sets

Using QuickTools, review the event browser, and then do the following to

diagnose and correct an isolated E_Port:

1. Does the event browser show an alarm about an invalid attach on the

affected port?

Yes—If device security is configured, review the ISL group in the active

security set to ensure that the membership includes the necessary

ports, and that the secrets on all switches are correct.

No—Continue.

2. Does the event browser show a repeating alarm about an unsupported

E_Port command on the affected port?

Yes—The port is configured as an FL_Port and connected to another

switch. Correct the port connection or the port type.

No—Continue.

3. Display the fabric domain IDs using the Show Domains command, or click

the Switch tab and Summary icon in QuickTools. Are all domain IDs in the

fabric unique?

Yes—Continue.

No—Correct the domain IDs on the offending switches using the Set

Config Switch command. Reset the port. If the condition remains,

continue.

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4. Compare the RA_TOV and ED_TOV timeout values for all switches in the

fabric using the Show Config Switch command, or click the Switch tab and

Advanced icon in QuickTools. Is each timeout value the same on every

switch?

Yes—Continue.

No—Correct the timeout values on the offending switches using the

Set Config Switch CLI. Reset the port. If the condition remains,

continue.

5. Display the active zone set on each switch using the Zoning Active

command, or click the Active Zoneset tab in QuickTools. Compare the zone

membership between the two active zone sets. Are they the same?

Yes—Contact your authorized maintenance provider.

No—Deactivate one of the active zone sets, or edit the conflicting

zones so that their membership is the same, and then reset the port. If

the condition remains, contact your authorized maintenance provider.

6. Is the port connected to a switch that supports connection to a TR_Port of an

QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch?

Yes—Configure the port as a TR_Port and map the local and remote

fabric devices.

No—Contact your authorized maintenance provider.

NOTE:

E_Port isolation can be caused by merging two fabrics whose

active zone sets have two zones with the same name, but

different membership.

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Excessive Port Errors

The switch can monitor a set of port errors and generate alarms based on

user-defined sample windows and thresholds. These port errors include the

following:

Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) errors

Decode errors

ISL connection count

Device login errors

Device logout errors

Loss-of-signal errors

Port threshold alarm monitoring is disabled by default. For information about

managing port threshold alarms, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel

Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

If the count for any of these errors exceeds the rising trigger for three consecutive

sample windows, the switch generates an alarm, disables the affected port, and

changes the port operational state to down. Port errors can be caused by the

following:

Triggers are too low or the sample window is too small

Faulty Fibre Channel port cable

Faulty SFP

Faulty port

Faulty device or adapter

Review the event browser to determine if excessive port errors are responsible for

disabling the port. Look for a message that mentions one of the monitored error

types, indicating that the port has been disabled, and then do the following:

1. Examine the alarm configuration for the associated error using the Show

Config Threshold command. Refer to the Show Config Threshold command

in the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface

Guide. Are the thresholds and sample window correct?

Yes—Continue.

No—Correct the alarm configuration. If the condition remains,

continue.

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2. Reset the port, and then perform an external port loopback test to validate

the port and the SFP. For information about testing ports, refer to the QLogic

5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide or the

QLogic 5800V Series QuickTools Switch Management User’s Guide. Does

the port pass the test?

Yes—Continue.

No—Replace the SFP and repeat the test. If the port does not pass the

test, contact your authorized maintenance provider. Otherwise

continue.

3. Replace the Fibre Channel port cable. Is the problem corrected?

Yes—Complete.

No—Continue.

4. Inspect the device to which the affected port is connected, and confirm that

the device and its adapter are working properly. Make repairs and

corrections as needed. If the condition remains, contact your authorized

maintenance provider.

Transceiver Diagnostics

You can display the following transceiver information using the Show Media CLI

command:

Port number

Manufacturer

Temperature (°C)

Operating voltage (Volts)

Transmitter bias (Milliamps)

Transmitter power (Milliwatts)

Receiver power (Milliwatts)

The display indicates warning and alarm conditions for both high and low values.

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Power Supply Diagnostics

A power supply has a Fault LED (Amber) and a Status LED (Green), as shown in

Figure 4-7. Model 5802V power supplies are replaceable. Under normal operating

conditions, the Power Supply Status LED is lit, and the Power Supply Fault LED is

not lit.

Figure 4-7. Model 5802V Power Supply LEDs

Consider the following indications:

The Power Supply Fault LED is lit, indicating that the power supply is failing

or has failed.

For dual-power supply model 5802V switches, replace the power

supply with another power supply that has the same air flow direction.

Air flow direction is indicated on the power supply part number label.

Refer to “Power Supply Removal and Replacement” on page 5-2.

For single-power supply model 5800V switches, shut down the switch

and contact your authorized maintenance provider.

(Model 5802V only) All power supply LEDs are normal, the System Fault

LED is lit, and the Heartbeat LED does not show a blink pattern. This

condition means that the two power supplies have different air flow

directions. Replace the power supply with the incorrect air flow direction with

another power supply having the correct air flow direction. Air flow direction

is marked on the power supply part number label. Refer to “Power Supply

Removal and Replacement” on page 5-2.

Power Supply

Fault LED

Power Supply

Status LED

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Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode

A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons:

Corrupt firmware

Lost IP address

Corrupt switch configuration

Forgotten password

In these specific cases, you can recover the switch using maintenance mode.

Maintenance mode temporarily returns the switch IP address to 10.0.0.1, and

provides access to the following menu options:

Exiting the Maintenance Menu (Option 0)

Unpacking a Firmware Image File in Maintenance Mode (Option 1)

Resetting the Network Configuration in Maintenance Mode (Option 2)

Resetting User Accounts in Maintenance Mode (Option 3)

Copying Log Files in Maintenance Mode (Option 4)

Removing the Switch Configuration in Maintenance Mode (Option 5)

Remaking the File System in Maintenance Mode (Option 6)

Resetting the Switch in Maintenance Mode (Option 7)

Updating the Boot Loader in Maintenance Mode (Option 8)

To recover a switch:

1. Place the switch in maintenance mode by pressing and holding the

Maintenance button with a pointed tool until only the Heartbeat LED is lit,

and then release the button.

The Heartbeat LED remains lit when the switch is in maintenance mode.

2. Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the maintenance mode IP

address 10.0.0.1.

3. Type the maintenance mode account name (prom) and password (prom).

Switch login: prom

Password:xxxx

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4. The Maintenance menu lists several recovery options. To select a switch

recovery option, type the corresponding number, and then press ENTER.

0) Exit

1) Image Unpack

2) Reset Network Config

3) Reset User Accounts to Default

4) Copy Log Files

5) Remove Switch Config

6) Remake Filesystem

7) Reset Switch

8) Update Boot Loader

Option:

These options and their use are described in the following subsections.

Exiting the Maintenance Menu (Option 0)

The Exit option closes the current Maintenance menu session. To log in again,

type the maintenance mode account name (prom) and password (prom). To return

to normal operation, momentarily press and release the Maintenance button, or

power cycle the switch.

Unpacking a Firmware Image File in Maintenance Mode

(Option 1)

The Image Unpack option unpacks and installs new firmware when the current

firmware has become corrupt. Before using this option, you must load the new

firmware image file onto the switch. To install new firmware using this option:

1. Place the switch in maintenance mode. Refer to the procedure for

maintenance mode in “Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode” on

page 4-13.

2. Use FTP to load a new firmware image file onto the switch. Refer to “Custom

Firmware Installation” on page 3-17 for an example of how to load the image

file. When the download is complete, close the FTP session.

3. Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the default IP address

10.0.0.1. For example:

telnet 10.0.0.1

4. Type the maintenance mode account name (prom) and password (prom).

Switch login: prom

Password:xxxx

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5. Select option 1 from the maintenance menu. When prompted for a file name,

type the firmware image file name. For example:

Image filename: filename

Unpacking ’filename’, please wait...

Unpackage successful.

6. Select option 7 to reset the switch and exit maintenance mode.

Resetting the Network Configuration in Maintenance Mode

(Option 2)

The Reset Network Config option resets the network properties to the factory

default values, and saves them on the switch. For information about the default

network configuration values, refer to the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel

Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

Resetting User Accounts in Maintenance Mode (Option 3)

The Reset User Accounts to Default option restores the password for the Admin

account name to the default (password), and removes all other user accounts

from the switch.

Copying Log Files in Maintenance Mode (Option 4)

The Copy Log Files option copies all log file buffers to a file on the switch named

logfile. You can use FTP to download this file to the management workstation;

however, you must download the logfile before resetting the switch. For

information about downloading files from the switch, refer to the QLogic 5800V

Series Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

Removing the Switch Configuration in Maintenance Mode

(Option 5)

The Remove Switch Config option deletes all configurations from the switch,

except the default configuration. This option restores switch configuration

parameters to the factory defaults. For information about the factory default

values, refer to Reset command in the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel

Switch Command Line Interface Guide.

4–Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode

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Remaking the File System in Maintenance Mode (Option 6)

If there is a loss of power, the switch configuration could become corrupt. The file

system on which the configuration is stored must be re-created. The Remake

Filesystem option resets the switch to the factory default values, including user

accounts and zoning. For information about the factory default values, refer to the

Reset command in the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre Channel Switch Command

Line Interface Guide.

Resetting the Switch in Maintenance Mode (Option 7)

The Reset Switch option closes the Telnet session, exits maintenance mode, and

reboots the switch using the current switch configuration. All unpacked firmware

image files that reside on the switch are deleted.

Updating the Boot Loader in Maintenance Mode (Option 8)

The Update Boot Loader option updates the system boot loader, which loads the

Linux kernel into memory. Use this option only at the direction of your authorized

maintenance provider.

CAUTION!

If you choose the Remake Filesystem option, you will lose all changes made

to the fabric configuration that involve that switch, such as password and

zoning changes. You must then restore the switch from an archived

configuration, or reconfigure the portions of the fabric that involve the switch.

59265-02 B 5-1

5Removal/Replacement

This section describes the removal and replacement procedures for the following

FRUs:

SFP and XPAK transceivers

Power supplies for model 5802V switches

Transceiver Removal and Replacement

The SFP and XPAK transceivers can be removed and replaced while the switch is

operating without damaging the switch or the transceiver. However, data

transmission on the affected port will be interrupted until the transceiver is

installed.

To remove a transceiver, gently press the transceiver into the port to release the

tension, pull the release tab or lever, and then remove the transceiver. Different

transceiver manufacturers have different release mechanisms. Consult the

documentation for your transceiver. To install, insert the transceiver into the port,

and then gently press until it snaps in place.

NOTE:

The SFP and XPAK transceivers will fit only one way. If the transceiver does

not install under gentle pressure, flip it over and try again.

5–Removal/Replacement

Power Supply Removal and Replacement

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Power Supply Removal and Replacement

Model 5802V power supplies are hot-pluggable: you can remove or install one of

the power supplies while the switch is operating without disrupting service. The

power supplies are also interchangeable; that is, the left and right power supplies

are the same unit.

When removing or replacing a power supply, consider the following:

The left and right power supplies are interchangeable. However, you must

orient the power supply so that the AC receptacle is on the right.

Both power supplies must have the same air flow direction. The part number

label on the power supply indicates the air flow direction.

When removing or replacing a power supply on an operating switch, be sure

that the Heartbeat LED is blinking once per second (normal operation), so

that the switch can correctly report the power supply status.

To remove a power supply, unplug the power supply, and then loosen the two

knurled fasteners with a cross-head screw driver, as shown in Figure 5-1. Grasp

the power supply handle, and then pull firmly to disengage the modular connector.

Slide the power supply out of its bay.

Figure 5-1. Power Supply Removal

CAUTION!

Both power supplies must have the same air flow direction to prevent the

switch from overheating.

To avoid overheating, do not operate the switch with one power supply

any longer than necessary.

Knurled

Fasteners

Power Supply 1

Power Supply 2

5–Removal/Replacement

Power Supply Removal and Replacement

59265-02 B 5-3

To install a power supply:

1. Confirm that the Heartbeat LED is blinking once per second (normal

operation), so that the switch can correctly report the power supply status.

2. Confirm that the new power supply is compatible with the switch air flow

direction. The part number label on the power supply indicates the air flow

direction, as shown in Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-2. Power Supply Installation

3. With the AC receptacle on the right, slide the power supply into the bay until

it is firmly seated. Secure the knurled fasteners.

4. Plug the power cord into the AC receptacle. Confirm that air flow is correct.

Air Flow

Label AC

Receptacle

5–Removal/Replacement

Power Supply Removal and Replacement

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59265-02 B A-1

ASpecifications

This appendix contains the specifications for the QLogic 5800V Series Fibre

Channel switch. To locate all connections, switches, controls, and components,

refer to Section 1.

Fabric Specifications

Maintainability

Fabric Management

Dimensions

Electrical

Power Cord Specifications

Environmental

Regulatory Certifications

A–Specifications

Fabric Specifications

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Fabric Specifications

Fibre Channel Protocols ................. FC-AL Rev 4.6

FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0

FC-DA

FC-FLA

FC-FS-2

FC-GS-5

FC-FG

FC-LS

FC-MI-2

FC-PH Rev. 4.3

FC-PH-2

FC-PH-3

FC-PI-3

FC-SP

FC-Tape

FC-VI

FC-SW-4

Fibre Channel Element MIB RFC 2837

Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0

Fibre Channel Classes of Service .. Classes 2 and 3

Modes of Operation........................ Fibre Channel Classes 2 and 3,

connectionless

Port Types

SFP Ports...................................

XPAK Ports.................................

G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port,

E_Port, TR_Port

G_Port, F_Port, E_Port

Port Characteristics ........................ All ports are auto-discovering and

self-configuring.

Number of Fibre Channel Ports...... 8, 12, 16, or 20 SFP ports

Four XPAK ports

A–Specifications

Fabric Specifications

59265-02 B A-3

Scalability........................................ Maximum 239 switches, depending on

configuration

Maximum User Ports ...................... > 475,000 ports depending on

configuration

Buffer Credits.................................. 16 buffer credits per port, ASIC embedded

memory

Media Type

Ports 0–19 ......................................

Ports 20–23 ....................................

SFP optical transceiver

XPAK switch stacking cables

Fabric Port Speed

Ports 0–19 ......................................

Ports 20–23 ....................................

1.0625, 2.125, 4.250, or 8.50Gbps

12.750 or 25.50Gbps

Maximum Frame Size..................... 2,148 bytes (2112-byte payload)

System Processor........................... 400MHz 440EP processor

Fabric Latency (intra-switch)

2Gbps to 2Gbps..............................

4Gbps to 4Gbps..............................

8Gbps to 8Gbps..............................

10Gbps to 10Gbps..........................

20Gbps to 20Gbps..........................

< 0.6 µs

< 0.3 µs

< 0.2 µs

< 0.2 µs

< 0.2 µs

Bandwidth

Point-to-Point .................................

Aggregate (single switch) ...............

425MB, full duplex @ 2Gbps

850MB, full duplex @ 4Gbps

1,700MB, full duplex @ 8Gbps

2,550MB, full duplex @ 10Gbps

5,100MB, full duplex @ 20Gbps

Up to 54.40GB full duplex

A–Specifications

Maintainability

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Maintainability

Fabric Management

Diagnostics ..................................... Power-on self test (POST) analyzes all

functional components except SFP

transceivers. Port tests include online,

internal, and external tests.

User Interface ................................. LED indicators

Field Replaceable Units.................. Power supplies (model 5802V only)

Management Methods.................... Enterprise Fabric Suite graphical user

interface

QuickTools Web applet

Command Line Interface

Application Programming Interface

SMI-S

GS-3 Management Server

SNMP

FTP

TFTP

Maintenance Connection................ RS-232 connector; null modem F/F DB9

cable

Ethernet Connection....................... RJ-45 connector; 10/100 BASE-T cable

Switch Agent................................... Enables a network management station to

obtain configuration values, traffic

information, and failure data pertaining to

the Fibre Channels using SNMP through

the Ethernet interface.

A–Specifications

Dimensions

59265-02 B A-5

Dimensions

Electrical

Power Cord Specifications

The switch comes with one or two power cords with NEMA 5-15 non-locking plugs

(SKU: CPK-9000-US). This power cord is approved for North America (USA,

Canada, Puerto Rico), Mexico, Central America, South America, Korea, Taiwan,

Philippines, and Thailand. A similar power cord with a locking plug is also

available (SKU: CPK-9000-USL). QLogic offers power cords for additional

regions/countries as listed in Table A-1.

Width...............................................

Height .............................................

Depth ..............................................

17” (432mm), 19-inch rack mount

1.70” (43.2mm) (1U)

19.69” (500mm)

Weight

Model 5800V ..............................

Model 5802V ..............................

13.5lbs (6.1Kg)

16.3lbs. (7.4Kg)

Operating voltage ........................... 100 to 240VAC; 50 to 60Hz

Power source loading .....................

(maximum) 1.2A at 120VAC

0.6A at 240VAC

Heat Output (maximum) ................. 120W

Table A-1. Available Power Cords

Region/Country Specification QLogic SKU

Number

Argentina IRAM 2073.1982 Plug CPK-9000-AR

Australia AS/NZS 3112 Plug CPK-9000-AUNZ

Bahrain BS1363/A Plug CPK-9000-UKHK

China (PRC) GB2099/GB1002-1 Plug CPK-9000-CN

Denmark Data DK-2-5A Plug CPK-9000-DK

Europe CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

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Power Cord Specifications

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Finland CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

Greece CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

Hong Kong/Macau (PRC) BS1363/A Plug CPK-9000-UKHK

Hungary BS1363/A Plug CPK-9000-UKHK

India BS 546 Plug CPK-9000-ZAIN

Indonesia CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

International (special) IEC 60309 Plug CPK-9000-IEC

Ireland (Northern) AS/NZS 3112 Plug CPK-9000-AUNZ

Ireland (Southern) BS1363/A Plug CPK-9000-UKHK

Israel SI-32 Plug CPK-9000-IL

Italy CEI 23-16/VII Plug CPK-9000-IT

Japan JIS 8303 PSE Plug CPK-9000-JP

Malaysia BS1363/A Plug CPK-9000-UKHK

Middle East CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

New Zealand AS/NZS 3112 Plug CPK-9000-AUNZ

Norway CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

Russia CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

Singapore/Brunei BS1363/A Plug CPK-9000-UKHK

South Africa BS 546 Plug CPK-9000-ZAIN

Sweden CEE 7/7 Plug CPK-9000-CEE

Switzerland SEV 1011 Plug CPK-9000-CH

Tasmania AS/NZS 3112 Plug CPK-9000-AUNZ

United Kingdom BS1363/A Plug CPK-9000-UKHK

Table A-1. Available Power Cords (Continued)

Region/Country Specification QLogic SKU

Number

A–Specifications

Environmental

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Environmental

Temperature

Operating....................................

Non-operating.............................

5–40°C (41 to 104°F)

–20–70°C (–4 to 158°F)

Humidity

Operating....................................

Non-operating.............................

10–90%, non-condensing

10–95%, non-condensing

Altitude

Operating....................................

Non-operating.............................

0–3,048m (0 to 10,000 feet)

0–15,240m (0 to 50,000 feet)

Vibration

Operating....................................

Non-operating.............................

IEC 68-2-6,5

5–500Hz, 0.2g, 3 axis, dwell

2–200Hz, 0.6g, 3 axis, dwell

Shock

Operating....................................

Non-operating.............................

IEC 68-2

4g, 1ms, half sine, 20 repetitions/axis

30g, 13msec., 3 axis

Air flow

Model 5800V ..............................

Model 5802V ..............................

Front-to-back

Front-to-back or back-to-front

A–Specifications

Regulatory Certifications

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Regulatory Certifications

Safety Standards ............................ UL 60950-1 (USA)

CSA 22.2 60950-1 (Canada)

EN60950-1 (EC)

CB Scheme-IEC 60950-1 (International)

Emissions Standards ...................... FCC Part 15 Class A (USA)

ICES-003 Class A ITE (Canada)

EN 55022 Level A (EC)

CISPR 22 Class A (international)

Environmental Standards................ RoHS-6/WEEE (EU and Japan)

Voltage Fluctuations ....................... EN 61000-3-3

Harmonics....................................... EN 61000-3-2

Immunity ......................................... EN 55024

Marking........................................... FCC Part 15, TUVus (USA)

ICES-003, TUVc (Canada)

WEEE, TUV, CE (Europe)

VCCI (Japan)

Gost (Russia)

KC (Korea)

C-Tick (AUS/NZ)

RoHS (China)

59265-02 B Glossary-1

Glossary

Active Zone Set

The zone set that defines the current

zoning for the fabric.

Active Firmware

The firmware image on the switch that is in

use.

Activity LED

A port LED that indicates when frames are

entering or leaving the port.

Administrative State

State that determines the operating state

of the port, I/O blade, or switch. The

configured administrative state is stored in

the switch configuration and can be

temporarily overridden using the command

line interface.

Alarm

A message generated by the switch that

specifically requests attention. Alarms are

generated by several switch processes.

Some alarms can be configured.

Alias

A named set of ports or devices that can

be used to define zone set membership

instead of listing each port or device

individually. An alias is not a zone, and

cannot have a zone or another alias as a

member.

AL_PA

Arbitrated Loop Physical Address

Arbitrated Loop

A Fibre Channel topology where ports use

arbitration to establish a point-to-point

circuit.

Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL_PA)

A unique one-byte value assigned during

loop initialization to each NL_Port on a

loop.

ASIC

Application Specific Integrated Circuit. A

microchip designed for special applica-

tions such as Fibre Channel, a transmis-

sion protocol, or a computer.

BootP

Boot Strap Protocol. A type of network

server.

Buffer Credit

A measure of port buffer capacity equal to

one frame.

Cascade Topology

A fabric in which the switches are

connected in series. If you connect the last

switch back to the first switch, you create a

cascade-with-a-loop topology.

Certificate Authority

An agency or organization that creates

signed digital certificates for use in public

key encryption.

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Certificate Authority Certificate

A certificate that validates a certificate

authority on a device to allow authentica-

tion of signed certificates from that

authority.

Challenge-Handshake Authentication

Protocol

CHAP is used for remote logon, usually

between a client and server or a Web

browser and Web server. A

challenge/response is a security mecha-

nism for verifying the identity of a person

or process without revealing a secret

password that is shared by the two

entities. Also referred to as a” three-way

handshake.”

Chassis Hop

A measure of fabric latency represented

by the ISL that any frame crosses when

travelling from one switch to another. A

frame that travels from one switch to

another over an ISL experiences one

chassis hop.

Class 2 Service

A connection-less Fibre Channel commu-

nication service where the receiver explic-

itly acknowledges frames and notifies of

delivery failure, including end-to-end flow

control.

Class 3 Service

A connection-less Fibre Channel commu-

nication service where frames are not

explicitly acknowledged and delivery is on

a “best effort” basis.

Common Information Model

An industry standard for defining device

and application characteristics so that

products from different vendors have

uniform information accessible to

programs. Defined using shared XML

schemas to facilitate the exchange of infor-

mation.

Configuration Wizard

A program that automates the switch or

adapter configuration process.

Configured Zone Sets

The zone sets stored on a switch

excluding the active zone set.

Device Security

A component of fabric security that

provides for the authorization and authen-

tication of devices that attach to a switch

through the use of groups and security

sets.

Domain ID

User-defined number that identifies the

switch in the fabric.

Enterprise Fabric Suite

A separately licensed workstation-based

switch management application.

Event Log

Log of messages describing events that

occur in the fabric.

Expansion Port

A port in an Fibre Channel switch that

connects to another Fibre Channel switch

or bridge device by an inter-switch link.

E_Ports are used to link Fibre Channel

switches to form a multi-switch fabric.

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Extended Credits

A feature of Enterprise Fabric Suite that

enables you to reallocate port buffer

credits to extend transmission distances.

Fabric Database

The set of fabrics that have been opened

during a QuickTools or management

session.

Fabric Device Management Interface

An interface by which device host bus

adapters can be managed through the

fabric.

Fabric Management Switch

The switch through which the fabric is

managed.

Fabric Name

User defined name in QuickTools and

Enterprise Fabric Suite associated with the

file that contains user list data for the

fabric.

Fabric Port

See F_Port.

Fabric Security

A feature that provides security for fabric

users and devices, including user account

security and fabric services.

Fabric Services

A component of fabric security that

provides for the control of inband manage-

ment and SNMP on a switch.

Fabric View File

A file containing a set of fabrics that were

opened and saved during a previous

QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Suite

session.

FDMI

See Fabric Device Management Interface.

Flash Memory

Memory on the switch that contains the

chassis control firmware.

Frame

Data unit consisting of a start-of-frame

(SOF) delimiter, header, data payload,

CRC, and an end-of-frame (EOF) delim-

iter.

FRU

Field Replaceable Unit

F_Port

A port within a Fibre Channel switch that

provides a point-to-point link attachment to

a single N_Port.

Group

A list of device world wide names that are

authorized to attach to a switch. There are

three group types: one for other switches

(ISL), another for devices (port), and a

third for devices issuing management

server (MS) commands.

Heartbeat LED

A chassis LED that indicates the status of

the internal switch processor and the

results of the POST.

IKE Peer

The device connected to a switch that

requires secure IP communication. The

IKE configuration associated with this

device that establishes an IKE security

association connection with the switch.

See Internet Key Exchange (IKE).

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IKE Policy

An IKE profile that defines the type of data

traffic to secure between the switch and

the peer, and how to encrypt that data.

See Internet Key Exchange (IKE).

Inband Management

The ability to manage a switch through

another switch over an inter-switch link.

Initiator

The device that initiates a data exchange

with a target device.

In-Order Delivery

A feature that requires that frames be

received in the same order in which they

were sent.

Input Power LED

A chassis LED that indicates that the

switch logic circuitry is receiving the

correct DC voltages.

Inter-Fabric Zone (IFZ)

A zone that is used to map local devices to

devices on a remote Brocade or Cisco

fabric across a TR_Port. The zone

membership consists of the port WWNs of

the local device, the remote device, and

the TR_Port. The zone name is a concate-

nation of the IFZ prefix, the lowest WWN,

and the remaining WWN, separated by

underscores (_).

Internet Key Exchange (IKE)

A protocol that automates the sharing of

encryption keys and algorithms through

the configuration of matching IP security

associations on the switch and on the

connected device or peer. See IKE Peer

and IKE Policy.

Inter-Switch Link

The connection between two switches

using E_Ports.

IP Security

Encryption-based security for IPv4 and

IPv6 communications through security

policies and security associations. See

Security Association and Security Policy.

License Key

A code associated with a

separately-purchased feature that

activates that feature on the switch.

LIP

Loop Initialization Primitive

Maintenance Button

Momentary button on the switch used to

reset the switch or place the switch in

maintenance mode.

Maintenance Mode

Maintenance mode sets the IP address to

10.0.0.1, and provides access to the

switch for maintenance purposes.

Management Information Base

A set of guidelines and definitions for

SNMP functions.

Management Workstation

PC workstation that manages the fabric

through the fabric management switch.

Mesh Topology

A fabric in which each chassis has at least

one port directly connected to every other

chassis in the fabric.

MIB

Management Information Base

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mPort Technology

A feature that enables you to choose

which Fibre Channel ports are active on a

switch that is licensed for fewer than the

20 ports.

Multistage Topology

A fabric in which two or more edge

switches connect to one or more core

switches.

Network Time Protocol

A network protocol that enables a client to

synchronize its time with a server.

NL_Port

Node Loop Port. A Fibre Channel device

port that supports the arbitrated loop

protocol.

N_Port

Node Port. A Fibre Channel device port in

a point-to-point or fabric connection.

NTP

Network Time Protocol

Pending Firmware

The firmware image that will be activated

upon the next switch reset.

Port Activation

A licensed feature that enables you to

activate additional Fibre Channel ports.

Port Binding

An authorization method that defines a list

of device WWNs that can log in to a switch

port.

POST

Power-on self test

Power-On Self Test

Diagnostics that the switch chassis

performs at start up to test its components.

Principal Switch

The switch in the fabric that manages

domain ID assignments.

Public Key Infrastructure

A set of tools and procedures that support

the creation and management of

public/private key pairs, signed certifi-

cates, and certificate authority (CA) certifi-

cates

QuickTools

Browser-based switch management appli-

cation that resides in the switch firmware.

Remote Authentication Dial-in Server

A server that supports the remote authenti-

cation of user and device logins to a

switch.

Security Association

An IP security profile that defines the

encryption algorithm and encryption key to

apply when called by a security policy.

Security Policy

An IP security profile that defines

host-to-host and host-to-gateway connec-

tions; one policy for each direction.

Security Set

A set of up to three groups with no more

than one of each group type: ISL, Port, or

MS. The active security set defines the

device security for a switch.

Secure Shell

Protocol that secures connections to the

switch for the command line interface.

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Secure Socket Layer

Protocol that secures connections to the

switch for Enterprise Fabric Suite, Quick-

Tools, the API, and SMI-S.

Signed Certificate

A certificate that has been signed by a

certificate authority that contains the

public/private key pair and the valid device

identities.

Simple Network Management Protocol

A networking protocol that enables you to

monitor the switch using third-party appli-

cations that use SNMP.

SFP

Small Form-Factor Pluggable

Small Form-Factor Pluggable

A 1-/2-/4-/8-Gbps transceiver device that

plugs into the Fibre Channel port.

SMI-S

Storage Management Initiative–Specifica-

tion

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol

Stacking Cable

An XPAK cable that connects two or more

switches through the 10Gbps XPAK ports.

Storage Management

Initiative–Specification

A standard that provides for the manage-

ment of the switch through third-party

management applications.

Target

A storage device that responds to an initi-

ator device.

TR_Port

Transparent routing port. A port type that

uses the Fibre Channel industry standard

NPIV to provide access to devices on a

remote Brocade or Cisco fabric.

User Account

An object stored on a switch that consists

of an account name, password, authority

level, and expiration date.

authority level, and expiration date.

User Account Security

A component of fabric security that

provides for the administration and

authentication of account names,

passwords, expiration dates, and authority

levels.

VCCI

Voluntary Control Council for Interference

Voluntary Control Council for Interference

A consortium of Japanese electronics

industry associations that have estab-

lished voluntary standards for controlling

electromagnetic interference (EMI). The

council’s mission is to formulate and

amend basic policies regarding the volun-

tary controls for electromagnetic emissions

from information technology equipment.

World Wide Name (WWN)

A unique 64-bit address assigned to a

device by the manufacturer.

WWN

World Wide Name

XPAK

A specification authored by a consortium

of companies to govern the development

of small form factor 10Gb and 20Gb

modules.

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Zone

A set of ports or devices grouped together

to control the exchange of information.

Zone Set

A set of zones grouped together. The

active zone set defines the zoning for a

fabric.

Zoning Database

The set of zone sets, zones, and aliases

stored on a switch.

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59265-02 B Index-1

Index

Numerics

10/100 Base-T straight cable 3-11

A

account name

default 3-12

FTP 3-17

maintenance mode 4-13

active zone set 2-2

Activity LED 1-5, 1-7

air flow A-7

alias 2-2

altitude A-7

Application Programming Interface 1-11

association 2-19

authority 2-19

authorization 2-20

B

bandwidth 2-4, A-3

boot loader 4-16

browser 3-2

buffer credit 2-3, A-3

C

cable

10/100 Base-T 3-11

10/100 Base-T crossover 3-11

fibre optic 2-1

null modem F/F DB9 3-11

XPAK switch stacking 3-6

Call Home service 2-17

cascade topology 2-11

certificate 2-19, 2-20

certificate authority 2-19

chassis

air flow A-7

diagnostics 4-1

marking A-8

shock A-7

vibration A-7

classes of service A-2

command line interface 1-11

Common Information Model 2-17

configuration

file system error 1-3, 4-5, 4-6

remove 4-15

restore default 4-15

controls 1-2

credits 2-3, A-3

critical error 4-3

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D

device

access 2-2

authentication 2-20

authorization 2-20

cabling 3-13

description 2-1

performance 2-6

security 2-20

security example 2-22

diagnostics 4-1, 4-3, A-4

digital certificate 2-19

dimensions A-5

distance 2-3

domain ID

conflict 4-8

description 2-7

lock 2-7

E

E_Port 1-6, 4-8

e-mail notification 2-17

emissions standards A-8

encryption 2-19

Enterprise Fabric Suite 1-11

environmental

conditions 3-2

specifications A-7

standard A-8

error

critical 4-3

fatal POST 4-4

port 4-10

Ethernet

direct connection 3-11

indirect connection 3-11

port 1-7

F

F_Port 1-6

fabric

management 2-31, A-4

management workstation 3-2

point-to-point bandwidth A-3

port 1-6

security 2-18

factory defaults 4-15

fiber optic cable 2-1

Fibre Channel

ports 1-4

protocols A-2

Field Replaceable Unit 5-1, A-4

File Transfer Protocol

account name 3-17

description 1-12

service 2-17

firmware

description 3-14

failure 4-4

install with CLI 3-15

install with QuickTools 3-15

non-disruptive activation 3-14

unpack image 4-14

five-switch stacking 2-9

FL_Port 1-6

flash memory 1-3

four-switch stacking 2-9

frame size A-3

FRU - See Field Replaceable Unit

FTP - See File Transfer Protocol

G

G_Port 1-6

generic ports 1-6

GL_Port 1-6

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H

harmonics A-8

Heartbeat LED 1-3, 4-3

heat output A-5

host authentication example 2-29

host bus adapter 2-1

humidity 3-2, A-7

HyperTerminal application 3-8

I

IKE - See Internet Key Exchange

immunity A-8

inband management 2-16

Input Power LED 4-2

installation 3-3

Inter-Fabric Zone 2-15

internal firmware failure 4-4

Internet browser 3-2

Internet Key Exchange 2-19

IP security 2-19

L

latency 2-5, A-3

LED

Activity 1-5, 1-7

Heartbeat 1-3, 4-3

Input Power 1-2, 4-2

Link Status 1-7

Logged-In 1-5, 4-7

power supply 1-9

System Fault 1-3, 4-2

license key 1-4, 3-19

Link Status LED 1-7

log file 4-15

Logged-In LED 1-5, 4-7

login limit 2-31

M

maintainability A-4

maintenance

interface A-4

menu 4-14

mode 1-3, 4-3, 4-13

Maintenance button 1-2, 1-3, 4-13

Management Server 2-17

management workstation 1-7, 3-11

marking A-8

media type A-3

memory

flash 1-3

workstation 3-2

mesh topology 2-12

minicom 3-8

mPort Technology 1-4

multiple chassis fabrics 2-6

Multistage topology 2-13

N

Network Time Protocol service 2-17

non-critical error 4-3

non-disruptive activation 3-14

N-Port ID Virtualization 2-13

NTP - See Network Time Protocol

null modem F/F DB9 cable 3-11

O

operating systems 3-2

over temperature 4-6

P

password

file reset 4-15

maintenance mode 4-13

restore default 4-15

peer 2-19

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performance

device 2-6

switch 2-3

PKI - See Public Key Infrastructure

planning 2-1

policy

IKE 2-19

security 2-19

port 1-6

binding 2-19

buffer credits 2-3

characteristics A-2

diagnostics 4-7

Ethernet 1-7

fabric 1-6

Fibre Channel 1-4

generic 1-6

LEDs 1-5

maximum number of ports/users A-3

number of A-2

security 2-19

serial 1-8

SFP 1-4

speed A-3

types 1-6, A-2

XPAK 1-4

POST - See Power-on Self Test

power

consumption A-5

cord 3-10, A-5

requirements 3-2

source loading A-5

supply 5-2

supply diagnostics 4-12

Power Supply Fault LED 1-9, 4-12

Power Supply Status LED 1-9, 4-12

Power-on Self Test

description 4-3

fatal error 4-4

principal

priority 2-7

switch 2-7

processor 3-2, A-3

public key 2-19

Public Key Infrastructure 2-19

Q

QuickTools

service 2-17

Web applet 1-10

R

rack mount 3-4

RADIUS - See Remote Dial-In User Service.

recovering a switch 4-13

regulatory certifications A-8

remake filesystem 4-16

Remote Dial-In User Service

server authentication 2-18, 2-21

server example 2-25

removal/replacement 5-1

RS-232 port 1-8

rubber feet 3-3

S

safety standards A-8

scalability A-3

Secure Shell

description 2-20

service 2-16

Secure Socket Layer service 2-17

security

association 2-19

certificate 2-20

connection 2-20

database limits 2-20

device 2-20

fabric 2-18

IP 2-19

policy 2-19

user account 2-18

serial port 1-8, 3-8, 3-11

SFP - See Small Form-Factor Pluggable

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shock A-7

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 2-17

Simple Network Management Protocol

description 1-12

service 2-17

site requirements 3-1

six-switch stacking 2-10

small form-factor pluggable

port 1-4

transceiver 1-5, 3-5, 5-1

SMI-S - See Storage Management

Initiative-Specification

SMTP - See Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

SNMP - See Simple Network Management

Protocol

soft zone 2-2

SSH - See Secure Shell

SSL - See Secure Socket Layer

stacking 2-6, 2-8

Storage Management Initiative-Specification

1-12

switch

add to fabric 3-18

configuration 3-12

management 1-10

management service 2-16

power up 3-10

recovery 4-13

reset 1-3, 4-16

services 2-16

specifications A-2

upgrade 1-4

System Fault LED 1-3, 4-2

system processor A-3

T

table mount 3-4

Telnet service 2-16

temperature

error 4-6

operating range 3-2, A-7

three-switch stacking 2-8

timeout values 4-9

topology

cascade 2-11

mesh 2-12

Multistage 2-13

TR_Port 1-6

transceiver 1-5, 3-5, 5-1

transmission rate 2-3, 2-4

transparent routing

description 2-13

port 1-6

two-switch stacking 2-8

U

upgrade 1-4

user account security 2-18

user interface A-4

V

vibration A-7

voltage

fluctuations A-8

operating A-5

W

Web applet

description 1-10

service 2-17

workstation

configuration 3-7

connect 3-11

IP address 3-7

requirements 3-2

X

XPAK port 1-4

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Z

zone

conflict 4-9

definition 2-2

zone set

active 2-2

definition 2-2

zoning

database 2-2

hardware enforced 2-2

limits 2-2

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