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28 July 2009

Fabric OS

Administrator’s Guide

Supporting Fabric OS v6.3.0

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Default Chapter5
  - Table of Contents5
  - About this Document33
- Standard Features41
Chapter 1 Performing Basic Configuration Tasks43
- In this Chapter43
- Fabric os Overview43
- Fabric os Command Line Interface44
- Password Modification47
  - Default Account Passwords47
- The Ethernet Interface on Your Switch48
- Date and Time Settings53
- Domain Ids56
  - Displaying the Domain Ids56
  - Setting the Domain ID57
- Switch Names57
  - Customizing the Switch Name58
- Chassis Names58
  - Customizing Chassis Names58
- Switch Activation and Deactivation58
  - Disabling a Switch58
  - Enabling a Switch59
- Switch and Enterprise-Class Platform Shutdown59
  - Powering off a Brocade Switch59
  - Powering off a Brocade Enterprise-Class Platform59
- Basic Connections60
  - Device Connection60
  - Switch Connection60
Chapter 2 Performing Advanced Configuration Tasks63
- In this Chapter63
- Pids and PID Binding Overview63
- Ports67
- Blade Terminology and Compatibility72
- Enabling and Disabling Blades75
  - Enabling Blades75
  - Disabling Blades76
- Blade Swapping76
  - Swapping Blades77
  - Swapping Blades79
- Power Conservation79
  - Powering off a Port Blade80
  - Powering on a Port Blade80
- Inter-Chassis Links80
  - Supported Topologies81
- Gateway Links82
  - Configuring a Link through a Gateway83
- Equipment Status83
- Track and Control Switch Changes85
- Audit Log Configuration88
- High Availability of Daemon Processes91
Chapter 3 Understanding Fibre Channel Services93
- In this Chapter93
- Fibre Channel Services Overview93
- The Management Server94
- Platform Services94
- Management Server Database95
- Topology Discovery99
Chapter 4 Routing Traffic101
- About this Chapter101
- Routing Overview101
- Routing Policies103
- Route Selection106
  - Dynamic Load Sharing106
  - Static Route Assignment106
- Frame Order Delivery107
- Lossless Dynamic Load Sharing on Ports108
  - Configuring Lossless Dynamic Load Sharing on Ports108
  - Lossless Dynamic Load Sharing in Virtual Fabrics108
- Frame Redirection109
Chapter 5 Managing User Accounts111
- In this Chapter111
- User Accounts Overview111
- Local Database User Accounts116
  - Default Accounts116
  - Local Account Passwords117
- Local Account Database Distribution118
- Password Policies119
- The Boot PROM Password123
- The Authentication Model Using RADIUS and LDAP127
Chapter 6 Configuring Standard Security Features145
- In this Chapter145
- Security Protocols145
- Secure Copy146
  - Setting up SCP for Configuploads and Downloads147
- Secure Shell Protocol147
  - SSH Public Key Authentication148
- Secure Sockets Layer Protocol150
- Simple Network Management Protocol155
- Telnet Protocol157
  - Blocking Telnet157
  - Unblocking Telnet158
- Listener Applications159
- Ports and Applications Used by Switches159
  - Port Configuration160
Chapter 7 Configuring Advanced Security Features161
- In this Chapter161
- ACL Policies Overview161
  - How the ACL Policies Are Stored161
  - Policy Members162
- ACL Policy Management162
- FCS Policies165
- DCC Policies168
- SCC Policies171
  - Creating an SCC Policy171
- Authentication Policy for Fabric Elements172
- IP Filter Policy179
- Policy Database Distribution184
- Management Interface Security190
Chapter 8 Maintaining the Switch Configuration File201
- In this Chapter201
- Configuration Settings201
  - Configuration File Format202
- Configuration File Backup204
  - Uploading a Configuration File in Interactive Mode205
- Configuration File Restoration205
- Configurations Across a Fabric210
  - Downloading a Configuration File from One Switch to Another same Model Switch210
  - Security Considerations211
- Configuration Management for Virtual Fabrics211
- Brocade Configuration Form213
Chapter 9 Installing and Maintaining Firmware215
- In this Chapter215
- Firmware Download Process Overview215
- Preparing for a Firmware Download218
- Firmware Download on Switches220
  - Switch Firmware Download Process Overview220
- Firmware Download on an Enterprise-Class Platform222
  - Enterprise-Class Platform Firmware Download Process222
  - Overview222
- Firmware Download from a USB Device226
- SAS and SA Applications227
  - Downloading an Application227
- FIPS Support228
- Test and Restore Firmware on Switches230
  - Testing a Different Firmware Version on a Switch230
- Test and Restore Firmware on Enterprise-Class Platforms232
  - Testing Different Firmware Versions on Enterprise-Class232
  - Platforms232
- Validating a Firmware Download235
Chapter 10 Managing Virtual Fabrics237
- In this Chapter237
- Virtual Fabrics Overview237
- Logical Switch Overview238
- Logical Fabric Overview242
  - Logical Fabric and Isls243
  - Logical Fabric and ISL Sharing244
- Management Model for Logical Switches247
- Account Management and Virtual Fabrics248
- Supported Platforms for Virtual Fabrics248
- Limitations and Restrictions of Virtual Fabrics250
  - Restrictions on Moving Ports251
- Enabling Virtual Fabrics251
- Disabling Virtual Fabrics252
- Configuring Logical Switches to Use Basic Configuration Values253
- Creating a Logical Switch or Base Switch253
- Executing a Command in a Different Logical Fabric Context255
- Deleting a Logical Switch256
- Adding and Removing Ports on a Logical Switch256
- Displaying Logical Switch Configuration257
- Changing the Fabric ID of a Logical Switch258
- Changing a Logical Switch to a Base Switch259
- Configuring a Logical Switch to Use Xisls260
  - Changing the Context to a Different Logical Fabric261
  - Creating a Logical Fabric Using Xisls261
Chapter 11 Administering Advanced Zoning263
- In this Chapter263
- Special Zones263
- Zoning Overview264
- Broadcast Zones270
- Zone Aliases273
- Zone Creation and Maintenance275
- Default Zoning Mode278
  - Setting the Default Zoning Mode279
  - Viewing the Current Default Zone Access Mode279
- Zoning Database Size280
- Zoning Configurations280
- Zone Object Maintenance285
- Zoning Configuration Management287
  - New Switch or Fabric Additions287
  - Fabric Segmentation and Zoning289
- Security and Zoning289
- Zone Merging Scenarios290
Chapter 12 Managing Iscsi Gateway Service293
- In this Chapter293
- Iscsi Gateway Service Overview293
- FC4-16IP Blade Configuration302
- Iscsi Virtual Target Configuration306
- Discovery Domain and Domain Set Configuration313
- Iscsi Initiator-To-VT Authentication Configuration315
- Committing the Iscsi-Related Configuration316
- Resolving Conflicts between Iscsi Configurations317
- LUN Masking Considerations318
- Iscsi FC Zoning Overview318
  - Iscsi FC Zone Creation319
- Zoning Configuration Creation323
  - Creating and Enabling a Zoning Configuration323
- Isns Client Service Configuration324
Chapter 13 Administering NPIV327
- In this Chapter327
- NPIV Overview327
  - Fixed Addressing Mode327
  - 10-Bit Addressing Mode327
- Enabling and Disabling NPIV328
- Configuring NPIV328
- Viewing NPIV Port Configuration Information329
  - Viewing Virtual PID Login Information331
Chapter 14 Interoperability for Merged Sans333
- In this Chapter333
- Interoperability Overview333
- Connectivity Solutions334
- Domain ID Offset Modes335
  - Configuring the Domain_Id Offset336
- Mcdata Fabric Mode Configuration Restrictions336
- Mcdata Open Fabric Mode Configuration Restrictions337
- Interoperability Support for Logical Switches338
- Switch Configurations for Interoperability338
  - Enabling Mcdata Open Fabric Mode339
  - Enabling Mcdata Fabric Mode339
  - Enabling Brocade Native Mode340
- Zone Management in Interoperable Fabrics341
  - Zoning Restrictions341
  - Zone Name Restrictions342
  - Zoning Modes342
  - Setting the Safe Zone Mode on a Stand-Alone Switch343
  - Setting the Safe Zone Mode Fabric-Wide343
  - Disabling Safe Zone Mode343
  - Effective Zone Configuration343
  - Database344
- Frame Redirection in Interoperable Fabrics344
- Traffic Isolation Zones in Interoperable Fabrics345
- Brocade Santegrity Implementation in Mixed Fabric SANS345
  - Fabric os Layer 2 Fabric Binding346
- E_Port Authentication between Fabric os and M-EOS Switches346
  - Switch Authentication Policy348
  - Dumb Switch Authentication351
  - Authentication of Ex_Port, Ve_Port, and Vex_Port352
  - Connections352
  - Authentication of Ve_Port-To-Ve_Port Connections353
  - Authentication of Vex_Port-To-Ve_Port Connections356
  - Authentication of Vex_Port-To-Vex_Port Connections357
- FCR Santegrity357
  - Fabric Binding Behavior in a Mixed Fabric358
  - Configuring the Preferred Domain ID and the Insistent358
  - Domain ID358
- FICON Implementation in a Mixed Fabric359
- Fabric os Version Change Restrictions in an Interoperable Environment359
- Coordinated Hot Code Load360
  - Bypassing the Coordinated HCL Check on Firmware360
  - Download360
  - Coordinated HCL on Switches Firmware Downloads361
  - Upgrade and Downgrade Considerations for HCL for Interoperability361
- Mcdata-Aware Features361
- Mcdata-Unaware Features362
  - M-EOS Feature Limitations in Mixed Fabrics364
- Supported Hardware in an Interoperable Environment365
- Supported Features in an Interoperable Environment368
- Unsupported Features in an Interoperable Environment370
Chapter 15 Managing Administrative Domains371
- In this Chapter371
- Administrative Domains Overview371
- Admin Domain Management for Physical Fabric Administrators380
- SAN Management with Admin Domains392
- Licensed Features399
Chapter 16 Administering Licensing401
- In this Chapter401
- Licensing Overview401
- The Brocade 7800 Upgrade License407
- ICL Licensing407
  - ICL 16-Link License407
  - ICL 8-Link License407
- 8G Licensing408
- Slot-Based Licensing408
- Time-Based Licenses409
- Universal Time-Based Licenses410
- Viewing Installed Licenses411
- Activating a License411
- Adding a Licensed Feature412
- Removing a Licensed Feature413
- Ports on Demand413
Chapter 17 Administering Advanced Performance Monitoring419
- In this Chapter419
- Advanced Performance Monitoring Overview419
- End-To-End Performance Monitoring420
- Filter-Based Performance Monitoring424
- ISL Performance Monitoring427
- Top Talker Monitors428
- Trunk Monitoring431
- Displaying Monitor Counters432
- Clearing Monitor Counters433
- Saving and Restoring Monitor Configurations434
- Performance Data Collection434
Chapter 18 Optimizing Fabric Behavior435
- In this Chapter435
- Adaptive Networking Overview435
- Top Talkers436
- Traffic Isolation Routing436
  - TI Zone Failover437
  - FSPF Routing Rules and Traffic Isolation438
- Traffic Isolation Routing over FC Routers440
  - TI Within an Edge Fabric441
  - TI Within a Backbone Fabric442
  - Limitations of TI Zones over FC Routers443
- General Rules for TI Zones443
- Supported Configurations for Traffic Isolation Routing444
  - Trunking with TI Zones445
- Limitations and Restrictions of Traffic Isolation Routing445
- Admin Domain Considerations for Traffic Isolation Routing445
- Virtual Fabric Considerations for Traffic Isolation Routing445
- Traffic Isolation Routing over FC Routers with Virtual Fabrics447
- Creating a TI Zone448
  - Creating a TI Zone in a Base Fabric450
- Modifying TI Zones451
- Changing the State of a TI Zone452
- Deleting a TI Zone452
- Displaying TI Zones453
- Setting up TI over FCR (Sample Procedure)454
- Qos: Ingress Rate Limiting457
  - Limiting Traffic from a Particular Device457
  - Disabling Ingress Rate Limiting457
- Qos: SID/DID Traffic Prioritization458
  - Qos Zones458
  - Qos on E_Ports459
  - Qos over FC Routers460
  - Virtual Fabric Considerations for Traffic Prioritization461
  - High Availability Considerations for Traffic Prioritization462
  - Supported Configurations for Traffic Prioritization462
  - Limitations and Restrictions for Traffic Prioritization462
  - Setting Traffic Prioritization463
  - Setting Traffic Prioritization over FC Routers465
- Bottleneck Detection465
  - Supported Configurations for Bottleneck Detection466
  - How Bottlenecks Are Reported466
  - Which Ports Should Have Bottleneck Detection466
  - Limitations of Bottleneck Detection466
  - High Availability Considerations for Bottleneck Detection467
  - Upgrade and Downgrade Considerations for Bottleneck467
  - Detection467
  - Virtual Fabrics Considerations for Bottleneck Detection467
  - Access Gateway Considerations for Bottleneck Detection467
  - Enabling Bottleneck Detection on a Port467
  - Displaying List of Ports on Which Bottleneck Detection Is468
  - Enabled468
  - Disabling Bottleneck Detection on a Port468
  - Changing Bottleneck Settings on a Port469
  - Displaying History of Bottlenecks on a Port469
Chapter 19 Managing Trunking Connections471
- In this Chapter471
- Trunking Overview471
  - Criteria for Managing Trunking Connections472
- Supported Hardware473
- Recommendations for Trunking Groups473
- Basic Trunk Group Configuration474
- Trunking over Long Distance Fabrics476
- F_Port Trunking477
- F_Port Masterless Trunking479
Chapter 20 Managing Long Distance Fabrics487
- In this Chapter487
- Long Distance Fabrics Overview487
- Extended Fabrics Device Limitations488
- Long Distance Link Modes488
- Configuring an Extended ISL489
  - Enabling Long Distance When Connecting to TDM Devices490
- Buffer Credit Management491
- Buffer Credit Recovery499
Chapter 21 Using the FC-FC Routing Service501
- In this Chapter501
- FC-FC Routing Service Overview501
  - Supported Platforms for Fibre Channel Routing502
  - Supported Configurations502
- Integrated Routing503
- Fibre Channel Routing Concepts503
  - Proxy Devices507
  - Routing Types507
  - Phantom Domains508
- Setting up the FC-FC Routing Service510
  - Verifying the Setup for FC-FC Routing510
- Backbone Fabric Ids512
  - Assigning Backbone Fabric Ids513
- FCIP Tunnel Configuration513
- Interfabric Link Configuration514
  - Configuring an IFL for both Edge and Backbone Connections514
- FC Router Port Cost Configuration518
  - Port Cost Considerations518
  - Setting Router Port Cost for an Ex_Port519
- Ex_Port Frame Trunking Configuration520
  - Masterless Ex_Port Trunking520
  - Supported Configurations and Platforms521
  - Configuring Ex_Port Frame Trunking522
  - Displaying Ex_Port Trunking Information522
- LSAN Zone Configuration523
  - Use of Admin Domains with LSAN Zones and FCR523
  - Zone Definition and Naming523
  - LSAN Zones and Fabric-To-Fabric Communications524
  - Controlling Device Communication with the LSAN524
  - Setting the Maximum LSAN Count526
  - Configuring Backbone Fabrics for Interconnectivity527
  - HA and Downgrade Considerations for LSAN Zones527
  - LSAN Zone Policies Using LSAN Tagging527
  - LSAN Zone Binding531
- Proxy PID Configuration535
- Fabric Parameter Considerations536
- Inter-Fabric Broadcast Frames536
  - Displaying the Current Broadcast Configuration536
  - Enabling Broadcast Frame Forwarding537
  - Disabling Broadcast Frame Forwarding537
- Resource Monitoring537
- FC-FC Routing and Virtual Fabrics538
  - Logical Switch Configuration for FC Routing539
  - Backbone-To-Edge Routing with Virtual Fabrics541
- Upgrade and Downgrade Considerations for FC-FC Routing541
  - How Replacing Port Blades Affects Ex_Port Configuration542
- Displaying the Range of Output Ports Connected to Xlate Domains542
- Domains542
- Mixed Fabric Configurations for Non-Merged Sans543
Appendix A Mixed Fabric Configurations for Non-Merged Sans543
- In this Appendix543
- M-EOS Fabrics Overview543
- Mcdata Mi10K Interoperability545
- Fabric Configurations for Interconnectivity545
- Inband Management553
Appendix B Inband Management553
- In this Appendix553
- Inband Management Overview553
- Internal Ethernet Devices554
- IP Address and Routing Management554
- Examples of Supported Configurations557
  - Configuring a Management Station on the same Subnet557
  - Configuring a Management Station on Different Subnets558
- Port Indexing561
- In this Appendix561
Appendix C Port Indexing565
- FIPS Support565
Appendix D FIPS Support565
- In this Appendix565
- FIPS Overview565
- Zeroization Functions565
  - Power-Up Self Tests566
  - Conditional Tests566
- FIPS Mode Configuration567
  - LDAP in FIPS Mode568
  - LDAP Certificates for FIPS Mode570
- Preparing the Switch for FIPS571
- Hexadecimal575
Appendix E Hexadecimal575
- Hexadecimal Overview575

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