IBM Storage Networking SAN256B-7

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Installation, Service, and User Guide

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SC28-3149-00

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Table of Contents3
Figures9
Read this First15
Getting Help15
Accessibility Features15
Safety and Environmental Notices17
Safety Notices and Labels17
Cautions17
Danger Notices18
Safety Labels19
Attention Notices20
ESD Precautions20
Rack Safety21
Rack Installation21
Rack Relocation (19" Rack)21
Product Recycling and Disposal22
About this Document23
Product Documentation23
Brocade Documents23
IBM and Brocade Product Matrix23
Chapter 1. Device Overview25
Hardware Components26
Port-Side View of the Device27
Port-Side Slot Numbering28
Nonport-Side View of the Device28
Nonport Side of the SAN256B-7 Director (Example Configuration)29
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation31
Safety Precautions31
Facility Requirements32
Time and Items Required33
Installation Tasks, Time, and Items Required34
Shipped Items35
Quick Installation Checklists36
Installation and Basic System Configuration37
Chapter 3. Mounting the Switch39
Mounting Precautions39
Unpacking and Transporting the Device40
Installing the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion or Port-Side Exhaust Kit for Four-Post Racks40
Time and Items Required41
Installing the Device in an 18-24-Inch Rack41
Hardware for Airflow Diversion and Port-Side Exhaust Kit for 18-24 In. (45.72 to 60.96 CM) Racks41
Airflow Diversion and Port-Side Exhaust Kit Assembly for 18-24 In. (45.72 to 60.96 CM) Racks42
Clip and Retainer Nut Locations on Rack Rails43
Torque Requirements for Mounting Screws43
Shelf Installed in Rack45
Installing Air Duct into Side Slot on Shelf46
Securing Top Rail in Rack47
Installing the Device in a 27-31-Inch Rack48
Hardware for Airflow Diversion and Port-Side Exhaust Kit for 68.58 to 78.74 CM (27-31 In.) Racks48
Description Quantity48
Top Rail48
Duct48
Shelf48
In. (1.27 CM) Phillips Screw (Blue Loctite on Threads)48
Airflow Diversion and Port-Side Exhaust Kit Assembly for 68.58 to 78.74 CM (27-31 In.) Racks49
10-32 X .63 In.(1.60 CM) Phillips Screw with Square Cone Washer49
10-32 Clip Nut for Racks that Have Rails with Round Holes49
Retainer Nut for Racks that Have Rails with Square Holes49
Alignment Washer for Racks that Have Rails with Square Holes49
Torque Requirements for Mounting Screws50
6-32 X .25 In. (.635 CM) Phillips Screw50
Clip and Retainer Nut Locations on Rack Rails51
Shelf Installed in Rack52
Installing Air Duct into Side Slot on Shelf52
Securing Top Rail in Rack53
Description53
Quantity53
10-32 Clip Nut for Racks that Have Rails with Round Holes53
Installing the 8U Chassis MID-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks55
Time and Items Required55
Parts List56
Rack Kit Parts56
Assembling the Rack Hardware57
Using Clip Nuts and Retainer Nuts to Secure Screws to Rack Rails58
Installing the Device in the Rack59
Installing the 8U Chassis 27-31-Inch Rail Rack Lit for Four-Post Racks60
Time and Items Required60
Device Installed in MID-Mount Saddle60
Parts List61
Assembling the Rack Hardware61
Alignment Washer for Racks that Have Rails with Square Holes61
Installing the Device in the Rack63
Using Clip Nuts and Retainer Nuts to Secure Screws to Rack Rails63
Installing a Chassis into the Equipment Rack64
Chapter 4. Initial Setup and Verification67
Configuration and Verification Task Guide67
Configuration and Verification Tasks67
Items Required68
Providing Power to the Device68
Connecting the Power Cord to AC Power Supplies69
Connecting to HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies70
HVAC/HVDC Power Cable72
Establishing a Serial Connection to the Device73
Configuring the IP Addresses74
Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the Device76
Setting the Domain ID76
Setting the Date and Time77
Setting the Time Zone78
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source79
Customizing the Chassis and Switch Name80
Verifying Installed Licenses and the License Key80
Verifying Correct Operation81
Backing up the Configuration81
Powering down the Chassis82
Chapter 5. Installing Transceivers and Cables85
Supported Transceivers and Cables85
Port and Extension Blade Transceivers87
FC SFP+ Transceiver88
Optical Transceiver with Bail Open88
Core Routing Blades89
QSFP Transceiver with Separate Cable89
Time and Items Required91
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables91
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors91
Cable Management91
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver92
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver with a Pull Tab into a Blade Port92
Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver93
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver with a Bail Latch into a Blade Port93
Replacing an SFP+ Optical Transceiver with a Pull Tab into a Blade Port94
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver with a Bail Latch into a Blade Port94
Installing a QSFP Transceiver95
Installing a QSFP Transceiver into a Blade Port95
Replacing a QSFP Transceiver96
Installing a QSFP Optical Transceiver into a Blade Port96
Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers97
Chapter 6. Monitoring the Switch99
Introduction99
Interpreting FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Leds99
FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Leds99
Port Blade LED Descriptions100
Port Blade LED Descriptions101
Interpreting FC64-48 Port Blade Leds102
FC64-48 Port Blade Leds102
Port Blade LED Descriptions102
Interpreting FC32-64 Port Blade Leds104
FC32-64 Port Blade Leds105
Interpreting Extension Blade Leds107
SX6 Extension Blade Leds108
Extension Blade LED Descriptions109
Interpreting Control Processor Blade Leds111
LED Descriptions for 10/100/1000Mb/S Ethernet Ports: CPX7112
Interpreting Core Routing Blade Leds113
CR64-4 Core Routing Blade Leds113
LED Descriptions for 10/100/1000Mb/S Ethernet Ports: CPX6+ (Upgraded Chassis)113
Core Routing Blade LED Descriptions113
Interpreting WWN Card Leds114
Interpreting Power Supply Leds115
AC Power Supply LED116
HVAC/HVDC Power Supply LED116
AC Power Supply LED Descriptions117
Interpreting Fan Assembly Leds118
HVAC/HVDC Power Supply LED Descriptions118
Fan Assembly Leds119
Fan Assembly LED Descriptions119
Interpreting POST and Boot Results120
Post120
Boot120
Optical Transceiver Requirements121
Using Monitoring Commands121
Chassisshow121
Errdump and Errshow124
Fanshow124
Hashow124
Historyshow125
Psshow126
Sensorshow126
Sfpshow126
Slotshow128
Switchshow129
Supportsave129
Tempshow131
Running Diagnostic Tests131
Chapter 7. Port and Extension Blades133
FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Overview133
FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking133
FC64-48 Port Blade Overview134
Port Groups for Configuring Trunks134
FC64-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking135
FC32-64 Port Blade Overview135
Port Groups for Configuring Trunks135
FC32-64 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking136
Extension Blade Overview137
Port Groups for Configuring Trunks137
Extension Features138
SX6 Blade Port Numbering and Trunking139
Blade-Specific Precautions139
SX6 Extension Blade Port Numbering139
Faulty Blade Indicators140
Time and Items Required for Removal and Installation140
Removing a Blade141
Installing a Blade142
Removing and Replacing a Port or Extension Blade142
Verifying Blade Operation143
Chapter 8. Core Routing Blades145
CR64-4 Port Numbering145
CR64-4 Core Routing Blade Port Numbering145
ICL Trunking Groups146
ICL Cabling Configurations146
ICL Cable Connections between Two SAN512B-7 Directors147
ICL Cable Connections for the SAN Director (Sample Configuration)148
ICL Cable Connections for the X6 Director (Sample Configuration)148
Blade-Specific Precautions149
Faulty Core Routing Blade Indicators150
Time and Items Required150
Replacing a Core Routing Blade150
Preparing for Replacement151
Removing a Core Routing Blade152
Installing a Core Routing Blade153
Removing and Installing a Core Routing Blade on an SAN256B-7 Director153
Verifying Blade Operation154
Chapter 9. Control Processor Blades155
CPX7 Port Identification155
Blade-Specific Precautions156
Blade Fault Indicators157
Blade Replacement Task Guide157
Time and Items Required for Replacement158
Preparing for Replacement158
Replacing a CP Blade159
Hot-Swap Procedure160
Removal and Replacement of the Control Processor Blade (CPX7) on an SAN256B-7 Director161
Cold-Swap Procedure165
Removal and Replacement of the Control Processor Blade (CPX7) on an SAN256B-7 Director166
Completing the Replacement167
Verifying Blade Operation167
Chapter 10. WWN Card169
WWN Card Location and Numbering169
Precautions Specific to WWN Cards170
WWN Card Fault Indicators170
WWN Card Replacement Task Guide171
Time and Items Required for Replacement171
Using the Wwnrecover Utility172
Raslog Messages from WWN Card Audit172
Preparing for WWN Card Replacement173
Hot-Swap Replacement174
Cold-Swap Replacement175
Removing the WWN Card and Bezel177
Removing and Installing WWN Cards177
Configuring the Airflow Direction on WWN Cards178
Verifying WWN Card Operation178
Chapter 11. Power Supply Assemblies179
HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Overview180
HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Assembly180
Power Supply Assembly Numbering181
Fan and Power Supply Airflow181
HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Assembly Numbering181
HVAC/HVDC Power Cable Wiring181
Precautions Specific to Power Supply Assembly182
Airflow Labels182
Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators183
Power Supply Assembly Task Guide183
Time and Items Required184
Removing a Power Supply184
Installing a Power Supply185
Removing and Installing a Power Supply Assembly185
Verifying Power Supply Operation186
Chapter 12. Fan Assemblies187
Fan and Power Supply Airflow187
Fan Assembly187
Fan Assembly Numbering188
Airflow Labels188
Precautions Specific to Fan Assemblies189
Fan Assembly Fault Indicators189
Fan Assembly Numbering189
Fan Assembly Task Guide190
Time and Items Required190
Removing a Fan Assembly191
Removing and Installing a Fan Assembly191
Installing a Fan Assembly192
Chapter 13. Blade Filler Panels193
Blade Filler Panel Removal and Replacement193
Removing a Filler Panel193
Installing a Filler Panel194
Removing and Installing the Blade Filler Panel in an SAN256B-7 Director194
Removing and Installing the Blade Filler Panel on an X7-4 Director195
Chapter 14. Cable Management Fingers197
Time and Items Required for Removal and Replacement197
Removing the Cable Management Finger Assembly197
Cable Management Fingers Installed on Rack Uprights on an SAN256B-7 Director197
Installing the Cable Management Finger Assembly198
Cable Management Finger Assemblies in an SAN256B-7 Director198
Chapter 15. Chassis Door199
Time and Items Required199
Removing a Chassis Door199
Installing a Chassis Door199
Removal and Replacement of the Chassis Door199
Chapter 16. Chassis Replacement201
Precautions Specific to Chassis Replacement201
Chassis Replacement Task Guide201
Chassis Fault Indicators202
Time and Items Required202
Preparing for Replacement202
Recording Critical Device and SAN Information203
Disconnecting from the Network and Fabric206
Removing Components from the Chassis207
Installing the Replacement Chassis207
Installing Components into the Chassis208
Synchronizing Airflow Direction on WWN Cards209
Downloading the Configuration209
Reconnecting the System to the Network and Fabric210
Verifying Correct Operation of the System210
Verifying Correct Configuration of the Fabric211
Chapter 17. Removing the Battery213
Appendix A. Product Specifications215
Notices239
Trademarks240
Homologation Statement240
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices240
United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice240
Canada Notice241
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement241
European Community and Morocco Notice241
Germany Notice241
People's Republic of China Notice242
Taiwan Notice242
Taiwan Contact Information242
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice243
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice243
Korea Notice244
Russia Notice244
Index245

Brand	IBM
Model	Storage Networking SAN256B-7
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