Page 1 IBM System Storage SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide Service information: 2499-384 Read Before Using This product contains software that is licensed under written license agreements. Your use of such software is subject to the license agreements under which they are provided.
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Page 5: Sixth Edition
Read this first Summary of changes This is the sixth edition of the IBM System Storage SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide. The content changes since the last edition of this publication are noted by a vertical line placed in the left margin beside each change. Minor edits are not identified by this mark.
Page 6: Second Edition
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Tables ....xiii Chapter 3. Starting and configuring the Safety and environmental notices . . . xv SAN768B ....31 Safety notices and labels . . xv Providing power to the SAN768B .
Page 10 Removing and installing a cable management comb 70 Preparing for a chassis replacement . . 110 Time and items required . . 70 Disconnecting the SAN768B from the network Removing a cable management comb. . 70 and fabric . 113 Installing a cable management comb .
Page 11 Facility requirements . . 139 Notices ....163 Power specifications . . 139 Trademarks . . 165 Environmental requirements . . 140 Electronic emission notices . . 166 Fibre Channel port specifications .
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Page 13: Figures
Port side of the SAN768B (sample Filler panel removal and installation . . 76 configuration) . Removing the control processor (CP8) blade Blower (non-port) side of the SAN768B (sample Removing the core switch blade. . 83 configuration) . FR4-18i router blade and components .
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Page 15: Tables
Critical information checklist example Blades available for the SAN768B Sample cable routing table for SAN768B Security features . Cable routing table for SAN768B (64 ports Items supplied with the 14U rack mount kit shown). . 120 Port blades available on the SAN768B.
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Page 17: Safety And Environmental Notices
IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translation of these danger and caution notices in the IBM System Storage b-type Switch and Router Safety Notices publication, which is shipped with this product.
Page 18 (D004) A general electrical danger notice provides instructions on how to avoid shock hazards when servicing equipment. Unless instructed otherwise, follow the procedures in the following danger notice. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 19 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
Page 20: Caution Notices
Delivery and subsequent transportation of the equipment The customer should prepare his environment to accept the new product based on the installation planning information provided, with assistance from an IBM Installation Planning Representative (IPR) or IBM authorized service provider. In...
Page 21 Read and comply with the following caution notices before installing or servicing this device. CAUTION: Energy hazard present. Shorting may result in system outage and possible physical injury. Remove all metallic jewelry before servicing. (C001) CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit.
Page 22: Safety Labels
CAUTION: For CA residents only: IBM recommends installing this product in a room size of 62 cubic meters (2190 cubic feet) or larger at 0.4 ACH ventilation rate to reduce the concentrations of any chemicals emitted by the product. Safety labels As an added precaution, safety labels are often installed directly on products or product components to warn of potential hazards.
Page 23: Attention Notices
Attention: Many of the field replaceable units (FRUs) are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), and can potentially be damaged by improper handling. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the SAN768B is plugged in) or a bench ground. Store all ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging.
Page 24: Rack Safety
Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. (R001 part 2 of 2) xxii SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 25: Rack Relocation (19" Rack)
Rack relocation (19" rack) CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
Page 26: Safety Inspections
Internal machine checks Perform the following internal machine checks: 1. Check for any non-IBM changes that might have been made to the machine. If any are present, obtain the “Non-IBM Alteration Attachment Survey” form, number R009, from the IBM branch office. Complete the form and return it to the branch office.
Page 27: Product Recycling And Disposal
Product recycling and disposal Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) on the product documentation CD for translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on the product documentation CD. See “Removing the batteries”...
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Page 29: About This Document
The following documents contain information related to this product. The documentation may be printed material, on the documentation CD that is shipped with the product, or available on the web through the IBM Support Portal or IBM Publications Center. v IBM System Storage SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide, GA32-0574 (this document, which is also available in accessible HTML format on the documentation CD).
Page 30: Ibm And Brocade Product Matrix
When you use any of the Brocade documents, you will notice that the model numbers reflect the original Brocade products. Table 1 provides a product matrix for you to use to correlate the Brocade products and models to the IBM product names and machine types and model numbers. Products withdrawn from marketing are not listed.
Page 31 Vendor software The SAN768B includes certain vendor software that is not covered under the IBM license agreement. IBM makes no representation about the accessibility features of these products. Contact the vendor for the accessibility information about its products. Related accessibility information You can view the publications for the SAN768B in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) using the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Page 33: Chapter 1. Introduction
This chapter introduces the features and components of the IBM System Storage SAN768B fabric backbone. Throughout the remainder of this document, the product will be referred to as the SAN768B, or more generically as system, device, or chassis, where appropriate. This chapter contains the following information: v “Overview of the SAN768B”...
Page 34: Hardware Components
Two slots for control processor blades (CP8): – A single active CP8 blade can control all 512 ports in the chassis. – The standby CP8 blade assumes control of the SAN768B if the active CP fails. v Two slots for core switch blades (CR8): –...
Page 35: Port Side Of The San768B
Note: Airflow in the SAN768B is from the non-port (non-cable) side to the port (cable) side and out the exhaust vent. Figure 1 shows a sample configuration of the port side of the SAN768B, with the chassis door removed. Figure 1. Port side of the SAN768B (sample configuration)
Page 36: San768B Blades
Figure 2. Blower (non-port) side of the SAN768B (sample configuration) WWN bezel Blower assembly Power supply SAN768B blades Table 2 summarizes the port, application, control processor, and core switch blades that are available for the SAN768B. Table 2. Blades available for the SAN768B...
Page 37 Table 2. Blades available for the SAN768B (continued) Description Feature Code Name Function Core switch blade The CR8 blade contains the ASICs for switching between port blades. Every port blade connects to every core switch blade. There are 384 total ports for port blades.
Page 38: Blades Available For The San768B
Table 2. Blades available for the SAN768B (continued) Description Feature Code Name Function Fibre Channel router FC3850 FR4-18i The FR4-18i blade blade has 16 physical 4-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP ports supporting Fibre Channel Routing Services and two physical Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) SFP...
Page 39: High Availability
Reliability The SAN768B uses the following error detection and correction mechanisms to ensure reliability of data: v Data is protected by the Error Detection and Correction mechanism, which...
Page 40: Software Features
Guide. The Brocade Adapters Administrator’s Guide provides additional information that may be useful when setting up SAO. Security Table 3 highlights some of the key security features available for the SAN768B and for other switches running Fabric OS 5.2.0 or newer. Table 3. Security features...
Page 41: Network Manageability
E_port disable Network Manageability The SAN768B has a single domain and is managed as a single element with the Data Center Fabric Manager, Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM), or Fabric Manager. The SAN768B responds to its own IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and SNMP.
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Page 43: Chapter 2. Installing And Removing A San768B
IBM service representatives. The SAN768B can be ordered pre-installed in the cabinet, or the SAN768B can be added to an existing C36 cabinet. The cabinet is designed to support a total of two SAN256Bs or SAN768Bs. The SAN384B can also be installed in the C36 cabinet.
Page 44: Ordering The Lift Tool
– Routing the cables through the cable channels on the sides of the cabinet – Using patch panels v Ensure that the airflow in the vicinity of the SAN768B is a minimum of 595 cubic meters per hour (350 cubic feet per minute).
Page 45: Installation Guidelines
1. Provide a space that is 14 rack units (14U) high, 61.29 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.). 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). 2. Plan to install the SAN768B with the non-port side facing the air-intake aisle. The SAN768B can be installed facing either direction, if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
Page 46: Installing A San768B In A Cabinet
159.2 kg (351 lb) and requires the specified lift tool to install it. Installing a SAN768B in a cabinet This section describes how to install the SAN768B in the Model C36 cabinet. These procedures use parts that are included in the 14U rack mount kit. Time required Allow approximately 3 hours to complete this procedure.
Page 47: Parts List
1/4-20 x 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) panhead Phillips screw, with lock washer For cabinets that have vertical rails with square holes 10-32 retainer nut 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) panhead Phillips screw, with glue 0.375 in. (0.953 cm) alignment washer Chapter 2. Installing and removing a SAN768B...
Page 48: Unpacking The San768B
Figure 3. Parts in the 14U rack mount kit Unpacking the SAN768B To unpack the SAN768B, follow these steps: 1. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging. 2. Remove the lid, the 14U rack mount kit, the accessory kit, and the packing foam from the top of the chassis.
Page 49: Attaching The Shelf Brackets
1U space below the brackets for cable management. 4. Tighten the adjusting screws on the shelf brackets to a torque of 37 cm-kg (32 in.-lb). Chapter 2. Installing and removing a SAN768B...
Page 50: Removing The Chassis Door And Cable Management Comb
See Figure 7 on page 20 for approximate positions. Note: Do not align the clip or retainer nuts with the top or bottom holes of the SAN768B mounting brackets because the door will interfere with the screw heads. Attaching clip nuts...
Page 51: Using The Lift Tool, The 24-Inch Load Plate, And The Bridge Tool
Step 1 on page 20 through step 9 on page 21 describe how to use the lift tool (PN 09P2481) and the 24–inch load plate (PN 11P4369) to install a SAN768B in the cabinet. Step 10 on page 21 through step 23 on page 23 describe how to install the bridge tool (PN 18P5855) in the cabinet for the lower SAN768B or the upper SAN768B.
Page 52: Chassis Installation From Rear (Exhaust Aisle Side) Of The Cabinet
SAN768B to reduce the weight. This can reduce the weight by up to 27 kg (60 lb). 4. Move the lift tool next to the pallet that contains the SAN768B. a. Adjust the load platform to the same height.
Page 53 Raise the platform to allow enough room to attach the anti-tip bracket. d. Secure the anti-tip bars by using the anti-tip bracket and bolt. 10. If you are installing the lower SAN768B, go to step 11. If you are installing the upper SAN768B, go to step 12 on page 22.
Page 54: Locking The Shelf Into Position
14. Set the wheel brake and place the wheel chocks around the wheels. 15. Remove the retention straps. 16. Slide the SAN768B into the cabinet until it rests securely on the shelf brackets. 17. Remove the wheel chocks, release the wheel brake, and move the lift tool away from the cabinet.
Page 55: Attaching The Port Side Of The Chassis To The Cabinet Rails
37 cm-kg (32 in-lb). See Figure 9 for the approximate location of the screws. Note: Do not use the top or bottom holes of the SAN768B mounting brackets because the screw heads will interfere with the chassis door.
Page 56: Aligning The Chassis Door With The Ball Studs On The Chassis
Figure 10. Aligning the chassis door with the ball studs on the chassis SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 57: Port Numbering
Note: For turning on the power and for the configuration instructions, see Chapter 3, “Starting and configuring the SAN768B,” on page 31. Attention: Do not connect the SAN768B to the network until the IP addresses are correctly set. Port numbering Table 5 has a list of available port blades for the SAN768B.
Page 58: Chassis Slots
Slots are numbered 1 through 12, from left to right when facing the port side of the SAN768B. Control processor blades (CP8) can be installed only in slots 6 and 7. Core switch blades (CR8) can be installed only in slots 5 and 8. Port, application, or encryption blades can be installed in slots 1–4 and 9–12.
Page 59: Cable Organization
FC8-64 port blade. Narrower OM-3 LC cables are used to connect the FC8-64. These cables are offered by several major manufacturers. Contact your IBM representative for options regarding different cable and patch panel configurations to simplify cable management with higher density FC8-64 port blades.
Page 60: Removing A San768B From The Cabinet
Removing a SAN768B from the cabinet If you need to remove a SAN768B chassis from a cabinet to move it to a new location, follow the instructions below to remove the chassis, and then follow the installation instructions (“Installing a SAN768B in a cabinet” on page 14) to install the chassis in the new cabinet.
Page 61 A pinch point exists between the load plate and the bridge tool. P/N 18P5850-B SJ000752 14. Slide the SAN768B from the cabinet onto the 24–inch load plate. Center the SAN768B on the platform. 15. Install the retention straps. 16. Remove the wheel chocks, release the wheel brake, and move the lift tool away from the cabinet.
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Page 63: Chapter 3. Starting And Configuring The San768B
On the displayed product page, click the Interoperability Matrix link in the Learn more section. The SAN768B must be configured before it is connected to the fabric, and all of the configuration commands must be entered through the active CP blade. The...
Page 64: Flow Of Basic Configuration Tasks
2. Specify a switch name. See “Customize a switch name” on page 36. 3. Specify a domain ID for the SAN768B. See “Setting the Domain ID” on page 4. Verify the PID mode and connect the SAN768B to the fabric. See “Verifying the PID mode and connecting to the fabric”...
Page 65: Providing Power To The San768B
IP address of the control processor. To establish a serial connection and log on to the SAN768B: 1. Verify that the SAN768B is powered on and that POST is complete by verifying that all power LED indicators on the port, control processor, and core switch blades display a steady green light.
Page 66: Logging In To The Serial Console Port
To log in to the SAN768B through the serial connection, follow these steps. 1. Log in to the SAN768B as admin. The default password is "password." At the initial login, you are prompted to change the default passwords. Record the new passwords and keep this information in a secure location.
Page 67 Follow these steps to configure the IP addresses for both CP blades (from the active CP blade): 1. Log in to the active CP as admin using the serial connection. 2. Set up the SAN768B IP address by entering the ipaddrset -chassis command at the prompt. swDir:admin> ipaddrset -chassis Enter the information at the prompts.
Page 68: Logging Off The Serial Console Port And Disconnecting The Serial Cable
Customize a switch name The switch name of the SAN768B can be up to 30 characters long as of Fabric OS release 6.3.0; can include letters, numbers, and underscore characters; and must begin with a letter. Fabric OS releases earlier than 6.3.0 require switch names of 15 characters or less.
Page 69: Setting The Domain Id
Setting the date To set the date, follow these steps. 1. If necessary, log on to the SAN768B by Telnet, using the admin account. 2. Enter the date command, using the following syntax:date "mmddHHMMyy" Where: v mm is the month;...
Page 70: Setting The Time Zone
The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server every 64 seconds. switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131" switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131 switch:admin> The following example shows how to set up more than one NTP server using a DNS name: SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 71: Verifying The Pid Mode And Connecting To The Fabric
In the example above, the license key is AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG. Make sure you keep a copy of your license key in a secure location for reference. The 64-bit chassis ID is required to obtain and activate licenses for the SAN768B. The chassis ID is available through the licenseIdShow command.
Page 72: Managing Cables
5. Verify the SAN768B and port status using the switchShow command. 6. Verify fabric connectivity using the fabricShow command. Note: The chassis door must be installed to ensure the SAN768B meets EMI and other regulatory certifications. Once all transceivers and cables are attached and arranged, and configuration is complete, reinstall the chassis door.
Page 73: Planning For Encryption (Optional)
(ICL) cables” on page 98. Planning for encryption (optional) Encryption is an optional feature available on the SAN768B through the installation and use of the FS8-18 encryption blade. Advance planning is essential to achieve a successful implementation of encryption.
Page 74: Configuring For Encryption (Optional)
There is no support of Cisco switches at this time by IBM. The section in the Fabric OS Encryption Administrator’s Guide Supporting Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (TKLM) Environments related to Cisco Fabric connectivity does not currently apply. v The use of Smart Cards provides additional encryption security management, and is highly recommended.
Page 75: Avoid Double Encryption
1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, see Chapter 4, “Monitoring system components,” on page 2. If necessary, log on to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account. Chapter 3. Starting and configuring the SAN768B...
Page 76: Fabric Os Firmware Updates
This command provides information about switch and port status. 4. Verify the correct operation of the SAN768B in the fabric by entering the fabricShow command from the workstation. This command provides general information about the fabric.
Page 77: Downloading And Installing Firmware
Click the Release Firmware link and follow the online prompts to navigate to the Brocade Downloads for IBM End Users page. v Follow the links and instructions on the Brocade pages. Note that associated FOS documentation can also be downloaded from this site.
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Page 79: Chapter 4. Monitoring System Components
Chapter 4. Monitoring system components The SAN768B is engineered for reliability and requires no routine operational steps or maintenance. This chapter provides information about determining the status of the following components using LEDs and CLI commands. Refer to the Web Tools Administrator’s Guide and the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for additional...
Page 80: Fc8-16 Port Blade
Figure 15. FC8-16 port blade Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Blade status LED Port status LED SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 81: Fc8-32 Port Blade
Figure 16. FC8-32 port blade Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Blade status LED Port status LED Chapter 4. Monitoring system components...
Page 82: Fc8-48 Port Blade
Figure 17. FC8-48 port blade Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Blade status LED Port status LED SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 83 Figure 18. FC8-64 port blade Blade status LED Fibre Channel port Blade power LED Port status LED Note: The FC8-64 port blade requires narrower OM-3 LC cables. Chapter 4. Monitoring system components...
Page 84: Fc10-6 Port Blade
Figure 19. FC10-6 port blade Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Blade status LED Port status LED SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 85 Figure 20. FR4-18i routing blade Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Blade status LED Port status LED Chapter 4. Monitoring system components...
Page 86: Fs8-18 Encryption Blade
Figure 21. FS8-18 encryption blade | | | | | Blade power LED Fibre Channel port | | | | Blade status LED Port status LED SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 87 Figure 22. FX8-24 extension blade Blade power LED GbE port 6 LED Port map Blade status LED 10 GbE port 0 GbE port 6 10 GbE port 0 LED Chapter 4. Monitoring system components...
Page 88 See “FX8-24 blade” on page 144 for information about trunking groups on this blade. Figure 23. FCOE10-24 blade Blade power LED 10 GbE FCoE port 9 LED Blade status LED 10 GbE FCoE port 19 10 GbE FCoE port 9 10 GbE FCoE port 19 LED SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 89: Port, Application, And Encryption Blade Led
See “FCOE10-24 blade” on page 145 for limitations. If LED remains amber, contact IBM. Slow-flashing amber (on 2 Blade is not seated correctly or Pull blade out and reseat it. If seconds, then off 2 seconds) is faulty.
Page 90 Port is online, with traffic No action required. flowing through port. Fast-flashing amber (on 1/4 Transceiver or port is faulty. Change the transceiver or reset second, then off 1/4 second) the switch from the workstation. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 91: Control Processor Blade (Cp8) Status
Table 6. Port, application, and encryption blade LED descriptions (continued) LED purpose Color Status Recommended action 10GbE port status (FCOE10-24) No light (LED is off) Port is offline. Verify that the power LED is on, check the transceiver and cable. Steady green Port is online but has no No action required.
Page 92: Control Processor Blade (Cp8) Components
LED purpose Color Status Action Blade power Steady green CP blade is on. No action required. No light (LED is off) CP blade is not on. Ensure blade is firmly seated and has power. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 93: Core Switch Blade (Cr8) Status
If LED remains amber, contact IBM. Slow-flashing amber CP blade is not Pull blade out and (on 2 seconds; then seated correctly or is reseat it. If LED off 2 seconds) faulty.
Page 94: Core Switch Blade (Cr8) Leds
Color Status Action Blade power Steady green CP blade is on No action required. No light (LED is off) CP blade is not on Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and has power. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 95: Power Supply Status
See “FCOE10-24 blade” on page 145 for limitations.If LED remains amber, contact IBM. Slow-flashing amber CP blade is not Pull blade out and (on 2 seconds; then seated correctly or is reset it. If LED off 2 seconds) faulty.
Page 96: Blower Assembly Status
2. Check the blower assembly status using the fanShow command. The status for each blower assembly displays OK, Absent, or Faulty. The RPM of each fan in the assembly is also provided. If a blower assembly is absent or faulty, contact IBM. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 97: Blower Assembly Leds
Figure 27. Blower assembly LEDs Item Description Power LED Fault LED Table 10. Blower assembly LED descriptions Recommended LED purpose Color Status action Power No Light (LED is off) Blower assembly Ensure that the does not have power. blower assembly is firmly seated and has power.
Page 98: Wwn Bezel And Wwn Card Status
0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error accessible. EM-WWN_ABSENT, 2, WWN #1 not present Writing to the FRU history log 0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error (hilSetFruHistory) has failed. EM-HIL_FAIL, 2, HIL Error: hilSetFruHistory failed, rc=-3 for SLOT SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 99: Leds On The Wwn Card And Bezel
Figure 28 displays the WWN bezel. Figure 28. LEDs on the WWN card and bezel CP blade Status (above) and Power Port blade Status (above) and (below) LEDs Power (below) LEDs CR blade Status (above) and Power Slot numbers (below) LEDs The WWN card LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns are described in Table 12.
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Page 101: Chapter 5. Removing And Installing Components
“Removing the batteries” on page 107 Removing and installing the chassis door Note: The chassis door must be installed to ensure the SAN768B meets EMI and other regulatory certifications. Additionally, if ICL cables are not used, EMI plugs must be inserted in the ICL cable ports to meet certification standards.
Page 102: Removing And Installing A Cable Management Comb
Figure 29. Chassis door Removing and installing a cable management comb The SAN768B can continue to operate during the replacement of the cable management comb. Time and items required The replacement procedure for the cable management comb takes less than 5 minutes.
Page 103: Installing A Cable Management Comb
Figure 30. Cable management comb Installing a cable management comb To install a cable management comb, do the following: 1. Align the comb with the four screw holes on the chassis. 2. Position and tighten the four screws to secure the cable management comb to the chassis.
Page 104: Time And Items Required
Slots are numbered from 1 through 12, from left to right when facing the port side of the SAN768B. Port, application, and encryption blades can be installed in slots 1 through 4 and 9 through 12. Attention: The FCOE10-24 application blade is not compatible with the FC8-64 high-density port blade and the other application blades (FR4-18i and FX8-24, , and FS8-18) in the same chassis.
Page 105 7. Disconnect all cables and the SFP, SFP+, or XFP transceivers from the blade. For mSFP transceivers(FC8-64 only), it is recommended that you use the pull tab to remove the transceiver from the blade before removing the cable from the transceiver. 8.
Page 106: Installing A Blade
Attention: Follow ESD precautions (see “ESD precautions” on page xxi). Note: An FA4-18i routing blade and the SAN768B must have the same version of firmware. To upgrade firmware versions, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
Page 107: Removing And Installing Blade Filler Panels
Adjust the ejectors to the open position, align the flat side of the blade inside the upper and lower rail guides in the slot, and slide the blade into the slot until it is firmly seated. 3. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade: v For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48, FC8-64 port blades, FX8-24 and FCOE10-24 application blades, and FS8-18 encryption blades: Adjust the ejectors to the closed position by pulling them away from the center of the blade.
Page 108: Installing A Filler Panel
This section describes how to remove and install a control processor (CP8) blade. Each SAN768B has two CP8 blades located in slot 6 and slot 7. Note: If the new CP blade does not have the same firmware as the active CP blade, you must upgrade the new blade to the same firmware version.
Page 109: Time And Items Required
For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference. Recording critical SAN768B information Back up the SAN768B configuration before you replace a CP blade. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for backup information. To record critical SAN768B information, do the following: 1.
Page 110: Removing A Control Processor Blade (Cp8)
Removing a control processor blade (CP8) The SAN768B continues to operate while a CP blade is being installed if the redundant CP blade is active and a failover does not occur. You can prevent failover by entering the haDisable command.
Page 111: Installing A Control Processor Blade (Cp8)
Figure 33. Removing the control processor (CP8) blade Installing a control processor blade (CP8) Attention: Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions” on page xxi). To install a CP blade (slot 6 or 7): 1. Open the ejector handles to approximately 45 degrees. Orient the CP blade so that the handles are toward you and the flat metal side is on your left.
Page 112: Verifying Operation Of The New Cp Blade
From the Release notes page, click the Release Firmware link and follow the online prompts to navigate to the Brocade Downloads for IBM End Users page. f. Follow the instructions on the Brocade pages.
Page 113 11. Type version or firmwareShow to verify that the firmware version has been updated. 12. Pack the faulty CP blade in the packaging provided with the new CP blade for return to IBM, following local procedures. 13. Install the chassis door (See “Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 69.) Downloading firmware from a USB drive Firmware can be downloaded from a Brocade USB drive.
Page 114: Removing And Installing A Core Switch Blade (Cr8)
This section describes how to remove and install a core switch blade. Each SAN768B has two core switch blades: one in slot 5 and one in slot 8. Note that the blade in Figure 34 on page 83 is shown with EMI plugs installed.
Page 115: Installing A Core Switch Blade (Cr8)
2. Power off the blade by sliding the slider switch in the top ejector down to the off position (see Figure 34). Do not eject the blade until the power LED has gone off and you have completed the next two steps. 3.
Page 116: Removing And Installing An Fr4-18I Router Blade
This section describes how to remove and install an FR4-18i router blade in the SAN768B. You can install up to two router blades in any of slots 1-4 and 9-12. To ensure proper cooling, install only one router blade in each slot grouping. The physical removal of a router blade is the same as for port blades.
Page 117: Fr4-18I Router Blade And Components
2. Establish a Telnet or console session before removing an router blade to determine a failure and verify operation before removal. Use the switchShow command to view the status of blades on the SAN768B. 3. Check for adequate cable slack.
Page 118: Installing A Router Blade
5, this step is complete. If not, enter the chassisConfig 5 command. Attention: Changing the chassisConfig mode requires a reboot, and is disruptive to SAN768B operation. 2. Select an empty slot from slots 1-4 or 9-12 to install the router blade. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 119: Configuring Fcip And Fibre Channel Routing Services And Enabling The Ports
CLI, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide, or the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual , which are located on the product documentation CD. 11. Log into the SAN768B as the admin user. Configuring FCIP and Fibre Channel routing services and enabling the ports Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide or the Web Tools Administrator's Guide for detailed information on configuring the router blade.
Page 120: Removing And Installing A Power Supply
SAN768B command prompt. This command provides information about switch and port status. Once the FR4-18i router blade is installed and fully configured in a SAN768B, the switchShow command displays 32 Fibre Channel ports (port numbers 0 through 31) and 2 GbE ports.
Page 121: Time And Items Required
Removing a power supply To remove a power supply, do the following: 1. If the SAN768B will not be operating during the replacement procedure, go to step 2. If the SAN768B will continue operating during the replacement, check the power LEDs to verify that the minimum number of power supplies is functioning.
Page 122: Installing A Power Supply
3. Tighten the thumbscrew. 4. Replace the power cord. 5. Turn on the power switch. 6. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 123: Removing And Installing A Blower Assembly
Removing and installing a blower assembly This procedure provides instructions for removing and installing a blower assembly. Attention: The BSAN768B can continue operating during the replacement of one blower assembly if the other two blower assemblies are operating, To ensure continuous adequate cooling, maintain three operating blower assemblies at all times except for the brief period when replacing a blower assembly.
Page 124: Installing A Blower Assembly
Allow approximately 20 minutes to replace a WWN card. The following items are needed to install a WWN card: v ESD grounding strap v #2 Phillips screwdriver (required only for some versions of the WWN card) SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 125: Verifying Necessity Of Installation
v If a serial console session is used: serial cable and a workstation computer with a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal for Windows systems or TIP for Solaris systems) Verifying necessity of installation Before installing a WWN card, verify that the installation is necessary. Any of the following events can indicate that the card requires installation: v Status LEDs on the WWN bezel do not reflect the actual status of the components...
Page 126: Removing The Wwn Bezel And Wwn Card
To remove the WWN bezel and WWN card, complete the following steps. Attention: Follow ESD precautions. 1. Open a Telnet session to the SAN768B and log in to the active CP as admin. The default password is password. 2. Verify you are logged into the active CP. Run the haShow command to determine the active CP.
Page 127: Installing The Wwn Bezel And Wwn Card
Figure 39. WWN bezel and card removal and installation Installing the WWN bezel and WWN card To install the WWN bezel and WWN card, do the following: Attention: Follow ESD precautions. 1. Unpack the new WWN card and save the packaging. 2.
Page 128: Removing And Installing Transceivers
Removing and replacing an SFP, SFP+, or XFP optical transceiver The SAN768B comes with a transceiver extraction tool (see Figure 40) and holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from blades where the space is limited. To use the extraction tool, slide the tool on to the bale of the transceiver and pull it out.
Page 129: Removing And Replacing An Msfp Optical Transceiver
Note: This tool is part of the SAN768B ship group and should be kept with the SAN768B. Attention: mSFP optical transceivers should not be inserted into ports intended for SFP or SFP+ transceivers. They will be faulted on power-up for Fabric OS 6.4.0 and later.
Page 130: Removing And Installing Inter-Chassis Link (Icl) Cables
Note: The mSFP transceivers are used only with the FC8-64 port blade. Narrower OM-3 LC cables are used to connect the FC8-64. These cables are offered by several major manufacturers. Contact your IBM representative for options regarding different cable and patch panel configurations to simplify cable management with higher density FC8-64 port blades.
Page 131: Time And Items Required
ICL cables in one of the configurations shown. The cables can connect ICL connector ports on the SAN768B core switch blades (CR8) or SAN384B core switch blades (CR4S-8). Figure 48 on page 105 and Figure 49 on page 106 show 3-way ICL connections between SAN768B and SAN384B models.
Page 132: Installing An Icl Cable
3. Using the latch release tabs, pull each plug on the cable from its respective socket on the SAN768B core switch blades (CR8) or SAN384B core switch blades (CR4S-8). 4. Repeat for each cable that requires replacement.
Page 133 Figure 44. ICL cable connections between two SAN768B chassis 1 Chassis 1 2 Core switch blades (CR8) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 4 Port blades 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 7 ICL cables 8 Chassis 2...
Page 134 Figure 45. ICL cable connections between two SAN768B chassis 1 Chassis 1 2 Core switch blades (CR8) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 4 Port blades 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 7 ICL cables 8 Chassis 2...
Page 135 Figure 46. ICL cable connections between two SAN768B chassis 1 Chassis 1 2 Core switch blades (CR8) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 4 Port blades 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 7 ICL cables 8 Chassis 2...
Page 136: Icl Cable
Figure 47. ICL cable connections between two SAN768B chassis 1 Chassis 1 2 Core switch blades (CR8) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 4 Port blades 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 7 ICL cables 8 Chassis 2...
Page 137: Way Icl Cable Connections Between A San384B And Two San768B Chassis
Figure 48. 3-way ICL cable connections between a SAN384B and two SAN768B chassis. 1 Chassis 1 (SAN384B) 2 Core switch blades (CR4S-8) 3 Chassis 2 (SAN768B) Chassis 3 (SAN768B) 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) Chapter 5. Removing and installing components...
Page 138: Way Icl Cable Connections Between A San768B And Two San384B Chassis
Figure 49. 3-way ICL cable connections between a SAN768B and two SAN384B chassis. 1 Chassis 1 (SAN384B) 4 Chassis 3 (SAN384B) 2 Core switch blades (CR4S-8) 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 3 Chassis 2 (SAN768B) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0)
Page 139: Removing The Batteries
3 Chassis 2 (SAN768B) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) For Fabric OS 6.4.0 and later, you can use three SAN768B chassis is an ICL configuration if the third chassis is in an immediately adjacent rack. Note: For clarity, the two sets of cables are drawn differently (solid and dashed) in Figure 48 on page 105 throughFigure 50.
Page 140: Battery Locations On The Cp8 Blade
Repair or disassemble Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
Page 141: Removing And Replacing The Chassis
Removing and replacing the chassis The SAN768B chassis is highly reliable and unlikely to fail. This chapter describes how to remove and replace a chassis in the unlikely event of a failure. The SAN768B must be removed from the fabric and powered off to perform this procedure.
Page 142: Verifying Necessity Of Replacement
Note: The SAN768B must be removed from the fabric and powered off to perform this procedure. Contact IBM Support if you have any questions about whether the chassis requires replacement. Verifying necessity of replacement Before replacing the chassis, verify that the replacement is necessary. Ensure that the components are firmly seated when troubleshooting.
Page 143 New serial number (if available): To record critical switch and SAN information: 1. Open a Telnet session and login to the SAN768B as admin. The default password is password. Refer to your records for current passwords. Enable the logging function on your Telnet or serial console connection.
Page 144 1." If the current WWN cards are the original cards, the factory serial number listed is the same as the chassis serial number. If a "Serial Num" value displays, contact IBM to determine whether this serial number should be modified after the new WWN card is installed.
Page 145: Disconnecting The San768B From The Network And Fabric
Copy the command output into a text file named SANbefor.txt. After the SAN768B is restored to the fabric, this information can be used to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric. switch:admin> nsshow Enter Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL <output truncated>...
Page 146: Removing Components From The Chassis
Although the empty chassis is lighter than a fully populated chassis, a lifting device is still required to move it. Refer to “Removing a SAN768B from the cabinet” on page 28 for more detailed instructions on removing a SAN768B from a cabinet.
Page 147: Installing Components Into The New Chassis
19 for detailed steps. Installing components into the new chassis Install the components into the new SAN768B chassis in the order listed below. Refer to Chapter 5, “Removing and installing components,” on page 69 for more specific installation information.
Page 148: Downloading The Configuration
SW BLADE 51 FC8-48 ENABLED UNKNOWN VACANT switch:admin> 3. Verify that the SAN768B is functioning correctly by entering switchShow or switchStatusShow. The switchShow command displays chassis and port status information. switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch switchType: 62.1 SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 149: Reconnecting The System To The Network And Fabric
Refer to “Managing cables” on page 40 for information on how to Attention: physically manage the arrangement of the cables within the SAN768B chassis, and cautions on handling and routing the cables. Refer to the cable routing information recorded in “Cable routing tables” on page 119 to ensure the correct cable connections in the steps below.
Page 150: Verifying The Correct Configuration Of The Fabric
Note: The SAN768B can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available management tools, such as Telnet or Web Tools. Ensure that the SAN768B is not modified from other connections during the rest of this procedure. 2. Reconnect the transceivers and cables to the port blades, as required (see “Removing and installing transceivers”...
Page 151: Cable Routing Tables
3. Resolve any issues or unintentional changes to the SAN768B or fabric. v If there are any mechanical problems, try reseating the associated component. v If the configuration information is not correct for the SAN768B, modify as required. v If other issues exist, contact technical support.
Page 152: Cable Routing Table For San768B
Table 18. Cable routing table for SAN768B (64 ports shown) Slot/Port Cable labels Connected Slot/Port of Slot Port Switch end Device end device device SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 153 Table 18. Cable routing table for SAN768B (64 ports shown) (continued) Slot/Port Cable labels Connected Slot/Port of Slot Port Switch end Device end device device Chapter 5. Removing and installing components...
Page 154 SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 155: Chapter 6. Installing New Features
Refer to “Safety notices and labels” on page xv before performing any service or installation procedures. The SAN768B can be upgraded with any of the following hot-pluggable features while the SAN768B is operational. Refer to the individual feature installation instructions for any possible exceptions.
Page 156: Procedures
CLI, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide, which is located on the product documentation CD. 10. Reinstall the chassis door. See “Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 69. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 157: Fc3864 - Installing An 8-Gb 64-Port Port Blade
Note: This 8-Gb 64-port blade (FC3864) cannot be installed in the same chassis as a FCOE10-24 blade (FC3880) These instructions cover installing a new FC3864 in the SAN768B chassis. Time required 20 minutes or more per port blade due to port and cable density...
Page 158 FC8-64 port blade. Narrower OM-3 LC cables are used to connect the FC8-64. These cables are offered by several major manufacturers. Contact your IBM representative for options regarding different cable and patch panel configurations to simplify cable management with higher density FC8-64 port blades.
Page 159: Fc3850 - Installing An Fr4-18I Routing Blade
3. Verify which slot to install the blade. Slots are numbered from one through ten, from left to right, when facing the port side of the SAN768B. A maximum of two router blades can be installed in a single SAN768B chassis. Router blades can be installed in any slot 1-4 and 9-12.
Page 160: Fc3870 - Installing An Fc10-6 10 Gb Blade
11. Reinstall the chassis door. See “Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 69. FC3870 - Installing an FC10-6 10 Gb blade This feature can be installed while the SAN768B is operational. Attention: Follow these precautions for all procedures in this section to avoid damaging the port blades or chassis: v Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port blade.
Page 161: Fc3880 - Installing An Fcoe10-24 Blade
69. FC3880 - Installing an FCOE10-24 blade This feature can be installed while the SAN768B is operational. Attention: This blade cannot be used in the same chassis with an FC8-64 high density port blade or the FR4-18i, FX8-24, or FS8-18 application blades.
Page 162: Procedures
CLI, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide, or the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual , which are located on the product documentation CD. 11. Reinstall the chassis door. See “Removing and installing the chassis door” on page 69. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 163: Fc3890 - Installing An Fx8-24 Extension Blade
FC3890 - Installing an FX8-24 extension blade This feature can be installed while the SAN768B is operational. Attention: Follow these precautions for all procedures in this section to avoid damaging the port blades or chassis: v Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port blade (see “ESD precautions”...
Page 164: Fc3895 - Installing An Fs8-18 Encryption Blade
Encryption Administrator’s Guide Supporting Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (TKLM) Environments to successfully complete installation, configuration, and management of the encryption functionality. This feature can be installed while the SAN768B is operational. Attention: This blade cannot be used in the same chassis with an FCOE10-24 blade.
Page 165: Time Required
Time required Less than 20 minutes. Items required v ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap v Workstation computer v Encryption blade v Phillips screwdriver v Transceivers (as needed) v Optical cables (as needed) Procedures Follow the links in the steps below to complete this installation. 1.
Page 166: Avoid Double Encryption
FC7870 - Installing an inter-chassis cable kit This feature can be installed while the SAN768B is operational. Time required Less than 10 minutes, not including installation of the ICL license or any needed configuration.
Page 167: Appendix A. Product Specifications
Appendix A. Product specifications This appendix provides product specifications for the SAN768B for the following: v “System architecture” v “System size and weight” on page 138 v “Facility requirements” on page 139 v “Power specifications” on page 139 v “Environmental requirements” on page 140 v “Fibre Channel port specifications”...
Page 168 CEE to CEE and FCOE to FC, <5 msec any port to any port at 10 Gbps, cut-through routing Maximum frame size 2112-byte payload Frame buffers 2048 per ASIC, dynamically allocated. Classes of service Class 2, Class 3, Class F (interswitch frames) SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 169 Media types Note: For a listing of SFPs, SFP+, mSFPs and XFPs compatible with this product: v Go to the IBM SAN web page www.ibm.com/ systems/storage/san v Select the SAN768B product link v On the SAN768B product page, click the Interoperability Matrix link.
Page 170: System Size And Weight
System size and weight The weight of the SAN768B can vary considerably depending on the combination of blades installed. Use Table 21 and Table 22 to determine the weight of the system with your combination of port and application blades.
Page 171: Facility Requirements
Facility requirements The facility where the SAN768B is in use must meet the following requirements to provide for correct operation: v Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate v An air flow of at least 595 cubic meters per hour (350 cubic feet per minute),...
Page 172: Environmental Requirements
Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre channel ports in the SAN768B support full duplex link speeds at 1, 2, 4, 8, or 10 Gbps inbound and outbound, automatically negotiating to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port.
Page 173: Data Transmission Ranges
The ports are universal and self-configuring, capable of becoming F_Ports (fabric ports), FL_Ports (fabric loop-enabled), or E_Ports (expansion ports). The ports meet all required safety standards. Data transmission ranges Table 25 provides the data transmission ranges for different transceivers, cable types, and port speeds.
Page 174: Fr4-18I Router Gbe Port Specifications
(Feature Code 7880). See the IBM TotalStorage SAN Cabinet 2109 Model C36 Installation and Service Guide for information on connecting the cabinet to the facility power source. If the stand-alone feature is ordered for the SAN768B, then you must also order the country-specific power cords. Contact your IBM representative for more information on these power cords.
Page 175: Appendix B. Application Blades
16 SFP media interfaces v Encryption engines v Key management/generation v Key management with these hardware interfaces: – Two 1000Base copper type media interfaces – One smart card interface v Security supervisor tamper detection and response capability © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2010...
Page 176: Fx8-24 Blade
Support for 200 ms RTT (on a limited number of GbE ports) v Adaptive Rate Limiting (licensable) v TCP performance graphing in Web Tools v FCIP Tunnels – A maximum of 10 FCIP Tunnels for all GbE ports SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 177: Fcoe10-24 Blade
– Four tunnels maximum per GbE port – Two 10 GbE ports can support up to ten FCIP tunnels each – Each FCIP tunnel is represented and managed as a virtual Fibre Channel E_Port – Fibre Channel Routing Services can be used over the FCIP link –...
Page 178 SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 179: Appendix C. Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Fabric Manager, Web Tools, Fabric Watch, and Advanced Performance Monitoring. If the SAN768B does not operate as expected, the following steps can be taken to diagnose the problem: v Check the LEDs and refer to the LED tables (see Chapter 4, “Monitoring system components,”...
Page 180: Interpreting Post And Boot Results
Interpreting POST and boot results The SAN768B performs power on self test (POST) by default each time the system is powered on, rebooted, or reset. The system can be rebooted using the reboot (to reboot each CP individually), or fastBoot commands.
Page 181: Boot
1. Universal port configuration is performed. 2. Links are initialized. 3. Fabric is analyzed. If any ports are connected to other switches, the SAN768B participates in a fabric configuration. 4. The SAN768B obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses.
Page 182 9600 bits per second, 8 databits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control. Serial port might be incompatible Ensure that the SAN768B is connected to an (only RS–232 is supported). RS–232 port. RS–423 serial ports might experience difficulties due to corner-case incompatibilities of the standards.
Page 183 Table 27. Troubleshooting (continued) None of the LEDs on an Component might not be seated Ensure that the SAN768B has power and individual component are correctly. component is firmly seated. If problem continues, run the sensorShow command to determine component status. If component is a CP blade or port blade, enter the slotShow command to determine status.
Page 184 SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 185: Appendix D. Blade Port Numbering
Appendix D. Blade port numbering The illustrations in this appendix show the port numbering for the different SAN768B blades. See “Port numbering” on page 25 for details on the port numbering pattern for the different blades. v Figure 53 on page 154 shows an FC8-16 port blade...
Page 186: Fc8-16 Port Blade
Figure 53. FC8-16 port blade Blade power LED FC ports 0-15 (bottom to top) Blade status LED SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 187: Fc8-32 Port Blade
Figure 54. FC8-32 port blade Blade power LED FC ports 16-31 (bottom to top) Blade status LED FC ports 0-15 (bottom to top) Appendix D. Blade port numbering...
Page 188: Fc8-48 Port Blade
Figure 55. FC8-48 port blade Blade power LED FC ports 24-47 (bottom to top) Blade status LED FC ports 0-23 (bottom to top) SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 189 Figure 56. FC8-64 port blade Blade power LED port 61 LED Blade status LED port 29 LED Port 63 FC ports 32-63 (bottom to top) Port 30 FC ports 0-31 (bottom to top) Appendix D. Blade port numbering...
Page 190: Fc10-6 Port Blade, Ports 0-5 (Bottom To Top)
10-6 Figure 57. FC10-6 port blade, ports 0-5 (bottom to top) SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 191 Figure 58. FR4-18i routing blade FC ports 0-15 (bottom to top) GbE ports (GE0 bottom, GE1 top) Appendix D. Blade port numbering...
Page 192 Figure 59. FS8-18 encryption blade | | | Key management 1000Base media FC ports 0-15 (bottom to top) interfaces Key management smart card interface SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 193 Figure 60. FX8-24 extension blade Status LED FC ports 0-5 (numbered bottom to top) Power LED FC ports 6-11 (numbered bottom to top) 1 GbE ports 0-3 (numbered bottom to top) 1 GbE ports 4-9 (numbered bottom to top) 10 GbE ports 0-1 (numbered bottom to top) Appendix D.
Page 194 Figure 61. FCOE10-24 blade Status LED 10 GbE FCoE ports 0-11 (numbered bottom to top) Power LED 10 GbE FCoE ports 12-23 (numbered bottom to top) SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 195: Notices
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Page 197: Trademarks
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Page 198: Electronic Emission Notices
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Page 199: Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.
Page 200: People's Republic Of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Class A Statement Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use. In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for equipment certified for home use. SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 201: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A Statement Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product might cause radio interference in which case the user might be required to take adequate measures.
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Page 203: Index
76 ESD 123, 125, 127 cable management comb CR blade ESD strap 123, 125, 127, 128, 129, 131, high density 70 installing 82, 83 installing 70 removing 82 Ethernet connection 36 lower density 70 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2010...
Page 204 55 SFPs 39 status 47, 57 WWN bezel and card 92 FC8-64 port blades 125 XFP 96 FCIP extension blade XFPs 39 FX8-24 47 installing components 69 FCOE10-24 blade 56, 145 getting help iv SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 205 40 specifications 135 overview 1 product documents xxvii labels, safety xx product specifications 135 LEDs providing power to the SAN768B 33 encryption blades 57 port blades 57 parameters routing blades 57 configuration 33 license, for patents 163 parameters, initial configuration 34...
Page 206 34 time Server Application Optimization setting 37 (SAO) 8 time required serviceability 7 installing a SAN768B 14 setting time server date 37 NTP 38 Domain ID 37 time zone time 37 setting 38 SAN768B Installation, Service, and User Guide...
Page 208 Part Number: 45W8666 Printed in USA GA32-0574-05...

IBM SAN768B Installation, Service And User Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing and Removing a SAN768B

Chapter 3. Starting and Configuring the SAN768B

Chapter 4. Monitoring System Components

Chapter 5. Removing and Installing Components

Chapter 6. Installing New Features

Appendix A. Product Specifications

Appendix B. Application Blades

Appendix C. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Appendix D. Blade Port Numbering

Notices

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