Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy

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1 Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy User Guide Part Number: Published: April 2016 Edition: 1

2 Copyright 2016 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Copyright 2016 Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The oy warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Confidential computer software. Valid license from Hewlett Packard Enterprise required for possession, use, or copying. Consistent with FAR and , Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. Links to third-party websites take you outside the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has no control over and is not responsible for information outside the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website. Acknowledgements Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

3 Contents 1 Overview...5 Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module features...5 Component identification...6 Port side of the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module...6 Internal ports summary...6 Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module redundancy...6 Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module models and licensing...7 ISL trunking groups...7 Supported optional software...7 Supported SFP transceiver options Setup...10 Kit contents...10 Installation and safety considerations...10 Installing multiple switches...10 Electrical considerations...10 Environmental considerations...10 Installing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module...11 HPE Synergy Frame Link Module power verification...12 Checking LEDs...13 Set the switch Ethernet IP address...13 Using Enclosure Address Pool...13 Using external DHCP...13 Setting the IP address manually...14 Firmware update...14 Configuring the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module...15 Items required for configuration...15 Connecting to the CLI...15 Setting the date and time...16 Verifying installed licenses...16 Modifying the FC domain ID Optional...16 Disabling and enabling a switch...17 Disabling and enabling a port...17 Using Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD)...18 DPOD commands...18 Backing up the configuration Managing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module...20 Software Management...20 Management features...20 Maintaining the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module...21 Dust covers must be installed in empty ports...21 Removing a QSFP transceiver...21 Replacing an SFP transceiver...21 Diagnostic tests...22 Powering on and off...22 Interpreting LED activity...22 LED indicators...23 LED patterns...23 Module status LED patterns...23 Port link status LED patterns...23 POST and boot specifications...24 POST...24 Contents 3

4 Boot...24 Interpreting POST results...25 About the reset button...25 Rebooting the switch...25 Replacing a faulty Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module Support and other resources...27 Intended audience...27 SAN Switch related documentation...27 HPE Synergy frame related documentation...27 Before you contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technical Support...27 Hewlett Packard Enterprise contact information...27 Document conventions and symbols...28 Subscription service...28 Websites...29 Documentation feedback...29 A Warranty information B Electrostatic discharge and grounding recommendations...31 Electrostatic discharge recommendations...31 Grounding methods...31 C SAN Switch technical specifications...32 General specifications...32 Weight and physical dimensions...32 Environmental requirements...32 Supported SFPs...33 Supported HBAs...33 Glossary...34 Index Contents

5 1 Overview The Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy (Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module) is an FC switch that supports link speeds of up to 16 Gbps. The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or it can operate as the oy switch in a fabric. NOTE: In this document, the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module refers to those Brocade FC switch modules compatible with the HPE Synergy frame oy. Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module features The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module provides the following features: Fully integrated, embedded FC SAN design that connects directly to the HPE Synergy frame midplane DPOD, which automatically detects port connections, assigns port licenses, and enables ports HPE OneView support for monitoring the switch Full compatibility with HPE B-series switches and Brocade fabrics 24 internal 16 Gbps auto-sensing ports 1 with the following characteristic: Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports (fabric enabled) or N_Ports 24 external 4/8/16 Gbps FC SFP ports, 8x SFP+ and 4x QSFP+ ports, with the following characteristics: Automatic negotiation to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port Port-interface-compatible SFP and QSFP transceivers, both SWL and LWL Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of becoming F_Ports, N_Ports, D_Port (diagnostic port), or E_Ports (expansion ports) Heterogeneous support for mixed storage fabrics Power supplies controlled by the Synergy frame Hot-swap capability Compatibility with redundant and dual redundant switch configurations in Synergy frame Hot code activation Real-time clock SFP/QSFP port monitoring internal ports available with Dual-port 16Gb FC Mezzanine cards Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module features 5

6 Component identification Figure 1 (page 6) identifies the physical components of the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module. Figure 1 Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module components 1. Midplane connector 3. Health LED 5. Reset button 2. UID LED 4. Installation handle Port side of the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module Figure 2 (page 6) identifies the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module external ports (ports 32 through 39, ports 25 through 31 with port 0, and ports 40 through 47). Figure 2 External ports 1. Port Group A (ports 32 through 39) 2. Port Group B (ports 25 through 31 and 0) 3. Port Group C (port 40 through 47) NOTE: For complete information on Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module LEDs, see Interpreting LED activity (page 22). Internal ports summary 24 logical internal ports (numbered 1 through 24) connect sequentially to server bays 1 through 12 with the enclosure midplane. Ports 13 through 24 are not accessible at this time but are included for future product enhancements. Compute module bay 1 is connected to Switch Port 1, Compute module bay 2 is connected to Switch port 2, and so forth. Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module redundancy 6 Overview The HPE Synergy frame was designed as a no-single-point-of-failure bladed solution. Attributes that contribute to switch redundancy include: Redundant power and cooling Redundant Converged Infrastructural Managers (CIM) to run OneView 2 for HPE Synergy frame management and monitoring the switch. HPE OneView does not manage but monitors the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module. 2. HPE OneView is the management application that supports and manages the HPE Synergy Frame and all managed devices used in the frame.

7 Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module models and licensing The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module is available in various models that complement existing HPE product lines. Models and their specific licenses are as follows: Brocade 16Gb/12 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy, base, integrating 12 active ports (in any combination of internal and external ports). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software Brocade 16Gb/24 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy, base, integrating 24 active ports (in any combination of internal and external ports). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software Brocade 16Gb/24 PowerPack+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy, integrating 24 active ports (in any combination of internal and external ports). Software components include a Full Fabric license, Advanced Web Tools GUI, and Zoning software, plus these additional software options: Fabric Vision ISL Trunking Extended Fabrics NOTE: Adaptive Networking features are included by default in all Fabric OS releases for the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module and do not require a separate license. IMPORTANT: Upgrade the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module by purchasing optional licenses. To learn how to add a license, see the latest version of the Fabric OS License Administrator Guide. ISL trunking groups If your Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module is licensed for ISL trunking, use the port groups available on the switch to create trunk groups. All ports of a trunk group must belong to the same port group as shown in Figure 2 (page 6). NOTE: ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. ISL trunking is available on the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module Power Pack+ model, or by purchasing the optional license described in Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module models and licensing (page 7). For more information about trunking, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Administrator Guide. Supported optional software Table 1 (page 8) lists the optional software kits and licenses, which can be activated by purchasing a license key. NOTE: Availability of optional components may change. Most licenses mentioned below are available as both E-Delivery and physical, with E-Delivery as the default option. ISL trunking groups 7

8 Table 1 Optional software Option Brocade 16Gb Embedded Switch Power Pack+ E-LTU 1 HPE 8/16Gb Embedded Switch Fabric Vision E-LTU HPE B-series Entry Switch ISL Trunking E-LTU HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor Enterprise Software LTU HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Software LTU HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor Professional Plus Upgrade Software LTU Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module 12-port Upgrade E-LTU for HPE Synergy 1 To obtain Extended Fabric features the Power Pack+ license must be purchased. NOTE: For the latest information on supported software components, see the Product QuickSpecs available at the website: Supported SFP transceiver options Table 2 (page 8) and Table 3 (page 8) lists the supported transceivers. Table 4 (page 8) lists the supported optical cables. Table 2 Supported QSFP Option HPE B-series 4x16 SW QSFP Transceiver Table 3 Supported SFPs Option HPE B-series 16Gb SFP+ Short Wave Transceiver 4x16Gb FC Optical Transceivers (QSFP) 16 Gb Optical Transceivers (SFP+) HPE B-series 16Gb LW 25km FC SFP 1-pack Transceiver HPE B-series 16Gb SFP+ Long Wave 10 Km Transceiver HPE 8Gb Short Wave B-series FC SFP+ 1 Pack HPE 8Gb Long Wave B-series 10 km FC SFP+ 1 Pack 8 Gb Optical Transceivers (SFP+) HPE 8Gb Extended Long Wave B-series 25 km FC SFP+ 1Pack Table 4 Optical cables Option HPE Premier Flex MPO to 4xLC 5m Cable HPE Premier Flex MPO to 4xLC 15m Cable QSFP to 4xLC Breakout Cables OM4 MPO/MPO Multi-mode Cables HPE Premier Flex MPO/MPO Multi-mode OM4 8 fiber 10m Cable 8 Overview

9 Table 4 Optical cables (continued) Option HPE Premier Flex MPO/MPO Multi-mode OM4 8 fiber 50m Cable HPE Premier Flex MPO/MPO OM4 100m (12ft) Cable OM4 LC/LC PremierFlex Cables HPE Premier Flex LC/LC OM4 2f 1m Cable HPE Premier Flex LC/LC OM4 2f 2m Cable HPE Premier Flex LC/LC OM4 2f 5m Cable HPE Premier Flex LC/LC OM4 2f 15m Cable HPE Premier Flex LC/LC OM4 2f 30m Cable HPE Premier Flex LC/LC OM4 2f 50m Cable OM3 LC/LC Multi-mode Cables HPE.5m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable HPE 1m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable HPE 2m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable HPE 5m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable HPE 15m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable HPE 30m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable HPE 50m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable Table 5 (page 9) provides transceiver, port speed, and cable data transmission ranges. Table 5 Optic, speed, cable, and distance data transmission ranges Multimode media Transceiver type Form factor Speed 62.5 µm (OM1) 50 µm (OM2) 50 µm (OM3) 50 µm (OM4) Single mode media 9 µm SWL SFP+ 8 Gbps 21 m (68 ft) 50 m (164 ft) 150 m (492 ft) 190 m (623 ft) N/A SFP+ 16 Gbps 15m (49 ft) 35 m (115 ft) 100 m (328 ft) 125 m (410 ft) N/A LWL SFP+ 8, 16 Gbps N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 km (6.2 mi) ELWL SFP+ 8 Gbps N/A N/A N/A N/A 25 km (15.5 mi) Supported SFP transceiver options 9

10 2 Setup Kit contents The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module kit contains: Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy quick start instructions One of the following switch models: Brocade 16Gb/12 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy Brocade 16Gb/24 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy Brocade 16Gb/24 PowerPack+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy HPE Read This First document HPE End User License Agreement letter China ROHS substance table Installation and safety considerations The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module installs in the I/O bays in the HPE Synergy frame. For specific frame requirements, see the appropriate HPE Synergy Frame Setup and Install Guide. Installing multiple switches If you do not have a DHCP server connected to the HPE Synergy Frame Link Module, install and configure one Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module at a time. This is required so that Ethernet IP address conflicts do not occur with duplicate default Ethernet IP addresses. IMPORTANT: DHCP is enabled by default on this switch. In cases where DHCP is available, IP address conflicts do not occur, simplifying multiple switch installations. See Using external DHCP (page 13). See also the most current documentation for interconnects and other HPE Synergy components at the website: Each switch must be assigned a unique Ethernet IP address during configuration. Once the default Ethernet IP address on the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module has been changed, you may install additional Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module in the enclosure. For help identifying your specific enclosure setup, available connections, and power requirements, see the appropriate HPE Synergy Frame Setup and Install Guide. Electrical considerations The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module requires 70 watts, fully configured including all transceivers, provided by the enclosure. No other power requirement or provision exists. Environmental considerations Ensure proper cooling and ventilation by verifying the following: The air vents on the enclosure are not blocked or restricted. The ambient air temperature at the front of the enclosure does not exceed 43 C (109.4 F) while the switch is operating. IMPORTANT: The dust covers that ship with your Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module must be inserted into any ports where SFPs are not installed, to help contain air flow in the Synergy frame. 10 Setup

11 Installing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module For help identifying your specific enclosure setup and available connections, see the HPE Synergy Frame Setup and Install Guide, provided with your enclosure, or the website Install the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module into the enclosure: 1. Locate the appropriate interconnect bay in the frame. CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before handling the switch. NOTE: Populate all frame interconnect bays with an interconnect module or one of the blank panels provided. 2. Press the latch to release the switch handle. Figure 3 Releasing the installation handle 1. Latch 2. Switch Handle NOTE: The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module is a hot-pluggable device. The frame power may be on or off during installation. 3. Align the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module with the appropriate interconnect bay according to your frame s specific configuration. Push the switch firmly into the interconnect bay. Installing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module 11

12 Figure 4 Installing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module into an interconnect bay 1. Insert the switch module 2. Lock the switch handle 4. Press the switch handle into the latch to lock the Switch in place. HPE Synergy Frame Link Module power verification HPE OneView is the virtual appliance that monitors and manages the devices contained within the frame. HPE OneView provides a single point from which you can perform basic management tasks on switches or compute modules installed in the frame and is the interface to the HPE Synergy Frame Link Module. IMPORTANT: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends reading the appropriate HPE Synergy Frame Setup and Install Guide and the HPE OneView User Guide for HPE Synergy. Reading these guides in sequence promotes an overall understanding of your Synergy Frame. Once the switch is installed in the interconnect bay, the HPE Synergy Frame Link Module verifies the switch type matches the mezzanine cards present on the servers. If there is no mismatch, the HPE Synergy Frame Link Module powers up the switch. If the switch does not power up, check the frame and switch status with the HPE OneView web interface. For more information, see the HPE OneView User Guide for HPE Synergy. 12 Setup

13 Checking LEDs Locate LEDs. Check the LED indicators in Figure 5 (page 13). Figure 5 Identifying LEDs 1. Health LED 3. QSFP Ports LED 5. SFP Ports 25 and 26 LED 7. SFP Ports 29 and 30 LED 9. QSFP Ports LED 11. Reset button 13. Port Group B (SFP Ports) 2. UID LED 4. QSFP Ports LED 6. SFP Ports 27 and 28 LED 8. SFP Ports 31 and 0 LED 10. QSFP Ports LED 12. Port Group C (QSFP Ports) 14. Port Group A (QSFP Ports) Set the switch Ethernet IP address 1. Verify the enclosure is powered on. 2. Verify the switch is installed. 3. Choose one of the following methods to set the Ethernet IP address: Using enclosure address pool Using External DHCP Setting the IP address manually Using Enclosure Address Pool 1. Open a web browser and connect to the HPE OneView. 2. Select Address Pool while defining an Enclosure Group. 3. Navigate to the Interconnects screen and select the desired interconnect. 4. Navigate to General section of the interconnect screen and document the assigned address. 5. Verify the IP address using a Telnet or ssh login to the switch. NOTE: For additional information on all enclosure IP addressing methods supported, see the HPE OneView User Guide for HPE Synergy. Using external DHCP 1. Connect to the HPE OneView using a web browser. 2. Navigate to the Interconnects screen and select the desired interconnect. 3. Navigate to General section of the Interconnect screen and document the DHCP assigned address. 4. Verify the IP address using a Telnet or ssh login to the switch. Checking LEDs 13

14 Setting the IP address manually 1. If the switch IP address is unknown, log in to the switch using the internal serial connection: 1. Login to OneView via Telnet or SSH. 2. Enter console-view Use show interconnect list to view the frames and interconnects available and then the connect interconnect <enclosure name > <bay number> command (documented in the HPE OneView User Guide for HPE Synergy) to connect to the switch bay. 2. Login to the switch using the administrative account admin. 3. Enter the password. The default password is password. If you have not changed the system passwords from the default, you are prompted to change them. Enter the new system passwords, or press Ctrl+c to skip the password prompts. 4. Apply a static IP address and disable DHCP using the ipaddrset command: Example 1 Example login output: login as: admin This management appliance is a company owned asset and provided for the exclusive use of authorized personnel. Unauthorized use or abuse of this system may lead to corrective action including termination, civil and/or criminal penalties. admin@<systemname>'s password: Last login: Mon Jul 13 16:31: from <systemname> Initializing... main-view> console-view console-view> show interconnect list Enclosure Bay Console Indices Model Serial Number HPMPBE Brocade 16Gb/24 FC Switch Module BA0448K001 00HPMPBE Brocade 16Gb/24 FC Switch Module BA0448K002 00HPMPBE HPE Synergy 40Gb F8 Switch Module PTSUMBE000 00HPMPBE Brocade 16Gb/24 FC Switch Module BA0450K001 00HPMPBE Brocade 16Gb/24 FC Switch Module BA0450K002 00HPMPBE [Absent] console-view> connect interconnect 00HPMPBE77 1 Connecting to interconnect... To return to the CLI, enter <Ctrl>_. (Control + Shift + Underscore followed by a period (.)) 5. Verify the IP address as described in section Using external DHCP (page 13). Firmware update Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends running the latest firmware release. For information on the latest supported and minimum required versions of firmware, see the B-series FC Switch connectivity stream document at To access the B-series Stream file, follow the steps: 1. On the left pane, select Switches under Other Hardware. 2. Select the B-Series FC Switch Connectivity stream, B-Series FCoE Switch Connectivity stream, and B-Series FICON Connectivity stream for FC Switches, FCoE Switches, and FICON Switches respectively. To access the latest Fabric OS firmware, configuration files, and MIB files, see the HPE Support Center website. 1. Enter Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HPE Synergy at the prompt. 2. Select the correct switch model from the search results. 3. Select Get drivers, software and firmware, click Firmware under OS Independent Dowoads. 4. To read the Brocade Release Notes, click the Manuals link under the Knowledge Base tab. 14 Setup

15 5. To read the HPE Release Notes, click the Release Notes tab in the firmware dowoad page. 6. To verify the firmware dowoad is complete, see the Fabric OS Administrator Guide in the Manuals section. Configuring the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module must be configured to ensure correct operation within a network and fabric. For instructions about configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors, see the HPE SAN Design Reference Guide: For more information about the CLI, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. Set the Switch parameters using the following management tools: CLI Advanced Web Tools GUI HPE Network Advisor or later Items required for configuration To configure and connect the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module for use in network and fabric, the following items are required: Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module installed in the frame IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address recorded during the Set the switch Ethernet IP address (page 13) procedure SFP transceivers and compatible optical cables, as required Access to an FTP/SCP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional) Connecting to the CLI Make an Ethernet connection and log in to the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module: 1. Connect the workstation to the Ethernet network containing the HPE Synergy Frame Link Module. IMPORTANT: Verify the switch is not being reconfigured from any other connections during the remaining steps. 2. Connect to the switch using ssh or open a Telnet connection using the IP address set earlier. The login prompt displays when the Telnet connection locates the switch in the network. 3. Enter the user name, using an administrative account. The default administrative account username is admin. 4. Enter the password. The default admin password is password. NOTE: You can run up to two simultaneous admin sessions and four user sessions. If you have not changed the system passwords from the default, you are prompted to change them. Enter the new system passwords, or press Ctrl+c to skip the password prompts. 5. Verify the login was successful. If successful, the prompt displays the switch name and user ID to which you are connected. Configuring the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module 15

16 Setting the date and time The date and time are used for logging events. The operation of the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module does not depend on the date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time value functions properly. To set the date and time using the CLI: 1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15). 2. Issue the date command using the following syntax: date mmddhhmmyy where: mm is the month; valid values are 01 through 12. dd is the date; valid values are 01 through 31. HH is the hour; valid values are 00 through 23. MM is minutes; valid values are 00 through 59. yy is the year; valid values are 00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are interpreted as , and values less than 70 are interpreted as ). For example: switch:admin> date Fri Jan 29 17:01:48 UTC 2000 switch:admin> date Thu Feb 27 12:30:00 UTC 2003 switch:admin> For details about changing time zones, see the tstimezone command in the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. Verifying installed licenses To determine the type of licensing included with your Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module, enter licenseshow at the command prompt, as in the following example: switch:admin> licenseshow XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Extended Fabric license XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Trunking license XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Fabric Vision license XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX: Ports on Demand license - additional 12 port upgrade license NOTE: For more information about the CLI, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. Modifying the FC domain ID [Optional] 16 Setup You can modify the FC domain ID. The default FC domain ID is domain 1. If the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric, and the default FC domain ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. If the switch is connected to the fabric after is has been powered on and the default domain ID is already in use, the fabric segments.

17 Enter fabricshow to determine the domain IDs that are currently in use. To modify the domain ID: 1. Enter switchdisable to disable the switch. 2. Enter configure, and then enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value. 3. At the Fabric parameters prompt, enter Y and press Enter: Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y 4. Enter a unique domain ID. For example: Domain: (1..239) [1] 3 5. Complete the remaining prompts, or press Ctrl+D to accept the remaining default settings. 6. Enter switchenable to re-enable the switch. 7. Enter fabricshow to confirm any changes made to the domain ID. 8. Optionally, verify switch policy settings, and specify any custom status policies that need to change: a. Enter switchstatuspolicyshow to verify the current policy settings. If desired, enter switchstatuspolicyset at the prompt to change switch policy settings. This command sets the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status. b. Customize the status policies as desired. 9. To deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter 0 at the prompt for that condition. Disabling and enabling a switch By default, the switch is enabled after power on and after the diagnostics and switch initialization routines have completed. You can disable and re-enable the switch as necessary. To disable a switch: 1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface. 2. Issue the switchdisable command. All FC ports on the switch are taken offline. If the switch was part of a fabric, the fabric reconfigures. To enable a switch: 1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15). 2. Issue the switchenable command. All FC ports that pass POST are enabled. If the switch has ISLs to a fabric, it joins the fabric. Disabling and enabling a port To enable a port: 1. Connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15). 2. Issue the portenable portnumber command, where portnumber is the number of the port you want to enable. To disable a port: 1. If you have not already done so, connect to the switch and log in as admin as described in Connect to the Command Line Interface (page 15). 2. Issue portdisable portnumber command, where portnumber is the number of the port you want to disable. Configuring the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module 17

18 Using Dynamic Ports on Demand (DPOD) DPOD functionality does not require a predefined assignment of ports. Port assignment is determined by the total number of ports in use as well as the number of purchased ports. The DPOD feature simplifies port management by: Automatically detecting HBA connected server ports or cabled ports Automatically enabling ports Automatically assigning port licenses To initiate DPOD, use the licenseport command, as described in Page 18. IMPORTANT: For the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module, DPOD works oy if the compute module is installed with an HBA present. A compute module that does not have a functioning HBA is not treated as an active link for the purpose of initial POD port assignment. DPOD commands 18 Setup Use the licenseport command to manage dynamic POD assignments with the following options: licenseport reserve portnum reserves a future license assignment for a specific port, even if the port is currently offline. licenseport release portnum removes a license from a port. portcfgpersistentdisable blocks a specific port from future assignments. licenseport -show displays an overview of the POD license status and port assignments. The following are examples of the licenseport -show command for a Brocade 16Gb/12 SAN Switch and a Brocade 16Gb/24 Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy: Example for Brocade 16Gb/12 SAN Switch Batman1:admin> licenseport --show 48 ports are available in this switch No POD licenses are installed Dynamic POD method is in use 12 port assignments are provisioned for use in this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license * 12 port assignments are added if the POD1 license is installed 12 ports are assigned to installed licenses: 12 ports are assigned to the base switch license Ports assigned to the base switch license: 1*, 2*, 3*, 25*, 27*, 28*, 29*, 30*, 44, 45, 46, 47 Ports assigned to the POD1 license: 7*, 8* [Note: these ports cannot be activated without a license Use licenseport -release to allow these ports to be reassigned] Ports not assigned to a license: 0, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 42, 43 0 license reservations are still available for use by unassigned ports 8 license assignments are held by offline ports (indicated by *) Example for Brocade 16Gb/24 SAN Switch Batman1:admin> licenseport --show 48 ports are available in this switch POD1 license is installed Dynamic POD method is in use 24 port assignments are provisioned for use in this switch: 12 port assignments are provisioned by the base switch license 12 port assignments are provisioned by the POD1 license 14 ports are assigned to installed licenses: 12 ports are assigned to the base switch license

19 2 ports are assigned to the POD1 license Ports assigned to the base switch license: 1*, 2*, 3, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 44, 45, 46, 47 Ports assigned to the POD1 license: 7, 8* Ports not assigned to a license: 0, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 42, license reservations are still available for use by unassigned ports 3 license assignments are held by offline ports (indicated by *) NOTE: The DPOD feature does not consider disabled ports as candidates for license assignments. You can persistently disable an otherwise enabled port to cause it not to come oine and preserve a license assignment for future use. Backing up the configuration To back up the switch configuration to an FTP server, enter configupload and follow the prompts. The configupload command copies the switch configuration to the server, making it available for dowoading to a replacement switch, if necessary. Configuring the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module 19

20 3 Managing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module Software Management HPE B-series Network Advisor is the recommended tool for managing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module and the SAN fabric to which it is connected. HPE B-series SAN Network Advisor provides comprehensive management of data center fabrics including configuration, monitoring, and management of all B-series Directors, Switches, and HBAs. It provides support for FC SANs with configuration, zoning, and visualization capabilities, including HBA, storage, SAN fabric, and Layer 2 switch topology views. SAN diagnostics help meet SLAs via proactive alerting and advanced SAN diagnostic capabilities, including SAN port diagnostics, bottleneck detection, and best-practices validation of SAN configurations. Management features The management tools built into the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module (listed in Table 6 (page 20)) can be used to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information used for performance analysis and system debugging. When running IP over FC, these management tools must be run on both the Fibre Channel host and the switch, and must be supported by the FC host driver. For a list of FC hosts supported by the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise representative. Table 6 Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module management features Management tool CLI Run up to two admin sessions and four user sessions simultaneously. For more information, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Administrator Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. Advanced Web Tools For information, see the latest version of the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. Standard SNMP applications For information, see the latest version of the Fabric OS MIB reference guide. Management Server For more information, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Administrator Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. Out-of-band support Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Ethernet connection In-band support IP over FC IP over FC IP over FC SMI-S compliant management program You can connect a management station to one switch with Ethernet while managing other switches connected to the first switch with FC. To do so, set the FC gateway address of each of the other switches to be managed to the FC IP address of the first switch. The gateway address of the first switch should be set to whatever the gateway address is for the subnet on which the first switch resides. See Table 7 (page 20). Table 7 Connecting with a management station Connection type Management station First switch Second switch Third switch Ethernet FCIP Gateway any, not self Managing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module

21 Maintaining the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module does not require any regular physical maintenance. It is critical, however, that environmental conditions, described in Environmental requirements (page 32), are met to help prevent switch failure due to heat stress or improper air flow. Dust covers must be installed in empty ports The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module comes with dust covers installed on all SFP/QSP ports, and should remain inserted in ports where SFPs/QSFPs are not installed. Having dust covers installed in empty ports ensures proper air flow and helps reduce dust contamination. Removing a QSFP transceiver To remove a QSFP transceiver: 1. Remove the cable from the transceiver. 2. Rotate the bail down, and then use the bail to pull the transceiver out of the blade connector. Figure 6 QSFP transceiver Bail open 1. Cable 2. Bail 3. Transceiver To install a QSFP transceiver: 1. While holding the bail, position the QSFP transceiver to align with the blade connector and push in the transceiver until it is firmly seated. The status LED initially blinks amber, and then displays steady amber. The QSFP transceiver is keyed to fit into the connector oy one way. 2. Close the bail. 3. Attach the cable. Replacing an SFP transceiver In some cases, you might need to reinstall an SFP transceiver. To remove an SFP transceiver: 1. Press and hold the cable release. 2. Remove the cable from the transceiver. 3. Pull the pull tab or bail (wire handle or plastic tab) to release the transceiver. 4. Grasp the pull tab or bail, and gently but firmly pull the transceiver out of the port. 5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining ports as required. To install a replacement SFP: 1. For SFPs with bails, make sure the bail is in the uocked position. 2. Orient the SFP with the appropriate port (see Figure 7 (page 22)). Maintaining the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module 21

22 Figure 7 Installing an SFP 1. Bail 2. SFP 3. Insert the SFP into the port until it clicks. 4. Close the bail if it is the wire handle. Diagnostic tests In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware, including tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use. Initiate diagnostic tests with the command line, using a Telnet session or a serial connection to the switch via OneView. Some tests require the ports to be connected by external cables to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer interface, transceiver, and cable. For information on available diagnostic tests, enter diaghelp or portcfgdport. All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, and 16 Gbps. CAUTION: Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit/receive link speed during diagnostic testing. For information about specific diagnostic tests, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Administrator Guide, or enter help followed by the name of the diagnostic test. Powering on and off The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module power is provided by the frame. The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module runs POST by default each time power to the enclosure is turned on. The POST process can last up to three minutes. To remove power from the switch, use OneView or remove the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module from the frame interconnect bay. NOTE: Each time the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module is powered on, its settings are restored to the last saved configuration. Interpreting LED activity You can monitor switch activity and status by checking the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module LEDs. There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, or a flashing light. The steady lights and flashing lights can be green or amber. The LEDs flash any of these colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is normal and does not indicate a problem uess the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete. A healthy state is indicated by a steady green light. For details about LED activity, see Table 8 (page 23). 22 Managing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module

23 LED indicators All Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module LEDs are located on the port side, see Figure 5 (page 13). LED patterns Table 8 (page 23) and Table 9 (page 23) summarize LED color, and meaning, and any recommended user response. Module status LED patterns The system and power LED patterns are shown in Table 8 (page 23). Table 8 Module Status LED patterns during normal operation LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Module Status No light Switch is off, boot is not complete, or boot failed. Verify that switch is on and completed booting. Steady green Switch is on and functioning. No action required. Flashing green (on 1 second, off 1 second) One or both of the following are true: One or more environmental ranges are exceeded. Error log contains one or more port diagnostic error messages. Check environmental conditions, error log, Port Status LEDs, transceivers, cables, and loopback plugs. Correct error condition. Clear error log. Rerun diagnostics to verify fix. Amber Boot-up state; switch is disabled or offline. Needs attention. Port link status LED patterns Table 9 (page 23) shows the LED color, meaning, and recommended action. Table 9 Port link status LED patterns LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Port Status No light Port is offline. No light or signal carrier (transceiver or cable) detected. Check transceiver and cable. Steady green Port is oine (connected to external device) but has no traffic. No action required. Slow-flashing green (on 1 second, off 1 second) Port is oine but segmented, indicating a loopback cable or incompatible switch. Verify the correct device is connected to port and the switch and port settings are correct. Fast-flashing green (on 1/2 second, off 1/2 second) Port is in internal loopback (diagnostic). No action required. Flickering green Port is oine with traffic flowing through port. No action required. Steady amber Port is receiving light or signal carrier, but is not yet oine. No action required. LED patterns 23

24 Table 9 Port link status LED patterns (continued) LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Slow-flashing amber (on 1 second, off 1 second) Port is disabled as a result of diagnostics or portdisable command. If the LEDs for all ports are slow-flashing amber, the switch could be disabled. Enable the port using the portenable command; If the LEDs for all ports are slow-flashing amber, enable the switch by entering the switchenable command. Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 second, off 1/2 second) Port is faulty. Check the Port Status LEDs, error log, transceiver, and cable or loopback plug. Clear the error log. Rerun the diagnostics to verify the error condition is fixed. POST and boot specifications POST POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash different colors. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in the error log. The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module performs POST when it is turned on or rebooted. Total boot time with POST is approximately three minutes. POST can be omitted for subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command. For more information about this command, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. If you suspect a problem with the switch, enable POST to obtain more information on any failure. The success and failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through the error log or the CLI. POST includes the following: Running preliminary POST diagnostics Initializing the operating system Initializing hardware Running diagnostic tests on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, memory, statistics counters, and serialization Boot Boot completes in approximately three minutes if it is run. Boot includes the following tasks after POST completes: Universal ports are configured Links are initialized Fabric is analyzed; if any ports are connected to other switches, the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module participates in a fabric configuration The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses Unicast routing tables are constructed Normal port operation is enabled 24 Managing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module

25 Interpreting POST results To determine whether POST completed successfully and whether any errors were detected: 1. Verify the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module LEDs indicate all components are healthy. For a description and interpretation of LED patterns, see Table 9 (page 23). If one or more LEDs do not display a Healthy state, use the switchshow command to verify the LEDs on the switch are not set to beacon. 2. Verify the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module prompt appears on the terminal of a computer workstation connected to the switch. If there is no switch prompt when POST completes, press Enter. If the switch prompt still does not appear, try opening another Telnet session or another management tool. If the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module still does not complete POST successfully, contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise representative. 3. Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log. Use the errshow command to review the system log. For information about all referenced commands and accessing the error log, see the latest version of the Fabric OS Administrator Guide. For information about error messages, see the Fabric OS System Error Messages Reference Manual. About the reset button The Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module integrates a Reset button, (Figure 5 (page 13)). The Reset button is a small, recessed micro-switch that is accessed by inserting a pin (or object of similar size) in the small hole. Use the Reset button to reboot the switch (see Figure 5 (page 13)). Rebooting the switch Depress the Reset button for at least 5 seconds to reboot the switch. Replacing a faulty Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module To replace a faulty switch in the Synergy frame: IMPORTANT: For supplemental information on any of these steps, see the latest Fabric OS Administrator Guide and Fabric OS Advanced Web Tools Administrator Guide, available at the HPE website. To access the guides, scroll to the storage section of the web page, and select Storage Networking for HPE products. In addition to these guides, see the Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for HPE Synergy Setup, Configuration and Installation Procedures available on switchforbladesystemc-class for initial installation instructions of the new switch. 1. Create a backup of the existing configuration file. NOTE: It is critical to back up the switch configuration to a remote server on a regular basis. Repeat for each switch in your SAN whenever configuration changes occur. Configuration backups can be done with the CLI, integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI. 2. Locate the faulty switch. 3. Disconnect all external FC cables. 4. Remove the faulty Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module from the enclosure. 5. Insert the replacement switch into the enclosure. 6. Log in to OneView via Telnet or SSH and enter the console-view command. About the reset button 25

26 7. Connect to the switch console by entering: connect interconnect <enclosure name> <bay number> 8. Change the password when prompted by the switch. 9. To restore the configuration, you must disable the switch with the CLI, the integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI. NOTE: If you are using the CLI, enter switchdisable at the prompt. For additional command information, see the Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. 10. Continue with the switch configuration. Enter the appropriate information when prompted. Make sure the data entered matches the settings on the faulty switch. 11. Install the same Fabric OS version as the faulty switch using the CLI command firmwaredowoad, the integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI. 12. Verify the appropriate licenses are installed on the replacement switch. 13. Save the switch configuration file after making your edits. Use a file name different than the file name in step 1; enter: configupload 14. Restore the switch configuration from the remote server using the backup configuration file from step Enable the switch. Use the CLI command switchenable, the integrated Web Tools GUI, or the optional Network Advisor GUI. 16. Connect all external FC cables in the same port locations. To connect to the external switch ports without connectivity to external devices, the external switch port must be disabled before inserting the cable and then re-enabled after inserting the cable to establish connectivity. 17. Verify the switch is joined to the fabric and all connected devices are logged in to the switch by entering: switchshow 18. Save the configuration file. IMPORTANT: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends upgrading all switches in the enclosure to the latest available firmware. Check for updates. 26 Managing the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module

27 4 Support and other resources This guide provides information about setting up and configuring the Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN Switch Module for HPE Synergy. Throughout this guide the short product name, Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module is used. The following publications contain related information: Fabric OS Command Reference Guide Fabric OS Administrator Guide Fabric OS MIB Reference Guide Fabric OS System Error Messages Reference Manual Intended audience This guide is intended for system administrators and technicians with knowledge of: Configuration aspects of customer SAN fabric Customer host environments, such as Microsoft Windows or Linux CLI commands Advanced Web Tools GUI for configuring the switches through a supported web browser SAN Switch related documentation SAN Switch-related documents and other SAN infrastructure documentation, including white papers and best practices documents, are available at: Scroll to the storage section of the web page and select Storage Networking for HPE Storage products. IMPORTANT: For late-breaking, supplemental information, access the latest version of the HPE Fabric OS Release Notes for the Brocade 16Gb FC Switch Module. HPE Synergy frame related documentation HPE Synergy frame documentation, including white papers and best practices documents, are available at: Before you contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technical Support Be sure to have the following information available before you call Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product serial number Product model name and number Applicable error messages Third-party hardware or software Operating system type and revision level For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Hewlett Packard Enterprise contact information For the name of the nearest authorized reseller: In the United States, see the US service locator web page: Intended audience 27