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1 – IntroductionRelated Materials1-2 59042-07 A01.2Related MaterialsThe following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide addi

B – Command Line InterfaceAlias CommandB-10 59042-07 A0members [alias]Displays all members of the alias given by [alias]. This keyword does not requir

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59042-07 A B-110Config CommandManages the Fibre Channel configurations on a switch. For information about sett

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig CommandB-12 59042-07 A0restoreRestores configuration settings to an out-of-band switch from a backup file named confi

B – Command Line InterfaceConfig Command59042-07 A B-130The following is an example of how to create a backup file (configdata) and download the file

B – Command Line InterfaceCreate Support CommandB-14 59042-07 A0Create Support CommandAssembles all log files and switch memory data into a core dump

B – Command Line InterfaceCreate Support Command59042-07 A B-150221-You have transferred 43430 bytes in 1 files.221-Total traffic for this session was

B – Command Line InterfaceDate CommandB-16 59042-07 A0Date CommandThis command displays or sets the system date and time. To set the date and time the

B – Command Line InterfaceFirmware Install Command59042-07 A B-170Firmware Install CommandDownloads firmware from a remote host to the switch, install

B – Command Line InterfaceHardreset CommandB-18 59042-07 A0Hardreset CommandResets the switch and performs a power-on self test. This reset disrupts t

B – Command Line InterfaceHelp Command59042-07 A B-190Help CommandDisplays a brief description of the specified command, its keywords, and usage.Autho

1 – IntroductionSafety Notices59042-07 A 1-301.4Safety NoticesA Warning notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing pe

B – Command Line InterfaceHistory CommandB-20 59042-07 A0History CommandDisplays a numbered list of the previously entered commands from which you can

B – Command Line InterfaceHotreset Command59042-07 A B-210Hotreset CommandResets the switch for the purpose of activating the pending firmware without

B – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandB-22 59042-07 A0Image CommandManages and installs switch firmware.Authority Admin sessionSyntax imagecleanupfet

B – Command Line InterfaceImage Command59042-07 A B-2302. Move to the folder or directory on the workstation that contains the new firmware image file

B – Command Line InterfaceImage CommandB-24 59042-07 A012. Wait for the unpack to complete.image unpack command result: Passed13. A message will promp

B – Command Line InterfaceLip Command59042-07 A B-250Lip CommandReinitializes the specified loop port.Authority Admin sessionSyntax lip [port_number]K

B – Command Line InterfacePasswd CommandB-26 59042-07 A0Passwd CommandChanges a user account’s password.Authority Admin account name and an admin sess

B – Command Line InterfacePing Command59042-07 A B-270Ping CommandInitiates an attempt to communicate with another switch over an Ethernet network and

B – Command Line InterfacePs CommandB-28 59042-07 A0Ps CommandDisplays current system process information.Authority NoneSyntax psExamples The followin

B – Command Line InterfaceQuit Command59042-07 A B-290Quit CommandCloses the Telnet session.Authority NoneSyntax quit, exit, or logoutNotes You can al

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements1-4 59042-07 A01.7Communications StatementsThe following statements apply to this product. The statements for

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-30 59042-07 A0Reset CommandResets the switch configuration parameters. If you omit the keyword, the default i

B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59042-07 A B-310 Clears the event log. To save the event log before resetting, refer to the “Set Log Command”

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-32 59042-07 A0Table B-4. Port Configuration Defaults Parameter DefaultAdmin State OnlineLink Speed AutoPort T

B – Command Line InterfaceReset Command59042-07 A B-330DecodeErrorsMonitoringEnabledRisingTriggerFallingTriggerSampleWindowTrue200010ISLMonitoringEnab

B – Command Line InterfaceReset CommandB-34 59042-07 A0Trap [1-5] Port 162Trap [1-5] Severity WarningTrap [1-5] Version 2Trap [1-5] Enabled FalseObjec

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Command59042-07 A B-350Set CommandSets a variety of switch parameters.Authority Admin session for all keywords except Al

B – Command Line InterfaceSet CommandB-36 59042-07 A0onLimits the display of information to 20 lines at a time. The page break functions affects the f

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-07 A B-370Set Config CommandSets switch, port, port threshold alarm, and zoning configuration parame

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-38 59042-07 A0SymbolicPortName Descriptive name for the port. The name can be up to 32 characters exclud

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-07 A B-390AutoPerfTuning Automatic performance tuning for FL_Ports only. The default is True. If Au

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements59042-07 A 1-501.7.3Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du CanadaCet équipement ne

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-40 59042-07 A0switchInitiates an editing session in which to change switch configuration settings. The s

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-07 A B-410FDMIEnabled Fabric Device Monitoring Interface. Enables (True) or disables (False) the mon

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-42 59042-07 A0InteropMode Propagates just the active zone set throughout the fabric (True, compliant) or

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-07 A B-430thresholdInitiates a configuration session by which to generate and log alarms for selecte

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-44 59042-07 A0zoningInitiates an editing session in which to change switch zoning attributes. The system

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-07 A B-450 ARB_FF (True / False) [False ] InteropCredit

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config CommandB-46 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Set Config Threshold command:SANbox2 #> admin startS

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Config Command59042-07 A B-470Finished configuring attributes.This configuration must be saved (see config save command)

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandB-48 59042-07 A0Set Log CommandSpecifies the events to record in the event log and display on the screen. You

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log Command59042-07 A B-490NoneMonitor none of the component events.OtherMonitors other miscellaneous events.PortMonitor

1 – IntroductionCommunications Statements1-6 59042-07 A01.7.5VCCI Class A StatementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Co

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Log CommandB-50 59042-07 A0InfoMonitors informative, warning, and critical events. The informative level describes routi

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Port Command59042-07 A B-510Set Port CommandSets port state and speed for the specified port temporarily until the next

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Port CommandB-52 59042-07 A0DownDisables the port by removing power from the port lasers.

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-07 A B-530Set Setup CommandChanges SNMP and system configuration settings. The switch maintains one S

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-54 59042-07 A0systemPrompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings. Table

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-07 A B-550Eth0NetworkMask Ethernet subnet mask address.Eth0GatewayAddress Ethernet IP address gateway

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup CommandB-56 59042-07 A0Examples The following is an example of the Set Setup SNMP command:SANbox2 #> admin sta

B – Command Line InterfaceSet Setup Command59042-07 A B-570 TrapCommunity (string, max=32 chars) [public ] AuthFailureTrap

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-58 59042-07 A0Show CommandDisplays fabric, switch, and port operational information.Authority NoneSyntax showa

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-07 A B-590chassisDisplays chassis component status and temperature.config [option]Displays switch, port, a

1 – IntroductionLaser Safety Information59042-07 A 1-701.8Laser Safety InformationThis product may use Class 1 laser optical transceivers to communica

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-60 59042-07 A0ns [option]Displays name server information for the specified [option]. If you omit [option], na

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-07 A B-610EpConnects Number of times an E_Port connected through ISL negotiation.FBusy Number of times the

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-62 59042-07 A0post logDisplays the Power On Self Test (POST) log which contains results from the most recently

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-07 A B-630supportExecutes a series of commands that display a complete description of the switch, its conf

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-64 59042-07 A0topologyDisplays all connected devices.usersDisplays a list of logged-in users. This is equivale

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-07 A B-650versionDisplays an introductory set of information about operational attributes of the switch. T

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-66 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Show FDMI command:SANbox2 #> show fdmiHBA ID

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-07 A B-670The following is an example of the Show NS (local domain) command:SANbox2 #> show ns Seq Dom

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-68 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Show Interface command:SANbox2 #> show interfaceeth0

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-07 A B-690The following is an example of the Show Port command:SANbox2 #> show port 1 Port Number: 1

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-8 59042-07 A01.13General Public LicenseQLogic® Fibre Channel switches are powered by the Linux® operating syst

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-70 59042-07 A0 The following is an example of the Show Switch command: SANbox2 #> show switch Switch Info

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Command59042-07 A B-710The following is an example of the Show Topology command for port 1:SANbox2 #> show topology

B – Command Line InterfaceShow CommandB-72 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Show Version command:SANbox2 #> show version *******

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59042-07 A B-730Show Config CommandDisplays switch, port, alarm threshold, and zoning for the current con

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config CommandB-74 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Show Config Switch command:SANbox2 #> show config s

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Config Command59042-07 A B-750 RisingTrigger 2 FallingTrigger 0 SampleWindow

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandB-76 59042-07 A0Show Log CommandDisplays the contents of the log or the parameters used to create and displa

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log Command59042-07 A B-770ZoningMonitors zoning conflict events.display [filter]Displays log events on the screen acco

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Log CommandB-78 59042-07 A0Examples The following is an example of the Show Log Component command:SANbox2 #> show lo

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf Command59042-07 A B-790Show Perf CommandDisplays port performance in frames/second and bytes/second. If you omit t

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59042-07 A 1-90We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Perf CommandB-80 59042-07 A0Examples The following is an example of the Show Perf command:SANbox2 #> show perfPort

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59042-07 A B-810Show Setup CommandDisplays the current SNMP and system settings.Authority NoneSyntax show

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup CommandB-82 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Show Setup Snmp command:SANbox2 #> show setup snmp

B – Command Line InterfaceShow Setup Command59042-07 A B-830The following is an example of the Show Setup System command:SANbox2 #> show setup syst

B – Command Line InterfaceShutdown CommandB-84 59042-07 A0Shutdown CommandTerminates all data transfers on the switch at convenient points and closes

B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59042-07 A B-850Test CommandTests ports using internal (SerDes level), external (transceiver), and online loopba

B – Command Line InterfaceTest CommandB-86 59042-07 A03. Choose the type of port loopback test to run: To run an internal loopback test, enter the fo

B – Command Line InterfaceTest Command59042-07 A B-8703. A series of test parameters are displayed on the screen. Press the Enter key to accept each d

B – Command Line InterfaceUptime CommandB-88 59042-07 A0Uptime CommandDisplays the elapsed up time since the switch was last reset and reset method. A

B – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59042-07 A B-890User CommandAdministers and displays user accounts.Authority Admin account name and an Admin ses

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-10 59042-07 A0modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of the

B – Command Line InterfaceUser CommandB-90 59042-07 A0Examples The following is an example of the User Accounts command:SANbox2 (admin) #> user acc

B – Command Line InterfaceUser Command59042-07 A B-910The following is an example of the User Delete command:SANbox2 (admin) #> user del user3 The

B – Command Line InterfaceWhoami CommandB-92 59042-07 A0Whoami CommandDisplays the account name, session number, and switch domain ID for the Telnet s

B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59042-07 A B-930Zone CommandManages zones and zone membership on a switch.Authority Admin session and a Zoning E

B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-94 59042-07 A0listDisplays a list of all zones and the zone sets of which they are components. This keyword do

B – Command Line InterfaceZone Command59042-07 A B-950Examples The following is an example of the Zone List command:SANbox2 #> zone list Zone

B – Command Line InterfaceZone CommandB-96 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Zone Zonesets command:SANbox2 #> zone zonesets zone1 Curr

B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset Command59042-07 A B-970Zoneset CommandManages zone sets and component zones across the fabric.Authority Admin sessio

B – Command Line InterfaceZoneset CommandB-98 59042-07 A0listDisplays a list of all zone sets. This keyword does not require an Admin session.remove [

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59042-07 A B-990Zoning CommandOpens a Zoning Edit session in which to create and manage zone sets and zones. R

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59042-07 A 1-110b. Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, f

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-100 59042-07 A0limitsDisplays the number of zone sets, zones, aliases, members per zone, members per alias,

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59042-07 A B-1010Examples The following is an example of the Zoning Edit command:SANbox2 #> admin startSANb

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-102 59042-07 A0The following is an example of the Zoning List command:SANbox2 #> zoning list Active Zon

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning Command59042-07 A B-1030 wwn_221416 50:06:04:82:bf:d2:18:c2

B – Command Line InterfaceZoning CommandB-104 59042-07 A0Notes

59042-07 A Glossary-1GlossaryAccess Control List ZoneAccess Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound t

SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Glossary-2 59042-07 AClass 3 ServiceA service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or fr

59042-07 A Glossary-3SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0FRUField Replaceable UnitHeartbeat LEDA chassis LED that indicates the status

SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Glossary-4 59042-07 ANL_PortNode Loop Port. A Fibre Channel device port that supports arbitrated lo

59042-07 A Glossary-5SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Zone SetA set of zones grouped together. The active zone set defines the zonin

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1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-12 59042-07 A0rights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this

SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Glossary-6 59042-07 ANotes

59042-07 A Index-1IndexNumerics10/100 Base-T straight cable 4-5Aaccess 3-2Access Control List zone 3-3account namedisplay B-92factory 3-11, B-1ftp 5-4

SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-2 59042-07 Asave B-12controls 2-2Create Support command B-14credits 3-4, A-2critical error 5-

59042-07 A Index-3SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0GBIC - See GigaBit Interface Convertergeneric ports 2-7Gigabit Interface Converte

SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-4 59042-07 Aconfiguration reset B-31interfaces B-59Network Time Protocolclient B-55server B-5

59042-07 A Index-5SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Ssafety standards A-4SANmark A-4SANsurfer Switch ManagerAPI 2-11description 2-10s

SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel SwitchInstallation Guide0Index-6 59042-07 Afluctuations A-4operating A-3Wweb appletdescription 2-11enable B-55Whoami command

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License59042-07 A 1-130License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation.12. If you wi

1 – IntroductionGeneral Public License1-14 59042-07 A0one line to give the program's name and an idea of what it does.Copyright (C) yyyy name of

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support59042-07 A 1-1501.14Technical SupportCustomers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical sup

1 – IntroductionTechnical Support1-16 59042-07 A0Notes

59042-07 A 2-1Section 2General DescriptionThis section describes the features and capabilities of the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel switch. The following t

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-2 59042-07 A02.1Chassis Controls and LEDsThe Maintenance button shown in Figure 2-2 is the only chas

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs59042-07 A 2-302.1.1Maintenance ButtonThe Maintenance button is a dual-function momentary switch on th

2 – General DescriptionChassis Controls and LEDs2-4 59042-07 A02.1.2Chassis LEDsThe chassis LEDs shown in Figure 2-3 provide status information about

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59042-07 A 2-502.1.2.4Input Power LED (Green)The Input Power LED indicates the voltage status at the switch

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2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports2-6 59042-07 A02.2.1Port LEDsEach Fibre Channel port has its own Logged-In LED and Activity LED as shown in

2 – General DescriptionFibre Channel Ports59042-07 A 2-702.2.2Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) TransceiversAn SFP transceiver, like the one shown in

2 – General DescriptionEthernet Port2-8 59042-07 A0E_Ports enable you to expand the fabric by connecting SANbox2-8c switches with other switches. SANb

2 – General DescriptionSerial Port59042-07 A 2-902.4Serial PortThe SANbox2-8c switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes.

2 – General DescriptionPower Supply and Fan2-10 59042-07 A02.5Power Supply and FanThe power supply converts standard 110 or 230 VAC to DC voltages for

2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management59042-07 A 2-1102.6.2SANsurfer Switch Manager Web AppletTo make switch management less dependent on a particul

2 – General DescriptionSwitch Management2-12 59042-07 A02.6.6File Transfer ProtocolFTP provides the command line interface for exchanging files betwee

59042-07 A 3-1Section 3PlanningConsider the following when planning a fabric: Devices Device Access Performance Multiple Chassis Fabrics Fabric S

3 – PlanningDevice Access3-2 59042-07 A03.2Device AccessConsider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use of zones and z

3 – PlanningDevice Access59042-07 A 3-303.2.1Soft ZonesSoft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling device discovery. Devices in the sam

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3 – PlanningPerformance3-4 59042-07 A03.3PerformanceThe SANbox2-8c switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service with a maximum frame size

3 – PlanningPerformance59042-07 A 3-503.3.2BandwidthBandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a given transmission rate.

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-6 59042-07 A03.4Multiple Chassis FabricsBy connecting switches together you can expand the number of available p

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59042-07 A 3-703.4.2Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID LockThe following switch configuration settings a

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-8 59042-07 A03.4.3Common TopologiesThe SANbox2-8c switch supports the following topologies: Cascade Topology M

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics59042-07 A 3-903.4.3.2Mesh TopologyA mesh topology describes a fabric in which each chassis has at least one port

3 – PlanningMultiple Chassis Fabrics3-10 59042-07 A03.4.3.3Multistage TopologyA Multistage® topology describes a fabric in which two or more edge swit

3 – PlanningFabric Security59042-07 A 3-1103.5Fabric SecurityFabric security consists of the following: User account security Fabric services3.5.1Us

3 – PlanningFabric Management3-12 59042-07 A03.6Fabric ManagementThe SANsurfer Switch Manager application and CLI execute on a management workstation

59042-07 A 4-1Section 4InstallationThis section describes how to install and configure the SANbox2-8c switch. It also describes how to load new firmwa

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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-2 59042-07 A04.1.3Environmental ConditionsConsider the factors that affect the climate in your facility such as e

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-30Installing a SANbox2-8c switch involves the following steps:1. Mount the switch.2. Install SFP trans

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-4 59042-07 A0When mounting the switch in a rack, ensure that the 19-inch rack meets the following standard specif

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-504.2.3Connect the Workstation to the SwitchYou can manage the switch using SANsurfer Switch Manager o

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-6 59042-07 A04.2.4Configure the WorkstationIf you plan to use the command line interface to configure and manage

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-70c. Enter the following COM Port settings in the COM Properties window and choose the OK button.  Bi

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-8 59042-07 A04.2.5Install the Management ApplicationYou can manage the switch using SANsurfer Switch Manager as a

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-90For a Linux workstation:1. If a file browser does not open, double-click the CD-ROM icon to open the

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-10 59042-07 A04.2.5.2SANsurfer Management SuiteThe following instructions describe how to install SANsurfer Manag

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-1107. When the installation is complete, start SANsurfer Management Suite using the SANsurfer file fro

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4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-12 59042-07 A04.2.5.2.2SMS Installation for LinuxClose all programs currently running, and insert the SANsurfer M

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-13010. To ensure that you are using the most recent version of SANsurfer Switch Manager, visit the QLo

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-14 59042-07 A04.2.5.2.3SMS Installation for SolarisTo install the SANsurfer Switch Manager application on Solaris

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-15010. To ensure that you are using the most recent version of SANsurfer Switch Manager, visit the QLo

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-16 59042-07 A04.2.6Start SANsurfer Switch ManagerYou can start SANsurfer Switch Manager as a standalone applicati

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-1703. In the Initial Start dialog, click the Open Configuration Wizard button. When you power up the s

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-18 59042-07 A0To energize the switch, connect the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the front of the switc

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch59042-07 A 4-190 The Heartbeat LED indicates the results of the POST. The POST tests the condition of firmware, me

4 – InstallationInstalling a Switch4-20 59042-07 A0To configure the switch using the command line interface, do the following:1. Open a command window

4 – InstallationInstall Firmware59042-07 A 4-2104.2.9Cable Devices to the SwitchConnect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices

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4 – InstallationInstall Firmware4-22 59042-07 A04.3.1Using SANsurfer Switch Manager to Install FirmwareTo install firmware using SANsurfer Switch Mana

4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch59042-07 A 4-2302. Enter your account name on the remote host and the IP address of the remote host. When prompt

4 – InstallationPowering Down a Switch4-24 59042-07 A0Notes

59042-07 A 5-1Section 5Diagnostics/TroubleshootingDiagnostic information about the switch is available through the chassis LEDs and the port LEDs. Dia

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-2 59042-07 A05.1.1Heartbeat LED Blink PatternsThe Heartbeat LED indicates the operational status of t

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59042-07 A 5-305.1.1.3Configuration File System Error Blink PatternA configuration file system error bl

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-4 59042-07 A05. The following menu is displayed. Enter "6" (Remake Filesystem) and press th

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59042-07 A 5-50g. Open an admin session to acquire the necessary authority.SANbox2 $>admin starth. R

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-6 59042-07 A05.1.2.1E_Port IsolationA Logged-In LED error indication is often the result of E_Port is

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics59042-07 A 5-704. Display the active zone set on each switch using the Zoning Active command or the Act

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5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingPOST Diagnostics5-8 59042-07 A0Review the event browser to determine if excessive port errors are responsible for disab

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics59042-07 A 5-905.2Chassis DiagnosticsChassis diagnostics are indicated by the chassis LEDs as shown

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingChassis Diagnostics5-10 59042-07 A05.2.2Input Power LED Is ExtinguishedThe Input Power LED illuminates to indicate that

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch59042-07 A 5-1105.3Recovering a SwitchA switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the followi

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-12 59042-07 A05. The maintenance menu displays several recovery options. To select a switch recove

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch59042-07 A 5-1305. Select option 1 from the maintenance menu. When prompted for a file name prompt,

5 – Diagnostics/TroubleshootingRecovering a Switch5-14 59042-07 A05.3.7Maintenance – Remake FilesystemIn the event of sudden loss of power, it is poss

59042-07 A A-1Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix contains the specifications for the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel switch. Refer to Section 2 General De

A – SpecificationsMaintainabilityA-2 59042-07 A0A.2MaintainabilityBuffer Credits... 12 buffer credits per portMedia Typ

A – SpecificationsFabric Management59042-07 A A-30A.3Fabric ManagementA.4DimensionsA.5ElectricalManagement Methods ... SANsurfer Swit

59042-07 A 1-1Section 1IntroductionThis manual describes the features and installation of the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel switch, firmware version 4.2. T

A – SpecificationsEnvironmentalA-4 59042-07 A0A.6EnvironmentalA.7Regulatory CertificationsTemperature Operating ... N

59042-07 A B-1Appendix BCommand Line InterfaceThe command line interface (CLI) enables you to perform a variety of fabric and switch management tasks

B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch ConfigurationsB-2 59042-07 A0This user account provides full access to the switch and its configuration.

B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch Configurations59042-07 A B-30The Show Switch command displays the name of the active configuration. A co

B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch ConfigurationsB-4 59042-07 A0B.3.2Backing up and Restoring Switch ConfigurationsBacking up and restoring

B – Command Line InterfaceWorking with Switch Configurations59042-07 A B-50The restore operation begins with FTP to upload the configuration file from

B – Command Line InterfaceCommandsB-6 59042-07 A0B.4CommandsThe command syntax is as follows:commandkeywordkeyword [value]keyword [value1] [value2]The

B – Command Line InterfaceCommands59042-07 A B-70The command set performs monitoring and configuration tasks. Commands related to monitoring tasks are

B – Command Line InterfaceAdmin CommandB-8 59042-07 A0Admin CommandOpens and closes an Admin session. The Admin session provides commands that change

B – Command Line InterfaceAlias Command59042-07 A B-90Alias CommandCreates a named set of ports/devices. Aliases make it easier to assign a set of por