HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation PDF

HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and
Reference Guide
This guide describes the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch features and capabilities, planning considerations, installation,
diagnostics, and troubleshooting. This guide is intended for users who are responsible for installing and servicing network
equipment.
Part Number: 5697-2287

Published November 2012
Edition: 4
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HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide

Contents
1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Switch LEDs and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Input power LED (green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heartbeat LED (green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System fault LED (amber). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Resetting a switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Placing the switch in maintenance mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fibre Channel ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Port Logged-in LED (green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Port Activity LED (green). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Port types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power supplies and fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switch management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
QuickTools web applet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SAN Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Command line interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Simple Network Management Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
File transfer protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 Planning a Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Device access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Feature licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multiple switch fabrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Optimizing device performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Domain ID, principal priority, and domain ID lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Common topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transparent routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switch services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
User account security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
IP security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Port binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connection security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Device security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fabric management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Site requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ......... 33
Management station and workstation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ......... 33
Switch power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ......... 34
Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ......... 34
HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Reference Guide 3

Installing a switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mount the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Collect the required items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Verify the kit contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rack the switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Install the transceivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configure the workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring the workstation IP address for Ethernet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring the workstation serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Apply power to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connect the management station or workstation to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configure the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SAN Connection Manager switch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
QuickTools switch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CLI switch configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cable devices to the switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using QuickTools to install firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the CLI to install firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
One-step firmware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Custom firmware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adding a switch to an existing fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installing feature license keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring Call Home to HP Services (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Role of the Remote Support Software Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Role of OSEM and versions required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installation instructions and documentation for SIM, RSP, and OSEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
RSP requirements for the CMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Infrastructure requirements for implementing Call Home to HP Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring Call Home to HP services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Switch diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Input power LED is extinguished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System fault LED is illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power-On self test diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heartbeat LED blink patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Internal firmware failure blink pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Fatal POST error blink pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Configuration file system error blink pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Over-temperature blink pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Logged-in LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
E_Port isolation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Excessive port errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Transceiver diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power Supply Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Recovering a switch using maintenance mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Exiting the maintenance menu (option 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Unpacking a firmware image file in maintenance mode (option 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Resetting the network configuration in maintenance mode (option 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Resetting user accounts in maintenance mode (option 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Copying log files in maintenance mode (option 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing the switch configuration in maintenance mode (option 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Remaking the file system in maintenance mode (option 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Resetting the switch in maintenance mode (option 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Updating the boot loader in maintenance mode (option 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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5 Removal/Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Transceiver removal and replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Power supply removal and replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6 Support and Other Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Document conventions and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Contacting HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
HP contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Rack stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Subscription service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Documentation feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
New and changed information in this edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Related information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Other HP websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Customer self repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
A Regulatory Compliance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Laser device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Laser safety warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Certification and classification information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Laser product label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
International notices and statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Canadian notice (avis Canadien) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
European Union regulatory notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Japanese notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Korean notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Taiwan notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chinese warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Altitude warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Non-tropical warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
B How to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Grounding methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
C Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
General specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . ..... . . . . 75
Maintainability features . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . ..... . . . . 77
Fabric management specifications . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . ..... . . . . 77
Weight and physical dimensions . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . ..... . . . . 78
Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . ..... . . . . 78
Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . ..... . . . . 78
D Factory Configuration Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Factory switch configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Factory port configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Factory port threshold alarm configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Factory zoning configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Factory SNMP configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Factory switch services configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Factory DNS host name configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Factory IP version 4 Ethernet configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Factory IP version 6 Ethernet configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Factory event logging configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Factory NTP server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Factory timer configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Factory RADIUS configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Factory security configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Factory Call Home configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figures
1 SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Switch LEDs and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Fibre Channel ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 Serial port and pin identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 SN6000 power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8 Two-switch stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9 Three-switch stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10 Four-switch stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11 Five-switch stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
12 Six-switch stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
13 Attaching the rails to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
14 Installing the rear mounting brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
15 Installing the switch and rail assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
16 Fastening the rail to the front of the rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
17 Fastening the rail to the rear mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
18 Installing the filler panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
19 Management station and workstation cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
20 Switch LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
21 Logged-in LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
22 SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch power supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
23 Power supply removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
24 Power supply installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
25 Class 1 laser product label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Tables
1 Fibre Channel port types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 Serial port pin identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Zoning database limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Extended credit distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 Extended credit minimum cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 Port-to-port latency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Management station requirements for SAN Connection Manager and Enterprise Fabric Management Suite
33
8 Workstation requirements for QuickTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack mount kit hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10 Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11 General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
12 Maintainability features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
13 Fabric management specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
14 Switch physical dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
15 Electrical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
16 Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
17 Switch configuration defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
18 Port configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
19 Port threshold alarm configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
20 Zoning configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
21 SNMP configuration defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
22 Services configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
23 DNS host name configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
24 IP version 4 Ethernet configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6
25 IP version 6 Ethernet configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . . 84
26 Event logging configuration defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . . 84
27 NTP server configuration defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . . 84
28 Timer configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . . 85
29 RADIUS configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . . 85
30 Security configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . . 85
31 Call Home service configuration defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. ... . . 86

8
1 General Description
The HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch (Figure 1) is a 24 port, 8 Gb/s switch with both Ethernet and serial
management interfaces. This section describes the features and capabilities of the HP SN6000 Fibre
Channel Switch.
You can manage fabrics with the command line interface (CLI), the QuickTools web applet, the optional
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite (EFMS) application, or the HP SAN Connection Manager (SCM).
SAN Connection Manager provides a single pane of glass management application for managing and
provisioning storage from HP MSA/EVA storage arrays, managing HBAs and managing H-series switches.
SCM provides switch functions for day-to-day management activities such as, IP network configuration,
administrative password control, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) setup, firmware
upgrades, and implementation of HP best zoning practices (single initiator zoning).
• For more information about the CLI, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface
Guide.
• For information about QuickTools, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch
Management User Guide.
• For information about SAN Connection Manager, see the HP SAN Connection Manager User Guide.
• For information about downloading Enterprise Fabric Management Suite with a 30-day trial license,
see the HP website: www.hp.com/go/EFMS.
Figure 1 SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch

Switch LEDs and controls
The switch LEDs provide information about the switch’s operational status. These LEDS include the Input
Power LED (green), Heartbeat LED (green), and the System Fault LED (amber) (Figure 2). For information
about port LEDs, see ”Port LEDs” (page 13). The Maintenance button (Figure 2) is the only switch control. It
is used to reset a switch or to recover a disabled switch. To apply power to the switch, plug the power cord
into the switch AC power receptacle, located on the back of the switch, and into a 100–240 VAC power
source. The power supply (or supplies) must be plugged in order for the switch to be powered on. Refer to
”Power supplies and fans” (page 16) for more information on power supplies.
3 4
1 Input Power LED (green) 2 Heartbeat LED (green)

3 System Fault LED (amber) 4 Maintenance button
Figure 2 Switch LEDs and controls
Input power LED (green)

The Input Power LED indicates the voltage status at the switch logic circuitry. During normal operation, this
LED illuminates to indicate that the switch logic circuitry is receiving the proper DC voltages. When the
switch is in maintenance mode, this LED is extinguished.
Heartbeat LED (green)

The Heartbeat LED indicates the status of the internal switch processor and the results of the POST.
Following a normal power-up, the Heartbeat LED blinks about once per second to indicate that the switch
passed the POST and that the internal switch processor is running. In maintenance mode, the Heartbeat
LED illuminates continuously. For more information, see ”Heartbeat LED blink patterns” (page 52).
System fault LED (amber)

The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate that a fault exists in the switch firmware or hardware. Fault
conditions include POST errors, over-temperature conditions, and power supply malfunctions. The
Heartbeat LED shows a blink code for POST errors and over-temperature conditions. For more information,
see ”Heartbeat LED blink patterns” (page 52).
10
Maintenance button
The Maintenance button (Figure 2) is a dual-function momentary switch on the front panel. Its purpose is to
reset the switch or to place the switch in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode sets the IP address to
10.0.0.1 and provides access to the switch for maintenance purposes when flash memory or the resident
configuration file is corrupted. For more information, see ”Recovering a switch using maintenance
mode” (page 57).
Resetting a switch
To reset the switch, press and hold the Maintenance button with a pointed tool for less than 2 seconds. The
switch will respond as follows:
1. All the switch LEDs will illuminate except the System Fault LED.
2. After approximately 1 minute, the power-on self test (POST) begins, extinguishing the Heartbeat LED.
3. When the POST is complete, the Input Power LED is illuminated and the Heartbeat LED is flashing once
per second.
Placing the switch in maintenance mode
To place the switch in maintenance mode:
1. Isolate the switch from the fabric.
2. Press and hold the Maintenance button with a pointed tool for a few seconds until only the Heartbeat
LED (Figure 2) is illuminated. Continue holding the maintenance button until the Heartbeat LED goes
off, then release the button. The Heartbeat LED illuminates continuously while the switch is in
maintenance mode.
To exit maintenance mode and return to normal operation, press and release the Maintenance button
momentarily to reset the switch.

Fibre Channel ports
The HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch has 20 Fibre Channel Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports and
four Fibre Channel XPAK ports. SFP ports are numbered 0–19 (Figure 3). Each SFP port is served by an
SFP optical transceiver and is capable of 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb/s transmission. SFP ports are hot-pluggable and
can self-discover both the port type and transmission speed when connected to devices or other switches.
The port LEDs are located above ports 0–9 and below ports 10–19, and provide port login and activity
status information.
The XPAK ports are numbered 20–23 (Figure 3). Each XPAK port is served by an XPAK optical transceiver
or an XPAK switch stacking cable. An XPAK port is capable of 10 Gb/s (actual data transmission
bandwidth 12.75 Gb/s) or 20 Gb/s (actual data transmission bandwidth 25.5 Gb/s) with the optional
license key. XPAK ports are hot-pluggable and can self-discover transmission speed when connected to
other switches. The XPAK switch stacking cable is a passive cable and transceiver assembly for connecting
to other XPAK-capable switches. The XPAK ports come with covers that must be removed before installing
transceivers or cables. XPAK port LEDs are located to the left of their respective ports and provide port
login and activity status.
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch—Single Power Supply is available as a 12- or 24-port switch. This
means that the four XPAK ports 20–23 are enabled plus either 8 or 20 SFP ports. For example, the 12-port
switch enables the four XPAK ports and SFP ports 0–7. You can enable additional SFP ports in four port
increments with the optional port activation license key. License keys are available from your authorized
reseller. For more information, see ”Installing feature license keys” (page 46). Furthermore, you can choose
which of the 20 SFP ports are active using the mPort feature in Enterprise Fabric Management Suite. For
more information about Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, see ”Enterprise Fabric Management
Suite” (page 18).
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch—Dual Power Supply is available as a 24-port switch. This means that
the four XPAK ports 20–23 are enabled, plus 20 SFP ports.
NOTE: Setting a Fibre Channel port that has an 8 Gb/s SFP transceiver to 1 Gb/s downs the port.
1 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 22
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 23
1 SFP ports 2 XPAK ports

Figure 3 Fibre Channel ports
12
Port LEDs
Each port has its own Logged-in LED (green) and Activity LED (green) (Figure 4).
1 2
3 4
1 Logged-in LED (port 9) 2 Activity LED (port 9)

3 Activity LED (port 23) 4 Logged-in LED (port 23)
Figure 4 Port LEDs
Port Logged-in LED (green)
The Logged-in LED indicates the logged-in or initialization status of the connected devices. After successful
completion of the POST, the switch extinguishes all Logged-in LEDs. Following a successful port login, the
switch illuminates the corresponding logged-in LED. This shows that the port is properly connected and
able to communicate with its attached devices. The Logged-in LED remains illuminated as long as the port
is initialized or logged in. If the port connection is broken or an error occurs that disables the port, the
Logged-in LED is extinguished. For more information, see ”Logged-in LED indications” (page 54).
Port Activity LED (green)
The Activity LED indicates that data is passing through the port. Each frame that the port transmits or
receives illuminates this LED for 50 milliseconds. This makes it possible to observe the transmission of a
single frame.
Transceivers
The HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports SFP optical transceivers for the SFP ports and XPAK optical
transceivers or XPAK stacking cables for the XPAK ports. A transceiver converts electrical signals to and
from optical laser signals to transmit and receive data. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the SFP
transceivers which then connect to the devices. An SFP port is capable of transmitting at 1-, 2-, 4-, or
8-Gb/s; however, the transceiver must also be capable of delivering at these rates.
The SFP and XPAK transceivers are hot-pluggable. This means that you can remove or install a transceiver
while the switch is operating without harming the switch or the transceiver. However, communication with
the connected device is interrupted. For information about installing and removing SFP+ optical
transceivers, see ”Install the transceivers” (page 39).

Port types
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports generic ports (G_Port, GL_Port), fabric ports (F_Port, FL_Port),
expansion ports (E_Port), and transparent routing ports (TR_Port). Switches come from the factory with all
SFP ports configured as GL_Ports and all XPAK ports configured as G_Ports. Table 1 describes generic,
fabric, expansion, and transparent routing port functions.
Table 1 Fibre Channel port types
Port type Description

GL_Port Generic loop port—self-configures as an FL_Port when connected to a
loop device, as an F_Port when connected to a single device, or as an
E_Port when connected to another switch. If the device is a single device
on a loop, the GL_Port will attempt to configure first as an F_Port, then if
that fails, as an FL_Port.
G_Port Generic port—self-configures as an F_Port when connected to a single
device, or as an E_Port when connected to another switch.
FL_Port Fabric loop port—supports a loop of up to 126 devices. An FL_Port can
also configure itself during the fabric login process as an F_Port when
connected to a single device (N_Port).
F_Port Fabric port—supports a single device.
E_Port Expansion port—expands the fabric by connecting SN6000 or 8/20q
Fibre Channel switches. The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch self-discovers
all inter-switch connections. For more information, see ”Multiple switch
fabrics” (page 22).
TR_Port Transparent routing port—expands the fabric by connecting an SN6000
Fibre Channel Switch to an HP B-series or C-series remote fabric. The
TR_Port provides transparent communication between local fabric
devices and remote fabric devices while maintaining separate fabrics.
For more information, see ”Transparent routing” (page 26).
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Ethernet port
The Ethernet port is an RJ-45 connector that provides a connection to a workstation through a 10/100
Base-T Ethernet cable (Figure 5). A workstation can be a Windows or a Linux server that is used to
configure and manage the switch fabric. An Ethernet connection to the switch is required to manage the
switch using the CLI, QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, SAN Connection Manager, or
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The Ethernet port has two LEDs: the Link Status LED (green) and the Activity LED (green). The Link Status LED
illuminates continuously when an Ethernet connection has been established. The Activity LED illuminates
when data is being transmitted or received over the Ethernet connection.
1 2
1 Activity LED 2 Link status LED

3 RJ-45 Ethernet port
Figure 5 Ethernet port
Serial port
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch is equipped with an RS-232 serial port for maintenance purposes
(Figure 6). You can manage the switch through the serial port using the CLI.
1 Serial port 2 RS-232 connector pin identification

Figure 6 Serial port and pin identification

The serial port connector requires a null-modem F/F DB9 cable. The pins on the switch RS-232 connector
(Figure 6) are identified in Table 2. For information about connecting the workstation through the serial
port, see ”Connect the management station or workstation to the switch” (page 41).
Table 2 Serial port pin identification
Pin Number Description Referred to as

1 Carrier Detect DCD
2 Receive Data RxD
3 Transmit Data (TxD) TxD
4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) DTR
5 Signal Ground (GND) GND
6 Data Set Ready (DSR) DSR
7 Request to Send (RTS) RTS
8 Clear to Send (CTS) CTS
9 Ring Indicator (RI) RI
Power supplies and fans

The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch—Single Power Supply has a single power supply that converts
100–240 VAC to DC voltages for the various switch circuits. Internal fans provide cooling. The switch
monitors internal air temperature, and therefore does not monitor or report fan operational status. Air flow
is front-to-back. To energize the switch, plug the power cord into the switch AC receptacle and into a
100–240 VAC power source.
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch—Dual Power Supply has two hot-pluggable power supplies that
convert standard 100–240 VAC to DC voltages for the various switch circuits. Each power supply has an
AC power receptacle and two status LEDs (Figure 7):
• The Power Supply Status LED (green) illuminates to indicate that the power supply is receiving AC
voltage and producing the proper DC voltages.
• The Power Supply Fault LED (amber) illuminates to indicate that a power supply fault exists and requires
attention.
3
5
4
1 2
1 Power supply 1 2 Power supply 2

3 Fault LED (amber) 4 Status LED (green)
5 AC power receptacle
Figure 7 SN6000 power supplies
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Each power supply is capable of providing all of the switch’s power needs. During normal operation, each
power supply provides half of the demand. If one power supply goes offline, the second power supply
steps up and provides the difference.
The power supplies are hot-pluggable and interchangeable. Hot-pluggable means that you can remove
and replace one power supply while the switch is in operation without disrupting service. See ”Transceiver
removal and replacement” (page 61) for information about replacing the power supplies.
Connecting a power supply to an AC voltage source energizes the switch logic circuitry. Internal fans
provide cooling. Air flow is front-to-back.
Switch management
The switch supports the following management tools and protocols:
• QuickTools web applet, page 17
• SAN Connection Manager, page 17
• Command line interface, page 17
• Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, page 18
• Simple Network Management Protocol, page 18
• Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S), page 18
• File transfer protocols, page 18
QuickTools web applet

QuickTools is a browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) that provides switch management
capabilities beyond those of SAN Connection Manager. You run QuickTools by opening the switch IP
address with an internet browser on your workstation. See the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch
QuickTools Switch Management User Guide. QuickTools provides the following management features:
• Faceplate device management
• Switch stack management
• Switch and port statistics
• Configuration wizard
• Zoning administration
• Fabric tree for fabric management
• User account configuration
• Switch and fabric events
• Operational and environmental statistics
• Global device nicknames
• Inband management of other switches in the fabric
• Online help
SAN Connection Manager

HP SAN Connection Manager is a GUI-based management application for HP that runs on a workstation
known as the management station. It provides single pane of glass configuration and management of
switches, HBAs, and storage devices. SAN Connection Manager version 3.0 or later is required for the HP
SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
Command line interface

The command line interface (CLI) provides monitoring and configuration functions by which the
administrator can manage the fabric and its switches. The CLI is available over an Ethernet connection or
a serial connection. For more information, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line
Interface Guide.

Enterprise Fabric Management Suite
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite is a separately licensed, workstation-based fabric management GUI
that includes the capabilities of the QuickTools web applet in addition to the following:
• Fabric tracker for monitoring firmware versions
• Port threshold alarm configuration
• Performance view for port performance monitoring
• Extended credits wizard
• mPort technology for moveable port licenses
• Media diagnostics
• Fibre Channel tracing and connection verification
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite can be downloaded with a 30-day trial license from the HP website:
www.hp.com/go/EFMS. For information about configuring the switch using Enterprise Fabric
Management Suite, see the HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric Management
Suite User Guide.
Simple Network Management Protocol

SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. The switch firmware supports SNMP versions
1, 2, and 3, the Fibre Alliance Management Information Base (FA-MIB) version 4.0, and the Fabric Element
Management Information Base (FE-MIB) RFC 2837. Traps can be formatted using SNMP version 1 or 2.
SNMP version 3 provides secure access to devices through a combination of authentication and
encryption. You can enable SNMP, configure SNMP traps, and configure SNMP version 3 security using
the CLI, QuickTools, SCM, or Enterprise Fabric Management Suite.
Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S)

SMI-S provides for the management of the switch through third-party applications that use the SMI-S. For
more information, see the HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch CIM Agent Reference Guide.
File transfer protocols

FTP and TFTP provide the command line interface for exchanging files between the switch and the
workstation. These files include firmware image files, configuration files, and log files. For more information
about FTP and TFTP, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
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2 Planning a Fabric
This chapter contains information about planning a fabric.
Devices
When planning a fabric, consider the following:
• The number of devices and the anticipated demand. This will determine the number of ports that are
needed and in turn the number of switches.
• The transmission speeds of your HBAs, SFPs, and XPAKs. The switch supports 2 Gb/s, 4 Gb/s and 8
Gb/s transmission speeds with SFPs. The transmission speed for XPAKs is 10 Gb/s or 20 Gb/s when
enabled by installation of the SN6000 Stackable 20Gb ISL Upgrade LTU.
IMPORTANT: Setting a Fibre Channel port that has an 8 Gb/s SFP transceiver to 1 Gb/s downs the port.
• The distribution of targets and initiators. An F_Port supports a single device. An FL_Port can support up
to 126 devices in an arbitrated loop.
Device access
Consider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use of zoning. Some zoning
strategies include the following:
• Separating devices by operating system
• Separating devices that have no need to communicate with other devices in the fabric or have
classified data
• Separating devices into department, administrative, or other functional group
Zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound traffic. A zone is a named
group of ports or devices. Members of the same zone can communicate with each other and transmit
outside the zone, but cannot receive inbound traffic from outside the zone. Zoning is hardware-enforced
only when a port/device is a member of no more than eight zones whose combined membership does not
exceed 64. If this condition is not satisfied, that port behaves as a soft zone member. You can assign
ports/devices to a zone individually or as a group by creating an alias.
A zone can be a component of more than one zone set. Several zone sets can be defined for a fabric, but
only one zone set can be active at one time. The active zone set determines the current fabric zoning.

A zoning database is maintained on each switch. Table 3 describes the zoning database limits, excluding
the active zone set.
Table 3 Zoning database limits
Limit Description
MaxZoneSets Maximum number of zone sets (256).
MaxZones Maximum number of zones (2,000).
MaxAliases Maximum number of aliases (2,500).
MaxTotalMembers Maximum number of zone and alias members (10,000) that
can be stored in the zoning database. Each instance of a zone
member or alias member counts toward this maximum.
MaxZonesInZoneSets Maximum number of zones that are components of zone sets
(2,000), excluding the orphan zone set. Each instance of a
zone in a zone set counts toward this maximum.
MaxMembersPerZone Maximum number of members in a zone (2,000).
MaxMembersPerAlias Maximum number of members in an alias (2,000)
Performance
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service at transmission rates
of 8 Gb/s with a maximum frame size of 2,148 bytes. Related performance characteristics include the
following:
• Distance, page 20
• Bandwidth, page 21
• Latency, page 21
Distance
Consider the physical distribution of devices and switches in the fabric. Choose SFP transceivers that are
compatible with the cable type, distance, Fibre Channel revision level, and the device host bus adapter.
Each Fibre Channel port is supported by a data buffer with a 16 credit capacity; that is, 16 maximum sized
frames. For fibre optic cables, this enables full bandwidth over approximately 3 kilometers at 8 Gb/s (4.8
credits/km).
With the optional Enterprise Fabric Management Suite application, longer distances can be spanned at
full bandwidth on SFP ports by extending credits to G_Ports, F_Ports, and E_Ports. Each port can donate 15
credits to a pool from which a recipient port can borrow. However, SFP ports can borrow only from other
SFP ports. XPAK ports cannot borrow or donate credits. The recipient port also loses a credit in the process.
For example, you can configure an SFP recipient port to borrow 15 credits from one donor port for a total
of 30 credits (15+15=30). For more information about Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, see
”Enterprise Fabric Management Suite” (page 18).
Table 4 describes the possible distances for a port with 30 credits as an example.
Table 4 Extended credit distances
Transmission Speed Range for 30 Credits

1 Gb/s 50 kilometers (30÷0.6)
Extending credits requires a minimum cable length that is dependent on transmission speed, but is
independent of the number of credits borrowed. Extending credits using short cables can cause excessive
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port resets. Table 5 describes the minimum cable lengths for a port with extended credits.
Table 5 Extended credit minimum cable lengths
Transmission Speed Minimum Cable Length

1 Gb/s 3 kilometers
2 Gb/s 1.5 kilometers
For more information about cable types, transceivers, and maximum supported distances, see the SAN
Design Reference Guide available at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a given transmission rate. An SFP
port can transmit or receive at nominal rates of 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gb/s depending on the device to which it is
connected. This corresponds to full duplex bandwidth values of 212 MB, 424 MB, 850 MB, and 1700 MB
respectively. XPAK ports transmit at a nominal rate of 10 Gb/s which corresponds to a full duplex
bandwidth value of 2550 MB. With an SN6000 Stackable 20Gb ISL Upgrade LTU, XPAK ports can
transmit at a nominal rate of 20 Gb/s (5100 MB bandwidth).
Multiple source ports can transmit to the same destination port if the destination bandwidth is greater than
or equal to the combined source bandwidth. For example, two 2 Gb/s source ports can transmit to one 4
Gb/s destination port. Similarly, one source port can feed multiple destination ports if the combined
destination bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source bandwidth.
In multiple chassis fabrics, each link between chassis contributes 424, 850, 1700, 2550 or 5100
megabytes of bandwidth between those chassis, depending on the speed of the link. When additional
bandwidth is needed between devices, increase the number of links between the connecting switches. The
switch guarantees in-order delivery with any number of links between chassis.
Latency
Latency is a measure of how fast a frame travels through a switch from one port to another. The factors that
affect latency include transmission rate and the source/destination port relationship (Table 6).
Table 6 Port-to-port latency
Destination Rate
Gb/s 2 4 8 10 20
Source 2 < 0.6 μsec < 0.7 μsec1 < 0.6 μsec1 < 0.6 μsec1 < 0.6 μsec1
Rate
1
4 < 0.4 μsec < 0.3 μsec < 0.4 μsec < 0.4 μsec1 < 0.3 μsec1
8 < 0.3 μsec < 0.2 μsec < 0.2 μsec < 0.2 μsec1 < 0.2 μsec1
10 < 0.3 μsec < 0.3 μsec < 0.2 μsec < 0.2 μsec < 0.2 μsec1
20 < 0.3 μsec < 0.2 μsec < 0.2 μsec < 0.2 μsec < 0.2 μsec
1 Based on minimum frame size of 36 bytes. Latency increases for larger frame sizes.

Feature licenses
A license key provides a way to expand the capabilities of your switch and fabric as your needs grow.
Applying a license key is not disruptive, nor does it require a switch reset. To order a license key, contact
your switch distributor or your authorized reseller. For more information, see ”Installing feature license
keys” (page 46). The following license key features are available:
• The HP SN6000 Stackable 20Gb ISL Upgrade LTU enables the XPAK ports to transmit at 20 Gb/s
instead of the default 10 Gb/s.
• The HP SN6000 Stackable 4-port FC Switch Upgrade LTU enables additional SFP ports in increments
of four on the HP SN6000 Stackable 8Gb 12-port Single Power FC Switch for totals of 16, 20, or 24
ports.
Multiple switch fabrics

By connecting switches to one another, you can expand the number of available ports for devices. Each
switch in the fabric is identified by a unique domain ID, and the fabric can automatically resolve domain ID
conflicts. Because the Fibre Channel ports are self-configuring, you can connect SN6000 Fibre Channel
Switches together in a wide variety of topologies. When planning your fabric, consider your topology and
cabling requirements. Transparent routing to a legacy fabric is also possible using TR_Ports.
For more information about Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity, see the SAN Design Reference
Guide available at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide.
Optimizing device performance

When choosing a topology for a multiple switch fabric, you should also consider the proximity of your
server and storage devices and the performance requirements of your application. Storage applications
such as video distribution, medical record storage/retrieval, or real-time data acquisition can have specific
latency or bandwidth requirements.
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch provides the lowest latency of any product in its class. For information
about latency, see ”Performance” (page 20). However, the highest performance is achieved on Fibre
Channel switches by keeping traffic within a single switch instead of relying on ISLs. Therefore, for optimal
device performance, place devices on the same switch under the following conditions:
• Heavy I/O traffic between specific server and storage devices.
• Distinct speed mismatch between devices such as the following:
• An 8 Gb/s server and a slower 4 Gb/s storage device
• A high performance server and a slow tape storage device
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Domain ID, principal priority, and domain ID lock
The following switch configuration settings affect multiple switch fabrics:
• Domain ID
• Principal priority
• Domain ID lock
The domain ID is a unique number from 1–239 that identifies each switch in a fabric. The principal priority
is a number (1–255) that determines the principal switch which manages domain ID assignments for the
fabric. The switch with the highest principal priority (1 is high, 255 is low) becomes the principal switch. If
the principal priority is the same for all switches in a fabric, the switch with the lowest Worldwide Name
(WWN) becomes the principal switch.
The domain ID lock allows (False) or prevents (True) the reassignment of the domain ID on that switch.
Switches come from the factory with the domain ID set to 1, the domain ID lock set to False, and the
principal priority set to 254. For information about changing the default domain ID, domain ID lock, and
principal priority parameters, see the set config switch command in the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel
Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
If you connect a new switch to an existing fabric with its domain ID unlocked, and a domain ID conflict
occurs, the new switch will isolate as a separate fabric. You can remedy this by resetting the new switch or
taking it offline then putting it back online. The principal switch will reassign the domain ID and the switch
will join the fabric.
NOTE: Domain ID reassignment is not reflected in zoning that is defined by domain ID/port number pair
or Fibre Channel address. You must reconfigure zones that are affected by domain ID reassignment. To
prevent zoning definitions from becoming invalid under these conditions, lock the domain IDs. Domain ID
reassignment has no effect on zone members defined by WWN.

Stacking
You can connect up to six HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches together through the XPAK ports, thus
preserving the SFP ports for devices. This is called stacking. The following 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-switch
stacking configurations are recommended for best performance and redundancy. Each XPAK port
contributes 12.75 GB of bandwidth between chassis in each direction. This is equivalent to three SFP
connections operating at 4 Gb/s. If you upgrade the XPAK ports to 20 Gb/s, this is equivalent to three
SFP connections operating at 8 Gb/s. Figure 8 shows a two-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using
two 3-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. 40 SFP ports are available for devices.
Figure 8 Two-switch stack

Figure 9 shows a three-switch stack of HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch switches using two 3-inch and
one 9-inch XPAK switch stacking cables. 60 SFP ports are available for devices.
Figure 9 Three-switch stack

Figure 10 shows a four-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using three 3-inch and three 9-inch XPAK
switch stacking cables. 80 SFP ports are available for devices.
Figure 10 Four-switch stack
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Figure 11 shows a five-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using ten XPAK switch stacking cables. 100
SFP ports are available for devices.
Figure 11 Five-switch stack

Figure 12 shows a six-switch stack of model SN6000 switches using eight XPAK switch stacking cables.
120 SFP ports are available for devices.
Figure 12 Six-switch stack

Common topologies
Although HP recommends using the XPAK stacking ports to achieve the highest cabling efficiency and
bandwidth, you can also create multiple switch configurations using the SFP ports. The HP SN6000 Fibre
Channel Switch switch supports the following topologies using the SFP ports:
• Cascaded fabric topology
• Ring fabric topology
• Meshed fabric topology
• Core-edge fabric topology
For additional information about topologies and Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity, see the SAN
Design Reference Guide available at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide.
Transparent routing
IMPORTANT: SAN Connection Manager (SCM) version 3.0 or later is required for the HP SN6000 Fibre
Channel Switch. The SAN Connection Manager application can manage H-series switches with active
TR_Ports; however, SCM cannot manage or discover remote switches or devices in the remote fabric. Use
QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Management Suite and the storage management interface to present
Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) to remote devices.
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The transparent routing feature provides inter-fabric routing to allow controlled and limited access between
devices on a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch (local) fabric and devices on a remote fabric consisting of
B-series or C-series switches. For a list of switches that are supported in a remote fabric, see the HP
SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Release Notes, and the HP SAN Design Reference Guide on the HP
website: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide. This type of inter-fabric connection uses the Fibre
Channel industry N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), and makes local and remote devices accessible to each
other while maintaining the local and remote fabrics as separate fabrics.
You can connect multiple SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches to one or more remote fabrics using multiple
TR_Ports. Local and remote devices are identified by their respective port worldwide names. Consider the
following mapping rules:
• A TR_Port can support a maximum of 32 local device/remote device mappings.
• A specific local device can be mapped to devices on only one remote fabric. Local devices on the same
SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch can each be mapped to different remote fabrics.
• For mappings between a specific SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch and a remote fabric, each local
device or remote device can be mapped over only one TR_Port. Additional mappings to either device
must use that same TR_Port.
• Multiple local devices connected to different local switches can be mapped to the same remote device
over one TR_Port on each local switch.
• A local device cannot be mapped over an E_Port to another local switch, then over a TR_Port to the
remote device. The local switch to which the local device is connected must connect directly to the
remote fabric over a TR_Port.
NOTE: When a local device is mapped over a TR_Port to a remote device, the local device and its
TR_Port appear as an NPIV connected device in the remote fabric. It is possible, though not
recommended, to map such a local device over a second TR_Port to a local device in a second
local fabric. In this case, if you merge the two local fabrics, the transparent route becomes inactive
for the devices that now have a path over an ISL, and an alarm is generated.
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You can configure transparent routing using QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, or the CLI,
though HP recommends QuickTools and Enterprise Fabric Management Suite because they validate your
entries, manage the zone mapping for the local fabric, and create a list of zoning commands that can be
run in a script on a HP B-series or C-series SAN switch. For more detailed information, see the HP SN6000
Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide, HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre
Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric Management Suite User Guide, and the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel
IMPORTANT: Since C-series switches do not support the Unzoned Name Server, C-series fabrics must be
“pre-zoned” before you can set up TR mappings to a remote C-series fabric using the TR Mapping
Manager dialog box. The C-series fabric zone set must be changed to add zones so that the WWNs of the
remote devices to be mapped and the WWNs of the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch TR ports are zoned
together. For more information, see the C-series documentation for specific information to configure zoning.
Retain these zones in the zone set after completion of the TR mapping as a best practice, until you no
longer need to map the device to the local fabric.
To configure transparent routing using QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Management Suite:

1. Determine what devices on the local fabric require access to devices on the remote fabric. Local devices
must be attached directly to the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
2. Configure one or more TR_Ports on the local SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch first and then connect the
TR_Port to the remote fabric. The application prompts you to configure TR_Ports where existing port
connections to remote fabrics have isolated. For remote HP B-series or C-series fabrics, the switch to
which the TR_Port connects must support N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and for B-series fabrics the
interoperability mode must be configured to InteropMode=0. Other B-series or C-series switches in the
remote fabric need not support NPIV.
NOTE: Be sure to configure the TR_Port before connecting the remote fabric to the HP SN6000
Fibre Channel Switch. If the remote fabric is connected to a port on the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel
Switch that is not a TR_Port, the two fabrics may establish an E_Port connection and the local and
remote fabrics may merge. This mixed fabric is not a supported configuration. If the port type is
changed to TR_Port after connecting the remote fabric, a port reset may be required to completely
establish the TR connection.
3. Map local devices to remote devices and activate the connection. The mapping process creates an
inter-fabric zone (IFZ) in the active zone set consisting of the local device, the remote device, and the
TR_Port. When the mapping is complete, the new zone set is activated.
The name of the inter-fabric zone begins with IFZ followed by the lowest device port WWN followed by
the remaining port WWN, all uppercase, separated by underscores (_). For example, consider the
following local and remote device WWNs:
• Local device: 21:00:00:e0:8b:0e:d3:59
• Remote device: 22:00:00:04:cf:a8:7f:2d
The inter-fabric zone name would be:
IFZ_210000E08B0ED359_22000004CFA87F2D
4. Apply the same inter-fabric zone that was created on the local fabric to the active zoning on the remote
fabric. The application creates a suggested list of commands during the mapping process that, when
run on a remote fabric consisting of HP B-series or C-series switches, will make the necessary zoning
changes to the remote fabric. See the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch
Management User Guide or HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric
Management Suite User Guide for important details on creating and using this list of suggested
commands. When modifications to the active zoning on both fabrics are complete, the transparent
routing connection becomes active, and the local devices will discover the remote devices.

Switch services
You can configure your switch to suit the demands of your environment by enabling or disabling a variety
of switch services. Familiarize yourself with the following switch services and determine which ones you
need.
• Telnet: Provides for the management of the switch over a Telnet connection. Disabling this service is not
recommended. The default is enabled.
• Secure Shell (SSH): Provides for secure remote connections to the switch using SSH. Your workstation
must also use an SSH client. The default is disabled.
• GUI Management: Provides for out-of-band management of the switch with SAN Connection Manager,
QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, SNMP, and SMI-S. If this service is disabled, the
switch can only be managed inband or through the serial port. The default is enabled.
• Inband Management: Provides for the management of the switch over an inter-switch link using SAN
Connection Manager, QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, SNMP, or management
server. If you disable inband management, you can no longer communicate with that switch by means
other than an Ethernet or serial connection. The default is enabled.
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL): Provides for secure SSL connections for the QuickTools web applet,
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, and SMI-S. This service must be enabled to authenticate users
through a Remote Authentication Dial-in Service (RADIUS) server. To enable secure SSL connections,
you must first synchronize the date and time on the switch and the workstation. Enabling SSL
automatically creates a security certificate on the switch. The default is disabled.
• QuickTools web applet (Embedded GUI): Provides for access to the QuickTools web applet. QuickTools
enables you to point at a switch with an internet browser and manage the switch through the browser.
The default is enabled.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): Provides for the management of the switch through
third-party applications that use the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Security consists
of a read community string and a write community string that serve as passwords that control read and
write access to the switch. These strings are set at the factory to these well-known defaults and should
be changed if SNMP is to be enabled. Otherwise, you risk unwanted access to the switch. The switch
supports SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3. The default configuration enables SNMP and disables SNMP
version 3 security.
• Common Information Model (CIM): Provides for the management of the switch through third-party
applications that use the Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S). The default is enabled.
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Provides for transferring files rapidly between the workstation and the switch
using FTP. The default is enabled.
• Management Server (MS): Enables or disables the management of the switch through third-party
applications that use FC-GS-3 Management Server. The default is disabled.
• Call Home: If enabled and configured, switches can send alerts regarding events and faults to Email
addresses. Users can configure the type of events and where the alerts are sent.
IMPORTANT: The Call Home service provides an e-mail notification capability for the switch. This
service has no relationship with the HP Call Home feature, which notifies only HP services.
Provides for automated e-mail notification of switch status and operating conditions based on specified
event severity levels. The default is enabled. The Call Home service requires an Ethernet connection to
at least one Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server. You must configure the Call Home service to
do the following:
• Enable primary and secondary SMTP servers and specify their IP addresses
• Specify contact information
Configure one or more Call Home profiles to specify e-mail recipients, message format, and the event
severity level that will initiate a message. In addition, you can configure periodic event data collection
and processing through the Tech_Support_Center profile for automated status and trend analysis.
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Security
Security is available at the following levels:
• User account security, page 29
• IP security, page 29
• Port binding, page 30
• Connection security, page 30
• Device security, page 30
User account security

User account security consists of the administration of account names, passwords, expiration date, and
authority level. If an account has Admin authority, all management tasks can be performed by that account
in the CLI, QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, and SAN Connection Manager. Otherwise
only monitoring tasks are available. The default account name, Admin, is the only account that can create
or add account names and change passwords of other accounts. All users can change their own
passwords. Account names and passwords are always required when connecting to a switch.
Authentication of the user account and password can be performed locally using the switch’s user account
database or it can be done remotely using a RADIUS server such as Microsoft RADIUS. Authenticating user
logins on a RADIUS server requires a secure management connection to the switch. For information about
securing the management connection, see ”Connection security” (page 30). A RADIUS server can also be
used to authenticate devices and other switches as described in ”Device security” (page 30).
Consider your management needs and determine the number of user accounts, their authority needs, and
expiration dates. Also consider the advantages of centralizing user administration and authentication on a
RADIUS server. Use the CLI to configure RADIUS servers. For more information about RADIUS server
configuration, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
NOTE: If the same user account exists on a switch and its RADIUS server, that user can login with either
password, but the authority and account expiration will always come from the switch database.
IP security
IP security provides encryption-based security for IPv4 and IPv6 communications through policies and
associations. Policies define security for host-to-host and host-to-gateway connections; one policy for each
direction. For example, to secure the connection between two hosts, you need two policies: one for
outbound traffic from the source to the destination, and another for inbound traffic to the source from the
destination. A security association defines the encryption algorithm and encryption key (public key or
secret) to apply when called by a security policy. A security policy can call several associations at different
times, but each association is related to only one policy.
You must configure matching security associations on the switch and on the connected devices (peers) that
require secure IP communication. To simplify the IP security configuration process, the switch supports the
Internet key exchange (IKE). IKE is a protocol that automates the configuration of matching IP security
associations on the switch and on the connected device (or peer). The IKE peer defines the IKE security
association connection through which the IKE policy configures the IP security associations.The IKE policy
defines the type of data traffic to secure between the switch and the peer, and how to encrypt that data.
You must create the same IKE peer and IKE policy configurations on the switch and the peer device.
Public key encryption requires a public key, a corresponding private key, and the necessary certificates to
authenticate them. Public key infrastructure (PKI) provides support for the creation and management of
public/private key pairs, signed certificates, and certificate authority (CA) certificates when using IKE. You
can create a public/private key and combine it with one or more device identities to generate a certificate
request. Submit the certificate request to a CA to obtain a signed certificate, which contains the
authenticated public/private key pair. In addition to the signed certificate, you must also obtain a CA
certificate to authenticate the CA. After downloading the signed certificate and a CA certificate to the
switch and importing them into the PKI database, the signed certificate (which contains the authenticated
public key) can then be used to complete the IKE peer configuration.

Consider your IP security requirements and the type of encryption you want to use (public key or secret).
Also consider which of the connected devices support IKE, and how you will configure IP security on both
the switch and connected devices.
Port binding
Port binding provides authorization for a list of up to 32 switch and device WWNs that are permitted to
log in to a particular switch port. Switches or devices that are not among the 32 are refused access to the
port. Consider what ports to secure and the set of switches and devices that are permitted to log in to those
ports. Use the CLI to configure port binding. For more information about port binding configuration, see
the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
Connection security
Connection security provides an encrypted data path for switch management methods. The switch supports
the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol for the command line interface and the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol
for management applications such as QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, and SMI-S. Use
the CLI to configure SSH and SSL. For more information about SSH and SSL configuration, see the HP
SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
The SSL handshake process between the workstation and the switch involves the exchanging of certificates.
These certificates contain the public and private keys that define the encryption. When the SSL service is
enabled, a certificate is automatically created on the switch. The workstation validates the switch certificate
by comparing the workstation date and time to the switch certificate creation date and time. For this
reason, it is important to synchronize the workstation and switch with the same date, time, and time zone.
The switch certificate is valid 24 hours before its creation date and 365 days after its creation date. If the
certificate should become invalid, create a new certificate using the create certificate CLI
command. For information about the create certificate CLI command, see the HP SN6000 Fibre
Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
Consider your requirements for connection security: for the command line interface (SSH), management
applications (SSL), or both. If an SSL connection security is required, also consider using the Network Time
Protocol (NTP) to synchronize workstations and switches.
Device security
Device security provides for the authorization and authentication of devices that you attach to a switch. You
can configure a switch with a group of devices against which the switch authorizes new attachments by
devices, other switches, or devices issuing management server commands. Device security is configured
through the use of security sets and groups. Use the CLI to configure device security. For more information
about device security configuration, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface
Guide.
A group is a list of device worldwide names that are authorized to attach to a switch. There are three types
of groups: one for other switches (ISL), another for devices (port), and a third for devices issuing
management server commands (MS).
A security set is a set of up to three groups with no more than one of each group type. The security
configuration is made up of all security sets on the switch. The security database has the following limits:
• Maximum number of security sets is 4.
• Maximum number of groups is 16.
• Maximum number of members in a group is 1,000.
• Maximum total number of group members is 1,000.
In addition to authorization, the switch can be configured to require authentication to validate the identity
of the connecting switch, device, or host. Authentication can be performed locally using the switch’s
security database, or remotely using a RADIUS server such as Microsoft RADIUS. With a RADIUS server,
the security database for the entire fabric resides on the server. In this way, the security database can be
managed centrally, rather than on each switch. You can configure up to five RADIUS servers to provide
failover.
You can configure the RADIUS server to authenticate just the switch or both the switch and the initiator
device if the device supports authentication. When using a RADIUS server, every switch in the fabric must
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have a network connection. A RADIUS server can also be configured to authenticate user accounts as
described in ”User account security” (page 29). A secure connection is required to authenticate user logins
with a RADIUS server. For more information, see ”Connection security” (page 30).
Consider the devices, switches, and management agents and evaluate the need for authorization and
authentication. Also consider whether the security database is to be distributed on the switches or
centralized on a RADIUS server and how many servers to configure. Use the CLI to configure RADIUS
servers. For more information about RADIUS server configuration, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel
Fabric management
The SAN Connection Manager (SCM) application is a GUI-based management application for HP H-series
Fibre Channel switches that run on the management station. SCM provides a single pane of glass
management application for managing and provisioning storage from HP MSA/EVA storage arrays,
managing HBAs and managing H-series switches. SCM provides switch functions for day to day
management activities such as, IP network configuration, administrative password control, SNMP setup,
firmware upgrades, and implementation of HP best zoning practices (single initiator zoning). It provides
basic automated configuration and management of switches, HBAs, and storage devices. Switch
management functions include IP address configuration and limited control of zoning. SCM version 3.0 or
later is required for the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
The browser-based application, QuickTools, and the CLI reside in the switch firmware and provide for the
management of individual switches in a single fabric.
The Enterprise Fabric Management Suite application is an optional, workstation-based fabric management
application that provides for the configuration, control, and maintenance of multiple fabrics. For more
information about Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, see ”Enterprise Fabric Management
Suite” (page 18).
It is recommended that SCM be used to setup and manage the entire SAN. Users that want more detailed
switch level control can launch QuickTools or the optional Enterprise Fabric Management Suite for
advanced switch management features and functions.
A switch supports a combined maximum of 19 logins, which are reserved as follows:
• 4 logins or sessions for internal applications, such as management server and SNMP
• 9 high priority Telnet sessions
• 6 logins or sessions for SAN Connection Manager inband and out-of-band logins, QuickTools logins,
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite logins, and Telnet logins.
Additional logins will be refused.

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3 Installation
This section describes how to install and configure the switch.
Site requirements
Consider the following items when installing an SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
Management station and workstation requirements

The management station requirements for SAN Connection Manager and Enterprise Fabric Management
Suite are described in Table 7. Workstation requirements for QuickTools are described in Table 8.
Table 7 Management station requirements for SAN Connection Manager and Enterprise Fabric
Management Suite
Operating System • Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Storage Server 2003 R2
x64/x86 with SP2. This requires Microsoft hotfix QFE932755
(updated Storport storage driver). The update is available on
the Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932755.
• Windows Server 2008 x64/x86 with SP2
• Windows Server 2008 x64/x86 R2
Memory 2 GB
Disk Space • 200 MB of disk space for HP SAN Connection Manager
software
• 150 MB of disk space for HP Enterprise Fabric Management
Suite
Processor 2 GHz or faster
Internet browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Netscape Navigator 6.0 and later
Firefox 1.5 and later
Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or higher
Hardware RJ-45 Ethernet port
PCI-e slots for the HP PCI-e FC HBA
Hardware CD-ROM drive (optional)
RJ-45 Ethernet port
RS-232 serial port (optional)
PCI-e slots for the HP PCI-e FC HBA
Table 8 Workstation requirements for QuickTools
Operating systems Windows XP SP1/SP2/SP3

Windows 2003 SP2
Windows 2008 SP2 and R2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, 5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, 10, and 11
Memory 512 MB or more (1GB recommended)

Table 8 Workstation requirements for QuickTools(Continued)
Processor 2 GHz or faster

Internet Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Netscape Navigator 6.0 and later
Firefox 1.5 and later
Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 or later1
Hardware RJ-45 Ethernet port
RS-232 serial port (optional)
1. You must disable caching of temporary files and applets in Java to prevent conflicts with past or future versions of QuickTools.
Furthermore, you may need to disable caching again after upgrading Java.
Telnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port or an RS-232 serial port and an operating system with a
Telnet client.
Switch power requirements

Power requirements are 1 Amp at 100 VAC or 0.5 A at 240 VAC.
Environmental conditions
Consider the factors that affect the climate in your facility such as equipment heat dissipation and
ventilation. The switch requires the following operating conditions:
• Operating temperature range: 5°–40°C (41°–104°F)
• Relative humidity: 10–90%, non-condensing
Installing a switch
Unpack the switch and accessories. The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch product is shipped with the
following components
• One Read-Me-First document
• One End User License Agreement (EULA)
• One HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Rack-Mount Kit Quick Start Installation Instructions
• One HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Quick Start Installation Instructions
• One HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch (12 port single power supply, 24 port single power supply, or
24 port dual power supply)
• One HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Rack-Mount Kit
• One or two standard power cords (depending on the switch model)
• One or two HP Power Distribution Unit (PDU) power cables (depending on the switch model)
• One serial cable
• Four adhesive rubber feet
For the latest product information, including firmware, documentation, and supported SAN configurations,
see the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SN6000.
Installing a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch involves the following steps:
1. Mount the switch, page 35
2. Install the transceivers, page 39
3. Configure the workstation, page 39
4. Apply power to the switch, page 40
5. Connect the management station or workstation to the switch, page 41
6. Configure the switch, page 41
7. Cable devices to the switch, page 43
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Mount the switch
The switch can be placed on a flat surface and stacked, or mounted in a 19” Electronics Industries
Association (EIA) rack. See ”Weight and physical dimensions” (page 78) for weight and dimensional
specifications. Adhesive rubber feet are provided for surface mounts only. Without the rubber feet, the
switch occupies 1U of space in an EIA rack.
The rack mount kit is supported with the following HP custom racks only:
• HP 9000 Series Rack
• HP 10000 Series Rack
• HP 10000 G2 Series Rack
Before you begin
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, ensure that:
• In single-rack installations, stabilizing feet are attached to the rack.
• In multiple-rack installations, racks are coupled together.
• Leveling jacks on the rack are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• Heavy items, such as uninterruptible power supplies and hard drive storage enclosures, are installed
near the bottom of the rack.
• Similar components are installed next to each other in the rack. Because devices are of differing
depths, this will facilitate maintenance and service tasks.
• Only one device in a rack is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one device
is extended.
CAUTION:
• For proper airflow, the SFP+ media side (port side) of the device must face the front of the rack.
Mounting the switch in this direction allows air to enter from the front of the rack (SFP-port side of
switch) and exhaust through the back of the rack (power-supply side of switch). This prevents
overheating, which may cause equipment in the rack to fail.
• Allow a minimum of 63.5 cm (25 in.) clearance in front of the rack to allow the doors to open fully, and
76.2 cm (30 in.) in back of the rack to allow for servicing and airflow.
• If the device is mounted in a closed rack or there are multiple rack-mounted devices, make sure that the
operating temperature inside the rack enclosure does not exceed the maximum rated ambient
temperature.
• Multiple rack-mounted devices connected to the same AC supply circuit may overload that circuit or the
AC supply wiring. Consider the power source capacity and the total power usage of all switches on the
circuit.
• Reliable grounding in the rack must be maintained.
Collect the required items
NOTE: The rack mount kit installation requires one technician.
Locate the following items and set them aside:

• SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch
• 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack-mount kit
• Smaller items, such as screws, ship in plastic bags in the kit. See Table 9.

Required tools:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 7/16-inch wrench
Verify the kit contents
Check the contents of the 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack mount kit shipping carton to
verify that all required parts and hardware are available (Table 9).
Table 9 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch rack mount kit hardware
Item Description
Two (2) rear mounting brackets
Two (2) switch rails
One (1) filler panel (optional), see step 7.
Ten (10) M6 machine screws
Ten (10) M6 cage-nuts for square rack holes
Ten (10) M6 cage-nuts for round rack holes
Four (4) 10-32 x .375-inch screws with captive washers
Two (2) 1/4-20 hex nuts with lock washers
Two (2) 1/4-inch flat washers
Rack the switch

1. Remove and discard the four 10-32 screws from the sides of the switch.
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2. Attach each rail to the switch using two 10-32 x .375-inch screws with captive washers (Figure 13).
Make sure the slotted ends of the rails are on the power-supply side (not the SFP-port side) of the switch.
Figure 13 Attaching the rails to the switch

3. On the rack vertical posts, mark the holes that will be used by the rail flanges (three on each rear
vertical post, two on each front vertical post). Then, from the inside of each vertical post, insert an M6
cage-nut for the rack you are using (square or round hole) into each marked hole (Figure 14).
Fasten each rear mounting bracket to the marked holes, using two M6 machine screws.
Figure 14 Installing the rear mounting brackets

4. Place the switch and rail assembly into the rack through the front, guiding the slotted-rail ends onto the
threaded studs of the rear mounting brackets (Figure 15). Fit the posts on the front rail flanges in the
holes between the two cage-nuts on each of the front vertical rack posts.
Figure 15 Installing the switch and rail assembly

5. Fasten each rail flange to the front of the rack using two M6 machine screws (Figure 16).
Figure 16 Fastening the rail to the front of the rack

6. Fasten each slotted-rail end to the rear mounting bracket using a flat washer and a 1/4-20 hex nut
(Figure 17).
Figure 17 Fastening the rail to the rear mounting bracket

7. Optional: Fasten the filler panel to the rear mounting brackets with two M6 machine screws
(Figure 18).
Figure 18 Installing the filler panel
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Install the transceivers
A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver is required for each switch port connected to a device or
another switch. SFPs are not included with the switch. An XPAK transceiver is required for each switch 10
Gb/s port connected to the 10 Gb/s port of another switch. Only HP transceivers are supported for use in
the switch. To install an transceiver, insert the transceiver into any of the active switch ports and gently press
until it snaps in place. To remove a transceiver, gently press the transceiver into the port to release the
tension, then pull on the release tab or lever and remove the transceiver.
TIP: The transceiver fits only one way. If the transceiver is not installed under gentle pressure, invert it and
try again. A new switch has all ports active.
Configure the workstation
NOTE: If you plan to use SAN Connection Manager, QuickTools, or Enterprise Fabric Management Suite
to manage the switch, proceed to ”Apply power to the switch” (page 40).
If you plan to use the CLI to configure and manage the switch, you must configure the workstation. This
involves setting the workstation IP address for Ethernet connections, or configuring the workstation serial
port.
Configuring the workstation IP address for Ethernet connections
The default IP address of a new switch is 10.0.0.1. To ensure that your workstation is configured to
communicate with the 10.0.0 subnet:
• For a Windows workstation:
a. Click Start, then choose Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-Up Connections.
b. Choose Make New Connection.
c. Click the Connect to a private network through the Internet radio button, then click Next.
d. Enter 10.0.0.253 for the IP address.
• For a Linux workstation, open a command window and enter the following command where
interface is your interface name:
ifconfig interface ipaddress 10.0.0.253 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
Configuring the workstation serial port
To configure the workstation serial port:
1. Connect a null modem F/F DB9 cable from a COM port on the workstation to the RS-232 serial port on
the switch.
2. Configure the workstation serial port according to your platform:
For a Windows workstation:
a. Open the HyperTerminal application. Click Start, then select Programs > Accessories >
Communications > HyperTerminal.
b. Enter a name for the switch connection and choose an icon in the Connection Description window.
Click OK.
c. Enter the following COM Port settings in the COM Properties window, and click OK.
• Bits per second: 9,600
• Data Bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop Bits: 1
• Flow Control: None

For a Linux workstation:
a. Set up minicom to use the serial port. Create or modify the /etc/minirc.dfl file with the
following content.
pr portdev/ttyS0
pu minit
pu mreset
pu mhangup
b. Verify that all users have permission to run minicom. Review the /etc/minicom.users file and
confirm that the line ALL exists or that there are specific user entries.
Apply power to the switch
WARNING! This product is supplied with a 3-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use this
power cable in conjunction with a properly grounded outlet to avoid electrical shock. An electrical outlet
that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the switch. It is the responsibility
of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent electrical shock.
You may require a different power cable in some countries because the plug on the cable supplied with the
equipment will not fit your electrical outlet. In this case, you must supply your own power cable. The cable
you use must meet the following requirements:
• For 125 Volt electrical service, the cable must be rated at 10 Amps and be approved by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
• For 250 Volt electrical service: The cable must be rated at 10 Amps, meet the requirements of H05VV-F,
and be approved by Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), SEMKO, and DEMKO.
To power up a SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch, attach the AC power cord to each receptacle on the back
of the switch and to the power source.
The switch runs its self-tests and begins normal operation—this may take a few minutes:
1. The switch LEDs (Input Power, Heartbeat, System Fault) illuminate followed by all port Logged-in LEDs.
The Logged-in LEDs that illuminate indicate the ports that are enabled.
2. After a couple of seconds, the System Fault LED is extinguished while the Input Power LED and
Heartbeat LED remain illuminated.
3. After approximately one minute, the POST executes and the Heartbeat LED is extinguished.
4. After about another minute, the POST is complete, all LEDs are extinguished, except the Input Power
LED and the Heartbeat LED:
• The Input Power LED remains illuminated indicating that the switch logic circuitry is receiving DC
voltage. If not, contact your authorized maintenance provider.
• The Heartbeat LED indicates the results of the POST. The POST tests the condition of firmware,
memories, data-paths, and switch logic circuitry. If the Heartbeat LED blinks steadily about once per
second, the POST was successful, and you can continue with the installation process. Any other
blink pattern indicates that an error has occurred. For more information, see ”Heartbeat LED blink
patterns” (page 52).
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Connect the management station or workstation to the switch
You can manage the switch using the SAN Connection Manager, QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric
Management Suite, or the CLI. SAN Connection Manager requires at least one FC connection and an
Ethernet connection to the switch. QuickTools and Enterprise Fabric Management Suite require an Ethernet
connection to the switch. The CLI can use an Ethernet connection or a serial connection.
• If this switch is part of the 8Gb SAN Connectivity Kit installation:
a. Connect at least one FC cable from the management station to the switch, or to another switch in
the same fabric.
b. Use a 10/100 Base-T straight cable to connect the switch Ethernet port to the LAN that connects
your management station that will run SAN Connection Manager (see Indirect Ethernet in
Figure 19).
• If this switch is a standalone installation and you plan to use QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric
Management Suite, or the CLI, connect the switch Ethernet port to the workstation, in one of the
following ways:
• Indirect Ethernet connection from the workstation to the switch RJ-45 Ethernet connector through an
Ethernet switch or a hub. This requires a 10/100 Base-T straight cable (Figure 19).
• Direct Ethernet connection from the workstation to the switch RJ-45 Ethernet connector. This requires
a 10/100 Base-T cross-over cable (Figure 19).
• Serial port connection from the workstation to the switch RS-232 serial port connector. This requires
a null modem F/F DB9 cable (Figure 19). This connection supports the CLI only.
1 2 3
8 1 8 1 5 1
9 6
8 8 8 8 9 9
7 7 7 7 8 8
6 6 6 6 7 7
5 5 5 5 6 6
4 4 4 4 5 5
3 3 3 3 4 4
2 2 2 2 3 3
1 1 1 1 2 2
1 1
1 Indirect Ethernet RJ-45 connection 2 Direct Ethernet RJ-45 connection

3 Serial RS-232 connection
Figure 19 Management station and workstation cable connections
Configure the switch

You can configure the switch using SAN Connection Manager, QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management
Suite, or the CLI.
SAN Connection Manager switch configuration
For information about installing the SAN Connection Manager application, see the HP 8Gb SAN
Connection Kit Quick Start Instructions. The SAN Connection Manager software will prompt you to set the
switch IP address, administrator password, and default zoning when you first start that application.
When the configuration is complete, proceed to ”Cable devices to the switch” (page 43).

QuickTools switch configuration
To log in and configure the switch using QuickTools:
1. Open an Internet browser and enter the default IP address 10.0.0.1 to start the QuickTools web applet.
2. Log in to the switch using the default user name (admin) and password (password).
3. Obtain the IP address and subnet mask from your network administrator.
4. Open the QuickTools Wizards menu and select Configuration Wizard. Follow the instructions to set the
IP address and the password. Changing the IP address will terminate the QuickTools session.
5. Open an Internet browser again and log in with the new IP address.
6. When the configuration is complete, proceed to ”Cable devices to the switch” (page 43).
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite configuration
For information about downloading Enterprise Fabric Management Suite with a 30-day trial license, see
the HP website: www.hp.com/go/EFMS. For information about using Enterprise Fabric Management Suite
application, see the HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric Management Suite
User Guide.
When the configuration is complete, proceed to ”Cable devices to the switch” (page 43).
CLI switch configuration
To configure the switch using the command line interface.
1. Open a command window according to the type of workstation and connection.
For an Ethernet connection (all platforms), open a Telnet session with the default switch IP address and
log in to the switch with default account name and password (admin/password).
telnet 10.0.0.1
Switch Login: admin
Password: *******
NOTE: To insure user account security, change the password for the Admin account name. See the
passwd command in the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
For a Windows serial connection, open the HyperTerminal application on a Windows platform.
a. Click Start, then select Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
b. Select the connection you created earlier and click OK. See ”Configuring the workstation serial
port” (page 39).
For a Linux serial connection, open a command window and enter the following command:
minicom
2. Open an admin session and enter the set setup system CLI command. Enter the values you want
for switch IP address (EthNetworkAddress) and the network mask (EthNetworkMask). For more
information about CLI commands, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface
Guide.
SN6000 FC Switch#> admin start
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #> set setup system
3. Open a Config Edit session and use the set config switch CLI command to modify the switch
configuration.
4. When the configuration is complete, proceed to ”Cable devices to the switch” (page 43).
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Cable devices to the switch
Connect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices, and then energize the devices.
Device host bus adapters can have SFP (or SFF) transceivers. Duplex cable connectors are keyed to ensure
proper orientation. Choose the Fibre Channel cables with the connector combination that matches the
device host bus adapter.
GL_Ports self configure as FL_Ports when connected to loop of devices or F_Ports when connected to a
single device. G_Ports self-configure as F_Ports when connected to a single device. Both GL_Ports and
G_Ports self-configure as E_Ports when connected to another switch.
Installing firmware
The switch comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade the firmware from the management
station or workstation as new firmware becomes available using SAN Connection Manager, QuickTools,
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, or the CLI. This guide describes the use of QuickTools and the CLI.
For information about installing firmware using SAN Connection Manager, see the HP SAN Connection
Manager User Guide. For information about installing firmware using Enterprise Fabric Management
Suite, see the HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric Management Suite User
Guide.
• Using QuickTools to install firmware, page 44
• Using the CLI to install firmware, page 44
You can load and activate firmware upgrades on an operating switch without disrupting data traffic or
re-initializing attached devices. If you attempt to perform a non-disruptive activation without satisfying the
following conditions, the activation will fail. If the non-disruptive activation fails, you will usually be
prompted to try again later. Otherwise, the switch will perform a disruptive activation.
• The current firmware version supports the installation and non-disruptive activation of the new firmware.
For information about compatible firmware versions, see the firmware release notes.
• No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering up, powering down,
disconnecting or connecting ISLs, changing switch configurations, or installing firmware.
• No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.
• No Zoning Edit sessions are open in the fabric.
• No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up, powering down,
disconnecting, connecting, and HBA configuration changes.
If you are installing firmware on more than one switch in the fabric, wait until the activation is complete on
the first switch before installing firmware on a second switch. If you attempt to activate firmware on a
second switch before activation is complete on the first, you will receive a message advising you to wait
and perform a hot reset later on the second switch to complete the installation.
Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins and then change states, will be reset. When
the non-disruptive activation is complete, SAN Connection Manager, QuickTools, and Enterprise Fabric
Management Suite sessions reconnect automatically. However, Telnet sessions must be restarted manually.
TIP: After upgrading firmware that includes changes to QuickTools, an open QuickTools session may
indicate that the firmware is not supported. This means the new firmware is not supported by the previous
QuickTools version. To correct this, close the QuickTools session and the browser window, then open a new
QuickTools session.

Using QuickTools to install firmware
To install firmware using QuickTools:
1. In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.
2. In the Load Firmware dialog, choose one of the following:
• Select a firmware image file from the Version drop-down list.
• Click Browse to change the folder (path) to search for firmware image files. Click Rescan to search
the new folder displayed in the Firmware Image Folder field.
3. Click Start to begin the firmware load process. You will be shown a message warning you that the
switch will be reset to activate the firmware.
4. Click OK to continue firmware installation.
5. Click Close to close the Load Firmware dialog.
Using the CLI to install firmware

The method you choose to install firmware using the CLI depends on the type of firmware activation you
want.
• For a disruptive activation, enter the firmware install or image install command to
download the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server, unpack it, and activate it in one step. See
”One-step firmware installation” (page 44).
• For a non-disruptive activation, enter the image fetch command to download the firmware image
file from an FTP or TFTP server. Enter the image unpack command to unpack the image file, then
enter the hotreset command to perform a non-disruptive activation. See ”Custom firmware
installation” (page 45).
For information about the CLI commands, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line
Interface Guide.
One-step firmware installation
The firmware install and image install commands download the firmware image file from an
FTP or TFTP server to the switch, unpack the image file, and perform a disruptive activation in one step. The
installation process prompts you to enter the following:
• The file transfer protocol (FTP or TFTP)
• IP address of the remote host
• An account name and password on the remote host (FTP only)
• Pathname for the firmware image file
For information about the CLI commands, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line
Interface Guide.
1. Enter the following commands to download the firmware from a remote host to the switch, install the
firmware, then reset the switch to activate the firmware.
SN6000 FC Switch #> admin start
SN6000 FC Switch #> firmware install
The switch will be reset. This process will cause a
disruption to I/O traffic.
Continuing with this action will terminate all management
sessions, including any Telnet sessions. When the firmware
activation is complete, you may log in to the switch again.
Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y
Press 'q' and the ENTER key to abort this command.
2. Enter your choice for the file transfer protocol with which to download the firmware image file. FTP
requires an user account and a password; TFTP does not.
FTP or TFTP : ftp
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3. Enter your account name on the remote host (FTP only) and the IP address of the remote host. When
prompted for the source file name, enter the path for the firmware image file.
User Account : johndoe
IP Address : 10.20.20.200
Source Filename : 8.0.00.11_epc
About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y
4. When prompted to install the new firmware, enter y to continue or n to cancel. Entering y will disrupt
traffic. This is the last opportunity to cancel.
About to install image. Do you want to continue? [y/n] y
Connected to 10.20.20.200 (10.20.20.200).
220 localhost.localdomain FTP server (Version wu-2.6.1-18) ready.
5. Enter the password for your account name (FTP only).
331 Password required for johndoe.
Password:******
230 User johndoe logged in.
The firmware will now be downloaded from the remote host to the switch, installed, and activated.
Custom firmware installation
A custom firmware installation downloads the firmware image file from an FTP or TFTP server to the switch,
unpacks the image file, and resets the switch in separate steps. This allows you to choose the type of switch
reset and whether the activation will be disruptive (reset switch command) or nondisruptive
(hotreset command). The following example illustrates a custom firmware installation with a
nondisruptive activation.
1. Download the firmware image file from the server to the switch.
• If your server has an FTP server, you can enter the image fetch command:
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #> image fetch account_name ip_address
filename
• If your server has a TFTP server, you can enter the image tftp command to download the
firmware image file.
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #> image tftp ip_address filename
• If your server has neither an FTP nor a TFTP server, open an FTP session and enter FTP commands:
>ftp ip_address or switchname
user:images
password: images
ftp>bin
ftp>put filename
ftp>quit
2. Display the list of firmware image files on the switch to confirm that the file was loaded.
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) $>image list
3. Unpack the firmware image file to install the new firmware in flash memory.
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) $>image unpack filename
4. Wait for the unpack to complete.
image unpack command result: Passed
5. A message will prompt you to reset the switch to activate the firmware. Use the hotreset command to
attempt a non-disruptive activation.
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) $>hotreset

Adding a switch to an existing fabric
If there are no special conditions to be configured for the new switch, plug in the switch. The switch
becomes functional with the default fabric configuration. The default fabric configuration settings are as
follows:
• Fabric zoning is sent to the switch from the fabric.
• All ports will be GL_Ports.
• The default IP address 10.0.0.1 is assigned to the switch without a gateway or boot protocol
configured: Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), and Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
If you are adding a switch to a fabric and do not want to accept the default fabric configuration:
1. If the switch is not new from the factory, reset the switch to the factory configuration before adding the
switch to the fabric.
2. If you want to manage the switch through the Ethernet port, you must first configure the IP address.
3. Plug in the inter-switch links (ISL), but do not connect the devices.
4. Configure the port types for the new switch. The ports can be G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, TR_Port,
or Donor.
5. Connect the devices to the switch.
6. Make any necessary zoning changes.
Installing feature license keys

For information about available license keys, see ”Feature licenses” (page 22). To install a license key
using QuickTools:
1. Open the Switch Menu and select Features to open the Feature Licenses dialog.
2. In the Feature Licenses dialog, click Add to open the Add License Key dialog.
3. In the Add License Key dialog, enter the license key in the Key field.
4. Click Get Description to display the upgrade description.
5. Click Add to upgrade the switch. Allow a minute or two for the upgrade to complete.
To upgrade a switch using the command line interface, see the feature command in the HP SN6000
Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
Configuring Call Home to HP Services (optional)

Call Home to HP Services is supported for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
• If you have already configured Call Home to HP Services for other HP products using Remote Support
Client (RSC), which is part of the Remote Support Pack (RSP), then to configure Call Home to HP
Services for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch, you must add the switch as a managed system to HP
Open Service Event Manager (OSEM) and then configure SNMP traps in the switch.
• If you have not already configured Call Home to HP Services, then you must set up a Central
Management Server (CMS) to run HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM), which will direct the installation
of RSP applications to support Call Home to HP Services.
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Role of the Remote Support Software Manager
When you install RSP, Remote Support Software Manager (RSSWM) is also installed on your CMS.
RSSWM downloads required and recommended software components, including the required software
components listed below, which are used to allow communication with HP Services, contract and warranty
entitlement capabilities and to provide on-site analysis.
• Remote Support Client (RSC)
• Remote Support Common Components (MC3)
• Remote Support Eligible Systems List
• Open Service Event Manager (OSEM)
• Web-Based Enterprise Services (WEBES)
These and other software management options you select are downloaded by RSSWM. Once configured,
RSSWM will download and install updated versions as they become available according to the policies
selected during the configuration of RSSWM.
Role of OSEM and versions required

OSEM collects and formats problem reports from various HP customer systems, including the SN6000
Fibre Channel Switch. OSEM uses the Ethernet (LAN) connection on the switches to receive event
notifications through SNMP traps sent from the switches, and then sends automated notification messages
to local e-mail recipients (if so configured) and to HP Services through RSC. These applications, in turn,
send the event message over the internet to HP Services.
OSEM version1.4.5 and SIM 5.1 (which includes RSP version 5.05) are the minimum versions required to
support SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Call Home to HP Services.
Installation instructions and documentation for SIM, RSP, and OSEM

Software, installation instructions, release notes, and other documentation for SIM, RSP, and OSEM are
available at no charge from the following HP websites:
• For SIM at http: //www.hp.com/go/hpsim
• For RSP at http://www.hp.com/go/ServiceEssentials
• For OSEM at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/svctools/OSEM/index.html
RSP requirements for the CMS
RSP requires that the CMS be a Windows-based system with the following characteristics:
Hardware:
• Any HP ProLiant x86 or HP ProLiant x64 system
• 2.4-GHz processor minimum
• 3 GB RAM minimum; 4 GB RAM if more than 100 devices to be monitored
• 500 MB free disk space minimum
Operating system:
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, SP4 for x86
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, SP4 for X86
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard or Enterprise Edition for x86 with SP1 (running on x86 or
x64/AMD64 platforms)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for x64
• Microsoft Windows 2003 SMB, with SP1
• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with installed Multilingual User Interface Pack (MUI)
• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch
International Server

Supported Web browsers:
• Internet Explorer, Version 6.0 and 7.0
• Mozilla, Versions 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7
• Firefox, Versions 1.0.2, 1.5, and 2.0
Applications:
• Java Virtual Machine plug-in for Internet Explorer
NOTE: Java plug-in is not installed by default in the Internet Explorer Web Browser for 32-bit and
x64 editions of Windows Server 2003.
Infrastructure requirements for implementing Call Home to HP Services

To implement Call Home to HP Services, the following infrastructure requirements must be met:
• Internet access to the Central Management Server running RSC (Required because notification
messages are sent by RSC to HP over the Internet.).
• OSEM can run on the same server as RSC or on a server that has LAN access to the server running
RSC.
• The server running OSEM must have LAN access to the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches to receive
SNMP traps from the switches.
• If a fire wall is installed, the following ports must be open:
• Port 162, which receives SNMP traps from the switches, because OSEM uses Microsoft SNMP
services
• Port 2069, to communicate with web browsers seeking remote access to OSEM
Configuring Call Home to HP services
To configure Call Home to HP services:
1. Make sure SIM and RSC are installed on a server that has Internet access. For software, installation
instructions, and other documentation for SIM and RSP, see the HP websites listed in ”Installation
instructions and documentation for SIM, RSP, and OSEM” (page 47).
2. Make sure OSEM is installed on a server that has Ethernet access to the server running SIM and RSC,
and to the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switches.
NOTE: OSEM can also be installed on the server that is used to run SIM and RSC.
3. To enable a switch to Call Home to HP Services, configure an SNMP trap in the switch using
QuickTools or the CLI, as described in the following procedures:
To configure an SNMP trap using QuickTools:
a. Enter the IP address of the switch into the web browser of a server that has LAN access to the
switch, and login to the switch.
b. To open the SNMP Properties dialog box: In the fabric tree, click the switch graphic for the switch
you are configuring to open its faceplate display, and then select Switch > SNMP Properties.
c. In the SNMP Properties dialog, select the tab for a trap that is not currently in use.
d. In the display for the selected trap, select the Trap Enabled checkbox to enable the trap.
e. In the Trap Version field, select the trap version V1.
f. In the Trap Severity field, select Critical.
g. In the Trap Address field, enter the IP address of the server running OSEM.
h. In the Trap Port field, enter the trap port number used by OSEM (the OSEM default trap port is 162).
i. In the Trap Community field, enter the trap community name. The name can be up to 32 characters
and must agree with the community name used in the OSEM application. The following characters
may not be used in the user-defined fields: pound sign (#), semi-colon (;), and comma (,).
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j. Click OK to enable the changes.
For more information about QuickTools, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch
Management User Guide.
To configure an SNMP trap using the CLI:
a. Telnet to the IP address of the switch from a server that has LAN access to the switch, and login to
the switch.
b. To modify the SNMP configuration, open an admin session and enter the
set setup snmp trap CLI command. This will display the current configuration of SNMP trap
parameters, followed by queries to allow changes to these parameters. Enter changes as needed to
the trap enabled state, IP address, port number, severity, version, and community name.
The following example configures SNMP trap 1:
SN6000 FC Switch #> admin start
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #> set setup snmp trap 1
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
Current Values:
Trap1Enabled False
Trap1Address 10.0.0.254
Trap1Port 162
Trap1Severity warning
Trap1Version 2
Trap1Community public
New Value (press ENTER to not specify value, 'q' to quit):

Trap1Enabled (True / False) :True
Trap1Address (hostname, IPv4, or IPv6 Address) :10.20.30.40
Trap1Port (decimal value, 1-65535) :
Trap1Severity (select a severity level)
1=unknown 6=warning
2=emergency 7=notify
3=alert 8=info
4=critical 9=debug
5=error 10=mark :4
Trap1Version (1 / 2) :1
Trap1Community (string, max=32 chars) :OSEMcommunity
Do you want to save and activate this snmp setup? (y/n): [n]
For more information about CLI commands, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line
Interface Guide.
4. Configure the switches in OSEM by adding each SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch as a Managed System
configured with System Type set to FC Switch and the IP address for the switch. For detailed instructions,
see the OSEM documentation available at the websites listed in ”Installation instructions and
documentation for SIM, RSP, and OSEM” (page 47).

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4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Diagnostic information about the switch is available through the switch LEDs and the port LEDs. Diagnostic
information is also available through the CLI, QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric Management Suite, or SAN
Connection Manager event logs and error displays.
Switch diagnostics
The SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch has three switch LEDs that are used for diagnostics: Input Power LED,
Heartbeat LED, and the System Fault LED (Figure 20).
1 Input Power LED 2 System Fault LED

3 Heartbeat LED
Figure 20 Switch LEDs
Input power LED is extinguished

The Input Power LED illuminates to indicate that the switch logic circuitry is receiving proper voltages. If the
Input Power LED is extinguished:
1. Inspect the power cords and connectors. Is the cord unplugged? Is the cord or connector damaged?
• Yes—Make necessary corrections or repairs. If the condition remains, continue.
• No—Continue.
2. Inspect the AC power source. Is the power source delivering the proper voltage?
• Yes—Continue.
• No—Make necessary repairs. If the condition remains, contact your authorized maintenance
provider.

System fault LED is illuminated
The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate that a fault exists in the switch firmware or hardware. If the
System Fault LED illuminates, identify the Heartbeat LED error blink pattern and take the necessary actions.
See ”Heartbeat LED blink patterns” (page 52).
Power-On self test diagnostics

The switch performs a series of tests as part of its power-up procedure. The POST diagnostic program
performs the following tests:
• Checksum tests on the boot firmware in Programmable read-only memory (PROM) and the switch
firmware in flash memory
• Internal data loopback test on all ports
• Access and integrity test on the Application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)
During the POST, the switch logs any errors encountered. Some POST errors are critical, others are not. The
switch uses the Heartbeat LED and the Logged-in LED to indicate switch and port status. A critical error
disables the switch so that it will not operate. A non-critical error allows the switch to operate, but disables
the ports that have errors. If two or more ports fail the POST, the entire switch is disabled. Whether the
problem is critical or not, contact your authorized maintenance provider.
If there are no errors, the Heartbeat LED blinks at a steady rate of once per second. If a critical error
occurs, the Heartbeat LED will show a blink pattern that indicates an error, and the System Fault LED will
illuminate. If there are non-critical errors, the switch disables the failed ports and flashes the associated
Logged-in LEDs. For more information, see ”Heartbeat LED blink patterns” (page 52).
Heartbeat LED blink patterns

The Heartbeat LED indicates the operational status of the switch. When the POST completes with no errors,
the Heartbeat LED blinks at steady rate of once per second. When the switch is in maintenance mode, the
Heartbeat LED illuminates continuously. For more information, see ”Recovering a switch using maintenance
mode” (page 57). All other blink patterns indicate critical errors. In addition to producing a Heartbeat
error blink patterns, a critical error also illuminates the System Fault LED.
The Heartbeat LED shows an error blink pattern for the following conditions:
• 1 blink—Normal operation
• 2 blinks—Internal firmware failure blink pattern, page 52
• 3 blinks—Fatal POST error blink pattern, page 53
• 4 blinks—Configuration file system error blink pattern, page 53
• 5 blinks—Over-temperature blink pattern, page 53
Internal firmware failure blink pattern
An internal firmware failure blink pattern is 2 blinks followed by a two second pause. The 2-blink error
pattern indicates that the firmware has failed, and that the switch must be reset. Momentarily press and
release the Maintenance button to reset the switch.
2 seconds
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Fatal POST error blink pattern
A system error blink pattern is 3 blinks followed by a 2-second pause. The 3-blink error pattern indicates
that a POST failure or a system error has left the switch inoperable. If a system error occurs, contact your
authorized maintenance provider. Momentarily press and release the Maintenance button to reset the
switch.
2 seconds
Configuration file system error blink pattern

A configuration file system error blink pattern is 4 blinks followed by a 2-second pause. The 4-blink error
pattern indicates that a configuration file system error has occurred, and that the configuration file must be
restored.
2 seconds
To restore the switch configuration:

1. Establish communications with the switch using Telnet. Enter one of the following on the command line:
telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
or
telnet switchname
where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the switch IP address and switchname is the switch name associated with
the IP address.
2. A Telnet window opens prompting you for a login. Enter an account name and password. The default
account name and password are admin and password respectively.
3. Open an admin session to acquire the necessary authority.
SN6000 $> admin start
4. Restore the configuration. When the restore is complete, the switch will reset.
SN6000 (admin) $> config restore
If a configuration does not exist, enter the config backup CLI command, then enter the
config restore command.
Over-temperature blink pattern
An over-temperature blink pattern is 5 blinks followed by a 2-second pause. The 5-blink error pattern
indicates that the air temperature inside the switch has exceeded the failure temperature threshold.
2 seconds
If the Heartbeat LED shows the over-temperature blink pattern:

1. Inspect the switch vents. Are the intake and exhaust vents clear?
• Yes—Continue.
• No—Remove any debris from fan intake and exhaust if necessary. If the condition remains,
continue.
2. Consider the ambient air temperature near the switch and clearance around the switch. Make
necessary corrections. If the condition remains, power down the switch and contact your authorized
maintenance provider.

Logged-in LED indications
Port diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-in LED for each port (Figure 21).
1 Logged-in LED (port 0) 2 Logged-in LED (port 10)

Figure 21 Logged-in LED
The Logged-in LED has three indications:
• Continuous illumination: A device is logged in to the port.
• Flashing once per second: A device is logging in to the port, or the port is in the diagnostics state.
• Flashing twice per second: The port is down, offline, or an error has occurred.
If a Logged-in LED is flashing two times per second, review the event browser for alarm messages
regarding the affected port. You can also inspect the alarm log using the command line interface,
show alarm command. If there is an error, alarm messages may point to one or more of the following
conditions:
• E_Port isolation, page 54
• Excessive port errors, page 55
E_Port isolation
A Logged-in LED error indication is often the result of E_Port isolation. E_Port isolation can be caused by the
following:
• Security failure
• A port configured as an F_Port or an FL_Port is connected to another switch
• Conflicting domain IDs
• Conflicting timeout values
• Conflicting zone membership between active zone sets
• Connection to a B-series or C-series switch
Using QuickTools, review the event browser, and perform the following procedure to diagnose and correct
an isolated E_Port:
1. Does the QuickTools event browser show an alarm about an invalid attach on the affected port?
• Yes—If you have configured device security, review the ISL group in the active security set to ensure
that the membership includes the necessary ports and that the secrets on all switches are correct.
• No—Continue.
2. Does the QuickTools event browser show a repeating alarm about an unsupported E_Port command on
the affected port?
• Yes—The port is configured as an FL_Port and connected to another switch. Correct the port
connection or the port type.
• No—Continue.
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3. Display the fabric domain IDs using the show domains CLI command or by selecting the QuickTools
Switch tab, Summary icon. Are all domain IDs in the fabric unique?
• Yes—Continue.
• No—Correct the domain IDs on the offending switches using the set config switch CLI
command or the QuickTools Switch Properties dialog. Reset the port. If the condition remains,
continue.
4. Compare the RA_TOV and ED_TOV timeout values for all switches in the fabric using the show
config switch CLI command or by selecting the QuickTools Switch tab, Advanced icon. Is each
timeout value the same on every switch?
• Yes—Continue.
• No—Correct the timeout values on the offending switches using the set config switch CLI
command or selecting Switch>Advanced Switch Properties in QuickTools. Reset the port. If the
condition remains, continue.
5. Display the active zone set on each switch using the zoning active CLI command or by selecting
the QuickTools Active Zoneset tab. Compare the zone membership between the two active zone sets.
Are they the same?
• Yes—Contact your authorized maintenance provider.
• No—Deactivate one of the active zone sets or edit the conflicting zones so that their membership is
the same, then reset the port. If the condition remains, contact your authorized maintenance
provider.
NOTE: E_Port isolation can be caused by merging two fabrics whose active zone sets have two zones
with the same name, but different membership.
6. Is the port connected to a switch that supports connection to a TR_Port of an SN6000 Fibre Channel
Switch?
• Yes—Configure the port as a TR_Port and map the local and remote fabric devices.
• No—Contact your authorized maintenance provider.
Excessive port errors
The switch can monitor a set of port errors and generate alarms based on user-defined sample windows
and thresholds. These port errors include the following:
• Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) errors
• Decode errors
• ISL connection count
• Device login errors
• Device logout errors
• Loss-of-signal errors
Port threshold alarm monitoring is disabled by default. For information about managing port threshold
alarms, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
If the count for any of these errors exceeds the rising trigger for three consecutive sample windows, the
switch generates an alarm and disables the affected port, changing its operational state to “down.” Port
errors can be caused by the following:
• Triggers are too low or the sample window is too small
• Faulty Fibre Channel port cable
• Faulty SFP
• Faulty port
• Faulty device or HBA

Review the event browser to determine if excessive port errors are responsible for disabling the port. Look
for a message that mentions one of the monitored error types indicating that the port has been disabled,
then perform the following procedure:
1. Examine the alarm configuration for the associated error using the show config threshold CLI
command. See the show config threshold CLI command in the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel
Switch Command Line Interface Guide. Are the thresholds and sample window correct?
• Yes—Continue
• No—Correct the alarm configuration. If the condition remains, continue.
2. Reset the port, then perform an external port loopback test to validate the port and the SFP. For
information about testing ports, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface
Guide or the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide. Does the
port pass the test?
• Yes—Continue
• No—Replace the SFP and repeat the test. If the port does not pass the test, contact your authorized
maintenance provider. Otherwise continue.
3. Replace the Fibre Channel port cable. Is the problem corrected?
• Yes—The procedure is complete.
• No—Continue.
4. Inspect the device to which the affected port is connected and confirm that the device and its HBA are
working properly. Make repairs and corrections as needed. If the condition remains, contact your
authorized maintenance provider.
Transceiver diagnostics
You can display the following transceiver information using the show media CLI command:
• Port number
• Manufacturer
• Temperature (°C)
• Operating voltage (volts)
• Transmitter bias (milliamps)
• Transmitter power (milliwatts)
• Receiver power (milliwatts)
The display indicates warning and alarm conditions for both high and low values.
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Power Supply Diagnostics
The same model power supply is used for the SN6000 Single Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch and the
SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch. The power supply is replaceable on both SN6000
Fibre Channel Switches, and is hot-swappable on the SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch.
The power supply has a Status LED (Green) and a Fault LED (Amber) as shown in Figure 22. Under normal
operating conditions, the Power Supply Status LED is illuminated and the Power Supply Fault LED is
extinguished.
1 Power supply status LED 2 Power supply fault LED
Figure 22 SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch power supply LEDs

Consider the following indications:
• All power supply LEDs are normal, yet the System Fault LED is illuminated and the Heartbeat LED does
not show a blink pattern. This means that the two power supplies have different air flow directions.
Replace the power supply with the incorrect air flow direction with a power supply that has the correct
air flow direction. Air flow direction is marked on the power supply part number label. See ”Power
supply removal and replacement” (page 62).
• Power Supply Fault LED is illuminated. This means that the power supply is failing or has failed.
Replace the power supply with a power supply that has the same air flow direction. Air flow direction is
indicated on the power supply part number label. See ”Power supply removal and
replacement” (page 62).
Recovering a switch using maintenance mode

A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons:
• Firmware becomes corrupt
• IP address is lost
• Switch configuration becomes corrupt
• Password is forgotten
In these specific cases, you can recover the switch using maintenance mode. Maintenance mode
temporarily returns the switch IP address to 10.0.0.1 and provides opportunities to do the following:
• Exiting the maintenance menu (option 0), page 58
• Unpacking a firmware image file in maintenance mode (option 1), page 58
• Resetting the network configuration in maintenance mode (option 2), page 59
• Resetting user accounts in maintenance mode (option 3), page 59
• Copying log files in maintenance mode (option 4), page 59
• Removing the switch configuration in maintenance mode (option 5), page 59
• Remaking the file system in maintenance mode (option 6), page 59
• Resetting the switch in maintenance mode (option 7), page 59
• Updating the boot loader in maintenance mode (option 8), page 59

To recover a switch:
1. Place the switch in maintenance mode by pressing and holding the Maintenance button with a pointed
tool until only the Heartbeat LED is illuminated, and then release the button. The Heartbeat LED
illuminates continuously when the switch is in maintenance mode.
2. Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the maintenance mode IP address 10.0.0.1.
3. Enter the maintenance mode account name (prom) and password (prom), and press Enter.
Switch login: prom
Password:xxxx
4. The maintenance menu displays several recovery options. To select a switch recovery option, press the
corresponding number (displayed in option: field) on the keyboard and press Enter.
0) Exit
1) Image Unpack
2) Reset Network Config
3) Reset User Accounts to Default
4) Copy Log Files
5) Remove Switch Config
6) Remake Filesystem
7) Reset Switch
8) Update Boot Loader
Option:
These options and their use are described in the following subsections.
Exiting the maintenance menu (option 0)

The Exit option closes the current Maintenance menu session. To log in again, enter the maintenance mode
account name (prom) and password (prom). To return to normal operation, momentarily press and release
the Maintenance button or power cycle the switch.
Unpacking a firmware image file in maintenance mode (option 1)

The Image Unpack option unpacks and installs new firmware when the current firmware has become
corrupt. Before using this option, you must load the new firmware image file onto the switch. To install new
firmware using this option:
1. Place the switch in maintenance mode. See the procedure for maintenance mode in ”Recovering a
switch using maintenance mode” (page 57).
2. Use FTP to load a new firmware image file onto the switch. See ”Custom firmware
installation” (page 45) for an example of how to load the image file. When the download is complete,
close the FTP session.
3. Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the default IP address 10.0.0.1.
telnet 10.0.0.1
4. Enter the maintenance mode account name (prom) and password (prom), and press Enter.
Switch login: prom
Password: xxxx
5. Select option 1 from the maintenance menu. When prompted for a file name, enter the firmware image
file name:
Image filename: filename
Unpacking ’filename’, please wait...
Unpackage successful.
6. Select option 7, Reset Switch, to reset the switch and exit maintenance mode.
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Resetting the network configuration in maintenance mode (option 2)
The Reset Network Config option resets the network properties to the factory default values and saves them
on the switch. For default network configuration values, see ”Factory Configuration Defaults” (page 79).
Resetting user accounts in maintenance mode (option 3)

The Reset User Accounts to Default option restores the password for the Admin account name to the default
(password) and removes all other user accounts from the switch.
Copying log files in maintenance mode (option 4)

The Copy Log Files option copies all log file buffers to a file on the switch named logfile. You can use
FTP to download this file to the workstation, however, you must download logfile before resetting the
switch. For information about downloading files from the switch, see the HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch
Command Line Interface Guide.
Removing the switch configuration in maintenance mode (option 5)

The Remove Switch Config option deletes all configurations from the switch except the default
configuration. This restores switch configuration parameters to the factory defaults. See ”Factory
Configuration Defaults” (page 79) for the factory default values.
Remaking the file system in maintenance mode (option 6)

The Remake Filesystem option resets the switch to the factory default values, including user accounts and
zoning. Use this option to recreate the file system when the switch configuration becomes corrupt because
of a loss of power. See ”Factory Configuration Defaults” (page 79) for the factory default values.
NOTE: If you choose the Remake Filesystem option, you will lose all changes made to the fabric
configuration that involve that switch, such as password and zoning changes. You must then restore the
switch from an archived configuration or reconfigure the portions of the fabric that involve the switch.
Resetting the switch in maintenance mode (option 7)

The Reset Switch option closes the Telnet session, exits maintenance mode, and reboots the switch using
the current switch configuration. All unpacked firmware image files that reside on the switch are deleted.
Updating the boot loader in maintenance mode (option 8)

The Update Boot Loader option updates the system boot loader which loads the Linux kernel into memory.
Use this option only at the direction of your authorized maintenance provider.

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5 Removal/Replacement
This section describes the removal and replacement procedures for the following field replaceable units
(FRU):
• SFP and XPAK transceivers
• Power supplies for the SN6000 Single Supply Switch and the SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre
Channel Switch models
• The switch is equipped with a battery that powers the non-volatile memory. This memory stores the
switch configuration. The battery is not a field replaceable unit.
WARNING! The battery may explode if replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING! Bei unsachgemäß ausgetauschter Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Die Batterie nur mit der
gleichen Batterie oder mit einem äquivalenten, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzen. Die
gebrauchte Batterie gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen entsorgen.
WARNING! Danger d’explosion si le remplacement de la pile est incorrect. Ne remplacer que par une
pile de type identique ou équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Jeter la pile usagée en observant les
instructions du fabricant.
WARNING! Peligro de la explosión si la batería es reemplazada incorrectamente. Substituya solamente

con el mismo tipo o equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. Deshágase de la batería usada según las
instrucciones del fabricante.
Transceiver removal and replacement

The SFP and XPAK transceivers can be removed and replaced while the switch is operating without
damaging the switch or the transceiver. However, data transmission on the affected port is interrupted until
the transceiver is installed.
To remove a transceiver, gently press the transceiver into the port to release the tension, then pull on the
release tab or lever and remove the transceiver. Different transceiver manufacturers have different release
mechanisms. Consult the documentation for your transceiver. To install the transceiver, insert it into the port
and gently press until it snaps in place.
NOTE: The SFP and XPAK transceivers fits only one way. If the transceiver does not install under gentle
pressure, invert it and try again.

Power supply removal and replacement
The SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch power supplies are hot-pluggable. This means you
can remove or install one of the power supplies while the switch is operating without disrupting service.
The power supplies are also interchangeable; that is, the left and right power supplies are the same unit.
NOTE: Both power supplies on the SN6000 Dual Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch must have the same
air flow direction to prevent the switch from overheating. To avoid overheating, do not operate the switch
with one power supply any longer than necessary.
When removing or replacing a power supply, consider the following:

• The left and right power supplies are interchangeable. However, you must orient the power supply so
that AC receptacle is on the right.
• Both power supplies must have the same air flow direction. The part number label on the power supply
indicates the air flow direction.
• When removing or replacing a power supply on an operating switch, be sure the Heartbeat LED is
showing the normal one blink per second. This indicates that the switch will continue operating
normally while the power supply is being removed or replaced.
To remove a power supply:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2. Using a cross-head screw driver, loosen the two knurled fasteners (Figure 23).
3. Grasp the power supply handle and pull firmly to disengage the modular connector.
4. Remove the power supply from the bay.
1 Power supply 1 2 Power supply 2

3 Fasteners
Figure 23 Power supply removal

To install a power supply:
1. Confirm that the Heartbeat LED is showing the normal 1 blink per second. This indicates that the switch
will continue operating normally while the power supply is being removed or replaced.
2. Confirm that the new power supply is compatible with the switch air flow direction. The part number
label on the power supply indicates the air flow direction (Figure 24).
3. With the AC receptacle on the right, slide the power supply into the bay until it is firmly seated. Secure
the knurled fasteners by hand.
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4. Plug the power cord into the AC receptacle. Confirm that air flow direction is correct.
1
2
1 Air flow label 2 AC receptacle
Figure 24 Power supply installation

The power supply in the SN6000 Single Power Supply Fibre Channel Switch can be removed and
replaced, but as there is only one power supply, it is not hot-pluggable.
To remove the power supply:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2. Using a cross-head screw driver, loosen the two knurled fasteners (in the position of Power Supply 1 in
(Figure 23).
3. Grasp the power supply handle and pull firmly to disengage the modular connector.
4. Remove the power supply from the bay.
To install the power supply:
1. Confirm that the new power supply is compatible with the switch air flow direction. The part number
label on the power supply indicates the air flow direction (Figure 24).
2. With the AC receptacle on the right, slide the power supply into the bay until it is firmly seated. Secure
the knurled fasteners by hand.

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6 Support and Other Resources
Document conventions and symbols
Table 10 Document conventions
Convention Element
Medium blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links and email addresses
Medium blue, underlined text Website addresses

(http://www.hp.com)
Bold font • Keys that are pressed
• Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box
• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list
items, buttons, and check boxes
Italics font Text emphasis
Monospace font • File and directory names

• System output
• Code
• Commands, their arguments, and argument values
Monospace, italic font • Code variables

• Command-line variables
Monospace, bold font Emphasis of monospace text, including file and directory names,
system output, code, and text typed at the command line
WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
CAUTION: Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
IMPORTANT: Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE: Provides additional information.
TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.

Contacting HP
HP contact information
For HP technical support:
• In the United States, see the Contact HP United States webpage:
(http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html). To contact HP by phone, call:
1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For
continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
• In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage:
(http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html).
• For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support/.
Rack stability
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:

• Extend leveling jacks to the floor.
• Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
• In multiple-rack installations, secure racks together.
• Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become unstable if more than one component is
extended.
Subscription service
HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber's Choice for Business website:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates. After registering, you will receive an e-mail notification of product
enhancements, new driver versions, firmware updates, and other product resources.
Documentation feedback
HP welcomes your feedback.
To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, send a message to
[email protected]. Include the document title and manufacturing part number. All
submissions become the property of HP.
New and changed information in this edition

The following additions and changes have been made for this edition:
• Added support for transparent routing
• Added support for the Internet Key Exchange protocol
• Added support for Public Key Infrastructure
Related information
Documents
In addition to this guide, see the following documents for this product:
• HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Quick Start Installation Instructions
• HP 8Gb SAN Connection Kit Quick Start Instructions
• HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Rack-Mount Kit Quick Start Installation Instructions
• HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch QuickTools Switch Management User Guide
• HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide
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• HP SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Quick Reference Guide
• HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Enterprise Fabric Management Suite User Guide
• HP SAN Connection Manager User Guide
• HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Event Message Reference Guide
• HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch Simple Network Management Protocol Reference
Guide
• HP 8/20q and SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch CIM Agent Reference Guide
For the latest product information, including firmware, documentation, and supported SAN configurations,
see the following HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/SN6000.
Other HP websites
For additional information, see the following HP websites:
• http://www.hp.com
• http://www.hp.com/go/storage
• http://www.docs.hp.com
• http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide
Customer self repair

HP products are designed with many Customer Self Repair parts to minimize repair time and allow for
greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. If during the diagnosis period HP (or HP
service providers or service partners) identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use of a
Customer Self Repair part, HP will ship that part directly to you for replacement. There are two categories
of Customer Self Repair parts:
• Mandatory—Parts for which Customer Self Repair is mandatory. If you request HP to replace these
parts, you will be charged for the travel and labor costs of this service.
• Optional—Parts for which Customer Self Repair is optional. These parts are also designed for customer
self repair. If, however, you require that HP replace them for you, there may or may not be additional
charges, depending on the type of warranty service designated for your product.
NOTE:
Some HP parts are not designed for Customer Self Repair. In order to satisfy the customer warranty, HP
requires that an authorized service provider replace the part. These parts are identified as No in the
Illustrated Parts Catalog.
Based on availability and where geography permits, Customer Self Repair parts will be shipped for next
business day delivery. Same day or four-hour delivery may be offered at an additional charge where
geography permits. If assistance is required, you can call the HP Technical Support Center and a
technician will help you over the telephone. HP specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement
Customer Self Repair part whether a defective part must be returned to HP. In cases where it is required to
return the defective part to HP, you must ship the defective part back to HP within a defined period of time,
normally five (5) business days. The defective part must be returned with the associated documentation in
the provided shipping material. Failure to return the defective part may result in HP billing you for the
replacement. With a Customer Self Repair, HP will pay all shipping and part return costs and determine
the courier/carrier to be used.
For more information about the HP Customer Self Repair program, contact your local service provider. For
the North American program, visit the HP website: (http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair).

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A Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Regulatory compliance
Federal Communications Commission notice for Class A equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in
order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Laser device
All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825, and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 11040.11. With specific regard to the
laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a
Class 1 laser product. The product does not emit hazardous light.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:
• Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.
• Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those
specified herein.
• Allow only HP authorized service technicians to repair the laser device.
Laser safety warning

This product uses Class 1 laser optical transceivers to communicate over the fiber optic conductors. The
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) does not consider Class 1 lasers to be hazardous.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 Laser Safety Standard requires labeling in
English, German, Finnish, and French stating that the product uses Class 1 lasers. Because it is impractical
to label the transceivers, the following label is provided in this manual.

Certification and classification information
This product contains a laser internal to the fiber optic (FO) transceiver for connection to the Fibre Channel
communications port.
In the USA, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements
contained in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. A
label on the plastic FO transceiver housing indicates the certification.
Outside the USA, the FO transceiver is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements
contained in IEC 825–1:1993 and EN 60825–1:1994, including Amendment 11:1996 and Amendment
2:2001.
Laser product label
The optional Class 1 laser product label (Figure 25) or its equivalent may be located on the surface of the
HP-supplied laser device or on the laser device installed in your product.
Figure 25 Class 1 laser product label

This label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
International notices and statements

Canadian notice (avis Canadien)
This equipment does not exceed Class A limits for radio emissions for digital apparatus, set out in Radio
Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation in a residential area
may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take
whatever steps necessary to correct the interference.
Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe A d'émission de bruits radioélectriques por les
appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le
ministère des Communications du Canada. L'exploitation faite en milieu résidentiel peut entraîner le
brouillage des réceptions radio et télé, ce qui obligerait le propriétaire ou l'opérateur à prendre les
dispositions nécwssaires pour en éliminer les causes.
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European Union regulatory notice
This product complies with the following Eurupean Union (EU) directives:
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards
(European norms), which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this
product or product family. This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the
product:
This marking is valid for non-telecommunications This marking is valid for EU non-harmonized
products and EU harmonized telecommunications telecomunications products.
products. *Notified body number (used only if applicable—
refer to the product label)
Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany
Japanese notice
Korean notice
Taiwan notice
\

Chinese warning messages
Altitude warning message
仅适用于海拔 2000 米以下地区安全使用

May be used safely only in areas where the altitude is less than 2000m.
Non-tropical warning message
仅适用于非热带气候条件下安全使用
May be used safely only in non-tropical climates.
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B How to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
To prevent damage to the system, you must follow certain precautions when setting up the system or
handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system
boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
Grounding methods
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or chassis. Wrist straps are
flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide
proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when
standing on conductive floors or static-dissipating floor mats.
• Use conductive field service tools.
• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller
install the part.
NOTE: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation, contact your
HP authorized reseller.

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C Technical Specifications
This appendix contains the specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch. See ”General
Description” (page 9) for the location of all connections, switches, controls, and components.
General specifications
Table 11 lists general specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
Table 11 General specifications
Specification Description
Fibre Channel protocols FC-PH Rev. 4.3
FC-PH-2
FC-PH-3
FC-AL Rev 4.6
FC-AL-2 Rev 7.0
FC-FLA
FC-GS
FC-GS-2
FC-GS-3
FC-FG
FC-SW-2
FC-Tape
FC-VI
Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0
Fibre Channel Element MIB RFC 2837\
Fibre Channel classes of service Classes 2 and 3
Modes of operation Fibre Channel Classes 2 and 3,
connectionless
Port types
• SFP ports G_Port, GL_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port,
TR_Port
• XPAK ports G_Port, F_Port, E_Port
Port characteristics All ports are auto-discovering and
self-configuring.
Number of Fibre Channel ports 12-port single power supply model: Four
XPAK ports and eight SFP ports are active.
Additional ports can be activated in four
port increments with the port activation
license key.
24-port single and dual power supply
models: Four XPAK ports and 20 SFP ports
are active.

Table 11 General specifications (Continued)
Scalability Maximum 239 switches, depending on
configuration. For the latest supported
configurations, see the SAN Design
Reference Guide available at
http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide.
Maximum user ports > 475,000 ports depending on
configuration. For the latest supported
configurations, see the SAN Design
Reference Guide available at
http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide.
Buffer credits 16 buffer credits per port, ASIC embedded
memory
Media type SFP optical transceiver (ports 0-19)
XPAK optical transceive (ports 20-23)
Fabric port speed 2.125, 4.250, 8.50 Gb/s
Maximum frame size 2,148 bytes (2112 byte payload)
System processor 440EP PowerPc
Fabric latency (intra-switch)
2 Gb/s to 2 Gb/s < 0.6 μsec
Bandwidth
Point-to-point 425 MB, full duplex at 2 Gb/s
850 MB, full duplex at 4 Gb/s
1,700 MB, full duplex at 8 Gb/s
Aggregate (single switch) Up to 54 GB full duplex
Air flow Front-to-back
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Maintainability features
Table 12 lists maintainability features for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
Table 12 Maintainability features
Diagnostics The POST tests all functional components
except SFP transceivers. Port tests include
online, internal, and external tests.
User interface LED indicators
Field replaceable units (FRUs) Power supply
Fabric management specifications

Table 13 lists fabric management specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
Table 13 Fabric management specifications
Management methods Command Line Interface
FTP
GS-3 Management Server
SAN Connection Manager graphical user
interface
QuickTools web applet
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite
SMI-S
SNMP
TFTP
Maintenance connection RS-232 connector; null modem F/F DB9
cable
Ethernet connection RJ-45 connector; 10/100 BASE-T cable
Switch agent Allows a network management station to
obtain configuration values, traffic
information, and failure data pertaining to
the Fibre Channels using SNMP through the
Ethernet interface.

Weight and physical dimensions
Table 14 lists physical properties for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
Table 14 Switch physical dimensions
Property Value
Height 1U or 43.2 mm (1.70 in)
Width 432 mm (17 in)
Depth 500 mm (19.7 in)
Weight Dual power supply: 8.16 kg (18 lbs.)

Single power supply: 6.8 kg (15 lbs.)
Electrical specifications
Table 15 lists electrical specifications for the SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch.
Table 15 Electrical specifications
Operating voltage 100 to 240 VAC; 50 to 60 Hz
Power source loading (maximum) 1 A at 120 VAC/0.5 A at 240 VAC
Heat output (maximum) Dual power: 80 watts nominal; 90 watts typical maximum
Single power: 73 watts nominal; 83 watts typical maximum
Circuit protection Internally fused
Environmental requirements
To ensure proper operation, the switch must not be subjected to environmental conditions beyond those for
which it was tested. The ranges specified in Table 16 identify the acceptable environment for both
operating and non-operating conditions.
Table 16 Environmental requirements
Condition Acceptable range during operation Acceptable range during

non-operation
Temperature 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) –20° to 70°C (–4° to 158°F)
Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing 10% to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude 3,048 m (0 to 10,000 feet) above sea 15,240 m (0 to 50,000 feet) above
level sea level
Vibration (IEC 68-2-6) 5 to 500 Hz, 0.27g, 5 sweeps 2 to 200 Hz, 0.5g, 5 sweeps
Shock (IEC 68-2-7) 3.5g, 3ms, half sine, 20 repetitions 50g, 4216 mmps, 13msec, 3 axis
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D Factory Configuration Defaults
This appendix describes the factory configuration defaults.
Factory switch configuration

Enter the show config switch CLI command to display switch configuration values.
Table 17 Switch configuration defaults
Parameter Default
AdminState Online
BroadcastEnabled True
InbandEnabled True
FDMIEnabled True
FDMIEntries 1,000
DefaultDomainID 1 (0x Hex)
DomainIDLock False
SymbolicName SN6000 FC Switch
R_A_TOV 10000
E_D_TOV 2000
PrincipalPriority 254
ConfigDescription Default Config
InteropMode Standard

Factory port configuration
Enter the show config port CLI command to display port configuration values.
Table 18 Port configuration defaults
Parameter Port Defaults

AdminState Online
LinkSpeed Ports 0-19: Auto;
Ports 20-23: Auto
PortType Ports 0-19: GL;
Ports 20-23: G
SymbolicName Port n, for ports 0-19
20G-n for ports 20-23, where n is the port
number
ALFairness False
DeviceScanEnabled True
ForceOfflineRSCN False
ARB_FF False
InteropCredit 0
ExtCredit 0
FANEnable True
AutoPerfTuning True
LCFEnable False
MFSEnable False
MSEnable True
NoClose False
IOStreamGuard Auto
VIEnable False
PDISCPingEnable True
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Factory port threshold alarm configuration
Enter show config threshold CLI command to display threshold alarm configuration values. If the
ThresholdMonitoringEnabled parameter is disabled (False), none of the individual threshold monitoring
parameter settings can be applied.
Table 19 Port threshold alarm configuration defaults
Parameter Default
ThresholdMonitoringEnabled False
CRCErrorsMonitoringEnabled True
• RisingTrigger 25
• FallingTrigger 1
• SampleWindow
10
DecodeErrorsMonitoringEnabled True
• SampleWindow
10
ISLMonitoringEnabled True
• RisingTrigger 2
• SampleWindow
10
LoginMonitoringEnabled True
• RisingTrigger 5
• SampleWindow
10
LogoutMonitoringEnabled True
• RisingTrigger 5
• SampleWindow
10
LOSMonitoringEnabled True
• SampleWindow
10
Factory zoning configuration

Enter the show config zoning CLI command to display zoning configuration values.
Table 20 Zoning configuration defaults
Parameter Default
MergeAutoSave True
DefaultZone Allow
DiscardInactive False

Factory SNMP configuration
Enter the show setup snmp CLI command to display SNMP configuration values.
Table 21 SNMP configuration defaults
Parameter Default
SNMPEnabled True
Contact <syscontact undefined>
Location <sysLocation undefined>
Description For AW575A and BK780A:
HP SN6000 Stackable Single Power
Supply Fibre Channel Switch
For AW576A:
HP SN6000 Stackable Dual Power
Supply Fibre Channel Switch
ObjectID HP SN6000 Stackable Single Power
Supply Fibre Channel Switch:
1.3.6.1.4.1.3873.1.24
HP SN6000 Stackable Dual Power
Supply Fibre Channel Switch:
1.3.6.1.4.1.3873.1.25
AuthFailureTrap False
ProxyEnabled True
SNMPv3Enabled False
Trap [1-5] Address Trap 1: 10.0.0.254
Traps 2–5: 0.0.0.0
Trap [1-5] Port 162
Trap [1-5] Severity Warning
Trap [1-5] Version 2
Trap [1-5] Enabled False
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Factory switch services configuration
Enter the show setup services CLI command to display switch service configuration values.
Table 22 Services configuration defaults
Parameter Default
TelnetEnabled True
SSHEnabled False
GUIMgmtEnabled True
SSLMgmtEnabled False
EmbeddedGUIEnabled True
SNMPEnabled True
NTPEnabled False
CIMEnabled True
FTPEnabled True
MgmtServerEnabled True
CallHomeEnabled True
Factory DNS host name configuration

Enter the show setup system dns CLI command to display the Domain Name System host name
configuration values.
Table 23 DNS host name configuration defaults
Parameter Default
DNSClientEnabled False
DNSLocalHostname <undefined>
DNSServerDiscovery Static
DNSServer1Address <undefined>
DNSSearchListDiscovery Static
DNSSearchList1 <undefined>

Factory IP version 4 Ethernet configuration
Enter the show setup system ipv4 CLI command to display the IP version 4 Ethernet configuration
values.
Table 24 IP version 4 Ethernet configuration defaults
Parameter Default
EthIPv4NetworkEnable True
EthIPv4NetworkDiscovery Static
EthIPv4NetworkIPAddress 10.0.0.1
EthIPv4NetworkIPMask 255.0.0.0
EthIPv4GatewayAddress 10.0.0.254
Factory IP version 6 Ethernet configuration

Enter the show setup system ipv6 CLI command to display the IP version 6 Ethernet configuration
values.
Table 25 IP version 6 Ethernet configuration defaults
Parameter Default
EthIPv6NetworkEnable True
EthIPv6NetworkDiscovery Ndp
EthIPv6NetworkAddress ::/64
EthIPv6GatewayAddress ::
Factory event logging configuration

Enter the show setup system logging CLI command to display the event logging configuration
values.
Table 26 Event logging configuration defaults
Parameter Default
LocalLogEnabled True
RemotelogEnabled False
RemoteLogHostAddress 10.0.0.254
Factory NTP server configuration

Enter the show setup system ntp CLI command to display the NTP server configuration values.
Table 27 NTP server configuration defaults
Parameter Default
NTPClientEnabled False
NTPServerAddress 10.0.0.254
NTPServerDiscovery Static
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Factory timer configuration
Enter the show setup system timers CLI command to display the timer configuration values.
Table 28 Timer configuration defaults
Parameter Default
AdminTimeout 30
InactivityTimeout 0
Factory RADIUS configuration

Enter the show setup radius CLI command to display RADIUS configuration values.
Table 29 RADIUS configuration defaults
Parameter Default
DeviceAuthOrder Local
UserAuthOrder Local
TotalServers 0
DeviceAuthServer False
UserAuthServer False
AccountingServer False
ServerIPAddress 10.0.0.1
ServerUDPPort 1812
Timeout 2 seconds
Retries 0
SignPackets False
Factory security configuration

Enter the show config security CLI command to display security configuration values.
Table 30 Security configuration defaults
Parameter Default
AutoSave True
FabricBindingEnabled False
PortBindingEnabled False

Factory Call Home configuration
Enter the show setup callhome CLI command to display call home configuration values.
Table 31 Call Home service configuration defaults
Parameters Default
PrimarySMTPServerAddr 0.0.0.0
PrimarySMTPServerPort 25
PrimarySMTPServerEnabled False
SecondarySMTPServerAddr 0.0.0.0
SecondarySMTPServerPort 25
SecondarySMTPServerEnabled False
ContactEmailAddress [email protected]
PhoneNumber <undefined>
StreetAddress <undefined>
FromEmailAddress [email protected]
ReplyToEmailAddress [email protected]
ThrottleDupsEnabled True
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Glossary
This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product. It is not a comprehensive glossary
of computer terms.
Active firmware The firmware image on the switch that is in use.

Active zone set The zone set that defines the current zoning for the fabric. See Zone set.
Activity LED A port LED that indicates when frames are entering or leaving the port.
Administrative state Assigned state that determines the operational state of the port or switch. There are two
types of administrative states: the administrative state and the configured administrative
state. The administrative state is the currently assigned port or switch state, such as
Online or Offline. The configured administrative state is the state that is saved in
the switch configuration, which determines how the switch or port comes up after a reset
or power cycle.
Alarm A message generated by the switch that requires attention.
Alias A named set of ports or devices used to make defining zone set membership easier. An
alias is not a zone, and it cannot have a zone or another alias as a member. See Zone.
Application-specific An integrated circuit chip designed for a specific application, such as a transmission
integrated circuit (ASIC) protocol or a computer.
Arbitrated loop A Fibre Channel topology where ports use arbitration to establish a point-to-point circuit.
Arbitrated Loop Physical A unique one-byte value assigned during loop initialization to each NL_Port on a loop.
Address (AL_PA) See NL_Port.
BootP Boot strap protocol. A type of network server.
Buffer credit A measure of port buffer capacity, equal to one frame.
Challenge-Handshake An authentication protocol by which a device is challenged to verify its identity before
Authentication Protocol being allowed to log in to a switch.
(CHAP)
CIM Common Interface Model
Class 2 service A service that multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or more N_Ports
with acknowledgment provided. See N_Port.
Class 3 service A service that multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or more N_Ports
without acknowledgment. See N_Port.
Common Information A switch service that provides for switch management through third-party applications
Model (CIM) that comply with the Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S).
Configuration wizard QuickTools or Enterprise Fabric Management Suite wizard that automates the switch
configuration process.
Device security A component of fabric security that provides for the authorization and authentication of
devices that attach to a switch through the use of groups and security sets. See Group
and Security set.
Domain ID User-defined number that identifies the switch in the fabric.
Enterprise Fabric An optional, workstation-based, fabric management application.
Management Suite
E_Port Expansion port. A Fibre Channel port that connects to another switch.
Event log Log of messages describing events that occur in the fabric.
Extended credits A feature of Enterprise Fabric Management Suite that enables the reallocation of port
buffer credits to extend transmission distances.
F_Port Fabric port. A Fibre Channel switch port that supports a connection to a single server or
storage device.
Fabric device management An interface by which device host bus adapters (HBAs) can be managed through the
interface (FDMI) fabric.

Fabric management switch The switch through which the fabric is managed.
Fabric security A feature that provides security for fabric users and devices, including user account
security and fabric services. See Device security and Fabric services.
Fabric services A component of fabric security that provides for the control of inband management and
SNMP on a switch. See Fabric security and Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP).
FC port Fibre Channel port
FL_Port Fabric loop port. A Fibre Channel switch port that supports a connection to up to 126
server or storage devices.
Flash memory Memory on the switch that contains the switch control firmware.
Frame Data unit consisting of start-of-frame (SOF) delimiter, header, data payload, CRC, and
end-of-frame (EOF) delimiter.
FRU Field Replaceable Unit
Group A list of device worldwide names that are authorized to attach to a switch. There are
three group types: one for other switches (ISL), another for devices (port), and a third for
devices issuing management server commands (MS).
Heartbeat LED A switch LED that indicates the status of the internal switch processor and the results of
the Power-on self test.
Host bus adapter (HBA) A circuit board that is installed in a server or storage device through which the device
connects to the fabric.
IKE peer The device connected to a switch that requires secure IP communication. The IKE
configuration associated with this device that establishes an IKE security association
connection with the switch. See Internet Key Exchange (IKE).
IKE policy An IKE profile that defines the type of data traffic to secure between the switch and the
peer, and how to encrypt that data. See Internet Key Exchange (IKE).
Inband management The ability to manage a switch through another switch over an inter-switch link.
Initiator The device that initiates a data exchange with a target device.
In-order-delivery A feature that requires that frames be received in the same order in which they were
sent.
Input power LED A switch LED that indicates that the switch logic circuitry is receiving proper DC
voltages.
Inter-Fabric Zone (IFZ) A zone that is used to map local devices to devices on a remote HP B-series or C-series
fabric across a TR_Port. The zone membership consists of the port WWNs of the local
device, the remote device, and the TR_Port. The zone name is a concatenation of the IFZ
prefix, the lowest WWN, and the remaining WWN, separated by underscores (_).
Internet Key Exchange A protocol that automates the sharing of encryption keys and algorithms through the
(IKE) configuration of matching IP security associations on the switch and on the connected
device or peer. See IKE peer and IKE policy.
Inter-switch link (ISL) The connection between two switches using E_Ports. See E_Port.
IP Security Encryption-based security for IPv4 and IPv6 communications through security policies
and security associations. See Security association and Security policy.
License key A code associated with a separately-purchased feature that activates that feature on the
switch.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) One of several small lights that indicate the condition of the switch or a Fibre Channel
port. See Heartbeat LED, Input power LED, System Fault LED, Activity LED, and
Logged-in LED.
Logged-in LED A Fibre Channel port LED that indicates the logged-in or initialization status of the
connected devices.
Maintenance button Momentary button on the switch used to reset the switch or place the switch in
maintenance mode. See Maintenance mode.
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Maintenance mode Maintenance mode sets the IP address to 10.0.0.1 and provides access to the switch for
maintenance purposes.
Management Information A set of guidelines and definitions for SNMP functions. See Simple Network
Base (MIB) Management Protocol (SNMP).
Management station Workstation or server used to run SAN Connection Manager.
N_Port Node port. A Fibre Channel device port in a point-to-point or fabric connection.
Network Time Protocol A network protocol that enables a client to synchronize its time with a server.
(NTP)
NL_Port Node loop port. A Fibre Channel device port that supports arbitrated loop protocol.
N-Port ID Virtualization A Fibre Channel facility allowing multiple N_Port IDs to share a single physical N_Port.
(NPIV)
Pending firmware The firmware image that will be activated upon the next switch reset.
Port binding An authorization method that defines a list of device WWNs that can login to a switch
port. See Worldwide Name (WWN).
Power-on self test (POST) Diagnostics that the switch performs at start up.
Principal switch The switch in the fabric that manages domain ID assignments. See Domain ID.
QuickTools A browser-based switch management application that resides in the switch firmware.
Remote Authentication A service that supports the remote authentication of user and device logins to a switch.
Dial-in Service (RADIUS)
SAN Connection Manager A management application that provides a single pane of glass management for
(SCM) managing and provisioning storage from HP MSA/EVA storage arrays, managing
HBAs and managing H-series switches. SCM provides switch functions for day to day
management activities such as, IP network configuration, administrative password
control, SNMP setup, firmware upgrades, and implementation of HP best zoning
practices (single initiator zoning).
Secure shell (SSH) A protocol that secures connections to the switch for the command line interface.
Secure socket layer (SSL) A protocol that secures connections to the switch for QuickTools, Enterprise Fabric
Management Suite, and SMI-S.
Security association An IP security profile that defines the encryption algorithm and encryption key to apply
when called by a security policy. See IP Security.
Security policy An IP security profile that defines host-to-host, host-to-gateway, and gateway-to-gateway
connections; one policy for each direction. See IP Security.
Security set A set of up to three groups containing no more than one of each group type: ISL, Port, or
MS. The active security set defines the device security for a switch. See Group.
Simple Network An application protocol that manages and monitors network communications and
Management Protocol functions. It also controls the Management Information Base (MIB). See Management
(SNMP) Information Base (MIB).
Small form-factor A transceiver device, smaller than a GigaBit interface converter, that plugs into the Fibre
pluggable (SFP) Channel port.
Stacking cable An XPAK cable used to connect two or more switches through the 10 Gb/s ports.
Storage Management A standard that provides for the management of the switch through third-party
Initiative–Specification management applications.
(SMI-S)
System Fault LED A switch LED that indicates that a fault exists in the switch firmware or hardware.
Target A storage device that responds to an initiator device.
TR_Port Transparent routing port. A port type that uses the Fibre Channel industry standard NPIV
to provide access to devices on a remote HP B-series or C-series fabric.
User account An object stored on a switch that consists of an account name, password, authority level,
and expiration date.

User account security A component of fabric security that provides for the administration and authentication of
account names, passwords, expiration dates, and authority level.
Workstation PC or Linux workstation that manages the switch using QuickTools or the command line
interface (CLI).
Worldwide Name (WWN) A unique 64-bit address assigned to a device by the device manufacturer.
XPAK A specification authored by a consortium of companies to govern the development of
small form factor 10 and 20 Gigabit modules.
Zone A set of ports or devices grouped together to control the exchange of information.
Zone set A set of zones grouped together. The active zone set defines the zoning for a fabric. See
Zone.
Zoning database The set of zone sets, zones, and aliases stored on a switch. See Alias, Zone, and Zone
set.
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Index
Numerics authorization 30
10/100 Base-T straight cable 41 cabling 43
20Gb ISL license key 22 description 19
performance 22
A security 30
diagnostics 51, 52, 77
account name
digital certificate 29
default 42
dimensions 78
FTP 45
disk space 33
maintenance mode 58
distance 20
active zone set 19
document conventions 65
Activity LED 13, 15
documentation, HP website 67
air flow 76
domain ID
alias 19
conflict 55
altitude 78
description 23
association 29
lock 23
authority 29
authorization 30
E
B E_Port 14, 54
e-mail notification 28
bandwidth 21, 76
encryption 29
boot loader 59
Enterprise Fabric Management Suite 18
browser 33, 34
environmental
buffer credit 20, 76
conditions 34
specifications 78
C
error
cable critical 52
10/100 Base-T 41 fatal POST 53
10/100 Base-T crossover 41 port 55
null modem F/F DB9 41 Ethernet
cable length 20 direct connection 41
Call Home service indirect connection 41
configure to HP service 46 port 15
description 28 extended credits 20
certificate 29, 30
certificate authority 29 F
classes of service 75
F_Port 14
command line interface 17
fabric
Common Information Model 28
management 31, 77
configuration
management switch 15
file system error 11, 53
point-to-point bandwidth 76
remove 59
port 14
restore default 59
security 29
controls 10
factory defaults 59
conventions
feature licenses 22
document 65
Fibre Channel
text symbols 65
ports 12
credits 20, 76
protocols 75
critical error 52
Field Replaceable Unit 77
File Transfer Protocol
D
account name 45
device description 18
access 19 service 28
authentication 30

firmware Logged-in LED 13, 54
description 43 login limit 31
failure 52
install with CLI 44 M
install with QuickTools 44 maintainability 77
non-disruptive activation 43 maintenance
unpack image 58 button 10, 11, 58
five-switch stacking 25 interface 77
FL_Port 14 menu 58
flash memory 11 mode 11, 52, 57
four-switch stacking 24 Management Server 28
frame size 76 management station
FRU - See Field Replaceable Unit connecting 41
FTP - See File Transfer Protocol requirements 33
media type 76
G memory
G_Port 14 flash 11
generic ports 14 workstation 33
GL_Port 14 minicom 40
multiple switch fabrics 22
H
hardware requirements 33, 34 N
HBA - See Host Bus Adapter non-critical error 52
Heartbeat LED 10, 52 non-disruptive activation 43
heat output 78 N-Port ID Virtualization 26
help, obtaining 66, 67 NTP - See Network Time Protocol
HP null modem F/F DB9 cable 41
services 46
storage website 67 O
Subscriber’s choice website 66 Open Service Event Manager 47
technical support 66 operating systems 33
humidity 34, 78 over-temperature 53
HyperTerminal application 39
P
I password
IKE - See Internet Key Exchange file reset 59
inband management 28 maintenance mode 58
Input Power LED 51 restore default 59
installation 34 peer 29
Inter-Fabric Zone 27 performance
internal firmware failure 52 device 22
internet browser 33, 34 switch 20
Internet Key Exchange 29 PKI - See Public Key Infrastructure
IP security 29 planning 19
policy
L IKE 29
latency 21, 76 security 29
LED port
Activity 13, 15 binding 30
Heartbeat 10, 52 buffer credits 20
Input Power 10, 51 characteristics 75
Link Status 15 diagnostics 54
Logged-In 13 Ethernet 15
Logged-in 54 fabric 14
System Fault 10, 52 Fibre Channel 12
license key 22, 46 generic 14
Link Status LED 15 LEDs 13
log file 59 maximum number of ports/users 76
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number of 75 serial port 15, 39, 41
security 30 SFP - See Small Form-Factor Pluggable
serial 15 shock 78
SFP 12 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 28
speed 76 Simple Network Management Protocol
transparent routing 14 description 18
types 14, 75 service 28
XPAK 12 site requirements 33
port activation license key 22 six-switch stacking 25
POST - See Power-on self test small form-factor pluggable
power installation 39
consumption 78 port 12
requirements 34 transceiver 13, 61
source loading 78 SMI-S - See Storage Management Initiative-Specification
Power Supply Fault LED 16 SMTP - See Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Power Supply Status LED 16 SNMP - See Simple Network Management Protocol
Power-on self test soft zone 19
description 52 SSH - See Secure Shell
fatal error 53 SSL - See Secure Socket Layer
principal stacking 24
priority 23 Storage Management Initiative-Specification 18
switch 23 Subscriber’s choice, HP 66
processor 33, 34, 76 surface mount 35
Public Key Infrastructure 29 switch
add to fabric 46
Q air flow 76
QuickTools configuration 41
service 28 diagnostics 51
web applet 17 management 17
management service 28
R power up 40
rack mount 35 recovery 57
rack stability, warning 66 reset 11, 59
RADIUS - See Remote Dial-In User Service. services 28
recovering a switch 57 shock 78
remake filesystem 59 specifications 75
Remote Dial-In User Service 29, 30 vibration 78
Remote Support Pack 47 symbols in text 65
Remote Support Software Manager 47 System Fault LED 10, 52
RS-232 port 15 system processor 76
S T
SAN Connection Manager 17 technical support, HP 66
scalability 76 Telnet service 28
Secure Shell temperature
description 30 error 53
service 28 operating range 34, 78
Secure Socket Layer service 28 text symbols 65
security three-switch-stacking 24
association 29 timeout values 55
certificate 30 TR_Port 14
connection 30 transceiver
database limits 30 description 13
device 30 diagnostics 56
fabric 29 installation 39
IP 29 replacement 61
policy 29 transmission rate 20, 21
user account 29 transparent routing 14, 26
two-switch stacking 24

U
user account security 29
user interface 77
V
vibration 78
voltage 78
W
warning
rack stability 66
web applet
description 17
service 28
websites
HP documentation 67
HP storage 67
HP Subscriber’s choice 66
workstation
configuration 39
connecting 41
IP address 39
operating system 15
requirements 33
X
XPAK port 12
Z
zone
conflict 55
definition 19
zone set
active 19
definition 19
zoning
database 20
hardware-enforced 19
limits 20
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4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Support and Other Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

A Regulatory Compliance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

B How to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

D Factory Configuration Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Figure 1 SN6000 Fibre Channel Switch

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1 Input Power LED (green) 2 Heartbeat LED (green)

Input power LED (green)

Heartbeat LED (green)

System fault LED (amber)

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1 SFP ports 2 XPAK ports

1 Logged-in LED (port 9) 2 Activity LED (port 9)

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Table 1 Fibre Channel port types

Port type Description

1 Activity LED 2 Link status LED

1 Serial port 2 RS-232 connector pin identification

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Table 2 Serial port pin identification

Pin Number Description Referred to as

Power supplies and fans

1 Power supply 1 2 Power supply 2

Figure 7 SN6000 power supplies

QuickTools web applet

SAN Connection Manager

Command line interface

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Simple Network Management Protocol

Storage Management Initiative–Specification (SMI-S)

File transfer protocols

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Table 3 Zoning database limits

Table 4 Extended credit distances

Transmission Speed Range for 30 Credits

2 Gb/s 25 kilometers (30÷1.2)

4 Gb/s 12 kilometers (30÷2.4)

8 Gb/s 6 kilometers (30÷4.8)

Table 5 Extended credit minimum cable lengths

Transmission Speed Minimum Cable Length

2 Gb/s 1.5 kilometers

4 Gb/s 0.75 kilometers

8 Gb/s 0.37 kilometers

Table 6 Port-to-port latency

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Multiple switch fabrics

Optimizing device performance

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Figure 8 Two-switch stack

Figure 9 Three-switch stack

Figure 10 Four-switch stack

Figure 11 Five-switch stack