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IBM System Storage SAN48B-5
Installation, Service, and User Guide
Service information: 2498-F48
Read Before Using
This product contains software that is licensed under written license agreements. Your use of such software is subject to
the license agreements under which they are provided.
GA32-0895-00

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  • Page 1 IBM System Storage SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide Service information: 2498-F48 Read Before Using This product contains software that is licensed under written license agreements. Your use of such software is subject to the license agreements under which they are provided.
  • Page 3 IBM System Storage SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide Service information: 2498-F48 GA32-0895-00...
  • Page 4 © Copyright IBM Corporation 2011. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract...

  • Page 5: Taiwan Contact Information

    For redbooks associated with this product, enter search terms on the following Web site: www.redbooks.ibm.com/. For support information for this and other IBM products, see the IBM Support Portal, www.ibm.com/supportportal. Search for the product Machine type or product name.

  • Page 6: Accessibility Features For The San48B-5

    GUI. Vendor software This product includes certain vendor software that is not covered under the IBM license agreement. IBM makes no representation about the accessibility features of these products. Contact the vendor for the accessibility information about its products.
  • Page 7 When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Read this first...
  • Page 8 SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    . 32 Brocade documents . . xxiii Removing the battery . . 33 IBM and Brocade product matrix . xxiv Appendix. Product specifications . . . 35 Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN48B-5 . . 1 Weight and physical dimensions .
  • Page 10 Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 45 Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class People's Republic of China Class A Electronic A Statement . . 47 Emission Statement . . 46 Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class A Statement .

  • Page 11: Figures

    Attach the rear bracket to the cabinet rail the non-port side. . 30 Installing a 16 Gbps SFP+ with pull tab Removing the power supply and fan assembly 32 (shown without cable attached) . . 20 Location of battery holder. . 34 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 12 SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 13: Tables

    Tables Sample caution notices . xvi Switch dimensions . . 35 Brocade and IBM product and model Facility requirements . . 35 number matrix . . xxiv Power supply specifications . . 36 Parts list for slim rail rack mount kit Environmental requirements .
  • Page 14 SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 15: Safety And Environmental Notices

    IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translation of these danger and caution notices in the IBM System Storage b-type Switch and Router Safety Notices publication, which is shipped with this product.
  • Page 16 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device or the power rating label for electrical specifications.
  • Page 17 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.

  • Page 18: Caution Notices

    Caution notices A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. A caution notice can be accompanied by different symbols, as in the examples below: Table 1. Sample caution notices If the symbol is...

  • Page 19: Safety Labels

    CAUTION: This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.

  • Page 20: Attention Notices

    DANGER Hazardous voltage present. Voltages present constitute a shock hazard, which can cause severe injury or death. (L004) Attention notices An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, or system, or to data. An exclamation point symbol may accompany an attention notice, but is not required.

  • Page 21: Rack Safety

    Rack safety Rack installation DANGER Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.

  • Page 22: Rack Relocation (19" Rack)

    Rack relocation (19" rack) CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.

  • Page 23: Product Recycling And Disposal

    Product recycling and disposal Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide (Z125-5823) for translated environmental statements and information regarding product recycling and disposal. This document may be provided either in printed version or on the product documentation CD. See “Removing the battery” on page 33 for instructions on how to remove the battery.
  • Page 24 xxii SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 25: About This Document

    Fibre Channel, and storage area network (SAN) ® technologies. It describes how to install, service, and use the IBM System Storage SAN48B-5 (machine type-model 2498-F48) Switch. Throughout this document, the product is referred to as the SAN48B-5, or simply the switch.

  • Page 26: Ibm And Brocade Product Matrix

    (FOS) publications, you will notice that the model numbers reflect the corresponding Brocade products. Table 2 provides a product matrix for you to use to correlate the Brocade products and models to the IBM product names and machine types and model numbers. Products withdrawn from marketing are not listed.

  • Page 27: Chapter 1. Introducing The San48B-5

    Chapter 1. Introducing the SAN48B-5 The IBM System Storage SAN48B-5 is a 48-port auto-sensing 2, 4, 8, or 16 Gbps as well as 10 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) switch for Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The SAN48B-5 is an enterprise-class switch that is designed to handle the large-scale SAN requirements of an enterprise, and can also be used to address the SAN requirements of small to medium-sized workgroups.

  • Page 28: Switch Components

    v Universal ports self-configure as E, F, M, or D ports. EX_Ports can be activated on a per port basis with the optional Integrated Routing license – Diagnostic Port (D-Port) feature provides physical media diagnostic, troubleshooting and verification services v In-flight data compression and encryption on up to two ports provides efficient link utilization and security v Virtual Fabric support to improve isolation between different VFs v Fibre Channel Routing (FCR) service, available with the optional Integrated...

  • Page 29: Port Side Of The Switch

    v One RS-232 serial port with RJ45 connector for initial switch setup (if not using EZSwitch Setup) and factory default restoration. (The integral LEDs remain unlit at all times.) v A USB port providing connections for storage for firmware updates, output of the supportSave command and storage for configuration uploads and downloads v Two hot-swappable, redundant power supply and fan FRUs.

  • Page 30: Nonport Side Of The Switch

    Nonport side of the switch Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the switch, which contains the combination power supply / fan assemblies. These assemblies include the AC power receptacle and AC power switch. Figure 2. Non-port side of the switch Power supply/fan Power supply/fan assembly #1 assembly #2...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2. Installing And Configuring The Switch

    Note: If any items are damaged or missing, within the United States and Canada, contact the IBM Quality Hotline toll-free 1-800-442-6773 or direct dial in other locations: 770-858-8459. v The SAN48B-5 switch, containing two integrated power and fan assemblies...

  • Page 32: Site Preparation And Installation Requirements

    Attention: Retain this paperpack in a safe place. The transaction keys in the paperpack are required for activation of optional features on the switch. Once a feature is activated, its activation key is associated with a specific product WWN and serial number. Site preparation and installation requirements The following conditions are required to ensure correct installation and operation.

  • Page 33: Planning For Cable Management

    v The cabinet is secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake. Planning for cable management Attention: The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with no tensile load. Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, for example, using cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management.
  • Page 34 4. Provide power to the switch as described in “Providing power to the switch” on page 14. Attention: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how to cable and configure the switch, and how to set the IP address, see “Configuring the switch”...

  • Page 35: Installing In An Eia Cabinet

    Installing in an EIA cabinet Attention: Refer to “Safety notices and labels” on page xiii before starting any installation procedure. Attention: Refer to “Rack safety” on page xix for danger and caution notices related to rack and cabinet installations. Time required Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete this procedure.

  • Page 36: Installation Instructions

    Figure 3. Items in the slim rail rack mount kit Installation instructions To install the switch in a slide-rail rack that meets EIA standards, use the following procedure. Attention: The switch must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure.

  • Page 37: Position The Front Bracket

    install the switch in a recessed position in the cabinet, use the bracket holes that are set back from the end of the bracket. 3. Insert each 8-32 x 5/16 in. screw through the holes in the bracket and into the corresponding hole in the switch and tighten all 8-32 x 5/16 in.

  • Page 38: Position The Switch In The Cabinet

    Figure 5. Position the switch in the cabinet Attaching the rear brackets to the front brackets Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the front brackets. 1. Position the right rear bracket 2 inside the right front bracket 1 , as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 39: Attach The Rear Bracket To The Cabinet Rail

    Attaching the rear brackets to the cabinet rails Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the cabinet rails. 1. Attach the right rear bracket 2 to the right rear cabinet rail using two 10-32 x 5/8 in. screws 4 and two retainer nuts 3 , as shown in Figure 7. 2.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Switch

    Configuring the switch Once you have set up the SAN48B-5 in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time to give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the SAN48B-5 in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.

  • Page 41: Setting The Switch Ip Address

    1. Connect the serial cable to the console port on the switch and to an RS-232 serial port on the workstation. If the serial port on the workstation is RJ-45 instead of RS-232, remove the adapter from the end of the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 serial port on the workstation.

  • Page 42: Setting The Switch Date And Time

    DHCP [OFF]: off 5. Optionally, verify that the address was correctly set by entering the ipAddrShow command at the prompt. 6. Record the IP address on the pull out tab provided for this purpose on the port side of the switch. Setting the switch date and time The SAN48B-5 maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) circuit.

  • Page 43: Setting The Date

    external NTP server. The other switches in the fabric will automatically take their time from the principal or primary FCS switch. All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server value in non-volatile memory. By default, this value is the local clock server <LOCL> of the principal or primary FCS switch.

  • Page 44: Synchronizing Local Time Using Ntp

    Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID, such as MST. The following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Mountain. switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Pacific switch:admin> tstimezone US/Mountain switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Mountain The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode.

  • Page 45: Inter-Switch Link (Isl) Trunking

    8 Gbps SFP+ transceivers. Note: For a listing of transceivers compatible with this product: v Go to the IBM SAN web page www.ibm.com/systems/storage/san v Select the IBM System Storage SAN48B-5 product link v On the displayed product page, click the Interoperability Matrix link in the Learn more section.

  • Page 46: Installing A 16 Gbps Sfp+ With Pull Tab (Shown Without Cable Attached)

    Figure 8. Installing a 16 Gbps SFP+ with pull tab (shown without cable attached) Installing 8 Gbps SFP+ transceivers with wire bails 1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, place the 8 Gbps SFP+ in the correctly oriented position on the port, as shown in Figure 9. 2.

  • Page 47: Fabric Os Native And Access Gateway Modes

    Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes The SAN48B-5 can function in either Fabric OS Native mode or Access Gateway mode. The switch is shipped in Fabric OS Native mode by default. v You can enable Access Gateway mode using Fabric OS commands or Web Tools. v When you enable Access Gateway, you can use the default F_Port-to-N_Port mappings or change this mapping using command line interface (CLI) or Web Tools, after you configure an IP address using instructions in “Setting the switch...
  • Page 48 v After you enable AG mode, some fabric information is erased, such as the zone and security databases. v Enabling AG mode is disruptive because the switch is disabled and rebooted. v Ensure that no zoning or Admin Domain (AD) transaction buffers are active. If any transaction buffer is active, enabling Access Gateway mode will fail with the error, “Failed to clear Zoning/Admin Domain configuration.”...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3. Using And Maintaining The Switch

    The port side of the switch has the following LEDs (see Figure 11 on page 24). v One system status LED (above) on the left side v One power LED (below) on the left side v Two Ethernet Port LEDs (both green) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 50: Port Side Leds

    v The serial console port LEDs do not light up at any time, even when a cable is inserted and the link is active v One bicolor (green/amber) port status LED for each port on the switch. These LEDs are arrayed above each pair of Fibre Channel ports. Figure 11 shows the LEDs on port side of the switch.

  • Page 51: Port Side Led Patterns During Normal

    Fast blinking Port failure. Check the management interface and amber (1/2 sec) the error log for details on the cause of the failure. Contact IBM Support if necessary. Steady green Online. No action required. Slow blinking Online but segmented (loopback cable No action required.

  • Page 52: Post And Boot Specifications

    Table 5 describes the non-port side LEDs and their behavior. Table 5. Non-port side LED patterns during normal operation LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Power supply / No light PS/fan is not receiving power or is off. Verify the PS/fan is on and seated and fan assembly the power cord is connected to a status...

  • Page 53: Interpreting Post Results

    Telnet session or accessing the switch through another management tool. If this is not successful, the switch did not successfully complete POST. Contact IBM. 3. Review the switch system log for errors. Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log, accessible through the errShow command.

  • Page 54: San48B-5 Management

    Table 6. Please refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for more information on the CLI commands. NTD: are all these valid for IBM version switch? Table 6. Management options for the SAN48B-5 Management tool...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4. Fru Replacement

    This is generally referred to as non-port side exhaust airflow. This is reported as Reverse airflow by the chassisShow command. See the samples below for the Fan Direction values in the chassisShow output © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 56: Switch Power Supply And Fan Assemblies On The Non-Port Side

    ras222:FID128:root> chassisshow FAN Unit: 1 Fan Direction: Reverse Time Awake: 0 days FAN Unit: 2 Fan Direction: Reverse Time Awake: 0 days POWER SUPPLY Unit: 1 Power Source: DC Time Awake: 0 days (output truncated) The SAN48B-5 has two power supply and fan assemblies, as shown in Figure 14. Fabric OS identifies the assemblies from right to left on the non-port side as assembly 1 and assembly 2.

  • Page 57: Determining The Need To Replace A Power Supply And Fan Assembly

    Table 7. Power supply and fan assembly status LED behavior (continued) LED color Description Action required Steady green Power supply and fan assembly is No action is required. operating normally. Flashing green Power supply and fan assembly is Check the power cable connection. (for more than faulty for one of the following Verify that the assembly is powered...

  • Page 58: Replacing A Power Supply And Fan Assembly

    Figure 15. Removing the power supply and fan assembly 1 Switch chassis 3 Captive screw 2 Power supply and fan assembly 4 Label with part number Complete the following steps to remove a combined power supply and fan assembly from the switch. 1.

  • Page 59: Removing The Battery

    Repair or disassemble Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.

  • Page 60: Location Of Battery Holder

    Figure 16. Location of battery holder 6. Recycle the battery as appropriate. Refer to the Environmental Notices and User Guide shipped with the product for more information on battery recycling and disposal. SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix. Product Specifications

    A minimum air flow of 79.8 cubic meters/hour (47 cubic ft/min.) available in the immediate vicinity of the switch v Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40° C (104° F) while the switch is operating © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 62: Power Supply Specifications

    Table 9. Facility requirements (continued) Type Requirement Cabinet (when v One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) cabinet–must use the rack-mounted) slim-rail rack kits designed for the extra width of the switch to mount in standard cabinets/racks v All equipment in cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection v Additional weight of switch not to exceed the cabinet’s weight limits...

  • Page 63: General Specifications

    Table 11. Environmental requirements (continued) Condition Acceptable range during operation Acceptable range during non-operation Altitude 0 to 3 km (9,842 ft) above sea level 0 to 12 km (39,370 ft) above sea level Shock 20 G, 6 ms, half-sine wave 33 G, 11 ms, half-sine wave, 3/eg Axis Vibration...

  • Page 64: Data Transmission Ranges

    Data transmission ranges Table 13 provides the data transmission ranges for different transceivers, port speeds, and cable types. Table 13. Supported optics, speeds, cables, and distances Single Mode Media Maximum Multi-Mode Media Maximum Distance Distance Transceiver 62.5 microns 50 microns 50 microns 50 microns type...

  • Page 65: Fibre Channel Port Specifications

    Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the SAN48B-5 are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFP+ (for 16 Gbps performance) transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use. The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see “Electronic emission notices”...

  • Page 66: Access Gateway Default Port Mapping

    Access Gateway default port mapping Table 16 lists the port mappings of F_Ports to N_Ports. Table 16. Access Gateway default port mapping Total Ports F_Ports N_Ports Default port mapping 0-39 40-47 0-4 mapped to 40 5-9 mapped to 41 10-14 mapped to 42 15-19 mapped to 43 20-24 mapped to 44 25-29 mapped to 45...

  • Page 67: Notices

    The materials at those web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 68 Information concerning non-IBM products was obtained from the suppliers of those products, their published announcements or other publicly available sources. IBM has not tested those products and cannot confirm the accuracy of performance, compatibility or any other claims related to non-IBM products.

  • Page 69: Trademarks

    International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. A complete and current list of other IBM trademarks is available on the Web at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml Adobe, the Adobe logo, PostScript, and the PostScript logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States, and/or other countries.

  • Page 70: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 71: Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

    Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 72: People's Republic Of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement

    Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse People's Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class A Statement Translation: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 73: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A Statement Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product might cause radio interference in which case the user might be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 74 SAN48B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide...

  • Page 75: Index

    IBM 41 disposal xxi installing patents 41 documentation rack-mount kit 10 safety xiii Brocade xxiii SFP/SFP+ 19 types xiii Fabric Operating System (FOS) xxiii switch 5 NTP time synchronization 16, 18 IBM xxiii intellectual property 41 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 76 serial connection creating 14 optical cables 7 vendor software iv serial port location 3 specifications 39 setting date 16, 17 patents 41 Web sites iii IP address 15 physical dimensions 35 weight 35 time 16 port side time zone 16 components 3 SFP/SFP+ features 3...
  • Page 78 Part Number: 99Y0728 Printed in USA GA32-0895-00...

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