McDATA Switch 4314 User Manual

McDATA 4314  
Fibre Channel Switch Module  
Installation Guide  
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Preface  
This manual describes the features and installation of the McDATA 4314  
switch module, firmware version 5.2.  
Who Should Use this Manual  
This manual introduces users to the switch module and explains its  
installation and service. It is intended for users who are responsible for  
installing and servicing network equipment.  
How to Use this Manual  
This publication is organized as follows:  
Chapter 1 is an overview of the switch module. It describes the ports and  
indicator LEDs.  
Chapter 2 describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric.  
Chapter 3 explains how to install and configure the switch.  
Chapter 4 describes the diagnostic methods and troubleshooting  
procedures.  
Appendix A lists the switch module specifications.  
A glossary and an index are also provided.  
Related Documentation  
Other publications that provide additional information about the McDATA  
4314 switch module are:  
McDATA 4314 Product Information Guide, publication number, 59141-00.  
McDATA 4314 Quick Start Guide, publication number 50499-00.  
EFCM Basic Management Guide, publication number 59139-00.  
McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide, publication number  
59142-00.  
Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8.  
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Preface  
Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.  
Definitions of Managed Objects for the Fabric Element in Fibre Channel  
Standard (draft-ietf-ipfc-fabric-element-mib-04.txt).  
The Fibre Channel Standards are available from:  
Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO  
80112-5776 Phone: (800) 854-7179 or (303) 397-7956  
Fax: (303) 397-2740.  
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General Description  
This section describes the features and capabilities of the McDATA 4314 Fibre  
Channel Switch Module in a server blade chassis. The following topics are  
described:  
Fabrics are managed with the EFCM BASIC™ switch management  
application (version 5.02) and the Command Line Interface (CLI). Refer to the  
EFCM Basic Management Guide for information about using the EFCM BASIC  
application. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for more  
information about the command line interface.  
Figure 1-1. McDATA 4314 Switch Module  
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Switch Module Controls and LEDs  
Switch Module Controls and LEDs  
The switch module LEDs provide information about the switch module’s  
operational status. These LEDS include the Identifier LED, System Fault LED,  
and Input Power LED. The Maintenance button shown in Figure 1-2 is the  
only switch module control and is used to reset a switch module or to recover  
a disabled switch module.  
SwitchModule  
LEDS  
Maintenance  
Button  
Figure 1-2. Switch Module Controls and LEDS  
Maintenance Button  
The Maintenance button is a dual-function momentary switch on the front  
panel. Its purpose is to reset the switch module or to place the switch module  
in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode sets the IP address to 10.0.0.1 and  
provides access to the switch module for maintenance purposes when flash  
memory or the resident configuration file is corrupted. Refer to “Recovering a  
Switch Module” on page 4-4 for more information about using maintenance  
mode.  
Resetting a Switch  
To reset the switch module, use a pointed tool to momentarily press and  
release (less than 2 seconds) the Maintenance button. The switch module will  
respond as follows:  
1. All switch module LEDs will illuminate, then the System Fault LED  
extinguishes leaving only the Input Power LED illuminated.  
2. After approximately 1 minute, the power-on self test (POST) begins.  
3. When the POST is complete, the Input Power LED is illuminated.  
Placing the Switch in Maintenance Mode  
To place the switch module in maintenance mode, do the following:  
1. Isolate the switch module from the fabric.  
2. Press and hold the Maintenance button with a pointed tool for 2–4  
seconds.  
3. After a few seconds, the POST begins illuminating all switch module  
LEDs.  
4. When the POST is complete, the switch module LEDs extinguish.  
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Fibre Channel Ports  
To exit maintenance mode and return to normal operation, momentarily press  
and release the Maintenance button to reset the switch module.  
Switch Module LEDs  
The switch module LEDs shown in Figure 1-3 provide status information  
about switch module operation. Refer to “External Port LEDs” on page 1-4 for  
information about port LEDs.  
Identifier LED  
(Green)  
System Fault LED  
(Amber)  
Input Power LED  
(Green)  
Figure 1-3. Switch Module LEDs  
Identifier LED (Green)  
The Identifier LED identifies a specific switch module through the server  
blade interface.  
Input Power LED (Green)  
The Input Power LED indicates the voltage status at the switch module logic  
circuitry. During normal operation, this LED illuminates to indicate that the  
switch module logic circuitry is receiving the proper DC voltages. When the  
switch module is in maintenance mode, this LED is extinguished.  
System Fault LED (Amber)  
The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate an over temperature condition  
or a Power on Self Test (POST) error.  
Fibre Channel Ports  
The switch module has 4 external Fibre Channel ports through which to  
connect to devices or other switches and 10 internal ports connecting to the  
server midplane. Each of the external Fibre Channel ports is served by a Small  
Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver and is capable of 1-Gbps or  
2-Gbps transmission. SFPs are hot-pluggable. External ports can self-discover  
both the port type and transmission speed when connected to public devices  
or other switches. The internal ports operate at 2-Gbps.  
The external ports are named Ext0, Ext1, Ext2, Ext3 and are numbered 10–13  
as shown in Figure 1-4. The external port LEDs are located to the left their  
respective ports and provide port login and activity status information.  
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Fibre Channel Ports  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Figure 1-4. Fibre Channel Ports  
Internal ports are named Int0–Int9 and numbered 0–9. The port numbers 0–9  
correspond to server blades 1–10 as shown in Figure 1-5.  
Server Blades  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Switch Module Ports  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Figure 1-5. Internal Port/Server Blade Mapping  
External Port LEDs  
Each external port has its own Logged-In LED (L) and Activity LED (A) as  
shown in Figure 1-6.  
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Logged-In  
LED (Green)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Activity LED  
(Green)  
Figure 1-6. External 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  
module extinguishes all Logged-In LEDs. Following a successful loop  
initialization or port login, the switch module 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 will flash. Refer to “Logged-In LED Indications” on page 4-2 for more  
information about the Logged-In LED.  
Port Activity LED (Green)  
The Activity LED indicates that data is passing through the port. Each frame  
that the port transmits or receives causes this LED to illuminate for 50  
milliseconds. This makes it possible to observe the transmission of a single  
frame. When extending credits, the Activity LED for a donor port will reflect  
the traffic of the recipient port. Refer to “Distance” on page 2-4 for more  
information about extended credits and donor ports.  
Transceivers  
Switch modules support SFP optical transceivers for the Fibre Channel ports.  
A transceiver converts electrical signals to and from optical laser signals to  
transmit and receive data. Duplex fiber optic cables plug into the transceivers  
which then connect to the devices. A Fibre Channel port is capable of  
transmitting at 1-Gbps or 2-Gbps; however, the transceiver must also be  
capable of delivering at these rates.  
The SFP transceivers are hot pluggable. This means that you can remove or  
install a transceiver while the switch module is operating without harming  
the switch module or the transceiver. However, communication with the  
connected device will be interrupted. Refer to “Install SFP Transceivers” on  
page 3-3 for information about installing and removing SFP optical  
transceivers.  
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Ethernet Port  
Port Types  
Switch modules support generic ports (G_Port, GL_Port), fabric ports  
(F_Port, FL_Port), and expansion ports (E_Port). Switch modules come from  
the factory with all Fibre Channel ports configured as GL_Ports. Generic,  
fabric, and expansion ports function as follows:  
A GL_Port self-configures as an FL_Port when connected to a public loop  
device, as an F_Port when connected to a single public 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.  
A G_Port self-configures as an F_Port when connected to a single public  
device, or as an E_Port when connected to another switch.  
An FL_Port supports a loop of up to 126 public devices. An FL_Port can  
also configure itself during the fabric login process as an F_Port when  
connected to a single public device (N_Port).  
An F_Port supports a single public device.  
E_Ports enable you to expand the fabric by connecting switch modules with  
other switches. Switch modules self-discover all inter-switch connections.  
Refer to “Multiple Chassis Fabrics” on page 2-6 for more information about  
multiple chassis fabrics. Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for  
information about defining port types.  
Ethernet Port  
The Ethernet port shown in Figure 1-7 is an RJ-45 connector that provides a  
connection to a management workstation through a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet  
cable. A management workstation can be a Windows® or a Linux®  
workstation that is used to configure and manage the switch fabric. You can  
manage the switch module over an Ethernet connection using EFCM BASIC,  
the Command Line Interface (CLI), or SNMP. The switch through which the  
fabric is managed is called the fabric management switch.  
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.  
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Activity LED  
(Green)  
Link Status LED  
(Green)  
RJ-45 Ethernet Port  
Figure 1-7. Ethernet Port  
Switch Module Management  
The switch supports the following management tools:  
EFCM BASIC  
EFCM BASIC is a workstation-based Java® application that provides a  
graphical user interface for fabric management. This includes Performance  
Viewer which graphs port performance. EFCM BASIC can run on a Windows  
or Linux workstation. A management workstation connects to the fabric  
through the Ethernet port of one or more switch modules and can provide  
in-band management for all other switches in the fabric. Refer to the EFCM  
Basic Management Guide for information about the EFCM BASIC application  
and its use.  
McDATA Embedded Web Server  
To make switch management less dependent on a particular workstation,  
each switch contains a web server. One instance of the web server can be run  
at a time by opening the switch IP address with an internet browser. The  
switch comes from the factory with the McDATA Embedded Wed Server  
enabled, but you can disable it using the EFCM BASIC application or the  
command line interface. Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for  
information about disabling the embedded GUI service using the EFCM  
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Switch Module Management  
BASIC application. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide  
for information about disabling the embedded GUI service using the Set  
Setup Services command.  
The web server possesses the same features as the EFCM BASIC application  
with the following exceptions:  
Extended Credits wizard  
Zoning Wizard  
Performance Viewer  
Condensed online help  
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. Refer to McDATA 4314  
Command Line Interface Guide for more information.  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
SNMP provides monitoring and trap functions for the fabric. The switch  
module firmware supports SNMP versions 1 and 2, 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.  
File Transfer Protocol  
FTP provides the command line interface for exchanging files between the  
switch module and the management workstation. These files include  
firmware image files, configuration files, and log files. Refer to the McDATA  
4314 Command Line Interface Guide for an example of using FTP to transfer  
configuration backup files.  
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Planning  
Consider the following when planning a fabric:  
Devices  
When planning a fabric, consider the number of public devices and the  
anticipated demand. This will determine the number of ports that are needed  
and in turn the number of switches.  
The switch module uses SFP optical transceivers, but the device host bus  
adapters you are using may not. Consider whether the device adapters use  
SFP or Gigabit Interface Converters (GBIC) transceivers, and choose fiber  
optic cables accordingly. Use LC-type cable connectors for SFP transceivers  
and SC-type cable connectors for GBIC transceivers. Also consider the  
transmission speed compatibility of your devices, HBAs, switches, and SFPs.  
Consider the distribution of targets and initiators. An F_Port supports a  
single public device. An FL_Port can support up to 126 public devices in an  
arbitrated loop.  
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Device Access  
Device Access  
Consider device access needs within the fabric. Access is controlled by the use  
of zones and zone sets. Some zoning strategies include the following:  
Group devices by operating system.  
Separate devices that have no need to communicate with other devices in  
the fabric or have classified data.  
Separate devices into department, administrative, or other functional  
group.  
Reserve a path and its bandwidth from one port to another.  
A zone is a named group of devices that can communicate with each other.  
Membership in a zone can be defined by switch module domain ID and port  
number, port Fibre Channel address, or by device worldwide name (WWN).  
Devices can communicate only with devices within the same zone. The  
switch module supports both hard and soft zones. A zone can be a member 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 module consisting of all  
inactive zone sets, the active zone set, all zones, aliases, and their  
membership. Table 2-1 describes the zoning database limits, excluding the  
active zone set. Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for more  
information about zoning.  
Table 2-1. Zoning Database Limits  
Limit  
Description  
MaxZoneSets  
MaxZones  
Maximum number of zone sets (256).  
Maximum number of zones (2000).  
Maximum number of aliases (2500).  
MaxAliases  
MaxTotalMembers  
Maximum number of zone and alias members (10000) that can be  
stored in the switch module’s zoning database.  
MaxZonesInZoneSets  
Maximum number of zones that are components of zone sets  
(2000), excluding the orphan zone set, that can be stored in the  
switch module’s zoning database. Each instance of a zone in a  
zone set counts toward this maximum.  
MaxMembersPerZone  
MaxMembersPerAlias  
Maximum number of members in a zone (2000)  
Maximum number of members in an alias (2000)  
Soft Zones  
Soft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling device discovery.  
Devices in the same soft zone automatically discover and communicate freely  
with all other members of the same zone. The soft zone boundary is not  
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Device Access  
secure; traffic across soft zones can occur if addressed correctly. The following  
rules apply to soft zones:  
Soft zones that include members from multiple switches need not include  
the ports of the inter-switch links.  
Soft zone boundaries yield to ACL zone boundaries.  
Soft zones can overlap; that is, a port can be a member of more than one  
soft zone.  
Membership can be defined by Fibre Channel address, domain ID and  
port number, or port worldwide name.  
Soft zoning supports FL_Ports and F_Ports.  
Access Control List Hard Zones  
Access Control List (ACL) zoning divides the fabric for purposes of  
controlling discovery and inbound traffic. ACL zoning is a type of hard  
zoning that is hardware enforced. This type of zoning is useful for controlling  
access to certain devices without totally isolating them from the fabric.  
Members can communicate with each other and transmit outside the ACL  
zone, but cannot receive inbound traffic from outside the zone. The following  
rules apply to ACL zones:  
The ACL zone boundary is secure against inbound traffic.  
ACL zones can overlap; that is, a port can be a member of more than one  
ACL zone.  
ACL zones that include members from multiple switches need not  
include the ports of the inter-switch links.  
ACL zone boundaries supersede soft zone boundaries.  
Membership can be defined only by domain ID and port number. A  
switch module port can be a member of multiple ACL zones whose  
combined membership does not exceed 64.  
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Performance  
Performance  
The switch module supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel service with a  
maximum frame size of 2148 bytes at transmission rates of 1-Gbps or 2-Gbps.  
An external port adapts its transmission speed to match that of the device to  
which it is connected prior to login when the connected device powers up.  
Related performance characteristics include the following:  
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. Refer to  
Specifications for more information about cable types and transceivers.  
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 the following approximate distances:  
26 kilometers at 1-Gbps (0.6 credits/Km)  
13 kilometers at 2-Gbps (1.2 credits/Km)  
Beyond these distances, however, there is some loss of efficiency because the  
transmitting port must wait for an acknowledgement before sending the next  
frame.  
Longer distances can be spanned at full bandwidth 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. The recipient port also loses a credit in the  
process. For example, you can configure a recipient port to borrow 15 credits  
from one donor port for a total of 30 credits (15+15=30). This will support  
communication over the following approximate distances:  
50 Km at 1-Gbps (30÷0.6)  
25 Km at 2-Gbps (30÷1.2)  
You can configure recipient and donor ports using the EFCM BASIC  
application or the Set Config command. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command  
Line Interface Guide for information about the Set Config command.  
Bandwidth  
Bandwidth is a measure of the volume of data that can be transmitted at a  
given transmission rate. A Fibre Channel port can transmit or receive at  
nominal rates of 1-Gbps or 2-Gbps depending on the device to which it is  
connected. This corresponds to actual bandwidth values of 106 MB and 212  
MB. 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 1-Gbps source ports can transmit to one 2-Gbps  
destination port. Similarly, one source port can feed multiple destination  
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ports if the combined destination bandwidth is greater than or equal to the  
source bandwidth.  
In multiple chassis fabrics, each link between chassis contributes 106 or 212  
MB 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 module guarantees  
in-order-delivery with any number of links between chassis.  
Latency  
Latency is a measure of how fast a frame travels from one port to another. The  
factors that affect latency include transmission rate and the  
source/destination port relationship as shown in Table 2-2.  
Table 2-2. Port-to-Port Latency  
Destination Rate  
Gbps  
1
2
< 0.8 µsec1  
< 0.4 µsec  
< 0.6 µsec  
< 0.5 µsec  
1
2
1 Based on minimum frame size of 36 bytes. Latency increases for larger frame sizes.  
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Multiple Chassis Fabrics  
Multiple Chassis Fabrics  
By connecting switches together 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 switches together in  
a wide variety of topologies.  
Optimizing Device Performance  
When choosing a topology for a multiple chassis fabric, you should also  
consider the locality 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 switch module provides the lowest latency of any product in its class.  
Refer to “Performance” on page 2-4 for information about latency. 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 module under the  
following conditions:  
Heavy I/O traffic between specific server and storage devices.  
Distinct speed mismatch between devices  
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Domain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID Lock  
The following switch configuration settings affect multiple chassis 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 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. Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for information about  
changing the domain ID and domain ID lock using EFCM BASIC. Refer to the  
Set Config command in the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for  
information about changing the default domain ID, domain ID lock, and  
principal priority parameters.  
An unresolved domain ID conflict means that the switch with the higher  
WWN will isolate as a separate fabric, and the Logged-In LEDs on both  
switches will flash green to show the affected ports. 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. However, you  
can remedy this by resetting the new switch or taking it offline then 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 using EFCM BASIC or the Set  
Config Switch command.  
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Switch Module Services  
Switch Module Services  
You can configure your switch module 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.  
Switch Management: Provides for out-of-band management of the  
switch with EFCM BASIC, SNMP, and CIM. 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 EFCM BASIC, SNMP, or management server. If  
you disable inband management, you can no longer communicate with  
that switch by means other than a direct Ethernet or serial connection.The  
default is enabled.  
Secure Socket Layer (SSL): Provides for secure SSL connections for  
EFCM BASIC, the McDATA Embedded Web Server, and the CIM. This  
service must be enabled to authenticate users through a RADIUS server  
when using EFCM BASIC. To enable secure SSL connections, you must  
first synchronize the date and time on the switch and workstation.  
Enabling SSL automatically creates a security certificate on the switch.  
The default is enabled.  
Embedded GUI: Provides for access to the McDATA Embedded Web  
Server. The web server enables you to point at a switch with an internet  
browser and run EFCM BASIC 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 default is enabled.  
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Network Time Protocol (NTP): Provides for the synchronizing of switch  
and workstation dates and times with an NTP server. This helps to  
prevent invalid SSL certificates and timestamp confusion in the event log.  
The default is disabled.  
Common Information Model (CIM): Provides for the management of the  
switch through third-party applications that use CIM. 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 GS-3 Management  
Server. The default is disabled.  
Fabric Security  
An effective security profile begins with a security policy that states the  
requirements. A threat analysis is needed to define the plan of action followed  
by an implementation that meets the security policy requirements. Internet  
portals, such as remote access and E-mail, usually present the greatest threats.  
Fabric security should also be considered in defining the security policy.  
Most fabrics are located at a single site and are protected by physical security,  
such as key-code locked computer rooms. For these cases, security methods  
such as user passwords for equipment and zoning for controlling device  
access, are satisfactory.  
Fabric security is needed when security policy requirements are more  
demanding: for example, when fabrics span multiple locations and  
traditional physical protection is insufficient to protect the IT infrastructure.  
Another benefit of fabric security is that it creates a structure that helps  
prevent unintended changes to the fabric.  
Fabric security consists of the following:  
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Planning  
 
           
Fabric Security  
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 EFCM BASIC and Common Information  
Module (CIM).  
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, refer to  
the Create command in the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for  
information about creating a certificate.  
Consider your requirements for connection security: for the command line  
interface (SSH), management applications such as EFCM BASIC (SSL), or  
both. If SSL connection security is required, also consider using the Network  
Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize workstations and switches.  
Refer to System keyword of the Set Setup command in the McDATA 4314  
Command Line Interface Guide for information about enabling the NTP  
client on the switch and configuring the NTP server.  
Refer to the Set command in the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface  
Guide for information about setting the time zone.  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
     
Fabric Security  
Device Security  
NOTE: Device security is available only with the McDATA SANtegrity Enhanced  
Product Features Enabled (PFE) key. Refer to EFCM Basic Management Guide for  
information about installing a PFE key. For additional McDATA PFE keys, please  
contact your McDATA representative or visit the web site at www.mcdata.com.  
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. 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 1000.  
Maximum total number of group members is 1000.  
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 Remote Dial-In User Service (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 module. You can configure up  
to five RADIUS servers to provide failover.  
You can configure the RADIUS server to authenticate just the switch module  
or both the switch module and the initiator device if the device supports  
authentication. When using a RADIUS server, every switch in the fabric must  
have a network connection. A RADIUS server can also be configured to  
authenticate user accounts as described in “User Account Security” on  
page 2-12. A secure connection is required to authenticate user logins with a  
RADIUS server. Refer to “Connection Security” on page 2-10 for more  
information.  
Consider the devices, switches, and management agents and evaluate the  
need for authorization and authentication. Also consider whether the security  
database is to distributed on the switches or centralized on a RADIUS server  
and how many servers to configure.  
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Planning  
 
     
Fabric Management  
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 both  
EFCM BASIC™ and the Telnet command line interface. Otherwise only  
monitoring tasks are available. The default account name, Admin, is the only  
account that can create or change account names and 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. Refer  
to “Connection Security” on page 2-10 for information about securing the  
management connection. A RADIUS server can also be used to authenticate  
devices and other switches as described in “Device Security” on page 2-11.  
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.  
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.  
Fabric Management  
The EFCM BASIC application and CLI execute on a management workstation  
that provides for the configuration, control, and maintenance of multiple  
fabrics. Supported platforms include Windows and Linux. The application  
can be installed and executed on the workstation, or you can run the  
McDATA Embedded Web Server that is resident on the switch.  
Consider how many fabrics will be managed, how many management  
workstations are needed, and whether the fabrics will be managed with the  
CLI, EFCM BASIC, or the web server.  
A switch supports a combined maximum of 19 logins 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 EFCM BASIC inband and out-of-band logins, and  
Telnet logins. Additional logins will be refused.  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
           
3
Installation  
This section describes how to install and configure the McDATA 4314 switch  
module. It also describes how to load new firmware and how to recover a  
disabled switch module.  
Site Requirements  
Consider the following items when installing a McDATA 4314 switch module  
switch:  
Fabric Management Workstation  
The requirements for fabric management workstations running EFCM BASIC  
are described in Table 3-2:  
Table 3-1. Workstation Requirements  
Component  
Requirement  
Windows 2000/2003  
Linux® Red Hat® EL 3.x, 4.x  
Operating System  
Memory  
256 MB or more  
Disk Space  
Processor  
150 MB per installation  
500 MHz or faster  
Hardware  
CD-ROM drive, RJ-45 Ethernet port  
Internet Browser  
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0 and later  
Netscape Navigator® 4.72 and later  
Mozilla™ 1.02 and later  
Java 2 Runtime Environment to support the McDATA  
Embedded Web Server.  
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Installation  
 
                         
Site Requirements  
Table 3-2. Management Workstation Requirements  
Windows 2000/2003  
Linux® Red Hat® EL 3.x, 4.x  
Operating System  
Memory  
256 MB or more  
Disk Space  
Processor  
150 MB per installation  
500 MHz or faster  
Hardware  
CD-ROM drive, RJ-45 Ethernet port  
Internet Browser  
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0 and later  
Netscape Navigator® 4.72 and later  
Mozilla™ 1.02 and later  
Java 2 Runtime Environment to support the McDATA Embedded Web Server.  
Telnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port and an operating system  
with a Telnet client.  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
             
Installing a Switch  
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: 5 – 90%, non-condensing  
Installing a Switch  
Installing a McDATA 4314 switch module involves the following steps:  
1. Install SFP transceivers.  
2. Insert the switch module in the server chassis.  
3. Connect the management workstation to the switch module.  
4. Install the EFCM BASIC application.  
5. Configure the switch module.  
6. Cable devices to the switch module.  
Install SFP Transceivers  
The switch module has been validated with transceivers that support a  
variety of interconnection media. To install a transceiver, insert the  
transceiver into the port 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. Different  
transceiver manufacturers have different release mechanisms. Consult the  
documentation for your transceiver.  
NOTE: The transceiver will fit only one way. If the transceiver does not install under  
gentle pressure, flip it over and try again.  
3-3  
Installation  
 
               
Installing a Switch  
Mount the Switch Module in the Server Chassis  
McDATA 4314 switch modules are installed in server chassis I/O slots 3 and 4  
as shown in Figure 3-1. For a single switch module installation, use slot 4. Do  
not attempt to install the McDATA 4314 switch module in any other I/O slots.  
Switch Module  
in I/O Slot 3  
Switch Module  
in I/O Slot 4  
Figure 3-1. Mounting the Switch Module in the Server Chassis  
To insert the McDATA 4314 switch module, do the following:  
1. Verify that chassis I/O slots 3 and 4 are empty.  
2. Gripping from the top and bottom of the release latch, gently squeeze the  
latch to free the insertion arm.  
3. Swing the insertion arm out (away from the chassis) until it is completely  
open.  
4. Slide the switch module into the open I/O slot.  
5. Push the insertion arm gently toward the chassis until it is completely  
closed and the switch module is firmly seated.  
CAUTION  
Do not force the arm closed. Doing so could cause damage. Instead, if the  
switch module does not close easily, gently remove the switch module and  
reinsert it.  
When energized, the switch module responds in the following sequence:  
1. The switch module LEDs (Identifier, Input Power, System Fault)  
illuminate followed by all port Logged-In LEDs.  
2. After a couple seconds the System Fault LED is extinguished while the  
Input Power LED remains illuminated.  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
   
Installing a Switch  
3. After approximately one minute, the POST executes.  
4. After about another minute, the POST is complete, all LEDs are  
extinguished except the Input Power LED. The Input Power LED remains  
illuminated indicating that the switch logic circuitry is receiving DC  
voltage. If not, contact your authorized maintenance provider.  
Connect the Management Workstation to the Switch Module  
Connect the management workstation to the switch module in the following  
ways:  
Indirect Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the  
switch module RJ-45 Ethernet connector through an Ethernet switch or a  
hub. This requires a 10/100 Base-T straight cable as shown in Figure 3-2.  
With this method, you can manage the switch module with the EFCM  
BASIC application or Command Line Interface.  
Direct Ethernet connection from the management workstation to the  
switch module RJ-45 Ethernet connector. This requires a 10/100 Base-T  
cross-over cable as shown in Figure 3-2. With this method, you can  
manage the switch module with the EFCM BASIC application or  
Command Line Interface.  
Indirect Ethernet  
RJ-45 Connection  
Direct Ethernet  
RJ-45 Connection  
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Figure 3-2. Ethernet Cable Connections  
The default IP address of a new switch module is 10.0.0.1. Many management  
workstations are not configured to communicate with the 10.0.0 subnet. Use  
the EFCM BASIC Configuration Wizard to set the IP address of a new switch  
without re-configuring the management workstation.  
To establish an Ethernet connection, do the following:  
1. Connect a 10/100 Base-T cross-over cable from an RJ-45 port on the  
management workstation directly to the RJ-45 Ethernet port; or a 10/100  
Base-T straight cable indirectly over an Ethernet network.  
2. Open a command line window.  
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Installation  
 
             
Installing a Switch  
3. Open a Telnet session by entering the following command with the switch  
IP address. The default IP address is 10.0.0.1  
telnet 10.0.0.1  
4. Log in to the switch. The default account name and password are (admin,  
password).  
Switch Login: admin  
Password: ********  
Install EFCM BASIC  
You can install EFCM BASIC on a Windows or Linux workstation. To install  
the EFCM BASIC application, do the following:  
For a Windows platform:  
1. Close all programs currently running, and insert the EFCM BASIC  
Installation Disk into the management workstation CD-ROM drive.  
2. In the upper left corner of the product introduction screen, click  
Management Software.  
3. Locate your platform in the table and click Install.  
If the product introduction screen does not open in step 2, open the CD with  
Windows Explorer and run the installation program with the following path:  
data\files\Management_Software\Windows\Windows_5.02.x.xx.exe  
For a Linux platform:  
Open the CD and run the installation program with the following path:  
data/files/Management_Software/Linux/Linux_5.02.xx.xx.bin  
If there is no CD-ROM icon, do the following:  
1. Open an xterm or other terminal window.  
2. Mount the CD-ROM. From a shell prompt, enter the following:  
mount /mnt/cdrom  
3. Change directory to the location of the install program:  
cd /mnt/cdrom/data/files/Management_Software/Linux  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
     
Installing a Switch  
Start EFCM BASIC  
To start the EFCM BASIC application for the first time, do the following:  
NOTE: After the switch is operational, you can also open the McDATA Embedded  
Web Server, by entering the switch IP address in an internet browser. If your  
workstation does not have the Java 2 Run Time Environment program, you will be  
prompted to download it.  
1. Start the EFCM BASIC using one of the following methods:  
• For Windows, double-click the EFCM BASIC shortcut, or select EFCM  
BASIC from Start menu, depending on how you installed the EFCM  
BASIC application. From a command line, you can enter the  
EFCM_BASIC command:  
<install_directory> EFCM_BASIC.exe  
• For Linux, enter the EFCM_BASIC command:  
<install_directory>./EFCM_BASIC  
2. In the Initial Start dialog, click the Open Configuration Wizard button.  
When you power up the switch, the Configuration Wizard will recognize  
the switch and lead you through the configuration process.  
3-7  
Installation  
 
   
Installing a Switch  
Configure the Switch Module  
You can configure the switch using the EFCM BASIC application or the  
command line interface. To configure the switch using EFCM BASIC, click the  
Open Configuration Wizard radio button in the Initial Start dialog, then click  
the Proceed button. The Configuration wizard explains and prompts you for  
the following configuration information:  
Archive template file  
Switch domain ID (1–-239)  
Domain ID Lock (Locked/Unlocked)  
Switch name  
Permanent IP address  
Permanent subnet mask  
Permanent gateway address  
Permanent network discovery method  
Date and time  
Admin account password  
Create a configuration archive?  
NOTE: Refer to the Reset command in the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface  
Guide for information about configuration default values.  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
   
Installing a Switch  
To configure the switch using the command line interface, do the following:  
1. 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:  
*******  
2. Open an admin session and enter the Set Setup System command. Enter  
the values you want for switch IP address (Eth0NetworkAddress) and the  
network mask (Eth0NetworkMask). Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command  
Line Interface Guide for more information about this command.  
DFCSM #> admin start  
DFCSM (admin) #> set setup system  
3. Open a Config Edit session and use the Set Config command to modify  
the switch configuration. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line  
Interface Guide for more information about these commands.  
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 or GigaBit Interface Converters (GBIC). LC-type duplex fiber  
optic cable connectors are designed for SFP transceivers, while SC-type  
connectors are designed for GBICs. Duplex cable connectors are keyed to  
ensure proper orientation. Choose the fiber optic cable with the connector  
combination that matches the device host bus adapter.  
GL_Ports self configure as FL_Ports when connected to loop of public devices  
or F_Ports when connected to a single device. G_Ports self configure as  
F_Ports when connected to single public devices. Both GL_Ports and G_Ports  
self configure as E_Ports when connected to another switch.  
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Installation  
 
   
Install Firmware  
Install Firmware  
The switch module comes with current firmware installed. You can upgrade  
the firmware from the management workstation as new firmware becomes  
available. You can use the EFCM BASIC application or the CLI to install new  
firmware.  
You can load and activate version 5.2 firmware on an operating switch  
without disrupting data traffic or having to re-initialize attached devices. If  
you attempt to perform a non-disruptive activation without satisfying the  
following conditions, the switch will perform a disruptive activation  
The current firmware version is a 5.2 version that precedes the upgrade  
version.  
No changes are being made to switches in the fabric including powering  
up, powering down, disconnecting or connecting ISLs, and switch  
configuration changes.  
No port in the fabric is in the diagnostic state.  
No zoning changes are being made in the fabric.  
No changes are being made to attached devices including powering up,  
powering down, disconnecting, connecting, and HBA configuration  
changes.  
Ports that are stable when the non-disruptive activation begins, then change  
states, will be reset. When the non-disruptive activation is complete, EFCM  
BASIC sessions reconnect automatically. However, Telnet sessions must be  
restarted manually.  
Using EFCM BASIC to Install Firmware  
To install firmware using EFCM BASIC, do the following:  
1. Select a switch module in the topology display and double-click to open  
the Faceplate display. Open the Switch menu and select Load Firmware.  
2. In the Firmware Upload window, click the Select button to browse and  
select the firmware file to be uploaded.  
3. Click the Start button 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 the OK button to continue firmware installation or click the Cancel  
button to cancel the firmware installation. EFCM BASIC will attempt a  
hot reset, if possible, to activate the firmware without disrupting data  
traffic. During a non-disruptive activation, all Logged-In LEDs are  
extinguished for several seconds. If a non-disruptive activation is not  
possible, EFCM BASIC gives you the opportunity to reset the switch  
module and perform a disruptive activation.  
Using the CLI to Install Firmware  
To install firmware using the CLI when a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server is  
present on the management workstation, use the Firmware Install command.  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
         
Install Firmware  
Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for information about  
this command.  
1. Enter the following command to download the firmware from a remote  
host to the switch, install the firmware, then reset the switch to activate  
the firmware. If possible, a non-disruptive activation will be performed.  
DFCSM (admin) #> firmware install  
Warning: Installing new firmware requires a switch reset. A  
stable fabric is required to successfully activate the  
firmware on a switch without disrupting traffic. Therefore,  
before continuing with this action, ensure there are no  
administrative changes in progress anywhere in the fabric.  
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 account name on the remote host 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 : 5.2.x.xx.xx_mpc  
3. When prompted to install the new firmware, enter Yes to continue or No  
to cancel. If possible, a non-disruptive activation will be performed. 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.  
4. Enter the password for your account name. The firmware will now be  
downloaded from the remote host to the switch module, installed, and  
activated.  
331 Password required for johndoe.  
Password:******  
230 User johndoe logged in.  
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Installation  
 
Install Firmware  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
4
Troubleshooting  
Diagnostic information about the switch is available through the switch  
module LEDs and the external port LEDs. Diagnostic information is also  
available through the EFCM BASIC and CLI event logs and error displays.  
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 PROM and the switch firmware  
in flash memory  
Internal data loopback test on all ports  
Access and integrity test on the ASIC  
During the POST, the switch logs any errors encountered. Some POST errors  
are critical, others are not. The switch uses the System Fault 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.  
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, contact  
your authorized maintenance provider.  
System Fault LED is Illuminated  
The System Fault LED illuminates to indicate that the switch module logic  
circuitry is overheating or that a POST error has occurred. If the System Fault  
LED illuminates, contact your authorized maintenance provider.  
4-1  
Troubleshooting  
 
               
Logged-In LED Indications  
Logged-In LED Indications  
Port diagnostics are indicated by the Logged-In LED for each port as shown  
in Figure 4-1.  
Logged-In LED  
Figure 4-1. 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.  
Flashing twice per second: The port is down, offline, or an error has  
occurred.  
If a Logged-In LED is flashing twice per second, review the event browser for  
alarm messages regarding the affected port. You can also inspect the alarm  
log using the Show Alarm command. If there is an error, alarm messages may  
point to one or more of the following conditions:  
E_Port Isolation  
A Logged-In LED error indication is often the result of E_Port isolation. An  
isolated E_Port is indicated by a red link in the EFCM BASIC topology  
display. E_Port isolation can be caused by the following:  
Security failure  
FL_Port is connected to another switch  
Conflicting domain IDs  
Conflicting timeout values  
Conflicting zone membership between active zone sets  
Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for information about how to  
change domain IDs, timeout values, and edit zoning.  
Review the event browser and do the following to diagnose and correct an  
isolated E_Port:  
1. Does the event browser show an alarm about an invalid attach on the  
affected port?  
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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide  
 
           
Logged-In LED Indications  
• Yes - 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 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.  
3. Display the fabric domain IDs using the Show Domains command or the  
Switch data tab in the EFCM BASIC topology display. Are all domain IDs  
in the fabric unique?  
• Yes - Continue.  
• No - Correct the domain IDs on the offending switches using the Set  
Config Switch command or the EFCM BASIC Switch Properties  
window. 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 command or the Switch data tab of  
the EFCM BASIC topology display. 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 command or the EFCM BASIC Switch Properties  
dialog. Reset the port. If the condition remains, continue.  
5. Display the active zone set on each switch using the Zoning Active  
command or the Active Zoneset tab of the EFCM BASIC topology display.  
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. Reset the port. If the condition  
remains, contact your authorized maintenance provider.  
NOTE: This can be caused by merging two fabrics whose active zone sets have two  
zones with the same name, but different membership.  
Excessive Port Errors  
The switch can monitor a set of port errors and generates alarms based on  
user-defined sample windows and thresholds. These port errors include the  
following:  
CRC errors  
Decode errors  
ISL connection count  
Login errors  
Logout errors  
Loss-of-signal errors  
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Troubleshooting  
 
       
Recovering a Switch Module  
Port threshold alarm monitoring is disabled by default. Refer to the EFCM  
Basic Management Guide for information about managing port threshold  
alarms.  
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  
Fault 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 do  
the following:  
1. Examine the alarm configuration for the associated error using the Show  
Config Threshold command or the EFCM BASIC application. Refer to the  
McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for information about this  
command. 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. Refer to the EFCM Basic Management Guide for  
information about testing ports. 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 - 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.  
Recovering a Switch Module  
A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons:  
Firmware becomes corrupt  
IP address is lost  
Switch configuration becomes corrupt  
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Forgotten password  
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:  
Unpack a firmware image file  
Restore the network configuration parameters to the default values  
Remove all user accounts and restore the Admin account name password  
to the default.  
Copy the log file  
Restore factory defaults for all but user accounts and zoning  
Restore all switch configuration parameters to the factory default values  
Reset the switch  
Update the system boot loader  
To recover a switch, do the following:  
1. Place the switch in maintenance mode. Press and hold the Maintenance  
button with a pointed tool for 2–7 seconds.  
2. Allow one minute for the switch to complete its tests. When the switch is  
in maintenance mode, all switch module LEDs are extinguished.  
3. Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the maintenance mode IP  
address 10.0.0.1.  
4. Enter the maintenance mode account name and password (prom, prom),  
and press the Enter key.  
Switch login: prom  
Password:xxxx  
5. 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 the Enter key.  
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.  
Maintenance – Exit  
This option closes the current login session. To log in again, enter the  
maintenance mode account name and password (prom, prom). To return to  
normal operation, momentarily press and release the Maintenance button or  
power cycle the switch module.  
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Recovering a Switch Module  
Maintenance – Image Unpack  
This 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. The steps to install new firmware using  
this option are as follows:  
1. Place the switch in maintenance mode. Refer to the procedure for  
2. Use the Image command to load a new firmware image file onto the  
switch. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for an  
example of using the Image command. 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 and password (prom, prom),  
and press the Enter key.  
Switch login: prom  
Password:xxxx  
5. Select option 1 from the maintenance menu. When prompted for a file  
name prompt, enter the firmware image file name.  
Image filename: filename  
Unpacking ’filename’, please wait...  
Unpackage successful.  
6. Select option 7 to reset the switch and exit maintenance mode.  
Maintenance – Reset Network Config  
This option resets the network properties to the factory default values and  
saves them on the switch. Refer to the Reset command in the McDATA 4314  
Command Line Interface Guide for the default network configuration values.  
Maintenance – Reset User Accounts to Default  
This option restores the password for the Admin account name to the default  
(password) and removes all other user accounts from the switch.  
Maintenance – Copy Log Files  
This option copies all log file buffers to a file on the switch named logfile. You  
can use FTP to download this file to the management workstation. You must  
download the logfile before resetting the switch.  
Maintenance – Remove Switch Config  
This option deletes all configurations from the switch except the default  
configuration. This restores switch configuration parameters to the factory  
defaults except for user accounts and zoning. Refer to Reset command in the  
McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for factory default values.  
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Recovering a Switch Module  
Maintenance – Remake Filesystem  
In the event of a loss of power, the switch configuration may become corrupt.  
The file system on which the configuration is stored must be re-created. This  
option resets the switch to the factory default values including user accounts  
and zoning. Refer to the Reset command in the McDATA 4314 Command Line  
Interface Guide for the factory default values.  
CAUTION  
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.  
Maintenance – Reset Switch  
This 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.  
Maintenance – Update Boot Loader  
This 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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Recovering a Switch Module  
Notes  
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A
Specifications  
This appendix contains the specifications for the McDATA 4314 switch  
module. Refer to Chapter 1 for the location of all connections, switches,  
controls, and components.  
Fabric Specifications  
Table A-1. Fabric 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-Tape  
FC-VI  
FC-SW-2  
Fibre Channel Element MIB RFC 2837  
Fibre Alliance MIB Version 4.0  
Fibre Channel Classes of Service ................ Classes 2 and 3  
Modes of Operation ...................................... Fibre Channel Classes 2 and 3,  
connectionless  
Port Types..................................................... G_Port, GL_Port  
F_Port, FL_Port  
E_Port  
Port Characteristics....................................... All ports are auto-discovering and  
self-configuring.  
Number of Fibre Channel Ports .................... 4 external 1-Gbps/2-Gbps ports  
10 internal 1-Gbps/2-Gbps ports  
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Maintainability Specifications  
Table A-1. Fabric Specifications (Continued)  
Specification Description  
Scalability...................................................... Maximum 239 switches depending on  
configuration  
Maximum User Ports .................................... > 475,000 ports depending on configuration  
Buffer Credits................................................ 16 buffer credits per port, ASIC embedded  
memory  
Media Type.................................................... SFP optical transceiver, hot-pluggable  
Fabric Port Speed ......................................... 1.0625 or 2.125 Gbps  
Maximum Frame Size ................................... 2148 bytes (2112 byte payload)  
System Processor......................................... 200 MHz Motorola® 8245 PowerPc®  
Fabric Latency (intra-switch)  
1-Gbps to 1-Gbps ......................................... < 0.6 µsec  
2-Gbps to 2-Gbps ......................................... < 0.4 µsec  
Bandwidth  
Point-to-Point ................................................ 106 MB, Full Duplex @ 1-Gbps  
212 MB, Full Duplex @ 2-Gbps  
Aggregate (single switch).............................. Up to 8.5 GB, Full Duplex  
Maintainability Specifications  
Table A-2. Maintainability Specifications  
Specification  
Description  
Diagnostics ................................................... Power-On Self Test (POST) tests all  
functional components except SFP  
transceivers. Port tests include online,  
internal, and external tests.  
User Interface ............................................... LED indicators  
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Fabric Management Specifications  
Fabric Management Specifications  
Table A-3. Fabric Management Specifications  
Specification Description  
Management Methods .................................. EFCM BASIC Graphical User Interface  
Command Line Interface  
GS-3 Management Server  
SNMP  
FTP  
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.  
Dimensional Specifications  
Table A-4. Dimensional Specifications  
Specification  
Description  
Width............................................................. 9.89” (251.2 mm)  
Height............................................................ 1.27” (32.2 mm)  
Depth ............................................................ 5.11” (129.8 mm)  
Weight........................................................... 1.94 lbs. (0.88 Kg)  
Electrical Specifications  
Table A-5. Electrical Specifications  
Specification  
Description  
Operating voltage.......................................... 5 VDC; 12 VDC  
Power source loading (maximum)................. 100 mA at 5 VDC  
3.33 A at 12 VDC  
Heat Output (maximum)................................ 40 watts  
Circuit Protection........................................... Internally fused  
A-3  
Specifications  
 
                     
Environmental Specifications  
Environmental Specifications  
Table A-6. Environmental Specifications  
Specification  
Description  
Temperature  
Operating .............................................. 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)  
Non-operating ....................................... -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)  
Humidity  
Operating .............................................. 5% to 90%, non-condensing  
Non-operating ....................................... 5% to 93%, non-condensing  
Altitude  
Operating .............................................. 0 to 3048m (0 to 10,000 feet)  
Non-operating ....................................... 0 to 15,240m (0 to 50,000 feet)  
Vibration  
IEC 68-2  
Operating .............................................. 5-500 Hz, random, 0.21 G rms, 10 minutes  
Non-operating ....................................... 5-500 Hz, random, 2.09 G rms, 10 minutes  
Shock  
IEC 68-2  
Operating .............................................. 4 g, 11ms, 20 repetitions  
Non-operating ....................................... 30g, 292 ips, 3 repetitions, 3 axis  
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Regulatory Certifications  
Regulatory Certifications  
Table A-7. Regulatory Certifications  
Certification Description  
Safety Standards .......................................... UL60950:2000  
CSA 22.2 No. 60950-00 (Canada)  
EN60950:2000 (EC)  
CB Scheme-IEC 60950:1999  
Emissions Standards .................................... FCC Part 15B Class A  
ICES-03 Issue 3  
VCCI Class A ITE  
CISPR 22, Class A  
EN 55022, Class A  
Voltage Fluctuations...................................... EN 61000-3-3  
Harmonics..................................................... EN 61000-3-2  
Immunity ....................................................... EN 55024:1998  
Marking ......................................................... FCC Part 15  
ULUS (United States)  
TUVUS (United States)  
cUL (Canada)  
cTUV (Canada)  
TUV Europe (Germany)  
VCCI  
CE  
A-5  
Specifications  
 
                 
Regulatory Certifications  
Notes  
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g-  
Glossary  
A
Access Control List  
Zone  
Access Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling  
discovery and inbound traffic.  
Active Zone Set  
Active Firmware  
Activity LED  
The zone set that defines the current zoning for the fabric.  
The firmware image on the switch that is in use.  
A port LED that indicates when frames are entering or leaving the port.  
Administrative State  
State that determines the operating state of the port, I/O blade, or switch. The  
configured administrative state is stored in the switch configuration. The  
configured administrative state can be temporarily overridden using the  
command line interface.  
Alarm  
Alias  
A message generated by the switch that specifically requests attention.  
Alarms are generated by several switch processes. Some alarms can be  
configured.  
A named set of ports or devices. An alias is not a zone, and can not have a  
zone or another alias as a member.  
AL_PA  
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address  
Arbitrated Loop  
A Fibre Channel topology where ports use arbitration to establish a  
point-to-point circuit.  
Arbitrated Loop  
Physical Address  
(AL_PA)  
A unique one-byte value assigned during loop initialization to each NL_Port  
on a loop.  
ASIC  
Application Specific Integrated Circuit. A chip designed for a specific  
applications, such as a transmission protocol or a computer.  
Auto Save  
Zoning parameter that determines whether changes to the active zone set that  
a switch receives from other switches in the fabric will be saved to permanent  
memory on that switch.  
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Glossary  
 
 
B
BootP  
Boot Strap Protocol. A type of network server.  
Buffer Credit  
A measure of port buffer capacity equal to one frame.  
C
Cascade Topology  
A fabric in which the switches are connected in series. If you connect the last  
switch back to the first switch, you create a cascade-with-a-loop topology.  
Class 2 Service  
Chassis Hop  
A service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or  
more N_Ports wit h acknowledgment provided.  
A measure of fabric latency represented by the ISL that any frame crosses  
when travelling from one switch to another. A frame that travels from one  
switch to another over an ISL experiences one chassis hop.  
Class 3 Service  
A service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or  
more N_Ports without acknowledgment.  
Configured Zone Sets  
The zone sets stored on a switch excluding the active zone set.  
D
Default Visibility  
Zoning parameter that determines the level of communication among  
ports/devices when there is no active zone set.  
Device Security  
Domain ID  
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.  
User defined number that identifies the switch in the fabric.  
E
EFCM BASIC  
Switch management application.  
Event Log  
Log of messages describing events that occur in the fabric.  
E_Port that connects to another FC-SW-2 compliant switch.  
Expansion Port  
F
Fabric Database  
The set of fabrics that have been opened during a EFCM BASIC session.  
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Fabric Device  
Management Inter-  
face  
An interface by which device host bus adapters can be managed through the  
fabric.  
Fabric Management  
Switch  
The switch through which the fabric is managed.  
Fabric Name  
User defined name associated with the file that contains user list data for the  
fabric.  
Fabric Port  
An F_Port or FL_Port.  
Fabric Security  
The functions that provide security for fabric users and devices including  
user account security, and fabric services.  
Fabric Services  
Fabric View File  
A component of fabric security that provides for the control of inband  
management and SNMP on a switch.  
A file containing a set of fabrics that were opened and saved during a  
previous EFCM BASIC session.  
FDMI  
Flash Memory  
Frame  
See Fabric Device Management Interface.  
Memory on the switch that contains the chassis control firmware.  
Data unit consisting of a start-of-frame (SOF) delimiter, header, data payload,  
CRC, and an end-of-frame (EOF) delimiter.  
FRU  
Field Replaceable Unit  
G
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).  
I
Inactive Firmware  
The firmware image on the switch that is not in use.  
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 chassis LED that indicates that the switch logic circuitry is receiving proper  
DC voltages.  
g--3  
Glossary  
 
Inter-Switch Link  
IP  
The connection between two switches using E_Ports.  
Internet Protocol  
L
LIP  
Loop Initialization Primitive sequence  
Logged-In LED  
A port LED that indicates device login or loop initialization status.  
M
Maintenance Button  
Momentary button on the switch used to reset the switch or place the switch  
in maintenance mode.  
Maintenance Mode  
Maintenance mode sets the IP address to 10.0.0.1 and provides access to the  
switch for maintenance purposes.  
Management Infor-  
mation Base  
A set of guidelines and definitions for SNMP functions.  
Management  
Workstation  
PC workstation that manages the fabric through the fabric management  
switch.  
Mesh Topology  
A fabric in which each chassis has at least one port directly connected to each  
other chassis in the fabric.  
MIB  
Management Information Base  
Multistage Topology  
A fabric in which two or more edge switches connect to one or more core  
switches.  
N
Network Time Protocol  
A network protocol that enables a client to synchronize its time with a server.  
NL_Port  
N_Port  
NTP  
Node Loop Port. A Fibre Channel device port that supports arbitrated loop  
protocol.  
Node Port. A Fibre Channel device port in a point-to-point or fabric  
connection.  
Network Time Protocol  
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P
Pending Firmware  
The firmware image that will be activated upon the next switch reset.  
Power-On Self Test  
POST  
Power-On Self Test  
Principal Switch  
Diagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start up.  
The switch in the fabric that manages domain ID assignments.  
S
Simple Network  
Management  
Protocol  
An application protocol that manages and monitors network communications  
and functions. It also controls the Management Information Base (MIB).  
Security Set  
A set of up to three groups with no more than one of each group type: ISL,  
Port, or MS. The active security set defines the device security for a switch.  
SFP  
Small Form-Factor Pluggable.  
Small Form-Factor  
Pluggable  
A transceiver device, smaller than a GigaBit Interface Converter, that plugs  
into the Fibre Channel port.  
SNMP  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
Soft Zone  
Soft zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery. Members  
of the same soft zone automatically discover and communicate freely with all  
other members of the same zone.  
T
Target  
A storage device that responds to an initiator device.  
U
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.  
V
VCCI  
Voluntary Control Council for Interference  
g--5  
Glossary  
 
Voluntary Control  
Council for Interfer-  
ence  
A consortium of Japanese electronics industry associations that have  
established voluntary standards for controlling electromagnetic interference  
(EMI).  
W
Worldwide Name  
(WWN)  
A unique 64-bit address assigned to a device by the device manufacturer.  
Worldwide Name  
WWN  
Z
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.  
Zoning Database  
The set of zone sets, zones, and aliases stored on a switch.  
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i-  
Index  
authorization 2-11  
cabling 3-9  
description 2-1  
performance 2-6  
security 2-11  
Numerics  
10/100 Base-T straight cable 3-5  
A
Access Control List zone 2-3  
account name 4-5  
Activity LED 1-5, 1-6  
altitude A-4  
diagnostics A-2  
dimensions A-3  
disk space 3-1, 3-2  
distance 2-4  
domain ID  
authorization 2-11  
conflict 4-3  
description 2-7  
lock 2-7  
donor port 2-4  
B
bandwidth 2-4, A-2  
boot loader 4-7  
browser 3-1, 3-2  
buffer credit 2-4, A-2  
E
E_Port 1-6, 4-2  
EFCM BASIC  
C
description 1-7  
Linux install 3-6  
start 3-7  
cable  
10/100 Base-T 3-5  
10/100 Base-T crossover 3-5  
fibre optic 2-1  
Windows install 3-6  
emissions standards A-5  
environmental  
conditions 3-3  
specifications A-4  
Ethernet  
certificate 2-10  
chassis  
marking A-5  
shock A-4  
vibration A-4  
connection 3-5  
direct connection 3-5  
indirect connection 3-5  
port 1-6  
classes of service A-1  
command line interface 1-8  
Common Information Model 2-9  
configuration  
extended credits 2-4  
external ports 1-3  
file system error 1-2  
remove 4-6  
restore default 4-6  
credits 2-4, A-2  
critical error 4-1  
F
F_Port 1-6  
fabric  
management 2-12, A-3  
management switch 1-6  
management workstation 3-1  
point-to-point bandwidth A-2  
D
device  
access 2-2  
authentication 2-11  
i-1  
Index  
 
 
Index  
port 1-6  
security 2-9  
M
maintainability A-2  
maintenance  
factory defaults 4-6  
fiber optic cable 2-1  
Fibre Channel  
ports 1-3  
protocols A-1  
File Transfer Protocol  
description 1-8  
exit 4-5  
menu 4-5  
mode 1-2, 4-5  
maintenance button 1-2, 4-5  
management  
server 2-9  
service 2-9  
firmware  
workstation 1-6  
management workstation 3-5  
marking A-5  
McDATA Embedded Web Server 1-7, 2-8  
media type A-2  
memory  
install with CLI 3-10  
install with EFCM BASIC 3-10  
unpack image 4-6  
FL_Port 1-6  
flash memory 1-2  
frame size A-2  
flash 1-2  
workstation 3-1, 3-2  
multiple chassis fabrics 2-6  
N
G
name server zone 2-2  
Network Time Protocol 2-9  
non-critical error 4-1  
G_Port 1-6  
generic ports 1-6  
Gigabit Interface Converter 2-1  
GL_Port 1-6  
O
operating systems 3-1, 3-2  
H
harmonics A-5  
P
heat output A-3  
host bus adapter 2-1  
humidity 3-3, A-4  
password  
file reset 4-6  
maintenance mode 4-5  
restore default 4-6  
performance  
device 2-6  
switch 2-4  
planning 2-1  
port  
I
Identifier LED 1-2, 1-3  
immunity A-5  
inband management 2-8  
Input Power LED 1-2, 4-1  
installation 3-3  
internal port 1-4  
internet browser 3-1, 3-2  
buffer credits 2-4  
characteristics A-1  
diagnostics 4-2  
Ethernet 1-6  
external 1-3  
fabric 1-6  
Fibre Channel 1-3  
generic 1-6  
internal 1-4  
LEDs 1-4  
L
latency 2-5, A-2  
LED  
Activity 1-5, 1-6  
Identifier 1-3  
maximum number of ports/users A-2  
number of A-1  
speed A-2  
Input Power 1-3, 4-1  
Link Status 1-6  
Logged-In 1-5, 4-2  
System Fault 1-3, 4-1  
Link Status LED 1-6  
log file 4-6  
types 1-6, A-1  
power  
consumption A-3  
source loading A-3  
power on self test 3-5, 4-1  
Logged-In LED 1-5, 4-2  
login limit 2-12  
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Index  
principal  
priority 2-7  
timeout value 4-3  
transceiver 1-5  
switch 2-7  
transmission rate 2-4  
processor 3-1, 3-2  
U
R
user  
recovering a switch 4-4  
regulatory certifications A-5  
remake filesystem 4-7  
Remote Dial-In Service  
authentication 2-12  
account security 2-12  
interface A-2  
V
vibration A-4  
voltage  
Remote Dial-In User Service  
description 2-11  
fluctuations A-5  
operating A-3  
S
W
safety standards A-5  
scalability A-2  
web server 2-8  
description 1-7  
workstation  
Secure Shell  
description 2-10  
service 2-8  
connection 3-5  
requirements 3-1  
worldwide name 2-2  
Secure Socket Layer 2-8  
security  
certificate 2-10  
connection 2-10  
database limits 2-11  
device 2-11  
fabric 2-9  
Z
zone  
access control list 2-3  
conflict 4-3  
definition 2-2  
name server 2-2  
zone set definition 2-2  
zoning  
user account 2-12  
server blade 1-4  
shock A-4  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
description 1-8  
database 2-2  
limits 2-2  
service 2-8  
site requirements 3-1  
small form-factor pluggable 1-5  
soft zone 2-2  
switch module  
configuration 3-8  
controls 1-2  
LEDs 1-2, 1-3  
management 1-7  
management service 2-8  
recovery 4-4  
reset 1-2, 4-7  
services 2-8  
specifications A-1  
System Fault LED 1-2, 1-3, 4-1  
system processor A-2  
T
Telnet 2-8  
temperature range 3-3, A-4  
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