Sun Microsystems 2.0 manual

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iii Contents Preface vii 1. Network Express Module Overview 1 NEM Features and Specifications 1 ID Chip Feature 3 Operating System Requirements 4 System Interoperability 4 Host Platform Support 5 Storage System Support 5 Fibre Channel Switch Support 6 2. Hardware Installation and Removal 7 Observing ESD and Handling Precautions 8 Installing the NEM[...]

iv Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Using the ILOM W eb Interface 16 Using the ILOM CLI 16 ▼ T o V erify NEM Status 16 Replacing a NEM 18 ▼ T o Install the ID Chip Patch 18 ▼ T o Remove a NEM 18 ▼ T o Replace the ID Chip 19 3. HBA Software Installation 21 Driver Software for the Solaris OS 21 S[...]

Contents v Declaration of Conformity 33 Safety Agency Compliance Statement 35 Regulatory Compliance Statements 47 Index 51[...]

vi Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007[...]

vii Pr eface This guide describes how to install and remove the Sun StorageT ek™ 4 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Network Express Module (NEM) Host Bus Adapter (HBA), 20-port pass-through RoHS 5 compliant module. This document is written for technicians, system administrators, application service providers (ASPs), and users who have advanced experience tr[...]

viii Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Using UNIX Commands This document might not contain information about basic UNIX ® commands and procedur es such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information: ■ Software documentation that [...]

Preface ix T ypographic Conventions Related Documentation The documents listed are available at: http://www.sun.com/documentation/ T ypeface * * The settings on your browser might differ from these settings. Meaning Examples AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files, and directories; on-scr een computer output Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list [...]

x Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Documentation, Support, and T raining Thir d-Party W eb Sites Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materi[...]

Preface xi Service Contact Information If you need help installing or using this product, call 1-800-USA-4SUN, or go to: http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/[...]

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1 CHAPTER 1 Network Expr ess Module Overview This chapter provides a basic overview of the Sun StorageT ek™ 4 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) Network Express Module (NEM) Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This chapter also describes the various operating systems, host platforms, storage, and infrastructure configurations that support the NEM. This chapter contains t[...]

2 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 T wenty SFP fiber -optic transceivers are included with each NEM. Y ou can order additional NEMs and SFP transceivers from Sun Microsystems using the following part numbers: See T ABLE 1-1 for a list of the NEM’s featur es. Description Part Number 4 Gb FC NEM 20-por[...]

Chapter 1 Network Express Module Overview 3 ID Chip Featur e When you replace a NEM, each of the 10 HBAs and 20 FC ports on the NEM will be assigned new port and node worldwide names (WWNs).T o retain the existing WWNs you can remove the ID chip fr om the NEM that failed and install it on the replacement NEM. Please ensure that each of the 10 indiv[...]

4 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 See “Replacing a NEM” on page 18 for more information. Operating System Requir ements The NEM requir es the operating system (OS) levels listed in T ABLE 1-2 . System Inter operability This section provides information about selected platforms, storage systems, an[...]

Chapter 1 Network Express Module Overview 5 Host Platform Support The NEM is supported by the platforms and operating systems (OSs) listed in T ABLE 1-3 . Y ou can install the NEM in an available NEM slot of the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis or Sun Blade 8000 P chassis. For information about updating the ILOM firmwar e for the chassis monitoring module (C[...]

6 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Fibr e Channel Switch Support The NEM is supported with the following FC switches: ■ 2 Gb QLogic SANbox 5200 switch ■ 4 Gb QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602 Stackable FC switches ■ 2 Gb Brocade SilkW orm 3200 and 3800 switches ■ 2 Gb Brocade SilkW orm 3250 and 3850 [...]

7 CHAPTER 2 Har dware Installation and Removal This chapter describes the tasks requir ed to install and remove the NEM when the Sun Blade 8000 Modular System is in a power ed-on state. Note – If you are powering on the Sun Blade 8000 Modular System or Sun Blade 8000 P Modular System for the first time, follow the installation instructions in the[...]

8 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Observing ESD and Handling Pr ecautions Caution – Damage to the NEM can occur as the result of careless handling or electrostatic dischar ge (ESD). Always handle the NEM with care to avoid damage to electrostatic sensitive components. T o minimize the possibility of[...]

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Remov al 9 ▼ T o Install the NEM 1. Attach an antistatic strap (refer to “Observing ESD and Handling Precautions” on page 8 ). 2. Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine an appropriate slot in which to install the NEM. 3. Unpack the NEM and remove it from the antistatic bag. 4. Loca[...]

10 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 6. Align the NEM with the chassis guidance system and slide the NEM into its slot (see FIGURE 2-2 ). Ensure that the NEM engages with the system chassis guidance system. Failure to align the NEM correctly can r esult in damage with the internal connection to the chas[...]

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Remov al 11 9. V erify that the NEM is working properly . See “T o V erify NEM Status” on page 16 . ▼ T o Connect the Optical Cables Note – The NEM does not allow normal data transmission on an optical link unless it is connected to another similar or compatible Fibr e Channel (FC) product (that is, multi[...]

12 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 FIGURE 2-3 Connecting the Optical Cables 2. Connect the other end of each cable to a FC device. After the optical cables are connected to the NEM, pr oceed to “Configuring the NEM For Hot-Plug Operation” on page 14 . 3. Observe the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) st[...]

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Remov al 13 FIGURE 2-4 Port Level LEDs T ABLE 2-2 summarizes port LED indicator combinations. T ABLE 2-2 Port LED Indicator Status Definitions Green LED Y ellow LED State On 1 Fast blink 1-Gb Link Rate - Normal operating state, link up On 2 Fast blinks 2-Gb Link Rate - Normal operating state, link up On 3 Fast bl[...]

14 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Conf iguring the NEM For Hot-Plug Operation T o insert a NEM into the chassis while the system is running, you need to: 1. Physically install the module. 2. Prepare the NEM for hot-insertion by using the CMM integrated lights-out management (ILOM) web interface or co[...]

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Remov al 15 4. V erify that the selected NEM has returned the expected feedback. See “T o V erify NEM Status” on page 16 . Using the ILOM Command-Line Interface 1. Log in to the ILOM CLI of the active Chassis Monitoring Module. 2. For a list of components in your system, type: show /CH 3. If you installed a n[...]

16 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Y ou can use the ILOM web interface or ILOM CLI to verify Using the ILOM W eb Interface 1. Log in to the ILOM web interface using the IP address of the active Chassis Monitoring Module. The first page of the ILOM web interface is displayed. 2. In the left navigation [...]

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Remov al 17 ■ Green OK LED goes to Standby . 2. Activate the NEM by pressing the Attention button, and the green OK LED goes to Slow blink. ■ When all links to active blades have been made, the green OK LED goes to Solid On. ■ Ready to Remove status shows Not Ready in the ILOM interfaces. FIGURE 2-5 LEDs, A[...]

18 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 The Locator button, when pressed momentarily , flashes a white light to assist in locating the module. Y ou can also activate the Locator LED remotely by executing a command on the CMM. Replacing a NEM If a NEM fails or if you choose to change the I/O configuration, [...]

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Remov al 19 3. When the blue Ready-to-Remove LED is lit on the NEM, physically remove the NEM. a. Remove all cables from the NEM. b. Press the latch on both ejector levers inward at the same time. c. Swing out the ejector levers to their fully open position. d. Slide the NEM out of its slot. Support the weight of[...]

20 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 4. Install the ID chip onto the new board (see FIGURE 2-7 ). a. Position the notched side of the ID chip to the left. b. Place the ID chip directly over the connector . c. Press down easily to seat the ID chip to the connector . FIGURE 2-7 Installing the ID Chip 5. I[...]

21 CHAPTER 3 HBA Softwar e Installation After you have completed the hardwar e installation, follow the instructions listed in this chapter for your operating system to install the HBA driver and any other utilities requir ed for your installation. This chapter contains the following topics: ■ “Driver Software for the Solaris OS” on page 21 ?[...]

22 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 ■ Self-test ■ Loopback tests ■ External ■ Internal, single-bit ■ Internal, 10-bit ■ Mailbox Driver Softwar e for Linux OSs The Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter is supported by Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 U3 and U4 and Novell SUSE[...]

Chapter 3 HBA Software Installation 23 Note – If you are running on a 2.6.5-7.244 kernel, you must install the Emulex 8.0.16.27 driver manually instead of updating using Y aST . The driver RPM is contained on the resour ce CD. ▼ T o Install SLES9-SP3 to FC Disk Before starting this pr ocedure, you will need to create a driver update disk using [...]

24 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Driver Softwar e for W indows 2003 OS The HBA driver for W indows 2003 OS is available for download at the Emulex support site for Sun Microsystems. http://www.emulex.com/sun/support/nem-e11000.jsp ▼ T o Install W indows OS Driver and Application Kits Follow these [...]

Chapter 3 HBA Software Installation 25 ■ Manage out-of-band HBAs ■ Manage local and in-band remote HBAs See the Linux or W indows OS Emulex user manual for more information about using the HBAnywhere and lputil utilities.[...]

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27 CHAPTER 4 Release Notes This chapter contains the latest supplementary information for the preceding chapters in this guide. It contains the following topics: ■ Using the NEM W ith Sun StorEdge 3510 and 351 1 Arrays ■ Solaris OS-Specific Issues ■ SUSE Linux Enterprise-Specific Issues ■ W indows Server 2003 OS-Specific Issues For addition[...]

28 Sun StorageTek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’s Guide • May 2007 Solaris OS-Specif ic Issues The following known issues are r elated to installing, configuring, or operating the NEM with the Solaris 10 OS. Out of Option ROM Memory Err or in System BIOS Problem : A fully populated Sun Blade 8000 chassis with at least one NEM instal[...]

Chapter 4 Release Notes 29[...]

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31 APPENDIX A Declaration of Conformity , Regulatory Compliance, and Safety Statements This appendix contains the following information that applies to the Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter: ■ “Declaration of Conformity” on page 33 ■ “Safety Agency Compliance Statement” on page 35 ■ “Regulatory Compliance Statemen[...]

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33 << Declaration of Conformity Compliance Model Number: 375-3385-XX Product Family Name: Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM HBA EMC USA - FCC Class A This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference. 2) This equipment must accept any int[...]

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35 Safety Agency Compliance Statement Read this section before beginning any procedure. The following text provides safety precautions to follow when installing a Sun Microsystems product. Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment: ■ Follow all cautions and instructions marked [...]

36 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 Power Cord Connection Caution – Sun products ar e designed to work with power systems having a grounded neutral (grounded r eturn for DC-power ed products). T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug Sun products into any other type of power system. Conta[...]

Safety Agency Compliance Statement 37 Rack System Warning The following warnings apply to Racks and Rack Mounted systems. Caution – For safety , equipment should always be loaded from the bottom up. That is, install the equipment that will be mounted in the lowest part of the rack first, then the next higher systems, etc. Caution – T o prevent [...]

38 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 Symboles Vous trouverez ci-dessous la signification des différents symboles utilisés: Attention – Vous risquez d'endommager le matériel ou de vous blesser . V euillez suivr e les instructions. Attention – Surfaces brûlantes. Evitez tout contact. Les su[...]

Safety Agency Compliance Statement 39 Attention – T ous les cordons d'alimentation ne présentent pas les mêmes caractéristiques électriques. Les cordons d'alimentation à usage domestique ne sont pas protégés contr e les surtensions et ne sont pas conçus pour être utilisés avec des ordinateurs. N'utilisez jamais de cordon [...]

40 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 Attention – Afin d'éviter que le rack ne penche pendant l'installation du matériel, tirez la barre anti-basculement du rack. Attention – Pour éviter des températures de fonctionnement extrêmes dans le rack, assurez-vous que la températur e maxim[...]

Safety Agency Compliance Statement 41 Je nach Netzschaltertyp an Ihrem Gerät kann eines der folgenden Symbole verwendet werden: Ein – V ersor gt das System mit W echselstrom. Aus– Unterbricht die W echselstromzufuhr zum Gerät. Wartezustand – Der Ein-/Standby-Netz- schalter befindet sich in der Standby-Position. Modifikationen des Geräts Ne[...]

42 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 Die folgende Warnung gilt nur für Geräte mit Standby- Netzschalter: Achtung – Beim Netzschalter dieses Geräts handelt es sich nur um einen Ein/Standby- Schalter . Zum völligen Abtrennen des Systems von der Stromversor gung dient hauptsächlich das Netzkabel. [...]

Safety Agency Compliance Statement 43 Hinweis zur Laser-Konformität Sun-Produkte, die die Laser-Technologie verwenden, entsprechen den Laser-Anforderungen der Klasse 1. CD- und DVD-Geräte Die folgende Warnung gilt für CD-, DVD- und andere optische Geräte: Achtung – Die hier nicht aufgeführte V erwendung von Steuer elementen, Anpassungen oder[...]

44 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 Nivel de ruido Emisiones acústicas declaradas de acuerdo con la norma ISO 9296 (decibelios A), en funcionamiento y reposo: Cumplimiento de la normativa para instalaciones SELV Las condiciones de seguridad de las conexiones de entrada y salida cumplen los requisito[...]

Safety Agency Compliance Statement 45 Cubierta de la unidad del sistema Debe extraer la cubierta de la unidad del sistema informático Sun para instalar tarjetas, memoria o dispositivos de almacenamiento internos. Vuelva a colocar la cubierta antes de encender el sistema informático. Precaución – No ponga en funcionamiento los productos Sun que[...]

46 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 Danmark Advarsel! – Litiumbatteri — Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. Suomi Varoitus – Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellise[...]

47 Regulatory Compliance Statements Y our Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class: • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA • Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES-003) — Canada • Bureau of Standar ds Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) — T aiwan Please read the appr opriate section that corres[...]

48 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 BSMI Class A Notice The following statement is applicable to products shipped to T aiwan and marked as Class A on the pr oduct compliance label. D33728[...]

Regulatory Compliance Statements 49 CCC Class A Notice The following statement is applicable to products shipped to China and marked with “Class A” on the pr oduct’s compliance label. Korean MIC Class A Statement[...]

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51 Index A Attention button, 17 B BIOS POST, 28 C cable length, maximum, 2 channel LEDs, 13 chassis monitoring module (CMM) firmware, 5 using ILOM, 14 compliance statements regulatory, 47 safety agency, 35 connecting links to blades status status NEM LED, 17 connectors external FC, 2 NEM port, 9 D Declaration of Conformity, 33 diagnostics, 24 E el[...]

52 Sun StorageT ek 4 Gb FC NEM 20-Port Host Bus Adapter User’ s Guide • May 2007 links connected to blades status, 17 Linux driver , known issues, 2 8 supported versions, 4 Locator LED and button, 17 LUNs, discover, 24 M memory, 2 N NEM activating, 17 configuring for hot-plug, 14 installing, 9 interface, 2 LED status, 17 part number, 2 restric[...]