Emulex


Currently supported switches for Xsan:

  • InSpeed 355 12-port arbitrated loop switch

  • InSpeed 375 20-port arbitrated loop switch

Full documentation for these switches, including special setup guides for Apple-based implementations, is available at www.emulex.com/ts/indexemu.html.

Administration

Emulex switches can be administered through a built-in Web host called Web Manager.

Out of the box, the switch can be contacted by pointing a browser to the following:

IP address:

169.254.10.10

Netmask:

255.255.0.0

Gateway:

0.0.0.0

Password:

password


To reboot the switch:

1.

On the main page of the Web Manager, click the Reboot button.

To suppress RSCN on initiator ports

1.

On the left side of the interface, choose Port > Smart Settings.

2.

Select the "Initiator with Stealth" Smart Setting from the list box.

3.

From the list of port numbers, select the ports that will use the selected Smart Setting under the Assign heading. Remember to select only initiator ports for this setting.

4.

Click Submit to save the settings.

To upgrade firmware:

1.

On the left side of the interface, choose Help > Downloads.

The Emulex Web site appears.

2.

Click the "drivers, software, and manuals" link, and select the switch product model under the "drivers, software, and manuals by product model number" section.

3.

Under Download New Alternate Firmware Version to Switch, choose Browse to navigate to and select the appropriate file on the Mac.

The file must have a .bin extension.

4.

Click Start to load the new firmware image.

5.

Once the firmware has been installed, the new firmware should appear as the AlternateVersion firmware.

6.

Under Next Boot Firmware Version, ensure that the "Use Alternate Version on Next Reboot" option is selected.

The alternate firmware version currently displayed will be loaded on the next boot cycle.

7.

Click Reboot to reset the switch using the selected firmware.

To create inter-switch links:

Emulex refers to inter-switch linking as trunking.

Ports designated for trunking must be assigned to a Trunk Group.

1.

On the left side of the interface, choose Advanced Functions > Automatic Trunking.

The Automatic Trunking page appears.

2.

Select a trunk group for each port by clicking the appropriate trunk group option.

3.

When you are finished making changes, click Submit.

Emulex contact information:

www.emulex.com

Corporate

(800) 368-5391

(714) 662-5600

(714) 241-0792 (fax)

Tech support

(800) 854-7112

(714) 885-3402

General information:

info@emulex.com

Tech support:

emailsupport@emulex.com

Repair:

repair@emulex.com




Apple Pro Training Series. Xsan Quick-Reference Guide
Apple Pro Training Series: Xsan Quick-Reference Guide (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0321432320
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 120

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