QLogic


Currently supported switches for QLogic:

  • SANbox 2-8 8-port fabric switch

  • SANbox 2-16 16-port fabric switch

  • SANbox 2-64 64-port fabric switch

  • SANbox 5200 or 5202 8 to 20-port scalable, stackable fabric switch

Qlogic switches should ship with 5.0 or greater firmware, which is compatible with Xsan. If you happen to receive a switch with older firmware, use the Qlogic SANSurfer Switch Manager software and refer to the following section on upgrading firmware to upgrade the firmware.

Administration

Default settings for use with SANbox Manager:

IP address:

10.0.0.1

Netmask:

255.0.0.0

Gateway:

10.0.0.254

Username:

admin

Password:

password


To connect to the switch:

1.

Launch Safari and enter the IP address of the switch.

2.

Choose Open Existing Fabric and click Proceed.

A login window appears.

3.

If connecting for the first time, enter 10.0.0.1 in the IP Address field, admin in the Login Name field, and password in the Password field.

After a short pause, the main Fabric view appears.

4.

Double-click the image of your switch to observe current port states and to further administer the switch. This view is called the Faceplate.

To reboot the switch:

1.

In Faceplate view, choose Switch > Reset Switch.

There are three reset options:

  • Hot Reset simply allows a reset during communications, to incorporate new firmware.

  • Reset forces the switch to run its power on self-test (POST).

  • Hard Reset forces the switch to factory default settings and forces a POST.

To suppress RSCN on initiator ports:

1.

In Faceplate view, select the icons for each initiator port on which you wish to suppress RSCN.

2.

Choose Port > Port Properties 1G/2G.

A window appears, allowing you to change the properties for the port(s) you've selected.

3.

In the I/O Stream Guard section near the bottom, click the Enable radio button. Remember to select only initiator ports for this setting.

4.

In the Device Scan section at the bottom, click the Disable radio button. Remember to select only initiator ports for this setting.

5.

Click OK.

A confirmation is given once the ports have been set.

6.

Click OK.

To upgrade firmware:

1.

In Faceplate view, choose Switch > Load Firmware

A window appears prompting you to browse for the firmware file.

2.

Click Select, and browse to the firmware file.

3.

Click Choose.

4.

In the original window, click the Start button.

The firmware uploads to the switch. You will then be prompted to activate the firmware.

5.

Click Yes to activate the firmware.

To create inter-switch links:

  1. Simply connect two switches with cables. The ports will auto-negotiate to E (expansion) ports.

  2. If the port status lights on the switch remain blinking, it usually means that the two switches being linked have the same domain number. Simply power down and power up one of the switches. When it restarts, it will auto-negotiate to a new domain number.

To connect to the switch when the IP address is not known:

  1. Unplug the switch from its power supply

  2. Take a paperclip and insert it into the reset hole on the front of the switch underneath the Ethernet port. Hold the paper clip while you power up the switch.

  3. Wait 10 seconds, then release the paperclip.

    The switch can now be accessed via Telnet.

    Temporary IP address: 10.0.0.1

    Login: prom

    Password: prom

    You are now able to connect to the switch and perform a reset of its parameters via a Telnet connection.

QLogic contact information:

www.qlogic.com

Corporate

(800) 662-4771

(949) 389-6000

(949) 389-6009 (fax)

Tech support

(952) 932-4040

General information:

www.qlogic.com/buyqlogic/contact_sales.asp

Tech support:

support@qlogic.com

Technical training:

tech.training@qlogic.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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