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QLogic and McDATA Alliance The first embedded blade server switch co-developed by two companies, the McDATA 6-port FibreChannel Switch Module for IBM eServer® BladeCenter™, incorporates QLogic switch hardware plusfirmware that enables interoperability in McDATA fabrics. The embedded blade server switch featuresa suite of advanced features for the enterprise including McDATA-mode interoperability fromcore-to-edge, open exchange of management data, zoning, security and partitioning.
About McDATA (www.McDATA.com)McDATA (Nasdaq:MCDTA - News; Nasdaq:MCDT - News) is the only vendor today uniquely positionedto deliver a unified information infrastructure--key to enabling a world where digital data is instantlytransformed into useful information, accessed--anytime, anywhere. With more than 20 years ofstorage networking experience, McDATA's comprehensive product portfolio enables partners andcustomers around the world to reduce the total cost of storage management today and be ready toadapt to the real-time information demands of tomorrow. Trusted in the world's largest data centers,McDATA connects more than two-thirds of all the world's networked data, powering the lateste-business applications, customer databases, financial traffic and other mission-critical data.
Powered by QLogic (www.qlogic.com)QLogic is the leading supplier of Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), Fibre Channel bladeserver switches, Fibre Channel stackable switches, tape controllers and hard disk controllers. TheCompany is also a leading supplier of iSCSI HBAs. QLogic products are delivered to small, mediumand large enterprises around the world, powering solutions from leading companies like Cisco, Dell,EMC, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance, Quantum, StorageTek and SunMicrosystems. QLogic is a member of the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ 100 Index. For moreinformation, visit www.qlogic.com.
Recent accolades include:• Nasdaq 100 Index• S&P 500• Forbes' Best 200 Best Small Companies• Network Computing Well Connected• 2004 InfoWorld "Rated Excellent" for the SANbox 5200 Fibre Channel Stackable Switch• 2005 Storage Magazine "SAN Product of the Year"• 2005 SANbox 5602 InfoStor and ASNP "Most Valuable Product Finalist"
Fibre Channel Switch Configuration Guide for McDATA Fabrics
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IBM BladeCenter™®
IBM BladeCenter™®
Fibre Channel Switch Configuration Guidefor McDATA Fabrics
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IBM ® BladeCenter�Fibre Channel Switch Configuration Guidefor McDATA Fabrics
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© Copyright IBM Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.IBM Corporation and its strategic Partners, henceforth known as the "Partners," have agreed to provide a switch interoperability reference document. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INTEROPERABILITY, OR COMPATIBILITY. All of the Partners' products are warranted in accordance with the agreements under which the warranty for the products are provided. Unless otherwise specified, the product manufacturer, supplier, or publisher of non-Partner products provides warranty, service, and support directly to you. THE PARTNERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE PARTNERS PRODUCTS OR NON-PARTNER PRODUCTS AND NO WARRANTY IS PROVIDED FOR EITHER THE FUNCTIONALITY OR PROBLEM RESOLUTION OF ANY PRODUCTS.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1McDATA Fabric Mode and Open Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
McDATA Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Open Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IBM TotalStorage Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Contacting IBM eServer BladeCenter Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Other IBM TotalStorage Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Contacting McDATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to Use this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuring for McDATA Fabric Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Using the McDATA SANbrowser to Configure the McDATA FCSM . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Domain ID Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Security: SANtegrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Zones: Default Zone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Zones: Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Successful Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric Mode . . . . . . . 41Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Intrepid Directors . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Security: SANtegrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Zones: Default Zone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Fabric Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Zones: Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Successful Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode. . . . . . 61Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Sphereon Switches . . . . . . . . . 64
Security: SANtegrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Zones: Default Zone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Fabric Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Zones: Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Successful Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configuring for Open Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Before You Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Domain ID Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using the McDATA SANbrowser to Configure the McDATA FCSM . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Timeout Values, Open Fabric Mode, and Domain ID Configuration . . . . . . . . . 87Zones: Zone Set Names and Zone Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Zones: Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Successful Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . . . 105Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Before You Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Domain ID Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Intrepid Directors . . . . . . . . . . . 110Domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Operating Mode and Timeout Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Zones: Verification and Disabling Default Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Successful Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric Mode . . . . . . . . 121Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Before You Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Domain ID Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Sphereon Switches . . . . . . . . . 126Domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Operating Mode and Timeout Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Zones: Verification and Disabling Default Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Successful Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric Mode. . . . . . 137Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Supported Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Domain ID Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Timeout Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Principal Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Zone Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Active Zone Set Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Zone Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
McDATA Specific Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154IBM eServer BladeCenter Specific Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Operating Mode Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Successful Integration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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Introduction
The IBM eServer BladeCenter Switch Configuration Guide for McDATA Fabrics provides the details needed to configure and deploy McDATA® switched fabrics in an IBM eServer® BladeCenter™ environment. Detailed switch configuration data and step-by-step configuration procedures are provided to facilitate integration of the IBM eServer BladeCenter with McDATA switched fabrics in McDATA Fabric mode or McDATA�s Open Fabric mode.
McDATA Fabric Mode and Open Fabric Mode
Customers can use the McDATA Fibre Channel switch modules (hereinafter referred to as McDATA FCSMs) in McDATA Fabric mode or McDATA�s Open Fabric mode, depending upon their configuration needs.
McDATA Fabric Mode
The following McDATA Fibre Channel switch modules are the only switch modules that provide McDATA-enabled functionality for use in BladeCenter/McDATA deployments:
■ McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)
■ McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)
■ McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA fabrics encompass nearly two-thirds of the world�s SAN attached data�currently deployed in over 10,000 data centers worldwide at the heart of many of the world�s most complex and demanding data networks. McDATA fabrics are relied upon by the enterprise to ensure continuous operation of their most critical business applications. The McDATA FCSMs feature a suite of advanced management features for the enterprise, including interoperability from core-to-edge, open exchange of management data for fabric services, zoning, and security. The McDATA FCSMs support HotCAT® functionality for non-disruptive code load and activation. HotCAT functionality is the ability to load code into system memory, and activate it without disrupting fabric services. When a McDATA FCSM is in McDATA Fabric mode, it takes on a McDATA Fabric services and HotCAT® functionality. McDATA Fabric mode optimizes Fabric Services for large fabric deployments that are not taken offline.
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IntroductionMcDATA Fabric Mode and Open Fabric Mode
Open Fabric Mode
Open Fabric mode complies with the second revision of the Fibre Channel switch standard (FC-SW-2). FC-SW-2 is an open standard for switch-to-switch communication, allowing end users to choose best-in-class products with the assurance that these products can be deployed in multi-vendor storage area networks (SANs). Fibre Channel switches complying with this standard communicate connectivity and configuration information, path selection, and routing, as well as management and event services using the same language. FC-SW-2 also provides standardized mechanisms for SAN management. These applications can configure, manage, and monitor multi-vendor Fibre Channel SANs from any particular point in the fabric.
The McDATA FCSMs, along with McDATA Intrepid directors, McDATA Sphereon switches, and McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors, can communicate across three specified FC-SW-2 levels, enabling end-users to deploy products that best suit their needs.
Level 1 addresses switch connectivity and configuration by allowing Fibre Channel switches to interoperate at the link level and by enabling switches to be configured as part of physical and logical configurations (such as Zoning). Fabric Zones allow customers to partition their storage network based on application requirements and to create virtual private SANs within a larger SAN.
Level 2 defines path selection and routing, which create interoperability at the operational level. The fabric shortest path first (FSPF) selection process, which is a key element of FC-SW-2, allows paths to be set up between end devices using multi-switch fabrics. This enables customers to design and implement Fibre Channel configurations based on their individual requirements.
Level 3 specifies management and event services. These services allow Fibre Channel services to be implemented using a distributed model, increasing availability and scalability throughout the entire fabric. The Name Server and Management Server allow the physical and logical SAN topology to be discovered through upper-level SAN management applications, thereby facilitating resource management and capacity planning. Event services create the means for SAN administrators to be notified in case of configuration changes, allowing them to take appropriate action.
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IBM TotalStorage Support
This guide is limited to stating vendor switch interoperability with McDATA FCSMs using either McDATA Fabric mode or Open Fabric mode for switch-to-switch communication. This guide is not intended to provide interoperability support statements for IBM TotalStorage or other Fibre Channel storage vendor products of SAN configurations.
For interoperability and technical support information for IBM TotalStorage products, please use the support and interoperability URLs for IBM or other vendor products listed below.
Contacting IBM eServer BladeCenter Support
For more information about merging the IBM eServer BladeCenter with other switched fabrics, please contact IBM customer service. Resources can be found at the following IBM Web sites:
IBM eServer BladeCenterhttp://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/
IBM support for McDATA FCSMhttp://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
IBM Technical Supporthttp://www.ibm.com/support/us/
NOTE: If you are contacting IBM technical support concerning implementing multi-vendor switches, specify machine type as BladeCenter so that your questions can be routed to the appropriate support representative.
IBM eServer BladeCenter Literaturehttp://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/bladecenter/literature.html
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)Product Informationhttp://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/switch/switch_fibrechannel_overview.html
McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)Product Informationhttp://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/switch/switch_fibrechannel_overview.html
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McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)Installation Guidehttp://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-59840
Management Guide: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-59910
Switch Module Firmwarehttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-60077
SANsurfer Switch Manager version for AIXhttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-60494
SANsurfer Switch Manager version for Windowshttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-60498
SANsurfer Switch Manager version for Linuxhttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-60496
Other IBM TotalStorage Contacts
For information on specific IBM products, refer to the following resources:
IBM DS4000 (formerly FAStT) Storage Interoperability Matrixhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds4000/interop-matrix.html
IBM DS6000 Storage Interoperability Matrix http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000/interop.html
IBM DS8000 Storage Interoperability Matrix http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds8000/interop.html
IBM Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) Interoperability Matrixhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ess/interop-matrix.html
IBM TotalStorage Technical Supporthttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/index.html
IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2026-224 SAN24Mhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/2026-224
IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2026-E12 SAN12Mhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/2026-E12
IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2026-416 SAN16M-2http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/san/m_type/san16m-2/express/
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IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2026-432 SAN32M-2http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/san/m_type/san32m-2/express/
IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Director 2027-140 SAN140Mhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/2027-140
IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Director 2027-232 SAN 32Mhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/2027-232
IBM TotalStorage SAN Fibre Channel Director 2027-256 SAN256Mhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/2027-256
IBM TotalStorage SAN m-type Switch Familyhttp://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/san/m_type/
Contacting McDATA
For the most recent updated information on McDATA fabric interoperability, see: http://www.mcdata.com/products/interoperability.html.
For more information about McDATA and its products, visit the McDATA Resource library: http://www.mcdata.com/wwwapp/resourcelibrary/jsp/navpages/index.jsp?mcdata_category=www_resource&resource=index.
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Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment in McDATA Fabric mode and Open Fabric mode.
The McDATA FCSMs have tested interoperable in McDATA Fabric mode and Open Fabric mode with the following switches from McDATA.
IBM eServer BladeCenter Supported SwitchesSwitch Modela,b
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)c
McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)d
NotesaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.bTo add SAN connectivity to the server blade, use one of the following:
QLogic 4Gb Standard Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 26R0884)QLogic 4Gb SFF Fibre Channel Expansion Card for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 26R0890)
cTo upgrade from the McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter to the McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter, use the following: QLogic/McDATA 10-port Upgrade for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1912).dThis switch is 2Gb only.
McDATA Supported SwitchesSwitch Modela
Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)CNT FC/9000 Directorb IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Enterprise Director Model N16 (IBM 2045-N16)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.bThe CNT FC/9000 Director does not support McDATA Fabric mode.
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Supported Switches
The following chapters provide information about merging the IBM eServer BladeCenter with McDATA fabrics:
■ Configuring for McDATA Fabric Mode (see page 13)■ Configuring for Open Fabric Mode (see page 81)
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How to Use this Guide
The IBM eServer BladeCenter Switch Configuration Guide for McDATA Fabrics provides detailed switch configuration data and step-by-step configuration procedures for merging the IBM eServer BladeCenter with McDATA switched fabrics.
NOTE: Updated versions of this guide can be downloaded from the following IBM Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/.
The IBM eServer BladeCenter Switch Configuration Guide for McDATA Fabrics is organized as described below. For a visual representation, see page 11.
McDATA FCSMs Chapters■ Configuration Considerations. Details the configuration considerations, including features
not supported by the McDATA switches and McDATA FCSMs.
■ Integration Checklist. Lists the steps that must be completed to successfully merge the fabrics.
■ Supported Switches. The supported switches for which this information applies.
■ Configuration Procedures. This guide provides graphical user interface (GUI) information, as appropriate, for the following:
❑ Security: SANtegrity❑ Domain ID Configuration❑ Timout Values❑ Operating Mode❑ Zone Verification❑ Default Zone Setting❑ Zone Configuration
■ Successful Integration Checklist. Lists the steps to be taken after the E_port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update.
McDATA Intrepid Director, McDATA Sphereon Switch, and McDATA CNT FC/9000 Director Chapters■ Configuration Considerations. Details the configuration considerations, including features
not supported by the McDATA switches and McDATA FCSMs.
■ Integration Checklist. Lists the steps that must be completed to successfully merge the fabrics.
■ Supported Switches. The supported switches for which this information applies.
■ Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings. The procedures for backing up and restoring the current switch configuration data.
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■ Before You Configure. For Open Fabric mode chapters, this section provides Domain ID and zone configuration considerations.
■ Configuration ProceduresFor McDATA Fabric mode, this guide provides graphical user interface (GUI) information, as appropriate, for the following:
❑ Domain ID Configuration❑ Security: SANtegrity❑ Default Zone Setting❑ Fabric Verification❑ Zone Configuration
For Open Fabric mode, this guide provides graphical user interface (GUI) information, as appropriate, for the following:
❑ Domain ID Configuration❑ Operating Mode Configuration❑ Timeout Values❑ Default Zone Setting❑ Zone Verification❑ Zone Configuration
■ Successful Integration Checklist. Lists the steps to be taken after the E_port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update.
In addition, refer to the Glossary (see page 155) for terms used in this guide and to the Index (see page 159) for quick reference to key topics.
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Visual Representation of How the Chapters Are Organized
Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
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Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, a maximum of 24 interconnected
switches per fabric is supported. For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ All enhanced McDATA features are supported.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer
BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the
McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!!
■ Back up the current switch configuration data prior to performing the following steps so
that the configuration is available if something goes wrong (see the first step for details).
■ Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore,
it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
Before the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Back up the current switch configuration data (see “Backing Up and Restoring the Current
Configuration Settings” on page 63).
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see “Supported
Switches” on page 62).
✓ If SANtegrity is licensed and enabled on the existing McDATA fabric, verify and add the McDATA
FCSM to the existing McDATA fabric for all McDATA switches with which it will be physically
connected (see “Security: SANtegrity” on page 64).
✓ Disable default zoning (see “Zones: Default Zone Setting” on page 71).
Configuration Considerations Supported Switches
Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode
Supported Switches
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After the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Configure zoning (see “Zones: Configuration” on page 74).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see “Successful Integration Checklist” on
page 79).
Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment in
McDATA Fabric mode. They have tested interoperable with the following switches from McDATA.
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported Switches
Manufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/
McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter
(IBM 32R1833)
McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter
(IBM 32R1905)
McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter
(IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)
Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)
Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, see the IBM eServer BladeCenter SAN Interoperability Quick Reference
at the following QLogic Web site: http://www.qlogic.com/interopguide/info.asp.
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Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
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The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an
IBM eServer BladeCenter.
Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
Back up the current McDATA switch configuration data prior to following the steps to merge McDATA
and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics so that the configuration can be restored if something goes
wrong.
If you are on an EOS release prior to 8.xx.xx, use the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility
(CBR) to backup and restore your configuration. To download CBR and the Configuration Backup
and Restore Utility Installation and User Guide, go to the McDATA Filecenter at
http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=index. Optionally, you can use EFCM
(version 8.6 and later).
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the documentation provided with the switch.
Note the following:
■ Only a single copy of the configuration is kept on the McDATA server hard disk drive.
■ The configuration can only be restored to a switch with the same IP address.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to
Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric
with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
Integration Checklist
Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode
Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Sphereon Switches
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Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Sphereon Switches
Configuring McDATA switches to connect via cable to the McDATA FCSM involves using EFCM
(Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager) Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) to do the following:
■ Security: SANtegrity (see page 64)
❑ SANtegrity: License Verification
❑ SANtegrity: Verify Enabled and Configure Membership List
■ Zones: Default Zone Setting (see page 71)
After the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are physically connected, do the following:
■ Fabric Verification (see page 73)
■ Zones: Configuration (see page 74)
NOTE: IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) or EFCM
(version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
NOTE: For the procedure, you will need to provide the Domain ID and WWN of the McDATA
FCSM and each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to it. Obtain this
information before proceeding.
Security: SANtegrity
SANtegrity provides Domain ID and WWN security for E_Port, F_Port, and fabric connections. If
your existing McDATA fabric has SANtegrity and fabric binding enabled, you will need to do the
following in order to verify and add the new McDATA FCSM to the existing McDATA fabric. This
process applies to all McDATA switches with which the McDATA FCSM will be physically connected.
NOTE:
■ Security is available only with the SANtegrity Enhanced PFE key. Contact IBM sales for
more information about obtaining SANtegrity licenses.
■ If the McDATA switch does not have a SANtegrity license or SANtegrity is not enabled,
proceed to “Zones: Default Zone Setting” on page 71.
Before proceeding with SANtegrity, ensure that the secure sockets layer (SSL) is enabled so that
you will be able to configure fabric binding. Do the following:
1. From the McDATA SANbrowser—Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Services.
2. The System Service dialog box displays. Ensure that the SSL check box is selected. Click OK.
Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode
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18. Verify that the new Zone Set is active: verify that Active State is Active.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has
had time to update. If everything verifies, the McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics have
successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the
fabric merge.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to
be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
Configuration Procedures
Successful Integration Checklist
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Configuring for McDATA Fabric Mode
McDATA Fabric Mode
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment in McDATA Fabric mode. They have tested interoperable with the following switches from McDATA.
The following chapters provide detailed information about merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics in McDATA Fabric mode. The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM, configuring the McDATA switches, and then connecting the cable from the McDATA FCSM to the McDATA switch.
■ Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric Mode (see page 15)■ Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric Mode (see page 41)■ Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode (see page 61)
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATAb Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.bThe CNT FC/9000 Director (IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Enterprise Director Model N16 (IBM 2045-N16)) does not support McDATA Fabric mode.
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Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, a maximum of 24 interconnected switches per fabric is supported. For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ All enhanced McDATA features are supported.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!! Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours
Before the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see �Supported Switches� on page 16).
✓ Ensure that the McDATA FCSM has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range (see �Domain ID Configuration� on page 19).
✓ If SANtegrity is licensed and enabled on the existing McDATA fabric, verify and add the McDATA FCSM to the existing McDATA fabric for all McDATA switches with which it will be physically connected (see �Security: SANtegrity� on page 22).
✓ Ensure that the Default Zone setting for the McDATA fabric and the McDATA FCSM match (see �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 31).
After the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Configure zoning (see �Zones: Configuration� on page 33).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 40).
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Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric ModeSupported Switches
Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment in McDATA Fabric mode. They have tested interoperable with the following switches from McDATA.
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric ModeSupported Switches
The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an IBM eServer BladeCenter.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
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Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric ModeUsing the McDATA SANbrowser to Configure the McDATA FCSM
Using the McDATA SANbrowser to Configure the McDATA FCSM
Configuring the McDATA FCSM to connect via cable to McDATA switches involves using the McDATA SANbrowser to do the following:
■ Domain ID Configuration■ Security: SANtegrity■ Default Zone Verification
After the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are physically connected, do the following
■ Zone Configuration
NOTE: IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) or EFCM (version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
NOTE: For the procedure, you will need to provide the Domain ID and WWN of the McDATA FCSM and each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to it. Obtain this information before proceeding.
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Domain ID Configuration
1. Open a browser window to use the embedded GUI. In the Address field, type the McDATA FCSM�s IP Address and press ENTER. A Java verification is performed. If the Java plug-in version is less than 1.4.2_06, update the java version at www.java.com.
2. The McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Click Add to add the McDATA FCSM.
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3. From the Add a New Fabric�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, do the following:
a. In the IP Address box, enter the IP Address.
b. In the Login Name box, enter the user name for the McDATA FCSM. The default is USERID.
c. In the Password box, enter the password for the McDATA FCSM. The default is PASSW0RD, where the 0 in PASSW0RD is a zero.
d. Click Add Fabric.
4. The Non-secure connection check message displays. Click OK.
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5. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Switch Properties.
6. From the Switch Properties dialog box, do the following:
a. In the Domain ID box, type a unique Domain ID for the McDATA FCSM.
b. Select the Domain ID Lock Enable radio button to ensure that the McDATA FCSM always has that Domain ID.
c. Click OK.
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Security: SANtegrity
SANtegrity provides Domain ID and WWN security for E_Port, F_Port, and fabric connections. If your existing McDATA fabric has SANtegrity and fabric binding enabled, you will need to do the following in order to allow the McDATA FCSM to connect to the existing McDATA fabric. This process applies to the McDATA FCSM and all McDATA switches with which it will be physically connected.
NOTE:
■ Security is available only with the SANtegrity Enhanced PFE key. Contact IBM sales for more information about obtaining SANtegrity licenses.
■ If the McDATA switch does not have a SANtegrity license or SANtegrity is not enabled, proceed to �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 31.
Before proceeding with SANtegrity, ensure that the secure sockets layer (SSL) is enabled so that you will be able to configure fabric binding. Do the following:
7. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Services.
8. The System Service dialog box displays. Ensure that the SSL check box is selected. Click OK.
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To configure security using SANtegrity, do the following:
9. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Security menu, select Edit Security Config.
10. The Security Config�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Ensure that the Fabric Binding Enabled check box is selected. Click OK.
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11. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Security menu, select Edit Security.
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12. The Edit Security�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Click the Security Set button.
13. The Create a Security Set�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. In the Security Set Name box, enter a security set name. Click OK.
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14. The Edit Security�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Click to highlight the newly created security set. Click the Security Group button to create a security group within the selected security set.
15. The Create a Security Group�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. In the Security Group Name box, enter a security group name. Click OK.
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16. The Edit Security�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Click to highlight the newly created security group. Click the Security Member button to add the members.
17. The Create a Security Group Member�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Do the following:
NOTE: You must have the WWN and Domain ID of the McDATA FCSM you are currently managing.
a. In the Group Member (WWN) box, enter the WWN of the McDATA FCSM.
b. In the Domain ID Binding box, enter the Domain ID of the McDATA FCSM.
c. Click OK.
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18. Repeat step 16 and step 17 for all the McDATA switches that you will be physically connecting to the McDATA FCSM.
19. The Edit Security�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click Apply to save your configuration.
20. The Security Data message informs you that the security data is saved. Click OK.
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21. From the Edit Security�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box.
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22. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Security menu, select Activate Security Set.
23. The Activate Security Set�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. From the Select Security Set drop-down list, select the security set that you want to activate. Click Activate to activate the security set.
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Zones: Default Zone Setting
The Default Zone setting for the McDATA fabric and the McDATA FCSM must match; otherwise, the switches will not connect. By default, McDATA fabrics have Default Zoning disabled. Do the following to verify and modify the Default Zone setting:
24. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Zoning menu, select Edit Zoning Config.
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25. The Zoning Configuration�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Verify that the Default Zone settings match between the McDATA fabric and the McDATA FCSM. Do one of the following:
❑ If the McDATA fabric Default Zone setting is disabled, ensure that the McDATA FCSM Default Zone check box is clear. Click OK.
❑ If the McDATA fabric Default Zone setting is enabled, ensure that the McDATA FCSM Default Zone check box is selected. Click OK.
NOTE:
The McDATA FCSM is now ready to be connected to configured McDATA switches. Proceed to the following chapters to configure the McDATA switches for connection via a cable.
❑ Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode (see page 61)❑ Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric Mode (see page 41)
Once the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are ready, connect the cable between the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switch. Do this for all McDATA switches to be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM. Proceed with the remainder of the chapter after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update.
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Zones: Configuration
NOTE: The procedures below use the McDATA SANbrowser. IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) (see �Zones: Configuration� on page 74) or EFCM (version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
26. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Zoning menu, select Edit Zoning.
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27. From the Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click the Zone Set button to add a new Zone Set.
28. The Create A Zone Set dialog box displays. In the Zone Set Name box, enter the name for the new Zone Set. Click OK.
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29. The Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays the new Zone Set. In the left panel, click to highlight the new Zone Set. Click the Zone button to add a new zone within the new Zone Set.
30. The Create a Zone dialog box displays. In the Zone Name box, enter the Zone name. Click OK.
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31. The Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays the new Zone. Do the following:
a. In the left panel, click to highlight the newly created Zone.
b. In the right panel, click the WWN or Port of each device that you want to add to the newly created zone. You can use the CONTROL key on your keyboard to select more than one member.
c. Click the Insert button to add the WWN or Port of each device joining the Zone.
32. Repeat step 29 through step 31 until you have created all the desired zones.
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33. When you are finished creating your zones, from the Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click Apply to save your configuration.
34. The Save Zoning & Error Check dialog box displays. Click Perform Error Check to ensure there are no errors within your zoning scheme.
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35. When the error check completes with zero errors, click Save Zoning to save your Zone Set and Zones.
36. The Zone Set Activation dialog box displays.
Do one of the following:
❑ To save the zoning changes and activate a Zone Set, click Yes. The Select Zone Set to be Activated dialog box displays. From the Select Zone Set drop-down box, select the Zone Set. Click OK.
❑ To save the zoning changes without activating the Zone Set, click No.
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37. When the save is complete, the Save Zoning & Error Check dialog box displays. Click Close to close the dialog box.
38. From the Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click Close.
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Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric ModeSuccessful Integration Checklist
39. Verify that the new Zone Set is active: From the McDATA SANbrowser�Topology dialog box, click the Activate Zoneset tab. The Zone Sets display in the bottom panel. Verify that the new Zone Set is active.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update. If everything verifies, the McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics have successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merge.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, a maximum of 24 interconnected switches per fabric is supported. For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ All enhanced McDATA features are supported.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!!
■ Back up the current switch configuration data prior to performing the following steps so that the configuration is available if something goes wrong (see the first step for details).
■ Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
Before the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Back up the current switch configuration data (see �Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings� on page 43).
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see �Supported Switches� on page 42).
✓ If SANtegrity is licensed and enabled on the existing McDATA fabric, verify and add the McDATA FCSM to the existing McDATA fabric for all McDATA switches with which it will be physically connected (see �Security: SANtegrity� on page 44).
✓ Disable default zoning (see �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 51).
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Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric ModeSupported Switches
After the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Configure zoning (see �Zones: Configuration� on page 54).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 59).
Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment in McDATA Fabric mode. They have tested interoperable with the following directors from McDATA.
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric ModeBacking Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an IBM eServer BladeCenter.
Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
Back up the current McDATA switch configuration data prior to following the steps to merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics so that the configuration can be restored if something goes wrong.
If you are on an EOS release prior to 8.xx.xx, use the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility (CBR) to backup and restore your configuration. To download CBR and the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility Installation and User Guide, go to the McDATA Filecenter at http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=index. Optionally, you can use EFCM (version 8.6 and later).
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the documentation provided with the switch.
Note the following:
■ Only a single copy of the configuration is kept on the McDATA server hard disk drive.■ The configuration can only be restored to a switch with the same IP address.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
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Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Intrepid Directors
Configuring McDATA switches to connect via cable to the McDATA FCSM involves using EFCM (Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager) Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) to do the following:
■ Security: SANtegrity (see page 44)
❑ SANtegrity: License Verification❑ SANtegrity: Verify Enabled and Configure Membership List
■ Zones: Default Zone Setting (see page 51)
After the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are physically connected, do the following:
■ Fabric Verification (see page 53)■ Zones: Configuration (see page 54)
NOTE: IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) or EFCM (version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
NOTE: For the procedure, you will need to provide the Domain ID and WWN of the McDATA FCSM and each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to it. Obtain this information before proceeding.
Security: SANtegrity
SANtegrity provides Domain ID and WWN security for E_Port, F_Port, and fabric connections. If your existing McDATA fabric has SANtegrity and fabric binding enabled, you will need to do the following in order to verify and add the new McDATA FCSM to the existing McDATA fabric. This process applies to all McDATA switches with which the McDATA FCSM will be physically connected.
NOTE:
■ Security is available only with the SANtegrity Enhanced PFE key. Contact IBM sales for more information about obtaining SANtegrity licenses.
■ If the McDATA switch does not have a SANtegrity license or SANtegrity is not enabled, proceed to �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 51.
Before proceeding with SANtegrity, ensure that the secure sockets layer (SSL) is enabled so that you will be able to configure fabric binding. Do the following:
1. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Services.
2. The System Service dialog box displays. Ensure that the SSL check box is selected. Click OK.
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SANtegrity: License VerificationVerify whether the SANtegrity license is installed on each McDATA switch that you want to physically connect with a cable to the McDATA FCSM.
3. Open a browser window to use the embedded GUI. In the Address field, type the McDATA switch�s IP Address and press ENTER. Log in using your login ID and password.
4. The EFCM Basic Edition�Topology dialog box displays. Click the Switch Details button.
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5. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Optional Features.
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6. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Maintenance Feature Installation dialog box, verify that SANtegity Binding is installed; this indicates that the McDATA switch has a SANtegrity license.
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SANtegrity: Verify Enabled and Configure Membership ListDo the following to verify that SANtegrity is enabled and configured. For each McDATA switch that you want to connect via cable to the McDATA FCSM, you will be ensuring that the McDATA FCSM is on its SANtegrity membership list.
7. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Maintenance Feature Installation dialog box Security menu, select Fabric Binding.
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8. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box, verify that Fabric Binding Status is Active. If active, proceed to the next step. If inactive, proceed to �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 51.
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9. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box, add to the Fabric Binding Membership List (FBML) the McDATA FCSM and each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM.
For the McDATA FCSM, do the following:
❑ In the Domain ID box, enter the Domain ID of the McDATA FCSM.
❑ In the WWN box, enter the world wide name of the McDATA FCSM.
❑ Click the Add button.
For each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM, do the following:
❑ In the Domain ID box, enter the Domain ID of the McDATA switch.
❑ In the WWN box, enter the world wide name of the McDATA switch.
❑ Click the Add button.
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Zones: Default Zone Setting
Do the following to disable default zoning.
10. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.
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11. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to disable default zoning.
a. Click the Disable button.
b. When the confirmation message displays, click OK.
NOTE:
Once the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are ready, connect the cable between the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switch. Do this for all McDATA switches to be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM. Proceed with the remainder of the chapter after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update.
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Fabric Verification
12. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to verify the fabric.
a. Select the Fabric menu button.
b. Verify that the McDATA FCSM displays in the topology.
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Zones: Configuration
NOTE: The procedures below use EFCM Basic Edition. IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) or EFCM (version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
13. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Topology dialog box, click the Switch Details button.
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14. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.
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15. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to create a new Zone Set.
a. In the Zone Set box, enter the Zone Set name.
b. Click Update.
16. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to add Zone members within a Zone Set.
a. In the Zone Name box, type the Zone name.
b. Do one of the following to add Zone members within a Zone Set.
NOTE: Repeat this process for each zone member that you want to add.
❑ To add a zone member using the attached node WWN, select the WWN from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list. Click the right arrow to move the Zone member from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list to the Zone Name section Pending Zone Members box.
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❑ To add a zone member using the WWN, select the Potential Zone Members section World Wide Name radio button and enter the WWN in the WWN box. Click Add to move the Zone member from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list to the Zone Name section Pending Zone Members box.
❑ To add a zone member using the Domain ID port number, select the Potential Zone Members section Domain radio button, enter the Domain ID in the Domain box, and enter the port number in the Port box. Click Add to move the Zone member from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list to the Zone Name section Pending Zone Members box.
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17. When you have completed adding the zone members, do the following to save and activate the Zone Set with the Zones and Zone members.
a. Click Activate.
b. When the confirmation messages display, click OK. A message displays stating that the changes to the Zoning configuration have been successfully activated.
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18. Verify that the new Zone Set is active: verify that Active State is Active.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update. If everything verifies, the McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics have successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merge.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, a maximum of 24 interconnected switches per fabric is supported. For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ All enhanced McDATA features are supported.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!!
■ Back up the current switch configuration data prior to performing the following steps so that the configuration is available if something goes wrong (see the first step for details).
■ Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
Before the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Back up the current switch configuration data (see �Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings� on page 63).
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see �Supported Switches� on page 62).
✓ If SANtegrity is licensed and enabled on the existing McDATA fabric, verify and add the McDATA FCSM to the existing McDATA fabric for all McDATA switches with which it will be physically connected (see �Security: SANtegrity� on page 64).
✓ Disable default zoning (see �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 71).
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After the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Configure zoning (see �Zones: Configuration� on page 74).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 79).
Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment in McDATA Fabric mode. They have tested interoperable with the following switches from McDATA.
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.
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The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an IBM eServer BladeCenter.
Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
Back up the current McDATA switch configuration data prior to following the steps to merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics so that the configuration can be restored if something goes wrong.
If you are on an EOS release prior to 8.xx.xx, use the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility (CBR) to backup and restore your configuration. To download CBR and the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility Installation and User Guide, go to the McDATA Filecenter at http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=index. Optionally, you can use EFCM (version 8.6 and later).
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the documentation provided with the switch.
Note the following:
■ Only a single copy of the configuration is kept on the McDATA server hard disk drive.■ The configuration can only be restored to a switch with the same IP address.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
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Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Sphereon Switches
Configuring McDATA switches to connect via cable to the McDATA FCSM involves using EFCM (Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager) Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) to do the following:
■ Security: SANtegrity (see page 64)
❑ SANtegrity: License Verification❑ SANtegrity: Verify Enabled and Configure Membership List
■ Zones: Default Zone Setting (see page 71)
After the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are physically connected, do the following:
■ Fabric Verification (see page 73)■ Zones: Configuration (see page 74)
NOTE: IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) or EFCM (version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
NOTE: For the procedure, you will need to provide the Domain ID and WWN of the McDATA FCSM and each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to it. Obtain this information before proceeding.
Security: SANtegrity
SANtegrity provides Domain ID and WWN security for E_Port, F_Port, and fabric connections. If your existing McDATA fabric has SANtegrity and fabric binding enabled, you will need to do the following in order to verify and add the new McDATA FCSM to the existing McDATA fabric. This process applies to all McDATA switches with which the McDATA FCSM will be physically connected.
NOTE:
■ Security is available only with the SANtegrity Enhanced PFE key. Contact IBM sales for more information about obtaining SANtegrity licenses.
■ If the McDATA switch does not have a SANtegrity license or SANtegrity is not enabled, proceed to �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 71.
Before proceeding with SANtegrity, ensure that the secure sockets layer (SSL) is enabled so that you will be able to configure fabric binding. Do the following:
1. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Services.
2. The System Service dialog box displays. Ensure that the SSL check box is selected. Click OK.
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SANtegrity: License VerificationVerify whether the SANtegrity license is installed on each McDATA switch that you want to physically connect with a cable to the McDATA FCSM.
3. Open a browser window to use the embedded GUI. In the Address field, type the McDATA switch�s IP Address and press ENTER. Log in using your login ID and password.
4. The EFCM Basic Edition�Topology dialog box displays. Click the Switch Details button.
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5. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Optional Features.
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6. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Maintenance Feature Installation dialog box, verify that SANtegity Binding is installed; this indicates that the McDATA switch has a SANtegrity license.
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SANtegrity: Verify Enabled and Configure Membership ListDo the following to verify that SANtegrity is enabled and configured. For each McDATA switch that you want to connect via cable to the McDATA FCSM, you will be ensuring that the McDATA FCSM is on its SANtegrity membership list.
7. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Maintenance Feature Installation dialog box Security menu, select Fabric Binding.
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8. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box, verify that Fabric Binding Status is Active. If active, proceed to the next step. If inactive, proceed to �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 71.
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9. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box, add to the Fabric Binding Membership List (FBML) the McDATA FCSM and each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM.
For the McDATA FCSM, do the following:
❑ In the Domain ID box, enter the Domain ID of the McDATA FCSM.
❑ In the WWN box, enter the world wide name of the McDATA FCSM.
❑ Click the Add button.
For each McDATA switch that will be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM, do the following:
❑ In the Domain ID box, enter the Domain ID of the McDATA switch.
❑ In the WWN box, enter the world wide name of the McDATA switch.
❑ Click the Add button.
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Zones: Default Zone Setting
Do the following to disable default zoning.
10. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.
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11. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to disable default zoning.
a. Click the Disable button.
b. When the confirmation message displays, click OK.
NOTE:
Once the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are ready, connect the cable between the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switch. Do this for all McDATA switches to be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM. Proceed with the remainder of the chapter after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update.
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Fabric Verification
12. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to verify the fabric.
a. Select the Fabric menu button.
b. Verify that the McDATA FCSM displays in the topology.
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Zones: Configuration
NOTE: The procedures below use EFCM Basic Edition. IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) or EFCM (version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
13. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Topology dialog box, click the Switch Details button.
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14. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.
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15. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to create a new Zone Set.
a. In the Zone Set box, enter the Zone Set name.
b. Click Update.
16. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to add Zone members within a Zone Set.
a. In the Zone Name box, type the Zone name.
b. Do one of the following to add Zone members within a Zone Set.
NOTE: Repeat this process for each zone member that you want to add.
❑ To add a zone member using the attached node WWN, select the WWN from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list. Click the right arrow to move the Zone member from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list to the Zone Name section Pending Zone Members box.
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❑ To add a zone member using the WWN, select the Potential Zone Members section World Wide Name radio button and enter the WWN in the WWN box. Click Add to move the Zone member from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list to the Zone Name section Pending Zone Members box.
❑ To add a zone member using the Domain ID port number, select the Potential Zone Members section Domain radio button, enter the Domain ID in the Domain box, and enter the port number in the Port box. Click Add to move the Zone member from the Potential Zone Members section Attached Nodes list to the Zone Name section Pending Zone Members box.
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17. When you have completed adding the zone members, do the following to save and activate the Zone Set with the Zones and Zone members.
a. Click Activate.
b. When the confirmation messages display, click OK. A message displays stating that the changes to the Zoning configuration have been successfully activated.
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18. Verify that the new Zone Set is active: verify that Active State is Active.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update. If everything verifies, the McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics have successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merge.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
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Configuring for Open Fabric Mode
Open Fabric Mode
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment and comply with the FC-SW-2 standard. They have tested interoperable with the following switches from McDATA that comply with the FC-SW-2 standard.
The following chapters provide detailed information about merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics in Open Fabric mode: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM, configuring the McDATA switches, and then connecting the cable from the McDATA FCSM to the McDATA switch.
■ Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric Mode (see page 83)■ Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric Mode (see page 105)■ Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric Mode (see page 121)■ Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric Mode (see page 137)
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)CNT FC/9000 Director IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Enterprise Director Model N16
(IBM 2045-N16)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, a maximum of 31 interconnected switches per fabric is supported. For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ All features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!! Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours
Before the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see �Supported Switches� on page 84).
✓ For Domain ID and zone configuration considerations, read �Before You Configure� on page 85.
✓ Configure timeout values, Open Fabric mode, and Domain ID (see �Timeout Values, Open Fabric Mode, and Domain ID Configuration� on page 87).
✓ Ensure that none of the Zone Set and Zone names are the same and that the names conform to the standards (see �Zones: Zone Set Names and Zone Names� on page 94).
After the McDATA switches are physically connected to the McDATA FCSM:
✓ Configure zoning (see �Zones: Configuration� on page 96).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 103).
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Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment and comply with the FC-SW-2 standard. They have tested interoperable with the following switches from McDATA that comply with the FC-SW-2 standard.
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)CNT FC/9000 Director IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Enterprise Director Model N16
(IBM 2045-N16)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure
The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an IBM eServer BladeCenter.
Before You Configure
Domain ID Configuration Considerations
To ensure that there are no conflicts between switches, we recommend that each switch have an assigned Domain ID. The following steps show how to set the Domain ID on both the McDATA switch and McDATA FCSM.
The Domain ID should be locked and unique within the 97�127 (0x61�0x7f) range. This is equivalent to 1�31 on the McDATA switch. The following chart lists the McDATA Domain ID and the corresponding IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
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Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names
The Zone and Zone Set names on each switch must be unique. If not, change one of the duplicate names. All Zone Set and Zone names must conform to the Fibre Channel (FC) Standards for Zone Naming (ANSI T11/00-427v3):
1. Must be 1�64 characters in length.
2. All characters are ASCII.
3. First character is [a�z] or [A�Z].
4. All other characters must be [a�z], [A�Z], [0�9], or the _ character. Other characters ($-^) may not be supported by all vendors and should be avoided.
Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types
All zones members must be specified by a world wide port name (WWPN) in order to comply with Fibre Channel standards. Any zone member not specified by WWPN cannot participate in the fabric. Below are steps to confirm the zone types.
NOTE: A world wide name (WWN) consists of a world wide node name (WWNN) and one or more WWPNs. References in this guide to WWN actually refer to the WWPN.
McDATA Versus IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain IDs
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
1 97 11 107 21 1172 98 12 108 22 1183 99 13 109 23 1194 100 14 110 24 1205 101 15 111 25 1216 102 16 112 26 1227 103 17 113 27 1238 104 18 114 28 1249 105 19 115 29 125
10 106 20 116 30 126� � � � 31 127
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Using the McDATA SANbrowser to Configure the McDATA FCSM
Configuring the McDATA FCSM to connect via cable to McDATA switches involves using the McDATA SANbrowser to do the following:
■ Timeout values, Open Fabric mode, and Domain ID configuration■ Zone Set name and Zone name verification
After the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are physically connected, do the following
■ Zone Configuration
Timeout Values, Open Fabric Mode, and Domain ID Configuration
1. Open a browser window to use the embedded GUI. In the Address field, type the McDATA FCSM�s IP Address and press ENTER. A Java verification is performed. If the Java plug-in version is less than 1.4.2_06, update the java version at www.java.com.
2. The McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Click Add to add the McDATA FCSM.
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3. From the Add a New Fabric�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, do the following
a. In the Password box, enter the password for the McDATA FCSM. The default is PASSW0RD, where the 0 in PASSW0RD is a zero.
b. Click Add Fabric.
4. The Non-Secure Connection Check message displays. Click OK.
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5. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Switch Properties.
6. From the Switch Properties dialog box Administrative State drop-down list, select offline. Click OK.
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7. A message displays stating that the your changes have been completed. Click OK to continue.
8. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Advanced Switch Properties.
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9. From the Advanced Switch Properties dialog box, select Advanced Switch Properties.
a. In the Timeout Values section, do the following:
❑ In the R_A_TOV box, verify that the setting is 10000. If not, change the setting to 10000.❑ In the E_D_TOV box, verify that the setting is 2000. If not, change the setting to 2000.
b. In the Interop Mode section, select the Interop Mode Standard radio button to enable Open Fabric mode.
c. Click OK.
10. A warning concerning setting timeout values and Interoperability mode displays. Click OK.
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11. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Switch menu, select Switch Properties.
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12. From the Switch Properties dialog box, do the following:
a. From the Administrative State drop-down list, select online.
b. In the Domain ID box, set the Domain ID to a unique value between 97-127 (see �Domain ID Configuration Considerations� on page 85).
c. Select the Domain ID Lock radio button.
d. Click OK.
13. A message informs you that your changes have been successfully completed. Click OK.
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Zones: Zone Set Names and Zone Names
14. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Zoning menu, select Edit Zoning.
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15. The Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays. Compare the Zone Set and Zone names from each switch to ensure that none have the same name and the names conform to the standards for zone naming as discussed under �Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names� on page 86.
NOTE:
The McDATA FCSM is now ready to be connected to configured McDATA switches. Proceed to the following chapters to configure the McDATA switches for connection via a cable.
❑ Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric Mode (see page 121)❑ Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric Mode (see page 105)
Once the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches are ready, connect the cable between the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switch. Do this for all McDATA switches to be physically connected to the McDATA FCSM. Proceed with the remainder of the chapter after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update.
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Zones: Configuration
NOTE: The procedures below use the McDATA SANbrowser. IBM recommends using EFCM Basic Edition (version 8.x or later) (see �Zones: Configuration� on page 74) or Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM) (version 8.6 or later) to configure zoning in McDATA Fabric mode.
Configure zoning after an E-Port connection has been established with the McDATA FCSM and the McDATA switches.
16. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Zoning menu, select Edit Zoning.
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17. From the Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click the Zone Set button to add a new Zone Set.
18. In the Create A Zone Set dialog box Zone Set Name box, enter the name for the new Zone Set. Click OK.
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19. The Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays the new Zone Set. In the left panel, click to highlight the new Zone Set. Click the Zone button to add a new zone within the new Zone Set.
20. In the Create a Zone dialog box Zone Name box, enter the Zone name. Click OK.
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21. The Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box displays the new Zone. Do the following:
a. In the left panel, click to highlight the newly created Zone.
b. In the right panel, click the WWNs or ports that you want to add to the newly created zone. You can use the CONTROL key on your keyboard to select more than one member.
c. Click the Insert button to add the WWNs or ports to the Zone.
22. Repeat step 19 through step 21 until you have created all the zones.
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23. When you are finished creating your zones, from the Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click Apply to save your configuration.
24. The Save Zoning & Error Check dialog box displays. Click Perform Error Check to ensure there are no errors within your zoning scheme.
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25. When the error check completes with zero errors, click Save Zoning to save your Zone Set and Zones.
26. The Zone Set Activation dialog box displays.
Do one of the following:
❑ To save the zoning changes and activate a Zone Set, click Yes. The Select Zone Set to be Activated dialog box displays. From the Select Zone Set drop-down box, select the Zone Set. Click OK.
❑ To save the zoning changes without activating the Zone Set, click No.
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27. When the save is complete, the Save Zoning & Error Check dialog box displays. Click Close to close the dialog box.
28. From the Edit Zoning�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click Close.
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29. Verify that the new Zone Set is active: From the McDATA SANbrowser�Topology dialog box, click the Activate Zoneset tab. The Zone Sets display in the bottom panel. Verify that the new Zone Set is active.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update. If everything verifies, the McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics have successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merge.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, a maximum of 31 interconnected switches per fabric is supported. For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ All features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.
IBM eServer BladeCenter configuration considerations are as follows:
■ Contact IBM Technical Support to obtain the document, IBM eServer BladeCenter Remote Boot, if you are planning to use the boot form SAN functionality.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!!
■ Back up the current switch configuration data prior to performing the following steps so that the configuration is available if something goes wrong (see the first step for details).
■ Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
✓ Back up the current switch configuration data (see �Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings� on page 107).
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see �Supported Switches� on page 106).
✓ For Domain ID and zone configuration considerations, read �Before You Configure� on page 108.
✓ Use EFCM Basic Edition to configure the Intrepid director (see page 110).
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✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 119).
✓ Contact IBM Technical Support to obtain the document, IBM eServer BladeCenter Remote Boot, if you are planning to use the boot form SAN functionality.
Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment and comply with the FC-SW-2 standard. They have tested interoperable with the following directors from McDATA that comply with the FC-SW-2 standard.
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.
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The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an IBM eServer BladeCenter.
Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
Back up the current McDATA switch configuration data prior to following the steps to merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics so that the configuration can be restored if something goes wrong.
If you are on an EOS release prior to 8.xx.xx, use the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility (CBR) to backup and restore your configuration. To download CBR and the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility Installation and User Guide, go to the McDATA Filecenter at http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=index. Optionally, you can use EFCM (version 8.6 and later).
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the documentation provided with the switch.
Note the following:
■ Only a single copy of the configuration is kept on the McDATA server hard disk drive.■ The configuration can only be restored to a switch with the same IP address.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
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Before You Configure
Domain ID Configuration
To ensure that there are no conflicts between switches, we recommend that each switch have an assigned Domain ID. The following steps show how to set the Domain ID on both the McDATA switch and McDATA FCSM.
The Domain ID should be locked and unique within the 97�127 (0x61�0x7f) range. This is equivalent to 1�31 on the McDATA switch. The following chart lists the McDATA Domain ID and the corresponding IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID. r
McDATA Versus IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain IDs
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
1 97 11 107 21 1172 98 12 108 22 1183 99 13 109 23 1194 100 14 110 24 1205 101 15 111 25 1216 102 16 112 26 1227 103 17 113 27 1238 104 18 114 28 1249 105 19 115 29 125
10 106 20 116 30 126� � � � 31 127
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Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure
Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names
The Zone and Zone Set names on each switch must be unique. If not, change one of the duplicate names. All Zone Set and Zone names must conform to the Fibre Channel (FC) Standards for Zone Naming (ANSI T11/00-427v3):
1. Must be 1�64 characters in length.
2. All characters are ASCII.
3. First character is [a�z] or [A�Z].
4. All other characters must be [a�z], [A�Z], [0�9], or the _ character. Other characters ($-^) may not be supported by all vendors and should be avoided.
Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types
All zones members must be specified by a world wide port name (WWPN) in order to comply with Fibre Channel standards. Any zone member not specified by WWPN cannot participate in the fabric. Below are steps to confirm the zone types.
NOTE: A world wide name (WWN) consists of a world wide node name (WWNN) and one or more WWPNs. References in this guide to WWN actually refer to the WWPN.
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Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Intrepid Directors
Using EFCM (Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager) Basic Edition to configure the McDATA Sphereon switches to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics involves the following:
■ Domain ID (see page 110)■ Operating Mode and Timeout Values (see page 114)■ Zones: Verification and Disabling Default Zoning (see page 116)
Domain ID
Do the following to configure the Domain ID:
1. Open a browser window to use the embedded GUI. In the Address field, type the McDATA switch�s IP Address and press ENTER. Log in using your login ID and password.
2. The EFCM Basic Edition�Topology dialog box displays. Click the Switch Details button.
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3. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, set the switch offline: click Switch/Online to clear the Switch/Online check box.
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4. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Switch, then Parameters.
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5. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Parameters dialog box, do the following.
a. In the Preferred Domain ID box, type a unique Domain ID in the 1�31 range for the switch (see table �McDATA Versus IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain IDs� on page 108).
b. Select the Insistent Domain ID check box to ensure that the switch always has that Domain ID.
c. Click OK.
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Operating Mode and Timeout Values
Do the following to configure the Operating mode and timeout values:
6. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Parameters dialog box Configure menu, select Switch, then Fabric Parameters.
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7. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Fabric Parameters dialog box, do the following.
NOTE: As per FC-SW-2 Fibre Channel standards, set all switches to the following timeout values (TOV) in order to successfully establish an E_port connection:
■ R_A_TOV = 10 seconds (The setting is 100.)■ E_D_TOV = 2 seconds (The setting is 20.)
a. In the R_A_TOV box, type 100.
b. In the E_D_TOV box, type 20.
c. From the Interop Mode drop-down, select Open Fabric 1.0.
d. Click OK.
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Zones: Verification and Disabling Default Zoning
Do the following to verify the Zone configuration and disable default zoning.
8. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Fabric Parameters dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.
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9. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to verify the Zone configuration.
a. Verify that all Zone and Zone Set Names conform to the standards discussed under �Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names� on page 109 and are unique between the switches.
b. Verify that all Zone Members are listed as WWN as discussed under �Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types� on page 109.
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10. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to disable default zoning.
a. Click the Disable button.
b. When the confirmation message displays, click OK.
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11. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure Zoning dialog box Configure menu, set the switch back online: click Switch/Online to set the Switch/Online check box.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_Port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update. If everything verifies, the McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics have successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merge.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, a maximum of 31 interconnected switches per fabric is supported. For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ All features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.
IBM eServer BladeCenter configuration considerations are as follows:
■ Contact IBM Technical Support to obtain the document, IBM eServer BladeCenter Remote Boot, if you are planning to use the boot form SAN functionality.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!!
■ Back up the current switch configuration data prior to performing the following steps so that the configuration is available if something goes wrong (see the first step for details).
■ Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
✓ Back up the current switch configuration data (see �Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings� on page 123).
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see �Supported Switches� on page 122).
✓ For Domain ID and zone configuration considerations, read �Before You Configure� on page 124.
✓ Use EFCM Basic Edition to configure the Sphereon switch (see page 126).
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✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 135).
✓ Contact IBM Technical Support to obtain the document, IBM eServer BladeCenter Remote Boot, if you are planning to use the boot form SAN functionality.
Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment and comply with the FC-SW-2 standard. They have tested interoperable with the following switches from McDATA that comply with the FC-SW-2 standard.
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA Sphereon 3232 IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-1 (IBM 2027-232)Sphereon 4500 IBM TotalStorage SAN24M-1 (IBM 2026-224)Sphereon 4700 IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-2 (IBM 2026-416)
IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeBacking Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an IBM eServer BladeCenter.
Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
Back up the current McDATA switch configuration data prior to following the steps to merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics so that the configuration can be restored if something goes wrong.
If you are on an EOS release prior to 8.xx.xx, use the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility (CBR) to backup and restore your configuration. To download CBR and the Configuration Backup and Restore Utility Installation and User Guide, go to the McDATA Filecenter at http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=index. Optionally, you can use Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM) (version 8.6 and later).
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the documentation provided with the switch.
Note the following:
■ Only a single copy of the configuration is kept on the McDATA server hard disk drive.■ The configuration can only be restored to a switch with the same IP address.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
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Before You Configure
Domain ID Configuration
To ensure that there are no conflicts between switches, we recommend that each switch have an assigned Domain ID. The following steps show how to set the Domain ID on both the McDATA switch and McDATA FCSM.
The Domain ID should be locked and unique within the 97�127 (0x61�0x7f) range. This is equivalent to 1�31 on the McDATA switch. The following chart lists the McDATA Domain ID and the corresponding IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID. r
McDATA Versus IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain IDs
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
McDATA Domain ID
IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain ID
1 97 11 107 21 1172 98 12 108 22 1183 99 13 109 23 1194 100 14 110 24 1205 101 15 111 25 1216 102 16 112 26 1227 103 17 113 27 1238 104 18 114 28 1249 105 19 115 29 125
10 106 20 116 30 126� � � � 31 127
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Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure
Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names
The Zone and Zone Set names on each switch must be unique. If not, change one of the duplicate names. All Zone Set and Zone names must conform to the Fibre Channel (FC) Standards for Zone Naming (ANSI T11/00-427v3):
1. Must be 1�64 characters in length.
2. All characters are ASCII.
3. First character is [a�z] or [A�Z].
4. All other characters must be [a�z], [A�Z], [0�9], or the _ character. Other characters ($-^) may not be supported by all vendors and should be avoided.
Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types
All zones members must be specified by a world wide port name (WWPN) in order to comply with Fibre Channel standards. Any zone member not specified by WWPN cannot participate in the fabric. Below are steps to confirm the zone types.
NOTE: A world wide name (WWN) consists of a world wide node name (WWNN) and one or more WWPNs. References in this guide to WWN actually refer to the WWPN.
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Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Sphereon Switches
Using EFCM (Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager) Basic Edition to configure the McDATA Sphereon switches to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics involves the following:
■ Domain ID (see page 126)■ Operating Mode and Timeout Values (see page 130)■ Zones: Verification and Disabling Default Zoning (see page 132)
Domain ID
Do the following to configure the Domain ID:
1. Open a browser window to use the embedded GUI. In the Address field, type the McDATA switch�s IP Address and press ENTER. Log in using your login ID and password.
2. The EFCM Basic Edition�Topology dialog box displays. Click the Switch Details button.
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3. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, set the switch offline: click Switch/Online to clear the Switch/Online check box.
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4. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Switch, then Parameters.
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5. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Parameters dialog box, do the following.
a. In the Preferred Domain ID box, type a unique Domain ID in the 1�31 range for the switch (see table �McDATA Versus IBM eServer BladeCenter Domain IDs� on page 124).
b. Select the Insistent Domain ID check box to ensure that the switch always has that Domain ID.
c. Click OK.
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Operating Mode and Timeout Values
Do the following to configure the Operating mode and timeout values:
6. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Parameters dialog box Configure menu, select Switch, then Fabric Parameters.
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7. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Fabric Parameters dialog box, do the following.
NOTE: As per FC-SW-2 Fibre Channel standards, set all switches to the following timeout values (TOV) in order to successfully establish an E_port connection:
■ R_A_TOV = 10 seconds (The setting is 100.)■ E_D_TOV = 2 seconds (The setting is 20.)
a. In the R_A_TOV box, type 100.
b. In the E_D_TOV box, type 20.
c. From the Interop Mode drop-down, select Open Fabric 1.0.
d. Click OK.
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Zones: Verification and Disabling Default Zoning
Do the following to verify the Zone configuration and disable default zoning.
8. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Switch > Fabric Parameters dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.
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9. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to verify the Zone configuration.
a. Verify that all Zone and Zone Set Names conform to the standards discussed under �Zone Configuration Considerations: Active Zone Set Names� on page 125 and are unique between the switches.
b. Verify that all Zone Members are listed as WWN as discussed under �Zone Configuration Considerations: Zone Types� on page 125.
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10. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure > Zoning dialog box, do the following to disable default zoning.
a. Click the Disable button.
b. When the confirmation message displays, click OK.
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Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeSuccessful Integration Checklist
11. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Configure Zoning dialog box Configure menu, set the switch back online: click Switch/Online to set the Switch/Online check box.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update. If everything verifies, the fabrics have successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merge.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric Mode
Configuration Considerations
McDATA configuration considerations are as follows.
■ When merging McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics, the maximum number of switches that can be configured depends upon the McDATA switch model.
❑ For the CNT FC9000-64, the maximum is 56 interconnected switches per fabric.❑ For the CNT FC9000-128, the maximum is 48 interconnected switches per fabric.
For the currently supported fabric size, contact IBM support.
■ You may need to manually enter the WWPN for an expansion card if an "Unknown Device" error is reported during configuration.
■ All features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.
IBM eServer BladeCenter configuration considerations are as follows:
■ Contact IBM Technical Support to obtain the document, IBM eServer BladeCenter Remote Boot, if you are planning to use the boot form SAN functionality.
Integration Checklist
The following steps must be completed to successfully merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics. The remainder of this section provides detailed instructions and examples.
NOTE: The procedure involves configuring the McDATA FCSM and then configuring the McDATA switches that you want to connect to the McDATA FCSM via cable.
ATTENTION!!
■ Back up the current switch configuration data prior to performing the following steps so that the configuration is available if something goes wrong (see the first step for details).
■ Disruptions in the fabric can occur as a result of performing the following steps. Therefore, it is recommended that these changes be done during down time or off-peak hours.
✓ Back up the current switch configuration data (see �Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings� on page 139).
✓ Verify that the correct version of switch firmware is installed on each switch (see �Supported Switches� on page 138).
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeSupported Switches
✓ Ensure that each switch has a unique Domain ID and that it falls within the proper range (see �Domain ID Configuration� on page 140).
✓ Set all switches to the appropriate timeout values (see �Timeout Values� on page 142).
✓ Ensure that all Zone set and Zone names are unique and conform to ANSI T11 standards (see �Active Zone Set Names� on page 144).
✓ Ensure that the zone member type is set to Port WWN (see �Zone Types� on page 150).
✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 154).
✓ Contact IBM Technical Support to obtain the document, IBM eServer BladeCenter Remote Boot, if you are planning to use the boot form SAN functionality.
Supported Switches
The following McDATA FCSMs have been tested in the IBM eServer BladeCenter environment and comply with the FC-SW-2 standard. They have tested interoperable with the following director from McDATA that complies with the FC-SW-2 standard
IBM eServer BladeCenter and McDATA Supported SwitchesManufacturer Switch Modela
QLogic/McDATA
McDATA 20-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1833)McDATA 10-port 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1905)McDATA 6-port Enterprise Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM eServer BladeCenter (IBM 32R1790)
McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directorb IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Enterprise Director Model N16 (IBM 2045-N16)
NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.bContact McDATA at 720.588.8000 or [email protected] for information concerning upgrading the CNT FC/9000 director to McDATA Intrepid directors.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeBacking Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an IBM eServer BladeCenter.
Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings
Back up the current McDATA switch configuration data prior to following the steps to merge McDATA and IBM eServer BladeCenter fabrics so that the configuration can be restored if something goes wrong.
NOTE: Refer to the documentation provided with the switch.
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric Prior to Merging with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
McDATA Fibre Channel Fabric with the IBM eServer BladeCenter
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeDomain ID Configuration
Domain ID Configuration
To ensure that there are no conflicts between switches, we recommend that each switch have an assigned Domain ID. The following steps show how to set the Domain ID on both the McDATA switch and McDATA FCSM.
NOTE: The Domain ID should be locked and unique within the 1�239 range.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeDomain ID Configuration
CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager1. Start the CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager. The IN-VNS Enterprise Manager dialog box
displays.
2. From the IN-VNS Enterprise Manager dialog box, select the System Configuration tab and do the following:
a. In the Director Domain ID box, type a unique Domain ID in the 1�239 range for the switch.
b. In the Lock Director Domain ID list, select Yes.
c. Click Apply.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeTimeout Values
Timeout Values
As per FC-SW-2 Fibre Channel standards, set all switches to the following timeout values (TOV) in order to successfully establish an E_port connection:
R_A_TOV = 10 seconds (The setting is 10000.)E_D_TOV = 2 seconds (The setting is 2000.)
This section provides the steps to change these values.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeTimeout Values
CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager1. Start the CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager. The IN-VNS Enterprise Manager dialog box
displays.
2. From the IN-VNS Enterprise Manager dialog box, select the System Configuration tab. Verify that R_A_TOV is set to 10000 and E_D_TOV is set to 2000. If the settings are not correct, do the following.
a. In the R_A_TOV box, change the setting to 10000.
b. In the E_D_TOV box, change the setting to 2000.
c. Click Apply.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModePrincipal Switch Configuration
Principal Switch Configuration
McDATA switches and McDATA FCSMs negotiate for principal switch automatically. Therefore, there are no steps to take.
Zone Configuration
This section discusses configuring active Zone Set names and Zone types.
Active Zone Set Names
The Zone and Zone Set names on each switch must be unique. If not, change one of the duplicate names. All Zone Set and Zone names must conform to the Fibre Channel (FC) Standards for Zone Naming (ANSI T11/00-427v3):
1. Must be 1�64 characters in length.
2. All characters are ASCII.
3. First character is [a�z] or [A�Z].
4. All other characters must be [a�z], [A�Z], [0�9], or the _ character. Other characters ($-^) may not be supported by all vendors and should be avoided.
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CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager1. Start the CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager. The IN-VNS Enterprise Manager dialog box
displays. Click the Zoning button.
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2. From the E-Port Zoning (All Fabrics) dialog box, select the fabric and click the Zoom In button.
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3. From the E-Port Zoning (Fabric x: All Director Domains) dialog box, select the director and click the Zoom In button.
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4. From the E-Port Zoning (Fabric x: Director y: All Zonesets) dialog box, select the Zonesets tab. Verify that all Zone Set names conform to the standards for zone naming as discussed under �Active Zone Set Names� on page 144.
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5. Select the All Zones tab. Verify that all Zone names conform to the standards for zone naming as discussed under �Active Zone Set Names� on page 144.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeZone Configuration
Zone Types
All zones members must be specified by a world wide port name (WWPN) in order to comply with Fibre Channel standards. Any zone member not specified by WWPN cannot participate in the fabric. Below are steps to confirm the zone types.
NOTE: A world wide name (WWN) consists of a world wide node name (WWNN) and one or more WWPNs. References in this guide to WWN actually refer to the WWPN.
CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager1. Start the CNT IN-VSN Enterprise Manager. The IN-VNS Enterprise Manager dialog box
displays. Click the Zoning button.
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2. From the E-Port Zoning (All Fabrics) dialog box, select the fabric and click the Zoom In button.
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3. From the E-Port Zoning (Fabric x: All Director Domains) dialog box, select the director and click the Zoom In button.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeZone Configuration
4. From the E-Port Zoning (Fabric x: Director y: All Zones) dialog box, select the All Zones tab. Verify that all Zone Member Types are set to Port WWN.
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Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeMcDATA Specific Configuration
McDATA Specific Configuration
Not applicable.
IBM eServer BladeCenter Specific Configuration
Not applicable.
Operating Mode Configuration
Not applicable.
Successful Integration Checklist
Perform the following steps after the E_port connection has been established and the fabric has had time to update. If everything verifies, the fabrics have successfully merged.
✓ Compare and verify that all Zoning information has been propagated on all switches.
✓ Verify that the correct Zone Set is activated.
✓ Compare and verify that all devices are in the Name Server of each switch.
✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merger.
After everything is verified, your fabric has merged successfully and no additional steps need to be taken. If any of the above tasks did not complete successfully, please contact IBM support.
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Glossary
Activity LEDA port LED that indicates when frames are entering or leaving the port.
AliasA collection of objects that can be zoned together. An alias is not a zone, and can not have a zone or another alias as a member.
ALFairnessOn an arbitrated loop, the switch is always highest priority when arbitrating for the right to transfer. To prevent other devices from being locked out, the standard provides for a fairness mode, which if enabled, requires an arbitrator to let all other devices win arbitration before arbing a second time.
AL PAArbitrated loop physical address
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
APIApplication programming interface
Arbitrated LoopA Fibre Channel topology where ports use arbitration to establish a point-to-point circuit.
Arbitrated Loop Physical Address (AL PA)A unique one-byte valid value assigned during loop initialization to each NL port on a loop.
ARB FFWhen ARB_FF is enabled, it causes the switch to send the ARB_FF primitive when it is in monitoring mode, rather than idles. The only reason to do this is since the ARB FF has less bit transitions than does an idle, it produces less EMI. It has no other effect.
ASICApplication specific integrated circuit
BootPA type of network server.
Buffer CreditA measure of port buffer capacity equal to one frame.
Class 2 ServiceA service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or more N_Ports with acknowledgment provided.
Class 3 ServiceA service which multiplexes frames at frame boundaries to or from one or more N_Ports without acknowledgment.
CLICommand line interface
Domain IDUser defined name that identifies the switch in the fabric.
E_D_TOVError-detect timeout value
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Glossary
E_PortExpansion port. A switch port that connects to another FC-SW-2 compliant switch.
Expansion PortSee E_Port.
ExtCreditAllows full speed operation over distances greater than 10 kilometers. Additional credit buffers are borrowed from other ports (which must be set to donor state). Decimal value 0�65535.
Fabric Management SwitchThe switch through which the fabric is managed.
Fabric NameUser-defined name associated with the file that contains user list data for the fabric.
FSPFFabric shortest path first
Fan Fail LEDAn LED that indicates that a cooling fan in the switch is operating below standard.
FC PLDAFibre Channel-private loop direct attach
FC-SW-2Fibre Channel switch fabric 2. For detailed information, see the The FC-SW-2 Standard on page 1.
Flash MemoryMemory on the switch that contains the chassis control firmware.
FrameData unit consisting of a start-of-frame (SOF) delimiter, header, data payload, CRC, and an end-of-frame (EOF) delimiter.
FRUField replaceable unit
GUIGraphical user interface
Heartbeat LEDA chassis LED that indicates the status of the internal switch processor and the results of the power-on self-test.
InitiatorThe device that initiates a data exchange with a target device.
In-Order-DeliveryA feature that requires that frames be received in the same order in which they were sent.
Input Power LEDA chassis LED that indicates that the switch logic circuitry is receiving proper DC voltages.
InteropCreditThis variable determines the number of credits we will advertise on an ISL. Older versions of Brocade software required that we match their offering. Decimal value is 0�255.
IPInternet protocol
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Glossary
ISLSecurityISLSecurity determines which switches a port will establish a link with. Any: we will link with any switch. Ours: we will only link to another QLogic switch. None: the port will not establish an ISL link.
LIPLoop initialization primitive sequence
Logged-in LEDA port LED that indicates device login or loop initialization status.
Management Information BaseA set of guidelines and definitions for the Fibre Channel functions.
Management WorkstationPC workstation that manages the fabric through the fabric management switch.
MIBManagement information base
NL_PortNode Loop Port. A Fibre Channel device port that supports arbitrated loop protocol.
N _PortNode Port. A Fibre Channel device port in a point-to-point or fabric connection.
NoCloseCauses the switch to keep the loop open, if no other device is arbitrating. It is intended to improve performance when there is a single L_Port device connected to the switch.
Output Power LEDA power supply LED that indicates that the power supply is providing DC voltage to the switch
Over Temperature LEDA chassis LED or a power supply LED that indicates that the switch or power supply is overheating.
POSTPower-on self-test
Power-On Self-TestDiagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start up.
Principal SwitchA switch that has been selected to perform certain fabric configuration duties.
Private DeviceA device that can communicate only with other devices on the same loop.
Private LoopA loop of private devices connected to a single switch port.
pwwnPort world wide name. See World Wide Port Name.
R_A_TOVResource-allocation timeout value
R_PortSAN routing E_port (R_Port). Port on a SAN router used for an ISL to an FC switch.
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Glossary
SANStorage area network
SANsurfer Switch ManagerSwitch management application
SFFSmall form-factor transceiver
SFPSmall form-factor pluggable. A transceiver device, smaller than a gigabit interface converter, that plugs into the Fibre Channel port.
Small Form FactorA transceiver device, smaller than a gigabit interface converter, that is permanently attached to the circuit board.
Small Form-Factor PluggableA transceiver device, smaller than a gigabit interface converter, that plugs into the Fibre Channel port.
SNMPSimple network management protocol
TargetA storage device that responds to an initiator device.
Timeout ValuesThe timeout values (TOV) required by the FC-SW-2 standard to successfully establish an E_port connection.
TOVTimeout values. The timeout values required by the FC-SW-2 standard to successfully establish an E_port connection.
VCCIVoluntary control council for interference
VIEnableDiagnostics that the switch chassis performs at start up.
World Wide Name (WWN)A unique 64-bit address assigned to a device. The WWN consists of a world wide node name and a world wide port name.
World Wide Node Name (WWNN)A unique address assigned to a device.
World Wide Port Name (WWPN)A unique address assigned to a port on a device. There can be more than one WWPN per WWNN.
WWNWorld wide name
WWNNWorld wide node name
WWPNWorld wide port name
ZoneA set of ports or devices grouped together to control the exchange of information.
Zone ConfigurationSee Zone Set.
Zone SetA set of zones grouped together. The active zone set defines the zoning for a fabric. For Brocade, Zone Set is referred to as Zone Configuration.
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Index
BBacking up and restoring the current
configuration settingsMcDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open
Fabric mode) 139McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 43McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode) 107McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA
Fabric mode) 63McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric
mode) 123Before you configure
McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 85McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode) 108McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric
mode) 124
CConfiguration considerations
McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric mode) 137
McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 15McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 83McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 41McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode) 105McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA
Fabric mode) 61McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric
mode) 121Contacting IBM 3, 4Contacting McDATA 5
DDomain ID configuration
McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric mode) 140
McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 19McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 87McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode) 110McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric
mode) 126
FFabric verification
McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric mode) 53
McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA Fabric mode) 73
FC-SW-2 standard 2
GGlossary 155
HHow to use this guide 9
IIBM eServer BladeCenter specific
configurationMcDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open
Fabric mode) 154IBM Web site for updated versions of this
guide 9IBM Web sites 3, 4Integration checklist
McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric mode) 137
McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 15
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Index
McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 83McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 41McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode) 105McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA
Fabric mode) 61McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric
mode) 121Introduction to this guide 1
MMcDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric
mode) 137backing up and restoring the current
configuration settings 139configuration considerations 137domain ID configuration 140IBM eServer BladeCenter specific
configuration 154McDATA specific configuration 154operating mode configuration 154principal switch configuration 144successful integration checklist 154switch models supported 138timeout values 142zone configuration 144
McDATA Fabric mode 1configuring for McDATA Fabric mode 13configuring McDATA FCSMs 15configuring McDATA Intrepid directors 41configuring McDATA Sphereon switches 61
McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode)configuration considerations 15Domain ID configuration 19integration checklist 15security: SANtegrity 22successful integration checklist 40switch models supported 16
using McDATA SANbrowser to configure the McDATA FCSM 18
zones: default zone setting 31zones; configuration 33
McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode)before you configure 85configuration considerations 83Domain ID configuration 87integration checklist 83Open Fabric mode setting 87successful integration checklist 103switch models supported 84timeout values 87using McDATA SANbrowser to configure the
McDATA FCSM 87zones: configuration 96zones: Zone Set names and Zone
names 94McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode)backing up and restoring the current
configuration settings 43configuration considerations 41fabric verification 53integration checklist 41security: SANtegrity 44successful integration checklist 59switch models supported 42using EFCM Basic Edition to configure
McDATA Intrepid directors 44zones: configuration 54zones: default zone setting 51
McDATA Intrepid Directors (Open Fabric mode)
operating mode and timeout values 114McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode)backing up and restoring the current
configuration settings 107before you configure 108
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configuration considerations 105domain ID configuration 110integration checklist 105successful integration checklist 119switch models supported 106using EFCM Basic Edition to configure the
McDATA Intrepid directors 110zones: verification and disabling default
zoning 116McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA Fabric
mode)backing up and restoring the current
configuration settings 63configuration considerations 61fabric verification 73integration checklist 61security: SANtegrity 64successful integration checklist 79switch models supported 62using EFCM Basic Edition to configure
McDATA Sphereon switches 64zones: configuration 74zones: default zone setting 71
McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric mode)
backing up and restoring the current configuration settings 123
before you configure 124configuration considerations 121domain ID configuration 126integration checklist 121operating mode and timeout values 130successful integration checklist 135switch models supported 122using EFCM Basic Edition McDATA
Sphereon switches 126zones: verification and disabling default
zoning 132McDATA Web sites 5
OOpen Fabric mode 2
Configuring for Open Fabric mode 81configuring McDATA FCSMs 83configuring McDATA Intrepid directors 105configuring McDATA Sphereon
switches 121Open Fabric mode setting
McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 87Operating mode and timeout values
McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric mode) 114
McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric mode) 130
Operating mode configurationMcDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open
Fabric mode) 154
PPrincipal switch configuration
McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric mode) 144
SSANtegrity. See Security: SANtegritySecurity: SANtegrity
McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 22McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 44McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA
Fabric mode) 64Specific configuration
McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric mode) 154
Successful integration checklistMcDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open
Fabric mode) 154McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 40McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 103McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 59
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McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric mode) 119
McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA Fabric mode) 79
McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric mode) 135
Switch models supported 7McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open
Fabric mode) 138McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 16McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 84McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 42McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode) 106McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA
Fabric mode) 62McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric
mode) 122
TTimeout values
McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric mode) 142
McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 87
UUsing EFCM Basic Edition to configure:
McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric mode) 44
McDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric mode) 110
McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA Fabric mode) 64
McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric mode) 126
Using McDATA SANbrowser to configure:McDATA FCSM (McDATA Fabric mode) 18McDATA FCSM (Open Fabric mode) 87
Using this guide 9
ZZones: configuration
McDATA CNT FC/9000 directors (Open Fabric mode) 144
McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 33McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 96McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 54McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA
Fabric mode) 74Zones: default zone setting
McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 31McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric
mode) 51McDATA Sphereon switches (McDATA
Fabric mode) 71Zones: verification and disabling default
zoningMcDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric
mode) 116McDATA Sphereon switches (Open Fabric
mode) 132Zones: Zone Set names and Zone names
McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 94
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