McDATA ULTRANETTM EDGE STORAGE ROUTER 3000 User manual

UltraNet™ Edge Storage Router

3000

Release 3.2

User Guide

P/N 620-000248-030 REV A

UltraNet™ Edge Storage Router 3000 User Guide

Record of Revisions and Updates

Printed December 2006

First Edition

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Revision Date Description

620-000248-000 8/2005 Initial release of this manual under the

McDATA label.

620-000248-313 11/2005 Edge Storage Router 3000 Release 3.1.3

620-000248-010 6/2006 Edge Storage Router 3000 Release

3.1.4,RoHS compliant Gigabit Ethernet.

620-000248-020 7/2006 Edge Storage Router 3000 Release 3.1.5.

RoHS compliant OC-3 ATM.

620-000248-030 12/2006 Edge Storage Router 3000 Release 3.2.

FICON Tape Read, Adaptive Rate Limiting,

RoHS compliant 10/100 Ethernet.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Introducing the UltraNet Edge 3000 ..............................................1-1

UltraNet Edge 3000 Benefits............................................................1-3

UltraNet Edge 3000 Features...........................................................1-4

UltraNet Edge 3000 Security ...........................................................1-7

Chapter 2 Hardware Configurations

UltraNet Edge 3000 Featurization ..................................................2-1

Typical Configuration of the UltraNet Edge 3000........................2-5

Ethernet Configurations ...........................................................2-5

ATM WAN Configurations ......................................................2-6

FC/SCSI Tape Pipelining..........................................................2-6

Valid Hardware Interface Configurations.....................................2-7

Fibre Channel Card Dependencies.................................................2-8

FC/SCSI E_port Configurations..............................................2-8

FC/SCSI F_port Configurations..............................................2-9

FC/SCSI N_port Configurations.............................................2-9

FICON Port Configurations ...................................................2-10

Internal Fibre Channel Switch (FCSW)........................................2-11

Hardware Components..................................................................2-11

Indicators, Switches, and Interfaces.............................................2-13

Chapter 3 Network Design Criteria

Network Design ................................................................................3-1

Ethernet Network Criteria........................................................3-1

ATM Network Criteria..............................................................3-5

Network Routing Options...............................................................3-8

Dedicated ....................................................................................3-8

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Load Balancing ..........................................................................3-9

Fail Over......................................................................................3-9

Switch WWN Proxy .......................................................................3-10

E_Port Disk Streaming Network Recommendations ................3-10

Required Minimum Hardware for E_Port Disk Streaming......3-11

E_Port Disk Streaming Compatibility Matrix ............................ 3-11

Fibre Channel Frame Level CRC..................................................3-12

Frame Level CRC on the FCBB Card....................................3-12

Frame Level CRC on the FCXL2 Card..................................3-12

Fibre Channel End to End CRC....................................................3-13

Minimum Requirements for CRC ................................................3-14

Fibre Channel MTU Batching .......................................................3-14

Chapter 4 Building a Custom Edge 3000 Chassis

Building the Custom Chassis..........................................................4-1

Starting UltraNet ConfigManager ..........................................4-1

Using the Custom Chassis Wizard..........................................4-1

Chapter 5 Configuring an E_Port Extension over an Ethernet WAN

Configuring a 1x1 Ethernet Wide Area Network ........................5-1

Gathering the IP Addresses .....................................................5-2

Starting UltraNet ConfigManager ..........................................5-3

Adding Nodes for an Ethernet WAN Configuration ...........5-3

Adding a Fibre Channel Interface...........................................5-5

Setting the Initial Configuration..............................................5-6

Setting the License Information...............................................5-9

Adding an IP Circuit...............................................................5-11

Creating a Data Path ...............................................................5-20

Delivering the Configured Network............................................5-24

Setting the Delivery Properties..............................................5-25

Delivery Wizard.......................................................................5-26

Deliver Network......................................................................5-28

Viewing Logs............................................................................5-28

Chapter 6 Configuring an F_Port Extension over an Ethernet WAN

Configuring a 2x2 Ethernet Wide Area Network ........................6-1

Gathering the IP Addresses .....................................................6-2

Starting UltraNet ConfigManager ..........................................6-3

Adding Nodes for an Ethernet WAN Configuration ...........6-4

Setting the Initial Configuration..............................................6-7

Setting the License Information.............................................6-10

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Adding an IP Circuit .............................................................. 6-12

Creating Data Paths for Fibre Channel Switch Interfaces. 6-21

Delivering the Configured Network ........................................... 6-26

Setting the Delivery Properties ............................................. 6-27

Delivery Wizard ...................................................................... 6-27

Deliver Network ..................................................................... 6-30

Viewing Logs ........................................................................... 6-30

Chapter 7 Configuring an E_Port Extension over an ATM WAN

Configuring a 1x1 ATM Wide Area Network .............................. 7-1

Gathering the IP Addresses..................................................... 7-2

Starting UltraNet ConfigManager.......................................... 7-3

Adding Nodes for an ATM WAN Configuration................. 7-3

Setting the Initial Configuration ............................................. 7-6

Setting the License Information .............................................. 7-9

Adding an ATM Circuit ......................................................... 7-11

Creating a Data Path............................................................... 7-24

Delivering the Configured Network ........................................... 7-30

Setting the Delivery Properties ............................................. 7-30

Delivery Wizard ...................................................................... 7-31

Deliver Network ..................................................................... 7-33

Viewing Logs ........................................................................... 7-34

Chapter 8 Configuring FICON Extension

Configuring a 1x1 Ethernet Wide Area Network ........................ 8-1

Gathering the IP Addresses..................................................... 8-2

Starting UltraNet ConfigManager.......................................... 8-3

Adding Nodes for an Ethernet WAN Configuration........... 8-4

Adding a Fibre Channel Interface .......................................... 8-5

Setting the Initial Configuration ............................................. 8-7

Setting the License Information ............................................ 8-10

Adding an IP Circuit .............................................................. 8-12

Creating a FICON Data Path................................................. 8-20

Using the FICON Global Settings Wizard........................... 8-24

Delivering the Configured Network ........................................... 8-31

Setting the Delivery Properties ............................................. 8-31

Delivery Wizard ...................................................................... 8-32

Deliver Network ..................................................................... 8-34

Viewing Logs ........................................................................... 8-35

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Chapter 9 Configuring Tape Device Extension

Setup Prior to Edge Configuration.................................................9-1

Network Configuration Examples .................................................9-2

Example of Uni-directional Configuration - No Zoning .....9-2

Example of Bi-directional Configuration with Zoning........9-3

Example of Bi-directional Configuration - Zoning and

Optional LUN Mapping ...........................................................9-4

Required Fibre Channel Switch Zoning.................................9-4

Required Static Edge LUN Mapping......................................9-5

Required Source WWN Filtering ............................................9-7

Configuring Tape Device Extension ..............................................9-8

Gathering the IP Addresses .....................................................9-9

Starting UltraNet ConfigManager ........................................9-10

Adding Nodes for an Ethernet WAN Configuration.........9-11

Setting the Initial Configuration............................................9-13

Setting the License Information.............................................9-16

Adding an IP Circuit...............................................................9-18

Creating a Data Path for Fibre Channel Device Extension

Interfaces...................................................................................9-26

Static Mapping the LUNs and Filtering the Source WWN ......

9-32

Delivering the Configured Network............................................9-42

Setting the Delivery Properties..............................................9-43

Delivery Wizard.......................................................................9-43

Deliver Network......................................................................9-46

Viewing Logs............................................................................9-46

Chapter 10 FC/SCSI Tape Pipelining

Buffering, Emulation, and Data Protection.................................10-1

Buffering and Emulation ........................................................10-1

Device Error Recovery ............................................................10-2

UltraNet Edge 3000 Emulation..............................................10-2

Protecting the Data..................................................................10-2

UltraNet Edge 3000 Specific..........................................................10-3

Fibre Channel ...........................................................................10-3

Tape Only..................................................................................10-3

LUN Mapping..........................................................................10-3

Dynamic Target LUN Discovery and LUN Mapping ...............10-4

Overview ..................................................................................10-4

Target Discovery ......................................................................10-4

LUN Discovery ........................................................................10-5

LUN Refresh.............................................................................10-5

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Dynamic LUN Mapping ........................................................ 10-5

Static LUN Mapping............................................................... 10-5

Managing the WWN to Edge Target LUNs ........................ 10-6

Chapter 11 Product Support and Software Maintenance

SNMP Support................................................................................ 11-1

Upgrading the UltraNet Edge 3000 Software ............................ 11-1

Verify your Current Software Version.................................. 11-2

Upgrading the UltraNet Edge 3000 - On-Site Local........... 11-2

Upgrading the UltraNet Edge 3000 - Remote Dial-up ...... 11-6

Upgrading Edge Software from 3.1.1.1 or Higher ........... 11-10

UltraNet WebView Monitoring Application.............................11-11

Obtaining the UltraNet WebView Product ....................... 11-12

Using the WebView Application......................................... 11-12

Browser and System Requirements for WebView............ 11-12

WebView Security ................................................................. 11-12

UltraNet WebView Upgrade ............................................... 11-12

UltraNet ConfigManager Upgrade ........................................... 11-14

Verify the Current Version of UltraNet ConfigManager. 11-14

Upgrading the UltraNet ConfigManager Software ......... 11-15

Chapter 12 Hardware Maintenance

Front and Rear View of UltraNet Edge 3000 Chassis ............... 12-2

Replacing the UltraNet Edge 3000 Chassis ................................ 12-2

Fan Assembly Removal Procedure.............................................. 12-3

Fan Assembly Installation Procedure ......................................... 12-4

Power Supply Removal Procedure.............................................. 12-5

Power Supply Installation Procedure ......................................... 12-7

Top Cover Removal Procedure .................................................... 12-7

Top Cover Installation Procedure ................................................ 12-8

Fibre Channel Interface Card Removal Procedure.................... 12-9

Fibre Channel Interface Card Installation Procedure ............. 12-10

10/100 Ethernet Interface Card Removal Procedure.............. 12-11

10/100 Ethernet Interface Card Installation Procedure.......... 12-12

Gigabit Ethernet Interface Card Removal Procedure ............. 12-13

Gigabit Ethernet Interface Card Installation Procedure ......... 12-14

OC-3 ATM Interface Card Removal Procedure ....................... 12-15

OC-3 ATM Interface Card Installation Procedure................... 12-16

Replacing the Gigabit Ethernet Short Wave Transceiver........ 12-17

Removing the Gig-E Short Wave SFP Transceiver ........... 12-18

Installing the Gig-E Short Wave SFP Transceiver............. 12-19

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Replacing the Gigabit Ethernet Long Wave Transceiver ........12-21

Removing the Gig-E Long Wave SFP Transceiver............12-21

Installing the Gig-E Long Wave SFP Transceiver .............12-22

Replacing the Gigabit Ethernet Copper Transceiver ...............12-23

Removing the Gig-E Copper Transceiver ..........................12-23

Installing the Gig-E Copper Transceiver............................12-24

Replacing the OC-3 ATM Short Wave Transceiver..................12-25

Removing the OC-3 ATM Short Wave SFP Transceiver ..12-25

Installing the OC-3 ATM Short Wave SFP Transceiver....12-26

Replacing the OC-3 ATM Long Wave Transceiver ..................12-27

Removing the OC-3 ATM Long Wave SFP Transceiver...12-27

Installing the OC-3 ATM Long Wave SFP Transceiver ....12-28

Replacing the Fibre Channel Short Wave Transceiver ............12-29

Removing the Fibre Channel Short Wave SFP Transceiver......

12-29

Installing the Fibre Channel Short Wave SFP Transceiver .......

12-30

Replacing the Fibre Channel Long Wave Transceiver.............12-32

Removing the Fibre Channel Long Wave SFP Transceiver ......

12-32

Installing the Fibre Channel Long Wave SFP Transceiver........

12-33

Chapter 13 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Basic Troubleshooting for the UltraNet Edge 3000....................13-1

User Interface Commands for the UltraNet Edge 3000 ............13-1

Display the User Interface Commands ................................13-2

IP ................................................................................................13-2

TANKIO....................................................................................13-3

ARP............................................................................................13-3

AMDENET 10/100 WAN or Maintenance Interface..........13-4

GNIC3 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ..............................................13-6

gnic3 stats .................................................................................13-6

FCCNT ......................................................................................13-8

FCSW.......................................................................................13-10

FCXL2......................................................................................13-10

CHARM ..................................................................................13-12

SUPPORT................................................................................13-12

LED Diagnostic Codes..........................................................13-12

Troubleshooting FC/SCSI Tape Pipelining (Device Extension) .....

13-13

Basic Troubleshooting Steps for FC/SCSI Tape Pipelining......

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13-14

Diagnostics .................................................................................... 13-16

Serial Interface Connection.................................................. 13-17

Ethernet Maintenance Interface Connection..................... 13-17

Loading and Starting the Diagnostic Program................. 13-18

Exit and Reboot ..................................................................... 13-18

UltraNet Edge 3000 Diagnostic Programs................................ 13-19

CHARM Diagnostic Program (ACHT).............................. 13-19

PowerPC Diagnostic Program (SBTT) ............................... 13-21

Fibre Channel Diagnostic Program (FCBB)....................... 13-22

Ethernet Diagnostic Program (E10T) ................................. 13-24

Gigabit Ethernet Diagnostic Program (GBIT)................... 13-25

ZPCM Compression Diagnostic Program (ZPCT)........... 13-27

Flash Drive Diagnostic Program (ISBT)............................. 13-29

Graceful Shutdown...................................................................... 13-30

Appendix A Site Preparation

Site Requirements ........................................................................... A-1

UltraNet Edge 3000 Chassis Dimensions ............................. A-1

Clearance Requirements ................................................................ A-2

Environmental Specifications................................................. A-3

Power Requirements ............................................................... A-4

Appendix B Installation and Cabling

Overview ..........................................................................................B-1

Unpacking and Inspecting the Hardware ...................................B-2

UltraNet Edge 3000 Placement ......................................................B-2

Table-Top ....................................................................................B-2

Rack Mount................................................................................B-2

Connecting the UltraNet Edge 3000 .............................................B-4

Setup Connection......................................................................B-4

Power Connection.....................................................................B-5

Network Interface Connections ....................................................B-6

Fibre Channel Cabling..............................................................B-6

Ethernet 10/100 Cabling..........................................................B-8

Gigabit Ethernet Cabling .........................................................B-9

OC-3 ATM Cabling and Transceivers ..................................B-10

Initial Power-On Procedure .........................................................B-10

Maintenance and Diagnostics Connections ..............................B-12

Serial Interface Cabling Instructions ....................................B-12

Cables and Equipment .................................................................B-14

McDATA-Supplied Cables and Equipment........................B-14

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Customer-Supplied Cables and Equipment....................... B-15

Preventing Damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ........ B-15

Appendix C Cables, Connectors, and Adapters

RS-232 Cables with RJ-45 Connector ...........................................C-1

DB Adapters ....................................................................................C-1

Fibre Channel Specifications .........................................................C-4

Ethernet 10/100 Specifications .....................................................C-6

Gigabit Ethernet Specifications .....................................................C-6

OC-3 ATM Specifications ..............................................................C-8

Appendix D Advanced UCM Configurations

Configuring the Internal McDATA Fibre Channel Switch

Interface ............................................................................................D-1

FCSW Tab (2 port only) ...........................................................D-2

FC Switch Tab............................................................................D-3

Time Synchronization Protocol .....................................................D-6

Configure the Time Synchronization Protocol .....................D-6

Transport CRC Checking ...............................................................D-8

E_Port Disk Streaming Settings ....................................................D-9

Enable/Disable E_Port Disk Streaming ................................D-9

F_Port Disk Streaming Settings ..................................................D-10

Enable/Disable F_Port Disk Streaming ..............................D-10

Appendix E Modifying Static Routes

Display Static Routes ...................................................................... E-1

Verify Static Routes ......................................................................... E-2

Modify Static Routes ...................................................................... E-4

Add Static Routes ........................................................................... E-4

Delete Static Routes ........................................................................ E-4

Appendix F Configure SNMP

Adding an SNMP Trap Destination........................................F-6

Deleting an SNMP Destination ...............................................F-6

Sending Test Trap ......................................................................F-6

SNMP Software Packages ...............................................................F-7

Appendix G Resetting the System to Factory Defaults

Overview of the Sysclean Command ..........................................G-1

Using the Sysclean Command ......................................................G-1

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