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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.

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Table of Contents

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


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


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


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


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


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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IntroductionIBM TotalStorage Support

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


http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/

http://www.ibm.com/support/us/

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/bladecenter/literature.html

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/switch/switch_fibrechannel_overview.html




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/


http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds4000/interop-matrix.html

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ess/interop-matrix.html

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/index.html

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/2026-224

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/san/2026-E12

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds6000/interop.html

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds8000/interop.html

http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-59840

http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-59840

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=ibm&lndocid=MIGR-60077




http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/san/m_type/san16m-2/express/


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.


http://www.mcdata.com/products/interoperability.html




http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/san/m_type/

http://www.mcdata.com/wwwapp/resourcelibrary/jsp/navpages/index.jsp?mcdata_category=www_resource&resource=index

http://www.mcdata.com/wwwapp/resourcelibrary/jsp/navpages/index.jsp?mcdata_category=www_resource&resource=index

http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/storage/san/m_type/san32m-2/express/



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.


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)


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.


http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/bladecenter/


■ 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.



Visual Representation of How the Chapters Are Organized

Backing Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings

IBM ESERVER BLADECENTER FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCH CONFIGURATION GUIDE FOR MCDATA FABRICS

VERSION 2.0, SEPTEMBER 2005 PAGE 61

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


Supported Switches


PAGE 62 VERSION 2.0, SEPTEMBER 2005

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.





The following figures illustrate a McDATA Fibre Channel fabric prior to and after merging with an

IBM eServer BladeCenter.


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



Using EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Sphereon Switches


PAGE 64 VERSION 2.0, SEPTEMBER 2005


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.


Successful Integration Checklist



18. Verify that the new Zone Set is active: verify that Active State is Active.


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





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)


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.


Configuring for McDATA Fabric Mode


Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric Mode



■ 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.



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


✓ 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).


✓ Configure zoning (see �Zones: Configuration� on page 33).

✓ Verify that the fabrics have successfully merged (see �Successful Integration Checklist� on page 40).


Configuring McDATA FCSMs in McDATA Fabric ModeSupported Switches

Supported Switches



QLogic/McDATA


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)


NoteaFor the current firmware versions, contact IBM support.


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


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.



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.


http://www.java.com


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.



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.




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.




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.



11. From the McDATA SANbrowser�Faceplate dialog box Security menu, select Edit Security.



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.



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.



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.



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.



21. From the Edit Security�McDATA SANbrowser dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.


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.


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.




✓ 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.


Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric Mode








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 43).



✓ Disable default zoning (see �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 51).


Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors 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 directors from McDATA.


QLogic/McDATA


McDATA Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)



Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric ModeBacking 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 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.




http://www.mcdata.com/filecenter/template?page=index

Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric ModeUsing EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Intrepid Directors

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:


❑ SANtegrity: License Verification❑ SANtegrity: Verify Enabled and Configure Membership List



■ Fabric Verification (see page 53)■ Zones: Configuration (see page 54)




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:








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.



5. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Optional Features.



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.



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.



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.



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.





Do the following to disable default zoning.

10. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.



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:




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.




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.



14. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.



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.



❑ 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.



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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Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in McDATA Fabric ModeSuccessful Integration Checklist










ATTENTION!!







✓ Disable default zoning (see �Zones: Default Zone Setting� on page 71).


Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric ModeSupported Switches




Supported Switches



QLogic/McDATA


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)




Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric ModeBacking Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings






Note the following:






Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric ModeUsing 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:


❑ SANtegrity: License Verification❑ SANtegrity: Verify Enabled and Configure Membership List



■ Fabric Verification (see page 73)■ Zones: Configuration (see page 74)




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:








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.





5. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Optional Features.



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.



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.



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.



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.


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.





Do the following to disable default zoning.

10. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Security > Fabric Binding dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.






NOTE:




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.




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.



14. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Zoning.



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.



❑ 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.



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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Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in McDATA Fabric ModeSuccessful Integration Checklist


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)


QLogic/McDATA



IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)CNT FC/9000 Director IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Enterprise Director Model N16

(IBM 2045-N16)



Configuring for Open Fabric Mode


Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric Mode




■ All features are fully supported and comply with industry standards.




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



✓ 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).





Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric ModeSupported Switches

Supported Switches



QLogic/McDATA



IBM TotalStorage SAN32M-2 (IBM 2026-432)CNT FC/9000 Director IBM TotalStorage SAN256N Enterprise Director Model N16

(IBM 2045-N16)



Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure


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.




Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure

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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


McDATA 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


Configuring McDATA FCSMs in Open 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:

■ 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.


http://www.java.com


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.




6. From the Switch Properties dialog box Administrative State drop-down list, select offline. Click OK.



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.



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.






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.



Zones: Zone Set Names and Zone Names




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)





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.




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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.









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Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric Mode





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.




ATTENTION!!






✓ Use EFCM Basic Edition to configure the Intrepid director (see page 110).


Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric ModeSupported Switches


✓ 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.


QLogic/McDATA


McDATA Intrepid 10000 IBM TotalStorage SAN256M (IBM 2027-256)Intrepid 6064/6140 IBM TotalStorage SAN140M (IBM 2027-140)



Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric ModeBacking Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings






Note the following:






Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure




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 Domain ID


McDATA Domain ID


McDATA 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 ModeUsing EFCM Basic Edition to Configure McDATA Intrepid Directors

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:





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.



4. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Switch, then Parameters.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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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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.









Configuring McDATA Intrepid Directors in Open Fabric ModeSuccessful Integration Checklist


Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric Mode










ATTENTION!!






✓ Use EFCM Basic Edition to configure the Sphereon switch (see page 126).


Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeSupported Switches



Supported Switches



QLogic/McDATA


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)




Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeBacking Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings




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 the following:






Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure




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 Domain ID


McDATA Domain ID


McDATA 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


Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeBefore You Configure











Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeUsing 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:





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.



4. From the EFCM Basic Edition�Product > Hardware dialog box Configure menu, select Switch, then Parameters.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.







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.


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.







Configuring McDATA Sphereon Switches in Open Fabric ModeSuccessful Integration Checklist


Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric Mode



■ 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.







ATTENTION!!






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).



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


QLogic/McDATA


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.


mailto:[email protected]

Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeBacking Up and Restoring the Current Configuration Settings




NOTE: Refer to the documentation provided with the switch.




Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeDomain ID Configuration



NOTE: The Domain ID should be locked and unique within the 1�239 range.


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.


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.


Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeTimeout Values


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.


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







Configuring McDATA CNT FC/9000 Directors in Open Fabric ModeZone Configuration


displays. Click the Zoning button.



2. From the E-Port Zoning (All Fabrics) dialog box, select the fabric and click the Zoom In button.



3. From the E-Port Zoning (Fabric x: All Director Domains) dialog box, select the director and click the Zoom In button.



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.



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.



Zone Types




displays. Click the Zoning button.



2. From the E-Port Zoning (All Fabrics) dialog box, select the fabric and click the Zoom In button.



3. From the E-Port Zoning (Fabric x: All Director Domains) dialog box, select the director and click the Zoom In button.



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.


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.


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.




✓ Verify that all initiators continue to detect and have access to all targets that existed prior to the fabric merger.



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


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


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.


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.


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) 121Contacting IBM 3, 4Contacting McDATA 5

DDomain ID configuration


McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 19McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 87McDATA Intrepid directors (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 FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 15


Index

McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 83McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA 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


configuration settings 107before you configure 108


Index

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


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


SSANtegrity. See Security: SANtegritySecurity: SANtegrity

McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 22McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric


Fabric mode) 64Specific configuration


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


Index




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) 122

TTimeout values


McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 87

UUsing EFCM Basic Edition to configure:

McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric mode) 44




Using McDATA SANbrowser to configure:McDATA FCSM (McDATA Fabric mode) 18McDATA FCSM (Open Fabric mode) 87

Using this guide 9

ZZones: configuration


McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 33McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 96McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric


Fabric mode) 74Zones: default zone setting

McDATA FCSMs (McDATA Fabric mode) 31McDATA Intrepid directors (McDATA Fabric


Fabric mode) 71Zones: verification and disabling default

zoningMcDATA Intrepid directors (Open Fabric


mode) 132Zones: Zone Set names and Zone names

McDATA FCSMs (Open Fabric mode) 94


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