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PrefacexiPrefaceThis manual describes the features and installation of the McDATA 4314 switch module, firmware version 5.2.Who Should Use this ManualT

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation GuidexiiPreface• Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.• Definitions of Managed Objects for the

General Description1-11General DescriptionThis section describes the features and capabilities of the McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module in a ser

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide1-2Switch Module Controls and LEDsSwitch Module Controls and LEDsThe switch module LEDs prov

General Description1-3Fibre Channel PortsTo exit maintenance mode and return to normal operation, momentarily press and release the Maintenance button

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide1-4Fibre Channel PortsFigure 1-4. Fibre Channel PortsInternal ports are named Int0–Int9 and

General Description1-5Fibre Channel PortsFigure 1-6. External Port LEDsPort Logged-In LED (Green)The Logged-in LED indicates the logged-in or initial

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide1-6Ethernet PortPort TypesSwitch modules support generic ports (G_Port, GL_Port), fabric por

General Description1-7Switch Module ManagementFigure 1-7. Ethernet PortSwitch Module ManagementThe switch supports the following management tools:• E

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation GuideiiRecord of Revisions and UpdatesCopyright © 2005 McDATA Corporation. All rights reserved.Pr

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide1-8Switch Module ManagementBASIC application. Refer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interfac

Planning2-12PlanningConsider the following when planning a fabric:• Devices• Device Access• Performance• Multiple Chassis Fabrics• Switch Module Servi

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide2-2Device AccessDevice AccessConsider device access needs within the fabric. Access is contr

Planning2-3Device Accesssecure; traffic across soft zones can occur if addressed correctly. The following rules apply to soft zones:• Soft zones that

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide2-4PerformancePerformanceThe switch module supports class 2 and class 3 Fibre Channel servic

Planning2-5Performanceports if the combined destination bandwidth is greater than or equal to the source bandwidth.In multiple chassis fabrics, each l

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide2-6Multiple Chassis FabricsMultiple Chassis FabricsBy connecting switches together you can e

Planning2-7Multiple Chassis FabricsDomain ID, Principal Priority, and Domain ID LockThe following switch configuration settings affect multiple chassi

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide2-8Switch Module ServicesSwitch Module ServicesYou can configure your switch module to suit

Planning2-9Fabric Security• Network Time Protocol (NTP): Provides for the synchronizing of switch and workstation dates and times with an NTP server.

ContentsiiiContentsPreface...

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide2-10Fabric SecurityConnection SecurityConnection security provides an encrypted data path fo

Planning2-11Fabric SecurityDevice SecurityNOTE: Device security is available only with the McDATA SANtegrity Enhanced Product Features Enabled (PFE)

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide2-12Fabric ManagementUser Account SecurityUser account security consists of the administrati

Installation3-13InstallationThis section describes how to install and configure the McDATA 4314 switch module. It also describes how to load new firmw

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide3-2Site RequirementsTelnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port and an operating syst

Installation3-3Installing a SwitchEnvironmental ConditionsConsider the factors that affect the climate in your facility such as equipment heat dissipa

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide3-4Installing a SwitchMount the Switch Module in the Server ChassisMcDATA 4314 switch module

Installation3-5Installing a Switch3. After approximately one minute, the POST executes.4. After about another minute, the POST is complete, all LEDs a

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide3-6Installing a Switch3. Open a Telnet session by entering the following command with the sw

Installation3-7Installing a SwitchStart EFCM BASICTo start the EFCM BASIC application for the first time, do the following:NOTE: After the switch is

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation GuideivContentsPerformance ...

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide3-8Installing a SwitchConfigure the Switch ModuleYou can configure the switch using the EFCM

Installation3-9Installing a SwitchTo configure the switch using the command line interface, do the following:1. Open a Telnet session with the default

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide3-10Install FirmwareInstall FirmwareThe switch module comes with current firmware installed.

Installation3-11Install FirmwareRefer to the McDATA 4314 Command Line Interface Guide for information about this command.1. Enter the following comman

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide3-12Install Firmware

Troubleshooting4-14TroubleshootingDiagnostic information about the switch is available through the switch module LEDs and the external port LEDs. Diag

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide4-2Logged-In LED IndicationsLogged-In LED IndicationsPort diagnostics are indicated by the L

Troubleshooting4-3Logged-In LED Indications• Yes - Review the ISL group in the active security set to ensure that the membership includes the necessar

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide4-4Recovering a Switch ModulePort threshold alarm monitoring is disabled by default. Refer t

Troubleshooting4-5Recovering a Switch Module• Forgotten passwordIn these specific cases, you can recover the switch using maintenance mode. Maintenanc

Contents vContentsDimensional Specifications ... A-3Electrical Specifications .

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide4-6Recovering a Switch ModuleMaintenance – Image UnpackThis option unpacks and installs new

Troubleshooting4-7Recovering a Switch ModuleMaintenance – Remake FilesystemIn the event of a loss of power, the switch configuration may become corrup

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide4-8Recovering a Switch ModuleNotes

SpecificationsA-1ASpecificationsThis appendix contains the specifications for the McDATA 4314 switch module. Refer to Chapter 1 for the location of al

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation GuideA-2Maintainability SpecificationsMaintainability SpecificationsScalability...

SpecificationsA-3Fabric Management SpecificationsFabric Management SpecificationsDimensional SpecificationsElectrical SpecificationsTable A-3. Fabric

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation GuideA-4Environmental SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications

SpecificationsA-5Regulatory CertificationsRegulatory CertificationsTable A-7. Regulatory Certifications Certification DescriptionSafety Standards ...

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation GuideA-6Regulatory CertificationsNotes

Glossaryg--1g-GlossaryAAccess Control ListZoneAccess Control List zoning divides the fabric for purposes of controlling discovery and inbound traffic.

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McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guideg--2BBootP Boot Strap Protocol. A type of network server.Buffer Credit A measure of port buf

Glossaryg--3Fabric DeviceManagement Inter-faceAn interface by which device host bus adapters can be managed through the fabric.Fabric ManagementSwitch

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guideg--4Inter-Switch Link The connection between two switches using E_Ports.IP Internet Protocol

Glossaryg--5PPending Firmware The firmware image that will be activated upon the next switch reset.POST Power-On Self TestPower-On Self Test Diagnosti

McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guideg--6Voluntary ControlCouncil for Interfer-enceA consortium of Japanese electronics industry

Indexi-1i-IndexNumerics10/100 Base-T straight cable 3-5AAccess Control List zone 2-3account name 4-5Activity LED 1-5, 1-6altitude A-4autho

i-McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guidei-2Indexport 1-6security 2-9factory defaults 4-6fiber optic cable 2-1Fibre Channel

Index i-3Indexprincipalpriority 2-7switch 2-7processor 3-1, 3-2RRADIUS - See Remote Dial-In User Service.recovering a switch 4-4regulatory c

i-McDATA 4314 Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guidei-4Index

FiguresviiFigures1-1 McDATA 4314 Switch Module ... 1-11-2 Switch Modul

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