2109 F32UserGuide

IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch
2109 Model F32 Users Guide
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GC26-7517-01
GC26-7517-01
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Notices on page 25.
Second Edition (May 2003) This edition replaces GC26-7517-00. Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002, 2003 . All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Contents
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Safety and environmental notices . Safety label checks . . . . . . . Environmental notices and statements Laser safety . . . . . . . . . Battery notice . . . . . . . . Fire suppression systems . . . . Product recycling . . . . . . . Product disposal . . . . . . . About this document . . . . Who should read this document. Additional information . . . . 2109 Model F32 library . . . Related documents . . . . Web sites . . . . . . . . Getting help . . . . . . . Getting software updates . . How to send your comments Introduction . . . . . . . Product overview . . . . . Hardware components . . . CPU subsystem . . . . . Ports . . . . . . . . . Enclosure . . . . . . . Power supply . . . . . . LEDs . . . . . . . . . Software features . . . . . Managing the 2109 Model F32 Diagnostics . . . . . . . Hardware support . . . . Diagnostic coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix . ix . xi . xii . xii . xii . xii . xiii . xv . xv . xv . xv . xv . xvi . xvi . xvii . xvii . 1 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 9 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 16 . 16
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Appendix A. Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Appendix B. Interoperability, reliability, Interoperability . . . . . . . . . . Switch interoperability . . . . . . Host bus adapter interoperability . . Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . . . . serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 19 19 19 19 20
Appendix C. Switch comparison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Appendix D. Standards, safety Safety certification. . . . . . Safety/EMC certification . . EMI/EMC conformance . . . . Immunity . . . . . . . .
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Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic emission statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . Industry Canada compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . European Community compliance statement . . . . . . . . . Germany compliance statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) class 1 Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) statement . Taiwan class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . statement . . . . . . . . 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Figures
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. | 6. | 7. | 8. Safety label on the 2109 Model F32 . . . . . . . . . Linecord caution label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SFP label (front view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SFP label (back view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simplified 2109 Model F32 CPU subsystem block diagram . LEDs on the port side of the 2109 Model F32 . . . . . Detail of port side LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEDs on the nonport side of the 2109 Model F32 . . . . . x . x . xi . xi . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables
1. 2. | 3. | 4. | 5. 6. 7. 8. Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi Power supply requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Port side LED patterns during normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Nonport side LED patterns during normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ethernet port status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 System, physical, environmental, and power specifications for the 2109 Model F32 switch . . . . 17 3534 Model 1RU and S-series, 3534 and 2109 F-series, and 2109 Model M12 switch comparison 21 ANSI standards and revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Safety and environmental notices

Safety notices are printed throughout this book. A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury. An attention notice indicates the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data. | | | | | For translations of danger and caution notices, see the IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch 2109 Model F32 Translated Safety Notices, GC26-7565. The notices are listed in numeric order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses at the end of each notice. See the following examples of danger and caution notices for the location of the ID numbers. DANGER To prevent possible electrical shock during an electrical storm, do not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines, display stations, printers, or telephones. (1)
CAUTION: A lithium battery can cause fire, explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C (212F), solder directly to the cell, incinerate, or expose cell contents to water. Keep away from children. Replace only with the part number specified for your system. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery connector is polarized; do not attempt to reverse the polarity. Dispose of the battery according to local regulations. (1)
Safety label checks

Perform the following safety label checks: 1. Verify that the safety label shown in Figure 1 on page x is installed on the 2109 Model F32.
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Registered Trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation IBM Canada Ltd. Registered User
TV Rheinland Product Safety
Marca Registrada
Assembled in the US of US and NonUS Components for International Business Machines Corporation Armonk, NY This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Type: 2109 Model: F32

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This machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts.
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Figure 1. Safety label on the 2109 Model F32
2. Verify that the linecord safety label shown in Figure 2 is installed on the power supply of the 2109 Model F32. CAUTION: This unit may have two linecords. To remove all power, disconnect both linecords. (1)
P/N 18P4036
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SJ000620
Figure 2. Linecord caution label
3. Verify that the SFP label shown in Figure 3 on page xi and Figure 4 on page xi is installed on the 2109 Model F32.
SJ000317
Figure 3. SFP label (front view)
SJ000314
Figure 4. SFP label (back view)
Environmental notices and statements

This section describes the environmental notices and statements.
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Laser safety
CAUTION:
In the United States use only GBIC units or Fibre-Optic products that comply with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. Internationally use only GBIC units or Fibre-Optic products that comply with IEC standard 825-1. Optical products that do not comply with these standards may produce light that is hazardous to the eyes.
SJ000327
This unit might contain a single-mode or a multimode transceiver Class 1 laser product. The transceiver complies with IEC 825-1 and FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. The transceiver must be operated under the recommended operating conditions. This equipment contains Class 1 laser products, and complies with FDA radiation Performance Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2.
Usage restrictions
The optical ports of the modules must be terminated with an optical connector or with a dust plug.
Battery notice
CAUTION: A lithium battery can cause fire, explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C (212F), solder directly to the cell, incinerate, or expose cell contents to water. Keep away from children. Replace only with the part number specified for your system. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery connector is polarized; do not attempt to reverse the polarity. Dispose of the battery according to local regulations. (3)
Fire suppression systems

A fire suppression system is the responsibility of the customer. The customers own insurance underwriter, local fire marshal, or a local building inspector, or both, should be consulted in selecting a fire suppression system that provides the correct level of coverage and protection. IBM designs and manufactures equipment to internal and external standards that require certain environments for reliable operation. Because IBM does not test any equipment for compatibility with fire suppression systems, IBM does not make compatibility claims of any kind nor does IBM provide recommendations on fire suppression systems. See Table 6 on page 17.
Product recycling
This unit contains recyclable materials. These materials should be recycled where processing sites are available and according to local regulations. In some areas, IBM provides a product take-back program that ensures proper handling of the product. Contact your IBM representative for more information.
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Product disposal
This unit might contain batteries. Remove and discard these batteries, or recycle them, according to local regulations.
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About this document

This document introduces the IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch 2109 Model F32 (hereafter referred to as the 2109 Model F32). It also provides an overview of the features of the switch and tells you where to find more information about those features.
Who should read this document

This document is intended for network and system administrators whose responsibilities include administering and managing a storage area network (SAN). Before you use this document, you should know how to service the switch hardware, including how to analyze, isolate, report, and resolve problems. You must also know how to safely work with electrical components. Throughout this document, the term switch applies to the IBM 2109 Model F32 switch.
Additional information
This section contains the following information: v A list of the documents in the 2109 Model F32 library v v v v v A list of related documents A list of related Web sites Instructions on how to get help Instructions on how to get software updates Information about how to send your commends
2109 Model F32 library

The following documents contain information related to this product: v IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch 2109 Model F32 Installation and Service Guide, GC26-7496 v IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch 2109 Model F32 Users Guide, GC26-7517 (this document) v IBM TotalStorage SAN Switch 2109 Model F32 Translated Safety Notices, GC26-7565
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Related documents
You can find additional information related to the software for the 2109 Model F32 in the following documents: v Brocade Advanced Performance Monitoring Users Guide v Brocade Advanced Web Tools Users Guide v Brocade Advanced Zoning Users Guide v Brocade Diagnostic and System Error Message Reference v Brocade Distributed Fabric Users Guide v Brocade Fabric Manager Users Guide v v v v Brocade Brocade Brocade Brocade Fabric OS Procedures Guide Fabric OS Reference Fabric Watch Users Guide ISL Trunking Users Guide
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Brocade MIB Reference Brocade QuickLoop Users Guide Brocade Secure Fabric OS Users Guide Building and Scaling Brocade SAN Fabrics: Design and Best Practices Guide
When you use any of the Brocade documents, you will notice that the model numbers reflect the original Brocade switches. Table 1 provides a product matrix for you to use to correlate the Brocade model numbers to the IBM product and model numbers.
Table 1. Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix Brocade model number 2010 2400 2800 3200 3800 3900 12000 IBM product and model number 3534 Model 1RU 2109 Model S08 2109 Model S16 3534 Model F08 2109 Model F16 2109 Model F32 2109 Model M12
Web sites
To get specific details about models and firmware that the switch supports, see the following Web site: www.ibm.com/storage/fcswitch/ For detailed information about the Fibre Channel standards, see the Fibre Channel Association Web site at: www.fibrechannel.com/ For a directory of worldwide contact information, including technical support, see the following Web site: www.ibm.com/contact/
Getting help
Contact your switch supplier for technical support. This includes hardware and software support, all product repairs, and ordering of spare components. Be prepared to provide the following information to the support personnel: v The switch serial number v The switch worldwide name v v v v The topology configuration Any output from the supportShow Telnet command A detailed description of the problem Any troubleshooting steps that have already been performed
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Getting software updates

Contact your switch supplier for software updates and maintenance releases. For utility programs to facilitate loading firmware, sample Fabric Watch configurations, and MIB files for switch management by SNMP, see the following Web site: www.storage.ibm.com/ibmsan/products/sanfabric.htm
How to send your comments

Your feedback is important to help us provide the highest quality of information. If you have any comments about this document, you can submit them in one of the following ways: v E-mail Submit your comments electronically to: starpubs@us.ibm.com Be sure to include the name and order number of the document and, if applicable, the specific location of the text that you are commenting on, such as a page number or table number. v Mail or fax Fill out the Readers Comments form (RCF) at the back of this document and return it by mail or fax (1-800-426-6209) or give it to an IBM representative. If the RCF has been removed, you can address your comments to: International Business Machines Corporation RCF Processing Department Dept. M86/Bldg. 050-3 5600 Cottle Road San Jose, CA 95193-0001 U.S.A.
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Introduction
This chapter describes the TotalStorage SAN Switch 2109 Model F32, hereafter referred to as the 2109 Model F32. It provides the following information: v Product overview v Hardware components on page 2 v Software features on page 14 v Diagnostics on page 16 v Managing the 2109 Model F32 on page 15
Product overview
The 2109 Model F32 is a 32-port, dual speed, auto-sensing Fibre Channel switch that delivers the next generation of performance and functionality for a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). The 2109 Model F32 is fully forward- and backward-compatible with all other IBM TotalStorage SAN switches, allowing for simple migration from 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps infrastructures. It is an enterprise-class switch that is designed to handle the large scale SAN requirements of an enterprise. You can also use it to address the SAN requirements of a small to medium-sized workgroup. Providing 32 ANSI Fibre Channel-compliant ports (E_ports, F_ports, and FL_ports), the 2109 Model F32 is a flexible switching platform that meets both low-latency and high-throughput demands. With high port density and a slim 1.5 U height, the 2109 Model F32 can create dense fabrics in a relatively small space. The 2109 Model F32 provides high levels of reliability and availability, Fibre Channel throughput at twice the previous speeds, and a number of new features designed to enhance the manageability and performance of the switch. The 2109 Model F32 provides the following features: v A single 1.5 U enclosure that contains 32 ports, with auto-sensing 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps interfaces for seamless integration with existing fabrics. v Fibre Channel auto-sensing ports that self-negotiate to the highest speed that is supported by attached devices. v Universal ports self-configure as fabric ports (F_ports), fabric loop ports (FL_ports), or expansion ports (E_ports). v Inter-switch link (ISL) Trunking that allows up to four ports between a pair of switches to be combined to form a single, logical ISL with an aggregate speed of up to 8 Gbps for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing. v Frame filtering that augments the hardware zoning capabilities of the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which implements hardware zoning at the port level of the switch. The expanded capabilities of the ASIC include worldwide name (WWN), device-level, protocol-level, and logical unit number (LUN)-level zoning to provide the flexibility of software zoning with the enhanced security of hardware zoning. v Hardware zoning (implemented using a firmware-accessible table for each output port) that permits or denies delivery of frames to any particular destination port address. v Support for unicast and broadcast data traffic types. v Extensive diagnostics, system-monitoring capabilities, and dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling units that provide high reliability, availability, and serviceability.
v A single system board design with 200 MHz PowerPC 405GP Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU with integrated peripherals that provides high performance. v Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers that support any combination of shortwave length (SWL) and longwave length (LWL) optical media. v The Fabric operating system (OS) that delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of value-added applications. v A flexible topology that allows you to interconnect up to 239 switches to create a medium to large Fibre Channel fabric. The topology can change dynamically as you add new switches or links to the fabric or as your needs change. Note: A 32-switch fabric topology has currently been qualified. The fabric topology does not currently support 239 switches. v Central memory architecture that maximizes switch throughput, guarantees full transmit and receive bandwidth to all Fibre Channel ports at all times, and enables a number of sophisticated queuing, messaging, and buffer pool management schemes to optimize switch performance characteristics in heavily loaded systems. v Cut-through frame routing that minimizes port-to-port latency.
Hardware components
The 2109 Model F32 system board is a single-board design with a highly integrated PowerPC family CPU. The PowerPC 405GP is the top choice of this platform, providing over 90% of functionality for the digital section. It contains the following components: v A high-performance RISC processor core with synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) controller v A peripheral control interconnect (PCI) bus interface v A peripheral local bus for external read-only memory (ROM) and peripherals v Direct memory access v An inter-integrated circuit (IC) interface v General purpose input/output (I/O) The system uses four types of memory devices in the design: v SDRAM v Kernel flash v Compact flash (also called user flash) v Boot flash On the Fibre Channel section of the system board, the Bloom ASICs, the serializer/deserializer (SERDES), and the SFP media are the key components to provide high-speed data transfer. SFP media connect to external devices and support any combination of shortwave length (SWL) and longwave length (LWL) optical media. The system chassis is a 1.5 U enclosure with space for two power supply units and one system board. You place the system board in an electromagnetic interference (EMI) enclosure tray as an EMI-proof system unit. Two 300-watt removable, redundant power supplies provide hot-swappable capability. Hot-swappable cooling fans are mounted in the rear to provide airflow for system cooling.
CPU subsystem
The central processing unit (CPU) subsystem of the 2109 Model F32 is a highly integrated single-system board design. ASICs provide the switching functionality. You use a PowerPC 405GP CPU for switch initialization and management functions. The CPU runs the Fabric OS and is responsible for initializing, configuring, and managing the switch. The following peripherals are also supported: v An Ethernet port v v v v v A serial port Five digital thermometers A real-time clock Two power supply controls General I/O
The CPU subsystem is a mixed voltage system using 2.5 V and 3.3 V depending on the device. The maximum board power consumption is 220 W.
Features
The 2109 Model F32 CPU subsystem has the following features: v A PowerPC 405GP-200 MHz CPU v A built-in SDRAM controller with error correction code (ECC) support at 66 MHz to 100 MHz v An on-board SDRAM that supports a 128 MB configuration v A socket PLCC32 boot flash socket that supports up to 512 KB. The boot flash is field-upgradable with password protection. v An on-board kernel flash that supports 32 MB of storage v An on-board compact flash card (user flash) that includes a 256 MB module for user storage v 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T port for management connection with an RJ45 connector v One RS-232 port with a DB-9 connector v Three fans that are field replaceable units (FRUs) v 32 LEDs (green and amber) that indicate status for each port v 32 LEDs (green) that indicate link speed for each port v One LED (green) that indicates system power on and status on the cable side of the switch v One LED (green and amber) that indicates system power on and status on the non-cable side of the switch v Three LEDs that indicate failure of the fans v Five digital thermometers for temperature sensing v Two analog switches that control the power supply IC bus access v Three dc/dc converter blocks v Eight Bloom ASICs that support 32-port 2:1 over-subscription at 2 Gbps or full-subscription at 1 Gbps v 32 pluggable SFP optical media v 32 SERDES v One real-time clock (RTC) with a battery and 56 bytes of nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM)
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v An electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) device that contains the switch serial number for serviceability
Electronics
Figure 5 contains a simplified block diagram of the 2109 Model F32 CPU subsystem electronics.
Figure 5. Simplified 2109 Model F32 CPU subsystem block diagram
Embedded processor
The embedded processor is a PowerPC 405GP processor with a clock speed of 200 MHz. It contains the following components: v A high-performance RISC processor core v An SDRAM controller v A PCI bus interface v A direct memory access (DMA) engine v A serial port v An IC interface v ROM v General purpose I/O You can access the kernel flash, boot flash, and complex programmable logic device (CPLD) through the processor local bus. The processor local bus
incorporates error detection that is implemented through the external bus controller (EBC). You can also access the RS-232 Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) serial port and the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T Ethernet MAC through the processor local bus. An RJ45 connector provides an Ethernet connection to external systems. The DB-9 RS-232 is a ribbon cable connection through the on-board 10-pin header. The CPU communicates with the ASIC through the PCI interface. The PCI bus also provides access to the compact flash IDE/ATA native mode controller.
Bus operations
The interface between the embedded processor, the ASICs, and the compact flash IDE/ATA native mode controller is implemented using a PCI bus. All PCI devices on the bus are PCI Revision 2.2 compliant. The PCI bus interface operates at 32-bit, up to 33 MHz. The Bloom ASIC is a PCI slave to the CPU. Each Bloom ASIC is an 8-port Fibre Channel switch controller and is a part of the channeled central memory switch. Eight Bloom ASICs support up to 32 ports. Other I/O peripherals are handled by the IC bus. These peripherals include: v v v v The The The The real-time clock two power supply controls five digital thermometers EEPROM
The CPU is the only IC bus master in the system. The local bus provides kernel flash memory, boot flash memory, the CPLD, the serial ports, and the Ethernet port. The SDRAM bus provides SDRAM controller functionality at 100 MHz. It supports ECC to enhance the data integrity of the system.
Memory
The system design uses four types of memory devices: v SDRAM v Kernel flash v Boot flash v Compact flash (user flash) Four on-board SDRAM chips provide up to 128 MB for system memory. One additional SDRAM chip provides the error correction code (ECC). The ECC provides check-bit generation on memory writes and error checking and correction on memory reads. The system provides 32 MB of on-board kernel flash memory for software and data storage and 256 MB of compact flash memory for user storage. The boot flash memory is an 8-bit flash device socket that is used only for system startup. The boot flash device contains a boot block area for startup code protection. The PLCC32 socket supports 3.3 V boot flash up to 512 KB. The boot flash memory is field upgradable with password protection.
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The 2109 Model F32 provides 256 MB of compact flash in a removable but not field-upgradeable module. You access compact flash through a compact flash IDE/ATA native mode controller through the PCI bus. You use compact flash to store the Fabric OS and switch log files. Central memory: The 2109 Model F32 is based on a central memory architecture. In this architecture, a set of buffers in the central memory is assigned to each port, to be used for receipt of frames. As an ASIC port receives and validates a frame, it stores the frame in one of its receive buffers in the central memory and forwards a routing request (put message) to the appropriate destination ports. When a destination port is capable of transmitting the frame, it reads the frame contents from central memory and forwards the frame to its transmit interface. It does not wait for the frame to be written in memory, unless the port is busy. After the destination port has removed a frame entry from its internal transmit queue in preparation for frame transmission, it sends a finish message to the port that received the frame. This message indicates that the transmission is complete. This allows the receiving port to reuse the buffer for subsequent frames that are received. The central memory is incorporated into the ASICs. Frames that are received on the ports in an ASIC are written into the portion of central memory in the receiving chip. Received frames cannot be written into the sections of central memory that are located in other ASICs. All transmitters in a 2109 Model F32 can read from the memories in any of the ASICs, through inter-chip connections. Each ASIC contains RAM devices plus data path logic that is used to implement the central memory. Memory blocks are accessed in a time-sliced fashion. The ASIC contains a mini-buffer mechanism, which optimizes central memory buffering in the ASIC when frames smaller than the Fibre Channel maximum are received. The maximum Fibre Channel data payload is 2112 bytes. If frames that need to be buffered are smaller than the maximum 2112 bytes, using mini-buffers (312 bytes each) effectively expands the buffer pool and increases the efficiency of memory usage by providing more (but smaller) receive buffers. The Bloom ASIC has a special memory interface (SMI). The SMI provides the firmware with a mechanism to read and write frame contents to and from the ASIC and supports higher throughput transfers. The SMI includes a set of two buffers that are large enough for an entire maximum-sized frame to be transferred in a single operation. Additionally, because two buffers are available, the firmware can perform a read or write on a frame in one of the buffers while the ASIC streams another frame into the other buffer.
ASICs
Eight ASICs within the system provide the switching functionality. Each ASIC provides eight Fibre Channel ports that you can use to connect to external node N_ports (as an F_port), external loop devices (as an FL_port), or to other 3534 or 2109 devices (as an E_port). Each port can operate at either 1.0625 Gbps or 2.125 Gbps link speeds. The ASIC contains the Fibre Channel interface logic, message and buffer queuing logic, receive buffer memory for the on-chip ports, and other support logic. The Bloom ASICs are PCI slaves to the CPU. The ASICs connect through an inter-chip 10-bit SSTL2 bus connection clocked at 106.25 MHz. A 32-channel SERDES is used to support 32 ports. The interface between ASIC and SERDES is also a 10-bit SSTL2 bus running at 106.25 MHz. The SERDES converts the 10-bit wide parallel data from the SSTL2 bus into high-speed serial data for the SFP
media and vice versa. The SERDES supports single data rate (SDR) or double data rate (DDR) transfer between the SERDES and the SFP media. The DDR operation supports 2.125 Gbps data transfer rate between ASICs. The SFP media connects to external devices and enables support for shortwave, and longwave laser connections. Two LEDs for each port provide port status and link speed information.
Control message interface

The 2109 Model F32 control message interface (CMI) consists of a set of control signals that are used to pass hardware-level messages between ports. Recipient ports use these control signals to inform transmitting ports when a new frame needs to be added to the output queue of the transmitter. Transmitting ports also use the CMI to inform recipient ports that a frame transmission has completed. A recipient port is free to reuse a receive buffer when it is notified that the frame has been transmitted. The CMI interfaces for the ASICs are connected inside each ASIC through a message crossbar, implementing a barrel shift message scheme. Each chip time slices its output port to each possible destination chip in the switch. If it has a message to send to a particular destination during the corresponding time slot, the chip uses the time slot to send the message. Otherwise, the output port lines are driven to indicate that no message is present. The time slicing of the output CMI control signals of the ASICs are arranged out of phase from each other so that, in any given clock cycle, the output port of each chip is time sliced to a different destination chip. Thus, messages that display at the input control signal interface of a given ASIC are also time sliced through each possible source chip in the switch.
Ports
The 2109 Model F32 supports the following port types: v Optical ports v Ethernet ports v Serial ports Each ASIC in the 2109 Model F32 switch connects up to eight SFP media. SFP devices are encased in metal to ensure low emissions and high thermal management. They are hot-swappable and use industry-standard local channel connectors. Each port provides ISL, loop, and fabric (E, F, and FL respectively) type connectivity that is automatically sensed. No administration is needed to identify the port type.
Optical ports
For optical ports, the 2109 Model F32 uses SFP fiber optic transceivers that convert electrical signals to optical signals (and optical signals to electrical signals). Each SFP fiber optic transceiver is capable of transmitting at both 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps speeds and supports: v 850 nm SWL on multimode fiber optic cable v 1310 nm LWL on single-mode fiber optic cable These miniature optical transceivers provide high port density and deliver twice the port density of standard removable GBIC transceivers.
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Ethernet ports
The 2109 Model F32 provides a fully IEEE-compliant 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet port for switch management console interface. When a device is connected to the port, both ends negotiate to determine the optimal speed. The Ethernet port uses an RJ45 connector. There are two LEDs for the port. One LED indicates transmit and receive activity and one LED indicates speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps). You can configure the TCP/IP address for the port from the serial port or directly from the Ethernet port itself.
Serial ports
An RS-232 serial port is provided on the 2109 Model F32. The serial port uses a DB-9 connector. The connector is a header pin block on the system board. The parameters of the serial port are fixed at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, no hardware flow control (except during start up for the console port). Use this connector to configure the initial IP address and to recover the switch factory default settings if the contents of flash memory are lost. The serial port connection is not intended to perform normal administration or maintenance functions. Accessible functions are limited to connecting a terminal to the port to re-initialize the switch defaults, which restores the switch to its factory configuration. This is required to restore the switch passwords to a known state and to allow users to set a specific switch IP address.
Enclosure
Note: If you plan to install the 2109 Model F32 in a rack, you must contact an IBM service support representative (SSR) to do so. You must also contact an SSR to replace the power supplies, fan assemblies, or the system board. The 2109 Model F32 enclosure is designed to be mounted in a 19-inch EIA rack, with a height of 1.5 EIA unit, but you can also use it in a tabletop configuration. The enclosure houses dual-redundant power supplies, three hot-swappable fan assemblies, and a system board that supports the eight ASICs and the CPU. The 2109 Model F32 series enclosure has forced-air cooling. The fans push the air from the rear chassis intake through the enclosure, and exhaust the air across the SFP devices through venting holes in the front panel. The SFP media, the power supplies, and the cooling fans are hot-swappable so that they can be removed and replaced without interrupting the system power. The top panel of the 2109 Model F32 enclosure can be removed without tools, allowing access to the system board. The enclosure design provides for simple assembly of the system board into the enclosure, which allows for easy manufacture and maintenance. All pieces of the product are modular, and you can perform all maintenance without special tools. Two port connections (an RS-232 connection and an RJ45 connection) are located on the front of the unit. The RJ45 connection provides a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet port for a full system management console interface. The RS-232 connection provides a serial port interface for setting the IP address of the switch and for resetting the switch to factory defaults. The fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables, and serial port cables are located on the front of the switch. AC power input cables, power supplies and cooling modules are inserted and removed from the rear of the switch.
You can mount up to 28 2109 Model F32 switches in a 42U rack delivering an industry-leading 896 Fibre Channel ports in a single rack.
Power supply
Note: If you plan to install the 2109 Model F32 in a rack, you must contact an IBM service support representative (SSR) to do so. You must also contact an SSR to replace the power supplies, fan assemblies, or the system board. The 2109 Model F32 power supply is a hot-swappable switching unit, allowing 1+1 redundant configurations. The unit is a universal power supply that is capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches. The fully enclosed, self-contained unit has its own internal fans to provide cooling. It is auto-ranging in terms of accommodating input voltages. The power supply has two dc outputs (12 V and 48 V) that provides a total output power of 300 maximum usable watts. The power supplies plug directly into the enclosure from the rear of the unit, mating to internal blind connectors that connect both the dc outputs and the interface signals to the system backplane. The power supply provides an integrated on and off switch, input filter, and power indicator are provided in the power supply. The power supply meets the following requirements as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Power supply requirements Requirement Maximum power Input voltage Input line frequency Inrush current Maximum current Harmonic distortion Input line protection Maximum dimensions Redundancy Value 300 Watts 100 - 240 V ac nominal 47 - 68 Hz 15 amps peak > 300 microseconds (hot or cold start) 100 V ac EN61000-3-2 Two fuses at line and neutral lines 10.16 cm (4 in.) wide, 5.7 cm (2.25 in.) high, and 29.21 cm (11.5 in.) deep Dual supplies 1+1 redundant-hot-pluggable, active current share
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LEDs
The 2109 Model F32 provides the following status LEDs: v Switch Status LED v v v v v Port Speed LED Port Status LED Port Readiness LED Power Supply LED Fan Failure LED
LEDs on the port side of the 2109 Model F32

The port side of the 2109 Model F32 has the following LEDs: v One Switch Status LED on the right side of the switch v One Port Status LED (upper LED, next to each port)
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v One Port Speed LED (lower LED, next to each port) Note: The port LEDs for the upper ports (ports 16 - 31) are to the left of the ports. The port LEDs for the lower ports (ports 0 - 15) are to the right of the ports. Figure 6 shows the LEDs on the port side of the 2109 Model F32. Details for the port side LEDs are shown in Figure 7.
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Figure 6. LEDs on the port side of the 2109 Model F32
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Figure 7. Detail of port side LEDs
Table 3 on page 11 describes the LEDs on the port side of the switch. It shows the LED name, location, color, and status. It also lists the actions that you should take while you monitor LED activity.
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Table 3. Port side LED patterns during normal operation LED name Switch Status LED LED location The LED on the far right when viewing the switch from the port side. LED color No light Status The switch is off, or startup is not complete, or startup has failed. The switch is on. Action Verify that the switch is on and that startup has completed. No action is required. To verify that all of the ports are online, observe the port status LEDs. Flashing green (on 1 second; off 1 second) One or both of the v Check for and correct following statements are any out-of-bounds true: environmental v One or more conditions. environmental ranges v Check the port status are exceeded. LEDs for the condition v The error log of the ports. contains one or more v Check the SFP and port diagnostic error cable or the loopback messages. plugs to ensure that they are inserted correctly. v Check and clear the error log, then rerun the diagnostics to verify that the error is fixed.
Steady green
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Table 3. Port side LED patterns during normal operation (continued) LED name Port Status LED LED location The lower LED that is next to each port. LED color No light Steady green Status Action
No signal or light carrier Check the SFP and the cable. The port is online (connected to an external device), but has no traffic. The port is online but is segmented, which indicates a loopback cable or an incompatible switch. No action is required.
Slow-flashing green (on 1 second; off 1 second)
Verify that the correct device is connected to the port and switch, and that the port settings are correct. No action is required.
Fast-flashing green (on The port is in internal 1/4 second; off 1/4 loopback (diagnostic). second) Flickering green The port is online, with traffic flowing through the port. The port is receiving light or a signal carrier is detected, but is not yet online. The port is disabled as a result of the diagnostics or the portDisable command. If all ports are slow-flashing orange, the switch might be disabled.
No action is required.
Steady orange
No action is required.
Slow-flashing orange (on 1 second; off 1 second)
Enable the port. You can use the portEnable command. If all ports are slow-flashing orange, enable the switch with the switchEnable command. See Brocade Fabric OS Reference for more information.
Fast-flashing orange (on 1/4 second; off 1/4 second)
The port is faulty.
v Check the SFP and cable or the loopback plugs to ensure that they are inserted correctly. v Check and clear the error log, then rerun the diagnostics to verify that the error is fixed.
Alternating green and orange Port Speed LED The upper LED that is next to each port. No light Steady green
The port is bypassed.
Check the configuration of the Fibre Channel loop. No action is required. No action is required.
The port is transmitting or receiving at 1 Gbps. The port is transmitting or receiving at 2 Gbps.
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LEDs on the nonport side of the 2109 Model F32

The nonport side of the 2109 Model F32 has the following LEDs: v One Port Readiness LED on the right side of the 2109 Model F32 v One Power Supply LED next to the ac power switch on each power supply v One Fan Failure LED at the top of each fan assembly Figure 8 shows the LEDs on the nonport side of the 2109 Model F32.
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Figure 8. LEDs on the nonport side of the 2109 Model F32
Table 4 describes the LEDs on the nonport side of the 2109 Model F32. It shows the LED name, location, color, and status. It also lists the actions that you should take while monitoring LED activity.
Table 4. Nonport side LED patterns during normal operation LED name Port Readiness LED LED location The LED on the far right when viewing the switch from the nonport side LED color No light Status The switch is off, or startup is not complete, or startup failed. The switch is on and all ports are ready for use. One or more ports are offline. Action Verify that the switch is on and that startup has completed. No action is required. Verify that the switch has completed startup and is not disabled. If the light is still yellow, check the error log and port status LEDs.
Steady green Steady yellow
Slow-flashing yellow (on 1 second; off 1 second)
One or both of the following are true:
v Check the environmental v One or more conditions, error log, environmental ranges port status LEDs, are exceeded. SFPs, cables, and loopback plugs. v Error log contains one or more port v Correct the error diagnostic error condition. messages. v Clear the error log. v Rerun the diagnostics to verify the fix.
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Table 4. Nonport side LED patterns during normal operation (continued) LED name Power Supply LED LED location LED color Status The power supply is not providing power. Action Verify that the power supply is on and seated and that the power cable is connected to a functioning power source. No action is required. Verify that the power supply is on and that the power cable is connected to a functioning power source. Replace the fan assembly. No action is required.
The LED that is No light on each power supply (to the left of the ac power switch) Steady green
The power supply is providing power. The fan assembly is either healthy or is not receiving power.
Fan Failure LED
The LED that is No light on each fan assembly (top left corner)
Flashing orange (on 1 The fan assembly has second; off 1 second) failed. Steady yellow or slow-flashing yellow A diagnostic command is in progress.
Ethernet port status LEDs

There are two internally-visible LEDs for the Ethernet port. Table 5 describes the appearance of the Ethernet port status LEDs.
Table 5. Ethernet port status LEDs LED Ethernet activity Appearance No light Flickering green Amber Ethernet speed No light Steady green Description No link is detected. Ethernet activity on the port. Ethernet link is established. 10 Mbps 100 Mbps
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Software features
Fabric OS version 4.1 supports the 2109 Model F32. Fabric OS includes all of the basic switch and fabric support software, as well as optionally licensed software that is enabled by using license keys. Fabric OS is made up of two major software components: firmware that initializes and manages the switch hardware, and diagnostics. Optionally licensed and separately priced features codes include: v Extended Fabrics - Provides up to 100 km (62.14 mi) of switched-fabric connectivity at full bandwidth over long distances. v Remote Switch - Enables switches to interconnect over wide area network (WAN) using third-party gateway solutions that support Fibre Channel over Internet Protocol (IP), Fibre Channel over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), and Fibre Channel over SONET. v Advanced Security - Enables policy-based security mechanisms that are integrated with Fabric OS. Note: To activate these features, go to the following Web site:
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www.ibm.com/storage/key Licensed software that provides a graphical interface from a standard workstation includes: v Fabric Manager OS 4.0 - Administers, configures, and maintains fabric switches and storage area networks (SANs) with host-based software. Licensed products that are included with the 2109 Model F32: v Performance Monitoring (included in Performance Bundle) - Comprehensive tool for monitoring the performance of network storage resources. v ISL Trunking (included in Performance Bundle) - Connects up to four ISLs between two switches through an E_port to merge logically into one link. v Fabric Watch - Monitors mission-critical fabric parameters. v Advanced Zoning - Segments a fabric into virtual private SANs. v Web Tools - Administers, configures, and maintains fabric switches and SANs. See the following documents for more information about these management interfaces and software features: v Brocade Advanced Performance Monitoring Users Guide v Brocade Advanced Web Tools Users Guide v Brocade Distributed Fabric Users Guide v Brocade Fabric Manager Users Guide v Brocade ISL Trunking Users Guide v Brocade QuickLoop Users Guide v Brocade Secure Fabric OS Users Guide
Managing the 2109 Model F32

The switch is managed as a single element and appears as a single element to a network management system (NMS). The 32-port switch has a single IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the simple network management protocol (SNMP). The following management interfaces allow you to monitor fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to aid in system debugging and performance analysis: v Advanced Web Tools v Fabric Manager v Standard simple network management protocol (SNMP) v Management server You can use all these management methods either in-band (Fibre Channel) or out-of-band (Ethernet or serial connections). For more information about these management interfaces, see the Brocade Fabric OS Procedures Guide.
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Diagnostics
The 2109 Model F32 supports a set of power-on self-tests (POSTs), as well as diagnostic tests that are invoked through the Telnet commands. These diagnostics are used during the manufacturing process as well as for fault isolation of the product in customer installations. For more information about diagnostics, see the Brocade Diagnostic and System Error Message Reference. For more information about Telnet commands, see the Brocade Fabric OS Reference.
Hardware support
Loop-back paths for frame traffic are provided in the hardware for diagnostic purposes. A loop-back path within the ASIC, at the final stages of the Fibre Channel interface, can be used to verify that the internal Fibre Channel port logic is functioning properly, as well as paths between the interface and the central memory. In addition, the SerialLink macro within the ASIC includes a serial data loop-back function that you can enable through a register in the corresponding ASIC. Diagnostics are provided to allow traffic to circulate between two switch ports that are connected with an external cable. This allows the diagnostics to verify the integrity of the final stage of the SERDES interface, as well as the media interface module.
Diagnostic coverage
The POST and diagnostic commands concentrate on the Fibre Channel ports and verify switch functionality on 95% of the 2109 Model F32 switches.
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Appendix A. Product specifications

This appendix contains the 2109 Model F32 specifications.
Table 6. System, physical, environmental, and power specifications for the 2109 Model F32 switch System architecture specification Fibre Channel ports Scalability Certified maximum Interoperability Performance Description 32 ports, universal (E_port, F_port, and FL_port) Full fabric architecture with 239 switches maximum 32 switches, 7 hops. Larger fabrics can be certified as required. 3534 Model 1RU, S-series, F-series and 2109 Model M12 switches v 1.063 Gbps line speed, full duplex v 2.125 Gbps line speed, full duplex v Auto-sensing of 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps port speeds v Optionally programmable to fixed port speed v Speed matching between 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps ports Aggregate bandwidth Fabric latency Maximum frame size Classes of service Port types Data traffic types Media types 128 Gbps end-to-end 2.1 sec with no contention, cut-through routing at 2 Gbps 2112-byte payload Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) FL_port, F_port, and E_port; self-discovery based on switch type (U_port) Fabric switches supporting unicast and broadcast Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) laser. Shortwave up to 500 m (1640 ft); longwave up to 10 km (6.2 mi) v Simple name server v Registered state change notification (RSCN) v Optional fabric services include: Advanced Zoning Fabric Watch Extended Fabrics Remote Switch ISL Trunking Performance Monitoring Advanced Web Tools Options Redundant power supply, SFP media
Fabric services
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Table 6. System, physical, environmental, and power specifications for the 2109 Model F32 switch (continued) System architecture specification Management specifications Supported management software Description Description v Telnet v SNMP (FE MIB, FC Management MIB) v Advanced Web Tools v Fabric Manager (optional) Management access v 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T v Ethernet port (RJ45) v Serial port (RS-232) v In-band using Management Server Diagnostics Physical specifications Enclosure POST and embedded online and offline diagnostics Value v Back-to-front airflow v Power from rear v 1.5U, 19-inch, EIA compliant Height Width Depth Weight 6.55 cm (2.58 in.) 42.855 cm (16.87 in.) 58.564 cm (23.06 in.) v 14.33 kg (31.6 lb) with single power supply v 16.24 kg (35.8 lb) with dual power supplies Environmental specifications Temperature (operating) Temperature (nonoperating) Vibration (operating) Vibration (nonoperating) Relative Humidity (operating) Relative Humidity (nonoperating) Altitude Shock Power specifications AC input Frequency Value 10C to 40C (50F to 104F) -25C to 70C (-13F to 158F) 0.5 g sine, 0.4 grms random, 5 to 500 Hz 2.0 g sine, 1.1 grms random 5 to 500 Hz 20% - 85% noncondensing at 40C (104F) 20% - 85% noncondensing at 40C (104F) Up to 3000 m (9800 ft) above sea level 80 g, 2.5 ms, half sine Value Nominal: 100 to 240 V ac, 5.02.5 A 47 - 63 Hz
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Appendix B. Interoperability, reliability, and serviceability

This section provides the following information: v Interoperability v Reliability v Serviceability on page 20
Interoperability
IBM ensures product interoperability within the IBM family of switch products as well as with equipment and software that our partners and other third-party vendors provide.
Switch interoperability
The 2109 Model F32 is based on architecture that supports both 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps transmit and receive rates with auto-negotiation. The actual data signaling rate that is used on a port is automatically sensed and is set to the rate that is supported by a device or devices that are attached to the port. The 2109 Model F32 has been tested and is compliant with the current Fibre Channel standards. The 2109 Model F32 is compatible with most current-generation switches N_ports, NL_ports, and E_ports, as well as host adapters, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage devices, hubs, Fibre-SCSI bridge devices, and the older families of switches.
Implementation in existing environments

Because the 2109 Model F32 has a compatible 1 Gbps auto-negotiated signaling rate on each port, you can use it as a replacement for the 2109 Model S16. As newer technology is added to existing systems that support 2 Gbps signaling, the ports can accept these devices and interoperate with existing 1 Gbps devices. If the 2109 Model F32 is connected to a third-party device but is unable to negotiate the signaling rate, the 2109 Model F32 allows you to manually set the speed of each port through the management interfaces.
Host bus adapter interoperability

See the following Web site for the host bus adapter supported fibre matrix: http://ssddom02.storage.ibm.com/hba/hba_support.pdf
Reliability
The 2109 Model F32 provides the following features to ensure reliability: v Power-on self-test (POST), as well as online and offline diagnostics that enable you to monitor ports and diagnose problems while the switch is operating. v Per-port statistics that help you diagnose and isolate problem ports without disrupting switch operations. v All data inside the switch is protected by error detection and correction mechanism. v Error detection and fault isolation (EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), parity checking, checksum, and illegal address checking. v Continuous monitoring of environmental components helps reduce service costs. v DC power in proper range monitoring.
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Serviceability
Note: If you plan to install the 2109 Model F32 in a rack, you must contact an IBM service support representative (SSR) to do so. You must also contact an SSR to replace the power supplies, fan assemblies, or the system board. The 2109 Model F32 has the following features to enhance serviceability: v A modular design with hot-swappable components v EEPROM that contains the product serial number v Few internal cables or harnesses v A simple enclosure v Captive hardware v v v v v v Loop-back test mode for manufacturing and service Extensive and user-friendly diagnostics No jumpers or hardware settings Modular FRUs Predictive diagnostics analysis through Fabric Watch SNMP integration with higher layer managers
FRUs for the 2109 Model F32 series include: v System board assembly v Power supplies v SFP transceivers v Fan tray assembly
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Appendix C. Switch comparison

Table 7 compares the features on the 3534 Model 1RU and S-series, the 3534 Model F08 and 2109 F Series, and the 2109 Model M12 switch families.
Table 7. 3534 Model 1RU and S-series, 3534 and 2109 F-series, and 2109 Model M12 switch comparison Feature 3534 Model 1RU and S-series 3534 Model 2109 Model F08, 2109 M12 Model F16, and 2109 Model F32 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Universal ports (F/FL/E) with self-discovery 1 Gbps link speed 2 Gbps link speed Auto-sensing of link speed ISL Trunking (8 Gbps) Class 2 or 3 service support F service support (Inter-switch Frames) SWL and LWL ELWL media SFP media Hardware zoning port level Frame filtering (enhanced hardware zoning for WWN, protocol and LUN-level) Enhanced buffer pool management and support for mini-buffers Support for up to 239 switches in a fabric Maximum latency (any port to any port) 2.0 microseconds Minimum latency (optimum port conditions) 1.0 microseconds Hot-swappable, dual redundant power supplies Hot-swappable, dual redundant fan assemblies
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X X X X X (see note) X X X X X
X X X X X X
Note: Dual redundant power supplies are available on selected 3534 Model 1RU and S-series switches.
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Appendix D. Standards, safety certification, and regulatory compliance

The switch complies with all the safety and regulatory standards listed in this appendix.
Safety certification
The switch is certified to: v UL1950/CSA950 binational v IEC950/EN 60950 (Nemko & TUV; CE) v Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union
Safety/EMC certification
The following Product Safety/Country or Region Testing/Certifications has been completed: v v v v v Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement (United States) Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) mark (Japan) BSMI (Taiwan) C-tick mark (Australia) CE Mark (Europe)
v Canada class number v GOST approval (Russia) v NOM mark (Mexico)
EMI/EMC conformance
Radiated electro-magnetic interference (EMI) emissions for the power supply operating in a single or redundant power configuration comply with EMI levels specified by the following regulations: v FCC Docket No. 20780, Part 15J, Class B level v CISPR22 Class A v EN55022 Class B v VCCI Class A ITE v CFR 47 Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A level v AS/NZS 3548 Class A v CNS 13438 Class A v EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union Additionally, the power supply has received a CE Mark for susceptibility and complies with the following Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations: v EN 61000-3-2 (Harmonics) v EN 61000-3-3 (Voltage Fluctuations) v EN 55024 (Immunity)
Immunity
The 2109 Model F32 switch provides immunity 50% greater than the levels specified by EN 55024 and complies with the following specifications:
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61000-4-2, Severity Level 3 for ESD 61000-4-3, Severity Level 3 for RF Fields 61000-4-4, Severity Level 3 for EFT/Burst 61000-4-5, Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage 61000 4-11, Power, Sag, Dip, and Variations
v EN 61000-3-2 (Harmonics) v EN 61000-3-3 (Voltage Fluctuations) v JEIDA Harmonics Requirements (Japan)
Standards
The 2109 Model F32 is compliant with the standards listed in Table 8.
Table 8. ANSI standards and revisions Standard FC-AL FC-AL-2 FC-FLA FC-GS-2 FC-FG FC-FS FC-PH FC-PH-2 FC-PH-3 FC-PLDA FC-SW FC-VI IPFC Revision FC-AL Rev 4.5 Rev. 7.0 Rev 2.7 Rev. 5.3 Rev. 3.5 Rev 1.7 Rev. 4.3 Rev. 7.4 Rev. 9.4 Rev. 2.1 Rev 3.3 Rev 1.5 RFC 2625
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada compliance statement

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Chinese Class A warning statement

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European Community compliance statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product is in conformity with the EU council directive 73/23/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. This conformity is based on compliance with the following harmonized standard: EN60950. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022. The limits for class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment. Attention: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Where shielded or special cables (for example, cables fitted with ferrites) are used in the test to make the product comply with the limits: Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.
Germany compliance statement

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut Gesetz ueber die elektromagnetische Vertraeglichkeit von Geraeten (EMVG) vom 30. August 1995. Dieses Geraet ist berechtigt, in Uebereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitaetszeichen - CE - zu fuehren. Der Aussteller der Konformitaetserklaeung ist die IBM Deutschland. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs. (2) 2: Das Geraet erfuellt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 50082-1 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
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EN 55022 Klasse A Geraete beduerfen folgender Hinweise: Nach dem EMVG:_|t| Geraete duerfen an Orten, fuer die sie nicht ausreichend entstoert sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministeriums fuer Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes fuer Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Stoerungen zu erwarten sind. (Auszug aus dem EMVG, Paragraph 3, Abs.4) Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist nach Paragraph 9 EMVG in Verbindung mit der entsprechenden Kostenverordnung (Amtsblatt 14/93) kostenpflichtig. Nach der EN 55022: Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstoerungen verursachen. in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen durchzufuehren und dafuer aufzukommen. Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen, sind die Geraete wie in den Handbuechern angegeben zu installieren und zu betreiben.
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) class 1 statement
Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) statement

Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for one with a non-business use.
Taiwan class A compliance statement
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Glossary
This glossary provides definitions for the Fibre Channel and switch terminology that the IBM 2109 Model F32 uses. This glossary defines technical terms and abbreviations that this book uses. If you do not find the term you are looking for, see the IBM Glossary of Computing Terms located at www.ibm.com/networking/nsg/nsgmain.htm This glossary also includes terms and definitions from: v American National Standard Dictionary for Information Systems, ANSI X3.172-1990, copyright 1990 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). You can purchase copies from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036. Definitions are identified by the symbol (A) after the definition. v Information Technology Vocabulary by Subcommittee 1, Joint Technical Committee 1, of the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC JTC1/SC1). Definitions are identified by the symbol (I) after the definition; definitions taken from draft international standards, committee drafts, and working papers by ISO/IEC JTC1/SC1 are identified by the symbol (T) after the definition, indicating that final agreement has not yet been reached among the participating National Bodies of SC1. v IBM Glossary of Computing Terms. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994. This glossary uses the following cross-reference convention: See Refers you to (a) a term that is the expanded form of an abbreviation or acronym, or (b) a synonym or more preferred term.
ACL. See access control list. address identifier. A 24-bit or 8-bit value used to identify the source or destination of a frame. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). In the Internet suite of protocols, the protocol that dynamically maps an Internet Protocol (IP) address to an address used by a supporting metropolitan or local area network such as Ethernet or token-ring. alias address identifier. An address identifier recognized by a port in addition to its standard identifier. An alias address identifier can be shared by multiple ports. alias server. A fabric software facility that supports multicast group management. AL_PA. See arbitrated loop physical address. American National Standards Institute (ANSI). An organization that establishes the procedures by which accredited organizations create and maintain voluntary industry standards in the United States. ANSI. See American National Standards Institute. API. See application programming interface. application programming interface (API). A defined protocol that allows applications to interface with a set of services. application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). In computer chip design, an integrated circuit created by first mounting an array of unconnected logic gates on a substrate and later connecting these gates in a a particular configuration for a specific application. This design approach allows chips for a variety of applications to be made from the same generic gate array, thereby reducing production costs. ARB. See arbitrate primitive signal. arbitrate primitive signal (ARB). A primitive signal that is transmitted as the fill word by a loop port (L_port) to indicate that the L_port is arbitrating to access to the loop. Applies only to the arbitrated loop topology. arbitrated loop. A shared 100 MBps Fibre Channel transport structured as a loop and supporting up to 126 devices and one fabric attachment. A port must successfully arbitrate before a circuit can be established. arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA). An 8-bit value used to identify a participating device in an arbitrated loop.
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8b/10b encoding. An encoding scheme that converts each 8-bit byte into 10 bits. Used to balance ones and zeros in high-speed transports access control list (ACL). A list that specifies the users and groups allowed to access a particular file or directory.
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ARP. See Address Resolution Protocol. ASIC. See application-specific integrated circuit. asynchronous transfer mode (ATM). A broadband technology for transmitting data over local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs), based on relaying cells of fixed size. Provides any-to-any connectivity, and nodes can transmit simultaneously. ATM. See asynchronous transfer mode. bandwidth. (1) The total transmission capacity of a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bits per second (bps). (2) The range of transmission frequencies available to a network. See also throughput. basic input/output system (BIOS). The personal computer code that controls basic hardware operations, such as interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives, and the keyboard. BB_credit. See buffer-to-buffer credit. beginning running disparity. The disparity at the transmitter or receiver when the special character associated with an ordered set is encoded or decoded. See also disparity. BER. See bit error rate. BIOS. See basic input/output system. BISR. Built-in self-repair. bit error rate (BER). The rate at which bits are expected to be received in error. Expressed as the ratio of error bits to total bits transmitted. See also error. block. As applies to Fibre Channel, upper-level application data that is transferred in a single sequence. bloom. Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) technology on which the 2109 Model F16 is based. British thermal unit (BTU). A measurement of heat produced in one hour. broadcast. The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric, regardless of zoning. See also multicast and unicast. BTU. See British thermal unit. buffer-to-buffer credit (BB_credit). Used to determine how many frames can be sent to a recipient when buffer-to-buffer flow control is in use. See also buffer-to-buffer flow control and end-to-end credit. buffer-to-buffer flow control. Management of the frame transmission rate in either a point-to-point topology or in an arbitrated loop. See also buffer-to-buffer credit.
cascading. The process of connecting two or more Fibre Channel hubs or switches together to increase the number of ports or extend distances. See also fabric and inter-switch link. cascading switches. Switches that are interconnected to build large fabrics. central processing unit (CPU). A part of a computer that includes the circuits that control the interpretation and execution of instructions. A CPU in the circuitry and storage that executes instructions. Traditionally, the complete processing unit was often regarded as the CPU, whereas today the CPU is often a microchip. In either case, the centrality of a processor or processing unit depends on the configuration of the system or network in which it is used. chassis. The metal frame in which the switch and switch components are mounted. circuit. An established communication path between two ports. Consists of two virtual circuits capable of transmitting in opposite directions. See also link. class F. Connectionless service for inter-switch control traffic, which provides notification of delivery or nondelivery between two expansion ports (E_ports). class 1. Service that provides a dedicated connection between two ports (also called connection-oriented service), with notification of delivery or nondelivery. class 2. Connectionless service between ports with notification of delivery or nondelivery. class 3. Connectionless service between ports without notification of delivery. Other than notification, the transmission and routing of class 3 frames is identical to that of class 2 frames. class of service. A specified set of delivery characteristics and attributes for frame delivery. CLI. See command line interface. CMI. See control message interface. comma. A unique pattern (either 1100000 or 0011111) used in 8b/10b encoding to specify character alignment within a data stream. See also K28.5. command line interface (CLI). Interface that depends entirely on the use of commands, such as through Telnet or simple network management protocol (SNMP), and does not involve a graphical user interface. community (SNMP). A relationship between a simple network management protocol (SNMP) agent and a set of SNMP managers that defines authentication, access control, and proxy characteristics.
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control message interface (CMI). A set of control signals that are used to pass hardware-level messages between ports. control processor (CP). The central processing unit that provides all control and management functions in a switch. CP. See control processor.
domain_ID. A unique identifier for the switch in a fabric. The domain_ID is usually automatically assigned by the switch, but can also be assigned manually. The values of domain_ID can be a value between 1- 239. DOS. See disk operating system. DRAM. See dynamic random access memory. DWDM. Dense wavelength digital multiplexing.
CPLD. Complex programmable logic device. CPU. See central processing unit. CRC. See cyclic redundancy check. credit. The number of receive buffers allocated to a transmitting node port (N_port), node loop port (NL_port), or fabric port (F_port). The credit is the maximum number of outstanding frames that can be transmitted by that N_port, NL_port, or F_port without causing a buffer overrun condition at the receiver. cyclic redundancy check (CRC). A check for transmission errors included in every data frame. data rate. The rate at which data is transmitted or received from a device. Interactive applications tend to require a high data rate, while batch applications can usually tolerate lower data rates. DDR. Double data rate. See data rate. defined zone configuration. The complete set of all zone objects that are defined in the fabric. The defined configuration may include multiple zone configurations. See also zone configuration. destination ID (DID). The 3-byte destination ID of the destination device, in the 0xDomainAreaALPA format. device. Hosts and storage that connect to a switch. Example devices are servers, redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays, and tape subsystems. DID. See destination ID. direct memory access (DMA). The transfer of data between memory and an input/output (I/O) device without processor intervention. disk operating system (DOS). An operating system for personal computers that can only perform tasks one at a time. disparity. The relationship of ones and zeros in an encoded character. Neutral disparity means an equal number of each, positive disparity means a majority of ones, and negative disparity means a majority of zeros. DLS. See dynamic load sharing. DMA. See direct memory access. EIA rack. A storage rack that meets the standards set by the Electronics Industry Association (EIA). electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The design and test of products to meet legal and corporate specifications dealing with the emissions and susceptibility to frequencies in the radio spectrum. Electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of various electronic equipment to operate properly in the intended electromagnetic environment. electromagnetic interference (EMI). Waves of electromagnetic radiation, including but not limited to radio frequencies, generated by the flow of electric current. electrostatic discharge (ESD). The flow of current that results when objects having a static charge come into close enough proximity to discharge. ELP. Extended link parameters. ELWL. See extra long wavelength. EMC. See electromagnetic compatibility. EMI. See electromagnetic interference. enabled zone configuration. The currently enabled configuration of zones. Only one configuration can be enabled at a time. See also defined zone configuration and zone configuration.
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dynamic load sharing (DLS). Dynamic distribution of traffic over available paths. Allows for recomputing of routes when a fabric port or fabric loop port (Fx_port) or expansion port (E_port) changes status. dynamic random access memory (DRAM). A storage in which the cells require repetitive application of control signals to retain stored data. E_D_TOV. See error detect timeout value. EE_credit. See end-to-end credit. effective configuration. The particular zone configuration that is currently in effect. Only one configuration can be in effect at once. The effective configuration is built each time a zone configuration is enabled. EIA. Electronic Industry Association.
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end-to-end credit (EE_credit). A credit scheme used to manage end-to-end flow control during the exchange of frames between two communicating devices. See also buffer-to-buffer credit and end-to-end flow control. end-to-end flow control. Governs flow of class 1 and class 2 frames between node ports (N_ports). See also end-to-end credit. E_port. See expansion port. error. As applies to Fibre Channel, a missing or corrupted frame, timeout, loss of synchronization, or loss of signal (link errors). See also loop failure. error detect timeout value (E_D_TOV). The time that the switch waits for an expected response before declaring an error condition. Adjustable in 1 microsecond increments from 2 - 10 seconds. ESD. See electrostatic discharge. exchange. The highest level Fibre Channel mechanism used for communication between node ports (N_ports). Composed of one or more related sequences, and can work in either one or both directions. expansion port (E_port). A port is designated an expansion port (E_port) when it is used as an inter-switch expansion port to connect to the E_port of another switch, to build a larger switch fabric. Extended Fabrics. A feature that runs on Fabric operating system (OS) and allows creation of a Fibre Channel fabric interconnected over distances of up to 100 km (62.14 mi). extra long wavelength (ELWL). Laser light with a periodic length greater than 1300 nm (for example, 1420 or 1550). ELWL lasers are used to transmit Fibre Channel data over distances greater than 10 km. Also known as XLWL. fabric. A network that uses high-speed fibre connections to connect switches, hosts, and devices. A fabric is an active, intelligent, nonshared interconnect scheme for nodes. Fabric Assist. A feature that enables private and public hosts to access public targets anywhere on the fabric, provided they are in the same Fabric Assist zone. fabric login (FLOGI). The process by which a device gains access to the fabric. fabric loop port (FL_port). A fabric port that is loop capable. Used to connect node loop ports (NL_ports) to the switch in a loop configuration. fabric mode. One of the modes for a loop port (L_port). An L_port is in fabric mode when it is connected to a port that is not loop capable and is using fabric protocol. See also loop port and loop mode.
fabric name. The unique identifier assigned to a fabric and communicated during login and port discovery. Fabric OS. An operating system made up of two software components: the firmware that initializes and manages the switch hardware, and diagnostics. fabric port (F_port). A port that is able to transmit under fabric protocol and interface over links. Can be used to connect a node port (N_port) to a switch. See also fabric loop port and Fx_port. Fabric Watch. A feature that runs on Fabric operating system (OS) and allows monitoring and configuration of fabric and switch elements. FC. See Fibre Channel. FCA. See Fibre Channel arbitrated loop. FC-AL. See Fibre Channel arbitrated loop. FCC. Federal Communications Commission. FCP. See Fibre Channel protocol. FC-PH-1,2,3. The Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface standards defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Fibre Channel (FC). A technology for transmitting data between computer devices at a data rate of up to 4 Gbps. It is especially suited for attaching computer servers to shared storage devices and for interconnecting storage controllers and drives. Fibre Channel arbitrated loop (FC-AL). A standard defined on top of the FC-PH standard. It defines the arbitration on a loop where several Fibre Channel (FC) nodes share a common medium. Fibre Channel protocol (FCP). The protocol for transmitting commands, data, and status using fibre-channel FC-FS exchanges and information units. Fibre Channel is a high-speed serial architecture that allows either optical or electrical connections at data rates from 265 Mbps up to 4-Gbps. Fibre Channel service (FS). A service that is defined by Fibre Channel standards and exists at a well-known address. For example, the Simple Name Server is a Fibre Channel service. See also Fibre Channel service protocol. Fibre Channel service protocol (FSP). The common protocol for all fabric services, transparent to the fabric type or topology. See also Fibre Channel service. Fibre Channel shortest path first (FSPF). A routing protocol used by Fibre Channel switches. Fibre Channel transport. A protocol service that supports communication between Fibre Channel service providers. See also Fibre Channel service protocol.
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field replaceable unit (FRU). An assembly that is replaced in its entirety when any one of its components fails. In some cases, a field replaceable unit can contain other field replaceable units. File Transfer protocol (FTP). In Transmission Control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), an application protocol used for transferring files to and from host computers. fill word. An IDLE or ARB ordered set that is transmitted during breaks between data frames to keep the Fibre Channel link active. FLA. Fabric loop attach. FLOGI. See fabric login. FL_port. See fabric loop port. F_port. See fabric port. frame. The Fibre Channel structure used to transmit data between ports. Consists of a start-of-frame delimiter, header, any optional headers, the data payload, a cyclic redundancy check (CRC), and an end-of-frame delimiter. There are two types of frames: link control frames (transmission acknowledgements, and so on) and data frames. frame delimiter. A part of an ordered set that marks frame boundaries and describes frame contents. See also ordered set. FRU. See field replaceable unit. FS. See Fibre Channel service. FSP. See Fibre Channel service protocol. FSPF. See Fibre Channel shortest path first. FTP. See file transfer protocol. full duplex. A mode of communication that allows the same port to simultaneously transmit and receive frames. See also half duplex. Fx_port. A fabric port that can operate as either a fabric port (F_port) or fabric loop port (FL_port). See also fabric port and fabric loop port. gateway. Hardware that connects incompatible networks by providing the necessary translation for both hardware and software. GBIC. See gigabit interface converter. GBps. Gigabytes per second.
(F_port). A port is defined as a G_port when it is not yet connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. gigabit interface converter (GBIC). A removable serial transceiver module designed to provide gigabaud capability for Fibre Channel (FC) and other products that use the same physical layer. gigabit switch. A 16-port, Fibre Channel gigabit switch. G_port. See generic port. half duplex. A mode of communication that allows a port to either transmit or receive frames at any time, but not simultaneously (with the exception of link control frames, which can be transmitted at any time). See also full duplex. hard address. The arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) that a node loop port (NL_port) attempts to acquire during loop initialization. hardware translative mode. Method for achieving address translation. The two hardware translative modes that are available to a QuickLoop-enabled switch are standard translative mode and QuickLoop mode. See also standard translative mode and QuickLoop mode. HBA. See host bus adapter. high availability. An attribute of the switch that identifies it as being capable of operating well in excess of 99 percent of the time. High availability is typically identified by the number of nines in that percentage. For example, a switch that is rated at five nines would be capable of operating 99.999 percent of the time without failure. host bus adapter (HBA). The interface card between a server or workstation bus and the Fibre Channel network. hot pluggable. A field replaceable unit (FRU) capability that indicates it can be extracted or installed while customer data is otherwise flowing in the chassis. hub. A Fibre Channel wiring concentrator that collapses a loop topology into a physical star topology. Nodes are automatically added to the loop when active and removed when inactive. IC bus. A serial, 2-wire bus used to monitor field replaceable unit (FRU) temperatures and control the system including blade power control. ID. Identification.
Gbps. Gigabits per second. IDB. Interface descriptor block. generic port (G_port). A generic port that can operate as either an expansion port (E_port) or a fabric port
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IDLE. Continuous transmission of an ordered set over a Fibre Channel link when no data is being transmitted, to keep the link active and maintain bit, byte, and word synchronization. IETF. Internet Engineering Task Force. information unit (IU). A set of information as defined by either upper-level process protocol definition or upper-lever protocol mapping. initiator. A server or workstation on a Fibre Channel network that initiates communications with storage devices. See also target. in-order delivery (IOD). A parameter that, when set, guarantees that frames are either delivered in order or dropped. integrated fabric. The fabric created by six switches cabled together and configured to handle traffic as a seamless group. Internet protocol (IP). In the Internet suite of protocols, a connectionless protocol that routes data through a network or interconnected networks and acts as an intermediary between the higher protocol layers and the physical network. inter-switch link (ISL). A Fibre Channel link that connects two switches (a link from the expansion port (E_port) of one switch to the E_port of another). IOD. See in-order delivery. IP. See Internet protocol. IPA. Initial process associator. ISL. See inter-switch link. ISL Trunking. A feature that enables distribution of traffic over the combined bandwidth of up to four inter-switch links (ISLs) (between adjacent switches), while preserving in-order delivery. A set of trunked ISLs is called a trunking group; each port employed in a trunking group is called a trunking port. See also master port. isolated E_port. An expansion port (E_port) that is online but not operational between switches due to overlapping domain ID or nonidentical parameters such as error delay timeout values (E_D_TOVs). See also expansion port. IU. See information unit. K28.5. A special 10-bit character used to indicate the beginning of a transmission word that performs Fibre Channel control and signaling functions. The first seven bits of the character are the comma pattern. See also comma. LAN. See local area network.
latency. The period of time required to transmit a frame, from the time it is sent until it arrives. LED. See light-emitting diode. light-emitting diode (LED). A semiconductor chip that gives off visible or infrared light when activated. link. As applies to Fibre Channel, a physical connection between two ports, consisting of both transmit and receive fibers. See also circuit. link services. A protocol for link-related services. LIP. See loop initialization primitive. LM_TOV. See loop master timeout value. local area network (LAN). A computer network located on a users premises within a limited geographical area. (T) logical unit number (LUN). An identifier used on a small computer systems interface (SCSI) bus to distinguish among up to eight devices (logical units) with the same SCSI ID. long wavelength (LWL). A type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 1300 mm lasers and supports link speeds of 1.0625 Gbps. Can also refer to the type of gigabit interface converter (GBIC) or small form-factor pluggable (SFP). See also short wavelength. loop. A configuration of devices that are connected to the fabric by way of a fabric loop port (FL_port) interface card. loop failure. Loss of signal within a loop for any period of time, or loss of synchronization for longer than the timeout value. loop_ID. A hexadecimal value representing one of the 127 possible arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) values in an arbitrated loop. loop initialization. The logical procedure used by a loop port (L_port) to discover its environment. Can be used to assign arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) addresses, detect loop failure, or reset a node. loop initialization primitive (LIP). The signal used to begin initialization in a loop. Indicates either loop failure or resetting of a node. looplet. A set of devices connected in a loop to a port that is a member of another loop. loop master timeout value (LM_TOV). The minimum time that the loop master waits for a loop initialization sequence to return. loop mode. One of the modes for a loop port (L_port). An L_port is in loop mode when it is in an arbitrated loop and is using loop protocol. An L_port in loop mode
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can also be in participating mode or nonparticipating mode. See also loop port, fabric mode, participating mode, and nonparticipating mode. loop port (L_port). A node port (NL_port) or fabric port (FL_port) that has arbitrated loop capabilities. An L_port can be either in fabric mode or loop mode. See also fabric mode, loop mode, nonparticipating mode, and participating mode. loop port state machine (LPSM). The logical entity that performs arbitrated loop protocols and defines the behavior of loop ports (L_ports) when they require access to an arbitrated loop. L_port. See loop port. LPSM. See loop port state machine. LSR. Link state record. LSU. Link state update. LUN. See logical unit number. LWL. See long wavelength. MAC. See media access controller. management information base (MIB). A simple network management protocol (SNMP) structure to help with device management, providing configuration and device information. master port. As relates to trunking, the port that determines the routing paths for all traffic flowing through the trunking group. One of the ports in the first inter-switch link (ISL) in the trunking group is designated as the master port for that group. See also ISL Trunking. media access controller (MAC). Algorithms that control access to physical media, especially in shared media networks. MIB. See management information base. multicast. The transmission of data from a single source to multiple specified node ports (N_ports), as opposed to all the ports on the network. See also broadcast and unicast. multimode. A fiber optic cabling specification that allows up to 500 m (1640.5 ft) between devices. name server. Frequently used to indicate Simple Name Server. See also simple name server. NL_port. See node loop port. node. A Fibre Channel device that contains a node port (N_port) or node loop port (NL_port).
node loop port (NL_port). A node port that is loop capable. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through a fabric loop port (FL_port). node name. The unique identifier for a node, communicated during login and port discovery. node port (N_port). A node port that is not loop capable. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric. nonparticipating mode. A mode in which a loop port (L_port) in a loop is inactive and cannot arbitrate or send frames, but can retransmit any received transmissions. This mode is entered if there are more than 127 devices in a loop and an arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) cannot be acquired. See also participating mode. nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM). Random access memory (storage) that retains its contents after the electrical power to the machine is shut off. A specific part of NVRAM is set aside for use by the system ROS for the boot device list. N_port. See node port. NVRAM. See nonvolatile random access memory. Nx_port. A node port that can operate as either a node port (N_port) or node loop port (NL_port). See also node port and node loop port. OFC. Open fibre control. operating system (OS). A collection of system programs that control the overall operation of a computer system. ordered set. A transmission word that uses 8b/10b mapping and begins with the K28.5 character. Ordered sets occur outside of frames, and include frame delimiters, primitive signals, and primitive sequences. Ordered sets are used to differentiate Fibre Channel control information from data frames and to manage the transport of frames. See also frame delimiter, primitive signal, and primitive sequence. OS. See operating system. packet. A set of information transmitted across a network. See also frame. participating mode. A mode in which a loop port (L_port) in a loop has a valid arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) and can arbitrate, send frames, and retransmit received transmissions. See also nonparticipating mode. path selection. The selection of a transmission path through the fabric. Switches use the Fibre Channel shortest path first (FSPF) protocol.
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PCI. Peripheral control interconnect. PCB. Printed circuit board. Performance Monitoring. A feature that provides error and performance information to the administrator and user for use in storage management. phantom address. An arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) value that is assigned to a device that is not physically in the loop. Also known as phantom AL_PA. phantom device. A device that is not physically in an arbitrated loop, but is logically included through the use of a phantom address. PLDA. See private loop direct attach. PLOGI. See port login. PMC. PCI mezzanine card. P/N. Part number. point-to-point. A Fibre Channel topology that employs direct links between each pair of communicating entities. port login (PLOGI). The port-to-port login process by which initiators establish sessions with targets. See also fabric login. port_name. The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port. Communicated during login and port discovery. POST. See power-on self-test. power-on self-test (POST). A series of diagnostics that are automatically run by a device when the power is turned on. primitive sequence. A part of an ordered set that indicates or initiates port states. See also ordered set. primitive signal. A part of an ordered set that indicates events. See also ordered set. private device. A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol and can interpret 8-bit addresses, but cannot log into the fabric. private loop. An arbitrated loop that does not include a participating fabric loop port (FL_port). private loop direct attach (PLDA). A subset of Fibre Channel standards for the operation of peripheral devices. private NL_port. A node loop port (NL_port) that communicates only with other private NL_ports in the same loop and does not log into the fabric.
protocol. A defined method and a set of standards for communication. public device. A device that supports arbitrated loop protocol, can interpret 8-bit addresses, and can log into the fabric. public loop. An arbitrated loop that includes a participating fabric loop port (FL_port), and can contain both public and private node loop ports (NL_ports). public NL_port. A node loop port (NL_port) that logs into the fabric, can function within either a public or private loop, and can communicate with either private or public NL_ports. QuickLoop. (1) A feature that makes it possible to allow private devices within loops to communicate with public and private devices across the fabric through the creation of a larger loop. (2) The arbitrated loop created using this software. A QuickLoop can contain a number of devices or looplets; all devices in the same QuickLoop share a single arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) space. QuickLoop mode. A hardware translative mode that allows private devices to communicate with other private devices across the fabric. See also hardware translative mode and standard translative mode. RAID. See redundant array of independent disks. RAM. See random access memory. RAN. Remote Asynchronous Notification. random access memory (RAM). A temporary storage location in which the central processing unit (CPU) stores and executes its processes. R_A_TOV. See resource allocation timeout value. read only memory (ROM). Memory in which stored data cannot be changed by the user except under special conditions. reduced instruction set computer (RISC). A computer that uses a small, simplified set of frequently used instructions for rapid processing. redundant array of independent disks (RAID). A collection of disk drives that appear as a single volume to the server and are fault tolerant through mirroring or parity checking. registered state change notification (RSCN). A switch function that allows notification of fabric changes to be sent from the switch to specified nodes. remote procedure call (RPC). A facility that a client uses to request the execution of a procedure call from a server.
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Remote Switch. A feature that runs on Fabric operating system (OS) and enables two fabric switches to be connected over an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) connection. This requires a compatible Fibre Channel to ATM gateway, and can have a distance of up to 10 km (6.214 mi) between each switch and the respective ATM gateway. request rate. The rate at which requests arrive at a servicing entity. See also service rate. resource allocation timeout value (R_A_TOV). Used to time out operations that depend on the maximum possible time that a frame can be delayed in a fabric and still be delivered. This value is adjustable in one microsecond increments from 10 - 120 seconds. resource recovery timeout value (RR_TOV). The minimum time a target device in a loop waits after a loop initialization primitive (LIP) before logging out a small computer systems interface (SCSI) initiator. See also error detect timeout value and resource allocation timeout value. RISC. See reduced instruction set computer. ro. Read only. ROM. See read only memory. route. As applies to a fabric, the communication path between two switches. Can also apply to the specific path taken by an individual frame, from source to destination. See also Fibre Channel shortest path first. routing. The assignment of frames to specific switch ports, according to frame destination. RPC. See remote procedure call. RR_TOV. See resource recovery timeout value. RSCN. See registered state change notification. RSH. Remote shell. rw. Read-write. SAN. See storage area network. SC. Standard connector. SCSI. See small computer systems interface. SCSI Enclosure Services (SES). A subset of the small computer systems interface (SCSI) protocol used to monitor temperature, power, and fan status for enclosure devices. SDR. Single data rate. SDRAM. See synchronous dynamic random access memory.
Secure Fabric OS. An optionally-licensed software product that runs on top of the Fabric OS and provides customizable security restrictions through local and remote management channels on a switch. SERDES. Serializer/deserializer. service rate. The rate at which an entity can service requests. See also request rate. SES. See SCSI Enclosure Services. SESD. An SES device. SFP. See small form-factor pluggable. short wavelength (SWL). A type of fiber optic cabling that is based on 850 mm lasers and supports 1.0625 Gbps link speeds. Can also refer to the type of gigabit interface converter (GBIC) or small form-factor pluggable (SFP). See also long wavelength. SID. 3-byte source ID of the originator device, in the 0xDomainAreaALPA format. SID-DID. Source identifier-destination identifier. SIMMS. Single in-line modules. simple name server (SNS). A switch service that stores names, addresses, and attributes for up to 15 minutes, and provides them as required to other devices in the fabric. SNS is defined by Fibre Channel standards and exists at a well-known address. Can also be referred to as directory service. See also Fibre Channel service. simple network management protocol (SNMP). In the Internet suite of protocols, a network management protocol that is used to monitor routers and attached networks. SMNP is an application layer protocol. Information on devices managed is defined and stored in the applications Management Information Base (MIB). single mode. The fiber optic cabling standard that corresponds to distances of up to 10 km (6.214 mi) between devices. small computer systems interface (SCSI). A parallel bus architecture and a protocol for transmitting large data blocks up to a distance of 15 - 25 m (49 - 82 ft). small form-factor pluggable (SFP). An optical transceiver used to convert signals between optical fiber cables and switches. SMI. Special memory interface. SNIA. Storage Network Industry Association. SNMP. See simple network management protocol.
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SNMPv1. The original standard for SNMP, now labeled v1. SNS. See simple name server. SOF. Start-of-frame. SPC. SCSI-3 Primary Command. standard translative mode. A hardware translative mode that allows public devices to communicate with private devices across the fabric. See also hardware translative mode and QuickLoop mode. storage area network (SAN). A network of systems and storage devices that communicate using Fibre Channel protocols. See also fabric. switch. Hardware that routes frames according to Fibre Channel protocol and is controlled by software. switch name. The arbitrary name assigned to a switch. switch port. A port on a switch. Switch ports can be expansion ports (E_ports), fabric ports (F_ports), or fabric loop ports (FL_ports). SWL. See short wavelength. synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM). The main memory for the switch. Used for volatile storage during switch operation. Tachyon. A type of host bus adapter. target. A storage device on a Fibre Channel network. See also initiator. TCP. See Transmission Control Protocol. tenancy. The time from when a port wins arbitration in a loop until the same port returns to the monitoring state. Also referred to as loop tenancy. throughput. The rate of data flow achieved within a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bits per second (bps). See also bandwidth. topology. As applies to Fibre Channel, the configuration of the Fibre Channel network and the resulting communication paths allowed. translative mode. A mode in which private devices can communicate with public devices across the fabric. transmission character. A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8b/10b algorithm. Transmission Control protocol (TCP). A communications protocol used in the Internet and in any network that follows the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standards for Internet protocol.
transmission word. A group of four transmission characters. trap. In SNMP, a message sent by a managed node (agent function) to a management station to report an exception condition. tunneling. A technique for enabling two networks to treat a transport network as though it were a single communication link or local area network (LAN). Tx. Transmitted. U. Unit of measure for rack-mounted equipment. UART. Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter. UDP. See user datagram protocol. ULP. See upper-level protocol. ULP_TOV. See upper-level timeout value. unicast. The transmission of data from a single source to a single destination. See also broadcast and multicast. universal port (U_port). A switch port that can operate as a generic port (G_port), expansion port (E_port), fabric port (F_port), or fabric loop port (FL_port). A port is defined as a U_port when it is not connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. U_port. See universal port. upper-level protocol (ULP). The protocol that runs on top of Fibre Channel. Typical upper-level protocols are small computer system interface (SCSI), Internet protocol (IP), HIPPI, and IPI. upper-level timeout value (ULP_TOV). The minimum time that a small computer system interface (SCSI) upper-level protocol (ULP) process waits for SCSI status before initiating ULP recovery. user datagram protocol (UDP). A protocol that runs on top of Internet protocol (IP) and provides port multiplexing for upper-level protocols. VCCI. Voluntary Control Council for Interference WAN. See wide area network. WDM. Wave division multiplexing. well-known address. As pertaining to Fibre Channel, a logical address defined by the Fibre Channel standards as assigned to a specific function, and stored on the switch. wide area network (WAN). A network that provides communication services to a geographic area larger than that served by a local area network or a
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metropolitan network, and that may use or provide public communications facilities. (T) workstation. A computer used to access and manage the fabric. Can also be referred to as a management station or host. worldwide name (WWN). Uniquely identifies a switch on local and global networks. World Wide Web (WWW). A network of servers that contain programs and files. Many of the files contain hypertext links to other documents available through the network. WWN. See worldwide name. WWW. See World Wide Web. XLWL. See extra long wavelength. zone. A set of devices and hosts attached to the same fabric and configured as being in the same zone. Devices and hosts within the same zone have access permission to others in the zone, but are not visible to any outside the zone. See also zoning. zone alias. An alias for a set of port numbers or worldwide names (WWNs). Zone aliases can be used to simplify the entry of port numbers and WWNs. For example, host could be used as an alias for a WWN of 110:00:00:60:69:00:00:8a. zone configuration. A set of zones designated as belonging to the same zone configuration. When a zone configuration is in effect, all valid zones in that configuration are also in effect. zone member. A port, node, worldwide name (WWN), or alias, which is part of a zone. Zoning. A feature that runs on Fabric operating system (OS) and allows partitioning of the fabric into logical groupings of devices. Devices in a zone can only access and be accessed by devices in the same zone. See also zone.
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2109 Model F32 LEDs nonport side 13 licensed software included with 14 optionally licensed features 14 port side LEDs 9 software features 14 switch management 15 2109 Model F32 switch management of 15 CPU subsystem (continued) overview 3 customer setup caution notice ix
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danger notices electrical outlet ix example ix diagnostics coverage 16 hardware support 16 overview 16 director of licensing, address disposal, product xiii
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about this document how to send your comments xvii related publications xv who should read this document xv additional information xv address director of licensing 25 IBM xvii Advanced Web Tools 15 ASICs 6
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electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) 23 electro-magnetic interference (EMI) 23 electronic emission statements 26 electronics, CPU subsystem 4 embedded processor 4 EMC (electro-magnetic compatibility) 23 EMI (electro-magnetic interference) 23 EMI/EMC regulations 23 enclosure 8 environment specifications 17 environmental notices xi Ethernet port status LEDs 14 ports 8 European Community compliance statement
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battery notice xii Brocade and IBM product and model number matrix xvi Brocade documentation xv bus operations 5
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caution notices battery xii customer setup ix example ix laser safety xii linecord x central memory 6 certification, safety 23 check safety labels ix Chinese class A compliance statement Class 1 laser product xii comments, how to send xvii compliance regulatory 23 standards 24 components, hardware 2 CPU subsystem bus operations 5 electronics 4 embedded processor 4 features 3 memory 5
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Fabric Manager 15 FCC emission limits 26 rules 26 statement 26 FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 xii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 26 Fibre Channel Association web site xvi fire suppression systems xii form, reader comment xvii
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GBIC label on the 2109 Model F32 ix Germany compliance statement 27 getting help xvi getting software updates xvii graphical interface, licensed software 14
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hardware components 2 support 16 hardware components ASICs 6 bus operations 5 control message interface 7 CPU subsystem 3 electronics 4 embedded processor 4 enclosure 8 Ethernet ports 8 features 3 LEDs 9 memory 5 optical ports 7 ports 7 power supply 9 serial ports 8 help, getting xvi host bus adapter interoperability 19 how to send your comments xvii
laser safety xii LEDs Ethernet port status 14 nonport side of the switch 13 operating patterns nonport side 13, 14 port side 11, 12 port side of the 2109 Model F32 9 types of 9 license, for patents 25 licensed software included with 2109 Model F32 linecord caution label x, xii
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management interfaces Advanced Web Tools 15 Fabric Manager 15 Management server 15 Standard simple network management protocol (SNMP) 15 Management server 15 management, specifications 17 managing the 2109 Model F32 15 materials, recyclable xii matrix, Brocade and IBM product and model number xvi mechanical specifications 17 memory central 6 overview 5
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IBM address xvii director of licensing, address 25 trademarks 26 IBM and Brocade product and model number matrix xvi IEC 825-1 xii Industry Canada compliance statement 26 intellectual property 25 interference, radios and televisions 26 interoperability 19 host bus adapter 19 implementation in existing environments 19 overview 19 switch 19 introduction 1
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network management system (NMS) 15 NMS (network management system ) 15 nonport side, LED patterns during normal operation nonport side of the 2109 Model F32 13 notices caution, battery xii environmental ix, xi example of caution ix example of danger ix IBM 25 safety ix safety translation ix 13, 14
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Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) class 1 statement 28
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Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) statement 28
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operations, bus 5 optical port, terminators xii optical ports 7 optionally licensed software features overview, product 1 14
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label check, safety ix laser safety caution safety xi SFP x x, xii
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radio interference 26 reader comment form processing recycling products xii regulations, EMI/EMC 23 regulatory compliance 23 related documents xv reliability 19 restrictions, usage xii xvii
standards compliance 24 statements Chinese class A compliance 26 electronic emission 26 European Community compliance 27 Federal Communications Commission 26 Germany compliance 27 Industry Canada compliance 26 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) class 1 28 Korean Government Ministry of Communication (MOC) 28 Taiwan class A compliance 28 switch comparison 21 FRUs for 20 interoperability 19 LEDs on the nonport side 13 management of 15 overview 1 reliability 19 serviceability 20 system architecture 17 systems, fire suppression xii
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Taiwan class A compliance statement take-back program, product xii terminators for optical ports xii trademarks 26 28
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unauthorized changes or modifications updates, getting software xvii usage restrictions xii 26
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safety certifications 23 label ix label checks ix laser ix, xii notice translations ix notices ix product disposal xiii serial ports 8 serviceability 19, 20 SFP label x simple network management protocol (SNMP) 15 SNMP (simple network management protocol ) 15 software features 14 getting updates xvii optionally licensed features 14 specifications environment 17 management 17 mechanical 17 power 17 product 17 system architecture 17
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voltage label xi
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Figure 5. Simplified 2109 Model F32 CPU subsystem block diagram

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Figure 6. LEDs on the port side of the 2109 Model F32

Figure 7. Detail of port side LEDs

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Slow-flashing green (on 1 second; off 1 second)

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Fast-flashing orange (on 1/4 second; off 1/4 second)

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Figure 8. LEDs on the nonport side of the 2109 Model F32

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One or both of the following are true:

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