LSI Switch SAS6160 User Manual

LSISAS6160 SAS Switch  
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
Chapter 1: Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Chapter 2: Installation and Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Chapter 3: SAS Domain Manager Graphical User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
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Chapter 4: SAS Domain Manager Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
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LSISAS6160 SAS Switch User Guide  
Chapter 1: Overview | LSISAS6160 Switch Features  
Chapter 1  
Overview  
This document is the primary reference for the LSISAS6160 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)  
switch. It describes the features of the switch and explains how to perform installation  
and physical configuration of the switch. The document also explains how to use both  
the web-based, and the command-driven SAS Domain Manager (SDM) utility interfaces  
to create storage configurations in the SAS domain. It also includes troubleshooting  
information.  
This document assumes that you have some familiarity with SAS devices and SAS  
hardware configuration. The following people are the intended audience of this  
document:  
Engineers and managers who are evaluating the SAS6160 switch for possible use in  
a system  
System administrators and end users who are installing and using the SAS6160  
switch  
1.1  
LSISAS6160 Switch  
The SAS6160 switch has the following features:  
Features  
A total of 14 external SAS connectors for SAS initiators and targets that use passive  
cables  
Two external SAS connectors for SAS initiators and targets that use active or passive  
cables  
Connectors support a SAS link rates of 6.0Gb/s, 3.0Gb/s, or 1.5Gb/s  
10/100 Based-T Ethernet for enclosure management  
Nonblocking feature provides simultaneous access of any port to any port at full  
port bandwidth  
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Chapter 1: Overview | Serial Attached SCSI and the SAS6160 Switch  
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1.2  
Serial Attached SCSI and  
SAS replaces Ultra320 SCSI as the next phase in the evolution of the SCSI standard. The  
SAS interface addresses enterprise data storage and retrieval requirements with  
features such as point-to-point topology, 6.0Gb/s transfer rate, minimum arbitration  
overhead, native support for both SAS and SATA drives, and smaller cables and  
connectors.  
the SAS6160 Switch  
In SAS storage environments, the SAS6160 switch allows connection of multiple targets  
and initiators through a switched device for manageable scalability. The integrated  
SDM application provides a central management point to view the SAS topology,  
manage other switches or expanders in the domain, and to configure zoning to provide  
exclusive access between endpoints in the domain. The SAS6160 switch allows data  
centers to benefit from the improved performance, minimum arbitration overhead,  
simplified cabling, and lower system implementation costs of SAS and SATA, while  
easing migration from Direct Attached Storage.  
Figure 1:  
The LSISAS6160 Switch  
The SAS6160 switch uses two LSISAS2x36 6Gb/s SAS expanders, which are compliant  
with the ANSI Serial Attached SCSI specification and support SATA as defined in the  
Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT Attachment and the Serial ATA II: Port Selector  
Specification.  
The SAS6160 switch functions as a single expander and offers advanced hardware  
management with an external power supply module, and two enclosure fans, and  
temperature and power supply voltage sensing/alerts. The switch is housed in a  
compact chassis for easy shelf placement in rack mounted server clusters.  
NOTE: The two connectors on the upper left of the face plate (port 0 and port 2)  
support active cabling for longer cable runs. Passive cables may also be connected to  
these ports for normal cable runs.  
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LSISAS6160 SAS Switch User Guide  
Chapter 1: Overview | Serial Attached SCSI and the SAS6160 Switch  
The following figure shows how the SAS6160 switch centralizes management of all  
application servers and data storage devices in the SAS domain.  
Server  
GR000006  
Server  
GR000006  
LSISAS6160  
Switch  
JBOD  
PC for Access to  
SDM-GUI or SDM-CLI  
JBOD  
RBOD  
RBOD  
JBOD  
Figure 2:  
LSISAS6160 Resource Management  
In this simplified representation, the servers at the top of the diagram must access data  
on the storage devices in the lower part of the diagram. The SAS6160 switch manages  
the SAS configuration, allowing both servers to access all storage devices. Or, if zoning  
is used, single application servers can access specific storage devices exclusively.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | Serial Attached SCSI and the SAS6160 Switch  
LSISAS6160 SAS Switch User Guide  
You can connect multiple SAS6160 switches in various topologies to provide failover  
support and to increase the number of connected devices in the SAS domain. The  
theoretical upper limit of SAS devices in a domain is 16,000. Each SAS6160 switch can  
handle 1000 SAS addresses.  
The following figure shows a high-level block diagram of the SAS6160 switch.  
Ethernet  
Phy  
Temp  
Temp  
Sensor  
Sensor  
RTC  
4 SAS Lanes (for failover)  
SAS2x36  
Expander  
Master  
SAS2x36  
Expander  
Slave  
Fan Control  
Fan Control  
Dual Port  
Memory  
32 SAS Lanes  
32 SAS Lanes  
Flash  
Flash  
Memory  
Memory  
x2  
x2  
PBSRAM  
Memory  
PBSRAM  
Memory  
x2  
x2  
x4  
x4  
16 x4 External Mini SAS Connectors  
Figure 3:  
Block Diagram of the LSISAS6160 Switch  
This diagram contains the following functional blocks:  
SAS2X36 Expander – This block includes such management functions as routing,  
device discovery, and zoning. It also includes an embedded version of SDM. This  
block controls the flow of data through the SAS connectors.  
SAS Connectors – The SAS6160 switch has 16 x4 Mini SAS connectors, numbered 0  
through 15. It supports connection to SAS devices at link rates of 3.0Gb/s and  
6.0Gb/s.  
Ethernet Phy – The external 10/100 Ethernet port provides access to the  
browser-based SDM management application, which sets up storage  
configurations in the SAS domain, monitors the status of the switch, and runs  
diagnostic tests. It also provides access to the SDM command line interface (CLI).  
Real Time Clock – The battery-powered real-time clock is set at the factory.  
Fans – The SAS6160 switch enclosure contains two fans. The fan speed is regulated  
based on the temperature inside the enclosure. You can monitor the status of the  
fans with the SDM utility.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | SAS Phys, Ports, and Connectors  
Flash Memory – Each LSISA2x36 expander connects to a parallel flash through the  
expander’s external memory interface. This flash is used for firmware storage and  
execution, as well as nonvolatile data such as Ethernet MAC address and SAS WWID.  
PBSRAM Memory – The PBSRAM is attached to each expander’s external memory  
interface, and is used for the capture buffer, run-time stack, and heap, along with  
miscellaneous items.  
Dual Port Memory – This dual port SRAM provides shared memory space between  
the master and slave expanders.  
Temperature Sensors – The temperature sensors are inputs that control the speed  
of the fans.  
1.3  
SAS Phys, Ports, and  
Phys and ports are a basic concept of SAS. A phy is the basic physical connection point  
for a SAS device. A phy contains a single transmitter and receiver, which communicate  
across a SAS link to a single transmitter and receiver in another phy, as the following  
figure illustrates.  
Connectors  
Phy  
Phy  
Transceiver  
Transmitter  
Transceiver  
TX-  
Receiver  
TX+  
RX-  
Receiver  
Transmitter  
RX+  
Figure 4:  
Link between Two Single SAS Phys  
Each single-phy link (also called a narrow port) supports a maximum bandwidth of  
600 MB/s (6Gb/s) per direction, with a total bandwidth of 1200 MB/s full duplex in both  
directions.  
A SAS wide port consists of more than one SAS phy (an 8-phy SAS port is also possible)  
that transmit and receive data by using the same SAS address when connected to  
another SAS wide port. In other words, the port is created dynamically when the  
connection is made. The following figure shows both a narrow port and a wide port.  
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a. Narrow SAS Port with One Phy in Each Port  
Narrow Port  
Narrow Port  
Phy  
TX  
RX  
Phy  
b. Wide SAS Port with Four Phys in Each Port  
Wide Port  
Wide Port  
Phy  
TX  
Phy  
RX  
TX  
Phy  
RX  
Phy  
Phy  
Phy  
TX  
Phy  
RX  
TX  
Phy  
RX  
Figure 5:  
Narrow and Wide SAS Ports  
The SAS6160 switch has 64 phys, numbered 0 through 63. Each of the 16 SAS  
connectors on the switch case (numbered 0 through 15 in this document) contains four  
phys, making them wide ports.  
During normal operation, the SAS connectors on the switch are cabled to SAS  
connectors on initiator devices or target devices. This connection creates a wide SAS  
port through which data is transmitted and received.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | SAS Connectors and Cabling  
1.4 SAS Connectors and  
Cabling  
Use a separate crossover cable for each server, JBOD, RAID array, switch, or other device  
connected to the SAS6160 switch. Use Mini SAS 4x connectors (also called SFF-8088  
connectors) on both ends of the crossover cables to connect the switch to all devices.  
The keyed connectors at port 0 and port 2, located at the upper left on the SAS6160  
switch, support active cabling. This allows longer cable lengths and requires a special  
type of cable. These cables are keyed so that they do not attach to a passive connector.  
However, you can attach a passive cable to a connector that supports active cabling.  
Chapter 2, Installation and Hardware Setup provides information about recommended  
cable lengths.  
The following figure shows a crossover cable with Mini SAS 4x connectors on both  
ends.  
Figure 6:  
Mini SAS 4x Cable  
All cables used with the SAS6160 switch must comply with the SAS 2.1 standard.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | SAS Routing and Zoning  
LSISAS6160 SAS Switch User Guide  
1.5  
SAS Routing and Zoning  
SAS is a connection-oriented, point-to-point technology. When a host (initiator) issues  
a request to read or write data, the SAS6160 switch automatically determines how to  
route the connection request from the initiator to the correct data storage device  
(target). By default, any SAS initiator or target connected to the SAS6160 switch can  
access any other connected initiator or target in the SAS domain, without restrictions.  
However, because the SAS domain grows to include multiple hosts and multiple  
storage volumes, you can segregate one host from another host, or restrict one host  
from accessing storage owned by another host.  
SAS zoning partitions the SAS topology to isolate selected hosts from each other, or to  
allow selected hosts to access only selected storage volumes. The SAS6160 switch  
supports the full SAS 2.0 T10 zoning model.  
There are several benefits to zoning, which can be configured accordingly:  
Security – Zoning prevents users from accessing information that is not available to  
them.  
Manageability – Zoning reflects operational categories, such as marketing or  
engineering. Zoning also can partition hosts that run different operating systems, to  
minimize conflicts.  
Performance – Zoning enables faster boot time because the host must discover  
only the storage within its zone or zones.  
1.5.1  
SAS Zoning Overview  
SAS zoning access control is implemented by linked switch/expander devices, with  
zoning enabled. These devices define a Zoned Portion of a Service Delivery System  
(ZPSDS). No host device intervention is required. Each zoning switch/expander device  
maintains an identical zone permission table, so zone access control is maintained  
across the entire ZPSDS.  
Initiators and targets see only the portions of the ZPSDS to which they are assigned in  
the zone permission table. These zoned portions are called zone groups. Zone groups  
are activated when they belong to a set. When the set is enabled, the zoning is  
enforced. When the set is disabled, the zoning disappears. There can be more than one  
set in a ZPSDS, and initiators and targets can belong to more than one set, but only one  
set can be active. In addition, there can be more than one ZPSDS in a SAS domain.  
A ZPSDS has a zone manager for its configuration and management. The SDM utility  
SAS6160 switch to configure the zone manager.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | SAS Routing and Zoning  
The following figure shows a simple example of zoning.  
Figure 7:  
Simple Zoning Example  
1.5.2  
Creating SAS Zones  
You create SAS zones by first creating zone groups that include hosts or storage devices  
that share common access privileges, and zone sets that connect the zone groups  
together. Use the SDM utility to create zones. The SDM-GUI utility provides zoning  
wizards to create zone groups and zone sets automatically. You also can create zone  
groups and zone sets manually by using the SDM utility.  
The following rules apply to zone groups and zone sets:  
Only phys on the edge of the ZPSDS can be grouped into administrator-defined  
zone groups. Phys that interconnect zoning expanders are automatically placed  
into Zone Group 1.  
An administrator defines zone group permissions. This procedure allows end  
devices attached to, or downstream of, the zoned phy to communicate with one  
another.  
Zoning limits a host's access to only the targets downstream of zoned phys in which  
its zone phy is granted zoning permission to access. A host may access all logical  
unit numbers (LUNs) behind the SAS phy, and it does not restrict access to  
individual storage LUNs.  
You may create up to 248 zone groups within a single zone set.  
SAS phys within a zone group cannot automatically access each other, but you may  
grant them access privileges.  
You may grant a zone group permission to access multiple zone groups, if required.  
A zone group may be a member of more than one zone set.  
A phy may be a member of only one zone group per zone set.  
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A zone set must be active for its definitions to be applied to the SAS domain. Zone  
sets are activated in the SDM utility.  
Only one zone set can be active at one time. When no zone set is active, zoning is  
disabled and domain access is unrestricted.  
Changes to the active zone set (for example, a change to zone group or zone set  
membership, or a change to zone group permissions) do not take effect until the  
next zone set activate command.  
When the SAS topology changes (for example, when a host or storage attachment  
is moved from one switch connection to another) you must manually redefine zone  
group permissions within the active zone set. The switch does not do this task  
automatically. Changes to the active zone set do not take effect until the zone set is  
updated and reactivated.  
Zoning is managed throughout the ZPSDS formed around the SAS6160 switch,  
used to manage zoning, and any SAS 2.0 zoning expanders that can be linked back  
to it without crossing a nonzoning expander. When zoning is enabled, zone group  
and permission data are migrated automatically between the SAS6160 switches  
and the SAS 2.0 zoning-enabled expanders throughout the ZPSDS. If a storage  
configuration includes a legacy expander that is not zoning-enabled, that expander  
and its attached devices inherit the zone group and permissions of the zone phy to  
which it is connected.  
To create a high-availability (failover) configuration, use one SAS6160 switch for  
each data path between the host and the shared storage. SAS allows for only a  
single path between endpoints. See Figure 13 for more information.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | SAS Routing and Zoning  
1.5.3  
Configuring SAS Zones  
The following figure shows a sample configuration with three hosts and five JBODs.  
Figure 8:  
Configuration for Zoning Example  
Host 1 belongs to a local work group and accesses JBOD 1 as its primary resource. But  
Host 1 also accesses JBOD 2, JBOD 3, and JBOD 4, as a backup resource.  
Host 2 is a backup server, and has JBOD 2, JBOD 3, and JBOD 4 as its primary resource,  
but also accesses JBOD 1.  
Host 3 is a web server, and has exclusive access to JBOD 5, but also accesses JBOD 2,  
JBOD 3, and JBOD 4 for backup.  
Because Host 1 and Host 2 have the same JBOD access requirements, you can define  
them as a single zone group. You can define JBOD 2, JBOD 3, and JBOD 4 as a zone  
group because they are always used together as a backup resource.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | Connecting Devices to the SAS6160 Switch  
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To create a suitable configuration, run the SDM utility and create the zone groups  
shown in the following figure.  
Figure 9:  
Creating Zone Groups  
Next, use the SDM utility to assign the following permissions, by creating zone sets:  
Zone group 6 accesses zone groups 8 and 9, and vice versa.  
Zone group 7 accesses zone groups 9 and 10, and vice versa.  
1.6  
Connecting Devices to  
The rules for connecting devices to the 16 SAS connectors on the SAS6160 switch are as  
follows:  
the SAS6160 Switch  
Any SAS initiator can be connected to any SAS connector on the switch.  
Any SAS target can be connected to any SAS connector on the switch. A target can  
be a RAID array, a JBOD, or another switch. Individual SAS drives or SATA drives may  
not be connected to the switch.  
Switches can be cascaded by connecting any SAS connector of the downstream  
switch to any SAS connector on the upstream switch.  
When SAS zoning is used, and multiple SAS6160 switches are used in the domain,  
the switches can be cabled directly to one another.  
Two switches can be connected with more than one cable to increase bandwidth  
between switches.  
All SAS connectors on the switch are Mini SAS, wide port style connectors. In  
addition, connector 0 and connector 2 are keyed for active cables (see Section 1.4,  
All connections must be x4. For any other configuration, contact your field  
applications engineer.  
Maximum connections allowed:  
— Six cascaded expanders with each switch counting as one expander  
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— Four cascaded switches  
— A total of 64 total expanders in the topology  
The following examples show several ways in which you can connect devices to the  
SAS6160 switch.  
The first example (Figure 10) shows four servers (host bus adapters) and five JBODs  
connected to the SAS6160 switch.  
Figure 10:  
Example 1, Multiple Servers and JBODs  
A single rack can contain the switch and all the other devices. The configuration  
requires nine SAS cables with a Mini SAS connector on each end. Depending on the  
way in which zoning is set up for the devices, all servers could access data on all the  
JBODs, or servers could be restricted to accessing a subset of the JBODs.  
The second example (Figure 11) shows eight servers and one RAID array connected to  
the SAS6160 switch.  
Figure 11:  
Example 2, Multiple Servers and One RAID  
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A separate cable with a Mini SAS connector on each end is used for each connection.  
All eight servers can access data on the RAID array. If more storage capacity is required  
in the future, the RAID array could be expanded, or a configuration with a second  
cascading switch could be created, as shown in the next example.  
The third example (Figure 12) shows eight servers and one cascading switch connected  
to the SAS6160 switch. Several JBODs and RAID arrays connect to the other switch.  
NOTE: Example 5 and example 6 also show configurations with cascading switches.  
Figure 12:  
Example 3, Multiple Servers and a Cascading Switch  
This example shows how you can cascade two SAS6160 switches to increase the  
number of devices in the SAS domain. Like in Example 1, all of the servers can access all  
the data storage devices, or you can implement a zoning configuration to restrict the  
access.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | Connecting Devices to the SAS6160 Switch  
The fourth example (Figure 13) shows a server connected through two SAS6160  
switches to two input connectors on a JBOD for a high-availability configuration.  
Figure 13:  
Example 4, High Availability  
This dual porting configuration provides the server a redundant path through the  
switches for high availability. If one of the switches or connections fails, the server can  
still access the JBOD through the other connection.  
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The fifth example (Figure 14) shows a large data storage network that includes two  
SAS6160 switches and several expanders.  
NOTE: Expanders are either zoning expanders or nonzoning expanders. When SAS  
drives are attached to a zoning expander, each drive can be zoned individually and each  
drive can be in its own zone group. When SAS drives are attached to a nonzoning  
expander, they cannot be zoned individually. All the drives behind a nonzoning  
expander must be in the same zone group as the expander.  
Figure 14:  
Example 5, Large Data Storage Topology  
A complex zoning configuration like this one could potentially include hundreds of SAS  
initiators and targets. This flexible arrangement can easily be expanded without  
extensive cabling changes. The SDM utility detects newly added SAS devices during  
device discovery. You can use the SDM utility to modify and expand the storage  
configuration.  
NOTE: For zoning to function correctly, you must cable SAS6160 switches directly to  
one another, or through SAS 2.0 zoning expanders.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | Connecting Devices to the SAS6160 Switch  
The sixth example (Figure 15) shows a daisy chain, or cascaded, switch configuration,  
with four SAS6160 switches. This example assumes that various SAS targets and SAS  
initiators are attached to the other connectors on the switches.  
Figure 15:  
Example 6, Cascaded Switches  
Like in Example 3, the cables in this example can run from any connector of the  
downstream switch to any connector in the switch above it. The cascade sequence is  
limited to four switches.  
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Chapter 1: Overview | Connecting Devices to the SAS6160 Switch  
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Example 7 (Figure 16) shows a star (tree) configuration of four switches, with switch B,  
switch C, and switch D connected directly to switch A. Like in Example 6, this example  
assumes that various SAS targets and SAS initiators are attached to the other  
connectors on the switches.)  
Figure 16:  
Example 7, Switches in a Star (Tree) Configuration  
NOTE: The cables can run from any connector of switches B, C, and D to any connectors  
on the central switch A. You can attach more switches to the other connectors on switch  
A. You also can attach additional switches B, C, or D.  
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Chapter 2: Installation and Hardware Setup | Unpacking the Switch  
Chapter 2  
Installation and Hardware Setup  
This chapter explains how to unpack the LSISAS6160 SAS switch, install it on an  
optional rack shelf, connect power cables and other cables to it, change the default  
Static IP address, and connect SAS storage devices to it. This chapter also explains how  
to interpret the LEDs on the switch.  
2.1  
Unpacking the Switch  
Place the SAS6160 switch shipping carton on a grounded surface before removing the  
switch from the carton. Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack its contents.  
The carton contains the following items:  
One SAS6160 SAS switch  
One AC power cord with inline power supply  
One CD-ROM which contains this documentation  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your local reseller for  
replacement.  
2.2  
Identifying Switch  
The following figure shows the connectors and LEDs on the SAS6160 switch. There is a  
fault status LED and an activity LED for each of the 16 SAS connectors. There is also a  
power status LED for the switch, and a rate LED and activity LED for the Ethernet  
connector. A reset pinhole allows reloading the factory defaults, which also requires  
power cycling the switch (see Chapter 5, Troubleshooting).  
Components  
Ethernet Rate  
Ethernet Active  
Active Connectors  
SAS Fault  
Reset  
Switch Power  
SAS Activity  
Figure 1:  
Switch Components  
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Chapter 2: Installation and Hardware Setup | Installing the SAS6160 Switch  
LSISAS6160 SAS Switch User Guide  
2.2.1  
SAS6160 Connectors  
All 16 connectors on the SAS6160 switch accept standard passive SAS cabling. The  
connectors at port 0 and port 2 are active, which allows longer cable lengths when  
using active SAS cabling. See Chapter 1 for an explanation of SAS connectors and  
cables.  
Table 1: SAS Cable Lengths  
Connectors  
1 and 3 - 15  
Cable Type  
Min. Length  
Max. Length  
Passive  
Active  
0.5 m  
10 m  
25 m  
10 m  
0 and 2 only  
Passive  
0.5 m  
2.2.2  
SAS6160 LEDs  
The following table shows how to interpret the LEDs for the system, the phys, the  
power supply module, and the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector. The LEDs in the RJ-45  
connector are built into the left and right corners of the connector.  
Table 2: LED Modes  
LED Name  
Color  
Meaning  
Power (P12V)  
SAS Activity  
Green 12V power is present on the board.  
Green Blinks with activity on at least one of the four PHYs in the x4 SAS  
port.  
SAS Fault  
Amber At least one of the PHYs in the x4 SAS port is down.  
Amber Link is active. Blinks with activity.  
Ethernet  
Link/Activity  
Ethernet Link  
Rate  
Green Rate of link.  
Off = 10 Mb/s.  
On = 100 Mb/s.  
2.3  
Switch  
Installing the SAS6160  
WARNING: To prevent the SAS6160 switch from overheating, do not operate it in an  
environment that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 50 ºC  
(122 ºF).  
When installing the switch, consider the following information:  
The acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges for installation and  
operation of the switch are as follows:  
— Temperature Range: 5–50 ºC (dry bulb)  
— Relative Humidity Range: 5%–90% noncondensing  
— Maximum Dew Point Temperature: 32 ºC  
Install the SAS6160 switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field  
generators (such as motors), vibration, and dust.  
Allow some space at the back of the switch (where the fans intake air) for proper  
ventilation.  
The AC power adapter is rated at 100 V to 240 V, and 50 Hz to 60 Hz.  
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2.3.1  
Installing the SAS6160 Self  
A special shelf is available for mounting one or two SAS6160 switches in a standard  
rack. These options are shown in the following figure.  
Figure 2:  
One or Two SAS6160 Switches on a Rack Mounted Shelf  
To assemble and mount the shelf in a rack, follow these steps:  
1. Unpack the SAS6160 shelf. Ensure that there is a shelf and two shelf rails along with  
eight screws and four clips.  
2. Insert the two side rails from the back of the shelf, as shown in the following figure.  
Figure 3:  
Inserting Side Rails into the Shelf  
These rails allow adjustment of the shelf to fit different rack depths. Make sure the  
mounting ears on the rails are turned out as shown.  
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3. Bolt the shelf onto the vertical rails in the rack, as shown in the following figure.  
Figure 4:  
Mounting Shelf in a Rack  
The mounting ears on the shelf rails are threaded, so place them on the inside of the  
vertical rack rails, and insert the bolts from the outside, as shown.  
The mounting ears on the shelf itself are not threaded, so mount them with clip  
nuts.  
4. Finally, place the SAS6160 switch and its inline power supply on the shelf. The  
switch enclosure fits onto a raised rib on the shelf to hold it securely in place.  
When power is available at the connector side of the switch, route power cords  
along the enclosure on the far left or far right of the shelf.  
The SAS6160 switch is now ready for connection to a host.  
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Chapter 2: Installation and Hardware Setup | Connecting to a Host  
2.4  
Connecting to a Host  
To connect the SAS6160 switch to a host, follow these steps:  
1. The 10/100 Ethernet connector (RJ-45 connector) on the connector side of the  
switch provides access to the embedded SDM Domain Manager utility. Use this  
utility to configure and manage the switch.  
— Use a standard RJ-45 cable, if connecting to an external Ethernet hub or switch.  
— Use a crossover RJ-45 cable, if connecting directly to a computer.  
2. Plug the other end of the RJ-45 cable into an Ethernet hub/switch or a computer.  
Use a web browser (Microsoft® Internet Explorer®, or Mozilla® Firefox®) on the host.  
By default, the switch supports the configuration parameters listed in the following  
table, which provides a point-to-point (non-network) Ethernet connection between  
the switch and the host.  
WARNING: Provide the SAS6160 switch with a proper AC protective earth ground  
connection. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the SAS6160 switch without  
a suitably installed ground conductor.  
The following table lists the switch configuration defaults.  
Table 3: Switch Configuration Defaults  
Parameter  
Default  
Name  
SAS6160  
Regular  
POST  
Active Zone Set  
None  
IP Address Assignment  
IP Address  
Static  
192.168.1.100  
255.255.255.0  
192.168.1.1  
IP Subnet Mask  
IP Gateway  
You can reconfigure the switch to connect to an Ethernet network.  
2.5  
Changing the Default  
The default IP address provides initial identification of the SAS6160 switch on a  
network. To change the IP address use either the SDM-GUI or the SDM-CLI interface  
explained in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, respectively.  
Static IP Address  
2.5.1  
Setting a Static IP Address  
Using SDM_GUI  
1. Log on to SDM_GUI using the admin account.  
2. From the Devices tab, select the switch.  
3. Click on the Operations tab.  
4. Click on the Configure IP link to open the Configure IP box.  
5. Click the Static IP radio button.  
6. Configure the static IP address, DNS, and gateway provided by your network  
administrator.  
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7. Exit SDM-GUI and power cycle the switch.  
Using SDM-CLI  
1. Login to SDM-CLI using the admin account.  
2. Enter the following command:  
device <sasaddress> ip static <ipaddress> <netmask>  
<defaultgateway>  
for example  
device 500605b0002453f ip static 172.21.25.204  
255.255.255.0 172.21.25.1  
3. Exit SDM-CLI and power cycle the switch.  
2.5.2  
Setting a Dynamic IP Address  
Using SDM-GUI  
1. Login to SDM_GUI using the admin account.  
2. From the Devices tab, select the switch. Write down the switch SAS address for  
possible reference and identification later.  
3. Click on the Operations tab.  
4. Click on the Configure IP link to open the Configure IP box.  
5. Click the DHCP IP radio button.  
6. Power off the switch.  
7. Connect the switch to the network.  
8. Power on the switch, which now gets an IP address assignment.  
9. Run the provided Xip utility with these options:  
xip -i get avail  
to see the SAS address and IP information for all attached devices.  
For network management, you can contact your system administrator to create a static  
reservation for this IP address.  
Using SDM-CLI  
1. Login to SDM-CLI using the admin account.  
2. Enter the following command:  
device <sasaddress> ip dhcp  
for example  
device 500605b0002453f ip dhcp  
3. Exit SDM-CLI and power cycle the switch.  
4. Run the provided Xip utility with these options:  
xip -i get avail  
to see the SAS address and IP information for all attached devices.  
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2.6  
Connecting SAS and SATA  
The SAS6160 switch centralizes management for all SAS initiators and SAS targets in  
the SAS domain. The SAS ports on the SAS610 switch are by default both in ports and  
out ports. Depending on the requirements, you can attach each port to a SAS host bus  
adapter, a SAS or SATA JBOD, a RAID array, or a SAS expander. You cannot connect the  
SAS6160 switch to individual SAS drives or SATA drives. You can use any SAS port on the  
SAS6160 switch to cascade to any port on another SAS6160 switch to increase the size  
of the storage configuration.  
Hardware  
See Chapter 1 for examples of various kinds of hardware configurations. Chapter 1 also  
explains the types of SAS connectors and cables that are needed for these  
configurations.  
2.7  
Safety Notices  
The SAS6160 switch uses a 3 V coin cell lithium battery for the real-time clock. The  
battery is not user-replaceable. The following warning and caution apply if you must  
dispose of a SAS6160 switch for some reason.  
WARNING: Risk of fire or chemical burn – The battery used in this device might  
present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above  
60 ºC (140 ºF), crush or puncture, short-circuit external contacts, or dispose of the  
battery in fire or water.  
CAUTION: Potentially hazardous material – The lithium coin cell battery contains  
perchlorate that might be considered hazardous material. If the used battery is  
physically damaged and is leaking, Do not ship the battery to a recycling center.  
Handling a damaged battery exposes you and others to potentially hazardous material.  
Dispose of the damaged battery according to all applicable regulations. If you recycle a  
used battery that is not damaged, use the proper facilities. Handle the battery according  
to all applicable regulations.  
2.7.1  
FCC  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of  
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case  
you must correct the interference at your own expense.  
LSI Corporation, is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by  
unauthorized modification of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of  
connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by LSI. It is your  
responsibility to correct interference caused by such unauthorized modification,  
substitution, or attachment.  
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2.7.2  
2.7.3  
Canada Mark  
VCCI  
2.7.4  
BSMI  
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2.7.5  
CCC  
电池警示认证  
注意事项:  
如果电池未正确安装,可能有爆炸的危险。请选用与制造商所推荐相同或相等型式  
的电池来进行替换。请依据制造商的指示处理使用过的电池。  
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Chapter 3: SAS Domain Manager Graphical User Interface | SDM-GUI Accounts  
Chapter 3  
SAS Domain Manager Graphical User Interface  
This chapter explains how to use the SAS Domain Manager Graphical User Interface  
(SDM-GUI) application to configure and monitor storage configurations with the  
LSISAS6160 SAS switch. The SDM-GUI utility is a Java Web Start application, and the  
LSISAS6160 SAS switch functions as an HTTP server that launches it. You can run the  
SDM-GUI utility from a browser by pointing the browser to the switch’s IP address.  
SDM-GUI has an easy-to-use graphical interface that enables you to manage the host  
switch, and other switches or expanders within the domain in which the host switch  
resides. You can use the interface to view domain information, create and modify  
aliases, and manage zone groups and zone sets.  
3.1  
SDM-GUI Accounts  
You can run SDM from a user account or from an admin account.  
The user account allows you to view the domain topology, configuration, and  
operating environment. The default password is user.  
The admin account allows you to view the same information as the user account. In  
addition, it allows you to change the configuration of the domain and of the  
managed devices within the domain. The default password is admin.  
The SAS6160 switch’s zone manager password is handled separately. Its default  
password is lynx.  
3.2  
Starting SDM-GUI  
Follow these steps to start SDM-GUI:  
1. Open a web browser and point it to the switch’s IP address or host name.  
Java Web Start downloads and launches the SDM-GUI automatically.  
The Password window appears.  
2. Enter your user name and password.  
3. Click Login.  
The main window and Summary tab appear.  
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3.3 Summary Tab and Menu  
Options  
The following figure shows the SDM-GUI main window, with the menu bar and  
Summary tab.  
Figure 1:  
SDM-GUI Summary Window  
The Summary tab indicates the IP address of the device SDM is currently accessing, as  
well as the domain status and domain ID, and the overlay name. The bottom section of  
the window lists information about SDM-GUI, including the software version, the host  
name of the current server, and the login mode (admin or user).  
Embedded SDM only supports a single domain.  
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3.4  
File, Server, and Help  
The menu bar at the top of the window provides you several options for managing the  
server. The available commands are as follows:  
Menu Options  
Select File >> Refresh to scan the domain for topology or status changes.  
(SDM automatically scans the domain once a minute.)  
Select File >> Exit to exit SDM-GUI.  
Select Server >> Change Password to change passwords for either the admin  
account or the user account. To do this task, you must know the current admin  
password.  
Select Server >> Change Connect to return to the login screen.  
Select Help >> About to view information about the GUI and the server on which it  
is running. The information includes the version, host name, and operating system.  
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3.5  
Views Tab  
The Views tab enables you to view information about the current domain. You can view  
information about the end device table, the alias table, zone groups, and zone sets. This  
information is available to both admin and user accounts.  
3.5.1  
View End Device Table  
As shown in the following figure, the View End Device Table option displays a list of end  
devices in the current domain, the expanders to which they attach, and their entry  
point into the Zoned Portion of a Service Delivery Subsystem (ZPSDS), which is useful  
for zoning.  
Figure 2:  
End Device Table  
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3.5.2  
View Alias Table  
As shown in the following figure, the View Alias Table option displays a list of all aliases.  
Figure 3:  
Alias Table  
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3.5.3  
View Zone Groups  
As shown in the following figure, the View Zone Groups option displays a list of zone  
groups. To view details about any zone group, select it in the list on the left. An asterisk  
at the end of a zone group name indicates that the zone group is currently active.  
Figure 4:  
View Zone Groups  
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3.5.4  
View Zone Sets  
As shown in the following figure, the View Zone Sets option displays a list of zone sets.  
To view details about any zone set, select it in the list on the left. An asterisk at the end  
of a zone set name indicates that the zone set was active at the time of activation.  
Figure 5:  
View Zone Sets  
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3.6  
Domain Tab  
The Domain tab, which is available only in the admin account, has commands that  
manage aliases, zone groups, and zone sets. In addition, it has several wizards for  
domain configuration and management tasks. To use the specific commands described  
in this section, click the hyperlinks on the Domain tab.  
3.6.1  
Alias Management  
The Alias Management options enable you to create, modify, and delete aliases.  
3.6.1.1 Create/Modify Aliases  
Use the Create/Modify Aliases option to create or modify aliases. An alias is a  
user-defined name that is bound to a specific SAS Address. After you create an alias,  
you can use it anywhere that you would normally use a SAS address. Aliases are  
convenient because they can be easy-to-remember names such as Summit, Turbo,  
Node100, and so on.  
Figure 6:  
Create/Modify Aliases  
To assign an alias, click on a node in the tree on the left of the window and type an alias  
of up to 24 characters in the field on the right. Click Apply to assign the alias. You can  
change existing aliases in addition to assigning new ones.  
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Alias names must be unique and must not resemble valid SAS addresses (16  
hexadecimal characters that start with the number 5). The only special characters you  
can use in an alias are pound (#), dash, and underscore. The tree displays aliases only for  
the devices presently in the domain. To see aliases for other devices, use the  
View/Delete Aliases command.  
3.6.1.2 View/Delete Aliases  
Use the View/Delete Aliases command to display a list of all aliases associated with the  
focused domain, including aliases assigned to devices that are not presently in the  
domain. You also can also this command to delete aliases.  
Figure 7:  
View/Delete Aliases  
To delete an alias, select the check box next to it and click Delete.  
3.6.2  
Automatically Configure Zone  
Zoning wizards simplify zone set creation. The Automatically Configure Zone Groups  
and Zone Sets commands include three wizards that can automate the configuration of  
zone groups and zone sets.  
Groups and Zone Sets  
3.6.2.1 Initiator Isolation Wizard  
The Initiator Isolation Wizard creates a zone set that isolates initiators from one another,  
while exposing all targets to each other. Use the Initiator Isolation Wizard to  
automatically configure a zone set and two associated zone groups based on a  
snapshot of the current domain. Each window of the wizard includes instructions to  
guide you through the configuration process.  
After it prompts you to type the zone set name (maximum of 28 characters), the wizard  
checks the domain to determine if any initiators or targets are attached to the ZPSDS at  
the same point and share a common ZPSDS entry point. If so, the topology cannot  
support this zoning configuration, and the wizard terminates with an error message.  
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If the topology supports the configuration, the wizard builds two zone groups: one for  
the initiators, and one for the targets, with the names <zone set name> + #001 and  
<zone set name> + #002. The wizard scans through the domain and assigns to one zone  
group all the ZPSDS entry point phys that are upstream from initiators. The wizard  
assigns to another zone group all the ZPSDS entry point phys that are upstream from  
targets. The wizard then sets up permissions to allow the two zone groups to  
communicate with each other, but it prevents phys in one zone group from making  
connections to each other. When you click the Apply button, the wizard creates the  
zone set and the two associated zone groups.  
3.6.2.2 Connector Wizard  
Use the Connector Wizard to automatically configure a zone set and associated zone  
groups by grouping connectors on the edge of the ZPSDS. Each window of the wizard  
includes instructions to guide you through the configuration process.  
The wizard uses a snapshot of the current domain to identify the connectors on the  
edge of the ZPSDS and then displays a list of these connectors. (The list does not  
include connectors that link expanders within the ZPSDS.) Type the zone set name  
(maximum of 28 characters) and bundle the connectors into zones by selecting one or  
more connectors from the list. You can define multiple zones as needed in order to  
meet your zoning requirements. Zones can overlap, but the wizard removes zones that  
are subsets of larger zones. You can delete the defined zones by selecting the check  
box and clicking the Delete button.  
After you define all the zones, the wizard uses the zone definitions to create the  
minimal number of zone groups and to configure their permissions. The wizard creates  
one zone group per defined zone, populating the zone group with the phys associated  
with the connectors in that zone, and setting up permission for the phys in the zone  
group to communicate with each other.  
The wizard then compares each zone group to all other zone groups, including zone  
groups created during this process, searching for phys that are in both zone groups. If it  
finds any such phys (parents), it creates a new zone group (child) and moves the  
identified phys to the child. The wizard then grants permission for the child’s phys to  
communicate with each other, as well as with the phys of the two parent zone groups.  
If one of the parent zone groups is emptied in this process, the wizard transfers all  
permissions from the parent to the child. Empty zone groups are later ignored and are  
not transferred to the zone manager.  
The wizard creates the zone set and associated zone group when you click the Apply  
button. It assigns to zone groups the names <zone set name> + #001, <zone set name>  
+ #002, and so on. If the number of generated zone groups exceeds the maximum  
number of 248, the wizard displays an error message.  
NOTE: If phys on the edge of the ZPSDS are associated with connectors, then their  
connectors are displayed in the selection list. If phys on the edge of the ZPSDS are not  
associated with connectors, but they have formed into ports (they are connected to a  
device), then ports are displayed in the selection list. If phys on the edge of the ZPSDS  
are not associated with connectors, and have not formed into ports, individual phys are  
displayed in the selection list.  
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3.6.2.3 End Device Wizard  
Use the End Device Wizard to automatically configure a zone set and associated zone  
groups by grouping end devices. Each window of the wizard includes instructions to  
guide you through the configuration process.  
This wizard uses a snapshot of the current domain to determine the available end  
devices and then displays lists of initiators and targets. Type the zone set name  
(maximum of 28 characters) and bundle one or more initiators with one or more targets  
into a zone by selecting them from these lists. You can define multiple zones as needed  
in order to meet your zoning requirements. Zones can overlap, but zones that are  
subsets of larger zones are removed. The wizard forces devices that share the same  
ZPSDS entry point (siblings) into the same zone by automatically selecting all siblings  
when you select a single sibling. You can delete the defined zones by selecting the  
check box and clicking the Delete button.  
After you define all the zones, the wizard uses the zone definitions to create the  
minimal number of zone groups and to configure their permissions. The wizard creates  
one zone group per defined zone, populating the zone group with the ZPSDS entry  
point phys of the end devices in that zone, and setting up permission for the phys in  
the zone group to communicate with each other.  
The wizard then compares each zone group to all other zone groups, including zone  
groups created during this process, searching for phys that are in both zone groups. If it  
finds any such phys (parents), it creates a new zone group (child) and moves the  
identified phys to the child. The wizard then grants permission for the child’s phys to  
communicate with each other, as well as with the phys of the two parent zone groups.  
If one of the parent zone groups is emptied in this process, the wizard transfers all  
permissions from the parent to the child. Empty zone groups are later ignored and are  
not transferred to the zone manager.  
The wizard creates the zone set and associated zone group when you click the Apply  
button. The wizard assigns to zone groups the names <zone set name> + #001, <zone  
set name> + #002, and so on. If the number of generated zone groups exceeds the  
maximum number of 248, the wizard displays an error message.  
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3.6.3  
Groups  
Manually Configure Zone  
The Manually Configure Zone Groups commands allow you to manually create, view,  
modify, and delete zone groups. This command provides greater control of zone set  
creation, and allows an administrator to edit an existing zone set or zone group.  
3.6.3.1 Create Zone Group  
Use the Create Zone Group command to manually create zone groups. As the following  
figure shows, you complete this task by typing a zone group name and then selecting  
members for the zone group from the list on the left.  
Figure 8:  
Create Zone Group  
Zone group names must be unique and must be no longer than 32 characters. The only  
special characters you can use in a zone group name are pound (#), dash, and underscore.  
The list of unselected zone group members contains only the expanders that are inside  
the ZPSDS boundary. The unselected members list box contains only the phys that are  
inside the ZPSDS boundary.  
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3.6.3.2 View Zone Group  
3.6.3.3 Modify Zone Group  
Use the View Zone Groups command to view information about zone groups. To view  
details about any zone group, select the group from the pull-down list on the left. An  
asterisk at the end of a zone group name indicates that the zone group was active at  
the time of activation. Figure 4 shows the View Zone Group window.  
Use the Modify Zone Groups command to modify existing zone groups. You can add or  
remove phys or rename an existing zone group. The list of unselected zone group  
members contains only the expanders and phys that are inside the ZPSDS boundary. As  
the following figure shows, you rename a zone group by selecting the zone group from  
the pull-down list at the upper left, typing a new name, and clicking Apply.  
Figure 9:  
Modify Zone Group  
3.6.3.4 Delete Zone Group  
Use the Delete Zone Group command to delete an existing zone group. You can delete  
any zone group that is not currently a member of any zone set. Select the zone group  
name from the pull-down list in the upper left and click Delete.  
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3.6.4  
Manually Configure Zone Sets  
The Manually Configure Zone Sets commands enable you to manually create, view,  
activate/deactivate, and delete zone sets.  
3.6.4.1 Change Zone Manager  
Password  
Use the Change Zone Manager Password command to change the password used to  
manage the zoning expanders in the domain. When the window appears, type the  
current password in the indicated field. Then type the new password and type it again  
to confirm it. Passwords are text strings that consist of any valid ASCII character. The  
maximum password length is 32 characters.  
If you enter a null string, the password is set to its default value, ZERO (32 bytes of  
binary 0), as defined by the SAS 2.0 specification.  
3.6.4.2 Create Zone Set  
Use the Create Zone Set command to create a new zone set. You can click on the matrix  
to indicate that both zone groups in the associated row/column may communicate  
with one another. A blank cell indicates that the two zone groups may not  
communicate. A dash in a cell indicates an illegal selection because of a phy conflict  
between zone groups. A phy can be a member of one zone group per zone set.  
To see the details of a particular zone group, click the zone group link in the left column  
of the matrix.  
Figure 10:  
Create Zone Set  
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3.6.4.3 View Zone Set  
3.6.4.4 Modify Zone Set  
Use the View Zone Set command to view information about zone sets. To view details  
about any zone set, select it in the list on the left. An asterisk at the end of a zone set  
name indicates that the zone set was active at the time of activation. Figure 5 shows  
the View Zone Set window.  
Use the Modify Zone Set command to modify existing zone sets. As shown in the  
following figure, the Modify Zone Set window allows you to give or revoke the  
permission to communicate among the zone groups. You also can rename an existing  
zone set.  
Figure 11:  
Modify Zone Set  
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3.6.4.5 Activate/Deactivate  
Zone Set  
Use the Activate/Deactivate Zone Set command to activate or deactivate a zone set.  
Only one zone set can be active at a time, and a zone set must be active for its  
definitions to be applied to the domain. Changes to the active zone set or zone group  
permissions do not take effect until the next zone set activation. When all zone sets are  
inactive, zoning is disabled and domain access is unrestricted.  
As shown in the following figure, the Activate/Deactivate window lists the currently  
active zone set. To deactivate all zone sets, click the button on the left of the window,  
and click Apply.  
NOTE: The default password for the zone manager is lynx.  
To activate a zone set, select it from the pull-down list, type the zone manager  
password, and click Apply.  
When activated, copies of the zone set and component zone groups are made. An  
asterisk at the end of a zone group name indicates that the zone group is currently  
active.  
Figure 12:  
Activate/Deactivate Zone Set  
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3.6.4.6 Delete Zone Set  
Use the Delete Zone Set command to delete an existing zone set. As shown in the  
following figure, you delete a zone set by selecting the zone set from the list on the left  
of the window and then clicking Delete.  
Figure 13:  
Delete Zone Set  
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3.7  
Devices Tab  
The Devices tab displays the topology of the current domain in the form of a tree. When  
you select items on the tree, you access a secondary set of tabs, including Properties,  
Environmentals, Attached Devices, and Phys. The tabs displayed on this row depend on  
both the account type and the device selected in the tree. You can access an Operations  
tab if you select an edge expander on the tree while using an admin account.  
The following figure shows a device tree on the Devices tab. The Properties tab appears  
on the right side of the window.  
Figure 14:  
Device Tree and Properties Tab  
NOTE: In the SDM-CLI, the Device Type might be ZExpander, which means zoning  
capable expander.  
NOTE: If there is an active zone set, and if you click on an end device, all of the other end  
devices with which it has permission to communicate appear in blue.  
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3.7.1  
Properties Tab  
As Figure 14 shows, the Properties tab displays information about the currently selected  
device in the tree in the left panel. Properties information includes SAS Address, Vendor  
ID, and Device Type. The rest of the displayed information varies, depending on the type  
of the selected device. In Figure 14, the domain properties are shown.  
The following figure shows the Properties tab.  
Figure 15:  
Properties Tab  
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3.7.2  
Environmentals Tab  
The Environmentals tab appears for devices that contain SCSI Enclosure Services (SES)  
targets. The following figure shows an example of the type of data that appears on this  
tab. Environmental data, for each device that supports an SES target, is polled in a  
background loop.  
Figure 16:  
Environmentals Tab  
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3.7.3  
Attached Devices Tab  
The Attached Devices tab appears for all expanders and end devices. This tab  
shows a list of devices directly connected to the selected device and the phys used in  
those connections.  
The following figure shows the Attached Devices tab.  
Figure 17:  
Attached Devices Tab  
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3.7.4  
Phys Tab  
The Phys tab appears for expanders. It lists information about the phys on the  
selected expander.  
The following figure shows the Phys tab.  
Figure 18:  
Phys Tab  
To view detailed information about any phy, click on an entry in the Phy ID column. A  
pop-up window appears with detailed status information.  
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3.7.5  
Zone Group Tab  
The Zone Group tab becomes active if there is an active zone set, and if you click on an  
end device. In the following figure, the Zone Group tab is active because the selected  
initiator is a member of an active zone set. In the device tree, the devices that may  
communicate appear in blue. There are two sections in the Zone Group tab:  
The Zone Group Membership section shows the zone group to which the selected  
device belongs.  
The Zone Group Permission section shows that zone_group_1 may communicate  
with zone_group_2.  
Figure 19:  
Zone Group Tab  
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3.7.6  
Operations Tab  
The Operations tab appears only when you select an expander from an admin account.  
This tab contains the following commands.  
Figure 20:  
Operations Tab  
3.7.6.1 Update Firmware  
Use the Update Firmware command to update the firmware on LSI SAS expanders, LSI  
SAS2 expanders, and LSI SAS2 switches. SDM verifies that the product identification of  
the image matches the targeted device. SDM automatically resets the expander after a  
successful update.  
The following figure shows the first step of the update process: selecting an expander  
firmware image. The next step is to verify and activate the file.  
Figure 21:  
Update Firmware  
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3.7.6.2 Enable/Disable/Reset  
Phys  
Use the Enable/Disable/Reset Phys command to enable, disable, or reset specified  
expander phys. To disable one or more phys, remove the check mark in the Enabled  
column and click Apply. To reset one or more phys, select the check box in the Reset  
column and click Apply. The phys are automatically enabled after a switch reset. The  
following figure shows the Enable/Disable/Reset window.  
Figure 22:  
Enable/Disable/Reset Phys  
3.7.6.3 Reset Switch  
Use the Reset Switch command to reset the LSI SAS2 switch that is currently selected in  
the device tree. You must confirm the reset before it is executed.  
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3.7.6.4 Configure IP  
Use the Configure IP command to change the IP address for the LSI SAS2 switch that is  
currently selected in the device tree. You can set either a static or a dynamic IP address  
as shown in the following figures.  
Figure 23:  
Set a Static IP Address  
Figure 24:  
Set a Dynamic IP Address  
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Chapter 4  
SAS Domain Manager Command Line Interface  
This chapter explains how to use the commands supported by the SAS Domain  
Manager Command Line Interface (SDM-CLI) with the LSISAS6160 SAS switch. SDM-CLI  
can be accessed using a telnet client.  
SDM-CLI has powerful, flexible commands that allow you to manage the host switch,  
and other switches or expanders within the domain in which the host switch resides.  
4.1  
Syntax  
Command Usage and  
To start the embedded SDM-CLI, open a telnet session to the switch’s IP address or host  
name. You will be prompted to login.  
The syntax for CLI commands is as follows:  
command [arguments]  
In this syntax,[arguments]may consist of any combination of the following:  
[optional]: Optional argument  
(a|b): Choose between a or b  
<string>: User-supplied value or string  
SDM does not allow spaces in file names and paths, even if the operating system allows  
them. All user-supplied names (domains, aliases, zone groups, zone sets, etc.) are case  
sensitive.  
Use the up and down arrow keys to access a small command history buffer. Use the left  
and right arrow keys to edit commands.  
SDM-CLI provides two accounts that control access and privileges: user and admin.  
The user account permits you to view the domain topology, configuration, and  
operating environment. The default password is user.  
The admin account permits you to view domain information. It also grants  
permission to use commands that may change the configuration of the domain or  
of managed devices within the domain. The default password is admin.  
The LSISAS6160 zone manager is handled separately. Its default password is lynx.  
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4.2  
SDM-CLI Commands  
There are two types of SDM-CLI commands:  
Extra-Domain commands manage SDM-D itself and to control the domain focus of  
the Intra-Domain commands.  
Intra-Domain commands manage a single domain at a time.  
Each command description indicates whether the command is Extra-Domain or  
Intra-Domain.  
NOTE: You can use shortcuts when you type commands. In the following command  
descriptions, the bolded letters indicate the minimum characters that are necessary to  
recognize the command.  
4.2.1  
Domain Command  
(Extra-Domain) Use the domaincommand to perform the listed tasks.  
Authority: User for domain. Admin for all other variations.  
Syntax:  
domain focus <domain name>  
Usage:  
domain focus <domain name>  
Changes the domain on which SDM-CLI is focused. Embedded SDM only supports a  
single domain.  
4.2.2  
Help Command  
(Extra-Domain) Use the helpcommand to display the SDM-CLI command line help.  
Authority: User  
Syntax:  
help [<command>]  
Usage:  
help [<command>]  
Displays detailed help for a specific command if you provide the [<command>]  
name. Otherwise, it displays a list of all available commands.  
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4.2.3  
Passwd Command  
(Extra-Domain) Use the passwdcommand to change the password for an account  
after prompting for the admin password. Passwords must have between four and  
16 characters.  
Authority: Admin  
Syntax:  
passwd (admin | user)  
Usage:  
passwd admin  
Starts a dialog to change the password for the admin account.  
passwd user  
Starts the following dialog to change the password for the user account:  
SDMCLI> passwd user  
passwd user  
Please enter the current 'admin' password: *****  
Please enter the new password for user: *****  
Please re-enter the new password for user: *****  
Password changed.  
4.2.4  
Quit Command  
(Extra-Domain) Use the quitcommand (or the exitor logoutcommand) to log out  
and exit SDM-CLI.  
Authority: User  
Syntax:  
exit  
logout  
quit  
4.2.5  
Alias Command  
(Intra-Domain) Use the aliascommand to create or delete aliases. An alias is a  
user-defined name that is bound to a SAS address. After you create an alias, you can use  
it anywhere that you would normally use a SAS address.  
NOTE: You can assign only a single alias to a SAS address.  
SDM does not use aliases directly. For example, if you use an alias to define a zone  
group, SDM does not track the alias in the zone group’s structures. Instead, it tracks the  
SAS address bound to the alias. Therefore, the zone group is not affected if you make  
subsequent changes to the alias.  
Authority: Admin  
Syntax:  
alias create <name> <sas address>  
alias delete (single <name> | all [noconfirm])  
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Usage:  
alias create <name> <sas address>  
Creates an alias that is bound to a specific device within the domain. The alias name  
can have a maximum of 24 characters. Valid characters are 0 through 9, A through Z,  
a through z, # (pound), - (dash), and _ (underscore). An alias name must not closely  
resemble a valid SAS address (16 hexadecimal characters that start with a 5).  
alias delete single <name>  
Deletes a single specified alias.  
alias delete all [noconfirm]  
Deletes all aliases. If you specify the [noconfirm]option, the deletion occurs  
immediately without an additional confirmation prompt. Otherwise, SDM first  
prompts you to confirm the action.  
4.2.6  
Device Command  
(Intra-Domain) Use the devicecommand to manage individual devices (LSI expanders)  
within the domain.  
Authority: Admin  
Syntax:  
device (<sas address>|<alias>) reset [noconfirm]  
device (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy> reset [counters]  
device (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy> (disable|enable)  
device (<sas address>|<alias>) update <file> <ip address>  
device (<sas address>|<alias>) ip (dhcp|static <ip  
address> <mask> <gateway>)  
Configure IP address for the switch.  
Usage:  
device (<sas address>|<alias>) reset [noconfirm]  
Resets a device after user confirmation. If you specify the [noconfirm]option,  
the reset occurs immediately without an additional confirmation prompt.  
Otherwise, SDM first prompts you to confirm the action.  
device (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy> reset  
Resets a phy.  
device (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy> reset counters  
Clears a phy’s counters.  
device (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy> disable  
Disables a phy until the next device reset.  
device (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy> enable  
Enables a previously disabled phy.  
device (<sas address>|<alias>) update <file> <ip address>  
Installs a new firmware image on the specified device and automatically resets the  
device after a successful update. SDM checks to ensure that the product  
identification of the image matches the targeted device. The targeted device is  
responsible for any other image validation.  
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4.2.7  
Show Command  
(Intra-Domain) Use the showcommand to display domain, device, and phy  
information. (See Section 4.3, Sample Output for Show Command, to view samples of  
the kind of information that is returned.)  
Authority: User  
Syntax:  
show alias [<alias>]  
show device [<sas address>|<alias>]  
show domain  
show phy [(<sas address>|<alias>)[:<phy>]]  
show version  
show zonegroup [<name>]  
show zoneset [active|data <name>]  
Usage:  
show alias  
Displays a list of all aliases.  
show alias <alias>  
Displays detailed information for a single alias.  
show device  
Displays a table of all devices (expanders and end devices) in the domain.  
show device <sas address>|<alias>  
Displays detailed information about a particular device (expander or end device).  
SES environmental data is a subset of the information displayed for expanders.  
show domain  
Displays all domain overlays and their bindings to physical domains, flagging the  
domain currently under focus.  
show phy  
Displays, in a tabular format, all expander phys residing in the domain.  
show phy (<sas address>|<alias>)  
Displays, in a tabular format, all phys residing on a specific expander.  
show phy (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy>  
Displays detailed information about a particular phy.  
show version  
Displays version information for both SDM-CLI and SDM-D.  
show zonegroup  
Displays a list of all zone groups.  
show zonegroup <name>  
Displays detailed information about a single zone group.  
show zoneset  
Displays a list of all zone sets.  
show zoneset active  
Displays the name and detailed information for the active zone set.  
show zoneset data <name>  
Displays detailed information about a single zone set.  
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4.2.8  
Zonegroup Command  
(Intra-Domain) Use the zonegroupcommand to manage zone groups and zone  
group membership. Zonegroup commands have no effect on the active zone set until  
you reactivate it.  
Authority: Admin  
Syntax:  
zonegroup add <name> (<sas_address>|<alias>):<phy>  
zonegroup create <name>  
zonegroup delete ((single <name>)|(all [noconfirm]))  
zonegroup remove <name> (<sas_address>|<alias>):<phy>  
zonegroup rename <old> <new>  
Usage:  
zonegroup add <name> (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy>  
Adds a phy to an existing zone group.  
NOTE: Phys internal to the ZPSDS must be in Zone Group 1. Therefore, exclude them  
from this command.  
zonegroup create <name>  
Creates a new zone group. The zone group name can have a maximum of  
32 characters. Valid characters are 0 through 9, A through Z, a through z, # (pound),  
- (dash), and _ (underscore).  
zonegroup delete single <name>  
Deletes a single zone group.  
NOTE: You cannot delete a zone group if it is currently a member of a zone set. This  
restriction also applies to the zonegroup delete allcommand.  
zonegroup delete all [noconfirm]  
Deletes all zone groups. If you specify the [noconfirm]option, the action occurs  
immediately without an additional confirmation prompt. Otherwise, SDM first  
prompts you to confirm the action.  
zonegroup remove <name> (<sas address>|<alias>):<phy>  
Removes a phy from an existing zone group.  
zonegroup rename <old> <new>  
Renames an existing zone group.  
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4.2.9  
Zoneset Command  
(Intra-Domain) Use the zonesetcommand to manage zone sets and zone  
set membership.  
NOTE: Only the zoneset activateand zoneset deactivatecommands  
affect the state of the active zone set. Other zone group commands and zone set  
commands have no effect until you subsequently activate the zone set.  
Authority: Admin  
Syntax:  
zoneset activate <name>  
zoneset add <name> <zone group> <zone group>  
zoneset create <name>  
zoneset deactivate  
zoneset delete (single <name> | all [noconfirm])  
zoneset passwd  
zoneset remove <name> <zone group> <zone group>  
zoneset rename <old> <new>  
Usage:  
zoneset activate <name>  
Activates a zone set after prompting you for the zone manager password. Only a single  
zone set can be active at a time, so this command also deactivates the current active  
zone set before it activates a new one. Changes to the active zone set, or changes to  
zone group permissions, do not take effect until the next zone set activates.  
NOTE: Depending on the zoning configuration and how SDM accesses a domain, you  
might not always be required to enter a valid Zone Manager Password to modify or  
disable zoning after it is enabled. You can apply changes made to the active zone set by  
reactivating it. SDM-D validates the zone set within the current topology when  
activation occurs.  
zoneset add <name> <zone group> <zone group>  
Adds two zone groups to an existing zone set, which gives them permission to  
communicate with one another. The maximum number of zone groups is 248 for a  
zone set.  
NOTE: A phy can only be a member of one zone group per zone set.  
zoneset create <name>  
Creates a new zone set. The zone set name can have a maximum of 32 characters.  
Valid characters are 0 through 9, A through Z, a through z, # (pound), - (dash), and  
_ (underscore).  
zoneset deactivate  
Deactivates the active zone set after it prompts you for the zone manager password.  
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NOTE: Zoning within the domain is disabled when no zone set is active, and access is  
unrestricted. Therefore, all end devices in the domain can see one another.  
zoneset delete single <name>  
Deletes a single zone set.  
zoneset delete all [noconfirm]  
Deletes all zone sets. If you specify the [noconfirm]option, the action occurs  
immediately without an additional confirmation prompt. Otherwise, SDM first  
prompts you to confirm the action.  
zoneset passwd  
Starts a dialog to change and synchronize the password on all zoning expanders  
throughout the domain. Passwords are text strings that contains any valid ASCII  
character. The maximum password length is 32 characters.  
NOTE: The default zone manager password is lynx.  
zoneset remove <name> <zone group> <zone group>  
Removes communication privileges between two zone groups in an existing zone set.  
A zone group is purged from the zone set if no other communication privileges remain.  
zoneset rename <old> <new>  
Renames an existing zone set.  
4.3  
Sample Output for Show  
This section shows sample output for some variations of the showcommand. The first  
line of each example shows the actual syntax of the command that you enter at the  
SDMCLI>prompt.  
Command  
The examples in this section detail the showcommand output.  
4.3.1  
show alias  
SDMCLI> show alias  
SAS Address  
Alias  
-----------------------------------------------------  
500605b0006b75b0  
50012be0000380ff  
500605b0000220bf  
Bacchus  
Calhoun  
Carrollton  
4.3.2  
4.3.3  
show alias <alias>  
show device  
SDMCLI> show alias Calhoun  
SAS Address Alias  
------------------------------------------  
50012be0000380ff  
Calhoun  
SDMCLI> show device  
NOTE: In the following example, ZExpander means zoning capable expander.  
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Device  
Parent  
================================================ ================================  
Num Alias /  
Alias /  
Type  
Phys SAS Address  
Phys  
SAS Address  
Phys  
------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------  
Switch  
End  
Switch  
End  
64+2 Tchoupitoulas  
01 500062b10000417d 00  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Poydras  
Poydras  
Poydras  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
Calhoun  
64  
64+2 Poydras  
04 Bacchus  
01 500062b10000127d 00  
32-33-34-35  
01 5000c500176c844d 00  
01 5000c500176c9609 00  
00-01-02-03  
00-01-02-03  
00-01-02-03  
40-41-42-43  
64  
End  
ZExpander 36+2 Calhoun  
16-17-18-19  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
End  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
12  
13  
14  
15  
28  
29  
30  
31  
36  
01 5000c500176e7041 00  
01 5000c500176c9959 00  
01 5000c500176a867d 00  
01 5000c5001769ed95 00  
01 5000c500176d141d 00  
01 5000c500176cb319 00  
01 5000c500176a1ff5 00  
01 5000c500176cf39d 00  
01 5000c500176cb0f1 00  
01 5000c500176e7165 00  
01 5000c50017689651 00  
01 5000c5001765e50d 00  
01 5000c500176a32cd 00  
01 5000c500176c9211 00  
01 50012be0000380fd 00  
4.3.4  
show device <alias>  
SDMCLI> show device Calhoun  
===============================================  
Domain Device Information  
===============================================  
Company Name: Astek Corporation  
SAS Address: 50012be0000380ff  
IEEE ID: 0012be  
Device Type: Edge Expander  
Number of Physical Phys: 36  
Number of Virtual Phys: 2  
Zoning Expander: Yes  
Zoning Enabled: Yes  
Vendor Id: AstekCor  
Product Id: Snowcat-Brann  
Product Revision Level: 0100  
Firmware Version: 3.1.0.0  
Component Vendor Id: LSI  
Component Id: 547  
Component Revision Id: 4  
Table-to-Table Supported: Yes  
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Device Phys: 32-33-34-35  
Parent SAS Address: 500062b10000127f  
Parent Phys: 16-17-18-19  
Vendor Specific (hex): 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
Vendor Specific (ASCII):  
- Environmentals Information -  
Last Update: Time Not Supported  
Chip Temperature: OK, 68 Celsius  
Board Temperature: OK, 44 Celsius  
Astek-Brann: OK  
Expander: OK  
J1:Interconnect 32-35: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J2:Uplink 24-27: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J3:Drives 20-23: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J4:Drives 16-19: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J5:Drives 12-15: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J6:Interconnect 28-31: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J7:Drives 00-03: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J8:Drives 04-07: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
J9:Drives 08-11: OK, SAS Mini 4i Plug  
4.3.5  
show domain  
SDMCLI> show domain  
Overlay Name  
Id Domain Access Point  
---------------------------- --- ---------------------------------------------  
(Domain) 1 SAS6160 (500062b10000417f)  
Note: (Name) denotes focused domain  
[Name] denotes domain overlays currently not bound to a physical domain  
4.3.6  
show phy  
SDMCLI> show phy  
NOTE: In the following example, T = Table, S = Subtractive, and D = Direct.  
Notes:  
- RA - Routing Attributes  
- VP - Virtual PHY  
- LS/S - Link Speed/Status: 1.5|3.0|6.0 Gb/s  
- phy enabled but link uninitialized  
* phy disabled  
- ZG - Zone Grp  
Zoning Active: Zone Group Number  
Zoning Inactive: * phy may be assigned to a zone group  
- phy may not be assigned to a zone group  
- Capabilities  
1xxxxxxxx - Attached SMP Initiator  
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x1xxxxxxx - Attached STP Initiator  
xx1xxxxxx - Attached SSP Initiator  
xxx1xxxxx - Attached SATA Host  
xxxx1xxxx - Attached SMP Target  
xxxxx1xxx - Attached STP Target  
xxxxxx1xx - Attached SSP Target  
xxxxxxx1x - Attached SATA Target  
xxxxxxxx1 - Attached SATA Port Selector  
Phy  
Attached  
===================================== ==========================================  
Alias /  
SAS Address  
Alias /  
Device Capabilities  
Phy Type IIIITTTTS  
Phy RA VP LS/S ZG SAS Address  
------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
Tchoupitoulas  
00 T - 6.0 -  
01 T - 6.0 -  
02 T - 6.0 -  
03 T - 6.0 -  
Poydras  
Poydras  
Poydras  
Poydras  
000 Switch  
001 Switch  
002 Switch  
003 Switch  
000010000  
000010000  
000010000  
000010000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
04 T -  
05 T -  
06 T -  
07 T -  
08 T -  
09 T -  
10 T -  
11 T -  
12 T -  
13 T -  
14 T -  
15 T -  
16 T -  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
Not all output shown in this example.  
Rampart  
Rampart  
Rampart  
Rampart  
Rampart  
Rampart  
32 T -  
33 T -  
34 T -  
35 T -  
36 D * 6.0 -  
37 D * - -  
- *  
- *  
- *  
- *  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
500605b0000210bd 000 End  
---------------- --- None  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
101000100  
000001000  
4.3.7  
show phy <alias>  
SDMCLI> show phy Calhoun  
NOTE: In the following example, T = Table, S = Subtractive, and D = Direct.  
Notes:  
- RA - Routing Attributes  
- VP - Virtual PHY  
- Zone Grp  
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Zoning Active: Zone Group Number  
Zoning Inactive: * phy may be assigned to a zone group  
- phy may not be assigned to a zone group  
- Capabilities  
1xxxxxxxx - Attached SMP Initiator  
x1xxxxxxx - Attached STP Initiator  
xx1xxxxxx - Attached SSP Initiator  
xxx1xxxxx - Attached SATA Host  
xxxx1xxxx - Attached SMP Target  
xxxxx1xxx - Attached STP Target  
xxxxxx1xx - Attached SSP Target  
xxxxxxx1x - Attached SATA Target  
xxxxxxxx1 - Attached SATA Port Selector  
Phy Table for 50012be0000380ff (Calhoun):  
Phy  
Attached  
================================ =============================================  
Link Zone Alias /  
Speed Grp SAS Address  
Device  
Phy Type  
Capabilities  
IIIITTTTS  
Phy RA VP State  
-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------  
000 D - Enabled 6.0  
001 D - Enabled 6.0  
002 D - Enabled 6.0  
003 D - Enabled 6.0  
004 T - Enabled 6.0  
005 T - Enabled 6.0  
006 T - Enabled 6.0  
007 T - Enabled 6.0  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
5000c500176c844d 000 End  
5000c500176c9609 000 End  
5000c500176e7041 000 End  
5000c500176c9959 000 End  
5000c500176a867d 000 End  
5000c5001769ed95 000 End  
5000c500176d141d 000 End  
5000c500176cb319 000 End  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
5000c500176a1ff5 000 End  
5000c500176cf39d 000 End  
5000c500176cb0f1 000 End  
5000c500176e7165 000 End  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
---------------- --- None  
5000c50017689651 000 End  
5000c5001765e50d 000 End  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000010  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000000  
000000010  
000000010  
008 T - Enabled  
009 T - Enabled  
010 T - Enabled  
011 T - Enabled  
-
-
-
-
012 T - Enabled 6.0  
013 T - Enabled 6.0  
014 T - Enabled 6.0  
015 T - Enabled 6.0  
016 T - Enabled  
017 T - Enabled  
018 T - Enabled  
019 T - Enabled  
020 T - Enabled  
021 T - Enabled  
022 T - Enabled  
023 T - Enabled  
024 S - Enabled  
025 S - Enabled  
026 S - Enabled  
027 S - Enabled  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
028 T - Enabled 6.0  
029 T - Enabled 6.0  
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030 T - Enabled 6.0  
031 T - Enabled 6.0  
032 T - Enabled 6.0  
033 T - Enabled 6.0  
034 T - Enabled 6.0  
035 T - Enabled 6.0  
036 D * Enabled 6.0  
*
*
-
-
-
-
-
-
5000c500176a32cd 000 End  
5000c500176c9211 000 End  
000000010  
000000010  
000001000  
000001000  
000001000  
000001000  
010100010  
000000100  
Poydras  
Poydras  
Poydras  
Poydras  
016 Switch  
017 Switch  
018 Switch  
019 Switch  
50012be0000380fd 000 End  
---------------- --- None  
037 D * Enabled  
-
4.3.8  
show phy <alias>: <phy>  
SDMCLI> show phy Lincoln:01  
===============================================  
Phy Information  
===============================================  
SAS Address: 500605b0000282bf  
Phy Identifier: 01  
State: Enabled  
Link Speed: 6.0 Gb/s  
Virtual Phy: No  
Routing Attribute: Subtractive  
Minimum Link Speed: 1.5 Gb/s  
Maximum Link Speed: 6.0 Gb/s  
Supported Minimum Link Speed: 1.5 Gb/s  
Supported Maximum Link Speed: 6.0 Gb/s  
Connector Type: No Information  
Connector Element Index: 00  
Connector Physical Link: 00  
Phy Fault LED: OFF  
Phy Change Count: 2  
SAS Zone Group: Zoning Inactive  
- Attached Device Information -  
Attached SAS Address: 500605b0006b75c0  
Attached Phy Identifier: 06  
Attached Device Type: End Device  
Attached Device Capabilities: SAS Management Initiator  
SATA Initiator (SAS Tunneled)  
SAS Initiator  
- Error Statistics -  
Invalid Dword Count: 0  
Running Disparity Error Count: 0  
Loss of Dword Synchronization Count: 0  
Phy Reset Problem Count: 0  
4.3.9  
show version  
SDMCLI> show version  
SDM-CLI Version 2.250.5.0  
SDM-D Version 2.250.5.0  
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4.3.10 show zonegroup <name>  
SDMCLI> show zonegroup ZoneOne#001  
Zone Group  
Member Alias/SAS Address: Phy List  
--------------------------------------  
ZoneOne#001:  
Lincoln  
: 00 01 02 03  
4.3.11 show zoneset active  
SDMCLI> show zoneset active  
Zone Set  
Zone Group: Permitted Zone Group List  
Member Alias/SAS Address: Phy List  
------------------------------------------  
ZoneOne:  
ZoneOne#001: ZoneOne#002  
Lincoln  
: 00 01 02 03  
ZoneOne#002: ZoneOne#001  
Lincoln  
: 08 09 10 11  
4.3.12 show zoneset data <name>  
SDMCLI> show zoneset data ZoneOne  
Zone Set  
Zone Group: Permitted Zone Group List  
Member Alias/SAS Address: Phy List  
------------------------------------------  
ZoneOne:  
ZoneOne#001: ZoneOne#002  
Lincoln  
: 00 01 02 03  
ZoneOne#002: ZoneOne#001  
Lincoln  
: 08 09 10 11  
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Chapter 5  
Troubleshooting  
This chapter contains troubleshooting information for the LSISAS6160 SAS switch.  
The following table lists several common issues related to the SAS6160 switch and the  
remedies for them.  
Table 1: Common Troubleshooting Issues and Remedies  
Issue  
Remedy  
The password for the admin account is lost and you cannot access Reset the switch to factory defaults by pressing the reset switch and power  
the switch-management capabilities.  
cycling the switch. This process resets both the admin and user account  
passwords to their default values, clears all alias and zoning data, and clears  
the event log.  
When trying to log in to the SDM-GUI utility from a  
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 system, the system stalls at the  
loading screen.  
In Internet Explorer, select Tools-->Internet Options--> Security. Click the  
Trusted Sites icon, then click Sites... Add the IP address of the SAS6160  
switch to the list of trusted websites.  
You have changed the default IP address of the SAS6160 switch,  
but you forgot the address and you can no longer access the  
switch through the Ethernet.  
To retrieve the IP address through an in-band connection, use the  
Xip utility supplied on the CD that ships with the SAS6160 switch. To  
list the available expanders in your topology, run the command:  
xip -i get avail  
This lists all expanders in your topology with the switch IP address  
next to each switch SAS address. Alternately, you can query  
information (including IP address) from an individual expander by  
using its SAS address. For example, if the SAS address is  
500062b15555557f, to list information specific to that expander, use  
the command:  
xip -i 500062b15555557f get exp  
All ports are showing yellow LEDs, but you still have SAS traffic.  
This could be caused by either the master controller or slave  
controller failing. The switch functions at half performance. Contact  
your vendor to replace the switch.  
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