QLogic SANbox 5600/5602

Stackable FC Switch Hardware

Release Notes

For Installation in Sun™ Storage Area Networks

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January 2008, Revision A

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QLogic SANbox 5600/5602
Stackable FC Switch Hardware
Release Notes
This document contains important information about the QLogic SANbox 5600 and
SANbox 5602 Stackable Fibre Channel (FC) switch hardware installed in Sun™
storage area networks (SANs).

Note – The only difference between the QLogic SANbox 5602 and 5600 switches is
that the 5602 has two hot-swappable power supplies, while the 5600 has one fixed
power supply.

Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can impact
the installation and operation of the QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602 FC switch in a
Sun SAN.

Note – Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned
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content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.

This document contains the following sections:

■ “Product Features” on page 2
■ “Switch Requirements” on page 2
■ “Downloading and Installing Patches” on page 5
■ “Related Documentation” on page 6
■ “Service Contact Information” on page 6

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 Product Features
The QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602 FC switches are 4-Gbit Fibre Channel switches
that offer low price per port connectivity. The base QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602
FC switch has the following ports:
■ Eight 4-Gbit ports enabled initially
■ Capability to add ports in 4-port increments up to a maximum of 20 ports
■ Four 10-Gbit ISL ports
■ Capability to move a currently licensed port to another port. This allows the
activation of up to all four 10-Gbit ISL ports with only an eight port license.

Note – The capability to move a licensed port to another port requires firmware
version 6.7.0.07 (minimum) and Enterprise Fabric Suite (EFS) version 6.07.05
(minimum).

Additional QLogic 560x FC switches can be stacked together by using the QLogic
SANbox 5600 and 5602 FC switch 10-Gbit ISL ports. QLogic 5200 FC switches can
also be included in the stack. Thus, a total of six QLogic 5200 and 560x FC switches
can be stacked together to create a maximum of 96 2-Gbit or 4-Gbit ports. (For
switch stacking details, refer to the QLogic documentation listed in “Related
Documentation” on page 6.)

Switch Requirements
This section describes some special requirements for the QLogic SANbox 5600 and
5602 FC switches. The following topics are discussed:
■ “Shipping or Moving a Rackmounted QLogic 5600 FC Switch” on page 3
■ “Shipping or Moving a Rackmounted QLogic 5602 FC Switch” on page 3
■ “Firmware Requirements” on page 3
■ “Installing the Switch Into an Existing Fabric” on page 4
■ “Management Software” on page 4

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Shipping or Moving a Rackmounted QLogic 5600
FC Switch
When mounting the QLogic SANbox 5600 FC switch in the equipment rack, you
must use the accessory mounting L-brackets supplied with the switch.

Caution – The supplied mounting L-brackets are not approved for moving or
shipping a QLogic SANbox 5600 FC switch installed in an equipment rack. The
brackets cannot sustain impacts and vibration associated with equipment relocation.

To move or ship a rack with a QLogic SANbox 5600 FC switch mounted in the rack
you must do one of the following:
■ Remove the switch from the rack
■ Use rack mounting kit SG-XSWQLG5200-RK-Z, which is designed for shipping
the rack with the switch installed.

Shipping or Moving a Rackmounted QLogic 5602

FC Switch
To move or ship a rack with a QLogic SANbox 5602 FC switch mounted in the rack,
you must do one of the following:
■ Remove the switch from the rack
■ Use rack mounting kit SG-XSWQLG5200-RK-Z, which is designed for shipping
the rack with the switch installed.

Firmware Requirements
For complete feature functionality, upgrade the SANbox 5600 or 5602 FC switch to
the minimum required firmware version 6.7.0.07. Features of this version include:
■ Support for EFS
■ Support for stacking of six switches
■ Ability to move port licenses

The latest firmware patch ID for this version is 128175-01. See the section
“Downloading and Installing Patches” on page 5 for further information regarding
the installation of this patch.

QLogic SANbox 5600/5602 Stackable FC Switch Hardware Release Notes 3

 Installing the Switch Into an Existing Fabric
If you are installing a QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602 FC switch into an existing
fabric that has a QLogic switch or a Sun StorEdge™ Network FC switch, you must
do the following:

1. Remove all 1-Gbit QLogic and Sun StorEdge Network 1-Gbit FC switches from
the fabric.

2. Upgrade any QLogic or Sun StorEdge Network 2-Gbit FC switches to the

minimum firmware version 5.0.1.10. The patch ID for this firmware is 119553. See
the section “Downloading and Installing Patches” on page 5 for further
information regarding the installation of patches.

Management Software
You can manage the QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602 FC switches using Enterprise
Fabric Suite (EFS), QuickTools, or the CLI. TABLE 1 summarizes the management
software and firmware version compatibility requirements for the SANbox 5600 and
5602 FC switches.

TABLE 1 Management Software and Firmware Version Compatibility

Firmware Version Firmware Patch ID Management Software Version

5.0.1.10 119553-03 SANSurfer Switch Manager 5.00.05

6.7.0.07 128175-01 EFS 6.07.05 (minimum)

EFS Requirements
If using EFS, firmware version 6.7.0.07 is required. For further SANbox 5600 and
5602 FC switch firmware information, see the section “Firmware Requirements” on
page 3. See the section “Downloading EFS” on page 4 for the EFS software
downloading procedure.

▼ Downloading EFS
1. Access the following QLogic web site:
http://lk.qlogic.com/productfeatureautomation/Home.aspx?id=
m13

2. Under the Download section, click Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 - Download
Center.

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 3. Type the CD serial number and click Continue.

4. Read and accept the license agreement.

5. Download the software.

Downloading and Installing Patches

The section that follows provides instructions for downloading and installing
patches for the QLogic SANbox 5600/5602, as well as any other QLogic or Sun
StorEdge Network 2-Gbit FC switches. See the sections “Firmware Requirements” on
page 3 and “Installing the Switch Into an Existing Fabric” on page 4 for the required
or recommended firmware versions and associated patch IDs.

▼ Downloading Patches
1. Access the SunSolveSM web site at:

http://sunsolve.sun.com

2. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the License Agreement.

3. From the Support category, select Patches and Updates.

4. Under PatchFinder, type the patch ID and click Find Patch.

Do not type the -xx revision number. PatchFinder automatically finds the latest
patch.

5. Verify that you have retrieved the correct patch.

6. Print the page.

Printing this page also prints the patch README file, which contains the
installation instructions, special instructions, special guidelines, and notes.

7. Download the patch by clicking on either HTTP or FTP as shown in the

following line:
Download Patch (nn,nnn,nnn bytes) HTTP FTP.

8. Click PatchFinder and repeat the process from Step 4 for each patch.

QLogic SANbox 5600/5602 Stackable FC Switch Hardware Release Notes 5

 Patch Installation
When you are finished downloading all the patches, install the patches by following
the instructions in each patch README file.

Related Documentation
For installation instructions, refer to the following QLogic documents:
■ SANbox 5000 Series Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide (Firmware Version 6.7)
■ SANbox 5000 Series Quick Start Guide

For other important information regarding the QLogic SANbox 5600 and 5602 FC
switches and firmware, refer to the following files. These files are located on the
product CD that comes with the switch and the QLogic web site at

http://support.qlogic.com/support/sun_page.asp
■ FirmwareReadme_6.7.0.07.txt
■ FirmwareReleaseNotes_6.7.0.07.txt

Service Contact Information

If you need help installing or using this product in the United States, call
1-800-USA-4SUN, or go to:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/index.html

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