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Overview This Quick Start guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure an 8 Gbps M5424 SAN I/O Module quickly. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual. NOTE Throughout this document, the M5424 SAN I/O Module is referred to as the SAN I/O Module. Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module If the SAN I/O Module is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure that is shipped to you, skip this section. This section applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an existing SAN I/O Module. NOTE The SAN I/O Module is designed to work only in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Perform the following steps to remove the SAN I/O Module from its shipping package. 1. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Do not insert a damaged SAN I/O Module into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. If the SAN I/O Module appears to be damaged, contact your sales representative before proceeding. 2. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the SAN I/O Module. This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and Documentation CD. 3. Remove the SAN I/O Module from the box. The protective foam ends will slide out with the SAN I/O Module. 4. Remove the foam ends from the SAN I/O Module. 5. Be sure that you have taken the necessary precautions for electrostatic sensitivity; then break the seal warning. 6. Slide the SAN I/O Module out of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. For complete instructions to install the SAN I/O Module into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on installing an I/O module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. NOTE Be sure to remove the protective covers from the external ports before installing the module into the enclosure. M5424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number: 53-1001081-01 5 of 16

Section	Page
M5424 SAN I/O Module	1
QuickStart Guide	1
Copyright © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.	2
Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated	2
Document History	2
Table 1	2
Overview	3
Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module	3
1. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that nothing is missing or damaged.	3
2. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the SAN I/O Module.	3
3. Remove the SAN I/O Module from the box.	3
4. Remove the foam ends from the SAN I/O Module.	3
5. Be sure that you have taken the necessary precautions for electrostatic sensitivity; then break the seal warning.	3
6. Slide the SAN I/O Module out of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage.	3
7. For complete instructions to install the SAN I/O Module into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on installing an I/O module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual.	3
Cabling guidelines	4
Begin by cabling ports 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 0. Ports 17 and 18 are licensed at the factory as part of Dynamic Ports On Demand (DPOD). By cabling these ports first, you will not need to move licenses to other ports you may have cabled.	4
Configuring the SAN I/O Module	4
Items required	4
Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address	5
Using the SAN I/O Module CLI to set the IP address	5
Task 1: Establish a terminal session with the SAN I/O Module	5
1. Connect a serial cable between the serial console port on the SAN I/O Module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstat...	5
2. Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the workstation.	5
3. Using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM in a LINUX or UNIX environment), establish a ter...	5
For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP or NT	5
a. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications.	5
b. Select Hyperterminal and enter a name for the connection.	5
c. From the Hyperterminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port.	5
d. Click OK.	5
e. From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configuration values:	6
For LINUX or UNIX	6
a. Enter the following at the command prompt:	6
b. When the terminal application stops reporting information, press Enter to display the login prompt.	6
c. Log in to the default administrative account using the following identification:	6
d. When prompted either change the administrative password, or press Ctrl-C to bypass.	6
Task 2: Changing the IP address	6
1. Verify that the SAN I/O Module has completed POST. When POST is complete, the port status and SAN I/O Module power and status LEDs return to a standard healthy state.	6
2. Enter the CLI ipAddrSet command.	6
3. Enter ipAddrShow at the prompt to verify that the address was correctly set.	6
Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address	6
1. Establish a Telnet session to the CMC CLI.	6
2. At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the SAN I/O Module is installed. For example, switch-x can be:	6
3. At the login prompt, enter the default user name as “admin” and password as “password”.	6
4. Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address of the selected SAN I/O module. Refer to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation.	7
Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address	7
1. Open the CMC application’s Setup tab.	7
2. Enter the new information in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields as appropriate and click Apply.	7
3. To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply.	7
Figure 1 CMC Setup Tab	7
Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network	7
Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric	8
1. If the SAN I/O Module is in Fabric OS Native mode, continue with step 2 and step 3. If the Module is in Access Gateway Mode, go on to step 4.	8
2. Log onto the SAN I/O Module through a Telnet connection, using the admin account.	8
3. Modify the domain ID if required using SAN I/O Module CLI commands.	8
a. Disable the SAN I/O Module being configured using the switchDisable command.	8
b. Enter the configure command at the root prompt.	8
c. Re-enable the SAN I/O Module by entering the switchEnable command.	9
4. If you need to install SFP transceivers, install them in the external Fibre Channel ports as required.	9
a. Remove the dust plugs from the ports to be used.	9
b. If necessary, remove the end caps from the SFP.	9
c. Orient the transceiver correctly and insert it into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.	9
d. Repeat substeps a, b, and c for the remaining ports, as required.	9
5. Connect the cables to the transceivers.	9
a. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot in the transceiver.	9
b. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. For instructions specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer’s documentation.	9
c. Repeat for the remaining transceivers as required.	9
6. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional.	9
7. Verify the correct operation of the SAN I/O Module by typing the switchShow command from the workstation.	9
8. Verify the correct operation of the SAN I/O Module in the fabric by typing the fabricShow CLI command from the workstation.	9
9. Back up the SAN I/O Module configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload command and following the prompts.	10
Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode	10
Notes	10
Web Tools	10
1. From the management console, open a Web browser.	10
2. Enter the IP address of the SAN I/O Module into the Address field of the Web browser.	10
3. Log into Web Tools using the default administrative account.	10
4. From the Fabric Tree, select the SAN I/O Module.	10
5. Click the Switch Admin button in the WebTools Manage taskbox.	10
6. From the Switch Status section, click Disable.	11
7. From the Access Gateway Mode section, click Enable.	11
8. Click Apply.	11
9. When prompted, click Yes to restart the SAN I/O Module in Access Gateway mode.	11
Command Line Interface	11
1. Log in using the default administrative account.	11
2. Enter the following command to disable Fabric OS Native mode.	11
3. Enter the following command to save the current configuration on the SAN I/O Module.	11
4. Enter the following command to enable Access Gateway mode:	11
Changing from Access Gateway to Fabric OS Native Mode	11
Activating Ports on Demand (POD)	12
Activating ports with a POD license	12
1. Add the POD license using Web Tools or CLI.	12
2. Enable each newly licensed port using Web Tools or CLI.	12
1. Disable the SAN I/O Module.	12
2. Add the POD license using Web Tools or the CLI.	12
3. Enable the SAN I/O Module using Web Tools or CLI. When the SAN I/O Module is enabled, the newly-added POD ports are also enabled.	12
Connecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web Tools	13
1. On the management console, open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer.	13

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Publication Number: 53-1001081-01

Overview

This Quick Start guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure an 8

Gbps M5424 SAN I/O Module quickly. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the

Brocade

M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual

NOTE

Throughout this document, the M5424 SAN I/O Module is referred to as the SAN I/O Module.

Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module

If the SAN I/O Module is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure that is shipped to you, skip this section. This section

applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an existing SAN I/O Module.

NOTE

The SAN I/O Module is designed to work only in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server

Enclosure. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure

Hardware Owner’s

Manual

Perform the following steps to remove the SAN I/O Module from its shipping package.

Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that nothing is missing or damaged.

Do not insert a damaged SAN I/O Module into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. If the SAN I/O Module appears

to be damaged, contact your sales representative before proceeding.

Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the SAN I/O Module.

This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and Documentation

CD.

Remove the SAN I/O Module from the box.

The protective foam ends will slide out with the SAN I/O Module.

Remove the foam ends from the SAN I/O Module.

Be sure that you have taken the necessary precautions for electrostatic sensitivity; then break the seal warning.

Slide the SAN I/O Module out of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping

damage.

For complete instructions to install the SAN I/O Module into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on

installing an I/O module in the Blade Server Enclosure

Hardware Owner’s Manual

NOTE

Be sure to remove the protective covers from the external ports before installing the module into the enclosure.