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53-1001082-01 September 29, 2008 M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 2
, or service offered or to be offered by Brocade. Brocade reserves the brocade.com/support/oscd. Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Corporate Headquarters Brocade [email protected] Document History Title Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 3
set the IP address 10 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address 11 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address 12 Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-10001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 4
statement (Republic of Taiwan 29 CE statement 30 Canadian requirements 30 Laser compliance 30 Environmental regulation compliance 31 China RoHS 31 Regulatory certifications 33 iv Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-10001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 5
provides instructions for Channel port cabling guidelines. • replacing a M5424 Module. • Appendix A, "SAN I/O Module specifications," is a product specification reference. Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module using Brocade - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 6
syntax examples For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase: for example, switchShow. In actual examples, . Elements are exclusive. Example: --show -mode egress | ingress vi M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 7
An attention alerts you to potential damage to hardware, firmware, software or data. CAUTION A caution alerts you to are made for informational purposes only. Corporation Dell, Inc. Microsoft Corporation Sun Microsystems, Inc (SLES) M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 8
Manual (this document). • Brocade M5424 QuickStart Guide. • Brocade release notes for Fabric OS version supported by the Brocade Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module. For practical discussions about SAN design, implementation, and maintenance, you can obtain Building SANs with Brocade Fabric Switches - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 9
problems before they become costly failures. ISL Trunking Optimizes the performance and availability of SAN fabrics while simplifying ISL management. For example, two 4 Gbps Brocade switches switches. • Downloading firmware to a group of switches. • Uploading configuration from a group of switches. - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 10
Support contract number, if applicable • SAN I/O Module model • SAN I/O Module operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output • Detailed description of the problem and specific questions • Description of any troubleshooting [email protected] - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 11
Gateway. Please refer to the SAN TECH NOTE - Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway for specific instructions. NOTE Access Gateway cannot be connected directly into an array; it requires a fabric to support NPIV. Features available on the SAN I/O Module depend on whether the module is - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 12
Brocade firmware-accessible table per output port. • Extensive diagnostics and monitoring capabilities. • Unicast and broadcast data traffic support. • Up to eight Brocade Module, however all SFPs must be Brocade-branded. • One serial console • Up to eight Brocade-branded small-form-factor pluggable - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 13
in the SAN I/O Module, however all SFPs must be Brocade-branded. • One serial console port on the front panel . The SAN I/O Module supports two licensing methods: static and dynamic (module default). • For Dynamic POD, , 14, 15, and 16 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 14
The nonport (SAN I/O Module status) LEDs, shown as item 3 of Figure 1, display SAN I/O Module-level information as shown in Figure 2. FIGURE 2 Other status LEDs 3 12 4 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 15
insertion arm on the enclosure (visible only when the arm is extended). To extend the insertion arm, gently squeeze the release tab and pull outward. M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 16
if the attached switch supports an 8-port trunk. The ports can also form 2-port, 3-port, 4-port trunks, or.a 5-port or7-port trunk. For details about Brocade ISL Trunking, see the Brocade Fabric OS Procedures Guide. NOTE Only the external ports are available for trunking. 6 M5424 SAN I/O Module - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 17
Support for Brocade Fabric Access API and API Scripting Toolkit Access Gateway Mode • Fabric/Switch License • Brocade 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 , product information guide, and Documentation CD - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 18
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. Cabling guidelines After modifying the SAN I/O Module's IP address - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 19
a serial cable to connect Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide • Fabric OS Command Reference Manual • SAN TECH NOTE - Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway • Access Gateway Administrator's Guide • Web Tools Administrator's Guide M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 20
cable between the serial console port on the SAN I/O Module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that can establish a terminal emulation session with the SAN I/O Module. For instructions, refer to Configuration Guide . 10 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 21
is the bay where the SAN I/O Module is installed. For example, switch-x can be: • Switch-3 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay B1. • Switch-4 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay B2. • Switch-5 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay C1. M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 22
SAN I/O Module IP address • Switch-6 for SAN I/O module installed in bay C2. 3. At the login prompt, enter the user name as admin and password as password. 4. Use the appropriate CLI commands GUI application for additional detail. 12 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 23
to "Cabling guidelines in Brocade Access been powered on and the default domain ID is already in Switch PID Format: (1..2) [1]Configure... Domain: (1..239) [1] 155 R_A_TOV: (4000..120000) [10000] E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] WAN_TOV: (0..30000) [0] M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 24
services instructions brocade branded SFPs on the external optical ports of this module. 5. Connect the cables cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. 14 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 25
Module if necessary. Brocade recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement SAN I/O Module. For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. The - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 26
-related service requests are forwarded to the fabric switches. See the Access Gateway Administrator's Guide for default administrative account. Login: admin Password: password 2. Enter the following command to disable SAN I/O Module. switchDisable 16 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 27
a factory default F_Port to Administrator's Guide for more instructions on disabling Access Gateway mode using the CLI and joining the switch POD licenses using either Brocade Web Tools or a the SAN I/O Module firmware. A POD license M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 28
about using Web Tools, refer to the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. For details about the CLI, see the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. 2. Add the POD license using Web Tools or the CLI , see the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. 18 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 29
• principal SAN I/O Module selection • routing (FSPF) • Simple Name Service • state change notification • SNMP facilities • translative mode (private target support on fabrics) • trunking (between two Brocade switches) • Advanced Performance Monitoring Port negotiation The SAN I/O Module has been - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 30
the SAN I/O Module Operating system support Brocade Fabric OS has no specific host OS dependencies. The Fabric OS in the switches allows for any Fibre Channel-compliant device to attach to switches as long as it conforms to the standards for device login, name service, and related Fibre Channel - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 31
services over an insecure network. Brocade Initialization Completed Enabling switch... During POST, 's Guide or the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. Manual. For information about error messages, see the Fabric OS System Error Message Reference Manual. M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 32
is functioning. properly. Power is supplied by the Blade Server Enclosure. Controlled by the Blade Server Enclosure's CMC. For details, refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for Blade Server Enclosure. 22 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 33
LED activity" on page 22. 3. Remove all cables from the SFP modules. 4. Remove the SFP modules according to the manufacturer's instructions. Figure 6 on page 24 details the generic process for removing an SFP from a port. M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 23 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 34
I/O Module FIGURE 6 Removing an SFP from a Port Cable Release 1 Bale SFP 3 SFP 4 2 5. Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to remove and replace the SAN I/O module from the enclosure. . ATTENTION If you are not replacing the SAN I/O Module, use a filler panel to - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 35
a handy reference. Access Gateway Mode default port mapping The M5424 SAN I/O Module can contain 24 total Access Gateway Mode, refer to the Access Gateway Administrator's Guide. • 17-20 as N_Port with failover enabled, failback M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 36
in Table 7 shows the operating and non-operating limitations of the Brocade M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module SAN I/O Module. TABLE 7 Condition °F (30°C) Ambient: Approx. 3CFM None required 104°F (40°C) Ambient: Approx. 9CFM 26 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 37
Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) Supported HBAs For a complete list of interoperable hardware, visit the Brocade Connect Web site at: http://www.brocadeconnect. , choose Compatibility and Scalability Information. M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 38
and a list of supported HBAs, refer to your Dell PowerEdge documentation. Fibre Channel standards compliance The SAN I/O Module switch meets or exceeds the Fibre Channel standards for compliance, performance, and feature capabilities as defined in the Brocade standards compliance list. This - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 39
BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) Regulatory compliance A M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 29 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 40
corrective measures. The standards compliance label on the Switch contains the CE mark which indicates that this system CAUTION Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and comply with the FDA M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 41
purposes and non-infringement. The EPUP assumes that the product will be used under normal conditions in accordance with the operating manual of the product. EPUP EPUP FRU Brocade Brocade CD Br ocade EPUP M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 31 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 42
Mercury (Hg) Cadium (CD) Fibre Channel X O O Switch PCBA cards X O O SFPs (optical X O O cable connectors) Sheet Metal X O O Mechanical X O O brackets that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits. 32 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 43
the safety and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) specifications for which the Switch is certified. TABLE 10 EMC certifications Country Safety specification Argentina Class A EN55022 Class A EN 61000-3-2 Harmonics (JEIDA Limits) M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 33 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 44
.22-99 (Class A) GOST R 51318.24-99 GOST R 51317.3.2-99 GOST R 51317.3.3-99 CNS13438 EN55022 Class A FCC Part 15, Subpart B (CFR title 47), Class A 34 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 45
flash, 25 Brocade applications supported, 7 Brocade ISL Trunking, 6 BSMI statement (Chinese), 29 C cabling guidelines, 8 Canadian requirements, 30 China RoHS, 31 commands ag --help, 17 ag --mapshow, 17 ag --modeEnable, 17 configUpload, 15, 17 configure, 13 connect, 11 connect switch-x, 11 errShow - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 46
using CMC GUI, 12 modify using module CLI, 10 modifying default, 10 ipAddrSet command, 11 ISL, 6 trunking, 2, 6 36 O operating requirements, 26 operating system support, 20 optional features, 7 access gateway mode replacing, 23 RJ-45 connector, 2, 3 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 47
, 26 removing and replacing, 23 serial number, 23 specifications, 25 status, 22 unpacking and installing, 7 SDRAM, 25 SEEPROM, 25 serial cable, 10 serial console port, 2, 3 serial number, 23 SFPs, 2, 6 shipping package, 7 shock, 26 specifications, 26 supported HBAs, 27 supported SFP, 6 switchDisable - Dell PowerConnect Brocade M5424 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hard - Page 48
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