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About this document This document is a hardware reference manual written for SAN administrators using Blade Servers that support the Brocade M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module. It provides information on installing, configuring, and maintaining of the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module. NOTE Throughout this document, the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module is referred to as the SAN I/O Module. How this document is organized This document is organized to help you find information that you need as quickly as possible. The document contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "Introducing the SAN I/O Module," describes the SAN I/O Module and explains its basic concepts and features. This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the SAN I/O Module from its shipping container, references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure, and Fibre Channel port cabling guidelines. • Chapter 2, "Configuring the SAN I/O Module" describes how to change the SAN I/O Module's IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet network and fabric, change between Access Gateway and Fabric OS Native modes, activate Ports on Demand (POD), and connect to the SAN I/O Module using Web Tools. • Chapter 3, "Operating the SAN I/O Module," provides details about operating and 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 Fabric OS. For more information about the Fabric OS supported by this product, refer to the related publications on the Brocade Family Documentation CD-ROM shipped with the SAN I/O Module. What's new in this document This is a new document. For further information, see the Brocade release notes for the Fabric OS released with this product. M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001082-01