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Cabling guidelines After modifying the SAN I/O Module's IP address and domain name (if Module is in Fabric OS Native mode), we recommend that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the SAN I/O Module online. Refer to "Configuring the SAN I/O Module" on page 6 for steps on modifying the IP address. 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. Configuring the SAN I/O Module Use procedures in this section to configure the SAN I/O Module to operate on a network and fabric. Also provided are steps to change the Module's operating mode (Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes), activating Ports on Demand (POD), and connecting to the SAN I/O Module using Web Tools. NOTE Although the SAN I/O Module is configured at the factory for Fabric OS Native mode, you can enable Access Gateway mode. Refer to procedures under "Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode" on page 12. This publication provides procedures that use SAN I/O Module Command Line Interface (CLI) and the Web Tools application. For details refer to the Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide, Access Gateway Administrator's Guide, and Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. If the same operation can be performed using the Blade Server chassis management application, use that application instead. Items required The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN I/O Module for use in a network and fabric: • The SAN I/O Module installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. • If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if not changing the SAN I/O Module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is used. • If required, a serial cable to connect to the SAN I/O Module serial console port. Note that this is only required if not changing the SAN I/O Module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required. NOTE Use only brocade branded SFPs on the external optical ports of this module. • Access to an FTP server for backing up the SAN I/O Module configuration. • Access to these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide • Fabric OS Command Reference Manual • SAN TECH NOTE - Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway 6 of 16 M5424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number: 53-1001081-01

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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Cabling guidelines

After modifying the SAN I/O Module’s IP address and domain name (if Module is in Fabric OS Native mode), we

recommend that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the SAN I/O Module online. Refer

“Configuring the SAN I/O Module”

on page 6 for steps on modifying the IP address.

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.

Configuring the SAN I/O Module

Use procedures in this section to configure the SAN I/O Module to operate on a network and fabric. Also provided are

steps to change the Module’s operating mode (Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes), activating Ports on

Demand (POD), and connecting to the SAN I/O Module using Web Tools.

NOTE

Although the SAN I/O Module is configured at the factory for Fabric OS Native mode, you can enable Access Gateway

mode. Refer to procedures under

“Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode”

on page 12.

This publication provides procedures that use SAN I/O Module Command Line Interface (CLI) and the Web Tools

application. For details refer to the

Brocade

Web Tools Administrator’s Guide

Access Gateway Administrator’s

Guide,

and

Fabric OS Command Reference Manual

. If the same operation can be performed using the Blade Server

chassis management application, use that application instead.

Items required

The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN I/O Module for use in a network and fabric:

•

The SAN I/O Module installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O

module in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

for the Blade Server Enclosure.

•

If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a

keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if not changing the SAN I/O Module IP

address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs.

•

An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is used.

•

If required, a serial cable to connect to the SAN I/O Module serial console port. Note that this is only required if

not changing the SAN I/O Module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management

programs.

•

SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required.

NOTE

Use only brocade branded SFPs on the external optical ports of this module.

•

Access to an FTP server for backing up the SAN I/O Module configuration.

•

Access to these publications:

•

Blade Server Enclosure

Hardware Owner’s Manual

•

Blade Server Enclosure

Configuration Guide

•

Fabric OS Command Reference Manual

•

SAN TECH NOTE –

Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway