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53-1001082-01 September 29, 2008 M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 2
2008 feature and product availability. Export of technical data contained in this document may require an code, please visit http://www.brocade.com/support/oscd. Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Corporate Reference Manual Publication Number 53-1001082-01 Summary of Changes New document - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 3
is organized v Supported hardware and software features ix Other industry resources ix Getting technical help x Document feedback x Chapter ISL trunking groups 6 Optional features 7 Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module 7 Cabling guidelines 8 Chapter Manual iii 53-10001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 4
mapping 25 Processor and memory specifications 25 Weight and physical dimensions 26 Facility requirements 26 Electrical 27 Architectural specification 27 Supported HBAs 27 Fibre 31 Regulatory certifications 33 iv Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-10001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 5
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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 6
For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase: for example, switchShow. In a command is case sensitive. Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions: command --option, option -argument, arg [ ] - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 7
Dell, Inc. Microsoft Corporation Sun Microsystems, Inc. Red Hat Inc. Novell, Inc Referenced Trademarks and Products PowerEdge Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP Solaris Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 8
at no cost for a user ID and password. Fabric OS • Fabric OS Administrator's Guide • Fabric OS Command Reference Manual • Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual • Fabric OS System Error Message Reference Manual • Access Gateway Administrator's Guide • SAN TECH NOTE - Preparing to Install the Brocade - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 9
end-to-end SAN performance analysis to enhance performance tuning, increase productivity, optimize resource utilization, and reduce costs problems before they become costly switches. • Downloading firmware to a group of periodic backup to server database. Adaptive Networking the Technical Committee - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 10
industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help Contact your SAN I/O Module support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 11
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. Although the product may ship with a specific number of ports enabled, it can upgraded to 24 ports through Ports on Demand (POD) licensing. These ports support link speeds up to 8 Gbps. NOTE You can also install Gateway Administrator's Guide. - Since - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 12
World Wide Name (WWN) and device-level zoning. • Hardware zoning implemented by firmware-accessible table per output port. • Extensive diagnostics and monitoring capabilities. • Unicast and broadcast data traffic support. • Up to eight Brocade-branded small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 13
You can also install 4 Gbps SFPs emitting diodes (LEDs): - One green power LED to indicate module power-on. - One green/amber LED to to activate additional ports. The SAN I/O Module supports two licensing methods: static and dynamic (module SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 14
such as installed memory, weight and physical I/O Module is inserted into the I/O bay of the Blade Server enclosure. Figure 1 details the port side. For a 2. RJ45 console port 3. SAN I/O Module status LED 4. Power status LED 5. Server management LED 6. SAN I/O Module handle The nonport (SAN - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 15
SAN I/O Module status LED 2 Power status LED 3 Server Management LED Nonport side The nonport Lifting the handle's release latch opens the handle to install and remove the module from the Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Product label including serial number. 3. Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 16
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions when installing SFPs. "Removing and a single 8-port trunk if the attached switch supports an 8-port trunk. The ports can also form Guide. NOTE Only the external ports are available for trunking. 6 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082- - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 17
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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 18
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. Cabling guidelines After modifying the SAN I/O Module's IP - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 19
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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 20
a terminal emulation session with the SAN I/O Module. For instructions, refer to Configuration Guide for your Blade Server enclosure. 2. Disable any serial communication programs that are running an available COM port. d. Click OK. 10 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 21
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. 2. Enter the CLI ipAddrSet command. Follow on-screen instructions and supply the correct information, as shown in the following example. switch:admin> ipaddrset - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 22
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 to change the IP address of the selected SAN I/O module. Refer to your Blade Server detail. 12 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 23
domain ID is 1. If the SAN I/O Module is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y Data field size: (256..2112) [2112] Sequence Level Switching: WAN_TOV: (0..30000) [0] M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 24
no, n): [no] System services (yes, y, no, n): install SFP transceivers, install end caps have been removed. The 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 PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 25
SAN I/O Module configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to instructions about how to back up the configuration, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide . The switchShow, fabricShow, and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 26
OS commands are available and all fabric-related service requests are forwarded to the fabric switches. See the Access Gateway Administrator's Guide for more information. • When you enable Access disable SAN I/O Module. switchDisable 16 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 27
See the Access Gateway Administrator's Guide for more detailed configuration information. Gateway Mode. For complete instructions on disabling Access Gateway Blade Server Enclosure CMC software. Ports on Demand is ready to be unlocked in the SAN I/O Module firmware. A POD license might be supplied - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 28
is non-disruptive to existing servers and storage connecting to SAN I/O Module. For new SAN I/O Module installations, perform the following before , 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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 29
Gbps, and 4 Gbps transmit and receive rates with autonegotiation. The actual data signaling rate used on a port is automatically sensed and set to the rate supported by the device or devices attached to the port. NOTE You must install Brocade-branded SFPs in the SAN I/O Module. If the SAN I/O Module - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 30
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 20 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 31
the Web Tools Administrator's Guide. 2. Use the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUI to verify that the SAN I/O Module is working correctly. For details, refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Review the system log for errors. Any errors - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 32
second interval). Fast (rapid) blink or flash: Error or fault with port (less than 1/2 second interval). Off: SAN I/O Module is off or power supplies for the Blade Server or onboard DCC have failed. Green: No errors and all ports are ready for use. Amber: Steady: Boot-up state, port(s) offline, or - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 33
number Before contacting service support, be sure port management, refer to your Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Verify that there is no 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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 34
replacing the SAN 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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 35
ports in Access Gateway Mode, refer to the Access Gateway Administrator's Guide. • 17-20 as N_Port with failover enabled, failback enabled Processor and memory specifications The processor and memory installed in the SAN I/O Module are shown in Table 5. TABLE 5 Memory Specifications Memory Type - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 36
dimensions of the SAN I/O Module. TABLE 6 SAN I/O Module Specifications Dimension Measurements Height Width Depth Weight 1.27 in (32.48 mm) 10.74 in (272.75 mm) 12.09 in ( . 3CFM None required 104°F (40°C) Ambient: Approx. 9CFM 26 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 37
DC input Power consumption 12 V service Port types Fabric services Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) Supported Technical Resource Center, then Documentation Library. Finally, choose Compatibility and Scalability Information. M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 38
and a list of supported HBAs, refer to your Dell PowerEdge documentation. Fibre Channel energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful environment, radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 39
BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) Regulatory compliance A M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 29 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 40
-2/EN55024:1998 (European Immunity Requirements) • EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec) • EN61000-3-3 Canadian requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of that is hazardous to the eyes. 30 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 41
, fitness for a particular 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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 42
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 and Slides Software/ O O O Documentation CDs Hexavalent Chromium limits. 32 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 43
) specifications for which the Switch is certified. TABLE 10 EMC certifications Country Safety specification Argentina Australia and New Zealand Canada China (power supply only) IEC 60950-1:2001 IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2 CSA60950-1-03 1st Ed. GB4943-1995 European Union (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 44
A Environmental regulation compliance TABLE 10 EMC certifications (Continued) Country Safety specification Republic of Korea Russia GOST R IEC 60950-2002 Taiwan (power supply only) United States UL 60950-1 1st Ed. EMC specification KN24 KN22 GOST R 51318.22-99 (Class A) GOST R 51318.24-99 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 45
architectural specifications, 27 B beacon, 21 boot flash, 25 Brocade applications supported, 7 Brocade ISL Trunking, 6 BSMI statement (Chinese), 29 C flash, 25 compatibility matrix, 6 M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 configUpload command, 15, 17 configure command, 13 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 46
interpreting, 22 license key, 17 LWL, 6 M management tool, 21 memory, 25 MIC statement (Republic of Korea), 28 module status, 2 N I/O Module, 5 36 O operating requirements, 26 operating system support, 20 optional features, 7 access gateway mode, 7 fabric OS Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 47
, 4 connecting to Ethernet, 13 connecting to fabric, 13 hardware description, 4 physical dimensions and weight, 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 - Dell PowerEdge M420 | Brocade M5424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Referen - Page 48
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