Dell PowerEdge M520 Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O QuickStart Guide - Page 4

Cabling guidelines After modifying the SAN I/O Module's IP address and domain name (if Module is in Fabric Switch 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 chapter 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 (Full Fabric Switch and Access Gateway modes), activating Ports on Demand (POD), and connecting to the SAN I/O Module using Web Tools. The SAN I/O Module is configured at the factory for either Access Gateway mode or Dual Function mode. Dual Function mode allows you to configure the module for either Access Gateway or Standard Full-Fabric Switch mode. For more information, refer to Chapter 1 in the Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual. This chapter provides configuration 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. NOTE 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. • 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 4424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number: 53-1000572-01