Brocade Communications Systems 4016 Supported Hardware and Software, What’s New in This Document

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Supported Hardware and Software

This document has been created to include information specific to the SilkWorm 4016 switch module running Brocade Fabric OS version 5.0.4. This switch was designed specifically to work with a blade server chassis.

This document does not support all 5.x Fabric OS versions: it is specific to the Fabric OS v5.0.4. To obtain information about a different Fabric OS version, refer to the documentation specific to your Fabric OS.

What’s New in This Document

This is a new document. For further information, see the Brocade Fabric OS v5.0.4 release notes.

Document Conventions

This section describes text formatting conventions and important notices formats.

Text Formatting

The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used in this document are as follows:

bold text	Identifies command names
	Identifies GUI elements
	Identifies keywords and operands
	Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI
italic text	Provides emphasis
	Identifies variables
	Identifies paths and Internet addresses
	Identifies document titles
code text	Identifies CLI output
	Identifies syntax examples

For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed letter case: for example, switchShow. In actual examples, command letter case is often all lowercase. Otherwise, this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command is case sensitive.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

The following notices appear in this document.

Note

A note provides a tip, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information.

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Contents SilkWorm Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Document History Page Contents Chapter Installing the Brocade SilkWorm Index Publication Number About This Document How This Document Is OrganizedDocument Conventions Supported Hardware and SoftwareWhat’s New in This Document Text FormattingBrocade Resources Fabric OS Optional FeaturesAdditional Information Fabric OSOptional Brocade Features Other Industry ResourcesGetting Technical Help General InformationDocument Feedback Documentation@brocade.comSilkWorm 4016 Features Introducing the SilkWormSilkWorm 4016 Features Memory Switch CharacteristicsWeight and Physical Dimensions Additional Port ActivationPort Side 1Port Side of the SilkWormNonport Side LabelingSFPs 4Insertion Arm LabelISL Trunking Groups Brocade Optional Features# Active Ports External Port # Trunking groups Brocade Optional Features Unpacking the SilkWorm Installing the Brocade SilkWormTo remove the SilkWorm 4016 from its shipping package Inserting a SilkWorm 4016 into the Chassis Preparing the Blade Server for the SilkWormTo insert the SilkWorm 4016 into a blade server chassis Inserting a SilkWorm 4016 into the Chassis Inserting a SilkWorm 4016 into the Chassis Configuring the SilkWorm Configuring the Brocade SilkWormItems Required Creating a Serial Connection Setting the Switch IP Address Connecting to the SwitchCreating an Ethernet Connection Completing the Switch Configuration To complete the switch configurationConfiguring the SilkWorm Activating Ports on Demand POD Activating Ports with a POD LicenseTo connect to the switch using Brocade’s Web Tools Connecting to the Switch Using Web ToolsRemoving POD-licensed Ports Connecting to the Switch Using Web Tools Operating the Brocade SilkWorm Switch Minimum VersionInteroperability Operating System Support Accessing the SilkWormPort Negotiation Operating System VersionInterpreting Post Results To determine Post completion statusLocation Indicator Color Operation Interpreting LED ActivityRemoving and Replacing the SilkWorm To remove a failed or replaced SilkWormSqueeze the release lever latch to release the SilkWorm Scale 1/8 = Removing and Replacing the SilkWorm Facility Requirements Brocade SilkWorm 4016 SpecificationsWeight and Physical Dimensions Table A-2Supported HBAs Architectural SpecificationTable A-3 FCC Warning US only Fibre Channel Standards ComplianceRegulatory Compliance MIC Statement Republic of KoreaVcci Statement Bsmi Statement ChineseCanadian Requirements RTC BatteryCE Statement Laser ComplianceCountry Safety Specification EMC Specification Electrical SafetyRegulatory Certifications Regulatory Compliance 3EMC Certifications Regulatory Compliance Index LED 1-2,4-3,4-4,4-5 Weight 1-3,A-1 Index-4