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Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network

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Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network

Once you have successfully set the appropriate IP address of the SAN I/O Module, you can establish an Ethernet connection through the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) to a remote management workstation for any additional configuration. The management workstation must be on the same Ethernet subnet as the CMC.

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Ensure that the SAN I/O Module is not being modified from any other connection until configuration is complete.

Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric

NOTE

Refer to “Cabling guidelines” on page 8 before beginning the following procedure.

Before beginning the following steps, determine whether the SAN I/O Module is in Access Gateway or Full Fabric Switch mode. This affects the configuration process. Using the SAN I/O Module CLI, you can enter the ag ––modeShowcommand to determine the current operating mode.

1.If the SAN I/O Module is in Full Fabric Switch mode, continue with step 2 and step 3. If the Module is in Access Gateway Mode, go on to step 4.

2.Log onto the SAN I/O Module through a Telnet connection, using the admin account.

3.Modify the domain ID if required using SAN I/O Module CLI commands.

The default domain ID is 1. If the SAN I/O Module is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the default domain ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new SAN I/O Module is automatically reset to a unique value. If the SAN I/O Module is connected to the fabric after it has been powered on and the default domain ID is already in use, the fabric segments.

To find the domain IDs that are currently in use, run the fabricShow command on another SAN I/O Module in the fabric. Identify an unused domain ID:

a.Disable the SAN I/O Module being configured using the switchDisable command.

b.Enter the configure command.

The command prompts display sequentially. Enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value. The SAN I/O Module now has a unique domain ID and can join the fabric. Following is an example of command output.

SW48000_155:root> configure

Data field size: (256..2112) [2112]

Sequence Level Switching: (0..1) [0]

Disable Device Probing: (0..1) [0]

Suppress Class F Traffic: (0..1) [0]

Switch PID Format: (1..2) [1]Configure...

Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y

Domain: (1..239) [1] 155

R_A_TOV: (4000..120000) [10000]

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Contents Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Title Publication Number Summary of Changes Date Brocade Communications Systems, IncorporatedContents Index What’s new in this document About this documentHow this document is organized Supported hardware and softwareText formatting Document conventionsBrocade resources Additional informationOther industry resources Optional brocade featuresGetting technical help FT00X0054E9 Document feedbackBlade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual Introducing the SAN I/O Module Dual function and access gateway configurationsDetermining module configuration Full Fabric Switch mode FeaturesPorts on Demand POD Access Gateway modePort Licensing External Ports Internal Ports Hardware DescriptionPort side Nonport side SFPs ISL trunking groupsLabeling Access Gateway Mode Optional featuresUnpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module Full Fabric Switch ModeCabling guidelines Items required Configuring the SAN I/O ModuleTask 1 Establish a terminal session with the SAN I/O Module Using the SAN I/O Module CLI to set the IP addressModify the SAN I/O Module IP address Task 2 Changing the IP address Using the CMC CLI to set the IP addressUsing the CMC GUI to set the IP address Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet networkConnecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode Web Tools Command Line InterfaceActivating Ports on Demand POD Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch ModeActivating ports with a POD license Connecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web ToolsPort negotiation Operating the SAN I/O ModuleInteroperability Operating System Version Accessing the SAN I/O ModuleOperating system support Example Post Output Interpreting Post resultsInterpreting LED activity Location Indicator Color OperationLocating the serial number Removing and replacing the SAN I/O ModuleRemoving an SFP from a Port Appendix SAN I/O Module specificationsAccess Gateway Mode default port mapping Processor and memory specificationsCondition Operating Non-operating Weight and physical dimensionsDimension Measurements Facility requirementsFibre Channel standards compliance Architectural specificationFeature Description Supported HBAsMIC Statement Republic of Korea Vcci statement Japan Regulatory complianceFCC warning US only Bsmi statement Republic of Taiwan Laser compliance CE statementCanadian requirements Environmental Protection Use Period Epup Disclaimer Environmental regulation complianceChina RoHS Pbde TS/HS Dual Language SheetRegulatory certifications Country Safety specification EMC specificationEnvironmental regulation compliance EMC certifications Index Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual Page Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual

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