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The SAN I/O Module automatically reboots and comes back online in Access Gateway mode using a factory default F_Port to N_Port mapping. You can enter the ag ––modeShowcommand to ensure that the module is in Access Gateway mode. See the Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide for more detailed configuration information.

You can also enter the ag ––mapshowcommand to display the F_Port to N_Port mapping. Enter ag ––helpcommand to display a list of all Access Gateway actions.

Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode

If your SAN I/O Module can run in Dual Function mode and is currently configured in Access Gateway mode, you can enable the module for Standard Full Fabric Switch mode by disabling Access Gateway mode. When you do this, the module automatically reboots in Fabric Switch mode.

For complete instructions on disabling Access Gateway Mode using the CLI and joining the switch to the fabric, refer to the “Disabling Access Gateway Mode” section in the Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide.

Notes

•A license is required for Dual Function Mode, which allows you to switch between Access Gateway and Standard Full Fabric Switch Mode. If your SAN I/O Module was shipped in Access Gateway Mode, you cannot switch to Fabric Switch Mode without this license.

You can also use the CLI licenseshow command to determine whether the module is Dual Function (Switch), or Access Gateway. This command displays current license keys, along with a list of licensed products enabled by these keys. A Dual Function (Switch) module should have a “Fabric license” in the command output

•Disabling Access Gateway mode is disruptive because the switch is disabled and rebooted. Always back up the current configuration before enabling or disabling Access Gateway mode. Enabling Access Gateway mode clears the security and zone databases. Disabling Access Gateway mode clears the F_Port to N_Port mapping.

Activating Ports on Demand (POD)

Ports on Demand (POD) licensing allows you to enable up to 24 ports from the initial 12 ports. Add optional POD licenses using either Brocade Web Tools or a Telnet connection; do not use the 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 with SAN I/O Module software, or you can purchase the license separately from your SAN I/O Module vendor, who will provide you with a key to unlock it.

Once you have installed the license keys, you must enable the ports. You can do so without disrupting SAN I/O Module operation, or alternatively, you can disable and re-enable the SAN I/O Module to activate all ports.

If you remove a POD License, ports that were enabled by that license are disabled.

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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 informationOptional brocade features Getting technical helpOther industry resources FT00X0054E9 Document feedbackBlade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual Dual function and access gateway configurations Determining module configurationIntroducing the SAN I/O Module Full Fabric Switch mode FeaturesPorts on Demand POD Access Gateway modeHardware Description Port sidePort Licensing External Ports Internal Ports Nonport side ISL trunking groups LabelingSFPs Access Gateway Mode Optional featuresUnpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module Full Fabric Switch ModeCabling guidelines Items required Configuring the SAN I/O ModuleUsing the SAN I/O Module CLI to set the IP address Modify the SAN I/O Module IP addressTask 1 Establish a terminal session with the SAN I/O Module 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 ToolsOperating the SAN I/O Module InteroperabilityPort negotiation Accessing the SAN I/O Module Operating system supportOperating System Version 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 HBAsRegulatory compliance FCC warning US onlyMIC Statement Republic of Korea Vcci statement Japan Bsmi statement Republic of Taiwan CE statement Canadian requirementsLaser compliance Environmental regulation compliance China RoHSEnvironmental Protection Use Period Epup Disclaimer 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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