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IP address

modify using CMC CLI 11 modify using CMC GUI 12 modify using module CLI 10 modifying default 10

ipAddrSet command 11 ISL 6

trunking 2, 6 trunking groups 6

K

kernel 25 kernel flash 25

L labeling 6

laser compliance 30 LED 2, 21, 22 LED activity

interpreting 22 license key 17 licenseshow command 2, 17 LWL 2, 6

M

management tool 21 memory 25

MIC statement (Republic of Korea) 28 module status 3

N

nonport side of SAN I/O Module 5

O

operating requirements 26 operating system support 20 optional features 7

access gateway mode 7 full fabric switch mode 7

OS vii

P

performance monitoring 7 port management 23 port negotiation 19

port side of the SAN I/O Module 4 ports

activating POD ports 18 base ports for POD 4 POD 17

serial console 2

ports on demand (POD) 3 activating 17 activating ports 18 base ports 4 licensing 7, 18

POST 2, 21 results 21

processor 25 protective foam 7

R

regulatory certifications 33 regulatory compliance 28 removing and replacing 23 RJ-45 connector 2, 3

S

SAN I/O Module accessing 20 cabling guidelines 8 characteristics 4 connecting to Ethernet 13 connecting to fabric 13 features 2

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 SFPs 2, 6

shipping package 7 shock 26 specifications 26 supported HBAs 27 supported SFP 6 switchDisable command 13, 16 switchShow command 15, 21 SWL 2, 6

T

temperature 26

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Contents Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Title Publication Number Summary of Changes DateContents Index Supported hardware and software About this documentHow this document is organized What’s new in this documentDocument conventions Text formattingAdditional information Brocade resourcesGetting technical help Optional brocade featuresOther industry resources Document feedback FT00X0054E9Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual Determining module configuration Dual function and access gateway configurationsIntroducing the SAN I/O Module Features Full Fabric Switch modeAccess Gateway mode Ports on Demand PODPort side Hardware DescriptionPort Licensing External Ports Internal Ports Nonport side Labeling ISL trunking groupsSFPs Full Fabric Switch Mode Optional featuresUnpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module Access Gateway ModeCabling guidelines Configuring the SAN I/O Module Items requiredModify the SAN I/O Module IP address Using the SAN I/O Module CLI to set the IP addressTask 1 Establish a terminal session with the SAN I/O Module Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address Task 2 Changing the IP addressUsing the CMC GUI to set the IP address Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabricConnecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode Command Line Interface Web ToolsChanging from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode Activating Ports on Demand PODConnecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web Tools Activating ports with a POD licenseInteroperability Operating the SAN I/O ModulePort negotiation Operating system support Accessing the SAN I/O ModuleOperating System Version Interpreting Post results Example Post OutputLocation Indicator Color Operation Interpreting LED activityRemoving and replacing the SAN I/O Module Locating the serial numberRemoving an SFP from a Port Processor and memory specifications SAN I/O Module specificationsAccess Gateway Mode default port mapping AppendixFacility requirements Weight and physical dimensionsDimension Measurements Condition Operating Non-operatingSupported HBAs Architectural specificationFeature Description Fibre Channel standards complianceFCC warning US only Regulatory complianceMIC Statement Republic of Korea Vcci statement Japan Bsmi statement Republic of Taiwan Canadian requirements CE statementLaser compliance China RoHS Environmental regulation complianceEnvironmental Protection Use Period Epup Disclaimer TS/HS Dual Language Sheet PbdeCountry Safety specification EMC specification Regulatory certificationsEnvironmental regulation compliance EMC certifications Index Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual Page Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual

53-1000571-01 specifications

Brocade Communications Systems has been a key player in the networking industry, offering a range of advanced products designed to improve data center efficiency and connectivity. One notable product is the Brocade 53-1000571-01, a versatile device that integrates modern networking technologies with user-friendly features.

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