Brocade Communications Systems 4016 manual

Publication Number: 53-1000175-01

Publication Date: 1/30/2006

SilkWorm 4016

Hardware Reference Manual

Supporting Fabric OS v5.0.4

Contents

Main Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Page Page Contents About This Document Chapter 1 Introducing the SilkWorm 4016 Chapter 2 Installing the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Chapter 3 Configuring the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Chapter 4 Operating the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Chapter A Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Specifications Index Page About This Document How This Document Is Organized Supported Hardware and Software Whats New in This Document Document Conventions Text Formatting Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Additional Information Brocade Resources Optional Brocade Features Other Industry Resources Getting Technical Help *FT00X0054E9 Page Introducing the SilkWorm 4016 SilkWorm 4016 Features Page Switch Characteristics Weight and Physical Dimensions Memory Additional Port Activation Port Side Nonport Side Labeling SFPs ISL Trunking Groups Brocade Optional Features Page Installing the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Unpacking the SilkWorm 4016 To remove the SilkWorm 4016 from its shipping package: Preparing the Blade Server for the SilkWorm 4016 Inserting a SilkWorm 4016 into the Chassis To insert the SilkWorm 4016 into a blade server chassis: Page Page Configuring the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Items Required Configuring the SilkWorm 4016 Creating a Serial Connection Connecting to the Switch To log in to the switch through the serial connection: Setting the Switch IP Address To replace the default IP address and related information: Creating an Ethernet Connection Completing the Switch Configuration To complete the switch configuration: Page Activating Ports on Demand (POD) Activating Ports with a POD License Removing POD-licensed Ports Connecting to the Switch Using Web Tools To connect to the switch using Brocades Web Tools: Page Operating the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Interoperability Port Negotiation Operating System Support Accessing the SilkWorm 4016 Interpreting POST Results To determine POST completion status: Interpreting LED Activity Removing and Replacing the SilkWorm 4016 Removing and Replacing the SilkWorm 4016 The following figure details the generic process for removing an SFP from a port. 5. Squeeze the release lever latch to release the SilkWorm 4016. Page Page Appendix A Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Specifications Weight and Physical Dimensions Facility Requirements Architectural Specification Supported HBAs Fibre Channel Standards Compliance Regulatory Compliance MIC Statement (Republic of Korea) FCC Warning (US only) Page CE Statement RTC Battery - - Canadian Requirements Laser Compliance Electrical Safety Regulatory Certifications Page Page Index B C D E K L M N O S T U V W