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Brocade Communications Systems 4016 Operating the Brocade SilkWorm 4016, Interoperability

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SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual 4-1

Publication Number: 53-1000175-01

Chapter

4

Operating the Brocade SilkWorm 4016

This chapter describes the operation and interoperability of the SilkWorm 4016. Included in this chapter

are:

•“Interoperability” on page4-1

•“Accessing the SilkWorm 4016” on page4-2

•“Interpreting POST Results” on page4-3

•“Interpreting LED Activity” on page4-4

•“Removing and Replacing the SilkWorm 4016” on page4-5

Interoperability

The SilkWorm 4016 supports interoperability for:

The SilkWorm 4016 interoperates with the Brocade SilkWorm switches shown in Table 4-1.

•link initialization

•principal switch selection

•routing (FSPF)

•Simple Name Service

•state change notification

•soft WWN zoning

•SNMP facilities

•translative mode (private target support on fabrics)

•trunking (between two Brocade switches)

•Advanced Performance Monitoring

Table 4-1 Compatible Switches

Switch Minimum Version Switch Minimum Version

SilkWorm 3014 4.2.1 SilkWorm 4100 4.4.0

SilkWorm 3200 3.1.2 SilkWorm 12000 4.2.0

SilkWorm 3250 4.2.0 SilkWorm 24000 4.2.0

SilkWorm 3800 3.1.2 SilkWorm 48000 5.0.1a

SilkWorm 3850 4.2.0 SilkWorm 200E 5.0.1a

SilkWorm 3900 4.2.0

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