Brocade Communications Systems 53-1000571-01 Features

24424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual

53-0000571-01

Features

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•If the part number is DL-4424-0002, then the SAN I/O Module is configured to run exclusively

in Access Gateway mode. To operate in Full Fabric Switch mode, you must have a Switch

license.

You may also use the CLI licenseshow command to determine whether the module is Dual Function

(Switch/Access Gateway), or single-function Access Gateway. This command displays current

license keys, along with a list of licensed products enabled by these keys. A Dual Function

(Switch/Access Gateway) module should have a “Fabric license” in the command output.

Features

Features available on the SAN I/O Module depend on whether the module is configured in Access

Gateway or Standard Full Fabric Switch mode.

Full Fabric Switch mode

The SAN I/O Module has the following features:

•Up to 8 external autos ensing (1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec) Fibre Channel ports. These are universal

and self-configuring ports are capable of becoming one of the following port types:

-F_Port (fabric enabled)

-FL_Port (fabric loop enabled)

-E_Port (expansion port)

These ports are capable of Brocade ISL Trunking with appropriate licensing.

•Up to 16 internal backplane F_Ports. Each port is capable of automatic negotiation to the

highest common speed of all connected devices at 4 Gbit/sec.

•Dynamic ports on demand, which allows any port to be activated as needed based on available

licenses.

•Frame filtering that augments the hardware zoning capabilities of the Brocade ASIC, which

implements hardware zoning at the port level of the SAN I/O Module.

•Brocade ASIC expanded capabilities, including World Wide Name (WWN) and device-level

zoning.

•Hardware zoning, implemented by means of a firmware-accessible table per output port.

•Extensive diagnostics and monitoring capabilities.

•Unicast and broadcast data traffic support.

•Up to eight SWL small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers.

NOTE

The SAN I/O Module ships with four 4 Gbit/sec SFPs. If you purchase a POD license, you will

receive an additional four SFPs.

•One serial console port on the front panel (RJ45 connector).

•The following light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for each external port.

-One green/amber LED to indicate status for each port.

-One green/amber LED to indicate link speed for each port.

Contents

Main Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Document History Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000571-01 New document November 2007 Title Publication Number Summary of Changes Date Contents About this document Chapter 1 Introducing the SAN I/O Module Chapter 2 Configuring the SAN I/O Module Chapter 3 Operating the SAN I/O Module Appendix A SAN I/O Module specifications Index About this document How this document is organized Supported hardware and software Whats new in this document Document conventions Text formatting Notes, attention, caution, and danger Additional information Brocade resources Optional brocade features Other industry resources Getting technical help Document feedback Page Introducing the SAN I/O Module Dual function and access gateway configurations - Determining module configuration Features Full Fabric Switch mode Access Gateway mode Ports on Demand (POD) Hardware Description 56 Port side FIGURE 1 TABLE 1 Nonport side FIGURE 3 3 Labeling SFPs ISL trunking groups Optional features Full Fabric Switch Mode Access Gateway Mode Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module Cabling guidelines Configuring the SAN I/O Module Items required Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address Using the SAN I/O Module CLI to set the IP address Task 1: Establish a terminal session with the SAN I/O Module Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address FIGURE 4 Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric Page Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode Notes Web Tools Command Line Interface Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode Notes Activating Ports on Demand (POD) Activating ports with a POD license Connecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web Tools Operating the SAN I/O Module Interoperability Port negotiation Operating system support Accessing the SAN I/O Module TABLE 2 TABLE 3 Interpreting POST results Interpreting LED activity Interpreting LED activity Each SAN I/O Module uses LEDs to indicate status. These LEDs are shown in Figure5. FIGURE 5 TABLE 4 Location Indicator Color Operation Removing and replacing the SAN I/O Module TABLE 4 FIGURE 6 Appendix A SAN I/O Module specifications Access Gateway Mode default port mapping Processor and memory specifications Weight and physical dimensions Weight and physical dimensions Table 6 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the SAN I/O Module. Facility requirements TABLE 6 Dimension Measurements Architectural specification Supported HBAs Fibre Channel standards compliance TABLE 8 Regulatory compliance FCC warning (US only) MIC Statement (Republic of Korea) VCCI statement (Japan) Page CE statement Canadian requirements Laser compliance Environmental regulation compliance China RoHS Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer TS/HS Dual Language Sheet Environmental regulation compliance A Regulatory certifications CHINAROHS /(HS/TS) TABLE 9 Country Safety specification EMC specification Environmental regulation compliance TABLE 9 Country Safety specification EMC specification Index F