4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 3
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Features 1
If dark, the port is unlicensed.
•The following system LEDs:
-One green power LED to indicate module power-on.
-One green/amber LED to indicate module status.
-One blue, identify module and flash blue to locate module.
See “Interpreting LED activity” on page22 for details about the SAN I/O Module LEDs.
Access Gateway mode
•Up to 8 autosensing (1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec) Fibre Channel ports. These are universal and
self-configuring ports capable of becoming:
-F_Port (fabric enabled)
-N_Port (fabric enabled)
•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.
•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
If dark, the port is unlicensed.
•The following system light-emitting diodes (LEDs):
-One green power LED to indicate module power-on.
-One green/amber LED to indicate module status.
-One blue, identify module and flash blue to locate module.
See “Interpreting LED activity” on page22 for details about the SAN I/O Module LEDs.
Ports on Demand (POD)
The SAN I/O Module ships with 12 active ports. You can allocate a POD license to activate 12
additional ports. The SAN I/O Module supports two licensing methods: static and dynamic (module
default).
•For Dynamic POD, 12 licenses are available for the first 12 active ports. Ports 17 and 18 are
licensed at the factory. The remaining 10 licenses are assigned to active ports as required.
Once licenses are issued, they can be moved from one port to another, making port licensing
more flexible.