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Brocade Communications Systems 53-1000571-01 Optional features, Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module

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Optional features 1

Optional features

The SAN I/O Module supports the following optional software, which is activated with the purchase

of the corresponding license key. Applicable options depend on whether the SAN I/O Module

operates in Switch or Access Gateway mode.

Full Fabric Switch Mode

Access Gateway Mode

•Fabric/Switch License

•Brocade ISL Trunking (check for availability)

For detailed information on any of these features, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator’s

Guide.

Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module

If the SAN I/O Module is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure that is shipped to you, skip this

section. This section applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an existing

SAN I/O Module.

NOTE

The SAN I/O Module is designed to work only in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e

Blade Server Enclosure. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server

Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Perform the following steps to remove the SAN I/O Module from its shipping package.

1. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that nothing is missing or

damaged.

Do not insert a damaged SAN I/O Module into the Blade Server Enclosure. If the SAN I/O

Module appears to be damaged, contact your sales representative before proceeding.

2. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the SAN I/O Module.

This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and

Documentation CD.

3. Remove the SAN I/O Module from the box.

The protective foam ends will slide out with the SAN I/O Module.

4. Remove the foam ends from the SAN I/O Module.

•Brocade Advanced Web Tools1

•Brocade Advanced Zoning1

•Brocade ISL Trunking

•Brocade Advanced Performance

Monitoring

1. included with the SAN I/O Module

•Brocade Fabric Watch

•Brocade Secure Fabric OS

•Port on Demand (POD) licensing

•Support for Brocade Fabric Access API and API

Scripting Toolkit

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