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Chapter
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Configuring the SAN I/O Module
Use procedures in this chapter to configure the SAN I/O Module to operate on a network and fabric.
Also provided are steps to change the Module’s operating mode (Full Fabric Switch and Access
Gateway modes), activating Ports on Demand (POD), and connecting to the SAN I/O Module using
Web Tools.
NOTE
The SAN I/O Module is configured at the factory for either Access Gateway mode or Dual Function
mode. Dual Function mode allows you to configure the module for either Access Gateway or
Standard Full-Fabric Switch mode. For more information, refer to “Dual function and access gateway
configurations” on page 1.
This chapter provides configuration procedures that use SAN I/O Module Command Line Interface
(CLI) and the Web Tools application. For details refer to the Web Tools Administrator’s Guide,
Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide, and Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. If the same
operation can be performed using the Blade Server Enclosure’s Chassis Management Controller
(CMC) application, use that application instead.

Items required

The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN I/O Module for use in a
network and fabric:
•The SAN I/O Module installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps
on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure.
•If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as
HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if
not changing the SAN I/O Module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI
management programs.
•An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is
used.
•If required, a serial cable to connect to the SAN I/O Module ser ial con sole po rt. Note that th is is
only required if not changing the SAN I/O Module IP address through the Blade Server
Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs.
•SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required.
•Access to an FTP server for backing up the SAN I/O Module configuration.
•Access to these publications:
•Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual
•Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide
•Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
•SAN TECH NOTE – Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway