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- Page 1 53-1001082-01 53-1001082-01 September 29, 2008 M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual...
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Page 2: Document History
Copyright © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brocade, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager, MyView, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B-wing symbol, DCX, and SAN Health are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About this document How this document is organized ......v Supported hardware and software ......v What’s new in this document . - Page 4 Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network ..13 Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric ....13 Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode .
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Page 5: About This Document
About this document This document is a hardware reference manual written for SAN administrators using Blade Servers that support the Brocade M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module. It provides information on installing, configuring, and maintaining of the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module. NOTE Throughout this document, the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module is referred to as the SAN I/O Module. -
Page 6: Document Conventions
Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used are as follows: bold text Identifies command names Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI italic text... -
Page 7: Notes, Attention, Caution, And Danger
This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations. These references are made for informational purposes only. Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Dell, Inc. PowerEdge Microsoft Corporation Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP Sun Microsystems, Inc. -
Page 8: Additional Information
Additional information This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Brocade resources The following related documentation is provided on the Brocade Family Documentation and Brocade M5424 Documentation CD-ROMs packaged with the SAN I/O Module and on the Brocade Web site. -
Page 9: Optional Brocade Features
Optional brocade features Optional Brocade features include: Advanced Performance Monitoring Enables more effective end-to-end SAN performance analysis to enhance performance tuning, increase productivity, optimize resource utilization, and reduce costs. Fabric Watch Continuously monitors SAN fabrics for potential faults based on thresholds set for a variety of SAN fabric elements and events—automatically alerting administrators to potential problems before they become costly failures. -
Page 10: Getting Technical Help
http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help Contact your SAN I/O Module support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available: 1. -
Page 11: Chapter 1 Introducing The San I/O Module
The M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module is a 24-port Fibre Channel module with 8 external ports and 16 internal ports that installs in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. Although the product may ship with a specific number of ports enabled, it can upgraded to 24 ports through Ports on Demand (POD) licensing. -
Page 12: Access Gateway Mode
Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes These ports are capable of Brocade ISL Trunking with appropriate licensing. • Up to 16 internal backplane F_Ports. Each port can automatically negotiate its speed at either 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps to match the speed of attached devices. •... -
Page 13: Ports On Demand (Pod)
Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes NOTE You can also install 4 Gbps SFPs in the SAN I/O Module, however all SFPs must be Brocade-branded. • One serial console port on the front panel (RJ45 connector). • One green/amber LED to indicate status for each port. If dark, the port is unlicensed. -
Page 14: Hardware Description
Hardware Description Hardware Description This section describes the physical SAN I/O Module as shipped from the factory. For specifications, such as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix A, “SAN I/O Module specifications” Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of the SAN I/O Module. -
Page 15: Nonport Side
Hardware Description SAN I/O Module status LED Power status LED Server Management LED Nonport side The nonport side of the SAN I/O Module (shown in Figure 3) is seated into the enclosure. You do not need to line up the SAN I/O Module as it will seat correctly when the insertion arm is closed. When the SAN I/O Module is inserted, the backplane connectors activate a connection port, allowing the SAN I/O Module to be configured in the Blade Server Enclosure. -
Page 16: Sfps
ISL trunking groups SFPs NOTE You must install Brocade-branded SFPs in the SAN I/O Module. The SAN I/O Module was designed to work with small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical modules. The SAN I/O Module ships with a specific number of 8 Gbps Brocade-branded SFPs. If you purchase a POD license, you will receive additional SFPs. -
Page 17: Optional Features
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. -
Page 18: Cabling Guidelines
Cabling guidelines 5. Be sure that you have taken the necessary precautions for electrostatic sensitivity; then break the seal warning. 6. Slide the SAN I/O Module out of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage. For complete instructions to install the SAN I/O Module into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on installing an I/O module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual. -
Page 19: Chapter 2 Configuring The San I/O Module
Chapter 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 use steps to change the Module’s operating mode (Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes), activate Ports on Demand (POD), and connect to the SAN I/O Module using Web Tools. NOTE Although the SAN I/O Module is configured at the factory for Fabric OS Native mode, you can enable it for Access Gateway mode. -
Page 20: Modify The San I/O Module Ip Address
Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address By default, the IP address for the SAN I/O Module is configured as 10.77.77.77 with a default Ethernet subnetmask of 255.255.255.0. Reset the IP address using three methods. If the IP values are set using either of these methods, the IP values are stored on the SAN I/O Module. -
Page 21: Using The Cmc Cli To Set The Ip Address
Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address e. From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configuration values: • Bits per second: 9600 • Databits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow Control: None For LINUX or UNIX a. -
Page 22: Using The Cmc Gui To Set The Ip Address
Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address • Switch-6 for SAN I/O module installed in bay C2. 3. At the login prompt, enter the user name as admin and password as password. 4. Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address of the selected SAN I/O module. Refer to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. -
Page 23: Connecting The San I/O Module To The Ethernet Network
Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network Once you have successfully set the appropriate IP address of the SAN I/O Module, you can establish an Ethernet connection through the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) to a remote management workstation for any additional configuration. - Page 24 Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric MAX_HOPS: (7..19) [7] Per-frame Route Priority: (0..1) [0] Long Distance Fabric: (0..1) [0] BB credit: (1..27) [16] Insistent Domain ID Mode (yes, y, no, n): [no] Virtual Channel parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] F-Port login parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] Zoning Operation parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] RSCN Transmission Mode (yes, y, no, n): [no]...
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Page 25: Changing From Fabric Os Native To Access Gateway Mode
Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode ATTENTION A cable should not be bent to a radius less than 5.08 cm (2 inches) under full tensile load and 3.048 cm (1.2 inches) with no tensile load. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened. a. -
Page 26: Command Line Interface
Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode • Enabling Access Gateway mode is a disruptive process because the switch is disabled and rebooted.Once you enable the SAN I/O Module in Access Gateway mode, only a limited subset of Fabric OS commands are available and all fabric-related service requests are forwarded to the fabric switches. -
Page 27: Changing From Access Gateway Mode To Fabric Switch Mode
Changing from Access Gateway mode to Fabric Switch mode 3. Enter the following command to save the current configuration on the SAN I/O Module. This command is optional and is only required if you are converting an existing SAN I/O Module to Access Gateway mode. -
Page 28: Activating Ports With A Pod License
Connecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web Tools Activating ports with a POD license You can activate ports with a POD license while the SAN I/O Module is connected to existing SANs or before connecting to an existing SAN. For SAN I/O Modules already connected to existing storage networks: 1. -
Page 29: Chapter 3 Operating The San I/O Module
Chapter Operating the SAN I/O Module This chapter describes the operation and interoperability of the SAN I/O Module. Interoperability The SAN I/O Module supports interoperability for the following functions: • • link initialization soft WWN zoning • • principal SAN I/O Module SNMP facilities selection •... -
Page 30: Operating System Support
Accessing the SAN I/O Module Operating system support Brocade Fabric OS has no specific host OS dependencies. The Fabric OS in the switches allows for any Fibre Channel-compliant device to attach to switches as long as it conforms to the standards for device login, name service, and related Fibre Channel features. -
Page 31: Interpreting Post Results
Interpreting POST results Secure Telnet access is available using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network. Brocade Web Tools management is available through a secure browser using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). -
Page 32: Interpreting Led Activity
Interpreting LED activity Interpreting LED activity Each SAN I/O Module uses LEDs to indicate status. These LEDs are shown in Figure FIGURE 5 LED Locations TABLE 4 Key to Figure 5 Location Indicator Color Operation FC (external) green/amber Note: LED meanings are not valid during boot, diagnostics, or POST. -
Page 33: Locating The Serial Number
Removing and replacing the SAN I/O Module Locating the serial number Before contacting service support, be sure to obtain the module’s serial number. Use one of these methods to locate the number: • Use the CLI and enter the ChassisShow command. The SAN I/O Module serial number is displayed along with other data. - Page 34 Removing and replacing the SAN I/O Module FIGURE 6 Removing an SFP from a Port Cable Release Bale 5. Refer to the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to remove and replace the SAN I/O module from the enclosure. ATTENTION If you are not replacing the SAN I/O Module, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to maintain proper air flow.
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Page 35: San I/O Module Specifications
Appendix SAN I/O Module specifications This appendix provides product specifications and regulatory compliance as a handy reference. Access Gateway Mode default port mapping The M5424 SAN I/O Module can contain 24 total ports. Of these, F_Ports are ports 1-16 and N_Ports are ports 0 and 17-23. -
Page 36: Weight And Physical Dimensions
Weight and physical dimensions Weight and physical dimensions Table 6 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the SAN I/O Module. TABLE 6 SAN I/O Module Specifications Dimension Measurements Height 1.27 in (32.48 mm) Width 10.74 in (272.75 mm) Depth 12.09 in (307.24 mm) Weight 4.65 (2.10 kg) —... -
Page 37: Electrical
Electrical Electrical Table 8 lists SAN I/O module electrical specifications. TABLE 8 Electrical specifications and requirements Dimension Measurements DC input 12 V and 3.3 V from chassis Power consumption About 32 W normally and 39 W maximum measured Architectural specification The SAN I/O Module meets the specifications shown in Table TABLE 9... -
Page 38: Fibre Channel Standards Compliance
Fibre Channel standards compliance For more information and a list of supported HBAs, refer to your Dell PowerEdge documentation. Fibre Channel standards compliance The SAN I/O Module switch meets or exceeds the Fibre Channel standards for compliance, performance, and feature capabilities as defined in the Brocade standards compliance list. This information is available at: http://www.brocade.com/products/interop/standards_compliance.jsp... -
Page 39: Bsmi Statement (Republic Of Taiwan)
Regulatory compliance BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001082-01... -
Page 40: Ce Statement
Regulatory compliance CE statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and the user might be required to take corrective measures. The standards compliance label on the Switch contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •... -
Page 41: Environmental Regulation Compliance
Environmental regulation compliance Environmental regulation compliance This section describes the China ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the SAN I/O Module. China RoHS The contents included in this section are per the requirements of the People's Republic of China- Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information products. RoHS Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer In no event do the EPUP logos shown on the product and FRU's alter or expand that warranty that... - Page 42 Environmental regulation compliance TS/HS Dual Language Sheet In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration level of Hazardous substances (HS) which may be contained in this product.
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Page 43: Regulatory Certifications
Environmental regulation compliance CHINA ROHS (HS/TS) << >> (HS) CR6+ PBDE SJ/T11363-2006 Regulatory certifications Table 10 lists the safety and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) specifications for which the Switch is certified. TABLE 10 EMC certifications Country Safety specification EMC specification Argentina IEC 60950-1:2001 IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2 Australia and New Zealand... - Page 44 Environmental regulation compliance TABLE 10 EMC certifications (Continued) Country Safety specification EMC specification Republic of Korea KN24 KN22 Russia GOST R IEC 60950-2002 GOST R 51318.22-99 (Class A) GOST R 51318.24-99 GOST R 51317.3.2-99 GOST R 51317.3.3-99 Taiwan (power supply only) CNS13438 United States UL 60950-1 1st Ed.
- Page 45 Index configUpload command configure command connect command access gateway mode connect switch-x command changing from fabric OS native mode console port default port mapping activating POD ports ag --help command ag --mapshow command ag --modeEnable command air flow dimensions architectural specifications dynamic ports on demand beacon E_Ports...
- Page 46 insertion arm operating requirements Internet Explorer operating system support interoperability optional features interpreting access gateway mode fabric OS native mode LED activity viii POST results IP address modify using CMC CLI modify using CMC GUI modify using module CLI modifying default performance monitoring ipAddrSet command port management...
- Page 47 SAN I/O Module web browser accessing Web Tools cabling guidelines using to connect SAN I/O Module characteristics weight connecting to Ethernet connecting to fabric hardware description physical dimensions and weight removing and replacing zoning serial number specifications status unpacking and installing SDRAM SEEPROM serial cable...
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