Changing From Fabric Os Native To Access Gateway Mode - Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 Hardware Reference Manual

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Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode

6. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional.
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8. Verify the correct operation of the Embedded Switch Module in the fabric by typing the
9. Back up the Embedded Switch Module configuration to an FTP server by typing the

Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode

The Embedded Switch Module ships from the factory in Fabric OS Native mode. Converting to
Access Gateway mode allows you to use the module as a device management tool that
transparently connects hosts to the fabric.
Before you change the Embedded Switch Module from Fabric OS Native mode to Access Gateway
mode, note the following points:
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Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened.
a. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with
the slot in the transceiver.
b. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. For instructions
specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer's documentation.
c. Repeat for the remaining transceivers as required.
For information about LED patterns, see the Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module
Hardware Reference Manual.
Verify the correct operation of the Embedded Switch Module by typing the switchShow
command from the workstation.
This command provides information about Embedded Switch Module and port status.
fabricShow CLI command from the workstation.
configUpload command and following the prompts.
This command uploads the Embedded Switch Module configuration to the server, making it
available for downloading to a replacement Embedded Switch Module if necessary. Brocade
recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete
configuration is available for downloading to a replacement Embedded Switch Module.
For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, see the Fabric OS
Administrator's Guide. The switchShow, fabricShow, and configUpload commands are
described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference.
Determine if the Embedded Switch Module is running in Fabric OS Native mode by entering the
switchShow CLI command to display the current switch configuration. If running in Fabric OS
Native mode, the switchMode parameter should display Native.
Enabling Access Gateway mode is a disruptive process because the switch is disabled and
rebooted. Once you enable the Embedded Switch 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.
When you enable Access Gateway mode, some fabric information is erased, such as the zone
and security databases. To recover the information, save the switch configuration before
enabling Access Gateway mode.
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