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- Page 1 SilkWorm 4016 QuickStart Guide Supporting Fabric OS v5.0.4 Publication Number: 53-1000174-01 *53-100051-01* Publication Date: 1/30/2006...
- Page 2 The authors and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, cost, liability, or damages arising from the information contained in this book or the computer programs that accompany it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Before You Begin This document describes how to insert the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 switch into a blade server chassis and perform basic initial configuration. It provides the following information: • “SilkWorm 4016 Features,” next • “Port Side” on page 4 •... -
Page 4: Port Side
Reference Manual. The insertion and removal arm is located just above the port side of the SilkWorm 4016. The plastic insertion arm latch, accessible at the front of the port side of the switch, is used to remove and insert the unit. -
Page 5: Unpacking The Silkworm 4016
To insert the SilkWorm 4016 into a blade server chassis: Unpack the SilkWorm 4016 from its shipping box as described earlier. Verify that the chassis I/O bay into which the SilkWorm 4016 is being inserted is empty. If necessary, install the SFP modules according to the manufacturer’s documentation. - Page 6 Insertion arm Release latch With the port side facing you and the insertion arm fully extended, slide the SilkWorm 4016 into the open chassis I/O bay. The illustration shows the SilkWorm 4016 being inserted into the chassis in a horizontal orientation. Other blade servers may use a vertical orientation requiring a different blade position.
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Page 7: Configuring The Brocade Silkworm 4016
Push the insertion arm gently toward the chassis until it is completely closed and the SilkWorm 4016 is firmly seated in the I/O bay. Warning Do not force the arm closed. Doing so could cause damage. If the switch does not close easily, gently remove the SilkWorm 4016 and reinsert it. - Page 8 After POST is complete and the switch is in a healthy state, log in to the switch as admin: At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay that the Silkworm 4016 is occupying. Log in to the Silkworm 4016 switch as admin and enter the password.
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Page 9: Backing Up The Configuration
Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, refer to the SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual. 10. Verify the correct operation of the SilkWorm 4016 by typing the switchShow command from the workstation, followed by the fabricShow command. -
Page 10: Configuring The Fibre Channel Ports
I/O bay. These connections are used for configuring and monitoring the installed switches. For details about configuring the Fibre Channel ports on the SilkWorm 4016, refer to the blade server manufacturer’s documentation. You can access the SilkWorm 4016 management interface via: •...