53-1000571-01 November 2007 Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual
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Contents About this document How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Supported hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v What’s new in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode . . . . 17 Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Activating Ports on Demand (POD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Activating ports with a POD license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Chapter 3 Operating the SAN I/O Module Interoperability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this document This document is a hardware reference manual, written for SAN administrators who are using any Blade Server that supports the Brocade 4424 Blade Server Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module. It provides the information needed to understand the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Brocade 4424 SAN I/O Module. NOTE Through this document, the Brocade 4424 SAN I/O Module is referred to as the SAN I/O Module.
Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notices formats.
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 4424 Documentation CD-ROMs packaged with the SAN I/O Module and on the Brocade Web site, through Brocade Connect. NOTE Go to http://www.brocade.com and click Brocade Connect to register at no cost for a user ID and password.
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. Extended Fabrics Supports the reliable, high-speed connectivity of Brocade switches over dark fiber or Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment at distances up to 500 kilometers to enhance business continuance operations.
• Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and results • Serial console and Telnet session logs • syslog message logs 2. SAN I/O Module Serial Number The SAN I/O Module serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label attached to the module. Following is an example of a serial number and barcode: FT00X0054E9 FT00X0054E9 3. World Wide Name (WWN). Use the CLI wwn or switchShow commands to display the WWN. 4. Software licenses.
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Chapter Introducing the SAN I/O Module 1 The Brocade 4424 is a 24-port Fibre Channel module with 8 external ports and 16 internal ports designed for installation in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The product ships with 12 ports enabled and can be upgraded to 24 ports through Ports on Demand (POD) licensing. These ports support link speeds up to 4Gbit/sec.
1 Features • If the part number is DL-4424-0002, then the SAN I/O Module is configured to run exclusively in Access Gateway mode. To operate in Full Fabric Switch mode, you must have a Switch license. You may also use the CLI licenseshow command to determine whether the module is Dual Function (Switch/Access Gateway), or single-function Access Gateway. This command displays current license keys, along with a list of licensed products enabled by these keys.
Features 1 If dark, the port is unlicensed. • The following system LEDs: - One green power LED to indicate module power-on. - One green/amber LED to indicate module status. - One blue, identify module and flash blue to locate module. See “Interpreting LED activity” on page 22 for details about the SAN I/O Module LEDs. Access Gateway mode • Up to 8 autosensing (1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec) Fibre Channel ports.
1 Hardware Description • For static POD, Table 1 shows the base internal and external ports that are licensed, as well as the additional 12 ports that can be activated with a POD license. For details about activating and deactivating additional ports when you have POD licensing, refer to “Activating Ports on Demand (POD)” on page 17.
Hardware Description 1 The nonport (SAN I/O Module status) LEDs, shown as item 3 of Figure 1, display SAN I/O Module-level information as shown in Figure 2. FIGURE 2 Other Status LEDs 3 1 1 SAN I/O Module status LED 2 Power status LED 3 Server Management LED 2 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.
1 ISL trunking groups Labeling Figures 3 shows the labels appearing on the SAN I/O Module. A second serial label is located beneath the insertion arm on the enclosure (visible only when the arm is extended). To extend the insertion arm, gently squeeze the release tab (top-to-bottom) and pull outward. SFPs The SAN I/O Module was designed to work with small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical modules and ships with up to eight SWL SFPs. NOTE The SAN I/O Module ships with four 4 Gbit/sec SFPs.
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 • • • • Brocade Advanced Web Tools1 1.
1 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. 7. Locate the label that specifies the part number for the SAN I/O Module.
Chapter Configuring the SAN I/O Module 2 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.
2 Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address • Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide • Web Tools Administrator’s Guide 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. • SAN I/O Module Command Line Interface (CLI). • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI.
Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address c. From the Hyperterminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. d. Click OK. e. From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configuration values: • • • • • 2 Bits per second: 9600 Databits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow Control: None For LINUX or UNIX a. Enter the following at the command prompt: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 b.
2 Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address • • • • Switch-3 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay B1. Switch-4 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay B2. Switch-5 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay C1. Switch-6 for SAN I/O module installed in bay C2. 3. At the login prompt, log in to the SAN I/O Module. The default user name is “admin” and the password is “password”. 4. Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address of the selected SAN I/O module.
Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network 2 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. The management workstation must be on the same Ethernet subnet as the CMC.
2 Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric E_D_TOV: (1000..5000) [2000] WAN_TOV: (0..30000) [0] MAX_HOPS: (7..19) [7] Per-frame Route Priority: (0..1) [0] Long Distance Fabric: (0..1) [0] BB credit: (1..
Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode 2 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. 6.
2 Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode Web Tools Complete the following steps to enable Access Gateway mode using Web Tools. 1. From the management console, open a Web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the SAN I/O Module into the Address field of the Web browser. See the Web Tools Administrator’s Guide for more information on using Web Tools. 3. Log into Web Tools using the default administrative account. Login: admin Password: password 4.
Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode 2 The SAN I/O Module automatically reboots and comes back online in Access Gateway mode using a factory default F_Port to N_Port mapping. You can enter the ag ––modeShow command to ensure that the module is in Access Gateway mode. See the Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide for more detailed configuration information. You can also enter the ag ––mapshow command to display the F_Port to N_Port mapping.
2 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. Add the POD license using Web Tools or CLI. 2. Enable each newly licensed port using Web Tools or CLI. NOTE This method is non-disruptive to existing servers and storage connecting to SAN I/O Module.
Chapter 3 Operating the SAN I/O Module This chapter describes the operation and interoperability of the SAN I/O Module.
3 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.
Interpreting POST results 3 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). The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for a TCP/IP connection.
3 Interpreting LED activity Interpreting LED activity Each SAN I/O Module uses LEDs to indicate status. These LEDs are shown in Figure 5. FIGURE 5 LED Locations 1 2 8 IOIOI 7 3 TABLE 4 22 4 5 6 Key to Figure 5 Location Indicator Color Operation 1 FC (external) port status green/amber Note: LED meanings are not valid during boot, diagnostics, or POST. Green: Off (dark): No signal carrier or unlicensed. Steady: Online normal active port but no port activity.
Removing and replacing the SAN I/O Module TABLE 4 3 Key to Figure 5 (Continued) Location Indicator Color (Continued) Operation (Continued) 5 (LED) and 6 (icon) module power green Off: SAN I/O Module is off or power supplies for the Blade Server Enclosure or onboard DCC have failed. Green: Normal operation and power supply is functioning. properly. Power is supplied by the Blade Server Enclosure. 7 (LED) and 8 (icon) server management blue/amber Controlled by the Blade Server Enclosure's CMC.
3 Removing and replacing the SAN I/O Module FIGURE 6 Removing an SFP from a Port Cable Release Bale 1 SFP 3 SFP 2 4 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. Do not leave the slot empty.
Appendix SAN I/O Module specifications A This appendix provides product specifications and regulatory compliance as a handy reference. Access Gateway Mode default port mapping The 4424 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. In Access Gateway mode, the SAN I/O Module F_Ports are mapped to N_Ports. This following lists the factory-default F_Port to N_Port mapping for Access Gateway mode.
A 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 1.24 in (31.45 mm) Width 10.74 in (272.75 mm) Depth 12.08 in (306.74 mm) Weight 3.84 (1.74 kg) — without media Facility requirements The information in Table 7 shows the operating and non-operating limitations of the Brocade 4424 SAN I/O Module.
Architectural specification A Architectural specification The SAN I/O Module meets the specifications shown in Table 8. TABLE 8 Architecture Feature Description Scalability Full-fabric architecture with maximum of 239 switches Certified maximum 32 switches, 7 hops Performance 1.063 Gbit/sec line speed, full duplex 2.125 Gbit/sec line speed, full duplex Fabric latency (Fabric Switch Mode only) <2.
A Regulatory compliance Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 4424. FCC warning (US only) This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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A 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.
Environmental regulation compliance A 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 ChinaManagement Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information products.
A 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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A Environmental regulation compliance TABLE 9 EMC certifications (Continued) Country Safety specification Republic of Korea Russia KN24 KN22 GOST R IEC 60950-2002 Taiwan (power supply only) United States 34 EMC specification GOST R 51318.22-99 (Class A) GOST R 51318.24-99 GOST R 51317.3.2-99 GOST R 51317.3.3-99 CNS13438 UL 60950-1 1st Ed.
Index F Fibre Channel Association, xi A access gateway mode 1 changing from fabric switch mode 15 default port mapping 25 activating POD ports 18 ag --help command 17 ag --mapshow command 17 ag --modeEnable command 16 air flow 26 architectural specifications 27 B beacon 21 boot flash 25 Brocade applications supported 7 Brocade ISL Trunking 6 BSMI statement (Chinese) 29 C cabling guidelines 8 Canadian requirements 30 China RoHS 31 commands ag --help 17 ag --mapshow 17 ag --modeEnable 16 configUpload 15, 16
IP address modify using CMC CLI 11 modify using CMC GUI 12 modify using module CLI 10 modifying default 10 ipAddrSet command 11 ISL 6 trunking 2, 6 trunking groups 6 K kernel 25 kernel flash 25 L labeling 6 laser compliance 30 LED 2, 21, 22 LED activity interpreting 22 license key 17 licenseshow command 2, 17 LWL 2, 6 M management tool 21 memory 25 MIC statement (Republic of Korea) 28 module status 3 N nonport side of SAN I/O Module 5 O operating requirements 26 operating system support 20 optional features
terminal session with I/O module 10 trunking 6 U unpacking the SAN I/O Module 7 V VCCI statement 28 vibration 26 W web browser 18 Web Tools 7, 18 using to connect SAN I/O Module 18 weight 26 Z zoning 2, 7, 20 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 37
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