Computer Hardware User Manual

SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual 3-1
Publication Number: 53-1000175-01
Chapter
3
Configuring the Brocade SilkWorm 4016
The SilkWorm 4016 must be configured correctly before it can operate within a network and fabric.
This chapter provides the following information to ensure successful configuration:
• “Items Required” on page 3-1
• “Configuring the SilkWorm 4016” on page 3-1
• “Connecting to the Switch Using Web Tools” on page 3-7
Items Required
The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SilkWorm 4016 for use in a
network and fabric:
• The SilkWorm 4016, installed in a blade server chassis
• A workstation computer that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal)
• An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address
• The serial cable to connect to the blade server chassis
• SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required
• Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration
Configuring the SilkWorm 4016
To configure the SilkWorm 4016, perform the tasks in the order shown:
1. Install the SilkWorm 4016 in a blade server chassis as described in “Inserting a SilkWorm 4016 into
the Chassis” on page 2-2.
2. Create a serial connection, as described in “Creating a Serial Connection” on page 3-2.
3. Connect to the switch as described in “Connecting to the Switch” on page 3-3.
4. Set the IP address as described in “Setting the Switch IP Address” on page 3-3.
5. Create the Ethernet connection as described in “Creating an Ethernet Connection” on page 3-3.
6. Complete the configuration as described in “Completing the Switch Configuration” on page 3-4.
Caution
Do not connect the switch to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set.