Dell PowerEdge M1000E Quick Start Manual
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1. 4424 QuickStart Guide 5 of 16 Publication Number 53 1000572 01 Cabling guidelines After modifying the SAN I O Module s IP address and domain name if Module is in Fabric Switch mode we recommend that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the SAN I O Module online Refer to Configuring the SAN I O Module on page 6 for steps on modifying the IP address Begin by cabling ports 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 and O Ports 17 and 18 are licensed at the factory as part of Dynamic Ports On Demand DPOD By cabling these ports first you will not need to move licenses to other ports you may have cabled Configuring the SAN 1 0 Module 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 1 0 Module is configured at the factory for either Access Gateway mode or Dual Function mode Dual Function mode allows you to configure the module for either Access Gateway or Standard Full Fabric Switch mode For more information refer to Chapter 1 in the Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual This chapter provides configuration procedures that use SAN I O Module Command Line Interface CLI and the Web Tools application For details refer to the2. or you can purchase the license separately from your SAN I O Module vendor who will provide you with a key to unlock it Once you have installed the license keys you must enable the ports You can do so without disrupting SAN 1 0 Module operation or alternatively you can disable and re enable the SAN I O Module to activate all ports If you remove a POD License ports that were enabled by that license are disabled 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 For new SAN I O Module installations perform the following before connecting to an existing SAN ATTENTION Do not use this method if the SAN I O Module is operating in an existing SAN because traffic will be disrupted 1 Disable the SAN I O Module NOTE If Secure Fabric OS Secure FOS is enabled you cannot use Telnet or SSH to disable the module For details about using Web Tools refer to the Web Tools Administrator s Guide For details about the CLI see the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual 2 Add the POD license using Web Tools or the CLI 14 of 16 4424 QuickStart
3. Brocade Web Tools Administrator s Guide Access Gateway Administrator s Guide and Fabric OS Command Reference Manual If the same operation can be performed using the Blade Server chassis management application use that application instead Items required The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN I O Module for use in a network and fabric e The SAN I O Module installed in a Blade Server Enclosure For instructions refer to the steps on installing an I O module in the Hardware Owner s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure e If required management workstation computer that has a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal or a keyboard video and mouse KVM device Note that this is only required if not changing the SAN I O Module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs e An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is used e Ifrequired a serial cable to connect to the SAN I O Module serial console port Note that this is only required if not changing the SAN I O Module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs e SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables as required e Access to an FTP server for backing up the SAN I O Module configuration e Access to these publications e Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner s Manual e Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide e Fabric OS Comm
4. n no System yes Y No nj ne WARNING The domain ID will be changed The port level zoning may be affected c Re enable the SAN I O Module by entering the switchEnable command NOTE It could take a short time typically a few seconds but sometimes a little longer for the newly added SAN I O Module to appear in the fabric display with its newly assigned domain ID 4 Ifyou need to install SFP transceivers install them in the external Fibre Channel ports as required a Remove the dust plugs from the ports to be used b If necessary remove the end caps from the SFP c Orient the transceiver correctly and insert it into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks For instructions specific to the type of transceiver refer to the transceiver manufacturer s documentation d Repeat substeps a b and c for the remaining ports as required 5 Connect the cables to the transceivers The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation If a transceiver does not install easily ensure that it is correctly oriented and that the end caps have been removed The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements For a list of these requirements see the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide ATTENTION Acable 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 th
5. 53 1000572 01 November 2007 3 Brocade 4424 QuickStart Guide BROCADE Copyright O 2007 Brocade Communications Systems Incorporated ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Publication Number 53 1000572 01 Brocade the Brocade B weave logo Fabric OS File Lifecycle Manager MyView Secure Fabric OS SilkWorm and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B wing logo SAN Health and Tapestry are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Inc in the United States and or in other countries FICON is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the U S and 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 Notice The information in this document is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability noninfringement or fitness for a particular purpose Disclosure of information in this material in no way grants a recipient any rights under Brocade s patents copyrights trade secrets or other intellectual property rights Brocade reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use 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 informa
6. Guide Publication Number 53 1000572 01 3 Enable the SAN I O Module using Web Tools or CLI When the SAN I O Module is enabled the newly added POD ports are also enabled Connecting to the SAN 1 0 Module Using Web Tools Complete the following steps to connect to the SAN I O Module using Web Tools 1 Onthe management console open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer The Web browser must be connected to the same network as the SAN I O Module 2 Enter the IP address of the SAN I O Module in the address field and press Enter For more information about using Web Tools see the Web Tools Administrator s Guide 4424 QuickStart Guide 15 of 16 Publication Number 53 1000572 01 16 of 16 4424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000572 01
7. OTE Ensure that the SAN I O Module is not being modified from any other connection until configuration is complete 4424 QuickStart Guide 9 of 16 Publication Number 53 1000572 01 Connecting the SAN 1 0 Module to the fabric NOTE Refer to Cabling guidelines on page 6 before beginning the following procedure Before beginning the following steps determine whether the SAN 1 0 Module is in Access Gateway or Full Fabric Switch mode This affects the configuration process Using the SAN I O Module CLI you can enter the ag modeShow command to determine the current operating mode 1 If the SAN I O Module is in Full Fabric Switch mode continue with step 2 and step 3 If the Module is in Access Gateway Mode go on to step 4 2 Logonto the SAN I O Module through a Telnet connection using the admin account 3 Modify the domain ID if required using SAN I O Module CLI commands The default domain ID is 1 If the SAN I O Module is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the default domain ID is already in use the domain ID for the new SAN I O Module is automatically reset to a unique value If the SAN I O Module is connected to the fabric after it has been powered on and the default domain ID is already in use the fabric segments To find the domain IDs that are currently in use run the fabricShow command on another SAN 1 0 Module in the fabric Identify an unused domain ID a Disable the SAN I O Module being con
8. abric refer to the Disabling Access Gateway Mode section in the Access Gateway Administrator s Guide 4424 QuickStart Guide 13 of 16 Publication Number 53 1000572 01 Notes e Alicense is required for Dual Function Mode which allows you to switch between Access Gateway and Standard Full Fabric Switch Mode If your SAN I O Module was shipped in Access Gateway Mode you cannot switch to Fabric Switch Mode without this license You can also use the CLI licenseshow command to determine whether the module is Dual Function Switch or Access Gateway This command displays current license keys along with a list of licensed products enabled by these keys A Dual Function Switch module should have a Fabric license in the command output e Disabling Access Gateway mode is disruptive because the switch is disabled and rebooted Always back up the current configuration before enabling or disabling Access Gateway mode Enabling Access Gateway mode clears the security and zone databases Disabling Access Gateway mode clears the F_Port to N_Port mapping Activating Ports on Demand POD Ports on Demand POD licensing allows you to enable up to 24 ports from the initial 12 ports Add optional POD licenses using either Brocade Web Tools or a Telnet connection do not use the Blade Server Enclosure CMC software Ports on Demand is ready to be unlocked in the SAN I O Module firmware A POD license might be supplied with SAN I O Module software
9. ace Complete the following steps to enable Access Gateway mode using the CLI 1 Login using the default administrative account Login admin Password password 2 Enter the following command to disable Full Fabric Switch mode switchDisable 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 configUpload Save 4 Enter the following command to enable Access Gateway mode ag modeEnable 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 Enter ag help command to display a list of all Access Gateway actions Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode If your SAN I O Module can run in Dual Function mode and is currently configured in Access Gateway mode you can enable the module for Standard Full Fabric Switch mode by disabling Access Gateway mode When you do this the module automatically reboots in Fabric Switch mode For complete instructions on disabling Access Gateway Mode using the CLI and joining the switch to the f
10. ack 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 Manual Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode If your SAN I O Module can run in Dual Function mode and is currently configured in Standard Full Fabric Switch mode you can enable Access Gateway mode using the following instructions You can log into the SAN I O Module and enable Access Gateway mode using either Web Tools or the SAN I O Module command line interface CLI Notes The module ships from the factory in either Access Gateway or Dual Function mode In Dual Function mode you can configure the module for either Access Gateway Mode or Full Fabric Switch mode without an additional license The module is enabled for Full Fabric Switch mode as the default If the module comes configured in Access Gateway mode you will need an upgrade license to change to Dual Function 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 See the Access Gateway Administrator s Guide for more information When you enable Access Gateway mode some fabric information is erased such as the zone and security databases To recov
11. and Reference Manual e SAN TECH NOTE Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway 6 of 16 4424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000572 01 e Access Gateway Administrator s Guide e Web Tools Administrator s Guide Modify the SAN 1 0 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 e SAN I O Module Command Line Interface CLI e Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI e Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface GUI ATTENTION Do not connect the SAN I O Module to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set for your Ethernet network requirements NOTE It is recommended that you set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the SAN I O Module Using the SAN 1 0 Module CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the SAN I O Module using the Module s CLI Task 1 Establish a terminal session with the SAN I O Module Use these steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the SAN I O Module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for managing the I O Module Once this session is established you can log into the Module and us
12. e its CLI commands to manage the module 1 Connect a serial cable between the serial console port on the SAN I O Module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that can establish a terminal emulation session with the SAN I O Module For instructions refer to Configuration Guide for your Blade Server Enclosure 2 Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the workstation 3 Using a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM in a LINUX or UNIX environment establish a terminal session to the SAN I O Module from the management workstation You will use this connection if you want to reset the module s IP address using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks For Windows 95 98 2000 XP or NT a Click Start and select Programs gt Accessories gt Communications b Select Hyperterminal and enter a name for the connection 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 4424 QuickStart Guide 7 of 16 Publication Number 53 1000572 01 Bits per second 9600 e Databits 8 Parity None e Stop bits 1 e Flow Control None For LINUX or UNIX a Enter the following at the command prompt tip dev ttyb 9600 b When the terminal application stops reporting information press Enter to display the login prompt c Login us
13. er the information save the switch configuration before enabling 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 Loginto Web Tools using the default administrative account Login admin Password password 4 From the Fabric Tree select the SAN I O Module The selected SAN I O Module appears in the Switch View 5 Click the Switch Admin button in the WebTools Manage taskbox The Switch Administration window opens 12 of 16 4424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000572 01 NOTE You should save the configuration file if you are converting an SAN I O Module to Access Gateway mode To save your current configuration click the Show Advanced Mode button in the top right hand corner ofthe Switch Administration window Select the Configure tab then select the Upload Download tab Enter the relevant information to upload the configuration file 6 From the Switch Status section click Disable 7 From the Access Gateway Mode section click Enable 8 Click Apply 9 When prompted click Yes to restart the SAN I O Module in Access Gateway mode The current Web Tools session closes relaunch Web Tools after the SAN I O Module reboots Command Line Interf
14. ey 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 Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional For information about LED patterns see the Operating the SAN I O Module chapter in the Brocade 4424 SAN Blade Server I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 7 Verify the correct operation of the SAN I O Module by typing the switchShow command from the workstation This command provides information about SAN I O Module and port status 8 Verify the correct operation of the SAN I O Module in the fabric by typing the fabricShow CLI command from the workstation 4424 QuickStart Guide 11 of 16 Publication Number 53 1000572 01 9 Back up the SAN I O Module configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload command and following the prompts This command uploads the SAN I O Module configuration to the server making it available for downloading to a replacement SAN I O 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 SAN I O Module For specific instructions about how to b
15. fault user name is admin and the password is password 8 of 16 4424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000572 01 4 Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address of the selected SAN I O module Refer to your Blade Server Enclosure CLl documentation Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address To change the IP address use the following steps 1 Open the CMC application s Setup tab 2 Enter the new information in the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway fields as appropriate and click Apply 3 To enable DHCP select DHCP Enabled and click Apply FIGURE 1 CMC Setup Tab Chassis Management Controller Support Help About Log Out De gem Power Supplies Here you can configure VO Modules Network Settings Temperature Sensors Slot_Name Power State DHCP Enabled IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway A1 Ethemet Passthrough 0000 0000 B1 Brocade 4424 On r 255 255 240 0 10 32 176 1 B2 Brocade 4424 On r 1032 181 32 255 255 2400 10321761 Done HRB S NOTE Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for additional detail Connecting the SAN 1 0 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 N
16. figured using the switchDisable command b Enter the configure command The command prompts display sequentially Enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value The SAN I O Module now has a unique domain ID and can join the fabric Following is an example of command output SW48000_155 root gt configure Data field size 256 2112 2112 Sequence Level Switching 0 1 0 Disable Device Probing 0 1 0 Suppress Class F Traffic 0 1 0 Switch PID Format 1 2 1 Configure Fabric parameters yes y no n no y Domain 1 239 1 155 R_A_TOV 4000 120000 10000 E_D_TOV 1000 5000 2000 WAN_TOV 0 30000 0 AX_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 Arbitrated Loop parameters yes y no n no System services yes y no n no Portlog events enable yes Y no nj no 10 of 16 4424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000572 01 ssl attributes yes y no n no http attributes yes y no n no snmp attributes yes y no n no rpcd attributes yes y no n no cfgload attributes yes y no n no webtools attributes yes y no
17. ing the default administrative account Login admin Password password d When prompted either change the administrative password or press Ctrl C to bypass Task 2 Changing the IP address 1 3 Verify that the SAN I O Module has completed POST When POST is complete the port status and SAN I O Module power and status LEDs return to a standard healthy state Enter the CLI ipAddrSet command Follow on screen instructions and supply the correct information as shown in the following example switch admin gt ipaddrset Ethernet IP Address 10 77 77 77 10 32 53 47 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 255 255 0 255 255 240 0 Fibre Channel IP Addresss none Fibre Channel Subnetmask none Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 10 32 48 1 DHCP Off IP address is being changed Done Enter ipAddrShow at the prompt to verify that the address was correctly set Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address Use the following steps to connect modify the SAN I O Module IP address through the CMC CLI 1 2 Establish a Telnet session to the CMC CLI At the command prompt type connect switch x where x is the bay where the SAN I O Module is installed For example switch x can be e Switch 3 for SAN I O Module installed in bay B1 e Switch 4 for SAN I O Module installed in bay B2 e Switch 5 for SAN I O Module installed in bay C1 e Switch 6 for SAN I O module installed in bay C2 At the login prompt log in to the SAN I O Module The de
18. t Guide 53 1000572 01 New document 2007 4of 16 4424 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000572 01 Overview This Quick Start guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack install and configure a Brocade 4424 switch quickly For detailed installation and configuration instructions see the Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual NOTE Throughout this document the Brocade 4424 Blade Server SAN I O Module is referred to as the SAN I O Module Unpacking and installing the SAN 1 0 Module If the SAN I O Module is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure that is shipped to you skip this section This section applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an existing SAN I O Module NOTE The SAN 1 0 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 Perform the following steps to remove the SAN I O Module from its shipping package 1 Open the shipping box and inspect the contents making sure that nothing is missing or damaged Do not insert a damaged SAN I O Module into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure If the SAN I O Module appears to be damaged contact your sales representative before proceeding 2 Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the SAN I O Module This tray contains the documen
19. tation regulatory statements product information guide and Documentation CD 3 Remove the SAN I O Module from the box The protective foam ends will slide out with the SAN I O Module 4 Remove the foam ends from the SAN I O Module Be sure that you have taken the necessary precautions for electrostatic sensitivity then break the seal warning 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 Make a note of the part number because the part number indicates whether the SAN I O Module was configured at the factory in Access Gateway or Standard Full Fabric Switch mode More information on Access Gateway and Full Fabric Switch mode is provided in Configuring the SAN I O Module on page 6 e fthe part number is DL 4424 0003 then the SAN I O Module is configured in Access Gateway mode e If the part number is DL 4424 0001 then the SAN I O Module is configured in Full Fabric Switch mode Note that Full Fabric Switch mode is the default factory setting when the module is licensed for Dual Function mode With Dual Function mode you can enable the module for Access Gateway or Full Fabric Switch mode 8 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
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