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1. Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Chapter Configuring the SAN 1 0 Module 3 In this chapter REMS ENS cls i ace ce Ewes ese aa iaia 19 e Modifying the SAN I O Module IP address eens 20 e Connecting to the SAN I O Module using Web Tools 24 e Connecting the SAN I O Module to the Ethernet network 24 e Connecting the SAN I O Module to the fabric 00000 00s 24 NOTE Although the SAN I O Module is configured at the factory for Access Gateway AG mode you can enable it for Fabric OS Native mode For more information refer to Changing from Access Gateway mode to Native Fabric mode on page 31 Items required The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN I O Module for use in a network and fabric The SAN I O Module to be installed in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure If required a management workstation computer that has a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal or a keyboard video and mouse KVM device This is only required if you are not changing the SAN I O Module IP address through the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is used If required a serial cable to connect to the SAN I O Module serial console port NOTE The serial cable is
2. Title Publication number Summary of changes Date Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel 53 1002576 01 New document December 2012 SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel 53 1002576 02 Update Data Transmission December 2012 SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Ranges table Manual Contents About This Document Chapter 1 In this chapteri area eat i ai vii How this document is organized ee eee eee vii Document conventions LL viii Text TOrMattin sos Gaerne ke aa etna wie viii Command syntax conventions LL viii Notes cautions and Warnings ix Key terms ssie i apra banded i ix Notice to the reader eee eens ix Additional information x Brocade resources eee eens x Other industry FESOUFCES LL x Product support documents 0 000 c cece eee eee eee x Getting technical help xi Document feedback cee ee eee xii Brocade M6505 Product Overview In this chapteri uti Sonar edi sew Sdn dae aoa 1 SAN I O Module overvieW LL 1 Operating system Support LL 2 Hardware features and functionality 2 Software features 2 0 eee eens 3 Optional features 0 0 ee eee eee 4 Ports on Demand eee eet eee 4 ISL trunking groups i 5 Access Gateway and Native Fabric modes 5 Access Gateway Mode ee eee 5 Native Fabric Mode eee 6 Optional Brocade lice
3. backing up the system maintaining firmware changing passwords locating serial number information and viewing configurations e Appendix A SAN I O Module Specifications provides product specifications and regulatory compliance information Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual vii 53 1002576 02 Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document Text formatting The narrative text formatting conventions that are used are as follows bold text italic text code text Identifies command names Identifies the names of user manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI Provides emphasis Identifies variables Identifies paths and Internet addresses Identifies document titles Identifies CLI output Identifies command syntax examples For readability command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase for example switchShow In actual examples command lettercase is all lowercase Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions command option option argument arg variable value viii Commands are printed in bold Command options are printed in bold Arguments Optional elements appear in brackets Variables are printed in italics In the help pa
4. Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Upgrading or downgrading firmware 4 fcRoute port 8 portMode 0 fcRoute port 8 autoElp 7 fcRoute port 9 xportAdmin DISABLED fcRoute port 9 fabricId 5 fcRoute port 9 ratov 10000 fcRoute port 9 edtov 2000 fcRoute port 9 frontConfigDid 160 fcRoute port 9 portType 400 fcRoute port 9 portMode 0 fcRoute port 9 autoElp 7 fcRouteParam port 8 rportCost 0 fcRouteParam port 9 rportCost 0 fcRoute xlate persistxdState 1 fcRouteParam lsan tagCnt 0 For more information on command options refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Upgrading or downgrading firmware Use the firmwareDownload command to download firmware from a remote host You can download firmware interactively A sample configuration is provided switch admin gt firmwaredownload Server Name or IP Address 192 168 32 10 User Name admin File Name admin dist FOS7 0 0 Network Protocol l auto select 2 FTP 3 SCP 4 SFTP 1 Passwords Ft EE xke EX For more information on command options refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Changing the default account password The SAN I O Module automatically prompts you to change the default account password after logging in for the first time If you do not change the password you are prompted to do so after each subsequent login until the default password has been changed The default account password can be cha
5. SFP see also optical transceivers 2 10 SNMP supported versions 3 SNMP facilities 29 specifications 45 SSH 42 static sensitive devices handling 12 substances hazardous 51 hazardous concentration chart 51 toxic 51 supported HBAs 47 supportSave command xi switch serial number xi switch management Brocade Network Advisor 40 cli 40 Web Tools 40 switchDisable command 25 32 switchShow command xi 27 31 32 34 system LEDs 2 Brocade M6505 16 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware User s Guide 53 1002576 02 I Telnet 42 terminal session with I O module 22 toxic substances 51 transceivers See also optical transceivers 10 translative mode 29 trunking 30 U United States regulatory compliance 49 V VCCI statement 48 W warning indicator ix web browser 24 Web Tools 24 Java 24 using to connect SAN I O Module 24 weight 45 wwn command xi Z zoning 3 6 33 Brocade M6505 16 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware User s Guide 53 1002576 02 Index 57 58 Index Brocade M6505 16 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware User s Guide 53 1002576 02
6. SH3 1737 switchType 130 0 switchState Online switchMode Native switchRole Subordinate switchDomain 2 switchId fffc02 switchWwn 10 00 00 27 8 0a d8 83 zoning ON cfg_sh3_sanblaze switchBeacon OFF FC Router OFF FC Router BB Fabric ID 1 Address Mode 0 NOTE You can also use the ag modeShow command The console will display the message Access Gateway mode is NOT enabled Refer to the Access Gateway Administrators Guide for more information on changing from AG mode to Native Fabric mode Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Changing from Native Fabric mode to Access Gateway mode 4 Changing from Native Fabric mode to Access Gateway mode Converting to Access Gateway AG mode allows you to use the module as a device management tool that transparently connects hosts to the fabric Refer to the Brocade Access Gateway Administrator s Guide for information on changing from Native Fabric mode to AG mode Access Gateway mode default port mapping The SAN 1 0 Module can contain 24 total ports Of these F_Ports are ports 1 through 16 and N_Ports are ports 0 and 17 through 23 In Access Gateway mode the SAN I O Module F_Ports are mapped to N_Ports The following table lists the factory default F_Port to N_Port mapping for Access Gateway mode For more information on changing port mapping and managing ports in Access Gateway mode refer to the Brocade Ac
7. click the Connect menu and select an available COM port d Click OK 22 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Modifying the SAN I O Module IP address 3 e From the COM Port Properties window select the following configuration values Bits per second 9600 Databits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None f Login using the default administrative account Login admin Password password g When prompted either change the administrative password or press Ctrl C to bypass For LINUX or UNIX a Enter the following command 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 using the default administrative account Login admin Password password d When prompted either change the administrative password or press Ctrl C to bypass Task 2 Change the IP address 1 Verify that the SAN I O Module has completed power on self test POST When POST is complete the port status and SAN I O Module power and status LEDs return to a standard healthy state 2 Enter the ipAddrSet command switch admin gt ipaddrset 3 Follow on screen instructions and supply the correct information as shown in the following examples 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 Channe
8. modify using CMC CLI 21 modify using CMC GUI 21 modify using module CLI 22 modifying default 20 ipAddrSet command 23 ipAddrShow command 22 ISL Trunking 3 groups 5 6 license 6 J Japan regulatory compliance 50 Java 24 Brocade M6505 16 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware User s Guide 53 1002576 02 K KC statement Republic of Korea 48 Korea regulatory compliance 50 L laser compliance 49 LED 34 35 LED activity interpreting 35 LEDS ACT led 36 diagnostics 36 LINK led 36 management health status 2 normal operation 36 port and port status 8 POST 36 power status 8 server management status 8 switch status 2 8 system power 2 licenseldShow command xi licenses Adaptive Networking 6 Advanced Performance Monitoring 6 BNA 6 Fabric Watch 6 ISL Trunking 6 Ports on Demand 6 link initialization 29 M management Brocade Network Advisor 40 cli 40 Web Tools 40 management tool 34 Index N native fabric mode 1 port types 6 New Zealand regulatory complaince 50 NPIV 1 5 NTP client support 4 0 operating system support 33 operating systems supported 2 optical cabling 16 optical transceivers connection types 10 guidelines 15 handling 15 inserting 16 orientation 16 39 part numbers 15 pre installed 10 removing 39 replacing 39 SFP 2 speed 17 wavelength 10 optional features access gateway mode 7 P passwd command 41 pass
9. on page 35 If any of the LEDs does not display a healthy state verify the LEDs are not set to beacon Use the switchShow command or Web Tools to verify the LED state For information about how to enable and disable beaconing refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide or the Brocade Web Tools Administrator s Guide 2 Use the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure s Chassis Management Controller CMC GUI to verify that the SAN I O Module is working correctly For details refer to the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner s Manual that comes with your Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure 3 Review the system log for errors Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log Access this log using the errShow command For more information refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference For information about error messages see the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference 34 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity 4 Interpreting SAN 1 0 Module LED activity The SAN 1 0 Module uses LEDs to indicate status as shown in Figure 6 Brocade M6505 TA f AO lolol 16Gbps FC O 390 1 FC external port status 3 SAN 1 0 Module power st
10. or 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 complete the following steps 1 Add the POD license using Web Tools or the CLI 2 Enable each newly licensed port using Web Tools or the CLI NOTE This method is non disruptive to existing servers and storage connecting to the SAN 1 0 Module 30 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Changing from Access Gateway mode to Native Fabric mode 4 For new SAN I O Module installations perform the following procedure 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 is enabled you cannot use Telnet or SSH to disable the SAN I O Module For details about using Web Tools refer to the Brocade Web Tools Administrator s Guide For details about the CLI refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference 2 Add the POD license using Web Tools or the CLI 3 Enable the SAN I O Module using Web Tools or the CLI When the S
11. to 90 non condensing at 5 to 95 non condensing at 29 C 84 2 F 38 C 100 4 F Altitude Up to 3 048 m 10 000 ft 10 668 m 35 000 ft Shock 20 G for 6 ms 50 G with velocity change of 4216 mm sec squared Vibration 0 4 G at 5 500 Hz for 60 minutes 0 5 G at 2 200 Hz for 15 minutes Air flow 30 C 86 F Ambient Approx 3CFM None required Electrical specifications 40 C 104 F Ambient Approx 9CFM Table 11 lists the electrical specifications for the SAN I O Module TABLE 11 Electrical specifications Feature DC input Power consumption Description 12V and 3 3V from chassis 30W idle to 40W maximum Architectural specifications The SAN I O Module meets the specifications shown in Table 12 TABLE 12 Architectural specifications Feature Scalability Description Refer to the current Brocade Scalability Guidelines publication Certified maximum Refer to the current Brocade Scalability Guidelines publication Performance 4 25 8 50 14 025 Gbps line speed full duplex Fabric latency Native Fabric mode only lt 1 2 usec with no contention Maximum frame size 2112 byte payload Class of service 46 Class 2 Class 3 Class F interswitch frames Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Supported HBAs A TABLE 12 Architectural specifications Continued Feature Description Port types Fabric OS Native mode e
12. which are listed in Table 7 The green and amber port LEDs are shown as steady flashing or flickering depending on the SAN I O Module operating mode When LEDs are off there is no light or signal carrier for example no module or cable for the media interface The green and amber switch LEDs are shown as steady or flashing depending on whether the SAN I O Module has power is up and running or results in an error TABLE 7 Interpreting front panel LEDs during normal operation LED type LED color and state Description LED diagnostic Off no light e No light or signal carrier no module or no cable for media interface e No license Steady amber Receiving light or signal carrier but not yet online Slow flashing amber 2 second intervals Disabled result of diagnostics or portDisable command Fast flashing amber 1 2 second intervals Error fault with port FC external port status LED Off no light e No light or signal carrier no module or no cable for media interface e No license Steady green Online connected with external device over cable e Normal active port but no activity Slow flashing green Online but segmented loopback cable or incompatible switch Fast flashing green Internal loopback diagnostic Flickering green Normal active port frames flowing through port Steady amber Signal is present but not online Slow flashing amber Disable
13. 1 0 Module is installed For example switch x can be one of the following values 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 1 0 Module installed in bay C2 3 Login to the default administrative account using the following default settings Login admin Password password 4 When prompted either change the administrative password or press Ctrl C to bypass Enter the ipAddrSet command to change the IP address of the selected SAN I O Module switch admin gt ipaddrset 6 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 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 21 53 1002576 02 3 Modifying the SAN I O Module IP address 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 7 Enter ipAddrShow to verify the IP address was correctly set switch admin gt ipaddrshow Ethernet IP Address 10 32 53 47 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 255 240 0 Fibre Channel IP Addresss none Fibre Channel Subnetmask none Gateway IP Address 10 32 48 1 DHCP Off Refer to the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner s Ma
14. 4 Removing and replacing SAN I O Modules For added convenience you can refer to Figure 7 which provides the generic process for removing an SFP transceiver from a port Cable Release 1 Cable release clip 3 Opening the bale on the SFP 2 Disconnecting the cable 4 Removing the SFP FIGURE 7 Removing an SFP transceiver from a port 4 Disconnect the RJ 45 Ethernet cable from the COM serial port 5 Press the release latch to free the release lever Refer to Figure 3 on page 13 6 Gently pull the release lever down and toward you to release the SAN I O Module You will feel the SAN I O Module unseat and move out of the I O module bay approximately 0 6 cm 0 25 inch Slide the SAN I O Module out of the I O module bay and set it aside 8 Insert the replacement SAN 1 0 Module in the I O module bay of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure You must complete this step within 60 seconds ATTENTION If you are not inserting a replacement SAN 1 0 Module in the I O module bay use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to maintain proper air flow and cooling Do not leave the slot empty 9 Reinsert the SFP transceivers that you removed in step 3 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Removing and replacing SFP transceivers and cables 4 10 Reconnect the cables that you disconnected in step 3 For additional information about connecting cables refer to Installation and s
15. Gbps FC SWL 8 pack BR XDL 000193 MTW83 SFP 8 Gbps FC SWL 1 pack BR XDL 000163 KP1HM SFP 8 Gbps FC SWL 8 pack BR XDL 000164 X3T03 To order SFP transceivers contact your sales representative Inserting an SFP transceiver in the SAN I O Module port A DANGER All fiber optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers A DANGER Laser radiation Do not view directly with optical instruments Class 1 laser products Your SAN I O Module ships from the factory with a certain number of pre installed SFP transceivers The number of pre installed transceivers will vary based on your SAN I O Module model To insert additional SFP transceivers in your SAN I O Module complete the following procedure If you are replacing an SFP transceiver refer to Removing and replacing SFP transceivers and cables on page 39 ATTENTION Be sure to use only Brocade branded SFP transceivers Refer to Table 3 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 15 53 1002576 02 2 Cabling guidelines 1 Review the section Handling SFP transceivers on page 15 2 If your SAN I O Module ships with insert plugs in the unused external ports remove the insert plugs from the ports to be used 3 Insert the SFP transceiver into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks NOTE SFP Transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation If an SFP transceiver does not install easily ens
16. The SSL TLS security protocol provides data encryption server authentication message integrity and optional client authentication for a TCP IP connection Because SSL TLS is built into all major browsers and web servers installing a digital certificate enables the SSL TLS capabilities Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 33 53 1002576 02 4 Interpreting POST results Interpreting POST results The power on self test POST system check is performed each time the SAN I O Module is powered on rebooted or reset Refer to the following sample output POST1 Started running Tue Nov 9 20 27 57 GMT 2004 POST1 Test 1 Running turboramtest POST1 Test 2 Running centralmemorytest POST1 Test 3 Running cmitest POST2 Running diagshow POST1 Script PASSED with exit status of 0 Tue Nov 9 20 28 10 GMT 2004 took 0 0 13 POST2 Started running Tue Nov 9 20 28 12 GMT 2004 POST2 Test 1 Running camtest POST2 Test 2 Running txdpath POST2 Test 3 Running spinsilk SERDES POST2 Running diagshow POST2 Script PASSED with exit status of 0 Tue Nov 9 20 29 11 GMT 2006 took 0 0 59 Initializing Ports Port Initialization Completed Enabling switch Perform the following steps to determine POST completion status 1 Verify the LEDs on the SAN I O Module indicate that switch status is healthy LED patterns are described in Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity
17. a 45 Weight and physical dimensions os cccccccece cease revere i 45 Environmental specifications ss isis ctaciwindeeeelisewtawee tas 46 Electrical SECM HS oii dian Seda ilo ie rai 46 Architectural SOSGINGalionis rasa diana RR 46 SUppOMmen MBAS pie LARA ama 47 e Fibre Channel standards complace iii 47 Regilatoiy COMPNANCS raro iaia areali rara 47 Environmental regulation Compliance 00 cain 50 Processor and memory specifications Table 8 lists processor and memory used in the SAN I O Module TABLE 8 Processor and memory specifications Memory type Value PowerPC 440EPX processor 667 MHz SDRAM 1 GB DDR2 for system memory at 64 bits with 8 ECC operating at 166 MHz Boot Flash 4 MB Compact Flash 1GB Weight and physical dimensions Table 9 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the SAN I O Module TABLE 9 Weight and physical dimensions Dimension Measurement Height 32 48 mm 1 27 in Width 272 75 mm 10 74 in Depth 307 24 mm 12 09 in Weight 2 10 kg 4 65 pounds without media Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 45 53 1002576 02 A Environmental specifications Environmental specifications Table 10 lists the environmental specifications for the SAN I O Module TABLE 10 Environmental specifications Condition Operating Non operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Humidity 10
18. 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 then press Enter NOTE Web Tools requires any browser that conforms to HTML version 4 0 JavaScript version 1 0 and Java Plug in 1 6 0_24 or later For more information about using Web Tools refer to the Brocade Web Tools Administrator s Guide Connecting the SAN 1 0 Module to the fabric 24 NOTE Refer to Cabling guidelines on page 16 before beginning the following procedure Before beginning the following steps determine whether the SAN I O Module is in Brocade Access Gateway or Native Fabric mode This affects the configuration process Using the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module CLI enter the ag modeShow command to determine the current operating mode Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Connecting the SAN I O Module to the fabric 3 If you are in AG mode and want to change to Native Fabric mode before connecting the SAN I O Module to the fabric refer to Changing from Access Gateway mode to Native Fabric mode on page 31 1 If the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module is in Native Fabric mode continue to step 2 and step 3 If the Module is in Access Gateway mode go on to step 4 2 Login to the SAN I O Module through a Telnet connection usi
19. dimensions LL 45 Environmental specifications 46 Electrical specifications nanana anunn ananena 46 Architectural specifications eee 46 Supported HBAS cee ee eee eee 47 Fibre Channel standards compliance 0000ee eee 47 Regulatory compliance 47 FCC warning US only LL 47 BSMI statement Taiwan LL 48 KC statement Republic of Korea 48 VCCI statement Japan 48 CE Statement ii i i ee cece nea ne 48 Canadian requirements 49 Laser compliance iii 49 RIC battery os ids Sadia Sikes Soe tage aaa 49 Regulatory compliance standards 49 Environmental regulation compliance 50 Environmental Protection Use Period EPUP Disclaimer 50 China ROHS inaa E Ln al 50 Index Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 vi Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 About This Document In this chapter Howihis documierit IS Organized sierici red Keb rece avere rate vii DOGUIMSRECO TRONO ERARIALE viii Notiesto tNe Bad ieri RIETI ERRE RI ix cAdditional INTORALIDOn scisti X LANNE LETS TARTU BU es er ee Sete wy nace arn aida a mele aye clade er me ca EA xi DOCUMENT TSSU DOCK avi ves veneeyeeeereeee RE RR ERRE xii How this document is organized This document is organized to help you
20. e Zoning enhancements that allow a switch with the default zone no access to merge with a fabric e Buffer credit loss detection and automatic recovery on ISLs Optional Brocade licenses Table 2 lists optional licenses that are available for use on the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module TABLE 2 Optional supported features License Description Adaptive Networking A suite of tools and capabilities that optimize behavior in the SAN Even under the worst congestion conditions Adaptive Networking features can maximize the fabric behavior and provide necessary bandwidth for high priority mission critical applications and connections Advanced Performance Monitoring Enables more effective end to end SAN performance analysis to enhance performance tuning increase productivity optimize resource utilization and reduce costs Fabric Watch Continuously monitors SAN fabrics for potential faults based on thresholds set for a variety of SAN fabric elements and events automatically alerting administrators to potential problems before they become costly failures ISL Trunking Optimizes the performance and availability of SAN fabrics while simplifying ISL management Ports on Demand Allows you to obtain additional ports by way of license key upgrade 6 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Hardware description 1 Hardware description Brocade M6505 16 G
21. this chapter ire aa eee ee 29 Interoperabilit issriaiana ea la i PPE Poem PER 29 Activating Ports on Demand 30 Activating ports with a POD license 30 Changing from Access Gateway mode to Native Fabric mode 31 Disabling Access Gateway mode 32 Changing from Native Fabric mode to Access Gateway mode 33 Access Gateway mode default port mapping 33 Accessing the SAN I O Module LL ee eee eee 33 Interpreting POST results 34 Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity 35 Power on self test LEDS LL 36 Normal operation LEDS 02 00 cece eee ee eee 36 Removing and replacing SAN I O Modules 37 Removing and replacing SFP transceivers and cables 39 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Switch management L eee eee 40 Viewing the configuration LL 40 Upgrading or downgrading firmware L LL 41 Changing the default account password 41 Changing the default account password at login 42 Backing up the configuration L caaea eaaa 42 Locating the serial number information 43 Appendix A SAN 1 0 Module Specifications In THIS A PPENdix iiai i be ee Re 45 Processor and memory specifications 45 Weight and physical
22. 53 1002576 02 December 2012 gt Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module Hardware Reference Manual Copyright 2012 Brocade Communications Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Brocade Brocade Assurance the B wing symbol Biglron DCX Fabric OS Fastlron MLX Netlron SAN Health Serverlron Turbolron VCS and VDX are registered trademarks and AnylO Brocade One CloudPlex Effortless Networking ICX NET Health OpenScript and The Effortless Network are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Inc in the United States and or in other countries Other brands products or service names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners Notice This document is for informational purposes only and does not set forth any warranty expressed or implied concerning any equipment equipment feature or service offered or to be offered by Brocade Brocade reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use This informational document describes features that may not be currently available Contact a Brocade sales office for information on feature and product availability Export of technical data contained in this document may require an export license from the United States government 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 damage
23. AN I O Module is enabled the newly added POD ports become enabled Changing from Access Gateway mode to Native Fabric mode The SAN I O Module ships from the factory in Access Gateway AG mode If your SAN I O Module is currently configured in AG mode you can enable the module for Native Fabric fabric switch mode by disabling AG mode When you do this the module automatically reboots in Native Fabric mode Note that once the switch reboots to Native Fabric mode it will not join the SAN automatically Refer to the Access Gateway Administrator s Guide for instructions on how to join the switch into your SAN fabric Determine if the SAN I O Module is running in AG mode by entering the switchShow command to display the current switch configuration If running in Native Fabric mode the switchMode parameter should display Access Gateway Mode For complete instructions on disabling Access Gateway mode using the CLI and joining the switch to the fabric refer to the Disabling Access Gateway Mode section in the Brocade Access Gateway Administrator s Guide NOTE 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 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Refer
24. E Port expansion port e F_Port fabric enabled port e U_Port self discovery based on switch type AG mode e F_Port fabric enabled port e N_Port NPIV enabled port Fabric services Simple Name Server Registered State Change Notification RSCN Native Fabric mode only Supported HBAs For information regarding supported Fibre Channel mezzanine adapters refer to Dell specific product information For additional information refer to your Dell PowerEdge documentation Fibre Channel standards compliance The SAN 1 0 Module meets or exceeds the Fibre Channel standards for compliance performance and feature capabilities as defined in the Brocade standards compliance list This information is available at http www brocade com products interop standards_compliance jsp Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Product Name 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual might cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
25. I O Module from the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure For information on inserting or removing SFP transceivers refer to Removing and replacing SAN I O Modules on page 37 SFP transceivers provide optical connections to external devices for both short wavelength SWL and long wavelength LWL connections You can replace SFP transceivers with a new pluggable SFP transceiver rather than replacing the SAN I O Module The SAN I O Module is shipped with 16 Gbps Brocade branded transceivers e Base model Ships with two pre installed SFP transceivers Six additional SFP transceivers can be installed e Full model Ships with four pre installed SFP transceivers Four additional SFP transceivers can be installed e ENT model Ships fully loaded with eight pre installed SFP transceivers NOTE You can also insert pre qualified 8 Gbps SFP transceivers in the SAN I O Module For a list of supported SFP transceivers on the SAN I O Module refer to Table 3 on page 15 For a complete list of Brocade branded SFP transceivers and other interoperable hardware visit the MyBrocade website at http my brocade com To register at MyBrocade go to http my brocade com wps portal registration From the main page at my brocade com select the Product Portfolio tab then select Small Form Factor Pluggables SFP from the Filter by list box Click Brocade Optical Transceiver Modules Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O M
26. Verify the correct operation of the SAN I O Module in the fabric by entering the fabricShow command from the switch Telnet session Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Connecting the SAN I O Module to the fabric 3 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 back up the configuration see the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide The switchShow fabricShow and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 27 53 1002576 02 3 28 Connecting the SAN I O Module to the fabric Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Chapter Operating the SAN 1 0 Module 4 In this chapter Rca pera Bite panne a ae ra A E 29 Activating Forts on Demand sisrsoraiai tirare dia 30 e Changing from Native Fabric mode to Access Gateway mode 33 e Changing from Access Gateway mo
27. ace NOTE Once inserted the SAN I O Module can be accessed remotely Ensure that the SAN I O Module is not being modified from any other connection until configuration is complete Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring the SAN I O Module for additional information about configuring the SAN 1 0 Module Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Handling SFP transceivers 2 Handling SFP transceivers Before installing an SFP transceiver be aware of the following e The housing on the SFP transceiver includes an integral guide key that is designed to prevent you from inserting the transceiver incorrectly e Use minimal pressure when you insert an SFP transceiver in the port Forcing the transceiver into the port can cause damage to the transceiver or the SAN I O Module port e You can insert or remove an SFP transceiver while the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure is powered on e You must first insert the SFP transceiver in the port before connecting the cables e You must remove the cable from the SFP transceiver before you remove the SFP transceiver from the SAN I O Module Table 3 lists Brocade branded SFP transceivers that are supported on the SAN 1 0 Module TABLE 3 Brocade branded SFP transceivers and part numbers Transceiver type Device support Device description Brocade part number Dell part number SFP 16 Gbps FC SWL 1 pack BR XDL 000192 2DON2 SFP 16
28. adius of less than 38 mm 1 5 in when the device is extended or becomes pinched when the device is retracted e Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened An CAUTION A 50 micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 inches under full tensile load and 1 2 inches with no tensile load 16 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Data transmission ranges 2 Data transmission ranges Table 4 provides the data transmission ranges for the transceivers port speeds and cable types TABLE 4 Supported optical tranceivers speeds cables and distances Transceiver Form Link Speed Multi node media Multi mode media Multi mode media Multi mode media Single mode type factor 50 microns 50 microns 50 microns 50 microns media 0M1 0M2 0M3 0M4 SWL SFP 2 Gbps 150 m 492 ft 300 m 984 ft 500 m 1640 ft N A N A SWL SFP 4 Gbps 70 m 229 ft 150 m 492 ft 380 m 1264 ft 400 m 1312 ft N A SWL SFP 8 Gbps 21 m 68 ft 50 m 164 ft 150 m 492 ft 190 m 623 ft N A SWL SFP 16 Gbps 15 m 49 ft 35 m 115 ft 100 m 328 ft 125 m 410 ft N A 1 16Gb SFP optical transceivers support 16 8 4 Gbps speeds and 8Gb SFP optical transceivers support 8 4 2 Gbps speeds Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 17 18 2 Data transmission ranges
29. afety guidelines when handling cables on page 16 and the documentation that comes with the SFP transceivers to which the cables have been connected 11 Optional Reconnect the RJ 45 Ethernet cable that you disconnected in step 4 12 Establish a connection to the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure from the Chassis Management Controller CMC Removing and replacing SFP transceivers and cables 1 Review Installation and safety guidelines when handling cables on page 16 2 Disconnect the cable from the SFP transceiver 3 Remove the SFP transceiver according to the manufacturer s instructions or as shown in Figure 7 The figure illustrates the process for removing the cable from the transceiver and then removing the transceiver from the port NOTE The appearance of your SFP transceivers might differ slightly from the transceiver shown in Figure 7 but the steps for removal are the same 4 Insert the replacement SFP transceiver in the external port on the SAN I O Module until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks SFP transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation If a transceiver does not install easily ensure that it is correctly oriented ATTENTION Be sure to use only Brocade branded SFP transceivers If unapproved products are used a fault will occur on the port For instructions specific to the type of transceiver visit the MyBrocade web site at http my brocade com 5 Insert
30. all have the following information available 1 General Information e Dell service tag listed by the CMC e Switch model e Switch operating system version e Software name and software version if applicable e Error numbers and messages received e supportSave command output Detailed description of the problem including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following the problem and specific questions e Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results e Serial console and Telnet session logs e Syslog message logs Switch serial number The switch serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label for example FTOOX0054E9 IMA KAKA A XA World Wide Name WWN Use the wwn or switchShow commands to display the WWN Software licenses Use the licenseldShow command to display the list of licenses and corresponding license IDs available on the unit Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual xi 53 1002576 02 Document feedback Quality is our first concern at Brocade and we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document However if you find an error or an omission or you think that a topic needs further development we want to hear from you Forward your feedback to documentation brocade com Provide the title and version number of the document and as much detail as possible about your
31. atform SUSE Linux ES 11 SP1 32 64 bit VMWare VMWare ESX 4 0 U2 XenServer XEN 6 0 Hardware features and functionality The SAN I O Module ships in Access Gateway mode It provides support for the following hardware features and functionality e Twelve to 24 auto negotiating Fibre Channel FC ports e Diagnostic ports e Upto eight small form factor pluggable plus SFP optical transceivers supporting speeds of 16 Gbps 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps e System LEDs noting system power switch status and management health status e One RJ 45 connector for serial console management Hot pluggable Up to 4 hot pluggable SAN I O Modules per Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure chassis e Runtime elements that include health monitoring uptime memory information CPU usage user information power and licenses e Two internal 100 Mbps full duplex Ethernet ports to connect to the redundant Dell M1000e Chassis Management Controllers CMCs e One serial console port on the front panel 2 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Software features 1 Software features Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 The Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module supports the following software features For updates to the supported feature set refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide and product release notes for additional i
32. atus 2 SAN 1 0 Module status 4 Server management status indicator FIGURE 6 SAN 1 0 Module front panel LEDs LEDs are used to indicate switch health status of the external ports and power to the SAN I O Module LEDs are also used to indicate diagnostics and test results For details about the meaning of each LED state refer to the following sections e Power on self test LEDs on page 36 e Normal operation LEDs on page 36 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 35 53 1002576 02 4 36 Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity Power on self test LEDs The SAN I O Module LEDs flash in various patterns during bootup power on self test POST or other diagnostic tests This is normal and does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete e If POST fails LEDs appear yellow e If POST is successful LEDs appear green NOTE The SAN 1 0 Module will continue to operate after POST indicates a fatal error Although the SAN I O Module continues to operate it will not operate normally It is therefore recommended that you check the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Chassis Management Controller CMC error log and resolve the condition as soon as possible Normal operation LEDs After POST is complete and if no diagnostics are being run LEDs are used to monitor the state and health of the SAN I O Module
33. b BE SK O BEAR AS HE ERK Jot BM Eee IR ERREK Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 51 53 1002576 02 A 52 Environmental regulation compliance Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Index A access gateway enhancements 3 storage arrays 5 access gateway mode 1 3 5 default port mapping 33 Adaptive Networking license 6 Advanced Performance Monitoring enhancements 30 license 6 ag modeShow command 32 ag modeDisable command 32 architectural specifications 46 ASIC 6 Australia regulatory compliance 50 B backplane connectors 9 base model 11 battery statement 49 beacon 34 boot 36 Brocade ASIC 6 Brocade Fabric OS cli 40 Brocade ISL Trunking license 5 Brocade Network Advisor 40 Brocade Web Tools 40 BSMI statement Taiwan 48 C cables caution 16 39 guidelines 16 part numbers 17 radius 16 Canada regulatory compliance 49 Canadian requirements 49 caution indicator ix CE statement 48 chassisShow command 43 China RoHS 50 52 commands ag modeDisable 32 ag modeShow 32 chassisShow 43 configShow 40 42 configUpload 27 32 37 42 configure 25 connect 22 connect switch 21 connect switch x 14 21 40 errShow 34 fabricShow 27 42 firmwareDownload 41 ipAddrSet 23 ipAddrShow 22 licenseldShow xi passwd 41 supportSave xi switc
34. bps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 This section describes the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module as shipped from the factory For specifications such as installed memory weight and physical dimensions facility requirements and architectural specifications refer to Appendix A SAN 1 0 Module Specifications SAN 1 0 Module front panel All external ports and LEDs are accessible from the front panel of the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module The front panel faces out when the SAN I O Module is inserted in the I O module bays B or C of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Each external port has a dedicated LED that identifies port status and port diagnostics For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the LEDs refer to Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity on page 35 Figure 1 shows details of the front panel and includes the release lever Pressing the release latch to open the release lever enables you to insert and remove the SAN I O Module in and out of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure 1 Hardware description 3 Brocade M6505 f ON HI 16Gbps FC UL ORE iO 1 Ports with port status LEDs 4 Power status LED 2 RJ 45 console port 5 Ser
35. cade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 13 53 1002576 02 2 Inserting the SAN I O Module in the Blade Server Enclosure 4 Ensure that the release lever is fully extended so the SAN I O Module can be seated properly in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure as shown in Figure 4 J l Release latch 2 Release lever FIGURE 4 SAN 1 0 Module latching mechanism open position With the port side facing you and the release lever fully extended slide the SAN I O Module in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure I O module bay Press the release lever upward until the release latch clicks and locks the lever in place This locks the SAN I O Module into the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure I O module bay Locking the SAN I O Module into the I O module bay provides power if the power is on in the Blade Server Enclosure and activates powers on the switch and switch LEDs The switch then runs self diagnostic tests Such as POST When the SAN 1 0 Module is inserted in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure the physical Ethernet connection is established through the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Chassis Management Controller CMC Also the SAN I O Module serial port connection becomes available through the CMC CLI connect switch x interf
36. cess Gateway Administrators Guide Table 6 shows Access Gateway mapping information NOTE Automatic failover and automatic failback are enabled on all N_Ports TABLE 6 AG mapping N_Port 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 0 F_Port 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Accessing the SAN 1 0 Module The SAN 1 0 Module is managed as a single element It has a single IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to a management console running SAN management software the information is stored in a Management Information Base MIB The SAN I O Module Fabric OS supports the FibreAlliance Fibre Channel Management FCMGMT MIBs allowing the provision of needed information to a SAN administrator In addition the Brocade Fabric Access Layer API and the Storage Management Initiative SMI provide facilities for the discovery and management of physical and logical elements in a SAN Using the Fabric Access interface to the Fabric OS a client application can retrieve information and modify the configuration of Brocade switches in the fabric 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 and Transport Layer Security TLS
37. comment including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement xii Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Chapter Brocade M6505 Product Overview 1 In this chapter SAN VO Mod le SNE oi tae it ames ea lia iaia 1 Operating system SUDDO scarica darai 2 e Hardware features and functionality i is iaia 2 IRR SIOE CI IA ROOT 3 POGON DEMand rsa RIETI keeta 4 ISLAMURKINE SUPERI ere 5 e Access Gateway and Native Fabric modes 5 Optional Brocade liCGnSeS 2 ccdtaveccave eta vetesveberve bakes bee ee Be 6 Hardware description vi cisvsetevenees e eee 7 RR aad al MIOPE hayden oie an 10 SAN 1 0 Module overview The Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module is a nonblocking embedded switch with up to 8 external facing Fibre Channel ports and up to 16 internal facing Fibre Channel ports that is custom built for the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Although the product may ship with a specific number of ports enabled it can be upgraded to 24 ports through a Ports on Demand POD license NOTE The Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module is also referred to as the SAN 1 0 Module throughout this document The eight external ports of the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module support hot pluggable Small Form Factor Pluggable plus SFP optical transceivers Only Brocade branded optical t
38. d port less than 2 second interval Fast flashing amber Error or fault with port less than 1 2 second interval Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Removing and replacing SAN I O Modules 4 TABLE 7 Interpreting front panel LEDs during normal operation Continued Server or onboard DCC have failed Steady green No errors and all ports are ready for use Steady amber Boot up state port s offline or in reset state Blinking green or amber One or more environmental ranges are exceeded or error log contains diagnostic error messages NOTE The LED may blink during testing SAN 1 0 Module power LED Off no light SAN 1 0 Module is off or power supplies for the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure or onboard DCC have failed Green Normal operation and power supply is functioning properly Power is supplied by the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Server management LED Blue or Amber Indicates management health status controlled by Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure CMC For details refer to the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner s Manual Removing and replacing SAN I O Modules Complete the following steps to remove and replace a failed SAN I O Module NOTE Before beginning this procedure ensure that you have a replacement SAN I O Module or filler panel available because you do not want to leave the slot on the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure
39. de to Native Fabric mode 31 Access Gateway mode default port mapping eee eee 33 Accessing the SAN VO Module siria ai 33 interpreting PT PSE ain os acelin aaa aa ae we kare imc are ince laces ea 34 Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity iii iii 35 Interpreting POST FESUNS criari 34 e Removing and replacing SAN I O Modules ee ee sssini 37 e Removing and replacing SFP transceivers and cables 39 SIMON MANAGE erpin rieren E aiar 40 TIENE ME NTT FUTUR perei a a pie a ioyis Bea 40 Upgrading or downgrading firmware Li 41 e Changing the default account password eee eee eee 41 Backing up the Goll WAU illa felici rie male ee eas 42 Locating the serial number information i zii 43 Interoperability The SAN 1 0 Module supports interoperability for the features and functions listed in Table 5 TABLE 5 Interoperability Feature Function Description Link initialization The SAN I O Module comes online automatically after it is seated securely in one of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure I O module bays Routing Fabric Shortest Path First FSPF A link state path selection protocol that directs traffic along the shortest path between the source and destination based upon the link cost Registered state change Notifies a device of a change within the fabric notification RSCN SNMP facilities v1 v2c and v3 Translati
40. e remaining ports as required NOTE Only Brocade branded SFP transceivers are supported for use with the SAN I O Module 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 Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide ATTENTION A cable 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 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 substeps a and b for the remaining transceivers as required Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional For information about LED patterns refer to the Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity on page 35 Verify the correct operation of the SAN I O Module by entering the switchShow command from the switch Telnet session This command provides information about SAN I O Module and port status
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42. ence Manual 31 53 1002576 02 4 32 Changing from Access Gateway mode to Native Fabric mode Disabling Access Gateway mode To disable AG mode on the SAN 1 0 Module perform the following procedure 1 Before disabling a switch in AG mode save the current configuration file using the configUpload command in case you need this configuration again Enter the switchDisable command switch admin gt switchdisable This command disables all user ports on a switch All Fibre Channel ports are taken offline If the switch is part of a fabric the remaining switches reconfigure You must disable the switch before making configuration changes Enter the ag modeDisable command switch admin gt ag modedisable WARNING 1 Changing from Access Gateway mode to Switch mode will set zoning to all access WARNING 2 Disabling agmode will remove all the configuration data on the switch including N_Port configuration and F_Port to N_Port mapping Please backup your configuration using configupload This operation will reboot the switch Do you want to continue yes y no n no y Access Gateway mode was disabled successfully Switch is being rebooted Wait for the switch to come up in Native mode Log in to the switch and verify that the switch is set to Native Fabric mode using the switchShow command switch admin gt switchshow The switch mode should display Native SH3_1737 root gt switchshow switchName
43. etting passwords refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide Backing up the configuration Prior to backing up a configuration for the SAN I O Module you can check the configuration by initiating the configShow and fabricShow commands e The configShow command displays switch and port status e The fabricShow command displays fabric membership information Complete the following steps to back up the switch configuration to an FTP server 1 Open a Telnet or SSH session to the SAN 1 0 Module 2 Enter configUpload which uploads the switch configuration to the server making it available for downloading to a replacement SAN I O Module if necessary 3 Follow the prompts to upload the configuration NOTE It is recommended that you back 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 back up a configuration refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide For detailed information about the commands used in backing up a configuration refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference 42 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Locating the serial number information 4 Locating the serial number information Before contacting service support be sure to obtain the SAN I O Module serial number NOTE When contacting service support
44. find information that you want as quickly and easily as possible The document contains the following components e Chapter 1 Brocade M6505 Product Overview describes the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module and explains its basic concepts and features This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the SAN I O Module from its shipping container references to the appropriate publication for installing the SAN I O Module into the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure and Fibre Channel port cabling guidelines e Chapter 2 Installing the SAN I O Module describes the procedures needed to unpack and install the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module for the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure e Chapter 3 Configuring the SAN 1 0 Module describes how to change the IP address of the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module connect the module to the Ethernet network and fabric and connect to the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module using Web Tools e Chapter 4 Operating the SAN I O Module is a reference for understanding the power on diagnostics and LEDs supporting the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module Also provided are details for operating and replacing the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module removing and replacing SFP transceivers and cables changing between Access Gateway mode and Native Fabric mode activating Ports on Demand POD
45. ge it e While the device is still in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal surface of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the device for at least two seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body e Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure without setting down the device If it is necessary to set down the device put it back into its static protective package Do not place the device on the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure or on a metal surface e Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity e Some types of chassis come with electrostatic discharge ESD connectors If the chassis is equipped with an ESD connector see the documentation that comes with the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for using the ESD connector Preparing the Blade Server Enclosure for the SAN 1 0 Module Before the SAN I O Module can be inserted in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure make sure the following conditions are met e The 1 0 module bay into which the SAN I O Module will be inserted is ready to receive the SAN 1 0 Module e All power requirements specific to the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure are met 12 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Cha
46. ges values are underlined or enclosed in angled brackets lt gt Repeat the previous element for example member member Fixed values following arguments are printed in plain font For example show WWN Boolean Elements are exclusive Example show mode egress ingress Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Notes cautions and warnings The following notices and statements are used in this manual They are listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards NOTE A note provides a tip guidance or advice emphasizes important information or provides a reference to related information ATTENTION An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data A CAUTION A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to hardware firmware software or data gt DANGER A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations Key terms For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel see the technical glossaries on MyBrocade See Brocade resources on page x for instructions on accessing MyBrocade For definitions of SAN specific terms visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionar
47. hDisable 25 32 switchShow xi 27 31 32 34 wwn xi configShow command 40 42 configUpload command 27 32 37 42 configuration backing up 42 configure command 25 connect command 22 connect switch x command 14 21 40 Brocade M6505 16 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware User s Guide 53 53 1002576 02 Index D diagnostics 16 LED operation 36 dimensions 45 DPOD see dynamic ports on demand dynamic ports on demand 3 4 licensing 4 E electrostatic discharge 11 enhanced group management 3 enterprise model 11 EPUP disclaimer 50 errShow command 34 ESD 11 Ethernet connection 14 European Union regulatory compliance 50 external ports 1 F Fabric OS 2 33 native mode 5 release notes x fabric OS 3 fabric OS native mode changing from access gateway mode 31 Fabric Watch license 6 fabricShow command 27 42 FCC warning US only 47 Fibre Channel auto negotiating ports 2 auto sensing ports 5 ports 1 Fibre Channel standards compliance 47 firmwareDownload command 41 FSPF 29 FTP firmware upgrades 4 FTP server 42 full model 11 full duplex Ethernet ports 2 54 G guidelines reliability 12 static sensitive devices 12 H handling optical transceivers 15 static sensitive devices 12 hazardous substances 51 host OS 2 internal ports 1 Internet Explorer 24 interoperability 29 interpreting LED activity 35 POST results 35 IP address filtering 3
48. her e Zoning enhancements that allow a switch with the default zone no access to merge with a fabric e Buffer credit loss detection and automatic recovery on 16 Gbps ISLs e Importing and exporting of configuration information including port speeds and zoning information e Port mirroring to monitor ingress or egress traffic from any port within the switch e SNMP v1 v2c and v3 SNMP traps log errors and alarms logs can be exported e TACACS and RADIUS remote authentication for switch management access e Pv4 support e AG enhancements such as detection of unreliable N_Port links RADIUS and LDAP support Advanced Performance Monitoring APM capability and F_Port static mapping e Forward error correction FEC which provides method error control during data transmission by sending redundant data to ensure error free transmission on a specified port or port range enabled by default e P address filtering for management access by way of Telnet HTTP HTTPS SSL SSH v2 and SNMP 1 Ports on Demand e SNMP MIB monitoring functionality contained within the Ethernet Control MIB II RFC1213 MIB e NTP client support NTP V3 e FTP support for firmware upgrades e End to end optics and link validation e Registered State Change Notification RSCN which notifies a device of a change within the fabric e Switch banner support e Syslog remote logging capabilities e RASlogsto indicate invalid traffic isolation zones e Fo
49. ing in AG mode e Up to 8 auto sensing 4 8 and 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports These are universal and self configuring ports that are capable of becoming the following types F_Port fabric enabled N_Port NPIV enabled e Up to 16 internal backplane F_Ports Each port can automatically negotiate its speed at either 16 Gbps or 8 Gbps to match the speed of attached devices e Dynamic fabric provisioning that supports fabric assigned WWNs Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 5 53 1002576 02 1 Optional Brocade licenses Native Fabric mode Native Fabric mode can be accessed by disabling the default AG mode Once the SAN I O Module is in Native Fabric mode it provides support for the following e Up to 8 external auto sensing and auto negotiating 4 8 or 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports These universal and self configuring ports are capable of becoming one of the following port types E Port expansion port F_Port fabric enabled U_Port self discovery based on switch type These external ports are capable of ISL trunking with appropriate licensing e Frame filtering that augments the hardware zoning capabilities of the Brocade ASIC which implements hardware zoning at the port level of the SAN I O Module e Brocade ASIC expanded capabilities including World Wide Name WWN and device level zoning e Hardware zoning implemented by firmware accessible table per output port
50. is needed e ENT Enterprise model Ships with 24 active ports No additional POD license is needed 4 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 ISL trunking groups 1 ISL trunking groups If your SAN I O Module has an optional Brocade ISL Trunking license external ports can form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches ISL Trunking optimizes the performance and availability of SAN fabrics while simplifying ISL management AII external ports 0 17 through 23 can be formed into a single 8 port trunk or any combination of 2 to 7 port trunk For details about Brocade ISL Trunking refer to the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide NOTE Only the external ports are available for trunking Access Gateway and Native Fabric modes The SAN 1 0 Module can function in either Native Fabric mode or Brocade Access Gateway mode The SAN I O Module is shipped in Access Gateway AG mode by default Access Gateway simplifies SAN deployment by using NPIV N_Port ID Virtualization technology AG mode improves SAN I O Module scalability manageability and interoperability For more information on Access Gateway refer to the Brocade Access Gateway Administrators Guide NOTE Access Gateway cannot be connected directly into a storage array unless one of the external ports is connected to a SAN network Access Gateway mode The SAN I O Module provides support for the following when operat
51. l Committee T11 web site This web site provides interface standards for high performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel storage management as well as other applications http www t11 0rg For information about the Fibre Channel industry visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association web site http www fibrechannel org Product support documents The following documentation is available from Dell e Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner s Manual e Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware Version 4 x User Guide The following support documentation is provided on the Brocade web site e Fabric OS Administrator s Guide e Fabric OS Command Reference x Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Fabric OS MIB Reference Fabric OS Message Reference Access Gateway Administrator s Guide SAN TECH NOTE Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway Web Tools Administrator s Guide Fabric Watch Administrator s Guide Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module QuickStart Guide Release notes for the Fabric OS version running on the SAN 1 0 Module Release notes specific to the SAN I O Module NOTE Refer to the latest documentation version for the most up to date product information Getting technical help Contact your switch support supplier for hardware firmware and software support including product repairs and part ordering To expedite your c
52. l 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 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 23 53 1002576 02 3 Connecting the SAN I O Module to the Ethernet network 4 Enter ipAddrShow at the prompt to verify that the address was set correctly switch admin gt ipaddrshow Ethernet IP Address 10 32 53 47 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 255 240 0 Fibre Channel IP Addresss none Fibre Channel Subnetmask none Gateway IP Address 10 32 48 1 DHCP Off 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 Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure 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 NOTE Ensure that the SAN I O Module is not being modified from any other connection until configuration is complete Once an Ethernet connection is established you can configure the SAN I O Module by way of Telnet SSH using the switch CLI or by launching Web Tools Connecting to the SAN 1 0 Module using Web Tools Complete the following steps to connect to the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module using Web Tools 1 On the management console open
53. mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives laws and standards e Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Complementary Directives 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC e Low Voltage Directive LVD 73 23 EEC and the Complementary Directive 93 68 EEC e EN50082 2 EN55024 1998 European Immunity Requirements EN61000 3 2 JEIDA European and Japanese Harmonics Spec EN61000 3 3 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Regulatory compliance A Canadian requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003 Class A Laser compliance This equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter and the international laser safety standard EN60825 1 1994 A1 A2 A CAUTION Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems Inc and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I and with IEC825 2 to EN60825 1 1994 A1 A2 Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes RTC battery ATTENTION Do not attempt to replace the real time clock RTC battery There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced or di
54. nagement Controller CMC From the CMC you can set the IP address using either the GUI or the CLI Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address To modify the SAN I O Module IP address using the CMC GUI perform the following steps 1 Select I O Module Overview from the left navigation panel 2 Click the Setup tab 3 Enter the new information in the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway fields as appropriate then click Apply 4 To enable DHCP select DHCP Enabled then click Apply Refer to Figure 5 on page 21 20 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Modifying the SAN I O Module IP address 3 VLAN Manager Deploy Deploy V O Modules Network seting changes may not be reflected immediately Retreshing me page ater an appropriate delay Will display he new setings 10M Stet AI AZ 81 82 ci Name Dell Ethernet Pass Through Not Present Brocade 15505 Not Present Brocade M6505 Power State On 2 ROS BESEessSoo oo FIGURE 5 CMC Setup tab Refer to the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner s Manual that comes with your Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for more information Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address To modify the SAN I O Module IP address through the Chassis Management Controller CMC CLI perform the following steps 1 Establish a Telnet session to the CMC CLI 2 Atthe command prompt enter connect switch x where x is the bay in which the SAN
55. nformation e Access Gateway AG mode and Native Fabric mode Refer to Access Gateway and Native Fabric modes on page 5 The SAN I O Module ships in Access Gateway mode but it can support the standard Native Fabric Switch mode For detailed information about AG refer to the Brocade Access Gateway Administrator s Guide e Brocade Fabric OS FOS which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of value added applications such as Brocade Advanced Web Tools and Brocade Advanced Fabric Services on certain models e Dynamic Ports on Demand DPOD offering the flexibility to scale from 12 ports on the Base model up to 24 ports e Inter Switch Link ISL Trunking licensable which allows up to eight ports at 16 8 or 4 Gbps speeds to combine to form a single logical ISL with a speed of up to 128 Gbps each direction full duplex for optimal bandwidth utilization automatic path failover and load balancing e Enhanced Group Management which enables the SAN I O Module to be managed as a group e Detection and resolution of duplicate WWNs e Dell DMC iDRAC and CMC management e Dual and redundant firmware images e Service levels Class 2 Class 3 and Class F inter switch frames e Role Based Access Control RBAC for managing user permission levels e Advanced zoning which enables you to partition your storage area network SAN into logical groups of devices that can access each ot
56. ng the admin account 3 Modify the domain ID if required using Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 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 1 0 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 I O Module or switch in the fabric Identify an unused domain ID a Disable the SAN I O Module being configured using the switchDisable command b Enterthe configure command at the root prompt The command prompts display sequentially Enter a new value at the Domain prompt or press Enter to accept the default value The SAN I O Module now has a unique domain ID and can join the fabric The following sample is an example of command output Fabric parameters yes y no n no y 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 Domain 1 239 1 155 R_A_TOV 4000 120000 10000 E_D_TOV 1000 5000 2000 WAN_TOV 0 30000 0 MAX_HOPS 7 19 7 Per frame Route Priority 0 1 0 Long Dis
57. nged from its original value only when prompted immediately following the login the password cannot be changed using the passwd command later in the session If you skip the prompt and then later decide to change the password you must log out and then log in again The passwd command changes the password for your own account Use the admin account to log in to the switch for the first time and to perform the basic configuration tasks The default password for all of these accounts is password Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 41 53 1002576 02 4 Backing up the configuration Changing the default account password at login 1 Connect to the SAN I O Module and log in using the default administrative account 2 Ateachofthe Enter new password prompts enter a new password User defined passwords can have from 8 through 40 characters They must begin with an alphabetic character and can include numeric characters the period and the underscore _ Passwords are case sensitive Asample output of changing passwords is provided login admin Password Please change your passwords now Use Control C to exit or press Enter key to proceed for user root Changing password for root Enter new password lt hidden gt Password changed Saving password to stable storage Password saved to stable storage successfully output truncated For more information on s
58. nnel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Inserting the SAN I O Module in the Blade Server Enclosure 2 e Any protective cover on the SAN I O Module backside connector is removed e If you are replacing an existing SAN I O Module with a new module the new SAN I O Module should be ready to be inserted within 60 seconds from the removal of the old module to maintain the proper cooling level in the chassis Inserting the SAN 1 0 Module in the Blade Server Enclosure Complete the following steps to insert the SAN I O Module in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure 1 Unpack the SAN I O Module from its shipping box as described in Unpacking the SAN I O Module on page 11 2 Verify that the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure I O module bay into which the SAN I O Module is being inserted is empty and that any filler panel or dust cover is removed A maximum of four SAN I O Modules can be installed in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure NOTE The SAN I O Module is designed to work only in I O module bays B1 B2 and C1 C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Make sure to comply with installation requirements stated in the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner s Manual 3 Press the release latch on the SAN I O Module to free the release lever as shown in Figure 3 ri s of A et 2 1 Release latch Release lever FIGURE 3 SAN 1 0 Module latching mechanism closed position Bro
59. nses eee 6 Hardware description 7 SAN I O Module front panel LL 7 SAN I O Module side view LL 9 SFP trAnSC IVErS 2 i 10 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 iii Chapter 2 Installing the SAN I O Module Unpacking the SAN I O Module L 0c eee eee eee 14 Items included with the SAN I O Module 14 System reliability SuidelineS 2 0 cee eee 12 Handling static sensitive devices LL 12 Preparing the Blade Server Enclosure for the SAN I O Module 12 Inserting the SAN I O Module in the Blade Server Enclosure 13 Handling SFP transceiverS 0 00 ii 15 Inserting an SFP transceiver in the SAN I O Module port 15 Cabling guidelines iite iaia ade 16 Data transmission ranges LL 17 Chapter 3 Configuring the SAN 1 0 Module In this Chapter i asia e e d 19 ltems required raiine gia FER a Ra 19 Modifying the SAN I O Module IP address 20 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address 20 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address 21 Using the SAN I O Module CLI to set the IP address 22 Connecting the SAN I O Module to the Ethernet network 24 Connecting to the SAN I O Module using Web Tools 24 Connecting the SAN I O Module to the fabric 24 Chapter 4 Operating the SAN 1 0 Module In
60. nual that comes with your Blade Server Enclosure for information on using the CMC connect command Using the SAN I 0 Module CLI to set the IP address Perform the following tasks to change the IP address on the Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module using the SAN I O Module s CLI Task 1 Establish a terminal session with the SAN 1 0 Module Complete the following steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the SAN 1 0 Module and a management workstation used for managing the SAN 1 0 Module Once this session is established you can log in to the SAN I O Module and use its CLI commands to manage the module 1 Connect a serial cable between the serial console port on the SAN I O Module and the management workstation that can establish a terminal emulation session with the SAN I O Module Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the workstation 3 Using a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal or PUTTY connection manager 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 IP address of the SAN I O Module using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks For Windows 2003 2008 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
61. odule Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Chapter Installing the SAN I O Module 2 In this chapter Unpacking the SAN I O Module iii a eee 11 items included with the SAN I O Module 00cs ec0csaesssneen ane Li Gystem reliability guidelines paria 12 Handling static Sensitive GEVICES 0 occa eek ane dace ae dees 12 Preparing the Blade Server Enclosure for the SAN I O Module 12 e Inserting the SAN I O Module in the Blade Server Enclosure 13 Handling SEP ranstENerS orcii ennnen iaia E E E 15 Inserting an SFP transceiver in the SAN I O Module port 15 CAINE SUIGEINGS iii pile ER 16 OO II RR TOTO OO If Unpacking the SAN 1 0 Module Perform the following steps to remove the Brocade Product Name from its shipping package 1 2 3 4 Open the shipping box and inspect the contents for damage Remove the foam layer that sits on top of the SAN I O Module Remove the switch from the surrounding protective foam After ensuring that standard electrostatic discharge ESD precautions have been taken slide the SAN I O Module from the antistatic sleeve Items included with the SAN 1 0 Module SFP transceivers Each SAN I O Module includes pre installed SFP transceivers The number of pre installed SFP transceivers varies based on the SAN I O Module The transceivers can be activated directly out of the box Base model Two 16 Gbps SFP transceivers Full model F
62. only required if you are not changing the SAN I O Module IP address through the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs Access to an FTP server for backing up the SAN I O Module configuration Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 19 53 1002576 02 3 Modifying the SAN I O Module IP address e Access to the following publications Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner s Manual Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware Version 4 x User Guide Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Brocade SAN TECH NOTE Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway Brocade Access Gateway Administrator s Guide Brocade Web Tools Administrator s Guide Release notes for the Fabric OS version running on the SAN 1 0 Module Release notes specific to the SAN I O Module Modifying 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 any of the following three methods The IP address values are stored on the SAN I O Module e Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address on page 20 e Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address on page 21 e Using the SAN I O Module CLI to set the IP address on page 22 NOTE It is recommended that you set the IP address using the Dell M1000e Blade Server Chassis Ma
63. open for an extended period of time The slot must be filled with either a replacement SAN 1 0 Module or a filler panel to maintain proper air flow 1 Back up the SAN I O Module configuration to an FTP server using the copy configUpload command then complete the prompts that follow For more information on backing up a configuration refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide The configUpload command uploads the SAN 1 0 Module configuration to the server making it available for downloading to a replacement SAN I O Module if necessary NOTE It is recommended that you back up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement SAN I O Module 2 Using the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure ensure that all port activity used in the SAN I O Module and all services are stopped For details about port management refer to the documentation that comes with your Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Verify there is no activity by viewing the SAN I O Module LEDs For details about LED activity refer to Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity on page 35 3 Disconnect all cables from the SFP transceivers then remove the transceivers from the external ports For more information refer to Removing and replacing SFP transceivers and cables on page 39 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 37 53 1002576 02 38
64. our 16 Gbps SFP transceivers ENT Enterprise model Eight 16 Gbps SFP transceivers Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module QuickStart Guide Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 11 53 1002576 02 2 System reliability guidelines System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling performance and system reliability make sure the following requirements are met e Each of the I O module bays at the rear of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure contains either a SAN I O Module or a filler panel e Aremoved hot swappable SAN I O Module is replaced with an identical SAN I O Module or filler panel within 60 seconds of removal e You have followed the reliability guidelines in the documentation that comes with the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Handling static sensitive devices ATTENTION Static electricity can damage the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure and other electronic devices To avoid damage keep static sensitive devices in their static protective packages until you are ready to install them To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge observe the following precautions e Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you e Handle the device carefully holding it by its edges or its frame e Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed printed circuitry e Do not leave the device where others can handle and dama
65. ransceivers are supported Each external port is independently capable of supporting speeds of 16 8 and 4 Gbps using auto sensing Internal ports support speeds of 16 and 8 Gbps The switch module operates in either Brocade Access Gateway AG or Native Fabric full fabric switch mode The default mode is AG which utilizes NPIV for direct connectivity to Brocade Cisco and or McData SANs Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 1 53 1002576 02 1 Operating system support Operating system support Brocade Fabric OS has no specific host operating system 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 The operating systems listed in Table 1 are for the host machine running Brocade management applications outside the Fabric OS such as Brocade Network Advisor BNA For the latest information on operating system support for these applications refer to the latest released versions of BNA documentation TABLE 1 Supported operating systems for management server Operating system Description Microsoft Windows 2003 SP1 64 bit Standard Enterprise and Web Windows 2008 64 bit Standard Enterprise and Web Windows Server 2008 Hyper V R2 Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux EL 5 5 32 64 bit Standard and Advanced pl
66. s Refer to the Brocade Network Advisor SAN User Manual for details about using the application Command line interface CLI The command line interface uses Fabric OS Refer to the product release notes for version information Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for supported commands From the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure CMC you can connect to the SAN I O Module by Entering the connect switch x command at the command prompt which connects by way of an internal serial port From the CMC GUI by selecting I O Module Overview from the left navigation panel which launches the Web Tools application Using Telnet or SSH to access the SAN I O Module CLI Through the CMC Ethernet physical connection after assigning an IP address to the SAN I O Module Viewing the configuration Use the configShow all command to display all configuration data for the SAN I O Module 40 Asample configuration is provided switch admin gt configshow all Configuration upload Information Configuration Format 2 0 date Tue Oct 7 14 54 20 2008 FOS version v6 2 0 0 Number of LS 3 fcRoute port fcRoute port Chassis Configuration Begin fcRouting fcRoute backboneFabricId 100 fcRoute fcrState 2 fcRouteParam maxLsanCount 3000 fcRoute port 8 xportAdmin DISABLED fcRoute port 8 fabricId 4 fcRoute port 8 ratov 10000 fcRoute port 8 edtov 2000 frontConfigDid 160 portType 400 co 00 00 00
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68. sposed of Contact your switch supplier if the real time clock begins to lose time Regulatory compliance standards Table 13 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the SAN 1 0 Module is certified TABLE 13 Regulatory compliance standards Country Standards Agency Certifications and Markings Safety EMC Safety EMC United States Bi Nat UL CSA 60950 1 ANSI C63 4 cCSAus FCC Class A and 2nd Ed or latest Statement Canada Bi Nat UL CSA 60950 14 ICES 003 Class A cCSAus ICES A and Statement 2nd Ed or latest Japan CISPR22 and JEIDA VCCI A and Statement Harmonics European Union EN60950 1 or latest EN55022 and TUV Type CE marking EN55024 Australia New Zealand EN55022 or CISPR22 C Tick mark or AS NZS CISPR22 Korea KN22 and KN24 KC mark Class A Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 49 53 1002576 02 A Environmental regulation compliance Environmental regulation compliance This section describes the China ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the SAN 1 0 Module Environmental Protection Use Period EPUP Disclaimer In no event do the EPUP logos shown on the product and field replaceable units FRUs alter or expand that warranty that Brocade provides with respect to its products as set forth in the applicable contract between Brocade and its customer Brocade hereby disclaims all other warranties and representations with respect to the information contain
69. stances HS TS Concentration Chart Name of the Hazardous Toxic Substance Elements Component _ ogr___ G _yy_ amp amp Lead PB Mercury Cadium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Hg CD Chromium Biphenyl PBB Diphenyl Ether CR6 PBDE Fibre Channel X 0 0 0 0 0 Switch PCBA cards X O SFPs optical X 0 0 0 0 0 cable connectors Sheet Metal X o 0 ie o 0 Mechanical X 0 0 0 brackets and Slides Software 0 0 0 0 0 0 Documentation CDs X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ T11363 2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits CHINA ROHS SFWA SAMASSE BEA pito BK PRHE ER lt lt PA hs Gees E S gt fa Ar LEB EB3 9S S RATED PAG m PAT fe A MS I PRE API ps FEEL RIA BR EA EVER ET Za Si TONE LIRA DIR AI PB Hg CD CR6 PBB PBDE IEETIMIE ZIONI x O O O O O Cei x O O O O O Gp SFP OG X O O O O O J AE X O O o O O DIRT ATH HL X O O o O O BRA SCPC O O O O 0 O x PEAS EAS TB EF A ARI A A E ii SSJ T 11363 2006 M Ra
70. tance 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 n no 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 n no Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 25 53 1002576 02 3 26 Connecting the SAN I O Module to the fabric System yes y no n na 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 can take up to 20 seconds for the newly added SAN 1 0 Module to appear in the fabric display with its newly assigned domain ID If you must install SFP transceivers install them in the external Fibre Channel ports as required a If necessary remove the end caps from the SFP transceiver b Orient the SFP transceiver correctly and insert it in a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks c Repeat substeps a b and c for th
71. the cable in the SFP transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks NOTE Before inserting the cables it is recommended that you refer to Installation and safety guidelines when handling cables on page 16 A CAUTION A 50 micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 inches under full tensile load and 1 2 inches with no tensile load Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 39 53 1002576 02 4 Switch management Switch management You can access the SAN 1 0 Module from either the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Chassis Management Controller CMC or directly from the SAN I O Module Managing the SAN I O Module can be performed using Web Tools through Brocade Network Advisor BNA management software which offers a holistic view of the SAN or through the CLI which is accessible using Telnet SSH or the local RJ 45 serial port Brocade Web Tools An embedded graphical user interface GUI that enables administrators to monitor and manage single or small fabrics switches and ports Web Tools is launched directly from a web browser or from the Brocade Network Advisor Refer to the Brocade Web Tools Administrator s Guide for details about using the application Brocade Network Advisor BNA A management application that provides centralized management of the network using a graphical user interface GUI as well as quick access to all product configuration application
72. to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 47 53 1002576 02 48 A Regulatory compliance BSMI statement Taiwan n SEEK i SAJEN gt TEER REA gt TRE MERO 9 are T BES EERE LISTE gt PE gt Ti fi KC statement Republic of Korea ASA UE A 327 21 OWE Y98298 ANU Se S58 HS II OJ SLI HOHAR HE ASME OAS FAIA Hero 9 BR PASS MoE PAT Rol A B9FEOS WEA BEL CH VCCI statement Japan This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance might arise When such trouble occurs the user might be required to take corrective actions CORE RM EER ERA Edili VCCI DR IRISZ3A A te RR RE CST COA Be ZR ERE CAT OL IK WBE SROTTCEMHVET COMBS AAD OEM REET SLIICERENSTEMHVET 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 The standards compliance label on the SAN I O Module contains the CE
73. ur RMON groups history statistics alarms and events Optional features The following optional features are available depending on whether the SAN 1 0 Module is configured in Access Gateway mode or Native Fabric mode For detailed information on any of these features refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide You can also refer to Optional Brocade licenses on page 6 for additional information e Ports on Demand POD licensing e Inter Switch Link ISL Trunking e Fabric Watch e Advanced Performance Monitoring e Adaptive Networking Ports on Demand Depending on the model the SAN I O Module ships with either 12 or 24 active ports With Dynamic Ports on Demand DPOD physical ports are licensed as they come online In the Base model port set the first 12 ports reporting on a first come first served basis on boot up are assigned licenses In the Full and ENT model port sets the first 24 ports reporting on a first come first served basis on boot up are assigned licenses These ports may be any combination of external or internal Fibre Channel FC ports After all licenses have been assigned you can manually move those licenses from one port to another NOTE Ports 17 and 18 are prereserved for external SAN connectivity e Base model Ships with 12 active ports You can allocate an optional POD license to activate the additional 12 ports e Full model Ships with 24 active ports No additional POD license
74. ure that it is correctly oriented 4 Connect the cable to the SFP transceiver Refer to Cabling guidelines on page 16 For instructions specific to the type of transceiver visit the MyBrocade web site at http my brocade com The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements For a list of these requirements refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide 5 After the diagnostics have completed cable the SAN I O Module according to instructions provided by the manufacturer For more information refer to the documentation that came with your embedded switch 6 Configure the Ethernet IP address on the SAN I O Module as described in Connecting to the SAN 1 0 Module using Web Tools on page 24 Cabling guidelines After modifying the IP address of the SAN I O Module it is recommended that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the SAN I O Module online Begin by cabling the ports from the top ports 17 and 18 and working down as needed ports 19 20 21 22 23 and O At a minimum for all licensed variants of the SAN I O Module ports 17 and 18 are pre licensed at the factory as part of Dynamic Ports On Demand DPOD To avoid damage to the fiber optic cables follow these guidelines e Do not route the cable along a folding cable management arm e When you attach the cable to a device on slide rails leave enough slack in the cable so that it does not bend to a r
75. ve mode Private target support on fabrics Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 29 53 1002576 02 4 Activating Ports on Demand TABLE 5 Interoperability Continued Feature Function Description Trunking Supported only between two Brocade switches Advanced Performance Enhancements include Monitoring Coexistence of Top Talkers and APM on 16 Gbps platforms e E Port Top Talkers support and E_Port end to end monitor support on 16 Gbps platforms APM support on AG that provides end to end monitors and frame monitors Activating Ports on Demand Ports on Demand POD licensing allows you to enable up to 24 ports from the initial 12 ports on the Base model You can add optional Ports on Demand POD licenses using either Brocade Web Tools or a Telnet connection Do not use the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure Chassis Management Controller CMC software NOTE Only the Base model requires the use of POD licensing to increase the amount of active ports The Full model and ENT model already have all ports enabled Ports on Demand is ready to be unlocked in the SAN I O Module firmware A POD license may be supplied with the SAN I O Module software or you can purchase the license separately from your SAN 1 0 Module vendor who will provide you with a key to unlock it Once you have installed the license key you must enable the ports You can do so without disrupting SAN I O Module operation
76. ver management status indicator LED 3 SAN 1 0 Module status LED 6 SAN I O Module release lever FIGURE 1 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN 1 0 Module front panel For more information on SAN I O Module front panel LEDs refer to Interpreting SAN I O Module LED activity on page 35 Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Hardware description 1 SAN 1 0 Module side view The SAN I O Module connects to the I O module bay of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure by way of the backplane connectors Refer to Figures 2 The SAN I O Module seats correctly when the release lever is closed securely Once the SAN I O Module is securely seated the backplane connectors become active allowing the SAN I O Module to be configured in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure 30000000 TTT 3000000008 ul Vil TVET 1 i Il il mo a oon SIN ITTITITITITITIT 10000008 1 Release lever 2 Product labels 3 Backplane connectors FIGURE 2 SAN 1 0 Module side view Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 1 SFP transceivers SFP transceivers The SAN 1 0 Module is designed to work exclusively with Brocade branded small form factor pluggable plus SFP optical transceivers The SFP transceivers are hot swappable thus allowing for connection to external devices without removing the SAN
77. word changing initial prompt 42 port mapping 33 port mirroring 3 port negotiation 33 ports media external 1 multi mode 17 internal 1 models serial console 2 base 11 speed 1 enterprise 11 Ports on Demand full 11 license 6 multi mode media 17 Brocade M6505 16 8 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware User s Guide 55 53 1002576 02 Index ports on demand dynamic 4 POST 16 34 LEDS bootup 36 results 35 R RBAC 3 RCSN 29 regulatory compliance 47 Australia 50 BSMI statement Taiwan 48 Canada 49 Canadian requirements 49 CE statement 48 environmental 50 European Union 50 FCC warning US only 47 Japan 50 KC statement Republic of Korea 48 Korea 50 laser compliance 49 New Zealand 50 RTC battery 49 United States 49 VCCI staetment Japan 48 release latch 13 locking 14 operating 14 release lever 7 13 14 operating 14 38 reliability guidelines 12 remote access 14 role based access control 3 routing 29 RTC battery statement 49 runtime elements 2 56 S SAN 1 0 Module accessing 33 backplane connectors 9 characteristics 7 connecting to Ethernet 24 connecting to fabric 24 front panel 7 hardware description 7 nonport side 9 physical dimensions and weight 45 release latch 13 release lever 7 13 removing 37 replacing 37 side view 9 status 35 serial console port 2 serial number xi locating 43 service level classes 3 service tag xi 43
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79. you will also need the Dell service tag The service tag label is located on the outside of SAN I O Module however the label is not visible when the SAN 1 0 Module is inserted in the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure You can access the service tag number using cli commands To locate the serial number invoke the chassisShow command The SAN 1 0 Module serial number is displayed along with other data If your SAN I O Module was shipped as a single unit the service tag and serial number are one and the same when viewing the command output In the sample configuration output provided below the serial number and service tag are shown as 8RTYJN1 CHASSIS WWN Unit Header Version Factory Part Num Factory Serial Num Manufacture Update Time Alive Time Awake ID Part Num Serial Num 2 40 1000789 04 CFU0428H00W Day 12 Month 7 Year Day 30 Month 8 Year 21 days 3 days BRD0000CA SLKWRM0000E14 8RTYJN1 2012 2012 For additional Dell service tag information refer to Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware Version 4 x User Guide Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 43 44 4 Locating the serial number information Brocade M6505 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN I O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53 1002576 02 Appendix SAN 1 0 Module Specifications A In this appendix e Processor aid memory SPECHICATIONS esaa srera srera kri Rai

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