Brocade Communications Systems 3014 Network Router User Manual
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1. 6 Modify the domain ID if required The default domain ID is 1 If the switch 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 switch is automatically reset to a unique value If the switch is connected to the fabric after is 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 switch in the fabric a Disable the switch by typing the switchDisable command b Enter the configure command The command prompts display sequentially enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value c Enter y after the Fabric parameters prompt Fabric parameters yes y no n no y d Enter a unique domain ID such as the domain ID used by the previous switch if still available Domain il 239 lj 3 e Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl D to accept the remaining settings without completing all the prompts f Reenable the switch by entering the switchEnable command 7 Install the SFP transceivers as required a Remove the plugs from the ports to be used b Position a transceiver so that it is oriented correctly and insert it into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks For instructions specific to the type of transceiver refer to the transceiver manufacturer s documentation c Repe2. making it available for downloading to a replacement switch 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 switch For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration refer to the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide The switchShow fabricShow and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation If a transceiver does not install easily ensure that it is correctly oriented Connecting to the Switch Using Web Tools To connect to the switch using Brocade s Web Tools 1 On the management console open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer The Web browser must be connected to the same network as the switch 2 Enter the IP address of the switch in the address field 10 of 10 SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert Publication Number 53 0000689 01
3. as Internet Explorer The Web browser must be connected to the same network as the switch 2 Enter the IP address of the switch in the address field SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert 7 of 10 Publication Number 53 0000689 01 This following text was omitted from the SilkWorm 3014 QuickStart Guide publication number 53 0000636 01 and should be inserted at the end of page 8 Configuring the Brocade SilkWorm 3014 The SilkWorm 3014 must be configured correctly before it can operate within a network and fabric Before beginning make sure that you have the following e The SilkWorm 3014 installed in a PowerEdge 1855 chassis e A workstation computer with a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal e An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address e A serial cable to connect to the PowerEdge 1855 chassis e An Ethernet cable SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables as required e Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration Caution 4 Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set For instructions on how to set the IP address see Set the Switch IP Address 1 Create a serial connection to the DRAC MC of the PowerEdge 1855 chassis Refer to the PowerEdge 1855 documentation for details about setting up the terminal emulator to connect and log in to the PowerEdge 1855 chassis DRAC MC 2 After POST is complete and the switch is in a healthy stat
4. chassis e An Ethernet cable e SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables as required e Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration Configuring the SilkWorm 3014 To configure the SilkWorm 3014 perform the following tasks in the order shown Caution Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set For instructions on how to set the IP address see Setting the Switch IP Address on page 5 1 Install the SilkWorm 3014 in a PowerEdge 1855 chassis as described in Inserting a SilkWorm 3014 into a PowerEdge 1855 Chassis on page 2 2 2 Create a serial connection as described in Creating a Serial Connection on page 5 3 Connect to the switch as described in Connecting to the Switch on page 5 4 Set the IP address as described in Setting the Switch IP Address on page 5 5 Create the Ethernet connection as described in Creating an Ethernet Connection on page 6 6 Complete the configuration as described in Completing the Switch Configuration on page 6 4 of 10 SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert Publication Number 53 0000689 01 Creating a Serial Connection To create a serial connection to the SilkWorm 3014 you need to connect to the serial port on the DRAC MC of the PowerEdge 1855 chassis For details about setting up the terminal emulation with the correct connection and login information using the PowerEdge 1855 DRAC MC refer to the Po
5. japan info brocade com SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert Publication Number 53 0000689 01 The following information applies to both documents the SilkWorm 3014 Hardware Reference Manual publication number 53 0000635 01 and SilkWorm 3014 QuickStart Guide publication number 53 000036 01 Note The SilkWorm 3014 is also referred to as SW3014 throughout the SilkWorm 3014 documentation product specifications and product labels SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert 3 of 10 Publication Number 53 0000689 01 This chapter was omitted from the SilkWorm 3014 Hardware Reference Manual publication number 53 0000635 01 and should be inserted at the end of Chapter 2 Configuring the Brocade SilkWorm 3014 The SilkWorm 3014 must be configured correctly before it can operate within a network and fabric This chapter provides the following information to ensure successful configuration e Items Required on page 4 e Configuring the SilkWorm 3014 on page 4 e Connecting to the Switch Using Web Tools on page 7 Items Required The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SilkWorm 3014 for use in a network and fabric e The SilkWorm 3014 installed in a PowerEdge 1855 chassis e A workstation computer that has a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal e Anunused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address e The serial cable to connect to the PowerEdge 1855
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7. at steps a and b for the remaining ports as required 8 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 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 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 a Orient a cable connector so that the key the ridge on one side of connector aligns with the slot in the transceiver Then insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks For instructions specific to cable type refer to the cable manufacturer s documentation b Repeat this procedure for the remaining transceivers 9 Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional For information about LED patterns refer to the SilkWorm 3014 Hardware Reference Manual 10 Verify the correct operation of the SilkWorm 3014 by typing the switchShow command from the workstation followed by the fabricShow command SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert 9 of 10 Publication Number 53 0000689 01 Backing Up the Configuration Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload command and following the prompts This command uploads the switch configuration to the server
8. chanism clicks For instructions specific to cable type refer to the cable manufacturer s documentation b Repeat step a for the remaining transceivers as required 5 Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional For information about LED patterns refer to the SilkWorm 3014 Hardware Reference Manual 6 Verify the correct operation of the SilkWorm 3014 by typing the switchShow command from the workstation This command provides information about switch and port status 7 Verify the correct operation of the SilkWorm 3014 in the fabric by typing the fabricShow command from the workstation This command provides general information about the fabric 8 Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload command and following the prompts This command uploads the switch configuration to the server making it available for downloading to a replacement switch 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 switch For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration refer to the Fabric OS Procedures Guide The switchShow fabricShow and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Connecting to the Switch Using Web Tools To connect to the switch using Brocade s Web Tools 1 On the management console open a Web browser such
9. e log in to the switch as admin c At the command prompt type connect switch 3 or connect switch 4 depending on which bay the Silkworm 3014 is occupying bay 3 or bay 4 d Log in to the Silkworm 3014 switch as admin and enter the password 3 By default the IP address is configured to 10 77 77 77 Replace the default IP address and related information by issuing the ipAddrSet command and entering the requested information at the prompts as shown in the following example switch admin gt ipaddrset melee ITE Address IO GT o Io 7 til FLO S32 555 547 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 0 0 0 255 255 240 0 Fibre Channel IP Address 0 0 0 0 Fibre Channel Subnetmask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 10 32 48 1 Set IP address now y set now n next reboot y IP address being changed Committing configuration Done switch admin gt Optionally verify that the address was correctly set by typing the ipAddrShow command 4 Remove the plug from the Ethernet port and connect an Ethernet cable to the switch Ethernet port and to the workstation or to an Ethernet network containing the workstation At this point the switch can be accessed remotely by command line or by Web Tools Ensure that the switch is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining tasks 5 Log on to the switch by telnet using the administrative account 8 of 10 SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert Publication Number 53 0000689 01
10. fa l TI SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert The text contained in this documentation insert should be used to supplement the following documents SilkWorm 3014 Hardware Reference Manual publication number 53 0000635 01 SilkWorm 3014 QuickStart Guide publication number 53 0000636 01 Publication Number 53 0000689 01 53 0000689 01 Publication Date 01 27 2005 Copyright 2005 Brocade Communications Systems Incorporated ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Publication Number 53 0000689 01 Brocade the Brocade B weave logo Secure Fabric OS and SilkWorm are registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Inc in the United States and or in other countries Dell the Dell E logo and PowerEdge are registered trademarks of The Dell Corporation All other brands products or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of and are used to identify products or services of their respective owners Notice The information in this document is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability noninfringement or fitness for a particular purpose Disclosure of information in this material in no way grants a recipient any rights under Brocade s patents copyrights trade secrets or other intellectual property rights Brocade reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its
11. m ilo 6438 iii 3 e Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl D to accept the remaining settings without completingall the prompts f Reenable the switch by entering the switchEnable command 3 Install the SFP transceivers in the External Fibre Channel ports as required a Remove the plugs from the ports to be used b Position a transceiver so that it is oriented correctly and insert it into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks For instructions specific to the type of transceiver refer to the transceiver manufacturer s documentation c Repeat steps a and b for the remaining ports as required 6 of 10 SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert Publication Number 53 0000689 01 4 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 The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements For a list of these requirements refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Features Guide 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 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 Then insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching me
12. ng an Ethernet Connection To create an Ethernet connection to the SilkWorm 3014 1 2 Remove the plug from the Ethernet port Connect an Ethernet cable to the switch Ethernet port and to the workstation or to an Ethernet network containing the workstation Note At this point the switch can be accessed remotely Ensure that the switch is not being modified from any other connection until configuration is complete Completing the Switch Configuration To complete the switch configuration 1 Log on to the switch by telnet using the admin account 2 Modify the domain ID if required The default domain ID is 1 If the switch 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 switch is automatically reset to a unique value If the switch is connected to the fabric after is 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 switch in the fabric a Disable the switch by typing the switchDisable command b Enter the configure command The command prompts display sequentially enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value c Enter y after the Fabric parameters prompt as shown Fabric parameters yes y no n no y d Enter a unique domain ID such as the domain ID used by the previous switch if still available Donen
13. werEdge 1855 documentation Connecting to the Switch To log in to the switch through the serial connection 1 Verify that the switch has completed POST When POST is complete the port status and switch power and status LEDs return to a standard healthy state 2 Login to the DRAC MC as specified in Creating a Serial Connection on page 5 3 At the command prompt type connect Switch 3 or connect switch 4 depending on which bay the Silkworm 3014 is plugged into bay 3 or bay 4 4 At the login prompt log in to the Silkworm 3014 switch as admin and enter the password Setting the Switch IP Address By default the IP address for the SilkWork 3014 is configured as 10 77 77 77 To replace the default IP address and related information 1 Log in using the terminal emulator and enter the ipAddrSet command Follow the onscreen instructions and supply the correct information switch admin gt ipaddrset Ethernet IP Address 10 77 77 77 10 32 53 47 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 0 0 0 255 255 240 0 Fibre Channel IP Address 0 0 0 0 Fibre Channel Subnetmask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 10 32 48 1 Set IP address now y set now n next reboot y IP address being changed Committing configuration Done switch admin gt 2 Optionally verify that the address was correctly set by typing the ipAddrShow command at the prompt SilkWorm 3014 Documentation Insert 5 of 10 Publication Number 53 0000689 01 Creati
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