Page 3 - Contents
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-1000571-01 Rev. A Contents About this document How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Supported hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v What’s n...
Page 5 - How this document is organized; Supported hardware and software
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual v 53-0000571-01 About this document This document is a hardware reference manual, written for SAN administrators who are using any Blade Server that supports the Brocade 4424 Blade Server Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module. It provides the informa...
Page 6 - Document conventions; Text formatting
vi 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notices formats. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used in this document are as follows: bold text Identi...
Page 7 - Additional information; Brocade resources
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-0000571-01 Additional information This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Brocade resources The following related documentation is provided on the Brocade Family Documenta...
Page 8 - Optional brocade features; Getting technical help
viii 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Optional brocade features Optional Brocade features include: Advanced Performance Monitoring Enables more effective end-to-end SAN performance analysis to enhance performance tuning, increase productivity, optimize resourc...
Page 9 - Document feedback
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-0000571-01 • Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and results • Serial console and Telnet session logs • syslog message logs 2. SAN I/O Module Serial Number The SAN I/O Module serial number and corresponding bar c...
Page 11 - Chapter; Introducing the SAN I/O Module; Dual function and access gateway configurations; Determining module configuration
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-0000571-01 Chapter 1 Introducing the SAN I/O Module The Brocade 4424 is a 24-port Fibre Channel module with 8 external ports and 16 internal ports designed for installation in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The product ...
Page 12 - Features; Full Fabric Switch mode
2 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Features 1 • If the part number is DL-4424-0002, then the SAN I/O Module is configured to run exclusively in Access Gateway mode. To operate in Full Fabric Switch mode, you must have a Switch license. You may also use the CLI...
Page 13 - Access Gateway mode
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-0000571-01 Features 1 If dark, the port is unlicensed. • The following system LEDs: - One green power LED to indicate module power-on. - One green/amber LED to indicate module status. - One blue, identify module and flash blue to locate...
Page 14 - Hardware Description; Port side
4 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Hardware Description 1 • For static POD, Table 1 shows the base internal and external ports that are licensed, as well as the additional 12 ports that can be activated with a POD license. For details about activating and deac...
Page 15 - Nonport side
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-0000571-01 Hardware Description 1 The nonport (SAN I/O Module status) LEDs, shown as item 3 of Figure 1 , display SAN I/O Module-level information as shown in Figure 2 . FIGURE 2 Other Status LEDs 1 SAN I/O Module status LED 2 Power sta...
Page 16 - Labeling; SFPs; ISL trunking groups
6 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 ISL trunking groups 1 Labeling Figures 3 shows the labels appearing on the SAN I/O Module. A second serial label is located beneath the insertion arm on the enclosure (visible only when the arm is extended). To extend the ins...
Page 17 - Optional features; Full Fabric Switch Mode; Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-0000571-01 Optional features 1 Optional features The SAN I/O Module supports the following optional software, which is activated with the purchase of the corresponding license key. Applicable options depend on whether the SAN I/O Module...
Page 18 - Cabling guidelines
8 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Cabling guidelines 1 5. Be sure that you have taken the necessary precautions for electrostatic sensitivity; then break the seal warning. 6. Slide the SAN I/O Module out of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for a...
Page 19 - Configuring the SAN I/O Module; Items required
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-0000571-01 Chapter 2 Configuring the SAN I/O Module Use procedures in this chapter to configure the SAN I/O Module to operate on a network and fabric. Also provided are steps to change the Module’s operating mode (Full Fabric Switch and...
Page 20 - Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address; Using the SAN I/O Module CLI to set the IP address; Task 1: Establish a terminal session with the SAN I/O Module
10 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address 2 • Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide • Web Tools Administrator’s Guide Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address By default, the IP address for the SAN I/O Module is configured as 10.77.77...
Page 21 - Task 2: Changing the IP address; Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-0000571-01 Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address 2 c. From the Hyperterminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. d. Click OK. e. From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configurat...
Page 22 - Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address
12 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Modify the SAN I/O Module IP address 2 • Switch-3 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay B1. • Switch-4 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay B2. • Switch-5 for SAN I/O Module installed in bay C1. • Switch-6 for SAN I/O module in...
Page 23 - Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network; Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the fabric
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-0000571-01 Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network 2 Connecting the SAN I/O Module to the Ethernet network Once you have successfully set the appropriate IP address of the SAN I/O Module, you can establish an Ethernet con...
Page 25 - Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode; Notes
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-0000571-01 Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode 2 Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened. a. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connecto...
Page 26 - Web Tools; Command Line Interface
16 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Changing from Fabric Switch mode to Access Gateway mode 2 Web Tools Complete the following steps to enable Access Gateway mode using Web Tools. 1. From the management console, open a Web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of t...
Page 27 - Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-0000571-01 Changing from Access Gateway Mode to Fabric Switch Mode 2 The SAN I/O Module automatically reboots and comes back online in Access Gateway mode using a factory default F_Port to N_Port mapping. You can enter the ag ––modeSho...
Page 28 - Activating ports with a POD license; Connecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web Tools
18 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Connecting to the SAN I/O Module Using Web Tools 2 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....
Page 29 - Operating the SAN I/O Module; Interoperability; Port negotiation
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 19 53-0000571-01 Chapter 3 Operating the SAN I/O Module This chapter describes the operation and interoperability of the SAN I/O Module. Interoperability The SAN I/O Module supports interoperability for the following functions: Port negotiat...
Page 30 - Operating system support; Accessing the SAN I/O Module
20 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Accessing the SAN I/O Module 3 Operating system support Brocade Fabric OS has no specific host OS dependencies. The Fabric OS in the switches allows for any Fibre Channel-compliant device to attach to switches as long as it ...
Page 31 - Interpreting POST results
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 21 53-0000571-01 Interpreting POST results 3 Secure Telnet access is available using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network. Brocade Web Tools manage...
Page 32 - Interpreting LED activity
22 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Interpreting LED activity 3 Interpreting LED activity Each SAN I/O Module uses LEDs to indicate status. These LEDs are shown in Figure 5 . FIGURE 5 LED Locations TABLE 4 Key to Figure 5 Location Indicator Color Operation 1 F...
Page 33 - Locating the serial number; Removing and replacing the SAN I/O Module
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 23 53-0000571-01 Removing and replacing the SAN I/O Module 3 Locating the serial number Before contacting service support, be sure to obtain the module’s serial number. Use one of these methods to locate the number: • Use the CLI and enter t...
Page 35 - Appendix; SAN I/O Module specifications; Access Gateway Mode default port mapping; Processor and memory specifications
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-0000571-01 Appendix A SAN I/O Module specifications This appendix provides product specifications and regulatory compliance as a handy reference. Access Gateway Mode default port mapping The 4424 SAN I/O Module can contain 24 total por...
Page 36 - Weight and physical dimensions; Facility requirements
26 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Weight and physical dimensions A Weight and physical dimensions Table 6 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the SAN I/O Module. Facility requirements The information in Table 7 shows the operating and non-operating l...
Page 37 - Architectural specification; Supported HBAs
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-0000571-01 Architectural specification A Architectural specification The SAN I/O Module meets the specifications shown in Table 8 . Supported HBAs For a complete list of interoperable hardware, visit the Brocade Connect Web site at: ht...
Page 38 - Regulatory compliance
28 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Regulatory compliance A Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 4424. FCC warning (US only) This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class ...
Page 40 - CE statement; Canadian requirements
30 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Regulatory compliance A 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 comp...
Page 41 - Environmental regulation compliance; China RoHS; Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer; RoHS
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 31 53-0000571-01 Environmental regulation compliance A Environmental regulation compliance This section describes the China ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the SAN I/O Module. China RoHS The contents included in thi...
Page 42 - TS/HS Dual Language Sheet
32 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 Environmental regulation compliance A TS/HS Dual Language Sheet In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Informati...
Page 43 - Regulatory certifications
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 33 53-0000571-01 Environmental regulation compliance A Regulatory certifications Table 9 lists the safety and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) specifications for which the Switch is certified. CHINA ROHS ᳝ᆇ⠽䋼 / ᳝↦⠽䋼 (HS/TS) 䰤䞣߫㸼 ᳝↦Ϣ᳝ᆇ⠽䋼ܗ...
Page 45 - Index; compact flash 25
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 35 53-0000571-01 Index F Fibre Channel Association , xi Aaccess gateway mode 1 changing from fabric switch mode 15default port mapping 25 activating POD ports 18ag --help command 17ag --mapshow command 17ag --modeEnable command 16air flow 26...
Page 46 - IP address
36 4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 53-0000571-01 IP address modify using CMC CLI 11modify using CMC GUI 12modify using module CLI 10modifying default 10 ipAddrSet command 11ISL 6 trunking 2, 6trunking groups 6 Kkernel 25kernel flash 25Llabeling 6laser compliance 30LED 2, 2...
Page 47 - using to connect SAN I/O Module 18
4424 Blade Server SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual 37 53-0000571-01 terminal session with I/O module 10trunking 6Uunpacking the SAN I/O Module 7VVCCI statement 28vibration 26Wweb browser 18Web Tools 7, 18 using to connect SAN I/O Module 18 weight 26Zzoning 2, 7, 20
