Dell M5424 Quick Start Manual

53-1001081-01
September 29, 2008

M5424 SAN I/O Module

QuickStart Guide

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Overview

This Quick Start guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure an 8
Gbps M5424 SAN I/O Module quickly. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Brocade
M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual.

NOTE

Throughout this document, the M5424 SAN I/O Module is referred to as the SAN I/O Module.

Unpacking and installing the SAN I/O Module

If the SAN I/O Module is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure that is shipped to you, skip this section. This section
applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an existing SAN I/O Module.

NOTE

The SAN I/O Module is designed to work only in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server
Enclosure. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s
Manual.

Perform the following steps to remove the SAN I/O Module from its shipping package.

1. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that nothing is missing or damaged.

Do not insert a damaged SAN I/O Module into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. If the SAN I/O Module appears
to be damaged, contact your sales representative before proceeding.

2. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on top of the SAN I/O Module.

This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and Documentation
CD.

3. Remove the SAN I/O Module from the box.

The protective foam ends will slide out with the SAN I/O Module.

4. Remove the foam ends from the SAN I/O Module.

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 any obvious defects or shipping damage.

7. For complete instructions to install the SAN I/O Module into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on installing an I/O module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual.

NOTE

Be sure to remove the protective covers from the external ports before installing the module into the enclosure.

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Cabling guidelines

After modifying the SAN I/O Module’s IP address and domain name (if Module is in Fabric OS Native mode), we
recommend that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the SAN I/O Module online. Refer
to “Configuring the SAN I/O Module” on page 6 for steps on modifying the IP address.

Begin by cabling ports 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 0. Ports 17 and 18 are licensed at the factory as part of Dynamic Ports On Demand (DPOD). By cabling these ports first, you will not need to move licenses to other ports you may have cabled.

Configuring the SAN I/O Module

Use procedures in this section 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 (Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes), activating Ports on
Demand (POD), and connecting to the SAN I/O Module using Web Tools.

NOTE

Although the SAN I/O Module is configured at the factory for Fabric OS Native mode, you can enable Access Gateway
mode. Refer to procedures under “Changing from Fabric OS Native to Access Gateway mode” on page 12.

This publication provides procedures that use SAN I/O Module Command Line Interface (CLI) and the Web Tools
application. For details refer to the Brocade Web Tools Administrator’s Guide, Access Gateway Administrator’s
Guide, and Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. If the same operation can be performed using the Blade Server
chassis management application, use that application instead.

Items required

The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN I/O Module for use in a network and fabric:

• The SAN I/O Module installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O

module in the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure.

• If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a

keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if not changing the SAN I/O Module IP
address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs.

• 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 that this is only required if

not changing the SAN I/O Module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management
programs.

• SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required.

NOTE

Use only brocade branded SFPs on the external optical ports of this module.

• Access to an FTP server for backing up the SAN I/O Module configuration.

• Access to these publications:

• Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual

• Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide

• Fabric OS Command Reference Manual

• SAN TECH NOTE – Preparing to Install the Brocade Access Gateway

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• 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 10.77.77.77 with a default Ethernet subnet mask
of 255.255.255.0.

Reset the IP address using three methods. If the IP values are set using either of these methods, the IP values are
stored on the SAN I/O Module.

• SAN I/O Module Command Line Interface (CLI).

• Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI.

• Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI).

ATTENTION

Do not connect the SAN I/O Module to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set for your Ethernet
network requirements.

NOTE

It is recommended that you set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this
enables centralized management of the SAN I/O Module.

Using the SAN I/O Module CLI to set the IP address

Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the SAN I/O Module using the Module’s CLI:

Task 1: Establish a terminal session with the SAN I/O Module
Use these steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the SAN I/O Module and a Blade Server

Enclosure management workstation used for managing the I/O Module. Once this session is established, you can
log into the Module and 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 a Blade Server Enclosure
management workstation that can establish a terminal emulation session with the SAN I/O Module. For
instructions, refer to Configuration Guide for your Blade Server Enclosure.

2. Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the workstation.

3. Using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM in a LINUX or UNIX environment),
establish a terminal session to the SAN I/O Module from the management workstation. You will use this
connection if you want to reset the module’s IP address using CLI commands and perform other configuration
tasks.

For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP or NT

a. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications.

b. Select Hyperterminal and enter a name for the connection.

c. From the Hyperterminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port.

d. Click OK.

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