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SilkWorm 4016
Hardware Reference Manual
Supporting Fabric OS v5.0.4
Publication Number: 53-1000175-01
Publication Date: 1/30/2006
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Copyright © 2005, Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Publication Number: 53-1000175-01 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. 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
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Document History The following table lists all versions of the SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual. Document Title Publication Summary of Publication Number Changes Date SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000175-01 New document. January 2006
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Contents About This Document How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Supported Hardware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi What’s New in This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Text Formatting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 2 Installing the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Unpacking the SilkWorm 4016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Preparing the Blade Server for the SilkWorm 4016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Inserting a SilkWorm 4016 into the Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Chapter 3 Configuring the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fibre Channel Standards Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 FCC Warning (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 MIC Statement (Republic of Korea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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vi SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number: 53-1000175-01
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About This Document This document is a hardware reference manual, written for SAN administrators who are using any blade server that supports the Brocade SilkWorm 4016. It provides the information needed to understand the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 switch module. This document is specific to Brocade Fabric OS version 5.0.4 and the specified switch. “About This Document” contains the following sections: • “How This Document Is Organized” on page
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Supported Hardware and Software This document has been created to include information specific to the SilkWorm 4016 switch module running Brocade Fabric OS version 5.0.4. This switch was designed specifically to work with a blade server chassis. This document does not support all 5.x Fabric OS versions: it is specific to the Fabric OS v5.0.4. To obtain information about a different Fabric OS version, refer to the documentation specific to your Fabric OS. What’s New in This Document This is a
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Caution A caution alerts you to potential damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data. Warning A warning alerts you to potential danger to personnel. For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary. Additional Information This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Brocade Resources The following related documentation is provided o
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For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade SAN Info Center and click the Resource Library location: http://www.brocade.com Release notes are available on the Brocade Connect Web site and are also bundled with the Fabric OS firmware. 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 resource utilization, and reduce co
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Getting Technical Help Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information � Technical Support contract number, if applicable � Switch model � Switch operating system version � Error numbers and messages received � supportSave command output � Detailed description of the problem and specific questions � Description of any troubleshoo
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Document Feedback Because quality is our first concern at Brocade, 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 and as much detail as possible about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement.
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Chapter Introducing the SilkWorm 4016 1 The SilkWorm 4016 is a 12-port Fibre Channel switch module (upgradable to 16 ports) that supports link speeds up to 4Gbit/sec. It includes the Brocade Fabric Operating System (Fabric OS) and is compatible with the entire SilkWorm product family. This chapter provides the following information: � “SilkWorm 4016 Features” on page 1-1 � “Switch Characteristics” on page 1-3 � “ISL Trunking Groups” on page 1-7 � “Brocade Optional Features” on page 1-7 Si
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1 SilkWorm 4016 Features � One 10/100 Mbit/sec autosensing Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector with manual override for speed, and full/half duplex operation � The following light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for each external port: - One green/amber LED to indicate status for each port - One green/amber LED to indicate link speed for each port � The following system light-emitting diodes (LEDs): - One green power LED to indicate module power-on - One green/amber LED to indicate module status - On
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1 Switch Characteristics Switch Characteristics This chapter describe the physical characteristics of the SilkWorm 4016. Weight and Physical Dimensions Table 1-1 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the SilkWorm 4016. Table 1-1 Switch Specifications SilkWorm 4016 1.27 in (32.2 mm) Height 5.13 in (130 mm) Width 10 in (254 mm) Depth 2.32 lb — without media Weight Memory The memory installed in the SilkWorm 4016 is shown in Table 1-2. Table 1-2 Memory Specifications Memory Type Value PowerP
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1 Switch Characteristics Port Side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of the switch. The port side faces out when the switch is inserted into a . Figure 1-1 details the switch’s port side. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs, see “Interpreting LED Activity” on page 4-4. The insertion arm is located just above the port side of the SilkWorm 4016 and ends with a plastic handle, accessible at the front of the port side of the switch
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1 Switch Characteristics Nonport Side The nonport side of the SilkWorm 4016 (shown in Figure 1-3) is seated into the . You do not need to do anything special to line up the SilkWorm 4016: it will seat correctly when the insertion arm is closed. When the switch is inserted the backplane connectors activate a connection port, allowing the access and control of the SilkWorm 4016 via the . 1 2 scale:3/8"=1" Figure 1-3 Nonport Side, Viewed from Top 1 Top of switch 2 Connection ports Labeling Figur
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