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53-1002144-01 ® 5 August 2011 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual Supporting CNA models 1741, 1020, 1010, 1007 Supporting HBA models 825, 815, 804, 425, 415 Supporting Fabric Adapter model 1860
53-1002144-01 ® 5 August 2011 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual Supporting CNA models 1741, 1020, 1010, 1007 Supporting HBA models 825, 815, 804, 425, 415 Supporting Fabric Adapter model 1860
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...document is organized xi How to use this document for installing adapters xii Supported adapter hardware and software xiii Fabric Adapters xiii CNAs xiii HBAs xiii Fabric OS and switch support xiv Host operating system support xv Host operating system support for adapter drivers ... conventions xix Command examples xix Notes, cautions, and warnings xix Key terms xx Notice to the reader xx Additional information xx Brocade resources xx Other industry resources xxi Providing details for support xxii Support Save overview xxiv Initiating Support Save through HCM xxvi Initiating ...
...document is organized xi How to use this document for installing adapters xii Supported adapter hardware and software xiii Fabric Adapters xiii CNAs xiii HBAs xiii Fabric OS and switch support xiv Host operating system support xv Host operating system support for adapter drivers ... conventions xix Command examples xix Notes, cautions, and warnings xix Key terms xx Notice to the reader xx Additional information xx Brocade resources xx Other industry resources xxi Providing details for support xxii Support Save overview xxiv Initiating Support Save through HCM xxvi Initiating ...
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...FCoE features 20 Data Center Bridging and Ethernet features 22 HBA features 27 Adapter management features 31 General adapter management 32 Fabric Adapter management 33 CNA management 33 NIC Management 35 HBA management 36 Fabric Adapter management 36 Adapter software 37 Driver packages 37 Management utilities 38 Host Connectivity Manager 42... installation packages 49 Downloading software and publications 52 Using BCU commands 53 Hardware Installation In this chapter 55 Introduction 55 ESD precautions 55 vi Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
...FCoE features 20 Data Center Bridging and Ethernet features 22 HBA features 27 Adapter management features 31 General adapter management 32 Fabric Adapter management 33 CNA management 33 NIC Management 35 HBA management 36 Fabric Adapter management 36 Adapter software 37 Driver packages 37 Management utilities 38 Host Connectivity Manager 42... installation packages 49 Downloading software and publications 52 Using BCU commands 53 Hardware Installation In this chapter 55 Introduction 55 ESD precautions 55 vi Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
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... storage 58 Removing and installing SFP transceivers 59 Replacing an adapter 60 Mezzanine adapters 61 Brocade 804 HBA 61 Brocade 1007 CNA 62 Brocade 1741 CNA 62 Software Installation In this chapter 65 Introduction 65 Installation notes 66 Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer 68 Using the GUI-based installer 69 Software installation using Software Installer... the HCM Agent on Linux and VMware systems . . .112 Managing the HCM Agent on Solaris systems 113 Managing the HCM Agent on Windows systems 114 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual vii 53-1002144-01
... storage 58 Removing and installing SFP transceivers 59 Replacing an adapter 60 Mezzanine adapters 61 Brocade 804 HBA 61 Brocade 1007 CNA 62 Brocade 1741 CNA 62 Software Installation In this chapter 65 Introduction 65 Installation notes 66 Using the Brocade Adapter Software Installer 68 Using the GUI-based installer 69 Software installation using Software Installer... the HCM Agent on Linux and VMware systems . . .112 Managing the HCM Agent on Solaris systems 113 Managing the HCM Agent on Windows systems 114 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual vii 53-1002144-01
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... Chapter 5 HCM configuration data 114 Backing up configuration data 115 Restoring configuration data 115 Setting IP address and subnet mask on CNAs 115 Windows 115 Linux 116 VMware 116 Boot Code In this chapter 117 Boot support 117 Boot code updates 118 Updating boot code... . . . . .148 Installing the full driver package on boot LUNs 162 Fabric-based boot LUN discovery 163 Configuring fabric-based boot LUN discovery (Brocade fabrics 164 Configuring fabric-based boot LUN discovery (Cisco fabrics 165 Boot systems over SAN without operating system or local drive . .167 Using a LiveCD...
... Chapter 5 HCM configuration data 114 Backing up configuration data 115 Restoring configuration data 115 Setting IP address and subnet mask on CNAs 115 Windows 115 Linux 116 VMware 116 Boot Code In this chapter 117 Boot support 117 Boot code updates 118 Updating boot code... . . . . .148 Installing the full driver package on boot LUNs 162 Fabric-based boot LUN discovery 163 Configuring fabric-based boot LUN discovery (Brocade fabrics 164 Configuring fabric-based boot LUN discovery (Cisco fabrics 165 Boot systems over SAN without operating system or local drive . .167 Using a LiveCD...
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...• Chapter 3, "Software Installation," provides procedures to install software, such as possible. Information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Also included are instructions to verify software and hardware installation. It also includes .... • Chapter 5 "Specifications," includes details on the host system where you want as quickly and easily as the Brocade Host Connectivity Manager (HCM) and driver packages. Use this chapter to install software on adapter physical characteristics, LED operation, environmental...
...• Chapter 3, "Software Installation," provides procedures to install software, such as possible. Information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Also included are instructions to verify software and hardware installation. It also includes .... • Chapter 5 "Specifications," includes details on the host system where you want as quickly and easily as the Brocade Host Connectivity Manager (HCM) and driver packages. Use this chapter to install software on adapter physical characteristics, LED operation, environmental...
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...; Appendix C, "MIB Reference," provides information on the MIB groups and objects that support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for CNA adapters and Fabric Adapter ports configured in this document xii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 • Appendix A, "Adapter Configuration," is optional for expert network administrators, who need...
...; Appendix C, "MIB Reference," provides information on the MIB groups and objects that support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for CNA adapters and Fabric Adapter ports configured in this document xii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 • Appendix A, "Adapter Configuration," is optional for expert network administrators, who need...
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...compact form factor horizontal (CFFh) mezzanine-type adapter that install in a Dell blade server. Dual-port stand-up adapter that mounts in supported blade system enclosures. Mezzanine CNAs do not have SFPs and external port connectors, but utilize internal ports and...Brocade 1741. Dual-port stand-up CNAs. The Brocade 1860 is a small-form-factor (SFF) mezzanine card that ships in stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of Brocade adapter supported hardware and software. Fabric Adapters Brocade Fabric Adapter ports can replace with a per-port maximum of 10 Gbps. • Brocade 1020...
...compact form factor horizontal (CFFh) mezzanine-type adapter that install in a Dell blade server. Dual-port stand-up adapter that mounts in supported blade system enclosures. Mezzanine CNAs do not have SFPs and external port connectors, but utilize internal ports and...Brocade 1741. Dual-port stand-up CNAs. The Brocade 1860 is a small-form-factor (SFF) mezzanine card that ships in stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of Brocade adapter supported hardware and software. Fabric Adapters Brocade Fabric Adapter ports can replace with a per-port maximum of 10 Gbps. • Brocade 1020...
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... HBAs. • Although you can install an 8 Gbps SFP+ into a Brocade 415 or 425 HBA, only 4 Gbps maximum port speed is possible. CNAs Brocade CNAs must connect to standard Ethernet LAN switch. Note the following mode (CNA, HBA, or NIC) in which they are configured: • Ports on...through a compatible FCoE switch. For a current list of 8 Gbps using an 8 Gbps SFP+. • Brocade 825. NOTE Install only Brocade-branded small form factor pluggables (SFPs) in CNA mode can also connect to Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet data networks through a compatible FCoE switch. Dual-port ...
... HBAs. • Although you can install an 8 Gbps SFP+ into a Brocade 415 or 425 HBA, only 4 Gbps maximum port speed is possible. CNAs Brocade CNAs must connect to standard Ethernet LAN switch. Note the following mode (CNA, HBA, or NIC) in which they are configured: • Ports on...through a compatible FCoE switch. For a current list of 8 Gbps using an 8 Gbps SFP+. • Brocade 825. NOTE Install only Brocade-branded small form factor pluggables (SFPs) in CNA mode can also connect to Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet data networks through a compatible FCoE switch. Dual-port ...
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... RHEL4.9, 5.5, 5.6, 6.0, 6.1 • Linux SLES 10 and 11 (x86 and x64) Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xv 53-1002144-01 Host operating system support Refer to "Host operating system support for adapter drivers" on page xv for ports configured in CNA mode. - "FCoE support" on page xvi and "Ethernet support" on page...
... RHEL4.9, 5.5, 5.6, 6.0, 6.1 • Linux SLES 10 and 11 (x86 and x64) Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xv 53-1002144-01 Host operating system support Refer to "Host operating system support for adapter drivers" on page xv for ports configured in CNA mode. - "FCoE support" on page xvi and "Ethernet support" on page...
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...Linux (OEL) 5.6, 6.0 (x86 and x64), Oracle VM 3.0 FCoE support The following lists operating systems that support FCoE operation for Brocade CNAs and Fabric Adaptor ports configured in CNA mode: • Windows Server 2008 (x86 and x64) • Windows Server 2008 R2/SP1 (x64) • Microsoft Hyper ...Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 5.6, 6.0 (x86 and x64)0 Ethernet support The following lists operating systems that support Ethernet operation for Brocade CNAs and Fabric Adaptor ports configured in CNA or NIC modes: • Windows Server 2008 (x86 and x64) • Windows 2008 R2/SP1 (x64) •...
...Linux (OEL) 5.6, 6.0 (x86 and x64), Oracle VM 3.0 FCoE support The following lists operating systems that support FCoE operation for Brocade CNAs and Fabric Adaptor ports configured in CNA mode: • Windows Server 2008 (x86 and x64) • Windows Server 2008 R2/SP1 (x64) • Microsoft Hyper ...Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 5.6, 6.0 (x86 and x64)0 Ethernet support The following lists operating systems that support Ethernet operation for Brocade CNAs and Fabric Adaptor ports configured in CNA or NIC modes: • Windows Server 2008 (x86 and x64) • Windows 2008 R2/SP1 (x64) •...
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... Switch for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other components that install in CNA mode, refer to "Hardware compatibility" on Brocade adapters, refer to the following publications: • Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual • WebTools Administrator's Guide • EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide • Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Blade servers and blade system enclosure components...
... Switch for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other components that install in CNA mode, refer to "Hardware compatibility" on Brocade adapters, refer to the following publications: • Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual • WebTools Administrator's Guide • EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide • Fabric OS Command Reference Manual Blade servers and blade system enclosure components...
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...a DCB port in the HCM device tree, then click the Properties tab in the right pane to CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in the right pane to display the adapter Properties panel. This MAC is ...used for the FCoE port. Lists all the physical ports on the CNA along with the adapter, Ethernet, and FCoE MAC addresses. These are applicable to display the port Properties.... NOTE MAC addresses assigned during FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP) operations. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xxiii 53-1002144-01
...a DCB port in the HCM device tree, then click the Properties tab in the right pane to CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in the right pane to display the adapter Properties panel. This MAC is ...used for the FCoE port. Lists all the physical ports on the CNA along with the adapter, Ethernet, and FCoE MAC addresses. These are applicable to display the port Properties.... NOTE MAC addresses assigned during FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP) operations. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xxiii 53-1002144-01
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... bnad_ioc_auto_recover=0 - To disable IOC auto-recovery for the storage (BFA) driver across reboots, use the following command: ioc-auto-recover=0 NOTE Brocade 804 and 1007 adapters are reset after an auto-recovery from a failure, traces initiated before the failure may want to disable auto-recovery on... the host system. To disable auto-recovery for CNAs and Fabric Adapters. • Install logs • Core files • Details on the CNA or Fabric Adapter Ethernet interface, including IP address and mask. • Status and states of all...
... bnad_ioc_auto_recover=0 - To disable IOC auto-recovery for the storage (BFA) driver across reboots, use the following command: ioc-auto-recover=0 NOTE Brocade 804 and 1007 adapters are reset after an auto-recovery from a failure, traces initiated before the failure may want to disable auto-recovery on... the host system. To disable auto-recovery for CNAs and Fabric Adapters. • Install logs • Core files • Details on the CNA or Fabric Adapter Ethernet interface, including IP address and mask. • Status and states of all...
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...details on drivers. 3. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 3 53-1002144-01 This mode supports basic Ethernet, Data Center Bridging (DCB), and other protocols that operate over DCB to provide functions on these commands, refer to operate the port in CNA mode connect to the ... the drivers for FCoE features by an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). Fabric Adapters that are traditionally provided by utilizing the Brocade FCoE storage driver. NOTE Ethernet and NIC mode may be power-cycled for physical functions (PF) associated with 10GbE SFPs installed...
...details on drivers. 3. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 3 53-1002144-01 This mode supports basic Ethernet, Data Center Bridging (DCB), and other protocols that operate over DCB to provide functions on these commands, refer to operate the port in CNA mode connect to the ... the drivers for FCoE features by an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). Fabric Adapters that are traditionally provided by utilizing the Brocade FCoE storage driver. NOTE Ethernet and NIC mode may be power-cycled for physical functions (PF) associated with 10GbE SFPs installed...
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SFP transceivers Use only the Brocade-branded small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers described in CNA or NIC mode Description Switch Compatibility 10 Gbps SR (short range) SFP+, 1490 NM Optical short range SFP+ for Distance depends on cable ... maximum twinaxial copper cable (16.4 feet) Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the adapter 4 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Refer to "Cabling" on cable type. Ports configured in HBA mode Table 2 provides the type, description...
SFP transceivers Use only the Brocade-branded small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers described in CNA or NIC mode Description Switch Compatibility 10 Gbps SR (short range) SFP+, 1490 NM Optical short range SFP+ for Distance depends on cable ... maximum twinaxial copper cable (16.4 feet) Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the adapter 4 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Refer to "Cabling" on cable type. Ports configured in HBA mode Table 2 provides the type, description...
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...adapters, refer to the latest interoperability matrixes on page 176. Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to as Brocade CNAs. Provided in the table are compatible with PCI express (PCIe) connections that have the following ...models on cable type. Refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices for fiber optic cable Distance depends on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Converged network adapters Table 3 describes available Brocade FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for PCIe x8 host bus interfaces, hereafter...
...adapters, refer to the latest interoperability matrixes on page 176. Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to as Brocade CNAs. Provided in the table are compatible with PCI express (PCIe) connections that have the following ...models on cable type. Refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices for fiber optic cable Distance depends on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Converged network adapters Table 3 describes available Brocade FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for PCIe x8 host bus interfaces, hereafter...
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..., measuring 6.6 in. Both stand-up adapters. These are smaller cards that mount on page 7 illustrates major components of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNA with two fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers installed. The enclosures contain other system blades, such as network interface... Bridging (DCB) networks. FCoE and 10 Gbps DCB operations run simultaneously. 1 Converged network adapters TABLE 3 Brocade Fibre Channel CNAs Model Number Port Speed Number of Ports 1007 1020 1010 1741 10 Gbps maximum 2 10 Gbps maximum 2 10 Gbps maximum 1 10 Gbps maximum 2 Adapter...
..., measuring 6.6 in. Both stand-up adapters. These are smaller cards that mount on page 7 illustrates major components of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNA with two fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers installed. The enclosures contain other system blades, such as network interface... Bridging (DCB) networks. FCoE and 10 Gbps DCB operations run simultaneously. 1 Converged network adapters TABLE 3 Brocade Fibre Channel CNAs Model Number Port Speed Number of Ports 1007 1020 1010 1741 10 Gbps maximum 2 10 Gbps maximum 2 10 Gbps maximum 1 10 Gbps maximum 2 Adapter...
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...-profile mounting bracket installed. 5 PCIe x8 connector 6 ASIC FIGURE 3 Brocade 1020 stand-up CNA with low-profile mounting bracket (heat sink removed) ATTENTION Only use Brocade-branded SFP+ laser transceivers supplied with stand-up CNAs. Converged network adapters 1 1 2 3 6 4 5 Note: This photo illustrates parts location only. The CNA may not look exactly like your model. 1 LEDs for...
...-profile mounting bracket installed. 5 PCIe x8 connector 6 ASIC FIGURE 3 Brocade 1020 stand-up CNA with low-profile mounting bracket (heat sink removed) ATTENTION Only use Brocade-branded SFP+ laser transceivers supplied with stand-up CNAs. Converged network adapters 1 1 2 3 6 4 5 Note: This photo illustrates parts location only. The CNA may not look exactly like your model. 1 LEDs for...
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...guiding card onto blade server system board mounting posts. 6 Midplane connectors FIGURE 4 Brocade 1007 CNA NOTE Labels showing the part number, PWWNs, port MAC addresses, model number, and serial number for the Brocade 1007 CNA are smaller modules than stand-up models. These mount on the reverse (top) ...side of the Brocade 1007, which is an IBM combo form factor horizontal (CFFh) CNA containing two ports operating at 10 Gbps. 1 Converged...
...guiding card onto blade server system board mounting posts. 6 Midplane connectors FIGURE 4 Brocade 1007 CNA NOTE Labels showing the part number, PWWNs, port MAC addresses, model number, and serial number for the Brocade 1007 CNA are smaller modules than stand-up models. These mount on the reverse (top) ...side of the Brocade 1007, which is an IBM combo form factor horizontal (CFFh) CNA containing two ports operating at 10 Gbps. 1 Converged...