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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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Title Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual Publication number 53-1001926-02 53-1002144-01 Summary of changes Date Updates to support Brocade November 2010 1741 adapter Updates to support Adapter August 2011 release 3.0 and Brocade 1860 adapter
Title Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual Publication number 53-1001926-02 53-1002144-01 Summary of changes Date Updates to support Brocade November 2010 1741 adapter Updates to support Adapter August 2011 release 3.0 and Brocade 1860 adapter
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...xviii Command syntax 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 Support Save ...internet browser xxvi Initiating Support Save through a port crash event xxvii Support Save differences xxvii Document feedback xxvii Chapter 1 Product Overview In this chapter 1 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual v 53-1002144-01
...xviii Command syntax 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 Support Save ...internet browser xxvi Initiating Support Save through a port crash event xxvii Support Save differences xxvii Document feedback xxvii Chapter 1 Product Overview In this chapter 1 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual v 53-1002144-01
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... Boot 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
... Boot 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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... 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... 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
... 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... 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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... Updating boot code with HCM 119 Updating boot code with BCU commands 120 Network boot 120 Brocade BIOS support for network boot 121 Host system requirements for network boot 122 Driver support for ... 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... operation 177 Environmental and power requirements 178 viii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
... Updating boot code with HCM 119 Updating boot code with BCU commands 120 Network boot 120 Brocade BIOS support for network boot 121 Host system requirements for network boot 122 Driver support for ... 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... operation 177 Environmental and power requirements 178 viii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
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... Network driver parameters 211 Windows 211 Linux 216 VMware 219 Enabling jumbo frames for Solaris 224 MIB Reference In this appendix 225 List of Acronyms Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual ix 53-1002144-01
... Network driver parameters 211 Windows 211 Linux 216 VMware 219 Enabling jumbo frames for Solaris 224 MIB Reference In this appendix 225 List of Acronyms Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual ix 53-1002144-01
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...verify hardware and software installation. • Chapter 3, "Software Installation," provides procedures to the fabric or switch. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xi 53-1002144-01 Information on adapter hardware and software compatibility is also included. • Chapter 2, "...Host operating system support for support xxii •Document feedback xxvii How this document is organized This manual provides installation and reference information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Use this chapter when...
...verify hardware and software installation. • Chapter 3, "Software Installation," provides procedures to the fabric or switch. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xi 53-1002144-01 Information on adapter hardware and software compatibility is also included. • Chapter 2, "...Host operating system support for support xxii •Document feedback xxvii How this document is organized This manual provides installation and reference information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Use this chapter when...
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.... · Configure network addressing (CNA only). Booting from Yes external No boot device? Chapter 2 Install adapter hardware in this manual to install and configure adapters. Chapter 3 · Install adapter drivers, utilities, and other software on BIOS- Chapter 4 ·...· Boot host systems without operating systems or remote drives if needed. Installing adapters using this document xii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Start Chapter 1 Determine host system compatibility, required hardware, and required software packages for expert ...
.... · Configure network addressing (CNA only). Booting from Yes external No boot device? Chapter 2 Install adapter hardware in this manual to install and configure adapters. Chapter 3 · Install adapter drivers, utilities, and other software on BIOS- Chapter 4 ·...· Boot host systems without operating systems or remote drives if needed. Installing adapters using this document xii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Start Chapter 1 Determine host system compatibility, required hardware, and required software packages for expert ...
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...installs on page 4 for CNA, NIC, or HBA operation using Brocade Command Utility (BCU) commands. Note that mounts in a Dell blade server. This is a single or dual-port stand-up...card that although adapters may ship with a per-port maximum of 10 Gbps. • Brocade 1020. Single-port stand-up adapter that install in HBA mode require appropriate 8 or 16 Gbps ...with a per -port maximum of 4 Gbps using a 4 Gbps SFP. • Brocade 804. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xiii 53-1002144-01 Refer to switch and I/O modules installed in the following configurations....
...installs on page 4 for CNA, NIC, or HBA operation using Brocade Command Utility (BCU) commands. Note that mounts in a Dell blade server. This is a single or dual-port stand-up...card that although adapters may ship with a per-port maximum of 10 Gbps. • Brocade 1020. Single-port stand-up adapter that install in HBA mode require appropriate 8 or 16 Gbps ...with a per -port maximum of 4 Gbps using a 4 Gbps SFP. • Brocade 804. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xiii 53-1002144-01 Refer to switch and I/O modules installed in the following configurations....
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..., HBA, or NIC) in which they are configured: • Ports on the adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. xiv Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Fabric OS and switch support Brocade adapters support Brocade Fabric OS and switches. For a current list of compatible switches, refer to standard Ethernet LAN switch. CNAs...
..., HBA, or NIC) in which they are configured: • Ports on the adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. xiv Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Fabric OS and switch support Brocade adapters support Brocade Fabric OS and switches. For a current list of compatible switches, refer to standard Ethernet LAN switch. CNAs...
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... and x64) • Microsoft WinPE 3.0 for Windows 2008 (x86 and x64) • Linux 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 "Ethernet support" on page xv. Refer to "Fibre Channel support" on page xvi. • HBAs - Refer to the following...
... and x64) • Microsoft WinPE 3.0 for Windows 2008 (x86 and x64) • Linux 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 "Ethernet support" on page xv. Refer to "Fibre Channel support" on page xvi. • HBAs - Refer to the following...
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...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) • ...(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)...) • Microsoft WinPE 3.0 for Windows 2008 (x86 and x64) xvi Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
...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) • ...(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)...) • Microsoft WinPE 3.0 for Windows 2008 (x86 and x64) xvi Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
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... SLES 10 and 11 (x86 and x64) • Solaris 10 (x86, x64, and SPARC) NOTE Solaris is not supported on Brocade 804 or 1007 adapters. • Xen Hypervisor (x86 and x64) Refer to "Hypervisor support" on page xvii. • VMware ...; Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 5.6, 6.0 (x86 and x64) Hypervisor support The following lists operating systems that support hypervisor operation for Brocade adapters: • Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (x64) • Linux RHEVH 6.x (x64) • Linux XEN (x86 and ... SLES 10 and 11 (x86 and x64) Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xvii 53-1002144-01
... SLES 10 and 11 (x86 and x64) • Solaris 10 (x86, x64, and SPARC) NOTE Solaris is not supported on Brocade 804 or 1007 adapters. • Xen Hypervisor (x86 and x64) Refer to "Hypervisor support" on page xvii. • VMware ...; Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 5.6, 6.0 (x86 and x64) Hypervisor support The following lists operating systems that support hypervisor operation for Brocade adapters: • Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V (x64) • Linux RHEVH 6.x (x64) • Linux XEN (x86 and ... SLES 10 and 11 (x86 and x64) Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xvii 53-1002144-01
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...Identifies text to the release notes for your adapter software version. In actual examples, command lettercase is supported only on adapter software release 3.0 and the Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are detailed in mixed lettercase: for example, switchShow. What's new in this document ...service patch levels and other patch requirements are used in this guide are presented in the current release notes for your adapter software version. xviii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
...Identifies text to the release notes for your adapter software version. In actual examples, command lettercase is supported only on adapter software release 3.0 and the Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are detailed in mixed lettercase: for example, switchShow. What's new in this document ...service patch levels and other patch requirements are used in this guide are presented in the current release notes for your adapter software version. xviii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
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...indicates potential damage to related information. Safety labels are underlined or enclosed in plain font. Arguments. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xix 53-1002144-01 In the help pages, values are also attached directly to products to perform... severity of all commands, including syntax, operand description, and sample output, see the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual and Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual. value | Commands are listed below in bold. Variables are exclusive.
...indicates potential damage to related information. Safety labels are underlined or enclosed in plain font. Arguments. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xix 53-1002144-01 In the help pages, values are also attached directly to products to perform... severity of all commands, including syntax, operand description, and sample output, see the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual and Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual. value | Commands are listed below in bold. Variables are exclusive.
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... only. Novell, Inc. SPARC International, Inc. IBM Dell Referenced Trademarks and Products Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista, XP, PE for Windows, Hyper V for Brocade products is available. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go ...see the technical glossaries by logging into http://my.brocade.com. VMware Inc. Key terms For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see Appendix C, "List of Acronyms". xx Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Corporation Microsoft Corporation Oracle Corporation ...
... only. Novell, Inc. SPARC International, Inc. IBM Dell Referenced Trademarks and Products Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista, XP, PE for Windows, Hyper V for Brocade products is available. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go ...see the technical glossaries by logging into http://my.brocade.com. VMware Inc. Key terms For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see Appendix C, "List of Acronyms". xx Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Corporation Microsoft Corporation Oracle Corporation ...
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... applications: http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association website: http://www.fibrechannel.org Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xxi 53-1002144-01 This website provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other...
... applications: http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association website: http://www.fibrechannel.org Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xxi 53-1002144-01 This website provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other...