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...xiii Fabric OS and switch support xiv Host operating system support xv Host operating system support for adapter drivers xv Fibre Channel support xv FCoE support xvi Ethernet support xvi Hypervisor support xvii Host operating system support for HCM xvii What...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 through BCU commands xxvi Initiating Support Save through the internet browser xxvi Initiating Support Save through a port crash event xxvii Support...
...xiii Fabric OS and switch support xiv Host operating system support xv Host operating system support for adapter drivers xv Fibre Channel support xv FCoE support xvi Ethernet support xvi Hypervisor support xvii Host operating system support for HCM xvii What...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 through BCU commands xxvi Initiating Support Save through the internet browser xxvi Initiating Support Save through a port crash event xxvii Support...
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...Notice to the reader xx •Additional information xx •Providing details for support xxii •Document feedback xxvii How this chapter when configuring a host to ...characteristics, LED operation, environmental requirements, and power requirements. Use this chapter to install software on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Use this document is... • Chapter 3, "Software Installation," provides procedures to the fabric or switch. Also included are instructions to help you find the information that you have installed the...
...Notice to the reader xx •Additional information xx •Providing details for support xxii •Document feedback xxvii How this chapter when configuring a host to ...characteristics, LED operation, environmental requirements, and power requirements. Use this chapter to install software on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Use this document is... • Chapter 3, "Software Installation," provides procedures to the fabric or switch. Also included are instructions to help you find the information that you have installed the...
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...Chapter 4 · Configure boot over SAN on the MIB groups and objects that support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for expert users. Configure instance-specific and driver... parameters. • Appendix B, "List of Acronyms," provides a list of how to switch, and verify installation. FIGURE 1 Appendix A Optional instructions for CNA adapters and Fabric Adapter... drivers, utilities, and other software in host system, connect to use this document xii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Chapter 3 · Install adapter drivers, utilities...
...Chapter 4 · Configure boot over SAN on the MIB groups and objects that support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for expert users. Configure instance-specific and driver... parameters. • Appendix B, "List of Acronyms," provides a list of how to switch, and verify installation. FIGURE 1 Appendix A Optional instructions for CNA adapters and Fabric Adapter... drivers, utilities, and other software in host system, connect to use this document xii Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Chapter 3 · Install adapter drivers, utilities...
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...is a single or dual-port stand-up CNAs. Dual-port mezzanine card CNA with a per-port maximum of 10 Gbps. • Brocade 1020. This is an IBM compact form factor horizontal (CFFh) mezzanine-type adapter that although adapters may ship with specific optics (or no ...rate depending on page 4 for CNA, NIC, or HBA operation using a 4 Gbps SFP. • Brocade 425. Refer to switch and I/O modules installed in a Dell blade server. This HBA installs on supported server blades. • Brocade 1010. Two 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, two 10GbE SFPs, or no optics) installed, you can be ...
...is a single or dual-port stand-up CNAs. Dual-port mezzanine card CNA with a per-port maximum of 10 Gbps. • Brocade 1020. This is an IBM compact form factor horizontal (CFFh) mezzanine-type adapter that although adapters may ship with specific optics (or no ...rate depending on page 4 for CNA, NIC, or HBA operation using a 4 Gbps SFP. • Brocade 425. Refer to switch and I/O modules installed in a Dell blade server. This HBA installs on supported server blades. • Brocade 1010. Two 16 Gbps Fibre Channel, two 10GbE SFPs, or no optics) installed, you can be ...
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... Channel SANs and Ethernet data networks through compatible fabric switches or connect directly to standard Ethernet LAN switch. Fabric OS and switch support Brocade adapters support Brocade Fabric OS and switches. HBAs Brocade HBAs connect to Fibre Channel SANs through a compatible FCoE switch. These ports can install an 8 Gbps SFP+ into a Brocade 415 or 425 HBA, only 4 Gbps maximum port speed...
... Channel SANs and Ethernet data networks through compatible fabric switches or connect directly to standard Ethernet LAN switch. Fabric OS and switch support Brocade adapters support Brocade Fabric OS and switches. HBAs Brocade HBAs connect to Fibre Channel SANs through a compatible FCoE switch. These ports can install an 8 Gbps SFP+ into a Brocade 415 or 425 HBA, only 4 Gbps maximum port speed...
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... components that install in CNA mode, refer to "Hardware compatibility" on the Brocade FCoE Switch for connecting stand-up CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in supported blade system enclosures. For additional information on Brocade adapters, refer to the following publications: • Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual • WebTools Administrator's Guide • EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide...
... components that install in CNA mode, refer to "Hardware compatibility" on the Brocade FCoE Switch for connecting stand-up CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in supported blade system enclosures. For additional information on Brocade adapters, refer to the following publications: • Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual • WebTools Administrator's Guide • EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide...
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... tab in HCM. Provide the following the problem, and specific questions. • Description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following information: 1. Select the appropriate adapter port from the driver, internal libraries, and firmware. ...configuration utility screen, then select Adapter Settings to "Support Save overview" on the serial number label illustrated below. Providing details for support Contact your Brocade adapter support supplier for each port. • Brocade BIOS Configuration Utility. Adapter serial number: The ...
... tab in HCM. Provide the following the problem, and specific questions. • Description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following information: 1. Select the appropriate adapter port from the driver, internal libraries, and firmware. ...configuration utility screen, then select Adapter Settings to "Support Save overview" on the serial number label illustrated below. Providing details for support Contact your Brocade adapter support supplier for each port. • Brocade BIOS Configuration Utility. Adapter serial number: The ...
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... ports appear as "10 GbE NIC" to the operating system. Refer to Table 9 on page 44 for this configuration change to an FCoE switch. Dynamically changing the port mode is equivalent to plugging in a new device in CNA mode connect to take effect. so the system must be...mode, perform the following BCU commands: • The bcu port --mode command allows you can operate up to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. Power-cycle the host system. This mode supports basic Ethernet, Data Center Bridging (DCB), and other protocols that operate over DCB to operate the port in HCM....
... ports appear as "10 GbE NIC" to the operating system. Refer to Table 9 on page 44 for this configuration change to an FCoE switch. Dynamically changing the port mode is equivalent to plugging in a new device in CNA mode connect to take effect. so the system must be...mode, perform the following BCU commands: • The bcu port --mode command allows you can operate up to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. Power-cycle the host system. This mode supports basic Ethernet, Data Center Bridging (DCB), and other protocols that operate over DCB to operate the port in HCM....
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..." on cable type. SFP transceivers Use only the Brocade-branded small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers described in this section for supported SFPs that can be installed in ports configured in HBA mode. Any switch compatible with the cable. Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the cable. 1 Fabric Adapters Hardware compatibility...
..." on cable type. SFP transceivers Use only the Brocade-branded small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers described in this section for supported SFPs that can be installed in ports configured in HBA mode. Any switch compatible with the cable. Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the cable. 1 Fabric Adapters Hardware compatibility...
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... or PCI-X connectors. SFP+ for mission-critical SAN environments. Host systems and switches For a current list of supported server models on cable type. These adapters provide reliable, high-performance host connectivity for fiber optic cable Distance depends on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Refer to the latest interoperability matrixes on cable type.
... or PCI-X connectors. SFP+ for mission-critical SAN environments. Host systems and switches For a current list of supported server models on cable type. These adapters provide reliable, high-performance host connectivity for fiber optic cable Distance depends on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Refer to the latest interoperability matrixes on cable type.
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...Both stand-up type CNAs, such as switch and pass-through modules. CNAs combine the functions of a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and Network Interface Card (NIC) on Brocade Fabric or M-Enterprise operating systems. Stand-up adapters Stand-up CNAs also support direct-attached SFP+ copper cables. The combined... factor PCI Express (PCIe) cards that install in standard host computer systems. Figure 3 on page 7 illustrates major components of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNA with two fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers installed. CNA ports connect to SAN fabrics based on ...
...Both stand-up type CNAs, such as switch and pass-through modules. CNAs combine the functions of a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and Network Interface Card (NIC) on Brocade Fabric or M-Enterprise operating systems. Stand-up adapters Stand-up CNAs also support direct-attached SFP+ copper cables. The combined... factor PCI Express (PCIe) cards that install in standard host computer systems. Figure 3 on page 7 illustrates major components of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNA with two fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers installed. CNA ports connect to SAN fabrics based on ...
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...Dell blade server. Please note that the following illustration is small-form factor (SFF) mezzanine card containing two ports operating at 10 Gbps that mounts on the adapter to the blade system enclosure midplane, and then onto switch modules installed in the enclosure. For additional information related to the supported..."Hardware Installation". For information on installing the Brocade 1007 CNA on a server blade that you purchased. 1 ASIC with these products. 1741 The Brocade® BR1741M-k 2P Mezz Card, also known as the Brocade 1741 mezzanine card, is representative and may ...
...Dell blade server. Please note that the following illustration is small-form factor (SFF) mezzanine card containing two ports operating at 10 Gbps that mounts on the adapter to the blade system enclosure midplane, and then onto switch modules installed in the enclosure. For additional information related to the supported..."Hardware Installation". For information on installing the Brocade 1007 CNA on a server blade that you purchased. 1 ASIC with these products. 1741 The Brocade® BR1741M-k 2P Mezz Card, also known as the Brocade 1741 mezzanine card, is representative and may ...
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... on cable type. For information on installing the Brocade 1741 CNA on a blade server, refer to the installation instructions provided with these products. Host systems and switches (stand-up adapters, refer to the supported server blade, blade enclosure, and other devices installed... in the blade enclosure. 1 Converged network adapters The Brocade 1741 mounts on supported blade servers that install in Dell™ PowerEdge™ M1000e...
... on cable type. For information on installing the Brocade 1741 CNA on a blade server, refer to the installation instructions provided with these products. Host systems and switches (stand-up adapters, refer to the supported server blade, blade enclosure, and other devices installed... in the blade enclosure. 1 Converged network adapters The Brocade 1741 mounts on supported blade servers that install in Dell™ PowerEdge™ M1000e...
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... modules and the blade system enclosure. • You may be able to install only one mezzanine adapter per server blades. PCI express connections Brocade CNAs are compatible with PCI express (PCIe) connections that install in blade servers and system enclosures: • For information on server blades and... may also need to install a compatible adapter in each server blade that you are using because each type of enclosure may only support switch modules or blades in the blade system enclosure varies according to the type of enclosure that you want to communicate with the I /O modules...
... modules and the blade system enclosure. • You may be able to install only one mezzanine adapter per server blades. PCI express connections Brocade CNAs are compatible with PCI express (PCIe) connections that install in blade servers and system enclosures: • For information on server blades and... may also need to install a compatible adapter in each server blade that you are using because each type of enclosure may only support switch modules or blades in the blade system enclosure varies according to the type of enclosure that you want to communicate with the I /O modules...
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... the new RAMDISK image. This automated feature requires that the connected SAN fabric switch support the Get Zone Member List (GZME) command. Reboot the system to initialize the new driver. Fabric-based boot LUN discovery This feature allows the Brocade adapter to UEFI, as the UEFI stack implemented by the server vendor does...
... the new RAMDISK image. This automated feature requires that the connected SAN fabric switch support the Get Zone Member List (GZME) command. Reboot the system to initialize the new driver. Fabric-based boot LUN discovery This feature allows the Brocade adapter to UEFI, as the UEFI stack implemented by the server vendor does...
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... Segmentation Offload V2 IPv6 (LSOv2) Enable Enable Enable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Method to Configure Notes Device Manager Supported on Windows Server 2003 and 2008 for Windows 2008 only. Network driver parameters A Network driver parameters The driver configuration parameters...than size set on FCoE switch Supported on your system: • Linux - /etc/modprobe.conf • VMware - /etc/vmware/esx.conf • Windows - Size must not be changed from the default values by all network driver instances. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual...
... Segmentation Offload V2 IPv6 (LSOv2) Enable Enable Enable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Method to Configure Notes Device Manager Supported on Windows Server 2003 and 2008 for Windows 2008 only. Network driver parameters A Network driver parameters The driver configuration parameters...than size set on FCoE switch Supported on your system: • Linux - /etc/modprobe.conf • VMware - /etc/vmware/esx.conf • Windows - Size must not be changed from the default values by all network driver instances. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual...
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...5 PWWN, xxii serial number, xxii software downloading from website, 52 installation options, 48 installation packages, 43 installer, 38, 48 overview, 37 storage support, xiv, 12 supported models, xiii switch compatibility, 5, 10, 12 switch support, xiv throughput per port, 20, 22 transfer rate, 20 CNA (stand-up) environmental and power requirements, 185 CNA mode, 3, 22 CNA... software uninstaller commands, 85 selectively install, 89 storage, 37 upgrading, 89 driver update disk (dud), 49 driver update for booting over SAN, 170 238 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Guide 53-1002144-01
...5 PWWN, xxii serial number, xxii software downloading from website, 52 installation options, 48 installation packages, 43 installer, 38, 48 overview, 37 storage support, xiv, 12 supported models, xiii switch compatibility, 5, 10, 12 switch support, xiv throughput per port, 20, 22 transfer rate, 20 CNA (stand-up) environmental and power requirements, 185 CNA mode, 3, 22 CNA... software uninstaller commands, 85 selectively install, 89 storage, 37 upgrading, 89 driver update disk (dud), 49 driver update for booting over SAN, 170 238 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Guide 53-1002144-01
Brocade Adapters Troubleshooting Guide
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...xii CNAs xii HBAs xiii Fabric OS and switch support xiii Host operating system support xiv Host operating system support for adapter drivers xiv Fibre Channel support xiv FCoE support xv Ethernet support xv Hypervisor support xvi Host operating system support for HCM xvi What's new in this ... Notes, cautions, and warnings xix Key terms xix Notice to the reader xix Additional information xx Brocade resources xx Other industry resources xxi Providing details for support xxi Document feedback xxiii Chapter 1 Introduction to Troubleshooting In this chapter 1 How to use this...
...xii CNAs xii HBAs xiii Fabric OS and switch support xiii Host operating system support xiv Host operating system support for adapter drivers xiv Fibre Channel support xiv FCoE support xv Ethernet support xv Hypervisor support xvi Host operating system support for HCM xvi What's new in this ... Notes, cautions, and warnings xix Key terms xix Notice to the reader xix Additional information xx Brocade resources xx Other industry resources xxi Providing details for support xxi Document feedback xxiii Chapter 1 Introduction to Troubleshooting In this chapter 1 How to use this...
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Fabric OS and switch support Brocade adapters support Brocade Fabric OS and switches. These ports can connect to the latest interoperability matrices on Hewlett Packard blade servers. • Brocade 815. Dual-port stand-up HBA with a per-port maximum of compatible switches, refer to the latest interoperability matrices on the adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. For a current list...
Fabric OS and switch support Brocade adapters support Brocade Fabric OS and switches. These ports can connect to the latest interoperability matrices on Hewlett Packard blade servers. • Brocade 815. Dual-port stand-up HBA with a per-port maximum of compatible switches, refer to the latest interoperability matrices on the adapters website at www.brocade.com/adapters. For a current list...
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...data, 61 using for ESX systems, 66 BCU commands, using, 65 BCU desktop shortcut missing problem, 16 BCU version mismatch, 14 Brocade Adapters Troubleshooting Guide 53-1002145-01 beaconing, 89 enabling through BCU, 89 enabling through HCM, 90 binding issues with Hyper-V enabled, 39... CNAs after attempting upgrade, 31 cannot remove Linux driver, 17 CNA fabric OS support, xiii host support, xiv problems, 31 storage support, xiii supported models, xii switch support, xiii CNA MAC addressing, xxii CNA operating system support, xiv collecting data using event logs, 69 using Fabric OS commands, 66 CTL...
...data, 61 using for ESX systems, 66 BCU commands, using, 65 BCU desktop shortcut missing problem, 16 BCU version mismatch, 14 Brocade Adapters Troubleshooting Guide 53-1002145-01 beaconing, 89 enabling through BCU, 89 enabling through HCM, 90 binding issues with Hyper-V enabled, 39... CNAs after attempting upgrade, 31 cannot remove Linux driver, 17 CNA fabric OS support, xiii host support, xiv problems, 31 storage support, xiii supported models, xii switch support, xiii CNA MAC addressing, xxii CNA operating system support, xiv collecting data using event logs, 69 using Fabric OS commands, 66 CTL...