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...xiii HBAs 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's new in this... 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...
...xiii HBAs 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's new in this... 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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...PCI Express interface 187 Hardware specifications 188 Cabling (stand-up adapters 190 Adapter LED operation (stand-up adapters 191 Environmental and power requirements 192 Fibre Channel standards compliance 192 Regulatory compliance 192 Stand-up adapters 192 Mezzanine adapters 199 Adapter Configuration In this appendix 203 Introduction 203 Storage instance-specific ... 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
...PCI Express interface 187 Hardware specifications 188 Cabling (stand-up adapters 190 Adapter LED operation (stand-up adapters 191 Environmental and power requirements 192 Fibre Channel standards compliance 192 Regulatory compliance 192 Stand-up adapters 192 Mezzanine adapters 199 Adapter Configuration In this appendix 203 Introduction 203 Storage instance-specific ... 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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...to update adapter boot code, configure boot over SAN, and configure fabric-based boot over SAN. Also included are Fibre Channel standards, regulatory, and safety compliancy information. It also includes procedures to the fabric or switch. Also included are... Installation," provides procedures to install software, such as possible. Use this document is organized This manual provides installation and reference information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. The document contains the following components: • Chapter 1,...
...to update adapter boot code, configure boot over SAN, and configure fabric-based boot over SAN. Also included are Fibre Channel standards, regulatory, and safety compliancy information. It also includes procedures to the fabric or switch. Also included are... Installation," provides procedures to install software, such as possible. Use this document is organized This manual provides installation and reference information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. The document contains the following components: • Chapter 1,...
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...Dell blade server. This HBA installs on the installed small form factor pluggable transceiver (SFP+). Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xiii 53-1002144-01 This is an IBM compact form factor horizontal (CFFh) mezzanine-type adapter that mounts in the following configurations. • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel... SFP, 10GbE SFP, or no optics. • Dual-port model - CNAs The following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 1007. Dual-port mezzanine card CNA with ...
...Dell blade server. This HBA installs on the installed small form factor pluggable transceiver (SFP+). Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xiii 53-1002144-01 This is an IBM compact form factor horizontal (CFFh) mezzanine-type adapter that mounts in the following configurations. • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel... SFP, 10GbE SFP, or no optics. • Dual-port model - CNAs The following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 1007. Dual-port mezzanine card CNA with ...
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• Brocade 815. Single-port stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of 8 Gbps using an 8 Gbps SFP+. • Brocade 825. Mezzanine HBAs do not have SFPs and external port connectors, but utilize internal ports and connections to Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet data networks through ...switches, refer to the latest interoperability matrices on page xiv and does not provide information about the Brocade 410 and 420 Fibre Channel HBAs, also known as the Brocade 400 Fibre Channel HBAs. • Although you can connect to the Ethernet LAN. Fabric Adapters Support for Fabric Adapter...
• Brocade 815. Single-port stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of 8 Gbps using an 8 Gbps SFP+. • Brocade 825. Mezzanine HBAs do not have SFPs and external port connectors, but utilize internal ports and connections to Fibre Channel SANs and Ethernet data networks through ...switches, refer to the latest interoperability matrices on page xiv and does not provide information about the Brocade 410 and 420 Fibre Channel HBAs, also known as the Brocade 400 Fibre Channel HBAs. • Although you can connect to the Ethernet LAN. Fabric Adapters Support for Fabric Adapter...
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... in CNA mode. - Refer to the following subsections: - "FCoE support" on page xv. NOTE Also refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices on the Brocade website at www.brocade.com/adapters for a list of supported host systems and operating systems. Fibre Channel support The following types of the following lists operating systems that support the...
... in CNA mode. - Refer to the following subsections: - "FCoE support" on page xv. NOTE Also refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices on the Brocade website at www.brocade.com/adapters for a list of supported host systems and operating systems. Fibre Channel support The following types of the following lists operating systems that support the...
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...at no cost for a user ID and password. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see Appendix C, "List of their respective companies and corporations. xx Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 These...specific documentation that you might find helpful. Novell, Inc. These references are the properties of Acronyms". SPARC International, Inc. IBM Dell Referenced Trademarks and Products Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista, XP, PE for Windows, Hyper V for ...
...at no cost for a user ID and password. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see Appendix C, "List of their respective companies and corporations. xx Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 These...specific documentation that you might find helpful. Novell, Inc. These references are the properties of Acronyms". SPARC International, Inc. IBM Dell Referenced Trademarks and Products Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Vista, XP, PE for Windows, Hyper V for ...
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... high-performance and mass storage applications for connecting stand-up CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, refer to "Hardware compatibility" on the Brocade FCoE Switch for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other components that install in supported blade system enclosures. Also refer to the following publications: • The...
... high-performance and mass storage applications for connecting stand-up CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, refer to "Hardware compatibility" on the Brocade FCoE Switch for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other components that install in supported blade system enclosures. Also refer to the following publications: • The...
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... of small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers: • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+, 10GbE SFP+, or without optics. Please note that the following configurations of the dual-port Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter. Product Overview Chapter 1 In this chapter •Fabric Adapters 1 •...and publications 52 •Using BCU commands 53 Fabric Adapters The Brocade 1860 stand-up Fabric Adapter is representative and may ship with specific optics (or no optics) installed, you purchased. Two 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+, two 10GbE SFP+, or without optics. • ...
... of small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers: • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+, 10GbE SFP+, or without optics. Please note that the following configurations of the dual-port Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter. Product Overview Chapter 1 In this chapter •Fabric Adapters 1 •...and publications 52 •Using BCU commands 53 Fabric Adapters The Brocade 1860 stand-up Fabric Adapter is representative and may ship with specific optics (or no optics) installed, you purchased. Two 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+, two 10GbE SFP+, or without optics. • ...
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...SFPs configured in HBA mode can operate at 2, 4, or 8 Gbps. AnyIO technology Although the Brocade 1860 can operate at 4, 8, or 16 Gbps. An 8 or 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP can be used interchangeably in HBA mode can be shipped in HCM. Fabric Adapter ports ..., provided the correct SFP is installed for the port: • HBA or Fibre Channel mode. Ports with 8 Gbps SFPs configured in this document. 2 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 1 Fabric Adapters 1 2 3 6 4 5 FIGURE 2 Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter (heat sink removed) 1 LEDs for port 1 SFP 2 ...
...SFPs configured in HBA mode can operate at 2, 4, or 8 Gbps. AnyIO technology Although the Brocade 1860 can operate at 4, 8, or 16 Gbps. An 8 or 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP can be used interchangeably in HBA mode can be shipped in HCM. Fabric Adapter ports ..., provided the correct SFP is installed for the port: • HBA or Fibre Channel mode. Ports with 8 Gbps SFPs configured in this document. 2 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 1 Fabric Adapters 1 2 3 6 4 5 FIGURE 2 Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter (heat sink removed) 1 LEDs for port 1 SFP 2 ...
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.... When you change all traditional CNA functions for allowing Fibre Channel traffic to factory defaults for physical functions (PF) associated with 10GbE SFPs installed or no SFPs installed are traditionally provided by utilizing the Brocade FCoE storage driver. Fabric Adapters 1 • Ethernet or...2. The ports even appear as Ethernet ports when discovered in NIC mode appear as network interface controllers (NICs) and Fibre Channel adapters to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. Changing the port mode You can change the port mode, the port resets to converge onto ...
.... When you change all traditional CNA functions for allowing Fibre Channel traffic to factory defaults for physical functions (PF) associated with 10GbE SFPs installed or no SFPs installed are traditionally provided by utilizing the Brocade FCoE storage driver. Fabric Adapters 1 • Ethernet or...2. The ports even appear as Ethernet ports when discovered in NIC mode appear as network interface controllers (NICs) and Fibre Channel adapters to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. Changing the port mode You can change the port mode, the port resets to converge onto ...
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... in a point-to as Brocade CNAs. Converged network adapters Table 3 describes available Brocade FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for each CNA. Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric ...cannot install Fabric Adapters in the table are compatible with a compatible FCoE switch. Provided in PCI or PCI-X connectors. Refer to a Fibre Channel SAN through connection with PCI express (PCIe) connections that have the following specifications: • x8 lane or greater transfer interface. ...
... in a point-to as Brocade CNAs. Converged network adapters Table 3 describes available Brocade FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for each CNA. Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric ...cannot install Fabric Adapters in the table are compatible with a compatible FCoE switch. Provided in PCI or PCI-X connectors. Refer to a Fibre Channel SAN through connection with PCI express (PCIe) connections that have the following specifications: • x8 lane or greater transfer interface. ...
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...adapters. CNAs combine the functions of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNAs also support direct-attached SFP+ copper cables. The CNAs even appear as switch and pass-through modules. These CNAs fully support FCoE protocols and allow Fibre Channel traffic to an FCoE switch. The combined...small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers installed. by 2.714 in standard host systems. • Mezzanine adapters. 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 ...
...adapters. CNAs combine the functions of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNAs also support direct-attached SFP+ copper cables. The CNAs even appear as switch and pass-through modules. These CNAs fully support FCoE protocols and allow Fibre Channel traffic to an FCoE switch. The combined...small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers installed. by 2.714 in standard host systems. • Mezzanine adapters. 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 ...
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... number label 4 Brocade serial number label FIGURE 5 Brocade 1741 mezzanine card Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 9 53-1002144-01 Figure 5 illustrates major components of the 1741 adapter. The adapter uses FCoE to Chapter 2, "Hardware Installation". Ethernet and Fibre Channel communications are routed...containing two ports operating at 10 Gbps that mounts on a Dell blade server. Converged network adapters 1 The Brocade 1007 mounts on a server blade that you purchased. 1 ASIC with these products. 1741 The Brocade® BR1741M-k 2P Mezz Card, also known as I/O ...
... number label 4 Brocade serial number label FIGURE 5 Brocade 1741 mezzanine card Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 9 53-1002144-01 Figure 5 illustrates major components of the 1741 adapter. The adapter uses FCoE to Chapter 2, "Hardware Installation". Ethernet and Fibre Channel communications are routed...containing two ports operating at 10 Gbps that mounts on a Dell blade server. Converged network adapters 1 The Brocade 1007 mounts on a server blade that you purchased. 1 ASIC with these products. 1741 The Brocade® BR1741M-k 2P Mezz Card, also known as I/O ...
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1 Converged network adapters The Brocade 1741 mounts on supported blade servers that install in Dell™ PowerEdge™ M1000e modular blade systems. It is used in conjunction with these products. For additional information related to ... for 5-meter maximum twinaxial copper cable (16.4 feet) Any switch compatible with Brocade stand-up adapters)" on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. 10 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Ethernet and Fibre Channel communications are routed through the DCB ports on the adapter to the enclosure backplane...
1 Converged network adapters The Brocade 1741 mounts on supported blade servers that install in Dell™ PowerEdge™ M1000e modular blade systems. It is used in conjunction with these products. For additional information related to ... for 5-meter maximum twinaxial copper cable (16.4 feet) Any switch compatible with Brocade stand-up adapters)" on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. 10 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Ethernet and Fibre Channel communications are routed through the DCB ports on the adapter to the enclosure backplane...
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... Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 An 8 Gbps SFP+ installed in Brocade 815 or 825 HBAs allows 4, 2, or 1 Gbps. 2. These are routed through connection with a network switch and perform NIC functions for network traffic. Fibre Channel communications are smaller cards that install in PCIe connectors in . The adapter does... or 415 HBAs allows 4 or 2 Gbps only. These adapters provide reliable, high-performance host connectivity for the current Brocade Fibre Channel PCIe HBAs. by 2.714 in. (16.765 cm by 6.89 cm), that mount on the IBM server blades. The adapter does ...
... Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 An 8 Gbps SFP+ installed in Brocade 815 or 825 HBAs allows 4, 2, or 1 Gbps. 2. These are routed through connection with a network switch and perform NIC functions for network traffic. Fibre Channel communications are smaller cards that install in PCIe connectors in . The adapter does... or 415 HBAs allows 4 or 2 Gbps only. These adapters provide reliable, high-performance host connectivity for the current Brocade Fibre Channel PCIe HBAs. by 2.714 in. (16.765 cm by 6.89 cm), that mount on the IBM server blades. The adapter does ...
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...Stand-up models Figure 6 on Brocade Fabric or M-Enterprise operating systems. NOTE This publication only supports the HBA models listed in Table 5, and does not provide information about the Brocade 410 and 420 Fibre Channel HBAs, also known as the Brocade 400 Fibre Channel HBAs. Note: The HBA ships ...with low-profile mounting bracket (head sink removed) Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 13 53-1002144-01
...Stand-up models Figure 6 on Brocade Fabric or M-Enterprise operating systems. NOTE This publication only supports the HBA models listed in Table 5, and does not provide information about the Brocade 410 and 420 Fibre Channel HBAs, also known as the Brocade 400 Fibre Channel HBAs. Note: The HBA ships ...with low-profile mounting bracket (head sink removed) Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 13 53-1002144-01
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...are compatible in PCI or PCIx slots. NOTE All Brocade 815 and 825 HBAs ship with the 8 Gbps SFP+, and Brocade 415 and 425 HBAs ship with this adapter, refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices at www.brocade.com/adapters. • Manufacturer websites for these ...for your blade server, blade system enclosure and enclosure components. NOTE Install HBAs in supported blade system enclosures. PCI express connections The Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs are compatible with the 4 Gbps SFP. You cannot install HBAs in PCI express (PCIe) connectors with the following : •...
...are compatible in PCI or PCIx slots. NOTE All Brocade 815 and 825 HBAs ship with the 8 Gbps SFP+, and Brocade 415 and 425 HBAs ship with this adapter, refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices at www.brocade.com/adapters. • Manufacturer websites for these ...for your blade server, blade system enclosure and enclosure components. NOTE Install HBAs in supported blade system enclosures. PCI express connections The Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs are compatible with the 4 Gbps SFP. You cannot install HBAs in PCI express (PCIe) connectors with the following : •...
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... on page 27. "HBA features" on page 22. • HBAs - 1 Adapter features Storage systems Using Brocade HBAs you can be seen as follows: • For HBA models, each port has one Fibre Channel (FC) function. • For CNA models, each port has one FC function and one to eight functions can... connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric and point-to-point topology or directly to a ...
... on page 27. "HBA features" on page 22. • HBAs - 1 Adapter features Storage systems Using Brocade HBAs you can be seen as follows: • For HBA models, each port has one Fibre Channel (FC) function. • For CNA models, each port has one FC function and one to eight functions can... connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric and point-to-point topology or directly to a ...
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...) located on the SAN instead of the host's local disk or direct attached Fibre Channel storage. This enables you to permanently assign a system SCSI target ID to enable backward compatibility. 20 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 preFIP and FIP 1.03 - FIP...• Boot over SAN. 1 Adapter features FCoE features CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode support the following Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) features: Brocade CNAs support the following : - NOTE This feature is also supported. • Fabric-based boot LUN discovery, a feature that...
...) located on the SAN instead of the host's local disk or direct attached Fibre Channel storage. This enables you to permanently assign a system SCSI target ID to enable backward compatibility. 20 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 preFIP and FIP 1.03 - FIP...• Boot over SAN. 1 Adapter features FCoE features CNAs and Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode support the following Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) features: Brocade CNAs support the following : - NOTE This feature is also supported. • Fabric-based boot LUN discovery, a feature that...