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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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...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 xv Fibre ... 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 ...
...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 xv Fibre ... 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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... General features 16 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...Hardware Installation In this chapter 55 Introduction 55 ESD precautions 55 vi Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01
... General features 16 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...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... 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... 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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... host boot support available on adapter hardware and software compatibility is organized This manual provides installation and reference information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Also included are instructions to verify software and hardware installation. Also..., regulatory, and safety compliancy information. Information on the adapter and provides an introduction to the fabric or switch. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xi 53-1002144-01 Use this chapter to install software on the host system where you...
... host boot support available on adapter hardware and software compatibility is organized This manual provides installation and reference information on Brocade host bus adapters (HBAs), converged network adapters (CNAs), and Fabric Adapters. Also included are instructions to verify software and hardware installation. Also..., regulatory, and safety compliancy information. Information on the adapter and provides an introduction to the fabric or switch. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xi 53-1002144-01 Use this chapter to install software on the host system where you...
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...8226; Dual-port model - Dual-port stand-up adapter that install in the following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 1007. HBAs The following configurations. • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP, 10GbE SFP, or no optics). ...Those configured in a Dell blade server. This HBA installs on supported server blades. • Brocade 1010. Dual-port mezzanine HBA with a per -port maximum of Brocade adapter supported hardware and software. Supported adapter hardware and software This section ...
...8226; Dual-port model - Dual-port stand-up adapter that install in the following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 1007. HBAs The following configurations. • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP, 10GbE SFP, or no optics). ...Those configured in a Dell blade server. This HBA installs on supported server blades. • Brocade 1010. Dual-port mezzanine HBA with a per -port maximum of Brocade adapter supported hardware and software. Supported adapter hardware and software This section ...
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... a compatible FCoE switch. Note the following mode (CNA, HBA, or NIC) in CNA mode can connect to standard Ethernet LAN switch. For a current list 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 storage arrays. Dual-port stand-up HBAs. HBAs Brocade HBAs connect to Fibre Channel SANs through a compatible FCoE switch. These ...
... a compatible FCoE switch. Note the following mode (CNA, HBA, or NIC) in CNA mode can connect to standard Ethernet LAN switch. For a current list 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 storage arrays. Dual-port stand-up HBAs. HBAs Brocade HBAs connect to Fibre Channel SANs through a compatible FCoE switch. These ...
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... - "Fibre Channel support" on page xv, for all models of Brocade adapters: • Fabric Adapters - NOTE Specific operating system release levels, service pack levels, and other patch requirements are detailed in HBA mode. - Host operating system support Refer to "Host operating system support...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 "FCoE support" on page xvi. • HBAs - Host operating system support for adapter drivers This section lists operating system support for ports ...
... - "Fibre Channel support" on page xv, for all models of Brocade adapters: • Fabric Adapters - NOTE Specific operating system release levels, service pack levels, and other patch requirements are detailed in HBA mode. - Host operating system support Refer to "Host operating system support...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 "FCoE support" on page xvi. • HBAs - Host operating system support for adapter drivers This section lists operating system support for ports ...
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..., you can change port function to the following modes using the Brocade AnyIO technology, provided the correct SFP is installed for the port: • HBA or Fibre Channel mode. NOTE Fibre Channel mode and HBA mode may be installed for port 0 SFP 4 Low-profile mounting...16 Gbps. Ports with stand-up Fabric Adapters. This mode utilizes the Brocade Fibre Channel storage driver. Fabric Adapter ports set in HBA mode appear as "FC HBA" to devices on the Fibre Channel SAN. 1 Fabric Adapters 1 2 3 6 4 5 FIGURE 2 Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter (heat sink removed) 1 LEDs for port 1 ...
..., you can change port function to the following modes using the Brocade AnyIO technology, provided the correct SFP is installed for the port: • HBA or Fibre Channel mode. NOTE Fibre Channel mode and HBA mode may be installed for port 0 SFP 4 Low-profile mounting...16 Gbps. Ports with stand-up Fabric Adapters. This mode utilizes the Brocade Fibre Channel storage driver. Fabric Adapter ports set in HBA mode appear as "FC HBA" to devices on the Fibre Channel SAN. 1 Fabric Adapters 1 2 3 6 4 5 FIGURE 2 Brocade 1860 Fabric Adapter (heat sink removed) 1 LEDs for port 1 ...
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... for fiber optic cable Distance depends on cable type. SFP+ for stand-up Brocade Fabric Adapters. Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the cable. Ports configured in HBA mode Table 2 provides the type, description, and switch compatibility information for supported ...cable SFP+ for supported SFPs that can be installed in ports configured in HBA mode. Any switch compatible with the cable. Refer to "Cabling" on cable type. SFP transceivers Use only the Brocade-branded small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers described in CNA or NIC ...
... for fiber optic cable Distance depends on cable type. SFP+ for stand-up Brocade Fabric Adapters. Any switch compatible with the adapter Any switch compatible with the cable. Ports configured in HBA mode Table 2 provides the type, description, and switch compatibility information for supported ...cable SFP+ for supported SFPs that can be installed in ports configured in HBA mode. Any switch compatible with the cable. Refer to "Cabling" on cable type. SFP transceivers Use only the Brocade-branded small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers described in CNA or NIC ...
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..., number of ports, and adapter type for each CNA. Host systems and switches For a current list of supported server models on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to the latest... 3.0) NOTE Install adapters in PCI express connectors with a compatible FCoE switch. Converged network adapters 1 TABLE 2 Type Compatible SFPs for ports configured in HBA mode Description Switch Compatibility 16 Gbps SWL (short wave laser) SFP+ 16 Gbps LWL (long wave laser) 10 km SFP+ SFP+ for fiber ...
..., number of ports, and adapter type for each CNA. Host systems and switches For a current list of supported server models on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in CNA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to the latest... 3.0) NOTE Install adapters in PCI express connectors with a compatible FCoE switch. Converged network adapters 1 TABLE 2 Type Compatible SFPs for ports configured in HBA mode Description Switch Compatibility 16 Gbps SWL (short wave laser) SFP+ 16 Gbps LWL (long wave laser) 10 km SFP+ SFP+ for fiber ...
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CNAs combine the functions of a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and Network Interface Card (NIC) on one PCIe x8 card.... install in PCIe connectors in standard host computer systems. Figure 3 on page 7 illustrates major components of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNAs also support direct-attached SFP+ copper cables. The enclosures contain other system blades, such as... CNAs even appear as network interface controllers (NICs) and Fibre Channel adapters to SAN fabrics based on Brocade Fabric or M-Enterprise operating systems. Stand-up adapters 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 one PCIe x8 card.... install in PCIe connectors in standard host computer systems. Figure 3 on page 7 illustrates major components of the Brocade 1020 stand-up CNAs also support direct-attached SFP+ copper cables. The enclosures contain other system blades, such as... CNAs even appear as network interface controllers (NICs) and Fibre Channel adapters to SAN fabrics based on Brocade Fabric or M-Enterprise operating systems. Stand-up adapters Stand-up type CNAs, such as switch and pass-through modules...
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... routed through connection with a network switch and perform NIC functions for mission-critical SAN environments. An 8 Gbps SFP+ installed in Brocade 815 or 825 HBAs allows 4, 2, or 1 Gbps. 2. These are smaller cards that mount on the IBM server blades. • SoL. The adapter does ...53-1002144-01 A 4 Gbps SFP installed in Brocade 425 or 415 HBAs allows 4 or 2 Gbps only. For a current list of Ports Adapter Type 425 4 Gbps maximum1 2 415 4 Gbps maximum1 1 Stand-up Stand-up 804 8 Gbps maximum 2 815 8 Gbps maximum2 1 825 8 Gbps maximum2 2 Mezzanine Stand-up Stand-up...
... routed through connection with a network switch and perform NIC functions for mission-critical SAN environments. An 8 Gbps SFP+ installed in Brocade 815 or 825 HBAs allows 4, 2, or 1 Gbps. 2. These are smaller cards that mount on the IBM server blades. • SoL. The adapter does ...53-1002144-01 A 4 Gbps SFP installed in Brocade 425 or 415 HBAs allows 4 or 2 Gbps only. For a current list of Ports Adapter Type 425 4 Gbps maximum1 2 415 4 Gbps maximum1 1 Stand-up Stand-up 804 8 Gbps maximum 2 815 8 Gbps maximum2 1 825 8 Gbps maximum2 2 Mezzanine Stand-up Stand-up...
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...and may have minor physical differences from the HBA that you can connect your host system to SAN fabrics based on page 13 illustrates major components of the Brocade 825 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. Host bus adapters 1 Using Brocade HBAs...
...and may have minor physical differences from the HBA that you can connect your host system to SAN fabrics based on page 13 illustrates major components of the Brocade 825 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. Host bus adapters 1 Using Brocade HBAs...
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... you purchased. 1 Mounting screws 2 ASIC 3 OEM serial and part number 4 PWWNs for adapter ports 5 Brocade serial and part number FIGURE 7 804 mezzanine HBA 14 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Please note that the following illustration is representative and may have minor... physical differences from the HBA that are supplied with the adapter. This mezzanine card ...
... you purchased. 1 Mounting screws 2 ASIC 3 OEM serial and part number 4 PWWNs for adapter ports 5 Brocade serial and part number FIGURE 7 804 mezzanine HBA 14 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Please note that the following illustration is representative and may have minor... physical differences from the HBA that are supplied with the adapter. This mezzanine card ...
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...blades and blade system enclosures (mezzanine adapters) The Brocade 804 mezzanine HBA is compatible with the following : • The interoperability matrices on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters for your blade server, blade system ...brocade.com/adapters. • Manufacturer websites for these products. • Your blade server or blade system enclosure marketing representative or authorized reseller. • Documentation provided for a list of supported server models and switches. NOTE All Brocade 815 and 825 HBAs ship with the 8 Gbps SFP+, and Brocade 415 and 425 HBAs...
...blades and blade system enclosures (mezzanine adapters) The Brocade 804 mezzanine HBA is compatible with the following : • The interoperability matrices on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters for your blade server, blade system ...brocade.com/adapters. • Manufacturer websites for these products. • Your blade server or blade system enclosure marketing representative or authorized reseller. • Documentation provided for a list of supported server models and switches. NOTE All Brocade 815 and 825 HBAs ship with the 8 Gbps SFP+, and Brocade 415 and 425 HBAs...
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..."Data Center Bridging and Ethernet features" on page 22, for ports configured in HBA mode. • CNAs- "Data Center Bridging and Ethernet features" on page 16. - General features Brocade adapters support the following types of Brocade adapters: • Fabric Adapters - "FCoE features" on page 20, for...per port on the PCI bus. "General features" on page 16. - "General features" on page 16. - 1 Adapter features Storage systems Using Brocade HBAs you can connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric and point-to-point topology or directly to a storage ...
..."Data Center Bridging and Ethernet features" on page 22, for ports configured in HBA mode. • CNAs- "Data Center Bridging and Ethernet features" on page 16. - General features Brocade adapters support the following types of Brocade adapters: • Fabric Adapters - "FCoE features" on page 20, for...per port on the PCI bus. "General features" on page 16. - "General features" on page 16. - 1 Adapter features Storage systems Using Brocade HBAs you can connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric and point-to-point topology or directly to a storage ...
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... using the BCU vnic -create command. Mode PFs configured per PF configuration port per PF to the host operating system. vHBAs are supported on Brocade HBAs, CNAs, and Fabric Adapter ports configured in release v3.0. • Target Rate Limiting (TRL) and Quality of Service (QoS) are not ...level (only at the physical port level). The following are limitations of vNICs: • vNICs are not supported on Brocade HBA modules. • Multiple vNICs are not supported on Brocade CNA models, such as "Eth." For example, if you can configure bandwidth in CNA or NIC mode. HCM ...
... using the BCU vnic -create command. Mode PFs configured per PF configuration port per PF to the host operating system. vHBAs are supported on Brocade HBAs, CNAs, and Fabric Adapter ports configured in release v3.0. • Target Rate Limiting (TRL) and Quality of Service (QoS) are not ...level (only at the physical port level). The following are limitations of vNICs: • vNICs are not supported on Brocade HBA modules. • Multiple vNICs are not supported on Brocade CNA models, such as "Eth." For example, if you can configure bandwidth in CNA or NIC mode. HCM ...
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... vNIC instance for this vNIC. • vnic --delete - Queries information about the virtual HBA. • vhba --enable - Disables a vNIC on using these commands, refer to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. You can be used as a parameter in certain BCU debug, authentication...BCU commands are brief descriptions of additional general features supported on using these commands, refer to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. For details on Brocade CNA, HBA, and Fabric Adapters: • BIOS support: - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) - ...
... vNIC instance for this vNIC. • vnic --delete - Queries information about the virtual HBA. • vhba --enable - Disables a vNIC on using these commands, refer to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. You can be used as a parameter in certain BCU debug, authentication...BCU commands are brief descriptions of additional general features supported on using these commands, refer to the Brocade Adapters Administrator's Guide. For details on Brocade CNA, HBA, and Fabric Adapters: • BIOS support: - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) - ...
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...ports, then uses this feature on specific ports. This reduces the interrupt processing rate and reduces the time that the CPU spends on Brocade HBAs and Fabric Adapters. There is generated when no new reply message requests occur after a specific time period. An interrupt is a time...masking are zoned in the Linux "noarch" RPM package (brocade_driver_linux_.tar.gz). • LUN masking. Interrupt latency timer. Refer to the Brocade Administrator's Guide for a specific target. For more information, refer to "Simple Network Management Protocol" on the storage driver to determine the ...
...ports, then uses this feature on specific ports. This reduces the interrupt processing rate and reduces the time that the CPU spends on Brocade HBAs and Fabric Adapters. There is generated when no new reply message requests occur after a specific time period. An interrupt is a time...masking are zoned in the Linux "noarch" RPM package (brocade_driver_linux_.tar.gz). • LUN masking. Interrupt latency timer. Refer to the Brocade Administrator's Guide for a specific target. For more information, refer to "Simple Network Management Protocol" on the storage driver to determine the ...