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...adapters 183 Adapter LED operation (stand-up adapters 184 Environmental and power requirements 185 Host Bus Adapters 187 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...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
...adapters 183 Adapter LED operation (stand-up adapters 184 Environmental and power requirements 185 Host Bus Adapters 187 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...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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... 1, "Product Overview," provides a detailed product overview and description. Use this chapter when configuring a host to the fabric or switch. Also included are Fibre Channel standards, regulatory, and safety compliancy information. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xi 53-1002144-01 Information on adapter hardware and software compatibility is organized This manual provides installation and reference information...
... 1, "Product Overview," provides a detailed product overview and description. Use this chapter when configuring a host to the fabric or switch. Also included are Fibre Channel standards, regulatory, and safety compliancy information. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual xi 53-1002144-01 Information on adapter hardware and software compatibility is organized This manual provides installation and reference information...
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... ports and connections to "Hardware compatibility" on supported server blades. • Brocade 1010. Ports configured in a Dell blade server. CNAs The following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 1007. Dual-port stand-up adapter that install in HBA mode require appropriate 8 or 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFPs and operate at a 10 Gbps maximum rate. This is a single...
... ports and connections to "Hardware compatibility" on supported server blades. • Brocade 1010. Ports configured in a Dell blade server. CNAs The following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 1007. Dual-port stand-up adapter that install in HBA mode require appropriate 8 or 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFPs and operate at a 10 Gbps maximum rate. This is a single...
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... optics) installed, you purchased. Please note that installs in standard host computer systems. Figure 2 illustrates major components of small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers: • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+, 10GbE SFP+, or without optics. Brocade 1860 single or dual-port adapter models can replace with compatible optics, such as 8 Gbps FC...
... optics) installed, you purchased. Please note that installs in standard host computer systems. Figure 2 illustrates major components of small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers: • Single-port model - 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+, 10GbE SFP+, or without optics. Brocade 1860 single or dual-port adapter models can replace with compatible optics, such as 8 Gbps FC...
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An 8 or 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP can operate at 4, 8, or 16 Gbps. The port provides Host Bus Adapter (HBA) functions on the Fibre Channel SAN. Ports with 8 Gbps SFPs configured in HBA mode can be installed for port 0 SFP 4 Low-profile mounting bracket. They appear as "FC" ports when discovered in this document. 2 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual...
An 8 or 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SFP can operate at 4, 8, or 16 Gbps. The port provides Host Bus Adapter (HBA) functions on the Fibre Channel SAN. Ports with 8 Gbps SFPs configured in HBA mode can be installed for port 0 SFP 4 Low-profile mounting bracket. They appear as "FC" ports when discovered in this document. 2 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual...
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... for each CNA. Converged network adapters Table 3 describes available Brocade FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for PCIe x8 host bus interfaces, hereafter referred to "Cabling" on page 176. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 5 53-1002144-01 Storage systems Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in HBA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric...
... for each CNA. Converged network adapters Table 3 describes available Brocade FCoE PCIe Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for PCIe x8 host bus interfaces, hereafter referred to "Cabling" on page 176. Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 5 53-1002144-01 Storage systems Using Fabric Adapter ports configured in HBA mode, you can connect a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric...
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...these CNAs ideal for connecting host systems on server blades that install in standard host systems. • Mezzanine adapters. Both stand-up adapters. These CNAs fully support FCoE protocols and allow Fibre Channel traffic to the host. 1 Converged network adapters TABLE 3 Brocade Fibre Channel CNAs Model Number Port ... 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 CNA with two fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP)...
...these CNAs ideal for connecting host systems on server blades that install in standard host systems. • Mezzanine adapters. Both stand-up adapters. These CNAs fully support FCoE protocols and allow Fibre Channel traffic to the host. 1 Converged network adapters TABLE 3 Brocade Fibre Channel CNAs Model Number Port ... 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 CNA with two fiber optic small form factor pluggable (SFP)...
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...Brocade 815 or 825 HBAs allows 4, 2, or 1 Gbps. 2. WoL is supported using the IBM BladeCenter 1GbE NIC included on the IBM server blades. SoL is supported using the IBM 1GbE NIC included on the IBM server blades. • SoL. These adapters provide reliable, high-performance host connectivity for the current Brocade Fibre Channel...connectors in the enclosure. 12 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 For a current list of support for Wake on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Host bus adapters Brocade Table 5 provides the model number...
...Brocade 815 or 825 HBAs allows 4, 2, or 1 Gbps. 2. WoL is supported using the IBM BladeCenter 1GbE NIC included on the IBM server blades. SoL is supported using the IBM 1GbE NIC included on the IBM server blades. • SoL. These adapters provide reliable, high-performance host connectivity for the current Brocade Fibre Channel...connectors in the enclosure. 12 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 For a current list of support for Wake on Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters. Host bus adapters Brocade Table 5 provides the model number...
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... performance and proven reliability of a single-ASIC design makes these HBAs ideal for connecting hosts to devices on page 13 illustrates major components of the Brocade 825 stand-up model HBA. Stand-up models Figure 6 on the Fibre Channel SAN. Host bus adapters 1 Using Brocade HBAs, you purchased. 1 LEDs for port 1 SFP 2 Fiber optic cable connectors for port 1 and...
... performance and proven reliability of a single-ASIC design makes these HBAs ideal for connecting hosts to devices on page 13 illustrates major components of the Brocade 825 stand-up model HBA. Stand-up models Figure 6 on the Fibre Channel SAN. Host bus adapters 1 Using Brocade HBAs, you purchased. 1 LEDs for port 1 SFP 2 Fiber optic cable connectors for port 1 and...
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... Install HBAs in supported blade system enclosures. PCI express connections The Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs are compatible with this adapter, refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices at www.brocade.com/adapters. • Manufacturer websites for these products. • Your blade...Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters for your blade server, blade system enclosure and enclosure components. Host bus adapters 1 Hardware compatibility This section outlines important compatibility information. NOTE All Brocade 815 and 825 HBAs ship with the 8 Gbps SFP+, and Brocade...
... Install HBAs in supported blade system enclosures. PCI express connections The Brocade Fibre Channel HBAs are compatible with this adapter, refer to the latest Brocade interoperability matrices at www.brocade.com/adapters. • Manufacturer websites for these products. • Your blade...Brocade's website at www.brocade.com/adapters for your blade server, blade system enclosure and enclosure components. Host bus adapters 1 Hardware compatibility This section outlines important compatibility information. NOTE All Brocade 815 and 825 HBAs ship with the 8 Gbps SFP+, and Brocade...
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... a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric and point-to-point topology or directly to a storage array in CNA or NIC modes. - Refer to the following general features for ports configured in a point-to-point topology. 1 Adapter features Storage systems Using Brocade HBAs you can be supported per port on the PCI bus.
... a server (host system) to a Fibre Channel SAN in a switched fabric and point-to-point topology or directly to a storage array in CNA or NIC modes. - Refer to the following general features for ports configured in a point-to-point topology. 1 Adapter features Storage systems Using Brocade HBAs you can be supported per port on the PCI bus.
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... examples using HCM or BCU commands" on page 142. Depending on your system, different tools may be available to configure adapter values. Power on the host system. 2. Look for booting over SAN. In the following provides some systems, you can use such commands as UEFI devices...for each driver loaded on the system. Refer to display the device or driver handle number for your system. Brocade Fibre Channel Adapter Bus D PciROM:03:00:00:003 146 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 NOTE UEFI is the only speed option for your system. • ...
... examples using HCM or BCU commands" on page 142. Depending on your system, different tools may be available to configure adapter values. Power on the host system. 2. Look for booting over SAN. In the following provides some systems, you can use such commands as UEFI devices...for each driver loaded on the system. Refer to display the device or driver handle number for your system. Brocade Fibre Channel Adapter Bus D PciROM:03:00:00:003 146 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 NOTE UEFI is the only speed option for your system. • ...
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... factor PCI Express (PCIe) cards, measuring 6.6 in. Specifications Chapter 5 In this chapter • Fabric Adapters 171 • Converged Network Adapters 179 • Host Bus Adapters 187 • Fibre Channel standards compliance 192 • Regulatory compliance 192 • Safety 198 Fabric Adapters The Brocade stand-up adapters in PCI Express (PCIe) computer systems with a full-height, standard bracket installed, and a low...
... factor PCI Express (PCIe) cards, measuring 6.6 in. Specifications Chapter 5 In this chapter • Fabric Adapters 171 • Converged Network Adapters 179 • Host Bus Adapters 187 • Fibre Channel standards compliance 192 • Regulatory compliance 192 • Safety 198 Fabric Adapters The Brocade stand-up adapters in PCI Express (PCIe) computer systems with a full-height, standard bracket installed, and a low...
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... CNA mezzanine card Requirement Operating Voltage Dimensions Per PCIe 2.0 specifications 3.6 in . For example, the Brocade 804 adapter measures approximately 4 in the blade server. Host Bus Adapters 5 TABLE 24 Property Environmental and power requirements for connecting to Fibre Channel switches via fiber optic cable. by 11.43 cm). Refer to "Hardware compatibility" on server blades that install in...
... CNA mezzanine card Requirement Operating Voltage Dimensions Per PCIe 2.0 specifications 3.6 in . For example, the Brocade 804 adapter measures approximately 4 in the blade server. Host Bus Adapters 5 TABLE 24 Property Environmental and power requirements for connecting to Fibre Channel switches via fiber optic cable. by 11.43 cm). Refer to "Hardware compatibility" on server blades that install in...
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... using Windows, use the following steps. 1. Multimode small form factor pluggable (SFP) 188 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Access the Device Manager 2. Brocade 825 and 815: • An installed 8 Gbps SFP+ allows user-selectable or auto-negotiated ...port. TABLE 26 Feature Supported Fibre Channel features Description Port Speeds SFP transceivers (stand-up adapters) Brocade 804: Internal ports allow drivers and BIOS to allow user-selectable or auto-negotiated speeds of 4 or 2 Gbps per port. 5 Host Bus Adapters • Supports PCI Express...
... using Windows, use the following steps. 1. Multimode small form factor pluggable (SFP) 188 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 Access the Device Manager 2. Brocade 825 and 815: • An installed 8 Gbps SFP+ allows user-selectable or auto-negotiated ...port. TABLE 26 Feature Supported Fibre Channel features Description Port Speeds SFP transceivers (stand-up adapters) Brocade 804: Internal ports allow drivers and BIOS to allow user-selectable or auto-negotiated speeds of 4 or 2 Gbps per port. 5 Host Bus Adapters • Supports PCI Express...
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Host Bus Adapters 5 TABLE 26 Feature Supported Fibre Channel features (continued) Description Cable connector (stand-up adapters) Topology Protocols Other Features LC • Provides the Fibre Channel functionality for all HBA models. • Two on-board processors, each operating at 400 MHz, generate signal timing and link protocol in compliance with Fibre Channel... • Persistent Binding • Fabric-Based Configuration ATTENTION For stand-up HBAs, use only Brocade-branded SFP laser transceivers supplied with 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber Point-to-Point (N_Port) •...
Host Bus Adapters 5 TABLE 26 Feature Supported Fibre Channel features (continued) Description Cable connector (stand-up adapters) Topology Protocols Other Features LC • Provides the Fibre Channel functionality for all HBA models. • Two on-board processors, each operating at 400 MHz, generate signal timing and link protocol in compliance with Fibre Channel... • Persistent Binding • Fabric-Based Configuration ATTENTION For stand-up HBAs, use only Brocade-branded SFP laser transceivers supplied with 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber Point-to-Point (N_Port) •...
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5 Host Bus Adapters Cabling (stand-up adapters) Table 27 summarizes maximum distances supported for different fiber optic cable types. TABLE 27 Fibre Channel transceiver and cable specifications Transceiver Speed type SWL 2 Gbps SWL 4 Gbps SWL 8 Gbps LWL 2 Gbps LWL 4 Gbps LWL 8 ....) 50 m (164 ft.) 150 m (492 ft.) 190 m (623 ft.) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 km (6.2 mi.) 10 km (6.2 mi.) 10 km (6.2 mi.) 190 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 This table assumes a 1.5 dB connection loss and an 850 nm laser source.
5 Host Bus Adapters Cabling (stand-up adapters) Table 27 summarizes maximum distances supported for different fiber optic cable types. TABLE 27 Fibre Channel transceiver and cable specifications Transceiver Speed type SWL 2 Gbps SWL 4 Gbps SWL 8 Gbps LWL 2 Gbps LWL 4 Gbps LWL 8 ....) 50 m (164 ft.) 150 m (492 ft.) 190 m (623 ft.) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 km (6.2 mi.) 10 km (6.2 mi.) 10 km (6.2 mi.) 190 Brocade Adapters Installation and Reference Manual 53-1002144-01 This table assumes a 1.5 dB connection loss and an 850 nm laser source.
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List of Acronyms C FCoE Fibre Channel over Ethernet FCP Fibre Channel Protocol FC-SP Fibre Channel-Security Protocol FDMI Fabric Device Management Interface FIP FCoE Initialization Protocol FTP File Transfer Program GUI Graphical User Interface GZME Get Zone Member List HBA Host Bus Adapter HCM Host Connectivity Manager HS/TS Hazardous Substances/Toxic Substances initrd Initial RAM disk IRQ Interrupt Request...
List of Acronyms C FCoE Fibre Channel over Ethernet FCP Fibre Channel Protocol FC-SP Fibre Channel-Security Protocol FDMI Fabric Device Management Interface FIP FCoE Initialization Protocol FTP File Transfer Program GUI Graphical User Interface GZME Get Zone Member List HBA Host Bus Adapter HCM Host Connectivity Manager HS/TS Hazardous Substances/Toxic Substances initrd Initial RAM disk IRQ Interrupt Request...
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... maximum of 8 Gbps. Note the following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 415. Dual-port stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of 8 Gbps using a 4 Gbps SFP. • Brocade 425. Dual-port stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of 4 Gbps using an 8 Gbps SFP+. • Brocade 825. Single-port stand-up HBAs. This HBA...
... maximum of 8 Gbps. Note the following Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported: • Brocade 415. Dual-port stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of 8 Gbps using a 4 Gbps SFP. • Brocade 425. Dual-port stand-up HBA with a per -port maximum of 4 Gbps using an 8 Gbps SFP+. • Brocade 825. Single-port stand-up HBAs. This HBA...
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... devices. For example, you would enter the following for the HBA or Fabric Adapter port configured in the "dh -d" list for the host operating system and platform. Managed by : Drv[25] : Brocade Fibre Channel Adapter Bus Driver Drv[26] : SCSI Bus Driver ... Child Controllers : Child[70] : SCSI Disk Device Child[71] : SCSI Disk Device Child[72] : SCSI Disk...
... devices. For example, you would enter the following for the HBA or Fabric Adapter port configured in the "dh -d" list for the host operating system and platform. Managed by : Drv[25] : Brocade Fibre Channel Adapter Bus Driver Drv[26] : SCSI Bus Driver ... Child Controllers : Child[70] : SCSI Disk Device Child[71] : SCSI Disk Device Child[72] : SCSI Disk...