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Chapter
2
Configuring the FC SAN Module
Use procedures in this chapter to configure the FC SAN Module to operate on a network and fabric.
Also provided are steps to activate additional ports and connecting to the FC SAN Module via CLI.
NOTE
The FC SAN Module is configured in NPIV (N_port ID Virtualization) mode only. For more information,
refer to
“NPIV mode” on page 7.
This publication provides procedures that use FC SAN Module Command Line Interface (CLI). For
details, refer to the Dell 8/4Gbps FC SAN Module Administrator’s Guide. If the same operation can
be performed using the Blade Enclosure chassis management application, use that application
instead.
Items required
The following items are required for configuring and connecting the FC SAN Module for use in a
network and fabric:
• The FC SAN Module installed in a Blade Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on
installing an FC SAN module in the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Enclosure.
• If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as
HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if
not changing the FC SAN Module IP address through the Blade Enclosure GUI or CLI
management programs.
• An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is
used.
• If required, a serial cable to connect to the FC SAN Module serial console port. Note that this is
only required if not changing the FC SAN Module IP address through the Blade Enclosure GUI
or CLI management programs.
• SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required.
NOTE
Use only Dell-approved SFPs on the external ports of this module, shown in “Optical
transceivers supported” on page 30.
• Access to an FTP server for backing up the FC SAN Module configuration.
• Access to these publications:
• Blade Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual
• Blade Enclosure Configuration Guide
• Dell 8/4Gbps FC SAN Module Administrator’s Guide