Brocade Communications Systems 825 User manual

Brocade Host Bus Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Models 825, 815, 425, and 415
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing a Brocade®Fibre Channel (FC) PCIe Host Bus
Adapter (called “Brocade HBA” in this guide). These HBAs provide reliable,
high-performance host connectivity for mission-critical Storage Area Network
(SAN) environments. Available models are listed below.
NOTE
Install only Brocade-branded SFPs in these HBAs.
Model Port Speed Number of Ports
Brocade 825 8 Gbps maximum 2
Brocade 815 8 Gbps maximum 1
Brocade 425 4 Gbps maximum1
1. An 8 Gbps SFP+ installed in Brocade 425 or 415 HBAs allows 4 Gbps or
2 Gbps only.
2
Brocade 415 4 Gbps maximum11

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Brocade HBAs allow a host system to connect to a Fibre Channel SAN in a
switched fabric or point-to-point topology. The combined high performance and
proven reliability of a single-ASIC design makes these HBAs ideal for connecting
hosts to SAN fabrics based on Brocade Fabric OS®(FOS) or Brocade
M-Enterprise OS (M-EOS).
Verifying installation requirements
Before you begin, make sure that your server (host) system meets hardware
and software compatibility requirements outlined in the Brocade Fibre Channel
HBA Installation and Reference Manual and the system is fully operational.
Verifying items for installation
Have the following items on hand for installation:
•Fully functional host.
•Phillips #1 screwdriver.
•HBA with appropriate mounting bracket attached.
NOTE
The HBA ships with the low-profile bracket attached, but instructions are
included in this guide to install the standard mounting bracket.
•Multimode optical cable with LC duplex connectors to connect the HBA
to the fabric.
Preparing the host system
1. Make a backup of the system data.
2. Power down the server. Unplug all power cords and network cables.
3. Remove all covers necessary to access the PCIe slot in which you want to
install the HBA. Refer to your system documentation to locate PCIe slots
and cover removal procedures.

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4. Remove the blank bracket panel that covers the PCIe slot in which you
want to install the HBA. If the panel is secured with a screw, remove the
screw and save it for securing the HBA bracket panel back into the slot.
NOTE
Install HBAs in PCI-Express slots using an x8 lane transfer interface or
greater for best performance. You cannot install HBAs into PCI or PCI-X
slots.
ESD precautions
When handling the HBA, use correct electrostatic discharge (ESD)
procedures.
•Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if host is
plugged in) or a bench ground.
•Store the HBA in antistatic packaging.
Installing hardware
Install the HBA hardware into your host system using the following steps.
1. Remove the SFP transceivers from the HBA using the following steps.
NOTE
This step is not required if there is sufficient clearance in your system case
to install the HBA with the SFP transceivers present.

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a. Pull out the protective rubber plug from the
SFP connector.
b. Using your thumb and forefinger, unlatch the
bail from the side of the fiber optic cable
connector and pull it straight out. Arrows
stamped on the bail mark the location where
you unlatch it.
2. The Brocade HBA ships with a low-profile
mounting bracket installed. If the installed bracket
works as is, go on to step 3.
If your system chassis requires the longer standard bracket to secure the
HBA in the slot, perform the following steps to replace the bracket:
a. Remove the two screws attaching the bracket to the HBA card, and
pull off the bracket.
b. Carefully guide the new mounting bracket onto
the HBA card, making sure the bracket
mounting tabs align with the holes in the HBA
card.
c. Replace and tighten the two screws.
d. Store the mounting bracket that you removed
for future use.
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PORT
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3. Insert the HBA into the desired empty PCIe bus slot. Press firmly until the
HBA is seated.
4. Secure the HBA’s mounting bracket to the case using the method required
for your case. In some systems, the bracket may be secured to the case
with a screw.
5. Reinstall all SFPs.
a. Orient the SFP in front of its slot on the HBA so that it can slide into the
HBA receiver slot. The SFP can only be oriented one way into the slot.
b. Using the bail as a handle, slide the SFP into the HBA receiver until it
is seated, and then latch the bail.
6. Replace the system’s case or covers and tighten all screws.
Edge of
Host Board
Press Here
S
crew
Press Here
PCI Express
X8 Slot
SFP Receivers

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7. Connect the HBA to the fabric.
NOTE
Use only multimode fiber optic cable with LC connectors to connect the
HBA to the fabric. For information on maximum distances supported by
fiber optic cable types, refer to the “Specifications” chapter of the Brocade
HBA Installation and Reference Manual.
a. Pull out the protective rubber inserts from the HBA SFP connectors (if
installed).
b. Connect the cable to the appropriate SFP LC connector on the HBA.
c. Turn on host power and observe LED operation. Refer to “LED
operation” in the “Specifications” chapter of the Brocade HBA
Installation and Reference Manual for details on LED operation.
Installing software
Use the following steps to install the HBA driver package only, driver package
and HCM, or HCM only using the Brocade HBA Software Installer. This
GUI-based application installs the appropriate driver package for your local host
system. The Software Installer can install HCM either on the local host or to any
remote system for remote HBA management.
You also can install the HBA driver package and HCM using HBA Software
Installer commands instead of the GUI-based program. In addition, you can
install the driver package using procedures that are “native” to supported
operating system and server platforms. Refer to instructions in the Brocade
HBA Installation and Reference Manual.

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Important notes
•The procedures in this section assume that the host’s operating system
has been installed and is functioning normally.
•When installing the bfa_driver_linux-<version>.noarch.rpm driver package
on Linux SLES 10 SP2 and SLES 9 SP4 systems, make sure that the LOAD_
UNSUPPORTED_MODULES_AUTOMATICALLY variable on your system is set
to “yes,” or the driver will not load on system reboot. This variable is in the
following configuration files:
-SLES 10 SP2: /etc/sysconfig/hardware/config
-SLES 9 SP4: /etc/sysconfig/hotplug/
•When installing the driver package on Windows 2008 and VMware
systems, open the TCP/IP port 34568 to allow HCM Agent communication
with the HCM. (Necessary because of firewall issues.)
For VMware, use the following command:
/usr/sbin/esxcfg-firewall -o 34568,tcp,in,https
/usr/sbin/esxcfg-firewall -o 34568,udp,out,https
For Windows, use Windows Firewall and Advanced Service (WFAS) to open
port 34568.
•Before installing the driver on Windows Server 2003 systems, install the
following hot fixes from the Microsoft “Help and Support” web site, then
reboot the system:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932755/en-uso (fix for an issue
related to stop error when shutting down W2K3 SP2)
•You must use the Brocade HBA Software Installer application to install
HCM. You can install HCM to the host system where the HBA is installed or
to a separate remote management platform.
•HBA software installation using the Brocade HBA Software Installer is not
supported on the following systems:
-Itanium edition IA-64 platforms with RHEL Linux operating systems.
-VMware “console” operating system. HCM installation using the HBA
Software Installer is supported on the VMware “guest” operating
system.
•Only one driver installation is required for all HBAs installed in a host
system.

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Procedure
1. Obtain software from the Brocade HBA web site at www.brocade.com/hba
using one of these options:
•Download the appropriate HBA Software Installer for your host system:
bfa_setup_windows_<version>.exe (Windows)
bfa_setup_linux_<version>.bin (Linux)
bfa_setup_<solaris version>_platform>_<version>.bin (Solaris)
•Download an ISO 9660 (.iso) optical disk image from the Brocade HBA
web site. The brocade_hba_ISO_<date>.iso image includes the latest
HCM, HBA driver packages, boot installation packages, and
documentation. Use the .iso image to create a CD that you can carry to
your system for installation tasks.
NOTE
For Windows systems only. Using a CD created with the ISO image will
automatically start the correct installer program for your system. Make
sure that the autorun feature is enabled. If using this CD, skip to step 3.
2. Execute the appropriate HBA Software Installer (refer to step 1).
The Brocade Software Installer Introduction screen displays with
instructions for using the installer.
3. Select Next.
4. When the License Agreement displays, select I accept the terms of the
License Agreement, then click Next to continue.
5. If a backup directory exists for previously installed software, a message
displays prompting you to restore the data directory. Select either to
restore or not to restore and continue installation. If this message does not
display, go on to step 6.
6. If a message displays that an older version of the software already exists
on your system, select either of the following options, then skip to step
step 9. If this message does not display, go on to step 7.
•Existing configurations. The installer compares each configured
property and keeps the original value if different than the default
value.

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•Default configurations. The installer upgrades the software and
loads with default configurations.
7. When t h e Choose Install Set screen displays, select which software you
want to install, and select Next.
NOTE
The Choose Install Set and Choose Install Folder screens will not
display if you are upgrading from an older version of the software.
8. If the Choose Install Folder screen displays, prompting you to choose a
destination folder for the software, select either of the following
options. If this screen does not display, go on to step 9.
•Enter a location for installing the software.
•Select Choose to browse to a location on your file system.
•Select Restore Default Folder to enter the default installation folder.

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9. When the following screen displays, select either OK to start the HCM
Agent or Don’t Start. If you select Don’t Start, note the instructions on
the screen to manually start the agent on Linux, Solaris, and Windows
systems after you complete software installation. You can also find
instructions to manually start the agent in the Installation chapter of
the Brocade HBA Installation and Reference Manual.
The Package Location Information screen displays describing the
location where software installed on your system.
10. Select Next.
The Pre-Installation Summary screen displays.
11. Review information on the Pre-Installation Summary screen and select
Install to begin installation.
12. Select Done when the Install Complete screen confirms installation.

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13. If a message or screen displays instructing you to restart or reboot the
system, perform the action indicated.
NOTE
Reboot Solaris systems. A message will not display prompting you to reboot
or restart.
14. Verify driver installation through tools available on your host system. Refer
to the “Confirming Driver Package Installation” section in the
“Troubleshooting Installation Problems” chapter of the Brocade HBA
Installation and Reference Manual for details.
15. When the driver is installed and the host system is connected to the fabric
(refer to “Connect the HBA to the fabric.” on page 6) observe HBA LED
operation. Verify proper LED operation by referring to “LED operation” in
the “Specifications” chapter of the Brocade Fibre Channel Installation and
Reference Manual.

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Additional resources
Access a variety of HBA user resources such as the following through the
Brocade HBA web site at www.brocade.com/hba.
•Information about Brocade HBA features, benefits, and specifications.
•HBA software, drivers, and documentation downloads.
•Complete information on HBA compatibility with operating systems, server
platforms, and storage systems.
•Support and warranty contact information.
Training courses on Brocade HBAs are also available. Select Course Catalog on
the Education Services home page at http://www.brocade.com/education/.
The following HBA product user manuals are also available:
•Brocade Fibre Channel HBA Installation and Reference Manual
•Brocade Fibre Channel HBA Troubleshooting Guide
•Brocade Fibre Channel HBA Administrator’s Guide
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