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M5424 SAN I/O Module Hardware Reference Manual v
53-1001082-01
About this document
This document is a hardware reference manual written for SAN administrators using Blade Servers
that support the Brocade M5424 Fibre Channel SAN I/O Module. It provides information on
installing, configuring, and maintaining of the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module.
NOTE
Throughout this document, the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module is referred to as the SAN I/O
Module.
How this document is organized
This document is organized to help you find information that you need as quickly as possible. The
document contains the following components:
• Chapter 1, “Introducing the SAN I/O Module,” describes the SAN I/O Module and explains its
basic concepts and features. This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the SAN I/O
Module from its shipping container, references to the appropriate publication for installing the
module into the Blade Server Enclosure, and Fibre Channel port cabling guidelines.
• Chapter 2, “Configuring the SAN I/O Module” describes how to change the SAN I/O Module’s IP
address, connect the module to the Ethernet network and fabric, change between Access
Gateway and Fabric OS Native modes, activate Ports on Demand (POD), and connect to the
SAN I/O Module using Web Tools.
• Chapter 3, “Operating the SAN I/O Module,” provides details about operating and replacing a
M5424 Module.
• Appendix A, “SAN I/O Module specifications,” is a product specification reference.
Supported hardware and software
This document includes information specific to the Brocade M5424 SAN I/O Module using Brocade
Fabric OS. For more information about the Fabric OS supported by this product, refer to the related
publications on the Brocade Family Documentation CD-ROM shipped with the SAN I/O Module.
What’s new in this document
This is a new document. For further information, see the Brocade release notes for the Fabric OS
released with this product.