ranjancom2000
ADSM.ORG Member
Hi I am new to brocade can any let me know how to configure the brocade switch ISL step by step from command line
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ISL coniguration step by step
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moon-buddy
ADSM.ORG Moderator
Using the commandline would not be desirable for a newbie.
I suggest you use the web interface and read the basic steps from the user guide.
In general, you would need to pay attention with what ports are available or have been activated and zoning. Make sure that the fiber cables are compatible with the HBAs that you have.
I suggest you use the web interface and read the basic steps from the user guide.
In general, you would need to pay attention with what ports are available or have been activated and zoning. Make sure that the fiber cables are compatible with the HBAs that you have.
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zahir
ADSM.ORG Member
Hi,
Brocade has a very good Web interface (mainly based on JAVA Applet) for configuring and managing the Switch and all connected ISL switches. Doing it with command line is not a good practice, because you need more time on doing it and might do mistake.
To do an ISL, you have to consider lot of things.
1. Are you trying to do the ISL on Switches which are in long distant. I mean if it is more than 10 KM then you need supported SFP as well as the license for that.
2. Are you doing it with your DR site , then what kind of communication link you are using... I mean are you using dark fibre or iFCP through multiprotocol router.
3. If you are using the Dark Fibre and got the license... first you need to change the Domain ID of the San Switch. Both the switch which will be on ISL can not have same domain IDs.
4. You have to do the trunking if you need more ports to work togather (for higher bandwidth) for ISL
5. You have to do Zoning
Please read the documents that comes with the SAN switch.
For a faster path download the IBM redbook on "SAN16B-2 Implemention"
Brocade has a very good Web interface (mainly based on JAVA Applet) for configuring and managing the Switch and all connected ISL switches. Doing it with command line is not a good practice, because you need more time on doing it and might do mistake.
To do an ISL, you have to consider lot of things.
1. Are you trying to do the ISL on Switches which are in long distant. I mean if it is more than 10 KM then you need supported SFP as well as the license for that.
2. Are you doing it with your DR site , then what kind of communication link you are using... I mean are you using dark fibre or iFCP through multiprotocol router.
3. If you are using the Dark Fibre and got the license... first you need to change the Domain ID of the San Switch. Both the switch which will be on ISL can not have same domain IDs.
4. You have to do the trunking if you need more ports to work togather (for higher bandwidth) for ISL
5. You have to do Zoning
Please read the documents that comes with the SAN switch.
For a faster path download the IBM redbook on "SAN16B-2 Implemention"
SteveAdmin
ADSM.ORG Member
Hi there, when a DS4200 / 4700 etc.. is first put in place, how is the I.P. address assigned as at this stage it will not be on the network? Do you need to connect to it directly? Any initial setup guidelines would be appreciated, and Fibre Cabling tips...
Many thanks
Steve
Many thanks
Steve
moon-buddy
ADSM.ORG Moderator
I forgot the default IP address assigned on the remote management port. Read the User's or Admin's guide for this info.
SteveAdmin
ADSM.ORG Member
Thanks..
That's what I thought... remote.. But if it's not yet assigned an I.P., it cannot be done remotely? Do I connect directly on the intial setup?
That's what I thought... remote.. But if it's not yet assigned an I.P., it cannot be done remotely? Do I connect directly on the intial setup?
moon-buddy
ADSM.ORG Moderator
As I have mentioned before, can't remember the default Remote IP address (the management port). What I do is get a laptop, connect it directly to the RJ-45 jack with a cross-over cable and configure the IP address the way I wanted it.
