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Before You Begin This document describes how to insert the Brocade SilkWorm 4016 switch into a Dell PowerEdge 1855 chassis and perform basic initial configuration. It provides the following information: • “SilkWorm 4016 Features,” next • “Port Side” on page 4 •...
Externally accessible ports (ports 10 through 15) and all LEDs are on the port side of the switch. The port side faces out when the switch is inserted into a PowerEdge 1855, as shown. A complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs can be found in the SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual.
To remove the SilkWorm 4016 from its shipping package: Open the shipping box and inspect the contents for damage. Do not install a damaged unit: if the unit is damaged, contact your Dell sales representative. Remove the cardboard accessory tray that sits on top of the SilkWorm 4016.
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Gripping from the top (1) and bottom (2) of the release latch, gently squeeze the latch to free the insertion arm. Caution For the PowerEdge 1855, the SilkWorm 4016 is designed to work in either chassis I/O bay 3 or chassis I/O bay 4 only. Do not insert the SilkWorm 4016 into any other chassis I/O bay.
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1/8" = 1" Push the insertion arm gently toward the chassis until it is completely closed and the SilkWorm 4016 is firmly seated in the PowerEdge 1855 chassis I/O bay. Warning Do not force the arm closed. Doing so could cause damage. If the switch does not close easily, gently remove the SilkWorm 4016 and reinsert it.
After it is activated, the switch runs self-diagnostic tests (such as POST). After the diagnostics have completed, cable the SilkWorm 4016 as directed by the Dell PowerEdge 1855 documentation. The DRAC/MC creates a connection to the switch for configuration. Use the DRAC/MC to configure the switch’s Ethernet IP address.
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To configure the SilkWorm 4016: Create a serial connection to the DRAC/MC of the PowerEdge 1855 chassis. Refer to the PowerEdge 1855 documentation for details about setting up the terminal emulator to connect and log in to the PowerEdge 1855 chassis DRAC/MC.
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Reenable the switch by entering the switchEnable command. Note It could take a short time (typically a few seconds but sometimes a little longer) for the newly added switch to appear in the fabric display with its newly assigned domain ID. Install the SFP transceivers as required.
I/O bay. These connections are used for configuring and monitoring the installed switches. For details about configuring the Fibre Channel ports on the SilkWorm 4016, refer to the PowerEdge 1855 documentation. You can access the SilkWorm 4016 management interface via: •...
Release notes are available on the Brocade Connect Web site and are also bundled with the Fabric OS firmware. • For information about the Dell PowerEdge 1855 or other Dell products, visit the Dell Web site at: http://www.dell.com. 12 of 12...