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About this document
This document is a hardware reference manual written for SAN administrators using Blade Servers
that support the Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module. It provides information on installing,
configuring, and maintaining the Embedded Switch Module.
NOTE
Throughout this document, the Brocade 5450 Embedded Switch Module is referred to as the
Embedded Switch 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:
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Chapter 1, “Introducing the Embedded Switch Module,” describes the Embedded Switch
Module and explains its basic concepts and features.
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Chapter 2, “Installing the Embedded Switch Module” provides instructions for unpacking the
Embedded Switch Module from its shipping container, references to the appropriate
publication for installing the module into the Blade Server chassis, and Fibre Channel port
cabling guidelines.
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Chapter 3, “Configuring the Embedded Switch Module” describes how to change the
Embedded Switch Module’s IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet network and
fabric, and change between Access Gateway and Fabric OS Native modes.
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Chapter 4, “Operating the Embedded Switch Module,” provides details about operating and
replacing a Embedded Switch Module.
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Appendix A, “Embedded Switch Module specifications,” is a product specification reference.
Supported hardware and software
This document includes information specific to the Embedded Switch Module using the 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 Embedded Switch
Module. See
“Additional information” on page x for a list of related publications.