53-1000862-06 25 July 2014 Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual
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Contents Preface..................................................................................................................................... 5 Document conventions......................................................................................5 Text formatting conventions.................................................................. 5 Command syntax conventions.............................................................. 5 Notes, cautions, and warnings....................................
Interpreting POST results..............................................................................28 Maintaining the Brocade 300........................................................................ 29 Installing an SFP............................................................................... 29 Diagnostic tests.................................................................................30 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)........................................................
Preface ● Document conventions......................................................................................................5 ● Brocade resources............................................................................................................ 7 ● Contacting Brocade Technical Support.............................................................................7 ● Document feedback..........................................................................................................
Notes, cautions, and warnings Convention Description value In Fibre Channel products, a fixed value provided as input to a command option is printed in plain text, for example, --show WWN. [] Syntax components displayed within square brackets are optional. Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in square brackets. {x|y|z} A choice of required parameters is enclosed in curly brackets separated by vertical bars. You must select one of the options.
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About This Document ● Supported hardware and software.................................................................................... 9 ● What’s new in this document............................................................................................ 9 Supported hardware and software Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for Fabric OS v6.1.
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Brocade 300 Introduction ● Brocade 300 features......................................................................................................11 ● Port side of the Brocade 300...........................................................................................12 ● Non-port side of the Brocade 300................................................................................... 13 ● Supported fabric configurations..................................................................................
Port side of the Brocade 300 Port side of the Brocade 300 The port side of the Brocade 300 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB port, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs. FIGURE 1 Port Side of the Brocade 300 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Non-port side of the Brocade 300 Non-port side of the Brocade 300 The non-port side of the Brocade 300 is used solely for air flow. There are two labels on the bottom of the chassis. On the right side is the Brocade standard agency label. On the left side is the Brocade standard OEM data label. Supported fabric configurations The Brocade 300 is supported as an edge device in fabrics of up to 239 switches. Ports on Demand license Brocade 300 can be purchased with 8, 16, or 24 licensed ports.
Brocade 300 Introduction FIGURE 4 Trunking Groups A. Trunk group 1: Ports 0 through 7 B. Trunk group 2: Ports 8 through 15 C. Trunk group 3: Ports 16 though 23 NOTE Brocade ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches.
Brocade 300 Installation and Configuration ● Items included with the Brocade 300.............................................................................. 15 ● Installation and safety considerations............................................................................. 15 ● Installing a standalone Brocade 300............................................................................... 18 ● EIA rack installation for a Brocade 300....................................................................
General precautions General precautions DANGER The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel. CAUTION Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
EIA rack considerations CAUTION Ensure that the airflow direction of the power supply unit matches that of the installed fan tray. The power supplies and fan trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an "E", or an orange arrow with an "I." • A minimum of 30.6 cubic meters/hour (18 cubic ft/min) and a maximum of 39.1 cubic meters/hour (23 cubic ft/min) of air flow is available to the air intake vents on the non-port side of the switch.
Items required for installation • Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch. • Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius. • If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups.
Brocade 300 configuration • To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust-air side of the rack. In this installation, the port side of the switch is flush with the edge of the rack. • To allow the non-port side of the switch to slide out the cool-air side of the rack. In this installation, the port side of the switch is set 7.62 cm (3 inches) back from the edge of the rack, allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic cables.
Setting the switch IP address Parameter Value Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None • In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt: tip /dev/ttyb -9600.
Date and time settings Date and time settings The Brocade 300 maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a Brocade 300 with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should set them correctly.
Setting the date The tsClockServer command accepts multiple server addresses in either IPv4, IPv6, or DNS name formats. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed, tsclockserver sets the first obtainable address as the active NTP server. The rest are stored as backup servers that can take over if the active NTP server fails. The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server every 64 seconds. Setting the date 1.
Setting time zones interactively The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode to Pacific Standard Time. 1. Type the tsTimeZone command as follows: switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive 2. You are prompted to select a general location. Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly. 3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit. 4. At the prompt, select a country location. 5.
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Brocade 300 Operation ● Powering the Brocade 300 on and off.............................................................................25 ● Interpreting LED activity.................................................................................................. 25 ● POST and boot specifications.........................................................................................28 ● Interpreting POST results...............................................................................................
LED patterns FIGURE 5 Detailed View, Brocade 300 LEDs A. System status LED (green/amber) B. System power LED (green) C. Link status LED D. Link speed LED E. Port status LED for port 3 F. Port status LED for port 7 LED patterns The following table summarizes the state of the Brocade 300 LEDs as well as recommended user responses.
Brocade 300 Operation TABLE 1 Brocade 300 LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action Steady amber (for more than five seconds) Boot failed, the system is faulty. Perform the following steps: Connect a serial cable to the system. Reboot the system. Check the failure indicated on the system console. Contact Technical Support. Flashing amber/ green Attention is required.
POST and boot specifications TABLE 1 Brocade 300 LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action Steady amber (for more than five seconds) Port is receiving light or signal carrier at 4 Gbps; but is not yet online. No action required. POST and boot specifications When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs POST (power on, self test). Total boot time with POST can be several minutes.
Maintaining the Brocade 300 1. Verify that the switch LEDs indicate that all components are healthy. See the LED patterns section for descriptions and interpretations of LED patterns. If one or more LEDs do not display a healthy state, verify that the LEDs on the switch are not set to "beacon" by entering the switchShow command to detect if beaconing is active. 2. Verify that the switch prompt displays on the terminal of a computer workstation connected to the switch.
Diagnostic tests FIGURE 6 Installing an SFP in the upper row of port slot Diagnostic tests In addition to POST, the Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use. The tests are implemented by command, either through a Telnet session or through a terminal set up for a serial connection to the switch.
Managing the Brocade 300 Managing the Brocade 300 You can use the management functions built into the Brocade 300 to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging. The Brocade 300 automatically performs power-on-self-test (POST) each time it is turned on. Any errors are recorded in the error log. For more information about POST, see POST and boot specifications on page 28.
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Brocade 300 Specifications ● Switch components......................................................................................................... 33 ● Weight and physical dimensions.....................................................................................33 ● Facility requirements....................................................................................................... 34 ● Power supply specifications..............................................................................
Facility requirements TABLE 3 Switch Specifications (Continued) Brocade 300 Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) Facility requirements The following table provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the Brocade 300. TABLE 4 Facility Requirements Type Requirements Electrical • Primary AC input 100-240 VAC, 2.
Environmental requirements TABLE 5 Brocade 300 Power Supply Specifications (Continued) Specification Value Input voltage 85 - 264 VAC, universal Input line frequency 47 - 63 Hz BTU rating 277 BTU/hr Inrush current 21.5 Amps at 240 Vac Cold Start Environmental requirements The following table lists the acceptable environment for both operating and nonoperating (such as during transportation or storage) conditions.
General specifications General specifications The following table lists the system specifications for the Brocade 300.
Data transmission ranges TABLE 8 EMC specifications (Continued) Country Safety EMC Taiwan (PS only) CNS 14336(94) or latest CNS 13438(95) or latest Data transmission ranges The following table provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port speeds. TABLE 9 Laser Data Transmission Ranges Port Speed Cable Size (microns) Short Wavelength (SWL) Long Wavelength (LWL) Extended Long Wavelength (ELWL) 1 Gbps 50 500 m (1,640 ft) (OM2)860 m (2,821 ft) (OM3) NA NA 62.
Fibre Channel port specifications TABLE 10 Memory Specifications Memory Type Installed Memory Main memory (SDRAM) 512 MB Compact flash 1 GB Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the Brocade 300 are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFPs. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of SFP in use. The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see Regulatory compliance on page 39.
Regulatory Statements ● Regulatory compliance....................................................................................................39 ● Environmental regulation compliance............................................................................. 43 Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 300.
VCCI statement Japan VCCI statement Japan This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective actions.
China statement China statement BSMI statement (Taiwan) Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-06 41
CE statement Warning: This is Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and the user might be required to take corrective measures.
Environmental regulation compliance TABLE 11 Regulatory compliance standards (Continued) Country Standards Agency Certifications and Markings Argentina IEC60950-1 or latest "S" mark Russia IEC60950-1 or latest Korea 51318.22-99 and 51318.24.99 or latest KN22 and KN24 GOST mark GOST mark MIC mark Class A Environmental regulation compliance This section describes the China RoHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 300 switch.
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Cautions and Danger Notices ● Cautions.......................................................................................................................... 45 ● Danger Notices............................................................................................................... 47 Cautions A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data.
Cautions and Danger Notices PRECAUCIÓN Asegúrese de que el flujo de aire en las inmediaciones de las partes anterior, laterales y posterior del instrumento no esté restringido. CAUTION Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Danger Notices MISE EN GARDE Avant de brancher un câble à un port, assurez-vous de décharger la tension du câble en reliant les contacts électriques à la terre. PRECAUCIÓN Antes de conectar un cable en cualquier puerto, asegúrese de descargar la tensión acumulada en el cable tocando la superficie de conexión a tierra con los contactos eléctricos. Danger Notices A danger notification calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
Cautions and Danger Notices PELIGRO Verifique que circuitos de la fuente de corriente están conectados a tierra correctamente; luego use el cordón de potencia suministrado con el instrumento para conectarlo a la fuente de corriente DANGER To avoid high voltage shock, do not open the device while the power is on. GEFAHR Das eingeschaltete Gerät darf nicht geöffnet werden, da andernfalls das Risiko eines Stromschlags mit Hochspannung besteht.
Cautions and Danger Notices Dangers related to equipment weight DANGER Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over. GEFAHR Stellen Sie sicher, dass das Gestell für die Unterbringung des Geräts auf angemessene Weise gesichert ist, so dass das Gestell oder der Schrank nicht wackeln oder umfallen kann. DANGER Vérifiez que le bâti abritant le dispositif est bien fixé afin qu'il ne devienne pas instable ou qu'il ne risque pas de tomber.
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Index I A access NTP 23 B Brocade 300 features 11 Brocade Advanced Web Tools 31 Brocade Fabric Manager 31 BSMI statement (Taiwan) 41 C cable management 17 Canadian requirements 42 CE statement 42 China RoHS 43 Command line interface (CLI) 31 components, switch 33 configuring installation cabinet 18 standalone 18 installation and safety considerations 15 installing a Brocade 300 into an EIA cabinet 18 installing an SFP 29 installing a standalone Brocade 300 18 interpreting LED activity 25 interpreting
Ethernet port 33 serial port 33 port side of the Brocade 300 12 port status LEDs 25 POST and boot specifications 28 powering the Brocade 300 on and off 25 power status LED 25 power supply specifications 34 provide power to the switch 19 W weight and physical dimensions 33 R recommendations for cable management 17 regulatory certifications 42 regulatory compliance 39 RJ-45 connector 33 RS-232 connector 33 RTC battery 16 S safety precautions 16 serial port specifications 38 setting time zone 22, 23 settin
