53-1002177-07 27 June 2014 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual
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Contents Preface..................................................................................................................................... 7 Document conventions......................................................................................7 Text formatting conventions.................................................................. 7 Command syntax conventions.............................................................. 7 Notes, cautions, and warnings....................................
Customizing a chassis name........................................................................ 36 Setting the domain ID....................................................................................36 Setting the date and time.............................................................................. 37 Setting the date.................................................................................37 Setting the time zone........................................................................
Removing a core switch blade (CR16-4)............................................ 78 Replacing a core switch blade (CR16-4).............................................79 Power supply removal and replacement......................................................... 80 Time and items required..................................................................... 80 Identifying power supplies...................................................................80 Removing a power supply.............................
Qualified cables for the FC8-64 port blade................................................. 124 Cable types supported on the FC16-64 port blade..................................... 125 Application and Encryption Blades......................................................................................127 Introduction................................................................................................. 127 FS8-18 blade.............................................................................
Preface ● Document conventions......................................................................................................7 ● Brocade resources............................................................................................................ 9 ● Contacting Brocade Technical Support.............................................................................9 ● 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.................................................................................. 11 ● What’s new in this document.......................................................................................... 11 Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 running Brocade Fabric OS version 7.0.0 and later.
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Brocade DCX 8510-4 Overview ● Brocade DCX 8510-4 features........................................................................................ 13 ● Brocade DCX 8510-4 hardware components................................................................. 14 ● Brocade DCX 8510-4 blades.......................................................................................... 17 ● High availability...............................................................................................................
Brocade DCX 8510-4 hardware components Brocade DCX 8510-4 hardware components The Brocade DCX 8510-4 features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of flexibility in installation, fabric design, and maintenance.
Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 • Blades that are serviced from the port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4. Blowers, power supplies, and power cables that are serviced from the nonport side. • World Wide Name (WWN) cards on the nonport side, with WWN status LEDs located under the bezel. • Two vertical cable management finger assemblies and a redesigned chassis door for improved cable management.
Nonport side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 FIGURE 2 Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 with the Port Side Exhaust Kit installed (sample configuration) Nonport side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 The following figure shows a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Brocade DCX 8510-4 blades FIGURE 3 Nonport side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (sample configuration) 1. 2. 3. 4. WWN card bezel (logo plate) Power supply Blower assembly Label with serial number and WWN Brocade DCX 8510-4 blades The following table summarizes the port, application, control processor, and core switch blades that are available for the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Brocade DCX 8510-4 Overview TABLE 1 Blades available for the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (Continued) Description Name Brocade DCX 8510-4 CR16-4 core switch blade The CR16-4 blade contains the ASICs for switching between port blades. Every port blade connects to each core switch blade. There can be up to 192 16 Gbps (256 8 Gbps) total ports for port blades. Each core switch blade connects to 128 backplane ports.
High availability High availability The following features contribute to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 high availability design: • • • • • • • Redundant, hot-swappable FRUs, including blades, power supplies, blowers, and WWN cards Enhanced data integrity on all data paths Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) rerouting around failed links Integration with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) managers Automatic control processor failover Nondisruptive "hot" software code loads and activation Easy configuration,
Software features • • • • • • • Memory scrubber, self test, and bus ping to determine if a bus is not functioning. RASlog messages. SMI-S compliant. Hardware and software watchdog timers. Status LEDs. Predictive diagnostics analysis through Fabric Watch. SNMP (including version 3) integration with higher-layer managers.
Network manageability • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Administrative domains/Virtual fabrics Boot PROM password reset Password hardening policies Up front login in Web Tools Login banner Monitoring of attempted security breaches (through audit logging) Monitoring of attempted security breaches (through Fabric Watch Security Class) Fibre Channel security policies: DCC and SCC Trusted Switch (FCS) for central security management Management access controls (SNMPv3, Telnet, FTP, serial port, front p
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Installation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 ● Time and items required................................................................................................. 23 ● Preparing for the Brocade DCX 8510-4 installation........................................................ 24 ● Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX 8510-4........................................................ 25 ● Items included with the Brocade DCX 8510-4................................................................
Preparing for the Brocade DCX 8510-4 installation TABLE 2 Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued) Installation task Time estimate Items required Installing power cables and powering on the Brocade DCX 8510-4 20 minutes Power cables (provided in the Brocade DCX 8510-4 accessory kit). Establishing serial connection, logging in to Brocade DCX 8510-4, and configuring IP addresses 20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit).
Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX 8510-4 • 200 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (two branch circuits) - recommended for high availability and maximum blade usage • Two cables for 200 - 240 VAC service • Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes • Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate • Location close to the chassis and easily accessible • Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the powe
Items included with the Brocade DCX 8510-4 3. Remove the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Port Side Exhaust Kit (if ordered), accessory kit, packing foam, and antistatic plastic from the chassis and set aside. 4. Remove the chassis door from the Brocade DCX 8510-4. 5. Remove the vertical cable management fingers. 6. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. If installing the chassis in a cabinet, follow the instructions provided by the rack kit manufacturer. 7. If applicable, lock the wheels of the lift. 8.
Providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone For this procedure, refer to Power specifications on page 117 for power supply requirements for your chassis. Complete the following steps to provide power to the chassis. DANGER Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with the device to connect it to the power source. 1. Connect the two AC power cords to the two power supplies. 2.
Installation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Blade Port numbering Trunking port groups FC8-48E port blade • 0 through 23 from right to left on the lower set of ports. 24 through 47 from right to left on the upper set of ports. • 0-7, 8-15, 16-23, 24-31, 32-39, 40-47. 0 through 31 from right to left on the lower set of ports. 32 through 63 from right to left on the upper set of ports. • 0-7, 8-15, 16-23, 24-31, 32-39, 40-47, 48-55, and 56-63. 0 through 15 from right to left on the lower set of ports.
Chassis slots Chassis slots Chassis slots are numbered 1 through 8, from bottom to top when facing the port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4. Control processor blades (CP8) can be installed only in slots 4 and 5. Core switch blades (CR16-4) can be installed only in slots 3 and 6. The rest of the slots, 1, 2, 7, and 8, can be filled with port, application, or encryption blades. Unused slots must be filled with blade filler panels to maintain adequate cooling.
High-density cabling NOTE Do not route the cables in front of the air exhaust vent, which is located at the top of the port side of the chassis. If you are using the Port Side Exhaust Kit with your Brocade DCX 8510-4, there is also an exhaust vent at the bottom of the port side of the chassis. Use the cable management finger assemblies to keep the cables away from this exhaust vent as well.
Logging In and Configuring the Brocade DCX 8510-4 ● Configuring the Brocade DCX 8510-4.............................................................................31 ● Establishing a serial connection to the Brocade DCX 8510-4.........................................32 ● Logging in to the serial console port............................................................................... 33 ● Configuring the IP addresses..........................................................................................
Establishing a serial connection to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 FIGURE 5 Configuration tasks Establishing a serial connection to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 To establish a serial connection to the console port on the Brocade DCX 8510-4, complete the following steps. 1. Verify that the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is powered on and that POST is complete by verifying that all power LED indicators on the port, control processor, and core switch blades display a steady green light. 2.
Logging in to the serial console port NOTE The CONSOLE port is intended primarily for the initial setting of the IP address and for service purposes. 3. Access the Brocade DCX 8510-4 using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal in a Windows environment or tip in a UNIX environment). 4. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation (such as synchronization programs). 5.
Configuring the IP addresses swDir:admin> 2. (Optional) Modify passwords. To skip modifying the password, press Ctrl+C. For more information on passwords, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. NOTE Passwords can be 8 to 40 characters long. They must begin with an alphabetic character. They can include numeric characters, the period (.), and the underscore (_) only. Passwords are casesensitive, and they are not displayed when you enter them on the command line.
Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable Enter the information at the prompts. This is a sample IP configuration: swDir:admin> ipaddrset -chassis Ethernet IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 192.168.1.1 Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 255.255.255.0 Fibre Channel IP Address [0.0.0.0]: Fibre Channel Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Issuing gratuitous ARP...Done. Committing configuration...Done. swDir:admin> ipaddrset -cp 0 Host Name [cp0]: Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.75]: 192.168.1.
Customizing a switch name The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be accessed through a remote connection using the command line via Telnet or any of the management tools, such as Web Tools or Brocade Network Advisor. 4. To complete any additional Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration procedures through a Telnet session, log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 by Telnet, using the admin login. The default password is password.
Setting the date and time 3. Enter y at the Fabric parameters prompt: Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y 4. Enter a unique domain ID: Domain: (1.239) [1] 3 5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the settings and exit. 6. Enter switchEnable to re-enable the Brocade DCX 8510-4. Setting the date and time The date and time settings are used for logging events.
Synchronizing local time The following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Central. switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Pacific switch:admin> tstimezone US/Central switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Central The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode to Pacific Standard Time. 1. Enter the tsTimeZone command as follows: switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive You are prompted to select a general location.
Verifying the PID mode Verifying the PID mode Before connecting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 to the fabric, verify that the WWN-based persistent port identifier (PID) feature on the Brocade DCX 8510-4 matches the other switches in the fabric. This parameter must be identical for all switches in the fabric and is set using the configure command as shown in the following example: switch:admin>configure Configure... Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y Domain: (1..
Installing SFP+ and mSFP transceivers and cables Installing SFP+ and mSFP transceivers and cables Complete the following steps to install SFP-type optical transceivers. NOTE mSFP transceivers are compatible only with the FC8-64 port blade. While they will fit in other blades, this configuration is unsupported and will generate an error. 1. Add the optical transceivers and cables to the Fibre Channel ports.
Installing QSFP transceivers and cables Installing QSFP transceivers and cables Follow these steps to install the QSFPs and cables in the FC16-64 port blades and 16-Gbps core blades. In the core blades, these transceivers and cables are used to form the inter-chassis links (ICLs) with neighboring DCX 8510 Backbones. The transceivers should be installed in the blades before connecting the cables.
Managing cables 261 3 5 1 262 3 6 1 263 3 7 1 264 3 8 2 265 3 9 2 266 3 10 2 267 3 11 2 268 3 12 3 269 3 13 3 270 3 14 3 271 3 15 3 736 3 16 4 737 3 17 4 738 3 18 4 739 3 19 4 740 3 20 5 741 3 21 5 742 3 22 5 743 3 23 5 744 3 24 6 745 3 25 6 746 3 26 6 747 3 27 6 748 3 28 7 39:e4:5a trunkmaster (Trunk master) 749 3 29 7 39:e4:5a trunkmaster (Trunk master) 750 3 30 7 39:e4:5a trunkmaster (Trunk master) 751 3 31 7 39:e4:5a trunkmaster (Trunk master) ----------------------------------------------------------
Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration NOTE Refer to "Cabling Best Practices" (available at http://www.brocade.com ) for cable management guidelines. For the procedure to install the ICL cables, refer to Inter-chassis link (ICL) cable removal and replacement on page 92 Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration To verify correct operation and back up the Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration, follow these steps.
Powering off the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Powering off the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Perform the following steps to power off the Brocade DCX 8510-4. 1. Shut down the Brocade DCX 8510-4 using the sysShutdown command. switch::admin> sysshutdown This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch. You are required to power-cycle the switch in order to restore operation. Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch [y/n]?y HA is disabled Stopping blade 1 Shutting down the blade....
Monitoring System Components ● Monitoring overview........................................................................................................ 45 ● Determining the status of a port or application blade......................................................48 ● Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8)............................................ 54 ● Determining the status of a core switch blade (CR16-4).................................................
Monitoring System Components 18 1 18 821200 19 1 19 821300 20 1 20 821400 21 1 21 821500 22 1 22 821600 23 1 23 821700 24 1 24 821800 25 1 25 821900 26 1 26 821a00 27 1 27 821b00 28 1 28 821c00 29 1 29 821d00 30 1 30 821e00 31 1 31 821f00 32 1 32 822000 33 1 33 822100 34 1 34 822200 35 1 35 822300 36 1 36 822400 37 1 37 822500 38 1 38 822600 39 1 39 822700 40 1 40 822800 41 1 41 822900 42 1 42 822a00 43 1 43 822b00 44 1 44 822c00 45 1 45 822d00 46 1 46 822e00 47 1 47 822f00 256 3 0 -----257 3 1 -----258 3
Monitoring System Components Time Awake: CORE BLADE Slot: 3 Header Version: Power Consume Factor: Power Usage (Watts): Factory Part Num: Factory Serial Num: Manufacture: Update: Time Alive: Time Awake: CORE BLADE Slot: 6 Header Version: Power Consume Factor: Power Usage (Watts): Factory Part Num: Factory Serial Num: Manufacture: Update: Time Alive: Time Awake: AP BLADE Slot: 7 Header Version: Power Consume Factor: Factory Part Num: Factory Serial Num: Manufacture: Update: Time Alive: Time Awake: SW BLADE S
Determining the status of a port or application blade Power Consume Factor: -1 Factory Part Num: 60-1000888-05 Factory Serial Num: ANN2524F01N Manufacture: Day: 7 Month: Update: Day: 29 Month: Time Alive: 229 days Time Awake: 0 days ID: BRD0000CA Part Num: SLKWRM0000X4S WWN Unit: 2 Header Version: 2 Power Consume Factor: -1 Factory Part Num: 60-1000888-05 Factory Serial Num: ANQ0417F03P Manufacture: Day: 7 Month: Update: Day: 29 Month: Time Alive: 229 days Time Awake: 0 days Chassis Factory Serial Num: ANP
Monitoring System Components FIGURE 6 FC8-32E port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade status LED Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Port status LED FIGURE 7 FC8-48E port blade 1. 2. 3. 4.
Monitoring System Components FIGURE 8 FC8-64 port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade status LED Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Port status LED NOTE The FC8-64 port blade requires narrower OM-3 LC cables offered by major manufacturers such as Corning, Molex, and Amphenol. FIGURE 9 FC16-32 port blade 1. 2. 3. 4.
Monitoring System Components FIGURE 10 FC16-48 port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade status LED Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Port status LED FIGURE 11 FC16-64 port blade 1. 2. 3. 4.
Monitoring System Components 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade status LED Blade power LED Fibre Channel port Port status LED FIGURE 13 FX8-24 extension blade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Blade status LED Blade power LED GbE (GE) port 6 Port status LED for GbE port 6 GbE (XGE) port 0 Port status LED for 10-GbE port 0 Port map The following table describes the port and application blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns.
Monitoring System Components TABLE 4 Port and application blade LED descriptions (Continued) LED purpose FC Port Status Color Status Recommended action Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 second, then off 1/2 second) Environmental range exceeded. Check for out-of-bounds environmental condition and correct it. No light (LED is off) Port has no incoming power, or there is no light or signal carrier detected. Verify that the power LED is on, check the transceiver and cable. Polling is in progress.
Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8) TABLE 4 Port and application blade LED descriptions (Continued) LED purpose Color Status Recommended action Steady green Port is online but has no traffic. No action required. Slow-flashing green (on 1 Beacon. Used to identify second, then off 1 second) specific ports. No action required. Flickering green Port is online, with traffic flowing through port. No action required.
Monitoring System Components The following table describes the CP blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. TABLE 5 CP blade LED descriptions LED purpose Color Status Recommended action Power Steady green CP blade is on. No action required. No light (LED is off) CP blade is not on. Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and has power. No light (LED is off) CP blade is either healthy or does not have power. Verify that the power LED is on.
Determining the status of a core switch blade (CR16-4) Determining the status of a core switch blade (CR16-4) Complete the following steps to determine the status of a core switch blade (CR16-4). 1. Check the LED indicators on the core switch blade. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED patterns, refer to the following table. 2. Check the core switch blade status by entering slotShow and haShow.
Determining the status of a power supply TABLE 6 CR blade LED descriptions (Continued) LED purpose Color Status Recommended action QSFP connector status LED No light (LED is off) No QSFP module, all four QSFP ports are disabled No action needed if the QSFP is not installed or verify that the QSFP is fully inserted. Steady amber QSFP module is in, all four ports have no signal/no sync. Ensure that the cable is properly connected. If the LED remains amber, consult the Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier.
Determining the status of a blower assembly TABLE 7 Power supply LED descriptions LED purpose Color Status Recommended action Power No light (LED is off) Power supply does not have incoming power and is not providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4. Ensure that the power supply is firmly seated, the Brocade DCX 8510-4 has incoming power, both power cables are connected, and AC power switches are on. Steady green Power supply has incoming power and is providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Determining the status of a WWN card TABLE 8 Blower assembly LED descriptions LED purpose Color Status Recommended action Power No light (LED is off) Blower assembly does not have power. Ensure that the blower assembly is firmly seated and has power. Steady green Blower assembly has power. No action required. No light (LED is off) Blower assembly is either healthy or does not have power. Ensure that the blower assembly has power. Steady amber Blower assembly has a failure (full or partial).
Monitoring System Components TABLE 9 Messages that may indicate WWN card failure (Continued) Type of message WWN unit is being faulted. WWN unit is not present or is not accessible. Writing to the FRU history log (hilSetFruHistory) has failed. WWN unit insertion was detected. WWN unit removal was detected.
Removal and Replacement Procedures ● Introduction..................................................................................................................... 61 ● ESD precautions............................................................................................................. 61 ● Chassis door removal and replacement..........................................................................62 ● Vertical cable management fingers removal and replacement......................................
Chassis door removal and replacement Chassis door removal and replacement NOTE The chassis door must be installed to ensure the Brocade DCX 8510-4 meets EMI and other regulatory certifications. Time and items required The replacement procedure for the chassis door takes less than five minutes. Removing a chassis door Support the door to prevent it from falling. Pull and remove the door. It will pop off the ball studs.
Vertical cable management fingers removal and replacement Vertical cable management fingers removal and replacement The Brocade DCX 8510-4 comes equipped with two vertical cable management finger assemblies. It can continue to operate during the replacement of the cable management fingers. Due to the horizontal orientation of the blades in the Brocade DCX 8510-4, the finger assemblies are attached to the uprights of the mounting rack.
Replacing a cable management finger assembly FIGURE 20 Removal and replacement of the vertical cable management finger assemblies Replacing a cable management finger assembly Complete the following steps to replace the cable management finger assembly. 1. Position and tighten the three (3) screws to secure the vertical cable management finger assembly to the rack upright. 2. Arrange the cables along the cable management finger assembly. 3.
Time and items required This section is applicable for all the following port, application, and encryption blades supported on the DCX 8510 chassis: Blade DCX DCX-4S DCX 8510-4 DCX 8510-8 FC8-32E port blade No No Supported Supported FC8-48E port blade No No Supported Supported FC8-64 port blade Supported Supported Supported Supported FC16-32 port blade No No Supported Supported FC16-48 port blade No No Supported Supported FC16-64 port blade No No Supported Supported FCOE1
Removal and Replacement Procedures Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when removing a blade. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is plugged in) or a bench ground. DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor. NOTE Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identify each cable by its physical port). It is a good practice to keep a table of cable to port mapping.
Replacing a blade FIGURE 21 Removal and replacement of the port, application, and encryption blades (FC16-48 port blade shown) Replacing a blade Complete this procedure to replace a blade. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when replacing a blade. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is plugged in) or a bench ground. DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
Blade filler panel removal and replacement 6. Verify that the Status LED on the blade shows amber until POST completes for the blade. It should then display green. If it remains amber, the board may not be properly seated in the backplane or the board may be faulty. 7. Install the transceivers and cables in the blade.
Replacing a filler panel FIGURE 22 Removal and replacement of the blade filler panel Replacing a filler panel Do not leave a slot empty. This will adversely affect cooling of the chassis. 1. Orient the filler panel. 2. Slide the filler panel into the slot until it is firmly seated. 3. Tighten the thumbscrews. 4. Replace the chassis door. Control processor blade (CP8) removal and replacement This document describes how to remove and replace a control processor (CP8) blade. Each chassis has two CP8 blades.
Time and items required specific and detailed process. Read the directions under Downloading firmware from an FTP server on page 75 or Downloading firmware from a USB device on page 76 carefully. NOTE If the new CP blade does not have the same firmware as the active CP blade, the new blade must be upgraded to the same firmware version.
Recording critical Brocade DCX 8510-4 information Recording critical Brocade DCX 8510-4 information Back up the backbone configuration before you replace a CP blade. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for backup information. NOTE The following instructions reference specific slot numbers. These numbers will be different between the DCX 8510-8/DCX and the DCX 8510-4/DCX-4S chassis. 1. Connect to the chassis and log in as admin, using a serial console connection. 2.
Removing a control processor blade (CP8) a) b) Run the fosconfig --show command to determine if virtual fabrics are enabled. If so, run the configupload -vf command. This command uploads the Brocade DCX 8510-4 virtual fabric data. If virtual fabrics are not enabled, run the configupload command. This command uploads the Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration.
Replacing a control processor blade (CP8) FIGURE 23 Removal and replacement of the control processor blade (CP8) Replacing a control processor blade (CP8) NOTE Read ALL of the instructions for replacing the CP blade before beginning the procedure. Use the same version of Fabric OS on both CP blades. Using different versions is not supported and may cause malfunctioning. If the replacement CP blade has a different version of Fabric OS, bring both blades to the same firmware version.
Verifying operation of the new CP blade Verifying operation of the new CP blade To verify that boot and POST are complete on the new CP blade and that the CP blade has achieved failover redundancy, perform the following steps. 1. Enter slotShow . The command output shows the new CP blade as "enabled." If the standby CP is unresponsive, you can try unplugging the new CP blade, running haDisable on the active CP blade, and plugging the new CP blade back in.
Downloading firmware from an FTP server Downloading firmware from an FTP server For this task, determine the correct sequence of upgrading firmware versions to reach your target version. Complete the following steps to download the firmware from an FTP server. 1. Log in to the standby CP blade as admin. If you need to know the IP address of the standby blade, run ipaddrshow. You should remain logged in to the active CP blade in order to monitor it. 2.
Downloading firmware from a USB device Downloading firmware from a USB device For this task, determine the correct sequence of upgrading firmware versions to reach your target version. Complete the following steps to download the firmware from a USB device. This section assumes that the new firmware has already been copied onto the USB device.
Completing the replacement NOTE The time stamp on the co-CPU may not be in sync with the main CPU on the blade. This is not a cause for concern. 8. Log back in to the standby CP blade and enter firmwareDownloadStatus on the standby CP blade to validate a successful commit. This may take 10 minutes. 9. If you are upgrading through several levels of the Fabric OS, repeat step 5 through step 8 as often as necessary based on the path outlined in the preceding table . Otherwise, proceed to step 10. 10.
Core switch blade (CR16-4) removal and replacement Core switch blade (CR16-4) removal and replacement This section describes how to remove and replace a core switch blade (CR16-4). The Brocade DCX 8510-4 has two core switch blades: one in slot 3 and one in slot 6. Time and items required The replacement procedure for the core switch blade takes approximately 30 minutes.
Replacing a core switch blade (CR16-4) Complete the following steps to remove the core switch blade. 1. Remove the chassis door. 2. Unscrew the two thumbscrews from the ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the left thumbscrew until it pops out. This initiates a hot-swap request. 3. Label and then disconnect cables from the faulty core switch blade. 4. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the blade face. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the ejectors.
Power supply removal and replacement 1. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the blade face. Orient the CR blade so that the handles are toward you. 2. Align the flat side of the blade inside the left and right rail guides in the slot with the components facing upwards, and slide the blade into the slot until it is firmly seated. 3. Close the ejectors by rotating them away from the center of the blade. The levering action of the ejectors seats the blade in the slot. 4.
Removing a power supply 1. Power supply 1 (PS1) 2. Power supply 2 (PS2)) Removing a power supply To remove a power supply, complete the following steps. 1. Perform the appropriate following action based on whether the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is operating: • If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is not operating during the replacement procedure, go to step 2.
Blower assembly removal and replacement 4. Replace the power cord. 5. Latch the power cord retainer clip. 6. Turn on the power switch. 7. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light. Blower assembly removal and replacement Use this procedure to remove and replace a blower assembly. NOTE The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can continue operating during the replacement if the second blower assembly is operating.
Replacing a blower assembly FIGURE 27 Removal and replacement of the blower assembly Replacing a blower assembly Complete the following steps to replace the blower assembly in a chassis. 1. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is seated. 2. Verify that the power LED displays a green light. 3. Use the screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the captive screws.
Time and items required Time and items required Allow approximately 20 minutes to replace the WWN cards.
Removal and Replacement Procedures Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the chassis is plugged in) or a bench ground. DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor. 1. Open a Telnet session to the chassis and log in to the active CP as admin. The default password is "password". 2. Verify that you are logged in to the active CP. Run the haShow command to determine the active CP. 3.
Replacing the WWN card and WWN bezel (logo plate) ensures they remain disabled after the power is cycled. This allows you to check all the settings so that you can verify the settings before placing the chassis back into production.
Transceiver removal and replacement DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor. 1. Ensure that the chassis is still powered off. If not, power down the entire chassis. 2. Unpack the two new WWN cards and save the packaging for the faulty WWN cards. The WWN cards and cables are labeled #1 for the left slot and #2 for the right slot. 3. Hold each card by the edges and slide the card into the chassis.
Time and items required Blade Transceiver Auto-negotiate/Fixed Speeds supported(xGbps) CR16-4/8 QSFP Fixed 16 Time and items required The replacement procedure for a transceiver takes less than five minutes. The following items are needed to replace a transceiver: Items Required • Replacement mSFP, SFP, SFP+, or XFP • Optical transceiver extraction tool (for SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers) Most Brocade switches and backbones come with a transceiver extraction tool and holster.
Replacing an SFP+ transceiver FIGURE 30 Replacing an optical transceiver 1. Bail FIGURE 31 Replacing a 16 Gbps SFP+ optical transceiver Replacing an SFP+ transceiver Complete the following steps to replace an SFP+ transceiver. 1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, position the optical transceiver so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks; then close the bail.
Removing and replacing an mSFP optical transceiver regular SFP+ transceiver. You may damage the cable. Do not force a standard SFP cable into an mSFP transceiver. You may damage the transceiver. Removing and replacing an mSFP optical transceiver Use this procedure to remove and replace mSFP transceivers and follow these guidelines while removing and replacing and mSFP transceiver. • Do not use the extraction tool to remove the transceivers. • The mSFP transceivers are used only with the FC8-64 port blade.
Removing and replacing a QSFP optical transceiver Removing and replacing a QSFP optical transceiver Use this procedure to remove and replace QSFP transceivers supported on the FC16-64 port blades and core switch blades. Do not use the extraction tool to remove the QSFP transceivers. Follow these guidelines while removing and replacing QSFP transceivers: • The QSFP transceivers are used only with the FC16-64 port blades and core switch blades.
Replacing a QSFP transceiver Replacing a QSFP transceiver Complete the following steps to replace a QSFP transceiver. 1. If the QSFP transceiver is being replaced, grasp the bail of the new QSFP and push the QSFP into the connector on the blade until it is firmly seated. The QSFP is keyed to fit into the connector in one way. The status LED initially blinks amber after installation, then displays steady amber. 2.
Time and items required The following table describes the connector port LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. TABLE 13 ICL QSFP connector port LEDs LED purpose Color Status Recommended action QSFP connector status No light (LED is No QSFP module, all four QSFP off) ports are disabled. No action is required if QSFP not present or verify that the QSFP is fully inserted. Steady amber QSFP module is in, all four ports have no signal/no sync.
Replacing an ICL cable 1. Grasp the rubber housing on the end of the cable and pull it straight out of the QSFP transceiver. 2. If the QSFP transceiver also needs to be replaced, remove the QSFP transceiver by rotating the bail down and using the bail to pull the transceiver out of the connector on the blade. 3. Repeat for each cable that requires replacement. FIGURE 35 QSFP transceiver (bail open) 1. QSFP transceiver 2. Bail Replacing an ICL cable Complete the following steps to replace a QSFP cable. 1.
Removal and Replacement Procedures FIGURE 36 QSFP cable connections for Brocade DCX 8510 chassis (sample configuration) 1. Chassis 1 - DCX 8510-8 2. Chassis 2 - DCX 8510-4 The DCX 8510 chassis can be connected in a core/edge configuration. The following figure shows two core and four edge chassis. Although DCX 8510-8 chassis are shown in the figure, the chassis can be either DCX 8510-4 or DCX 8510-8. The cabling scheme should follow the parallel example shown in the previous figure.
Removal and Replacement Procedures FIGURE 37 DCX 8510 core/edge ICL topology The DCX 8510 chassis can also be connected in a full mesh configuration as shown in the following figure. Although DCX 8510-8 chassis are shown in the figure, the chassis can be either DCX 8510-4 or DCX 8510-8. In this example, the trunk groups are shown in color.
Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis removal and replacement FIGURE 38 DCX 8510 full mesh ICL topology Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis removal and replacement This section describes how to remove and replace the Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis (with its backplane). The basic steps are: 1. Faulty Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis indicators on page 98 2. Recording critical Brocade DCX 8510-4 and SAN information on page 99 3. Disconnecting from network and fabric on page 101 4. Removing components from the chassis on page 102 5.
Time and items required 6. Installing components into the new chassis on page 103 7. Downloading the configuration on page 104 8. Verifying correct operation of system on page 105 9. Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric on page 106 10.Verifying correct configuration of the fabric on page 107 NOTE The Brocade DCX 8510-4 must be removed from the fabric and powered off to perform this procedure.
Recording critical Brocade DCX 8510-4 and SAN information Recording critical Brocade DCX 8510-4 and SAN information All commands must be entered from a CLI session (Telnet or serial) to the active CP blade unless otherwise indicated. NOTE Run supportShow, which includes most of the information in the following table and more. The customer should record the location of the .txt files, which are created by the customer in this procedure and are not called out in the supportShow results.
Removal and Replacement Procedures 1. Open a Telnet session and log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as admin. The default password is password. Enable the logging function on your Telnet or serial console connection. 2. Back up the current configuration. NOTE If you are using the Virtual Fabric feature, you should run configupload -vf before running the configupload command to save the logical switch configuration. • Enter configUpload -all; then enter the requested information at the prompts.
Disconnecting from network and fabric Manufacture: Update: Time Alive: Time Awake:
Removing components from the chassis 1. Shut down the Brocade DCX 8510-4 using the sysShutdown command on the active CP. switch:admin> sysshutdown This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch. You are required to power-cycle the switch in order to restore operation. Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch [y/n]?y HA is disabled Stopping blade 1 Shutting down the blade.... Stopping blade 2 Shutting down the blade.... Stopping blade 8 Shutting down the blade....
Installing the replacement chassis Installing the replacement chassis Complete the following steps to install the replacement chassis. DANGER Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. DANGER A completely empty Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis weighs approximately 25.4 kg (56 lb) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it. DANGER Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over. 1.
Downloading the configuration 4. Replace the control processor blades (CP8) (Control processor blade (CP8) removal and replacement on page 69). 5. Replace the core switch blades (CR16-4) (Core switch blade (CR16-4) removal and replacement on page 78). 6. If ICL cables are not used, insert EMI plugs in the ICL sockets in the core switch blades (CR16-4). 7.
Verifying correct operation of system Verifying correct operation of system Complete the following steps to verify the correct operation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4. 1. Log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as admin. switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> 2. Enter the slotShow -m command and verify that all the installed cards are detected and that their status is operational (enabled). The example is from a DCX chassis. The other backbone chassis are similar.
Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric 1 1 1 820100 10:00:00:05:33:26:0e:65 2 1 2 820200 10:00:00:05:33:48:5e:f5 3 1 3 820300 10:00:00:05:1e:f8:a0:b3 (output truncated) id N8 Online FC F-Port id N8 Online FC F-Port id N8 Online FC F-Port 4. Verify that all the IP address information is correct by entering ipAddrShow and checking the results against the IP information recorded in the config-miscinfo.txt file. switch:admin> ipaddrshow SWITCH Ethernet IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.
Verifying correct configuration of the fabric NOTE Do not route cables in front of the air exhaust vents. Verifying correct configuration of the fabric Copying the command outputs from this section into a file is recommended. 1. Create an "after" SAN profile by entering the following commands and copying the output to a text file named SANafter.
Removal and Replacement Procedures TABLE 15 Cable routing table for Brocade DCX 8510-4 (64 ports shown) Slot/port Cable labels Slot Switch end Port Connected device Slot/port of device Device end 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 108 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002177-07
Removal and Replacement Procedures TABLE 15 Cable routing table for Brocade DCX 8510-4 (64 ports shown) (Continued) Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002177-07 109
Removal and Replacement Procedures TABLE 15 Cable routing table for Brocade DCX 8510-4 (64 ports shown) (Continued) Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 110 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002177-07
Specifications ● General specifications...................................................................................................111 ● System architecture...................................................................................................... 112 ● System size and weight................................................................................................ 114 ● System blade and FRU weights....................................................................................
System architecture System architecture The following table describes the system architecture of the Brocade DCX 8510-4. TABLE 17 System architecture Feature Description Fibre Channel Ports Up to 256 16-Gbps ports, universal (E_Port, F_Port, EX_Port, M_Port, D_Port). Control Processor Redundant (active/standby) control processor blades. Scalability Full fabric architecture: 239 switches maximum. Performance 2.125 Gbps line speed, full duplex. 4.25 Gbps line speed, full duplex. 8.
Specifications TABLE 17 System architecture (Continued) Feature Description Port types FC8-32E port blade : F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, and M_Port. FC8-48E port blade : F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, and M_Port. FC8-64 port blade : F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, and M_Port. FC16-32 port blade : F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, M_Port and D_Port. FC16-48 port blade : F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, M_Port and D_Port. FC16-64 port blade : F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, M_Port and D_Port.
System size and weight System size and weight The weight of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 can vary considerably depending on the combination of blades installed. Use the following table and the system FRU weights table to determine the weight of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 with your combination of port and application blades. TABLE 18 System size and weight System Size or weight Width 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) Height 35.6 cm (14.0 in./8U) 40.0 cm (15.75 in./9U) with Port Side Exhaust Kit Depth (without door) 61.
Facility requirements TABLE 19 System FRU weights (Continued) FRU Weight FC8-48E port blade 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) without media FC8-64 port blade 3.36 kg (7.4 lb) without media FC16-32 port blade 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) without media FC16-48 port blade 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) without media FC16-64 port blade 3.56 kg (7.85 lb) without media FS8-18 encryption blade 5.5 kg (12.0 lb) without media FX8-24 extension blade 4.2 kg (9.2 lb) without media Port card filler panel 1.5 kg (3.2 lb) Power supply 2.45 kg (5.
Environmental requirements Environmental requirements The following table lists the environmental operating ranges for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. The requirements for non-operating conditions are also provided for acceptable storage and transportation environments.
Power specifications The QSFP transceiver part numbers supported on the core blades are different from the QSFP transceiver part numbers supported on the FC16-64 port blade. They are not interchangeable. • QSFP ports on the core blades are fixed speed 16-Gbps ports designed to be used with specialized quad (4x16) connections and cables. They support only SWL. • QSFP ports on the FC16-64 port blades can run at 4, 8, or 16-Gbps port speeds to be used with quad-SFP connectors and cables.
Specifications TABLE 22 Power demands per component Blade or fan units Maximum Power Draw (Watts) Type of Blade Ports per blade Number of blades permitted in chassis Total ports per chassis CP8 40 Control blade NA 2 NA CR16-4 135 Core blade 8 64-Gbps QSFP ports 2 16 quad ports (64 ports) FC8-32E 140 Port blade 32 8-Gbps SFP+ up to 4 128 FC8-48E 160.4 Port blade 48 8-Gbps SFP+ up to 4 192 FC8-64 126.
Power cords TABLE 23 Power supply requirements (Continued) Demand Power supplies @ 110 VAC (nominal) Power supplies @ 220 VAC (nominal) Greater than 2000W NA - cannot achieve redundancy NA - cannot achieve redundancy In addition to these tables, you can consult the power tables in the latest update of the Fabric OS Release Notes. Power cords The types of power cords provided with the Brocade DCX 8510-4 are specific to the country where it is installed.
Specifications TABLE 24 Power cord types (international) (Continued) Plug style NEMA 5-20P125V onlyUSA, Canada, Mexico, other locations NEMA L6-20USA, Canada, Mexico, other locations CEE-7/7 BS-1363A AS 3112 IEC-6030932A-6h, C20 "Schuko" Australia / 230V~ 20A-250V12 Continental New AWG Europe Zealand connect to in-cabinet power strip only All locations Country China, People’s Rep. Czech, Rep.
Specifications TABLE 24 Power cord types (international) (Continued) Plug style NEMA 5-20P125V onlyUSA, Canada, Mexico, other locations NEMA L6-20USA, Canada, Mexico, other locations CEE-7/7 BS-1363A AS 3112 IEC-6030932A-6h, C20 "Schuko" Australia / 230V~ 20A-250V12 Continental New AWG Europe Zealand connect to in-cabinet power strip only All locations Country Italy Japan X X X Korea, South Mexico X X Malaysia X Alternate X X Recommended X X X Monaco X X Netherlands X X New Zealand
Power cord notice TABLE 24 Power cord types (international) (Continued) Plug style NEMA 5-20P125V onlyUSA, Canada, Mexico, other locations NEMA L6-20USA, Canada, Mexico, other locations CEE-7/7 BS-1363A AS 3112 IEC-6030932A-6h, C20 "Schuko" Australia / 230V~ 20A-250V12 Continental New AWG Europe Zealand connect to in-cabinet power strip only All locations Country Spain X X Sweden X X Switzerland X X Taiwan X X X Turkey X X United Arab Emirate X X United Kingdom X X United States
Data transmission ranges DANGER If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, make sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the device. Data transmission ranges The following table provides the data transmission ranges for different transceivers, port speeds, and cable types.
Qualified cables for the FC8-64 port blade TABLE 25 Supported optics, speeds, cables, and distances (Continued) Transceiver type Form factor Speed Multimode media (62.5 microns) (OM1) Multimode media (50 microns) Multimode media (50 microns) Multimode media (50 microns) (OM2) (OM3) (OM4) Single Mode Media (9 microns) SFP+ 8 Gbps N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 km (6.2 mi.) or 40 km (24.8 mi.) SFP+ 10 Gbps N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 km (6.2 mi.) SFP+ 16 Gbps N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 km (6.2 mi.
Cable types supported on the FC16-64 port blade TABLE 26 Qualified cables for mSFP connections for the FC8-64 high density port blade (Continued) Description Length Corning part number Patch cables - mSFP to mSFP Molex part number S5S502S5120XXXM (XXX = length) Amphenol part number 943-99866-1XXXX (XXXX = length) mSFP LC - mSFP LC, duplex, multi-mode, OM3, 50/125 1m S5S502S5120001M 106273-0560 943-99866-10001 mSFP LC - mSFP LC, duplex, multi-mode, OM3, 50/125 2m S5S502S5120002M 106273-0561 9
Specifications FIGURE 39 QSFP to QSFP standard cables 1. QSFP MTP connector FIGURE 40 QSFP-SFP/LC Break-out/Split-out cables 1. QSFP MTP connector 2. SFP+ LC connectors With the support for breakout cables, each port can be in a different mode. Inside the single physical QSFP port, individual ports can be configured as an E_Port, F_Port or EX_Port. Also, each internal port inside a single physical QSFP can be part of different Logical Switches.
Application and Encryption Blades ● Introduction................................................................................................................... 127 ● FS8-18 blade.................................................................................................................127 ● FX8-24 blade.................................................................................................................
Application and Encryption Blades NOTE The port diagram on the front panel uses the abbreviations GE for 1 GbE ports and 10 GE for 10 GbE ports. NOTE The 10 GbE SFPs used in the FX8-24 blade and the 10 Gbps FC SFPs used in the FC16-32/48 blades are not interchangeable. The FX8-24 operates in one of three modes: 1) ten 1 GbE ports, 2) ten 1 GbE ports and one 10 GbE port, or 3) two 10 GbE ports depending on licensing and subsequent configuration of GbE port mode.
Application and Encryption Blades ‐ The Link Cost is equal to the sum of all established/low metric (or currently active) circuits’ MAX rates in the tunnel ‐ Fabrics connected through FCIP merge if the ports are configured as VE_Ports, and do not merge if they are configured as VEX_Ports. If VE_Ports are used in a Fibre Channel Routing Services backbone fabric configuration, then the backbone fabric merges, but the EX_Port-attached edge fabrics do not merge.
FX8-24 blade 130 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002177-07
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ● Introduction................................................................................................................... 131 ● Obtaining chassis and component status..................................................................... 131 ● Interpreting POST and boot results...............................................................................132 ● Diagnostics....................................................................................................
Interpreting POST and boot results TABLE 27 Environmental status and maintenance commands Command Information displayed sensorShow Temperature readings for the port blades Temperature readings for the CP blades Status and RPM of all operational fans Status of all operational power supplies tempShow Temperature readings for the port blades Temperature readings for the CP blades psShow Status of all operational power supplies fanShow Status and RPM of all operational fans chassisShow Serial number
Boot Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log, which is accessible through the errShow command. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference. POST includes the following steps: 1. Preliminary POST diagnostics are run. 2. Operating system is initialized. 3. Hardware is initialized. 4.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following table provides a list of issues, possible causes, and recommended actions. TABLE 28 Troubleshooting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Issue Possible cause Recommended action Entire chassis powers off automatically. Power supplies are inadequate to support the installed components. Add an additional power supply. Several or all components are not operating.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting TABLE 28 Troubleshooting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (Continued) Issue Possible cause Recommended action LEDs on one or more components are changing rapidly or do not indicate a healthy state. The Brocade DCX 8510-4 might be booting or running POST. Verify that boot and POST are complete. The Brocade DCX 8510-4 requires a minimum of 3 minutes, usually, after power-on to complete POST.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting TABLE 28 Troubleshooting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (Continued) Issue Possible cause Recommended action Blades might be faulty. Enter the slotShow command to determine status. For more information, enter the diagDisablePost command; then, use the slotPowerOff slot number and slotPowerOn slot number command. Resolve the source of the problem or replace the blade as required. Pins on the blade or the backplane might be damaged.
Port Numbering Template Print or copy the following templates in this appendix and use them to document the port numbering pattern for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. These templates show the following blades: • • • • • • • • • CR16-4 core blade FC8-32E high density port blade FC8-48E high density port blade FC8-64 high density port blade FC16-32 high density port blade FC16-48 high density port blade FC16-64 high density port blade FS8-18 encryption blade FX8-24 extension blade FIGURE 41 CR16-4 core blade 1.
Port Numbering Template FIGURE 42 FC8-32E port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Blade Power LED Blade Status LED FC ports 24-31 Port and trunking group map FC ports 16-23 FC ports 0-7 FC ports 8-15 FIGURE 43 FC8-48E port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade Power LED Blade Status LED FC ports 24-47 FC ports 0-23 FIGURE 44 FC8-64 port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Port Numbering Template 7. FC ports 32-63 (right to left) 8. FC ports 0-31 (right to left) FIGURE 45 FC16-32 port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Blade Power LED Blade Status LED FC ports 24-31 Port and trunking group map FC ports 16-23 FC ports 0-7 FC ports 8-15 FIGURE 46 FC16-48 port blade 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade Power LED Blade Status LED FC ports 24-47 FC ports 0-23 FIGURE 47 FC16-64 port blade 1. QSFP ports 8-15; FC ports 32-63 (right to left) 2.
Port Numbering Template FIGURE 48 FS8-18 encryption blade 1. Gigabit Ethernet ports GE0-GE1 2. Smart card port 3. Fibre Channel ports 0-15 FIGURE 49 FX8-24 extension blade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Regulatory Statements ● Regulatory compliance..................................................................................................141 ● Environmental regulation compliance...........................................................................
Power-cord notice (Japan, Denan) Power-cord notice (Japan, Denan) DANGER Never use the power cord packed with your equipment for other products. BSMI statement (Taiwan) 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 This is a Class A product.
Canadian requirements Canadian requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A. German statement Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3 GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 79.0 dB(A) gemäss EN ISO 7779. Machine noise information regulation - 3. GPSGV, the highest sound pressure level value is 79.0 dB(A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779.
Environmental regulation compliance TABLE 30 Regulatory compliance standards (Continued) Country Standards Taiwan (PS only) CNS 14336(94) or latest Agency Certifications and Markings CNS 13438(95) or latest BSMI mark BSMI mark Environmental regulation compliance • China RoHS on page 144 China RoHS Refer to the latest revision of the China ROHS document (P/N 53‐1000428‐xx) which ships with the product.
Caution and Danger Notices ● Cautions........................................................................................................................ 145 ● Danger Notices............................................................................................................. 146 Cautions A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment. "Vorsicht" weist auf die Gefahr einer möglichen Beschädigung des Gerätes hin.
Danger Notices 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. CAUTION Static electricity can damage the chassis and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them. VORSICHT Statische Elektrizität kann das System und andere elektronische Geräte beschädigen.
Caution and Danger Notices Electrical dangers DANGER Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with the device to connect it to the power source. GEFAHR Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Stromkreise ordnungsgemäß geerdet sind. Benutzen Sie dann das mit dem Gerät gelieferte Stromkabel, um es an die Srromquelle anzuschließen.
Caution and Danger Notices PELIGRO Para desconectar completamente la corriente del instrumento, desconecte el cordón de corriente de todas las fuentes de corriente. DANGER If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, make sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the device.
Caution and Danger Notices DANGER Un commutateur Brocade DCX 8510-4 complet (quatre cartes de port FC16-64, 256 ports) pèse environ 69 kg et requiert un dispositif de levage hydraulique ou électrique pour l'installation. PELIGRO Un Brocade DCX 8510-4 con la configuración completa (cuatro tarjetas para puertos FC16-64, 256 puertos) pesa aproximadamente 69 kg (152 libras) y requiere un elevador hidráulico o asistido para realizar su instalación.
Danger Notices 150 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002177-07
Index 10 GbE ports 127 A airflow, requirement 116 altitude, requirement 116 ambient temperature, requirement 116 ANSI protocol 111 application blade determining status 48 replacing 64 B attach SFP 39 for FC8-64 124 managing 42 QSFP 30, 42, 92 Canadian requirement 143 certifications 111, 141, 143 CE statement 142 chassis, replacing 97 chassis door, replacing 62 chassis hardware components 14 chassis name, customizing 36 chassisName command 36 China RoHS 144 classes of service 111 command backbone config
troubleshooting 134 configure command 36, 39 configuring IP address 34 core switch blade determining status 56 replacing 79 CP blade determining status 54 replacing 69 troubleshooting 134 verifying operation 74 CR blade determining status 78 removing 78 replacing 78 customizing chassis name 36 switch name 36 qualified cables 124 FCC warning (US only) 141 FCIP 127 FC trunking groups 127 features, software 20 Fibre Channel port specifications 116 Fibre Channel Routing Services 127 field-replaceable unit
G M GbE ports 127 manageability, network 21 managing cables 42 media types 112 H high availability 19 humidity, requirement 116 N NTP server, external 38 numbering, port 27 I installation items required 24 SFP 39 installation tasks 23 installed licenses 39 inter-chassis linking (ICL) See QSFP cables\ 92 inter-chassis linking (QSFP) 30, 42, 92, 112 international power cords 119 IP address, configuring 34 ipaddrSet -chassis command 34 ipaddrSet command 34 ipaddrSet -cp0 command 34 ipaddrSet -cp1 comman
R application blade 48 blower assembly 58 core switch blade 56 CP blade 54 port blade 48 power supply 57 WWN card 59 rack space requirement 24 regulatory compliance 141 reliability, features 19 removal and replacement procedure See RRP 61 requirement power 117 requirement, facility 115 RRP application blade 64 blade filler panel 68 blower assembly 82 chassis 97 chassis door 62 CP blade 69 CR blade 78 encryption blade 64 port blade 64 power supply 80 QSFP cables 92 transceivers 87 vertical cable managem
U usbStorage command 43 V VCCI statement 141 verifying, CP blade operation 74 vibration, requirement 116 W weight and size 114 WWN bezel replacing 83 WWN card determining status 59 error messages 59 preparing for replacement 84 replacing 83 verifying need to replace 84 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002177-07 155
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