Broadcom Brocade X6-4 User manual

Brocade® X6-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide
Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................8
Supported Hardware........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices........................................................................................................................... 9
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product....................................................................................... 10
Document Feedback...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Device Overview.................................................................................................................................11
Hardware Components.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Port-Side View of the Device........................................................................................................................................ 12
Port-Side Slot Numbering............................................................................................................................................. 14
Nonport-Side View of the Device................................................................................................................................. 14
Device Management Options........................................................................................................................................ 15
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................. 16
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Facility Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 18
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Shipped Items................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Quick Installation Checklists........................................................................................................................................ 20
Mounting the Device..........................................................................................................................23
Mounting Precautions....................................................................................................................................................23
Unpacking and Transporting the Device..................................................................................................................... 24
Installing the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion or Port-Side Exhaust Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0121
and XBR-DCX4S-0130)................................................................................................................................................... 25
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 25
Installing the Device in an 18–24-Inch Rack (XBR-DCX4S-0130)...........................................................................25
Parts List............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Torque Requirements.........................................................................................................................................28
Assembling the Rack Hardware........................................................................................................................ 28
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................32
Installing the Device in a 27–31-Inch Rack (XBR-DCX4S-0121).............................................................................33
Parts List............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Torque Requirements.........................................................................................................................................35
Assembling the Rack Hardware........................................................................................................................ 35
Installing Shipping Brackets (Optional)..............................................................................................................38
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................38
Installing the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks.........................................................................39
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 39
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Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Assembling the Rack Hardware............................................................................................................................... 41
Installing the Device in the Rack..............................................................................................................................43
Installing the 8U Chassis 27-31-Inch Rail Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks................................................................ 45
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 45
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Assembling the Rack Hardware............................................................................................................................... 47
Installing the Device in the Rack..............................................................................................................................48
Initial Setup and Verification.............................................................................................................51
Items Required................................................................................................................................................................52
Providing Power to the Device.....................................................................................................................................52
Connecting the Power Cord to AC Power Supplies.................................................................................................53
Connecting to HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies........................................................................................................... 53
Using HVAC/HVDC Power Cords......................................................................................................................56
Establishing a Serial Connection to the Device.........................................................................................................57
Configuring the IP Addresses...................................................................................................................................... 59
Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the Device.................................................................................................. 60
Setting the Domain ID................................................................................................................................................... 61
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................................................................ 61
Setting the Time Zone.............................................................................................................................................. 62
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source...........................................................................................63
Customizing the Chassis and Switch Name............................................................................................................... 63
Verifying Installed Licenses.......................................................................................................................................... 64
Verifying Correct Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 65
Backing Up the Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 65
Powering Down the Chassis.........................................................................................................................................66
Installing Transceivers and Cables..................................................................................................69
Port and Extension Blade Transceivers...................................................................................................................... 70
Core Routing Blade Transceivers................................................................................................................................ 71
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 72
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables......................................................................................................73
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors.......................................................................................................................... 73
Cable Management.........................................................................................................................................................73
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver..................................................................................................................................... 74
Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver................................................................................................................................... 75
Installing a QSFP Transceiver...................................................................................................................................... 77
Replacing a QSFP Transceiver..................................................................................................................................... 78
Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers............................................................................................................. 79
Monitoring the Device....................................................................................................................... 80
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Interpreting FC32-48 Port Blade LEDs.........................................................................................................................80
Interpreting FC32-64 Port Blade LEDs.........................................................................................................................81
Interpreting Extension Blade LEDs..............................................................................................................................83
Interpreting Core Routing Blade LEDs........................................................................................................................85
Interpreting Control Processor Blade LEDs............................................................................................................... 87
Interpreting WWN Card LEDs....................................................................................................................................... 89
Interpreting Power Supply LEDs.................................................................................................................................. 89
Interpreting Fan Assembly LEDs................................................................................................................................. 92
Interpreting POST and Boot Results........................................................................................................................... 93
POST......................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Using Monitoring Commands....................................................................................................................................... 94
chassisShow..............................................................................................................................................................94
errDump and errShow...............................................................................................................................................96
fanShow.....................................................................................................................................................................97
haShow......................................................................................................................................................................97
historyShow............................................................................................................................................................... 98
psShow...................................................................................................................................................................... 99
sensorShow............................................................................................................................................................... 99
sfpShow..................................................................................................................................................................... 99
slotShow.................................................................................................................................................................. 100
supportSave.............................................................................................................................................................100
switchShow..............................................................................................................................................................101
tempShow................................................................................................................................................................102
Running Diagnostic Tests........................................................................................................................................... 102
Port and Extension Blades............................................................................................................. 104
FC32-48 Port Blade Overview.....................................................................................................................................104
FC32-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking.......................................................................................................104
FC32-64 Port Blade Overview.....................................................................................................................................105
FC32-64 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking.......................................................................................................106
Extension Blade Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 107
Extension Features................................................................................................................................................. 107
SX6 Blade Port Numbering and Trunking.............................................................................................................. 108
Blade-Specific Precautions......................................................................................................................................... 109
Faulty Blade Indicators................................................................................................................................................110
Time and Items Required for Removal and Installation.......................................................................................... 110
Removing a Blade........................................................................................................................................................ 110
Installing a Blade..........................................................................................................................................................112
Verifying Blade Operation........................................................................................................................................... 113
Core Routing Blades....................................................................................................................... 114
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CR32-4 Port Numbering...............................................................................................................................................114
ICL Trunking Groups................................................................................................................................................... 115
ICL Cabling Configurations.........................................................................................................................................115
Blade-Specific Precautions......................................................................................................................................... 117
Faulty Core Routing Blade Indicators....................................................................................................................... 118
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 118
Replacing a Core Routing Blade................................................................................................................................118
Preparing for Replacement..................................................................................................................................... 119
Removing a Core Routing Blade............................................................................................................................120
Installing a Core Routing Blade..............................................................................................................................121
Verifying Blade Operation........................................................................................................................................... 122
Control Processor Blades...............................................................................................................123
CPX6 and CPX Port Identification..............................................................................................................................124
Blade-Specific Precautions......................................................................................................................................... 124
Blade Fault Indicators..................................................................................................................................................125
Blade Replacement Task Guide..................................................................................................................................125
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 126
Preparing for Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 126
Replacing a Control Processor Blade....................................................................................................................... 127
Replacing a CP Blade: Hot-Swap Procedure.........................................................................................................127
Removing a Blade........................................................................................................................................... 128
Installing a Blade............................................................................................................................................. 129
Verifying and Synchronizing Firmware on Blades...........................................................................................130
Replacing a CP Blade: Cold-Swap Procedure.......................................................................................................133
Removing a Blade........................................................................................................................................... 134
Installing a Blade............................................................................................................................................. 135
Completing the Replacement..................................................................................................................................136
Verifying Blade Operation........................................................................................................................................... 137
WWN Cards.......................................................................................................................................138
WWN Card Location and Numbering.........................................................................................................................138
Precautions Specific to WWN Cards......................................................................................................................... 139
WWN Card Fault Indicators.........................................................................................................................................139
WWN Card Replacement Task Guide.........................................................................................................................141
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 141
Using the wwnrecover Utility......................................................................................................................................141
Preparing for Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 143
Hot-Swap Replacement................................................................................................................................................144
Cold-Swap Replacement..............................................................................................................................................145
Removing the WWN Card and Bezel......................................................................................................................... 146
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Configuring the Airflow Direction on WWN Cards...................................................................................................147
Verifying WWN Card Operation.................................................................................................................................. 148
Power Supply Assemblies.............................................................................................................. 149
AC Power Supply Overview........................................................................................................................................ 149
HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Overview........................................................................................................................ 150
Power Supply Assembly Numbering......................................................................................................................... 151
Power Supply Airflow.................................................................................................................................................. 151
Precautions Specific to Power Supply Assemblies................................................................................................. 152
Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators................................................................................................................. 153
Power Supply Assembly Task Guide.........................................................................................................................153
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 154
Removing a Power Supply..........................................................................................................................................154
Installing a Power Supply........................................................................................................................................... 156
Verifying Power Supply Operation............................................................................................................................. 156
Fan Assemblies................................................................................................................................ 157
Fan Assembly Airflow..................................................................................................................................................157
Fan Assembly Numbering........................................................................................................................................... 158
Precautions Specific to Fan Assemblies...................................................................................................................159
Fan Assembly Fault Indicators...................................................................................................................................159
Fan Assembly Task Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 160
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 160
Removing a Fan Assembly......................................................................................................................................... 161
Installing a Fan Assembly...........................................................................................................................................162
Verifying Fan Operation...............................................................................................................................................162
Blade Filler Panels........................................................................................................................... 163
Removing a Filler Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 163
Installing a Filler Panel................................................................................................................................................ 163
Cable Management Fingers............................................................................................................ 165
Time and Items Required for Removal and Replacement....................................................................................... 165
Removing the Cable Management Finger Assembly............................................................................................... 165
Installing the Cable Management Finger Assembly.................................................................................................165
Chassis Door.................................................................................................................................... 167
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 167
Removing a Chassis Door.......................................................................................................................................... 167
Installing a Chassis Door............................................................................................................................................ 167
Replacing the Chassis.....................................................................................................................170
Precautions Specific to Chassis Replacement.........................................................................................................170
Chassis Replacement Task Guide..............................................................................................................................171
Chassis Fault Indicators..............................................................................................................................................171
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Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 171
Preparing for Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 172
Recording Critical Device and SAN Information.....................................................................................................172
Disconnecting from the Network and Fabric.......................................................................................................... 176
Removing Components from the Chassis................................................................................................................ 176
Installing the Replacement Chassis...........................................................................................................................177
Installing Components into the Chassis................................................................................................................... 178
Synchronizing Airflow Direction on WWN Cards..................................................................................................... 178
Downloading the Configuration..................................................................................................................................179
Reconnecting the System to the Network and Fabric............................................................................................. 179
Verifying Correct Operation of the System...............................................................................................................180
Verifying Correct Configuration of the Fabric.......................................................................................................... 182
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................184
Regulatory Statements.................................................................................................................... 192
BSMI Statement (Taiwan).............................................................................................................................................192
Canadian Requirements.............................................................................................................................................. 192
CE Statement................................................................................................................................................................ 192
China ROHS.................................................................................................................................................................. 193
FCC Warning (U.S. Only).............................................................................................................................................193
Germany Statement......................................................................................................................................................193
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea).......................................................................................................................... 193
VCCI Statement.............................................................................................................................................................194
Regulatory Compliance............................................................................................................................................... 194
Cautions and Danger Notices.........................................................................................................196
Cautions.........................................................................................................................................................................196
Danger Notices............................................................................................................................................................. 201
Revision History............................................................................................................................... 205
Copyright Statement........................................................................................................................ 207
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Introduction
This hardware installation guide contains procedures and safety requirements for installing your director into a rack
system or as a stand-alone device.
Also provided are steps to initially configure the Brocade X6-4 Director for operation, verify and monitor operation, replace
director field-replaceable units (FRUs), and install transceivers and cables. Complete technical specifications for the
director are also included.
Supported Hardware
The following tables list the major FRUs and the rack mount kits that are supported on this device. The first release of this
product was at Fabric OS 8.0.1.
Table 1: OS-Dependent FRUs
FRU Part Number Short Description Introduced (OS)
XBR-X6-
RACNPIPSU-0104
Provides 1450W (100–120 VAC) and 2870W (200–
240 VAC). This model supports nonport-side intake
(NPI) airflow.
Fabric OS 8.0.1
AC power supply
XBR-X6-
RACNPEPSU-0104
Provides 1450W (100–120 VAC) and 2870W (200–
277 VAC). This model supports nonport-side exhaust
(NPE) airflow.
Fabric OS 8.0.1
XBR-X6-
HVNPIPSU-0104
Dual-function high-voltage model provides the
following power output from either high-voltage AC
or DC power source:
•1450W (100–120 VAC)
•2870W (200–277 VAC)
•2870W (240–380 VDC)
This model supports nonport-side intake (NPI)
airflow.
Fabric OS 8.1.0a
HVAC/HVDC power
supply
XBR-X6-
HVNPEPSU-0104
Dual-function high-voltage model provides the
following power output from either high-voltage AC
or DC power source:
•1450W (100–120 VAC)
•2870W (200–277 VAC)
•2870W (240–380 VDC)
This model supports nonport-side exhaust (NPE)
airflow.
Fabric OS 8.1.0a
XBR-X6-NPI-0122 Supports NPI airflow Fabric OS 8.0.1
Fan assembly
XBR-X6-NPE-0122 Supports NPE airflow Fabric OS 8.0.1
FC32-48 blade XBR-X6-0148 Fibre Channel port blade with 48 32G SFP+ ports Fabric OS 8.0.1
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FRU Part Number Short Description Introduced (OS)
FC32-64 blade XBR-X6-0164 Port blade with 16 QSFP+ FlexPorts that can be
configured for FC or FCoE operation. Each port can
operate at speeds up to 4x32G port for a total of 64
32G ports per blade with FC transceivers installed.
Optionally, you can install Ethernet transceivers and
configure them for FCoE operation. Various GbE
speeds are supported.
Fabric OS 8.2.0
CPX6 blade XBR-CPX6-0103 Control processor (CP) blade Fabric OS 8.0.1
CPX blade XBR-CPX-0103 Control processor (CP) blade.
For the Brocade X6 Director family, this blade is
supported only on X6-4 Directors with switch type
165.5 and on X6-8 Directors with switch type 166.5.
Fabric OS 9.1.0b
CR32-4 blade XBR-X64-0106 Core routing (CR) blade with 8 4x32G QSFP+ ports
for Brocade X6-4 Director
Fabric OS 8.0.1
SX6 blade XBR-SX6-0000 Extension (X) blade with 16 32G Fibre Channel SFP
+ ports, 16 10GbE SFP+ ports, and 2 40GbE QSFP
+ ports
Fabric OS 8.0.1
WWN card XBR-X6-0124 World Wide Name card Fabric OS 8.0.1
Blade slot filler panel XBR-X6-0128 Required to cover empty slot to maintain airflow in
chassis.
Fabric OS 8.0.1
Power supply
assembly slot filler
panel
XBR-X6-0130 Required to cover empty slot to maintain airflow in
chassis.
Fabric OS 8.0.1
Table 2: Rack Mount Kits
Kit Part Number Short Description
XBR-DCX4S-0120 27–31-in. rail rack mount kit for four-post rack
XBR-DCX4S-0121 Airflow diversion kit for four-post rack (27–31 in.)
XBR-DCX4S-0130 Airflow diversion kit for four-post rack (18–24 in.)
Rack mount kits
XBR-X64-0126 8U mid-mount rack kit for X6-4 Director for two-post rack
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices
Notes, cautions, and danger statements may be used in this document.
NOTE
A Note provides a tip, guidance, or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related
information.
CAUTION
A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to
hardware, firmware, software, or data.
DANGER
A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations.
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Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product
If you purchased Brocade® product support from a Broadcom® OEM or solution provider, contact your OEM or solution
provider for all your product support needs.
•OEM and solution providers are trained and certified by Broadcom to support Brocade products.
•Broadcom provides backline support for issues that cannot be resolved by the OEM or solution provider.
•Brocade Supplemental Support augments your existing OEM support contract, providing direct access to Brocade
expertise. For more information on this option, contact Broadcom or your OEM.
•For questions regarding service levels and response times, contact your OEM or solution provider.
If you purchased Brocade product support directly from Broadcom, use one of the following methods to contact the
Technical Assistance Center 24x7. For product support information and the latest information on contacting the Technical
Assistance Center, go to www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/contact-brocade-support.
Online Telephone
For nonurgent issues, the preferred method is to log on to the
Support portal at support.broadcom.com. (You must initially
register to gain access to the Support portal.) Once registered, log
on and then select Brocade Products. You can now navigate to
the following sites:
•Case Management
•Software Downloads
•Licensing
•SAN Reports
•Brocade Support Link
•Training & Education
For Severity 1 (critical) issues, call Brocade Fibre Channel
Networking Global Support at one of the phone numbers listed at
www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/contact-
brocade-support.
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Device Overview
This device includes several key product features:
•Redundant and hot-swappable SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28 transceivers; port, extension, control
processor (CP) and core routing (CR) blades; power supply assemblies, fan assemblies, and WWN cards that enable
a high-availability platform and allow nondisruptive software upgrades for mission-critical SAN applications.
•Support for the following features when using the FC32-64 blade:
–Up to 16 QSFP ports on each FC32-64 port blade that provide 4x32G, 4x16G, 4x8G, 4x4G, 4x25GbE, or 40GbE
operation. Port speeds for 4x32G transceivers can auto-negotiate between 4x32G and 4x16G. Port speeds for
4x16G transceivers can auto-negotiate between 4x16G, 4x8G, and 4x4G.
–Flexport technology that allows you to configure each of the 16 QSFP ports on a blade for FC operation or Ethernet
operation for FCoE connections.
–Up to four blades and all FC transceivers installed, up to 256 32G external ports are possible in a single chassis,
enabling high-density SAN configurations with a reduced footprint.
–Trunking technology that allows groups of up to eight ports to create high-performance 256G ISL trunks between
switches using 32G ports.
•Support for the following features when using the FC32-48 blade:
–Up to 192 32G external ports are possible in a single chassis, enabling high-density SAN configurations with
reduced footprint.
–Support for 48 Fibre Channel ports on each FC32-48 port blade that provide 8, 10, 16, and 32G. The 10G
transceivers can be used for any port on the FC32-48 port blades.
–Trunking technology groups up to eight ports to create high-performance 256G ISL trunks between switches using
32G ports.
•Support for the following features when using the SX6 extension blade:
–Sixteen Fibre Channel ports supporting 4, 8, 16, and 32G.
–Sixteen Ethernet ports supporting 1GbE or 10GbE.
–Two Ethernet ports supporting 40GbE.
NOTE
10GbE transceivers on the FC32-64 are not interchangeable with the Brocade SX6 Blade.
The SX6 extension blades perform as extension platforms to support Fibre Channel (FC) and FICON data flows and
IP-based storage data flows over an IP WAN.
•Universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, EX_Ports, M_Ports (mirror ports), and FICON ports. Note that
the 10G ports on the FC32-48 port blade can function as E_Ports only.
•ClearLink® Diagnostic port (D_Port) functionality on Fibre Channel ports.
•Data compression capabilities through the port blades when ports are configured as ISLs.
Hardware Components
The device has a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of flexibility in installation, fabric
design, and maintenance. The device can be mounted with the cables facing either the front or the rear of the equipment
rack. It consists of the following hardware components:
•Up to four slots for hot-swappable port blade assemblies, providing up to 256 32G Fibre Channel ports if FC32-64 port
blades are installed. FlexPort technology allows QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports on this blade to be configured for FCoE
operation at 4x10GbE, 4x25GbE, and 40GbE speeds.
•Two half-size slots for control processor (CP) blades:
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–A single active CP blade can control all the ports in the device.
–The standby CP blade assumes control of the device if the active CP blade fails.
•Two slots for core routing (CR) blades:
–The CR blade interconnects all port blades.
–The blades provide up to 16 4x32G QSFP28 (ICL) ports.
–ICL ports allow interconnection with neighboring director chassis.
–Both CR blades are active and can be hot-swapped.
•Up to four slots for modular, hot-swappable 34-port SX6 extension blades. The blades provide 16 32G Fibre Channel
(FC) ports supporting 8G, 16G, and 32G or 16 16G FC ports supporting 4G, 8G, and 16G; 16 GbE ports supporting 1
or 10GbE; and two Ethernet ports supporting 40GbE. Extension blades enable long-distance communication over an
existing IP infrastructure.
•Modular, hot-swappable field-replaceable units (FRUs):
–Two fan assemblies, available with NPI or NPE airflow.
–Up to two power supplies, available with the NPI or NPE airflow. Redundant primary power connections ensure high
availability. Each power supply assembly has its own connector, so the number of primary power connections is two
for optimum efficiency and redundancy.
–Two World Wide Name (WWN) cards located on the nonport side of the device behind the WWN card bezel.
–Port blades use small form-factor pluggable (SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28) optical transceivers.
–Core routing blades use QSFP+ and QSFP28 optical transceivers.
•Chassis door. This door must be installed to meet EMI compliance certification.
•Two vertical cable management finger assemblies. These install on the equipment rack for cable management.
NOTE
Device control processors and management modules contain batteries for RTC/NVRAM backup. Do not attempt
to replace these batteries. Dispose of hardware components that contain these batteries as required by local
ordinances and regulations.
Port-Side View of the Device
The following figure shows the port-side view of the Brocade X6-4 Director with installed blades identified. Note that the
SX6 extension blade is not shown in the following figure, but would install in the same slots as the FC32-48 or FC32-64
port blades. A maximum of four SX6 blades are supported.
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Figure 1: Port Side of the Brocade X6-4 Director (Example Configuration)
1. Front air vent
2. Control processor blades (CPX6 or CPX) – slot 1 (left), slot 2 (right)
3. Port blades (FC32-48)
4. Core routing blades (CR32-4)
5. Side air vent
NOTE
When nonport-side exhaust (NPE) fan and power supply assemblies are installed, air flows through the side
vent and exhausts to the nonport side. When nonport-side intake (NPI) fan and power supply assemblies are
installed, air flows from the nonport-side and exhausts through the side vent. When installing the chassis in
a four-post rack with the airflow diversion rack mount kit, airflow is redirected to or from the port side of the
chassis. Therefore, if NPE fan and power supply assemblies are installed, air flows into port-side air vents and
exhausts to the nonport side. If NPI fan and power supply assemblies are installed, air flows into nonport-side air
vents and exhausts through to the port-side.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lift or support the chassis by the logo bezel attached over the port-side air vents.
NOTE
Be careful to not push on the mesh screen covering the side air vent or poke it with sharp objects.
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Port-Side Slot Numbering
The Brocade X6-4 Director contains 6 full-width slots and two half-width slots, for a total of 8 slots. Facing the port side
of the device, the half-width slots are on the top, numbered 1 and 2 from left to right. The remaining full-width slots are
numbered 3 through 8, counting from top to bottom on the chassis.
Slots contain guide pins and connectors designed for specific blade types. Only install the control processor (CP), core
routing (CR), port, and extension blades into slot numbers as follows:
•Slots 1–2 are restricted to CP blades. Note that the blade installed in slot 1 will be designated as CP0, while the blade
in slot 2 will be designated as CP1 in CLI command and message output.
•Slots 3–4 and slots 7-8 are restricted to port and extension blades.
•Slots 5–6 are restricted to CR64-4 blades.
Nonport-Side View of the Device
The following figure shows the nonport-side view of the Brocade X6-4 Director with all fan and power supply assemblies
installed.
Figure 2: Nonport Side of the Director (Example Configuration)
1. WWN Bezel (logo plate - WWN cards behind)
2. Power supply assembly
3. Fan assembly
4. 2AWG Panduit LCD2-14AF lug for building ground connection
Depending on the fans and the power supplies installed, airflow can be from the port side to the nonport side or from the
nonport side to the port side of the chassis through the side air vent. Use the Chassis Airflow Diversion and Port Side
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Exhaust Kit to divert airflow so that air fully exhausts to the port side of the chassis or is fully drawn from the port side of
the chassis while mounted in a four-post rack.
Although not illustrated, the chassis label that contains the serial number, SKU, and WWN is located on the upper portion
of the chassis to the left of the fan assemblies.
Device Management Options
You can use the management functions built into the device to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and
other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging. The device automatically
performs a power-on self-test (POST) each time it is turned on. A RASlog message is generated for any detected startup
errors.
You can manage the device using any of the management options that are listed in the following table.
Table 3: Management Options for the Device
Management Tool Out-of-Band Support Reference Documents
Command line interface (CLI)
Up to two admin sessions and four user
sessions simultaneously.
Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
Brocade Web Tools Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS Web Tools Administration Guide
Standard SNMP applications Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual
Management Server Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
Brocade SANnav Management Portal
Brocade SANnav Management Portal
must be purchased separately.
Ethernet or serial connection Brocade SANnav documentation set
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Preparing for Installation
Perform these preliminary steps to ensure a successful installation.
•Note the safety precautions to avoid harm to you or damage to the device.
•Ensure that facility requirements are met.
•Check the shipping carton contents to make sure everything is included.
A checklist is provided for you to use during the installation.
Safety Precautions
When using this product, observe all danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The safety notices are
accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.
See Cautions and Danger Notices for translations of safety notices for this product.
General Precautions
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
DANGER
Before beginning the installation, see the precautions in “Power Precautions.”
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.
CAUTION
Disassembling any part of the power supply and fan assembly voids the warranty and regulatory certifications.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the power supply and fan assembly.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front and back of the device is not restricted.
CAUTION
To protect the serial port from damage, keep the cover on the port when not in use.
CAUTION
Never leave tools inside the chassis.
CAUTION
Use the screws specified in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the device.
ESD Precautions
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
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Power Precautions
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, make sure that 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.
DANGER
Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, and then use the power cord supplied with the
device to connect it to the power source.
CAUTION
Use a separate branch circuit for each power cord, which provides redundancy in case one of the circuits fails.
DANGER
High Touch Current. Earth connection essential before connecting supply.
CAUTION
All devices with AC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access areas only. A restricted
access area is a location where access can be gained only by trained service personnel through the use of a
special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
CAUTION
The maximum input voltage for connection to the HVAC/HVDC power supply should not exceed 305 VAC and
400 VDC.
CAUTION
The maximum input voltage for connection to the HVAC/HVDC power supply should not exceed 305 VAC and
400 VDC .
CAUTION
For removal of the metal cable restraint cover under the high voltage power supply inlet, remove the 2 Torx
screws.
Lifting Precautions
DANGER
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
DANGER
A fully populated chassis weighs approximately 68.95 kg (152.0 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to
install it.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lift or support the chassis by the logo bezel attached over the port-side air vents.
Laser Precautions
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
DANGER
Laser Radiation. Do Not View Directly with Optical Instruments. Class 1M Laser Products.
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DANGER
Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation
performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products
that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Facility Requirements
Before installing the device, be sure that the following facility requirements are met.
Table 4: Facility Requirements
Type Requirements
Device specifications Ensure that the facility can accommodate the system, power, and environmental specifications for
this device as outlined in the Technical Specifications.
Electrical Ensure that there are dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics available:
•Two branch circuits to power supplies for high availability and maximum blade usage.
•Two cables for VAC high-line or VAC low-line operation.
•Two cables for DC operation.
•Circuit breaker protection in accordance with local electrical codes.
•Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis
nameplate.
•An easily accessible location close to the chassis.
•Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords.
Ensure that all equipment in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection.
Make sure that power distribution units (PDUs) can handle the maximum input amperage of the
power supplies. Use cables with an adequate amperage rating from the PDUs to the power source.
Thermal Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of air space.
Ensure that the air intake temperature is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation.
Rack (when rack-mounted) Ensure that the following airflow requirements are met:
•Plan to install the device with the air-intake side facing the cool-air aisle. The device can be
installed facing either direction if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
•Ensure that the airflow available at the air vents meets the minimum requirements for the device.
•Install the device with the airflow aligned with other devices in the rack. Some devices have
airflow running from the port side to the nonport side, and others have the opposite arrangement.
Make sure that the airflow for all devices moves in the same direction to maximize cooling.
Ensure that the following amount of space is available in the rack:
•8 rack units (8U) high. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.).
•9 rack units (9U) high if you use the airflow diversion rack mount kit.
•61.29 cm (24.09 in.) deep.
•43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide.
Ensure that the rack meets the following additional requirements:
•The additional weight of the chassis does not exceed the weight limit of the rack.
•The rack is secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.
Time and Items Required
You can set up and install the device in the following ways:
•As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface.
•In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) rack or in a telecommunications (Telco) rack using a Brocade rack
mount kit. See Mounting the Device for applicable rack mount kits.
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The following table describes the main installation and setup tasks, the estimated time that is required for each, and the
items that are required to complete the tasks for a device that is fully populated with port blades. Configurations with fewer
blades or ports require less time. These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and
network connectivity.
Table 5: Installation Tasks, Time, and Items Required
Installation Task Time Estimate Items Required
Prepare the site and unpack the device. 30 minutes 1/2-in. socket wrench (optional).
No. 1 and No. 2 Phillips screwdrivers.
Pallet jack.
Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to raise to a minimum of 140
cm (55 in.), with a minimum capacity of 115 kg (254 lb).
To find the weight of your device that is fully populated with
the required port blades, see Technical Specifications.
Install the rack mount kit. 30 minutes
Mount and secure the device in the rack. 30 minutes
See the procedures for your rack mount kit located in this
guide.
Install power cables and power on the device. 20 minutes Power cables. These cables are ordered and shipped
separately based on the country where the device is installed.
Establish a serial connection, log on to the
device, and configure IP addresses.
20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial port or terminal server port
and a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the device and for both control
processor blades; total of three addresses.
Install an Ethernet cable, open a telnet session,
and configure the device domain ID, date and
time, and additional system parameters. Verify
and back up the configuration.
20 minutes Ethernet cable (optional) for telnet access.
Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide.
Install transceivers as needed. 20–30 minutes SFP+ and QSFP28 optical transceivers as needed.
Attach fiber-optic cables, cable ties, and cable
guides.
2‒3 hours Fiber-optic cables and cable ties.
Obtain a USB drive pretested by Broadcom. 20 minutes Use a USB drive that has been test validated by Broadcom:
•SanDisk 32 CZ48 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ48-032G-
UAM46)
•SanDisk 16 CZ48 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ48-016G-
UAM46)
•Kingston 32GB DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
(DT100G3/32GB)
•Kingston 32GB DataTraveler G4 USB 3.0 Flash Drive
(DTIG4/32GB)
•PNY Attache 3.0 4 USB 32GB Flash Drive
•PNY Attache 3.0 4 USB 16GB Flash Drive
These drives are not orderable from Broadcom but are widely
available and can be purchased from other suppliers.
Shipped Items
When unpacking the device, follow procedures under Unpacking and Transporting the Device. Verify that you have the
following items. Save shipping cartons and packaging in the event you need to return the device.
The following items are packaged in device shipping carton:
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•Brocade X6 Director with a shipping tray
•Packing foam
•Antistatic plastic
•Inner foam
The following items are packaged in a device shipping carton or separate carton:
•Door (for EMI compliance)
•Serial cable
•ESD wrist strap
•4-GB USB drive
•China-RoHS Hazardous/Toxic Substance statement
•SANnav web pointer card
•Brocade documentation web pointer card
•Rack mount kit for your device
•Ground lug kit
Quick Installation Checklists
The following checklists provide a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the
point when the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures
successful installation. Print these checklists and take them to the installation site.
Preinstallation Tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation
ensure seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
Table 6: Installation Prerequisites
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
Unpack the device. Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. See
Shipped Items.
Gather necessary components and
required tools.
Review the time and items required information at the beginning of the
following sections in this guide to ensure that you have gathered all necessary
components:
•Mounting the Device
•Initial Setup and Verification
•Port and Extension Blades (if required to install)
•Power Supply Assemblies (if required to install)
Review the safety precautions. See Safety Precautions.
Plan the installation. Obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. See Mounting the Device.
Review and verify installation
requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. See Facility Requirements.
•Electrical
•Environmental
•Rack
•Thermal
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