Broadcom Brocade X6-8 Director Manual

Brocade X6-8 Director
Hardware Installation Guide
Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Copyright Statement............................................................................................................................ 8
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................9
About This Document......................................................................................................................................................9
Supported Hardware........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices......................................................................................................................... 10
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product.......................................................................................10
Document Feedback...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Device Overview.................................................................................................................................12
Product Features............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Hardware Components.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Port-Side View of the Device........................................................................................................................................ 13
Port-Side Slot Numbering............................................................................................................................................. 15
Nonport-Side View of the Device................................................................................................................................. 15
Device Management Options........................................................................................................................................ 16
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................. 18
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Facility Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 19
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Shipped Items................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Quick Installation Checklists........................................................................................................................................ 22
Mounting the Device..........................................................................................................................25
Mounting Options...........................................................................................................................................................25
Mounting Precautions....................................................................................................................................................25
Unpacking and Transporting the Device..................................................................................................................... 26
Installing the 14U Rack Mount Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX-0120 and XBR-DCX-0152)..............................27
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 27
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Assembling the Rack Hardware............................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the Device in the Rack..............................................................................................................................31
Installing the 14U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-DCX-0121).......................................... 32
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 33
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Assembling the Rack Hardware............................................................................................................................... 34
Installing the Device in the Rack..............................................................................................................................35
Initial Setup and Verification.............................................................................................................38
Configuration and Verification Task Guide................................................................................................................. 38
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Items Required................................................................................................................................................................39
Providing Power to the Device.....................................................................................................................................39
Connecting the Power Cord to AC Power Supplies.................................................................................................40
Connecting to HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies........................................................................................................... 40
Using HVAC/HVDC Power Cords......................................................................................................................43
Establishing a Serial Connection to the Device.........................................................................................................44
Configuring the IP Addresses...................................................................................................................................... 46
Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the Device.................................................................................................. 47
Setting the Domain ID................................................................................................................................................... 48
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................................................................ 48
Setting the Time Zone.............................................................................................................................................. 49
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source...........................................................................................50
Customizing the Chassis and Switch Name............................................................................................................... 50
Verifying Installed Licenses.......................................................................................................................................... 51
Verifying Correct Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 52
Backing Up the Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 52
Powering Down the Chassis.........................................................................................................................................53
Installing Transceivers and Cables..................................................................................................56
Supported Transceivers and Cables............................................................................................................................56
Port and Extension Blade Transceivers................................................................................................................... 57
Core Routing Blade Transceivers.............................................................................................................................58
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 59
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables......................................................................................................60
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors.......................................................................................................................... 60
Cable Management.........................................................................................................................................................60
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver.....................................................................................................................................61
Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver................................................................................................................................... 62
Installing a QSFP Transceiver...................................................................................................................................... 64
Replacing a QSFP Transceiver.....................................................................................................................................65
Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers............................................................................................................. 66
Monitoring the Device....................................................................................................................... 67
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Interpreting FC32-48 Port Blade LEDs.........................................................................................................................67
Interpreting FC32-64 Port Blade LEDs.........................................................................................................................70
Interpreting Extension Blade LEDs..............................................................................................................................72
Interpreting Core Routing Blade LEDs........................................................................................................................75
Interpreting Control Processor Blade LEDs............................................................................................................... 77
Interpreting WWN Card LEDs....................................................................................................................................... 79
Interpreting Power Supply LEDs.................................................................................................................................. 80
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Interpreting Fan Assembly LEDs................................................................................................................................. 83
Interpreting POST and Boot Results........................................................................................................................... 84
POST......................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Using Monitoring Commands....................................................................................................................................... 85
chassisShow..............................................................................................................................................................85
errDump and errShow...............................................................................................................................................88
fanShow.....................................................................................................................................................................88
haShow......................................................................................................................................................................88
historyShow............................................................................................................................................................... 89
psShow...................................................................................................................................................................... 90
sensorShow............................................................................................................................................................... 90
sfpShow..................................................................................................................................................................... 91
slotShow.................................................................................................................................................................... 91
supportSave...............................................................................................................................................................92
switchShow................................................................................................................................................................93
tempShow..................................................................................................................................................................93
Running Diagnostic Tests............................................................................................................................................. 94
Port and Extension Blades............................................................................................................... 95
FC32-48 Port Blade Overview....................................................................................................................................... 95
FC32-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking.........................................................................................................95
FC32-64 Port Blade Overview....................................................................................................................................... 97
FC32-64 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking.........................................................................................................98
Extension Blade Overview............................................................................................................................................ 99
Extension Features................................................................................................................................................. 100
SX6 Blade Port Numbering and Trunking.............................................................................................................. 101
Blade-Specific Precautions......................................................................................................................................... 102
Faulty Blade Indicators................................................................................................................................................102
Time and Items Required for Removal and Installation.......................................................................................... 103
Removing a Blade........................................................................................................................................................ 103
Installing a Blade..........................................................................................................................................................106
Verifying Blade Operation........................................................................................................................................... 107
Core Routing Blades....................................................................................................................... 108
Core Routing Blade Overview.................................................................................................................................... 108
CR32-8 Port Numbering......................................................................................................................................... 108
ICL Trunking Groups...............................................................................................................................................110
ICL Cabling Configurations..................................................................................................................................... 110
Blade-Specific Precautions......................................................................................................................................... 112
Faulty Core Routing Blade Indicators....................................................................................................................... 113
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 113
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Replacing a Core Routing Blade................................................................................................................................113
Preparing for Replacement..................................................................................................................................... 114
Removing a Core Routing Blade............................................................................................................................115
Installing a Core Routing Blade..............................................................................................................................116
Verifying Blade Operation........................................................................................................................................... 118
Control Processor Blades...............................................................................................................119
Control Processor Blade Overview............................................................................................................................119
CPX6 Port Identification..........................................................................................................................................119
Blade-Specific Precautions......................................................................................................................................... 120
Blade Fault Indicators..................................................................................................................................................121
Blade Replacement Task Guide..................................................................................................................................121
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 122
Preparing for Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 122
Replacing a Control Processor Blade....................................................................................................................... 123
Replacing a CP Blade: Hot-Swap Procedure.........................................................................................................124
Removing a Blade........................................................................................................................................... 124
Installing a Blade............................................................................................................................................. 125
Verifying and Synchronizing Firmware on Blades...........................................................................................126
Replacing a CP Blade: Cold-Swap Procedure.......................................................................................................130
Removing a Blade........................................................................................................................................... 130
Installing a Blade............................................................................................................................................. 131
Completing the Replacement..................................................................................................................................132
Verifying Blade Operation........................................................................................................................................... 133
WWN Cards.......................................................................................................................................135
WWN Card Overview....................................................................................................................................................135
WWN Card Location and Numbering..................................................................................................................... 135
Precautions Specific to WWN Cards......................................................................................................................... 136
WWN Card Fault Indicators.........................................................................................................................................136
WWN Card Replacement Task Guide.........................................................................................................................138
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 138
Using the wwnrecover Utility......................................................................................................................................138
Preparing for Replacement......................................................................................................................................... 140
Hot-Swap Replacement................................................................................................................................................141
Cold-Swap Replacement..............................................................................................................................................142
Removing the WWN Card and Bezel......................................................................................................................... 143
Configuring the Airflow Direction on WWN Cards...................................................................................................144
Verifying WWN Card Operation.................................................................................................................................. 145
Power Supply Assemblies.............................................................................................................. 146
AC Power Supply Overview........................................................................................................................................ 146
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HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Overview........................................................................................................................ 147
Power Supply Assembly Numbering......................................................................................................................... 148
Fan and Power Supply Airflow...................................................................................................................................149
Precautions Specific to Power Supply Assemblies................................................................................................. 150
Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators................................................................................................................. 150
Power Supply Assembly Task Guide.........................................................................................................................150
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 151
Removing a Power Supply..........................................................................................................................................152
Installing a Power Supply........................................................................................................................................... 154
Verifying Power Supply Operation............................................................................................................................. 154
Fan Assemblies................................................................................................................................ 156
Fan Assembly Overview..............................................................................................................................................156
Fan and Power Supply 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............................................................................................................................................ 161
Removing a Fan Assembly......................................................................................................................................... 161
Installing a Fan Assembly...........................................................................................................................................162
Verifying Fan Operation...............................................................................................................................................162
Blade Filler Panels........................................................................................................................... 163
Blade Filler Panel Removal and Replacement..........................................................................................................163
Removing a Filler Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 163
Installing a Filler Panel................................................................................................................................................163
Cable Management Comb............................................................................................................... 165
Cable Management Comb Overview.......................................................................................................................... 165
Time and Items Required for Removal and Installation.......................................................................................... 165
Removing the Cable Management Comb.................................................................................................................. 166
Installing the Cable Management Comb....................................................................................................................166
Chassis Door.................................................................................................................................... 167
Chassis Door Overview............................................................................................................................................... 167
Time and Items Required............................................................................................................................................ 167
Removing a Chassis Door.......................................................................................................................................... 167
Installing a Chassis Door............................................................................................................................................ 168
Replacing the Chassis.....................................................................................................................170
Chassis Replacement Overview................................................................................................................................. 170
Precautions Specific to Chassis Replacement.........................................................................................................170
Chassis Replacement Task Guide..............................................................................................................................171
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Chassis Fault Indicators..............................................................................................................................................171
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.................................................................................................................... 191
BSMI Statement (Taiwan).............................................................................................................................................191
Canadian Requirements.............................................................................................................................................. 191
CE Statement................................................................................................................................................................ 191
China ROHS.................................................................................................................................................................. 192
FCC Warning (U.S. Only).............................................................................................................................................192
Germany Statement......................................................................................................................................................192
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea).......................................................................................................................... 192
VCCI Statement.............................................................................................................................................................193
Regulatory Compliance............................................................................................................................................... 193
Cautions and Danger Notices.........................................................................................................195
Cautions.........................................................................................................................................................................195
Danger Notices............................................................................................................................................................. 200
Revision History............................................................................................................................... 205
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Copyright Statement
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Broadcom reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or data herein to improve reliability,
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Introduction
About This Document
This hardware installation guide contains procedures and safety requirements for installing the Brocade X6-8 Director into
a rack system or as a stand-alone device. Also provided are steps to initially configure the 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) Currently Supported
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 Yes
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 Yes
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 Yes
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 Yes
XBR-X6-NPI-0122 Supports NPI airflow Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
Fan assembly
XBR-X6-NPE-0122 Supports NPE airflow Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
FC32-48 blade XBR-X6-0148 Fibre Channel port blade with 48 32G SFP+
ports
Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
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FRU Part Number Short Description Introduced (OS) Currently Supported
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 Yes
CPX6 blade XBR-CPX6-0103 Control processor (CP) blade Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
CR32-8 blade XBR-X68-0106 Core routing (CR) blade with 16 4x32G
QSFP+ ports for Brocade X6-8 Director.
Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
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 Yes
WWN card XBR-X6-0124 World Wide Name card Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
Blade slot filler
panel
XBR-X6-0128 Required to cover empty slot to maintain
airflow in chassis.
Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
Power supply
assembly slot filler
panel
XBR-X6-0130 Required to cover empty slot to maintain
airflow in chassis.
Fabric OS 8.0.1 Yes
Table 2: Rack Mount Kits
Kit Part Number Short Description
XBR-DCX-0121 Mid-mount rack mount kit for two-post rack
XBR-DCX-0120 14U rack mount kit for four-post rack (27–31 in.)
Rack mount kits
XBR-DCX-0152 14U rack mount kit for four-post rack (22 in.)
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.
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product
If you purchased Brocade product support from a Broadcom OEM/solution provider, contact your OEM/solution provider
for all your product support needs.
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•OEM/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/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/solution provider.
For product support information and the latest information on contacting the Technical Assistance Center, go to https://
www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/. If you have purchased Brocade® product support directly from
Broadcom, use one of the following methods to contact the Technical Assistance Center 24x7.
Online Telephone
For nonurgent issues, the preferred method is to log in to
myBroadcom at https://www.broadcom.com/mybroadcom. (You
must initially register to gain access to the Customer Support
Portal.) Once there, select Customer Support Portal > Support
Portal. You will now be able to navigate to the following sites:
•Knowledge Search: Clicking the top-right magnifying glass
brings up a search bar.
•Case Management: The legacy MyBrocade case
management tool (MyCases) has been replaced with the Fibre
Channel Networking case management tool.
•DocSafe: You can download software and documentation.
•Other Resources: Licensing Portal (top), SAN Health (top and
bottom), Communities (top), Education (top).
Required for Severity 1 (critical) issues:
Please call Fibre Channel Networking Global Support at one of
the numbers listed at https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-
channel-networking/.
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Device Overview
Product Features
Key product features for this device include the following:
•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.
–With eight blades and all FC transceivers installed, up to 512 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:
–With eight blades up to 384 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:
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•Up to eight slots for hot-swappable port blade assemblies, providing up to 512 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:
–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 32 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):
–Three fan assemblies, available with NPI or NPE airflow.
–Up to four power supplies, available with 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 four
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.
•A cable management comb. The comb installs on the chassis below the blades 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 X6-8 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 X6-8 Director (Example Configuration)
1. Air vent
2. Core routing blades (CR32-8)
3. Port blades (FC32-48)
4. Cable management comb
5. Control processor blades (CPX6) – slot 1 (upper), slot 2 (lower)
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lift or support the chassis by the logo bezel attached over the port-side air vents.
NOTE
Depending on the fans and power supplies that are installed, airflow can be from the port side to the nonport
side of the chassis or from the nonport side to the port side of the chassis.
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Port-Side Slot Numbering
The Brocade X6-8 Director contains 10 full-height slots and 2 half-height slots, for a total of 12 slots. Facing the port side
of the device, the half-height slots are on the left, numbered 1 (top slot) and 2 (bottom slot). The remaining full-height slots
are numbered 3 through 12, counting from left to right 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 3–6 and slots 9–12 are restricted to port and extension blades.
•Slots 7–8 are restricted to CR64-8 core blades.
Nonport-Side View of the Device
The following figure shows the nonport-side view of the Brocade X6-8 Director with all fan and power supply assemblies
installed.
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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 fans and power supplies that are installed, airflow can be from the port side to the nonport side of the
chassis or from the nonport side to the port side of chassis.
Although not illustrated, the chassis label that contains the serial number, SKU, and WWN is located on the lower portion
of the chassis, below 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.
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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
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.
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.
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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 145.83 kg (321.5 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.
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.
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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:
•Four branch circuits to power supplies for high availability and maximum blade usage.
•Four 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:
•14 rack units (14U) high. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.).
•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 Options for applicable rack mount kits.
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.
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