Broadcom Brocade 7850 Manual

Brocade® 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6
Supported Hardware and Software................................................................................................................................ 6
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices........................................................................................................................... 6
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product......................................................................................... 6
Document Feedback........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Device Overview...................................................................................................................................8
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Software Features.................................................................................................... 8
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Features................................................................................................... 9
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Configurations...........................................................................................................9
Port-Side View of the Device........................................................................................................................................ 10
Nonport-Side View of the Device................................................................................................................................. 11
Device Management Options........................................................................................................................................ 12
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................. 13
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 13
General Precautions..................................................................................................................................................13
ESD Precautions....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Precautions.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Lifting and Weight-Related Precautions................................................................................................................... 15
Laser Precautions..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Facility Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Quick Installation Checklist.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Shipping Carton Contents.............................................................................................................................................19
Mounting the Device..........................................................................................................................20
Precautions Specific to Mounting................................................................................................................................ 20
Installing the Device as a Standalone Unit................................................................................................................. 21
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296).....................................................................................21
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 22
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Flush-Front Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 24
Attaching the Front Brackets............................................................................................................................. 25
Attaching the Extension Brackets to the Device............................................................................................... 26
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................27
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions................................................................................................ 28
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts................................................................................................29
Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting............................................................................................................................. 30
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rear of the Device................................................................................... 30
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Attaching the Extensions to the Front of the Device........................................................................................ 32
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................33
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions at the Front of the Device.......................................................34
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Rack Posts...................................................................................... 36
Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294)...................................................................................... 37
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 37
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Flush-Front Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 39
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device...................................................................................................... 40
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack......................................................................................................... 41
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack..........................................................................................................42
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device....................................................................................................... 43
Mid-Mounting............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device...................................................................................................... 44
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack......................................................................................................... 45
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack..........................................................................................................46
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device....................................................................................................... 47
Initial Setup and Verification.............................................................................................................48
Items Required................................................................................................................................................................48
Providing Power to the Device.....................................................................................................................................48
Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection.............................................................................................................. 48
Configuring the IP Address.......................................................................................................................................... 49
Using DHCP to Set the IP Address......................................................................................................................... 50
Setting a Static IP Address.......................................................................................................................................50
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................................................................ 50
Setting the Time Zone.............................................................................................................................................. 51
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source...........................................................................................51
Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name.................................................................................................... 52
Establishing an Ethernet Connection.......................................................................................................................... 52
Setting the Domain ID................................................................................................................................................... 52
FCIP and Fibre Channel Routing Services Configuration......................................................................................... 53
Verifying Correct Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 53
Backing Up the Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 54
Powering Down the Device........................................................................................................................................... 55
Installing Transceivers and Cables..................................................................................................56
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables......................................................................................................56
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors.......................................................................................................................... 56
Managing Cables............................................................................................................................................................ 56
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver.....................................................................................................................................57
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Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver................................................................................................................................... 59
Installing an SFP-DD Transceiver.................................................................................................................................61
Replacing an SFP-DD Transceiver............................................................................................................................... 64
Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers............................................................................................................. 66
Monitoring the Device....................................................................................................................... 67
Interpreting Port-Side LEDs.......................................................................................................................................... 67
System Power LED........................................................................................................................................................ 68
System Status LED........................................................................................................................................................ 68
Management Port LEDs.................................................................................................................................................69
FC Port (SFP-DD) Status LEDs.....................................................................................................................................69
FC Port (SFP+) Status LEDs.........................................................................................................................................69
Ethernet Port (SFP+) Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 70
Ethernet Port (QSFP) Status LEDs.............................................................................................................................. 71
Interpreting Nonport-Side LEDs................................................................................................................................... 71
Interpreting POST Results............................................................................................................................................ 72
Interpreting Boot Results.............................................................................................................................................. 72
Running Diagnostic Tests............................................................................................................................................. 72
Power Supply Assemblies................................................................................................................ 74
Precautions Specific to the Power Supply Assemblies............................................................................................ 75
Identifying the Direction of the Power Supply Assembly Airflow............................................................................ 75
Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators................................................................................................................... 76
Power Supply Assembly Task Guide...........................................................................................................................77
Installing an Additional Power Supply (Hot-Install)...................................................................................................77
Replacing a Power Supply (Hot-Swap).................................................................................................................... 77
Replacing Both Power Supplies (Cold-Swap).......................................................................................................... 77
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 77
Recording Critical Information about the Power Supply Assembly.........................................................................78
Removing a Power Supply Assembly......................................................................................................................... 78
Inserting a New Power Supply Assembly................................................................................................................... 79
Verifying the Operation of the Power Supply Assemblies........................................................................................ 80
Fan Assemblies.................................................................................................................................. 81
Precautions Specific to the Fan Assemblies.............................................................................................................. 81
Identifying the Direction of the Fan Assembly Airflow..............................................................................................82
Fan Assembly Fault Indicators.....................................................................................................................................82
Fan Assembly Task Guide............................................................................................................................................ 82
Replacing a Fan Assembly (Hot-Swap)................................................................................................................... 82
Inserting a New Fan Assembly.................................................................................................................................83
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 84
Recording Critical Information about the Fan Assembly.......................................................................................... 84
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Removing a Fan Assembly........................................................................................................................................... 84
Inserting a New Fan Assembly.....................................................................................................................................85
Verifying the Operation of the Fan Assemblies......................................................................................................... 86
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................87
Regulatory Statements...................................................................................................................... 92
BSMI Statement (Taiwan)...............................................................................................................................................92
Canadian Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 92
CE Statement.................................................................................................................................................................. 92
FCC Warning (U.S. Only)...............................................................................................................................................92
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)............................................................................................................................ 93
VCCI Statement...............................................................................................................................................................93
Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................................................................. 93
Cautions and Danger Notices...........................................................................................................95
Cautions...........................................................................................................................................................................95
Danger Notices............................................................................................................................................................... 97
Revision History............................................................................................................................... 101
Documentation Legal Notice.......................................................................................................... 102
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Introduction
This guide contains installation procedures and safety requirements for installing your switch into a rack system or as a
stand-alone device.
Also provided are steps to initially configure the Brocade® 7850 Extension Switch for operation, to verify and monitor
operation, to replace switch field-replaceable units (FRUs), and to install transceivers and cables. Complete technical
specifications for the switch are also included in this guide.
Supported Hardware and Software
The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch is introduced in the Fabric OS® 9.2.0 software release. The following tables list the
power supplies, the fan assemblies, and the rack mount kits supported on this device.
Table 1: Power Supply and Fan Assemblies
Part Number Description Quantity
XBR-650WPSAC-R 650W (maximum), AC/DC power supply FRU with nonport-side intake airflow 2
XBR-FAN-40-R Fan assembly FRU with nonport-side intake airflow 6
Table 2: Rack Mount Kits
Part Number Description
XBR-R000294 Universal two-post mid-mount or flush-mount rack kit
XBR-R000296 Universal four-post fixed flush-mount rack kit
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 or solution provider, contact your OEM or solution
provider for all your product support needs.
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•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 Hardware > Brocade Storage Networking.
You can now navigate to any of the Brocade tools.
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
The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch is intended as a platform for Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and IP Extension. The
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch supports high performance, secure, and highly reliable transport of replication traffic over
distance, for replication traffic originating in either FC or IP.
The switch can operate independently or in a fabric containing multiple extension switches.
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Software Features
The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch offers the following software features and capabilities:
•Multiple logical tunnels with a maximum tunnel bandwidth up to 50Gb/s allow for scalable connectivity between sites.
The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch supports connectivity to the Brocade SX6 Extension blade and the Brocade 7810
Extension switch. The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch does not support tunnel connectivity with any other products
including the Brocade 7800, 7840, and FX8-24.
•Extension Trunking allows multiple IP source and destination address pairs (defined as circuits) through multiple
1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, and 100GbE interfaces to provide high bandwidth tunnel and lossless failover resiliency. Each
FCIP circuit supports four QoS classes (Class-F, High, Medium, and Low Priority), each as a TCP connection. When
enabled for IP Extension, the tunnel supports up to seven QoS queues (Class-F, FC-High, FC-Medium, FC-Low, IP-
High, IP-Medium, and IP-Low).
•Adaptive Rate Limiting (ARL) provides a minimum bandwidth guarantee for each tunnel while making the full utilization
of the available network bandwidth without adverse throughput performance impact at high traffic load. ARL also
ensures that the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch can be a good citizen on shared WAN connections, preserving
prescribed bandwidth for other workloads when they are active.
•Hardware-based compression delivers the ability to maximize throughput over lower bandwidth links in the wide area
network, optimizing the cost efficiencies of FCIP. The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch compresses FC frames before
they are encapsulated into FCIP packets. The IP Extension traffic cannot be compressed using hardware-based
compression. Only FC traffic over a tunnel can be compressed using hardware-based compression.
•Key protocol features are enabled in the implementation to optimize performance of Extension over IP networks,
including WAN Optimized TCP (WO-TCP), 9K jumbo frame, and end-to-end Path MTU auto discovery.
•Hardware-based IPsec supports a mix of secure and non-secure tunnels on the same Ethernet port, jumbo frames,
and VLAN tagged connections. The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch IPsec function is capable of supporting both IPv4
and IPv6.
•FastWrite, Open Systems Tape Pipelining, and Advanced Accelerator for FICON (included with the mainframe SKU)
mitigate the latency effect of a long distance FCIP distance connection over IP WAN.
•eHCL (Extension Hot Code Load) provides In-service firmware upgrade for supporting 24/7 non-stop business
operations.
•Built-in WAN link tester generates traffic over an IP connection to test for maximum throughput, congestion, loss
percentage, out of order deliver, latency, and other network conditions. The built-in WAN link tester helps determine the
health of a WAN link before deploying it for use.
•Fabric Vision advanced monitoring provides the following functions:
–Policy-based monitoring monitors Extension connectivity and WAN anomalies using multi-layer metrics.
–Flow monitoring reports IOPS and data rate of individual I/O flows of inter-DC replication and tape backup
operations.
–Flow generator generates FC frames for a defined flow with default or custom size and pattern and sent across an
Extension tunnel to help validate end-to-end network setup and configuration.
•Brocade Fabric OS delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of value-added
applications.
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Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Features
The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch provides the following hardware features:
•Rack-mountable 1U chassis
•Eight SFP-DD ports and eight SFP+ ports
–The switch offers 16 physical Fibre Channel ports, 8 of which are SFP-DD-capable ports, and 8 of which are SFP+
ports. Together, these 16 physical ports provide a total of 24 Fibre Channel ports with link speeds of 8, 16, 32, and
64Gb/s.
–8G requires a 32G optical transceiver
•16 1/10/25GbE ports, compatible with short reach (SR) and long reach (LR) SFP/SFP+ transceivers
–1G speed is not supported for LR. The only optic that supports 1G speed is the 10GbE SR optic.
–The 25GbE LR optic supports both 25G and 10G speeds.
–40GbE is supported through 4x 10GbE breakout using the SFP Ethernet ports. We do not support 40GbE interfaces
on the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch; however, we do support connecting to 40GbE ports on core routers or WAN
routers. The 40GbE port is connected at the core router or WAN router end, with breakout to 4x 10GbE interfaces
on the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch.
•Two 100GbE ports, compatible with short reach (SR) QSFP transceivers
NOTE
The SFPs and QSFPs are hot-swappable.
•One RJ-45 Ethernet management port with 1000-Mb/s autonegotiating capability
•One USB port that provides storage for firmware updates, output of the supportSave command, and storage for
configuration uploads and downloads
•Two redundant, hot-swappable 650W AC/DC power supply units (PSUs)
•Six nonport-side intake fan FRUs
DANGER
Batteries that are used for RTC/NVRAM backup are not in operator-access areas. There is a risk of
explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used components containing batteries
according to the local ordinance and regulations.
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Configurations
The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch has two product configurations, Open Systems and Mainframe/FICON, which ship
with all ports enabled and full bandwidth.
The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch provides the following configurations:
Open Systems SKU Mainframe/FICON SKU
FC Ports 24x 8/16/32/64G 24x 8/16/32/64G
Ethernet Ports 16x 1/10/25GbE 16x 1/10/25GbE
QSFP Ports 2x 100GbE 2x 100GbE
Optics SFP SWLs SFP LWLs
Factory-loaded Functionality Enterprise Bundle Enterprise Bundle
FICON CUP
Advanced Accelerator for FICON
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NOTE
•8G requires a 32G optical transceiver.
•ELWL requires a 64G ELWL Fibre Channel optical transceiver.
•40GbE is supported through 4x 10GbE breakout using the SFP Ethernet ports. Where the 40GbE ports are
on the core router or WAN router and the 4x 10GbE breakout is on the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch.
Port-Side View of the Device
The following figure shows the port-side view of the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch.
Figure 1: Port-Side View
1. System Power LED
2. System Status LED
3. USB Port for Service
4. UART RJ-45 Serial Console Port
5. Management Ethernet Port
6. 8 SFP-DD FC ports (FC Ports 0–15)
7. 8 SFP+ FC ports (FC Ports 16–23)
8. 16 1/10/25G Ethernet ports (GbE Ports 0–15)
9. 2 100G Ethernet QSFP ports (GbE Ports 16–17)
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Nonport-Side View of the Device
The following figure shows the nonport-side view of the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch, which contains two power
supply FRUs and six fan FRUs.
Figure 2: Nonport-Side View
1. Power Supply Units
2. Threaded ground lug connection
3. Fans (Fan 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from right to left)
The following figure shows the components of the power supply.
Figure 3: Power Supply
1. Locking Tab
2. Power Supply Handle
3. Power Supply Status LED
4. Power Supply Receptacle
The following figure shows the components of the fan.
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Figure 4: Fan
1. Fan Handle
2. Intake Label
3. Fan Status LED
4. Captive Screw
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. This functionality helps you analyze switch performance and 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 connection Brocade Fabric OS Web Tools User Guide
Standard SNMP applications Ethernet connection Brocade Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual
Management Server Ethernet connection Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
Brocade SANnav
Brocade SANnav must be purchased
separately.
Ethernet connection Brocade SANnav™ documentation set
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Preparing for Installation
Perform the following 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 that 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.”
DANGER
Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may
still be spinning at a high speed.
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
Ensure that the airflow direction of the power supply unit matches that of the installed fan tray. The power
supplies and fan trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an "E" or an orange arrow with an "I."
CAUTION
Never leave tools inside the chassis.
CAUTION
To protect the serial port from damage, keep the cover on the port when not in use.
CAUTION
If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the slot filler panel in place. If you run
the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
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CAUTION
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40°C
(104°F).
CAUTION
Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the fan assembly slot and make sure that the fan
assembly is properly inserted in the guides. Never insert the fan assembly upside down.
ESD Precautions
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
CAUTION
Before plugging a cable into any port, be sure to discharge the voltage stored on the cable by touching the
electrical contacts to ground surface.
CAUTION
Static electricity can damage the chassis and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive
devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.
NOTE
Static electricity can damage the chassis and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive
devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.
NOTE
Wear a wrist grounding strap that is connected to the chassis ground (if the device is plugged in) or to a bench
ground.
Power Precautions
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.
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, make sure you use a
power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country.
The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the device.
DANGER
This device might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power
cords before servicing.
DANGER
Remove both power cords before servicing.
DANGER
Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the device.
DANGER
To avoid high voltage shock, do not open the device while the power is on.
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DANGER
Batteries used for RTC/NVRAM backup are not located in operator-access areas. There is a risk of explosion
if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used components with batteries according to local
ordinance and regulations.
CAUTION
Use a separate branch circuit for each power cord, which provides redundancy in case one of the circuits fails.
CAUTION
Ensure that the device does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To determine
the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere (amp) ratings of all devices installed on the
same circuit as the device. Compare this total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings
are usually printed on the devices near the input power connectors.
CAUTION
The power supply switch must be in the off position when you insert the power supply into the chassis. Damage
to the switch can result if a live power supply is installed.
CAUTION
Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the power supply slot and make sure that the power
supply is properly inserted in the guides. Never insert the power supply upside down.
NOTE
Device control processors and management modules may contain batteries for RTC or NVRAM backup.
Dispose of components containing batteries as required by local ordinances and regulations.
Lifting and Weight-Related Precautions
DANGER
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and
progressively place lighter devices above.
DANGER
Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling
over.
CAUTION
Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weight of the module,
which can fall and be damaged.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power
supply handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis.
Laser Precautions
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
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DANGER
Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and that 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 chassis and addressing facility requirements, you must earth-ground the switch chassis using one of
the following two methods:
•Through the chassis rack ear mounts to a grounded data center rack. All equipment in the rack is grounded through a
reliable branch circuit connection.
•Through an explicit ground cable. The chassis is grounded through a ground cable using the threaded ground lug
connection on the nonport side of the chassis. See item 2 in the following figure.
Figure 5: Nonport-Side View of the Device
1. Power Supplies
2. Ground Cable Connector
3. Fan Assemblies
After you have grounded the chassis, ensure that the following requirements are met.
Table 4: Facility Requirements
Type Requirements
Electrical •An adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch
nameplate.
•A circuit that is protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.
See Technical Specifications for power supply specifications.
Thermal •A minimum air flow of 170 Cubic meters/hour (100 cubic feet/minute) available in the immediate
vicinity. Although this airflow may exceed the airflow maximum that is listed in the device technical
specifications, the additional airflow is recommended to pressurize the inlet (cool isle) side of rack
installations relative to the exhaust side to minimize recirculation of hot air back to the inlet side.
•Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating.
Rack (when rack-
mounted) •One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19 in.) rack.
•All equipment in the rack grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection.
•The additional weight of the switch not to exceed the weight limits of the rack.
•Rack secured to ensure stability if there is unexpected movement.
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Quick Installation Checklist
The following checklists provide a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point
where 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 a seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
Table 5: Installation Prerequisites
Task Task Details or Additional Information
Unpack the device. Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. See Shipping Carton
Contents.
Gather the necessary
components and required tools.
Review the time and items that are required at the beginning of each section to ensure that you have
gathered all the necessary components that are required for the following installation tasks:
•Mounting the Device
•Installing Transceivers and Cables
•Power Supply Assemblies
•Fan Assemblies
Review the safety precautions. See Safety Precautions. For the translation of these messages, see Cautions and Danger Notices.
Plan the installation. Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in a rack. For rack installation, obtain
the appropriate rack mount kit. See Mounting the Device.
Review and verify the
installation requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. See Facility Requirements.
•Power requirements
•Environmental requirements
•Clearance for a stand-alone or rack installation
Gather the network
configuration parameters.
•IP address:
•Subnet mask:
•Default gateway IP address:
•Domain ID:
•Time zone:
Installation and Initial Configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack, and then completing the configuration tasks
necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
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Task Task Details or Additional Information
Mount the device. Choose one of the following mounting options:
•Mount the device as a stand-alone unit. See Installing the Device as a Stand-alone Unit.
•Mount the device in a four-post rack. See Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-
R000296).
•Mount the device in a two-post rack. See Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-
R000294).
Check the airflow of the power
supply and fan assembly.
The airflow direction of the power supply and fan should match. The power supplies and fan trays
are clearly labeled with an orange arrow and an I (intake).
Gather all components required
for the initial setup.
See Items Required.
Provide power to the device. See Providing Power to the Device.
Attach a management station,
establish a serial connection,
and change the default
passwords (optional).
See Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection. After completing this task, log on to the serial port
to configure the device.
Set the IP address, the subnet
mask, and the default gateway
IP address.
Use the ipaddrset command to configure a static device IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
IP address, or you can use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to obtain the
information dynamically. See Configuring the IP Address.
Set the date and time. •Use the date command to display and set the date and time.
•Use the tstimezone command to display and set the time zone.
•Use the tsclockserver command to synchronize the time with an external NTP server.
See Setting the Date and Time.
Customize the switch name and
chassis name.
•Use the switchname command to change the default switch name.
•Use the chassisname command to change the default chassis name.
See Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name.
Establish an Ethernet
connection.
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device configuration using a serial
session, SSH, or a management application, such as Brocade SANnav Management Portal. See
Establishing an Ethernet Connection.
Optional: Configure the DNS
service.
Use the dnsconfig command to create DNS server entries. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS
Administration Guide for details on using this command.
Optional: Customize the domain
ID.
Use the configure command to change the domain ID (the default ID is 1). See Setting the
Domain ID.
Verify that the device operates
correctly.
•Check the LEDs to verify the operation of functional parts. See Interpreting Port-Side LEDs and
Interpreting Nonport-Side LEDs.
•The following commands can be useful to establish an operational baseline for the device. Refer
to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for more information on the following
commands:
–errdump
–fanshow
–historyshow
–psshow
–tempshow
Back up the configuration. Use the interactive configupload command to back up the configuration. See Backing Up the
Configuration.
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Task Task Details or Additional Information
Optional: Power off the device. Enter the sysshutdown command and wait for the device to power down, and then unplug the
power cord. See Powering Down the Device.
Shipping Carton Contents
When unpacking the device, verify that the contents of the shipping carton are complete. The shipping carton should
contain the following items. Save the shipping carton and packaging in case you must return the shipment.
•The Brocade switch
•An accessory kit containing the following items:
–RJ-45 to DB9 cable/adapter
–Two 1.82m (6 ft) power cords
–Optical transceivers, includes the following optics:
•16x SWL (Open Systems) or LWL (Mainframe) 64G optics
•4x 10GbE SR optics (supporting 10GbE and 1GbE speeds)
•4x 25GbE SR optics (supporting 25GbE and 10GbE speeds)
•2x 100GbE SR4 QSFP optics
NOTE
Transceivers are shipped in the accessory tray.
–Rubber feet
–RoHS hazardous toxic substance content chart
–Download instructions for Fibre Channel networking software and documents
•Inner foam
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Mounting the Device
You can install the device in several ways:
•As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface, for example, a table top. Use the rubber feet included with the shipment to
secure the device on the surface. No other equipment is required for desktop installation.
•In a four-post EIA rack: You need a Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296) to install devices in EIA racks that
are between L-12.7 cm to 81.28 cm deep (L-5.0 in. to 32.0 in.), where L is the chassis depth.
•In a two-post Telco rack: You need a Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294) to install 1U and 2U devices in a
two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack.
NOTE
Review the following precautions before mounting the device.
Precautions Specific to Mounting
The following precautions apply to mounting the device:
DANGER
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and
progressively place lighter devices above.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front and back of the device is not restricted.
CAUTION
Never leave tools inside the chassis.
CAUTION
Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weight of the module,
which can fall and be damaged.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power
supply handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis.
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