Broadcom Brocade G620 Manual

Brocade® G620 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........................................................................................................................... 7
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product.........................................................................................7
Document Feedback........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Device Overview...................................................................................................................................9
License Options..............................................................................................................................................................10
Port-Side View of the Device........................................................................................................................................ 10
Nonport-Side View of the Device................................................................................................................................. 12
Device Management Options........................................................................................................................................ 13
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................. 14
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 14
General Precautions..................................................................................................................................................14
ESD Precautions....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Power Precautions.................................................................................................................................................... 15
Lifting and Weight-Related Precautions................................................................................................................... 16
Laser Precautions..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Facility Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 17
Quick Installation Checklist.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Shipping Carton Contents.............................................................................................................................................19
Mounting the Device..........................................................................................................................20
Precautions Specific to Mounting................................................................................................................................ 20
Installing the Device as a Stand-alone Unit................................................................................................................21
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296).....................................................................................21
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 21
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Flush-Front Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 23
Attaching the Front Brackets............................................................................................................................. 24
Attaching the Extension Brackets to the Device............................................................................................... 25
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................26
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions................................................................................................ 27
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts................................................................................................28
Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting............................................................................................................................. 28
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rear of the Device................................................................................... 29
Attaching the Extensions to the Front of the Device........................................................................................ 30
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................31
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Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions at the Front of the Device.......................................................32
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Rack Posts...................................................................................... 34
Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294)...................................................................................... 34
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 35
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Flush-Front Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 36
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device...................................................................................................... 37
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack......................................................................................................... 38
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack..........................................................................................................39
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device....................................................................................................... 40
Mid-Mounting............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device...................................................................................................... 41
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack......................................................................................................... 42
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack..........................................................................................................43
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device....................................................................................................... 44
Initial Setup and Verification.............................................................................................................45
Items Required................................................................................................................................................................45
Providing Power to the Device.....................................................................................................................................45
Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection.............................................................................................................. 46
Configuring the IP Address.......................................................................................................................................... 48
Using DHCP to Set the IP Address......................................................................................................................... 48
Setting a Static IP Address.......................................................................................................................................48
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................................................................ 49
Setting the Time Zone.............................................................................................................................................. 49
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source...........................................................................................50
Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name.................................................................................................... 50
Establishing an Ethernet Connection.......................................................................................................................... 51
Setting the Domain ID................................................................................................................................................... 51
Verifying Correct Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 51
Backing Up the Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 53
Powering Down the Device........................................................................................................................................... 53
Installing Transceivers and Cables..................................................................................................54
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables......................................................................................................54
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors.......................................................................................................................... 54
Managing Cables............................................................................................................................................................ 54
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver.....................................................................................................................................55
Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver................................................................................................................................... 56
Installing a QSFP Transceiver...................................................................................................................................... 57
Replacing a QSFP Transceiver.....................................................................................................................................58
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Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers............................................................................................................. 59
Monitoring the Device....................................................................................................................... 60
Interpreting Port-Side LEDs.......................................................................................................................................... 60
System Power LED...................................................................................................................................................61
System Status LED...................................................................................................................................................61
Management Port LEDs............................................................................................................................................62
FC Port (SFP+) Status LEDs................................................................................................................................... 62
QSFP Port Status LEDs........................................................................................................................................... 63
Interpreting Nonport-Side LEDs................................................................................................................................... 64
Interpreting POST Results............................................................................................................................................ 65
Interpreting Boot Results.............................................................................................................................................. 65
Running Diagnostic Tests............................................................................................................................................. 65
Power Supply and Fan Assemblies.................................................................................................66
Precautions Specific to the Power Supply and Fan Assemblies............................................................................. 67
Identifying the Airflow Direction...................................................................................................................................68
Power Supply and Fan Assembly Fault Indicators.................................................................................................... 68
Power Supply and Fan Assembly Task Guide............................................................................................................69
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 70
Recording Critical Information about the Power Supply and Fan Assembly.......................................................... 70
Connecting an AC Power Cord.................................................................................................................................... 70
Connecting a DC Power Cord to a 250W DC Power Supply.....................................................................................71
Removing a Power Supply and Fan Assembly.......................................................................................................... 72
Replacing the Power Supply and Fan Assembly....................................................................................................... 73
Inserting a New Power Supply and Fan Assembly....................................................................................................74
Verifying the Operation of the Power Supply and Fan Assemblies......................................................................... 76
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................77
Regulatory Statements...................................................................................................................... 81
BSMI Statement (Taiwan)...............................................................................................................................................81
Canadian Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 81
CE Statement.................................................................................................................................................................. 81
China CCC Statement.................................................................................................................................................... 82
China ROHS.................................................................................................................................................................... 83
FCC Warning (U.S. Only)...............................................................................................................................................83
Germany Statement........................................................................................................................................................83
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)............................................................................................................................ 83
Taiwan ROHS Certification............................................................................................................................................ 84
VCCI Statement...............................................................................................................................................................85
Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................................................................. 85
Cautions and Danger Notices...........................................................................................................87
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Cautions...........................................................................................................................................................................87
Danger Notices............................................................................................................................................................... 90
Revision History................................................................................................................................. 94
Documentation Legal Notice............................................................................................................ 96
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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® G620 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.
Supported Hardware and Software
The Brocade G620 FC Switch is introduced in the Fabric OS® (FOS) 8.0.0 software release. The following tables list the
switch types, the power supply assemblies, the fan assemblies, and the rack mount kits supported on this device.
NOTE
•Fabric OS 8.x refers to any supported release within the 8.x generation of Fabric OS.
•Fabric OS 9.x refers to any supported release within the 9.x generation of Fabric OS.
Table 1: Brocade G620 and G620v2 Switches
Switch Type Description; Switch Type Introduced (OS) Currently Supported (OS)
162 G620 Fabric OS 8.0.0 Fabric OS 8.x, Fabric OS 9.x
183 G620v2 Fabric OS 9.0.0 Fabric OS 9.x
NOTE
To obtain the switch type, use the switchShow command.
Table 2: Power Supply and Fan Assemblies
Part Number Description Introduced (OS) Currently Supported (OS)
XBR-G250WPSAC-F 250W AC power supply with nonport-side
exhaust airflow
Fabric OS 8.0.0 Fabric OS 9.x
XBR-G250WPSAC-R 250W AC power supply with nonport-side
intake airflow
Fabric OS 8.0.0 Fabric OS 9.x
XBR-G250WPSDC-R 250W DC power supply with nonport-side
intake airflow
Fabric OS 9.0.1 Fabric OS 9.x
Table 3: Rack Mount Kits
Part Number Description
XBR-R000294 Universal two-post mid-mount or flush-mount rack kit
XBR-R000296 Universal four-post fixed rack mount kit
The following table differentiates between the Brocade G620 Switch operating under FOS 8.0.0 and 9.0.0.
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Table 4: Brocade G620 Switch Operating in FOS 8.0.0 and 9.0.0
Hardware G620 G620v2
Switch type 162 183
Minimum FOS level 8.0.0 9.0.0
Number of LEDs per
QSFP port
4 LEDs per QSFP port (that is, 1 LED per QSFP
channel)
(Port status LEDs for QSFP ports behave the
same as for SFP+ ports)
1 LED per QSFP port (that is, 1 LED per 4 channels
of QSFP). For details, see QSFP Port Status LEDs.
Console port RJ-45 Mini-USB
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.
•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.
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If you purchased Brocade product support directly from Broadcom, use one of the following methods to contact the
Technical Assistance Center 24x7. For product support information and the latest information on contacting the Technical
Assistance Center, go to www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/contact-brocade-support.
Online Telephone
For nonurgent issues, the preferred method is to log on to the
Support portal at support.broadcom.com. (You must initially
register to gain access to the Support portal.) Once registered, log
on and then select Brocade Products. You can now navigate to
the following sites:
•Case Management
•Software Downloads
•Licensing
•SAN Reports
•Brocade Support Link
•Training & Education
For Severity 1 (critical) issues, call Brocade Fibre Channel
Networking Global Support at one of the phone numbers listed at
www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/contact-
brocade-support.
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Device Overview
The Brocade G620 Switch offers several features and capabilities.
•Up to 48 autosensing ports supporting high-performance 32G SFP+ port technology in a single domain.
•Up to four 128G (4 x 32G) QSFP ports.
•Dynamic Ports on Demand (Dynamic-POD) scaling from a base configuration of 24 ports to 64 ports (two 12-port SFP
+ PODs and one 16-port QSFP POD).
•4, 8, 16, and 32G autosensing Fibre Channel switch; and router ports.
–A 32G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 8G, 16G, or 32G.
–A 16G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 4G, 8G, or 16G.
–A 10G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 10G.
NOTE
The port speed is determined by the maximum speed that is supported by the optical transceiver at the other
end of the link.
•10G manually set capability on FC ports (requires the optional 10-Gigabit FCIP/Fibre Channel license).
–10G performance is enabled by 10G SFP+ transceivers.
–Ports can be configured for 10G for metro connectivity.
•Universal ports self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, N_Ports, or D_Ports. EX_Ports can be activated on a per-port
basis with the optional Integrated Routing license.
–A Diagnostic Port (D_Port) provides diagnostics, troubleshooting, and verification services for the physical media.
•In-flight data compression and encryption provide efficient link utilization and security. Up to four ports can be enabled
with compression, encryption, or both.
•Support for port-side exhaust or nonport-side exhaust airflow for cooling.
•Brocade small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) optical transceivers support any combination of short wavelength
(SWL), long wavelength (LWL), or extended long wavelength (ELWL) optical media among the switch ports.
•Extended distance Fibre Channel to support long-distance native FC connectivity.
•10G Fibre Channel integration on any selected port provides DWDM metro connectivity on the same switch.
•Port-to-port latency minimized to the following values by using cut-through frame switching at 32G.
–G620 (Switch Type 162) = 780 ns (including FEC)
–G620 (Switch Type 183) = 560 ns (including FEC)
•A high-performance T1022 processor with two cores operating at 1.2 GHz delivers high performance, scalability, and
advanced Fabric Vision functionality.
•One 1000/100/10Mb/s RJ-45 connector for the Ethernet management connection. In conjunction with EZSwitchSetup,
this port supports switch IP address discovery and configuration, eliminating the need to attach a serial cable to
configure the switch IP address.
•One internal e-USB module provides 2 GB of persistent storage, increased serviceability, and error logging
functionality by facilitating easier firmware upgrades and downloads of the system log files.
•One external USB connector.
•Two hot-swappable redundant integrated power supply and fan assembly field-replaceable units.
•48 hot-pluggable SFP+ optical transceiver slots and 4 hot-pluggable QSFP optical transceiver slots.
•LEDs:
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–52 bicolor (green/amber) LEDs to indicate the status for each port (one per SFP+ and one for each QSFP slot). (In
the G620 (Switch Type 183), the QSFP LEDs are tri-color.)
–One green LED to indicate valid system power.
–One bicolor (green/amber) LED to indicate the system status.
–Two Ethernet LEDs: one green LED to indicate link speed of 1000/100/10Mb/s and one green LED to indicate
activity.
•SEEPROM for switch identification.
•Real-time power monitoring, voltage monitoring, and fan monitoring, including airflow direction.
•Real-time digital thermometers for temperature monitoring.
•Real-time clock (RTC) with battery.
License Options
The Brocade G620 Switch uses a capacity-based Ports on Demand (POD) license method. An Integrated Routing (IR)
license is required to enable EX_Ports on this device. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Software Licensing Guide for more
details.
Port-Side View of the Device
The following illustration shows the port-side view of the Brocade G620 (Switch Type 162) Fibre Channel switch.
Figure 1: Port-Side View of G620 (Switch Type 162)
1. System Status LED
2. System Status LED
3. UART RJ-45 Serial Console Port
4. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 0–7
5. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 8–15
6. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 16–23
7. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 24–31
8. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 32–39
9. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 40–47
10. QSFP Port 0 (FC Ports 48–51)
11. QSFP Port 2 (FC Ports 56–59)
12. QSFP Port 3 (FC Ports 60–63)
13. QSFP Port 1 (FC Ports 52–55)
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14. SFP+ (lower) Port 14 Status LED
15. SFP+ (upper) Port 10 Status LED
16. 1000/100/10Bb/s RJ-45 Ethernet Management Port
17. USB Port
The following illustration shows the port-side view of the Brocade G620 (Switch Type 183) Fibre Channel switch.
Figure 2: Port-Side View of G620 (Switch Type 183)
1. System Power LED
2. System Status LED
3. Management Ethernet Port
4. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 0–7
5. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 8–15
6. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 16–23
7. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 24–31
8. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 32–39
9. SFP+ FC (four upper and four lower) Ports 40–47
10. QSFP Port 0 (FC Ports 48–51)
11. QSFP Port 2 (FC Ports 56–59)
12. QSFP Port 3 (FC Ports 60–63)
13. QSFP Port 1 (FC Ports 52–55)
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14. SFP+ (lower) Port 14 Status LED
15. SFP+ (upper) Port 10 Status LED
16. USB Port
17. UART mini-USB Serial Console Port
NOTE
All the ports are connected to a single ASIC.
Nonport-Side View of the Device
The following illustrations show the nonport-side view of the Brocade G620 FC Switch.
Figure 3: Nonport-Side View with AC Power Supply and Fan Assembly Units
1. #6-32 for Screw Mounting of the Ground Cable
2. Ground Marking
3. Power Supply and Fan Assembly 2
4. Power Supply and Fan Assembly 1
5. Captive Screw
6. Handle
7. Power Supply and Fan Assembly Status LED
8. Power-On/Off Switch
9. Power Supply Receptacle
Figure 4: Nonport-Side View with DC Power Supply and Fan Assembly Units
1. Power Supply and Fan Assembly 2
2. Power Supply and Fan Status LED
3. Power-On/Off Switch
4. Power Cord Receptacle
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5. Handle
6. Airflow Label
7. Captive Screw
8. Power Supply and Fan Assembly 1
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 5: 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 EZSwitchSetup
EZSwitchSetup helps to complete the
basic configuration for a single-switch
setup.
Ethernet or serial connection Brocade EZSwitchSetup User Guide
Brocade Web Tools Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS Web Tools User 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
Brocade SANnav must be purchased
separately.
Ethernet or serial connection Brocade SANnav™ documentation set
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Preparing for Installation
This section provides information on the prerequisites for installing the device.
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.
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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.
CAUTION
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40°C
(104°F).
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.
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.
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Facility Requirements
Before installing the device, be sure that the following facility requirements are met.
Table 6: 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 the Technical Specifications section for power supply specifications.
Thermal •A minimum airflow of 79.8 cubic meters/hour (47 cubic feet/minute) available in the immediate vicinity of
the switch. 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.
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 seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
Table 7: Installation Prerequisites
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
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 chapter 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 and 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.
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Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
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 completing the configuration tasks
necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
Table 8: Installation and Basic System Configuration
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
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 either a green arrow with an
"E" (exhaust) or an orange arrow with an "I" (intake).
For more details, see Identifying the Airflow Direction.
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 for more information.
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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 for more information.
Establish an Ethernet connection. By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device
configuration using a serial session, Telnet, 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 for more information.
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 these 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 for more 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 for more
information.
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:
–For G620 (Switch Type 183), a mini-USB cable. (For G620 [Switch Type 162], a serial cable.)
–Two 1.82m (6 ft) power cords.
–Download instructions for Fibre Channel networking software and documents
•Inner foam
NOTE
Transceivers may be shipped in the accessory tray instead of installed in switch ports.
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Mounting the Device
This section provides detailed information on installing 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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