Broadcom Brocade G730 Manual

Brocade® G730 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Installation Guide
15 December 2021
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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
License Options................................................................................................................................................................9
Port-Side View of the Device.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Nonport-Side View of the Device................................................................................................................................. 10
Device Management Options........................................................................................................................................ 10
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................. 12
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 12
General Precautions..................................................................................................................................................12
ESD Precautions....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Power Precautions.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Lifting and Weight-Related Precautions................................................................................................................... 14
Laser Precautions..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Facility Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Installation Checklist.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Shipping Carton Contents.............................................................................................................................................18
Mounting the Device..........................................................................................................................19
Precautions Specific to Mounting................................................................................................................................ 19
Installing the Device as a Stand-alone Unit................................................................................................................20
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296).....................................................................................20
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 20
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Flush-Front Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 22
Attaching the Front Brackets............................................................................................................................. 23
Attaching the Extension Brackets to the Device............................................................................................... 24
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................25
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions................................................................................................ 25
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts................................................................................................27
Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting............................................................................................................................. 27
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rear of the Device................................................................................... 28
Attaching the Extensions to the Front of the Device........................................................................................ 29
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................30
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Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions at the Front of the Device.......................................................30
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Rack Posts...................................................................................... 33
Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294)...................................................................................... 33
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 34
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Flush-Front Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 35
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device...................................................................................................... 36
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack......................................................................................................... 37
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack..........................................................................................................38
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device....................................................................................................... 39
Mid-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
Initial Setup and Verification.............................................................................................................44
Items Required................................................................................................................................................................44
Providing Power to the Device.....................................................................................................................................44
Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection.............................................................................................................. 44
Configuring the IP Address.......................................................................................................................................... 45
Using DHCP to Set the IP Address......................................................................................................................... 46
Setting a Static IP Address.......................................................................................................................................46
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................................................................ 46
Setting the Time Zone.............................................................................................................................................. 47
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source...........................................................................................47
Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name.................................................................................................... 48
Establishing an Ethernet Connection.......................................................................................................................... 48
Setting the Domain ID................................................................................................................................................... 48
Verifying Correct Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 49
Backing Up the Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 50
Powering Down the Device........................................................................................................................................... 50
Installing Transceivers and Cables..................................................................................................51
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables......................................................................................................51
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors.......................................................................................................................... 51
Managing Cables............................................................................................................................................................ 51
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver.....................................................................................................................................52
Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver................................................................................................................................... 53
Installing an SFP-DD Transceiver.................................................................................................................................54
Replacing an SFP-DD Transceiver............................................................................................................................... 57
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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............................................................................................................................................61
FC Port (SFP+) Status LEDs................................................................................................................................... 62
FC Port (SFP-DD) Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 62
Interpreting Nonport-Side LEDs................................................................................................................................... 63
Power Supply LEDs..................................................................................................................................................64
Fan Assembly Status LED........................................................................................................................................64
Interpreting POST Results............................................................................................................................................ 64
Interpreting Boot Results.............................................................................................................................................. 65
Running Diagnostic Tests............................................................................................................................................. 65
Power Supply Assemblies................................................................................................................ 66
Precautions Specific to the Power Supply Assemblies............................................................................................ 66
Identifying the Direction of the Power Supply Assembly Airflow............................................................................ 67
Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators................................................................................................................... 67
Power Supply Assembly Task Guide...........................................................................................................................68
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 68
Recording Critical Information about the Power Supply Assembly.........................................................................69
Removing a Power Supply Assembly......................................................................................................................... 69
Inserting a New Power Supply Assembly................................................................................................................... 69
Fan Assemblies.................................................................................................................................. 71
Precautions Specific to the Fan Assemblies.............................................................................................................. 72
Identifying the Direction of the Fan Assembly Airflow..............................................................................................72
Fan Assembly Fault Indicators.....................................................................................................................................72
Fan Assembly Task Guide............................................................................................................................................ 73
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 73
Recording Critical Information about the Fan Assembly.......................................................................................... 73
Removing a Fan Assembly........................................................................................................................................... 74
Inserting a New Fan Assembly.....................................................................................................................................74
Verifying the Operation of the Power Supply and Fan Assemblies......................................................................... 75
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................76
Regulatory Statements...................................................................................................................... 80
BSMI Statement (Taiwan)...............................................................................................................................................80
Canadian Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 80
CE Statement.................................................................................................................................................................. 80
China CCC Statement.................................................................................................................................................... 81
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China ROHS.................................................................................................................................................................... 82
FCC Warning (U.S. Only)...............................................................................................................................................82
Germany Statement........................................................................................................................................................82
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)............................................................................................................................ 82
Taiwan ROHS Certification............................................................................................................................................ 83
VCCI Statement...............................................................................................................................................................83
Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................................................................. 84
Cautions and Danger Notices...........................................................................................................85
Cautions...........................................................................................................................................................................85
Danger Notices............................................................................................................................................................... 88
Revision History................................................................................................................................. 92
Copyright Statement.......................................................................................................................... 93
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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® G730 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 G730 Switch is introduced in the Fabric OS® 9.1.0 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
XBR-1100WPSAC-F 1100W (maximum), 100–240 VAC power supply FRU with nonport-side exhaust airflow
XBR-1100WPSAC-R 1100W (maximum), 100–240 VAC power supply FRU with nonport-side intake airflow
XBR-ENT-FAN-80-F-2 Fan assembly FRU with nonport-side exhaust airflow
XBR-ENT-FAN-80-R-2 Fan assembly FRU with nonport-side intake airflow
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 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 G730 Switch offers the following features and capabilities:
•Up to 128 ports in a 2U switch.
–Up to 96 autosensing ports supporting high-performance 64G small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) transceiver
port technology in a single domain with non-volatile memory express (NVMe) support from the host to the switch
port on ingress and from the switch port to the target on egress.
–Up to 16 double density (DD) ports or SFP+ ports supporting 64G Fibre Channel speed. Each DD port is capable of
2 x 64G ports, thus providing an additional 32 ports at 64G.
•Dynamic Ports on Demand (Dynamic-POD) scaling from a base configuration of 48 ports to 128 ports (two 24-port
SFP+ PODs and one 32-port SFP-DD POD).
•8, 10, 16, 32, and 64G autosensing Fibre Channel switch and router ports.
–A 64G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 64G, 32G, or 16G.
–A 32G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 32G, 16G, or 8G.
–A 10G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 10G.
NOTE
The port speed is determined by the maximum negotiated speed between the installed transceiver and the
optical transceiver at the other end of the link, including any user-configured maximum or fixed speed.
•Universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, D_Ports, or EX_Ports and can be activated on a per-port basis
with the optional Integrated Routing (IR) license. The Diagnostic D_Port mode provides diagnostics, troubleshooting,
and verification services for the physical media.
•Brocade small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) optical transceivers that support any combination of short wavelength
(SWL), long wavelength (LWL), or extended long wavelength (ELWL) optical media among the switch ports.
•LEDs:
–96 bicolor (green/amber) LEDs to indicate the status for each SFP+ port and 16 tricolor (green/amber/white) LEDs
to indicate the status for each SFP-DD port.
–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 at 1000/100/10Mb/s and one green LED to indicate
activity.
•Hardware-enabled input and output (I/O) latency statistics collection.
•Hardware-enabled VM support.
•Extended distance Fibre Channel to support long-distance native FC connectivity.
•A high-performance C3338R processor with two cores operating at 1.8 GHz that delivers high performance, scalability,
and advanced Fabric Vision® functionality.
•One embedded universal serial bus (e-USB) module that provides 4 GB of persistent storage, increased serviceability,
and error logging functionality by facilitating easier firmware upgrades and downloads of the system log files.
•Two hot-swappable redundant power supply FRUs.
•Three hot-swappable redundant fan assembly FRUs.
•Support for nonport-side intake or nonport-side exhaust airflow for cooling.
•Serial electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (SEEPROM) for switch identification.
•Secure boot.
•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.
•Connectors:
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–One 10/100/1000Mb/s RJ-45 Ethernet connector for the management connection. 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 RS-232 3-wire (Tx, Rx, and GND) universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) serial port to the
baseboard management controller (BMC) with an RJ-45 connector for debugging the initial switch setup (if not
using EZSwitchSetup) and factory default restoration. Integral LEDs remain unlit always.
–One external USB Type A connector.
License Options
The Brocade G730 Switch uses a capacity-based Ports on Demand (POD) license method. Refer to the Brocade Fabric
OS Software Licensing Guide for more details.
Port-Side View of the Device
The following figure shows the port-side view of the Brocade G730 Fibre Channel Switch.
Figure 1: Port-Side View
1. System Power LED
2. System Status LED
3. USB Port
4. 48 SFP+ 64G FC Ports (FC Ports 0–47)
5. 8 DD 64G Ports (FC Ports 96–111)
6. 8 DD 64G Ports (FC Ports 112–127)
7. 48 SFP+ 64G FC Ports (FC Ports 48–95)
8. UART RJ-45 Serial Console Port
9. 10/100/1000Mb/s RJ-45 Ethernet Management Port
The following figure shows the port numbering for the Brocade G730 Switch. Trunk groups are outlined in red.
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Figure 2: Port Numbering for the Brocade G730 Switch
Nonport-Side View of the Device
The following figure shows the nonport-side view of the Brocade G730 Switch.
Figure 3: Nonport-Side View with AC Power Supply and Fan Assembly Units
1. Power Supply Units (PSU 1 and PSU 2 from right to left)
2. Fan Assemblies (Fan 1, 2, and 3 from right to left)
3. Ground Cable Connector
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.
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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 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
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).
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
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.
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.
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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.
Facility Requirements
Before installing the chassis and addressing facility requirements, you must earth-ground the switch chassis using one of
the following two methods:
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•Through 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 3 in the following figure.
Figure 4: Nonport-Side View with AC Power Supply and Fan Assembly Units
1. Power Supplies
2. Fan Assemblies
3. Ground Cable Connector
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 the Technical Specifications section for power supply specifications.
Thermal •Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating.
Rack (when rack-
mounted) •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.
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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 5: 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 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 completing the configuration tasks
necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
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Table 6: 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 Direction of the Power Supply Assembly
Airflow and Identifying the Direction of the Fan Assembly Airflow.
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.
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.
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Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
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:
–A serial cable
–Two 6-ft power cords
–Rubber feet
–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
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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Installing the Device as a Stand-alone Unit
Perform the following steps to install the device as a stand-alone unit on a table:
1. Unpack the device and verify that the items listed under Shipping Carton Contents are present and undamaged.
2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the device. The rubber feet help prevent the device from sliding off
the supporting surface.
a) Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the device to ensure that they are free of dust or other
debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.
b) With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and press into place.
3. Place the device on a sturdy flat surface.
4. Provide power to the device as described in Providing Power to the Device.
NOTE
Do not connect the device to the network until the IP address is set correctly. For instructions on how to set
the IP address, see Configuring the IP Address.
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296)
Use the following instructions to install 1U and 2U devices in EIA racks that are from L-12.7 cm to 81.28 cm (L-5.0 in. to
32.0 in.) deep, where L is the chassis depth, using the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296).
You can mount the device in a four-post rack in two ways:
•With the port side flush with the front posts.
•With the nonport side flush with the rear posts in a recessed position. A recessed position allows a more gradual bend
in the fiber-optic cables that are connected to the switch and less interference in the aisle at the front of the rack.
Table 7: Space Requirements
Chassis with
Port-Side Vents Notes Chassis Depth Minimum Rack Depth
Maximum
Rack Depth
No Applicable to port-side and nonport-side
flush mounts.
L L-12.7 cm (L-5 in.) 81.28 cm (32 in.)
Yes Applicable to port-side flush mounts. L L-12.7 cm (L-5 in.) 81.28 cm (32 in.)
Yes Applicable to nonport-side flush mounts. L L 81.28 cm (32 in.)
If the chassis depth (L) is less than 40.64 cm (16 in.), the chassis does not fit into a rack with a maximum depth of 81.28
cm (32 in.) using the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit. The maximum rack depth for a chassis less than 40.64 cm (16 in.) is
81.28 cm (32 in.) minus the difference between the chassis depth and 40.64 cm (16 in.). For example, a chassis with a
depth (L) of 35.56 cm (14 in.) is 5.08 cm (2 in.) smaller than 40.64 cm (16 in.), so it installs into a rack with a maximum
depth of 81.28 cm (32 in.) – 5.08 cm (2 in.), which equals 76.2 cm (30 in.).
Observe the following when mounting the device:
•Two people are required to install the device in a rack. One person holds the device, while the other person screws in
the front and rear brackets.
•Hardware devices that are illustrated in these procedures are for reference only and may not depict the device that you
are installing into the rack.
Time and Items Required
Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete the installation.
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