Broadcom G610 Manual

Brocade® G610 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Copyright Statement............................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6
About This Document......................................................................................................................................................6
Supported Hardware and Software................................................................................................................................ 6
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices........................................................................................................................... 6
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product......................................................................................... 7
Document Feedback........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Device Overview...................................................................................................................................8
Hardware Features........................................................................................................................................................... 8
License Options................................................................................................................................................................9
Port-Side View.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Nonport-Side View..........................................................................................................................................................10
Device Management Options........................................................................................................................................ 10
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................. 12
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 12
General Precautions..................................................................................................................................................12
ESD Precautions....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Precautions.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Lifting and Weight-Related Precautions................................................................................................................... 13
Laser Precautions..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Facility Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Installation Checklist.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Shipping Carton Contents........................................................................................................................................... 16
Mounting the Device..........................................................................................................................18
Mounting Options...........................................................................................................................................................18
Precautions Specific to Mounting................................................................................................................................ 18
Stand-alone Installation................................................................................................................................................. 18
Installing the 1U and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165 and XBR-R000292).............................19
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 19
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device..............................................................................................................20
Attaching the Device to a Rack................................................................................................................................22
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack.................................................................................................................22
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device.............................................................................................................. 24
Installing the 1U and 2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-R000162)............................................24
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 24
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Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Attaching the Front Brackets.................................................................................................................................... 27
Installing the Device in the Rack..............................................................................................................................29
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Brackets..................................................................................................30
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts.......................................................................................................31
Installing the 1U and 2U Nonport-Side Fixed-Mount Rack Kit (15 in.–20 in.) for Four-Post Racks (XNA-000072
and XNA-100072)............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 32
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Attaching the Front Brackets.................................................................................................................................... 33
Installing the Device in the Rack..............................................................................................................................36
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Brackets..................................................................................................36
Attaching Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts.............................................................................................................38
Initial Setup and Verification.............................................................................................................39
Items Required................................................................................................................................................................39
Providing Power to the Device.....................................................................................................................................39
Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection.............................................................................................................. 39
Configuring the IP Address.......................................................................................................................................... 40
Using DHCP to Set the IP Address......................................................................................................................... 41
Setting a Static IP Address.......................................................................................................................................41
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................................................................ 41
Setting the Time Zone.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source...........................................................................................42
Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name.................................................................................................... 43
Establishing an Ethernet Connection.......................................................................................................................... 43
Setting the Domain ID................................................................................................................................................... 43
Verifying Correct Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 44
Backing Up the Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 45
Powering Down the Device........................................................................................................................................... 46
Installing Transceivers and Cables..................................................................................................47
Time and Items Required.............................................................................................................................................. 47
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables......................................................................................................47
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors.......................................................................................................................... 48
Managing Cables............................................................................................................................................................ 48
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver.....................................................................................................................................48
Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver................................................................................................................................... 50
Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers............................................................................................................. 51
Monitoring the Device....................................................................................................................... 53
Interpreting Port-Side LEDs.......................................................................................................................................... 53
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System Power LED...................................................................................................................................................53
System Status LED...................................................................................................................................................54
Management Port LEDs............................................................................................................................................54
FC Port Status LEDs................................................................................................................................................ 55
Interpreting POST Results............................................................................................................................................ 55
Interpreting Boot Results.............................................................................................................................................. 56
Running Diagnostic Tests............................................................................................................................................. 56
Brocade G610 Switch Technical Specifications............................................................................. 57
Regulatory Statements...................................................................................................................... 61
BSMI Statement (Taiwan)...............................................................................................................................................61
Canadian Requirements................................................................................................................................................ 61
CE Statement.................................................................................................................................................................. 61
China CCC Statement.................................................................................................................................................... 62
China ROHS.................................................................................................................................................................... 63
FCC Warning (U.S. Only)...............................................................................................................................................63
Germany Statement........................................................................................................................................................63
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)............................................................................................................................ 63
VCCI Statement...............................................................................................................................................................64
Regulatory Compliance................................................................................................................................................. 64
Cautions and Danger Notices...........................................................................................................66
Danger Notices............................................................................................................................................................... 66
Cautions...........................................................................................................................................................................68
Revision History................................................................................................................................. 73
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Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2018–2021 Broadcom. All Rights Reserved. Broadcom, the pulse logo, Brocade, the stylized B logo, and
Fabric OS are among the trademarks of Broadcom in the United States, the EU, and/or other countries. The term
“Broadcom” refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries
Broadcom reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or data herein to improve reliability,
function, or design. Information furnished by Broadcom is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Broadcom does
not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of this information, nor the application or use of any product or
circuit described herein, neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
The product described by this document may contain open source software covered by the GNU General Public License
or other open source license agreements. To find out which open source software is included in Brocade products, to view
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Introduction
About This Document
This hardware installation guide contains procedures and safety requirements for installing the Brocade® G610 Switch
into a rack system or as a stand-alone device. Also provided are steps to initially configure the switch for operation, verify
and monitor operation, replace switch field-replaceable units (FRUs), and install transceivers and cables. Complete
technical specifications for the switch are also included.
Supported Hardware and Software
This document is applicable to the Brocade G610 FC Switch running Fabric OS® (FOS) 8.1.0 or later. The following table
lists the rack mount kits that are supported with this device.
Table 1: Rack Mount Kits
Part Number Description
XBR-R000162 Fixed-mount kit for four-post racks.
XBR-000165 Mid-mount kit for two-post racks.
XNA-000072 Nonport-side fixed-mount rack kit (15 in.—20 in.) for four-post racks.
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices
Notes, cautions, and danger statements may be used in this document.
NOTE
A Note provides a tip, guidance, or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related
information.
CAUTION
A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to
hardware, firmware, software, or data.
DANGER
A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations.
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Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade® Product
For product support information and the latest information on contacting the Technical Assistance Center, go to https://
www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/. If you have purchased Brocade® product support directly from
Broadcom, use one of the following methods to contact the Technical Assistance Center 24x7.
Online Telephone
For nonurgent issues, the preferred method is to log in to
myBroadcom at https://www.broadcom.com/mybroadcom. (You
must initially register to gain access to the Customer Support
Portal.) Once there, select Customer Support Portal > Support
Portal. You will now be able to navigate to the following sites:
•Knowledge Search: Clicking the top-right magnifying glass
brings up a search bar.
•Case Management: The legacy MyBrocade case
management tool (MyCases) has been replaced with the Fibre
Channel Networking case management tool.
•DocSafe: You can download software and documentation.
•Other Resources: Licensing Portal (top), SAN Health (top and
bottom), Communities (top), Education (top).
Required for Severity 1 (critical) issues:
Please call Fibre Channel Networking Global Support at one of
the numbers listed at https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-
channel-networking/.
If you purchased Brocade product support from a Broadcom OEM/solution provider, contact your OEM/solution provider
for all your product support needs.
•OEM/solution providers are trained and certified by Broadcom to support Brocade products.
•Broadcom provides backline support for issues that cannot be resolved by the OEM/solution provider.
•Brocade Supplemental Support augments your existing OEM support contract, providing direct access to Brocade
expertise. For more information on this option, contact Broadcom or your OEM.
•For questions regarding service levels and response times, contact your OEM/solution provider.
Document Feedback
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Device Overview
Hardware Features
The Brocade G610 Switch offers the following features and capabilities:
•Up to 24 autosensing ports supporting 32G SFP+ technology in a single domain.
•Dynamic Ports on Demand (Dynamic-POD) scaling from a base configuration of 8 ports to 24 ports (two 8-port SFP+
POD).
•4, 8, 16, and 32G auto-sensing Fibre Channel switch ports.
–A 32G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 32G, 16G, or 8G.
–A 16G optical transceiver can autonegotiate to 16G, 8G, or 4G.
NOTE
The port speed is determined by the maximum speed. The port speed is supported by the optical
transceivers at either end of the link.
•Universal ports self-configure as an E_Port, F_Port, N_Port, or D_Port.
–A Diagnostic Port (D_Port) provides diagnostics, troubleshooting, and verification services for the physical media.
•One built-in fixed power supply unit with a port-side power inlet. This power supply is not a field replaceable unit (FRU).
•Four integrated fans (no fan FRUs) for cooling the system. This functionality allows a single fan failure and permits the
switch to continue to function properly if a fan fails. Only nonport-side intake airflow for cooling is supported.
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–If one fan fails and the temperature is less than 56°C (132.8°F), the fans run at high speed. If the temperatures
increase by more than 56°C (132.8°F), a critical temperature warning is displayed and the device shuts down in 2
minutes.
–If two fans fail and the temperature is less than 55°C (131°F), the fans run at high speed. If the temperature
increases more than 55°C (131°F), a critical temperature warning is displayed and the device shuts down in 2
minutes.
–If the third fans fail, a warning is displayed and the device is immediately shut down.
•Hardware-enabled input and output (I/O) latency statistics collection.
•Hardware-enabled VM support.
•1U chassis that can be installed as a stand-alone unit or mounted in a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA)
48.26cm (19 in.) cabinet or rack.
•Support for Brocade small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) optical transceivers in any combination of short
wavelength (SWL), long wavelength (LWL), or extended long wavelength (ELWL) optical media.
•Extended distance Fibre Channel to support long-distance native FC connectivity.
•Port-to-port latency is minimized to 900 ns including FEC using cut-through frame switching at 32G.
•A dual-core T1022E processor operating at 1.2 GHz delivers high-performance, scalability, and advanced Fabric
Vision functionality.
•One 1000/100/10Mb/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.
•An RS-232 3-wire (Tx, Rx, and Gnd) universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) serial port to BMC adapter
with an RJ-45 connector for debugging initial switch setup (if not using EZSwitchSetup) and factory default restoration
is included with the switch. Although there are LEDs in the adapter, they are not used.
•An internal e-USB module with 2 GB of persistent storage. The e-USB module provides increased serviceability, and
error logging functionality by facilitating easier firmware upgrades and downloads of the system log files.
•One external USB connector.
•24 hot-pluggable SFP+ optical transceiver slots.
•24 bicolor (green/amber) LEDs to indicate the status for each port.
•One green LED to indicate valid system power.
•One bicolor (green/amber) LED to indicate the system status.
•Two Ethernet LEDs: one bicolor (green/amber) LED to indicate the link speed (1000/100/10Mb/s) and one green LED
to indicate traffic activity.
•A Serial EEPROM for switch identification.
•Real-time fan monitoring.
•Real-time digital thermometers for temperature monitoring.
•Real-time clock (RTC) with battery.
License Options
The Brocade G610 uses a capacity-based Dynamic-POD license method and can be purchased with 8, 16, or 24 licensed
ports. The first eight ports (0-7) are enabled by default. To enable the remaining sixteen ports, you need to purchase and
install two 8-port POD license keys. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Software Licensing Guide for more details.
Port-Side View
The following figure shows the port-side view of the Brocade G610 Fibre Channel Switch.
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Figure 1: Port-Side View
1. Switch ID Pull-Out Tab
2. System Status LED
3. System Power LED
4. System RS-232 Console Port (RJ-45)
5. Ethernet Port with Two Ethernet Status LEDs
6. USB Port
7. SFP+ FC Port 8 (Upper) Status LED
8. SFP+ FC Port 12 (Lower) Status LED
9. AC Power Receptacle
10. Trunk Port Group 2 (SFP+ FC Ports 16-23)
11. Trunk Port Group 1 (SFP+ FC Ports 8-15)
12. Trunk Port Group 0 (SFP+ FC Ports 0-7)
Nonport-Side View
The nonport side of the device is used solely for air flow.
Figure 2: Nonport-Side View
Device Management Options
You can use the management functions built into the device to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and
other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging. The device automatically
performs a power-on self-test (POST) each time it is turned on. A RASlog message is generated for any detected startup
errors.
You can manage the device using any of the management options listed in the following table.
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Table 2: 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
Manual
Brocade EZSwitchSetup
EZSwitchSetup helps to complete the
basic configuration for single-switch
setup.
Ethernet or serial connection EZSwitchSetup Software Installation Guide
EZSwitchSetup User Guide
Brocade Web Tools Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS Web Tools Administration Guide
Standard SNMP applications Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual
Management Server Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
Brocade Network Advisor
Brocade Network Advisor must be
purchased separately.
Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Network Advisor documentation set
Brocade SANnav
Brocade SANnav must be purchased
separately.
Ethernet or serial connection Brocade SANnav™ documentation set
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Preparing for Installation
Safety Precautions
When using this product, observe all danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The safety notices are
accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.
See "Cautions and Danger Notices" for translations of safety notices for this product.
General Precautions
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
DANGER
Before beginning the installation, see the precautions in “Power Precautions.”
CAUTION
Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front and back of the device is not restricted.
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
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40°C
(104°F).
CAUTION
The device must be installed only indoors because the Ethernet ports are not TNV-1 compliant and the device,
the AC power adapter, and the cables are not designed for outdoor use.
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.
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NOTE
Wear a wrist grounding strap 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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Laser Precautions
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
DANGER
Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation
performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products
that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Facility Requirements
Before installing the device, be sure that the following facilities requirements are met.
Table 3: Facility Requirements
Type Requirements
Electrical •Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch
nameplate
•Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes
See Brocade G610 Switch Technical Specifications for complete power supply specifications.
Thermal •A minimum airflow of 54.5 m3/hour (32.1 cubic ft/min.) available in the immediate vicinity of the switch
Although this airflow may exceed the airflow maximum 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 rack’s weight limits
•Rack secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement
Quick Installation Checklist
These 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.
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Table 4: 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 required information 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
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 Options.
Review and verify installation
requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. See Facility Requirements.
•Power requirements
•Environmental requirements
•Clearance for stand-alone or rack installation
Gather network configuration
parameters.
•IP address:
•Subnet mask:
•Default gateway:
•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 5: 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 Stand-alone Installation.
•Mount the device using the slide rack mount kit. See Installing the 1U and
2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-R000162).
•Mount the device using the fixed-mount rack kit on four-post racks. See
Installing the 1U and 2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-
R000162).
•Mount the device using the mid-mount kit on two-post racks. See Installing
the 1U and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165 and XBR-
R000292).
•Mount the device using the nonport-side fixed-mount rack kit (15"-20") on
four-post racks. See Installing the 1U and 2U Nonport-Side Fixed-Mount
Rack Kit (15 in.–20 in.) for Four-Post Racks (XNA-000072 and
XNA-100072).
Gather all components required for the
initial setup.
See Items Required.
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Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
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 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 Network Advisor. 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.
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 Verifying
Correct Operation.
•The following commands may 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.
–chassisshow
–errdump
–fanshow
–historyshow
–psshow
–sfpshow
–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 devices. Enter the shutdown 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 is complete. Save the shipping carton and
packaging in the event you need to return the shipment.
•The Brocade G610 device
•An accessory kit containing the following items:
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–A serial cable
–One 6-ft. power cord
–Power cord retainer clip
–China-RoHS Hazardous/Toxic Substance statement
–Network Advisor web pointer card.
–EZSwitch web pointer card
–Brocade documentation web pointer card
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Mounting the Device
Mounting Options
You can install the device in several ways:
•As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface, for example, a table top. No other equipment is required for desktop installation.
•In an EIA rack using the 1U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-R000162). The optional fixed-mount rack
kit can be ordered from your switch retailer.
•In an EIA rack using the 1U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165). The optional mid-mount rack kit can be
ordered from your switch retailer.
•In an EIA rack using the 1U Nonport Side Fixed-Mount Rack Kit (15"-20") for Four-Post Racks (XNA-000072). The
optional nonport-side fixed-mount rack kit can be ordered from your switch retailer.
NOTE
Review the following precautions before mounting the device.
Precautions Specific to Mounting
The following precautions specifically 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.
Stand-alone Installation
Complete the following steps to install the device as a stand-alone unit on a table.
1. Unpack the device and verify the items listed under the Shipping Carton Contents are present and undamaged.
2. Place the device on a sturdy flat surface.
3. 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.
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Installing the 1U and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks
(XBR-000165 and XBR-R000292)
Use the following instructions to install a fixed-port device in a mid-mount configuration in a two-post rack using the 1U
and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165 and XBR-R000292).
Observe the following when mounting this device:
•Two people are required to install the device in a rack. One person holds the device, while the other secures the device
to the rack.
•Before mounting your device, review any specific installation and facility requirements in this hardware installation
guide.
•Hardware devices illustrated in these procedures are only for reference and may not depict the device you are
installing into the rack.
Time and Items Required
Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete the installation procedure.
The following items are required to install a device using the 1U and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks
(XBR-000165 and XBR-R000292).
•No. 2 Phillips torque screwdriver
•1/4-in. slotted-blade torque screwdriver
NOTE
You may need two people to install the device, one to support the device, while the other secures it into the rack.
CAUTION
Use the screws specified in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the device.
Parts List
The following parts are provided with the 1U or 2U Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165 and XBR-
R000292).
NOTE
Depending on the device type, not all parts may be used in an installation.
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Figure 3: Rack Kit Parts
1. Bracket, Front Right and Back Left
2. Bracket, Front Left and Back Right
3. Screw, 8-32 x 5/16-in. Panhead Phillips (12)
4. Screw, 6-32 x 1/4-in. Flathead Phillips (8)
5. Screw, 10-32 x 5/8-in. Panhead Phillips (8)
6. Retainer Nut, 10-32 (8)
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device
CAUTION
The device must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure.
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