Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S User manual

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Brocade DCX-4S Backbone
QuickStart Guide

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Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
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Document Title Publication
Number Summary of Changes Publication Date
Brocade DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart
Guide
53-1001192-01 New document. November 2008
Brocade DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart
Guide
53-1001192-02 Updated for EMI
certification.
December 2008
Brocade DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart
Guide
53-1001192-03 Corrected IPaddrset
command.
November 2009

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In this guide
•Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
•Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
•Brocade DCX-4S, port side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
•Brocade DCX-4S, nonport side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
•Time and items required for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Site planning and safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Items included with the Brocade DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Providing power to the Brocade DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•Installing ICL cables (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•Establishing a serial connection and logging on to Brocade DCX-4S . . . . . 15
•Configuring IP addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
•Establishing an Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Customizing a switch name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Setting the Domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Verifying the PID mode and connecting to the fabric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Enabling software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Introduction
This guide provides instructions for unpacking, installing, and setting up a Brocade DCX-4S Backbone as a
standalone unit quickly. Note the following additional documentation:
•For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware
Reference Manual.
•For rack-specific installation instructions, refer to the appropriate rack mount or mid-mount installation
procedures.
The Brocade DCX-4S can be installed in the following ways:
•As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
•In a chassis with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack.
•In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using a Brocade DCX-4S Rack Mount Kit (either a
27-31 in. or 18-34 in. kit depending on rack used).
•In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using the Brocade DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from
your Brocade DCX supplier (optional).
The basic configuration steps required to set up the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone are listed in this guide. Additional
configuration information is provided in the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual and the Fabric
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ATTENTION
In order to comply with EMI certification, the door of the DCX-4S must be installed and EMI plugs must be inserted in
the ICL cable sockets of the core switch blades if ICL cables are not used.
Safety notices
NOTE
Translated safety notices are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which is on the CD-ROM that
accompanies this product.
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The notices are
accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.
The danger and caution notices are listed in numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses,
for example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translations of these danger and caution
notices in the Brocade Product Safety Notices.
Danger notices
A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A
lightning bolt symbol accompanies a danger notice to represent a dangerous electrical condition. Read and
comply with the following danger notice before installing or servicing this device.
DANGER
Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the
required voltage, and is properly grounded. (D004)
Caution notices
A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing
condition. Read and comply with the following caution notice before installing or servicing this device.
CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
Brocade DCX-4S, port side
NOTE
Airflow in the Brocade DCX-4S is from the nonport side to the left side of the chassis (viewed from the port side) and
out the exhaust vent. If you use the Port Side Exhaust Kit the air vents on the port side of the chassis (see Figure 2.
Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the Brocade DCX-4S.

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FIGURE 1 Port side of the Brocade DCX-4S (sample configuration)
1 FC8-48 port blade (example, 4x) 3 Control processor blade (CP8) (2x)
2 Core switch blade (CR4S-8) (2x) 4 Exhaust vent

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FIGURE 2 Port side of the Brocade DCX-4S with the port side exhaust kit installed (sample configuration)
Brocade DCX-4S, nonport side
Figure 3 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade DCX-4S.

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FIGURE 3 Nonport side of the Brocade DCX-4S (sample configuration)
Time and items required for installation
This document describes how to set up the Brocade DCX-4S as a standalone unit. For rack-mount installation
instructions, refer to the appropriate manual as described in Table 1.
Table 1 describes the main installation and setup tasks and the estimated time required for each, based on a fully
populated Brocade DCX-4S (192 Fibre Channel ports). Configurations with fewer ports require less time. These time
estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.
1 WWN card bezel (logo plate) 2 Power supply (2x)
3Blowerassembly(2x)
TABLE 1 Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation task Time estimate Items required
Site preparation and unpacking Brocade
DCX-4S.
30 minutes 1/2-in. socket wrench (to remove pallet bolts).
#2 Phillips screwdriver.
(for cable management comb).
Pallet jack.
Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to rise to a
minimum of 55 in. (140 cm), with a minimum
capacity of 113 kg (250 lb). The Brocade
DCX-4S weighs 68 kg (150 lb) with four FC8-48
port cards installed (192 ports).

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Site planning and safety guidelines
NOTE
Read the safety notices before installation (“Safety notices”).
The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
1. Provide a space that is 9 rack units (9U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide. 1U is
equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). If you do not use the provided port side exhaust kit, the space needs to be only 8
rack units (8U) high.
The Brocade DCX-4S can be installed facing either direction in a cabinet, if serviceability and cooling
requirements are met.
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
•200 – 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz (two branch circuits)
•Two cables for the 200 - 240 VAC service
•Power supply standards are met
•Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
•Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate
•Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
•Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
ATTENTION
To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.
3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis.
Installing the rack mount kit or
port side exhaust kit.
30 minutes Refer to the one of the Brocade DCX-4S rack
mount kit installation procedures or to the
Brocade DCX-4S Mid-Mount (Telco) Rack Kit
Installation Procedure or to the Brocade Port
Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure.
Mounting and securing Brocade DCX-4S in
rack.
15 minutes
Installing power cables and powering on
the Brocade DCX-4S.
10 minutes Power cables.
Establishing serial connection, logging on
to Brocade DCX-4S, and configuring IP
addresses.
20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial port or
terminal server port and a terminal emulator
application (such as HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the switch.
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a
Telnet session, and configuring the
Brocade DCX-4S domain ID, date and time,
and additional system parameters. Verify
and back up configuration.
20 minutes Ethernet cable for Telnet access.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
Installing SFPs. Attaching and managing
fiber optic cables.
15 minutes SFP optical transceivers. Fiber optic cables
and cable ties.
TABLE 1 Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued)
Installation task Time estimate Items required

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Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, along either the port
or the nonport side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or by using patch panels.
4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the Brocade DCX-4S:
•Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
•Serial cable (provided)
•Three Ethernet cables
•Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting supportsave output data
(optional)
•A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
•SFPs and compatible cables
NOTE
For information about the SFP transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go to
http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
5. Ensure that the air intake vents have a minimum of 2 inches of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)
during operation.
CAUTION
UUse safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
NOTE
A fully populated Brocade DCX-4S (eight FC8-48 port cards, 384 ports) weighs approximately 104 kg (228 lbs) and
requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
Items included with the Brocade DCX-4S
The Brocade DCX-4S ships with the following:
•Brocade DCX-4S chassis, populated with:
•Control processor blades (CP8)
•Core switch blades (CR4S-8)
•Port blades, application blades, and encryption blades (included based on customer specification)
•Blade slot filler panels (for slots not filled by blades)
•Port side exhaust kit
•WWN cards
•WWN bezel (logo plate)
•Power supplies
•Power supply filler panel (included if there is only one power supply)
•Blower assemblies
•Vertical cable management fingers
•Chassis door

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•Accessory kit containing the following items:
•Brocade DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart Guide
•Brocade Documentation CD (contains documents related to the Brocade DCX-4S)
•ESD grounding strap
•RS-232 serial cable. The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that can be removed to provide an
RJ-45-style connector.
•Brocade DCX-4S rack mount kit with instructions
Order the optical transceivers (SFP and XFP) from Brocade. The Brocade DCX-4S supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL
transceivers.
NOTE
For information about the SFP and XFP transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade DCX-4S, go to
http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX-4S
CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
NOTE
A fully populated Brocade DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately 68 kg (150 lbs) and
requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
1. Unpack and install the Brocade DCX-4S.
a. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.
b. Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.
c. Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.
Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.
d. Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to the installation
location.
NOTE
The Brocade DCX-4S packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets. The chassis sits on top
of a plastic shipping tray.
2. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area. Doorways must be
wider than 36 in. (91 cm) to accommodate the chassis.
3. Remove the Brocade DCX-4S port side exhaust kit, accessory kit, packing foam, and antistatic plastic from the
chassis and set aside.
4. Remove the chassis door from the Brocade DCX-4S.
5. Remove the vertical cable management fingers.
6. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. If installing the chassis in a cabinet, follow the instructions
provided by the port side exhaust kit installation procedure or the appropriate rack kit installation procedure.