Brocade Communications Systems 8770-4 User Manual

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22 August 2012

Brocade VDX 8770-4

QuickStart Guide

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In this guide

•Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

•Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

•Danger notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

•Caution notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

•ESD precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

•Brocade VDX 8770-4, port side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

•Brocade VDX 8770-4, nonport side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

•Items included with the Brocade VDX 8770-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

•Preparing for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

•Unpacking and installing the Brocade VDX 8770-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

•Port numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

•Inserting a management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

•Inserting a switch fabric module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

•Inserting a line card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

•Inserting power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

•Providing power to the Brocade VDX 8770-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

•Preparing to configure the Brocade VDX 8770-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

•Establishing a serial connection to the Brocade VDX 8770-4. . . . . . . . . . . 20

•Logging in to the serial console port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

•Changing the RBridge ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

•Assigning permanent passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•Configuring the IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable. . . 24

•Establishing an Ethernet connection to the Brocade VDX 8770-4 . . . . . . . 24

•Customizing a host name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

•Customizing a switch name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

•Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

•Determining installed software licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

•Saving your changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

•Verifying correct operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

•Backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

•Connecting network devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

•Installing transceivers and attaching cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

•Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

•Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Introduction

DANGER

You can set up and install the Brocade VDX 8770-4 in the following ways:

• As a standalone unit on a flat surface

• In a four-post rack with the Intake Duct Kit

• In a four-post rack

• In a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack

This manual describes how to set up the Brocade VDX 8770-4 as a standalone unit. For rack mount installation
instructions, refer to the manual that comes with the separately ordered rack kit.

Tab le 1 describes the main installation and setup tasks, the estimated time required for each, and the items

required to complete the task based on a fully populated Brocade VDX 8770-4 (192 10 GbE ports). Configurations
with fewer ports require less time. These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power
and network connectivity.

The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.

TABLE 1 Installation tasks, time, and items required

Installation task Time estimate Items required

Site preparation and unpacking Brocade
VDX 8770-4

Installing the rack mount kit or
intake duct rack mount kit

Mounting and securing Brocade VDX
8770-4 in the rack

Inserting modules and power supplies 5-10 minutes per

Installing power cables and powering on
the Brocade VDX 8770-4

Establishing a serial connection, logging on
to the Brocade VDX 8770-4, and
configuring the IP addresses

30 minutes #2 Phillips screwdriver.

30 minutes

30 minutes

unit

20 minutes Power cables (provided in the Brocade VDX

20 minutes Serial cable (also called the console cable -

Pallet jack.
Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to raise to a
minimum of 140 cm (55 in.), with a minimum
capacity of 113 kg (250 lb). A fully loaded
version of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 weighs

86.18 kg (190 lbs).

Refer to the proper rack mount kit instructions
for your specific rack..

Management modules, switch fabric modules,
line cards, power supplies (AC or DC).

8770-4 accessory kit).

provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial (console)

port or terminal server port and a terminal
emulator application (such as HyperTerminal).

Ethernet IP addresses for the Brocade VDX
8770-4 switch and for management modules:
total two or three addresses, depending on the
number of management modules installed.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

NOTE

TABLE 1 Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued)

Installation task Time estimate Items required

Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a
Telnet session, and configuring the
Brocade VDX 8770-4 date and time and
additional system parameters. Verify and
back up configuration.

Installing transceivers as needed 30-60 minutes Copper and optical transceivers and

Attaching cables, cable ties, and cable
guides

20 minutes Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet access.

Refer to the Brocade Network OS
Administrator’s Guide.

direct-attach cables as needed.

2-3 hours Cables, cable ties, and cable management

fingers.

The Brocade VDX 8770-4 with DC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access areas
only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by service personnel through
the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority
responsible for the location.

The Brocade VDX 8770-4 with AC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access areas
only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by service personnel through
the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

Safety notices

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.

Translated safety notices are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which is on the CD-ROM that
accompanies this product.

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.

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Danger notices

DANGER

CAUTION

NOTE

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.

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.

Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)

ESD precautions

The Brocade VDX 8770-4 contains ESD-sensitive FRUs. When working with any Brocade VDX 8770-4 FRU, use
correct electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.

• Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the Brocade VDX 8770-4 is plugged in) or a

bench ground. Refer to Figure 1 on page 7 for the location of the ESD jack.

• Store ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging.

Brocade VDX 8770-4, port side

Airflow in the Brocade VDX 8770-4 is from the port side and left side (viewed from the port side) to the rear (fan side)
of the switch.

Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-4.

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1 Management module slot 1 7 Line card slot 4
2 Management module slot 2 8 Switch fabric module slot 2
3 Switch fabric module slot 1 9 Switch fabric module slot 3
4 Line card slot 1 10 Blank slot - unused
5 Line card slot 2 11 ESD jack
6 Line card slot 3 12 Power supplies (1-4, left to right)

FIGURE 1 Port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 (sample configuration)

Brocade VDX 8770-4, nonport side

Figure 2 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade VDX 8770-4.

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1Fan #1 3Ground lug
2Fan #2

FIGURE 2 Nonport side of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 (sample configuration)

Items included with the Brocade VDX 8770-4

The Brocade VDX 8770-4 ships with the following items:

• Brocade VDX 8770-4 chassis, populated with: (management modules, switch fabric modules, and line cards are

all packaged separately)

- Management modules (one)

- Switch fabric modules (up to three)

- Line cards (up to four)

- Filler panels for unoccupied slots for all modules

- Power supplies (up to four)

- Power supply filler panels for unoccupied bays

- Fan assemblies (two)

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• Accessory kit containing the following items:

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

- Console cable (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.)

- Wrist strap (ESD grounding strap)

- Ground lug kit

- SFP extraction tool kit

- China RoHS guide

- Cable management finger assemblies

- Brocade-branded USB device

- Power cord retainer kit

- Brocade VDX 8770-4 QuickStart Guide (this publication)

- Hardware for securing the switch in a rack

- Web pointer document

- Air filter

The rack mount kits must be ordered separately.

Order the Brocade-branded transceivers (SFP, SFP+, or QSFP) and cables or direct-attach cables from your Brocade
distributor. The Brocade VDX 8770-4 supports SR and LR SFP and SFP+ transceivers. The QSFP transceivers are SR
transceivers only.

For information about the transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade VDX 8770-4, refer to

http://www.brocade.com/downloads/documents/matrices/Brocade_Compatibility_Matrix.pdf.

Preparing for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 installation

Refer to the safety notices before installation (“Safety notices”).
Refer to “Power specifications” to plan for meeting power supply standards before installing the switch.
Refer to “Environmental requirements” to plan for your environmental needs.
Refer to “Managing cables” to plan for cable management.

The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.

1. Provide a space that is 8 rack units (8U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide. One
rack unit is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). If you are using the Air Intake Kit, you will need a space that is 10U high
to accommodate both the Intake Kit and the switch.

Plan to install the Brocade VDX 8770-4 with the port side facing the air-intake aisle. Airflow is from the left side
of the switch to the fan side. If you are using the Intake Air Duct rack kit for mounting the Brocade VDX 8770-4,
then the airflow is from the port side to the fan side.

Ensure that the rack is balanced and mechanically secured to provide stability in the event of an earthquake
and that the equipment does not exceed the rack’s weight limits.

Doorways must be wider than 91 cm (36 in.) to accommodate the switch.

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2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:

CAUTION

DANGER

• Up to four dedicated fused 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz feeds or -48 VDC (one per power supply)

• One cable for each power supply

Use a separate branch circuit for each AC power cord for redundancy in case one of the circuits fails.

• 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 switch nameplate

• Location close to the switch and easily accessible

• Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords

If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch, 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 switch.

3. Plan for cable management before installing the switch.

Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the switch, to either side of the
switch, through cable channels on the sides of the rack, or by using patch panels.

4. Ensure that the following items are available for configuration of the Brocade VDX 8770-4:

• Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal

• Console (serial) cable (provided)

• Ethernet cables (not provided)

• Either access to an FTP server or a Brocade USB device for backing up the switch configuration or collecting

supportsave output data (optional)

• Transceivers (copper and optical) and compatible cables and direct-attach cables if needed

5. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.

6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation.

Power specifications

Power for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 can be supplied with either AC- or DC-based 3000 watt power supplies. The
Brocade VDX 8770-4 has room for up to four power supplies.

Tab le 2 shows the basic power specifications for each power supply.

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