Brocade Communications Systems LS-STK, FastIron LS, FastIron LS-STK Installation Manual

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Contents

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About This Document

Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Supported hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Text formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Command syntax conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Notes, cautions, and danger notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Getting technical help or reporting errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Web access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

E-mail and telephone access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FLS624, FLS648, FLS624-STK, FLS648-STK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Control features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Fiber optic modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Power supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2 Installing an FLS or FLS-STK device

Unpacking a system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Package contents for standalone FLS devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Package contents for FLS-STK devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Summary of installation tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Lifting precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Power precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Preparing the installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cabling infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Installing the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Desktop installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rack mount installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting devices in a stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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Installing a redundant power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About the RPS2-EIF redundant power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installing a redundant power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Selecting a site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting devices to the redundant power supply . . . . . . . . .22

Ports pin-out (RPS2-EIF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installing an optional module in the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installing an SFP transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Powering on the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Verifying proper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Attaching a PC or terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Wiring map for serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Chapter 3 Stacking EEPROM and Memory Upgrade for FastIron LS Series

Devices

Upgrade kit contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Upgrading hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Upgrading software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Chapter 4 Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity

Assigning permanent passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Recovering from a lost password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Configuring IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Devices running layer 2 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Devices running base layer 3 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Assigning an IP address to an Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Connecting network devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Cable specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Connecting a network device to a fiber port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Testing connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Observing LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Troubleshooting network connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Managing FastIron LS temperature settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Using the temperature sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Displaying the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Changing the temperature warning and shutdown levels . . . . 51

Changing the device temperature polling interval. . . . . . . . . . .52

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Displaying FastIron LS CPU usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Hardware maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Installing or replacing a 10 Gbps Ethernet module . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Installing an optional module in the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing a 10 Gbps Ethernet module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Replacing a fiber optic module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Installing a new fiber optic module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Cabling a fiber optic module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Cleaning the fiber optic connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Digital optical monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing device indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Power and cooling problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

In-band access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Chapter 7 Hardware Specifications

FastIron LS and LS-STK specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Environmental considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Pinouts and signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Cable specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

AC power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Redundant power supply specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Physical dimensions and weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Input connector specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Appendix A Regulatory Statements

USA (FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Warning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Industry Canada statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Europe and Australia (CISPR 22 Class A Warning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Japan (VCCI). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Japan power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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Appendix B Caution and Danger Notices

Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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About This Document

Audience

This document is designed for system administrators with a working knowledge of Layer 2 and
Layer 3 switching and routing.

If you are using a Brocade Layer 3 device, you should be familiar with the following protocols if
applicable to your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IGMP, PIM, DVMRP, and VRRP.

Supported hardware and software

Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is
beyond the scope of this document.

The following hardware platforms are supported by this release of this guide:

• FLS 624 with option for up to three 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules

• FLS 648 with option for up to two 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules

• FLS 624-STK stackable device with option for up to three 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules

• FLS 648-STK stackable device with option for up to two 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules

Document conventions

Text formatting

The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used are listed below.

bold text Identifies command names

italic text Provides emphasis

Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements
Identifies keywords
Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI

Identifies variables
Identifies document titles

code text Identifies CLI output

Command lettercase is usually all lowercase. This manual specifically notes cases where a
command is case sensitive.

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CAUTION

DANGER

. Command syntax conventions

Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions:

command and
parameters

[ ] Optional parameter.

variable Variables are printed in italics enclosed in angled brackets < >.

... Repeat the previous element, for example “member[;member...]”

| Choose from one of the parameters.

Commands and parameters are printed in bold.

Notes, cautions, and danger notices

The following notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of
increasing severity of potential hazards.

A note provides a tip, guidance or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference
to related information.

A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause
damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data.

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.

Notice to the reader

This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These
trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations.

These references are made for informational purposes only.

Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products

Phillips Screw Company, Inc Phillips

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Related publications

The following Brocade documents supplement the information in this guide:

• FastIron Configuration Guide

• IronWare MIB Reference

For the latest edition of these documents, which contain the most up-to-date information, see
Product Manuals at kp.foundrynet.com.

Getting technical help or reporting errors

Brocade is committed to ensuring that your investment in our products remains cost-effective. If
you need assistance or find errors in the manuals, contact Brocade using one of the following
options.

Web access

The Knowledge Portal (KP) contains the latest version of this guide and other user guides for the
product. You can also report errors on the KP.

Log in to my.Brocade.com, click the Product Documentation tab, then click on the link to the
Knowledge Portal (KP). Then click on Cases > Create a New Ticket to report an error. Make sure you
specify the document title in the ticket description.

E-mail and telephone access

Go to http://www.brocade.com/services-support/index.page for the latest e-mail and telephone
contact information.

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FLS 624

FastlronLS 624

Chapter

Product Overview

Hardware features

The FastIron LS and LS-STK Series includes the following models:

• FastIron LS 624 with option for up to three 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules

• FastIron LS 648 with option for up to two 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules

• FastIron LS 624-STK stackable device with option for up to three 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet

modules

• FastIron LS 648-STK stackable device with option for up to two 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet

modules

All models support an optional external redundant AC power supply that can power up to four units.

The following sections describe the physical characteristics of the FastIron LS and LS-STK models.
For more details about physical dimensions, power supply specifications, and pinouts, see Chapter

7, “Hardware Specifications”.

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FLS624, FLS648, FLS624-STK, FLS648-STK

FastIron LS and LS-STK devices provide high 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 port density and 10 Gbps
Ethernet uplinks in a compact form factor:

• The FLS624 has 20 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and four 100/1000 SFP slots, a front

panel slot for an optional 10 Gbps CX4 module, two rear-panel 10 Gbps uplink module slots,
and a redundant power socket.

• The FLS648 has 44 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and four 100/1000 SFP slots, two

rear-panel 10 Gbps uplink module slots, and a redundant power socket.

• The FLS624-STK has 20 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and four 100/1000 SFP slots, one

front-panel slot for an optional 10 Gbps CX4 module, two rear-panel 10 Gbps uplink modules
and a redundant power socket.

• The FLS648-STK has 44 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and four Gbps SFP slots, two

rear-panel 10 Gbps uplink module slots, and a redundant power socket.

The following figures show the front and rear panels of the FastIron LS and LS -STK models.

FIGURE 1 FastIron LS 624 and FastIron LS 624-STK front panel

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FastlronLS 648

FLS 648

RPSDCIn12V 13A

100-240V~
50-60Hz 2A

FLS 624

FastlronLS 624

RPSDCIn12V 13A

100-240V~
50-60Hz 2A

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FIGURE 2 FastIron LS 648 and FastIron LS 648-STK front panel

FIGURE 3 FastIron LS 624 and 648 rear panel

FIGURE 4 FastIron LS 624 or FastIron LS 624-STK front panel with optional module installed

FIGURE 5 FastIron LS 624-STK and FastIron LS 648-STK rear panel

Control features

The front panel on each device includes the following control features:

• Serial management interface (the port labeled Console)

• Reset button

Serial management interface (Console port)

The serial management interface allows you to configure and manage the device using a
third-party terminal emulation application on a directly connected PC. A straight-through EIA or TIA
DB-9 serial cable (M or F) ships with the device. The serial management interface (the Console
port) is located in the right corner of the front panel.

Reset button

The reset button allows you to restart the system without removing power or using the CLI or Web
Management Interface. The button is located to the left of the serial management interface and is
recessed to prevent it from being pushed accidentally.

FastIron LS and LS-STK network interfaces

FLS and FLS-STK devices provide the following interfaces:

• 10/100/1000 Mbps ports with RJ45 copper connectors

• 100/1000 Mbps ports with mini-GBIC slots for SFP MSA-compliant fiber transceivers

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• Optional 10 Gbps uplink modules (not available for FastIron LS 648-STK models)

For information about the type of fiber optic modules supported, see “Fiber optic modules” on
page 7.

FastIron LS and LS-STK 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
FLS and FLS-STK devicees contain 24 or 48 ports that operate at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full

duplex, or at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. Because all ports on these devicees support automatic
MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs or
servers, or to other devicees or hubs. (Refer to “Pinouts and signaling” on page 63.) It is best to use
MDIX cable for device-to-device connections.

Each of these ports support auto-negotiation, so the optimum transmission mode (half or full
duplex), and data rate (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) can be selected automatically. If a device
connected to one of these ports does not support auto-negotiation, the communication mode of
that port can be configured manually.

Network interfaces

Tab le 1 describes the network interfaces supported on FastIron LS devices.

TABLE 1 Supported network interfaces

Interface Show media description

1000Base-BX-D M-GBXD

1000Base-BX-U M-GBXU

1000Base-LHA M-LHA

1000Base-LHB M-LHB

1000Base-LX M-LX

1000Base-SX M-SX

1000Base-SX2 M-SX2

1000Base-T C

100Base-BX M-FBX

100Base-FX M-FX

10GBase-CX4 XG-ER

10GBase-CX4 (XFP) XG-ER

10GBase-ER XG-ER

10GBase-LR XG-LR

10GBase-LRM XG-LRM

10GBase-SR XG-SR

10GBase-ZR XG-ZR

10GBase-ZRD XG-ZRD

1310-MMF 10GbE 1310-NM

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10 Gbps Ethernet module slots for standalone devices

FLS 624 and FLS 648 standalone devices include two slots on the rear panel for single-port
10GBASE uplink modules with XFP transceivers, and a single port CX4 module. The 10GBASE
transceivers operate at 10 Gbps full duplex with support for asymmetric flow control (that is, the
port honors incoming pause frames, but does not originate pause frames).

10 Gbps Ethernet module slots for stacking devices

FLS 624-STK and FLS 648-STK devices include two 10 Gbps Ethernet CX4 modules on the rear
panel (the stacking ports). The FLS 624-STK has an additional slot on the front panel that supports
an optional 10 Gbps CX4 module.

10 Gbps CX4 ports
The single-port CX4 module is installed in the FLS 624 and FLS 648 (shown in Figure 6). You can

order the FastIron LS with a single-port CX4 module pre-installed, or you can upgrade your device at
a later time. This module is a 10 GbE-CX4 Ethernet uplink card, capable of performing data
transmission directly through copper links to 15m (extended 30m) in length.

Single-port CX4 uplink for 10 Gbps is supported.

Link and Activity LEDs on the module faceplates indicate operational status:

• If the Link LED is on, the port is connected. If the Link LED is off, no connection exists, or the

link is down.

• If the Act LED is on or blinking, traffic is being transmitted and received on the port. If the Act

LED is off, no traffic is being transmitted or received on the port.

FIGURE 6 Single-port 10 Gbps Ethernet CX4 module

Cable specifications
The following cable specifications apply to the CX4 port in the 10GbE interface module (FLS-1XGC):

• Support for 802.3ak or 10 Gbps Ethernet CX4 standard

• Support for cables up to 15m in length

• Requires latch-style receptacle or SFF-8470 plug

• Recommended CX4 cable is manufactured by WL Gore, part number IBN6600-15, CX4

Assembly - 26AWG SPC 15.0m

The recommended CX4 cable can also be used with a Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP)
MSA-compliant optical transceiver (part number FLS-1XGC).

Figure 7 shows the CX4-grade cable.

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FIGURE 7 CX4 transceiver cable

FIGURE 8 CX4 slide-in transceiver

Hardware features

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Port, system, and module status LEDs

FastIron LS and LS-STK devices include key system and port indicators to simplify installation and
network troubleshooting. These LEDs, located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown in

Figure 9 and described in the following tables.

FIGURE 9 Port status LEDs

1 Port status LED

TABLE 2 Port status LEDs

LED Status Status

Link/
Activity or Speed

On or Flashing Amber Port has a valid link at 10 or 100 Mbps. Flashing indicates activity.

On or Flashing Green Port has a valid link at 1000 Mbps. Flashing indicates activity.

Off The link is down.

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FIGURE 10 System status LEDs

1System status LED

TABLE 3 System status LEDs

LED Condition Status

Power Green Internal power is operating normally.

Amber Internal power supply failure.

Off Power off or failure.

Diag Green System self-diagnostic test successfully completed.

Amber System self-diagnostic test has detected a fault.

RPS Green Redundant power supply is providing power.

Amber Primary power supply is active, RPS is on standby.

Off Redundant power supply is off or not plugged in.

Stack Active
controller

Stack Link Green Uplink and downlink operating normally.

Module Green An expansion module is installed and operating normally.

Stack ID 1-8 Indicates the device stack ID.

Green Device is the Active Controller of the stack. State may include topology

discovery, IP assignment, or normal operations.

Flashing Green Device is the Active Controller of the stack, system is initializing.

Amber Device is operating as a Standby Controller in the stack.

Flashing Amber System in Active Controller arbitration or election state.

Off System in standalone mode.

Flashing Green Uplink has failed.

Flashing Amber Downlink has failed.

Off No stacking link present.

Amber An expansion module is installed but has failed.

Off There is no module installed.

The Active Controller is numbered 1. (Note that If the Active Controller
fails and a backup unit takes over, the stack IDs do not change.)

The Standby Controller is numbered 2. The remaining stack members
are numbered 3-8.

0 A standalone device. A device with a stack ID of 0 cannot act as part

of a stack.

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FIGURE 11 Module Link/Activity LED

1 Link/Activity LED

TABLE 4 Module Link/Activity LED

LED Condition Status

Link or Activity On Port has a valid link at 10 Gbps.

On or Flashing Green Flashing indicates activity.

Off The link is down.

Fiber optic modules

Hardware features

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A list of the types of fiber optic modules supported on Layer 2 Compact devicees can be found in

“Cable specifications” on page 64

Some older SFP modules (mini-GBICs for Gbps Ethernet ports) have latching mechanisms that are
larger than the newer parts. These latches could interfere with one another when inserted side by
side in the same module. These older modules are identified by the number PL-XPL-00-S13-22 or
PL-XPL-00-L13-23 above the serial number. All newer mini-GBICs do not have this limitation.

All fiber optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.

Power supplies

There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of each device. The standard power receptacle
is for the AC power cable. The receptacle labeled “RPS” is for the optional redundant power supply.

Optional redundant power supply

The device supports an optional redundant power supply (RPS), that can supply power in the event
the internal power supply fails.

Power supply receptacles

There are two power receptacles on the rear panel of each device. The standard power receptacle
is for the AC power cable. The receptacle labeled “RPS” is for the optional redundant power supply.

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RPS DC In 1 2V 13A

100-240V~

50-60Hz 2A

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FIGURE 12 Power supply receptacles

1 Redundant Power Socket

2 Power Socket

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Installing an FLS or FLS-STK device

Unpacking a system

The procedures in this manual are intended for qualified service personnel.

This chapter describes how to physically install a FastIron LS or FastIron LS-STK device.

For information about configuring IP addresses and connecting network devices, see Chapter 4,

“Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity”.

For information about configuring an IronStack using FLS624-STK and FLS648-STK devices, see
the FastIron Configuration Guide.

Brocade FLS and FLS-STK devices ship with all of the items listed below. Please review this list and
verify the contents of your shipping container. If any items are missing, please contact the place of
purchase.

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FLS624-STK and FLS648-STK devices come with a 0.5 meter 10GBASE CX4 cable.

Package contents for standalone FLS devices

Package contents for standalone FLS devices include:

• FastIron LS device

• 115V AC power cable (for AC devices)

• Rack mount brackets

• Warranty card

Package contents for FLS-STK devices

Package contents for FLS-STK devices included:

• FastIron LS-STK device

• 115V AC power cable (for AC devices)

• Rack mount brackets

• Warranty card

• 10GBASE CX4 (FLS624-STK only)

• 0.5m CX4 cable

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Summary of installation tasks

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General requirements

To manage the system through a serial connection, you will need the following items:

• A management station, such as a PC running a terminal emulation application.

• A straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). The serial cable can be ordered separately

from Brocade. If you prefer build your own cable, see the pinout information in “Attaching a PC

or terminal” on page 27.

Use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks, including assigning an IP address
and network mask to the system. This information is required to manage the system using the Web
management interface or IronView or using the CLI through Telnet.

Summary of installation tasks

Follow the steps listed below to install your FastIron LS or LS-STK device. Details for each step are
provided in this chapter and in the following chapter.

TABLE 5 Installation tasks

Task
number

Task Where to find more information

1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host

the device has the proper cabling and ventilation.

2 Install any required optional modules into the device. “Installing an optional module in the device”

3 Install the Brocade device on a desktop, in an

equipment rack.

4 Connect stackable devices in an IronStack topology. “Connecting devices in a stack” on page 15

5 Once the device is physically installed, plug the

device into a nearby power source that adheres to
the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual.

6 Verify that the system LEDs are registering the proper

LED state after power-on of the system.

7 Attach a terminal or PC to the Brocade device. This

will enable you to configure the device through the
Command Line Interface (CLI).

8 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For

additional access security, assign a password.

9 Before attaching equipment to the device, you need

to configure an interface IP address to the subnet on
which it will be located. Initial IP address
configuration is performed using the CLI with a direct
serial connection. Subsequent IP address
configuration can be performed using the Web
management interface.

10 Once you power on the device and assign IP

addresses, the system is ready to accept network
equipment.

“Preparing the installation site” on page 13

on page 25

“Installing the device” on page 13

“Powering on the system” on page 26

“Verifying proper operation” on page 27

“Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 27

“Assigning permanent passwords” on

page 37

“Configuring IP addresses” on page 39

“Devices running base layer 3 software” on

page 40

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TABLE 5 Installation tasks (Continued)

Task
number

11 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them

12 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the

13 Secure access to the device. FastIron Configuration Guide

Task Where to find more information

and tracing routes.

Web management interface. You also can use
IronView to manage the device. Refer to the IronView
Network Manager User Guide for information.

Installation precautions

Follow these precautions when installing a Brocade device.

General precautions

Installation precautions

“Testing connectivity” on page 46

FastIron Configuration Guide

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All fiber optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.

Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might
exceed 50



C (121



F).

Make sure the air flow around the front and sides of the device is not restricted.

Never leave tools inside the device.

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Lifting precautions

Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.

Mount the devices in the lowest possible slots in a rack or cabinet. Place the heaviest device at
the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.

Power precautions

Use a separate branch circuit for each AC power cable, which provides redundancy in case one of
the circuits fails.

To avoid high voltage shock, do not open the device while the power is on.

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.

Disconnect the power cable from all power sources to completely remove power from the device.

If the installation requires a different power cable than the one supplied with the device, make
sure you use a power cable 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 cable can be used
safely with the device.

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Preparing the installation site

Cabling infrastructure

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed at the site. Refer to Chapter 7, “Hardware Specifications”
or visit www.brocade.com for a summary of supported cabling types and their specifications.

Installation location

Before installing the device, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. Devices can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be
sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.

The site should:

• Maintain temperatures within 0 to 50

non-condensing.

• Allow a minimum of 3 inches of space between the sides and the back of the device and walls

or other obstructions for proper air flow.

• Allow at least 3 inches of space at the front and back of the device for the twisted pair, fiber

optic, and power cables.

• Be accessible for installing, cabling, and maintaining the devices.

• Allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.

• Allow twisted pair cable to always be routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures,

and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.

• Allow the device to be connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to

240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of each device and is powered from an
independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.

Preparing the installation site



C (32 to 122F) and humidity levels within 5% to 95%,

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Installing the device

You can install Brocade devices on a desktop or in an equipment rack.

Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.

Mount the devices in the lowest possible slots in a rack or cabinet. Place the heaviest device at
the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.

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Desktop installation

FIGURE 13 Attaching the adhesive feet

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1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first device.

2. Set the device on a flat desktop, table, or shelf near an AC power source. Make sure that
adequate ventilation is provided for the system – a 3 inch clearance is recommended on each
side.

3. If you are installing a single device, go to “Powering on the system” on page 26.

4. If you are installing multiple devicees, attach the adhesive feet to each device. Place each
device squarely on top of the one below, in any order.

5. If you are also installing a redundant power supply, place it close to the device.

Rack mount installation

You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver for installation.

Before mounting the device in a rack, pay particular attention to the following factors:

• Temperature: Since the temperature inside a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient

room temperature, make sure the rack-environment temperature is within the specified
operating temperature range. (Refer to “Operating environment” on page 60.)

• Mechanical loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted unit.

• Circuit overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.

• Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular attention should

be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the mains.

Follow the steps below to mount devices in rack.

1. Remove the rack mount kit from the shipping carton. The kit contains two L-shaped mounting
brackets and mounting screws.

2. Attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the device as illustrated in Figure 14.

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Fastlron

LS

624

FLS

624

624

Fastlron

LS

624

FLS

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FIGURE 14 Attaching the brackets

3. Attach the device in the rack as illustrated in Figure 15.

FIGURE 15 Installing the device in a rack

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4. If you are installing a single device, proceed to “Powering on the system” on page 26.

5. If you are installing multiple devices, mount them in the rack, one below the other, in any order.

6. If you are also installing a redundant power supply, mount it in the rack below the other
devices.

Connecting devices in a stack

Figure 16 shows how the stack cables are connected between devices in a stack. The connection is

based on 10 Gbps Ethernet, using CX4 cables. FLS-STK devices support linear and ring stack
topologies, and can also operate as standalone devices. For detailed information about configuring
and managing an IronStack, see the FastIron Configuration Guide.

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In a linear stack topology there is a single stack cable connection between each device that carries
two-way communications across the stack. In a ring stack topology, an extra cable is connected
between the top and bottom devices forming a “ring” or “closed-loop.” The closed-loop cable
provides a redundant path for the stack link, so if one link fails, stack communications can be
maintained.

You can build a stack containing up to 8 FastIron LS-STK units. Follow the steps below to connect
devices in a stack.

1. Plug one end of a stack cable into one of the CX4 stacking ports of the top unit.

2. Plug the other end of the stack cable into one of the stacking ports of the next unit.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each unit in the stack. Form a simple chain starting with a stacking

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port on the top unit and ending at a stacking port on the bottom unit (stacking up to 8 units).

stacking port on the bottom unit and the other end into the remaining stacking port on the top
unit.

Use the .5 meter CX4 cables that shipped with each FLS-STK device to connect a linear stack
topology. For a ring topology, you will need an additional, longer (3.0 meter) CX4 cable.

The total maximum stacking distance in linear and ring stack topologies is 1,000 meters
(3,281 feet). This length can consist of multiple inter-device stacking connections adding up to
1,000 meters. A single inter-device stacking connection should not exceed 1,000 meters.

Tab le 6 lists the recommended cable lengths for XFP cabling for various connection distances:

TABLE 6 XFP optical link cable distances

Data rate Fiber type Modal bandwidth @

850nm (Mhz-km)

62.5/125um MMF 160 2 - 26

9.95-10.3125
Gbps

NOTE: Average distance range is between 2 - 33 meters. Brocade recommends using the 2000 bandwidth

version for distances greater than 80 meters.

62.5/1.25um MMF 200 2 - 33

50/125um MMF 400 2 - 66

50/123um MMF 500 2 - 82

50/125um MMF 2000 2 - 300 >400

Worst case distance range
specified (m)

Typical range (m)

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FIGURE 16 Connecting devicees in a ring topology stack

One device in the stack operates as the Active Controller, one operates as the Standby Controller,
with the rest of the units operating as stack members. For information about how to configure your
stack, see the FastIron Configuration Guide.

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Installing a redundant power supply

About the RPS2-EIF redundant power supply

The Brocade External Redundant Power Supply (RPS2-EIF) can supply a maximum of 150 Watts of
output power per port, a total of 600 Watts of backup power to four FastIron devices in the event of
an AC loss or failure of an internal power supply.

The RPS device operates as a backup to the internal power supply. If then internal power supply
fails, the RPS device will support the full load of the device without affecting network operation.

FastIron LS624 and FastIron LS648 devices support the RPS2-EIF power supply.

Fan and power indicators and receptacles

Four power indicators and one fan indicator are located on the front panel of the RPS device. The
AC supply and DC backup receptacles are located on the RPS device rear panel.

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Link

Activity

12

3

4

FanThermal Power

100-240V,50-60Hz 10A

RPS 1

RPS 2RPS 3RPS 4

4

3

2

1

5

2

FIGURE 17 Front and rear panels showing fan and power indicators and power receptacles

1 Redundant Power Sockets 4 Power Socket

2 Fans 5 Port and System Status Indicators

3Redundant Power Sockets

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Package contents

The RPS shipping package contains:

• Redundant Power Supply device (RPS2-EIF)

• One AC power cable — US, Continental Europe or UK

• Four DC backup power cords with IEC connectors on both ends (length 152 cm each)

• Rack Mounting Kit containing brackets and screws

• Adhesive feet

• User Agreement envelope

• Registration card

LEDs

Figure 18 and Table 7 and Table 8 describe the functions of the RPS2-EIF LEDs.

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FIGURE 18 RPS2-EIF Status LEDs

1 Port Indicators 2 System Indicators

TABLE 7 RPS2-EIF status LEDs

LED (1~4) Condition Status

Link Off The port does not have a valid connection to a device.

On Yellow The port has a valid connection to a device.

Flashing Yellow There has been a RPS device internal power failure.

Activity Off The port is not providing power to the connected device.

Flashing Green The port has been shut down due to one of the following conditions:

• The system has detected an over-current condition.

• One or more of the fans have failed.

On Green The port is providing power to a connected device.

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TABLE 8 RPS2-EIF power status LED

LED Condition Status

Power On Green AC power is being supplied to the RPS.

Off No AC power is being supplied to the RPS device.

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Installation

An RPS device may be placed on a desktop or mounted in a rack.

DO NOT place an RPS device on the floor as the case is not waterproof. It is recommended that
RPS devices be installed in a network equipment rack.

Selecting a site

RPS2-EIF units can be mounted in a standard 19 inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. When
choosing a location, follow the guidelines below:

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