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53-1001723-02

18 March 10

Brocade FastIron X Series Chassis

Hardware Installation Guide

Supporting Release 07.0.01b

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Document History

Title Publication number Summary of changes Date

Brocade FastIron X Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide supporting

release 07.0.01b

Brocade FastIron X Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide supporting

release 07.0.01a

53-1001723-02 Updated release version Mar 2010

53-1001723-01 New document Feb 2010

About This Document

Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Supported hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Text formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Command syntax conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Notes, cautions, and danger notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Getting technical help or reporting errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Web access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

E-mail access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Telephone access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Hardware benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

POE port density. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Supported configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

POE applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Support for IPv6 modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IPv6 hardware support guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hardware features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FSX chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FSX 800 chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FSX 1600 chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FSX 1600-ANR chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Management modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Switch fabric modules (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 only) . . . . . . .22

Interface modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Network interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Power supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cooling system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Built-in mounting brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Layer 3 routing protocol table sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Summary of installation tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Unpacking a system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Lifting precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Power precautions and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Preparing the installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Cabling infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Removing extra shipment screws (FSX and FSX 800 only) . . . . . . . 47

Installing a chassis in a rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Installing mounting brackets on the FSX 1600 chassis . . . . . .50

Removing the slot panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installing the management and interface modules . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Attaching a management station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or 10/100/1000

copper port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Attaching a switch to an Ethernet port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Powering on the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Connecting AC power to the chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Connecting DC power to the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Verifying proper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Observing the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Displaying the module status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Chapter 3 Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Assigning permanent passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Recovering from a lost password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Configuring IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

IPv4 devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

IPv6 devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Connecting network devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cable specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Connecting a network device to a fiber port on the Brocade device

Automatic MDI or MDIX detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Using a CX4 transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Testing network connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Observing LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Troubleshooting network connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Support for digital optical monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Chapter 4 Managing the Chassis and Modules

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Displaying chassis status and temperature readings . . . . . . . . . . .85

Managing the cooling system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Configuring the cooling system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Monitoring the cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Displaying the Syslog configuration and static and dynamic buffers98

Syslog messages for PCI (hardware) errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Managing the switch fabric modules (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 only)99

Displaying management module CPU usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Removing MAC address entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Chapter 5 Using a Redundant Management Module

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

How Management module redundancy works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Management module redundancy overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Management module switchover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Switchover implications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Management module redundancy configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Changing the default active chassis slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Managing management module redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

File synchronization between the active and standby management

modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Manually switching over to the standby management module108

Rebooting the active and standby management modules . . .109

Hitless management support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

What happens during a Hitless OS upgrade and Hitless switchover

110

How a Hitless OS upgrade and Hitless switchover impacts system

functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Syslog message for Hitless OS upgrade and Hitless switchover111

Layer 2 Hitless switchover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Monitoring management module redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Determining management module status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Displaying temperature information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Displaying switchover information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Chapter 6 Maintaining the Hardware

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Hardware maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Cleaning the fiber optic connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

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Replacing a management module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Installation precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Removing a management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Installing a new management module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing a switch fabric module (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 only) .121

Removing a switch fabric module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Installing a new switch fabric module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing an interface module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Before removing an interface module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Removing an interface module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Installing a new interface module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Configuring a LAN or WAN Phy interface module . . . . . . . . . .129

Disabling and re-enabling an interface module. . . . . . . . . . . .130

Installing or replacing a POE daughter card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing a copper or fiber optic module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Removing a copper or fiber optic module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Installing a new copper or fiber optic module . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Cabling a fiber optic module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Installing or replacing a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Determining which power supply failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Removing an AC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Removing a DC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Installing a new power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Connecting AC power to the chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Connecting DC power to the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Verifying proper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Displaying the status of the power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Replacing the FSX and FSX 800 fan tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Replacing the FSX 1600 fan assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Replacing the FSX 1600-ANR fan assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Replacing the air filter in the FastIron SX-1600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Upgrading the device to run Layer 3 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Chapter 7 Hardware Specifications

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Chassis specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Environmental considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Maximum power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Power source interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Pinouts and signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Cable specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

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Power supply specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Physical dimensions and weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Environmental considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Electrical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Input connector and plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Appendix A Layer 3 Upgrade Procedures

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Upgrade kit contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Detailed procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Hardware installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Appendix B Regulatory Statements

U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Industry Canada statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Europe and Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Japan VCCI statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Japan Denan power cord statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Appendix C Caution and Danger Notices

Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

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About This Document

NOTE

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 Switch, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, IGMP, PIM, DVMRP, and VRRP.

Supported hardware and software

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

• FastIron SuperX® (FSX)

• FastIron SX 800® (FSX 800)

• FastIron SX 1600® (FSX 1600)

• FastIron SX 1600-ANR® (FSX 1600-ANR) Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches

This document describes software release 07.0.01b only. Refer to earlier releases of this guide for information about software releases prior to 07.0.01b.

Document conventions

This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document.

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Text formatting

NOTE

The following narrative-text formatting conventions are used in this guide.

bold text Identifies command names

Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements

Identifies keywords

Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI

italic text Provides emphasis

Identifies variables

Identifies document titles

code text Identifies CLI output

For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in bold: for example, show version.

Command syntax conventions

The following conventions for command syntax are used in this guide.

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.

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CAUTION

A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause

DANGER

NOTE

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

Related publications

The following Brocade documents supplement the information in this guide.

• FastIron Configuration Guide

• Brocade FastIron Compact Switch Hardware Installation Guide

• IronWare MIB Reference

For the latest edition of this document, which contains the most up-to-date information, refer to Product Manuals at kp.foundrynet.com.

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Product Overview

Product overview

This chapter contains an overview of the following FastIron X Series® Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches:

• FastIron SuperX (FSX)

• FastIron SX 800 (FSX 800)

• FastIron SX 1600 (FSX 1600)

• FastIron SX 1600 Acoustic Noise-Reduced (FSX 1600-ANR)

Except for the ANR kit and fan modules in the FSX 1600-ANR chassis, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR are similar devices and use the same switch fabric, management and interface modules, and power supplies. Therefore, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR are collectively referred to as the FSX 1600 chassis throughout this manual, except where explicitly noted.

Designed for medium to large enterprise backbones, the FastIron X Series chassis devices are modular switches that provide the enterprise network with a complete end-to-end Enterprise LAN solution, ranging from the wiring closet to the LAN backbone.

Hardware benefits

The FastIron X Series chassis devices provide the following benefits:

• The FSX management module is non-blocking, with a built-in switch fabric module and twelve

combination Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) copper or fiber ports that provide connectivity to your existing management network.

• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules have a console port and a 10/100/1000

port that provide connectivity to your existing management network. The management modules optionally support 2-port 10-GbE ports or 8-port GbE fiber and copper ports.

• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules are interchangeable between devices.

However, you cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.

• Optional dual management modules on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 provide 100% redundancy.

• The crossbar (xbar) architecture enables the management module to switch 30 Gigabits per

second between each interface module and within the management module.

• The interface modules and power supplies are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series

chassis devices. However, you cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.

• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management, switch fabric, and interface modules are hot

swappable, which means you can remove and replace them while the chassis is powered on and running.

• All FastIron X Series chassis devices have a passive backplane.

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• Completely separate data and control planes, which results in uncompromised switching

performance, increased reliability of both planes, and increased security of the control plane in the event of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on the data plane.

• Distributed data and control planes, which results in uncompromised wire-speed performance

for the data plane and faster and more efficient performance of management functions for the control plane.

POE port density

Tab le 1 shows the maximum POE port density for the FastIron X Series chassis devices.

TABLE 1 Maximum number of POE class 3 (15.4W) ports per power supply

Power Supply Number of Power

Supplies

FSX FSX 800 FSX 1600

SX-ACPWR-POE and SX-DCPWR-POE

SX-ACPWR2500-POE 1 140 140 140

SX-ACPWR2500-POE 2 280

SX-ACPWR2500-POE 3 N/A N/A 420

SX-ACPWR2500-POE 4 N/A N/A 560

1. The FSX and FSX 800 support a maximum of 192 POE ports. The FSX 1600 supports a maximum of 384 POE ports.

1707070

2 140 140 140

3 N/A N/A 210

4 N/A N/A 280

280

Supported configurations

Premium FastIron X Series chassis devices support Layer 2 switching and full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing. Standard devices support Layer 2 and base Layer 3 switching. All standard FastIron X Series chassis devices can be upgraded to full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing, at which time they are considered to be premium devices.

Depending on the type of management module installed in the device, IPv6 premium devices support either IPv4 multiprotocol routing and IPv6 host and management features, or IPv6 and IPv4 multiprotocol routing and IPv6 host and management features. For more information, refer to

“FSX management modules” on page 14 and “FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules” on

page 18.

All FastIron X Series chassis devices optionally support Power over Ethernet (POE), providing the means for integrating data, voice, and video over existing Ethernet cables.

Tab le 3 lists the configurations supported on the FastIron X Series chassis devices.

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TABLE 3 FastIron product family support configurations

Device Standard Premium (PREM) Power over Ethernet

FSX Yes Yes Yes

FSX 800 Yes Yes Yes

FSX 1600 Yes Yes Yes

Software features

Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the device and the type of management module that is installed in the chassis. Refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide for a complete list of software features supported on your device.

POE applications

Brocade’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with POE provide Power over Ethernet, compliant with the standards described in the IEEE 802.3af specification for delivering in-line power. The 802.3af specification defines the standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure, enabling multicast-enabled full streaming audio and video applications for converged services, such as, Voice over IP (VoIP), WLAN access points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IP technology devices.

Software features

(POE)

POE technology eliminates the need for an electrical outlet and dedicated UPS near IP powered devices. With power sourcing devices, such as Brocade’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with POE, power is consolidated and centralized in the wiring closets, improving the reliability and resiliency of the network. Because POE can provide power over Ethernet cable, power is continuous, even in the event of a power failure.

For POE port density, refer to “POE port density” on page 2.

For more information about POE and how to configure it, refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide.

Support for IPv6 modules

The FastIron X Series chassis devices support IPv6 management and interface modules.

For details about IPv6 modules, refer to the following sections in this chapter:

• “IPv6 hardware support guidelines”

• “FSX management modules” on page 14

• “FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules” on page 18

• “Interface modules” on page 23

IPv6 hardware support guidelines

Note the following guidelines and restrictions with IPv6 Management and Interface modules:

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• You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same FastIron chassis.

• If you install dual IPv6 management modules, the modules must be identical. For example, you

cannot install one 2-port management module and one 8-port management module together in the same chassis. The modules must be of like-kind.

Hardware features

The FastIron X Series chassis devices are composed of the following major hardware components:

• Chassis

• Management module

• The FSX management module has a built-in switch fabric module.

• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 optionally support dual management modules which provide

• Separate switch fabric modules (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 only)

• Interface modules

• Power supplies

• The fan tray in the FSX and FSX 800 is composed of six fans and a fan control module.

• The FSX 1600 has an air filter in the bottom front of the chassis and two fan trays at the rear of

the chassis.

• Built-in mounting brackets

The following sections provide more information about these components.

100% redundancy.

For details about physical dimensions, power supply specifications, and pinouts, refer to Chapter 7,

“Hardware Specifications”.

FSX chassis

The FSX chassis is 6 rack units (RUs) in height and consists of the following:

• One full slot for the management module

• Eight half slots for the interface modules

• Four slots for power supplies along the bottom of the card shelf. The power supply slots add an

additional RU to the height of the chassis.

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Figure 1 shows the FSX chassis.

CAUTION

DC OK ALMAC OK DC OK ALMAC OK DC OK ALMAC OK DC OK ALMAC OK

8X-12GM-4

Console

Pwr

Lnk

Odd

Even

Odd

Even

Lnk

424F

424C

42XG

424C

424C424C

424F

424C

Odd

Even

Lnk

Odd

Even

POE

424C

424F

SYSEJECTSYSEJECTSYSEJECTSYSEJECT

Lnk Act

FastIron SuperX

FIGURE 1 FSX chassis

Hardware features

Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the FSX chassis:

• A slot panel in each interface module slot and power supply slot that does not currently have a

module or power supply installed in it. The slot panel ensures proper airflow within the chassis.

• One or two AC or DC power supplies

• A fan tray assembly which contains the cooling system for the chassis

In the FSX slots, you can install the following:

• One management module

• Up to eight interface modules

• Up to four AC and DC power supplies: two system (12-volt) power supplies and two POE (48- or

220-volt) power supplies

Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot panel.

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

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DANGER

DC OK ALMAC OK

SYSEJECT

Odd

Even

Lnk

Odd

Even

POE

424C

424F

8X-12GM-4

Console

Pwr

Lnk

Odd

Even

Odd

Even

Lnk

1 2 11

FastIron SuperX

Figure 2 shows the FSX chassis and the slots into which you can install the various modules and

power supplies.

FIGURE 2 FSX chassis slots

1Slot 1

2Slot 2

3Slot 3

4Slot 4

5Slot 5

6Slot 6

7Slot 7

8Slot 8

9Slot 9

10 ESD connector

11 Fan tray

Figure 2 also shows an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector, into which you can plug an ESD

wrist strap to ground yourself while handling and installing modules.

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.

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FSX 800 chassis

The FSX 800 chassis is 6 rack units in height and consists of the following:

• Two half slots for the management modules

• Two half slots for the switch fabric modules

• Eight half slots for the interface modules

• Four slots for power supplies along the bottom of the card shelf. The power supply slots add an

additional rack unit (RU) to the height of the chassis.

Figure 3 shows the FSX 800 chassis.

FIGURE 3 FSX 800 chassis

The FSX 800 chassis ships from the factory with the following components installed:

• Two switch fabric modules

• A slot panel in each interface module slot and power supply slot that does not currently have a

module or power supply installed in it. The slot panel ensures proper airflow within the chassis.

• One AC power supply

• A fan tray assembly which contains the cooling system for the chassis

In the FSX 800 slots, you can install the following:

• Up to two management modules

• Up to 8 interface modules

• Up to four AC and DC power supplies: two system (12-volt) power supplies and two POE (48- or

220-volt) power supplies

Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot panel.

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

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DANGER

Figure 4 shows the FSX 800 Chassis and the slots into which you can install the various modules

and power supplies.

FIGURE 4 FSX 800 chassis slots

1Slot 1

2Slot 2

3Slot 3

4Slot 4

5Slot 5

6Slot 6

7Slot 7

8Slot 8

9Slot 9

10 Slot 10

11 Switch Fabric Slot 1

12 Switch Fabric Slot 2

13 Fan tray

14 ESD connector

EJECT POE

424C

10/100/1000

Console

Pwr

Active

Ethernet

Pwr Active

AC OKDC OKALM

EJECT SYS

AC OKDC OKALM

EJECT SYS

424C

AC OKDC OKALM

10/100/1000

Console

Pwr

Active

Ethernet

Pwr Active

EJECT POE

AC OKDC OKALM

Figure 4 also shows an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector, into which you can plug an ESD

wrist strap to ground yourself while handling and installing modules.

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.

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FSX 1600 chassis

There are two versions of the FSX 1600 chassis:

• FSX 1600 – Part numbers for chassis and bundles begin with FI-SX-1600-xxx.

• FSX 1600 Acoustic Noise-Reduced (ANR) – An enhanced version of the FSX 1600 chassis, part

numbers for chassis and bundles begin with FI-SX-1600-ANR-xxx.

This section describes the similarities between these models. For details about how these models differ, refer to “FSX 1600-ANR chassis” on page 12.

Except where explicitly noted throughout this manual, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR chassis are collectively referred to as the FSX 1600 chassis.

The FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR chassis are 14 rack units in height and consist of the following:

• Two half slots for the management modules

• Two half slots for the switch fabric modules

• Sixteen half slots for the interface modules

• Eight slots for power supplies along the bottom of the card shelf

Figure 5 shows the front of the FSX 1600 chassis. The front of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis is

identical to the front of the FSX 1600 chassis.

FIGURE 5 FSX 1600 chassis front

Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the chassis:

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• Two switch fabric modules

• A slot panel in each interface module slot and power supply slot that does not currently have a

module or power supply installed in it. The slot panel ensures proper airflow within the chassis.

• Two AC power supplies

• A fan tray assembly which contains the cooling system for the chassis

• The FSX 1600-ANR chassis has an ANR kit attached to the rear of the chassis

In the chassis slots, you can install the following:

• Up to two management modules

• Up to 16 interface modules

• Up to eight AC or DC power supplies (four system (SYS) power supplies and four POE power

supplies)

Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot panel.

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

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Figure 6 shows the chassis slots into which you can install the various modules and power

supplies.

FIGURE 6 FSX 1600 chassis slots

13579 1119 13 15 17

Active

Pwr

246810

1Interface slot 1

2Interface slot 2

3Interface slot 3

4Interface slot 4

5Interface slot 5

6Interface slot 6

7Interface slot 7

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT SYS

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT SYS

Active

Pwr

122014 16 18

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NOTE

8Interface slot 8

9 Management slot 9

10 Management slot 10

11 Interface slot 11

12 Interface slot 12

13 Interface slot 13

14 Interface slot 14

15 Interface slot 15

16 Interface slot 16

17 Interface slot 17

18 Interface slot 18

19 Switch fabric slot 1

20 Switch fabric slot 2

21 ESD connector

Figure 6 also shows an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector, into which you can plug an ESD

wrist strap to ground yourself while handling and installing modules.

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.

FSX 1600-ANR chassis

This section describes the differences between the FSX 1600-ANR chassis and the FSX 1600 chassis. For details about the similarities, refer to “FSX 1600-ANR chassis” on page 12.

The FSX 1600 Acoustic Noise-Reduced (ANR) chassis is an enhanced version of the FSX 1600 chassis. Part numbers for the FSX 1600-ANR chassis and bundles begin with FI-SX-1600-ANR-xxx

Except where explicitly noted throughout this manual, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR chassis are collectively referred to as the FSX 1600 chassis.

If you want to upgrade your existing FSX 1600 to an FSX 1600-ANR chassis, you must ship it to Brocade, where an ANR kit will be installed, then the chassis will be shipped back to you. For more information, contact Brocade

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Compared to the FSX 1600, the FSX 1600-ANR has improved, redirected airflow, better thermal dissipation, and reduced acoustic noise. The front of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis is identical to the FSX 1600 and both chassis use the same switch fabric, management and interface modules, and power supplies. Figure 7 shows the front of the chassis, including a partial view of the ANR kit, which is behind the chassis.

FIGURE 7 FSX 1600-ANR chassis front

1 ANR kit on rear of chassis

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The back of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis differs from the FSX 1600 chassis in that the FSX 1600-ANR has an extra sheet metal assembly (ANR kit) and different fan modules. The ANR kit protrudes from the rear of the chassis, making the depth of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis four inches longer than the FSX 1600 chassis. Figure 8 shows a side-by-side comparison of the FSX 1600 and the FSX 1600-ANR.

FIGURE 8 Side-by-side comparison of the FSX 1600-ANR and FSX 1600 chassis

FSX 1600-ANR Chassis Rear View

The ANR chassis supports the same software release versions supported on the FSX 1600. The display output for the CLI commands show chassis and show version identify the chassis as an ANR chassis. Also, the SNMP object snChasType returns the chassis type ANR-Chassis. For details about the show chassis command, refer to “Overview” on page 85. For details about the show version command, refer to the section “Viewing System Information” in the FastIron Configuration Guide.

FSX 1600 Chassis Rear View

Management modules

This section describes the management modules for the FastIron X Series chassis devices:

• The FSX chassis requires one management module. The management module occupies one

full slot.

• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis each require one management module and optionally

support two management modules for 100% redundancy. Each management module occupies one half slot.

FSX management modules

The FSX management module has a built-in switch fabric module and comes with 12 combination GbE Copper and Fiber ports.

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The FSX management module is dedicated, which means that it can be installed in the FSX chassis only. If you attempt to install the FSX management module in the FSX 800, FSX 1600, or other Brocade chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.

Tab le 4 lists the management modules supported on the FSX chassis.

TABLE 4 FSX management modules

Part Number Microprocessor

Speed (MHz)

IPv4 Management Modules

SX-FI12GM-4 400 256

SX-FI12GM-4-PREM

SX-FI12GM2-4 466 512

SX-FI12GM2-4-PREM

IPv6 Management Modules

SX-FI12GM-6 400 256

SX-FI12GM-6-PREM

SX-FI12GM-6-PREM6

SX-FI12GM2-6 466 512

SX-FI12GM2-6-PREM

SX-FI12GM2-6-PREM6

MB SDRAM

The management modules with 512 MB SDRAM enable support for larger routing tables (1,000,000 BGP routes) with the full Layer 3 code.

The IPv6 management modules ending with -PREM provide additional support for full Layer 3 IPv4 routing protocols. The IPv6 management modules ending with -PREM6 provide additional support for full Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols.

The FSX management module does the following:

• Controls the FSX hardware components

• Houses and controls the switch fabric module

• Runs the networking protocols

• Provides the real time operating system

The management module is located in slot 9, just above the power supply slots (refer to Figure 2).

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Figure 9 shows the management module’s front panel.

FIGURE 9 FSX management module front panel

8X-12GM-4

Odd

Pwr

Console

Even

Lnk

Odd

Even

Lnk

1 2

1 10/100/1000 Ethernet copper

2 Gigabit Ethernet fiber

The front panel includes the following control features:

• A Console port

• 12 combination GbE Copper and Fiber ports

• 25 LEDs – One LED for power, 12 LEDs for the copper ports, and 12 LEDs for the fiber ports

• A recessed reset button

Gigabit Ethernet ports on the FSX management module The FSX management module’s front panel includes 12 combination copper and fiber Gigabit

Ethernet ports.

• RJ-45 copper interfaces for 1000Base-T, Cat5 copper cabling – The copper ports support

automatic MDI or MDIX detection, and use auto-sensing and auto-negotiating to determine the speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the port at the other end of the link, and adjust the port accordingly. Note that ports operating at 1000 Mbps operate in the full-duplex mode only and cannot be modified.

• Mini-GBIC slots for the types of fiber cabling listed in Table 32 on page 168.

The Management Module does not support copper mini-GBICs.

Some older SFP modules (mini-GBICs for Gigabit Ethernet ports) have latching mechanisms which are larger than the newer parts. These latches could interfere with one another when inserted side by side into a module. Avoid using these mini-GBICs 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.

The Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports operate at a fixed speed of 1000 Mbps (they do not support 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connections), and use auto-negotiation to automatically configure the highest performance mode of inter-operation with the connected device.

One port out of each pair of copper and fiber ports can be active at a time. For example, you can use either copper port 2 or fiber port 2, but not both at the same time. You can use a combination of fiber and copper ports or all copper or all fiber ports, as needed.

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If you attach both the copper and fiber connectors for a port to the network, the fiber connector takes precedence over the copper connector. These ports support true media automatic detection, meaning the device selects the fiber or copper connector based on link availability. If a fiber link cannot be established, the device selects the copper media.

Typical uses of these ports include but are not limited to the following:

• Connecting a PC through which you can access the system directly or through a Telnet

connection and configure, monitor, and manage the FSX system.

• Connecting a Gigabit Ethernet switch, which will provide connectivity to your existing

management network. You can then access the FSX system and configure, monitor, and manage the system from a management station.

The existing management networks into which you can connect the Gigabit Ethernet ports must be separate and isolated from the network over which user packets are switched and routed as shown in Figure 10.

FIGURE 10 Separate management and switching or routing networks

Management

Network

1 Management port

2Interface port

FastIron Super X

FastIron SuperX

SYSEJECTSYSEJECTSYSEJECTSYSEJECT

Switching and

Routing Network

LEDs on the FSX management module The FSX management module provides status information using the LEDs listed in Table 5. The

location of the LEDs is as follows:

• The fiber connectors use the LEDs located beneath the mini-GBIC slots.

• The copper connectors use square LEDs located in the upper right and left corners of the

upper Gigabit copper connectors. The LED on the left side is for the upper copper connector. The LED on the right side is for the lower copper connector.

Tab le 5 describes the LEDs on the FSX management module.

TABLE 5 FSX management module LEDs

LED Description and Position State Meaning

Pwr Round LED located to the left

of the console port

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On (Green) The module is receiving power.

Off The module is not receiving power.

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TABLE 5 FSX management module LEDs (Continued)

LED Description and Position State Meaning

10/100/1000 Mbps Copper Ports (

1000 Mbps Fiber Ports

Square LED located on upper left corner of upper copper connector for upper copper connector Square LED located on upper right corner of upper copper connector for lower copper connector

Round LED located beneath the fiber connectors

On (Green) A link is established with the remote

port.

Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving

traffic.

Off A link is not established with the

remote port.

On (Green) A link is established with the remote

port.

Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving

packets.

Off A link is not established with the

remote port.

Built-in switch fabric module The switch fabric module switches user packets from one interface module installed in the chassis

to another. On the FSX, the switch fabric module is built into the management module.

Console port The Console port on the management module is a standard DB-9 serial connector through which

you can attach a PC or terminal to configure the system using the command line interface (CLI).

The Console port interfaces the control plane only and not the data plane.

Reset button The reset button on the management module allows you to restart the system. The reset button is

recessed to prevent it from being pushed accidentally.

The reset button is located next to the console port on the management module.

FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules

The management modules for the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 are interchangeable between devices. Standard management modules provide Layer 2 and base Layer 3 functionality only. Premium management modules support full Layer 3 functionality.

The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis only. If you attempt to install these management modules in the FSX or other Brocade chassis, the chassis and modules will not function properly.

You cannot intermix different management modules in the same FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis. The management modules must be of like-kind.

You cannot intermix IPv6 and IPv4 modules in the same FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis.

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Tab le 6 lists the management modules for the FSX 800 and FSX 1600.

TABLE 6 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules

Part Number Description Microprocessor

Speed (MHz)

IPv4 Management Modules

SX-FIZMR no ports 667 512

SX-FIZMR-PREM

SX-FI2XGMR4 two 10-GbE ports 667 512

SX-FI2XGMR4-PREM

SX-FI8GMR4 eight GbE ports (four

SX-FI8GMR4-PREM

IPv6 Management Modules

SX-FIZMR-6-PREM no ports 667 512

SX-FIZMR-6-PREM6

SX-FI2XGMR6 two 10-GbE ports 667 512

SX-FI2XGMR6-PREM

SX-FI2XGMR6-PREM6

SX-FI8GMR6 eight GbE ports (four

SX-FI8GMR6-PREM

SX-FI8GMR6-PREM6

copper and four fiber

copper and four fiber)

667 512

MB SDRAM

512 MB SDRAM enables support for large routing tables (1,000,000 BGP routes) with the full Layer 3 code.

The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules perform the following tasks:

• Control the hardware components

• Control the separate switch fabric modules

• Run the networking protocols

• Provide the real time operating system

FSX 800 management modules are located in slots 9 and 10, just above the switch module slots (refer to Figure 4).

FSX 1600 management modules are located in slots 9 and 10 along the center of the chassis (refer to Figure 6).

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Pwr

Console

Ethernet

10/100/1000

Active

Link

Act

Link

Act

Console

Pwr

Active

Ethernet

10/100/1000

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

Figure 11 shows the front panel of the IPv4 and IPv6 management modules with no ports.

FIGURE 11 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management module with no ports

Pwr

Active

Console

10/100/1000

Ethernet

Figure 12 shows the front panel of the IPv4 and IPv6 management modules with two 10-GbE ports.

FIGURE 12 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management module with two 10-GbE ports

Figure 13 shows the front panel of the IPv4 and IPv6 management modules with eight GbE ports.

FIGURE 13 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 IPv4 and IPv6 8-port management module

The front panel on the management modules include the following control features:

• A Console port and 10/100/1000 RJ-45 copper port allow you to access the system’s CLI

directly from a PC or terminal or through a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.

• Depending on the type of management modules installed in the device, the management

modules have the following ports:

• no 10-GbE fiber ports

• two 10-GbE fiber ports

• eight GbE copper and fiber ports (four copper and four fiber)

• LEDs for power and active or standby status

• Four LEDs for the two 10-GbE fiber ports (2-port 10-GbE modules only)

• A recessed reset button

10/100/1000 GbE Copper Port on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules The 10/100/1000 RJ-45 copper port on the management module enables you to attach a PC or

terminal. From this Ethernet port, you can access the system’s CLI or Web Management Interface directly from the PC or terminal or through a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.

10-GbE Ports on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 2-port 10-GbE management modules The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 2-port 10-GbE management modules come with two 10-GbE fiber

ports through which you can connect your device to other network devices at a speed of 10 Gigabits per second.

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The 10-GbE ports have optical interfaces with LC connectors for 10-Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) MSA-compliant transceivers. The transceivers support the fiber optic cabling for LAN PHY listed in Tab le 32 on page 168.

Gigabit Ethernet Ports on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 8-port management modules The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 8-port management modules come with eight copper and fiber Gigabit

Ethernet ports (four copper and four fiber), through which you can connect your device to other network devices at a speed of 1 Gigabit per second. These ports are not combo ports and can be used simultaneously. The following list describes the copper and fiber ports.

• The copper ports have RJ-45 copper interfaces for 1000Base-T, Cat5 copper cabling – The

copper ports support automatic MDI or MDIX detection, and use auto-sensing and auto-negotiating to determine the speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the port at the other end of the link, and adjust the port accordingly. Ports operating at 1000 Mbps operate in the full-duplex mode only and cannot be modified.

• The fiber ports have mini-GBIC slots for the types of fiber cabling listed in Table 32 on

page 168.

The Management Module does not support copper mini-GBICs.

LEDs on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules The management modules provide status information using the LEDs listed in Table 7.

TABLE 7 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management module LEDs

LED Description and Position State Meaning

Pwr Round LED located to the left of the

console port

Active Round LED located to the left of the

console port

10/100/1000 Copper Port LEDs

Lnk Left-most LED above the port On The port is connected.

On (Green) The module is receiving power.

Off The module is not receiving power.

On (Green) The module is the active management

module.

Off The module is not the active management

module.

Off No port connection exists.

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TABLE 7 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management module LEDs (Continued)

LED Description and Position State Meaning

Act Right-most LED above the port. On or Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving

traffic.

Off The port is not transmitting or receiving

traffic.

1000 Mbps Fiber Port LEDs

Lnk or Act Round LED located beneath the

fiber connectors

10-GbE Port LEDs

Lnk Top-most LED to the left of the port. On Fiber port is connected.

Act Bottom-most LED to the left of the

port.

On (Green) A link is established with the remote port.

Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving

packets.

Off A link is not established with the remote

port.

Off No fiber port connection exists.

On or Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving

traffic.

Off The port is not transmitting or receiving

traffic.

Console port The Console port on the management module is a standard DB-9 serial connector through which

you can attach a PC or terminal to configure the system using the command line interface (CLI).

The Console port interfaces the control plane only and not the data plane.

Reset button The reset button on the management module allows you to restart the system. The reset button is

recessed to prevent it from being pushed accidentally.

The reset button is located next to the console port on the management module.

Switch fabric modules (

FSX 800

and

FSX 1600

only)

The switch fabric modules switch user packets from one interface module installed in the chassis to another. Unlike the FSX, which has a switch fabric module built into the management module, the switch fabric modules in the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis are separate from the management modules and are physically located next to the management modules.

Figure 14 shows the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 switch fabric module.

FIGURE 14 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 switch fabric module

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LEDs on the switch fabric module

The front panel provides status information using the LEDs listed in Table 8.

TABLE 8 Switch fabric module LEDs

LED Description and Position State Meaning

Pwr Top-most LED On (Green) The module is receiving power.

Off The module is not receiving power.

Active Bottom-most LED On (Green) The module is functioning properly.

Off The module is not functioning properly.

Interface modules

This section describes the Interface modules for the FastIron X Series chassis devices:

• In the FSX chassis, you can install up to eight Interface modules in the slots shown in Figure 2

on page 6.

• In the FSX 800 chassis, you can install up to eight Interface modules in the slots shown in

Figure 4 on page 8.

• In the FSX 1600 chassis, you can install up to 16 interface modules in the slots shown in

Figure 6 on page 11.

You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.

Tab le 9 lists the supported Interface modules for each FastIron X Series chassis type.

TABLE 9 Interface modules

Interface Module Part Number FSX

IPv4 Interface Modules

24-port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (1000 Mbps only)

24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper without POE

24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper with POE

24-port 100/1000 Hybrid Fiber SX-FI424HF X X X

2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN module

2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN or WAN module

IPv6 Interface Modules

24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper without POE

24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper with POE

SX-FI424FXXX

SX-FI424CXXX

SX-FI424PXXX

SX-FI42XG X X X

SX-FI42XGW X X X

SX-FI624CXXX

SX-FI624PXXX

FSX 800 FSX 1600

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TABLE 9 Interface modules (Continued)

Interface Module Part Number FSX

24-port 100/1000 Hybrid Fiber SX-FI624HF X X X

2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN module

SX-FI62XG X X X

FSX 800 FSX 1600

Hot swap support

• The interface modules are hot swappable, which means you can remove and replace them

without powering down the system; however, you must issue the disable module command before you remove the modules from the chassis.

• Issuing the disable module command before removing the module is not required on the FSX

800 and FSX 1600 chassis. This is referred to as “Enhanced Hot Swap”.

It is recommended that modules be disabled through the CLI before removal from the chassis. If the operator wishes to remove the module without first disabling the module, the Enhanced Hot Swap capability in software Release 03.2.00 and later supports this procedure for the FastIron SX 800 and FastIron SX 1600 chassis. Enhanced Hot Swap (that is, no CLI disable) should be performed during a maintenance window. On rare occasions, an Enhanced Hot Swap may result in a software reload of the system. The likelihood of this event is very low.

It is important to wait a minimum of 10 seconds between the removal and insertion of a line module. Re-insertion of a line module less than 10 seconds after the removal of a line module may result in the line module not being properly recognized.

Refer to “Replacing an interface module” on page 124 for instructions.

24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper interface module

The 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Copper interface module has 24 10/100/1000 ports with RJ-45 connectors for Cat5 cabling. The copper ports support automatic MDI or MDIX detection, and use auto-sensing and auto-negotiating to determine the speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the port at the other end of the link, and adjust the port accordingly. Note that ports operating at 1000 Mbps operate in the full-duplex mode only and cannot be modified.

The 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Copper Interface module supports Power over Ethernet (POE). You can either order the interface module with POE capability, or upgrade your existing 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Copper module by installing a POE daughter card. To run POE on your system, you must also install at least one 48-volt power supply.

Instructions for installing a POE daughter card are provided in “Installing or replacing a POE daughter

card” on page 131.

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Figure 15 shows the front panel of the IPv4 24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper module.

FIGURE 15 IPv4 24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper module front panel

424C

2 14 24

POE LEDs

1Port 1

2Port 2

13 Port 13

14 Port 14

24 Port 24

Figure 16 shows the front panel of the IPv6 24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper module.

FIGURE 16 IPv6 24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper module front panel

624C

14 24

POE LEDs

1Port 1

2Port 2

13 Port 13

14 Port 14

24 Port 24

The front panel includes the following control features:

• 24 10/100/1000 copper ports

• 24 LEDs for port status

• 24 LEDs for Power over Ethernet (POE) status

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The POE LEDs work only when POE is enabled on your device.

LEDs for 24-port copper module The front panel of the 24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper module includes 24 LEDs that indicate the

status of each port, and 24 LEDs (on bottom) that indicate the status of POE.

The POE LEDs work only when POE is enabled on your device.

The copper ports provide status information using the LEDs described in Table 10.

TABLE 10 LEDs for 10/100/1000 copper ports

LED Position State Meaning

Link or Activity Square LED located on upper left

corner of upper copper connector for upper copper connector

Square LED located on upper right corner of upper copper connector for lower copper connector

POE (if applicable)

Round LED located beneath the copper ports

The first (left-most) LED is for port 1, the second LED is for port 2, the third LED is for port 3, etc.

On (Green) A link is established with the remote

port.

Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving

traffic.

Off A link is not established with the

remote port.

On (Green) The port is enabled, a

power-consuming device has been detected, and the module is supplying power to the device.

Off The port is not providing in-line power.

24-port Gigabit Ethernet fiber interface module

The 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber interface module has 24 ports with connectors for mini-GBIC transceivers (Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Multisource Agreement (MSA)-compliant transceivers). The ports support both fiber and copper mini-GBICs in any combination.

The copper mini-GBICs are not supported on the FSX Management Module’s combination Gigabit Ethernet Copper and Fiber ports.

The ports on the 24-port Gigabit Ethernet fiber module operate at a fixed speed of 1000 Mbps (they do not support 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connections). In addition, the ports operate in full-duplex mode only, and use auto-negotiation to automatically configure the highest performance mode of inter-operation with the connected device.

The mini-GBIC slots support the types of 1000Base fiber and copper cabling listed in “Network

interfaces” on page 30.

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424F

LEDs

Figure 17 shows the front panel of the IPv4 24-port Gigabit Ethernet fiber module.

FIGURE 17 IPv4 24-port Gigabit Ethernet fiber module front panel

1Port 1

2Port 2

13 Port 13

24 Port 24

The front panel includes the following control features:

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports

• 24 LEDs

LEDs for 24-port fiber module The fiber module’s front panel includes 24 LEDs that indicate the status of each port. The LEDs are

located beneath the mini-GBIC slots for the ports (refer to Figure 17). The left-most LED is for Port 1, the second LED is for Port 2, and so on.

The ports provide status information using the LEDs described in Table 11.

TABLE 11 LEDs for 1000 Mbps ports on the 24-port fiber module

LED Position State Meaning

Link or Activity Round LED located

beneath the fiber connectors

On (Green) A link is established with the remote port.

Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving packets.

Off A link is not established with the remote port.

24-port 100/1000 hybrid fiber interface module

The 100/1000 hybrid fiber module has 24 ports with connectors for mini-GBIC transceivers (also called Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Multisource Agreement (MSA)-compliant transceivers). The ports support 100 and 1000 fiber mini-GBICs.

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SX 424HF

2 24

LEDs

SX 624HF

2 24

LEDs

Figure 18 shows the IPv4 100/1000 Hybrid Fiber interface module’s front panel.

FIGURE 18 IPv4 100/1000 hybrid fiber interface module front panel

1Port 1

2Port 2

13 Port 13

24 Port 24

Figure 19 shows the IPv6 100/1000 Hybrid Fiber interface module’s front panel.

FIGURE 19 IPv6 100/1000 hybrid fiber interface module front panel

1Port 1

2Port 2

13 Port 13

24 Port 24

The front panel includes the following control features:

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports

• 24 LEDs

The ports on the 24-port 100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Hybrid Fiber module operate at a fixed speed of 100 or 1000 Mbps (they do not support 10 Mbps connections), and use auto-negotiation to automatically configure the highest performance mode of inter-operation with the connected device.

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42XG

Lnk Act

62XG

Lnk Act

The mini-GBIC slots support the 100Base and 1000Base fiber cabling listed in “Network

interfaces” on page 30.

Support for 100Base-FX on the 100/1000 interface module The 24-port 100/1000 fiber interface module supports the following types of SFPs for 100Base-FX:

• Multimode SFP – maximum distance is 2 kilometers

• Bidirectional single mode SFP – maximum distance is 10 kilometers

• Long Reach (LR) – maximum distance is 40 kilometers

• Intermediate Reach (IR) – maximum distance is 15 kilometers

To enable support for 100BaseFX, you must enter the CLI command 100-fx at the Interface level of the CLI. For CLI command details, refer to the section “Enabling and Disabling Support for 100BaseFX” in the FastIron Configuration Guide.

2-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface modules

The 2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet modules contain two physical ports, through which you can connect the Brocade device to other network devices at a speed of 10 Gigabits per second.

The modules have two optical interfaces with LC connectors for 10-Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) MSA-compliant transceivers. The transceivers support 10GBase-SR, 10GBase-LR, and 10GBase-ER fiber optic cabling for LAN PHY or WAN PHY (LAN or WAN module only).

Figure 20 shows the IPv4 2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet module’s front panel.

FIGURE 20 IPv4 2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface module

Figure 21 shows the IPv6 2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet module’s front panel.

FIGURE 21 IPv6 2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface module

LEDs for 2-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet module The 10 Gbps ports provide status information using the LEDs listed in Table 12 .

TABLE 12 LEDs for 10 Gbps ports

LED Position State Meaning

Lnk Top left of

connector

Act Bottom left of

connector

On Fiber port is connected.

Off No fiber port connection exists.

On or Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving traffic.

Off The port is not transmitting or receiving traffic.

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Network interfaces

Tab le 13 lists the network interfaces supported on the FastIron X Series chassis devices. For

network interface and cabling specifications, refer to Table 32 on page 168.

The output of the show media command displays the type of media installed in the ports.

TABLE 13 Network interfaces

Interface Show Media Description

1000Base-BX-D M-GBXD

1000Base-BX-U M-GBXU

1000Base-CWDM Cxxxx

1000Base-LHA M-LHA

1000Base-LHB M-LHB

1000Base-LX M-LX

1000Base-SX M-SX

1000Base-SX2 M-XR or M-SX2

1000Base-T M-C

100Base-BX M-FBXD or M-FBXU

100Base-FX M-FX, M-FXB1, or M-FXB2

100Base-FX-IR M-FX-IR

100Base-FX-LR M-FX-LR

100Base-FX-SR M-FX-SR

100Base-TX

10GBase-1310-MMF 1310-MMF

10GBase-CX4 XG-CX4

10GBase-ER XG-ER

10GBase-LR XG-LR

10GBase-SR XG-SR

10GBase-ZR XG-ZR

10GBase-ZRD XG-ZRD

M-TX

1. xxxx denotes the wavelength. For example, C1550.

2. Supported on copper ports only.

Ports on the FastIron X Series ch assis devices are group ed into regions. For a few features, such as port monitoring and unk nown unicast configurat ions, you will need to know the region to which a port belongs. However, for most features, a port’s region does not affect configuration or operation of the feature. If a port’s region does affect configuration or operation of a feature, it is n oted and described in the appropriate featu re section of this guide.

• FSX Management Module:

• Ports 1 – 12

• FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Module with 2-port 10-GbE

• Port 1

• Port 2

• FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Module with 8-port GbE copper and fiber ports

• Ports 1 – 8

• 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Copper Interface Module

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• Ports 1 – 12

• Ports 13 – 24

• 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Interface Module:

• Ports 1 – 12

• Ports 13 – 24

• 2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Interface Module

• Port 1

• Port 2

Power supplies

The FastIron X Series chassis ships with one or two power supplies, depending on how it was ordered from the factory.

• The FSX comes with one AC or DC power supply. You can install up to four power supplies in the

FSX chassis.

• The FSX 800 comes with one 12-volt AC power supply. You can install up to four power supplies

in the FSX 800 chassis.

• The FSX 1600 comes with two12-volt AC power supplies. You can install up to eight power

supplies in the FSX 1600 chassis; four 12-volt AC or DC supplies and four 48-volt AC power supplies for POE.

You can use any combination of the supported AC and DC supplies in the same device.

Note the following regarding POE power supplies:

• The SX-ACPWR2500-POE requires 220-volt input.

• The SX-ACPWR2500-POE powers up to 140 class 3 POE ports, therefore, the SX-ACPWR-POE is

not sufficient as a backup power supply.

The following table lists the power supplies supported in the FastIron X Series chassis devices.

Sales Model Number Description

SX-ACPWR-SYS 12-volt AC replacement

power supply, manufacturing part number 32014-xxx

12-volt AC original power supply, manufacturing part number 30351-xxx

SX-ACPWR-POE 48-volt AC replacement

power supply, manufacturing part number 32016-xxx

48-volt AC original power supply, manufacturing part number 30352-xxx

SX-DCPWR-SYS 12-volt DC Supported Supported Supported

FSX

Supported Supported Supported

FSX 800 FSX 1600

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Sales Model Number Description

SX-DCPWR-POE 48-volt DC Supported Supported Supported

SX-ACPWR2500-POE 48-volt AC

(220-volt input only)

1. For the differences between replacement and original power supplies, refer to “About replacement power supplies” on page 34.

2. Manufacturing part numbers are inscribed on the labels on the top of the power supply.

FSX

Supported Supported Supported

FSX 800 FSX 1600

The following power supplies can be installed in the FastIron X Series chassis devices:

• Non-POE devices:

• The 12-volt AC and DC power supplies (also called system (SYS) power supplies) provide

power to one management module and up to eight non-POE interface modules. In the FSX and FSX 800, you can install a second 12-volt power supply for redundancy. The FSX 1600 comes with and requires two 12-volt power supplies and supports up to four 12-volt power supplies for redundancy.

• POE devices:

• The 12-volt AC and DC power supplies (also called system (SYS) power supplies) provide

power to the management module, all non-POE interface modules (if applicable), and all ports on POE modules that do not require POE power or to which no power-consuming devices are attached. In the FSX and FSX 800, you can install a second 12-volt power supply for redundancy. The FSX 1600 comes with and requires two 12-volt power supplies and supports up to four 12-volt power supplies for redundancy.

• The 48-volt POE power supplies provide power to the POE daughter card, and ultimately to

POE power-consuming devices. The number of POE power-consuming devices that one 48-volt power supply can support depends on the number of watts required by each power-consuming device. Each 48-volt power supply can provide a maximum of 1080 watts of POE power, and each POE port supports a maximum of 15.4 watts of power per POE power-consuming device. For example, if each POE power-consuming device attached to the Brocade device consumes 15.4 watts of power, one 48-volt supply will power up to 70 POE ports. You can install a second 48-volt supply for additional POE power.

• The 48-volt (220-volt input only) POE power supplies provide power to the POE daughter

card, and ultimately to POE power-consuming devices. The number of POE power-consuming devices that one 220-volt power supply can support depends on the number of watts required by each power-consuming device. Each 220-volt power supply can provide a maximum of 2160 watts of POE power, and each POE port supports a maximum of 15.4 watts of power per POE power-consuming device. For example, if each POE power-consuming device attached to the Brocade device consumes 15.4 watts of power, one 220-volt supply will power up to 140 POE ports. You can install a second 220-volt supply for additional POE power.

The system powers on as many POE ports as the 48-volt POE power supplies can handle. The system calculates the maximum number of POE ports it can support based on the number of POE power supplies installed. POE ports are enabled based on their priority settings. Keep in mind that the system will reserve the maximum configured power per POE-enabled port, even if the POE power-consuming device is drawing less power.

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DC OK ALMAC OK DC OK ALMAC OK DC OK ALMAC OK DC OK ALMAC OK

POEEJECTPOEEJECT SYSEJECT SYSEJECT

POE Power Supply Slots SYS (12V) Power Supply Slots

2nd POE Power Supply

in Slot 2

Redundant SYS (12V) Power Supply

in Slot 4

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT SYS

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT SYS

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT SYS

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT SYS

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT POE

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT POE

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT POE

AC OKDC OK ALM

EJECT POE

1 2 3 4

5 6

SYS (12V) Power Supplies

in Slot 1 and Slot 2

POE Power Supplies

in Slots 5 - 8

Redundant 12V Power Supplies

in Slot 3 and Slot 4

The POE power supply is designed exclusively for use with the FastIron X Series POE devices. The power supply produces extensive power to support 802.3af applications. Installing the power supply in a device other than the FastIron X Series POE will cause extensive damage to your equipment.

All power supplies are auto-sensing and auto-switching.

The power supplies are installed in the slots along the bottom of the chassis.

In the FSX and FSX 800 chassis, the 12-volt (system) power supplies occupy slot numbers 3 and 4 on the right, with the redundant supply in slot 4. The POE power supplies occupy slot numbers 1 and 2 on the left. Figure 22 shows power supply placement.

FIGURE 22 Power supply placement in the FSX and FSX 800

In the FSX 1600 chassis, the system power supplies occupy slot numbers 1 – 4 in the top row with the redundant supplies in slot numbers 3 and 4. The POE power supplies occupy slot numbers 5 – 8 in the bottom row. Figure 23 shows power supply placement.

FIGURE 23 Power supply placement in the FSX 1600

The installed power supplies provide power to all chassis components, sharing the workload equally. If a power supply fails or overheats, the failed power supply’s workload is redistributed to the redundant power supply, if one is present.

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DANGER

DC OK ALMAC OK

SYSEJECT

SYS

SX-ACPWR-SYS (part number 30351-xxx)

Original Power Supply

SX-ACPWR-SYS (part number 32014-xxx)

Replacement Power Supply

The power supplies are hot swappable, which means you can remove and replace them without powering down the system. You can remove and insert a power supply without opening the chassis. If the device contains redundant 12-volt power supplies, you can remove one of the power supplies without interrupting operation. The remaining power supply provides enough power for all the ports. For more information about removing and installing the power supplies, refer to “Installing or

replacing a power supply” on page 136.

The power supplies are hot swappable, which means they can be removed and replaced while the chassis is powered on and running. However, Brocade recommends that you disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet before removing and replacing the supply. The device can be running while a power supply is being installed or removed, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source. Otherwise, you could be injured or the power supply or other parts of the device could be damaged.

About replacement power supplies

Replacement power supplies for the SX-ACPWR-SYS and SX-ACPWR-POE are functionally equivalent to the original power supplies, and can be used in combination with the original power supplies in the same chassis. Although the model numbers for both the newer and older versions of the power supplies are identical, the front of the power supplies are visually different and the manufacturing part numbers are different.

The following illustration shows a side-by-side comparison of the SX-ACPWR-SYS replacement power supply and the original power supply. The one on the left is the replacement power supply and the one on the right is the original power supply.

FIGURE 24 Side-by-side comparison of SX-ACPWR-SYS power supplies

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DC OK ALMAC OK

POEEJECT

POE

SX-ACPWR-POE (part number 30352-xxx)

Original Power Supply

SX-ACPWR-POE (part number 32016-xxx)

Replacement Power Supply

The following illustration shows a side-by-side comparison of the SX-ACPWR-POE replacement power supply and the original power supply. The one on the left is the replacement power supply and the one on the right is the original power supply.

FIGURE 25 Side-by-side comparison of SX-ACPWR-POE power supplies

The following illustration shows a side view of the replacement power supplies.

FIGURE 26 Replacement power supply side view

The latching mechanism on the front of the replacement power supplies differ from the latching mechanism on the original power supplies. The latching mechanism protrudes slightly in front, making the power supplies slightly longer in depth. For the actual dimensions, refer to “Physical

dimensions and weight” on page 170.

Although the model numbers (SX-ACPWR-SYS and SX-ACPWR-POE) for the replacement and original power supplies are identical, the manufacturing part numbers are different, as noted in Table on page 31. The manufacturing part numbers are inscribed on the labels affixed to the top of the power supplies. As well, the manufacturing part numbers for all installed power supplies display in the output of the show chassis command. Refer to “Overview” on page 85.

Hardware specifications for the power supplies are in the Chapter 7, “Hardware Specifications”.

Power supply LEDs

Each power supply has three LEDs on its faceplate. The LEDs are described in Tabl e 14 .

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TABLE 14 Power supply LEDs

LED Desired State Meaning Abnormal State Meaning or Action

AC OK (AC supply only)

DC IN (DC supply only)

DC OUT ON – Green (steady) The power supply is

ALM OFF No alarms present and the

ON – Green (steady) The power supply is

receiving AC power from an AC power source

Green (steady) The power supply is

receiving DC power from a DC power source

supplying DC output power to the chassis

power supply is in normal operating condition.

OFF The power supply is not

receiving power from an AC power source. You can do the following:

• Make sure that the

power supply cord is connected securely to the wall outlet and the power supply.

• Make sure that the

wall outlet is rated for 115/120V and 20A. If it is not, obtain a cable that is compatibly rated for the outlet.

• Make sure that the

wall outlet has power.

OFF The power supply is not

receiving power from a DC power source. You can do the following:

• Make sure that the

power supply cables are connected securely to the power source and the power supply.

• Make sure that the

DC power source is 48VDC @ 37.0 A.

• Make sure that the

power source has power.

OFF The power supply is not

supplying DC output power to the chassis.

If this occurs and the AC OK (AC power supply) or DC IN (DC power supply) LED is Green, then there is a problem with the power supply and it must be replaced.

Amber There is an alarm

present and the power supply is malfunctioning.

Verify the AC or DC input and DC output voltages.

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About redundant power supplies and power supply failure

A FastIron chassis with redundant power supplies can maintain full operation when one or more power supplies fail. Power supply failure can be a failure of the supply itself or the office power grid connected to the power supply.

A FastIron chassis can be either 1 + 1 redundant or N + 1 redundant. 1 + 1 redundancy implies that for every power supply, there is another redundant (backup) power supply. In other words, half of the supplies in the system can fail, and the system will still operate normally. N + 1 redundancy implies that there is one redundant power supply for N power supplies, where N is a number greater than one. For example, 3 + 1 redundancy means that in a system with four power supplies, the system will continue to operate normally if one power supply fails, but will not operate if more than one power supplies fail.

Power consumption is equally distributed (within a certain percentage depending on power load or power supply type) among all power supplies in the system. When a power supply fails, the power load is redistributed equally among the remaining power supplies. Note that power consumption between POE and System power supplies is not shared, meaning loss of a System power supply does not impact a POE power supply, and vice versa.

What happens when one or more system power supplies fail If one or more System power supplies fail and the system is left with less than the minimum

number of power supplies required for normal operation, the power supplies will go into overload and the system will start to shut down. Several things can happen. The output voltage of the remaining good power supplies will likely drop as they try unsuccessfully to generate more power than they are capable of. The system will react to a drop in voltage by increasing the current draw. The hardware will shut down due to over-current protection or under-voltage protection, whichever takes place first. One by one, the interface modules will shut down until the power is within the power budget of the remaining power supplies. There is no particular order in which the interface modules will shut down, as this will occur in hardware and not in software. The management CPU requires power as well, and may also shut down during a power supply failure.

After a power loss, if the system is left with less than the minimum number of power supplies required for normal operation, the system will be left in an unknown state. At this point, manual recovery is required (i.e. restore power and power cycle the chassis).

What happens when one or more POE power supplies fail If one or more POE power supplies fail and the system is left with less than the minimum number of

POE power supplies, the POE power supplies will go into overload. Non-POE functions will not be impacted, provided the System power supplies are still up and running. Several things can happen with a POE power supply failure. The output voltage of the remaining good power supplies will likely drop as they try unsuccessfully to generate more power than they are capable of. The system will react to a drop in voltage by increasing the current draw. The hardware will shut down POE function due to over-current protection or under-voltage protection, whichever occurs first. The interface modules will start to shut down its POE ports one by one until the over-power is within the power budget of the remaining power supplies. There is no particular order in which the POE ports will shut down, as this occurs in hardware and not in software.

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Cooling system

The cooling system is contained within the system’s fan tray assembly and modules. The following components comprise the cooling system:

• The FSX and FSX 800 each have six four-speed fans.

• The FSX 1600 has two five-speed fans in the rear of the chassis.

• One fan control module. The fan control module maintains the power to the fans, and controls

the fan speed and the reporting of the fan status to the management module.

• Two temperature sensors on each management module, and one temperature sensor on each

interface module

• One temperature sensor on each switch fabric module (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 only).

The fan tray in the FSX and FSX 800 chassis is located in the right side of each chassis. The FSX 1600 has two fan trays which are located in the top rear of the chassis.

Upon system startup, the fans operate at low speed, then adjust their speed based on the current temperature of the modules and the configured temperature thresholds, or by the manually configured fan speed.

By default, the system polls the temperature sensor on each module every 60 seconds to get a temperature reading. (For information about changing the default temperature polling interval, refer to “Changing the temperature polling interval” on page 95.) Depending on the temperature readings for the modules, the system can do the following:

• Leave the fan speed as is

• Increase the fan speed

• Decrease the fan speed

• If the chassis exceeds the highest temperature threshold or shutdown temperature for five

minutes, the system will shut down the device to prevent damage

If the temperature of a module exceeds specified high temperature thresholds, the system generates a Syslog message. The system can also power down the chassis if the temperature exceeds the highest threshold.

You can change default low and high temperature thresholds for modules and fan speeds. For more information, refer to “Changing temperature thresholds for thermal planes and fan speeds” on page 92.

The chassis ships with all fan components fully installed in the fan tray. For information about replacing the fan tray, refer to one of the following sections:

• “Replacing the FSX and FSX 800 fan tray” on page 151

• “Replacing the FSX 1600 fan assemblies” on page 154

• “Replacing the FSX 1600-ANR fan assemblies” on page 155

Built-in mounting brackets

The front of each FSX and FSX 800 chassis has built-in mounting brackets that enable you to front-mount the chassis in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack. For instructions about using the built-in mounting brackets to mount the device in a rack, refer to “Installing a chassis in a rack” on page 48.

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Alternatively, you can use a rack mount kit (ordered separately) to center-mount the FSX and FSX 800 using two L-shaped mounting brackets. The rack mount kit comes with instructions for

installing the mounting brackets and mounting the device in a rack.

The FSX 1600 does not have built-in mounting brackets. Two brackets ship with the FSX 1600 that enable you to front-mount or center-mount the chassis in a rack.

Contact Brocade for information about rack mount kits.

Layer 3 routing protocol table sizes

Use the show default values command to display Layer 3 routing protocol table sizes. The command output shows the default, maximum, and currently configured values. Refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide for an example output.

Layer 3 routing protocol table sizes

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Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity

Overview

This chapter provides the details for connecting network devices and checking network connectivity.

The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.

Tab le 18 lists the tasks you must perform to connect your Brocade device, and how to troubleshoot

any problems that can arise.

TABLE 18 Network connectivity tasks

Step Task Page

1 Secure access to the CLI by assigning passwords. page 69

2 Configure IP addresses for the management, Ethernet, virtual, and loopback interfaces. page 71

3 Connect your device to another networking device. page 76

4 Observe certain LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning properly. Also

test a port for connectivity to other networking devices using the ping and traceroute commands.

5 Troubleshoot any problems that can arise. page 82

page 81

Assigning permanent passwords

By default, the CLI is not protected by passwords. To secure CLI access, Brocade strongly recommends assigning passwords.

You cannot assign a password using the Web Management Interface. You can assign passwords using the IronView Network Manager if an enable password for a Super User has been configured on the device.

The CLI contains the following access levels:

• User EXEC – The level you enter when you first start a CLI session. At this level, you can view

some system information but you cannot configure system or port parameters.

• Privileged EXEC – This level is also called the Enable level and can be secured by a password.

You can perform tasks such as manage files on the flash module, save the system configuration to flash, and clear caches at this level.

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• CONFIG – The configuration level. This level lets you configure the system’s IP address and

configure switching and routing features. To access the CONFIG mode, you must already be logged into the Privileged level of the EXEC mode.

You can set the following levels of Enable passwords:

• Super User – Allows complete read-and-write access to the system. This is generally for system

administrators and is the only password level that allows you to configure passwords.

You must set a super user password before you can set other types of passwords.

• Port Configuration – Allows read-and-write access for specific ports but not for global

(system-wide) parameters.

• Read Only – Allows access to the Privileged EXEC mode and CONFIG mode but only with read

access.

To set passwords, complete the following steps.

1. At the opening CLI prompt, enter the following command to change to the Privileged level of the EXEC mode.

FastIron> enable

2. Access the CONFIG level of the CLI by entering the following command.

FastIron# configure terminal FastIron(config)#

3. Enter the following command to set the super-user password.

FastIron(config)# enable super-user-password <text>

You must set the super-user password before you can set other types of passwords.

4. Enter the following commands to set the port configuration and read-only passwords.

FastIron(config)# enable port-config-password <text> FastIron(config)# enable read-only-password <text>

If you forget your super-user password, refer to “Recovering from a lost password” on page 70.

Syntax: enable super-user-password <text> | read-only-password <text>| port-config-password

<text>

Password <text> can be up to 32 characters long.

Recovering from a lost password

By default, the CLI does not require passwords. However, if someone has configured a password for the device but the password has been lost, you can regain super-user access to the device using the following procedure.

Recovery from a lost password requires direct access to the serial port and a system reset.

To recover from a lost password, complete the following steps.

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1. Start a CLI session over the serial interface to the Brocade device.

2. Reboot the device.

3. While the system is booting, before the initial system prompt appears, enter b to enter the boot monitor mode.

4. Enter no password at the prompt. (You cannot abbreviate this command.)

5. Enter boot system flash primary at the prompt. This command causes the device to bypass the system password check.

6. After the console prompt reappears, assign a new password.

Configuring IP addresses

You must configure at least one IP address using the serial connection to the CLI before you can manage the system using the other management interfaces. In addition, Brocade routers require an IP subnet address for the subnet in which you plan to place them in your network.

IPv4 devices

Configuring IP addresses

Brocade IPv4 devices support both classical IP network masks (Class A, B, and C subnet masks, and so on) and Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) network prefix masks:

• To enter a classical network mask, enter the mask in IP address format. For example, enter

“209.157.22.99 255.255.255.0” for an IP address with a Class-C subnet mask.

• To enter a prefix number for a network mask, enter a forward slash ( / ) and the number of bits

in the mask immediately after the IP address. For example, enter “209.157.22.99/24” for an IP address that has a network mask with 24 significant (“mask”) bits.

By default, the CLI displays network masks in classical IP address format (example:

255.255.255.0). You can change the display to the prefix format. Refer to the FastIron

Configuration Guide for more information.

IPv4 devices running layer 3 software

Before attaching equipment to a Brocade router, you must assign an interface IP address to the subnet on which the router will be located. You must use the serial connection to assign the first IP address. For subsequent addresses, you also can use the CLI through Telnet or the Web Management Interface.

By default, you can configure up to 24 IP interfaces on each port, virtual interface, and loopback interface. You can increase this amount to up to 64 IP subnet addresses per port by increasing the size of the subnet-per-interface table. Refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide for more information.

The following procedure shows how to add an IPv4 address and mask to a router port.

1. At the opening CLI prompt, enter enable.

FastIron> enable

2. Enter the following command at the CLI Privileged EXEC level prompt, then press Enter. This command erases the factory test configuration if still present.

FastIron# erase startup-config

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NOTE

Use the erase startup-config command only for new systems. If you enter this command on a system you have already configured, the command erases the configuration. If you accidentally do erase the configuration on a configured system, enter the write memory command to save the running configuration to the startup-config file.

3. Access the configuration level of the CLI by entering the following command.

Privileged EXEC Level.

FastIron# configure terminal

Global CONFIG Level.

FastIron(config)#

4. Configure the IPv4 address and mask address for the interface.

FastIron(config)# int e 1/5 FastIron(config-if-e1000-1/5)# ip address 192.22.3.44 255.255.255.0

You can use the syntax ip address <ip-addr>/<mask-bits> if you know the subnet mask length. In the above example, you could enter ip address 192.22.3.44/24.

Syntax: enable [<password>]

Syntax: configure terminal

Syntax: [no] ip address <ip-addr> <ip-mask> [secondary]

Syntax: [no] ip address <ip-addr>/<mask-bits> [secondary]

Use the secondary parameter if you have already configured an IP address within the same subnet on the interface.

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IPv4 devices running Layer 2 software

To configure an IPv4 address to a device running Layer 2 software, complete the following tasks.

1. At the opening CLI prompt, enter enable.

FastIron> enable

2. Enter the following command at the Privileged EXEC level prompt (for example, FastIron#), then press Enter. This command erases the factory test configuration if still present.

FastIron# erase startup-config

3. Access the configuration level of the CLI by entering the following command.

Privileged EXEC Level.

FastIron# configure terminal

Global CONFIG Level.

FastIron(config)#

4. Configure the IPv4 address and mask for the switch.

FastIron(config)# ip address 192.22.3.44 255.255.255.0

5. Set a default gateway address for the switch.

FastIron(config)# ip default-gateway 192.22.3.1

You do not need to assign a default gateway address for single subnet networks.

Syntax: enable [<password>]

Syntax: configure terminal

Syntax: [no] ip address <ip-addr> <ip-mask>

Syntax: [no] ip address <ip-addr>/<mask-bits>

Syntax: ip default-gateway <ip-addr>

IPv6 devices

Brocade IPv6 devices support the 128-bit addressing format, composed of 8 fields of 16-bit hexadecimal values separated by colons (:). For example, 2001:0000:0000:0200:002D:D0FF:FE48:4672 is an IPv6 address, which can also be expressed as 2001:0:0:200:2D:D0FF:FE48:4672 after omitting the leading zeros.

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IPv6 devices running layer 3 software

The following procedure shows how to add an IPv6 address and mask to a router port.

1. At the opening CLI prompt, enter enable.

FastIron> enable

2. Enter the following command at the CLI Privileged EXEC level prompt, then press Enter. This command erases the factory test configuration if still present.

FastIron# erase startup-config

3. Access the configuration level of the CLI by entering the following command.

Privileged EXEC Level

FastIron# configure terminal

Global CONFIG Level

FastIron(config)#

4. Configure the IPv6 address and mask address for the interface.

FastIron(config)# int e 1/5 FastIron(config-if-e1000-1/5)# ipv6 address 2001:200:12D:1300:240:D0FF:FE48:4672:/64

These commands configure the global prefix 2001:200:12d:1300::/64 and the interface ID::240:D0FF:FE48:4672, and enable IPv6 on interface e 1/5.

The above procedure shows how to configure an IPv6 address with a manually configured Interface ID as the address for the interface. You could also configure an IPv6 address with an automatically computed EUI-64 Interface ID as the address for the interface. Link-local IPv6 addresses are also supported. For details, refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide.

Syntax: enable [<password>]

Syntax: configure terminal

Syntax: [no] ipv6 address <ipv6-prefix>/<prefix-length>

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NOTE

You must specify the <ipv6-prefix> parameter in hexadecimal using 16-bit values between colons as documented in RFC 2373.

You must specify the <prefix-length> parameter in decimal value. A slash mark (/) must follow the <ipv6-prefix> parameter and precede the <prefix-length> parameter.

IPv6 devices running Layer 2 software

To configure an IPv6 address to a device running Layer 2 software, complete the following tasks.

1. At the opening CLI prompt, enter enable.

FastIron> enable

2. Enter the following command at the Privileged EXEC level prompt (for example, FastIron#), then press Enter. This command erases the factory test configuration if still present.

FastIron# erase startup-config

3. Access the configuration level of the CLI by entering the following command.

Privileged EXEC Level.

FastIron# configure terminal

Global CONFIG Level.

FastIron(config)#

4. Configure the IP address and mask for the switch.

FastIron(config)# ipv6 address 2001:200:12D:1300:240:D0FF:FE48:4000:1/64

The above procedure shows how to configure an IPv6 address with a manually configured interface ID as the system-wide address for the switch. You could also configure an IPv6 address with an automatically computed EUI-64 interface ID as the system-wide address for the switch. A link-local IPv6 address is also supported. For details, refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide.

Syntax: enable [<password>]

Syntax: configure terminal

Syntax: [no] ipv6 address <ipv6-prefix>/<prefix-length>

You must specify the <ipv6-prefix> variable in hexadecimal using 16-bit values between colons as documented in RFC 2373.

You must specify the <prefix-length> variable in decimal value. A slash mark (/) must follow the <ipv6-prefix> variable and precede the <prefix-length> variable.

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Brocade devices support connections to other vendors’ routers, switches, and hubs, as well other Brocade devices.

Cable specifications

Refer to “Cable specifications” on page 168 for cable lengths and types.

Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs

For copper connections to Ethernet hubs, a 10/100Base-TX or 1000Base-T switch, or another Brocade device, a crossover cable is required (Figure 36 and Figure 37). If the hub is equipped with an uplink port, it will require a straight-through cable instead of a crossover cable.

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UTP Crossover Cable 10/100BaseTX

- Unused

Unused - - Unused

Unused -

- Unused

Cat-5 Crossover Cable 1000BaseT

The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two 1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well. For more information about this feature, refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide.

FIGURE 36 UTP crossover cable

FIGURE 37 Cat-5 crossover cable for 1000Base-T

The 802.3ab standard calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two 1000Base-T ports. Consequently, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well.

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Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers

Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers using network interface cards (NICs).

Fiber cabling with LC connectors is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers.

Connecting a network device to a fiber port on the Brocade device

For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with an LC connector is required.

All physical IP interfaces on FastIron X Series Layer 3 devices share the same MAC address. For this reason, if more than one connection is made between two devices, one of which is a FastIron X Series Layer 3 device, Brocade recommends the use of virtual interfaces. It is not recommended to connect two or more physical IP interfaces between two routers.

To connect a Brocade device to another network device using a fiber port, you must do the following:

• Install a fiber optic module (SFP transceiver or mini-GBIC for Gigabit Ethernet ports, or

XFP-MSA transceiver for 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports)

• Cable the fiber optic module

The following sections provide information about performing these tasks.

Installing a fiber optic module

You must install a fiber optic module in each Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet fiber port you want to use.

All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.

Refer to “Installation precautions” on page 43 for other hardware installation precautions.

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Before installing a fiber optic module, have the following on hand:

• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.

To install a fiber optic module into a Gigabit Ethernet or 10-Gigabit Ethernet port, complete the following tasks.

1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located in the lower right corner of the chassis front.

2. Remove the module from its protective packaging.

3. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the port on the interface module’s control panel.

4. Gently insert the fiber-optic module into the port until the module clicks into place. The fiber-optic modules are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.

Cabling a fiber optic module

To cable a fiber-optic module, complete the following tasks.

1. Remove the protective covering from the fiber optic module and store the covering for future use.

2. Before cabling a fiber optic module, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning the cable connectors and the port connectors. For more information, refer to “Cleaning fiber optic

modules”.

3. Gently insert the cable connector or connectors a tab on each connector should face upward) into the port connector or connectors until the tabs lock into place.

Cleaning fiber optic modules

To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber optic module (SFP (mini-GBIC) or XFP) and the fiber cable connectors, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you disconnect and reconnect them. Refer to “Cleaning the fiber optic connectors” on page 117.

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Automatic MDI or MDIX detection

All 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Copper ports on the Brocade FastIron devices support automatic Media Dependent Interface (MDI) and Media Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) detection. This feature is enabled on all 10/100 and Gigabit copper ports by default. For each port, you can disable auto MDI or MDIX, designate the port as an MDI port, or designate the port as an MDIX port.

For more information about this feature and how configure it, refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide.

Using a CX4 transceiver

A twin-axial 10G copper CX4 XFP transceiver can be installed in any 10G port. For a link to operate properly, both sides must use identical CX4 transceivers.

The CX4 transceiver requires a 15 meter CX4-grade cable with 24 or 26 American Wire Gauge (AWG). This cable can be purchased from Brocade. Refer to part number CAB-CX4-0050 when ordering.

The CX4 transceiver is not hot-swappable.

1CX4 transceiver

1CX4 transceiver cable

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NOTE

After you install the network cables, you can test network connectivity to other devices by pinging those devices. You also can observe the LEDs related to network connection and perform trace routes.

For more information about ping and traceroute commands, refer to the FastIron Configuration

Guide

Observing LEDs

After you install the network cables, you can observe certain LEDs to determine if the network connections are functioning properly. Tab le 19 outlines the LEDs related to the network connections, the desired state of each LED, possible abnormal states of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state.

Some modules use combined link and activity LEDs.

Testing network connectivity

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TABLE 19 Network connection-related LED states

LED Desired

Meaning Abnormal State Meaning or Action

State

Link On (Green) A link is established with

the remote port.

Active On or

blinking (Yellow)

The port is transmitting and receiving user packets.

Off A link is not established with the remote

port. You can do the following:

• Verify that the connection to the

other network device has been properly made. Also, make certain that the other network device is powered on and operating correctly.

• Verify that the transmit port on the

Brocade device is connected to the receive port on the other network device, and that the receive port on the Brocade device is connected to the transmit port on the other network device. If you are not certain, remove the two cable connectors from the port connector and reinsert them in the port connector, reversing their order.

• Dust may have accumulated in the

cable connector or port connector. For information about cleaning the connectors, refer to “Cleaning fiber

optic modules” on page 79.

• If the other actions do not resolve

the problem, try using a different port or a different cable.

Off for an extended period.

The port is not transmitting or receiving user packets. You can do the following:

• Check the Link LED to make sure the

link is still established with the remote port. If not, take the actions described in the Meaning or Action column for the Link LED.

• Verify that the port has not been

disabled through a configuration change. You can use the CLI. If you have configured an IP address on the device, you also can use the Web Management Interface or IronView Network Manager.

If a problem persists after taking these actions, contact Brocade technical support.

Troubleshooting network connections

To resolve problems that may arise with network connections:

• For the indicated port, verify that both ends of the cabling (at the Brocade device and the

connected device) are snug.

• Verify that the Brocade device and the connected device are both powered on and operating

correctly.

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• Verify that the port has not been disabled through a configuration change. You can use the CLI.

If you have configured an IP address on the device, you also can use the Web Management Interface or IronView Network Manager.

• Verify that you have used the correct cable type for the connection:

• For twisted-pair connections to an end node, use straight-through cabling.

• For fiber-optic connections, verify that the transmit port on the device is connected to the

receive port on the connected device, and that the receive port on device is connected to the transmit port on the connected device.

• For copper ports, you can test the cable using Virtual Cable Testing. For more information, refer

to the chapter Monitoring Hardware Components in the FastIron Configuration Guide.

• If the other procedures do not resolve the problem, try using a different port or a different

cable.

Support for digital optical monitoring

You can configure your Brocade device to monitor optical transceivers in the system, either globally or by specified port or ports. When this feature is enabled, the system will monitor the temperature and signal power levels for the optical transceivers in the specified port or ports. Console messages and syslog messages are sent when optical operating conditions fall below or rise above the XFP or SFP manufacturer’s recommended thresholds. For details about this feature and how to configure it, refer to the FastIron Configuration Guide.

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Installing the Chassis

Overview

This chapter describes hardware installation tasks for the FastIron X Series chassis devices.

The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.

Information about configuring IP addresses and connecting a FastIron X Series chassis device to other network devices is covered in the Chapter 3, “Connecting Network Devices and Checking

Connectivity”.

Summary of installation tasks

Tab le 15 lists the tasks you must perform to install your FSX Switch and where to access detailed

information that allows you to perform each task.

TABLE 15 FSX hardware installation tasks

Task Number Task Where to Find More Information

1 Unpack the chassis, and verify that all contents are

present.

2 Review the installation cautions and warnings. “Installation precautions” on page 43

3 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the

chassis has proper cabling and ventilation.

4The FSX and FSX 800 chassis ships with extra screws

installed in the right side of the chassis. These screws secure the fan tray assembly, protecting it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws before installing the chassis.

5 Install the chassis in a rack.

Because of the weight of a fully loaded chassis (97 lbs minimum), Brocade recommends mounting a chassis in a rack before installing the modules and power supplies.

“Unpacking a system” on page 42

“Preparing the installation site” on

page 47

“Removing extra shipment screws (FSX and FSX 800 only)” on page 47

“Installing a chassis in a rack” on page 48

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TABLE 15 FSX hardware installation tasks (Continued)

Task Number Task Where to Find More Information

6 The chassis ships with a slot panel installed in all

7 Install the management module and interface

8 Attach a management station to the management

9 Power on the AC power supplies. “Powering on the system” on page 58

10 After the chassis is powered on, observe the LEDs or

Unpacking a system

The FastIron X Series ships with several items. Please review the list below and verify the contents:

module slots that do not currently have a module installed. If you plan to install a module in a slot, you must remove the slot panel. CAUTION: If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

modules in the chassis

module’s serial (Console) port or a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port.

display the status of the modules using the CLI to determine that the chassis is operating properly.

“Removing the slot panels” on page 50

“Installing the management and interface modules” on page 51

“Attaching a management station” on

page 56

“Verifying proper operation” on page 63

If any items are missing, please contact the place of purchase.

• FSX or FSX 800, or FSX 1600 chassis with the following installed:

• one or two 12-volt power supplies

• fan tray assembly or assemblies

• slot panels installed in all unoccupied slots

• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 also come with two switch fabric modules already installed

• Rack Mount Kit (FSX 1600 models only)

• Management module or modules (packaged separately)

• Optional interface modules (packaged separately)

• Warranty card

• A 115V AC power cable for each AC power supply you purchase from Brocade

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.

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Follow these precautions when installing the chassis.

General precautions

All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.

Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40 C (104 F).

Installation precautions

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

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

Never leave tools inside the chassis.

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Lifting precautions

A fully populated chassis is heavy. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.

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

Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.

Power precautions and warnings

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CAUTION

running while a power supply is being installed or removed, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source. Otherwise, you could be injured or the power supply or other parts of the device could be damaged.

Make sure to choose the appropriate circuit device depending on the number of AC power supplies installed in the chassis. The minimum current draw for the system is one AC power supply.

Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with the device to connect it to the power source.

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

Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40o C (104o F).

All devices with DC power supplies are intended for installation in restricted access areas only. A restricted access area is 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.

For a DC system, use a grounding wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The 6 AWG wire should be attached to an agency-approved crimp connector crimped with the proper tool. The crimp connector should allow for securement to both ground screws on the enclosure. For the

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Ground lug, use UL listed Panduit crimp connector, P/N LCD6-10A, and two 10-32, PPH, screws to secure crimp connector to chassis. The grounding position is located on the side of the chassis adjacent to the ground symbol.

For the DC input circuit to the system, make sure there is a Listed 30 amp circuit breaker, minimum -48Vdc, double pole, on the input to the terminal block. The input wiring for connection to the product should be Listed copper wire, 8 AWG, marked VW-1, and rated minimum 90 degrees celcius.

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

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.

Make sure the power supply is properly inserted in the slot. Never insert the power supply upside down.

Do not attempt to install the power supply without first opening the latch on the front of the power supply. Attempting to install the power supply with a closed latch will result in mechanical damage to the power supply and power supply slot.

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NOTE

Cabling infrastructure

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed in the site. For information on cabling, refer to the following sections in this guide:

• “Attaching a management station” on page 56

• “Connecting network devices” on page 76

• “Cable specifications” on page 168

Installation location

Before installing the device, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. Allow at least 3 inches of space at the front of the device for the fiber-optic and power cabling. Also, allow a minimum of 3 inches of space between the sides and the back of the device and walls or other obstructions.

Preparing the installation site

Removing extra shipment screws (FSX and

The FSX and FSX 800 ship with two extra screws installed in the right side of the chassis. These screws secure the fan tray, protecting it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws before installing the chassis. Figure 27 shows the location of the screws.

To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.

FIGURE 27 Removing the extra screws used for shipment

Chassis front Chassis rear

FSX 800

only)

1 Shipping screws

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Installing a chassis in a rack

Because of the weight of a fully loaded chassis (97 lbs minimum), Brocade recommends mounting a chassis in a rack before installing the modules and power supplies.

In a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack, you can install up to seven FSX or FSX 800 chassis devices, or up to three FSX 1600 chassis devices. You can flush mount the FSX and FSX 800 using the built-in mounting brackets on the front of the device. Alternatively, you can use the optional rack mount kit to center the chassis in a rack. The FSX 1600 does not have built-in mounting brackets. To mount the FSX 1600 in a rack, you will need to install the brackets in the rack mount kit that ships with the chassis, as shown in figure Figure 30.

Before performing this task, you should have an assembled rack and a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.

Keep the following in mind when mounting a chassis in a rack.

The Chassis devices are very heavy, especially when fully populated with modules and power supplies. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.

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

Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.

For each FastIron X Series that you install in a rack, you must provide four mounting screws with which to secure the chassis.

To mount the chassis in a rack using the built-in mounting brackets, perform the following tasks.

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1. Determine the position of each chassis in the rack.

2. Position two of the four mounting screws for each chassis that you plan to mount in the rack according to the spacings of the keyhole slots on the brackets (as shown in Figure 28). Do not secure the screws completely; leave approximately 1/4 inch of clearance between the back of the screw head and the rack.

FIGURE 28 Positioning two of four mounting screws in a rack.

Select holes in rack that match the keyholes in mounting brackets (in this case, the top for the left-hand bracket and the bottom for the right-hand bracket)

3. Start by mounting the chassis that goes in the lowest position in the rack, as shown in

Figure 29. With two or more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of each keyhole

slot over the corresponding screw in the rack.

FIGURE 29 Mounting the FSX chassis in a rack - front mount

4. Slide the chassis down so that the screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.

5. Install the remaining two mounting screws through the opposite corners of the brackets into the rack.

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6. Tighten all screws to secure the chassis in place.

7. R e p ea t step 3 through step 6 to mount each subsequent chassis in the same rack.

Installing mounting brackets on the

The FSX 1600 chassis does not ship with mounting brackets installed. You will need to install the brackets yourself, using a #2 Phillips or flathead screwdriver. Mount the brackets as shown in

Figure 30. Since the brackets are identical, you must rotate one bracket 90 degrees to fit on the

opposite side from the first bracket.

FIGURE 30 Installing the mounting brackets on an FSX 1600 chassis.

FSX 1600

chassis

Empty chassis with slot panels in place

Repeat step 3 through step 6 to install the FSX 1600 chassis in the rack.

Removing the slot panels

The chassis ships with a slot panel installed that covers each empty module slot, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis. If you plan to install a module in a particular slot, you must first remove the slot panel.

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you operate the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

Although the slot panels may differ in size, the procedure for removing them from the chassis is the same. The procedure in this section applies to all module slot panels.

You need a #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to perform this task.

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CAUTION

To remove a slot panel, complete the following tasks.

1. Loosen the screws on either end of the slot panel with a #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver.

2. Pull the slot panel out of the chassis, and store it in a safe place for future use.

Installing the management and interface modules

This section provides the procedures for installing the management and interface modules. Although the modules may differ in size and function, the procedure for installing each of them into the chassis is the same. The procedure described in this section applies to all FastIron X Series chassis devices.

The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules are hot swappable, which means you can remove and insert them while the chassis is powered on and running. This does not apply to the FSX, which must be powered down before removing and inserting a management module.

The management modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the appropriate chassis. If you attempt to install the FSX management module in the FSX 800, FSX 1600, or other Brocade chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly. Likewise, if you try to install the FSX 800 or FSX 1600 management module in the FSX or other Brocade chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.

The interface modules are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series chassis devices. However, if you try to install them in a Brocade chassis other than a FastIron X Series, the chassis and interface modules will not function properly.

• You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.

Tab le 16 provides the chassis slot numbers into which you must install the modules. The following

figures show the chassis with slot numbers:

• FSX – Figure 2 on page 6

• FSX 800 – Figure 4 on page 8

• FSX 1600 – Figure 6 on page 11

TABLE 16 Module installation

Module FSX Chassis Slot

Number

Management module 9 9 and 10 9 and 10

Interface modules 1 – 8 1 – 8 1 – 8 and 11 – 18

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot panel installed in the slot. If you operate the chassis with an uncovered empty slot, the system will overheat.

FSX 800

Chassis Slot Number

FSX 1600

Chassis Slot Number

Before installing a module in the chassis, have the following on hand:

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• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.

• A # Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver.

To install a module in the chassis, complete the following tasks.

1. If the FSX chassis is powered ON and you are installing a management module, power down the chassis and remove the power cables from the chassis power supplies.

You do not need to power down the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis when installing a management module. You can install modules in the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis while it is powered on and running.

2. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located on the chassis front.

3. Remove the module from its packaging.

4. Insert the management module or the interface module into the appropriate chassis slot and slide the card along the card guide until the ejectors on either side of the module move close to the module front panel.

5. Push the ejectors toward the center of the module to fully seat the module in the backplane.

6. Use the #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to tighten the two screws at either end of the module front panel.

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The following illustrations show placement of the management and interface modules in the FastIron X Series chassis devices.

FIGURE 31 Installing a management module in the FSX chassis

FIGURE 32 Installing a management module in the FSX 800 chassis

1 Management module

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FIGURE 33 Installing a management module in the FSX 1600 chassis

1 Management module

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FIGURE 34 Installing an interface module in the FSX and FSX 800 chassis

1Interface module

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FIGURE 35 Installing an interface module in the FSX 1600 chassis

1 Interface module

Attaching a management station

You can manage the FastIron X Series system in the following ways:

• You can connect a PC or terminal to the management module’s serial (Console) port or

10/100/1000 Ethernet port and access the system directly from the PC or terminal, or from a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal. For more information, refer to “Attaching a PC or

terminal to the console port or 10/100/1000 copper port” on page 57.

• You can connect the FastIron X Series switch to your existing management network and

manage the switch, along with other network devices, from a management station. To do this, you can connect a switch to a Gigabit Ethernet port on the management module. For more information, refer to “Attaching a switch to an Ethernet port” on page 57.

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NOTE

The management network into which you can connect a Gigabit Ethernet port must be separate and isolated from the network over which user packets are switched and routed as shown in Figure 10 on page 17.

Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or 10/100/1000 copper port

The management module’s Console port, which has a male DB-9 serial connector, and 10/100/1000 Ethernet copper port or ports, which have RJ-45 UTP connectors, allow you to attach a PC or terminal. From the Console port, you can access the system’s CLI directly from the PC or terminal or through a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal. From the Ethernet port, you can access the system’s CLI or Web Management Interface directly from the PC or terminal or through a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.

Before performing this task, you need the following items:

• PC running a terminal emulation application or a terminal.

• If connecting the PC or terminal to the Console port, a straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial

cable with one end terminated in a female DB-9 connector and the other end terminated in a male or female DB-9 or DB-25 connector, depending on the specifications of your PC or terminal. You can order the serial cable separately from Brocade or build your own cable. If you prefer to build your own, refer to the pinout information in “Serial (console) port pinouts” on page 166.

• If connecting the PC or terminal to a Gigabit Ethernet copper port, a category 5 UTP crossover

cable, which you must supply. For information about the port pin assignments, refer to

“10/100 and gigabit port pinouts” on page 167.

To attach a PC or terminal to the Console port or Gigabit Ethernet copper port, complete the following tasks.

1. Connect a PC or terminal to the Console port or a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port using the appropriate cable.

2. Open the terminal emulation program, and set the session parameters as follows:

• Baud: 9600 bps

• Data bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Stop bits: 1

• Flow control: None

Attaching a switch to an Ethernet port

The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management module’s 10/100/1000 Ethernet copper port and the FSX management module’s combination Gigabit Ethernet copper and fiber ports enable you to attach a networking switch. A management station in your existing management network can then access the Brocade switch using the IronView Network Manager.

For more information, refer to “Connecting network devices” on page 76.

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CAUTION

DANGER

NOTE

Powering on the system

After you complete the hardware installation, you can power on the system. Verify that all modules and power supplies are fully and properly installed and no module slots are uncovered.

Note the following before powering on the system.

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

If the wall outlet is not rated 115 or 120V and 20A, stop and get the appropriate cable for the outlet. Make sure you obtain 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.

The wall outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

The FastIron X Series switch is designed to provide uninterrupted service even when you insert or remove the interface modules. Therefore, the system does not have a separate on or off power switch. To turn the system off, simply unplug the power cords.

Connecting AC power to the chassis

AC power is supplied though an AC power cord that is installed at the rear of the chassis.

1. At the rear of the chassis, locate the power receptacle where the power supplies have been installed.

2. Lift the cord-retainer and connect a Brocade-supplied AC power cord to the power supply.

3. Snap the cord-retainer over the power plug to hold it in place, as illustrated below.

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AC4

AC3

AC2

AC1

1 Cord retainer

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1 Cord retainer

4. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

5. Observe the LEDs on the power supply front panel. The AC OK and DC OK LEDs should be green (steady), which indicates the power supply is providing power to the chassis components. If it is amber or OFF, the power supply is not providing power to the chassis components. The ALM LED should be OFF.

Connecting DC power to the chassis

You can use a DC power source for the Brocade chassis. This is supported through use of a DC to DC power supply. DC power must be supplied at 48 V and 30 A.

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DC IN DC OUT ALM

To perform this task, you need the following items:

• Flathead screwdriver

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• #6 AWG wire (grounding wire)

• #8 AWG wire (input wire)

• Crimping tool

To connect a DC power source,complete the following tasks.

1. Crimp #6 AWG ground wire and connect it to the ground position on the chassis. The ground position is located on the side or rear of the chassis next to the ground symbol. Refer to the illustrations in step 4.

2. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the transparent cover over the power supply lugs. The following illustration shows the location of the screws and lugs.

1 Screws holding power lugs

2 Screws holding transparent cover

3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove each of the power lugs.

4. Crimp #8 AWG input wire into the power lugs and reconnect the power lugs to the power supply unit.

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Powering on the system

–

1Ground

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Chassis

Rear View Detail

–

1Ground

2 DC power

5. Re-attach the transparent cover that was removed in step 1.

6. Connect the wire to your DC power source making sure to connect the positive and negative supply wires to the correct location as marked on the power supply.

7. Observe the LEDs on the power supply front panel. The DC IN and DC OUT LEDs should be green (steady), which indicates the power supply is providing power to the chassis components. If it is amber or OFF, the power supply is not providing power to the chassis components. The ALM LED should be OFF.

Verifying proper operation

To verify the proper operation of the chassis after power on, you can do the following:

• Observe the LEDs

• Display the status of the modules using the CLI

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Observing the LEDs

After the FastIron X Series chassis device powers on, you can observe its LEDs to verify that it initialized successfully. Table 17 outlines the LEDs, the desired state of each LED, possible abnormal states of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state.

TABLE 17 Desired and abnormal LED states after system power on

LED Desired State Meaning Abnormal

State

Management Module

Active On The module is functioning

as the active management module.

Pwr On The module is receiving

power.

10/100/10 00 Ethernet Port

On – Green A link is established with

the remote port.

On or blinking – Yellow

The port is transmitting and receiving packets.

Off Neither of the management

Off The module is not receiving

Off A link is not established with the

Off for an extended period

Meaning or Action

module or modules are managing the switch fabric and interface modules.

A problem could have occurred during initialization. Check your attached PC or terminal for possible error messages.

power. You can do the following:

• Make certain that the

module is installed properly. For more information, refer to

“Installing the management and interface modules” on page 51.

• If using AC power supplies,

refer to the entry for the AC power supply LED in this table for more information.

remote port. You can do the following:

• Verify that the connection

to the other device has been properly made. Also, make certain that the other device is powered on and operating correctly.

• Try using a different cable.

The port is not transmitting or receiving packets.

You can check the other 10/100/1000 Ethernet port LED to make sure a link is established with the remote port. If not, take the actions described in the Meaning or Action column for the other 10/100/1000 Ethernet port LED.

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TABLE 17 Desired and abnormal LED states after system power on (Continued)

LED Desired State Meaning Abnormal

State

Interface Module

Link or Activity

POE (if applicable)

AC and DC Power Supplies

AC OK (AC supply only)

On or blinking A link is established with

On – Green The port is enabled, a

ON – Green (steady) The power supply is

the remote port and the port is transmitting and receiving user packets.

power-consuming device has been detected, and the module is supplying power to the device.

receiving AC power from an AC power source

Off At this stage of the installation,

Off The port is not providing in-line

OFF The power supply is not

Meaning or Action

you have not yet cabled the Gigabit Ethernet ports, so this LED will be off.

After cabling this port, if this LED is off, a link is not established with the remote port.

power.

receiving power from an AC power source. You can do the following:

• Make sure that the power

supply cord is connected securely to the wall outlet and the power supply.

• Make sure that the wall

outlet is rated for 115 or 120V and 20A. If it is not, obtain a cable that is compatibly rated for the outlet.

• Make sure that the wall

outlet has power.

DC IN (DC supply only)

Green (steady) The power supply is

receiving DC power from a DC power source

OFF The power supply is not

receiving power from a DC power source. You can do the following:

• Make sure that the power

supply cables are connected securely to the power source and the power supply.

• Make sure that the DC

power source is 48VDC @ 30 A.

• Make sure that the power

source has power.

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FastIron# show module

Module Status Ports Starting MAC S1: SX-424C 24-port Gig Copper Module OK 24 00e0.5200.0100 S2: SX-424C 24-port Gig Copper Module OK 24 00e0.5200.0120 S3: S4: SX-424C 24-port Gig Copper Module OK 24 00e0.5200.0160 S5: SX-424C 24-port Gig Copper Module OK 24 00e0.5200.0180 S6: SX-424C 24-port Gig Copper Module OK 24 00e0.5200.01a0 S7: S8: S9: SX-12GM-4 12-port Management Module OK 12 02e0.5200.0120

TABLE 17 Desired and abnormal LED states after system power on (Continued)

LED Desired State Meaning Abnormal

State

Meaning or Action

DC OUT ON – Green (steady) The power supply is

supplying DC output power to the chassis

ALM OFF No alarms present and the

power supply is in normal operating condition.

OFF The power supply is not

supplying DC output power to the chassis.

If this occurs and the AC OK (AC power supply) or DC IN (DC power supply) LED is Green, then there is a problem with the power supply and it must be replaced.

Amber There is an alarm present and

the power supply is malfunctioning. Verify the AC or DC input and DC output voltages.

If a problem persists after taking action described in this table, contact Brocade’s technical support.

Displaying the module status

After you have attached a PC or terminal to the management module’s Console port or Ethernet port and the Brocade device has initialized successfully, press Enter to display the following CLI prompt in the terminal emulation window.

FastIron>

If you do not see this prompt, complete the following steps.

1. Make sure the cable is securely connected to your PC or terminal and the Console port or Ethernet port.

2. Check the settings in your terminal emulation program. In addition to the session settings listed in “Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or 10/100/1000 copper port” on page 57, make sure the terminal emulation session is running on the same serial port you attached to the Console port.

If you view the prompt FastIron> or similar, you are connected to the system and can display the status of the modules using the CLI. Enter the show module command at any CLI level.

The following shows the output of the show module command when entered on the FSX.

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FastIron SX 800 Switch# show module Module Status Ports Starting MAC F1: SX-FISF Switch Fabric active F2: SX-FISF Switch Fabric active S1: SX-F424C 24-port Gig Copper OK 24 00e0.beef.0000 S2: SX-F424C 24-port Gig Copper OK 24 00e0.beef.0000 S3: SX-F42XGW 2-port 10G LAN/WAN OK 2 00e0.beef.0030 S4: SX-F424C 24-port Gig Copper OK 24 00e0.beef.0048 S5: SX-F42XGW 2-port 10G LAN/WAN OK 2 00e0.beef.0060 S6: SX-F424C 24-port Gig Copper OK 24 00e0.beef.0078 S7: SX-F424C 24-port Gig Copper OK 24 00e0.beef.0090 S8: SX-F424F 24-port Gig Fiber OK 24 00e0.beef.00a8 S9: SX-FIZMR4 0-port Management Active 0 { Status : OK } S10: SX-FIZMR4 0-port Management Standby 0 { Status : Absent }

The following shows the output of the show module command when entered on the FSX 800. The display output is similar on the FSX 1600.

Syntax: show module

The Status column shows the module status. The status can be one of the following:

• OK – The module is up and running

• ACTIVE – This applies to the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management and switch fabric modules

only. This indicates that the module is the active module as opposed to the standby module.

• STANDBY – This applies to the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management and switch fabric

modules only. This indicates that the module is the standby module as opposed to the active module.

• FAILED – The management module was unable to bring up an interface module properly. If you

observe this status, make certain that the interface module is installed properly. For more information, refer to “Installing the management and interface modules” on page 51.

• DISABLED – The module is not up and running.

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Chapter

Managing the Chassis and Modules

Overview

This chapter contains information about refining the configuration of, monitoring, and managing the hardware components.

Displaying chassis status and temperature readings

You can display the following information related to the Brocade chassis:

• Status of the power supplies

• Status of the fans

• Temperature readings and thresholds of the management and interface modules

• Temperature readings and thresholds of the switch fabric modules (FSX 800 and FSX 1600

only)

• The MAC address of the chassis

The following shows an example of the show chassis command output on the FSX 800. The display is similar on the FSX.

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Displaying chassis status and temperature readings

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Brocade Communications Systems FastIron SuperX, FastIron SX 1600, FSX 1600, FastIron SX 1600 Acoustic Noise-Reduced, FSX 1600-ANR Hardware Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This Document

Audience

Supported hardware and software

Document conventions

Text formatting

Command syntax conventions

Notes, cautions, and danger notices

Notice to the reader

Related publications

Getting technical help or reporting errors

Web access

E-mail access

Telephone access

Product Overview

Product overview

Hardware benefits

POE port density

Supported configurations

Software features

POE applications

Support for IPv6 modules

IPv6 hardware support guidelines

Hardware features

FSX chassis

FSX 800 chassis

FSX 1600 chassis

FSX 1600-ANR chassis

Management modules

Interface modules

Network interfaces

Power supplies

Cooling system

Built-in mounting brackets

Layer 3 routing protocol table sizes

Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity

Overview

Assigning permanent passwords

Recovering from a lost password

Configuring IP addresses

IPv4 devices

IPv6 devices

Connecting network devices

Cable specifications

Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs

Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers

Connecting a network device to a fiber port on the Brocade device

Automatic MDI or MDIX detection

Using a CX4 transceiver

Testing network connectivity

Observing LEDs

Troubleshooting network connections

Support for digital optical monitoring

Installing the Chassis

Overview

Summary of installation tasks

Unpacking a system

Installation precautions

General precautions

Lifting precautions

Power precautions and warnings

Preparing the installation site

Cabling infrastructure

Installation location

Installing a chassis in a rack

Removing the slot panels

Installing the management and interface modules

Attaching a management station

Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or 10/100/1000 copper port

Attaching a switch to an Ethernet port

Powering on the system

Connecting AC power to the chassis

Connecting DC power to the chassis

Verifying proper operation

Observing the LEDs

Displaying the module status