Brocade Communications Systems VDX 6710 Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Reference Manual

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Contents

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About This Document

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

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

Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Text formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

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

Notes, cautions, and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Key terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Brocade resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Other industry resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Getting technical help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Chapter 1 Brocade VDX 6710 Introduction

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Brocade VDX 6710 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Platform components and capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Views of the Brocade VDX 6710 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2 Brocade VDX 6710 Installation

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Items included with the Brocade VDX 6710 switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation and safety considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Electrical considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Environmental considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cabinet considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recommendations for cable management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Items required for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Providing power to the switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Verifying operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Chapter 3 Brocade VDX 6710 Configuration

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Configuration modes for the Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Creating a serial connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Assigning permanent passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing the default account passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting the switch IP address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using DHCP to set the IP address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting a static IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting stateless IPv6 autoconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Enabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Enabling VCS mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Disabling VCS mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Understanding time zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Understanding time synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Synchronizing local time using NTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the clock (date and time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting time zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting network devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting a network device to a fiber port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Testing connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Chapter 4 Brocade VDX 6710 Operation

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Powering on the Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Powering off the Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LED activity interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Brocade VDX 6710 LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LED locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

LED patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

POST and boot specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Brocade VDX 6710 maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Supported transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

maybe need direct-attach copper example???? . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Diagnostic tests and monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Brocade VDX 6710 management - Mgmt Cluster??? . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Chapter 5 FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Before beginning the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Replacing a combined FRU in a Brocade VDX 6710. . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Replacing the power supply and fan assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Appendix A Brocade VDX 6710 Specifications

In this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Facility requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Power supply specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Data transmission ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Index

Memory specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

FCC warning (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

KCC statement (Republic of Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

VCCI statement (Japan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Power cords (Japan Denan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

BSMI statement (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

CE statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Canadian requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Laser compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

RTC battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

DC-DC power source cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Regulatory certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Environmental regulation compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

China RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Environmental protection use period (EPUP) disclaimer. . . . . . 48

TS/HS dual language sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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About This Document

In this chapter

•How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

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

•Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

•Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

•Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

•Getting technical help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

•Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

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How this document is organized

This document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as
possible.

The document contains the following components:

• Chapter 1, “Brocade VDX 6710 Introduction” provides an overview of the Brocade VDX 6710

switch.

• Chapter 2, “Brocade VDX 6710 Installation” provides the information needed to install the

switch into your network.

• Chapter 3, “Brocade VDX 6710 Configuration” lays out the tasks and commands necessary to

get the switch up and running.

• Chapter 4, “Brocade VDX 6710 Operation” discusses the day-to-day operational procedures for

using the switch.

• Chapter 5, “FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures” provides procedures for removing

and replacing the field-replaceable units (FRUs), including the fan assemblies and power
supplies.

• Appendix A, “Brocade VDX 6710 Specifications” provides tables of physical, environmental,

and general specifications.

Supported hardware and software

This document is specific to the Brocade VDX 6710-24 and the Brocade VDX 6710-60 under
Network OS v2.1.0.

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Document conventions

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

Text formatting

The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used are as follows:

bold text Identifies command names

italic text Provides emphasis

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

Identifies variables
Identifies paths and Internet addresses
Identifies document titles

code text Identifies CLI output

Identifies command syntax examples

For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed
lettercase: for example, show media. In actual examples, command lettercase is often all
lowercase. Otherwise, this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command is case
sensitive.

Command syntax conventions

Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions:

command Commands are printed in bold.

--option, option Command options are printed in bold.

-argument, arg Arguments.

[ ] Optional element.

variable Variables are printed in italics. In the help pages, values are underlined

enclosed in angled brackets < >.

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

value Fixed values following arguments are printed in plain font. For example,

--show WWN

or

| Boolean. Elements are exclusive. Example:

--show -mode egress | ingress

Notes, cautions, and warnings

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

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NOTE

ATTENTION

CAUTION

DANGER

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

An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data.

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

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.

Key terms

For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary.

For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online
dictionary at:

http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary

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.

Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products

Microsoft Corporation Windows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer

Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sun, Solaris

Netscape Communications Corporation Netscape

Red Hat, Inc. Red Hat, Red Hat Network, Maximum RPM, Linux Undercover

Velcro Industries B.V. Velcro

Additional information

This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find
helpful.

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Brocade resources

To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to register at no cost for a user ID
and password.

For practical discussions about SAN design, implementation, and maintenance, you can obtain

Building SANs with Brocade Fabric Switches through:

http://www.amazon.com

White papers, online demos, and data sheets are available through the Brocade Web site at:

http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page

For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade Web site:

http://www.brocade.com

Release notes are available on the MyBrocade web site and are also bundled with the Network OS
firmware.

Other industry resources

For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. This Web site
provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre
Channel, storage management, and other applications:

http://www.t11.org

For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web
site:

http://www.fibrechannel.org

Getting technical help

Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including
product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available:

1. General Information

• Switch model

• Switch operating system version

• Error numbers and messages received

• Support save output

• Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately

following the problem, and specific questions

• Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results

• Serial console and Telnet session logs

• syslog message logs

2. Switch Serial Number

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The switch serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label,
as illustrated below.:

*FT00X0054E9*

FT00X0054E9

The serial number label is located as follows:

• Brocade VDX 6720 — On the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom of the port side

of the switch

Document feedback

Quality is our first concern at Brocade and we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of this document. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you think that a
topic needs further development, we want to hear from you. Forward your feedback to:

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Provide the title and version number of the document and as much detail as possible about your
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Chapter

Brocade VDX 6710 Introduction

In this chapter

•Brocade VDX 6710 overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Views of the Brocade VDX 6710 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Brocade VDX 6710 overview

The Brocade VDX 6710 is a top-of-rack switch designed to accommodate traditional 1 Gigibit
Ethernet (GbE) server connections to the Brocade 10 GbE VCS™ technology. The Brocade VDX
6710 switches run on the Brocade Network Operating System (Network OS) v2.1.0. For details
about Network OS, refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

A key feature of the Brocade VDX 6710 switches is Brocade VCS™ technology, which includes
virtual cluster switching, a new set of technologies that allows users to create flatter, virtualized,
and converged data center networks. VCS fabrics are scalable, permitting users to expand at their
own pace, and simplified to allow users to manage the fabric as a single entity. VCS-based Ethernet
fabrics are convergence-capable, enabling Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) storage.

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The Brocade VDX 6710 switch offers 48 1 GbE, direct-attach copper ports along with six 10 GbE
SFP+, optical ports.

Platform components and capabilities

The Brocade VDX 6710 switches offer the following common features and capabilities:

• A system motherboard that features a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU running

at 1.3 GHz with integrated peripherals

• An RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet out-of-band management port

• An RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for RLO (enabled through an external dongle on the

serial port) available in a future software release

• An RJ45-fronted serial (RS-232) port for terminal access

• A USB port for firmware upgrades and system log downloads

• 48 1 GbE direct-attach copper RJ45 ports

• 6 10 GbE SFP+ ports (also configurable to 1 GbE)

• One forwarding ASIC

• 600 nanosecond (ns) port-to-port latency

• 15-inch depth

• Dual, hot-swappable 250W AC power supplies with three integrated cooling fans each

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• Support for long-range and short-range SFP+ GbE transceivers

• Support for optical cables and active twin axial (twinax) copper cables

• Support for direct-attach copper cables

• Support for inter-switch link (ISL) trunking

• A rack-mount design using existing rail kits (fixed and mid-mount or Telco rail kits) on a 19-inch

• Extensive diagnostics and system-monitoring capabilities for enhanced high Reliability,

• Optimized airflow - a choice of front-to-back or back-to-front flow

• A real-time clock (RTC) with battery

• SEEPROM for switch identification

• Voltage monitoring

• Fan monitoring

• Three temperature sensors

• I2C interface to monitor and control environmental aspects

• Note that port numbering for the Brocade VDX 6710 begins with 1, not 0.

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EIA rack, also suitable for reduced-depth racks

Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)

Feature specific to the VDX 6710-include:

• 1U form factor enclosure

• 24 10GbE SFP+ ports (also configurable to 1 GbE)

• One forwarding ASIC

• 600 nanosecond (ns) port-to-port latency

• 15-inch depth

• Dual, hot-swappable 250W AC power supplies with three integrated cooling fans each

eature specific to the VDX 6710- include:

• 2U form factor enclosure

• 60 10GbE SFP+ ports (also configurable to 1 GbE)

• Nine forwarding ASICs arranged in a 3/6, core/edge configuration

• One forwarding FC ASIC

• 600ns port-to-port latency, 1.8μs across port groups

• 17-inch depth

• Dual, redundant, hot-swappable 500W AC power supplies

• Triple, hot-swappable cooling fans in an n+1 configuration

Software features

The Brocade VDX 6710 switches support the following features. For more details on these features,
refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

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Layer 2/Layer 3 security features

• VLANs

• Spanning Tree Protocol(STP, RSTP, MSTP) PVST+/PVRST+

• Support for Unicast and multicast capabilities, IGMP snooping

• Layer 2 multi-path based on Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL)

• Layer 2 access control lists (ACLs)

• Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN), also known as port mirroring

• Management access ACLs

Virtualization

• Automatic Migration of Port Profiles (AMPP)

• Support for VLAN, QoS, security, and FCoE port profiles

• VM aware network automation

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Link aggregration

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• 802.3ad LACP support

• Virtual Link Aggregation Group (vLAG) – LAG that spans multiple physical switches

QoS

• 802.1p marking

• Eight hardware queues per port

• Scheduling: Strict priority (SP), Shaped Deficit Weighted Round-Robin (SDWRR)

Management

• IPv4 or IPv6 management

• CLI management utilities on Network OS and later

• Out-of-band management (standalone mode)

• sFlow

• TRILL Operations, Administration, and Management (OAM)

• Distributed configuration management (DCM)

Licensing

• VCS licensing: available multi-node license up to 10 nodes (enables Ethernet Fabric

functionality

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Views of the Brocade VDX 6710 switch

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Views of the Brocade VDX 6710 switch

The port side of the Brocade VDX 6710 switch includes the system LEDs, management ports and
LEDs, USB port, and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

Figure 1 shows the port side of the Brocade VDX 6710.

FIGURE 1 Port side view of the Brocade VDX 6710

1 Switch ID pull-out tab 2 Serial console port (RJ45)

3USB port 4System power LED

5 System status LED 6 Ethernet management port (RJ45)

7 10 Gbps Ethernet SFP ports 8 1 Gbps Ethernet ports 1 through 12 (1-6 above,

7-12 below) with status LEDs above

9 1 Gbps Ethernet ports 13 through 24 (13-18

above, 19-24 below) with status LEDs above

11 1 Gbps Ethernet ports 37 through 48 (37-42

above, 43-48 below) with status LEDs above

10 1 Gbps Ethernet ports 25 through 36 (25-30

above, 31-36 below) with status LEDs above

Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the Brocade VDX 6710, which contains the combined power

supply and fan assemblies.

1 Power supply and fan assemby #2 2 Power cord receptacle

3 Power supply and fan status LED 4 On/off switch

5 Handle 6 Airflow label

7 Captive screw 8 Power supply and fan assembly #1

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Chapter

Brocade VDX 6710 Installation

In this chapter

•Items included with the Brocade VDX 6710 switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

•Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

•Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

•Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6710. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

•Providing power to the switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

•Verifying operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Items included with the Brocade VDX 6710 switches

The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured Brocade VDX

6710. When you open the Brocade VDX 6710 packaging, verify that the items are included in the
package and that no damage has occurred during shipping.

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• The Brocade VDX 6710 switch with 54 total ports

• One accessory kit, containing the following items:

- Serial cable with an RJ45 connector

- 6 ft. power cords

- Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit

- Brocade VDX 6710 QuickStart Guide

Installation and safety considerations

You can install a Brocade VDX 6710 switch in the following ways:

• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.

• In an EIA cabinet using a fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional fixed-rail rack mount kit can be

ordered from your switch retailer.

• In an Telco rack using an flush mount rack kit. The optional flush mount rack kit for switches

can be ordered from your switch retailer.

• In the Idataplex IBM 17-inch depth rack (requires an Idataplex rack mount kit).

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Electrical considerations

To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure compliance with the following requirements:

• The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in

accordance with local electrical codes.

• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating

on the switch nameplate.

• The power supply standards are met. Refer to Tab le 10 on page 40, for more information.

Environmental considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental
requirements are met:

• Because the Brocade VDX 6710 switches can be ordered with fans that either move air front to

back or back to front, be sure to orient your switch with the airflow pattern of any other devices
in the rack. All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake of
exhaust air.

• A maximum of 102 cubic meters/hour (60 cubic feet/minute) and a nominal flow of 74.8 cubic

meters/hour (44 cubic feet/minute) of airflow is available to the air intake vents.

• The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating.

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Cabinet considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch in a cabinet, ensure the following cabinet
requirements are met:

• The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.

• The cabinet space required is one rack unit; 4.45 cm (1.75 in.) high and 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide.

• The equipment in the cabinet is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection and

maintains ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such
as a power strip.

• Airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is

installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly.

• The additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits or unbalance

the cabinet in any way.

• The cabinet is secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an

earthquake.

Recommendations for cable management

The minimum radius to which a 50 micron cable should be bent under full tensile load is 5.1 cm (2
in.). For a cable under no tensile load, that minimum is 3.0 cm (1.2 in.).

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Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6710

Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways; for example, use cable channels on the
sides of the cabinet or patch panels to reduce the potential for tangling the cables. The following
list provides some recommendations for cable management:

You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can
damage the optic fibers. Velcro-like wraps are recommended.

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• Plan for the rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.

• Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and

replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables
from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.

• For easier maintenance, label the cables and record the devices to which they are connected.

• Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.

Items required for installation

The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade VDX 6710
switches for use in a network and fabric:

• A workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal.

• An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address.

• A serial cable (provided).

• An Ethernet cable.

• Brocade-branded 1 GbE direct-attach copper cables and 10 GbE SFP+s optical transceivers

and cables.

• (Optional) Access to an FTP server or Brocade-branded USB device for backing up the switch

configuration.

• If mounting in the Idataplex IBM 17-inch depth rack the Brocade Idataplex rack mount kit is

required.

Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6710

Perform this task to install the Brocade VDX 6710 as a standalone unit.

1. Unpack the Brocade VDX 6710 switch and verify the items listed in “Items included with the

Brocade VDX 6710 switches” on page 7 are present and undamaged.

2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet to the switch helps prevent the switch
from sliding off the supporting surface.

a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are

free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.

b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and

press into place.

3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.

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Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6710

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4. Provide power to the switch as described in “Providing power to the switch” on page 10.

Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how
to set the IP address, see “Setting the switch IP address” on page 13.

Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6710

Follow the installation instructions shipped with the appropriate rack mount kit:

• To install the switch into a 4-post fixed-rail rack, refer to the Fixed Rack Mount Kit (24”-32”)

Installation Procedure or the Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.

• To install the switch into a 2-post Telco rack, refer to the Flush Mount Rack Mount Kit

Installation Procedure.

Providing power to the switch

Perform the following steps to provide power to the Brocade VDX 6710.

1. Connect the power cords to both power supplies, and then to power sources on separate
circuits to protect against failure. Ensure that the power cords have a minimum service loop of

15.2 cm (6 in.) available and are routed to avoid stress.

2. Power on the Brocade VDX 671054 by flipping both on/off switches to the "I" symbol. The
power supply LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to green. The
switch usually requires several minutes to boot and complete POST.

Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and powered on.

Verifying operation

After you have powered the system on and POST is complete, verify that the switch is working
properly.

1. Verify that the power supply LEDs are solid green. See Figure 4 on page 24 for the location of
these LEDs.

2. Verify that the system power LED and the system status LED is solid green. See Figure 3 on

page 24 for the specific locations of these LEDs.

3. The port LEDs should be lit during POST activities. When POST is complete, only the LEDs for
ports connected to other devices should be green. See Figure 3 on page 24 for the specific
locations of these LEDs.

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See Tab le 2 on page 25 and Tab le 3 on page 27 for more details on the LED patterns.

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Chapter

Brocade VDX 6710 Configuration

In this chapter

•Configuration modes for the Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

•Creating a serial connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

•Assigning permanent passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

•Setting the switch IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

•Enabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

•Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

•Connecting network devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

•Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Configuration modes for the Brocade VDX 6710

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The Brocade VDX 6710 can be configured in either standalone mode or VCS™ mode.

In standalone mode the switch acts as an Ethernet switch, receiving and transmitting packets like
any idependent switch. It is configured and managed independently.

In VCS mode, the switch is part of an Ethernet fabric involving two or more VCS-enabled switches.
VCS technology embodies the concepts of distributed intelligence and logical chassis. Distributed
intelligence means that all configuration and destination information is automatically distributed to
each member switch in the fabric. Distributed intelligence has three major characteristics:

• The fabric is self-forming. When two VCS-enabled switches are connected, the fabric is

automatically created and the switches discover the common fabric configuration.

• The fabric is masterless. No single switch stores configuration information or controls fabric

operations. Any switch can fail or be removed without causing disruptive fabric downtime or
delayed traffic.

• The fabric is aware of all members, devices, and Virtual Machines (VMs). Automatic Migration

of Port Profiles (AMPP) supports VM migration to another physical server. If the VM moves, it is
automatically reconnected to all of its original resources.

Logical chassis means that the entire VCS fabric appears and can be managed as a single layer 2
switch. There are three major characteristics to logical chassis:

• Each physical switch in the fabric can be managed as if it were a blade in a chassis. When a

VCS-enabled switch is connected to the fabric, it inherits the configuration of the fabric and the
new ports become available immediately.

• You can manage the entire fabric from any switch.

• You can manage the edge switches in the fabric as if they were a single switch.

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Creating a serial connection

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Creating a serial connection

You perform all configuration tasks in this guide using a serial connection from a workstation or
terminal to the switch.

Complete the following steps to create a serial connection to the switch.

1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to an RS-232 serial port on
the workstation or terminal device.

If the serial port on the workstation or terminal device is RJ45 instead of RS-232, remove the
adapter on the end of the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ45 connector into the RJ45
serial port on the workstation.

2. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC, or TERM, TIP, or Kermit
in a UNIX environment), and configure the application as follows:

• In a Windows environment, enter the following values: 9600 bits per second, 8 databits,

no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

• In a UNIX environment using TIP, enter the following string at the prompt:

tip /dev/ttyb -9600

If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead.

Assigning permanent passwords

When you log in for the first time, Brocade recommends that you change the passwords for the
default accounts.

The factory-configured default accounts on the switch are admin, user, and root. Use the default
administrative account as shown in Table 1 to log in to the switch for the first time and to perform
the basic configuration tasks.

The root account is reserved for development and manufacturing. The user account is read-only
and used primarily for system monitoring.

TABLE 1 Default administrative account names and passwords

Account type Login name Password

Adminsitrative admin password

User account (read-only) user password

Changing the default account passwords

When you change the default account password after you log in for the first time, only the default
password rule is in effect. The rule specifies a minimum password length of eight characters. For
advanced user and role management, including setting password rules, refer to the Security
chapter of the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

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1. Enter the configure terminal command to enter the global configuration mode.

2. Enter the username command followed by the account name and the password parameter.

3. When prompted, enter the new password. and press Enter.

Switch# configure terminal
Entering configuration mode terminal
switch(config)# username admin password
(<WORD>;;User password satisfying password-attributes):********

Setting the switch IP address

You can configure the Brocade VDX 6710 with a static IP address, or you can use a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by
default. The Brocade VDX 6710 supports both IPv4 and IPv6 format addresses.

Using DHCP to set the IP address

Setting the switch IP address

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When using DHCP, the Brocade VDX 6710 obtains its IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway address from the DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to a DHCP server that is
on the same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the Brocade
VDX 6710, use a static IP address.

To set an IPv4 IP address using DHCP use the following commands:

1. Log in to the switch using the admin account.

2. Use the ip address command:

switch(config)# interface Management 1/0
switch(config-Management-1/0)# ip address dhcp

Setting a static IP address

Complete the following steps to set a static IP address.

1. Log in to the switch using the default password, (the default password is password).

2. Use the ip address command to set the Ethernet IP address.

If you are going to use an IPv4 IP address, enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation. You
should also disable DHCP and enter a gateway address as well.

switch(config)# interface Management 1/0
switch(config-Management-1/0)# no ip address dhcp
switch(config-Management-1/0)# ip address 10.24.85.81/20
switch(config-Management-1/0)# ip gateway-address 10.24.80.1

If you are going to use an IPv6 address, enter the network information in semicolon-separated
notation as prompted. For example:

switch(config)# interface Management 1/0
switch(config-Management-1/0)# no ip address dhcp

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switch(config-Management-1/0)# ipv6 address \
fd00;60;69bc;832;e61f;13ff;fe67;4b94/64

3. To display the configuration, use the show running-config command.

switch#show running-config interface Management 1/0
interface Management 1/0

no ip address dhcp
ip address 10.24.85.81/20
ip gateway-address 10.24.80.1
ipv6 address fd00;60;69bc;832;e61f;13ff;fe67;4b94/64
no ipv6 address autoconfig

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Setting stateless IPv6 autoconfiguration

The IPv6 protocol allows assignment of multiple IP addresses to each network interface. Each
interface is configured with a link local address in almost all cases, but this address is only
accessible from other hosts on the same network. To provide for wider accessibility, interfaces are
typically configured with at least one additional global scope IPv6 address. IPv6 autoconfiguration
allows more IPv6 addresses, the number of which is dependent on the number of routers serving
the local network and the number of prefixes they advertise.

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When IPv6 autoconfiguration is enabled, the platform will engage in stateless IPv6
autoconfiguration. When IPv6 autoconfiguration is disabled, the platform will relinquish usage of
any autoconfigured IPv6 addresses that it may have acquired while IPv6 autoconfiguration was
enabled. This same enabled and disabled state also enables or disables the usage of a link local
address for each managed entity (though a link local address will continue to be generated for
each switch) because those link local addresses are required for router discovery.

The enabled or disabled state of autoconfiguration does not affect any static IPv6 addresses that
may have been configured. Stateless IPv6 autoconfiguration and static IPv6 addresses can
co-exist.

1. Issue the configure terminal command to enter the global configuration mode.

2. Take the appropriate action based on whether you want to enable or disable IPv6
autoconfiguration:

• Enter the ipv6 address autoconfig command to enable IPv6 autoconfiguration for all

managed entities on the target platform.

• Enter the no ipv6 address autoconfig command to disable IPv6 autoconfiguration for all

managed entities on the target platform.

Enabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode

Enable or disable a single switch for VCS™ mode as soon as passwords have been assigned and an
IP address has been set. Enabling VCS mode is disruptive since a reboot is required once the mode
has been enabled. Enabling or disabling VCS mode also causes the default configuration file for
that mode to be applied.

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Enabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode

The basic configuration tasks include enabling or disabling VCS mode explicitly, setting VCS
parameters, and applying the default configuration. If you disable VCS mode, you do not have to set
the other parameters. For mroe details about enabling VCS mode and setting VCS parameters,
please see the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide and the Brocade Network OS Command
Reference Guide.

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Enabling VCS mode

Perform the following steps to enable VCS mode.

1. Log in to the switch using an account that has the admin role.

2. Enter the vcs enable command, including the RBridge parameter, as in the example below.

vcs rbridgeid 1 enable

3. The switch reboots when you confirm that you want to enable VCS mode.

When the switch comes back up, if it is connected to other VCS-enabled switches the
negotiation protocols begin, determining which switch in the fabric is the principle switch and
making sure that all domain IDs, and therefore RBRidge IDs, are unique. Should the insistent
domain ID not be unique, you can change it. Once the domain IDs are determined to be
unique, they are equated to the RBridge IDs.

The switch with the lowest World Wide Name (WWN) becomes the principle switch, primarily for
purposes of determining the uniqueness of the ID of the other switches in the fabric. The WWN
is a unique identifier burned into the switch at the factory.

Another parameters that can be changed if necessary is the VCS ID. This identifies the VCS
fabric of which the switch can be a part. By default, the VCS of every VDX 6710 is 1. Change
the VCS ID if you need to create a new, separate VCS fabric.

4. If you need to change the VCS ID, enter the vcs vcs-id x command, where x is the new VCS ID
number.

5. Enter the copy running-config startup-config command to apply the current running
configuration to the startup configuration. This is important to capture any changes that have
been made to the running configuration so that they will persist the next time the switch
reboots in the same mode.

6. Reboot the switch.

When the switch comes back up it will be enabled in VCS mode.

Disabling VCS mode

Perform the following step to disable VCS mode.

1. Log in to the switch using an account that has the admin role.

2. Enter the no vcs enable command.

3. Reboot the switch.

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4. Enter the copy running-config startup-config command to apply the default configuration to the
startup configuration. This is important to capture any changes that have been made to the
running configuration so that they will persist the next time the switch reboots in the same
mode.

5. Reboot the switch.

When the switch comes back up it will be enabled in standalone mode.

Setting the date and time

The Brocade VDX 6710 maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock
(RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the
date and time; a Brocade VDX 6710 with an incorrect date and time value functions properly.
Because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should
set them correctly.

Understanding time zones

You can set the time zone for a switch using the clock TimeZone command. The time zone setting
has the following characteristics:

• The clock TimeZone setting automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.

• Changing the time zone on a switch updates the local time zone setup and is reflected in local

time calculations.

• By default, all switches are in the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time zone (0,0). If all switches

in a fabric are in one time zone, it is possible for you to keep the time zone setup at the default
setting.

• System services that have already started will reflect the time zone changes only after the next

reboot.

• Time zone settings persist across failover for high availability.

• Time zone settings are not affected by Network Time Protocol (NTP) server synchronization.

The following regions are supported: Africa, America, Antarctica, Asia, Atlantic, Australia, Europe,
Indian, and Pacific. One of these, along with a city name, establishes the time zone.

Understanding time synchronization

To keep the time in your network current, it is recommended that the principal switch has its time
synchronized with at least one external NTP server. The other switches in the fabric will
automatically take their time from the principal switch.

All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server value in nonvolatile memory. By default,
this value is the local clock server <LOCL> of the principal switch. Changes to the clock server
value on the principal switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric.

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Setting the date and time

When a new switch enters the fabric, the time server daemon of the principal switch sends out the
addresses of all existing clock servers and the time to the new switch.

The ntp Server command accepts multiple server addresses in IPv4 format. When multiple NTP
server addresses are passed, ntp Server sets the first obtainable address as the active NTP server.
If there are no reachable time servers, then the local switch time is the default time.

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Synchronizing local time using NTP

Perform the following steps to synchronize the local time using NTP.

1. Log in to the switch using the default password, (the default password is password).

2. Enter the ntp server command:

switch:admin> ntp server "<IPv4 address>"

where IPv4 address is the IP address of the first NTP server in IPv4 format, which the switch
must be able to access. The entire operand “<IPv4 address>” is optional; by default, this value
is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal switch as the clock server.

switch:admin> ntp server "132.163.135.131"

To display the NTP server IP address, use the show ntp Status [switchid <switchid> | all] command.

switch:admin> show ntp status [switchid <switchid> | all]

132.163.135.131

The request is for the local switch unless a switchid is specified. Specify the all parameter to
send the request to all switches in the cluster.

If you need to remove an NTP server, use the following example:

switch:admin> no ntp server "132.163.135.131"

Setting the clock (date and time)

The following procedure sets the local clock date and time. An active NTP server, if configured,
automatically updates and overrides the local clock time. Time values are limited to between
January 1, 1970 and January 19, 2038.

You should set the clock only if there are no NTP servers configured. Time synchronization from NTP
servers override the local clock.

1. Log in to the switch using the default password, (the default password is password).

2. Enter the clock set <year>-<month>-<day>T<hours>:<minutes>:<seconds>

Example of setting the clock to March 17, 2010, 15 minutes past noon:

switch:admin > clock set 2010-03-17T12:15:00

3. To show the clock and time zone settings, use the show clock command.

switch:admin > show clock [switchid <switchid> | all]

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Setting time zones

You must perform this procedure on all switches for which the time zone must be set. However, you
only need to set the time zone once on each switch, because the value is written to nonvolatile
memory. While not necessary for switch operation, setting a time zone is part of ensuring accurate
logging and audit tracking. Time zone changes will take effect after a reboot.

Use the clock timezone command to set the time zone.

1. Connect to the switch and log in using an account assigned to the admin role.

2. Enter the clock timezone <region>/<city> command.

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Example of displaying and changing the time zone to US/Pacific Standard Time:

switch:admin > clock timezone America/Los_Angeles

Connecting network devices

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. If the hub is equipped with an uplink port, it will
require a straight-through cable instead of a crossover cable.

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.

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 is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber
ports.

Connecting a network device to a fiber port

For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with
an LC connector is required. See “Installing an SFP+ transceiver” on page 26 for details about
installing SFPs and cables.

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Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks

Testing connectivity

After you install the network cables, you can test network connectivity to other devices by observing
the LEDs related to network connection and perform trace routes. See Table 2 on page 22 for a
description of the port states.

Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks

In VCS mode, unless specifically disabled, inter-switch link (ISL) trunking between adjacent
switches is automatic. All ports must be in the same port group and must be configured at the
same speed. There is a limit of eight ports per trunk group. No separate licensing is required. For
more information about Brocade trunks, see the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

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Chapter

Brocade VDX 6710 Operation

In this chapter

•Powering on the Brocade VDX 6710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•LED activity interpretation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•POST and boot specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

•Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

•Brocade VDX 6710 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

•Brocade VDX 6710 management - Mgmt Cluster??? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Powering on the Brocade VDX 6710

For details about powering on the Brocade VDX 6710, refer to “Providing power to the switch” on
page 10.

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Powering off the Brocade VDX 6710

To power the Brocade VDX 6710 off, power off both power supplies by setting each power supply
switch to “O.”.

LED activity interpretation

System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch.

There are three possible LED states: off (no light), a steady light, and a flashing light. Flashing lights
may be slow, fast, or flickering. The lights are green or amber. See Tabl e 2 on page 25 for details on
LED behavior.

Sometimes, the LEDs flash either of the colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is
normal; it does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot
processes and diagnostic tests are complete.

Brocade VDX 6710 LEDs

The Brocade VDX 6710 switches have the following LEDs:

• One system status LED on the port side.

• One power status LED on the port side.

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• Two Ethernet management port LEDs (one green and one amber) each for the Ethernet

management port and the LOMM (Remote Lights Out management) port.

• One bicolor (green and amber) port status LED for each port on the switch. These LEDs are

arrayed above each pair of Ethernet ports on the VDX 6710 and below each pair on the VDX

6710. The left LED corresponds to the upper port of the pair and the right LED corresponds to
the lower port.

• One power supply LED above the AC power switch on each power supply on the non-port side

of the switch.

• One fan status LED at the bottom of each fan assembly on the non-port side of the switch.

LED locations

Figure 3 shows the LEDs on the port side of the Brocade VDX 6710. The port status LEDs for the

GbE ports are staggered to correspond to the upper (left LED) and lower (right LED) ports in each
pair. Refer to Figure on page 5 for the locations of the GbE ports.

1 System power LED 2 System status LED

3 Switch management Ethernet port link LED 4 Switch management Ethernet port activity LED

5 RLO management Ethernet port link LED 6 RLO management Ethernet port activity LED

7 GbE port status LED (port 1 - top row) 8 GbE port status LED (port 5 - bottom row)

FIGURE 3 LEDs on port side of Brocade VDX 6710

Figure 4 shows the LEDs on the non-port side of the VDX 6710.

1 Power supply and fan assembly #2 status LED 2 Power supply and fan assembly #1 status LED

FIGURE 4 LEDs on non-port side of Brocade VDX 6710

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LED patterns

Tab le 2 describes the port side LEDs and their behaviors.

TABLE 2 Port side LED patterns during normal operation

LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action

System power Off (no light) System is off or there is an

internal power supply failure.

Steady green System is on and power supplies

are functioning properly.

System status Off (no light) System is off or there is no

power.

Steady green System is on and functioning

properly.

A system fault has occurred
or
the switch is in an initialization

state.

Ethernet Link
(Management
and LOMM
[Remote
Lights Out]
port)

Ethernet
Activity
(Management
and LOMM
[Remote
Lights Out]
port)

Steady amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

Off (no light) There is no link. No action required.

Steady green Link is present. No action required.

Off (no light) There is no activity. No action required.

Blinking green There is activity (traffic). No action required.

Verify the system is powered on (power
supply switches to “l”), the power
cables are attached, and your power
source is live.

If the system power LED is not green,
the unit may be faulty.
Contact your switch service provider.

No action required.

Verify the system is on and has
completed booting.

No action required.

Check the management interface and
the error log for details on the cause of
the status.

Contact your switch service provider.

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TABLE 2 Port side LED patterns during normal operation (Continued)

LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action

Optical media
port status
(one bicolor
LED for each
10GbE port)

Optical media
port status
(one amber
LED for each
1GbE port)

Off (no light) No light or signal carrier on

media interface.

Steady green Link is present. No action required.

Blinking green Online, frames flowing through

port.

Steady amber Carrier (light) is present, but not

online.

Fast blinking amber
(1/2 second
interval)

Slow blinking amber
(2 second interval)

Off (no light) No light or signal carrier on

Steady green Link is present. No action required.

Blinking green Online, frames flowing through

Steady amber Port enabled, link down. No action required.

Fast blinking amber
(1/2 second
interval)

Slow blinking amber
(2 second interval)

Port is faulted. ??? What action is required.

Port disabled. ??? Enable the port.

media interface.

port.

Error. ??? What action is required.

Port disabled. ??? Enable the port.

Verify that the transceiver is installed
correctly and that the cable is
connected correctly.

No action required.

No action required.

Verify that the transceiver is installed
correctly and that the cable is
connected correctly.

No action required.

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POST and boot specifications

Tab le 3 describes the LEDs on the non-port side of the switch.

TABLE 3 Non-port side LED patterns during normal operation

LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action

Power supply
and fan
assembly
status(one
bi-color LED
per combined
power suuply
and fan
assembly)

Off (no light) Assembly is not receiving power

or is turned off.

Steady green Assembly is operating normally. No action required.

Blinking green ??? ­is this a true
indication for
airflow mismatch
??? not in external
specs for 6730 or
6710 but was in
6720

One of the following may have
occurred:

• Mismatched airflow on

power supply and fan
assembly.

• One or more of the fans in

the fan assembly has failed
or the power supply has
failed.

• The power cord has been

unplugged.

Steady amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

An internal fault has occurred in
the power supply or fan
assembly.
The fault has occurred for one of
the following reasons:

• The power supply and fan

assembly was disabled by
the user.

Verify the assembly is on and seated
and the power cord is connected to a
functioning power source.

Take one of the following actions:

• Replace power supply and fan

assembly with a power supply and
fan assembly that has correct
airflow direction.

• Replace the power supply and fan

assembly.

• Check the power plug.

Replace the power supply and fan
assembly.

• Verify that the power supply and

fan assembly is enabled.

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POST and boot specifications

When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs a power-on, self-test (POST). Total
boot time with POST can be several minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by
using the fastboot command or entering the no diag post command to persistently disable POST.

For more information about these commands, refer to the Network OS Command Reference
Manual.

• The power supply power

switch has been turned off
or the unit has been
unplugged.

Note: When the switch is first
powered on, the power supply
and fan assembly status LED will
show amber until POST has
completed.

• Check the power switch and plug.

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POST

The success or failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored
through LED activity, the error log, or the command line interface.

POST includes the following tasks:

• Conducts preliminary POST diagnostics.

• Initializes the operating system.

• Initializes hardware.

• Runs diagnostic tests on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, memory,

statistics counters, and serialization.

Boot

In addition to POST, boot includes the following tasks after POST is complete:

• Performs universal port configuration.

• Initializes links.

• Analyzes fabric. If any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric

configuration.

• Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses.

• Constructs unicast routing tables.

• Enables normal port operation.

Interpreting POST results

POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset.
During POST, the LEDs flash either amber or green. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in
the error log.

Complete the following steps to determine whether POST completed successfully and whether any
errors were detected.

1. Verify that the switch LEDs indicate that all components are healthy.

See Tab le 2 and Table 3 for descriptions and interpretations of LED patterns.

2. Verify that the switch prompt displays on the terminal of a computer workstation connected to
the switch.

If there is no switch prompt when POST completes, press Enter. If the switch prompt still does
not display, try opening a Telnet session or accessing the switch through another management
tool. If this is not successful, the switch did not successfully complete POST. Contact your
switch supplier for repair.

3. Review the switch system log for errors. Any errors detected during POST are written to the
system log, accessible through the show logging raslog command.

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For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log, refer to the

Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the
Fabric OS Message Reference.

Brocade VDX 6710 maintenance

The Brocade VDX 6710 is designed for high availability and low failure; it does not require any
regular physical maintenance. The SFPs and diagnostic tests are described in the following
sections.

Supported transceivers

The Brocade VDX 6710 supports only Brocade-branded SFP+ optical transceivers for its 10 Gbps
DCB ports and Brocade-approved direct-connect copper cables for the 1 Gbps Ethernet ports. The
optical SFP+ transceivers support both Short Reach (SR) and Long Reach (LR) modules. Direct
attached copper cables support distances of 1 meter, 3 meters, and 5 meters.

Brocade VDX 6710 maintenance

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The

Installing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver

Complete the following steps to install an SFP+.

1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, place the SFP+ transceiver
in the correctly oriented position on the port, as shown in Figure 5.

2. Slide the SFP+ transceiver into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.

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!

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Each SFP+ transceiver has a 10-pad gold-plated edge connector on the bottom. The correct
position to insert an SFP+ transceiver into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down. The
correct position to insert an SFP+ transceiver into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up.

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FIGURE 5 Installing an SFP+ transceiver in the upper row of port slots

maybe need direct-attach copper example????

Diagnostic tests and monitoring

In addition to POST, the Network OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the
hardware and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and
the transceivers and cables in use.

The tests are implemented by command, either through a Telnet session or through a console set
up to the serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be connected by external
cables, to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer interface, transceiver, and cable.
Some tests require loopback plugs. See the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide and the
Brocade Network OS Command Reference Guide for more details about diagnostic tests and
commands.

Diagnostic tests run at link speeds of 1 or 10 Gbps (GbE) depending on the speed of the link being
tested and the type of port.

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Diagnostic tests might temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic
testing.

To monitor the transceivers, the show media command output shows the transceiver information
for all interfaces on the switch. Any unqualified transceiver is disabled and a log message is
generated.

Brocade VDX 6710 management - Mgmt Cluster???

You can use the management functions built into the Brocade VDX 6710 to monitor the fabric
topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch
performance and to accelerate system debugging.

You can manage the Brocade VDX 6710 using any of the management options listed in Table 4.

TABLE 4 Management options for the Brocade VDX 6710 Switches

Management tool Out-of-band support In-band support

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Command line interface (CLI)
Up to two admin sessions and four user sessions

simultaneously. For more information, refer to the Network
OS Administrator’s Guide.

Standard SNMP applications
For information, refer to the MIB Reference Manual.

Management Server
For information, refer to the Network OS Administrator’s
Guide and the Network OS Command Reference Manual.

Ethernet or serial
connection

Ethernet or serial
connection

Ethernet or serial
connection

IP over Fibre Channel

IP over Fibre Channel

Native in-band
interface

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CAUTION

Chapter

FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures

In this chapter

•Before beginning the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

•Replacing a combined FRU in a Brocade VDX 6710. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Before beginning the installation

The field-replaceable units (FRUs) in the Brocade VDX 6710 switches can be removed and replaced
without special tools. The switches can continue operating during the FRU replacements if the
conditions specified in the procedure are followed. This covers both the AC-DC (AC) and DC-DC (DC)
versions of the combined FRUs in the VDX 6710- switch and the separate power supply and fan
FRUs in the VDX 6710- switch.

Read the “Installation and safety considerations” on page 7 before servicing.

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This document describes how to change field-replaceable units (FRUs) for units with either a
port-side air exhaust or a port-side air intake. You must replace a failed FRU with a FRU of the
same type. This applies to both power supplies and fan assemblies.
A new FRU must have the same part number (P/N) as the FRU being replaced. The
manufacturing P/N is located on the top of the FRU.
The P/N ends in either -F (front-to-rear airflow) or -R (rear-to-front airflow). You must use a
replacement FRU that has the same airflow designator with the part number.

If a mismatched power source or fan assembly is installed by mistake, a warning is sent to the
console. The warning messages will be similar to the following:

• For a fan mismatch: [WARNING, Brocade VDX 6710, MISMATCH in FAN Air Flow

direction. Replace FRU with fan air flows in same direction.

• For a power supply or combined power supply and fan mismatch: [WARNING, Brocade VDX

6710, MISMATCH in PSU-FAN FRUS Air Flow direction. Replace PSU

with fan air flows in same direction.

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AIRFLOW

E

AIRFLOW

Before beginning the installation

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You can use external labels as a guide. The power supplies and fan assemblies are labeled with an
airflow symbol on the faceplate to indicate whether the assembly takes in or exhausts air. The
symbol also appears on the top of the FRU. All FRUs in a chassis must have the same label affixed
so that airflow direction is consistent. Figure illustrates examples of the airflow labels.

Examples of airflow symbols:

FIGURE 6 Examples of airflow symbols:

The green E symbol indicates an exhaust FRU. This unit pulls air in from the port side of the switch
and exhausts it out the non-port side. This is called front-to-back airflow or forward airflow. This
symbol should appear on FRUs with part numbers ending with -F.

The orange I symbol indicates an intake FRU. This unit pulls air in from the non-port side of the
switch and exhausts it out the port side. This is called back-to-front airflow or reverse airflow. This
symbol should appear on FRUs with part numbers ending with -R..

The show environment fan command will indicate either “forward” or “reverse” airflow.

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2

3

7

1

5

4

8

6

2

7

1

3

84 5

6

Replacing a combined FRU in a Brocade VDX 6710

Replacing a combined FRU in a Brocade VDX 6710

Figure 7 shows the two combined AC power supply and fan assemblies in the Brocade VDX 6710-.

The Network OS identifies the FRUs from left to right as power supply and fan assembly #2 and
power supply and fan assembly #1. Figure 8 shows the combined DC power supplies.

1 Power supply and fan assembly #2 5 Handle
2 AC power cord receptacle 6 Airflow label
3 Status LED 7 Captive screw
4On/off switch 8Power supply and fan assembly #1

FIGURE 7 Brocade VDX 6710- AC power supply and fan assemblies on the non-port side

5

1 Power supply and fan assembly #2 5 Handle
2 Status LED 6 Airflow label
3On/off switch 7Captive screw
4 DC power cord receptacle 8 Power supply and fan assembly #1

FIGURE 8 Brocade VDX 6710- DC power supply and fan assemblies on the non-port side

Disassembling any part of the power supply and fan assembly voids the warranty and regulatory
certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the power supply and fan assembly.
Because the cooling system relies on pressurized air, do not leave any of the fan assembly slots
empty longer than two minutes while the switch is operating. If a fan assembly fails, leave it in the
switch until it can be replaced. Maintain all fan assemblies in operational condition to provide
redundancy.

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Tab le 5 describes the power supply and fan assembly status LED colors, behaviors, and actions

required, if any.

TABLE 5 Brocade VDX 6710- LED behavior, description, and required actions

LED color and behavior Description Action required

Off (no light) Assembly is not receiving power or is turned

off.

Steady green Assembly is operating normally. No action required.

Blinking green One of the follwing may have occurred:

• Mismatched airflow on power supply and

fan assembly

• One or more of the fans in the fan

assembly has failed or the power supply
has failed.

• The power cord has been unplugged.

Steady amber (for
more than 5
seconds)

An internal fault has occurred in the power
supply and fan assembly for one of the
following reasons:

• The power supply and fan assembly was

disabled by the user.

• The power supply and fan assembly

power switch has been turned off or the
unit has been unplugged.

NOTE: When the switch is first powered on,

the power supply and fan assembly
status LED will show amber until POST
has completed.

Verify the assembly is on and seated and
the power cord is connected to a
functioning power source.

Take one of the following actions:

• Replace the power supply and fan

assembly with one that has the
correct airflow direction.

• Replace the power supply and fan

assembly.

• Check the power plug.

Replace the power supply and fan
assembly.

• Verify that the power supply and fan

assembly is enabled.

• Check the power switch and plug.

Time and items required

Replacing a combined power supply and fan assembly in the switch should take less than two
minutes.

You need the following items to replace a power supply and fan assembly in a Brocade VDX 6710:

• A new power supply and fan assembly (must have the same part number and the same airflow

label as the power supply and fan assembly being replaced)

• A Phillips screwdriver #1

Replacing the power supply and fan assembly

Complete the following steps to replace a combined power supply and fan assembly in a Brocade
VDX 6710.

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CAUTION

Replacing a combined FRU in a Brocade VDX 6710

1. Unplug the power power cords from the combined power supply and fan assembly you are
replacing.

1. Unscrew the captive screw on the power supply and fan assembly you are replacing using the
Phillips screwdriver.

2. Remove the power supply and fan assembly from the chassis by pulling the handle out and
away from the chassis.

The power supply switch must be in the off position when inserting it in the chassis.

3. Ensure that the new power supply and fan assembly has the same part number as the FRU
being replaced and then install the new FRU in the chassis:

a. Orient the new power supply and fan assembly with the captive screw on the right as

shown in Figure 9 or Figure 10.

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Do not force the installation. If the power supply and fan assembly does not slide in easily, ensure
that it is correctly oriented before continuing.

b. Gently push the power supply and fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly seated.

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3 4

1

2

P/N: xxxxxxx-xx

3

4

1

2

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c. Using the Phillips screwdriver, secure the power supply and fan assembly to the chassis by

screwing in the captive screw .

1 Brocade VDX 6710 chassis3Label with part number
2 AC power supply and fan assembly 4 Captive screw

FIGURE 9 Orientation of the power supply and fan assembly in the Brocade VDX 6710

1 Brocade VDX 6710 chassis 3 Label with part number
2 DC power supply and fan assembly 4 Captive screw

FIGURE 10 Orientation of the DC power supply and fan assembly in the Brocade VDX 6710

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4. Verify that the power supply and fan assembly status LED is steady green to indicate normal
operation (see Table 5 for more LED information).

You can also display the power supply and fan assembly status using the following commands
from the CLI:

5

• show system

• show environment fan

• show environment power

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Appendix

Brocade VDX 6710 Specifications

In this appendix

•Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

•Facility requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

•Power supply specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

•Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

•General specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

•Data transmission ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

•Memory specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

•Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

•Regulatory certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

•Environmental regulation compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

A

Weight and physical dimensions

Tab le 6 lists the weight and dimensions of the Brocade VDX 6710 switches.

TABLE 6 Physical specifications

Dimension Value

Height 1U or 4.3 cm (1.7 in.) - VDX 6710

Depth 40.97 cm (16.13 in.) - VDX 6710

Width 44 cm (17.32 in.)

Weight (with all power supplies and fan assemblies, and
no SFPs installed)

approx. 8.6 kg (18.9 lb) - VDX 6710

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Facility requirements

Tab le 7 provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the Brocade VDX 6710 switches.

TABLE 7 Facility requirements

Type Requirements

Electrical • Primary AC input 85-265 VAC nominal, 47-63 Hz; switch autosenses input voltage

Thermal

Cabinet (when
rack-mounted)

• Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating

on the switch nameplate

• Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical

codes

Refer to Table 8 on page 40 for complete power supply specifications.

• A nominal airflow of 74.8 cubic meters/hour (44 cubic ft/min.) and maximum of

101.9 cubic meters/hour (60 cubic ft/min.) available in the immediate vicinity of the
switch

• Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating

• One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) cabinet - VDX 6710

• All equipment in cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection

• Additional weight of switch not to exceed the cabinet’s weight limits

• Cabinet secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement

Power supply specifications

The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or
switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of
accommodating input voltages and line frequencies.

Tab le 8 lists the power supply specifications for the Brocade VDX 6710 switches.

TABLE 8 Power supply specifications

Specification Value

Maximum output 250 watts, 20.8 amps, 12 VDC - VDX 6710

Maximum AC power consumption 156 W - VDX 6710

System DC power consumption (excluding power supply
and fan FRUs)

Input system power (including power supply and fan
FRUs)

Input voltage 100-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Input line frequency 47-63 Hz

Inrush current Maximum of 50A

Input line protection AC lines are fused

Idle: 182.4 W
Maximum: 306 W

Idle: 206 W
Maximum: 306 W

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Environmental requirements

Tab le 9 lists the acceptable environmental ranges for both operating and nonoperating (such as

during transportation or storage) conditions.

TABLE 9 Environmental requirements

Condition Acceptable during operation Acceptable during non-operation

Ambient
Tem pera ture

Humidity 10% to 85% RH non-condensing, at

Altitude 0 to 3 km (9,842 feet) above sea level 0 to 12 km (39,370 feet) above sea level

Shock 20 G, 6 ms, half-sine wave 33 G, 11 ms, half-sine wave, 3/eg Axis

Vibration 0.5 G sine, 0.4 gms random, 5-500 Hz 2.0 G sine, 1.1 gms random, 5-500 Hz

Airflow Maximum - 101.9 cmh (60 cfm)

Heat dissipation 1044 BTU/hr NA

0º to 40º C (32º to 104º F) -25º to 70º C (-13º to 158º F)

40º C (104º F)

Nominal - 74.8 cmh (44 cfm)

Environmental requirements

10% to 90% RH non-condensing, at 70º C
(158º F)

NA

A

General specifications

Tab le 10 lists the general specifications for the Brocade VDX 6710 switch.

TABLE 10 General specifications

Specification Description

System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch

System processor Freescale MPC8548??? x 1.3 GHz

Aggregate switch I/O bandwidth 108???Gbps

10 GbE Port-to-port latency Less than 600 nanoseconds on the same ASIC, 1.8 microseconds for

multi-ASIC

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Data transmission ranges

Tab le 11 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port speeds for all

ports.

TABLE 11 Data transmission ranges

Cable and connector type Connector Cable Distance

Passive copper SFP+ copper Twin axial <10m (32.81 ft)

Active copper SFP+ copper Twin axial Up to 20m (65.62 ft)

Active optical cable SFP+ optical Plastic optical fiber Up to 30m (98.43 ft)

10GE-SR SFP+ SFP+ MMF, SRMM OM2

10GE-SR SFP+ SFP+ SMF, LR SM 10 km (6.2 miles)

10GBase-T RJ-45 CAT 6a/7 Up to 100m (328.08 ft)

MM OM3

(up to 5m [16.40 ft] supported)

82m (269.03 ft)
300m (984.25 ft)

Up to 500 km at 1 Gbps is supported when using a long distance transport system such as DWDM.

Memory specifications

The Brocade VDX 6710 has three types of memory devices, boot:flash, compact flash, and main
memory. The size of each is listed in Table 12 .

TABLE 12 Brocade VDX 6710 memory specifications

Type Size

Boot flash 4 MB

Compact flash 1 GB

Main memory (DDR2 SDRAM) 2 GB???

Regulatory compliance

This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade VDX 6710.

• “FCC warning (US only)”

• “Germany”

• “KCC statement (Republic of Korea)”

• “VCCI statement (Japan)”

• “Power cords (Japan Denan)”

• “China”

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• “BSMI statement (Taiwan)”

• “CE statement”

• “Canadian requirements”

• “Laser compliance”

• “RTC battery”

• “Electrical safety”

• “DC-DC power source cautions”

FCC warning (US only)

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own
expense.

Germany

Machine noise information regulation – 3. GPSGV, the highest sound pressure level value is 71.0
dB(A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779.

Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung – 3 GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 71.0
dB(A) gemäss EN ISO 7779.

KCC statement (Republic of Korea)

VCCI statement (Japan)

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,
radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take
corrective actions.

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Power cords (Japan Denan)

China

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

BSMI statement (Taiwan)

CE statement

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference,
and the user might be required to take corrective measures

The standards compliance label on the Brocade VDX 6710 contains the CE mark which indicates
that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and
standards:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EEC

• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC

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ATTENTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

Regulatory compliance

A

• EN50082-2/EN55024:1998 (European Immunity Requirements)

- EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec)

- EN61000-3-3

Canadian requirements

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A.

Laser compliance

This equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance
Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2.

Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and
comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I,
and with IEC 825-2. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that
is hazardous to the eyes.

RTC battery

Do not attempt to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery. There is danger of explosion if the
battery is incorrectly replaced or disposed of. Contact your switch supplier if the real-time clock
begins to lose time.

Electrical safety

This switch might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
disconnect both power cords before servicing.

Connect the power cord only to a grounded outlet.

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This product is designed for an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230V. After
operation of the protective device, the equipment is still under voltage if it is connected to an IT
power system.

DC-DC power source cautions

A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.

"Vorsicht" weist auf eine mögliche Beschädigung des Geräts hin. Sie finden die folgenden
Vorsichtshinweise in diesem Handbuch.

Une mise en garde attire votre attention sur un risque possible d'endommagement de
l'équipement. Ci-dessous, vous trouverez les mises en garde utilisées dans ce manuel.

Un mensaje de precaución le advierte sobre un posible peligro que pueda dañar el equipo. Las
siguientes son precauciones utilizadas en este manual.

CAUTION For a DC system (VDX 6710/6720/6730), use a grounding wire of at least

14 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The 14 AWG wire should be attached to an
agency-approved crimp connector (provided on the VDX 6710/6720/6730
chassis), crimped with the proper tool. The crimp connector should allow for
securement to both ground screws on the enclosure.

VORSICHT Für ein Gleichstromsystem (VDX 6710/6720/6730) ist ein Erdleiter von

mindestens 6 AWG (amerikanische Norm für Drahtquerschnitte) zu
verwenden. Der 14-AWG-Leiter sollte an einem geprüften gecrimpten
Anschluss (am VDX 6710/6720/6730 Chassis bereitgestellt) angebracht
und mit dem vorschriftsmäßigen Werkzeug gecrimpt werden. Der gecrimpte
Anschluss sollte eine Sicherung an beiden Erdungsschrauben am Gehäuse
ermöglichen.

MISE EN GARDE Pour un système à alimentation continue (VDX 6710/6720/6730), utiliser

un câble de mise à la terre de calibre AWG 14 (2 mm²) au minimum. Le
conducteur de 2 mm² doit être fixé à un raccord à sertir agréé (directement
présent sur le châssis du VDX 6710/6720/6730) à l'aide de la pince à sertir
appropriée. Le raccord à sertir doit pouvoir être raccordé aux deux vis de
mise à la terre du châssis.

PRECAUCIÓN Para un sistema de CC (VDX 6710/6720/6730), utilice un conductor de

tierra de al menos 14 CAE (Calibre de Alambre Estadounidense, American
Wire Gauge 14 AWG en sus siglas en inglés). El conductor de 14 CAE debe
estar acoplado a un conector rizado homologado (suministrado con el
chasis VDX 6710/6720/6730), que haya sido rizado con la herramienta
apropiada. El conector rizado debe permitir el acoplamiento a los dos
tornillos de tierra del recinto.

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CAUTION For the DC input circuit to the system of a VDX 6710/6720/6730, make sure

there is a UL-Listed 15 amp circuit breaker, minimum 48Vdc, double pole, on
the input lugs to the power supply. The input wiring for connection to the
product should be Listed copper wire, 14 AWG, marked VW-1, and rated
minimum 90°C

VORSICHT Bei der Gleichstromeingangsschaltung zum System eines VDX

6710/6720/6730 muss sichergestellt werden, dass an den
Eingangskabelschuhen zur Stromversorgung ein zweipoliger Schalter mit
UL-Zulassung, 15 Ampere und mindestens 48 Vdc Gleichstrom vorhanden
ist. Die Eingangsleitung zum Anschluss an das Produkt sollte als
Kupferdraht, 8 AWG, angegeben, als VW-1 gekennzeichnet und für
mindestens 90°C bemessen sein.

MISE EN GARDE Pour le circuit d'alimentation en courant continu du système VDX

6710/6720/6730, vérifier la présence d'un disjoncteur bipolaire homologué
de 15 A, minimum 48Vdc, sur l'entrée de l'alimentation. Les câbles
d'alimentation du produit doivent être des fils de cuivre homologués de
section 2 mm² (14 AWG), marqués VW-1 et testés à 90° C.

PRECAUCIÓN Para el circuito de entrada de CC al sistema de un VDX 6710/6720/6730,

verifique que existe un disyuntor catalogado por UL de 15 amperios, 48Vdc
como mínimo, bipolar, en las orejetas de entrada a la fuente de
alimentación. El cableado de entrada para la conexión al producto deberá
ser de cable de cobre catalogado, 14AWG, marcado con VW-1, y tener una
capacidad nominal mínima para 90°C.

Regulatory certifications

Tab le 13 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade VDX 6710 is certified.

TABLE 13 Regulatory compliance standards

Country Standards Agency certifications and markings

Safety EMC Safety EMC

United States Bi-Nat UL/CSA 60950-1

2nd Ed or latest

Canada Bi-Nat UL/CSA 60950-1

2nd Ed or latest

Japan CISPR22 and JEIDA

European Union EN60950-1 or latest EN55022 and EN55024 TUV-GS CE marking

Australia, New Zealand EN55022 and CISPR22

Argentina IEC60950-1 or latest “S” mark

ANSI C63.4 cCSAus FCC Class A and

Statement

ICES-003 Class A cCSAus ICES A and Statement

VCCI-A and Statement

(Harmonics)

C-Tick mark

or AS/NZS CISPR22

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TABLE 13 Regulatory compliance standards (Continued)

Country Standards Agency certifications and markings

Russia IEC60950-1 or latest 51318.22-99 and

51318.24.99 or latest

Korea KN22 and KN24 KCC mark Class A

China GB4943-2001 and

GB9254-1998 or latest

Taiwan CNS 14336(94) or latest CNS 13438(95) or latest BSMI mark BSMI mark

GB17625.1-2003 or
latest

GOST mark GOST mark

CCC logo CCC logo

Environmental regulation compliance

This section describes the “China RoHS” environmental regulatory compliance requirements for
the Brocade VDX 6710 switch.

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Brocade and its customer. Brocade hereby disclaims all other warranties and representations with
respect to the information contained on this CD including the implied warranties of merchantability,
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TS/HS dual language sheet

In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic
Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the information in

Tab le 14 is provided regarding the names and concentration level of Hazardous substances (HS)

which may be contained in this product.

TABLE 14 China ROHS hazardous substances/toxic substances (HS/TS) concentration chart

Name of the
component

Ethernet Switch X O O O O O

Fan, Blower
assemblies

PCBA cards X O O O O O

Power Supply kit X O O O O O

SFPs (SFP+
optical cable
connectors)

Sheet Metal X O O O O O

Chassis
Assembly

Mechanical
brackets and
Slides

Slot Filler X O O O O O

Cable
management
tray

Cable Comb O O O O O O

Cables and
power cords

Replacement
Doors

Software/
Documentation
CDs

Hazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements

Lead (PB) Mercury

(Hg)

XOOO O O

Cadium
(CD)

Hexavalent
Chromium
(CR6+)

Polybrominated
Biphenyl (PBB)

Polybrominated
Diphenyl Ether
(PBDE)

XOOO O O

XOOO O O

XOOO O O

XOOO O O

OO O O O O

XOOO O O

OO O O O O

X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of
homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for
Concentration Limits.

O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the
aforementioned limits.

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A

access NTP server, 19
airflow symbols
airflow warning

, 33

, 33

B

boot, 28
boot flash memory
BSMI statement (Taiwan)

, 42

C

cabinet considerations, 8
cable

bending limit

cable management
Canadian requirements
CE statement
China RoHS
clock set command
clock timezone command

, 8

, 8

, 45

, 44

, 48

, 19

, 44

, 18, 20

command

clock set
clock timezone
configure terminal
copy running-config startup-config
fastboot
ip address
ip address dhcp
ip gateway-address
ipv6 address autoconfig
no diag post
no ipv6 address autoconfig
no ntp server
no vcs enable
ntp server
show clock
show logging raslog
show media
show ntp status
show running-config
username

vcs vcs-id
Command line interface (CLI)
compact flash memory

configuration

date and time

provide power

serial connection

switch IP address

terminal emulator
configuration modes

configure terminal command
copy running-config startup-config command

, 19

, 18, 20

, 15

, 17

, 27

, 15

, 15

, 15

, 16

, 27

, 16

, 19

, 17

, 19

, 19

, 28

, 31

, 19

, 16

, 15

, 17

, 31

, 42

, 18

, 10

, 14

, 15

, 14

, 13

, 15

, 17

D

data transmission ranges, 42
diagnostic tests
distributed intelligence

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electrical

considerations
safety

, 45

EMC compliance
environmental

considerations
requirements

event date and time

, 8

, 47

, 8

, 41

, 18

F

facility requirements, 39
fans

, 4

fastboot command
FCC warning (US only)
features
Fibre Channel Association
front panel LEDs
FRUs

, 1

airflow warning
removing and replacing

, 27

, 43

, 23

, 33

, x

, 33

items included with the Brocade VDX 6720

K

KCC statement (Republic of Korea), 43

L

laser compliance, 45
LEDs

, 4

activity

, 23

interpretation

location

patterns

port side of the switch
local clock

LOCL

, 19

logging timestamp
logical chassis

, 25

, 24

, 25

, 23

, 19

, 18

, 13

M

, 7

G

general specifications, 41

I

installation

cabinet install
items required
options
safety considerations
stand-alone Brocade VDX 6720

installing SFP or SFP+
interpreting

LED activity
POST results

inter-switch links
ip address command
ip address dhcp
ip gateway-address
ipv6 address autoconfig command
ISL trunking

, 10

, 9

, 7

, 7

, 29

, 23

, 28

, 21

, 15

, 15

, 15

, 21

, 9

, 16

main memory, 42
maintenance
management functions
Management Server
memory specifications
monitoring through LED activity

, 29

, 31

, 31

, 42

, 23

N

no diag post command, 27
no ipv6 address autoconfig command
no ntp server command
no vcs enable command
NTP server access
ntp server command

, 19

, 17

, 19

, 19

P

physical dimensions, 39
platform components
port side view
POST

, 28

, 4

, 1

, 16

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power cord statement (Japan Denan)
power off
power supplies

, 23

, 4

specifications

, 40

R

regulatory certifications, 47
regulatory compliance
removal and replacement procedures
replacing combined in VDX 6720-24
requirements

environmental
facility

, 39

RTC battery

, 45

, 42

, 41

S

safety standards, 47
safety, electrical
setting

date and time
IP address using DHCP
static IP address
time zone

SFP/SFP+ installation
show clock command
show logging raslog command
show media command
show ntp status command
show running-config command
SNMP

, 31

software features
specifications

general
memory
power supplies

static IP address

IPv4

, 15

IPv6

, 15

switch

capabilities
management
port side view

switch features

, 45

, 18

, 15

, 15

, 20

, 29

, 19

, 28

, 31

, 19

, 16

, 2

, 41

, 42

, 40

, 1

, 31

, 4

, 1

, 44

, 33

, 34

switch IP address

static

, 15

using DHCP
synchronize local time using NTP

, 15

, 15

T

terminal emulator

configuration
time and date
time zone

explanation
time zone, setting

transceivers

direct-attached

supported
trunking group

, 14

, 18

, 18

, 20

, 29

, 29

, 21

U

username command, 15

V

VCCI statement, 43
VCS

, 1

VCS mode
VCS mode, enable and disable
VCS trunking
vcs vcs-id command
VDX 6720-24

virtual cluster switching

, 13

, 16

, 21

, 17

non-port side LED indications

see VCS

W

weight, 39

, 19

, 35

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