Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4s Hardware Reference Manual

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PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone

Hardware Reference Manual

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX

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About This Document

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Supported hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

What’s new in this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

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

Command syntax conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Notes, cautions, and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Brocade resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Other industry resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Getting technical help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

ESD precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

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

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

High availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Network manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2 Installation

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Time and items required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . 13

Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 3 Log In and Configuration

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host19

Logging in to the serial console port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting the IP addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable22

Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session . . . . . 22

Customizing a switch name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Customizing a chassis name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting the domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting the date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting the date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the time zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Synchronizing local time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installing SFPs and attaching cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration. . . . . 27

Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Chapter 4 Monitor System Components

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Monitoring overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade.29

Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8). . . . . . .36

Determining status of a core switch blade (CR4S-8) . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Determining the status of a power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Determining the status of a blower assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Determining the status of a WWN card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs)

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

RRP: Chassis door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing a chassis door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Replacing a chassis door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

RRP: Vertical cable management fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing a cable management finger assembly . . . . . . . . . . .45

Replacing a cable management finger assembly . . . . . . . . . . .45

RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing a blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Replacing a blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

RRP: Blade filler panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing a filler panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Replacing a filler panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

RRP: Control processor blade (CP8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Verifying the necessity of replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S information. . . . . . 51

Removing a control processor blade (CP8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Replacing a control processor blade (CP8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Verifying operation of the new CP blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Verifying the necessity of replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Replacing a core switch blade (CR4S-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

RRP: Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Replacing a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

RRP: Blower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing a blower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Replacing a blower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

RRP: WWN card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Verifying necessity of replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Determining the status of a WWN card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card . . . . . . .63

Replacing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card . . . . . . . 65

RRP: SFPs and XFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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RRP: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Time required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Verifying need for replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and SAN information73

Disconnecting from the network and fabric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Removing components from the chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Installing the replacement chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Installing components into the new chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Downloading the configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Verifying correct operation of system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric. . . . . . . . . 81

Verifying correct configuration of the fabric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Cable routing table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Appendix A Specifications

In this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

System architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

System size and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

System blade and FRU weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Facility requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Fibre Channel port specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Power-cord notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Power-cord notice (Japan, Denan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Data transmission ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

FCC warning (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

KCC statement (Republic of Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

VCCI statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

BSMI statement (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

CE statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Canadian requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Laser compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Regulatory compliance standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Environmental regulation compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

China RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Appendix B Application and Encryption Blades

In this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

FA4-18 blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

FR4-18i blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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FS8-18 blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

FX8-24 blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

FCOE10-24 blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Appendix C Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

In this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Obtaining chassis and component status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Interpreting POST and boot results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Appendix D Port Numbering Template

Index

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About This Document

In this chapter

•How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

•Supported hardware and software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

•What’s new in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

•Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

•Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

•Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

•Getting technical help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

•ESD precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

•Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

•Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

How this document is organized

This document is a hardware reference manual written for system administrators and technicians experienced with networking, Fibre Channel, and SAN technologies to help them install, set up, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone (“PowerConnect B-DCX-4S”).

This document presents information on setting up and operating the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. It is organized in a loosely chronological order, beginning with an overview of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and ending with removal and replacement procedures of field replaceable components.

The document contains the following sections:

• Chapter 1, “Hardware Overview,” identifies the components of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

and provides a brief description of its features.

• Chapter 2, “Installation,” describes how to install, set up, and power on the PowerConnect

B-DCX-4S.

• Chapter 3, “Log In and Configuration,” provides the initial configuration information required to

get the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S established in a fabric.

• Chapter 4, “Monitor System Components,” provides descriptions of the LEDs and their

functions, and also lists Fabric OS commands required for monitoring the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

• Chapter 5, “Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs),” describes how to remove and

replace each of the FRUs in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

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• Appendix A, “Specifications,” provides information on the physical characteristics,

environmental requirements, and regulatory certifications for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

• Appendix B, “Application and Encryption Blades” provides information about application

blades that are optionally available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

• Appendix C, “Diagnostics and Troubleshooting,” provides methods for receiving system-wide or

component-level status and interpreting POST and boot activities and diagnostic tests; it also includes troubleshooting tips.

• Appendix D, “Port Numbering Template,” contains templates where you can record the port

numbering sequence for the port blades.

Supported hardware and software

This document includes information specific to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S running Brocade Fabric OS version 6.3.

What’s new in this document

The control blade replacement instructions have been updated.

The Setting IP Addresses procedure has been updated.

Added power supply requirements for blades.

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

code text Identifies CLI output

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

Identifies command syntax examples

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For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed

NOTE

ATTENTION

CAUTION

DANGER

lettercase: for example, switchShow. 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

| 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.

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 or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data.

A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations.

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

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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.

These references are made for informational purposes only.

Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Web Tools, Extended Fabrics, Enhanced Group Management,

Microsoft Corporation Windows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer

Additional information

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

Brocade Zoning, Fabric Watch

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 Fabric 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:

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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

• Technical Support contract number, if applicable

• PowerConnect B-DCX-4S model

• PowerConnect B-DCX-4S operating system version

• Error numbers and messages received

• supportSave command output

• Detailed description of 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. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number (Switch Serial No.) and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label, as shown here:

*FT00X0054E9*

FT00X0054E9

The serial number label is located on the nonport side of the chassis, on the left side of the chassis just below the left-hand power supply

In addition, the chassisShow command displays the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number, as well as information about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs).

3. License ID

Use the licenseIdShow command to display the license ID.

4. World Wide Name (WWN)

Use the wwn command to display the switch WWN.

If you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is inoperable, you can get the WWN from the same place as the serial number, except for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. For the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, access the numbers on the WWN cards by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the nonport side of the chassis.

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ESD precautions

NOTE

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. When working with any PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct ESD procedures.

• Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

• Store ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging.

Safety notices

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

When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.

The danger and caution notices are listed in numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translations of these danger and caution notices in the Brocade Product Safety Notices.

is plugged in) or a bench ground.

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:

documentation@brocade.com

Provide the title and version number of the document and as much detail as possible about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement.

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Chapter

Hardware Overview

In this chapter

•PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

•PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

•High availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

•Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

•Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

•Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

•Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

•Network manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is part of Brocade's industry-leading Backbone-class product line, a highly robust class of network switching platform that combines breakthrough performance, scalability, and energy efficiency with long-term investment. Supporting open systems and System z, DCX Backbones are designed to address the data growth and application demands of evolving enterprise data centers, achieve server, SAN, and data center consolidation, and reduce infrastructure and administrative costs.

Key features of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S include:

• Up to 192 port horizontal chassis with four usable port blades (in addition to two core

switching and two core processing blades).

• Support for all of the application, port blade, and control processor (CP) blades supported in

the PowerConnect B-DCX Backbone (with the exception of the PowerConnect B-DCX Core Switch Blade), thereby providing flexible system configurations and fewer types of new blades.

• Up to 384 ports can connect with the use of inter-chassis links (ICLs).

• Support for high-performance port blades running at 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-, or 10-Gbps, enabling flexible

system configuration.

• Support for 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports. Trunking technology

groups up to eight ports to create high performance 64-Gbps ISL trunks between switches (10 Gbps ports (FC10-6) are 10 Gbps only).

• Dual-redundant control processor blades (CP8) and core switch blades (CR4S-8) that provide

high availability and enable nondisruptive software upgrades.

• Redundant and hot-swappable CP8 and CR4S-8 blades, power supplies, blower assemblies,

and WWN cards that enable a high availability platform for mission-critical SAN applications.

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• Universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, FL_Ports, EX_Ports and M_Ports (mirror

ports). 10 Gbps ports (FC10-6 blade) are E_Ports only.

• Data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities through the

Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade.

• Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) functionality through the FX8-24 blade.

• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capability through the FCOE10-24 blade.

Hardware components

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of flexibility in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. The chassis may be mounted with the cables facing the front of the equipment rack or to the rear, and consists of the following:

• Up to four hot-swappable port blade assemblies that can be configured in a single chassis,

delivering up to 192 Fibre Channel ports.

• Two slots for control processor blades (CP8):

• A single active CP8 blade can control all 192 ports in the chassis.

• The standby CP8 blade assumes control of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S if the active CP

fails.

• Two slots for core switch blades (CR4S-8):

• CR4S-8 blade interconnects all port blades.

• Two inter-chassis link (ICL) connectors per blade connect to another chassis.

• Both CR4S-8 blades are active.

• Modular hot-swappable port blades:

• 16-port, 8-Gbps blades (FC8-16).

• 32-port, 8-Gbps blades (FC8-32).

• 48-port, 8-Gbps blades (FC8-48).

• 6-port, 10-Gbps blades (FC10-6).

• Modular hot-swappable application blades:

• FA4-18: 18-port (16 FC + 2 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet copper interfaces), up to 4

blades per chassis, supporting Fibre Channel Application Services and blade management.

• FR4-18i: 18-port (16 FC + 2 GbE), up to 4 blades per chassis, supporting Fibre Channel

Routing Services and FCIP.

• FX8-24: 24-port (12 FC, 10 GbE, 2 10GbE) FCIP extension blade enabling long distance

communication over existing IP infrastructure.

• FCOE10-24: 24-port (24 10GbE) CEE-based FCoE blade enabling enhanced connectiveity

using existing Ethernet infrastructure.

• Modular hot-swappable encryption blades:

• FS8-18: 16-port, up to 4 blades per chassis, supporting data cryptographic

(encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities.

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NOTE

If the any of the following blades are used 220 VAC is required: FS8-18, FX8-24, FCOE10-24.

• Modular hot-swappable field replaceable units (FRUs):

• Two blower assemblies.

• Two 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing) power supplies. 240 VAC is recommended for

efficiency and high availability.

• Two WWN cards.

• Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP and SFP+) optical transceivers (1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbps).

• Extended Form-factor Pluggable (XFP) optical transceivers (10-Gbps).

The 8-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The 4-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 1, 2, and 4 Gbps.

• Blades that are serviced from the port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Blowers, power

supplies, and power cables that are serviced from the nonport side.

• World Wide Name (WWN) cards on the nonport side, with WWN status LEDs located under the

bezel.

• Improved cable management using two vertical cable management fingers and a redesigned

chassis door.

• Constant intake and FRU temperature monitoring.

• Redundant AC primary power connections to ensure high availability. Each power supply has its

own connector.

Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Airflow in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is from the nonport side to the left side of the chassis (viewed from the port side) and out the exhaust vent. If you use the Port Side Exhaust Kit the air vents on the port side of the chassis (see Figure 2).

Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

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1 FC8-48 port blade (example, 4x) 3 Control processor blade (CP8) (2x) 2 Core switch blade (CR4S-8) (2x) 4 Exhaust vent

FIGURE 1 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (sample configuration)

FIGURE 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S with the port side exhaust kit installed (sample

configuration)

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Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Figure 3 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

1 WWN card bezel (logo plate) 2 Power supply (2x) 3Blower assembly (2x)

FIGURE 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (sample configuration)

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades

Tab le 1 summarizes the port, application, control processor, and core switch blades that are

available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Description Name Function

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S control processor blade

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S core switch blade

16-port 8-Gbps port blade

CP8 The CP8 blade contains the control plane for the chassis. There are two

CR4S-8 The CR4S-8 blade contains the ASICs for switching between port

FC8-16 A 16-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port

CP8 blades for redundancy. This control processor blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

blades. Core switch blades have additional front port connectivity to connect multiple chassis and backplane connections for the storage server blade. This core switch blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

speeds. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

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TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (Continued)

Description Name Function

32-port 8-Gbps port blade

48-port 8-Gbps port blade

6-port 10-Gbps port blade

Fibre Channel application blade

Fibre Channel router blade

Storage encryption blade

FCIP extension blade FX8-24 The FX8-24 blade enables FCIP functionality over existing IP

Fibre Channel over Enthernet blade

FC8-32 A 32-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port

speeds. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

FC8-48 A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port

speeds. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

FC10-6 A 6-port Brocade port blade supporting 10 Gbps port speed. Blade

provides 10-Gbps ISLs. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

FA4-18 The FR4-18 blade has 16 (1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps) physical ports supporting

Fibre Channel Application Services and 2 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet copper interfaces supporting blade management. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

FR4-18i The FR4-18i blade has 16 physical Fibre Channel SFP ports supporting

Fibre Channel Routing Services and 2 physical Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) SFP ports supporting Fibre Channel Over IP (FCIP). The two physical GbE ports can support up to 16 virtual E_Ports. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

FS8-18 The FS8-18 blade enables data cryptographic (encryption/decryption)

and data-compression capabilities. It has 16 Fibre Channel optical SFP ports. This blade requires the use of a 220 VAC power supply in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This application blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-DCX and DCX-4S.

infrastructure. It has 12 FC ports, 10 1 GbE ports, and 2 10 GbE ports available. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

FCOE10-24 The FCOE10-24 blade enables FCoE functionality over existing Ethernet

infrastructure utilizing CEE protocols. It has 24 10 GbE ports available. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

High availability

The following features contribute to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S high-availability design:

• Redundant, hot-swappable blades and FRUs.

• Enhanced data integrity on all data paths.

• Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) rerouting around failed links.

• Integration with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) managers.

• Automatic control processor failover.

• Nondisruptive “hot” software code loads and activation.

• Easy configuration, save, and restore.

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• Hot-swappable World Wide Name (WWN) cards.

The high-availability software architecture of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides a common framework for all applications that reside on the system, allowing global and local states to be maintained through any component failure. High-availability elements consist of the High Availability Manager, the heartbeat, the fault/health framework, the replicated database, initialization, and software upgrade.

The High Availability Manager controls access to the standby control processor, facilitates software upgrades, prevents extraneous switchover activity, closes and flushes streams, provides flow control and message buffering, and supports a centralized active and standby state.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S uses the following error detection and correction mechanisms to ensure reliability of data:

• Error Detection and Correction mechanism, which checks for encoder errors and fault isolation

(EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), parity checking, checksum, and illegal address checking.

• Power-on self-test (POST).

• Dual control processors that enable hot, nondisruptive fast firmware upgrades.

• One serial port and two Ethernet ports (on each control processor) for management and for

service. Offline control processor diagnostics and remote diagnostics simplify troubleshooting. The standby control processor monitors diagnostics to ensure it is operational, should a failover be necessary.

• Bus monitoring and control of blades and other field-replaceable units (FRUs).

Serviceability

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides the following features to enhance and ensure serviceability:

• Modular design with hot-swappable components.

• Flash memory that stores two firmware images per control processor.

• USB port on control processor blades for all tasks that formerly required an FTP/SCP server,

including software and firmware upgrades.

• Redesigned cable management using vertical fingers to accommodate the horizontal

orientation of the blades.

• Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade

serial number, revision information, and part number information.

• Background health-check daemon.

• Memory scrubber, self test, and bus ping to determine if a bus is not functioning.

• RASlog messages.

• SMI-S compliant.

• Watchdog timers.

• Status LEDs.

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Software features

• Predictive diagnostics analysis through Fabric Watch.

• SNMP (including version 3) integration with higher-layer managers.

Software features

The Fabric OS allows any Fibre Channel-compliant device to attach to the switches as long as it conforms to the device login, name service, and related Fibre Channel standards. Each operating environment requires that a Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) be available with a standards-compliant driver for correct interface to the fabric.

Fabric OS consists of a set of embedded applications running on top of an embedded Linux operating system kernel. These applications include:

• Name server.

• Alias server.

• Zone server

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent.

• SMI-S compliant API.

• Syslog auditing.

• RCS (Reliable Commit Service).

• NTP.

• Tasks to manage address assignment, routing, link initialization, fabric initialization, link

shutdown, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S shutdown, and the user interface.

Security

Tab le 2 highlights some of the key security features available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and

for other Brocade enterprise-class products running Fabric OS 5.2.0 or later. For details, contact your PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier and refer to the Brocade White Paper, “The Growing Need for Security in Storage Area Networks”.

TABLE 2 Brocade security features

Brocade Security Features

DH-CHAP Login banner

SSHv2 (using AES, 3DES, RSA) Monitoring of attempted security breaches

(through audit logging)

HTTPS (using AES) Monitoring of attempted security breaches

(through Fabric Watch Security Class)

SNMPv3 Fibre Channel security policies: DCC and SCC

FC-SP Trusted Switch (FCS) for central security

management

Secure RPC Management access controls (SNMPv3,

Telnet, FTP, serial port, front panel)

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TABLE 2 Brocade security features (Continued)

Brocade Security Features

Secure file copy (SCP) Hardware-enforced zoning by WWN,

domain/port ID, or both

Telnet disable Default zoning

Telnet timeout RSCN suppression and aggregation

IP filters (block listeners) Configurable RSCN suppression by port

Secure passwords (centralized control through RADIUS/CHAP)

Multiple user accounts (MUAs). Up to 255. Event auditing

Role-based access controls (RBACs) Change tracking

Administrative domains/Virtual fabrics Firmware change alerts in DCFM

Boot PROM password reset Persistent port disable

Password hardening policies Persistent domain ID

Upfront login in Web Tools E_Port disable

NTPv3 (to synchronize timestamps)

Network manageability

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has a single domain and is managed as a single element with the Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S responds to its own IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and SNMP.

All management interfaces, such as Telnet, Web Tools, standards-compliant SMI-S, and Management Server, support a “port N within blade M” naming scheme.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv3. When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to a management console running SAN management software, the information is stored in a management information base (MIB). Fabric OS v6.2 supports the latest Fibre Alliance Fibre Channel Management (FCMGMT) and Storage Management Initiative (SMI) MIBs, which allow common information necessary for management software to provide information to a SAN administrator. Refer to the Fabric OS MIB Reference for additional MIB information.

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Chapter

Installation

In this chapter

•Time and items required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

•Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

•Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

•Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Time and items required

You can set up and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the following ways:

• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.

• In a chassis with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack.

• In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using a PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Rack Mount Kit (either a 27-31 in. or 18-34 in. kit depending on rack used).

• In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from your PowerConnect B-DCX supplier (optional).

This chapter describes how to set up the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as a standalone unit. For rack-mount installation instructions, refer to the appropriate manual as described in Table 3.

Tab le 3 describes the main installation and setup tasks and the estimated time required for each,

based on a fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (192 Fibre Channel ports). Configurations with fewer ports require less time. These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.

TABLE 3 Installation tasks, time, and items required

Installation task Time estimate Items required

Site preparation and unpacking PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

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30 minutes 1/2-in. socket wrench (to remove pallet bolts).

#2 Phillips screwdriver. (for cable management comb).

Pallet jack. Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to rise to a

minimum of 55 in. (140 cm), with a minimum capacity of 113 kg (250 lb). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S weighs 68 kg (150 lb) with four FC8-48 port cards installed (192 ports).

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NOTE

TABLE 3 Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued)

Installation task Time estimate Items required

Installing the rack mount kit or port side exhaust kit.

Mounting and securing PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in rack.

Installing power cables and powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

Establishing serial connection, logging on to PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, and configuring IP addresses.

Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a Telnet session, and configuring the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S domain ID, date and time, and additional system parameters. Verify and back up configuration.

Installing SFPs. Attaching and managing fiber optic cables.

30 minutes Refer to the one of the following if you are

mounting the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in a

15 minutes

10 minutes Power cables.

20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit).

20 minutes Ethernet cable for Telnet access.

15 minutes SFP optical transceivers. Fiber optic cables

rack:

PowerConnect B-Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure or PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Rack Kit Installation Procedure .

Workstation computer with a serial port or terminal server port and a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal).

Ethernet IP addresses for the switch.

Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.

and cable ties.

Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation

Read the safety notices before installation (“Safety notices”).

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

1. Provide a space that is 9 rack units (9U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). If you do not use the provided port side exhaust kit, the space needs to be only 8 rack units (8U) high.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be installed facing either direction in a cabinet, if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.

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

• 200 – 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz (two branch circuits)

• Two cables for the 200 - 240 VAC service

• Power supply standards (“Power specifications”) are met

• Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes

• Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis

nameplate

• Location close to the chassis and easily accessible

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ATTENTION

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

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

To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.

3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis (“Managing cables”).

Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, along either the port or the nonport side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or by using patch panels.

4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S:

• Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal

• Serial cable (provided)

• Three Ethernet cables (including one spare)

• Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting

supportsave output data (optional)

• A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)

• SFPs and compatible cables

For information about the SFP transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.

5. Ensure that the air intake vents have a minimum of 2 inches of airspace.

6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) during operation.

Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

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

A fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately 68 kg (150 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.

1. Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

a. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.

b. Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.

c. Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.

Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.

d. Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to

the installation location.

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NOTE

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets. The chassis sits on top of a plastic shipping tray.

2. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area. Doorways must be wider than 36 in. (91 cm) to accommodate the chassis.

3. Remove the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S port side exhaust kit, accessory kit, packing foam, and antistatic plastic from the chassis and set aside.

4. Remove the chassis door from the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

5. Remove the vertical cable management fingers.

6. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. If installing the chassis in a cabinet, follow the instructions provided by the port side exhaust kit installation procedure or the appropriate rack kit installation procedure.

7. If applicable, lock the wheels of the lift.

8. Gently slide the chassis onto the final installation surface, ensuring that it remains supported during the transfer.

9. Ensure the chassis can be oriented so that the nonport side has access to intake air (cool).

10. Reinstall the vertical cable management fingers.

11. If ICL cables will not be used, ensure that the ICL sockets in the core switch blades have EMI plugs inserted.

12. Reinstall the chassis door.

Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ships with the following:

• PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis, populated with:

• Control processor blades (CP8)

• Core switch blades (CR4S-8)

• Port blades, application blades, and encryption blades (included based on customer

specification)

• Blade slot filler panels (for slots not filled by blades)

• Port side exhaust kit

• WWN cards

• WWN bezel (logo plate)

• Power supplies

• Power supply filler panel (included if there is only one power supply)

• Blower assemblies

• Cable management comb

• Chassis door

• Accessory kit containing the following items:

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NOTE

• PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart Guide

• Brocade Documentation CD (contains documents related to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S)

• ESD grounding strap

• RS-232 serial cable. The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that can be removed to

provide an RJ-45-style connector.

• PowerConnect B-DCX-4S rack mount kit with instructions

Order the optical transceivers (SFP and XFP) from Brocade. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers.

For information about the SFP and XFP transceivers that are qualified for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, go to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.

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Chapter

NOTE

Log In and Configuration

In this chapter

•PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

•Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

•Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host . . . 19

•Logging in to the serial console port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

•Setting the IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

•Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable . . . 22

•Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session . . . . . . . . . . . 22

•Customizing a switch name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

•Setting the domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•Software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

•Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 27

•Installing SFPs and attaching cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

•Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

•Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview

If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is installed, refer to the Fabric OS Encryption Administrator’s Guide for the procedures to configure the encryption functions.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be configured before it is connected to the fabric, and all of the configuration commands must be entered through the active CP blade. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration includes the following parameters:

• IP address and subnet mask for the chassis

• IP addresses, host names, subnet masks, and gateway addresses for both CP blades

• Switch name

• Domain ID (optional)

• WWN (optional)

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S WWN is initially set by the factory to match the license ID (which is based on the chassis serial number). The WWN can be changed but the license ID cannot be modified.

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DANGER

Configuration Tasks

Connect Serial Cable

between Switch and Host

Set IP Address

Log Off Serial Console Port

and Disconnect Serial Cable

Connect Ethernet Cable and

Open Telnet Session

Manage Cables

Install SFPs and Attach Cables

Verify Operation and

Back Up Configuration

Set Date and Time

Set Domain ID

The configuration information is mirrored to the standby CP blade, which allows the current configuration to remain available even if the active CP blade fails. The configuration information for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of the CP blades. The configuration can be backed up to a workstation (uploaded) and then downloaded to the active CP blade if necessary.

Figure 4 illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks.

FIGURE 4 Configuration tasks

Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the required voltage, and is properly grounded. (D004)

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Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host

ATTENTION

1. Connect the two AC power cords to each of the two power supplies.

2. Connect the power cords to a power source with a voltage of 200 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz.

3. Turn the AC power switches on the power supplies to ON. The AC power switches light green when switched on and power is supplied.

4. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S performs a power-on self-test (POST) each time it is powered on. POST takes approximately ten minutes and is complete when the indicator light activity displays the operational state. For information about LED patterns, see Chapter 4, “Monitor

System Components”.

You can bypass POST by using the fastBoot command. You can also disable POST for successive reboots on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using the diagDisablePost command.

Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP addresses are configured.

Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host

Follow these steps to connect a serial cable.

1. Verify that the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is powered on and that POST is complete by ensuring that all power LED indicators on the port, control processor, and core switch blades display a steady green light.

2. Remove the shipping cap from the CONSOLE port on the active CP. Use the serial cable provided with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S to connect the CONSOLE port on the active CP to a computer workstation. The active CP blade is indicated by an illuminated (blue) LED.

The CONSOLE port is intended primarily for the initial setting of the IP address and for service purposes.

3. Access the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal in a Windows environment or tip in a UNIX environment).

4. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation (such as synchronization programs).

5. 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:

Parameter Value

Bits per second 9600

Databits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Flow control None

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

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NOTE

ATTENTION

tip /dev/ttyb -9600

If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt:

tip /dev/ttya -9600

Logging in to the serial console port

To log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S through the serial connection, follow these steps.

1. When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information, press Enter. You receive the following login prompt:

CP0 Console Login:

2. Log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin, using the default password: password. You are prompted to change the default passwords at initial login.

swDir login: admin Password: Please change your passwords now. Use Control-C to exit or press 'Enter' key to proceed.

Password was not changed. Will prompt again at next login until password is changed. swDir:admin>

Passwords can be 8 to 40 characters long. They must begin with an alphabetic character. They can include numeric characters, the dot (.), and the underscore (_). Passwords are case-sensitive, and they are not displayed when you enter them on the command line.

Setting the IP addresses

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S requires three IP addresses, which are configured using the ipAddrSet command. IP addresses are required for both CP blades (CP0 and CP1) and for the chassis management IP (shown as SWITCH under the ipAddrShow command) in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

The default IP addresses and host names for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S are: – 10.77.77.75 / CP0 (the CP blade in slot 4 at the time of configuration) – 10.77.77.74 / CP1 (the CP blade in slot 5 at the time of configuration)

Resetting an IP address while the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has active IP traffic or has management and monitoring tools running, such as DCFM, Fabric Watch, and SNMP, can cause traffic to be interrupted or stopped.

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NOTE

1. Log in to the active CP as admin using the serial cable connection.

2. Set up the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S IP address by entering the ipaddrset -chassis command:

swDir:admin> ipAddrSet -chassis

Enter the information at the prompts. Specify the -chassis IP address. The -sw 0 IP address is no longer valid on this chassis.

The addresses 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.255 are reserved and used internally by the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. External IPs must not use these addresses.

3. Set up the CP0 IP address by entering the ipaddrset -cp 0 command:

swDir:admin> ipAddrSet -cp 0

Enter the information at the prompts.

4. Set up the CP1 IP address by entering the ipaddrset -cp 1 command:

swDir:admin> ipAddrSet -cp 1

Enter the information at the prompts.

This is a sample IP configuration:

swDir:admin> ipaddrset -chassis Ethernet IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.120 Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.123 Fibre Channel IP Address [0.0.0.0]: Fibre Channel Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Issuing gratuitous ARP...Done. Committing configuration...Done.

swDir:admin> ipaddrset -cp 0 Host Name [cp0]: Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.75]: 123.123.123.121 Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.123 Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.124 IP address is being changed...Done. Committing configuration...Done.

swDir:admin> ipaddrset -cp 1 Host Name [cp1]: Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.74]: 123.123.123.122 Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.123 Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.124 IP address of remote CP is being changed...Done. Committing configuration...Done.

swDir:admin> reboot

5. Type reboot to reboot the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

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Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable

NOTE

Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable

You can use the serial port to monitor error messages through the serial connection. If the serial port is no longer required, use the logout command to log out of the serial console, remove the serial cable, and replace the plug in the serial port.

Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session

Connecting the CP blades to a private network/VLAN is recommended.

After using a serial connection to configure the IP addresses for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, you can connect the active CP blade to the local area network (LAN).

By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration using either a serial session, Telnet, or a management application such as Web Tools or DCFM. To create an Ethernet connection to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, follow these steps.

1. Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on the active CP blade.

2. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.

3. Connect the other end to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseT LAN.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be accessed through a remote connection using any of the management tools, such as Telne t , We b Tools, o r DCFM.

4. To complete any additional PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration procedures through a Telnet session, log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S by Telnet, using the admin login. The default password is password.

Customizing a switch name

The switch name of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be up to 15 characters long; it can include alpha, numeric, and underscore characters; and must begin with an alpha character.

Changing the name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.

1. Type switchName followed by the new name in quotes.

swDir:admin> switchName "swModularSwitch5" Committing configuration... Done. swModularSwitch5:admin>

2. Record the new name for reference.

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Customizing a chassis name

For FOS 6.2.0 and later, the chassis name of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be up to 15 characters long; can include alpha, numeric, and underscore characters; and must begin with an alpha character.

1. Type chassisName followed by the new name in double quotes.

switch:admin> chassisname "DCX4S_chassis_1" Committing configuration... Done.

2. Record the new name for reference.

switch:admin> chassisname DCX4S_chassis_1

3. Record the new name for reference.

Setting the domain ID

Each switch in the fabric must have a unique domain ID. The domain ID can be manually set through the configure command or can be automatically set. The default domain ID for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is “1”. Use the fabricShow command to view the already assigned domain IDs.

Customizing a chassis name

1. Enter switchDisable to disable the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

2. Enter configure.

3. Enter y at the “Fabric parameters” prompt:

Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y

4. Enter a unique domain ID:

Domain: (1.239) [1] 3

5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the settings and exit.

6. Enter switchEnable to re-enable the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

Setting the date and time

The date and time settings are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, they should be set correctly.

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Setting the date

To set the date, follow these steps.

1. If necessary, log on to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S by Telnet, using the admin account.

2. Enter the date command, using the following syntax:

date "mmddHHMMyy"

Where:

• mm is the month; valid values are 01 through 12.

• dd is the date; valid values are 01 through 31.

• HH is the hour; valid values are 00 through 23.

• MM is minutes; valid values are 00 through 59.

• yy is the year; valid values are 00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are interpreted as

1970 through 1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069).

switch:admin> date Fri Sep 26 17:01:48 UTC 2008 switch:admin> date "0926123008" Fri Sep 26 12:30:00 UTC 2008 switch:admin>

Setting the time zone

To set the time zone, follow these steps.

1. If necessary, log on to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account.

2. Enter the tsTimeZone command as follows:

switch:admin> tstimezone [--interactive]/ [, timezone_fmt]

Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID, such as MST.

The following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Mountain.

switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Pacific switch:admin> tstimezone US/Mountain switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Mountain

The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode.

1. Type the tsTimeZone command as follows:

switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive

You are prompted to select a general location.

Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly.

2. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit.

3. At the prompt, select a country location.

4. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone region or Ctrl-D to quit.

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Software licenses

Synchronizing local time

To synchronize the local time of the principal or primary switch with that of an external NTP server, follow these steps.

1. If necessary, log on to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account.

2. Enter the tsClockServer command:

switch:admin> tsclockserver "<ntp1;ntp2>"

where ntp1 is the IP address or DNS name of the first NTP server, which the switch must be able to access. The variable ntp2 is the second NTP server and is optional. The operand “<ntp1;ntp2>” is optional; by default, this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal or primary switch as the clock server.

The tsClockServer command accepts multiple server addresses in either IPv4, IPv6, or DNS name formats. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed, tsclockserver sets the first obtainable address as the active NTP server. The rest will be stored as backup servers that can take over if the active NTP server fails. The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server every 64 seconds.

switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131"

switch:admin> tsclockserver

132.163.135.131 switch:admin>

The following example shows how to set up more than one NTP server using a DNS name:

switch:admin> tsclockserver "10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net" Updating Clock Server configuration...done. Updated with the NTP servers

Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric

Software licenses

Depending on the vendor agreement, certain licenses are factory installed on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. To determine which licenses are enabled, use the licenseShow command.

swDir:admin> licenseshow AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG: Web license Zoning license Extended Fabric license Fabric Watch license Performance Monitor license Trunking license Security license

In this example, the license key is AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG. Keep a copy of the license key for reference.

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Installing SFPs and attaching cables

ATTENTION

The 64-bit chassis ID is required to obtain and activate licenses for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. The chassis ID is available through the licenseIdShow command. The licenseShow and licenseIdShow commands must be entered on the active CP blade. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for more information.

Installing SFPs and attaching cables

Follow these steps to install SFPs (or XFPs with an FC10-6 port card installed) and cables to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

The ports are color-coded to indicate which can be used in the same port group for trunking (trunking port groups can be up to eight ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for more information.

1. Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.

Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.

2. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.

Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.

3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 for the remaining ports.

Managing cables

The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 in. under full tensile load and 1.2 in. with no tensile load.

Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using cable channels on the port or nonport sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. With the horizontal orientation of the blades in the DCX-4S, a pair of vertical cable management finger assemblies have been provided to keep the cables from hanging down in front of other blades.

Following is a list of recommendations:

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

• If ISL Trunking is in use, group the cables by trunking group. The ports are color-coded to

• For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they

• Route the cables to both the left and right sides of the DCX-4S through the cable

replace the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.

indicate which ports can be used in the same ISL Trunking group: eight ports marked with solid black ovals alternate with eight ports marked with oval outlines.

are connected.

management fingers.

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NOTE

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

For the procedure to install the ICL cables see “RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables.”

Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration

To verify correct operation and back up the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration, follow these steps.

1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, see Table 4 on page 34.

2. If necessary, log on to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account.

3. Run the portcfgpersistentenable command to activate the FC ports for FC operation.

4. Verify the correct operation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S by entering the switchShow command from the workstation. This command provides information about switch and port status.

5. Verify the correct operation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the fabric by entering the fabricShow command from the workstation. This command provides general information about the fabric.

6. To back up the configuration, enter the configupload command. This command uploads the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration to the server so that it is available for downloading to a replacement PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

7. Run the following commands to save the configuration to a file on a secure host.

• configShow

• ipaddrShow

• licenseShow

• switchShow

Alternatively, you can save the configuration file to a Brocade USB.

Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploaded during a configUpload.

It is recommended that the configuration be backed up on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

1. Shut down the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using the sysShutdown command.

switch::admin> sysshutdown This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch. You are required to power-cycle the switch in order to restore operation. Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch [y/n]?y HA is disabled Stopping blade 1

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Shutting down the blade....

Stopping blade 2

Shutting down the blade....

Stopping blade 8

Shutting down the blade....

Broadcast message from root (pts/1) Tue Aug 23 14:23:06 2008...

The system is going down for system halt NOW !!

2. Power off the chassis by flipping the AC power switches on the power supplies to “0” (LEDs inside AC power switches should turn off). To maintain the ground connections, leave power cords connected to the power supplies and to the electrical outlets.

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Chapter

Monitor System Components

In this chapter

•Monitoring overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

•Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade . . . . . . . 29

•Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

•Determining status of a core switch blade (CR4S-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

•Determining the status of a power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

•Determining the status of a blower assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

•Determining the status of a WWN card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Monitoring overview

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is engineered for reliability and requires no routine operational steps or maintenance. This chapter provides information about determining the status of each component using LEDs and CLI commands. Refer to the Web Tools Administrator’s Guide and the

Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for additional information.

Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade

1. Check the LEDs on the blade.

• Figure 5 illustrates the FC8-16 port blade.

• Figure 6 illustrates the FC8-32 port blade.

• Figure 7 illustrates the FC8-48 port blade.

• Figure 8 illustrates the FC10-6 port blade.

• Figure 9 illustrates the FR4-18i application blade.

• Figure 10 illustrates the FA4-18 application blade.

• Figure 11 illustrates the FS8-18 encryption blade.

• Figure 12 illustrates the FX8-24 extension blade.

• Figure 13 illustrates the FCOE10-24 FCOE blade.

The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 4.

2. Check the blade status by entering slotShow.

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1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED

FIGURE 5 FC8-16 Port blade

1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED

FIGURE 6 FC8-32 Port blade

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1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED

FIGURE 7 FC8-48 Port blade

1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED

FIGURE 8 FC10-6 Port blade

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FR4

18i

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GE0

FA4

1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED

FIGURE 9 FR4-18i Application blade

1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED

FIGURE 10 FA4-18 Application blade

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1 Status LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Power LED 4 Port Status LED

FIGURE 11 FS8-18 Encryption blade

1 10 GbE ports 0-1 5 FC ports 0-5 21 GbE ports 0-3 6Power LED 31 GbE ports 4-9 7Status LED 4FC ports 6-11

FIGURE 12 FX8-24 Extension blade

See “FX8-24 blade” for information about trunking groups on this blade.

1 10 GbE FCoE ports 12-23 3 Power LED 2 10 GbE FCoE ports 0-11 4 Status LED

FIGURE 13 FCOE10-24 FCOE blade

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Tab le 4 describes the port, application, and encryption blade LED patterns and the recommended

actions for those patterns.

TABLE 4 Port, application, and encryption blade LED descriptions

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

Power LED Steady green Blade is enabled. No action required.

No light (LED is off) Blade is not powered on. Ensure that the blade is firmly

Status LED No light (LED is off) Blade is either healthy or does

Steady amber Blade is faulty. Ensure that the blade is firmly

Slow-flashing amber (on 2 seconds, then off 2 seconds)

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 second, then off 1/2 second)

seated and either the thumbscrew is fully engaged or the slider is pushed up and the ejectors are fully engaged..

Verify that the power LED is on.

not have power.

seated and check the status by entering the slotShow command. If LED remains amber, consult the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier.

Blade is not seated correctly or is faulty.

Environmental range exceeded. Check for out-of-bounds

Pull the blade out and reseat it. If LED continues to flash, replace the blade.

environmental condition and correct it.

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TABLE 4 Port, application, and encryption blade LED descriptions (Continued)

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

FC Port Status No light (LED is off) Port has no incoming power, or

there is no light or signal carrier detected.

Polling is in progress. Allow 60 seconds for polling to

Connected device is configured in an offline state.

Steady green Port is online (connected to an

external device) but has no traffic.

GbE Port Status (FX8-24) - both 1 GbE and 10 GbE ports

Slow-flashing green (on 1 second, then off 1 second)

Fast-flashing green (on 1/4 second, then off 1/4 second

Flickering green Port is online, with traffic

Steady amber Port is receiving light or signal

Slow-flashing amber (on 2 seconds, then off 2 seconds)

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 second, then off 1/2 second)

Alternating green/amber Port is bypassed. Reset the port from the

No light (LED is off) Port has no incoming power, or

Steady green Port is online but has no traffic. No action required.

Slow-flashing green (on 1 second, then off 1 second)

Flickering green Port is online, with traffic

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/4 second, then off 1/4 second)

Port is online but segmented, indicating a loopback plug or cable or an incompatible switch.

Port is in internal loopback (diagnostic).

flowing through port.

carrier, but it is not online yet.

Port is disabled due to diagnostic tests or portDisable or portCfgPersistentEnable command.

Transceiver or port is faulty. Change the transceiver or reset

there is no light or signal carrier detected.

Beacon. Used to identify specific ports.

flowing through port.

Transceiver or port is faulty. Change the transceiver or reset

Verify that the power LED is on, check the transceiver and cable.

complete.

Verify the status of the connected device.

No action required.

Verify that the correct device is attached to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

No action required.

Reset the port from the workstation using the portEnable or portCfgPersistentEnable command.

the switch from the workstation.

workstation using the portEnable or portCfgPersistentEnable command.

Verify that the power LED is on, check the transceiver and cable.

No action required.

the switch from the workstation.

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TABLE 4 Port, application, and encryption blade LED descriptions (Continued)

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

10GbE Port Status (FCOE10-24)

No light (LED is off) Port is offline. Verify that the power LED is on,

check the transceiver and cable.

Steady green Port is online but has no traffic. No action required.

Flickering green Port is online, with traffic

flowing through port.

Steady amber Port is receiving light but it is

not online yet.

Slow-flashing amber (on 2 seconds, then off 2 seconds)

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/4 second, then off 1/4 second)

Port is disabled. Enable the port by using the “no

Transceiver or port is faulty. Change the transceiver or reset

No action required.

Reset the port by doing a “shutdown” and “no shutdown” sequence from a cmsh session.

shutdown” command from a cmsh session.

the port by doing a “shutdown” and “no shutdown” sequence from a cmsh session.

For more information on the CEE Management Shell (cmsh), see the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual or the Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference.

Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8)

1. Check the LED indicators on the CP blade (Figure 14). The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 5.

2. Check the port blade status by entering slotShow and haShow.

Figure 14 identifies the CP8 blade.

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1 Status LED 5 Console port (10101) 2 Power LED 6 Ethernet port (MGM IP) 3 USB LED 7 Ethernet port (SERVICE IP) 4USB port 8Active CP LED

FIGURE 14 Control processor blade (CP8)

Tab le 5 describes the CP blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns.

TABLE 5 CP blade LED descriptions

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

Power Steady green CP blade is on. No action required.

No light (LED is off) CP blade is not on. Ensure that the blade is firmly

seated and has power.

Status No light (LED is off) CP blade is either healthy

or does not have power.

Steady amber CP blade is faulty or the

switch is still booting.

Slow-flashing amber (on 2 seconds; then off 2 seconds)

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 second; then off 1/2 second)

Ethernet Link Status

No light (LED is off) Either an Ethernet link is

Flickering green/amber Ethernet link is healthy

CP blade is not seated correctly or is faulty.

Environmental range exceeded.

not detected, or it does not have incoming power.

and traffic is flowing through port.

Verify that the power LED is on.

Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and the switch has completed booting. If LED remains yellow, consult the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier.

Pull the blade out and reseat it. If the LED continues to flash, replace the blade.

Check for out-of-bounds environmental condition and correct it.

Ensure that the blade has power, the Ethernet cable is firmly seated, and the connected device is functioning.

No action required.

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TABLE 5 CP blade LED descriptions (Continued)

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

Ethernet Link Speed

USB Status Lamp on USB stick enabled. No action required.

Active CP Steady blue Active CP blade. No action required.

No light (LED is off) Ethernet link speed is 10

Mbps or CP bl ade does not have incoming power.

Steady green Ethernet link speed is

100/1000 Mbps.

Lamp off USB stick not present or

disabled.

No light (LED is off) Standby CP blade. No action required.

Determining status of a core switch blade (CR4S-8)

1. Check the LED indicators on the core switch blade (Figure 15). The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests; for information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 6.

2. Check the core switch blade status by entering slotShow and haShow.

Figure 15 identifies the core switch blade.

Ensure that the CP has power. NOTE: To force a persistent Ethernet

link speed, enter the ifModeSet command.

No action required.

1 Status LED 4 ATTN LED 2 Power LED 5 ICL connector 3LINK LED

FIGURE 15 Core switch blade (CR4S-8)

Tab le 6 describes the core switch blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those

patterns.

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TABLE 6 CR4S-8 blade LED descriptions

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

Power Steady green CR4S-8 blade is on. No action required.

No light (LED is off) CR4S-8 blade is not on. Ensure that the blade is firmly

seated and has power.

Status No light (LED is off) CR4S-8 blade is either

healthy or does not have power.

Steady amber CR4S-8 blade is faulty or

the switch is still booting.

Slow-flashing amber (on 2 seconds; then off 2 seconds)

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 second; then off 1/2 second)

LINK LED No light (LED is off) No ICL, or ICL cable

Steady green ICL connected. No action required.

ATTN LED No light (LED is off) ICL operational. No action required.

Blinking amber Attention required. Ensure that the ICL cable is

CR4S-8 blade is not seated correctly or is faulty.

Environmental range exceeded.

present but no connection.

Determining the status of a power supply

Verify that the power LED is on.

Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and the switch has completed booting. If the LED remains yellow, consult the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier.

Pull the blade out and reseat it. If the LED continues to flash, replace the blade.

Check for out-of-bounds environmental condition and correct it.

Ensure that the ICL cable is correctly installed.

correctly installed.

1. Check the LED indicator on the power supply (Figure 16). The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests; for information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 7.

2. Check the power supply status by entering psShow.

The power supply status displays OK, Absent, or Faulty. If a power supply is absent or faulty, contact the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier to order replacement parts.

Figure 16 displays the power supply.

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1Power LED

FIGURE 16 Power supply

Tab le 7 describes the power supply LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns.

TABLE 7 Power supply LED descriptions

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

Power No light

(LED is off)

Steady green Power supply has incoming

Flashing green Power supply is about to fail. Replace the power supply.

Power supply does not have incoming power and is not providing power to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

power and is providing power to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

Determining the status of a blower assembly

1. Check the LED indicators on the blower assembly (Figure 17). The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests; for information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 8.

2. Check the blower assembly status using the fanShow command.

The status for each blower assembly displays OK, Absent, or Faulty. The RPM of each fan in the assembly is also provided. If a blower assembly is absent or faulty, contact the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier to order replacement parts.

Figure 17 displays the blower assembly.

Ensure that the power supply is firmly seated, the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has incoming power, both power cables are connected, and AC power switches are on.

No action required.

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NOTE

1Power LED 2Fault LED

FIGURE 17 Blower assembly

TABLE 8 Blower assembly LED descriptions

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

Power No light

(LED is off)

Steady green Blower assembly has

Fault No light

(LED is off)

Steady amber Blower assembly has a

Slow-flashing amber (on 2 sec, then off 2 sec)

Flashing amber (on 1/2 sec, then off 3.5 sec)

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 sec, then off 1/2 sec)

Blower assembly does not have power.

power.

Blower assembly is either healthy or does not have power.

failure (full or partial).

Blower assembly is not seated correctly or is faulty.

Fan is disabled. Run the fanEnable command to

Environmental range exceeded.

Ensure that the blower assembly is firmly seated and has power.

No action required.

Ensure that the blower assembly has power.

Replace the blower assembly.

Pull the unit out and reseat it. If the LED continues to flash, replace the unit.

enable the fan.

Check for out-of-bounds environmental condition, resolve any problems, and reseat the unit. If the LED continues to flash, replace the unit.

Determining the status of a WWN card

The WWN bezel (logo plate) covers the WWN cards. The LEDs on the WWN cards are not visible unless the bezel is removed.

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1. Enter the chassisShow command to display information about the WWN card. (WWN units correspond to information specific to the WWN card.) Error messages that may indicate problems with a WWN card are summarized in Table 9.

TABLE 9 Messages that may indicate WWN card failure

Type of message Sample error message

WWN unit fails its FRU header access.

WWN unit is being faulted. 0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Critical

WWN unit is not present or is not accessible.

Writing to the FRU history log (hilSetFruHistory) has failed.

0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, error EM-I2C_TIMEOUT, 2, WWN 1 I2C timed out: state 0x4

EM-WWN_UNKNOWN, 1, Unknown WWN #2 is being faulted

0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error EM-WWN_ABSENT, 2, WWN #1 not present

0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error EM-HIL_FAIL, 2, HIL Error: hilSetFruHistory failed, rc=-3 for SLOT 3

Figure 18 displays the WWN bezel (logo plate).

FIGURE 18 WWN bezel (logo plate)

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Chapter

NOTE

Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs)

In this chapter

•Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

•RRP: Chassis door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

•RRP: Vertical cable management fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

•RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

•RRP: Blade filler panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

•RRP: Control processor blade (CP8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

•RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

•RRP: Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

•RRP: Blower assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

•RRP: WWN card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

•RRP: SFPs and XFPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

•RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

•RRP: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Introduction

Read the safety notices before servicing (“Safety notices”).

The field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be removed and replaced without special tools. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can continue operating during many of the FRU replacements if the conditions specified in the procedure are followed.

The following sections contain FRU removal and replacement procedures (RRPs).

RRP: Chassis door

The chassis door must be installed to ensure the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S meets EMI and other regulatory certifications. Additionally, if ICL cables are not used, EMI plugs must be inserted in the ICL cable ports to meet certification standards.

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RRP: Vertical cable management fingers

Time and items required

The replacement procedure for the chassis door takes less than five minutes.

Removing a chassis door

Support the door to prevent it from falling. Pull and remove the door.

FIGURE 19 RRP: Chassis door

Replacing a chassis door

1. Align the holes in the door with the pins in the chassis.

2. Push the door into place.

RRP: Vertical cable management fingers

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S comes equipped with two vertical cable management finger assemblies. It can continue to operate during the replacement of the cable management fingers. Due to the horizontal orientation of the blades in the DCX-4S, the finger assemblies are attached to the uprights of the mounting rack.

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Time and items required

The replacement procedure for the cable management fingers takes less than five minutes. A #1 Phillips screwdriver is required.

Removing a cable management finger assembly

1. Rearrange the cables around one of the cable management finger assemblies.

2. Unscrew and save the three (3) screws holding the finger assembly to the rack upright (Figure 20). Support the assembly to prevent it from falling.

3. Remove the cable management finger assembly.

4. If necessary, repeat steps 1-3 for the other finger assembly.

FIGURE 20 RRP: Vertical cable management finger assemblies

Replacing a cable management finger assembly

1. Position and tighten the three (3) screws to secure the vertical cable management finger assembly to the rack upright.

2. Arrange the cables along the cable management finger assembly.

3. If necessary, repeat steps 1-2 for the other cable management assembly.

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RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades

ATTENTION

NOTE

RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades

This section describes how to remove and replace port, application, and encryption blades.

A blade should be removed only when being replaced with another port, application, or encryption blade, or a filler panel (“RRP: Blade filler panel”). Any slot that is not occupied by a blade should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and protection from dust.

Slots are numbered from 1 through 8, from bottom to top when facing the port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Port, application, and encryption blades can be installed in slots 1-2 and 7-8.

Time and items required

The replacement procedure for each blade takes less than 10 minutes. The following items are required for the blade and filler panel replacement:

• ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap

• Workstation computer

• Replacement blade or filler panel

• Phillips screwdriver

• Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) or extended form-factor pluggable (XFP, FC10-6 blade only)

transceivers (as needed)

• Optical cables (as needed)

Removing a blade

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

The FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48, FC10-6, FR4-18i, and FA4-18 blades are compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, and the PowerConnect B-48000. The FS8-18 encryption blade and the FX8-24 and FCOE10-24 blades are compatible only with the PowerConnect B-DCX and DCX-4S.

1. Remove the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

2. Check the power LED, status LED, and port status LED to identify any possible problems. A failed port or application blade can be identified by inspecting the LEDs on the front panel of each blade. See Figure 5 to Figure 13 for LED locations.

3. Establish a Telnet or console session.

Before replacing a blade, establish a Telnet or console connection to determine a failure and verify operation after replacement. Use the switchShow command to view the status of blades.

4. Check for adequate cable slack. Ensure there is plenty of cable slack to remove a blade without cable obstruction.

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NOTE

5. Ensure that the part number on the unit being replaced matches the replacement part number. The chassisShow command displays information about the blades, including part numbers (xx-xxxxxxx-xx), serial numbers, and additional status.

6. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade (port status LED should be off) prior to disconnecting cables.

Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identify each cable by its physical port). If multiple blades are being replaced, replace one blade at a time.

7. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade.

8. Disconnect all cables and SFP or XFP transceivers from the blade.

9. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:

• For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and

FS8-18 encryption blade: Unscrew the two thumb screws from the left and right ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the left thumb screw until it pops out. This initiates a hot-swap request. Adjust the ejectors to the open position (Figure 21).

• For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Turn the blade off by

sliding the slider switch in the left ejector to the right, to the off position. This initiates a hot-swap request.

10. Wait for the power LED to turn off in response to the hot-swap request before removing the blade.

11. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:

• For FC8-16, FC8-32, and FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and

FS8-18 encryption blade: Open the ejectors. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the ejectors (Figure 21).

• For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Unscrew the two

thumb screws from the left and right ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Lever both ejectors open simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the blade out of the chassis.

12. If the blade is not being replaced by another blade, install a filler panel (“RRP: Blade filler

panel”).

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ATTENTION

NOTE

FIGURE 21 RRP: Port, application, or encryption blade (FC8-48 port blade shown)

Replacing a blade

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

An FA4-18i application blade and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must have the same version of firmware. To upgrade firmware versions, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.

1. Orient the blade so that the ports are at the front of the chassis and the flat side of the blade is on the bottom.

2. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:

• For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and

FS8-18 encryption blade: Adjust the ejectors to the open position, align the flat side of the blade inside the left and right rail guides in the slot, and slide the blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.

• For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Open the ejectors to

approximately 45 degrees, align the flat side of the port blade inside the left and right rail guides in the slot, and slide the blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.

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ATTENTION

3. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:

• For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and

FS8-18 encryption blade: Adjust the ejectors to the closed position by pulling them away from the center of the blade.

• For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Close the ejectors by

pushing the handles toward the center of the blade until the ejectors lock. The levering action of the handles seats the blade in the slot.

4. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:

• For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and

FS8-18 encryption blade: Tighten the left and right thumb screws using the Phillips screwdriver.

• For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Tighten the thumb

screw inside each handle using the Phillips screwdriver.

5. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:

• For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and

FS8-18 encryption blade: Skip to step 6.

• For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Turn the blade on by

sliding the slider switch in the left ejector to the left, covering the thumb screw.

6. Verify that the power LED on the port blade is displaying a steady green light. If it does not turn on, ensure that the blade is firmly seated.

7. Install the SFP or XFP (FC10-6 only) transceivers and cables in the port blade.

8. Group and route the cables through the vertical cable fingers.

9. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

RRP: Blade filler panel

This section describes how to remove and replace blade filler panels.

Removing a filler panel

A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a port, application, or encryption bl ade, or new filler p anel. Any slot that is not occupied by a blade should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and protection from dust.

1. Remove the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

2. Unscrew the thumb screw at the right of the panel using the Phillips screwdriver.

3. Pull the filler panel out of the chassis (Figure 22).

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NOTE

FIGURE 22 RRP: Blade filler panel

Replacing a filler panel

1. Orient the filler panel (Figure 22).

2. Slide the filler panel into the slot until it is firmly seated.

3. Tighten the thumb screw at the right of the panel.

4. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

RRP: Control processor blade (CP8)

This section describes how to remove and replace a control processor (CP8) blade. Each PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has two CP8 blades located in slot 4 and slot 5.

If the new CP blade does not have the same firmware as the active CP blade, the new blade must be upgraded to the same firmware version. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for information.

Time and items required

The replacement procedure for the CP blade takes approximately 30 minutes. The following items are required for the CP blade replacement:

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• ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap

• Workstation computer

• Serial cable

• IP address of an FTP server for backing up the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration

• Phillips #2 screwdriver

• Replacement CP blade. Requires the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S CP blade (CP8)

Verifying the necessity of replacement

Confirm that you need to replace the CP blade. The following events might indicate that a CP blade is faulty:

• The status LED on the CP blade is lit amber, or the power LED is not lit.

• The CP blade does not respond to Fabric OS commands, or the serial console is not available.

• The slotShow command does not show that the CP blade is enabled.

• The haShow command indicates an error.

• The clock is inaccurate, or the CP blade does not boot up or shut down normally.

• Any of the following messages display in the error log:

• “Slot unknown” message relating to a CP slot

• CP blade errors or I

• FRU: FRU_FAULTY messages for a CP blade

• Configuration loader messages or “Sys PCI config” messages

• Generic system driver messages (“FABSYS”)

• Platform system driver messages (“Platform”)

• EM messages that indicate a problem with a CP blade

• Function fail messages for the CP master

For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference.

C timeouts

Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S information

Back up the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration before you replace a CP blade. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for backup information.

1. Connect to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and log in as admin, using either a Telnet or a serial console connection.

2. Enter haShow to determine which CP blade is active:

switch:admin> haShow Local CP (Slot 5, CP1) : Active Remote CP (Slot 4, CP0) : Standby, Healthy HA Enabled, Heartbeat Up, HA State Synchronized

3. Enter all remaining commands from the serial console for the active CP blade, unless otherwise indicated. For more information about commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command

Reference.

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4. If the functioning CP blade is performing as the active CP blade, go to step 5. If the faulty CP blade is performing as the active CP blade, fail over the blades:

a. Log in to the faulty CP blade as admin, using either a Telnet or a serial console connection.

b. Enter haFailover. The functioning CP blade becomes the active CP blade.

c. Wait until the status LED on the functioning CP blade is no longer lit.

d. Enter haShow from the functioning CP blade (the new active CP blade) to verify the failover.

If you connect successfully to the faulty CP, continue to step b.

If you cannot connect to the faulty CP, remove the faulty CP blade for repair as follows:

• Turn the CP blade off and notify the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S of a hot swap request by

sliding the slider switch in the left ejector to the off position (Figure 23).

• Wait until the active CP LED on the functioning CP blade is lit. Remove the CP blade.

This is an example of failing over a CP blade:

Fabric OS (cp1)

cp1 login: admin Password: switch:admin> hashow Local CP (Slot 5, CP1): Active Remote CP (Slot 4, CP0): Standby, Healthy HA enabled, Heartbeat Up, HA State synchronized switch:admin> hafailover Local CP (Slot 5, CP1): Active Remote CP (Slot 4, CP0): Standby, Healthy HA enabled, Heartbeat Up, HA State synchronized

Warning: This command is being run on a redundant control processor(CP) system. If the above status does not indicate 'HA State synchronized', then the CPs are not synchronized and this operation will cause the active CP to reset. This will cause disruption to devices attached to both switch 0 and switch 1 and will require that existing Telnet sessions be restarted. To reboot a single logical switch on this system, use the switchreboot command while logged in to that logical switch.

Are you sure you want to fail over to the standby CP [y/n]? switch:admin> haShow Local CP (Slot 5, CP1) : Standby, Healthy Remote CP (Slot 4, CP0) : Active HA Enabled, Heartbeat Up, HA State Synchronized

5. Enter firmwareShow to note the firmware version of the active CP blade.

6. Enter haDisable from the active CP blade to prevent failover or communication between the CP blades during the replacement.

7. Logged into the active CP, use the configUpload command to upload the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration to a specified FTP server. Enter information at the prompts.

This is a sample of backing up the configuration files:

switch:admin> configUpload Protocol (scp or ftp) [ftp]: ftp

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Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.456.78.90 User Name [None]: user File Name [config.txt]: config.txt Password: xxxxxxxx upload complete

Removing a control processor blade (CP8)

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S continues to operate while a CP blade is being replaced if the redundant CP blade is active and a failover does not occur. You can prevent failover by entering the haDisable command.

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

The CP8 blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

1. Remove the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

2. Log in to the active CP as the admin user. You can use a serial cable or Telnet, Web Tools, or Fabric Manger. Determine which CP is active using the haShow command or view the active LED on the front of the CP.

3. If the faulty CP is the active CP, issue the haFailover command. Wait until the failover has completed. Use the haShow command to verify the CPs are synchronized and the failover is complete.

4. Power off the blade by sliding the slider switch in the left ejector down to the off position (Figure 23).

5. Disconnect all cables from the faulty (standby) CP.

6. Unscrew the thumb screw from both ejectors using the Phillips screwdriver.

7. Lever open both ejector handles simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the CP blade out of the chassis (Figure 23).

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FIGURE 23 RRP: Control processor blade (CP8)

Replacing a control processor blade (CP8)

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

1. Open the ejector handles to approximately 45 degrees. Orient the CP blade so that the handles are toward you and the flat metal side is on the bottom.

2. Align the flat metal side of the CP blade inside the left and right blade guides in the slot. Slide the CP blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.

3. Tighten the thumb screw inside each handle using the Phillips screwdriver.

4. Turn the CP blade on by sliding the ON/OFF switch in the left handle to the left, to cover the thumb screw.

5. Verify that the power LED is green. If not, ensure that the CP blade has power and is firmly seated and that the ejectors are in the locked position.

6. Connect the cables to the new CP blade.

7. Remain logged in to the active CP and continue to “Verifying operation of the new CP blade.”

Verifying operation of the new CP blade

To verify that boot and POST are complete on the new CP blade and that the CP blade has achieved failover redundancy, perform the following steps.

1. Type slotShow. The command output shows the new CP blade as “enabled”:

switch:admin> slotShow

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1 UNKNOWN VACANT 2 SW BLADE 55 ENABLED 3 CORE BLADE 52 ENABLED 4 CP BLADE 50 ENABLED 5 CP BLADE 50 ENABLED 6 CORE BLADE 52 ENABLED 7 UNKNOWN VACANT 8 SW BLADE 51 ENABLED

switch:admin>

2. Determine the version by typing firmwareShow.

This example shows sample output for the firmwareShow command:

switch:admin> firmwareShow Local CP (Slot 4, CP1): Active Primary partition: v6.2.0 Secondary Partition: v6.2.0 Remote CP (Slot 5, CP0): Standby Primary partition: v6.2.0 Secondary Partition: v6.2.0

Note: If Local CP and Remote CP have different versions of firmware, please retry firmwaredownload command.

switch:admin>

3. If the firmware versions for both CP blades are the same, skip to step 11.

4. If the firmware version on the replacement blade does not match that on the active CP blade a warning message appears with the results of the firmwareshow command. You must bring the replacement blade to the same firmware level as the active blade using the firmwareDownload

-s command. Complete the following steps beginning with step 5.

5. Log out of the active CP blade and log in to the standby CP blade.

6. Type firmwareDownload -s to download the firmware to the standby CP blade. The -s option also disables the autoreboot, so you will have to manually issue a reboot after the download finishes in order to initiate firmwarecommit. Enter all requested information (use default values).

switch:admin> firmwaredownload -s Server Name or IP Address: 192.168.100.1 User Name: user File Name: /software/v6.2.0/release.plist Password: ******** Do Auto-Commit after Reboot [Y]: Reboot system after download [N]: Firmwaredownload has started. 2008/07/03-14:59:21, [SULB-1001], 923,, WARNING, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has started.

Start to install packages......

dir ##################################################

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ldconfig ################################################## glibc ################################################## bash ################################################## readline ################################################## terminfo ################################################## termcap ################################################## setup ##################################################

tz ################################################## mtracer-tool ################################################## lkcd ################################################## sysstat ################################################## Removing unneeded files, please wait ... Finished removing unneeded files.

All packages have been downloaded successfully. Firmwaredownload has completed successfully. 2008/07/03-15:05:56, [SULB-1002], 924,, INFO, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully.

7. Ty p e firmwareDownloadStatus to verify that the firmware has been updated.

8. Ensure that you are still logged in to the standby CP blade (the blade for which you just changed the firmware level) and type reboot. The reboot of the standby CP will initiate a firmwarecommit to the secondary partition and log you out.

9. Log back in to standby CP blade and type firmwaredDownloadStatus on the standby CP blade to validate a successful commit. This may take 10 minutes.

10. Log out of the standby CP blade and log in to the active CP blade.

11. Type haEnable to re-enable HA on the active CP blade.

For FOS 6.3.0 and later, haEnable will cause the standby CP blade to reboot. Wait until the power cycles and the POST completes before moving to the next step.

12. Type haShow and verify that the command output includes “HA Enabled Heartbeat Up”. If not, reenter the command until you have verified that redundancy is achieved.

13. Type version or firmwareShow to verify that the firmware version has been updated.

14. Pack the faulty CP blade in the packaging provided with the new CP blade, and contact the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier to determine the return procedure.

15. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8)

This section describes how to remove and replace a core switch blade. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has two core switch blades: one in slot 3 and one in slot 6. Note that the blade shown in the removal illustration (Figure 24) is shown with EMI plugs installed.

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Time and items required

The replacement procedure for the core switch blade takes approximately 30 minutes. The following items are required for the core switch blade replacement:

• ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap

• Phillips #2 screwdriver

• Replacement core switch blade (PowerConnect B-DCX-4S requires the CR4S-8 core switch

blade)

Verifying the necessity of replacement

Confirm that you need to replace the core switch blade before continuing. The following events might indicate that a core switch blade is faulty:

• The status LED on the core switch blade is lit amber, or the power LED is not lit.

• The slotShow command does not show that the core switch blade is enabled.

• The haShow command indicates an error.

• Any of the following messages display in the error log:

• “Slot unknown” message relating to a core switch blade slot.

• Core switch blade errors or I

• FRU: FRU_FAULTY messages for a core switch blade.

• Configuration loader messages or “Sys PCI config” messages.

• Generic system driver messages (“FABSYS”).

• Platform system driver messages (“Platform”).

• EM messages that indicate a problem with a core switch blade.

• Function fail messages for the core switch blade master.

For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference.

C timeouts.

Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8)

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S continues to operate while a core switch blade is being replaced.

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

The CR4S-8 blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

1. Remove the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

2. Power off the blade by sliding the slider switch in the left ejector to the right to the off position (Figure 24).

3. Disconnect all cables from the faulty core switch blade. If ICL cables are not used, remove the EMI plugs from the cable sockets.

4. Unscrew the thumb screw from both ejectors using the Phillips screwdriver.

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5. Lever open both ejector handles simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the core switch blade out of the chassis (Figure 24).

FIGURE 24 RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8)

Replacing a core switch blade (CR4S-8)

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

1. Open the ejector handles to approximately 45 degrees; then, orient the CR blade so that the handles are toward you and the flat metal side is on the bottom.

2. Align the flat metal side of the core switch blade inside the left and right blade guides in the slot; then, slide the core switch blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.

3. Tighten the thumb screw inside each handle using the Phillips screwdriver.

4. Turn the core switch blade on by sliding the ON/OFF switch in the left handle to the left, to cover the thumb screw.

5. Verify that the power LED is green (might require a few seconds). If not, ensure that the core switch blade has power and is firmly seated and that the ejectors are in the locked position.

6. Connect the cables to the new core switch blade. If ICL cables are not used, insert EMI plugs into the cable sockets.

7. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

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8. Pack the faulty core switch blade in the packaging provided with the new core switch blade,

NOTE

and contact the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier to determine the return procedure.

RRP: Power supply

Use this procedure to remove and replace a power supply.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can continue operating during the replacement if the second 220 VAC power supply is operating. DCX-4S power supplies are 100-240 VAC, auto-sensing.

Time and items required

The replacement procedure for each power supply takes less than 5 minutes. A power supply unit or filler panel is required for the power supply replacement.

Identification

RRP: Power supply

Figure 25 shows the location and identification of the power supplies.

1 Power supply 1 (PS1) 2 Power supply 2 (PS2))

FIGURE 25 Power supply identification

Removing a power supply

1. Perform the appropriate following action based on whether the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is operating:

• If the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is not operating during the replacement procedure, go to

step 2.

• If the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is operating and will continue to operate during the

replacement, check the power LEDs to verify that the minimum number of power supplies is functioning. A fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S requires a minimum of one power supply at all times.

2. Turn off the power switch.

3. Remove the power cord.

4. Loosen the thumb screw (Figure 26).

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5. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the power supply from the chassis and supporting the power supply from beneath as you remove it.

6. If you are not replacing the power supply, insert a power supply filler panel into the slot.

FIGURE 26 RRP: Power supply

Replacing a power supply

1. Remove any filler panel.

2. Insert the power supply into the slot. Verify that the power supply is seated by gently pulling on the handle. The power supply should resist movement as you pull.

3. Tighten the thumb screw.

4. Replace the power cord.

5. Turn on the power switch.

6. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light.

RRP: Blower assembly

This procedure provides instructions for removing and replacing a blower assembly.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can continue operating during the replacement if the second blower assembly is operating,

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Time and items required

The replacement procedure for each blower assembly takes less than 5 minutes. The following items are required for the blower assembly replacement:

• Replacement blower assembly

• Phillips #2 screwdriver

Removing a blower assembly

1. Before removing a blower assembly, verify that the other blower assembly is functioning correctly. The power LEDs should be steady green.

2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the left and right of the blower assembly

(Figure 27).

3. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the blower assembly from the chassis and supporting the blower assembly from beneath as you remove it.

FIGURE 27 RRP: Blower assembly

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Replacing a blower assembly

1. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is

2. Verify that the power LED displays a green light.

3. Use the screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the captive screws.

RRP: WWN card

The World Wide Name (WWN) cards contain fully redundant circuits and normally do not require replacement. Two WWN cards are located beneath the WWN bezel (logo plate).

Time and items required

Allow approximately 20 minutes to replace a WWN card. The following items are needed to replace a WWN card:

seated.

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap

• #2 Phillips screwdriver (required only for some versions of the WWN card)

• If a serial console session is used: serial cable and a workstation computer with a terminal

emulator application (such as HyperTerminal for Windows systems or TIP for Solaris systems)

Verifying necessity of replacement

Before replacing a WWN card, verify that the replacement is necessary. Any of the following events can indicate that the card requires replacement:

• Status LED on WWN card (beneath the bezel) indicates a problem

• Problems viewing or modifying the data stored on the WWN card

• Error messages regarding WWN units #1 or #2

On the DCX-4S the power and status LEDs for all blades are no longer present on the WWN card.

Determining the status of a WWN card

1. Check the WWN card status using the commands listed in Table 10. Difficulty retrieving or modifying this data could indicate a WWN card failure.

TABLE 10 Commands identifying the WWN card status

Data Related commands

WWN values wwn, chassisShow

Data about the chassis and WWN card chassisShow

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TABLE 10 Commands identifying the WWN card status (Continued)

Data Related commands

Ethernet and Fibre Channel IP address information for the CP blades ipAddrShow, ipAddrSet

History log information historyShow, historyLastShow

Name of switch switchName

Name of chassis chassisName

2. Enter the chassisShow command to display information about the WWN card. WWN units correspond to information specific to the WWN card. An error message is logged that indicates the status of the WWN unit (Tabl e 11).

TABLE 11 WWN card related system log messages

Type of message System message (errshow or errdump)

WWN unit removal was detected

WWN unit insertion was detected

WWN unit fails to power on <timestamp>, [EM-1004], <sequence-number>,, CRITICAL,

WWN unit is being faulted <timestamp>, [EM-1034], <sequence-number>,, ERROR,

<timestamp>, [EM-1050], <sequence-number>,, INFO, <system-name>, FRU WWN # removal detected.

<timestamp>, [EM-1049], <sequence-number>,, INFO, <system-name>, FRU WWN # insertion detected.

<system-name>, WWN # failed to power on

<system-name>, WWN # set to faulty, rc=<return code>

Removing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

1. Open a Telnet session to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and log in to the active CP as admin. The default password is password.

2. Verify that you are logged in to the active CP. Run the haShow command to determine the active CP.

3. Remove the two screws from the WWN bezel (Figure 28). Pull the bezel away from the chassis and set it aside. The WWN cards and their status LEDs are visible.

4. Enter fruReplace wwn from the active CP blade and wait for the phrase “Do you wish to continue [y/n]?” to display; then enter y.

5. Wait until the WWN card data is backed up. Do not enter continue until the mechanical replacement is complete.

switch:admin> frureplace wwn This is the WWN card hot swap interface. Continuing from this point will require the whole process to be completed. If this process is not complete due to a power cycle, or CP failover, please follow the recovery procedure in Core Switch WWN Card Removal and Replacement document.

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Do you wish to continue [y/n]? y

Backing up WWN card data, please wait about 25 seconds for further instruction. Please install the new FRU now.

If this session lost for any reason, please re-enter the frureplace command and follow the instructions to complete the operation.

Please enter the word `continue' after the new WWN card has been installed:

6. Wait until all the LEDs on the WWN card turn off.

7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw that secures the WWN card to the chassis. Use the pull tab to remove the card.

8. Disconnect the WWN cable by depressing the cable connector latch and pulling the connector from the WWN module.

9. Set the WWN card on a static-free surface, such as a grounding pad.

FIGURE 28 RRP: WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card

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Replacing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

1. Unpack the new WWN card and save the packaging for the faulty WWN card.

2. Hold the card by the pull tab and insert the WWN cable onto the WWN module until it is fully seated. Use the Phillips screwdriver and the two screws to attach the WWN card to the chassis.

If a serial console session is active, several “removal detected” and “insertion detected” messages display on the console because of the replacement.

3. In the CLI session, enter continue to indicate that the replacement has been completed.

Please enter the word `continue' after the new WWN card has been installed:

continue

Restoring the information to the replacement FRU now, please wait about 20 seconds to complete Verifying the replacement FRU now... WWN card hot swap is now complete. FRU replacement completed successfully!

4. Verify that the WWN card is correctly connected by checking the LED on the WWN card.

The LED might take up to 2 minutes after WWN card installation to begin functioning.

5. Install the WWN bezel. Orient the bezel on the chassis (Figure 28). Insert and tighten the two screws.

6. Pack the faulty WWN card in the packaging provided with the new card and return it to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier.

RRP: SFPs and XFPs

The 8-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The 4-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 1, 2, and 4 Gbps.

To remove an SFP or XFP (FC6-10 blade only) transceiver, pull the bale down and out, sliding the transceiver out of the port or application blade.

To install an SFP or XFP, position one of the transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S comes with a transceiver extraction tool (Figure 29) and holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from blades where the space is limited. To use the extraction tool, slide the tool on to the bale of the transceiver and pull it out.

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FIGURE 29 Optical transceiver (SFP and XFP) extraction tool

RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables

ICL ports can be used only with an ICL license. After the addition or removal of a license, the license enforcement is performed on the ICL ports only when the portdisable and portenable commands are issued on the ports. An ICL license must be installed on all Brocade Backbones forming the ICL connection. The backbones can be any combination of up to three PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and PowerConnect B-DCX chassis.

If ICL cables are not in use, the ports must have EMI plugs installed to meet EMI and other regulatory certifications.

Tab le 12 describes the ICL connector port LED patterns and the recommended actions for those

patterns.

TABLE 12 ICL connector port LEDs

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

LINK LED No light (LED is off) No ICL, or ICL cable

present but no connection.

Steady green ICL connected. No action required.

ATTN LED No light (LED is off) ICL operational. No action required.

Blinking amber Attention required. Ensure that the ICL cable is

Follow this procedure to install the ICL cables. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for the configuration procedure and requirements.

Figure 30 shows an ICL cable. The ICL cables (2 meters long) and the ICL connectors (Figure 15)

are color-coded and labeled for ease of installation. Four cables are required for a complete installation.

Ensure that the ICL cable is correctly installed.

correctly installed.

Time Required

The replacement procedure for an ICL cable takes less than five minutes.

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ICL 1

ICL 0

Items Required

Replacement ICL cable.

Removing an ICL cable

To prevent the latch mechanism from wear, use the color-coded (green) latch-release tab for cable removal. Pull the tab to disengage the retention latch before cable removal.

1. Using the latch release tabs, pull each plug on the cable from its respective socket on the core switch blades (CR4S-8). If you are installing cables for the first time, remove the EMI plugs from the sockets.

2. Repeat for each cable that requires replacement.

FIGURE 30 ICL cable

Replacing an ICL cable

1. Align the color-coded and labeled (ICL 1 and ICL 0) plugs on either end of the ICL cable with their respective connectors on the core switch blades (CR4S-8).

2. Push each plug in until the latch mechanism clicks into place.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each cable that requires replacement.

If you are installing ICL cables for the first time, pay particular attention to the configuration in which the cables must be installed.

Since the blades in the DCX-4S are installed horizontally, the familiar top-to-bottom orientation becomes a left-to-right orientation. Connect the cables from the left (top) connectors (ICL 1) of the CR4S-8 blades in the first chassis to the right (bottom) connectors (ICL 0) of the CR4S-8 blades in the second chassis. Similarly, connect the cables from the right (bottom) connectors (ICL 0) of the CR4S-8 blades in the first chassis to the left (top) connectors (ICL 1) of the CR4S-8 blades in the second chassis.

Figure 31 and Figure 32 show two of the acceptable cabling configurations for the ICL feature

between two DCX-4S chassis and between a DCX-4S and a DCX. The drawings show the cables attached between the blades in slot 3 on one chassis and slot 6 on the second chassis. It is

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also acceptable to attach the cables from slot 3 on one chassis to slot 3 on the second chassis (or slot 6 to slot 6) as long as the left-to-right (top-to-bottom) rule is followed.

Figure 33 and Figure 34 show the arrangement of cables in a 3-way configuration of backbone

chassis. Note the relationship of the horizontal DCX-4S layout to the vertical layout of the DCX.

4. Once all the cables are attached, see the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for the configuration procedure.

1 Chassis 1 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 2 Core switch blades (CR4S-8) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 7 ICL cables 4Port blades 8Chassis 2

FIGURE 31 ICL cable connections – between two DCX-4S chassis

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1 Chassis 1 (DCX-4S) 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 2 Core switch blades (CR4S-8) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 7 ICL cables 4Port blades 8Chassis 2 (DCX)

FIGURE 32 ICL cable connections between a DCX-4S and a DCX

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1 Chassis 1 4 Chassis 3 2 Core switch blades 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 3 Chassis 2 6 ICL connector (ICL 0)

FIGURE 33 3-way ICL cable connections

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1 Chassis 1 4 Chassis 3 2 Core switch blades 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 3 Chassis 2 6 ICL connector (ICL 0)

FIGURE 34 3-way ICL cable connections

The same general configuration applies regardless of which backbone chassis are used. To keep all three chassis in the same rack, any combination of DCX and DCX-4S backbones can be used except three DCX chassis.

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For clarity, the two “sets” of cables are drawn differently in Figure 33 and Figure 34. Also note that one set is connected to only the blades in the “low order” slots (slot 3 in the DCX-4S and slot 5 in the DCX) and the other set is connected to the blades in the “high order” slots (slot 5 in the DCX-4S and slot 8 in the DCX). Keeping the sets apart in this manner minimizes the cable confusion.

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This section describes how to remove and replace the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis (with its backplane). The basic steps are:

1. Verifying need for replacement

2. Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and SAN information

3. Disconnecting from the network and fabric

4. Removing components from the chassis

5. Installing the replacement chassis

6. Installing components into the new chassis

7. Verifying correct operation of system

8. Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric

9. Verifying correct configuration of the fabric

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be removed from the fabric and powered off to perform this procedure. Contact your support provider if you have any questions about whether the chassis requires replacement.

Time required

The chassis replacement takes approximately 3 hours.

Items required

The following items are required for the chassis replacement:

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap

• ESD grounding pads for protecting all blades and WWN cards

• Serial cable and workstation computer with a terminal emulator application (such as

HyperTerminal for Windows systems or TIP for Solaris systems), required only if serial console session used

• Pallet jack or hydraulic or assisted lift that raises a minimum of 55 in. (140 cm) and carries a

minimum of 250 lb (113 kg)

• A surface to place the old chassis on, such as a second lift or the pallet originally provided with

the old chassis

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

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Verifying need for replacement

Verify that replacement of the chassis is necessary. Ensure that the components are firmly seated when troubleshooting, and contact your support provider with any questions about whether the chassis should be replaced.

Any of the following events might indicate the need to replace the chassis:

• Visible mechanical damage to the chassis, including damage to sheet metal or card guides

that prevents correct installation of a blade.

• Bent or damaged connectors on the backplane (the surface inside the chassis to which the

blades connect).

• One or more components (such as a power supply, blower assembly, port blade, control

processor blade (CP8), core switch blade (CR4S-8), or WWN card) do not function properly even after the component was replaced.

• The psShow or fanShow commands continue to show a faulty component even though the

component was replaced.

• The slotShow command continues to show a faulty control processor (CP8), core switch

(CR4S-8), or port blade even though the blade was replaced.

Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and SAN information

All commands must be entered from a CLI session (Telnet or serial) to the active CP blade unless otherwise indicated.

Run supportshow which includes most of the information in Table 13 and more. The customer should record the location of the .txt files, which are created by the customer in this procedure and are not called out in the supportShow results.

For detailed information about Fabric OS commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference. Use a checklist (Tab le 13) to ensure that all required information is recorded.

TABLE 13 Critical information checklist

Configuration information

Location of “config-switch.txt” file

Location of “config-miscinfo.txt” file

IP address, subnet mask

WWN for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

SAN profile

Location of “SANbefor.txt” file

Notes regarding nsshow output

Notes regarding nsallshow output

Notes regarding switchshow output

Notes regarding fabricshow output

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TABLE 13 Critical information checklist (Continued)

Output from supportshow command

Location of “spptshow.txt” file

Notes regarding supportshow output

Information about the new chassis

New Factory Serial Num

New Serial Num (if available)

1. Open a Telnet session and log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin. The default password is password. Enable the logging function on your Telnet or serial console connection.

2. Back up the current configuration.

If you are using the virtual fabric feature, you should run configupload -vf before running the configupload command in order to save the logical switch configuration.

• Enter configUpload -all; then, enter the requested information at the prompts.

This command uploads the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration to the customer-defined FTP server, making it available for downloading. For more information about this command, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference.

switch:admin> configupload Protocol (scp or ftp) [ftp]: ftp Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.123.123.123 User Name [user]: Admin24 File Name [config.txt]: config-switch0.txt Password: xxxxxxxx Upload complete switch:admin>

• Alternatively, you can save the configuration file to a Brocade USB.

3. Record the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S values on a workstation (step 4 through step 9).

4. Record the WWN value: Enter wwn; then, copy the command output into a file named “config-miscinfo.txt”.

switch:admin> wwn 10:00:00:60:69:00:00:0a

5. Record the IP address information.

Enter ipAddrShow -sw; then, copy the command output into the “config-miscinfo.txt” file.

switch:admin> ipaddrshow

SWITCH Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.12 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 Fibre Channel IP Address: 1.2.3.4 Fibre Channel Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0

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CP0 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.10 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 HostName : cp0 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.1

CP1 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.11 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 HostName : cp1 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.1

Backplane IP address of CP0 : 10.0.0.4 Backplane IP address of CP1 : 10.0.0.5 switch:admin>switch:admin>

6. Display and record the manufacturer serial numbers.

Enter chassisShow; then, copy the command output into the “config-miscinfo.txt” file.

“Factory Serial Num” and “Serial Num” are listed under “Chassis/WWN Unit 1.” If the current WWN cards are the original cards, the factory serial number listed is the same as the chassis serial number.

switch:admin> chassisshow

Chassis Backplane Revision: 1F

SW BLADE Slot: 1 Header Version: 2 Power Consume Factor: -50 Factory Part Num: 60-0001532-03 Factory Serial Num: KP000000195 Manufacture: Day: 1 Month: 1 Year: 2007 Update: Day: 14 Month: 3 Year: 2012 Time Alive: 187 days Time Awake: 3 days

CHASSIS/WWN Unit: 1 (in same assembly as WWN Unit: 2) Header Version: 2 Power Consume Factor: -3 Factory Part Num: 60-0001501-07 Factory Serial Num: FT02X805BE2 Manufacture: Day: 26 Month: 3 Year: 2007 Update: Day: 14 Month: 3 Year: 2009 Time Alive: 207 days Time Awake: 3 days

switch:admin>

7. Create a SAN “profile” by entering and recording the information provided by the following commands:

• nsShow

• nsAllShow

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• switchShow

• fabricShow

Copy the command output into a text file named “SANbefor.txt”. After the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is restored to the fabric, this information can be used to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.

switch:admin> nsshow Enter Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL <output truncated>

switch:admin> nsallshow 12 Nx_Ports in the Fabric <output truncated>

switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch <output truncated>

switch:admin> fabricshow Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name <output truncated>

switch:admin>

8. Enter supportShow; then, copy the command output into a text file named “spptshow.txt”.

The supportShow command has a very long output and time for completion. It may last 20 minutes or longer depending on the size of the SAN.

This file provides a backup of all the information that might be required by Technical Support. The information can be used after the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is restored to the fabric, to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.

switch:admin> supportshow version: 6.2.0 <output truncated>

switch:admin>

9. Record the cable connections between the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and the target device and ports (Table 14).

Disconnecting from the network and fabric

1. Shut down the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using the sysShutdown command.

switch:admin> sysshutdown This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch. You are required to power-cycle the switch in order to restore operation. Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch [y/n]?y HA is disabled Stopping blade 1

Shutting down the blade....

Stopping blade 2

Shutting down the blade....

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DANGER

ATTENTION

CAUTION

Stopping blade 8

Shutting down the blade....

Broadcast message from root (pts/1) Tue Jul 18 14:23:06 2008...

The system is going down for system halt NOW !!

Turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cords (D006)

2. Power off the chassis by flipping all AC power switches to “0”. (Power supply Status LED should turn off.)

3. Remove the power cords from the power supplies and the power outlets.

4. Label the cables connected to all blades and record the connections in Table 14 .

5. Remove the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

6. Disconnect the cables from the port blades and set them aside. The SFP or XFP transceivers can be left in the port blades or removed.

7. Disconnect all cables from the CP8 and CR4S-8 blades.

8. Disconnect any ICL cables.

Removing components from the chassis

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

1. Remove the cable management fingers (“RRP: Vertical cable management fingers”).

2. Remove the port, application, and encryption blades or filler panels (“RRP: Port, application,

and encryption blades” and “RRP: Blade filler panel”).

3. Remove the core switch blades (CR4S-8) (“RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8)”).

4. Remove the control processor blades (CP8) (“RRP: Control processor blade (CP8)”).

5. Remove the power supplies or filler panels (“RRP: Power supply”).

6. Remove the blower assemblies (“RRP: Blower assembly”).

7. Remove the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN cards (“RRP: WWN card”).

Installing the replacement chassis

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

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ATTENTION

A fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately 68 kg (150 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.

If the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is installed in a cabinet, ensure that the cabinet is balanced and secured mechanically and that the removal and installation procedure will not compromise cabinet stability.

1. If the chassis is in a cabinet, remove it from the cabinet, remove the rack mount hardware, and save the hardware for use with the new chassis.

2. Place the chassis on a lift or on the shipping pallet provided with the original chassis.

3. Unpack the new chassis:

a. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.

b. Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.

c. Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.

Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.

d. Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to

the installation location.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S packaging does not incorporate wood pallet and pallet brackets. The chassis sits on top of plastic shipping tray.

4. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area. Doorways must be wider than 91 cm (36 in.) to accommodate the chassis on the pallet.

5. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. If installing the chassis in a cabinet, follow the instructions provided by the rack kit manufacturer.

Installing components into the new chassis

Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”).

1. Replace the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN cards (“RRP: WWN card”).

2. Replace the blower assemblies (“RRP: Blower assembly”).

3. Replace the power supplies or filler panels (“RRP: Power supply”).

4. Replace the control processor blades (CP8) (“RRP: Control processor blade (CP8)”).

5. Replace the core switch blades (CR4S-8) (“RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8)”).

6. If ICL cables are not used, insert EMI plugs in the ICL sockets in the core switch blades (CR4S-8).

7. Replace the blades or filler panels (“RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades” and “RRP:

Blade filler panel”).

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8. Replace the cable management fingers (“RRP: Vertical cable management fingers”).

9. Connect the power cords to the power supplies and the power outlets.

10. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”).

11. Power-on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (“Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S”).

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S performs a power-on self-test (POST). The POST takes a minimum of three minutes and is complete when LED activity returns to standard state.

12. Verify that the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is powered on and POST is complete (all power LED indicators on the port, control processor, and core switch blades should be a steady green).

13. Verify that all components are functioning correctly by checking their LEDs. If the LEDs do not indicate correct operation, try reinstalling the corresponding component.

Downloading the configuration

Once the chassis and its various components have been reassembled and powered back on, use the configDownload command to restore the original configuration. The configDownload command can be entered through a Telnet or serial session, but the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must have an Ethernet connection to the server name or IP of the host for the download process to complete. For more information, refer to the help configdownload command or the Fabric OS Command Reference.

1. Log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin:

switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin>

If you are using the virtual fabric feature, you should run configdownload -vf before running the configdownload command in order to restore the logical switch configuration.

2. Enter configDownload command.

switch:admin> configdownload -all Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.123.123.123 User Name [None]: Admin24 File Name [config.txt]: config-switch.txt Password: xxxxxxxx download complete switch:admin>

3. Reboot the DCX-4S.

Verifying correct operation of system

1. Log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin:

switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin>

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2. Enter the slotShow -m command and verify that all the installed cards are detected and that their status is operational (enabled).

switch:admin> slotShow -m

Slot Blade Type ID Model Name Status

--------------------------------------------

1 SW BLADE 51 FC8-48 ENABLED 2 UNKNOWN VACANT 3 CORE BLADE 46 CR4S-8 ENABLED 4 CP BLADE 50 CP8 ENABLED 5 CP BLADE 50 CP8 ENABLED 6 CORE BLADE 46 CR4S-8 ENABLED 7 AP BLADE 75 FX8-24 ENABLED 8 SW BLADE 51 FC8-48 ENABLED

switch:admin>

3. Verify that the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is functioning correctly by typing switchShow or switchStatusShow.

This switchShow command displays PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and port status information.

switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch switchType: 62.1 switchState: Online switchMode: Native switchRole: Subordinate switchDomain: 11 switchId: fffc0b switchWwn: 10:00:00:05:1e:39:59:67 zoning: OFF switchBeacon: OFF blade3 Beacon: OFF blade5 Beacon: OFF blade8 Beacon: OFF blade10Beacon: OFF

Index Slot Port Address Media Speed State Proto =========================================================== 32 3 0 0b2000 id N4 Online L-Port 5 public 33 3 1 0b2100 __ N8 No_Module 34 3 2 0b2200 __ N8 No_Module 35 3 3 0b2300 __ N8 No_Module 36 3 4 0b2400 id N4 Online F-Port 10:00:00:00:c9:51:00:2d 37 3 5 0b2500 __ N8 No_Module

switch:admin>

4. Verify that all the IP address information is correct by typing ipAddrShow and checking the results against the IP information recorded in the “config-miscinfo.txt” file.

switch:admin> ipaddrshow

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ATTENTION

SWITCH Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.12 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 Fibre Channel IP Address: 1.2.3.4 Fibre Channel Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0

CP0 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.10 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 HostName : cp0 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.1

CP1 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.11 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 HostName : cp1 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.1

Backplane IP address of CP0 : 10.0.0.4 Backplane IP address of CP1 : 10.0.0.5 switch:admin>switch:admin>

Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric

See the cable routing information recorded in Table 14 for the following steps.

1. Connect the CP blades to the local area network:

a. Insert the appropriate Ethernet cables into each Ethernet port.

b. Connect the other ends to an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T LAN, if not already connected.

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available management tools, such as Telnet or Web Tools. Ensure that the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is not modified using other connections during the rest of this procedure.

2. Reconnect the transceivers and cables to the port blades:

The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.

a. Position one of the transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port and insert

the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.

b. Select the cable that corresponds to the port and position it so that the key (the ridge on

one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the transceiver; then, insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.

c. Repeat step a and step b for the remaining ports.

Do not route cables in front of the air exhaust vent (located on the upper port side of the chassis).

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d. Organize the cables as required.

Verifying correct configuration of the fabric

Copying the command outputs from this section into a file is recommended.

1. Create an “after” SAN profile by entering the following commands and copying the output to a text file named “SANafter.txt”:

• nsShow

• nsAllShow

• switchShow

• fabricShow

• lscfg --show (if using the virtual fabric feature)

switch:admin> nsshow Type Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL(sec) N 020f00; 3;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46; na Fabric Port Name: 20:0f:00:60:69:90:03:f0 <output truncated>

switch:admin> nsallshow { 020f00 021fda 021fdc 021fe0 021fe1 5 Nx_Ports in the Fabric}

switch:admin> switchshow switchName: rsl8-st03-dcx-01 <output truncated>

switch:admin> fabricshow Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name <output truncated>

switch:admin>lscfg --show Created switches: 128(ds) 1 2(bs) Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 6789

------------------------------------------------------------------FID 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 | <output truncated>

switch:admin>

2. Determine any differences between the information in the “SANafter.txt” file and the information in the “SANbefor.txt” file created earlier. In particular, look for differences in the following:

• Device types

• Number of devices

• ISL and port states

• Number of switches in the fabric

3. Resolve any issues or unintentional changes to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S or fabric.

• If there are any mechanical problems, try reseating the associated component.

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• If the configuration information is not correct for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, modify as

required.

• If other issues exist, contact your support provider.

Cable routing table

Tab le 14 is a 48-port template for a cable-routing table. Expand the table for the number of ports in

the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

TABLE 14 Cable routing table for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (48 ports shown)

Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device

Slot Port Switch end Device end

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TABLE 14 Cable routing table for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (48 ports shown) (Continued)

Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device

Slot Port Switch end Device end

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Appendix

Specifications

In this appendix

•General specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

•System architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

•System size and weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

•System blade and FRU weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

•Facility requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

•Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

•Fibre Channel port specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

•Power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

•Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

•Data transmission ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

•Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

•Environmental regulation compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

General specifications

The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is compliant with United States and International safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards. Table 15 lists the general specifications for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

TABLE 15 General specifications

Specification Description

Configurable port types F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, VEX_Port, VE_Port, EX_Port, and M_Port

System architecture Nonblocking shared memory

System processor FreeScale 8548, 1.2 GHz

ANSI Fibre Channel protocol FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface standard)

Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class 2, Class 3, and Class F

Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW 5.0

FC-IP (IP over Fibre Channel) Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of the FCA profile

Aggregate I/O bandwidth 3 Tbps per chassis

Port to port latency Less than 2 microseconds with no contention (destination port is free)

Routing capacity A minimum aggregate routing capacity of four million frames per second (for

Class 2, Class 3, and Class F frames in a 64-port switch)

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Tab le 16 describes the system architecture of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.

TABLE 16 System architecture

Fibre Channel Ports Up to 192 ports, universal (E_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, EX_Port, and M_Port)

Control Processor Redundant (active/standby) control processor modules

Scalability Full fabric architecture: 239 switches maximum

Performance 1.063 Gbps line speed, full duplex

ISL Trunking Can use up to 8 ports in a trunk group to form a 64 Gbps trunk

Aggregate bandwidth 3 Tbps per chassis

Switch latency FC8-16 blade:

Maximum frame size 2112-byte payload

Frame buffers 2048 per ASIC, dynamically allocated

Classes of service Class 2, Class 3, Class F (interswitch frames)

2.125 Gbps line speed, full duplex

4.25 Gbps line speed, full duplex

8.50 Gbps line speed, full duplex

10.51875 Gbps line speed, full duplex (with FC10-6 blade) Autosensing of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds optionally programmable to fixed port

speed, speed matching between 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. Range depends on use of 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps SFPs

<2.1 µsec any port to any port at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing. FC8-32 blade: <2.1 µsec any port to any port at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing. FC8-48 blade: <2.1 µsec any port to any port at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing. FA4- 18 blade: <3.6 µsec any port to any port at 4 Gbps, cut-through routing. FR4-18i blade: <3.6 µsec any port to any port at 4 Gbps, cut-through routing. FX8-24 blade; <700 ns any port to any port at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing. FFCOE10-24 blade - CEE to CEE (different ASIC) and FCoE to FC:

<5 µsec any port to any port at 10 Gbps, cut-through routing.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone

Contents

About This Document

In this chapter

How this document is organized

Supported hardware and software

What’s new in this document

Document conventions

Text formatting

Command syntax conventions

Notes, cautions, and warnings

Notice to the reader

Additional information

Brocade resources

Other industry resources

Getting technical help

ESD precautions

Safety notices

Document feedback

Hardware Overview

In this chapter

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features

Hardware components

Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades

Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

High availability

Reliability

Serviceability

Software features

Security

Network manageability

Installation

In this chapter

Time and items required

Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation

Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Log In and Configuration

In this chapter

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview

Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host

Logging in to the serial console port

Setting the IP addresses

Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable

Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session

Customizing a switch name

Customizing a chassis name

Setting the domain ID

Setting the date and time

Setting the date

Setting the time zone

Software licenses

Synchronizing local time

Installing SFPs and attaching cables

Managing cables

Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration

Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Monitor System Components

In this chapter

Monitoring overview

Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade

Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8)

Determining status of a core switch blade (CR4S-8)

Determining the status of a power supply

Determining the status of a blower assembly

Determining the status of a WWN card

Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs)

In this chapter

Introduction

RRP: Chassis door

RRP: Vertical cable management fingers

Time and items required

Removing a chassis door

Replacing a chassis door