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Brocade DCX 8510-4
Backbone
Hardware Reference Manual
Title
Publication number Summary of changes
Date
Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware 53-1002177-02
Reference Manual
Updated filler panel graphics, CP
replacement procedures to 7.0,
data transmission range
information, and rack kit
measurement.
June 2011
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Updated power supply
July 2011
Reference Manual
requirements data, power supply
replacement information, ISL
trunking totals, inter-chassis link
information, and CP blade slot
numbering.
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Reference Manual
Added new blades, FC8-32E, FC8- December 2011
48E and enhanced ICL capability.
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Added Preparing for WWN card
replacement section. Corrected
CR16-4 core blade power draw.
May 2012
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Contents
In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Port numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chassis slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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encryption blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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In this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
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Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
In this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
FS8-18 blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
FX8-24 blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
In this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
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Figures
Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (sample configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 with the port side exhaust kit installed
(sample configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Nonport side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (sample configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cable design for the mSFP patch cables for the FC8-64 high density
port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuration tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FC8-64 port blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FC8-32E port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
FC8-48E port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
FC16-32 port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 10 FC16-48 port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 11 FS8-18 encryption blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 12 FX8-24 extension blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 13 Control processor blade (CP8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 14 Core switch blade (CR16-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 15 Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 16 Blower assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 17 WWN bezel (logo plate) for DCX 8510-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure 18 Removal and replacement of the chassis door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
finger assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
(FC16-48 port blade shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Figure 21 Removal and replacement of the blade filler panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Figure 24 Power supply identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 25 Removal and replacement of the power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Figure 26 Removal and replacement of the blower assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Figure 28 Optical transceiver (SFP+) extraction tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Figure 29 Optical transceiver with bail open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 30 Optical mSFP transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 31 QSFP cable and transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 32 QSFP transceiver (bail open) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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(sample configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 34 DCX 8510 core/edge ICL topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure 35 DCX 8510 full mesh ICL topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure 36 CR16-4 core blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Figure 37 FC8-64 port blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Figure 38 FC8-32E port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Figure 39 FC8-48E port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Figure 40 FC16-32 port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Figure 41 FC16-48 port blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Figure 42 FS8-18 encryption blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Figure 43 FX8-24 extension blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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Blades available for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation tasks, time, and items required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Port and application blade LED descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CP blade LED descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CR blade LED descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power supply LED descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Blower assembly LED descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Messages that may indicate WWN card failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Steps for upgrading through multiple versions of Fabric OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
QSFP connector port LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Critical information checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cable routing table for Brocade DCX 8510-4 (64 ports shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
System architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
System size and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
System FRU weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Power specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Power demands per component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Power supply requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Power cord types (international) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Supported optics, speeds, cables, and distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Qualified cables for mSFP connections for the FC8-64 high density port blade 120
Regulatory compliance standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Environmental status and maintenance commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Troubleshooting the Brocade DCX 8510-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
External port to slotShow port mapping for core blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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About This Document
In this chapter
•How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
•Supported hardware and software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
•What’s new in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
•Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
•Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
•Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
•Getting technical help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
•Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone (“Brocade DCX
8510-4”).
This document presents information on setting up and operating the Brocade DCX 8510-4. It is
organized in a loosely chronological order, beginning with an overview of the Brocade DCX 8510-4
and ending with removal and replacement procedures of field-replaceable units (FRUs).
The document contains the following sections:
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Chapter 1, “Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Overview,” identifies the components of the
Brocade DCX 8510-4 and provides a brief description of its features.
Chapter 2, “Installation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4,” describes how to install, set up, and
power on the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Chapter 3, “Logging In and Configuring the Brocade DCX 8510-4,” provides the initial
configuration information required to get the Brocade DCX 8510-4 established in a fabric.
Chapter 4, “Monitoring System Components,” provides descriptions of the LEDs and their
functions, and also lists Fabric OS commands required for monitoring the Brocade DCX
8510-4.
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Chapter 5, “Removal and Replacement Procedures,” describes how to remove and replace
each of the FRUs in the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Appendix A, “Specifications,” provides information on the physical characteristics,
environmental requirements, and regulatory certifications for the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Appendix B, “Application and Encryption Blades,” provides information about application
blades that are optionally available for the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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Supported hardware and software
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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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 running Brocade Fabric
OS version 7.0.0 and later.
What’s new in this document
The following information has been added:
•
Corrected maximum power draw for CR16-4 core blade. Refer to “Power demands per
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 in this document are as follows:
bold text
italic text
codetext
Identifies command names
Identifies GUI elements
Identifies keywords and operands
Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI
Provides emphasis
Identifies variables
Identifies paths and Internet addresses
Identifies document titles
Identifies CLI output
Identifies syntax examples
For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed
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.
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Command syntax conventions
Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions:
command
--option, option
-argument, arg
[ ]
Commands are printed in bold.
Command options are printed in bold.
Arguments.
Optional element.
variable
Variables are printed in italics. In the help pages, values are underlined or
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
Command examples
This book describes how to perform configuration tasks using the Fabric OS command line
interface, but does not describe the commands in detail. For complete descriptions of all Fabric OS
commands, including syntax, operand description, and sample output, refer to the Fabric OS
Command Reference.
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.
NOTE
A note provides a tip, guidance, or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a
reference to related information.
ATTENTION
An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data.
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Notice to the reader
CAUTION
A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause
damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data.
DANGER
A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely
hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions
or situations.
Notice to the reader
This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These
trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations.
These references are made for informational purposes only.
Corporation
Referenced Trademarks and Products
Microsoft Corporation
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Netscape Communications Corporation
Red Hat, Inc.
Windows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer
Sun, Solaris
Netscape
Red Hat, Red Hat Network, Maximum RPM, Linux Undercover
Velcro
Velcro Industries B.V.
Additional information
This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find
helpful.
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.
White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the Brocade website
at:
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Getting technical help
For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade website:
Release notes are available on the MyBrocade website and are also bundled with the Fabric OS
firmware.
Other industry resources
For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 website. This website
provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre
Channel, storage management, and other applications:
For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association
website:
Getting technical help
Contact your Brocade DCX 8510-4 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
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Technical Support contract number, if applicable
Model name
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 results
Serial console and Telnet session logs
syslog message logs
2. Brocade DCX 8510-4 serial number
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 port side of the chassis, on the lower right side and
directly above the cable management comb.
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Document feedback
In addition, the chassisShow command displays the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4. For the
Brocade DCX 8510-4, access the numbers on the WWN cards by removing the Brocade logo
plate at the top of the nonport side of the chassis.
Document feedback
Because quality is our first concern at Brocade, 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:
Provide the title and version number and as much detail as possible about your comment,
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Chapter
Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Overview
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In this chapter
•Brocade DCX 8510-4 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
•Brocade DCX 8510-4 blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•High availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Network manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brocade DCX 8510-4 features
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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. Brocade 8510 Backbones are the
industry’s most powerful Fibre Channel switching infrastructure, providing the most reliable,
scalable, high performance foundation for private cloud storage and highly virtualized
environments. They are designed to increase business agility by adapting to dynamic growth and
change, providing high availability access to information, and reducing infrastructure and
administrative costs.
Key features of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 include:
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Up to 192 16 Gbps external ports in a single chassis, enabling high density SAN configurations
with reduced footprint.
Support for 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports. Trunking technology
groups up to eight ports to create high performance 128-Gbps ISL trunks between switches.
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 also supports 10 Gbps FC-type SFPs in 16 Gbps port blades only and
also supports 10 GbE SFPs in the FX8-24 application blade. The two types of SFPs are not
interchangeable.
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The 10 Gbps ports can be configured manually on only the first eight ports of the 16 Gbps port
blades.
Support for many of the application, port blade, and control processor (CP) blades supported in
the Brocade 8510-4 (with the exception of the Core Switch Blade), thereby providing flexible
system configurations and fewer types of new blades.
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Beginning with Fabric OS v7.0.1, up to nine chassis can be connected with the use of 4x16
Gbps quad SFP (QSFP) inter-chassis links (ICLs). Fabric OS v7.0.0 permits up to six chassis to
be linked.
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Support for high-performance port blades running at 2, 4, 8, 10, or 16 Gbps, enabling flexible
system configuration.
Redundant and hot-swappable control processor and core switch blades, power supplies,
blower assemblies, and WWN cards that enable a high availability platform and enable
nondisruptive software upgrades for mission-critical SAN applications.
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Universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, EX_Ports and M_Ports (mirror ports).
10 Gbps ports are E_Ports only.
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Diagnostic port (D_Port) functionality.
In-flight data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities through
the 16 Gbps port blades.
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Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) functionality through the FX8-24 blade.
Brocade DCX 8510-4 hardware components
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a
wide range of flexibility in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. The chassis can be
mounted with the cables facing the front of the equipment rack or to the rear, and consists of the
following:
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Up to four hot-swappable port blade assemblies that can be configured in a single chassis,
delivering up to 192 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports.
Two slots for control processor blades (CP8):
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A single active CP8 blade can control all 192 ports in the chassis.
The standby CP8 blade assumes control of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 if the active CP fails.
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Two slots for core switch blades (CR16-4):
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CR16-4 blade interconnects all port blades.
Inter-chassis link (ICL) connectors to connect to as many as nine neighboring chassis
under Fabric OS v7.0.1. Six chassis can be connected under Fabric OS v7.0.0.
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Both CR16-4 blades are active.
Modular, hot-swappable port blades:
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64-port, 8-Gbps blades (FC8-64)
32-port, 8-Gbps blades (FC8-32E)
48-port, 8-Gbps blades (FC8-48E)
32-port, 16-Gbps blades (FC16-32)
48-port, 16-Gbps blades (FC16-48)
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FX8-24: 24-port (12 FC, 10 GbE, 2 10GbE) FCIP extension blade enabling long distance
communication over existing IP infrastructure.
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Modular, hot-swappable encryption blades:
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FS8-18: 16-port, up to 4 blades per chassis, supporting in-flight data cryptographic
(encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities.
Modular, hot-swappable field-replaceable units (FRUs):
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Two blower assemblies.
Two power supplies (100-240 VAC auto-sensing).
At 110 VAC (nominal): A minimum of two power supplies is required, regardless of the
number of port or application blades. This configuration does not support high
availability.
220 VAC (nominal) is recommended for efficiency. A second power supply is required
to support high availability.
Redundant AC primary power connections ensure high availability. Each power supply
has its own connector, so the number of primary power connections is two for
optimum efficiency and redundancy.
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Two WWN cards.
Blades use small form-factor pluggable (SFP+ and mSFP) optical transceivers. SFP+ and
mSFP transceivers support speeds of 2, 4, 8, 10, or 16 Gbps.
NOTE
The 8-Gbps SFP+s and mSFPs auto-negotiate at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The 16-Gbps SFP+s
auto-negotiate at 4, 8, and 16 Gbps. The 10 Gbps speeds must be manually set and
require special 10 Gbps SFP+ transceivers.
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QSFP-based inter-chassis link (ICL) cabling running at 64 Gbps (four 16 Gbps clustered in
a single quad connector and cable).
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Blades that are serviced from the port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4. 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.
Two vertical cable management finger assemblies and a redesigned chassis door for improved
cable management.
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Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4
NOTE
Airflow in the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is from the nonport side to the left side and port side of the
chassis (viewed from the port side) and out the exhaust vents. If you use the Port Side Exhaust Kit,
Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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Port blade (FC16-32)
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Control processor blade (CP8)
Exhaust vent
Core switch blade (CR16-4)
FIGURE 1
Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (sample configuration)
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Nonport side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4
Figure 3 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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WWN card bezel (logo plate)
Power supply (2x)
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Blower assembly (2x)
Label with serial number and WWN
FIGURE 3
Nonport side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (sample configuration)
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Brocade DCX 8510-4 blades
Table 1 summarizes the port, application, control processor, and core switch blades that are
available for the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
TABLE 1
Blades available for the Brocade DCX 8510-4
Description
Name
Function
Brocade DCX 8510-4
control processor
blade
CP8
The CP8 blade contains the control plane for the chassis. There
are two CP8 blades for redundancy. This control processor blade
is compatible with the Brocade DCX 8510-8, Brocade DCX 8510-4,
Brocade DCX, and Brocade DCX-4S.
Brocade DCX 8510-4
core switch blade
CR16-4
The CR16-4 blade contains the ASICs for switching between port
blades. Every port blade connects to each core switch blade.
There can be up to 192 16 Gbps (256 8 Gbps) total ports for port
blades. Each core switch blade connects to 128 backplane ports.
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 Brocade DCX 8510-4.
64-port 8-Gbps port
blade
FC8-64
A 64-port Brocade port blade supporting 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port
speeds with mSFPs. This port blade is compatible with the
Brocade DCX 8510-8, Brocade DCX 8510-4, Brocade DCX, and
Brocade DCX-4S.
32-port 8-Gbps port
blade
FC8-32E
FC8-48E
FC16-32
A 32-port Brocade port blade supporting 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre
Channel port speeds. This port blade is compatible with the
Brocade DCX 8510-8 and Brocade DCX 8510-4. This blade
requires Fabric OS v7.0.1 or later to run in this chassis.
48-port 8-Gbps port
blade
A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre
Channel port speeds. This port blade is compatible with the
Brocade DCX 8510-8 and Brocade DCX 8510-4. This blade
requires Fabric OS v7.0.1 or later to run in this chassis.
32-port 16-Gbps port
blade
A 32-port Brocade port blade supporting 2, 4, 8, 10, and 16 Gbps
Fibre Channel port speeds. The blade also supports port-based
in-flight encryption/decryption and compression/decompression.
This port blade is compatible with the Brocade DCX 8510-8 and
Brocade DCX 8510-4.
48-port 16-Gbps port
blade
FC16-48
FS8-18
FX8-24
A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting 2, 4, 8, 10, and 16 Gbps
Fibre Channel port speeds. The blade also supports port-based
in-flight encryption/decryption and compression/decompression.
This port blade is compatible with the Brocade DCX 8510-8 and
Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Storage encryption
blade
The FS8-18 blade enables data cryptographic
(encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities for
data-at-rest. It has 16 Fibre Channel optical SFP ports. This
application blade is compatible with the Brocade DCX 8510-8,
Brocade DCX 8510-4, Brocade DCX, and Brocade DCX-4S.
FCIP extension blade
The FX8-24 blade enables FCIP functionality over existing IP
infrastructure. It has 12 FC ports, ten 1 GbE ports, and two 10
GbE ports available. This application blade is compatible with the
Brocade DCX 8510-8, Brocade DCX 8510-4, Brocade DCX, and
Brocade DCX-4S.
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High availability
The following features contribute to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 high-availability design:
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Redundant, hot-swappable FRUs, including blades, power supplies, blowers, and WWN cards
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
The high-availability software architecture of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 CP failover activity, closes and flushes streams, provides flow
control and message buffering, and supports a centralized active and standby state.
Reliability
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 uses the following error detection and correction mechanisms to ensure
reliability of data:
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Error Detection and Correction over main control processor memory.
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.
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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 the system is operational should
a failover be necessary.
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Bus monitoring and control of blades and other field-replaceable units (FRUs).
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Serviceability
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 provides the following features to enhance and ensure serviceability:
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Modular design with hot-swappable components.
Flash memory that stores two firmware images per control processor.
USB port on control processor blades for most tasks that formerly required an FTP/SCP server,
including software and firmware upgrades.
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Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade
serial number, revision information, and part number information.
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Background health-check daemon.
Memory scrubber, self test, and bus ping to determine if a bus is not functioning.
RASlog messages.
SMI-S compliant.
Hardware and software watchdog timers.
Status LEDs.
Predictive diagnostics analysis through Fabric Watch.
SNMP (including version 3) integration with higher-layer managers.
Cable management using vertical finger assemblies to accommodate the horizontal
orientation of the blades.
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. Some of these applications include:
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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, Brocade DCX 8510-4 shutdown, and the user interface
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Security
The following list highlights some of the key security features available for the Brocade DCX 8510-4
and for other Brocade enterprise-class products running Fabric OS 7.0.1 or later. For details,
contact your Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier and refer to the Brocade White Paper, “The Growing
Need for Security in Storage Area Networks.”
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DH-CHAP
SSHv2 (using AES, 3DES, RSA)
HTTPS (using AES)
SNPMv3
FC-SP
Secure RPC
Secure file copy (SCP)
Telnet disable
Telnet timeout
IP filters (block listeners)
Secure passwords (centralized control through RADIUS/CHAP)
Multiple user accounts (MUAs). Up to 255.
Role-based access controls (RBACs)
Administrative domains/Virtual fabrics
Boot PROM password reset
Password hardening policies
Up front login in Web Tools
Login banner
Monitoring of attempted security breaches (through audit logging)
Monitoring of attempted security breaches (through Fabric Watch Security Class)
Fibre Channel security policies: DCC and SCC
Trusted Switch (FCS) for central security management
Management access controls (SNMPv3, Telnet, FTP, serial port, front panel)
Hardware-enforced zoning by WWN, domain/port ID, or both
Default zoning
RSCN suppression and aggregation
Configurable RSCN suppression by port
NTPv3 (to synchronize timestamps)
Event auditing
Change tracking
Firmware change alerts in Fabric Manager
Persistent port disable
Persistent domain ID
E_Port disable
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Network manageability
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 has a single domain and is managed as a single element with the
Brocade Network Advisor. The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 supports SNMPv1 and SNPMv3. 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 v7.0.0 and later 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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Installation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4
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In this chapter
•Time and items required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•Port numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Chassis slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Cable management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Time and items required
You can set up and install the Brocade DCX 8510-4 in the following ways:
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As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using a Brocade DCX 8510-4,
DCX-4S Rack Mount Kit (either a 27-31 in. or 18-34 in. kit depending on rack used).
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In a chassis with the Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in an approved rack.
In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using the Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from
your Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier.
This chapter describes how to set up the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as a standalone unit. For
rack-mount installation instructions, refer to the appropriate manual as described in the following
table.
Table 2 describes the main installation and setup tasks, the estimated time required for each, and
the items required to complete the task based on a fully populated Brocade DCX 8510-4 (192 Fibre
Channel ports using the FC16-48 port blades). Configurations with fewer ports require less time.
These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network
connectivity.
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TABLE 2
Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation task
Time estimate
Items required
Site preparation and unpacking Brocade
DCX 8510-4
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 raise to a
minimum of 140 cm (55 in.), with a minimum
capacity of 113 kg (250 lb). The Brocade DCX
8510-4 weighs 68 kg (150 lb) with four
FC16-48 port cards installed (192 ports).
Installing rack mount kit or
port side exhaust kit
30 minutes
30 minutes
Refer to the one or more of the following if you
are mounting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 in a
rack:
Brocade Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation
Procedure
Mounting and securing Brocade DCX
8510-4 in rack
Brocade DCX 8510-4, DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack
Kit Installation Procedure or
Brocade DCX 8510-4, DCX-4S Rack Kit
Installation Procedure.
Installing power cables and powering on
the Brocade DCX 8510-4
20 minutes
20 minutes
Power cables (provided in the Brocade DCX
8510-4 accessory kit).
Establishing serial connection, logging on
to Brocade DCX 8510-4, and configuring IP
addresses
Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial port or
terminal server port and a terminal emulator
application (such as HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the Brocade DCX
8510-4 chassis and for both control processor
blades: total three addresses.
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a
Telnet session, and configuring the
Brocade DCX 8510-4 domain ID, date and
time, and additional system parameters.
Verify and back up configuration.
20 minutes
Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet access.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
Installing transceivers as needed
20 minutes (longer SFP+, mSFP, and QSFP optical transceivers as
if using high-density needed.
port blades)
Attaching fiber-optic cables, cable ties, and 2-3 hours
cable guides
Fiber-optic cables, cable ties, and cable comb.
Preparing for Brocade DCX 8510-4 installation
NOTE
chassis.
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The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
1.
Plan to install the Brocade DCX 8510-4 with the nonport side facing the air-intake aisle. The
Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be installed facing either direction, if serviceability and cooling
requirements are met.
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
NOTE
chassis configuration.
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200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz ( branch circuits) - recommended for high availability and
maximum blade usage when configured with 192 10 Gbps ports ( circuits highly
recommendedrequired for high availability if configured with 384 10 Gbps ports) Other
port totals
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110-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz (four branch circuits highly recommended)
cables for 200 - 240 VAC service; up to cables for 110 - 120 VAC service
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
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Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
ATTENTION
To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.
3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis.
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, to
either 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4:
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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)
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A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
Transceivers (copper and optical) and compatible cables
5. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during
operation.
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Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX 8510-4
Use the following procedure to unpack and install your Brocade DCX 8510-4.
CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
NOTE
A fully populated Brocade DCX 8510-4 (four FC16-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately
68 kg (150 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
1. Unpack the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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.
NOTE
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 port side exhaust kit (if ordered), accessory kit, packing
foam, and antistatic plastic from the chassis and set aside.
4. Remove the chassis door from the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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 rack kit manufacturer.
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 that the chassis is oriented so that the nonport side has access to intake air (cool).
10. Reinstall the vertical cable management fingers.
11. Reinstall the door. The door must be installed to meet EMI compliance.
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Items included with the Brocade DCX 8510-4
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 ships with the following:
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Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis, populated with:
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Control processor blades (CP8)
Core switch blades (CR16-4)
Port blades, application blades, and encryption blades (included based on customer
specification)
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Blade slot filler panels (for slots not filled by blades)
Port side exhaust kit (included based on customer specification)
WWN cards
WWN bezel (logo plate)
Power supplies
Power supply filler panel (included if there is only one power supply)
Blower assemblies
Cable management finger assemblies
Chassis door
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Accessory kit containing the following items:
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Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone QuickStart Guide
Brocade Documentation CD (contains documents related to the Brocade DCX 8510-4)
ESD grounding strap
USB device
RS-232 serial cable. The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that can be removed to
provide an RJ45-style connector.
Brocade DCX 8510-4, DCX-4S rack mount kit with instructions
Order the Brocade-branded optical transceivers (SFP+, mSFP, and QSFP). The Brocade DCX 8510-4
supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers. The mSFPs and QSFPs are SWL transceivers only.
NOTE
For information about the SFP+, mSFP, and QSFP transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade
DCX 8510-4, go to
http://www.brocade.com/downloads/documents/matrices/Brocade_Compatibility_Matrix.pdf.
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Providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4
Complete the following steps to provide power to the chassis.
DANGER
Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies
the required voltage, and is properly grounded. (D004)
1. Connect the two AC power cords to the two power supplies.
2. Connect the power cords to a power source with voltage of 200 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz or
optionally to a power source with voltage of 110 to 120 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz. If using any
application blades in the chassis, the 200 to 240 VAC option is necessary in order to achieve
power supply redundancy.
ATTENTION
Use of the high-voltage line (200 to 240 VAC) is highly recommended because of better
power-conversion efficiency.
For a fully-loaded DCX 8510-4, 200 to 240 VAC is required for high availability (ability to hot
swap a failed power supply without affecting system operation).
3. Switch the AC power switches on the power supplies to I. The AC power switches light green
when switched on and power is supplied.
4. The Brocade DCX 8510-4 performs a power-on self-test (POST) each time it is powered on.
POST takes approximately 10 minutes and is complete when the indicator light activity displays
the operational state.
You can bypass POST by using the fastBoot command. You can also disable POST for
successive reboots on the Brocade DCX 8510-4 using the diagDisablePost command.
ATTENTION
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP addresses are configured.
Port numbering
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 uses the following port numbering method (Appendix D, “Port Numbering
Template”). The “bottom” of the blade is the right end as you look at them installed in a Brocade
DCX 8510-4 chassis.
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FC8-64 port blade — Ports are numbered from 0 through 31 from right to left on the lower set
of ports and 32 through 63 from right to left on the upper set of ports. Trunking groups are
permitted with up to eight ports per group. Trunking groups are as follows: 0-7, 8-15, 16-23,
24-31, 32-39, 40-47, 48-55, and 56-63.
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FC8-32E port blade — Ports are numbered from 0 through 15 from right to left on the lower set
of ports and 16 through 31 from right to left on the upper set of ports.
FC8-48E port blade — Ports are numbered from 0 through 23 from right to left on the lower set
of ports and 24 through 47 from right to left on the upper set of ports.
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FC16-32 port blade — Ports are numbered from 0 through 15 from right to left on the lower set
of ports and 16 through 31 from right to left on the upper set of ports.
FC16-48 port blade — Ports are numbered from 0 through 23 from right to left on the lower set
of ports and 24 through 47 from right to left on the upper set of ports.
CR16-4 core blade — Inter-chassis link connectors are numbered from 0 through 7 from right
to left. Each connector is actually a group of four 16 Gbps ports.
FS8-18 blade — The 16 physical Fibre Channel ports on this blade are numbered 0 through 15
from right to left. The two 10/100/1000 BaseT ports are numbered from the bottom as GE0
and GE1.
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FX8-24 blade — Ports are numbered in groups. The FC ports are numbered from 0 through 11
in two horizontal rows of six ports starting from the lower right and upper right in the right-hand
group of 12 ports. They are labeled FC on the front panel diagram. The two 10GbE ports are 0
and 1 and are in the lower row just to the left of the FC ports. They are labeled 10GE on the
front panel diagram. The GbE ports are numbered 0 through 9 and are in both rows to the left
of the FC and 10GE ports. They are labeled GE on the front panel diagram. Up to three FC
trunking groups are permitted. The three groups are defined as follows:
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Trunk group 0: FC ports 0, 1
Trunk group 1: FC ports 6, 7
Trunk group 2: FC ports 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Chassis slots
Chassis slots are numbered 1 through 8, from left to right when facing the port side of the Brocade
DCX 8510-4. Control processor blades (CP8) can be installed only in slots 4 and 5. Core switch
blades (CR16-4) can be installed only in slots 3 and 6. The rest of the slots, 1, 2, 7, and 8, can be
filled with port, application, or encryption blades. Unused slots must be filled with blade filler
panels to maintain adequate cooling.
Cable management
the port side of the chassis and allow for simple cable management. The cable management finger
assemblies can be installed without service disruption.
Route the cables across in front of the blades to keep LEDs visible. Leave at least one meter of
slack for each fiber-optic cable to provide room to remove and replace blades.
ATTENTION
The minimum radius to which a 50 micron cable can be bent under full tensile load is 5.1 cm (2 in.).
For a cable under no tensile load, that minimum is 3.0 cm (1.2 in.).
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Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, for example, using cable channels on
the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. Following is a list of
recommendations:
NOTE
You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can
damage the optic fibers.
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Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.
Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and
replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the
cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
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If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The
cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the
Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
For easier maintenance, label the fiber-optic cables and record the devices to which they
are connected.
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Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
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Use Velcro type straps to secure and organize fiber-optic cables.
ATTENTION
Do not route the cables in front of the air exhaust vent, which is located at the top of the port side
of the chassis.If you are using the Port Side Exhaust Kit with your Brocade DCX 8510-4, there is also
an exhaust vent at the bottom of the port side of the chassis. Use the cable management finger
assemblies to keep the cables away from this exhaust vent as well.
ATTENTION
High density cabling
The FC8-64 high density port blade cannot use the standard LC cables because the pitch between
optics in the new mini-SFP (mSFP) transceiver is smaller than in standard SFPs. Patch cables and
the mSFP to SFP patch cable. Refer to “Best Practices Guide: High Density Cable Management
high-density port solutions, cable and patch panel part numbers.
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1
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3
mSFP connector
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4
1.6 mm cable
SFP connector
Duplex clip (black)
FIGURE 4
Cable design for the mSFP patch cables for the FC8-64 high density port blade
Note that the duplex clip on the mSFP end of the cable is black for easier recognition. See the
appendix for a listing of the qualified mSFP optical cables for the FC8-64 port blade.
If ISL Trunking is in use, group the cables by trunking group. The ports are color-coded to 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.
distances.
Installing inter-chassis link (QSFP) cables (optional)
QSFP cables
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Logging In and Configuring the Brocade DCX 8510-4 3
In this chapter
•Logging in to the serial console port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•Configuring the IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
•Customizing a switch name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•Customizing a chassis name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•Setting the domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Verifying the PID mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Configuring the Brocade DCX 8510-4
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4
configuration includes the following parameters:
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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 for the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (optional)
WWN for the Brocade DCX 8510-4
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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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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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 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.
NOTE
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.
Figure 5 illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks.
Configuration Tasks
Connect Serial Cable
between Switch and Host
Log In to Serial Console Port
Set IP Address
Log Off Serial Console Port
and Disconnect Serial Cable
Connect Ethernet Cable and
Open Telnet Session
Set Domain ID
Set Date and Time
Install SFPs and Attach Cables
Manage Cables
Verify Operation and
Back Up Configuration
FIGURE 5
Configuration tasks
Establishing a serial connection to the Brocade DCX 8510-4
To establish a serial connection to the console port on the Brocade DCX 8510-4, complete the
following steps.
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1. Verify that the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is powered on and that POST is complete by verifying 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 to connect the CONSOLE port on the active CP to a
computer workstation. The active CP blade is indicated by an illuminated (blue) LED.
ATTENTION
The CONSOLE port is intended primarily for the initial setting of the IP address and for service
purposes.
3. Access the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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:
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In a Windows environment:
Parameter
Bits per second
Value
9600
8
Data bits
Parity
None
1
Stop bits
Flow control
None
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In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt:
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
When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information, press Enter. You receive
the following login prompt:
CP0 Console Login:
6. Proceed to the next task.
Logging in to the serial console port
To log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 through the serial connection, follow these steps.
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1. Log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as admin. The default password is password. At the initial
login, you are prompted to enter new admin and user passwords. Make sure to write down the
new passwords and keep this information in a secure location.
Fabric OS (swDir)
swDir login: admin
Password:
Please change your passwords now.
Use Control-C to exit or press 'Enter' key to proceed.
swDir:admin>
2. (Optional) Modify passwords. To skip modifying the password, press Ctrl-C. For more
information on passwords, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
NOTE
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 (_) only. Passwords are
case-sensitive, and they are not displayed when you enter them on the command line.
For more information on passwords, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
Configuring the IP addresses
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4.
NOTE
The default IP addresses and host names for the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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)
ATTENTION
Resetting an IP address while the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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.
Complete the following steps to set the IP addresses for the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
1. Log in to the active CP as admin using the serial cable connection.
2. Set up the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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
not valid on this chassis.
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NOTE
The addresses 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.255 are reserved and used internally by the Brocade
DCX 8510-4. 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]: 192.168.1.1
Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 255.255.255.0
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]: 192.168.1.2
Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 255.255.255.0
Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 192.168.1.254
IP address is being changed...Done.
Committing configuration...Done.
swDir:admin> ipaddrset -cp 1
Host Name [cp1]:
Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.74]: 192.168.1.3
Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 255.255.255.0
Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 192.168.1.254
IP address of remote CP is being changed...Done.
Committing configuration...Done.
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.
Establishing an Ethernet connection to the Brocade DCX 8510-4
After using a serial connection to configure the IP addresses for the Brocade DCX 8510-4, you can
connect the active CP blade to the local area network (LAN).
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NOTE
Connecting the CP blades to a private network/VLAN is recommended.
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration
using either a serial session, Telnet, or management applications, such as Web Tools or Brocade
Network Advisor.
Perform the following steps to establish an Ethernet connection to the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be accessed through a remote connection using the command
line via Telnet or any of the management tools, such as Web Tools or Brocade Network Advisor.
4. To complete any additional Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration procedures through a Telnet
session, log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 by Telnet, using the admin login. The default
password is password.
Customizing a switch name
The switch name of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be up to 30 characters long using Fabric OS
release 6.3.0 or later; can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscore characters; and
must begin with a letter.
NOTE
Changing the name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.
1. Type switchName followed by the new name in double quotes.
swDir:admin> switchName "swModularSwitch5"
Committing configuration...
Done.
swModularSwitch5:admin>
2. Record the new name for reference.
Customizing a chassis name
The chassis name of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be up to 15 characters long; can include letters,
numbers, hyphens, and underscore characters; and must begin with a letter.
1. Enter chassisName followed by the new name in double quotes.
switch:admin> chassisname "DCX8510_chassis"
Committing configuration...
Done.
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2. Enter chassisName by itself to show the name.
switch:admin> chassisname
DCX8510_chassis
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 Brocade
DCX 8510-4 is 1. Use the fabricShow command to view the already assigned domain IDs.
1. Enter switchDisable to disable the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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 Brocade DCX 8510-4.
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.
Setting the date
To set the date, follow these steps.
1. If necessary, log on to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 by Telnet, using the admin account.
The default password is password.
2. Enter the date command, using the following syntax:
date "mmddHHMMyy"
The values are:
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dd is the date; valid values are 01 through 31.
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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 through 2069).
switch:admin> date
Fri Sep 28 17:01:48 UTC 2010
switch:admin> date "0927123010"
Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC 2010
switch:admin>
Setting the time zone
You must perform the procedure on all chassis for which the time zone must be set. However, you
only need to set the time zone once on each switch, because the value is written to nonvolatile
memory.
Use one of the two following procedures to set the time zone.
The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using timezone_fmt mode to
Central Standard time.
1. Log in to the switch using the default password, which is password.
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 PST.
The following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Central.
switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Pacific
switch:admin> tstimezone US/Central
switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Central
The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode to
Pacific Standard Time.
1. Type the tsTimeZone command as follows:
switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive
2. You are prompted to select a general location.
Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly.
3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit.
4. At the prompt, select a country location.
5. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone region or Ctrl-D to quit.
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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
Verifying the PID mode
Before connecting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 to the fabric, verify that the WWN Based persistent
port identifier (PID) feature on the Brocade DCX 8510-4 matches the other switches in the fabric.
This parameter must be identical for all switches in the fabric and is set using the configure
command as shown in the following example:
switch:admin>configure
Configure...
Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y
Domain: (1..239) [1]
Enable a 256 Area Limit
(0 = No,
1 = Zero Based Area Assignment,
2 = Port Based Area Assignment): (0..2) [0] 1
WWN Based persistent PID (yes, y, no, n): [no] yes
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You can check the PID setting using the configshow command as in the following example. You can
use the | grep -i pid qualifier to pinpoint the PID information.
switch:admin> configshow | grep -i pid
fabric.ops.mode.pidFormat:1
fabric.wwnPidMode:1
The 1 indicates that the WWN Based persistent PID feature is enabled. The default value is 0 for
disabled.
Determining installed software licenses
Depending on the vendor agreement, certain licenses are factory installed on the Brocade DCX
8510-4. 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.
The 64-bit chassis ID is required to obtain and activate licenses for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. 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 transceivers and attaching cables
The following two sets of steps cover the installation of transceivers and cables for most SFPs and
for QSFPs.
Installing SFP+ and mSFP transceivers and cables
Complete the following steps to install SFP-type optical transceivers.
NOTE
mSFP transceivers are compatible only with the FC8-64 port blade. While they will fit in other
blades, this configuration is unsupported and will generate an error.
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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. Add the optical transceivers and cables to the Fibre Channel ports.
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 8 ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must
meet specific requirements. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the remaining ports.
5. Organize the cables See “Managing Cables.”
6. Verify the Brocade DCX 8510-4 and port status using the switchShow command.
7. Verify fabric connectivity using the fabricShow command.
Installing QSFP transceivers and cables
Follow these steps to install the QSFPs and cables in the 16 Gbps core blades. These transceivers
and cables are used to form the inter-chassis links (ICL) with neighboring DCX 8510 Backbones.
The transceivers should be installed in the blades before connecting the cables.
Because each QSFP contains four 16 Gbps ports, be aware that any problems with one port could
affect all four ports in the quad if the QSFP has to be replaced.
1. Position one of the QSFP transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the
transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated.
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.
When the transceiver is correctly seated, the status LED will flash amber several times and
then turn solid amber.
2. Remove the protective cap from the special QSFP cable and insert it into the transceiver until it
is firmly seated.
The cables are also keyed to fit into the transceivers correctly.
When the cable is correctly seated, the status LED will change from amber to green.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining ICLs.
3. Organize the cables. See “Managing Cables.”
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4. Verify the Brocade DCX 8510-4 and connector and port status using the switchShow -qsfp
command.
A sample of the command output is shown below. The example is from a DCX 8510-4 with a
core blade installed in slot 3. Some details for the 8510-8 will be different, but the reported
information for the QSFPs will be similar.
Note that the State reported for an unconnected QSFP (shown QSFP 0 and Ports 0-3 below) is
No_SigDet. This is different from the State of No_Synch that is reported for regular SFPs that
are unconnected.
QSFP 7 (ports 3/28-3/31, Index 748-751) in the following example shows the results for a
connected QSFP.
switch:FID128:admin> switchshow -qsfp
switchName:
switchType:
switchState:
switchMode:
switchRole:
switchDomain:
switchId:
switch name
121.3
Online
Native
Subordinate
75
fffc4b
switchWwn:
zoning:
10:00:00:05:1e:4f:eb:00
ON (zoning name)
switchBeacon:
FC Router:
OFF
OFF
Allow XISL Use: OFF
LS Attributes: [FID: 128, Base Switch: No, Default Switch: Yes, Address Mode
0]
Index Slot Port QSFP Address Media Speed State
Proto
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256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
736
737
738
739
740
741
742
743
744
745
746
747
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
id
id
id
id
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
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748
10:00:00:05:1e:39:e4:5a trunkmaster name (Trunk master)
749 29 ------ id 16G Online
10:00:00:05:1e:39:e4:5a trunkmaster name(Trunk master)
750 30 ------ id 16G Online
10:00:00:05:1e:39:e4:5a trunkmaster name (Trunk master)
751 31 ------ id 16G Online
10:00:00:05:1e:39:e4:5a trunkmaster name (Trunk master)
3
28
7
------
id
16G
Online
FC E-Port
3
7
FC E-Port
FC E-Port
FC E-Port
3
7
3
7
Managing cables
Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using cable channels on
the port sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. With the horizontal
orientation of the blades in the Brocade DCX 8510-4, 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
replace the Brocade DCX 8510-4, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps
prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
The minimum bend radius should be no smaller than 10x the cable radius. The minimum
radius to which a 50 micron cable can be bent under full tensile load is 5.1 cm (2 in.). For
a cable under no tensile load, that minimum is 3.0 cm (1.2 in.).
If ISL Trunking is in use, group the cables by trunking group. The ports are color-coded to
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.
®
Generally, Velcro type cable restraints are recommended to avoid creating sharp bends
in the cables. Do not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily
overtightened and can damage the optic fibers.
For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they
are connected.
•
•
Do not route cables in front of the air exhaust vents.
Route the cables to the sides of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 through the vertical cable
management fingers.
•
Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
NOTE
guidelines.
For the procedure to install the ICL cables, see “Inter-chassis link (QSFP) cable removal and
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Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration
To verify correct operation and back up the Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration, follow these steps.
Complete the following steps to back up the configuration for the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional.
2. If necessary, log on to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account.
3. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 by entering the switchShow command
from the workstation. This command provides information about switch and port status.
4. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 in the fabric by entering the fabricShow
command from the workstation. This command provides general information about the fabric.
5. To back up the configuration, run the following two steps:
a. Enter the configupload -vf command. This command uploads the Brocade DCX 8510-4
virtual fabric data.
b. Enter the configupload command. This command uploads the Brocade DCX 8510-4
configuration.
6. You can run the following commands to see additional configuration information that you can
copy to a file to save:
•
•
•
•
configShow
ipaddrShow
licenseShow
switchShow
Alternatively, you can save the configuration file to a Brocade USB device by using the
usbstorage command.
NOTE
Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploaded during a configuration
upload.
NOTE
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 Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Powering off the Brocade DCX 8510-4
Perform the following steps to power off the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
1. Shut down the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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.
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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....
Stopping blade 8
Shutting down the blade....
Broadcast message from root (pts/1) Tue Aug 23 14:23:06 2010...
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 O (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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Monitoring System Components
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In this chapter
•Monitoring overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Monitoring overview
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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.
There are two commands that can be especially helpful in monitoring the health of the Brocade
DCX 8510-4. These commands are switchShow and chassisShow. Examples of these commands
are shown below.
Note in the switchShow command the new switchType for the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as well as the
16 Gbps speed identification for capable ports. The output has been truncated to reduce
information duplication.
DCX-4_130:admin> switchshow
switchName:
switchType:
switchState:
switchMode:
switchRole:
switchDomain:
switchId:
DCX-4_130
121.3
Online
Native
Principal
130
fffc82
switchWwn:
zoning:
switchBeacon:
FC Router:
10:00:00:05:33:03:2c:00
ON (BB)
OFF
ON
FC Router BB Fabric ID: 10
Address Mode:
0
Index Slot Port Address Media Speed State
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0
1
0
820000
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
10:00:00:05:1e:f8:a0:b4
820100
10:00:00:05:33:26:0e:65
820200
10:00:00:05:33:48:5e:f5
820300
10:00:00:05:1e:f8:a0:b3
820400
10:00:00:05:33:26:10:15
820500
10:00:00:05:1e:f8:a0:b1
820600
10:00:00:05:33:48:5e:d0
820700
10:00:00:05:33:26:df:6b
820800
10:00:00:05:33:26:df:6a
820900
10:00:00:05:33:48:6b:ea
10 10 820a00
10:00:00:05:33:26:10:28
11 11 820b00
10:00:00:05:33:26:10:73
12 12 820c00
10:00:00:05:33:48:5e:d1
13 13 820d00
10:00:00:05:33:26:10:29
14 14 820e00
10:00:00:05:1e:f9:72:47
15 15 820f00
10:00:00:05:33:26:0e:8a
16 16 821000
10:00:00:05:33:26:0e:8b
17 17 821100
10:00:00:05:33:48:6b:eb
18 18 821200
10:00:00:05:1e:f9:72:46
19 19 821300
10:00:00:05:33:26:10:14
20 20 821400
10:00:00:05:33:26:0e:64
21 21 821500
10:00:00:05:33:26:10:72
22 22 821600
10:00:00:05:33:48:5e:f4
23 23 821700
10:00:00:05:1e:f8:a0:b2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
4
1
4
5
1
5
6
1
6
7
1
7
8
1
8
9
1
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
821800
821900
821a00
821b00
821c00
821d00
821e00
821f00
822000
822100
822200
822300
--
--
--
--
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
N16
N16
N16
N16
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
N8
N8
N8
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37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
822400
822500
822600
822700
822800
822900
822a00
822b00
822c00
822d00
822e00
822f00
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
--
--
--
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
id
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N8
N16
N16
N16
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
16G
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Light
No_Module
No_Module
No_Module
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
No_SigDet
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
45
46
47
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
9
<output truncated>
DCX-4_130:root>
Note in the chassisShow command the Chassis Family designation for the Brocade DCX 8510-4
along with specific information about every field-replaceable unit in the chassis.
DCX-4_130:root> chassisshow
Chassis Family:
DCX8510-4
Chassis Backplane Revision: 2
SW BLADE Slot: 1
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Power Usage (Watts):
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-160
-106
60-1002144-02
BQB0345F00X
Day: 19 Month: 11 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
32 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
CP BLADE Slot: 4
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-40
60-1000376-08
AHJ0420F08K
Day: 21 Month: 5 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
229 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
CP BLADE Slot: 5
Header Version:
2
Power Consume Factor:
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Factory Part Num:
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Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
AHJ0420F086
Day: 21 Month: 5 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
229 days
0 days
CORE BLADE Slot: 3
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Power Usage (Watts):
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-135
-88
60-1002142-02
BQD0344F01K
Day: 18 Month: 11 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
47 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
CORE BLADE Slot: 6
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Power Usage (Watts):
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-135
-87
60-1002099-01
BQD0337F00A
Day: 16 Month: 9 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
77 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
AP BLADE Slot: 7
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-250
60-1001157-21
ATM0431F008
Day: 20 Month: 9 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
4 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
SW BLADE Slot: 8
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Power Usage (Watts):
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-140
-95
60-1002145-02
BQA0344F00S
Day: 6 Month: 11 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
32 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
POWER SUPPLY Unit: 1
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
2000
23-0000067-01
AGC2M03FR4P
Day: 7 Month: 6 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
229 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
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POWER SUPPLY Unit: 2
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
2000
23-0000067-01
AGC2M03FR7T
Day: 7 Month: 6 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
221 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
FAN Unit: 1
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-126
60-1000384-09
AGB0623F0AM
Day: 7 Month: 6 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
229 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
FAN Unit: 2
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-126
60-1000384-09
AGB0623F0AK
Day: 7 Month: 6 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
229 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
WWN Unit: 1
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
Update:
2
-1
60-1000888-05
ANN2524F01N
Day: 7 Month: 6 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
229 days
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
ID:
BRD0000CA
Part Num:
SLKWRM0000X4S
WWN Unit: 2
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-1
60-1000888-05
ANQ0417F03P
Day: 7 Month: 6 Year: 2010
Day: 29 Month: 3 Year: 2011
229 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
0 days
Chassis Factory Serial Num: ANP2523F00E
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Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade
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Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade
Use the following procedure to determine the status of a port or application blade.
1. Check the LEDs on the blade.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Figure 6 illustrates the FC8-64 port blade.
Figure 7 illustrates the FC8-32E port blade.
Figure 8 illustrates the FC8-48E port blade.
Figure 9 illustrates the FC16-32 port blade.
Figure 10 illustrates the FC16-48 port blade.
Figure 11 illustrates the FS8-18 encryption blade.
Figure 12 illustrates the FX8-24 extension blade.
The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For
2. Check the blade status by entering slotShow.
Blade illustrations
3
4
2
1
1
2
Status LED
Power LED
3
4
Fibre Channel port
Port Status LED
FIGURE 6
FC8-64 port blade
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NOTE
The FC8-64 port blade requires mSFPs (standard SFPs do not fit) as well as narrower OM-3 LC
cables offered by major manufacturers such as Corning, Molex, and Amphenol.
1
2
4
3
1
2
Status LED
Power LED
3
4
Fibre Channel port
Port Status LED
FIGURE 7
FC8-32E port blade
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4
1
2
1
2
Status LED
Power LED
3
4
Fibre Channel port
Port Status LED
FIGURE 8
FC8-48E port blade
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3
1
2
Status LED
Power LED
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4
Fibre Channel port
Port Status LED
FIGURE 9
FC16-32 port blade
3
4
1
2
1
2
Status LED
Power LED
3
4
Fibre Channel port
Port Status LED
FIGURE 10 FC16-48 port blade
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2
3
4
1
2
Status LED
Power LED
3
4
Fibre Channel port
Port Status LED
FIGURE 11 FS8-18 encryption blade
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4
5
7
6
1
2
1
2
3
4
Status LED
Power LED
5
6
7
10GbE (XGE) port 0
Port status LED for 10GbE port 0
Port map
GbE (GE) port 6
Port status LED for GbE port 6
FIGURE 12 FX8-24 extension blade
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Table 3 describes the port and application blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for
those patterns.
TABLE 3
Port and application 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
seated and either the
thumbscrew is fully engaged or
the slider is pushed up and the
ejectors are fully engaged.
Status LED
No light (LED is off)
Steady amber
Blade is either healthy or does
not have power.
Verify that the power LED is on.
Blade is faulty.
Ensure that the blade is firmly
seated and check the status by
entering the slotShow
command. If LED remains
amber, consult the Brocade
DCX 8510-4 supplier.
Slow-flashing amber (on 2 Blade is not seated correctly or Pull the blade out and reseat it.
seconds, then off 2
seconds)
is faulty.
If LED continues to flash,
replace the blade.
Fast-flashing amber (on
1/2 second, then off 1/2
second)
Environmental range exceeded. Check for out-of-bounds
environmental condition and
correct it.
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TABLE 3
LED purpose
Color
Status
Recommended action
FC Port Status
No light (LED is off)
Port has no incoming power, or Verify that the power LED is on,
there is no light or signal carrier check the transceiver and
detected.
cable.
Polling is in progress.
Allow 60 seconds for polling to
complete.
Connected device is configured Verify the status of the
in an offline state.
connected device.
Steady green
Port is online (connected to an
external device) but has no
traffic.
No action required.
Slow-flashing green (on 1
second, then off 1 second) indicating a loopback plug or
Port is online but segmented,
Verify that the correct device is
attached to the Brocade DCX
cable or an incompatible switch. 8510-4.
Fast-flashing green (on
1/4 second, then off
1/4 second
Port is in internal loopback
(diagnostic).
No action required.
Flickering green
Port is online, with traffic
flowing through port.
No action required.
Steady amber
Port is receiving light or signal
carrier, but it is not online yet.
Reset the port from the
workstation using the
portEnable or
portCfgPersistentEnable
command.
Slow-flashing amber (on 2 Port is disabled due to
Reset the port from the
workstation using the
portEnable or
portCfgPersistentEnable
command.
seconds, then off 2
seconds)
diagnostic tests or portDisable
or portCfgPersistentEnable
command.
Fast-flashing amber
(on 1/2 second, then
off 1/2 second)
Transceiver or port is faulty.
Port is bypassed.
Change the transceiver or reset
the switch from the workstation.
Alternating green/amber
Reset the port from the
workstation using the
portEnable or
portCfgPersistentEnable
command.
GbE Port Status No light (LED is off)
(FX8-24) - both
Port has no incoming power, or Verify that the power LED is on,
there is no light or signal carrier check the transceiver and
1 GbE and 10
detected.
cable.
GbE ports
Steady green
Port is online but has no traffic. No action required.
Slow-flashing green (on 1
second, then off 1 second) specific ports.
Beacon. Used to identify
No action required.
No action required.
Flickering green
Port is online, with traffic
flowing through port.
Fast-flashing amber
(on 1/4 second, then
off 1/4 second)
Transceiver or port is faulty.
Change the transceiver or reset
the switch from the workstation.
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Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8)
Complete the following steps to determine the status of a control blade (CP8)
change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED
2. Check the port blade status by entering slotShow and haShow.
Figure 13 identifies the CP8 blade.
4
5
6
8
3
7
2
1
1
2
3
4
Power LED
Status LED
USB LED
5
Console port (Serial)
Ethernet port (Mgmt IP)
Ethernet port (Service IP)
Active CP LED
6
7
8
USB port
FIGURE 13 Control processor blade (CP8)
Table 4 describes the CP blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns.
TABLE 4
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.
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TABLE 4
CP blade LED descriptions (Continued)
LED purpose
Color
Status
Recommended action
Status
No light (LED is off)
CP blade is either healthy
or does not have power.
Verify that the power LED is on.
Steady amber
CP blade is faulty or the
switch is still booting.
Ensure that the blade is firmly
seated and the switch has
completed booting. If LED remains
yellow, consult the Brocade DCX
8510-4 supplier.
Slow-flashing amber (on 2
seconds; then off 2 seconds) correctly or is faulty.
CP blade is not seated
Pull the blade out and reseat it. If
the LED continues to flash, replace
the blade.
Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 Environmental range
second; then off 1/2 second) exceeded.
Check for out-of-bounds
environmental condition and
correct it.
Ethernet Link
Status
No light (LED is off)
Either an Ethernet link is
not detected, or it does not the Ethernet cable is firmly seated,
Ensure that the blade has power,
have incoming power.
and the connected device is
functioning.
Flickering green/amber
No light (LED is off)
Ethernet link is healthy
and traffic is flowing
through port.
No action required.
Ethernet Link
Speed
Ethernet link speed is 10
Mb/s or CP blade does not
have incoming power.
Ensure that the CP has power.
NOTE: To force a persistent Ethernet
link speed, enter the ifModeSet
command.
Steady green
Ethernet link speed is
100/1000 Mb/s.
No action required.
USB Status
Active CP
Lamp on
Lamp off
USB stick enabled.
No action required.
No action required.
USB stick not present or
disabled.
Steady blue
Active CP blade.
No action required.
No action required.
No light (LED is off)
Standby CP blade.
Determining the status of a core switch blade (CR16-4)
Complete the following steps to determine the status of a core switch blade (CR16-4).
1. Check the LED indicators on the core switch blade (see the following figure). The LED patterns
may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to
2. Check the core switch blade status by entering slotShow and haShow.
Table 13 identifies the core switch blade.
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2
3
4
1
1
2
Power LED
Status LED
3
4
QSFP port map and trunking diagram
QSFP connectors
FIGURE 14 Core switch blade (CR16-4)
Table 5 describes the core switch blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those
patterns.
TABLE 5
CR blade LED descriptions
LED purpose
Color
Status
Recommended action
Power
Steady green
CR16-4 blade is on.
No action required.
No light (LED is off)
CR16-4 blade is not on.
Ensure that the blade is firmly
seated and has power.
Status
No light (LED is off)
Steady amber
CR16-4 blade is either
healthy or does not have
power.
Verify that the power LED is on.
CR16-4 blade is faulty or
the switch is still booting.
Ensure that the blade is firmly
seated and the switch has
completed booting. If the LED
remains amber, consult the
Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier.
Slow-flashing amber (on 2
CR16-4 blade is not seated Pull the blade out and reseat it. If
seconds, then off 2 seconds) correctly or is faulty.
the LED continues to flash, replace
the blade.
Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2 Environmental range
second, then off 1/2 second) exceeded.
Check for out-of-bounds
environmental condition and
correct it.
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TABLE 5
CR blade LED descriptions (Continued)
LED purpose
Color
Status
Recommended action
QSFP
connector
status LED
No light (LED is off)
No QSFP module, all four
QSFP ports are disabled
No action needed if the QSFP is not
installed or
verify that the QSFP is fully inserted.
Steady amber
Blinking amber
QSFP module is in, all four Ensure that the cable is properly
ports have no signal/no
sync.
connected. If the LED remains
amber, consult the Brocade DCX
8510-4 supplier.
Port is disabled or faulted, Check for console messages or wait
FC link activity, segmented, for all four ports to come online.
loopback mode, also
during transition between
cable plug in and all four
ports online.
Steady green
QSFP module is in and all
ports are online.
No action needed.
Refer to Figure 36 and Table 27 for a map of the ports and a table of external ports to internal ports
as shown in the slotShow command
Determining the status of a power supply
Complete the following steps to determine the status of a power supply.
1. Check the LED indicator on the power supply (see the following figure). The LED patterns may
temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests; for information about how to
Be sure to check each module.
2. Check the power supply status by entering psShow.
The power supply status displays OK, Absent, or Faulty. If a power supply displays absent or
faulty, contact the Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier to order replacement parts. Both physically
absent or faulty could also be the result of the power supply not being properly seated or being
turned off.
Table 15 shows a power supply.
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Power LED
FIGURE 15 Power supply
Table 6 describes the power supply LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns.
TABLE 6
Power supply LED descriptions
LED purpose
Color
Status
Recommended action
Power
No light
(LED is off)
Power supply does not have
incoming power and is not
providing power to the Brocade
DCX 8510-4.
Ensure that the power supply is
firmly seated, the Brocade DCX
8510-4 has incoming power, both
power cables are connected, and
AC power switches are on.
Steady green
Power supply has incoming
power and is providing power to
the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
No action required.
Flashing green
Power supply is about to fail.
Replace the power supply.
Determining the status of a blower assembly
Complete the following steps to determine the status of a blower assembly.
1. Check the LED indicators on the blower assembly (see the following figure). The LED patterns
may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests; for information about how to
to check each module.
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 displays absent or faulty, contact the Brocade
DCX 8510-4 supplier to order replacement parts. Both physically absent or faulty could also be
the result of the power supply not being properly seated.
Figure 16 shows the blower assembly.
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2
1
Power LED
2
Fault LED
FIGURE 16 Blower assembly
Table 7 describes the LED patterns for the blower assembly.
TABLE 7
Blower assembly LED descriptions
LED purpose
Color
Status
Recommended action
Power
Fault
No light
(LED is off)
Blower assembly does not Ensure that the blower assembly
have power.
is firmly seated and has power.
Steady green
Blower assembly has
power.
No action required.
No light
(LED is off)
Blower assembly is either
healthy or does not have
power.
Ensure that the blower assembly
has power.
Steady amber
Blower assembly has a
failure (full or partial).
Replace the blower assembly.
Slow-flashing amber
(on 2 sec, then off 2 sec)
Blower assembly is not
seated correctly or is
faulty.
Pull the unit out and reseat it. If
the LED continues to flash,
replace the unit.
Flashing amber
(on 1/2 sec, then off 3.5 sec)
Fan is disabled.
Run the fanEnable command to
enable the fan.
Fast-flashing amber
Environmental range
Check for out-of-bounds
(on 1/2 sec, then off 1/2 sec) exceeded.
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
Complete the following steps to determine the status of a WWN card.
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NOTE
The WWN bezel (logo plate) covers the WWN cards. The LEDs on the WWN cards are not visible
unless the bezel is removed.
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
TABLE 8
Messages that may indicate WWN card failure
Type of message
Sample error message
WWN unit fails its FRU (field
0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, error
replaceable unit) header access.
EM-I2C_TIMEOUT, 2, WWN 1 I2C timed out: state 0x4
WWN unit fails to power on
WWN unit is being faulted.
<timestamp>, [EM-1004], <sequence-number>,,
CRITICAL, <system-name>, WWN # failed to power on
or
<timestamp>, [EM-1043], <sequence-number>,,
WARNING, <system-name>, Can't power <FRU Id>
<state (on or off)>.
0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Critical
EM-WWN_UNKNOWN, 1, Unknown WWN #2 is being
faulted
or
<timestamp>, [EM-1003], 40, SLOT 7 | FFDC |
CHASSIS, CRITICAL, Brocade_DCX, WWN 2 has unknown
hardware identifier: FRU faulted
or
<timestamp>, [EM-1034], <sequence-number>,,
ERROR, <system-name>, WWN # set to faulty,
rc=<return code>
WWN unit is not present or is not
accessible.
0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error
EM-WWN_ABSENT, 2, WWN #1 not present
or
<timestamp>, [EM-1036], <sequence-number>,,
WARNING, <system-name>, <FRU Id> is not
accessible.
Writing to the FRU history log
(hilSetFruHistory) has failed.
0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error
EM-HIL_FAIL, 2, HIL Error: hilSetFruHistory
failed, rc=-3 for SLOT 3
WWN unit insertion was detected
WWN unit removal was detected
<timestamp>, [EM-1049], <sequence-number>,,
INFO, <system-name>, FRU WWN # insertion
detected.
<timestamp>, [EM-1050], <sequence-number>,,
INFO, <system-name>, FRU WWN # removal detected.
Figure 17 displays the WWN bezel (logo plate). The WWN cards are under the bezel.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
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In this chapter
•Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
•ESD precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Introduction
NOTE
The field-replaceable units (FRUs) in the Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be removed and replaced
without special tools. The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can continue operating during many of the FRU
replacements if the conditions specified in the procedures are followed.
The following sections contain FRU removal and replacement procedures (RRPs).
ESD precautions
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. When working with
any Brocade DCX 8510-4 FRU, use correct ESD procedures.
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•
Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is
plugged in) or a bench ground.
Store ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging.
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Chassis door removal and replacement
NOTE
The chassis door must be installed to ensure the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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.
Time and items required
Removing a chassis door
Support the door to prevent it from falling. Pull and remove the door. It will pop off the ball studs.
FIGURE 18 Removal and replacement of the chassis door
Replacing a chassis door
Complete the following steps to reinstall the door.
1. Align the holes in the door with the ball studs on the chassis
2. Push the door into place. It will snap onto the studs.
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Vertical cable management fingers removal and replacement
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4, the finger assemblies are attached
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
Complete the following steps to remove the cable management finger assembly. Refer to Figure 19
for the location of the assembly.
1. Remove the chassis door.
2. Remove the cables from the cable management finger assembly and rearrange the cables
around the assembly.
3. Unscrew and save the three (3) screws holding the finger assembly to the rack upright. Support
the assembly to prevent it from falling.
4. Remove the cable management finger assembly.
5. If necessary, repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other finger assembly.
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FIGURE 19 Removal and replacement of the vertical cable management finger assemblies
Replacing a cable management finger assembly
Complete the following steps to replace the 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 and 2 for the other cable management assembly.
4. Replace the chassis door.
Port, application, and encryption blade removal and replacement
This section describes how to remove and replace port, application, and encryption blades. It does
not cover the core (CR) blades or the control processor (CP) blades.
ATTENTION
A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a port, application, or encryption
blade, or a 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 Brocade
DCX 8510-4. 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. Removing and restoring
transceivers and cables may take longer depending on how many must be changed. The following
items are required for the blade and filler panel replacement:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
Workstation computer
Replacement blade or filler panel
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Small form-factor pluggable (SFP+, or mSFP) transceivers (as needed)
Optical and copper cables (as needed)
NOTE
For information about the transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade chassis, go to
http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
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Removing a blade
Complete the following steps to remove a blade.
ATTENTION
If multiple blades are being replaced, replace one blade at a time.
ATTENTION
Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions while removing any blade.
NOTE
The FC8-64 port blade, the FS8-18 encryption blade and the FX8-24 application blade are
compatible only with the Brocade DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, and DCX 8510-4.The FC8-32E,
FC8-48E, FC16-32 and FC16-48 port blades are compatible only with the DCX 8510-8 and DCX
8510-4.
1. Remove the 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.
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.
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.
NOTE
Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identify each cable by its
physical port). It is a good practice to keep a table of cable to port mapping.
7. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade.
8. Disconnect all cables and transceivers from the blade. For mSFP transceivers(FC8-64 only), it
is recommended that you use the pull tab to remove the transceiver from the blade.
9. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:
•
For FC8-64, FC8-32E, FC8-48E, FC16-32, FC16-48 port blades, FX8-24 application blade,
and FS8-18 encryption blade: Unscrew the two thumb screws from the ejectors on the
blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the left thumb screw until it pops out. 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.
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11. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:
•
For FC8-64, FC8-32E, FC8-48E, FC16-32, FC16-48 port blades, FX8-24 application blade,
and FS8-18 encryption blade: Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the
blade face. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the ejectors.
12. If the blade is not being replaced by another blade, install a filler panel.
FIGURE 20 Removal and replacement of the port, application, or encryption blades (FC16-48 port
blade shown)
Replacing a blade
Complete this procedure to replace a blade.
ATTENTION
Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions while replacing any blade.
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:
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For FC8-64, FC8-32E, FC8-48E, FC16-32, FC16-48 port blades, FX8-24 application blade,
and FS8-18 encryption blade: Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the
blade face, 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.
3. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:
•
For FC8-64, FC8-32E, FC8-48E, FC16-32, FC16-48 port blades, FX8-24 application blade,
and FS8-18 encryption blade: Close the ejectors by rotating them away from the center of
the blade. The levering action of the ejectors seats the blade in the slot.
4. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:
•
For FC8-64, FC8-32E, FC8-48E, FC16-32, FC16-48 port blades, FX8-24 application blade,
and FS8-18 encryption blade: Tighten the thumb screws using the Phillips screwdriver.
5. 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.
6. The Status LED on the blade will show amber until POST completes for the blade. It should
then display green. If it remains amber, the board may not be properly seated in the backplane
or the board may be faulty.
7. Install the transceivers and cables in the blade. For mSFP (FC8-64 port blade only)
transceivers, it is recommended that you install the cables in the transceivers before installing
the transceivers in the blade.
8. Group and route the cables through the vertical cable management fingers.
9. Replace the chassis door.
Blade filler panel removal and replacement
procedure.
NOTE
Some filler panels have two thumbscrews and some have only one. Be sure to unscrew or tighten
both if you are using the two-screw version.
Removing a filler panel
Complete the following steps to remove a filler panel from the chassis.
ATTENTION
A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a port, application, or encryption
blade, or new 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.
1. Remove the chassis door.
2. Unscrew the thumbscrews on the panel using the Phillips screwdriver.
3. Using the tabs, pull the filler panel out of the chassis.
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FIGURE 21 Removal and replacement of the blade filler panel
Replacing a filler panel
Do not leave a slot empty. This will adversely affect cooling of the chassis.
1. Orient the filler panel.
2. Slide the filler panel into the slot until it is firmly seated.
3. Tighten the thumbscrews.
4. Replace the chassis door.
Control processor blade (CP8) removal and replacement
This document describes how to remove and replace a control processor (CP8) blade. Each chassis
has two CP8 blades. In the DCX 8510-4 they are located in slots 4 and 5.
NOTE
The CP8 blade is compatible only with the Brocade DCX Backbones (including the 8510s).
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ATTENTION
Brocade’s firmware upgrade policy for CP8 blades specifies testing for the current Fabric OS release
and one version earlier. It is possible to upgrade by more than one version, but it is a very specific
and detailed process. Read the directions under “Downloading firmware from an FTP server” or
“Downloading firmware from a USB device” carefully.
ATTENTION
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. You can determine the firmware version on the
replacement blade and do a firmware upgrade if necessary after inserting the blade in the chassis,
but you MUST disable high availability (HA) before inserting the new blade. If the new CP blade is
severely down-level, a very specific procedure must be followed to bring the blade up to the correct
firmware version.
NOTE
For the DCX 8510-4, slots are numbered from 1-8 from bottom to top, viewed from the port side of
the chassis.
There are several references to additional Brocade manuals in this document. To access them
online, go to this location on the MyBrocade web site,
http://my.brocade.com/wps/myportal/!ut/p/c1/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gnN8cwY
xNjY0MLV39XA89gc0OL4ABnIwNHU_2CbEdFAL7xxwo!/, click Product Manuals, and use the list
box under the Product Manuals heading to find the specific manual you want. You may have to
register for the MyBrocade site if you have not already done so.
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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•
•
•
•
•
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ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap.
Workstation computer.
Serial cable.
IP address of an FTP server for backing up the Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration.
#2 Phillips screwdriver.
Replacement Brocade DCX 8510-4 control processor blade (CP8).
If you are upgrading through multiple versions of the Fabric OS, consult the “Steps for
upgrading through multiple versions of Fabric OS” table to see which intermediate versions of
the Fabric OS you might need. Plan carefully and for extra time if this is your situation.
Faulty CP blade indicators
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 steady amber, or the power LED is not lit.
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•
•
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The CP blade does not respond to Telnet 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:
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
“Slot unknown” message relating to a CP slot
2
CP blade errors or I C timeouts
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.
Recording critical Brocade DCX 8510-4 information
Back up the backbone configuration before you replace a CP blade. Refer to the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide for backup information.
ATTENTION
The following instructions reference specific slot numbers. These numbers will be different between
the DCX 8510-8/DCX and the DCX 8510-4/DCX-4S chassis.
1. Connect to the chassis and log in as admin, using a serial console connection.
2. Type haShow to determine which CP blade is active. The example below is from a DCX chassis.
DCX_124:admin> haShow
Local CP (Slot 7, CP1) : Active
Remote CP (Slot 6, 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.
4. If the active CP blade is faulted, automatic failover to the standby CP blade should have
occurred. Confirm that the standby CP blade is active and power off the faulted CP blade, log in
to standby CP blade, and skip to step 7.
If automatic failover has not occurred, manually failover the faulty blade by moving the slider to
the off position (to the right in a DCX 8510-4). Then power off the faulted blade, log in to
standby CP blade, and skip to step 7.
5. If both CP blades are healthy and you want to replace the standby CP blade, log in to the active
CP blade and skip to step 7.
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6. If both CP blades are healthy and you want to replace the active CP blade, log in to the active
CP blade and run the following steps:
a. Run the haFailover command to make the standby CP blade the active blade. The currently
active CP blade becomes the standby blade. Wait until the status LED on the currently
active CP blade is no longer lit.
b. Confirm the completion of the failover by running the haShow command.
c. Log in to the new active CP blade.
7. Run firmwareShow to note the firmware version of the active CP blade.
The following example shows the results of the firmwareshow command when the firmware
versions on the two CP blades are not the same. Note the warning message at the end of the
output.
DCX_120:root> firmwareshow
Slot Name
Appl
Primary/Secondary Versions
Status
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 CP0
5 CP1
FOS
FOS
v6.4.0a
v6.4.0a
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
STANDBY
ACTIVE *
WARNING: The local CP and remote CP have different versions
of firmware, please retry firmwaredownload command.
DCX_120:root>
8. Run haDisable from the active CP blade to prevent failover or communication between the CP
blades during the replacement.
9. Use the configUpload command to upload the backbone configuration to a specified FTP
server. Enter information at the prompts.
a. Run the fosconfig --show command to determine if virtual fabrics are enabled. If so, run
the configupload -vf command. This command uploads the Brocade DCX 8510-4 virtual
fabric data.
b. If virtual fabrics are not enabled, run the configupload command. This command uploads
the Brocade DCX 8510-4 configuration.
Removing a control processor blade (CP8)
The chassis 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.
Complete the following steps to remove a CP8 control blade (CP).
1. Remove the 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 Manager. Determine which CP is active using the haShow command or view the active
LED on the front of the CP.
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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.
Depending on the nature of the CP failure, it is possible that the haFailover command may not
work. Proceed to the next step anyway.
4. Enter the haDisable command. This is required before physically removing and replacing a CP
blade.
5. Power off the blade by sliding the slider switch in the left ejector to the right to the off position.
Do not eject the blade until the power LED is off and you have completed the next two steps.
6. Disconnect all cables from the faulty (standby) CP.
7. Unscrew the thumb screw from both ejectors using the Phillips screwdriver.
8. Lever open both ejector handles simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the CP
blade out of the chassis.
FIGURE 22 Removal and replacement of the control processor blade (CP8)
Replacing a control processor blade (CP8)
CAUTION
Please read ALL of the instructions for replacing the CP blade before beginning the procedure.
Use the same version of Fabric OS on both CP blades. Using different versions is not supported
and may cause malfunctioning. If the replacement CP blade has a different version of Fabric OS,
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bring both blades to the same firmware version. Once you have installed the replacement CP
version of firmware on the replacement CP blade and upgrading it if necessary.
Complete the following steps to remove a CP8 control blade (CP).
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 your left.
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.”
If the standby CP is unresponsive, you can try unplugging the new CP blade, running haDisable
on the active CP blade, and plugging the new CP blade back in. At that point, you can repeat
step 1 above to begin the verification process again.
2. Determine the version by entering firmwareShow. If the serial console on the replacement CP
blade is connected, issue the firmwareShow command there. More information is available
through the console.
NOTE
The DCX 8510-4 requires Fabric OS 7.0.0 or later to be recognized. If the firmware on the
replacement blade is earlier than 7.0.0 it must be brought up to the version on the active CP
blade, which must be at least 7.0.0.
3. If the firmware versions for both CP blades are the same, skip to “Complete the replacement.”
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. The results of the
firmwareshow command may look similar to the following. Note the warning message at the
end of the output.
DCX_xyz:admin> firmwareshow
Slot Name
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 CP0 FOS v7.0.0 ACTIVE
Appl
Primary/Secondary Versions
Status
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v7.0.0
5 CP1
FOS
v6.3.0a
v6.3.0a
STANDBY *
* Local CP
WARNING: The local CP and remote CP have different versions
of firmware, please retry firmwaredownload command.
4. You must bring the replacement blade to the same firmware level as the active blade by
running the firmwareDownload -s command directly on the replacement blade to bring it up to
the proper level. The firmwareshow command results show which slots hold the active and
standby (replacement) CP blades.
If you are using an FTP server to download the firmware, skip to “Downloading firmware from
an FTP server.”
If you are using a USB device to download the firmware, skip to “Downloading firmware from a
USB device.” If the firmware on the standby CP blade is more than one level down from the
level on the active CP blade, you must have formatted USB devices for each of the versions you
will need to upgrade.
TABLE 9
Steps for upgrading through multiple versions of Fabric OS
If you are at Fabric OS version
and your target version is
do these upgrade steps
7.0.0x
7.0.1
use firmwaredownload -s to upgrade directly
to 7.0.0x
Downloading firmware from an FTP server
For this task, refer to Table 9 for the correct sequence of upgrading firmware versions to reach your
target version.
Complete the following steps to download the firmware from an FTP server.
1. Log in to the standby CP blade as admin. If you need to know the IP address of the standby
blade, run ipaddrshow.
You should remain logged in to the active CP blade in order to monitor it.
2. Run 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 to initiate firmwarecommit. Enter all requested information (use default values).
3. When the download process finishes, run firmwareDownloadStatus to verify that the firmware
has been updated.The command displays a running account of the progress of the
firmwareDownload command (if it is still running) until the command has completed. The final
message is similar to the following and will appear with a date and time stamp:
Slot 4 (CP0, active): Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. Use
firmwareshow to verify the firmware versions.
4. On the standby CP blade (the blade for which you just changed the firmware level), run reboot.
The reboot of the standby CP will initiate a firmwarecommit to the secondary partition and log
you out.
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DCX_124:admin> reboot
Broadcast message from root (ttyS0) Fri Jun 18 14:49:45 2010...
The system is going down for reboot NOW !!
INIT: Switching to runlevel: 6
INIT: Sending processes the TERM signal DCX_124:admin> HAMu Heartbeat down,
stop FSS
Unmounting all f##exiting due to signal: 9, pending signals: 0x20000, 0x0
ilesystems.
Please stand by while rebooting the system...
Restarting system.
The system is coming up, please wait...
.
.
.
Fri Jun 18 14:53:13 2010: Doing firmwarecommit now.
Please wait ...
Fri Jun 18 14:55:27 2010: Firmware commit completes successfully.
Validating the filesystem ...
Fri Jun 18 22:36:05 2010: Doing firmwarecommit now.
Please wait ...
Fri Jun 18 22:36:48 2010: Firmware commit completes successfully.
2010/06/18-14:56:50, [SULB-1004], 908, SLOT 7 | CHASSIS, INFO, Brocade_DCX,
Firmwarecommit has completed.
2010/06/18-14:56:50, [SULB-1036], 909, SLOT 7 | CHASSIS, INFO, Brocade_DCX,
The new Version: Fabric OS v6.3.0c
2010/06/18-14:56:50, [SULB-1002], 910, SLOT 7 | CHASSIS, INFO, Brocade_DCX,
Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully.
NOTE
The time stamp on the co-cpu may not be in sync with the main cpu on the blade. This is not a
cause for concern.
5. Log back in to the standby CP blade and run firmwareDownloadStatus on the standby CP blade
to validate a successful commit. This may take 10 minutes.
6. If you are upgrading through several levels of the Fabric OS, repeat step 2 through step 5 as
often as necessary based on the path outlined in the table above. Otherwise, proceed to step
7.
7. Log out of the standby CP blade and log in to the active CP blade.
8. Proceed to “Completing the replacement.”
Downloading firmware from a USB device
For this task, refer to Table 9 for the correct sequence of upgrading firmware versions to reach your
target version.
Complete the following steps to download the firmware from a USB device.
This section assumes that the new firmware has already been copied onto the USB device. The
folder structure on the USB device must be as follows in order to allow the device to be enabled:
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brocade>
config
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•
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firmware
firmwareKey
support
The firmware folder contains the folder for the specific release you are installing.
1. Insert the USB device into the active CP blade.
2. Attach a serial cable from the PC to the active CP blade.
3. Log in to the active CP blade as admin if you are not still logged in and enter usbStorage -e to
enable the USB device.
4. Remove the serial cable from the active CP blade and attach it to the standby CP blade and log
in as admin.
5. Run 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 to initiate firmwarecommit. Enter all requested information (use default values).
6. This does not apply to the DCX 8510 models.When the download process finishes, run
firmwareDownloadStatus to verify that the firmware has been updated. The command displays
a running account of the progress of the firmwareDownload command until the command has
completed. The final message is similar to the following and will appear with a date and time
stamp:
Slot 4 (CP0, active): Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. Use
firmwareshow to verify the firmware versions.
7. 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.
DCX_124:admin> reboot
Broadcast message from root (ttyS0) Fri Jun 18 14:49:45 2010...
The system is going down for reboot NOW !!
INIT: Switching to runlevel: 6
INIT: Sending processes the TERM signal DCX_124:admin> HAMu Heartbeat down,
stop FSS
Unmounting all f##exiting due to signal: 9, pending signals: 0x20000, 0x0
ilesystems.
Please stand by while rebooting the system...
Restarting system.
The system is coming up, please wait...
.
.
.
Fri Jun 18 14:53:13 2010: Doing firmwarecommit now.
Please wait ...
Fri Jun 18 14:55:27 2010: Firmware commit completes successfully.
Validating the filesystem ...
Fri Jun 18 22:36:05 2010: Doing firmwarecommit now.
Please wait ...
Fri Jun 18 22:36:48 2010: Firmware commit completes successfully.
2010/06/18-14:56:50, [SULB-1004], 908, SLOT 7 | CHASSIS, INFO, Brocade_DCX,
Firmwarecommit has completed.
2010/06/18-14:56:50, [SULB-1036], 909, SLOT 7 | CHASSIS, INFO, Brocade_DCX,
The new Version: Fabric OS v6.3.0c
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Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully.
NOTE
The time stamp on the co-cpu may not be in sync with the main cpu on the blade. This is not a
cause for concern.
8. Log back in to the standby CP blade and type firmwareDownloadStatus on the standby CP
blade to validate a successful commit. This may take 10 minutes.
9. If you are upgrading through several levels of the Fabric OS, repeat step 5 through step 8 as
often as necessary based on the path outlined in the table above. Otherwise, proceed to step
10.
10. Log out of the standby CP blade and log in to the active CP blade.
11. Proceed to “Completing the replacement.”
Completing the replacement
Complete the following steps to complete the CP8 control blade replacement procedure.
1. Type haEnable to re-enable HA on the active CP blade.
NOTE
For Fabric OS 6.3.0 and later, haEnable will cause the standby CP blade to reboot. Wait until
POST completes before moving to the next step. POST is complete when the Status LED on the
CP blade returns to a steady green state.
2. Type haShow and verify that the command output includes “HA Enabled, Heartbeat Up”. If it is
not yet enabled, re-enter the command until you have verified that redundancy is achieved.
DCX_124:admin> hashow
Local CP (Slot 7, CP1) : Active
Remote CP (Slot 6, CP0) : Standby, Healthy
HA Enabled, Heartbeat Up, HA State Synchronized
3. Type firmwareShow to verify that the firmware version has been updated and that the versions
are the same on the two CP blades. The slot numbers will be different for the DCX 8510-4 or
DCX-4S. (not all slot numbers are shown)
DCX_8510:admin> firmwareshow
Slot Name
Appl
Primary/Secondary Versions Status
-----------------------------------------------------------
4 FX8-24 FOS
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
v7.0.0
6 CP0
7 CP1
FOS
FOS
STANDBY
ACTIVE *
10 FX8-24 FOS
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4. Pack the faulty CP blade in the packaging provided with the new CP blade, and contact the
switch supplier to determine the return procedure.
5. Replace the chassis door.
If you have one or more application blades in the chassis, the Fabric OS automatically detects
mismatches between the active CP firmware and the application blade's firmware and triggers the
auto-leveling process. This auto-leveling process automatically updates the application blade
firmware to match the active CP. At the end of the auto-leveling process, the active CP and the
application blades will run the same version of the firmware.
Core switch blade (CR16-4) removal and replacement
This section describes how to remove and replace a core switch blade (CR16-4). The Brocade DCX
8510-4 has two core switch blades: one in slot 3 and one in slot 6. Note that the blade shown in the
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
Faulty core switch blade indicators
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 steady 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 slot
2
Core switch blade errors or I C timeouts
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 master
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For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference.
Removing a core switch blade (CR16-4)
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 continues to operate while a core switch blade is being replaced. Refer to
Figure 23 for the following procedure.
Complete the following steps to remove the core switch blade.
ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions.
NOTE
The CR16-4 blade is compatible only with the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
1. Remove the chassis door.
2. Unscrew the two thumb screws from the ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver.
Unscrew the left thumb screw until it pops out. This initiates a hot-swap request.
3. Label and then disconnect cables from the faulty core switch blade.
4. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the blade face. Pull the blade out of
the chassis using the ejectors.
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FIGURE 23 Removal and replacement of the core switch blade (CR16-4)
Replacing a core switch blade (CR16-4)
Complete the following steps to replace the core switch blade.
ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions.
NOTE
The CR16-4 blade is compatible only with the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
1. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the blade face. Orient the CR blade so
that the handles are toward you.
2. Align the flat side of the blade inside the left and right rail guides in the slot with the
components facing upwards, and slide the blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.
3. Close the ejectors by rotating them away from the center of the blade. The levering action of
the ejectors seats the blade in the slot.
4. Power on the blade by screwing in the thumbscrews.
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. The status LED on the new blade is initially amber and will be until POST for the blade
completes. this may take as long as several minutes. It then turns green.
7. Connect the cables to the new core switch blade. For the 8510 models, if the QSFP cables are
not used, make sure the rubber gaskets are in the QSFP transceivers.
8. Replace the chassis door.
9. Pack the faulty core switch blade in the packaging provided with the new core switch blade,
and contact the Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier to determine the return procedure.
Power supply removal and replacement
Use this procedure to remove and replace a power supply.
NOTE
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can continue operating during the replacement if the second 220 VAC
power supply is operating. If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is supplied with 110 VAC (nominal), there is a
risk of some blades being powered off for lack of power during the replacement.
This is why Brocade always recommends using 220 VAC (nominal).
Brocade DCX 8510-4 power supplies are 100-240 VAC, auto-sensing.
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Time and items required
The replacement procedure for each power supply takes less than five minutes. A power supply
unit or filler panel is required for the power supply replacement.
Identifying power supplies
Figure 24 shows the location and identification of the power supplies.
1
Power supply 1 (PS1)
2
Power supply 2 (PS2))
FIGURE 24 Power supply identification
Removing a power supply
To remove a power supply, complete the following steps.
1. Perform the appropriate following action based on whether the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is
operating:
•
•
If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is not operating during the replacement procedure, go to step
2.
If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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. See Providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 in the Installation chapter
of your Hardware Reference Manual to check your power requirements.
2. Turn off the power switch.
3. Unlatch the power cord retainer clip.
4. Remove the power cord.
5. Loosen the thumbscrew.
6. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the power supply from the chassis and supporting the power
supply from beneath as you remove it.
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FIGURE 25 Removal and replacement of the power supply
Replacing a power supply
To replace a power supply, complete the following steps.
1. If you are not replacing the power supply, insert a filler panel into the slot.
2. Otherwise, insert the power supply into the slot. Verify that the power supply is seated by gently
pulling on the handle.
3. Tighten the thumb screw.
4. Replace the power cord.
5. Latch the power cord retainer clip.
6. Turn on the power switch.
7. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light.
Blower assembly removal and replacement
Use this procedure to remove and replace a blower assembly.
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ATTENTION
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can continue operating during the replacement if the second blower
assembly is operating,
To ensure continuous adequate cooling, maintain two operating blower assemblies at all times
except for the brief period when replacing a blower assembly.
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:
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•
Replacement blower assembly
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Removing a blower assembly
Complete the following steps to remove a blower assembly from the chassis.
1. Before removing a blower assembly, verify that the other blower assemblies are functioning
correctly. The power LEDs should be steady green.
2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the ends of blower assembly.
3. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the blower assembly from the chassis and supporting the
blower assembly from beneath as you remove it.
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FIGURE 26 Removal and replacement of the blower assembly
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Replacing a blower assembly
Complete the following steps to replace the blower assembly in a chassis.
1. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is
seated.
2. Verify that the power LED displays a green light.
3. Use the screwdriver or your fingers to tighten the captive screws.
WWN card removal and replacement
Use this procedure to remove and replace a WWN card.
NOTE
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).
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Time and items required
Allow approximately 20 minutes to replace a WWN card. The following items are needed to replace
a WWN card:
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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 the need for replacement
Before replacing a WWN card, verify that the replacement is necessary. Any of the following events
can indicate that the card requires replacement:
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Power or Status LEDs on WWN card (beneath logo plate) indicate a problem
Problems viewing or modifying the data stored on the WWN card
Error messages regarding WWN units #1 or #2
Preparing for the WWN card replacement
If the WWN card requires replacement, complete the following steps.
ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions (see “ESD Precautions” in your chassis manual).
1. Open a Telnet session to the chassis and log in to the active CP as admin. The default
password is “password”.
2. Verify that you are logged into the active CP. Run the haShow command to determine the active
CP.
3. Run the supportsave command on the active CP to capture all settings.
4. Contact Brocade Technical Support for a replacement WWN card. Technical Support will
require the supportsave data collected in the previous step so that a replacement can be
programmed prior to shipping to your location.
DO NOT execute the frureplace command. The command will no longer be functional beginning
with the release of Fabric OS 7.0.0c, but users with earlier versions of the Fabric OS should
also NOT run the command.
Removing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card
When the replacement WWN card has been received, complete the following steps to remove the
bezel and faulted WWN card.
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ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions (see “ESD Precautions” in your chassis manual).
1. Open a Telnet session to the chassis and log in to the active CP as admin. The default
password is “password”.
2. Verify that you are logged into the active CP. Run the haShow command to determine the active
CP.
3. Run the supportsave command on the active CP to capture all settings. If any problems occur
during the replacement, the information will be important for solving the problem.
4. Remove the screws from the WWN bezel. Pull the bezel away from chassis and set it aside. The
WWN cards are visible.
5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two screws that secure the WWN card to the chassis.
Hold the card by the edges and remove it.
6. Disconnect the WWN cable by depressing the cable connector latch and pulling the connector
from the WWN module.
7. Set the WWN card on a static-free surface, such as a grounding pad.
FIGURE 27 Removal and replacement of the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card
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Replacing the WWN card and WWN bezel (logo plate)
Complete the following steps to replace the bezel and WWN card.
ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions (see “ESD Precautions” in your chassis manua).
1. Unpack the new WWN card and save the packaging for the faulty WWN card.
2. Hold the card by the edges 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.
NOTE
If a serial console session is active, several “removal detected” and “insertion detected”
messages display on the console because of the replacement.
3. Verify that the WWN card is correctly connected by checking the LEDs on the WWN card to see
if they reflect the status of the components.
NOTE
The LEDs might take up to 2 minutes after WWN card installation to begin functioning.
4. Install the WWN bezel. Orient the bezel on the chassis. Insert and tighten the screws.
5. Pack the faulty WWN card in the packaging provided with the new card and return it to the
chassis supplier.
Transceiver removal and replacement
Use this procedure to remove and replace a transceiver.
NOTE
The 16 Gbps-capable SFP+s auto-negotiate at 4, 8, and 16 Gbps.The single-speed 10 Gbps SFP+s
can also be used in the 16 Gbps port blades. The 8 Gbps-capable mSFPs and SFP+s auto-negotiate
at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The mSFPs are compatible only with the FC8-64 high density port blade. The
16 Gbps SFP+s should be used only with the FC16-32 and FC16-48 port blades.
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for one transceiver takes less than five minutes.
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Replacement mSFP SFP+,
Optical transceiver extraction tool (for SFP+ transceivers)
Most Brocade switches and backbones come with a transceiver extraction tool (Figure 1) and
holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from switches and blades where the
space is limited.
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FIGURE 28 Optical transceiver (SFP+) extraction tool
Removing an SFP+ transceiver
Complete the following steps to remove an SFP+ transceiver.
1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver. Use the extraction tool to open the
cable latching mechanism.
2. Using the hooked end of the tool, pull the bail (wire handle) away from its pivot point and out,
sliding the transceiver out of the switch or blade.
The 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers have an attached pull tab like the mSFPs. Instead of using the
tool, simply grasp the pull tab and pull straight out to remove the 16 Gbps SFP+ from the
switch or blade. See the illustration for the mSFP transceiver for the basic appearance of the
16 Gbps transceiver.
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Bail
FIGURE 29 Optical transceiver with bail open
Replacing an SFP+ transceiver
Complete the following steps to replace an SFP+ transceiver.
1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, position the optical
transceiver 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; then close the bail.
The 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers do not have bails. Use the tab on the 16 Gbps SFP+
transceivers to help gently push the transceiver into the port. Do not push so hard as to bend
the tab.
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. Do not insert a cable intended for an mSFP
transceiver into a regular SFP+ transceiver. You may damage the cable. Do not force a
standard SFP cable into an mSFP transceiver. You may damage the transceiver.
Removing and replacing an mSFP optical transceiver
Use this procedure to remove and replace mSFP transceivers. Do not use the extraction tool to
remove the transceivers.
NOTE
The mSFP transceivers are used only with the FC8-64 port blade. Narrower OM-3 LC cables are used
to connect the FC8-64.
NOTE
It is recommended that the optical cable should be either removed from or inserted into the mSFP
while the transceiver is out of the blade due to the port density.
ATTENTION
mSFP optical transceivers should not be inserted into ports intended for SFP+ transceivers. They will
be faulted on power-up For Fabric OS 6.4.0 and later.
NOTE
Cables for mSFP transceivers should not be used with standard SFP+ transceivers.
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CAUTION
The pull tabs are not designed to be bent. Doing so may result in damage to the pull tab.
Removing an mSFP transceiver
Complete the following steps to remove an mSFP transceiver.
1. Grasp the pull tab firmly and pull the unit out of the port.
2. Remove the cable from the transceiver.
1
2
1
Pull tab
2
mSFP transceiver
FIGURE 30 Optical mSFP transceiver
Replacing an mSFP transceiver
Complete the following steps to replace an mSFP transceiver.
1. Insert the cable into the new transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
2. Position the optical transceiver 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.
Inter-chassis link (QSFP) cable removal and replacement
Use this procedure to remove and replace a QSFP cable.
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NOTE
The QSFP ports can be used only with an inter-chassis link (ICL) license. After the addition or removal
of a license, the license enforcement is performed on the 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. Beginning with Fabric OS v7.0.1, up to nine neighboring
Brocade 8510 series chassis can be connected with the QSFP cables. Under Fabric OS v7.0.0, six
chassis can be connected.
NOTE
For the Brocade 8510 Backbones, an off-the-shelf QSFP cable up to 50 meters long can be used as
an ICL cable.
ATTENTION
For the 8510 series models, if the QSFP cables are not used, make sure the rubber gaskets are in
the QSFP transceivers.
Table 10 describes the connector port LED patterns and the recommended actions for those
patterns.
TABLE 10
QSFP connector port LEDs
LED purpose
Color
Status
Recommended action
QSFP
connector
status
No light (LED is off)
Steady amber
No QSFP module, all four
QSFP ports are disabled
No action required if QSFP no
present or
verify that the QSFP is fully inserted.
QSFP module is in, all four No action required if QSFP only is
ports have no signal/no
sync.
installed or
ensure that the cable is properly
connected. If the LED remains
amber, consult the Brocade DCX
8510-4 supplier.
Blinking amber
Steady green
Port is disabled or faulted, Check for console messages or wait
FC link activity, segmented, for all four ports to come online.
loopback mode, also
during transition between
QSFP cable insertion and
confirmation.
Both ends of QSFP cable
are in and all ports are
online. Full link is
No action required.
established.
Follow this procedure to install the QSFP cables. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for
the configuration procedure and requirements.
Figure 31 shows an QSFP cable and transceiver. The QSFP connectors on the core blades are
labeled by trunk group (trunking is optional) for ease of installation. The subsequent figures shows
acceptable cabling configurations for the ICL feature. The recommended topology is the parallel
type where there are four QSFP cables connected between any pair of Brocade 8510 series
chassis.The full mesh configuration is also supported.
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FIGURE 31 QSFP cable and transceiver
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for an QSFP cable takes less than five minutes.
You will need a replacement QSFP cable and transceiver (if necessary).
Removing an ICL cable
Complete the following steps to remove a QSFP cable.
1. Grasp the rubber housing on the end of the cable and pull it straight out of the QSFP
transceiver.
2. If the QSFP transceiver also needs to be replaced, remove the QSFP transceiver by rotating the
bail down and using the bail to pull the transceiver out of the connector on the blade.
3. Repeat for each cable that requires replacement.
1
QSFP transceiver
2
Bail
FIGURE 32 QSFP transceiver (bail open)
Replacing an ICL cable
Complete the following steps to replace a QSFP cable.
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1. If the QSFP transceiver is being replaced, grasp the bail of the new QSFP and push the QSFP
into the connector on the blade until it is firmly seated. The QSFP is keyed to fit into the
connector in one way. The status LED initially blinks amber after installation, then displays
steady amber.
2. Grasp the QSFP cable by the rubber housing and push it into the QSFP transceiver until it is
firmly seated. The cable housing is keyed to fit into the QSFP in one way.
The status LED displays steady amber until both ends of the cable are inserted and the link is
established. When the link is fully established, the LED displays steady green.
3. Repeat for each cable that requires replacement.
4. Once all the cables are attached, see the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for the configuration
procedure.
Possible ICL configurations
Figure 33 illustrates one possible QSFP cable configuration between two 8510 series chassis. Each
of two cores in one chassis should be interconnected with each of two cores in the second chassis.
This provides for inter-chassis link (ICL) trunking between chassis, ensuring redundancy. Parallel
connections between core blades are recommended.
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edge chassis. Although 8510-8 chassis are shown in the figure, the chassis can be either 8510-4
line in the example actually represents four cables running between the chassis.
FIGURE 34 DCX 8510 core/edge ICL topology
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8510-8 chassis are shown in the figure, the chassis can be either 8510-4 or 8510-8. In this
example, the trunk groups are shown in color.
Trunked ICLs
Trunked ICLs
Trunked ICLs
FIGURE 35 DCX 8510 full mesh ICL topology
Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis removal and replacement
This section describes how to remove and replace the Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis (with its
backplane). The basic steps are:
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NOTE
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 and items required
The chassis replacement takes approximately 3 hours.
The following items are required for the chassis replacement:
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•
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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
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•
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Pallet jack or hydraulic or assisted lift that raises a minimum of 140 cm (55 in.) and carries a
minimum of 113 kg (250 lb)
A surface on which to place the old chassis, such as a second lift or the pallet originally
provided with the old chassis
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Faulty Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis indicators
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:
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•
•
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, core switch blade, or WWN card) do not function properly even after the
component was replaced.
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Intermittent FAULTY codes for blades. Re-seat the blade and visually inspect the right-hand
ejector stiffening rail for possible wear or damage. It is important that the blade ejector
handles not slip out during blade installation. If this happens, it is usually due to excessive
wear or damage to the right-hand ejector stiffening rail.
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•
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, core switch, or port blade
even though the blade was replaced.
Recording critical Brocade DCX 8510-4 and SAN information
All commands must be entered from a CLI session (Telnet or serial) to the active CP blade unless
otherwise indicated.
NOTE
Run supportShow, which includes most of the information in Table 1 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
Manual. Use a checklist (Table 1) to ensure that all required information is recorded.
TABLE 11
Critical information checklist
Checked? Data
Notes
Configuration information
Location of “config-switch.txt” file
Location of “config-miscinfo.txt” file
IP address, subnet mask
WWN for Brocade DCX 8510-4
SAN profile
Location of “SANbefor.txt” file
Notes regarding nsshow output
Notes regarding nsallshow output
Notes regarding switchshow output
Notes regarding fabricshow output
Output from supportshow command
Location of “spptshow.txt” file
Notes regarding supportshow output
Information about the new chassis
New factory serial number
New serial number (if available)
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1. Open a Telnet session and log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as admin. The default password is
password. Enable the logging function on your Telnet or serial console connection.
2. Back up the current configuration.
NOTE
If you are using the Virtual Fabric feature, you should run configupload -vf before running the
configupload command to save the logical switch configuration.
•
Enter configUpload -all; then enter the requested information at the prompts.
This command uploads the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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:
Upload complete
switch:admin>
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Alternatively, you can save the configuration file to a Brocade USB device.
3. 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
4. Record the IP address information.
Enter ipAddrShow -sw; then copy the command output into the config-miscinfo.txt file.
switch:admin> ipaddrshow -sw
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 : 10.0.0.6
Backplane IP address of CP1 : 10.0.0.7
switch:admin>switch:admin>
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5. 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:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
2
-50
60-0001532-03
KP000000195
Day: 1 Month: 1 Year: 2007
Day: 14 Month: 3 Year: 2012
187 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
3 days
<output truncated>
CHASSIS/WWN Unit: 1
Header Version:
Power Consume Factor:
Factory Part Num:
Factory Serial Num:
Manufacture:
(in same assembly as WWN Unit: 2)
2
-3
60-0001501-07
FT02X805BE2
Day: 26 Month: 3 Year: 2007
Day: 14 Month: 3 Year: 2009
207 days
Update:
Time Alive:
Time Awake:
3 days
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
6. Create a SAN “profile” by entering and recording the information provided by the following
commands:
•
•
•
•
nsShow
nsAllShow
switchShow -qsfp
fabricShow
Copy the command output into a text file named “SANbefor.txt.” After the Brocade DCX 8510-4
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
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switchName: switch
<output truncated>
switch:admin> fabricshow
Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
7. Enter supportShow; then copy the command output into a text file named “spptshow.txt.”
NOTE
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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 is restored to the fabric to verify
that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.
switch:admin> supportshow
version: 7.0.0
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
8. Record the cable connections between the Brocade DCX 8510-4 and the target device and
ports.
9. Run supportSave on the active CP. The information recorded can be very important in case you
have difficulties during the replacement process.
Disconnecting from the network and fabric
Complete the following steps to disconnect the chassis from the network.
1. Shut down the Brocade DCX 8510-4 using the sysShutdown command on the active CP.
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....
Stopping blade 8
Shutting down the blade....
Broadcast message from root (pts/1) Tue Jul 18 14:23:06 2008...
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The system is going down for system halt NOW !!
DANGER
Turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cords (D006)
2. Power off the chassis by flipping all AC power switches to the off position. (The power supply
status LED should turn off.)
3. Remove the power cords from the power supplies and the power outlets.
4. Remove the chassis door.
5. Label the cables connected to all blades and record the connections.
6. Disconnect the cables from the SFP+ transceivers in the application and port blades and set
them aside. If you have mSFP transceivers in FC8-64 port blades, remove the transceivers and
cables together and set them aside. The SFP+ transceivers can be left in the port blades or
removed.
7. Disconnect all cables from the control processor and core switchblades.
8. Disconnect any ICL or QSFP cables.
Removing components from the chassis
ATTENTION
Installing the replacement chassis
Complete the following steps to install the replacement chassis.
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CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
ATTENTION
A completely empty Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis weighs approximately 25.4 kg (56 lb) and requires
a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
NOTE
If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 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.
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.
NOTE
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets.
The chassis sits on top of a 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
ATTENTION
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6. If ICL cables are not used, insert rubber plugs in the QSFP transceivers if installed in the core
switch blades (CR16-4).
9. Connect the power cords to the power supplies and the power outlets.
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 is powered on and POST is complete (all power LED
indicators on the 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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 must have an
Ethernet connection to the server name or IP address of the host for the download process to
complete. For more information, refer to the help configdownload command or the Fabric OS
Command Reference.
Complete the following steps to download the configuration.
1. Log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as admin.
switch:admin> login
login: admin
password: xxxxxxxx
switch:admin>
NOTE
If you are using the Virtual Fabric feature, you must run configdownload -vf before running the
configdownload command to restore the logical switch configuration.
2. Enter the chassisDisable command.
3. Enter the 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>
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4. Reboot the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Verifying correct operation of the system
Complete the following steps to verify the correct operation of the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
1. Log in to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 as admin.
switch:admin> login
login: admin
password: xxxxxxxx
switch:admin>
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
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW BLADE
SW BLADE
CORE BLADE
CP BLADE
CP BLADE
CORE BLADE
SW BLADE
SW BLADE
97
77
99
50
50
99
96
77
FC16-32
FC8-64
CR16-4
CP8
ENABLED
ENABLED
ENABLED
ENABLED
ENABLED
ENABLED
ENABLED
ENABLED
CP8
CR16-4
FC16-48
FC8-64
switch:admin>
3. Verify that the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is functioning correctly by entering switchShow or
switchStatusShow.
This switchShow command displays the Brocade DCX 8510-4 and port status information.
DCX-4_130:admin> switchshow
switchName:
switchType:
switchState:
switchMode:
switchRole:
switchDomain:
switchId:
DCX-4_130
121.3
Online
Native
Principal
130
fffc82
switchWwn:
zoning:
10:00:00:05:33:03:2c:00
ON (ZONE_CONFIG_NAME)
switchBeacon:
FC Router:
OFF
ON
FC Router BB Fabric ID: 10
Address Mode:
0
Index Slot Port Address Media Speed State
=======================================================
820000 id N8 Online FC F-Port
Proto
0
1
0
10:00:00:05:1e:f8:a0:b4
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1
1
820100
10:00:00:05:33:26:0e:65
820200
10:00:00:05:33:48:5e:f5
820300
id
id
id
N8
N8
N8
Online
Online
Online
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
FC F-Port
2
1
2
3
1
3
10:00:00:05:1e:f8:a0:b3
(output truncated)
4. Verify that all the IP address information is correct by entering ipAddrShow and checking the
results against the IP information recorded in the config-miscinfo.txt file.
switch:admin> ipaddrshow
SWITCH
Ethernet IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.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: xxx.xxx.xxx.10
Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0
HostName : cp0
Gateway Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.1
CP1
Ethernet IP Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.11
Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0
HostName : cp1
Gateway Address: .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
Complete the following steps to reconnect the Brocade DCX 8510-4 to the network and fabric.
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.
NOTE
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available
management tools, such as Telnet or Web Tools. Ensure that the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is not
modified using other connections during the rest of this procedure.
2. Reconnect the transceivers and cables to the port blades:
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NOTE
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. Insert the cable
into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
c. Repeat step a and step b for the remaining ports.
d. Organize the cables as required.
ATTENTION
Do not route cables in front of the air exhaust vents.
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
020f00;
PortName NodeName TTL(sec)
3;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46; na
N
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
6
7
8
9
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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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 or fabric:
•
•
If there are any mechanical problems, try reseating the associated component.
If the configuration information is not correct for the Brocade DCX 8510-4, modify as
required.
•
If other issues exist, contact your support provider.
Cable routing table
Table 12 is a 64-port template for a cable routing table. Make copies of the table to cover the total
number of ports in the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
TABLE 12
Cable routing table for Brocade DCX 8510-4 (64 ports shown)
Slot/port
Cable labels
Connected device
Slot/port of device
Slot
Port
Switch end
Device end
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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Cable routing table for Brocade DCX 8510-4 (64 ports shown) (Continued)
Slot/port
Cable labels
Connected device
Slot/port of device
Slot
Port
Switch end
Device end
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
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Cable routing table for Brocade DCX 8510-4 (64 ports shown) (Continued)
Slot/port
Cable labels
Connected device
Slot/port of device
Slot
Port
Switch end
Device end
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
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Specifications
A
In this appendix
•General specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
•System architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
•System size and weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
•System blade and FRU weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
•Facility requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
•Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
•Fibre Channel port specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
•Power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
•Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
•Data transmission ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
•Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
•Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
General specifications
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 is compliant with United States and International safety and
Brocade DCX 8510-4.
TABLE 13
General specifications
Specification
Description
Configurable port types
System architecture
F_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, M_Port, D_Port
Nonblocking shared memory
System processor
FreeScale 8548, 1.2 GHz
ANSI Fibre Channel protocol
Classes of service
FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface standard)
Class 2, Class 3, Class F (interswitch frames)
Complies with FC-SW 5.0
Fabric initialization
FC-IP (IP over Fibre Channel)
Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of the FCA profile
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General specifications (Continued)
Port to port latency
Local switching - 800ns (add 400ns for E_Port to E_Port);
Blade to blade - 2.4 microseconds (add 400ns for E_Port to E_Port)
Switching capacity
An aggregate switching capacity of 3.36 billion frames per second (for Class 2,
Class 3, and Class F frames for a 192 port chassis
System architecture
Table 14 describes the system architecture of the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
TABLE 14
System architecture
Feature
Description
Fibre Channel Ports
Control Processor
Scalability
Up to 192 16 Gbps ports, universal (E_Port, F_Port, EX_Port, M_Port, D_Port).
Redundant (active/standby) control processor blades.
Full fabric architecture: 239 switches maximum.
Performance
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.
16.0 Gbps line speed, full duplex.
Autosensing of 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps port speeds depending on SFPs used. Speed
matching between 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps port speeds. 10 Gbps port speeds with
dedicated SFPs.
ISL Trunking
Automatically uses up to 4 ports in a trunk group to form a 32 Gbps trunk.
Can use up to 8 ports in a trunk group to form a 64 Gbps trunk.
Aggregate bandwidth
Switch latency
4.1 Tbps populated with four FC16-48 port blades and using 16 ICL ports @ 64 Gbps).
FC8-64 blade:
<2.1 µsec any port to any port at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing.
FC8-32E blade:
<800 ns any port to any port, 2.4 µsec blade to blade at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing.
FC8-48E blade:
<800 ns any port to any port, 2.4 µsec blade to blade at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing.
FC16-32 blade:
<800 ns any port to any port, 2.4 µsec blade to blade at 16 Gbps, cut-through routing.
FC16-48 blade:
<800 ns any port to any port, 2.4 µsec blade to blade at 16 Gbps, cut-through routing.
FX8-24 blade - FC to FC:
<2.1 µsec any port to any port at 8 Gbps, cut-through routing.
Maximum frame size
Frame buffers
2112-byte payload.
8000 per ASIC, with 5000 more that can be borrowed from neighboring ASIC if
enabled.
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System architecture (Continued)
Feature
Description
Port types
FC8-64 supports these port types:
F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, and M_Port.
FC8-32E supports these port types:
F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, and M_Port.
FC8-48E supports these port types:
F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, and M_Port.
FC16-32 supports these port types:
F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, M_Port and D_Port.
FC16-48 supports these port types:
F_Port, E_Port, Ex_Port, M_Port and D_Port.
FS8-18 supports these port types:
FL_Port, F_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, and M_Port.
FX8-24 supports these port types:
F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, and Ex_Port on FC.
VE_Port on GbE.
NOTE: Self-discovery is based on switch type (U_Port) with an optional port type
control.
Data traffic types
Media types
Fabric switches supporting unicast, multicast (255 groups), and broadcast.
8Gb: FC8-32E, -48E, and FS8-18 blade require Brocade hot-pluggable SFP+, LC
connector; 8Gb SWL.
8Gb: FC8-64, require Brocade hot-pluggable mSFP; 8Gb SWL only.
16Gb: FC16-32 and -48, require Brocade hot-pluggable SFP+; 16Gb, 10Gb, or 8Gb
SWL and LWL.
1 GbE: FX8-24 can use Brocade-branded 4Gb SFP.
Core blade (CR16-4) uses Brocade-branded, hot-pluggable QSFP; 16Gb x 4 SWL only
for ICL connections.
Distance subject to fiber-optic cable and port speed.
Fabric Services
Advanced Performance Monitoring; Adaptive Networking (Ingress Rate Limiting, Traffic
Isolation, QoS); BB credit recovery; Brocade Advanced Zoning (default zoning,
port/WWN zoning, broadcast zoning); Dynamic Path Selection (DPS); Extended Fabrics;
Fabric Watch; FDMI; FICON CUP; Frame Redirection; FSPF; Integrated Routing (FR4-18i
SAN Extension blade not required for routing); IPFC; ISL Trunking; Management Server;
N_Port Trunking; NPIV; NTP v3; Port Fencing; Registered State Change Notification
(RSCN); Reliable Commit Service (RCS); Simple Name Server (SNS); syslog; Top
Talkers; Virtual Fabrics (Logical Switch, Logical Fabric).
Inter-chassis link
(ICL/QSFP)
Chassis-to-chassis linkage through connectors on the core switch blade (CR16-4).
System size and weight
The weight of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 can vary considerably depending on the combination of
Brocade DCX 8510-4 with your combination of port and application blades.
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TABLE 15
System size and weight
System
Size or weight
Width
43.74 cm (17.22 in.)
Height
35.6 cm (14.0 in./8U)
40.0 cm (15.75 in./9U) with Port Side
Exhaust Kit
Depth (without door)
Depth (with door)
61.29 cm (24.09 in.)
73.20 cm (28.82 in.)
68 kg (150 lb)
Brocade DCX 8510-4:
192-port configuration with four FC16-48 port blades including two
CP blades, 2 core switch blades. two blowers, two power supplies,
and two cable management finger assemblies
Empty chassis:
25.4 kg (56 lb)
•
•
•
•
•
•
No blades
No CPs
No CRs
No power supplies
No blower assemblies
No cable management devices
System blade and FRU weights
Table 16 lists the weights of the compatible blades and FRUs.
TABLE 16 System FRU weights
FRU
Weight
CP blade (CP8)
3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
CR blade (CR16-4)
FC8-64 port blade
FC8-32E port blade
FC8-48E port blade
FC16-32 port blade
FC16-48 port blade
FS8-18 encryption blade
FX8-24 extension blade
Port card filler panel
Power supply
3.3 kg (7.3 lb)
3.36 kg (7.4 lb) without media
2.8 kg (6.2 lb) without media
3.3 kg (7.3 lb) without media
2.8 kg (6.2 lb) without media
3.3 kg (7.3 lb) without media
5.5 kg (12.0 lb) without media
4.2 kg (9.2 lb) without media
1.5 kg (3.2 lb)
2.45 kg (5.4 lb)
Blower assembly
WWN bezel
5.73 kg (12.6 lb)
0.3 kg (0.6 lb)
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System FRU weights (Continued)
FRU
Weight
Cable management device
Chassis door
0.45 kg (1.0 lb)
2.09 kg (4.6 lb)
Facility requirements
The facility where the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is in use must meet the following requirements to
provide for correct operation:
•
Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the
chassis nameplate.
•
•
The environmental specifications listed in Environmental requirements.
The power specifications listed in Power specifications.
Furthermore, if the Brocade DCX 8510-4 will be installed in an EIA rack, ensure the following:
•
•
•
All equipment installed in the rack has a reliable branch circuit ground connection, and does
not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
The rack is balanced and mechanically secured to provide stability in the event of an
earthquake.
Additional equipment does not exceed the rack’s weight limits.
Environmental requirements
Table 17 lists the environmental operating ranges for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. The requirements
for non-operating conditions are also provided for acceptable storage and transportation
environments.
TABLE 17
Environmental requirements
Condition
Acceptable range during operation
Acceptable range during nonoperation
Ambient temperature
0° to 40° C outside switch
-25° to +70° C outside switch
(32° to 104° F)
(-13° to 158° F)
Humidity
5% to 85% RH noncondensing, at
40° Celsius, with maximum gradient of
10% per hour
10% to 90% RH noncondensing, at 70°
Celsius
Altitude
Up to 3 km (10,000 ft.)
above sea level
0 to 12 km (40,000 ft.)
above sea level
Shock
20G, 6ms duration, half-sine wave
33G, 11ms duration, half-sine wave
Vibration
0.5G p-p, 5-500 Hz at 1.0 octave/minute
2.0G p-p, 5-500 Hz at 1.0
octave/minute
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Environmental requirements (Continued)
Condition
Acceptable range during operation
Acceptable range during nonoperation
Airflow
250 cu ft/min.
(425 cu m/hr)
None required
Heat dissipation
(fully loaded with QSFPs)
1195 Watts or 4078 BTU/hr
(192 port configuration)
Not applicable
NOTE
The 0° to 40° Celsius range applies to the ambient air temperature at the air intake vents on the
nonport side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
The temperature inside the Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be up to 75° Celsius during operation. If the
internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error
messages, and Fabric Watch alerts will indicate a problem. Use the tempShow command or Fabric
Watch commands to view temperature status.
Fibre Channel port specifications
The Fibre Channel ports in the Brocade DCX 8510-4 support full duplex link speeds at 2, 4, 8, 10,
or 16 Gbps inbound and outbound, automatically negotiating to the highest common speed of all
devices connected to the port.
The ports are compatible with optical SWL (short wavelength: approximately 850 nm), optical LWL
(long wavelength: approximately 1310 nm), and optical ELWL (extended long wavelength:
approximately 1550 nm) laser transmitter SFPs, SFP+s, mSFPs (FC8-64 only), and XFPs (FC10-6
only). The strength of the signal is determined by the type of SFP, SFP+, mSFP or XFP in use. mSFPs
support only SWL.
QSFP ports are fixed speed 16 Gbps ports designed to be used with specialized quad (4x16)
connections and cables. They support only SWL.
The ports are universal and self-configuring, capable of becoming F_Ports (fabric ports), FL_Ports
(fabric loop-enabled ports), or E_Ports (expansion ports).
The ports meet all required safety standards. For a listing of these standards, see “Regulatory
Power specifications
The power subsystem is a redundant +48V DC power distribution system with a provision for up to
two 2000-watt, 48V DC bulk power supplies. Two bulk power supplies produce the intermediate
distribution voltage in the distributed power system.
If circuits are available, 200-240 VAC (220 VAC nominal) is always recommended as a greener and
more efficient alternative.
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NOTE
If any of the following intelligent blades are used, 200-240 VAC is required:
FS8-18, FX8-24.
Table 18 shows the basic power specifications for each power supply.
.
TABLE 18
Power specifications
Specification
Value
Input voltage
Range: 85-264 VAC Auto-volt, Nominal: 100-240 VAC.
Range: 47-63 Hz; Nominal: 50-60 Hz.
Input frequency
Inrush current
Limited to 60A peak for any initial current surge or spike of 10ms or less at
either cold or warm start. Any additional inrush current surges or spikes in
the form of AC cycles or multiple AC cycles greater than 10ms, and less than
150ms, must not exceed 15A peak.
Power supply output (each)
Low line (85-132 VAC), 1000W; High line (180-264 VAC), 2000W.
The power requirements for a given configuration depend on which blades have been installed in
8510-4 chassis along with the power draw for the cooling fans.
All numbers for the blades assume that the blade is fully populated with optical transceivers,
including QSFPs for the core blades. All ports are Fibre Channel except where noted.
You can calculate your power requirements by combining the power draws for the various blades
and fan units in your configuration. While you may use fewer ports in a given blade, it is always
safer to use the power requirement of a fully populated blade.
TABLE 19
Power demands per component
Blade or fan
units
Maximum
Power Draw
(Watts)
Type of Blade Ports per blade
Number of blades
permitted in chassis
Total ports per chassis
CP8
40
Control
blade
NA
2
NA
CR16-4
135
140
160.4
140
Core blade
Port blade
Port blade
Port blade
8 64 Gbps QSFP
ports
2
16 quad ports (64
ports)
FC8-32E
(8Gb)
32 8 Gbps SFP+
up to 4
up to 4
up to 4
128
192
128
FC8-48E
(8Gb)
48 8 Gbps SFP+
FC16-32
(16Gb)
32 16 Gbps SFP+
-can use 8 Gbps
SFP+
FC16-48
(16Gb)
160.4
Port blade
48 16 Gbps SFP+
-can use 8 Gbps
SFP+
up to 4
192
FC8-64 (8Gb) 126.4
FS8-18 235
Port blade
64 8Gbps SFP+
16 8 Gbps SFP+
up to 4
up to 4
256
64
Encryption
blade
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Power demands per component (Continued)
Blade or fan
units
Maximum
Power Draw
(Watts)
Type of Blade Ports per blade
Number of blades
permitted in chassis
Total ports per chassis
FX8-24
250
Extension
blade
12 8 Gbps SFP+
10 1 Gbps Ethernet
2 10 Gbps Ethernet
up to 4
48 8 Gbps
40 1 Gbps Ethernet
8 10 Gbps Ethernet
Fan unit
90
NA
NA
2 fans per chassis NA
Power supply redundancy is key to your installation, so any demand must be met with twice the
TABLE 20
Power supply requirements
Demand
power supplies @ 110
VAC (nominal)
power supplies @ 220
VAC (nominal)
up to 1000W
2
2
2
1000W-2000W
NA - cannot achieve
redundancy
greater than 2000W
NA - cannot achieve
redundancy
NA - cannot achieve
redundancy
In addition to these tables, you can consult the power tables in the latest update of the Fabric OS
Release Notes.
Power cords
The types of power cords provided with the Brocade DCX 8510-4 are specific to the country where it
is installed. For each of the types of power cords in Table 21, the end that connects to the Brocade
DCX 8510-4 has an IEC 60320/C19 cable connector. The AC power receptacles on each power
supply are equipped with IEC 60320/C20 power connectors.
In order to connect to a power strip already installed in a cabinet, the C20, 20A-250V, 12 AWG
power cord is required.
To order a power cord, contact your Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier.
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TABLE 21
Power cord types (international)
Country
Plug style
NEMA 5-20P
125V only
USA, Canada,
Mexico, other
locations
NEMA L6-20
USA, Canada,
Mexico, other
locations
CEE-7/7
“Schuko”
Continental
Europe
BS-1363A
AS 3112
Australia/New
Zealand
IEC-60309
32A-6h, 230V~ 20A-250V
12 AWG
C20
connect to
in-cabinet
power strip only
All locations
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chile
China, People’s
Rep.
X
Czech, Rep. of
Denmark
Egypt
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
England
Finland
France
X
X
X
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
X
X
X
X
Indonesia
Ireland, North
Ireland, South
Israel
X
X
X
X
Italy
Japan
X
X
Korea, South
X
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Power cord types (international) (Continued)
Country
Plug style
NEMA 5-20P
125V only
USA, Canada,
Mexico, other
locations
NEMA L6-20
USA, Canada,
Mexico, other
locations
CEE-7/7
“Schuko”
Continental
Europe
BS-1363A
AS 3112
Australia/New
Zealand
IEC-60309
32A-6h, 230V~ 20A-250V
12 AWG
C20
connect to
in-cabinet
power strip only
All locations
Malaysia
Mexico
Alternate
Recommended
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Monaco
X
X
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
X
X
Poland
X
X
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Russia
X
X
X
X
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
X
X
X
X
Sweden
X
X
Switzerland
Taiwan
X
X
Turkey
X
X
United Arab
Emirate
United Kingdom
United States
Venezuela
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Yugoslavia
X
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Power cord notice
CAUTION
This switch might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
disconnect all power cords before servicing.
Power cord notice (Japan DENAN)
ATTENTION
Never use the power cord packed with your equipment for other products.
Data transmission ranges
Table 22 provides the data transmission ranges for different transceivers, port speeds, and cable
types.
NOTE
There is no LWL or ELWL version of either the mSFP or QSFP transceiver.
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TABLE 22
Supported optics, speeds, cables, and distances
Transceiver Form factor
type
Speed
Multimode media Multimode media Multimode media Multimode media
Single Mode Media
(9 microns)
(62.5 microns)
(OM1)
(50 microns)
(OM2)
(50 microns)
(OM3)
(50 microns)
(OM4)
SWL
mSFP/SFP+
mSFP/SFP+
mSFP/SFP+
SFP+
2 Gbps
4 Gbps
8 Gbps
150 m (492 ft.)
70 m (229 ft.)
21 m (68 ft.)
300 m (984 ft.)
150 m (492 ft.)
50 m (164 ft.)
82 m (269 ft.)
35 m (115 ft.)
50 m (164 ft.)
500 m (1640 ft.) N/A
N/A
380 m (1264 ft.) 400 m (1312 ft.) N/A
150 m (492 ft.)
300 m (984 ft.)
100 m (328ft.)
N/A
190 m (623 ft.)
N/A
10 Gbps 33 m (108 ft.)
16 Gbps 15m (49 ft.)
550 m (1804 ft.) N/A
mSFP/SFP+
QSFP
125 m (410 ft.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
4 x
N/A
16Gbps
LWL
SFP+
SFP+
SFP+
2 Gbps
4 Gbps
8 Gbps
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
30 km (18.6 mi.)
30 km (18.6 mi.)
10 km (6.2 mi.) or
40 km (24.8 mi.)
SFP+
SFP+
10 Gbps N/A
16 Gbps N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10 km (6.2 mi.)
10 km (6.2 mi.)
Qualified cables for the FC8-64 port blade
Table 23 lists the third party cables that have been qualified for use with the mSFP transceivers in
the FC8-64 high density port blade.
TABLE 23
Qualified cables for mSFP connections for the FC8-64 high density port blade
Description
Length
Corning part number
Molex part number Amphenol part number
Patch cables - mSFP to LC
S50502S5120XXXM
(XXX = length)
943-99865-1XXXX
(XXXX = length)
mSFP LC - standard LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
1 m
2 m
3 m
5 m
10 m
S50502S5120001M
S50502S5120002M
S50502S5120003M
S50502S5120005M
S50502S5120010M
106273-0525
106273-0526
106273-0527
106273-0528
106273-0529
943-99865-10001
943-99865-10002
943-99865-10003
943-99865-10005
943-99865-10010
mSFP LC - standard LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
mSFP LC - standard LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
mSFP LC - standard LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
mSFP LC - standard LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
Patch cables - mSFP to mSFP
S5S502S5120XXXM
(XXX = length)
943-99866-1XXXX
(XXXX = length)
mSFP LC - mSFP LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
1 m
S5S502S5120001M
106273-0560
943-99866-10001
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Qualified cables for mSFP connections for the FC8-64 high density port blade
Description
Length
Corning part number
Molex part number Amphenol part number
mSFP LC - mSFP LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
2 m
S5S502S5120002M
106273-0561
106273-0562
106273-0563
106273-0564
943-99866-10002
mSFP LC - mSFP LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
3 m
S5S502S5120003M
S5S502S5120005M
S5S502S5120010M
943-99866-10003
943-99866-10005
943-99866-10010
mSFP LC - mSFP LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
5 m
mSFP LC - mSFP LC, duplex,
multi-mode, OM3, 50/125
10 m
Trunk cables - mSFP to MTP
tbd
mSFP LC - MTP-female, 12 fiber,
12" breakout, OM3, 50/125
H93S5TE9-BMU-XXXM
(XXX = length)
943-99867-1XXXX
(XXXX = length)
mSFP LC - MTP-female, 12 fiber, 2m
6" breakout, OM3, 50/125
106272-0327
106272-0328
mSFP LC - MTP-female, 24 fiber, 2m
12" breakout, OM3, 50/125
Bag of clips (quantity 64)
TRIGGER-BP-NP
n/a
n/a
Safety notices
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The
notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.
NOTE
Translated safety notices are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which is available
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.
Regulatory compliance
This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. It
contains the following standards:
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•
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•
•
•
•
•
FCC warning (US only)
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own
expense.
KCC statement (Republic of Korea)
A鞾 韥韥 (꽺ꓩ끞 ꗞꭖ뭪겕韥韥): 넩 韥韥鱉 꽺ꓩ끞(A鞾)냱ꈑ 놹녅볁놶뼞麦ꈒ냹 뼑 韥韥넩꿙鱽 볅ꎙ녅
鿅鱉 ꩡ끞녅鱉 넩 뇅냹 늱넍뼍겑韥 ꗉꄱꐥ, 閵뇊뀭넍 덵꾢꾅 ꩡ끞뼍鱉 阸냹 ꑞ놶냱ꈑ 뼞鱽鲙.
Class A device (Broadcasting Communication Device for Office Use): This device obtained EMC
registration for office use (Class A), and may be used in places other than home. Sellers and/or
users need to take note of this.
VCCI statement (Japan)
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,
radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take
corrective action.
BSMI statement (Taiwan)
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Warning:
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
CE statement
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference,
and the user might be required to take corrective measures.
The standards compliance label on the product contains the CE mark which indicates that this
system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and
standards:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108EEC
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 73/23/EEC and the Complementary Directive 93/68/EEC
EN55022:2006 (European Emissions Requirements)
EN55024:1998, +A1:2001 and +A2:2003 (European Immunity Requirements)
EN61000-3-2:2006/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec)
EN61000-3-3:1995, +A1:2001 and +A2:2005
Canadian requirements
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A.
German statement
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung – 3 GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70.0
dB(A) gemäss EN ISO 7779.
Machine noise information regulation – 3. GPSGV, the highest sound pressure level value is 70.0
dB(A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779.
Laser compliance
This equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance
Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2.
Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and
comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I,
and with IEC 825-2. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that
is hazardous to the eyes.
Regulatory compliance standards
Table 24 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is certified.
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TABLE 24
Regulatory compliance standards
Country
Standards
Agency Certifications and Markings
Safety
EMC
Safety
EMC
United States
Canada
Bi-Nat UL/CSA
60950-1 2nd Ed or
latest
ANSI C63.4
cCSAus
FCC Class A and
Statement
Bi-Nat UL/CSA
60950-1 2nd Ed or
latest
ICES-003 Class A
cCSAus
ICES A and Statement
Japan
CISPR22 and JEIDA
(Harmonics)
VCCI-A and Statement
CE marking
European Union
Australia, New Zealand
EN60950-1 2nd Ed or
latest
EN55022 and
EN55024
TUV-GS, N
EN55022 or
C-Tick mark
CISPR22 or AS/NZS
CISPR22
Argentina
Russia
IEC60950-1 2nd Ed or
latest
“S” mark
IEC60950-1 2nd Ed or 51318.22-99 and
GOST mark
GOST mark
latest
51318.24-99 or
latest
Korea
KN22 and KN24
KC mark Class A
CQC logo
China (PS only)
GB4943-2001 and
GB17625.1-2003 or CQC logo
GB9254-1998 or latest latest
Taiwan (PS only)
CNS 14336(94) or
latest
CNS 13438(95) or
latest
BSMI mark
BSMI mark
Environmental regulation compliance
This section describes the China RoHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the
Brocade DCX 8510-4.
China RoHS
The contents included in this section are per the requirements of the People's Republic of China-
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In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic
Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following
information is provided regarding the names and concentration level of hazardous substances (HS)
which may be contained in this product.
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Appendix
Application and Encryption Blades
B
In this appendix
•Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
•FS8-18 blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
•FX8-24 blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Introduction
This appendix provides details about the application and encryption blades that are available
optionally for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. Contact your Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier for additional
information.
FS8-18 blade
The FS8-18 encryption blade is a high performance 16 port auto-sensing blade with data
cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities designed for enterprises
to secure their data against theft or unauthorized use and to compress tape data for maximum
utilization of tape media. The encryption blade is a network-based solution that secures
data-at-rest for heterogeneous tape drives, disk array LUNs, and virtual tape libraries.
The FS8-18 blade provides the following major features:
•
•
•
•
•
16 auto-sensing F, FL, E, EX, and M ports at 8 Gbps FC ports
16 SFP media interfaces
Encryption engines
Key management/generation
Key management with these hardware interfaces:
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Two 1000Base copper type media interfaces
One smart card interface
•
•
Security supervisor tamper detection and response capability
CC (Common Criteria) EAL-3 compliant
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FX8-24 blade
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FX8-24 blade
The FX8-24 blade has 12 external Fibre Channel (FC) SFP ports supporting the Fibre Channel
Routing Services and 10 external 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE or GE) SFP ports supporting the Fibre
Channel Over IP (FCIP) feature. There are also 2 licensable external 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE or
10GE) SFP ports supporting FCIP. It operates with the Brocade Fabric Operating System and can
communicate with another FX8-24 or a Brocade 7800 for both Fibre Channel Routing Services and
FCIP, or a Brocade AP7420 for Fibre Channel Routing Services.The GbE ports on the FX8-24 are
NOT compatible with the GbE ports on the FR4-18i blade or the Brocade 7500 switch.
NOTE
The port diagram on the front panel uses the abbreviations GE for 1 GbE ports and 10GE for 10 GbE
ports.
CAUTION
The 10 GbE SFPs used in the FX8-24 blade and the 10 Gbps FC SFPs used in the FC16-32/48
blades are NOT interchangeable.
The FX8-24 operates in one of three modes: 1) ten 1GbE ports, 2) ten 1GbE ports and one 10 GbE
port, or 3) two 10 GbE ports depending on licensing and subsequent configuration of GbE port
mode. If operating in 10GbE mode the other end of the circuit must also be an FX8-24 operating in
either 10GbE mode or dual mode with the corresponding VE_ports in 10GbE mode. All GbE ports
on the blade can be configured to work with either copper or optical SFPs.
The FX8-24 blade is intended as a platform for FCIP and Fibre Channel Routing Services. Refer to
the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for information on configuring these features.
The FX8-24 blade provides the following hardware features:
•
•
•
12 autosensing FC ports with link speeds of 1, 2, 4 or 8 Gbps.
Ten GbE ports supporting FCIP with fixed link speed at 1 Gbps:
Two 10 GbE ports (licensable) supporting FCIP with fixed link speed at 10 Gbps.
The FX8-24 blade also provides the following functionality features:
•
•
•
•
FCIP.
Compression (on FC frames before FCIP encapsulation).
FC Routing (licensable).
FCIP Trunking (licensable) with network-based failure recovery (failover only) and load
balancing.
•
Multiple circuits per trunk.
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-
Four per trunk through the GbE ports.
Ten per trunk through the 10 GbE ports.
•
•
•
•
•
SO-TCP with reorder resistance.
FastWrite over FCIP.
Tape pipelining over FCIP.
FICON XRC emulation and tape pipelining over FCIP (licensable).
FICON CUP (licensable).
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•
•
•
•
•
Virtual E_ports.
FCIP QoS.
Support for 200 ms RTT (on a limited number of GbE ports).
Adaptive Rate Limiting (licensable).
TCP performance graphing in Web Tools.
FCIP Tunnels.
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A maximum of 10 FCIP Tunnels for all GbE ports.
Four tunnels maximum per GbE port.
Two 10 GbE ports can support up to ten FCIP tunnels each.
Each FCIP tunnel is represented and managed as a virtual Fibre Channel E_Port.
Fibre Channel Routing Services can be used over the FCIP link.
The Link Cost is equal to the sum of all established/low metric (or currently active) circuits’
MAX rates in the tunnel.
-
Fabrics connected through FCIP merge if the ports are configured as VE_Ports, and do not
merge if they are configured as VEX_Ports. If VE_Ports are used in a Fibre Channel Routing
Services backbone fabric configuration, then the backbone fabric merges, but the
EX_Port-attached edge fabrics do not merge. For more information refer to the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide.
•
Up to three FC trunking groups. The three groups are defined as:
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Trunk group 0: FC ports 0,1
Trunk group 1: FC ports 6,7
Trunk group 2: FC ports 2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
C
In this appendix
•Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
•Interpreting POST and boot results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
•Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
•Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Introduction
For information about troubleshooting the entire fabric, refer to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and
Diagnostics Guide.
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 includes a number of diagnostic aids to assist with troubleshooting,
including LEDs on the hardware, commands that display current status, diagnostic tests for
hardware and software, and error messages. In addition, a number of managing and monitoring
features are available, such as Fabric Manager, Web Tools, Fabric Watch, and Advanced
Performance Monitoring.
If the Brocade DCX 8510-4 does not operate as expected, the following steps can be taken to
diagnose the problem:
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•
•
interpretation and recommended actions.
Review the results of the last POST run by the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (“Interpreting POST and
Review the error logs. (Refer to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide for more
information).
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Review RASlog entries.
Type the sensorShow command to determine the status of the hardware components.
Reboot the Brocade DCX 8510-4 or power the entire chassis off and then on (“Powering off
If the problem is still unresolved after these steps, contact your support provider. The information
required by your support provider is listed under “Getting technical help.”
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and its components. These commands provide information only, and they do not interrupt traffic
flow. For more information about these commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference.
TABLE 25
Environmental status and maintenance commands
Command
Information displayed
sensorShow
tempShow
Temperature readings for the port blades
Temperature readings for the CP blades
Status and RPM of all operational fans
Status of all operational power supplies
Temperature readings for the port blades
Temperature readings for the CP blades
Status of all operational power supplies
Status and RPM of all operational fans
Serial number, time awake, and additional information about each component
Slot occupancy
psShow
fanShow
chassisShow
slotShow
errShow
errDump
System error log. Refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference for more information on the
messages in this log.
Interpreting POST and boot results
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 performs Power On Self Test (POST) by default each time the chassis is
powered on, rebooted, or reset. The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be rebooted using the reboot (to
reboot each CP individually) or fastBoot commands. The fastBoot command reboots the switches
without running POST. If the active CP blade is rebooted, it fails over to the standby CP blade.
POST
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 automatically performs POST each time it is powered on or reset.
To verify that POST has completed without error:
•
Verify that all LEDs return to a normal state after POST completes.
If one or more LEDs do not return to a normal state, and this is not due to the Brocade DCX
8510-4 being set to beacon, refer to the relevant LED table to identify and correct the problem.
For port blades, and CP and core switch blades, the slotShow command can be used to check
the status of the slots. For information about turning beaconing on/off, refer to the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide.
•
Verify that the switch prompt displays when POST completes.
If it does not display, POST was not successfully completed. Contact the Brocade DCX 8510-4
supplier for support.
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•
Review the system error log using the errShow or errDump commands.
Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log, which is accessible through the
errShow command. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message
Reference.
POST includes the following steps:
1. Preliminary POST diagnostics are run.
2. Operating system is initialized.
3. Hardware is initialized.
4. Diagnostic tests are run on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, ability to
send and receive frames, all aspects of memory, parity, statistics counters, and serialization.
Boot
In addition to POST, boot includes the following steps after POST is complete:
1. Universal port configuration is performed.
2. Links are initialized.
3. Fabric is analyzed. If any ports are connected to other switches, the Brocade DCX 8510-4
participates in a fabric configuration.
4. The Brocade DCX 8510-4 obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses.
5. Unicast routing tables are constructed.
6. Normal port operation is enabled.
Diagnostics
Diagnostic tests are automatically run during POST to check the status of the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
Any error messages generated during POST are sent to the error logs and to the serial console, if
connected.
Diagnostic tests can also be run manually to test and troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware,
including internal connections and circuitry, transceivers, and port cables. However, diagnostic
tests are generally intended for use by support personnel.
NOTE
Error messages do not necessarily indicate that the Brocade DCX 8510-4 requires maintenance.
Each diagnostic test can be implemented by entering the related command through a Telnet or
serial session. For a list of diagnostic tests and commands, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s
Guide.
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All diagnostic tests are run at all supported link speeds. They might temporarily lock the transmit
and receive speeds to a specific speed. Some diagnostic tests require interconnecting the ports to
each other or using loopback plugs. If ports are interconnected, the media (cables and
transceivers) at each end of the connection must be of the same type. For example, short
wavelength media must be connected to short wavelength media, and likewise with long
wavelength media and copper media.
For more information about diagnostic tests and how to run them, refer to the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference. For information about system error
messages (errShow or errDump), refer to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide.
Troubleshooting
Table 26 provides a list of issues, possible causes, and recommended actions.
TABLE 26
Troubleshooting the Brocade DCX 8510-4
Issue
Possible cause
Recommended action
Entire chassis powers off
automatically.
Power supplies are inadequate to support the Add an additional power supply.
installed components.
Several or all components are not
operating.
One or both power cables may not be
connected to a live source.
Ensure that both power cables are connected to live
outlets.
One or both AC power switches might be off.
Ensure that both AC power switches are on (AC
switches light up green when on).
Serial connection is faulty or serial
port logs have incorrect or missing
information.
Serial cable is not connected correctly.
Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to
workstation computer and to the Brocade DCX
8510-4.
Terminal emulator application parameters
are not set correctly.
Ensure that the terminal emulator application is
configured as follows: 9600 bits per second, 8
databits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
Serial port might be incompatible (only
RS-232 is supported).
Ensure that the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is connected to
an RS-232 port. RS-423 serial ports might
experience difficulties due to corner-case
incompatibilities of the standards.
Pins on the serial cable or serial port might be Remove the cable and inspect the pins on the cable
damaged.
and in the serial port. Do not reinstall if the pins on
either component have any visible damage, as this
could damage the pins on the other component.
Replace the components as required.
CP Ethernet link speed is different
than expected or a link cannot be
established.
There might be a conflict with the CP Ethernet Specify the CP Ethernet link speed by typing the
link speed negotiation set up by the network. ifModeSet command.
For more information about Ethernet connectivity to
the Brocade DCX 8510-4, refer to the LAN guidelines
provided through the MyBrocade Web site.
Configuration data is inaccurate or
cannot be accessed.
Chassis was powered off/on while an WWN
card was uninstalled or failed.
Install an operational WWN card and power the
system off/on again.
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 was rebooted while
an WWN card was uninstalled or failed.
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Troubleshooting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (Continued)
Issue
Possible cause
Recommended action
Initial set up results in IP
address/Domain ID conflict.
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 was connected to
the fabric before being configured.
See the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for
configuration information.
LEDs on one or more components
are changing rapidly or do not
indicate a healthy state.
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 might be booting or Verify that boot and POST are complete. The Brocade
running POST.
DCX 8510-4 requires a minimum of 3 minutes,
usually, after power-on to complete POST.
Beaconing might be on for the entire Brocade Determine whether beaconing is on by typing the
DCX 8510-4 or for individual components.
switchShow command and determine whether
switch beaconing or blade beaconing are on.
Individual components might have failed.
See the LED tables in Chapter 4, Monitor System
Components for interpretation and recommended
actions.
Pins on the components might be damaged.
Component might not be seated correctly.
Remove the component from the chassis and
inspect the pins on the component and inside the
chassis. Do not reinstall if pins on either component
are damaged, as this could damage pins on other
components. Replace the parts as required.
None of the LEDs on a component
are on.
Ensure that the Brocade DCX 8510-4 has power and
the component is firmly seated. If the problem
continues, enter the sensorShow command to
determine the component status. If the component
is a CP blade or port blade, enter the slotShow
command to determine the status.
Component might have failed.
Replace the component as necessary.
CP blades are failing over frequently. There is excessive serial port activity.
Ensure that the serial port activity remains below
specified amount.
CP blade is attached to an Ethernet with high Ensure that the Ethernet traffic remains below
traffic loads.
specified amount
Chassis is overheated.
Enter the tempshow and sensorShow commands to
check internal temperature. If components are
overheating, shut down port blades as necessary to
return the temperature to operating range.
Also try moving the blades in the chassis since it is
possible that airflow might not be adequate to cool
everything in certain configurations.
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Troubleshooting the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (Continued)
Possible cause
Issue
Recommended action
One or more port blades have either Blades might be overheated.
shut down or failed POST as
indicated by the error log.
Enter the sensorShow command to check the
internal temperature readings. If components are
overheating, shut down port blades as necessary to
return the temperature readings to the operating
ranges.
Also try moving the blades in the chassis since it is
possible that airflow might not be adequate to cool
everything in certain configurations.
Blades might be faulty.
Enter the slotShow command to determine status.
For more information, enter the diagDisablePost
command; then, use the slotPowerOff [slot number]
and slotPowerOn [slot number] command. Resolve
the source of the problem or replace the blade as
required.
Pins on the blade or the backplane might be Remove the blade from the chassis and inspect the
damaged.
pins on the blade and on the backplane inside the
slot. Do not reinstall if the pins on either component
are damaged, as this could damage pins on other
components. Replace the components as required.
An individual component is not
operating as expected.
Component may not have power or may not
be firmly seated.
Ensure that the component is receiving power
(power LED should be on) and the component is
firmly seated.
Pins on the component or the backplane
might be damaged.
Remove the component from the chassis and
inspect the pins on the blade and inside the chassis.
Do not reinstall if the pins on either component are
damaged, as this could damage pins on other
components. Replace parts as required.
The component might have failed.
Enter the tempshow and sensorShow command to
determine the component status. If the component
is a CP blade or port blade, enter the slotShow
command to determine the status. Replace the
component as necessary
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Port Numbering Template
D
Print or copy the following templates in this appendix and use them to document the port
numbering pattern for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. These templates show the following blades:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1
2
3
1
2
Port map
QSFP ports 4-7 (right to left)
3
QSFP ports 0-3 (right to left)
FIGURE 36 CR16-4 core blade
The follow shows the mappings from the numbered ports on the face of the core blade to the port
mappings as shown by the slotShow command. Each external port maps to four actual ports. The
CR16-4 core blade has external ports 0 through 7 only.
TABLE 27
External port to slotShow port mapping for core blades
External port number slotShow port numbers External port number slotShow port numbers
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0-3
8
32-35
36-39
40-43
44-47
48-51
52-55
56-59
60-63
4-7
9
8-11
10
11
12
13
14
15
12-15
16-19
20-23
24-27
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1
2
5
4
7
8
6
3
.
1
Blade Status LED
Blade Power LED
Port 63
5
6
7
8
Port 61 LED
2
3
4
Port 29 LED
FC ports 32-63 (bottom to top)
FC ports 0-31 (bottom to top)
Port 30
FIGURE 37 FC8-64 port blade
2
1
3
5
4
7
6
.
1
Blade Power LED
Blade Status LED
FC ports 24-31
5
6
7
FC ports 16-23
FC ports 0-7
2
3
4
FC ports 8-15
Port and trunking group map
FIGURE 38 FC8-32E port blade
2
3
4
1
.
1
2
Blade Power LED
Blade Status LED
3
4
FC ports 24-47
FC ports 0-23
FIGURE 39 FC8-48E port blade
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2
1
3
7
5
4
6
.
1
Blade Power LED
Blade Status LED
FC ports 24-31
5
6
7
FC ports 16-23
2
3
4
FC ports 0-7
FC ports 8-15
Port and trunking group map
FIGURE 40 FC16-32 port blade
2
3
4
1
.
1
2
Blade Power LED
Blade Status LED
3
4
FC ports 24-47
FC ports 0-23
FIGURE 41 FC16-48 port blade
.
3
1
2
.
1
Gigabit Ethernet ports GE0-GE1
Smart card port
3
Fibre Channel ports 0-15
2
FIGURE 42 FS8-18 encryption blade
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command
CR blade
customizing
D
domain IDs
configuration
E
environmental
Ethernet link speed
configuration data
core switch blade
F
FC8-64
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field replaceable units
G
field-replaceable units
firmwaredownload
FRUs
H
application blade
chassis
I
installation
transceivers
chassis door
CP blade
CR blade
encryption blade
port blade
J
QSFP cables
K
WWN bezel
WWN card
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LEDs
power supply
Q
QSFP cables
QSFPs
M
R
removal and replacement procedure
N
requirement
RRP
P
port
port blade
power cord
S
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transceivers
setting
status
switch
U
switch name
V
W
WWN bezel
WWN card
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