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53-1001788-01 January 31, 2010 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 *53-1001788-01*
53-1001788-01 January 31, 2010 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 *53-1001788-01*
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... Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are...
... Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are...
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... x Getting technical help x Document feedback xi Chapter 1 PowerConnect B-8000 Introduction In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-8000 overview 1 Platform components and capabilities 1 FCoE and Layer 2 capabilities 2 Fibre Channel capabilities 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 3 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 4 Chapter 2 PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration In this chapter 5 Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 5 Installation and safety considerations 5 Electrical considerations 6 Environmental...
... x Getting technical help x Document feedback xi Chapter 1 PowerConnect B-8000 Introduction In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-8000 overview 1 Platform components and capabilities 1 FCoE and Layer 2 capabilities 2 Fibre Channel capabilities 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 3 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 4 Chapter 2 PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration In this chapter 5 Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 5 Installation and safety considerations 5 Electrical considerations 6 Environmental...
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... address 9 Date and time settings 10 Brocade Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking 13 PowerConnect B-8000 Operation In this chapter 15 Powering the PowerConnect B-8000 on and off 15 LED activity interpretation 15 PowerConnect B-8000 LEDs 15 LED locations 16 LED patterns 17 POST and boot specifications 19 POST 19 ... Replacement Procedures (RRPs) In this chapter 25 Introduction 25 RRP: Power supply 25 RRP: Fan assembly 28 PowerConnect B-8000 Specifications In this appendix 31 Switch components 31 Weight and physical dimensions 32 Facility requirements 32 Power supply specifications ...
... address 9 Date and time settings 10 Brocade Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking 13 PowerConnect B-8000 Operation In this chapter 15 Powering the PowerConnect B-8000 on and off 15 LED activity interpretation 15 PowerConnect B-8000 LEDs 15 LED locations 16 LED patterns 17 POST and boot specifications 19 POST 19 ... Replacement Procedures (RRPs) In this chapter 25 Introduction 25 RRP: Power supply 25 RRP: Fan assembly 28 PowerConnect B-8000 Specifications In this appendix 31 Switch components 31 Weight and physical dimensions 32 Facility requirements 32 Power supply specifications ...
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Index Serial port specifications 35 Regulatory compliance 36 FCC warning (US only 36 KCC statement (Republic of Korea 37 VCCI statement Japan 37 Power cords (Japan Denan 37 BSMI statement (Taiwan 37 CE statement 37 Canadian requirements 38 Laser compliance 38 RTC battery 38 Electrical safety 38 Regulatory certifications 39 Environmental regulation compliance 40 China RoHS 40 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001788-01
Index Serial port specifications 35 Regulatory compliance 36 FCC warning (US only 36 KCC statement (Republic of Korea 37 VCCI statement Japan 37 Power cords (Japan Denan 37 BSMI statement (Taiwan 37 CE statement 37 Canadian requirements 38 Laser compliance 38 RTC battery 38 Electrical safety 38 Regulatory certifications 39 Environmental regulation compliance 40 China RoHS 40 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001788-01
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...environmental, and general specifications, helpful for removing and replacing the field-replaceable units (FRUs). • Appendix A, "PowerConnect B-8000 Specifications" provides tables of this document is organized This document is organized to the exact pages on which specific ... contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "PowerConnect B-8000 Introduction" provides an overview of the Brocade 8000 switch, a feature list, and a look at the appearance of the switch. • Chapter 2, "PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration" provides the information needed to install...
...environmental, and general specifications, helpful for removing and replacing the field-replaceable units (FRUs). • Appendix A, "PowerConnect B-8000 Specifications" provides tables of this document is organized This document is organized to the exact pages on which specific ... contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "PowerConnect B-8000 Introduction" provides an overview of the Brocade 8000 switch, a feature list, and a look at the appearance of the switch. • Chapter 2, "PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration" provides the information needed to install...
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...-only platform and licensing information for example, switchShow. Command options are printed in bold. viii PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 The license will enable the FCoE capabilities and enable the FC ports. To obtain information... command names in the narrative portions of this manual specifically notes those cases in mixed lettercase: for upgrading from CEE-only to the Brocade 8000, Fabric OS v6.1.2_cee and Fabric OS 6.3.0. Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions: command --option, option -argument...
...-only platform and licensing information for example, switchShow. Command options are printed in bold. viii PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 The license will enable the FCoE capabilities and enable the FC ports. To obtain information... command names in the narrative portions of this manual specifically notes those cases in mixed lettercase: for upgrading from CEE-only to the Brocade 8000, Fabric OS v6.1.2_cee and Fabric OS 6.3.0. Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions: command --option, option -argument...
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.... Key terms For definitions specific to hardware or data. ATTENTION An Attention statement indicates potential damage to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001788-01 In the help pages, values are printed in order of increasing severity of their respective companies and corporations...
.... Key terms For definitions specific to hardware or data. ATTENTION An Attention statement indicates potential damage to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001788-01 In the help pages, values are printed in order of increasing severity of their respective companies and corporations...
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... Technical Committee T11 Web site. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output x PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 Other industry resources • White papers, online demos, and data sheets are available through the Brocade Web site at...
... Technical Committee T11 Web site. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output x PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 Other industry resources • White papers, online demos, and data sheets are available through the Brocade Web site at...
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... [email protected] Provide the title and version number of the chassis. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual xi 53-1001788-01 If you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is inoperable, you . For the PowerConnect B-DCX, access the numbers on the port side of the chassis 3.... Document feedback Quality is located as follows: • PowerConnect B-200E-On the non-port side of the chassis • PowerConnect B-300, 4100, 4900, 5100, 5300, 7500, 8000, and Brocade Encryption Switch-On the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis ...
... [email protected] Provide the title and version number of the chassis. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual xi 53-1001788-01 If you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is inoperable, you . For the PowerConnect B-DCX, access the numbers on the port side of the chassis 3.... Document feedback Quality is located as follows: • PowerConnect B-200E-On the non-port side of the chassis • PowerConnect B-300, 4100, 4900, 5100, 5300, 7500, 8000, and Brocade Encryption Switch-On the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis ...
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...firmware updates, output of the supportSave command and storage for Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The PowerConnect B-8000 supplies Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) performance and scalability requirements of an enterprise switch along with ... the purchase of an additional license. Chapter PowerConnect B-8000 Introduction 1 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-8000 overview 1 •Port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 3 •Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 4 PowerConnect B-8000 overview The PowerConnect B-8000 is a 24-port 10 GbE line-rate...
...firmware updates, output of the supportSave command and storage for Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The PowerConnect B-8000 supplies Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) performance and scalability requirements of an enterprise switch along with ... the purchase of an additional license. Chapter PowerConnect B-8000 Introduction 1 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-8000 overview 1 •Port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 3 •Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 4 PowerConnect B-8000 overview The PowerConnect B-8000 is a 24-port 10 GbE line-rate...
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...MAC addresses and 4K Vlans. • Support for Priority-based Flow Control (802.1Qbb). Fibre Channel capabilities The fully-configured PowerConnect B-8000 offers the following capabilities for the Ethernet functions: • 24 ports 10 GbE CEE. • Low latency, lossless,...for unicast, multicast (255 groups), and broadcast data traffic types. 2 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 Data Center Bridging eXchange (DCBX) - FCoE and Layer 2 capabilities The PowerConnect B-8000 has the following features for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing. ...
...MAC addresses and 4K Vlans. • Support for Priority-based Flow Control (802.1Qbb). Fibre Channel capabilities The fully-configured PowerConnect B-8000 offers the following capabilities for the Ethernet functions: • 24 ports 10 GbE CEE. • Low latency, lossless,...for unicast, multicast (255 groups), and broadcast data traffic types. 2 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 Data Center Bridging eXchange (DCBX) - FCoE and Layer 2 capabilities The PowerConnect B-8000 has the following features for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing. ...
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...7 GbE ports 8-15 8 GbE ports 16-23 9 FC ports 0-7 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001788-01 Figure 1 shows the port side of the PowerConnect B-8000. 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1 FIGURE 1 Port side view of the PowerConnect B-8000 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB... port, GbE ports, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs. Port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 1 • Brocade FOS, which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of cut-through frame routing...
...7 GbE ports 8-15 8 GbE ports 16-23 9 FC ports 0-7 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001788-01 Figure 1 shows the port side of the PowerConnect B-8000. 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 1 FIGURE 1 Port side view of the PowerConnect B-8000 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB... port, GbE ports, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs. Port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 1 • Brocade FOS, which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of cut-through frame routing...
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1 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000, which contains the power supplies (including the AC power receptacle and AC power switch) and fans. 1 2 3 4 5 FIGURE 2 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 1 Power supply #2 2 Fan assembly #3 3 Fan assembly #2 4 Fan assembly #1 5 Power supply #1 4 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01
1 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000, which contains the power supplies (including the AC power receptacle and AC power switch) and fans. 1 2 3 4 5 FIGURE 2 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 1 Power supply #2 2 Fan assembly #3 3 Fan assembly #2 4 Fan assembly #1 5 Power supply #1 4 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01
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... ports • One accessory kit, containing the following ways: 1. Chapter PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration 2 In this chapter •Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 5 •Installation and safety considerations 5 •Standalone installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 7 •Cabinet installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 8 •PowerConnect B-8000 configuration 8 Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 The following items are included in the following items: •...
... ports • One accessory kit, containing the following ways: 1. Chapter PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration 2 In this chapter •Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 5 •Installation and safety considerations 5 •Standalone installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 7 •Cabinet installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 8 •PowerConnect B-8000 configuration 8 Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 The following items are included in the following items: •...
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... is operating. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. • Airflow and temperature requirements are adequate, as an earthquake. 6 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01
... is operating. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. • Airflow and temperature requirements are adequate, as an earthquake. 6 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01
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...with FC Ports on page 5. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the PowerConnect B-8000 for use tie wraps with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal • Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and...-branded SFP+s (both FC and CEE 10GbE) and compatible cables (Brocade-branded FC SFP+s required for a PowerConnect B-8000 Perform this task to install the PowerConnect B-8000 as described in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. • For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables ...
...with FC Ports on page 5. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the PowerConnect B-8000 for use tie wraps with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal • Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and...-branded SFP+s (both FC and CEE 10GbE) and compatible cables (Brocade-branded FC SFP+s required for a PowerConnect B-8000 Perform this task to install the PowerConnect B-8000 as described in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. • For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables ...
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...You can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration. available and are going to give it is time to use the PowerConnect B-8000 in "Providing power to the network until POST is correctly set. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to the switch"... on how to set the IP address, see "PowerConnect B-8000 configuration" Cabinet installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 Follow the installation instructions shipped with the PowerConnect B-8000, for more information. If you have a minimum service loop of 6 in. Ensure that ...
...You can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration. available and are going to give it is time to use the PowerConnect B-8000 in "Providing power to the network until POST is correctly set. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to the switch"... on how to set the IP address, see "PowerConnect B-8000 configuration" Cabinet installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 Follow the installation instructions shipped with the PowerConnect B-8000, for more information. If you have a minimum service loop of 6 in. Ensure that ...