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... addresses 20 Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable22 Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session . . . . . 22 Customizing a switch name 22 Customizing a chassis name 23 Setting the domain ID 23 Setting the date and time 23 Setting the date 24 Setting the time zone 24 Synchronizing local time 25 Software licenses 25 Installing SFPs and attaching cables 26 Managing cables 26 Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration . . . . . 27 Powering...
... addresses 20 Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable22 Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session . . . . . 22 Customizing a switch name 22 Customizing a chassis name 23 Setting the domain ID 23 Setting the date and time 23 Setting the date 24 Setting the time zone 24 Synchronizing local time 25 Software licenses 25 Installing SFPs and attaching cables 26 Managing cables 26 Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration . . . . . 27 Powering...
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...-4S running Brocade Fabric OS version 6.3. What's new in this document The control blade replacement instructions have been updated. Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to enter at the GUI or CLI Provides emphasis Identifies variables Identifies paths and Internet addresses Identifies document titles code text Identifies CLI output Identifies command syntax examples x PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 • Appendix A, "Specifications," provides information on the...
...-4S running Brocade Fabric OS version 6.3. What's new in this document The control blade replacement instructions have been updated. Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to enter at the GUI or CLI Provides emphasis Identifies variables Identifies paths and Internet addresses Identifies document titles code text Identifies CLI output Identifies command syntax examples x PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 • Appendix A, "Specifications," provides information on the...
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...; Serial console and Telnet session logs • syslog message logs 2. If you can get the WWN from the same place as information about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). 3. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual xiii 53-1001808-01 General Information • Technical Support contract number, if applicable • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S model • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S operating system version • Error numbers...
...; Serial console and Telnet session logs • syslog message logs 2. If you can get the WWN from the same place as information about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). 3. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual xiii 53-1001808-01 General Information • Technical Support contract number, if applicable • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S model • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S operating system version • Error numbers...
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... per chassis, supporting Fibre Channel Application Services and blade management. • FR4-18i: 18-port (16 FC + 2 GbE), up to 4 blades per chassis, supporting data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. 2 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 1 Hardware components • Universal ports that can control all 192 ports in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. The chassis may be mounted with the cables facing the...
... per chassis, supporting Fibre Channel Application Services and blade management. • FR4-18i: 18-port (16 FC + 2 GbE), up to 4 blades per chassis, supporting data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. 2 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 1 Hardware components • Universal ports that can control all 192 ports in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. The chassis may be mounted with the cables facing the...
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.../SCP server, including software and firmware upgrades. • Redesigned cable management using vertical fingers to accommodate the horizontal orientation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides a common framework for all applications that enable hot, nondisruptive fast firmware upgrades. • One serial port and two Ethernet ports (on each control processor) for management and for encoder errors and fault isolation (EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), parity checking, checksum, and illegal address checking. • Power...
.../SCP server, including software and firmware upgrades. • Redesigned cable management using vertical fingers to accommodate the horizontal orientation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides a common framework for all applications that enable hot, nondisruptive fast firmware upgrades. • One serial port and two Ethernet ports (on each control processor) for management and for encoder errors and fault isolation (EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), parity checking, checksum, and illegal address checking. • Power...
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... 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) 8 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 These applications include: • Name server. • Alias server. • Zone server • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent. • SMI-S compliant API. • Syslog auditing. • RCS (Reliable Commit Service). • NTP. • Tasks...
... 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) 8 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 These applications include: • Name server. • Alias server. • Zone server • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent. • SMI-S compliant API. • Syslog auditing. • RCS (Reliable Commit Service). • NTP. • Tasks...
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... information. Network manageability 1 TABLE 2 Brocade security features (Continued) Brocade Security Features Secure file copy (SCP) Hardware-enforced zoning by WWN, domain/port ID, or both Telnet disable Default zoning Telnet timeout RSCN suppression and aggregation IP filters (block listeners) Configurable RSCN suppression by port Secure passwords (centralized control through RADIUS/CHAP) NTPv3 (to a SAN administrator. When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to the Fabric OS MIB Reference for management software to...
... information. Network manageability 1 TABLE 2 Brocade security features (Continued) Brocade Security Features Secure file copy (SCP) Hardware-enforced zoning by WWN, domain/port ID, or both Telnet disable Default zoning Telnet timeout RSCN suppression and aggregation IP filters (block listeners) Configurable RSCN suppression by port Secure passwords (centralized control through RADIUS/CHAP) NTPv3 (to a SAN administrator. When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to the Fabric OS MIB Reference for management software to...
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... local electrical codes • Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on to ensure correct installation and operation. 1. SFP optical transceivers. If you are required to PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, and configuring IP addresses. 10 minutes 20 minutes Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a Telnet session, and configuring the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S domain ID, date and time, and additional system parameters. Establishing serial connection, logging on the...
... local electrical codes • Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on to ensure correct installation and operation. 1. SFP optical transceivers. If you are required to PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, and configuring IP addresses. 10 minutes 20 minutes Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a Telnet session, and configuring the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S domain ID, date and time, and additional system parameters. Establishing serial connection, logging on the...
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... PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Remove the chassis door from the chassis and set aside. 4. Reinstall the chassis door. Reinstall the vertical cable management fingers. 11. The chassis sits on customer specification) • Blade slot filler panels (for slots not filled by the port side exhaust kit installation procedure or the appropriate rack kit installation procedure. 7. Remove the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S port side...
... PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Remove the chassis door from the chassis and set aside. 4. Reinstall the chassis door. Reinstall the vertical cable management fingers. 11. The chassis sits on customer specification) • Blade slot filler panels (for slots not filled by the port side exhaust kit installation procedure or the appropriate rack kit installation procedure. 7. Remove the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S port side...
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...) and then downloaded 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 FIGURE 4 Configuration tasks Verify Operation and Back Up Configuration Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 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. Ensure the...
...) and then downloaded 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 FIGURE 4 Configuration tasks Verify Operation and Back Up Configuration Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 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. Ensure the...
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...: PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 19 53-1001808-01 Disable any serial communication programs running on a PC, or term, tip, or kermit in a UNIX environment). 4. You can also disable POST for service purposes. 3. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to connect a serial cable. 1. Remove the shipping cap from the CONSOLE port on the power supplies to 63 Hz. 3. Connect the two AC power cords to each time it is indicated by using a terminal...
...: PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 19 53-1001808-01 Disable any serial communication programs running on a PC, or term, tip, or kermit in a UNIX environment). 4. You can also disable POST for service purposes. 3. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to connect a serial cable. 1. Remove the shipping cap from the CONSOLE port on the power supplies to 63 Hz. 3. Connect the two AC power cords to each time it is indicated by using a terminal...
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... in slot 5 at the time of configuration) ATTENTION Resetting an IP address while the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has active IP traffic or has management and monitoring tools running, such as admin, using the ipAddrSet command. 3 Logging in to the serial console port tip /dev/ttyb -9600 If ttyb is changed . When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information, press Enter. swDir login: admin Password: Please change the default passwords at the prompt: tip...
... in slot 5 at the time of configuration) ATTENTION Resetting an IP address while the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has active IP traffic or has management and monitoring tools running, such as admin, using the ipAddrSet command. 3 Logging in to the serial console port tip /dev/ttyb -9600 If ttyb is changed . When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information, press Enter. swDir login: admin Password: Please change the default passwords at the prompt: tip...
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... ARP...Done. Set up the CP0 IP address by the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 21 53-1001808-01 The -sw 0 IP address is being changed ...Done. Setting the IP addresses 3 1. NOTE The addresses 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.255 are reserved and used internally by entering the ipaddrset -cp 0 command: swDir:admin> ipAddrSet -cp 0 Enter the information at the prompts. Committing configuration...Done. Log in to reboot...
... ARP...Done. Set up the CP0 IP address by the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 21 53-1001808-01 The -sw 0 IP address is being changed ...Done. Setting the IP addresses 3 1. NOTE The addresses 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.255 are reserved and used internally by entering the ipaddrset -cp 0 command: swDir:admin> ipAddrSet -cp 0 Enter the information at the prompts. Committing configuration...Done. Log in to reboot...
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..., Telnet, or a management application such as Telnet, Web Tools, or DCFM. 4. By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration using a serial connection to configure the IP addresses for reference. 22 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on the active CP blade. 2. it can use the logout command to 15 characters long; swDir:admin> switchName "swModularSwitch5" Committing configuration... Done. To create an Ethernet connection...
..., Telnet, or a management application such as Telnet, Web Tools, or DCFM. 4. By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration using a serial connection to configure the IP addresses for reference. 22 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on the active CP blade. 2. it can use the logout command to 15 characters long; swDir:admin> switchName "swModularSwitch5" Committing configuration... Done. To create an Ethernet connection...
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... the active NTP server fails. by Telnet, using a DNS name: switch:admin> tsclockserver "10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net" Updating Clock Server configuration...done. swDir:admin> licenseshow AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG: Web license Zoning license Extended Fabric license Fabric Watch license Performance Monitor license Trunking license Security license In this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of an external NTP server, follow these steps. 1. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 25...
... the active NTP server fails. by Telnet, using a DNS name: switch:admin> tsclockserver "10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net" Updating Clock Server configuration...done. swDir:admin> licenseshow AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG: Web license Zoning license Extended Fabric license Fabric Watch license Performance Monitor license Trunking license Security license In this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of an external NTP server, follow these steps. 1. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 25...
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.... PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 37 53-1001808-01 then off 2 seconds) correctly or is not seated seconds; Ensure that the power LED is flowing through port. CP blade is functioning. If LED remains yellow, consult the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier. then off ) Either an Ethernet link is not detected, or it does not have power. Flickering green/amber Ethernet link is healthy and traffic is on . Status Ethernet Link Status No light (LED...
.... PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 37 53-1001808-01 then off 2 seconds) correctly or is not seated seconds; Ensure that the power LED is flowing through port. CP blade is functioning. If LED remains yellow, consult the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier. then off ) Either an Ethernet link is not detected, or it does not have power. Flickering green/amber Ethernet link is healthy and traffic is on . Status Ethernet Link Status No light (LED...
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... the configuration procedure and requirements. ICL connected. No action required. After the addition or removal of installation. TABLE 12 ICL connector port LEDs LED purpose Color Status Recommended action LINK LED ATTN LED No light (LED is off) Steady green No light (LED is off) Blinking amber No ICL, or ICL cable Ensure that the ICL cable is correctly installed. ATTENTION If ICL cables are not in use, the ports must be installed on the ports. correctly installed...
... the configuration procedure and requirements. ICL connected. No action required. After the addition or removal of installation. TABLE 12 ICL connector port LEDs LED purpose Color Status Recommended action LINK LED ATTN LED No light (LED is off) Steady green No light (LED is off) Blinking amber No ICL, or ICL cable Ensure that the ICL cable is correctly installed. ATTENTION If ICL cables are not in use, the ports must be installed on the ports. correctly installed...
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...download process to restore the logical switch configuration. 2. Reboot the DCX-4S. Connect the power cords to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin: switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> NOTE If you are functioning correctly by checking their LEDs. Power-on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ("Powering on self-test (POST). Log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin: switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 79 53-1001808-01 Log in to the power supplies and the power...
...download process to restore the logical switch configuration. 2. Reboot the DCX-4S. Connect the power cords to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin: switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> NOTE If you are functioning correctly by checking their LEDs. Power-on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ("Powering on self-test (POST). Log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin: switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 79 53-1001808-01 Log in to the power supplies and the power...
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... CP Ethernet link speed negotiation set up green when on while a WWN card was uninstalled or failed. One or both AC power switches are on (AC switches light up results in the serial port. Do not reinstall if the pins on the other component. Install an operational WWN card and power the system off . Serial connection is connected to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference. Configuration data...
... CP Ethernet link speed negotiation set up green when on while a WWN card was uninstalled or failed. One or both AC power switches are on (AC switches light up results in the serial port. Do not reinstall if the pins on the other component. Install an operational WWN card and power the system off . Serial connection is connected to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference. Configuration data...
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..., port numbering, 111 tool, extraction, SFP/XFP, 65 troubleshooting, 105, 108 chassis power, 108 configuration data, 108 CP blade, 109 Domain IDs, 108 Ethernet link speed, 108 FRUs, 110 general, 105 IP addresses, 108 LEDs, 109 serial connections, 108 V VCCI statement, 95 vibration, requirement, 89 W weight, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 87 WWN card determining status, 41 error messages, 42 replacing, 62 status, 62 verifying need to replace, 62 118 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53...
..., port numbering, 111 tool, extraction, SFP/XFP, 65 troubleshooting, 105, 108 chassis power, 108 configuration data, 108 CP blade, 109 Domain IDs, 108 Ethernet link speed, 108 FRUs, 110 general, 105 IP addresses, 108 LEDs, 109 serial connections, 108 V VCCI statement, 95 vibration, requirement, 89 W weight, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 87 WWN card determining status, 41 error messages, 42 replacing, 62 status, 62 verifying need to replace, 62 118 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53...