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...trademarks of your system. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. DANGER A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death... NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that shipped with your computer. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Intel, Pentium...
...trademarks of your system. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. DANGER A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death... NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that shipped with your computer. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Intel, Pentium...
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... xiii ESD precautions xiv Safety notices xiv Document feedback xiv Chapter 1 Hardware Overview In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 Hardware components 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 5 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 High availability 6 Reliability 7 Serviceability 7 Software features 8 Security 8 Network manageability 9 Chapter 2 Installation In this chapter 11 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-1001808-01
... xiii ESD precautions xiv Safety notices xiv Document feedback xiv Chapter 1 Hardware Overview In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 Hardware components 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 5 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 High availability 6 Reliability 7 Serviceability 7 Software features 8 Security 8 Network manageability 9 Chapter 2 Installation In this chapter 11 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-1001808-01
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... bold text italic text Identifies command names Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S running Brocade Fabric OS version 6.3. The Setting IP Addresses procedure has been updated. Added power supply requirements for the port blades. Document conventions ... 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
... bold text italic text Identifies command names Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S running Brocade Fabric OS version 6.3. The Setting IP Addresses procedure has been updated. Added power supply requirements for the port blades. Document conventions ... 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
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... Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 This Web site provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for a user ID and password. Other industry resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. Brocade resources To get up-to-the...
... Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 This Web site provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for a user ID and password. Other industry resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. Brocade resources To get up-to-the...
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... To expedite your switch support supplier for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number (Switch Serial No.) and corresponding bar code are provided on the WWN cards by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the nonport side..., the chassisShow command displays the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number, as well as the serial number, except for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual xiii 53-1001808-01 http://www...
... To expedite your switch support supplier for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number (Switch Serial No.) and corresponding bar code are provided on the WWN cards by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the nonport side..., the chassisShow command displays the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number, as well as the serial number, except for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual xiii 53-1001808-01 http://www...
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... ESD-sensitive components in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which are in antistatic packaging. xiv PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Safety notices NOTE Translated safety notices are displayed in parentheses, for improvement. ESD precautions The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. When working with any PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct ESD...
... ESD-sensitive components in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which are in antistatic packaging. xiv PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Safety notices NOTE Translated safety notices are displayed in parentheses, for improvement. ESD precautions The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. When working with any PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct ESD...
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... can connect with long-term investment. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001808-01 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 •Hardware components 2 •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 •High availability 6 •Reliability 7 •Serviceability 7 •Software features 8 •Security 8 •Network manageability 9 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is part of Brocade's industry-leading Backbone-class product...
... can connect with long-term investment. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001808-01 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 •Hardware components 2 •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 •High availability 6 •Reliability 7 •Serviceability 7 •Software features 8 •Security 8 •Network manageability 9 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is part of Brocade's industry-leading Backbone-class product...
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...) connectors per chassis, supporting data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. 2 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Hardware components The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, FL_Ports,... Both CR4S-8 blades are E_Ports only. • Data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities through the Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade. • Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) functionality through the FX8-24 blade. •...
...) connectors per chassis, supporting data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. 2 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Hardware components The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, FL_Ports,... Both CR4S-8 blades are E_Ports only. • Data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities through the Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade. • Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) functionality through the FX8-24 blade. •...
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... to connect multiple chassis and backplane connections for redundancy. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001808-01 This core switch blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. There are available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Description Name Function PowerConnect B-DCX-4S control processor blade PowerConnect B-DCX-4S core switch blade CP8 CR4S-8 16-port 8-Gbps port...
... to connect multiple chassis and backplane connections for redundancy. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001808-01 This core switch blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. There are available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Description Name Function PowerConnect B-DCX-4S control processor blade PowerConnect B-DCX-4S core switch blade CP8 CR4S-8 16-port 8-Gbps port...
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...Easy configuration, save, and restore. 6 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Blade provides 10-Gbps ISLs. The ...PowerConnect B-DCX and DCX-4S. A 6-port Brocade port blade supporting 10 Gbps port speed. This application blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 High availability TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S...
...Easy configuration, save, and restore. 6 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Blade provides 10-Gbps ISLs. The ...PowerConnect B-DCX and DCX-4S. A 6-port Brocade port blade supporting 10 Gbps port speed. This application blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 High availability TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S...
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...accommodate the horizontal orientation of the blades. • Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade serial number, revision information, and part number information. • Background health-check daemon. • Memory scrubber, ... should a failover be maintained through any component failure. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001808-01 Reliability 1 • Hot-swappable World Wide Name (WWN) cards. Reliability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S uses the following features to the standby control processor, facilitates...
...accommodate the horizontal orientation of the blades. • Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade serial number, revision information, and part number information. • Background health-check daemon. • Memory scrubber, ... should a failover be maintained through any component failure. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001808-01 Reliability 1 • Hot-swappable World Wide Name (WWN) cards. Reliability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S uses the following features to the standby control processor, facilitates...
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... available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and for other Brocade enterprise-class products running Fabric OS 5.2.0 or later. TABLE 2 Brocade security features Brocade Security Features DH-...Brocade White Paper, "The Growing Need for Security in Storage Area Networks". 1 Software features • Predictive diagnostics analysis 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) 8 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual...
... available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and for other Brocade enterprise-class products running Fabric OS 5.2.0 or later. TABLE 2 Brocade security features Brocade Security Features DH-...Brocade White Paper, "The Growing Need for Security in Storage Area Networks". 1 Software features • Predictive diagnostics analysis 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) 8 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual...
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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 ...the information is stored in Web Tools E_Port disable Network manageability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has a single domain and is managed as Telnet, Web Tools, standards-compliant SMI-S, and Management Server, support a "port N within blade M" naming scheme. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001808-01 The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv3.
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 ...the information is stored in Web Tools E_Port disable Network manageability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S has a single domain and is managed as Telnet, Web Tools, standards-compliant SMI-S, and Management Server, support a "port N within blade M" naming scheme. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001808-01 The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv3.
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... 113 kg (250 lb). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S weighs 68 kg (150 lb) with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack. • In a 19-in. Table 3 describes the main installation and setup tasks and the estimated time required for cable management comb). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001808-01 Installation Chapter...
... 113 kg (250 lb). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S weighs 68 kg (150 lb) with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack. • In a 19-in. Table 3 describes the main installation and setup tasks and the estimated time required for cable management comb). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001808-01 Installation Chapter...
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...Access to a separate power source. 3. c. Leave the chassis on the air intake side is available for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. 5. a. Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 2 • Grounded outlets installed by using patch panels. 4. Plan for use when returning the old chassis. ...shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to install it. 1. Cut the bands that are qualified for configuration of airspace. 6. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001808-01
...Access to a separate power source. 3. c. Leave the chassis on the air intake side is available for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. 5. a. Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 2 • Grounded outlets installed by using patch panels. 4. Plan for use when returning the old chassis. ...shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to install it. 1. Cut the bands that are qualified for configuration of airspace. 6. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001808-01
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... documents related to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers. The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that are qualified for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, go to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S) • ESD grounding strap • RS-232 serial cable. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001808-01...
... documents related to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers. The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that are qualified for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, go to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S) • ESD grounding strap • RS-232 serial cable. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001808-01...
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... functions. Log In and Configuration Chapter 3 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview 17 •Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 18 •Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host . . . 19 •Logging in to the serial...8226;Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview NOTE If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is based on the chassis serial number). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be configured before ...
... functions. Log In and Configuration Chapter 3 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview 17 •Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 18 •Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host . . . 19 •Logging in to the serial...8226;Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview NOTE If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is based on the chassis serial number). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be configured before ...
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... Secondary Partition: v6.2.0 Note: If Local CP and Remote CP have to manually issue a reboot after download [N]: Firmwaredownload has started. 2008/07/03-14:59:21, [SULB-1001], 923,, WARNING, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has started. switch:admin> 3. Type firmwareDownload -s to download the... the active CP blade a warning message appears with step 5. 5. Start to the standby CP blade. dir PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 55 53-1001808-01 Log out of the firmwareshow command. The -s option also disables the autoreboot, so you...
... Secondary Partition: v6.2.0 Note: If Local CP and Remote CP have to manually issue a reboot after download [N]: Firmwaredownload has started. 2008/07/03-14:59:21, [SULB-1001], 923,, WARNING, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has started. switch:admin> 3. Type firmwareDownload -s to download the... the active CP blade a warning message appears with step 5. 5. Start to the standby CP blade. dir PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 55 53-1001808-01 Log out of the firmwareshow command. The -s option also disables the autoreboot, so you...
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... This may take 10 minutes. 10. Firmwaredownload has completed successfully. 2008/07/03-15:05:56, [SULB-1002], 924,, INFO, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. 7. Replace the chassis door ("RRP: Chassis door"). Type firmwareDownloadStatus to verify that the blade shown in...switch blade. The reboot of the standby CP blade and log in the packaging provided with EMI plugs installed. 56 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Log back in the removal illustration (Figure 24) is achieved. 13. Type haEnable to re-...
... This may take 10 minutes. 10. Firmwaredownload has completed successfully. 2008/07/03-15:05:56, [SULB-1002], 924,, INFO, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. 7. Replace the chassis door ("RRP: Chassis door"). Type firmwareDownloadStatus to verify that the blade shown in...switch blade. The reboot of the standby CP blade and log in the packaging provided with EMI plugs installed. 56 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Log back in the removal illustration (Figure 24) is achieved. 13. Type haEnable to re-...
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...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 5 CP, LEDs, 37 CR, LEDs, 38 encryption, replacing, 46 FA-4-18, 101 FR4-18i, 101 FS8-18, 2, 102 port, LEDs, 34 port, replacing, 46 port, status, 29 support for, 1 weight, 88 blower assembly LEDs, 41 replacing, 60 status, 40 boot results, interpreting, 106 Brocade DCX-4S..., PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 18 control processor blade See CP blade core switch blade determining status, 38 See CR blade CP blade, 86 determining status, 36 replacing, 50 troubleshooting, 109 CR blade determining status, 57 replacing, 56 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 115...
...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 5 CP, LEDs, 37 CR, LEDs, 38 encryption, replacing, 46 FA-4-18, 101 FR4-18i, 101 FS8-18, 2, 102 port, LEDs, 34 port, replacing, 46 port, status, 29 support for, 1 weight, 88 blower assembly LEDs, 41 replacing, 60 status, 40 boot results, interpreting, 106 Brocade DCX-4S..., PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 18 control processor blade See CP blade core switch blade determining status, 38 See CR blade CP blade, 86 determining status, 36 replacing, 50 troubleshooting, 109 CR blade determining status, 57 replacing, 56 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 115...