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... U.S. DANGER A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights reserved. is subject to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this...
... U.S. DANGER A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights reserved. is subject to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this...
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...x Command syntax conventions xi Notes, cautions, and warnings xi Notice to the reader xii Additional information xii Brocade resources xii Other industry resources xii Getting technical help xiii ESD precautions xiv Safety notices xiv Document feedback xiv ...Chapter 1 Hardware Overview In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 Hardware components 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 5 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 High availability 6 Reliability 7 Serviceability 7 Software features...
...x Command syntax conventions xi Notes, cautions, and warnings xi Notice to the reader xii Additional information xii Brocade resources xii Other industry resources xii Getting technical help xiii ESD precautions xiv Safety notices xiv Document feedback xiv ...Chapter 1 Hardware Overview In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 Hardware components 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 5 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 High availability 6 Reliability 7 Serviceability 7 Software features...
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...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. • Appendix A, "Specifications," provides information on the physical characteristics, environmental requirements, ...and regulatory certifications for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Appendix B, "Application and Encryption Blades" provides information about ...
...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. • Appendix A, "Specifications," provides information on the physical characteristics, environmental requirements, ...and regulatory certifications for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Appendix B, "Application and Encryption Blades" provides information about ...
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... Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Other industry resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Notice to...
... Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Other industry resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Notice to...
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... you can get the WWN from the same place as information about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). 3. For the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, access the numbers on the left side of the chassis just below the left-hand power supply In addition, the chassisShow command displays...you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is located on the nonport side of the chassis, on the WWN cards by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the nonport side of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results • Serial console and Telnet session ...
... you can get the WWN from the same place as information about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). 3. For the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, access the numbers on the left side of the chassis just below the left-hand power supply In addition, the chassisShow command displays...you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is located on the nonport side of the chassis, on the WWN cards by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the nonport side of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results • Serial console and Telnet session ...
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...Manual 53-1001808-01 ESD precautions The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. The danger and caution notices are accompanied by symbols that a topic needs further development, we have made every effort to : documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version ...number of these danger and caution notices in the Brocade Product Safety Notices. Use this product. Forward your suggestions for example (D004), at Brocade and we want to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is plugged in) or a bench ground. •...
...Manual 53-1001808-01 ESD precautions The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. The danger and caution notices are accompanied by symbols that a topic needs further development, we have made every effort to : documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version ...number of these danger and caution notices in the Brocade Product Safety Notices. Use this product. Forward your suggestions for example (D004), at Brocade and we want to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is plugged in) or a bench ground. •...
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...-4S blades 5 •High availability 6 •Reliability 7 •Serviceability 7 •Software features 8 •Security 8 •Network manageability 9 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is part of Brocade's industry-leading Backbone-class product line, a highly robust class of network switching platform that enable a high availability platform for 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbps auto-sensing Fibre...
...-4S blades 5 •High availability 6 •Reliability 7 •Serviceability 7 •Software features 8 •Security 8 •Network manageability 9 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is part of Brocade's industry-leading Backbone-class product line, a highly robust class of network switching platform that enable a high availability platform for 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbps auto-sensing Fibre...
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...chassis. • 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. • Fibre Channel ...8226; FS8-18: 16-port, 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 self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, FL_Ports,...
...chassis. • 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. • Fibre Channel ...8226; FS8-18: 16-port, 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 self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, FL_Ports,...
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A 16-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001808-01 Core switch blades have additional front port connectivity to connect multiple chassis and backplane connections for the chassis. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades...
A 16-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001808-01 Core switch blades have additional front port connectivity to connect multiple chassis and backplane connections for the chassis. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades...
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.... • Nondisruptive "hot" software code loads and activation. • Easy configuration, save, and restore. 6 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 A 6-port Brocade port blade supporting 10 Gbps port speed. The FR4-18 blade has 16 (1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps) physical ports...ports available. This blade requires the use of a 220 VAC power supply in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. The FR4-18i ...
.... • Nondisruptive "hot" software code loads and activation. • Easy configuration, save, and restore. 6 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 A 6-port Brocade port blade supporting 10 Gbps port speed. The FR4-18 blade has 16 (1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps) physical ports...ports available. This blade requires the use of a 220 VAC power supply in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. The FR4-18i ...
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... of the High Availability Manager, the heartbeat, the fault/health framework, the replicated database, initialization, and software upgrade. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001808-01 High-availability elements consist of blades and other field-replaceable units...The high-availability software architecture of the blades. • Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade serial number, revision information, and part number information. • Background health-check daemon. • Memory scrubber, self test...
... of the High Availability Manager, the heartbeat, the fault/health framework, the replicated database, initialization, and software upgrade. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001808-01 High-availability elements consist of blades and other field-replaceable units...The high-availability software architecture of the blades. • Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade serial number, revision information, and part number information. • Background health-check daemon. • Memory scrubber, self test...
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... supplier and refer to manage address assignment, routing, link initialization, fabric initialization, link shutdown, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S shutdown, and the user interface. TABLE 2 Brocade security features Brocade Security Features DH-CHAP SSHv2 (using AES, 3DES, RSA) HTTPS (using AES) SNMPv3 FC... an embedded Linux operating system kernel. Security Table 2 highlights some of the key security features available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and for other Brocade enterprise-class products running on top of attempted security breaches (through Fabric Watch. • SNMP (including version ...
... supplier and refer to manage address assignment, routing, link initialization, fabric initialization, link shutdown, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S shutdown, and the user interface. TABLE 2 Brocade security features Brocade Security Features DH-CHAP SSHv2 (using AES, 3DES, RSA) HTTPS (using AES) SNMPv3 FC... an embedded Linux operating system kernel. Security Table 2 highlights some of the key security features available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and for other Brocade enterprise-class products running on top of attempted security breaches (through Fabric Watch. • SNMP (including version ...
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... console running SAN management software, 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 a single element with the Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM). The...the Fabric OS MIB Reference for additional MIB information. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001808-01 Up to synchronize timestamps) Multiple user accounts (MUAs). Network manageability 1 TABLE 2 Brocade security features (Continued) Brocade Security Features Secure file copy (SCP) Hardware-enforced zoning...
... console running SAN management software, 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 a single element with the Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM). The...the Fabric OS MIB Reference for additional MIB information. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001808-01 Up to synchronize timestamps) Multiple user accounts (MUAs). Network manageability 1 TABLE 2 Brocade security features (Continued) Brocade Security Features Secure file copy (SCP) Hardware-enforced zoning...
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...items required You can set up and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the following ways: • As a standalone unit on a flat surface. • In a chassis with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack. • In a 19-in.... Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from your PowerConnect B-DCX supplier (optional). or 18-34 in . kit depending on a fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (192 Fibre Channel ports). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone...
...items required You can set up and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the following ways: • As a standalone unit on a flat surface. • In a chassis with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack. • In a 19-in.... Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from your PowerConnect B-DCX supplier (optional). or 18-34 in . kit depending on a fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (192 Fibre Channel ports). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone...
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... the SFP transceivers that are qualified for configuration of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S: • Workstation with the power cords ATTENTION To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. 5. d. Ensure that the following...on the air intake side is available for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go to a separate power source. 3. Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. c. Cables can be transported to install it. 1. b. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001808-01 Unpacking ...
... the SFP transceivers that are qualified for configuration of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S: • Workstation with the power cords ATTENTION To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. 5. d. Ensure that the following...on the air intake side is available for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go to a separate power source. 3. Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. c. Cables can be transported to install it. 1. b. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001808-01 Unpacking ...
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... transceivers that can be removed to provide an RJ-45-style connector. • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S rack mount kit with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 2 • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart Guide • Brocade Documentation CD (contains documents related to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001808-01 The...
... transceivers that can be removed to provide an RJ-45-style connector. • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S rack mount kit with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 2 • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart Guide • Brocade Documentation CD (contains documents related to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001808-01 The...
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...•Installing SFPs and attaching cables 26 •Managing cables 26 •Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview NOTE If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is initially set by the factory to the fabric, and all of...name • Domain ID (optional) • WWN (optional) The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S WWN is installed, refer to the Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide for the procedures to configure the encryption functions. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 Log In and Configuration ...
...•Installing SFPs and attaching cables 26 •Managing cables 26 •Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview NOTE If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is initially set by the factory to the fabric, and all of...name • Domain ID (optional) • WWN (optional) The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S WWN is installed, refer to the Fabric OS Encryption Administrator's Guide for the procedures to configure the encryption functions. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 Log In and Configuration ...
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... • switchShow Alternatively, you want to a Brocade USB. NOTE It is available for downloading to the switch by entering the fabricShow command from the workstation. For information about switch and port status. 5. Shut down the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using the admin account. 3. switch...-4S 1. For the procedure to the server so that it is disabled Stopping blade 1 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001808-01 This command uploads the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration to install the ICL cables see Table 4 on your switch. Verifying ...
... • switchShow Alternatively, you want to a Brocade USB. NOTE It is available for downloading to the switch by entering the fabricShow command from the workstation. For information about switch and port status. 5. Shut down the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using the admin account. 3. switch...-4S 1. For the procedure to the server so that it is disabled Stopping blade 1 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001808-01 This command uploads the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration to install the ICL cables see Table 4 on your switch. Verifying ...
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...autoreboot, so you will have different versions of firmware, please retry firmwaredownload command. Determine the version by typing firmwareShow. dir PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 55 53-1001808-01 If the firmware version on the replacement blade does not match... 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. Enter all requested information (use default values). If the firmware versions for the firmwareShow command:...
...autoreboot, so you will have different versions of firmware, please retry firmwaredownload command. Determine the version by typing firmwareShow. dir PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 55 53-1001808-01 If the firmware version on the replacement blade does not match... 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. Enter all requested information (use default values). If the firmware versions for the firmwareShow command:...
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... shown in slot 6. This may take 10 minutes. 10. Log back in the packaging provided with EMI plugs installed. 56 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Type version or firmwareShow to the secondary partition and log you have been ... sysstat Removing unneeded files, please wait ... Firmwaredownload has completed successfully. 2008/07/03-15:05:56, [SULB-1002], 924,, INFO, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. 7. NOTE For FOS 6.3.0 and later, haEnable will initiate a firmwarecommit to verify that redundancy ...
... shown in slot 6. This may take 10 minutes. 10. Log back in the packaging provided with EMI plugs installed. 56 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Type version or firmwareShow to the secondary partition and log you have been ... sysstat Removing unneeded files, please wait ... Firmwaredownload has completed successfully. 2008/07/03-15:05:56, [SULB-1002], 924,, INFO, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. 7. NOTE For FOS 6.3.0 and later, haEnable will initiate a firmwarecommit to verify that redundancy ...