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... for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation 12 Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 13 Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 14 Log In and Configuration In this chapter 17 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 host19...26 Managing cables 26 Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration . . . . . 27 Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 Monitor System Components In this chapter 29 Monitoring overview 29 Determining the status of a port,...
... for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation 12 Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 13 Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 14 Log In and Configuration In this chapter 17 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 host19...26 Managing cables 26 Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration . . . . . 27 Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 Monitor System Components In this chapter 29 Monitoring overview 29 Determining the status of a port,...
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...filler panel 50 RRP: Control processor blade (CP8 50 Time and items required 50 Verifying the necessity of replacement 51 Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S information 51 Removing a control processor blade (CP8 53 Replacing a control processor blade (CP8 54 Verifying operation of the new CP ...Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8 57 Replacing a core switch blade (CR4S-8 58 RRP: Power supply 59 Time and items required 59 Identification 59 Removing a power supply 59 Replacing a power supply 60 RRP: Blower assembly 60 Time and items required 61 Removing a blower assembly 61 ...
...filler panel 50 RRP: Control processor blade (CP8 50 Time and items required 50 Verifying the necessity of replacement 51 Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S information 51 Removing a control processor blade (CP8 53 Replacing a control processor blade (CP8 54 Verifying operation of the new CP ...Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8 57 Replacing a core switch blade (CR4S-8 58 RRP: Power supply 59 Time and items required 59 Identification 59 Removing a power supply 59 Replacing a power supply 60 RRP: Blower assembly 60 Time and items required 61 Removing a blower assembly 61 ...
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... 72 Time required 72 Items required 72 Verifying need for replacement 73 Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and SAN information73 Disconnecting from the network and fabric 76 Removing components from the chassis 77 Installing the replacement chassis 77...and weight 87 System blade and FRU weights 88 Facility requirements 89 Environmental requirements 89 Fibre Channel port specifications 90 Power specifications 90 Power cords 91 Power-cord notice 94 Power-cord notice (Japan, Denan 94 Data transmission ranges 94 Regulatory compliance 95 FCC warning (US only 95 KCC statement...
... 72 Time required 72 Items required 72 Verifying need for replacement 73 Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and SAN information73 Disconnecting from the network and fabric 76 Removing components from the chassis 77 Installing the replacement chassis 77...and weight 87 System blade and FRU weights 88 Facility requirements 89 Environmental requirements 89 Fibre Channel port specifications 90 Power specifications 90 Power cords 91 Power-cord notice 94 Power-cord notice (Japan, Denan 94 Data transmission ranges 94 Regulatory compliance 95 FCC warning (US only 95 KCC statement...
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... xiv •Document feedback xiv How this document is organized This document is organized in a loosely chronological order, beginning with an overview of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and ending with networking, Fibre Channel, and SAN technologies to help them install, set up, and power on setting up , configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone ("PowerConnect B-DCX-4S").
... xiv •Document feedback xiv How this document is organized This document is organized in a loosely chronological order, beginning with an overview of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and ending with networking, Fibre Channel, and SAN technologies to help them install, set up, and power on setting up , configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone ("PowerConnect B-DCX-4S").
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.... What's new in this document The control blade replacement instructions have been updated. Added power supply requirements for the port blades. • 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 application blades that are used...
.... What's new in this document The control blade replacement instructions have been updated. Added power supply requirements for the port blades. • 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 application blades that are used...
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... description of the problem and specific questions • Description of the chassis. 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 the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number, as well as shown here: *FT00X0054E9* FT00X0054E9 The serial number label...
... description of the problem and specific questions • Description of the chassis. 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 the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S serial number, as well as shown here: *FT00X0054E9* FT00X0054E9 The serial number label...
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.... • Redundant and hot-swappable CP8 and CR4S-8 blades, power supplies, blower assemblies, and WWN cards that combines breakthrough performance, scalability, and energy efficiency with the use of network switching platform that enable a high availability platform for mission-critical SAN applications. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001808-01 Trunking technology groups...
.... • Redundant and hot-swappable CP8 and CR4S-8 blades, power supplies, blower assemblies, and WWN cards that combines breakthrough performance, scalability, and energy efficiency with the use of network switching platform that enable a high availability platform for mission-critical SAN applications. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001808-01 Trunking technology groups...
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... 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the chassis (see Figure 2). Each power supply has its own connector. Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE Airflow in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is from the nonport side to 240 VAC (auto-sensing) power supplies. 240 VAC is required: FS8-18, FX8-24, FCOE10-24. • Modular hot...
... 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the chassis (see Figure 2). Each power supply has its own connector. Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE Airflow in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is from the nonport side to 240 VAC (auto-sensing) power supplies. 240 VAC is required: FS8-18, FX8-24, FCOE10-24. • Modular hot...
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... Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 1 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Figure 3 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 WWN card bezel (logo plate) 3 Blower assembly (2x) 2 Power supply (2x) FIGURE 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (sample configuration) PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades Table 1 summarizes the port, application, control processor, and...
... Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 1 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Figure 3 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 WWN card bezel (logo plate) 3 Blower assembly (2x) 2 Power supply (2x) FIGURE 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (sample configuration) PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades Table 1 summarizes the port, application, control processor, and...
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... requires the use of a 220 VAC power supply in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. It has 12 FC ports, 10 1 GbE ports, and 2 10 GbE ports available. High availability The following features contribute to 16 virtual E_Ports. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting...
... requires the use of a 220 VAC power supply in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. It has 12 FC ports, 10 1 GbE ports, and 2 10 GbE ports available. High availability The following features contribute to 16 virtual E_Ports. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting...
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...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides a common framework for all tasks 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...troubleshooting. Reliability 1 • Hot-swappable World Wide Name (WWN) cards. Reliability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S uses the following features to enhance and ensure serviceability: • Modular design with hot-...
...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides a common framework for all tasks 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...troubleshooting. Reliability 1 • Hot-swappable World Wide Name (WWN) cards. Reliability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S uses the following features to enhance and ensure serviceability: • Modular design with hot-...
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... required Site preparation and unpacking PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 30 minutes 1/2-in . Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from your PowerConnect B-DCX supplier (optional). Pallet jack. or 18-34 in . PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001808-01 These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.
... required Site preparation and unpacking PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 30 minutes 1/2-in . Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from your PowerConnect B-DCX supplier (optional). Pallet jack. or 18-34 in . PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001808-01 These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.
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... 12 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Ethernet cable for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation NOTE Read the safety notices before installation ("Safety notices"). Fiber optic cables and cable ties. Establishing serial connection, logging on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Mounting and securing PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the accessory kit). Serial cable (provided in rack. 30 minutes 15 minutes Installing power...
... 12 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Ethernet cable for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation NOTE Read the safety notices before installation ("Safety notices"). Fiber optic cables and cable ties. Establishing serial connection, logging on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Mounting and securing PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the accessory kit). Serial cable (provided in rack. 30 minutes 15 minutes Installing power...
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...Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. a. b. Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from the top of airspace. 6. Save the packing materials for cable management before installing the chassis ("Managing cables"). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference ... Fahrenheit) during operation. Ensure that the air temperature on the sides of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S: • Workstation with the power cords ATTENTION To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to the installation location. Plan for use when returning the old chassis.
...Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. a. b. Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from the top of airspace. 6. Save the packing materials for cable management before installing the chassis ("Managing cables"). PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference ... Fahrenheit) during operation. Ensure that the air temperature on the sides of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S: • Workstation with the power cords ATTENTION To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to the installation location. Plan for use when returning the old chassis.
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...Reinstall the vertical cable management fingers. 11. Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ships with the following items: 14 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Doorways must be used, ensure...Power supplies • Power supply filler panel (included if there is only one power supply) • Blower assemblies • Cable management comb • Chassis door • Accessory kit containing the following : • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis, populated with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S...
...Reinstall the vertical cable management fingers. 11. Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ships with the following items: 14 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Doorways must be used, ensure...Power supplies • Power supply filler panel (included if there is only one power supply) • Blower assemblies • Cable management comb • Chassis door • Accessory kit containing the following : • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis, populated with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S...
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... the configuration 27 •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 connected to configure the encryption functions. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 Log In and Configuration Chapter 3 In this...
... the configuration 27 •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 connected to configure the encryption functions. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 Log In and Configuration Chapter 3 In this...
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...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 the active CP ... blade fails. Figure 4 illustrates the flow of the CP blades. The configuration information for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is properly grounded. (D004) 18 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 3 Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S DANGER Use the supplied...
...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 the active CP ... blade fails. Figure 4 illustrates the flow of the CP blades. The configuration information for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is properly grounded. (D004) 18 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 3 Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S DANGER Use the supplied...
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...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is powered on and that POST is powered on the workstation (such as follows: • In a Windows environment: Parameter Value Bits per second Databits Parity Stop bits Flow control 9600 8 None 1 None • In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt: PowerConnect B-DCX4S... address and for the initial setting of the two power supplies. 2. Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host Follow these steps to connect a serial cable. 1. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S performs a power-on the active CP to the network until the IP...
...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is powered on and that POST is powered on the workstation (such as follows: • In a Windows environment: Parameter Value Bits per second Databits Parity Stop bits Flow control 9600 8 None 1 None • In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt: PowerConnect B-DCX4S... address and for the initial setting of the two power supplies. 2. Connecting a serial cable between PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and host Follow these steps to connect a serial cable. 1. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S performs a power-on the active CP to the network until the IP...
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...from the LEDs. Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 1. If necessary, log on a secure host. • configShow • ipaddrShow • licenseShow • switchShow Alternatively, you want to a replacement PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Verify the correct operation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S by routing port ...HA is disabled Stopping blade 1 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001808-01 Run the portcfgpersistentenable command to verify that it is available for FC operation. 4. To back up the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration, follow these steps. 1. ...
...from the LEDs. Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 1. If necessary, log on a secure host. • configShow • ipaddrShow • licenseShow • switchShow Alternatively, you want to a replacement PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Verify the correct operation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S by routing port ...HA is disabled Stopping blade 1 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001808-01 Run the portcfgpersistentenable command to verify that it is available for FC operation. 4. To back up the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration, follow these steps. 1. ...
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...> NOTE If you are functioning correctly by checking their LEDs. Power-on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ("Powering on self-test (POST). If the LEDs do not indicate correct operation, try reinstalling the corresponding component. For more information, refer to the power supplies and the power outlets. 10. RRP: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis 5 8. Replace the cable management fingers ("RRP: Vertical cable...
...> NOTE If you are functioning correctly by checking their LEDs. Power-on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ("Powering on self-test (POST). If the LEDs do not indicate correct operation, try reinstalling the corresponding component. For more information, refer to the power supplies and the power outlets. 10. RRP: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis 5 8. Replace the cable management fingers ("RRP: Vertical cable...