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53-1001808-01 January 31, 2010 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 *53-1001808-01*
53-1001808-01 January 31, 2010 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 *53-1001808-01*
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...damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your system. Information 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 not followed. Trademarks used in this.... For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
...damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your system. Information 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 not followed. Trademarks used in this.... For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
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... 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 8 Security 8 Network manageability 9 Chapter 2 Installation In this chapter 11...
... 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 8 Security 8 Network manageability 9 Chapter 2 Installation In this chapter 11...
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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...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, application, ...
... 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...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, application, ...
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... panel 49 Replacing a 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 blade 54 RRP: Core switch... WWN card 63 Replacing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card 65 RRP: SFPs and XFPs 65 RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables 66 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001808-01
... panel 49 Replacing a 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 blade 54 RRP: Core switch... WWN card 63 Replacing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card 65 RRP: SFPs and XFPs 65 RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables 66 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001808-01
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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 Installing components into the ... 97 Environmental regulation compliance 97 China RoHS 97 Application and Encryption Blades In this appendix 101 FA4-18 blade 101 FR4-18i blade 101 vi PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
... 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 Installing components into the ... 97 Environmental regulation compliance 97 China RoHS 97 Application and Encryption Blades In this appendix 101 FA4-18 blade 101 FR4-18i blade 101 vi PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
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Appendix C Appendix D Index FS8-18 blade 102 FX8-24 blade 102 FCOE10-24 blade 104 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In this appendix 105 Introduction 105 Obtaining chassis and component status 106 Interpreting POST and boot results 106 POST 106 Boot 107 Diagnostics 107 Troubleshooting 108 Port Numbering Template PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001808-01
Appendix C Appendix D Index FS8-18 blade 102 FX8-24 blade 102 FCOE10-24 blade 104 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In this appendix 105 Introduction 105 Obtaining chassis and component status 106 Interpreting POST and boot results 106 POST 106 Boot 107 Diagnostics 107 Troubleshooting 108 Port Numbering Template PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001808-01
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... 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"). The document contains the following sections: • Chapter 1, "Hardware Overview," identifies the components of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and provides a brief description of its features. • Chapter 2, "Installation," describes how to install, set up and...
... 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"). The document contains the following sections: • Chapter 1, "Hardware Overview," identifies the components of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and provides a brief description of its features. • Chapter 2, "Installation," describes how to install, set up and...
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...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 Added power supply requirements for the port blades. Document conventions... This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used are optionally available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Appendix C, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," provides methods for receiving system-wide or component-level status ...
...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 Added power supply requirements for the port blades. Document conventions... This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used are optionally available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Appendix C, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," provides methods for receiving system-wide or component-level status ...
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... the help pages, values are listed below in order of increasing severity of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual xi 53-1001808-01 CAUTION A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you...
... the help pages, values are listed below in order of increasing severity of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual xi 53-1001808-01 CAUTION A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you...
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... the trademarks of their respective companies and corporations. For practical discussions about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
... the trademarks of their respective companies and corporations. For practical discussions about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
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...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 the serial number, except for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product... repairs and part ordering. General Information • Technical Support contract number, if applicable • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S model • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output • Detailed description of 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 the serial number, except for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product... repairs and part ordering. General Information • Technical Support contract number, if applicable • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S model • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output • Detailed description of the ...
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...notices in numerical order based on the CD-ROM that a topic needs further development, we have made every effort to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is on their IDs, which are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which is plugged in) or a bench ground. • ... or an omission, or you . Safety notices NOTE Translated safety notices are displayed in antistatic packaging. When working with any PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct ESD procedures. • Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document.
...notices in numerical order based on the CD-ROM that a topic needs further development, we have made every effort to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is on their IDs, which are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which is plugged in) or a bench ground. • ... or an omission, or you . Safety notices NOTE Translated safety notices are displayed in antistatic packaging. When working with any PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct ESD procedures. • Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document.
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... 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...high availability platform for 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports. Key features of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S include: • Up to 192 port horizontal chassis with four usable port blades (in addition to two...
... 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...high availability platform for 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports. Key features of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S include: • Up to 192 port horizontal chassis with four usable port blades (in addition to two...
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...rear, and consists of the following: • Up to four hot-swappable port blade assemblies that allows a wide range of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S if the active CP fails. • Two slots for control processor blades (CP8): • A single active CP8 blade can... be configured in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. Hardware components The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that can control all port blades. • Two inter-chassis link (ICL) connectors per chassis,...
...rear, and consists of the following: • Up to four hot-swappable port blade assemblies that allows a wide range of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S if the active CP fails. • Two slots for control processor blades (CP8): • A single active CP8 blade can... be configured in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. Hardware components The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that can control all port blades. • Two inter-chassis link (ICL) connectors per chassis,...
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... primary power connections to the left side of the chassis (viewed from the port side) and out the exhaust vent. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001808-01 Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the chassis (see Figure... 2). Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE Airflow in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is recommended for efficiency and high availability. • Two WWN cards. • Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP and SFP+) ...
... primary power connections to the left side of the chassis (viewed from the port side) and out the exhaust vent. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001808-01 Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the chassis (see Figure... 2). Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE Airflow in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is recommended for efficiency and high availability. • Two WWN cards. • Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP and SFP+) ...
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1 Hardware components 1 2 3 4 1 FC8-48 port blade (example, 4x) 2 Core switch blade (CR4S-8) (2x) 3 Control processor blade (CP8) (2x) 4 Exhaust vent FIGURE 1 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (sample configuration) FIGURE 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S with the port side exhaust kit installed (sample configuration) 4 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
1 Hardware components 1 2 3 4 1 FC8-48 port blade (example, 4x) 2 Core switch blade (CR4S-8) (2x) 3 Control processor blade (CP8) (2x) 4 Exhaust vent FIGURE 1 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (sample configuration) FIGURE 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S with the port side exhaust kit installed (sample configuration) 4 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01
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... for redundancy. This control processor blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This core switch blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, 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 blade...
... for redundancy. This control processor blade is compatible only with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This core switch blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, 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 blade...
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... activation. • Easy configuration, save, and restore. 6 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 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-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.
... activation. • Easy configuration, save, and restore. 6 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 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-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.