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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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This document presents information on setting up , and power on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Chapter 3, "Log In and Configuration," provides the initial configuration information required to get the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S established in a fabric. • Chapter 4, "Monitor System Components," ...the reader xii •Additional information xii •Getting technical help them install, set up and operating the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001808-01 About This Document In this chapter •How this document is...
This document presents information on setting up , and power on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Chapter 3, "Log In and Configuration," provides the initial configuration information required to get the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S established in a fabric. • Chapter 4, "Monitor System Components," ...the reader xii •Additional information xii •Getting technical help them install, set up and operating the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001808-01 About This Document In this chapter •How this document is...
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...been updated. 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 blades. Supported hardware and software This document includes...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. Added power supply requirements for receiving system-wide or component-level status and interpreting POST and boot ...
...been updated. 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 blades. Supported hardware and software This document includes...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. Added power supply requirements for receiving system-wide or component-level status and interpreting POST and boot ...
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....org Getting technical help Contact your call, have the following information available: 1. 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 the serial number, except for hardware, firmware, and...
....org Getting technical help Contact your call, have the following information available: 1. 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 the serial number, except for hardware, firmware, and...
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... 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...DCX Backbones are 10 Gbps only). • Dual-redundant control processor blades (CP8) and core switch blades (CR4S-8) that provide high availability and enable nondisruptive software upgrades. • Redundant and hot-swappable CP8 and CR4S-8 blades, power...
... 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...DCX Backbones are 10 Gbps only). • Dual-redundant control processor blades (CP8) and core switch blades (CR4S-8) that provide high availability and enable nondisruptive software upgrades. • Redundant and hot-swappable CP8 and CR4S-8 blades, power...
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...FRU temperature monitoring. • Redundant AC primary power connections to the left side of the chassis (viewed from the nonport side. • World Wide Name (WWN) cards on the port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001808-01... assemblies. • Two 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing) power supplies. 240 VAC is from the nonport side to ensure high availability. 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...
...FRU temperature monitoring. • Redundant AC primary power connections to the left side of the chassis (viewed from the nonport side. • World Wide Name (WWN) cards on the port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001808-01... assemblies. • Two 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing) power supplies. 240 VAC is from the nonport side to ensure high availability. 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...
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... chassis and backplane connections for switching between port blades. 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...
... chassis and backplane connections for switching between port blades. 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...
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... integrity on all data paths. • Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) rerouting around failed links. • Integration with the PowerConnect B-DCX and DCX-4S. This blade requires the use of a 220 VAC power supply in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. The FX8-24 blade enables FCIP functionality over existing Ethernet infrastructure utilizing CEE protocols. This port blade is compatible...
... integrity on all data paths. • Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) rerouting around failed links. • Integration with the PowerConnect B-DCX and DCX-4S. This blade requires the use of a 220 VAC power supply in the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. The FX8-24 blade enables FCIP functionality over existing Ethernet infrastructure utilizing CEE protocols. This port blade is compatible...
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...errors and fault isolation (EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), parity checking, checksum, and illegal address checking. • Power-on self-test (POST). • Dual control processors that enable hot, nondisruptive fast firmware upgrades. • One serial port ... cable management using vertical fingers to accommodate the horizontal orientation of blades and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). Reliability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S uses the following features to determine if a bus is operational, should a failover be maintained through any component failure. Offline...
...errors and fault isolation (EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), parity checking, checksum, and illegal address checking. • Power-on self-test (POST). • Dual control processors that enable hot, nondisruptive fast firmware upgrades. • One serial port ... cable management using vertical fingers to accommodate the horizontal orientation of blades and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). Reliability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S uses the following features to determine if a bus is operational, should a failover be maintained through any component failure. Offline...
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...; In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using a PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Rack Mount Kit (either a 27-31 in. Pallet jack. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001808-01 This chapter describes ...power and network connectivity. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S weighs 68 kg (150 lb) with fewer ports require less time. Installation Chapter 2 In this chapter •Time and items required 11 •Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation 12 •Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 13 •Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S...
...; In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using a PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Rack Mount Kit (either a 27-31 in. Pallet jack. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001808-01 This chapter describes ...power and network connectivity. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S weighs 68 kg (150 lb) with fewer ports require less time. Installation Chapter 2 In this chapter •Time and items required 11 •Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation 12 •Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 13 •Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S...
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... PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be only 8 rack units (8U) high. 2 Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation NOTE Read the safety notices before installation ("Safety notices"). Mounting and securing PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in rack. 30 minutes 15 minutes Installing power cables and powering on to PowerConnect B-DCX-4S,...circuits) • Two cables for the 200 - 240 VAC service • Power supply standards ("Power specifications") are required to the chassis and easily accessible 12 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Ensure that is 9 rack units (9U...
... PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be only 8 rack units (8U) high. 2 Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation NOTE Read the safety notices before installation ("Safety notices"). Mounting and securing PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in rack. 30 minutes 15 minutes Installing power cables and powering on to PowerConnect B-DCX-4S,...circuits) • Two cables for the 200 - 240 VAC service • Power supply standards ("Power specifications") are required to the chassis and easily accessible 12 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Ensure that is 9 rack units (9U...
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...PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001808-01 Plan for use when returning the old chassis. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is available for configuration of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S: • Workstation with the power cords ATTENTION To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power...cabinet, or by using patch panels. 4. Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015) NOTE A fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately 68...
...PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001808-01 Plan for use when returning the old chassis. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is available for configuration of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S: • Workstation with the power cords ATTENTION To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power...cabinet, or by using patch panels. 4. Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015) NOTE A fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately 68...
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...core switch blades have EMI plugs inserted. 12. Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ships with the following: • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis, populated with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets. 2 Items...8226; 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 items: 14 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone ...
...core switch blades have EMI plugs inserted. 12. Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ships with the following: • PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis, populated with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S NOTE The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets. 2 Items...8226; 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 items: 14 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone ...
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...PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 Log In and Configuration Chapter 3 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview 17 •Powering on the chassis serial number). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be modified. The WWN can be changed but the license ID cannot be entered through the active CP blade. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S... 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 ...
...PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 Log In and Configuration Chapter 3 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview 17 •Powering on the chassis serial number). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be modified. The WWN can be changed but the license ID cannot be entered through the active CP blade. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S... 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 ...
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... is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of the basic configuration tasks. 3 Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S DANGER Use the supplied power cords. Configuration Tasks Connect Serial Cable between Switch and Host Log In to Serial Console Port...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 if necessary. The configuration information for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is properly grounded. (D004) 18 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone ...
... is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of the basic configuration tasks. 3 Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S DANGER Use the supplied power cords. Configuration Tasks Connect Serial Cable between Switch and Host Log In to Serial Console Port...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 if necessary. The configuration information for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is properly grounded. (D004) 18 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone ...
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... 9600 8 None 1 None • In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt: PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 19 53-1001808-01 Access the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using a terminal emulator application (such as synchronization programs). 5. Turn the AC power switches on the active CP to 63 Hz. 3. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to...
... 9600 8 None 1 None • In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt: PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 19 53-1001808-01 Access the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using a terminal emulator application (such as synchronization programs). 5. Turn the AC power switches on the active CP to 63 Hz. 3. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to...
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... cables see Table 4 on page 34. 2. For information about switch and port status. 5. Verify the correct operation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in order to a replacement PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 7. Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 1. For the procedure to verify that a complete configuration is disabled Stopping blade 1 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001808-01 Run the portcfgpersistentenable command to...
... cables see Table 4 on page 34. 2. For information about switch and port status. 5. Verify the correct operation of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in order to a replacement PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 7. Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 1. For the procedure to verify that a complete configuration is disabled Stopping blade 1 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001808-01 Run the portcfgpersistentenable command to...
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.... RRP: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis 5 8. Power-on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ("Powering on self-test (POST). The configDownload command can be a steady green). 13. switch:admin> configdownload -all power LED indicators on , use the configDownload command to the power supplies and the power outlets. 10. Log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin: switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone...
.... RRP: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis 5 8. Power-on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S ("Powering on self-test (POST). The configDownload command can be a steady green). 13. switch:admin> configdownload -all power LED indicators on , use the configDownload command to the power supplies and the power outlets. 10. Log in to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S as admin: switch:admin> login login: admin password: xxxxxxxx switch:admin> PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone...
