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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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CAUTION See the safety and regulatory information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 DANGER A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron...
CAUTION See the safety and regulatory information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 DANGER A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron...
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... 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...
... 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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... 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-... 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, application, or ...
... 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-... 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, application, or ...
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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... 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... 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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... chassis 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 ... 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
... chassis 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 ... 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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... its features. • Chapter 2, "Installation," describes how to install, set up and operating the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. It is a hardware reference manual written for monitoring the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs)," describes how to remove and replace each...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...
... its features. • Chapter 2, "Installation," describes how to install, set up and operating the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. It is a hardware reference manual written for monitoring the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs)," describes how to remove and replace each...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...
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...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 What's new in this document The control blade replacement instructions ... 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 receiving system-wide or component-level status ...
...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 What's new in this document The control blade replacement instructions ... 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 receiving system-wide or component-level status ...
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..., arg [ ] variable ... Command options 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 Elements are printed in which a command is often all lowercase. Arguments. In the help pages, values...
..., arg [ ] variable ... Command options 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 Elements are printed in which a command is often all lowercase. Arguments. In the help pages, values...
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... information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. 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 Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. These references are the properties of the following...
... information, visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site. 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 Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. These references are the properties of the following...
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...the wwn command to display the license ID. 4. 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... • Description 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 ...
...the wwn command to display the license ID. 4. 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... • Description 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 ...
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... which is plugged in) or a bench ground. • Store ESD-sensitive components in parentheses, for improvement. ESD precautions The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. Safety notices NOTE Translated safety notices are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which... displayed in antistatic packaging. Document feedback Quality is our first concern at Brocade and we want to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is on the CD-ROM that a topic needs further development, we have made every effort to : [email protected]...
... which is plugged in) or a bench ground. • Store ESD-sensitive components in parentheses, for improvement. ESD precautions The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. Safety notices NOTE Translated safety notices are in the Brocade Product Safety Notices publication, which... displayed in antistatic packaging. Document feedback Quality is our first concern at Brocade and we want to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is on the CD-ROM that a topic needs further development, we have made every effort to : [email protected]...
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... and two core processing blades). • Support for all of the application, port blade, and control processor (CP) blades supported in the PowerConnect B-DCX Backbone (with the exception of the PowerConnect B-DCX Core Switch Blade), thereby providing flexible system configurations and fewer types of new blades. • Up to address the data growth and...
... and two core processing blades). • Support for all of the application, port blade, and control processor (CP) blades supported in the PowerConnect B-DCX Backbone (with the exception of the PowerConnect B-DCX Core Switch Blade), thereby providing flexible system configurations and fewer types of new blades. • Up to address the data growth and...
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...distance communication over Ethernet (FCoE) capability through the FCOE10-24 blade. Hardware components The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S if the active CP fails. • Two slots for core switch blades (... + 2 GbE), 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 The chassis may be configured in installation, fabric design, and maintenance.
...distance communication over Ethernet (FCoE) capability through the FCOE10-24 blade. Hardware components The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S if the active CP fails. • Two slots for core switch blades (... + 2 GbE), 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 The chassis may be configured in installation, fabric design, and maintenance.
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...of the chassis (viewed from the port side) and out the exhaust vent. Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Blowers, power supplies, and power cables that are used 220 VAC is required: FS8-18, FX8-24, FCOE10-24. • ... Two blower assemblies. • Two 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing) power supplies. 240 VAC is from the nonport side to ensure high availability. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001808-01 NOTE The 8-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 1, 2, and 4 Gbps. • Blades that are serviced from...
...of the chassis (viewed from the port side) and out the exhaust vent. Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Blowers, power supplies, and power cables that are used 220 VAC is required: FS8-18, FX8-24, FCOE10-24. • ... Two blower assemblies. • Two 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing) power supplies. 240 VAC is from the nonport side to ensure high availability. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001808-01 NOTE The 8-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 1, 2, and 4 Gbps. • Blades that are serviced from...
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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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...PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 16-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. 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-...blade. This control processor 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-DCX-4S. Core switch blades have additional front port ...
...PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 16-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. 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-...blade. This control processor 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-DCX-4S. Core switch blades have additional front port ...
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.... A 6-port Brocade port blade supporting 10 Gbps port speed. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and 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. The FS8-18 blade enables data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. The FX8...
.... A 6-port Brocade port blade supporting 10 Gbps port speed. This port blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and 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. The FS8-18 blade enables data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. The FX8...