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... Fans" provides procedures for removing and replacing the field-replaceable units (FRUs). • Appendix A, "Brocade 6505 Specifications" provides tables of the switch. • Chapter 2, "Brocade 6505 Installation and Configuration" provides the information needed to install the switch in your network. • Chapter 3, "Brocade 6505 Operation" discusses the day-to help x •Document feedback xi How this document is organized...
... Fans" provides procedures for removing and replacing the field-replaceable units (FRUs). • Appendix A, "Brocade 6505 Specifications" provides tables of the switch. • Chapter 2, "Brocade 6505 Installation and Configuration" provides the information needed to install the switch in your network. • Chapter 3, "Brocade 6505 Operation" discusses the day-to help x •Document feedback xi How this document is organized...
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... resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 website. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received x Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 Referenced trademarks and products Red Hat, Red Hat Network, Maximum RPM, Linux Undercover Velcro Additional information This section lists additional...
... resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 website. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received x Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 Referenced trademarks and products Red Hat, Red Hat Network, Maximum RPM, Linux Undercover Velcro Additional information This section lists additional...
Hardware Reference Guide
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... for Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The Brocade 6505 can increase the number of hosts that is designed to 24 auto-sensing ports of high-performance 16-Gbps technology in a relatively small space. By reducing the number of switches. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1002449-01 Platform features The Brocade 6505 offers the following features and...
... for Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The Brocade 6505 can increase the number of hosts that is designed to 24 auto-sensing ports of high-performance 16-Gbps technology in a relatively small space. By reducing the number of switches. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1002449-01 Platform features The Brocade 6505 offers the following features and...
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... (ISL) Trunking, which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of the switch and by automatically routing data to the fabric core will be activated on a per-port basis with integrated peripherals. 2 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 1 Brocade 6505 overview • Universal ports self-configure as E, F, or M ports. EX_Ports can...
... (ISL) Trunking, which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables a wide range of the switch and by automatically routing data to the fabric core will be activated on a per-port basis with integrated peripherals. 2 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 1 Brocade 6505 overview • Universal ports self-configure as E, F, or M ports. EX_Ports can...
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... required • Access to an FTP server or USB device for backing up the switch configuration (optional) Standalone installation for a Brocade 6505 Complete the following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 6505 for use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can be organized...sliding off the supporting surface. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. a. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in a network and fabric: • A workstation with the Brocade 6505" on a flat, sturdy surface.
... required • Access to an FTP server or USB device for backing up the switch configuration (optional) Standalone installation for a Brocade 6505 Complete the following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 6505 for use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can be organized...sliding off the supporting surface. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. a. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in a network and fabric: • A workstation with the Brocade 6505" on a flat, sturdy surface.
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...power to avoid stress. 2. You can use the Brocade 6505 EZSwitchSetup poster. Providing power to the switch Perform the following steps to provide power to boot and complete POST. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to the network until power-on separate circuits to complete the basic... configuration. If using a serial connection. 8 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 2 Cabinet installation for more information. See...
...power to avoid stress. 2. You can use the Brocade 6505 EZSwitchSetup poster. Providing power to the switch Perform the following steps to provide power to boot and complete POST. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to the network until power-on separate circuits to complete the basic... configuration. If using a serial connection. 8 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 2 Cabinet installation for more information. See...
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...that the principal or primary FCS switch has its time synchronized with at least one time zone, it is recommended that have set with a name, you can revert to a maximum of eight external Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers. a Brocade 6505 with administrative permissions can set the... time zone for a switch using the tsTimeZone command. You can select continent, country, or time zone region names....
...that the principal or primary FCS switch has its time synchronized with at least one time zone, it is recommended that have set with a name, you can revert to a maximum of eight external Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers. a Brocade 6505 with administrative permissions can set the... time zone for a switch using the tsTimeZone command. You can select continent, country, or time zone region names....
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...on the CLI commands. Brocade Network Advisor For information, refer to the Brocade Network Advisor documentation set up to the serial connection to accelerate system debugging. Diagnostic tests run at link speeds of 2, 4, 8, or 16 Gbps depending on . The Brocade 6505 automatically performs power-on...the MIB Reference Manual. Standard SNMP applications For information, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for the Brocade 6505 switch Management tool Out-of the links during diagnostic testing. Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet or ...
...on the CLI commands. Brocade Network Advisor For information, refer to the Brocade Network Advisor documentation set up to the serial connection to accelerate system debugging. Diagnostic tests run at link speeds of 2, 4, 8, or 16 Gbps depending on . The Brocade 6505 automatically performs power-on...the MIB Reference Manual. Standard SNMP applications For information, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for the Brocade 6505 switch Management tool Out-of the links during diagnostic testing. Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet or serial connection Ethernet or ...
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...on page 39 • "CE statement" on page 39 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 37 53-1002449-01 The serial port's parameters are fixed at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, and no parity, with flow control set to a fabric or IP network. Table 12 lists the serial cable pinouts. Access Gateway ...default port mapping A The serial port can be used to connect to a workstation to configure the switch IP address before connecting the...
...on page 39 • "CE statement" on page 39 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 37 53-1002449-01 The serial port's parameters are fixed at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, and no parity, with flow control set to a fabric or IP network. Table 12 lists the serial cable pinouts. Access Gateway ...default port mapping A The serial port can be used to connect to a workstation to configure the switch IP address before connecting the...
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... flash memory, 36 Brocade Advanced Web Tools, 25 Brocade Network Advisor, 25 BSMI statement (Taiwan), 39 C cabinet considerations, 6 cable bending limit, 6 cable management, 6 Canadian requirements, 40 CE statement, 40 China RoHS, 42 CLI see command line interface Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53... line interface, 25 compact flash memory, 36 configuration date and time, 10 provide power, 8 serial connection, 9 switch IP address, 9 terminal emulator, 9 configuring the Brocade 6505, 8 console port, 3 country location, 12 D data traffic types, 2 data transmission ranges, 35 date command...
... flash memory, 36 Brocade Advanced Web Tools, 25 Brocade Network Advisor, 25 BSMI statement (Taiwan), 39 C cabinet considerations, 6 cable bending limit, 6 cable management, 6 Canadian requirements, 40 CE statement, 40 China RoHS, 42 CLI see command line interface Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53... line interface, 25 compact flash memory, 36 configuration date and time, 10 provide power, 8 serial connection, 9 switch IP address, 9 terminal emulator, 9 configuring the Brocade 6505, 8 console port, 3 country location, 12 D data traffic types, 2 data transmission ranges, 35 date command...
Quick Start Guide
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...network values in the space provided. Fixed IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) for EZSwitchSetup to start, which should happen automatically after you chose to make. 1. Follow the EZSwitchSetup directions for setup, connect your setup computer COM port (7) to the serial port on the switch...and Fibre Channel Cables Setup computer Disk array Optical transceivers (SFPs) 3 Powering up your Brocade 6505 switch in a single-switch configuration using Ethernet cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet hub or switch (2). The Connect Cables screen is installed. The power and status LEDs display amber then...
...network values in the space provided. Fixed IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) for EZSwitchSetup to start, which should happen automatically after you chose to make. 1. Follow the EZSwitchSetup directions for setup, connect your setup computer COM port (7) to the serial port on the switch...and Fibre Channel Cables Setup computer Disk array Optical transceivers (SFPs) 3 Powering up your Brocade 6505 switch in a single-switch configuration using Ethernet cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet hub or switch (2). The Connect Cables screen is installed. The power and status LEDs display amber then...
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..., FastIron, NetIron, SAN Health, ServerIron, and TurboIron are registered trademarks, and AnyIO, Brocade Assurance, Brocade NET Health, Brocade One, CloudPlex, MLX, VCS, VDX, and When the Mission Is Critical, the Network Is Brocade are using 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers, you cable the switch. Click Next. 6 Configure the zones and perform device selection 1. Additional configuration options, such...
..., FastIron, NetIron, SAN Health, ServerIron, and TurboIron are registered trademarks, and AnyIO, Brocade Assurance, Brocade NET Health, Brocade One, CloudPlex, MLX, VCS, VDX, and When the Mission Is Critical, the Network Is Brocade are using 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers, you cable the switch. Click Next. 6 Configure the zones and perform device selection 1. Additional configuration options, such...