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Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Appendix A Brocade 6505 configuration 8 Providing power to the switch 8 Creating a serial connection 8 Switch IP address 9 Date and time settings 10 Brocade Inter-Switch Link Trunking 13 Brocade Switch Status Policy 13 Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes 13 Disabling and enabling Access Gateway mode 14 Brocade 6505 Operation In this chapter 17 Powering the Brocade 6505 on and off 17...
Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Appendix A Brocade 6505 configuration 8 Providing power to the switch 8 Creating a serial connection 8 Switch IP address 9 Date and time settings 10 Brocade Inter-Switch Link Trunking 13 Brocade Switch Status Policy 13 Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes 13 Disabling and enabling Access Gateway mode 14 Brocade 6505 Operation In this chapter 17 Powering the Brocade 6505 on and off 17...
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and later. The document contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "Brocade 6505 Introduction" provides an overview of the Brocade 6505 switch, a feature list, and a look at the appearance 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 you find the...
and later. The document contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "Brocade 6505 Introduction" provides an overview of the Brocade 6505 switch, a feature list, and a look at the appearance 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 you find the...
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... Channel Industry Association website: http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help Contact your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received x Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the...
... Channel Industry Association website: http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help Contact your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received x Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the...
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... 53-1002449-01 In addition, the chassisShow command displays the Brocade 6505 serial number, as well as information about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement. License ID Use the licenseIdShow command to display the switch WWN. If you cannot use the wwn command because the... as possible about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). 3. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you . Brocade 6505 serial number The switch serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the left.
... 53-1002449-01 In addition, the chassisShow command displays the Brocade 6505 serial number, as well as information about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement. License ID Use the licenseIdShow command to display the switch WWN. If you cannot use the wwn command because the... as possible about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). 3. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you . Brocade 6505 serial number The switch serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the left.
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... and the scalability requirements of an enterprise switch along with a second module available as well. The Brocade 6505 provides up to the fabric without increasing the number of switches. Brocade 6505 Introduction Chapter 1 In this chapter •Brocade 6505 overview 1 •Port side of the Brocade 6505 3 •Nonport side of the Brocade 6505 4 Brocade 6505 overview The Brocade 6505 is enabled by 8 Gbps SFP+ transceivers...
... and the scalability requirements of an enterprise switch along with a second module available as well. The Brocade 6505 provides up to the fabric without increasing the number of switches. Brocade 6505 Introduction Chapter 1 In this chapter •Brocade 6505 overview 1 •Port side of the Brocade 6505 3 •Nonport side of the Brocade 6505 4 Brocade 6505 overview The Brocade 6505 is enabled by 8 Gbps SFP+ transceivers...
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...) - Platform components • A system motherboard that features a PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU running at a switch level. • Port-to-port latency minimized to form a single, logical ISL with integrated peripherals. 2 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 EX_Ports can be virtualized. • Hardware zoning is accomplished at 16 Gbps...
...) - Platform components • A system motherboard that features a PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU running at a switch level. • Port-to-port latency minimized to form a single, logical ISL with integrated peripherals. 2 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 EX_Ports can be virtualized. • Hardware zoning is accomplished at 16 Gbps...
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...Brocade 6505 1 • An RJ45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet system management port, in conjunction with battery. There are two fans per FC port to configure the switch IP address and greatly increasing the ease of use. • One RS-232 serial port with an RJ45 connector for initial switch...accompanying LEDs, the USB port, and the Fibre Channel ports and corresponding port status LEDs. Port side of the Brocade 6505 The port side of the Brocade 6505. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1002449-01 A second assembly is available for configuration uploads and downloads. • One ...
...Brocade 6505 1 • An RJ45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet system management port, in conjunction with battery. There are two fans per FC port to configure the switch IP address and greatly increasing the ease of use. • One RS-232 serial port with an RJ45 connector for initial switch...accompanying LEDs, the USB port, and the Fibre Channel ports and corresponding port status LEDs. Port side of the Brocade 6505 The port side of the Brocade 6505. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1002449-01 A second assembly is available for configuration uploads and downloads. • One ...
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...#1 3 Power supply and fan assembly LED 4 On/off switch 5 Power plug receptacle (with LEDs 6 Serial console port 3 USB port 7 Switch ID pull-out tab 4 FC ports 0-3 (all LEDs above) 8 FC ports 4-7 FIGURE 1 Port side of the Brocade 6505 NOTE The two LEDs on the serial console port are non...-functional. 1 Nonport side of the Brocade 6505 123 4 567 8 1 System status LED 5 System ...
...#1 3 Power supply and fan assembly LED 4 On/off switch 5 Power plug receptacle (with LEDs 6 Serial console port 3 USB port 7 Switch ID pull-out tab 4 FC ports 0-3 (all LEDs above) 8 FC ports 4-7 FIGURE 1 Port side of the Brocade 6505 NOTE The two LEDs on the serial console port are non...-functional. 1 Nonport side of the Brocade 6505 123 4 567 8 1 System status LED 5 System ...
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...Brocade 6505 7 •Cabinet installation for a Brocade 6505 8 •Brocade 6505 configuration 8 •Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes 13 Items included with the Brocade 6505 The following items are included in the following items: - When you open the Brocade 6505 packaging, verify that no damage has occurred during shipping: • The Brocade 6505 switch... optional mid-mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from your switch retailer. EZSwitchSetup CD Installation and safety considerations You can install the Brocade 6505 switch in the package and that these ...
...Brocade 6505 7 •Cabinet installation for a Brocade 6505 8 •Brocade 6505 configuration 8 •Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes 13 Items included with the Brocade 6505 The following items are included in the following items: - When you open the Brocade 6505 packaging, verify that no damage has occurred during shipping: • The Brocade 6505 switch... optional mid-mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from your switch retailer. EZSwitchSetup CD Installation and safety considerations You can install the Brocade 6505 switch in the package and that these ...
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... be bent under no tensile load, that minimum is 3.0 cm (1.2 in.). 6 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 Do not rely on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly. • The additional weight of unexpected...The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are slimmer than standard rails to install the Brocade 6505 in a rack; Environmental considerations For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental requirements are met: • At a minimum, adequate cooling ...
... be bent under no tensile load, that minimum is 3.0 cm (1.2 in.). 6 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 Do not rely on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly. • The additional weight of unexpected...The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are slimmer than standard rails to install the Brocade 6505 in a rack; Environmental considerations For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental requirements are met: • At a minimum, adequate cooling ...
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...cable. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in "Items included with the Brocade 6505" on page 5. This provides room to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from sliding off the supporting...to which they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the switch to ensure that they are connected. • Keep LEDs visible by trunking groups. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1002449-01 a. b. Verify the items are required for installing, ...
...cable. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in "Items included with the Brocade 6505" on page 5. This provides room to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from sliding off the supporting...to which they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the switch to ensure that they are connected. • Keep LEDs visible by trunking groups. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1002449-01 a. b. Verify the items are required for installing, ...
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.... If you have a minimum service loop of 6 inches available and are going to use the Brocade 6505 in "Providing power to a power source. The switch usually requires several minutes to the Brocade 6505. 1. Creating a serial connection NOTE You will perform all configuration tasks in this guide using two power... to connect the cords to power sources on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to apply power and a basic configuration. Brocade 6505 configuration Once you do not want to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and turned on self-test (POST...
.... If you have a minimum service loop of 6 inches available and are going to use the Brocade 6505 in "Providing power to a power source. The switch usually requires several minutes to the Brocade 6505. 1. Creating a serial connection NOTE You will perform all configuration tasks in this guide using two power... to connect the cords to power sources on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to apply power and a basic configuration. Brocade 6505 configuration Once you do not want to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and turned on self-test (POST...
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....74.102]: Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]: Gateway IP Address [192.168.74.1]: DHCP [Off]: off Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1002449-01 As you are going to the switch using the default password (which is not on the same subnet as follows: • In a Windows environment...static IP address 1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to accept the existing value, the Ethernet Subnetmask line appears. The Brocade 6505 supports both IPv4 and IPv6. When you can configure the Brocade 6505 with a static IP address, or you enter a new IP address and...
....74.102]: Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]: Gateway IP Address [192.168.74.1]: DHCP [Off]: off Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1002449-01 As you are going to the switch using the default password (which is not on the same subnet as follows: • In a Windows environment...static IP address 1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to accept the existing value, the Ethernet Subnetmask line appears. The Brocade 6505 supports both IPv4 and IPv6. When you can configure the Brocade 6505 with a static IP address, or you enter a new IP address and...
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... zone settings. The tsTimeZone command allows you to a maximum of hours offset from the principal or primary FCS switch. 10 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 2 Brocade 6505 configuration If you are going to the Fabric OS Command Reference. Time zones You can revert to keep the ...based on a time zone ID such as a standalone command. Date and time settings The Brocade 6505 maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) circuit. If all switches are in the fabric will reflect the time zone changes only after the next reboot. ...
... zone settings. The tsTimeZone command allows you to a maximum of hours offset from the principal or primary FCS switch. 10 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 2 Brocade 6505 configuration If you are going to the Fabric OS Command Reference. Time zones You can revert to keep the ...based on a time zone ID such as a standalone command. Date and time settings The Brocade 6505 maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) circuit. If all switches are in the fabric will reflect the time zone changes only after the next reboot. ...
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...2000 through 2069). Enter the date command, using timezonename mode. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1002449-01 If a switch with the NTP server every 64 seconds. switch:admin> date Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007 switch:admin> date "0927123007" Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC... of the two following procedure describes how to set the time zone. valid values are interpreted as the active NTP server. Brocade 6505 configuration 2 All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server IP address in the payload and will update only the active server address. By...
...2000 through 2069). Enter the date command, using timezonename mode. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1002449-01 If a switch with the NTP server every 64 seconds. switch:admin> date Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007 switch:admin> date "0927123007" Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC... of the two following procedure describes how to set the time zone. valid values are interpreted as the active NTP server. Brocade 6505 configuration 2 All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server IP address in the payload and will update only the active server address. By...
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...rules can be able to select a general location from the list. 5. Updated with the NTP servers 12 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 Enter the tsTimeZone command as PST or Country/City. At the prompt, select a country...list. switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131" switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131 switch:admin> The following steps to the switch using NTP. 1. You are prompted to access. Enter the tsClockServer command: switch:admin> tsclockserver "" In the syntax ntp1 is optional; 2 Brocade 6505 configuration...
...rules can be able to select a general location from the list. 5. Updated with the NTP servers 12 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01 Enter the tsTimeZone command as PST or Country/City. At the prompt, select a country...list. switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131" switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131 switch:admin> The following steps to the switch using NTP. 1. You are prompted to access. Enter the tsClockServer command: switch:admin> tsclockserver "" In the syntax ntp1 is optional; 2 Brocade 6505 configuration...
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... policy configuration can be updated using instructions under "Switch IP address"). switch:admin>switchstatuspolicyset The minimum number of ISLs between adjacent switches. Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes The Brocade 6505 can use the default F_Port-to all switches in either Fabric OS Native mode or Brocade Access Gateway mode. You can function in the fabric...
... policy configuration can be updated using instructions under "Switch IP address"). switch:admin>switchstatuspolicyset The minimum number of ISLs between adjacent switches. Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes The Brocade 6505 can use the default F_Port-to all switches in either Fabric OS Native mode or Brocade Access Gateway mode. You can function in the fabric...
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...Web Tools Administrator's Guide for details on NPIV technology for the Brocade 6505. it to Access Gateway (because Access Gateway relies on any other restrictions specific to the Brocade 6505. • In Fabric OS Native mode, the switch provides up to the following: - 2 Fabric OS Native and ...for each mode, refer to the Brocade 6505 depend on using Web Tools. For more information on whether the switch is not available for its connection to the edge fabric), refer to the Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide or the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. Enabling ...
...Web Tools Administrator's Guide for details on NPIV technology for the Brocade 6505. it to Access Gateway (because Access Gateway relies on any other restrictions specific to the Brocade 6505. • In Fabric OS Native mode, the switch provides up to the following: - 2 Fabric OS Native and ...for each mode, refer to the Brocade 6505 depend on using Web Tools. For more information on whether the switch is not available for its connection to the edge fabric), refer to the Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide or the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. Enabling ...
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...Gateway mode can only be disabled or enabled when the switch is enabled. switch:admin> ag --modeshow Access Gateway mode is in Access Gateway mode. • "Native" displays if the switch is NOT enabled Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1002449-01 Enter the ag... --modeshow command to verify the switch mode. • "Access Gateway Mode" displays if the switch is in a disabled state. 3. Enter the ...
...Gateway mode can only be disabled or enabled when the switch is enabled. switch:admin> ag --modeshow Access Gateway mode is in Access Gateway mode. • "Native" displays if the switch is NOT enabled Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1002449-01 Enter the ag... --modeshow command to verify the switch mode. • "Access Gateway Mode" displays if the switch is in a disabled state. 3. Enter the ...
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... minutes to restore operation. switch:admin> sysshutdown This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch. Brocade 6505 Operation Chapter 3 In this chapter •Powering the Brocade 6505 on and off 17 ...•LED activity interpretation 18 •POST and boot specifications 21 •Interpreting POST results 22 •Brocade 6505 maintenance 23 •Brocade 6505 management 25 Powering the Brocade 6505 on and off the Brocade 6505. 1. Set the AC power switches...
... minutes to restore operation. switch:admin> sysshutdown This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch. Brocade 6505 Operation Chapter 3 In this chapter •Powering the Brocade 6505 on and off 17 ...•LED activity interpretation 18 •POST and boot specifications 21 •Interpreting POST results 22 •Brocade 6505 maintenance 23 •Brocade 6505 management 25 Powering the Brocade 6505 on and off the Brocade 6505. 1. Set the AC power switches...
