Dell PowerConnect Brocade 6505 Support Question
Dell PowerConnect Brocade 6505 Support Question
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Question posted by wford on March 28th, 2013
Cascading Brocade 6505
what is the trick to cascading (switch to switch connection) the Brocade 6505 switch. currently i have fiber connections and the ports configured as E-ports. the wwn for each switch does not show up on the other
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Answer #1: Posted by WMatDell on March 28th, 2013 5:02 PM
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It looks like you are setting up ISL trunking (inter-switch link). Here is a user guide that speaks about the different trunking options.
Do the 2 devices have different Domain IDs? Compatible cabling?
See here
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Hardware Reference Guide - Page 2
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Document History
Document title Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual
Publication number 53-1002449-01
Summary ...
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Chapter 1
Brocade 6505 Introduction
In this chapter 1
Brocade 6505 overview 1 Platform features 1 Platform components 2
Port side of the Brocade 6505 3
Nonport side of the Brocade 6505 4
Chapter 2
Brocade 6505 Installation and Configuration
In this chapter 5
Items included with the Brocade 6505 5
Installation and safety considerations 5 Electrical...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 4
... 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...
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Index
Data transmission ranges 35
Memory specifications 36
Fibre Channel port specifications 36
Serial port specifications 36
Access Gateway default port mapping 37
Regulatory compliance 37 FCC warning (US only 38 German statement 38 KCC... safety 40
Regulatory certifications 41
Environmental regulation compliance 42 China RoHS 42
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... 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 you find the information that you...
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command --option,... keywords and operands Identifies text to perform configuration tasks using the Fabric OS command line interface...
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Referenced trademarks and products Windows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer Solaris Netscape
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Additional information
This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Corporation Red Hat, Inc.
General Information
• Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received
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Hardware Reference Guide - Page 11
... the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs). 3. Forward your feedback to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. Brocade 6505 serial number The switch serial ... command to display the switch WWN. If you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is located on the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left....
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.... - 4, 8, and 16 Gbps performance is enabled by 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers.
The Brocade 6505 offers Ports on Demand scaling from 12 to 24 auto-sensing ports of switches. The Brocade 6505 supplies Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) performance and the scalability requirements of domains. The Brocade 6505 can be configured in Access Gateway (AG) mode that lets you simplify...
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...APM) - The base model permits one eight-port trunk plus one four-port trunk.
• Dynamic Path Selection (DPS), which delivers distributed intelligence throughout the network and enables
a wide range of the fabric at a
switch level.
• Port-to-port latency minimized to form a single, logical ISL with QoS - 1 Brocade 6505 overview
• Universal ports self-configure as E, F, or...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 15
...) and factory default restoration.
• A USB 2.0 port that supports switch IP address discovery and configuration, eliminating the need to attach a serial cable to indicate status. • One LED (green) for system power. • One LED (green/amber) for system status. • Two Ethernet port LEDs (integrated with battery.
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The base model configuration with a single assembly is shown.
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2 345
6
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1 Filler panel 2 Power supply and fan assembly #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...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 17
... ports (speed and quantity as a standalone unit - RJ45-to-DB9 adapter - EZSwitchSetup CD
Installation and safety considerations
You can be ordered from your
switch retailer.
• In an EIA cabinet using a slim rail rack mount kit.
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53-1002449-01 Serial cable with the standard shipment of a fully-configured Brocade 6505. Chapter...
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... the electrical
rating on the switch nameplate.
• The power supply standards provided in Table 7, "System power specifications" are met.
Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such... exceed 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating. For a cable under full tensile load is 5.1 cm (2 in .).
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Hardware Reference Guide - Page 19
... organize fiber-optic cables. Place the switch on ...fiber-optic cables and record the devices to ensure that might lessen the adhesion of the feet. Clean the indentations at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable.
Items required for installation
The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 6505 for use tie wraps with the Brocade 6505...
Hardware Reference Guide - Page 20
... the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to the switch as a standalone switch, it is complete, verify that the cords have set the IP address, see "Brocade 6505 configuration." ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to set up the Brocade 6505 in a rack or as described in a single-switch setup, you have a minimum service loop of 6 inches available and are...
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... OS features available to the Brocade 6505 depend on whether the switch is configured
in Access Gateway or Fabric OS Native mode. NOTE Access Gateway cannot be connected directly into an array; E_Port (expansion port) - M_Port (mirror port) • In Access Gateway mode, the switch provides up to 48 external Fibre Channel ports. However,
these ports are capable of becoming...
Quick Start Guide - Page 1
.... Insert the EZSwitchSetup CD into the CD-ROM drive of your Brocade 6505 switch in the space provided. Click Next.
• If you have the items listed below. Write down the IP network values in a single-switch configuration using Ethernet cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet hub or switch (2). Connect the switch and the setup computer to the EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide...
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