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IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IGMP, PIM, and VRRP. Supported hardware and software This guide describes software release 2.0.2.10 of the Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch. Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document.
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch MIB Reference • Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Diagnostic Guide NOTE For the latest edition of these documents, which contain the most up-to-date information, go to http://www.brocade.com/ethernetproducts. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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12 Gigabit combination RJ-45/SFP ports. Brocade 6910 allows the same ports to be configured to connect directly to the customer or as network interface on the service side. This ideally positions the Brocade 6910 at the edge of a broadband access network for Ethernet service demarcation, extension and aggregation.
Description of Hardware Description of Hardware The Brocade 6910 switches consist of two model types, one hardened for extended temperature range environments, the other non-hardened for standard temperature range environments: • Standard temperature range switches for 0 to +50 °C: •...
This switch includes a display panel for key system and port indications that simplifies installation and troubleshooting. The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following tables. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
The management port has a valid 10/100BASE-TX link. Flashing Amber Flashing indicates 10/100BASE-TX activity on the port. The link is down. Power Green DC or AC power is functioning normally. External power not connected or has failed. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
There are two power sockets on the front panel of each switch, as well as two grounding points for each power supply inlets. FIGURE 7 Brocade 6910 Switch - AC Power Supply Sockets 1. AC Power Socket 2. Grounding Points...
• Electrical surge suppression • Separation of electrical wires (switch related or other) and electromagnetic fields from data based network wiring • Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded. • Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the mains. To rack-mount devices: Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit. FIGURE 11 ATTACHING THE BRACKETS 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). FIGURE 12 INSTALLING THE SWITCH IN A RACK Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
ETSI ETS 300 253. 2. Ensure that there is a good electrical connection to the grounding point on the rack (no paint or isolating surface treatment). 3. Disconnect all power cables to the switch. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Before wiring the DC plug or connecting power to the switch, ensure that power to the feed lines is turned off at the supply circuit breaker or disconnected from the power bus Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to loosen the screws on the power plug and open the wire clamps. This equipment installation must meet NEC/CEC code requirements. Consult local authorities for regulations. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Rear View 1. To switch 2. DC power ground / return 3. -48 VDC power feed 4. Screw-down connector 5. Screw into DC tapped hole on switch 6. DC power line in Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
12. To disconnect DC power from the switch, turn off the DC power feed lines before removing the plugs from the DC sockets. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
RJ-45 to DB-9 cable is supplied with the unit for connecting to the console port, as illustrated below. The pin assignments used to connect to the serial port are described below. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Fiber Optic Devices An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver or 100BASE-FX SFP transceiver can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
The fiber optic ports operate at 1 Gbps full duplex. The maximum length for fiber optic cable operating at Gigabit speed will depend on the fiber type as listed under “1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 26. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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The 100BASE-FX fiber optic ports operate at 100 Mbps full duplex. The maximum length for fiber optic cable operating at 100 Mbps speed is listed under “100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain” on page 26. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Then verify that you entered the correct IP address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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The management agent can accept up to eight simultaneous Telnet sessions. If the maximum number of sessions already exists, an additional Telnet connection will not be able to log into the system. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the cable. When using any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.) You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to support Gigabit Ethernet. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.” Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
1500 to 1600-nm region, with low loss in the 1550-nm band. G.655 Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted Extended long-haul applications. FiberSingle-mode, 9/125-micron core Optimized for high-power dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) operation in the region from 1500 to 1600-nm. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Wenn Sie nur einen Switch installieren, dann springen Sie bitte über zu "Verbinden mit einer Stromquelle". Wenn Sie mehrere Switches installieren möchten, dann montieren Sie sie untereinander in einer beliebigen Reihenfolge. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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CAUTION For the DC input circuit to the system of a Brocade 6910 make sure there is a UL-Listed 5 amp circuit breaker, minimum 48Vdc, double pole, on the input lugs to the power supply.
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Vérifiez que rien ne restreint la circulation d'air devant, derrière et sur les côtés du dispositif et qu'elle peut se faire librement. PRECAUCIÓN Asegúrese de que el flujo de aire en las inmediaciones de las partes anterior, laterales y posterior del instrumento no esté restringido. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Una advertencia le llama la atención sobre cualquier posible peligro que pueda ocasionar daños personales o la muerte. A continuación se dan las advertencias utilizadas en este manual. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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Débranchez le cordon d'alimentation de toutes les sources d'alimentation pour couper complètement l'alimentation du dispositif. PELIGRO Para desconectar completamente la corriente del instrumento, desconecte el cordón de corriente de todas las fuentes de corriente. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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PELIGRO Verifique que el bastidor o armario que alberga el instrumento está asegurado correctamente para evitar que pueda hacerse inestable o que caiga. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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DANGER Les procédures décrites dans ce manuel doivent être effectuées par le personnel de service qualifié uniquement. PELIGRO Los procedimientos de este manual se han hecho para personal de servicio cualificado. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Los transceptores SFP se pueden intercambiar "en caliente". El conmutador no tiene que apagarse primero antes de instalar o retirar un transceptor. Sin embargo, siempre debe desconectar primero el cable de red antes de retirar el transceptor. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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UL, P/N LCD6-10A y dos tornillos Phillips de cabeza plana 10-32 x ½". La posición de conexión a tierra está ubicada en el lado del chasis adyacente al símbolo de conexión a tierra. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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Verifique primero que la fuente de alimentación de CA puede suministrar de 100 a 240 V de CA, 50-60 Hz, 0.8 A mínimo. Conecte el cable de alimentación a una fuente de alimentación de CA, con conexión a tierra y 3 clavijas. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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PRECAUCIÓN Para el circuito de entrada de CC de un Brocade 6910, asegúrese de que exista un disyuntor homologado por UL, de 5 amperes, con un mínimo 48 V de CC, bipolar, en las lengüetas de entrada de la fuente de alimentación. El cableado de entrada de la conexión al producto debe consistir en cable de cobre homologado calibre 18 AWG, marcado VW-1 y con una temperatura nominal mínima de 90 ºC.
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Spanish PRECAUCIÓN En el caso de un sistema Brocade 6910 de CA, use un cable de conexión a tierra con un Calibre de alambre estadounidense (AWG) de por lo menos 18. El cable de conexión a tierra debe tener un conector ondulado aprobado por la agencia (incluido en el chasis) conectado en un extremo, con el otro extremo conectado a la conexión a tierra del edificio.
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放射 EN 55022:2007, Class A EN 61000-3-2:2006, Class A EN 61000-3-3:2005 抗擾性 EN 55024:2001 + A2:2003 IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 安全 CSA (CSA 22.2 NO 60950-1 & UL 60950-1) CB (IEC/EN60950-1) TUV/GS (EN60950-1) Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
Bandwidth The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the data transmission along the cable. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments. Telecommunications Industry Association Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, allowing users to share information and resources as though located on the same LAN. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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PCs, servers, hubs and switches connecting to the alarm port connecting to the console port humidity console cable console port copyright Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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LEDs ports description power consumption power supply power supply sockets Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002345-02...
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