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53-1000026-04
November 26, 2008
Brocade 7500 Extension
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  • Page 1 53-1000026-04 November 26, 2008 Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Brocade, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager, MyView, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B-wing symbol, DCX, and SAN Health are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview of Brocade 7500 series Extension Switches ... 1 7500 Extension Switch ....... . . 1 7500E Extension Switch .
  • Page 4 Regulatory certifications ....... 42 Index Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 5: About This Document

    Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade Communications Systems, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this document. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 6: What's New In This Document

    Chapter 1, “Introducing the Brocade 7500 series Extension Switches” for details on this product. • The publication title has changed to Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual. • Publication has been updated to reflect current product branding and style.

  • Page 7: Key Terms

    Brocade Connect to register at no cost for a user ID and password. For practical discussions about SAN design, implementation, and maintenance, you can obtain Building SANs with Brocade Fabric Switches through: Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 8: Other Industry Resources

    Fibre Channel, storage management, and other applications: http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: http://www.fibrechannel.org viii Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 9: Optional Brocade Features

    • Detailed description of the problem, including the Extension Switch or fabric behavior immediately following the problem, and specific questions • Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 10: Document Feedback

    Forward your feedback to: documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of the document and as much detail as possible about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Brocade 7500 Series Extension Switches

    7. Overview of Brocade 7500 series Extension Switches The Brocade 7500 Extension Switches are intended as platforms for Fibre Channel Routing Services and Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP). Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for information on configuring these features. Two 1U models are available: the 7500 and 7500E.

  • Page 12: 7500E Extension Switch

    (port numbers 0 through 31) and 2 GbE ports. The first 16 Fibre Channel ports are physical ports on the Brocade 7500 Extension Switches, Ports 16-23 are virtual ports associated with the GE0 physical GbE link and ports 24-31 are virtual ports associated with GE1 physical GbE link. The GbE ports are displayed as ge0 and ge1 and are not assigned port numbers or area numbers.

  • Page 13: Extension Switch Features

    Overview of Brocade 7500 series Extension Switches Extension Switch Features The following table compares features supported on the 7500 and 7500E models. TABLE 1 Feature comparison - models 7500 and 7500E Feature 7500 7500E 7500E Base Unit Upgrade License Redundant power supplies and fans Fibre channel ports 1-, 2-, or 4 Gbps 1,2,4 Gbps 1,2,4 Gbps...

  • Page 14: Upgrading The 7500E

    Overview of Brocade 7500 series Extension Switches Features not supported The following Brocade features are not supported: • ISL Trunking is not supported on EX_Ports. • Secure Fabric OS is not supported if the ports are configured as EX_Ports and devices are imported from edge fabrics to backbone fabric.
  • Page 15 Overview of Brocade 7500 series Extension Switches FIGURE 1 Port side view scale: 1/8" = 1" ra c in . fo r /6 4 g th le n re w x im g to ti n G E0 G E1 IOIOI 7500 or 7500E GbE ports (2)
  • Page 16 GbE ports (2) These ports not installed on base 7500E model. The port side of the Brocade 7500 Extension Switches also displays the system status LED, power status LED, and port status LEDs (Figure Brocade 7500 SAN Routers Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 17: Nonport Side Of The Extension Switch

    Fan Assembly #3 Extension Switch management You can use the management functions built into the Brocade 7500 Extension Switches to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze Extension Switch performance and to accelerate system debugging.
  • Page 18 Extension Switch management For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your Extension Switch, see the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. You can manage the Brocade 7500 Extension Switches using any of the management options listed in Table...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installing And Configuring The Extension Switch

    Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 20: Items Included With The Extension Switch

    Connector at system end of cordset: IEC 60320/ C13 One RJ-45 serial cable, 10-ft (approximately 3 m) long. The Extension Switch uses an RJ-45 connector for serial port. An RJ-45 to DB9 adaptor is also provided with the SAN Router. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Extension Switch As A Standalone Unit

    The serial cable provided with the Extension Switch • An Ethernet cable • SFP transceivers and compatible fiber cables, as required • Access to an FTP server, for backing up (uploading) or downloading the Extension Switch configuration Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 22: Creating A Serial Connection

    3. After POST is complete, verify that the Extension Switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side of the Extension Switch are green. Creating a serial connection Perform the following steps to create a serial connection to the Extension Switch. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 23 Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.77]:10.32.53.47 Ethernet Subnetmask [255.0.0.0]:255.255.240.0 Fibre Channel IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 20.32.233.48 Fibre Channel Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 255.255.230.0 Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]:10.32.48.1 IP address is being changed...Done. Committing configuration...Done. switch:admin> Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 24: Creating An Ethernet Connection

    Domain: (1..239) [1] 3 e. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl-D to accept the remaining settings without completing all the prompts. Re-enable the Extension Switch by entering the switchEnable command. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 25 The date and time Extension Switch settings are used for logging events. Extension Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a Extension Switch with incorrect date or time values still functions properly. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 26 If the time of your Extension Switch is off by hours (and not minutes), use the following procedure on all Extension Switches. Perform the following steps to set the time zone. 1. Log in as admin. 2. Enter the tsTimeZone command as follows: Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 27 If you are using the FC ports as EX_Ports you must configure the Fibre Channel Routing Services feature prior to enabling the ports. The GbE ports can only be used once you have configured FCIP and enabled the VE_Ports. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 28: Verifying Correct Operation And Backup The Configuration

    3. Verify the correct operation of the Extension Switch by entering the switchShow command from the workstation. This command provides information about Extension Switch and port status. The switfchShow output is from a 7500 model. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 29 Online VE-Port 10:00:00:60:69:e4:20:3e "sw48000" Online VE-Port 10:00:00:60:69:e4:20:3e "sw48000" Online VE-Port 10:00:00:60:69:e4:20:3e "sw48000" Online VE-Port 10:00:00:60:69:e4:20:3e "sw48000" Online VE-Port 10:00:00:60:69:e4:20:3e "sw48000" Online VE-Port 10:00:00:60:69:e4:20:3e "sw48000" Online VE-Port 10:00:00:60:69:e4:20:3e "sw48000" <continued on next page> Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 30: Recommendations For Cable Management

    A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 in. under full tensile load and 1.2 in. with no tensile load. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Operating The Extension Switch

    The status LEDs may display amber or flash during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is normal; it does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 32: Leds On The Port Side Of The Extension Switch

    • One port status LED for each GbE port Figure 4 on page 23 shows the port side of the Brocade 7500 Series Extension Switches. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 33 System Status LED Ethernet Port System Power LED Fibre Channel Ports 0-3 Console Port 10 Port 0 Status LED IP Address Pull Out Tab 11 GbE ports (2) Ethernet Speed LED 12 GE0 port Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 34 No light There is no link. Verify that the Ethernet cable is connected correctly. Steady green There is a link. No action required. Flashing green There is link activity (traffic). No action required. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 35 2 seconds) reboots in Fabric OS v5.0.1. Fast-flashing SFP or port is faulty. Replace the SFP. amber (on 1/2 Reset the port. second; then off 1/2 second) Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 36: Leds On The Nonport Side Of The Extension Switch

    Replace the fan FRU. • The fan FRU was disabled by the user. Note: When the Extension Switch is first powered on the fan status LED will show amber until POST has completed. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 37: Interpreting Post Results

    Fabric OS Message Reference. Extension Switch maintenance The Brocade 7500 Extension Switches are designed for high availability and low failure; it does not require any regular physical maintenance. It includes diagnostic tests and field-replaceable units, described in the following sections.
  • Page 38 Replacement instructions are provided with all replacement units ordered. ATTENTION The Brocade 7500 Extension Switches have two power cords. To remove all power from a Extension Switch, disconnect both power cords before servicing. Power Supplies The two power supplies are hot-swappable.

  • Page 39: Powering Off The Extension Switch

    In Web Tools, click the Fan Status icon. Powering off the Extension Switch Perform the following steps to power off the Extension Switch. 1. Run the sysShutdown command. 2. Set each AC power switch to “0”. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 40 Powering off the Extension Switch Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 41: Extension Switch Components

    Switch status LED, 2 Ethernet LEDs, 2 power supply LEDs, and 3 fan LEDs. • Port status LEDs: 16 Fibre Channel port status LEDs, and 2 GbE port status LEDs. • 2 universal AC input and redundant power supplies with AC switches and built-in fans. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 42: Weight And Physical Dimensions

    All equipment in cabinet must be grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection. The additional weight of the Extension Switch must not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits. The cabinet must be secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 43: Power Supply Specifications

    (122 degrees F), hot or cold start Input line protection Fused in both hot and neutral lines, using independent fuses Power cords (Japan, Denan) ATTENTION Never use the power cord packed with your equipment for other products. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 44: Environmental Requirements

    0 to 12 km (40,000 ft) above sea level Shock 20 G, 6 ms, half-sine wave 15 G, 12-18 ms, trapezoid Vibration 0.5 G, 5-500 Hz 2.0 G, 5-500 Hz Air Flow 31 cu ft/min (52.7 cu m/hr) Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 45: General Specifications

    128 Gbps if all 16 FC ports are running at 4 Gbps, full duplex • 4 Gbps if both GbE ports are running at 1 Gbps, full duplex Port-to-port latency Less than 2 microseconds with no contention (destination port is free) Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 46: Data Transmission Ranges

    The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use. The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see “Regulatory compliance” on page 38. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 47: Serial Port Specifications

    The success/fail results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through LED activity, the error log, or a command line interface. POST includes the following tasks: 1. Conduct preliminary POST diagnostics 2. Initialize the operating system 3. Initialize hardware Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 48: Boot

    Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide • Application of FIPS security seals. Refer to the Brocade FIPS Security Seal Procedure for Switches publication that pertains to the 7500 Extension Switches. Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Extension Switch. It contains: •...

  • Page 49: Fcc Warning (Us Only)

    This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective actions. Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 50: Bsmi Statement (Chinese)

    European Council directives, laws, and standards: • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC and the Complementary Directives 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC • Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 73/23/EEC and the Complementary Directive 93/68/EEC Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

  • Page 51: Canadian Requirements

    Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2. CAUTION Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 825-2.

  • Page 52: Regulatory Certifications

    Sweden, The Netherlands, EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions United Kingdom) EN 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions and Republic of Korea EN 61000-3-3 Flicker Australia and New Zealand EN 55022: 1998 Class A Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 53 FCC warning (US only) FCIP and Fibre Channel Routing Services configuration features not supported Fibre Channel Association viii port side view Fibre Channel port specifications post field replaceable units (FRUs) post and boot specifications Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...
  • Page 54 Extension Switch IP address setting up as a standalone unit supported features synchronize local time with an external source time setting VCCI statement verify correct operation and backup the configuration weight and physical dimensions Brocade 7500 Extension Switches Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000026-04...

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