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HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Brocade VDX 8770-4
Hardware Installation Guide
53-1002563-10
1 June 2016

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  • Page 1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10 1 June 2016...
  • Page 2 United States government. The authors and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. assume no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to the accuracy of this document or any loss, cost, liability, or damages arising from the information contained herein or the computer programs that accompany it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Device..................................................33 Mounting options..................................................33 Mounting precautions................................................33 Unpacking, transporting, and installing the device....................................34 Installing the 8U Chassis Flush Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-RMK-FL-4).....................35 Installation requirements............................................. 35 Time and items required............................................. 35 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 4 Backing up the configuration..............................................84 Connecting network devices............................................... 84 Connecting to Ethernet devices..........................................84 Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers.....................................84 Connecting a network device to a fiber port....................................85 Testing connectivity................................................85 Installing transceivers and attaching cables........................................85 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 5 Replacing a switch fabric module..........................................111 Power supply removal and replacement........................................112 Time and items required..............................................112 Removing an AC power supply..........................................112 Replacing an AC power supply..........................................113 Removing a DC power supply..........................................113 Replacing a DC power supply..........................................114 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 6 Regulatory compliance (environmental)........................................130 Regulatory Statements..................................................133 BSMI statement (Taiwan)..............................................133 Canadian requirements.................................................133 CE statement....................................................133 China ROHS....................................................134 FCC warning (US only)................................................134 KCC statement (Republic of Korea)..........................................134 VCCI statement..................................................134 Cautions and Danger Notices..............................................135 Cautions......................................................135 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 7 General cautions................................................135 Electrical cautions................................................135 Danger Notices..................................................138 General dangers................................................138 Electrical dangers................................................139 Dangers related to equipment weight........................................140 Laser dangers..................................................141 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
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  • Page 9: Preface

    In Fibre Channel products, square brackets may be used instead for this purpose. x | y A vertical bar separates mutually exclusive elements. < > Nonprinting characters, for example, passwords, are enclosed in angle brackets. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 10: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    For product support information and the latest information on contacting the Technical Assistance Center, go to http:// www.brocade.com/services-support/index.html. If you have purchased Brocade product support directly from Brocade, use one of the following methods to contact the Brocade Technical Assistance Center 24x7. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 11: Brocade Oem Customers

    By sending your feedback to documentation@brocade.com. Provide the publication title, part number, and as much detail as possible, including the topic heading and page number if applicable, as well as your suggestions for improvement. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 12 Preface Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 13: About This Document

    What’s new in this document......................................13 Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to the Brocade VDX 8770-4 running Brocade Network OS version 7.0.0 and later. The Brocade VDX 8770-4 was first supported at Network OS version 3.0.0. What’s new in this document The following changes have been made since this document was last released: ∙...
  • Page 14 About This Document Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    Support for short wavelength (SX) and long wavelength (LX) 1 Gbps SFP transceivers ∙ Support for ultra short range (USR), short range (SR), 10km long range (LR), extended range (ER), 80km (ZR), and 80km CWDM (ZR-Cxx) 10 Gbps SFP+ transceivers Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 16: Hardware Components

    Up to 48 40 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports for the 12x40 GbE line card. Up to 384 10 Gbps ports are supported in QSFP breakout mode. 12x40 GbE line cards support 40 GbE QSFP optical transceivers. – Up to 24 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports for the 6x100 GbE line card. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 17: Port Side View

    Airflow in the Brocade device is from the port side to the rear (fan side) of the chassis. The following figure displays a sample configuration of the port side of the Brocade device. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 18: Nonport Side View

    Line card slot 2 ESD jack Line card slot 3 Power supplies (1-4, left to right) Nonport side view The following figure shows a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade device. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 19: Supported Line Cards

    40 Gbps QSFP port and to four 10 Gbps SFP ports on another device. Twinax active copper cables at 1, 3, and 5 meters and fiber-optic breakout cables are supported. NOTE While 40 GbE ports are in breakout mode, port status (individual or as a group) cannot be determined from the port LED state color. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 20: Trunking

    "Brocade Trunks" in the Network OS Administration Guide 27x40 GbE operating modes The 27x40 GbE line card supports nine port groups of three ports each that you can configure for Performance or Density operating modes. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 21 FIGURE 3 Port groups for configuring Performance and Density modes on 27x40 GbE line card To configure Performance and Density modes for line card port groups using Network OS commands, refer to 27x40 GbE operating modes. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 22: Chassis Slots

    The following illustration shows the 48x10G-T line card modules. Ports are numbered from 1 through 48, from left to right, with the odd- numbered ports on the upper row and the even-numbered ports on the lower row when installed in the switch. FIGURE 6 48x10G-T line card Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 23: 27X40 Gbe Port Numbering

    To connect with VDX 6940-144S 100 GbE ports, a QSFP28 transceiver plugs into the conversion module. Use an optical QSFP to QSFP cable with MPO connectors to connect this transceiver to the VDX 6940 ports. Refer to the following illustration. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 24 LEDs on the line card and line card port function normally when the conversion module is installed in the line card port. Refer to Interpreting the line card LED indicators on page 92 for details. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 25: High Availability

    This will disrupt traffic on the chassis. The reset could take up to eight minutes depending on chassis configuration and traffic load. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 26 Product Overview Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 27: Preparing For Installation

    Ensure that the following items are available for configuration of the device: ∙ Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 28: Environmental Requirements

    WARNING message in the RASlog, followed by a CRITICAL message saying that the module will shut down in two minutes.Use the show environment command to view temperature status. NEBS requirements The following table lists the installation requirements for meeting NEBS GR-1089 compliancy. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 29 For the sake of brevity, the following table lists the possible range of values for each heat level. TABLE 5 NEBS thermal policy levels Level Description Temperature up to 25C 2500 RPM Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 30: Time And Items Required For The Installation

    20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit). device, and configuring the IP addresses. Workstation computer with a serial (console) port or terminal server port and a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal). Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 31: Items Included With The Device

    Hardware for securing the device in a rack – Web pointer document – Air filter ∙ Line cards (up to four) and additional power supplies must be ordered separately. The rack mount kits must be ordered separately. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 32 Twinax active copper and fiber- optic breakout cables are supported. For details on supported transceivers, refer to the following publications on www.brocade.com: ∙ Brocade VDX Transceiver Support Matrix . ∙ Brocade Fibre Channel Transceiver Support Matrix . Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 33: Mounting The Device

    Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weight of the module, which can fall and be damaged. CAUTION Make sure the airflow around the front, sides, and back of the device is not restricted. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 34: Unpacking, Transporting, And Installing The Device

    Plan to install the Brocade device with the port side facing the air-intake aisle. Airflow is from the port side of the device to the fan side. If you are using the Intake Air Duct Rack Kit for mounting the Brocade VDX 8770-4, then the airflow is from the port side to the fan side.

  • Page 35: Installing The 8U Chassis Flush Mount Rack Kit For Four-Post Racks (Xbr-Rmk-Fl-4)

    Hydraulic or assisted lift with a minimum raise of 140 cm (55 in.) and a minimum capacity of 113 kg (250 lbs). Parts list The following parts are provided with the 8U Chassis Flush Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-RMK-FL-4). Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 36: Assembling The Rack Hardware

    On each rail (1 and 2 in the previous figure), loosen the four screws on the adjustable brackets and adjust the rails to the depth of your rack. Tighten the screws after adjustment. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 37 10-32 x .63 in. (1.60 cm) Phillips screws Install either clip nuts or retainer nuts depending on whether your rack has round holes or square holes. These will allow you to secure the device to the rack posts. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 38: Install The Device In The Rack

    Move the lift with the device in front of the rack and adjust the height to match the installed rails. If applicable, lock the wheels of the lift. Gently slide the device onto the rack, ensuring that it remains supported during the transfer. See the following figure. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 39: Four-Post Flush And Recessed Mount Intake Air Duct Rack Kit Installation (Xbr-Rmk-Fl-4Ds-2 And Xbr-Rmk-Re-4Ds-2)

    XBR-RMK-FL-4DS-2 - Flush mount kit for rack rail-to-rail depth of 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm). ∙ XBR-RMK-RE-4DS-2 - Recessed kit for rail-to-rail depth of 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 40: Safety Precautions

    Allow approximately one hour to unpack and install the air duct kit in a rack. The following tools are required when installing the air duct kit: ∙ Torque wrench with #2 Phillips screwdriver tip ∙ Flathead screwdriver Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    The following parts are provided with the 8U Chassis Flush and Recessed Mount Intake Air Duct Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-RMK- RE-4DS-2 and XBR-RMK-FL-4DS-2). The parts list varies on whether you use the flush mount or recessed mount version of the kit. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 42 Alignment washer for racks that have rails with square holes (4) Air filter 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screw (2) 10-32 x .31 in. (.79 cm) Phillips screw with blue Loctite on threads (16) Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 43: Torque Requirements

    6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screw (2) Air filter Torque requirements Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and Intake Air Duct Kit to the equipment rack. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 44: Installing The Flush Mount Intake Air Duct Kit

    FIGURE 17 Using clip nuts or retainer nuts to secure screws to the rack posts Clip nuts Round hole rack rail Retainer nut Square hole rack rail Install the rails on the rack posts, as shown in the following figure. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 45 Attach the side duct to the left rail by aligning its mounting locations with the slotted holes on the rail. Secure the duct to the rail using the two 6-32 screws (refer to the following figure). Tighten the screws according to the specifications in Torque requirements on page 43. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 46 6-32 screws located in the four slots at the rear of the intake assembly, as shown in the following figure. The length will be approximately the length of the adjustable rails. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 47 Be sure to allow for an additional 1U rack space above where you will install the top intake assembly to provide clearance for raising the intake and inserting it on to side duct tabs. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 48 Carefully lift the device and slide it into the rack. Secure the device to the rack with six 10-32 screws with washers. Refer to the following figure. Tighten the screws according to specifications in Torque requirements on page 43. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 49 Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts to secure the device to the rack are provided in the hardware accessory kit that accompanies the device. FIGURE 22 device with Intake Air Duct Kit installed in the rack Screw locations for mounting device Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 50 Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, initiate the threads, two turns per screw, until all five are started. Tighten all five screws, one at a time. Do not overtighten the screws as this will compromise the frame, admitting unfiltered air. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 51: Installing The Recessed Mount Intake Air Duct Kit

    Installing the rack hardware Determine how the device can be oriented in the equipment rack so that the port side has access to intake (cool) air. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 52 For rails with square holes, use the two standard 10-32 screws with the blue Loctite on the threads and alignment washers on each end of both rails. Tighten the screws according to the specifications under Torque requirements on page 43. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 53 Attach the side duct to the left rail by aligning its mounting locations with the slotted holes on the rail. Secure the duct to the rail using the two 6-32 screws as shown in the following figure. Tighten the screws according to the specifications under Torque requirements on page 43. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 54 6-32 screws located in the four slots at the rear of the intake assembly as shown in the following figure. The length will be approximately the length of the adjustable rails. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 55 Be sure to allow for an additional 1U rack space above where you will install the top intake assembly to provide clearance for raising the intake and inserting it on to side duct tabs. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 56 FIGURE 29 Installing top intake assembly into rack 1 Side duct 3 10-32 Phillips screw locations 2 Top intake assembly Installing the device in the rack Install the recessed rack ears on the device as shown in the following figure. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 57 Use the 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screws with square cone washers to secure the device. Use either 10-32 retainer nut for racks that have rails with square holes or 10-32 clip nut for racks that have rails with round holes to retain screws. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 58 For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the rails for securing the 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts. Refer to Figure 16 on page 43 and Figure 25 on page 52. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 59 Tighten all five screws, one at a time. Do not overtighten the screws as this will compromise the frame, admitting unfiltered air. The following figure shows the device with the air filter installed. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 60: Installing The 8U Chassis Flush And Mid-Mount Rack Kit For Two-Post Racks (Xbr-Rmk-Telco-4)

    Review the installation and facility requirements for your product before mounting the device. Refer to the hardware installation guide for your product for more information. Time and items required Allow approximately one hour to unpack and install the device in a rack. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 61: Parts List

    Hydraulic or assisted lift with a minimum raise of 140 cm (55 in.) and a minimum capacity of 113 kg (250 lbs) Parts list The following parts are provided with the 8U Chassis Flush and Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-RMK-TELCO-4). Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 62 Telco mid-mount bracket (left) 10-32 x .312 in.(.79 cm) Phillips screws (17) Telco mid-mount bracket (right) Bracket adjusting screws NOTE Not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device type. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 63: Flush-Mounting The Device In The Rack

    Maneuver the lift with the switch in front of the saddle and adjust the height to match the saddle. Slide the device onto the saddle and into the rack. Refer the following figure. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 64: Mid-Mounting The Device In The Rack

    Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for mounting the device to the equipment rack are located in the device hardware accessory kit. Mid-mounting the device in the rack DANGER Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 65 Tighten the two 10-32 adjusting screws on each side of the saddle. FIGURE 37 Saddle installed in equipment rack. Saddle 10-32 screws with square-cone washers Adjusting screws (two on each side of the saddle) Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 66 Clip nuts (for rails with round holes) Retainer nuts (for rails with square holes) Rail Remove any existing rack-mount brackets from the device, and install the new Telco mid-mount brackets from the rack kit. See the following figure. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 67 See the following figure. Tighten the screws to 32 in-lb (36.86 cm-kg) NOTE Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for mounting the device to the equipment rack are located in the device hardware accessory kit. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 68 Install the air filter over the left side bracket (as you face the port side). Slide the air filter into the upper and lower guides on the mid-mount bracket and then tighten the captive screw at the lower front of the filter to secure it. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 69 Mounting the Device FIGURE 41 Air filter installed on the device Air filter (installed in mid-mount bracket guides) Captive screw Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 70 Mounting the Device Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 71: Initial Configuration

    In VCS mode, the device is part of an Ethernet fabric involving two or more VCS-enabled devices. VCS technology embodies the concepts of distributed intelligence and logical chassis. Distributed intelligence means that all configuration and destination information is automatically distributed to each member in the fabric. Distributed intelligence has three major characteristics: Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 72: Configuration Tasks

    In order to retain the changes made during configuration, you must copy the running configuration file to the startup configuration file using the copy running-config startup-config command. This will ensure that the device reboots to your preferred configuration. Configuration tasks The following figure illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 73: Providing Power To The Device

    Connecting an AC power cord Plug the power cord into the power supply. Route the cable so it will be out of the way when connected to the power source. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 74: Connecting A Dc Power Cord

    The DC return must be isolated from the chassis ground (DC-I) when making connections to the power supply. 10. Replace the safety cover. Plug the other end of the cable into the power source. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 75: Establishing A Serial Connection To The Device

    Flow control is not supported on the serial consoles when attached to remote terminal servers and must be disabled on the customer-side remote terminal server and the host-side clients. ∙ In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 76: Logging In To The Serial Console Port

    The root account, disabled by default, is reserved for development and manufacturing. The user account is read-only and intended primarily for system monitoring. TABLE 9 Default administrative account names and passwords Account type Login name Password Administrative admin password User account (read-only) user password Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 77: Changing The Default Account Passwords

    Use the ip address command to set the Ethernet IP address for the management modules. If you are going to use an IPv4 IP address, enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation. You should also enter a gateway address as well. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 78: Logging Off The Serial Console Port And Disconnecting The Serial Cable

    Connecting the management modules to a private network is recommended. By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device configuration using a serial session, Telnet, or management application, such as Brocade Network Advisor. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 79: Customizing A Host Name

    The default chassis name is "VDX8770-#" where # is the number of ports. Brocade recommends that you customize the chassis name for each platform because some of the system logs refer to the platform by its chassis name. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 80: Setting The Date And Time

    The ntp server command accepts multiple server addresses in either IPv4 or IPv6 format. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed, ntp server sets the first obtainable address as the active NTP server. If there are no reachable time servers, then the local time is the default time. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 81: Synchronizing Local Time Using Ntp

    You should set the clock only if there are no NTP servers configured. Time synchronization from NTP servers overrides the local clock. Log in to the device using an account that has the admin role. year-month-dayT hours:minutes:seconds command while in privileged EXEC mode. Enter the clock set Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 82: Configuring Operating Modes On 27X40 Gbe Line Cards

    %Warning: port-group mode performance is a disruptive command. Please save the running-config to startup-config and a power-cycle for the changes to take place. Exit port group configuration mode. device(config-port-group-1/3/9)# exit Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 83: Displaying Operating Modes

    Enter the show interface command to show the status of all of the ports in the line cards. Enter the show fabric all command to verify the operation of the device in the fabric. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 84: Backing Up The Configuration

    1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well. Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers Straight-through unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers using network interface cards (NICs). Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 85: Connecting A Network Device To A Fiber Port

    Because each QSFP transceiver consists of four 10 GbE ports, be aware that any problems with one port could affect all four ports in the quad. Position one of the QSFP transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 86: Managing Cables

    Route the cables to the top of the device through the cable comb. NOTE Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. See "Cabling Best Practices" (available at http://www.brocade.com ) for cable management guidelines. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 87: System Monitoring

    Use the show interface command to determine the status of the interfaces (ports) on the line card, Locating the LEDs on the line card Use the following illustrations to locate the LEDs on the line cards available on the device.Full views and close-ups are provided for each line card. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 88 System Monitoring 8x10 GbE line card FIGURE 44 48x10 GbE line card (full view and close-up) Status LED Port Status LED Power LED GbE port Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 89 System Monitoring 12x40 GbE line card FIGURE 45 12x40 GbE line card (full view and close-up) Status LED Port Status LED Power LED GbE port Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 90 System Monitoring 27x40 GbE line card FIGURE 46 27x40 GbE line card (full view and close-up) Status LED Power LED 3. 40 GbE Port Status LED 40 GbE Port Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 91 System Monitoring 48x10G-T line card FIGURE 47 48x10G-T line card (full view and close-up) Power LED Port Status LED Status LED 10 GbE port Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 92: Interpreting The Line Card Led Indicators

    TABLE 10 Line card LED descriptions LED purpose Color Status Recommended action Power LED No light (LED is off) Module is not powered on. Ensure that the module is firmly seated and either the thumbscrew Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 93 No action required. flowing through the port. Steady amber The port is receiving light but it is Reset the port by issuing a not online yet. shutdown and no shutdown command sequence on the port. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 94: Determining The Status Of A Management Module

    The active management module is designated by the blue Active LED on the front panel. Complete the following steps to determine the status of an management module. Locate the LED indicators on the management module (Locating the LED indicators on the management module on page 95). Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 95: Locating The Led Indicators On The Management Module

    Module is booting up, negotiating No action required. to be the active MM, or is the standby MM. Ethernet management link (upper Steady green Ethernet link speed is 1000 Mbps (1 No action required. left) Gbps). Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 96: Determining The Status Of A Switch Fabric Module

    If the slider is out of position and not covering the screw, the switch will not recognize the SFM (may show as vacant in Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 97: Determining The Status Of A Power Supply

    Use the following illustration to locate the alarm LED labeled ALM on the power supply. FIGURE 51 Power supply AC power input LED (AC OK) DC power output LED (DC OK) Alarm LED (ALM) Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 98: Verifying The Power Supply Status

    Use the following table to interpret the power supply LED patterns and to determine the recommended action for each pattern. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. The Brocade VDX 8770-4 can have up to four power supplies. Be sure to check each module. TABLE 13 Power supply LED descriptions...
  • Page 99 Steady amber Fan has a failure (full or partial). Replace the fan. Determine the fan status using the show environment fan command. (Alternately, you can use the show system command. ) Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 100: Determining The Status Of A Cid Card

    An error is detected during normal access to the CID cards; typically, one [EM-1022], ... M1, WARNING, ... A CID card access of the cards is corrupted or inaccessible. problem has been encountered, please run the CIDrecov tool to get more information and recovery options. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 101: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    Cable management comb removal and replacement You can can continue to operate the device during the replacement of the cable management comb. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 102: Time And Items Required

    Complete the following steps to replace the cable management comb. Position and tighten the four (4) screws to secure the new cable management comb to the chassis. Arrange the cables in the cable management comb. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 103: Line Card Removal And Replacement

    Before removing any cables from a line card, note the cable order (identify each cable by its physical port). It is a good practice to keep a table of cable to port mapping. Refer to Cable routing table on page 121 for a blank cable routing table. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 104: Replacing A Line Card

    Complete this procedure to insert a new line card. Refer to the illustration provided with the procedure. If you are replacing the line card with a line card of a different type, follow these steps: Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 105: Cfp2 To Qsfp28 Conversion Module Removal And Replacement

    Removing a CFP2 to QSFP28 conversion module Use the following steps to remove the Brocade CFP2 to QSFP28 Conversion Module from a 6x100 GbE line card port. Reference the following figure as you perform these steps. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 106: Replacing A Cfp2 To Qsfp28 Conversion Module

    Place the transceiver in protective packing for safe-keeping. Orient the module as shown in the following illustration and slide into the port using the module's pull tab until it locks into place. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 107 792.9 (uWatts) Note that when the line card's CFP2 transceiver installed instead of the conversion module, output from the show media interface command would display "CFP2" as the media identifier instead of "QSFP28". Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 108: Management Module Removal And Replacement

    Remove any cables connected to the module. Unscrew the captive screws from both ejectors using the Phillips screwdriver. Rotate both ejectors simultaneously toward the center of the module. Pull the management module out of the chassis by the ejectors. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 109: Replacing A Management Module

    Switch fabric module removal and replacement The Brocade VDX 8770-4 has up to three Switch fabric modules (SFMs). The modules can be installed only in slots S1 through S3. There must be at least one switch fabric module installed in either slot S1 or slot S2.

  • Page 110: Time And Items Required

    Unscrew the two captive screws using the Phillips screwdriver. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the module face. Pull the switch fabric module out of the chassis using the ejectors. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 111: Replacing A Switch Fabric Module

    Tighten the screws on the slider. The Status LED goes out when the switch fabric module is fully initialized. 12. Pack the faulty switch fabric module in the packaging provided with the new switch fabric module, and contact your supplier to determine the return procedure. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 112: Power Supply Removal And Replacement

    Push down on the handle to eject the power supply. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the power supply from the chassis and supporting the power supply from beneath as you remove it. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 113: Replacing An Ac Power Supply

    Latch the power cord retainer clip. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light. Removing a DC power supply To remove a DC power supply, complete the following steps. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 114: Replacing A Dc Power Supply

    This equipment installation must meet NEC/CEC code requirements. Consult local authorities for regulations. Fan removal and replacement Use this procedure to remove and replace a fan. NOTE The device can continue operating during the fan replacement Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 115: Time And Items Required

    Orient the fan and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is seated. Verify that the power LED displays a green light. Use the screwdriver to tighten the four captive screws. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 116: Air Filter Removal And Replacement

    FIGURE 62 Removal and replacement of the air filter Time and items required The replacement procedure for the air filter takes less than 5 minutes. Be sure to have the following items available: Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 117: Removing An Air Filter

    Pull the release pin or pins out and simultaneously move the slider or sliders. The entire face of the power supply filler panel is a slider and it moves upward to release the panel. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 118: Replacing A Filler Panel

    Neither non-critical seeprom is corrupted but there is a data mismatch. Tool prompts for the CID to be recovered or to abort. No corruption or mismatch is found. Tool displays that there is nothing to be done and then exits on acknowledgment. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 119: Sfp Transceiver Removal And Replacement

    Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver. Use the extraction tool to open the cable latching mechanism. Using the hooked end of the tool, pull the bail (wire handle) away from its pivot point and out, sliding the transceiver out of the device or module. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 120: Replacing A Transceiver

    Complete the following steps to remove a QSFP transceiver. Remove the fiber-optic cable from the transceiver. If your transceiver has an integrated pull tab, gently pull the transceiver from the port using the tab. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 121: Replacing A Qsfp Transceiver

    The following table contains a 24-port template for a cable routing table. Make copies of the table to cover the total number of ports in the device. TABLE 19 Cable routing table for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 (24 ports shown) Slot/port...

  • Page 122: Air Filter Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement Procedures TABLE 19 Cable routing table for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 (24 ports shown) (continued) Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device Air filter removal and replacement You can remove and replace an air filter when it gets too clogged with dirt and dust to operate efficiently. You should perform regular physical inspections to determine how often to replace the air filter.
  • Page 123 Removal and Replacement Procedures FIGURE 66 Removal and replacement of the air filter Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 124 Removal and Replacement Procedures Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 125: Brocade Vdx 8770 Switch Technical Specifications

    C19; power from port side Power supplies Brocade VDX 8770-4 switch - Up to four hot-swappable 3000 W AC or DC power supplies at 220 VAC or -48 VDC Brocade VDX 8770-8 switch - Up to eight hot-swappable 3000 W AC or DC power supplies at 220 VAC or...

  • Page 126: Leds

    Uses an RJ-45 connector for the serial port Weight and physical dimensions "Fully loaded" Brocade VDX 8770-4 switch: 192-port configuration with four line cards, including two management modules, three switch fabric modules, two fans, four power supplies, and two cable management finger assemblies.

  • Page 127: Environmental Requirements

    33 G, 11 ms, half-sine wave Vibration 0.5 G, 5-500 Hz at 1.0 octave/minute 2.0 G, 5-500 Hz at 1.0 octave/minute Airflow Brocade VDX 8770-4 switch - Maximum: 1147 cmh (675 cfm) Brocade VDX 8770-8 switch - Maximum: 2124 cmh (1250 cfm) Heat dissipation Refer to values under "Power consumption (maximum...

  • Page 128: Power Consumption (Typical Configuration)

    (range) Power consumption (typical configuration) Configuration of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 switch chassis: 2 management modules, 3 switch fabric modules, 4 48x10G, 2 fan FRUs; blades-enabled; Optics/Traffic 50% line rate - random packets, fans at nominal speed. Configuration of the Brocade VDX 8770-8 switch chassis: 2 management modules, 6 switch fabric modules, 8 48x10G, 4 fan FRUs;...

  • Page 129: Power Consumption (Modules)

    Supports up to 48 100-GbE ports with eight 6x100 GbE line cards Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45) Signal Description Not supported Not supported Receive data Logic ground Not supported Transmit data Not supported Not supported Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 130: Serial Port Specifications (Protocol)

    1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EU REACH). ∙ Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 - U.S. Conflict Minerals. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 131 Brocade VDX 8770 Switch Technical Specifications ∙ 30/2011/TT-BCT - Vietnam circular. ∙ SJ/T 11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances in EIPs (China). ∙ SJ/T 11364-2006 Marking for the Control of Pollution Caused by EIPs (China). Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 132 Brocade VDX 8770 Switch Technical Specifications Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 133: Regulatory Statements

    European Council directives, laws, and standards: ∙ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EEC ∙ Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC ∙ EN50082-2/EN55024:1998 (European Immunity Requirements) – EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec) – EN61000-3-3 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 134: China Rohs

    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 VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 135: Cautions And Danger Notices

    Se entiende como área de acceso restringido un lugar al que solo puede acceder personal de servicio mediante el uso de una herramienta especial, llave y cerrojo u otro medio de seguridad similar, y que esté controlado por la autoridad responsable de esa ubicación. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 136 -48VCC como mínimo, bipolar, en las orejetas de entrada a la fuente de alimentación. El cableado de entrada para la conexión al producto deberá ser de cable de cobre catalogado, 2 AWG, marcado con VW-1, y tener una capacidad nominal mínima para 90°C. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...
  • Page 137 Sie mit den elektrischen Kontakten eine geerdete Oberfläche berühren. MISE EN GARDE Avant de brancher un câble à un port, assurez-vous de décharger la tension du câble en reliant les contacts électriques à la terre. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 138: Danger Notices

    Los procedimientos de este manual deben llevarlos a cabo técnicos cualificados. DANGER Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may still be spinning at a high speed. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 139: Electrical Dangers

    This device might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power cords before servicing. GEFAHR Dieses System ist möglicherweise mit mehr als einem Netzkabel ausgestattet. Trennen Sie stets die Verbindung aller Netzkabel, bevor Sie Wartungsarbeiten durchführen, um dieGefahr eines Stromschlags auszuschließen. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 140: Dangers Related To Equipment Weight

    Un commutateur Brocade VDX 8770-8 complet pèse environ 165.56 kg et requiert un dispositif de levage hydraulique ou électrique pour l'installation. PELIGRO Un Brocade VDX 8770-8 con la configuración completa pesa aproximadamente 165.56 kg (365 libras) y requiere un elevador hidráulico o asistido para realizar su instalación. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

  • Page 141: Laser Dangers

    Rayonnement de laser. Ne regardez pas directement avec les instruments optiques. Produits de laser de la classe 1M. PELIGRO Radiacion de Laser. No vea directamente con Instrumentos Opticos. Clase 1M de Productos de Laser. Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002563-10...

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