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  • Page 1 53-1001234-04 ® January 15, 2010 Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Export of technical data contained in this document may require an export license from the United States government. The authors and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, cost, liability, or damages arising from the information contained in this book or the computer programs that accompany it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Brocade 8000 overview ........1...
  • Page 4 LED activity interpretation ....... . . 17 Brocade 8000 LEDs........17 LED locations .
  • Page 5 China RoHS ......... 44 Index Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 6 Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    Supported hardware and software Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for Fabric OS v6.1.2_cee, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this document. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 8: What's New In This Document

    Fabric OS v6.1.2_cee supports only the full Brocade 8000 FCoE switch. With FOS 6.3.0 the Brocade 8000 can be purchased as a base CEE switch and upgraded to a full FCoE switch using the CNVSVC license. The license will enable the FCoE capabilities and enable the FC ports.

  • Page 9: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations. Key terms For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the Brocade Glossary. For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 10: Notice To The Reader

    For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association Web site: http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available: Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 11: Document Feedback

    • Brocade 200E—On the non-port side of the chassis • Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5100, 5300, 7500, 8000, and Brocade Encryption Switch—On the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left • Brocade 5000—On the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom of the port side of the switch •...
  • Page 12 Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Brocade 8000 Introduction

    Non-port side of the Brocade 8000 ....... . . 4...

  • Page 14: Fcoe And Layer 2 Capabilities

    CEE port to CEE port latency of 570 nanoseconds (same ASIC) and 1050 nanoseconds (different ASIC). Fibre Channel capabilities The fully-configured Brocade 8000 offers the following features for the Fibre Channel functions (license required): • Up to 8 auto-sensing ports of high-performance 8 Gbps technology in a single domain.

  • Page 15: Port Side Of The Brocade 8000

    8 Gbps. Port side of the Brocade 8000 The port side of the Brocade 8000 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB port, GbE ports, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

  • Page 16: Non-Port Side Of The Brocade 8000

    Non-port side of the Brocade 8000 Non-port side of the Brocade 8000 Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the Brocade 8000, which contains the power supplies (including the AC power receptacle and AC power switch) and fans. FIGURE 2...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Brocade 8000 Installation And Configuration

    Brocade 8000 configuration........

  • Page 18: Electrical Considerations

    The cabinet is secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake. Recommendations for cable management The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with no tensile load. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 19: Items Required For Installation

    • Use hook and loop style straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 8000 for use in a network and fabric: • Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal •...

  • Page 20: Cabinet Installation For A Brocade 8000

    Brocade 8000 configuration Once you have set up the Brocade 8000 in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time to give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the Brocade 8000 in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.

  • Page 21: Creating A Serial Connection

    DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to a DHCP server that is on the same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the Brocade 8000, use a static IP address.

  • Page 22: Date And Time Settings

    (RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a Brocade 8000 with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should set them correctly.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date

    00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are interpreted as 1970 through 1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069). switch:admin> date Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007 switch:admin> date "0927123007" Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC 2007 switch:admin> Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 24: Setting Time Zones

    The value ntp2 is the name of the second NTP server and is optional. The entire operand “<ntp1;ntp2>” is optional; by default, this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal or primary switch as the clock server. switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 25: Brocade Inter-Switch Link (Isl) Trunking

    ISL trunking is only available if an FC Ports on Demand license has been purchased. Up to eight FC ports on the Brocade 8000 can be used as a trunking group to achieve speeds up to 64 Gbps (128 Gbps full duplex) for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.

  • Page 26: Disabling And Enabling Access Gateway Mode

    • The Brocade 8000 provides up to 24 internal CEE ports, divided into six groups or trunks. In Access Gateway mode, these CEE ports are configured as F_Ports, and you cannot reconfigure these as any other port type. Each CEE port group is mapped to one of the eight Fibre Channel ports (N_Ports).
  • Page 27 3. Enter ag --modeDisable to disable Access Gateway mode. 4. Enter the ag modeshow command to verify that AG mode is disabled. switch:admin> ag --modeshow Access Gateway mode is NOT enabled Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 28 Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 29: In This Chapter

    Brocade 8000 Maintenance........

  • Page 30: Led Locations

    LED locations Figure 3 shows the port side of the Brocade 8000. The port status LEDs for both the GbE and FC ports are vertically staggered to correspond to the upper and lower ports in each pair. Refer to Figure 1 for the locations of the GbE and FC ports.

  • Page 31: Led Patterns

    Fan assembly #2 status LED Power supply #1 status LED Fan assembly #1 status LED Fan assembly #3 status LED FIGURE 4 LEDs on non-port side of Brocade 8000 LED patterns Table 1 describes the port side LEDs and their behavior. TABLE 1...
  • Page 32 Note: When the switch is first Check the power cable connection. seconds) powered on the power supply Verify that the power supply is powered status LED will show amber until POST has completed. Replace the power supply FRU. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 33: Post And Boot Specifications

    1. Performs universal port configuration. 2. Initializes links. 3. Analyzes fabric. If any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric configuration. 4. Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 34: Interpreting Post Results

    OS Administrator’s Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Brocade 8000 Maintenance The Brocade 8000 is 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 35: Diagnostic Tests

    Some tests require loopback plugs. Diagnostic tests run at link speeds of 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps (FC) or 10 Gbps (CEE) depending on the speed of the link being tested and the type of port. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 36: Brocade 8000 Management

    Guide. Upgrade If an existing Brocade 8000 running under Fabric OS v6.1.2_cee is upgraded to Fabric OS v6.3.0, an FC Ports on Demand license is required to enable the Fibre Channel functionality. Failure to do so will result in loss of FC functionality.
  • Page 37 NOTE To achieve in-band support for IP over Fibre Channel, the software must be run on both the HBA and the switch, and it must be supported by both the HBA and HBA driver. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 38 Brocade 8000 Management Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Removal And Replacement Procedures (Rrps)

    “Installation and safety considerations” before servicing. The field replaceable units (FRUs) in the Brocade 8000 can be removed and replaced without special tools. The Brocade 8000 can continue operating during many of the FRU replacements if the conditions specified in the procedure are followed.

  • Page 40: Determining The Need To Replace A Power Supply

    Brocade 8000 is operating. If a power supply fails, leave the power supply in the Brocade 8000 until it can be replaced. Maintain both power supplies in operational condition to provide redundancy.
  • Page 41 To replace a power supply unit in the Brocade 8000 complete the following steps. 1. To leave the Brocade 8000 in service while replacing a power supply, verify that the other power supply (the one not being replaced) has been powered on for at least four seconds and has a steady green LED.
  • Page 42 1 and power supply 2. FIGURE 7 Inserting the power supply in the Switch Brocade 8000 chassis Captive screw Power supply AC Power receptacle Status LED AC power switch Handle Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 43: Rrp: Fan Assembly

    RRP: Fan assembly RRP: Fan assembly The Brocade 8000 has three fan assemblies as displayed in Figure 8. Fabric OS identifies the fan locations. FIGURE 8 Brocade 8000 fan assemblies on the non-port side Fan Assembly 1 Fan Assembly 2...
  • Page 44 Fan 3 is Ok, speed is 4891 RPM br5300:admin> Time required Replacing a fan assembly in the Brocade 8000 should require less than two minutes to complete. Items required The following items are required to replace a fan assembly in the Brocade 8000: •...
  • Page 45 The fan status can be also be viewed using the Web Tools application. See Figure 8 for the locations of the fan assemblies. FIGURE 9 Inserting the fan assembly in the Brocade 8000 Brocade 8000 chassis Captive Screw Fan Assembly Handle...
  • Page 46 RRP: Fan assembly Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 47: In This Appendix

    Environmental regulation compliance ......44 Switch components The Brocade 8000 switch includes the following components: •...

  • Page 48: Weight And Physical Dimensions

    42.8 cm (16.8 in.) Weight (with two power supplies, three fan assemblies, 12.97 kg (28.6 lb) and no SFPs installed) Facility requirements Table 7 provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the Brocade 8000. TABLE 7 Facility Requirements Type Requirements •...

  • Page 49: Environmental Requirements

    Maximum - 71.36 cmh (42 cfm) Nominal - 59.47 cmh (35 cfm) Heat dissipation 1044 BTU/hr (32 port configuration) General specifications Table 10 lists the general specifications for the Brocade 8000. TABLE 10 General specifications Specification Description Configurable port types...

  • Page 50: Data Transmission Ranges

    10 km (6.2 miles) Up to 500 km at 1G is supported when using long distance transport system such as DWDM. Fabric latency The Brocade 8000 supports several types of interfaces. Table 12 shows the latency for different types of data flow.

  • Page 51: Memory Specifications

    Serial port specifications The serial port is located on the port side of the switch. The Brocade 8000 uses an RJ45 connector for the serial port. An RJ45 to DB9 adaptor cable is also provided with the switch.

  • Page 52: Access Gateway Default Port Mapping

    Not supported Not supported Access Gateway default port mapping The Brocade 8000 contains 24 CEE ports configured as F_Ports in Access Gateway Mode. The switch also contains Fibre Channel ports 0-7, which are configured as N_Ports when in Access Gateway mode.

  • Page 53: 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 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...

  • Page 54: Power Cords (Japan Denan)

    This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and the user might be required to take corrective measures The standards compliance label on the Brocade 8000 contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...

  • Page 55: Rtc Battery

    Regulatory certifications ATTENTION 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. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.

  • Page 56: Environmental Regulation Compliance

    Brocade and its customer. Brocade hereby disclaims all other warranties and representations with respect to the information contained on this CD including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purposes and non-infringement. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 57 Fibre Channel Switch Fan, Blower assemblies PCBA cards Power Supply kit SFPs (SFP+ optical cable connectors) Sheet Metal Chassis Assembly Mechanical brackets and Slides Slot Filler Cable management tray Cable Comb Cables and power cords Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 58 X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits. O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits. Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 59 Environmental regulation compliance Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 60 Environmental regulation compliance Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 61 Canadian requirements CE statement CEE ports data transmission ranges CEE port-to-port latency date command CEE-only model DCFM China RoHS diagDisablePost command cmsh command diagnostic tests electrical considerations safety EMC compliance Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
  • Page 62 Inter-Switch Link event date and time see ISL IP over Fibre Channel ipaddrset ISL feature ISL trunking items included with the Brocade 8000 fabric latency facility requirements fan assembly, replacing fans fanShow command KCC statement (Republic of Korea) fastboot command...
  • Page 63 See RRP configuration requirements time and date environmental time zones facility trunking group tsclockserver fan assembly power supply tsTimeZone RTC battery upgrade safety standards safety, electrical serial port specifications VCCI statement Brocade 8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001234-04...
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