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Notes, cautions, and warnings........................................7 Text formatting conventions......................................... 8 Command syntax conventions........................................8 Document feedback..............................................9 Device Overview..........................................11 Overview of Brocade 7840 Extension Switch................................... 11 Brocade 7840 software features......................................11 Brocade 7840 hardware features......................................12 Brocade 7840 feature licensing......................................12 Port side of the switch............................................13 Nonport-side view..............................................
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Power consumption (maximum configuration)...................................73 Data port specifications (Ethernet)........................................73 Fibre Channel data transmission ranges.......................................74 Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45).......................................74 Serial port specifications (protocol)........................................74 Memory specifications............................................75 Regulatory compliance (EMC)........................................... 75 Regulatory compliance (safety)..........................................75 Regulatory compliance (environmental)......................................76 Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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KCC statement (Republic of Korea)......................................... 79 VCCI statement................................................79 Cautions and Danger Notices......................................81 Cautions..................................................81 General cautions.............................................81 Electrical cautions............................................82 Danger Notices................................................ 82 General dangers............................................. 82 Electrical dangers............................................83 Dangers related to equipment weight....................................83 Laser dangers..............................................84 Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
• Document conventions...................................... 7 • Document feedback......................................9 Supported software This document includes information specific to the Brocade 7840 extension switch running Brocade Fabric OS 7.3.0 and later. TABLE 1 Power supply and fan assemblies Part number Description Introduced (OS)
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 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Send your feedback to documentation.pdl@broadcom.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 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Overview of Brocade 7840 Extension Switch The Brocade 7840 Extension Switch is intended as a platform for Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP). This enables transmission of Fibre Channel data over long distances by way of IP networks by wrapping Fibre Channel frames in IP packets. Each end of the FCIP communication path must be a compatible FCIP device.
3 port-side exhaust DC fan FRUs NOTE QSFPs used in the FC16-64 blades (and 8510 core blades) are not compatible with the Brocade 7840. DANGER Batteries used for RTC/NVRAM backup are not located in operator-access areas. There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replace by an incorrect type.
One SKU with LWL SFPs (Enterprise Bundle and Advanced Extension are included) • Streamlined feature licensing: – The Brocade 7840 uses common licenses with other midrange products (e.g. Brocade 6510) for IR and CUP. – A new SKU for Advanced Acceleration for FICON license on the Brocade 7840 is introduced. •...
Fan FRUs (Fan 1, 2, and 3 from right to left) Power supply FRUs with integral fans (PS 1 and 2 from right to left) The following figure shows the components of the power supply and fan FRUs. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your switch, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Switch management You can manage the switch using any of the management options listed in the following table. TABLE 3 Management options for the Brocade 7840 Management tool Out-of-band support Command line interface (CLI) Ethernet (preferred) or console port connection Up to two admin sessions and four user sessions simultaneously.
Verify that the additional weight of the device does not exceed the rack’s weight limits or unbalance the rack in any way. DANGER Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over. Installation precautions Review all installation precautions before installing the device. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems LLC and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Items included with the switch The following items are included with the standard shipment of the Brocade 7840: • The Brocade 7840, containing two combined power supply FRUs with integral fans •...
The following items are required to install the device using the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit: • #2 Phillips torque screwdriver • 1/4-inch slotted-blade torque screwdriver Parts list The following parts are provided with the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit Installation (XBR-R000294). Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Complete the following tasks to install the device in a rack: Attaching the front brackets to the device on page 23 Attaching the front brackets to the rack on page 23 Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Attach the bracket to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the device and use four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws to attach the bracket to the device. Again, use the upper and lower slots in the bracket. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Complete the following steps to attach the front brackets to the device. Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right side of the device, as shown in Figure Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Attach the brackets to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the device and use four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws to attach the bracket to the device. Again, use the upper and lower slots in the bracket. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Applicable to port-side and nonport-side flush L-12.7 cm (L-5 in.) 81.28 cm (32 in.) mounts. Applicable to port-side flush mounts. L-12.7 cm (L-5 in.) 81.28 cm (32 in.) Applicable to nonport-side flush mounts. 81.28 cm (32 in.) Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
The following items are required to install the device using the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit: • #2 Phillips torque screwdriver • 1/4-inch slotted-blade torque screwdriver Parts list The following parts are provided wit the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Universal Kit for Four Post Racks Installation (XBR-R000296). Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Ensure that the items listed and illustrated are included in the kit. Note that not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device type. CAUTION Use the screws specified in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the device. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Use the upper and lower screw holes, leaving the center holes empty. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left front bracket to the left side of the device. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Use the upper and lower screw holes, leaving the center holes empty. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to attach the left bracket extension to the left side of the device. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Attach the left front bracket to the left front rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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If possible, leave at least one empty vertical pair of holes between the screws for better support. Repeat step 2 and 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left bracket extension. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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21. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Attach the left rear bracket to the left rear rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Installing the device in the rack on page 40 Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions at the front of the device on page 41 Attaching the rear brackets to the front rack posts on page 43 Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Insert four 8-32 x 5/16-in. flathead screws through the vertically aligned holes in the bracket extension and then into the holes on the side of the device. Use the upper and lower screw holes, leaving the center holes empty. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Attach the left front bracket to the left rear rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Attach the brackets using four 6-32 x 1/4-in. panhead screws. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left extension. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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FIGURE 25 Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions at the front of the device Rear brackets, short Screws, 6-32 x 1/4-in., panhead Phillips FIGURE 26 Attaching the short or long rear brackets to the extensions Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb (29 cm-kg). FIGURE 27 Attaching the rear brackets to the front rack posts Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips Retainer nuts, 10-32 Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Fabric OS is loaded, and then turns green as soon as either of the power supply LED is green. The power status LED is green while POST is running. After POST is complete, verify that the device power and status LEDs of the device are green. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
DHCP server that is on the same subnet as the device. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the device, use a static IP address. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
At this point, the device can be accessed remotely, by command line or by Web Tools. Ensure that the device is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining tasks. The Ethernet management port also supports AutoMDI/MDIX. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
You can synchronize the local time of the principal or primary fabric configuration server (FCS) device to that of an external Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Perform the following steps to set the date and time of a device. Log in to the device as admin. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Updated with the NTP servers Correcting the time zone If the time of your device is off by hours (and not minutes), use the following procedure to set the time zone. Log in as admin. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
If you are using the FC ports as EX_Ports, you must configure the Fibre Channel Routing Services feature prior to enabling the ports. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide for detailed instructions on configuring the Fibre Channel router ports and GbE ports on the switch. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
NOTE The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a cable does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Repeat step a for the remaining cables as required. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, refer to LED activity on page Enter the portcfgpersistentenable command to activate the FC ports for FC operation. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide. The switchShow, fabricShow, and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
9 1/10 GbE FCIP Port 4 Status LED 5 FC Port 0 Status LED 10 1/10 GbE FCIP Port 8 Status LED The following table describes the LEDs and their actions on the port side of the Extension Switch. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Slow-flashing green (on 1/2 Port is online but segmented Verify that the correct device is second; then off 1/2 second) because of a loopback cable or attached to the switch. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
FIGURE 29 LEDs on the nonport side Power supply AC input status LED Fan status LED Power supply DC output status LED The following table describes the LEDs and their actions on the nonport side of the device. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Review the system log for errors. Errors detected during POST are written to the system log, which is viewed using the errShow command. For more information about this command, refer to the corresponding Command Reference document. For information about specific error messages, refer to the corresponding Message Reference. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
57). If the AC input status LED is off, verify that you are using the correct cord and power source. If the DC output status LED is off or flashing, then the Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Optical transceiver extraction tool (for 8 or 10 Gbps transceiver only) Most Brocade devices and backbones come with a transceiver extraction tool and holster. The extraction tool is designed to remove transceivers from modules where space is limited. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
The 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers have an attached pull tab. Instead of using the tool, simply grasp the pull tab and pull straight out to remove the 16 Gbps SFP+ transceiver from the device. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Gbps SFP+ pull tab Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
This is also called back-to-front airflow or reverse airflow. This symbol should appear on FRUs with part numbers ending with -R. The chassisShow command indicates "reverse" airflow. If one fan fails, the remaining fans go to high speed to maintain proper cooling until the failed fan is replaced. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Replacing a power supply should require less than two minutes to complete. To replace a power supply, you need a new power supply that has the same part number and airflow label as the power supply being replaced. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Plug the power cord into the power supply to power on the unit. If the power circuit was on before the replacement, the power supply will immediately attempt to power up. FIGURE 34 Inserting the power supply Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
You need the following items to replace a fan: • A new fan that has the same part number and airflow label as the fan being replaced. • A #1 Phillips screwdriver Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Gently push the fan into the chassis until it is firmly seated. Using the Phillips screwdriver, secure the fan to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. FIGURE 35 Inserting the fan Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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You can also use the chassisShow command. The fan status can also be viewed using the Web Tools application. NOTE If you observe that the device has powered down after two minutes after a fan replacement, it is likely because the new fan has a mismatched airflow. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Technical Specifications This document highlights the features and specifications for the Brocade 7840 Extension Switch. System specifications System component Description Enclosure 2U chassis System architecture Nonblocking shared memory extension switch System processors Quadcore (P3041) Freescale (PowerPC) processor, 1.5 GHz Cavium 6880 for frame/packet processing...
One IEEE-compliant connector on the port side of the Extension Switch for use with a serial console and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Weight and physical dimensions The Brocade 7840 includes all the fans and PSU FRUs, but not the transceivers or cables. Model Height...
423 W PSUs 1440 BTU/Hr 1444 BTU/Hr Power consumption (maximum configuration) The Brocade 7840 Extension Switch does not support a -48 VDC power supply or a DC power supply. Model name @100 VAC input @200 VAC input Minimum number of power...
Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45) Signal Description Not supported Not supported UART1_RXD Receive data Logic ground Logic ground UART2_TXD Transmit data Not supported Not supported Serial port specifications (protocol) Parameter Value Baud 9600 Data bits Parity Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
• 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 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
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 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Veillez à ce que le sens de circulation de l'air du bloc d'alimentation corresponde à celui du tiroir de ventilation installé. Les blocs d'alimentation et les tiroirs de ventilation sont étiquetés d'une flèche orange avec un " I ". Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Die Vorgehensweisen in diesem Handbuch sind für qualifiziertes Servicepersonal bestimmt. DANGER Les procédures décrites dans ce manuel doivent être effectuées par un personnel de maintenance qualifié. PELIGRO Los procedimientos de este manual deben llevarlos a cabo técnicos cualificados. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Gestell oder der Schrank nicht wackeln oder umfallen kann. DANGER Vérifiez que le bâti abritant le dispositif est bien fixé afin qu'il ne devienne pas instable ou qu'il ne risque pas de tomber. Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1003127-10...
Todas las interfaces de fibra óptica utilizan láser de clase 1. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems LLC and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.