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Brocade Communications Systems VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 53-1002564-01 ® 15 October 2012 Brocade VDX 8770-8 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 Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...
  • Page 4 Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    In this chapter ..........1 Brocade VDX 8770-8 features ....... 1 Brocade VDX 8770-8 hardware components .
  • Page 6 Port numbering ......... . 18 Providing power to the Brocade VDX 8770-8 ....18...
  • Page 7 Faulty management module indicators ....53 Recording critical Brocade VDX 8770-8 information..53 Removing a management module ..... . . 53 Replacing a management module .
  • Page 8 Dangers ..........89 Index Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1 Port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-8 (sample configuration) ....3 Figure 2 Nonport side of the Brocade VDX 8770-8 (sample configuration) ... . 4 Figure 3 48x10G line card .
  • Page 10 Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...
  • Page 11 Tables Table 1 Line cards available for the Brocade VDX 8770-8 ......5 Table 2 Installation tasks, time, and items required ......9 Table 3 Power specifications.
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  • Page 13: About This Document

    IP technologies to help them install, set up, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Brocade VDX 8770-8. It is organized in a loosely chronological order, beginning with an overview of the Brocade VDX 8770-8 and ending with removal and replacement procedures of field replaceable units (FRUs).

  • Page 14: Supported Hardware And Software

    Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to the Brocade VDX 8770-8 running Brocade Network OS version 3.0.0. and later. Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notices formats.

  • Page 15: Command Examples

    Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations. Notice to the reader This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations. Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual xiii 53-1002564-01...

  • Page 16: Additional Information

    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 For information about the Ethernet industry, visit the Internet Engineering Task Force website: http://www.ietf.org Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...

  • Page 17: Getting Technical Help

    The serial number label is located on the port side of the chassis, on the lower right side and directly above the cable management comb. In addition, the s s how chassis command displays the Brocade VDX 8770-8 serial number, as well as information about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs).
  • Page 18 Provide the title and version number and as much detail as possible about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement. Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...

  • Page 19: Brocade Vdx 8770-8 Overview

    Brocade VDX 8770-8 features ........

  • Page 20: Brocade Vdx 8770-8 Hardware Components

    Support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) through the 48x10G module. Brocade VDX 8770-8 hardware components The Brocade VDX 8770-8 features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of flexibility in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. The chassis can be mounted with the cables facing the front of the equipment rack and consists of the following: •...

  • Page 21: Port Side Of The Brocade Vdx 8770-8

    Port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-8 NOTE Airflow in the Brocade VDX 8770-8 is from the port side to the rear (fan side) of the chassis. Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-8.

  • Page 22: Nonport Side Of The Brocade Vdx 8770-8

    Fan assemblies 1 and 2 (left to right) Power supply exhaust vent Fan assemblies 3 and 4 (left to right) Ground lug FIGURE 2 Nonport side of the Brocade VDX 8770-8 (sample configuration) Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...

  • Page 23: Brocade Vdx 8770-8 Line Cards

    Brocade VDX 8770-8 line cards Brocade VDX 8770-8 line cards Table 1 summarizes the line cards that are available for the Brocade VDX 8770-8. TABLE 1 Line cards available for the Brocade VDX 8770-8 Description Function 12x40 Gbps Has 12 40 Gbps QSFP Ethernet ports.
  • Page 24 • SPAN – port based • ACLs – L2 and L3 (ingress and egress) • sFLOW – port based Management • IPv4 or IPv6 management • CLI management utilities on Network OS v3.0.0 Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...
  • Page 25 VCS licensing: available multi-node license for more than two nodes enables Ethernet Fabric functionality • FCoE licensing: enables FCoE Forwarding and FCoE to FC Bridging • Layer 3 licensing: enables IPv4 routing protocols (OSPF), Multicast Protocols (IGMPvX), VRRP, VRRP-E Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...
  • Page 26 Software features Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...

  • Page 27: Installation Of The Brocade Vdx 8770-8

    Port numbering ..........18 • Providing power to the Brocade VDX 8770-8......18 Time and items required You can set up and install the Brocade VDX 8770-8 in the following ways: •...

  • Page 28: Items Included With The Brocade Vdx 8770-8

    CAUTION The Brocade VDX 8770-8 with DC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access areas only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
  • Page 29 Items included with the Brocade VDX 8770-8 • Brocade VDX 8770-8 chassis, populated with: (must have real config and SKU, also SKUs for items shipped separately) Management modules (one or two) Switch fabric modules (up to six) Line cards Filler panels for unoccupied slots...

  • Page 30: Preparing For The Brocade Vdx 8770-8 Installation

    (17.22 in.) wide. One rack unit is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). Plan to install the Brocade VDX 8770-8 with the port side facing the air-intake aisle. Airflow is from the port side of the chassis to the fan side.

  • Page 31: Power Specifications

    6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation. Power specifications Power for the Brocade VDX 8770-8 can be supplied with either AC- or DC-based 3000 watt power supplies. The Brocade VDX 8770-8 has room for up to eight 12V DC output power supplies. Table 3 shows the basic power specifications for each power supply.

  • Page 32: Table 4 Power Demands Per Component

    Brocade VDX 8770-8 chassis along with the power consumption for the cooling fans. All numbers for the line cards assume that the card is fully populated with optical transceivers, including QSFPs for the 12x40G line cards.

  • Page 33: Environmental Requirements

    1+1 CAUTION For the NEBS-compliant installation of a Brocade VDX 8770-8 with AC or DC systems, use a ground wire of at least 2 AWG. The ground wire should have an agency-approvedcrimped connector (proveided with te device) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground.

  • Page 34: Chassis Slots

    Use the following procedure to unpack and install your Brocade VDX 8770-8. CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015) NOTE A fully populated Brocade VDX 8770-8 weighs approximately 165.56kg (365lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it. Brocade VDX 8770-8 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002564-01...
  • Page 35 Slide the upper portion of the cardboard shipping box up off the pallet and shipping tray. NOTE The Brocade VDX 8770-8 packaging incorporates a wood pallet and brackets. The chassis sits on top of a corrugated cardboard shipping tray.

  • Page 36: Port Numbering

    VAC, 47 to 63 Hz. For DC power connect each power supply to a power source with nominal voltage of -48 VDC. 3. The Brocade VDX 8770-8 performs a power-on self-test (POST) each time it is powered on. POST may take several minutes and is complete when the indicator light activity displays the operational state.
  • Page 37 In this chapter • Preparing to configure the Brocade VDX 8770-8 ..... 19 • Establishing a serial connection to the Brocade VDX 8770-8 ... 20 •...
  • Page 38 Establishing a serial connection to the Brocade VDX 8770-8 The serial port is located on the port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-8. The switch uses an RJ-45 connector for the serial port. An RJ-45 to DB9 adaptor is also provided with the Brocade VDX 8770-8.
  • Page 39 To establish a serial connection to the serial (console) port on the Brocade VDX 8770-8, complete the following steps. 1. Verify that the Brocade VDX 8770-8 is powered on and that POST is complete by verifying that all power LED indicators on the management, switch fabric, and line card modules display a steady green light.

  • Page 40: Table 8 Serial Cable Pinouts

    To log in to the Brocade VDX 8770-8 through the serial connection, complete this step. Log in to the Brocade VDX 8770-8 as a a dmin. The default password is p p assword. While you are not required to change the password at the initial login, Brocade recommends that change your admin and user passwords.

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