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Brocade Communications Systems 6520 Reference Manual

Brocade Communications Systems 6520 Reference Manual

96-port auto-sensing 2, 4, 8, or 16 gbps as well as 10 gbps fibre channel (fc) switch
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DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL
53-1002705-01
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15 December 2012
Brocade 6520
Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL 53-1002705-01 ® 15 December 2012 Brocade 6520 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 6520 overview ........1...
  • Page 4 LED activity interpretation ....... . . 15 Brocade 6520 LEDs........15 LED locations .
  • Page 5 China RoHS ......... 42 Index Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 6 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for Fabric OS 7.1.0, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this document. This document includes information specific to the Brocade 6520 running Brocade Fabric OS version 7.1.0. and later. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    < >. Repeat the previous element, for example “member[;member...]” value Fixed values following arguments are printed in plain font. For example, show WWN Boolean. Elements are exclusive. Example: show mode egress | ingress viii Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 9: Command Examples

    For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: (For IP, add link to an online dictionary, if available, otherwise delete. Be sure to test link if added.) http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 10: Notice To The Reader

    For additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 website. This website provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other applications: http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association website: Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 11: Getting Technical Help

    FT00X0054E9 The serial number label is located as follows: • Brocade 6520—On the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left 3. World Wide Name (WWN) Use the wwn command to display the switch WWN.

  • Page 12: Esd Precautions

    The Brocade 6520 contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. When working with any Brocade 6520 FRU, use correct ESD procedures. • Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the Brocade 6520 is plugged in) or a bench ground. •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Brocade 6520 Introduction

    Non-port side of the Brocade 6520 ....... . . 4...
  • Page 14 Real time power monitoring enables users to monitor real time power usage of the fabric at a switch level. • Port-to-port latency minimized to 1400 nanoseconds through the use of cut-through frame routing at 16 Gbps. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 15: Platform Components

    Real-time clock (RTC) with battery. Port side of the Brocade 6520 The port side of the Brocade 6520 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB port, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

  • Page 16: Non-Port Side Of The Brocade 6520

    The two LEDs on the serial console port are non-functional. Non-port side of the Brocade 6520 Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the Brocade 6520, which contains the power supplies (including the AC power receptacle) and fans. Power supplies...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Brocade 6520 Installation And Configuration

    • Rack installation for a Brocade 6520 ....... 9 •...

  • Page 18: Electrical Considerations

    They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has built-in fans for cooling. Table 1 lists the power supply specifications for the Brocade 6520. TABLE 1 Power Supply Specifications Specification...

  • Page 19: Rack Considerations

    Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, for example, using cable channels on the sides of the rack or patch panels to minimize cable management. Following is a list of recommendations: Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 20: Items Required For Installation

    • Use Velcro-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 6520 for use in a network and fabric: • Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal •...

  • Page 21: Rack Installation For A Brocade 6520

    Brocade 6520 configuration Once you have set up the Brocade 6520 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 6520 in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.

  • Page 22: Switch Ip Address

    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 6520, use a static IP address.

  • Page 23: 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 6520 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 24 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 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 25 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 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 26: Brocade Inter-Switch Link (Isl) Trunking

    Brocade ISL Trunking is optional software requiring a license that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Up to eight FC ports on the Brocade 6520 can be used as a trunking group to achieve speeds up to 128 Gbps (256 Gbps full duplex) for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Brocade 6520 Operation

    Brocade 6520 maintenance........
  • Page 28 Ethernet port activity LED FC port status LED (port 0) Ethernet port speed LED FIGURE 3 LEDs on Port Side of Brocade 6520 NOTE The two LEDs on the serial console port are non-functional. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 29: Led Patterns

    LEDs on the non-port side of the switch. Power supply DC status LED Fan status LED Power supply AC status LED FIGURE 4 LEDs on non-port side of Brocade 6520 LED patterns Table 3 describes the port side LEDs and their behavior. TABLE 3...
  • Page 30 (1:1) enable/disable signal??? DC output status (one Flashing Hot stand-by mode No action required. bi-color LED) yellow/green (1:2) Steady yellow Power supply is faulty. Check the current, voltage, and temperature to determine the problem. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 31: 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 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 32: Interpreting Post Results

    OS Administrator’s Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Brocade 6520 maintenance The Brocade 6520 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 33 SFP+ into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down. The correct position to insert an SFP+ into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up. FIGURE 5 Installing a 16 Gbps SFP+ in the upper row of port slot Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 34: Brocade 6520 Management

    For information about specific diagnostic tests, see the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide. Brocade 6520 management You can use the management functions built into the Brocade 6520 to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging.
  • Page 35 Brocade 6520 management For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your switch, see the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. You can manage the Brocade 6520 using any of the management options listed in Table 5. Please refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for more information on the CLI commands.
  • Page 36 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Brocade 6520 management Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Removal And Replacement Of Power Supplies And Fans

    “Installation and safety considerations” before servicing. The field replaceable units (FRUs) in the Brocade 6520 can be removed and replaced without special tools. The Brocade 6520 can continue operating during the FRU replacement if the conditions specified in the procedure are followed.

  • Page 38: Power Supply Removal And Replacement

    ???This symbol should appear on FRUs with part numbers ending with -R. The chassisShow command will indicate either “forward” or “reverse” airflow. Power supply removal and replacement The Brocade 6520 has two power supplies, as displayed in Figure 8. The Fabric OS identifies the power supplies from left to right on the non-port side as power supply #2 and power supply #1.

  • Page 39: Time And Items Required

    Time and items required Replacing a power supply in the Brocade 6520 should require less than two minutes to complete. You need the following items to replace a power supply in a Brocade 6520: A new power supply that has the same part number and airflow indicator as the power supply...

  • Page 40: Replacing A Power Supply

    Figure 9 page 28 for this procedure. 1. To leave the Brocade 6520 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 status LED.

  • Page 41: Fan Removal And Replacement

    DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Fan removal and replacement 6. Verify that the LEDs on the new power supply displays steady green while the Brocade 6520 is operating (see Table 4). If the LEDs are not steady green, ensure that the power supply is securely installed and seated properly.

  • Page 42: Replacing A Brocade 6520 Fan

    Captive screw FIGURE 10 Brocade 6520 fan detail Replacing a Brocade 6520 fan Complete the following steps to replace a fan in a Brocade 6520. Refer to Figure 11 for this procedure. 1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw on the fan.

  • Page 43: Sfp Transceiver Removal And Replacement

    Using the Phillips-head screwdriver, secure the fan to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. FIGURE 11 Inserting the fan in the Brocade 6520 4. Verify that the fan status LED is steady green to indicate normal operation (see Table Optionally, if using the command line interface (CLI), enter the fanShow command at the command line prompt to display the status.

  • Page 44: Time And Items Required

    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+ from the switch. See the illustration for the mSFP transceiver for the basic appearance of the 16 Gbps transceiver. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 45: Replacing A Transceiver

    The 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers do not have bails. Use the pull tab on the 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers to carefully push the transceiver into the port. Grasp the tab near the body of the transceiver to reduce the chances of bending the tab. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 46 Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. 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 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 47: In This Appendix

    Environmental regulation compliance ......42 Weight and physical dimensions Table 6 lists the weight and dimensions of the Brocade 6520. TABLE 6 Physical specifications...

  • Page 48: Data Transmission Ranges

    10 km (6.2 mi.) SFP+ 16 Gbps 10 km (6.2 mi.) ELWL SFP+ 16 Gbps 25 km (15.5 mi.) Up to 7500 km at 2G is supported when using long distance transport system such as DWDM. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 49: Memory Specifications

    Serial port specifications The serial port is located on the port side of the switch. The Brocade 6520 uses an RJ45 connector for the serial port. An RJ45 to RS-232 adaptor is also provided with the switch. NOTE To protect the serial port from damage, keep the cover on the port when not in use.

  • Page 50: Regulatory Compliance

    Signal Description UART1_RXD Receive data Not supported Not supported Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 6520. It contains: • “FCC warning (US only),” next • “KCC statement (Republic of Korea)” on page 38 •...

  • Page 51: Vcci Statement Japan

    Power cords (Japan Denan) China This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. BSMI statement (Taiwan) Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 52: Ce Statement

    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 6520 contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...

  • Page 53: Rtc Battery

    IT power system. Regulatory certifications Table 11 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade 6520 is certified. TABLE 11 Regulatory compliance standards Country...

  • Page 54: Environmental Regulation Compliance

    CD including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purposes and non-infringement. The EPUP assumes that the product will be used under normal conditions in accordance with the operating manual of the product. Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 55 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 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 56 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 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

  • Page 57: Index

    Canadian requirements data traffic types CE statement data transmission ranges chassisShow command date command China class A statement determining fan status China RoHS determining status diagDisablePost command diagnostic port diagnostic tests Dynamic Path Selection (DPS) Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 58 LEDs removing and replacing activity transceivers, replacing fan indications interpretation location non-port side patterns port side of the switch general specifications power supply indications German acoustic statement local clock LOCL logging timestamp Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 59 LED switch power supplies capabilities LED indications management replacing switch IP address specifications static psShow command using DHCP switchShow synchronize local time using NTP system status LED rack considerations real time power monitoring Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...
  • Page 60 USB port VCCI statement Virtual Fabric (VF) support wavelength support weight zoning Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01...

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