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Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294)..............................33 Time and Items Required........................................... 34 Parts List................................................34 Flush-Front Mounting..........................................35 Mid-Mounting..............................................39 Initial Setup and Verification......................................44 Items Required................................................. 44 Providing Power to the Device.......................................... 44 Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Recording Power Supply and Fan Assembly Critical Information............................68 Removing a Power Supply and Fan Assembly..................................69 Inserting a New Power Supply and Fan Assembly...................................69 Verifying the Operation of the Power Supply and Fan Assemblies...........................71 Brocade 7810 Technical Specifications..................................72 Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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General Dangers............................................85 Electrical Dangers............................................85 Dangers Related to Equipment Weight....................................87 Laser Dangers..............................................87 Cautions..................................................87 General Cautions............................................88 Electrical Cautions............................................88 Revision History..........................................91 7810-IG101; September 28, 2018......................................91 7810-IG100; August 28, 2018........................................91 Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
About This Document This hardware installation guide contains procedures and safety requirements for installing the Brocade 7810 Extension Switch into a rack system or as a standalone device. Also provided are steps to initially configure the switch for operation, verify and monitor operation, replace switch field-replaceable units (FRUs), and install transceivers and cables.
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Software-based compression to deliver higher throughput over lower bandwidth links in the wide area network, optimizing the cost efficiencies of Extension. The Brocade 7810 compresses FC frames and IP datagrams before they are encapsulated into Extension batches and transported across the WAN.
License Options The Brocade 7810 base model can be upgraded with an Upgrade license. This license increases the number of FC, VE, and GbE ports; it increases GbE port speeds; and it adds support for FC and extension trunking, Fabric Vision, FC routing, and other Fabric OS features.
NOTE Optical ports 2-7 only operate at 1Gb/s in the base-model configuration. Port-Side View The following illustration identifies system LEDs and ports on the port-side of the Brocade 7810 Extension Switch. FIGURE 1 Port-Side View System Power LED Serial Number Pull-out Tab...
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Fabric OS REST API Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS REST API Reference SANscape Ethernet or serial connection Brocade SANscape User Guide SANscape must be purchased separately Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
GbE Optical and Copper Port Operation The Brocade 7810 is configured with six ports that support GbE optical SFP+ transceivers and two ports that support RJ-45 copper transceivers. Only a six GbE ports can operate at one time, either all six optical ports or a mixture of two RJ-45 copper ports and four optical ports.
"E", or an orange arrow with an "I." CAUTION Never leave tools inside the chassis. CAUTION To protect the serial port from damage, keep the cover on the port when not in use. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
DANGER Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the device. DANGER To avoid high voltage shock, do not open the device while the power is on. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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.
Use the ipaddrset command to configure a static device IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway IP address. gateway IP address, or you can use a DHCP server to obtain the information dynamically. Configuring the IP Address on page 46. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
The Brocade switch • An accessory kit containing the following items: – A serial cable – Two 1.82-m (6-ft) power cords – Download Instructions for Fibre Channel Networking Software and Documents • Inner foam Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles. These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Before mounting your device, review any specific installation and facility requirements in the hardware installation guide for the device. • Hardware devices illustrated in these procedures are for reference only and may not depict the device that you are installing into the rack. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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 with the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Universal Four Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296). Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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10. Retainer nut, 10-32 (8) 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. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Use the upper and lower screw holes, leaving the center holes empty. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to attach the left bracket extension to the left side of the device. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Attach the right front bracket to the right 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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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8. 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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Installing the Device in the Rack on page 30 Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions at the Front of the Device on page 31 Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Rack Posts on page 33 Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Attach the right front bracket to the right 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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Attach the brackets using four 6-32 x 1/4-in. panhead screws. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left extension. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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FIGURE 12 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 13 Attaching the Short or Long Rear Brackets to the Extensions Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
You can mount the device in a two-post rack in two ways: • With the port side flush with the front posts • With the posts mounted to the mid-section of the device Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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 (XBR-R000294). Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Use the screws specified in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the device. Complete the following tasks to install the device in the rack: Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device on page 36 Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack on page 36 Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 Steps 2 and 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294) Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lb (17 cm-kg). FIGURE 23 Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., Panhead Phillips Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
After the POST is complete, verify that the switch power and switch status LEDs are green. For more information about how to interpret the POST, BOOT, and diagnostics tests, refer to Monitoring the Device on page Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Initial passwords can be 8 to 40 characters long. They must begin with an alphabetic character. They can include numeric characters, the period (.), and the underscore (_) only. Passwords are case-sensitive, and they are not displayed when you enter them on the command line. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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. Log in to the device as admin. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
At this point, the device can be accessed remotely, using either the command line or Brocade Web Tools. Ensure that the device is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining tasks in this chapter. The Ethernet management port also supports Auto MDI/MDIX. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Re-enable the switch by entering the switchEnable command. Verifying Correct Operation Perform the following steps to verify correct operation of the device. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Setting the power switch to off (O) position will shut down the power supply but not the fans in a power supply and fan assembly. Also, removing the AC power cables does not shut down the fans. Unplug the power cables from the power source before servicing the device or FRUs. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Platform Support Matrix" and applicable transceiver data sheets on www.broadcom.com. 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.
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.
Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in the system error log. To insert an SFP+ transceiver, complete the following steps: Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Close the bail to latch the transceiver in the slot. FIGURE 26 Installing an SFP+ Transceiver with a Bail Latch into a Port Bail Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
16 and 32Gb/s SFP+ transceivers have pull tabs instead of bails. Always use the pull tab to insert or remove SFP+ transceivers, as the SFP might be hot. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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FIGURE 28 Installing an SFP+ Transceiver with a Bail Latch into a Port Bail Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
You can use the following commands to verify if the transceivers are working correctly: • errDump • fabricShow • sfpShow • switchShow Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference for output examples and descriptions. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
The system is off or there is an internal power Verify that the system is powered on, that the supply failure. power cables are attached, and that your power source is live. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Ensure that the switch has power. link is not established. Green (LED is on) The Ethernet link speed is 1000Mb/s. No action is required. The Ethernet link is healthy and traffic is flowing through the port. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
No action is required. (Link activity LED) — No light There is no activity (traffic). No action is required. (Link activity LED) — Blinking green There is link activity (traffic). No action is required. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
~ 5 seconds, then off). • The power cable is disconnected • Replace the power supply and fan (flashing for ~ 5 seconds, then off). assembly. • The power supply and fan assembly has failed. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Analyzes the fabric. If any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric configuration. Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses. Constructs unicast routing tables. Enables normal port operation. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Diagnostic tests are run at supported link speeds depending on the speed of the link being tested and the type of port. NOTE Diagnostic tests may temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links. NOTE Brocade recommends that you power-cycle the device after completing offline diagnostics tests. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
The power supply and fan assembly units are hot-swappable if they are replaced one at a time. They are identical and fit into either slot. • The device can operate all the ports with one power supply and fan assembly unit if you do not require redundancy. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
The power supply and fan assembly for ths switch pulls air from the nonport-side of the switch and exhausts it out the port side. The airflow direction is identified by the orange Intake or "I" airflow direction label on the switch. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
NOTE Setting the power switch to the "O" position will not shut down the fans in the power supply and fan assembly. Remove the old or failed power supply and fan assembly. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
You can use the following commands to record the power supply and fan assembly configuration and operation information: • chassisshow • fanshow • historyshow • psshow • tempshow • sensorshow Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference for output examples and descriptions. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Remove the power supply and fan assembly from the chassis by pulling the handle out and away from the chassis. Inserting a New Power Supply and Fan Assembly Complete the following steps to insert a new power supply and fan assembly into the chassis. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Gently push the power supply and fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly seated. Using the Phillips screwdriver, secure the power supply and fan assembly to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
You can use the following commands to verify that the power supply and fan assemblies are operational: • errDump • fanShow • psShow • switchShow Refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference for output examples and descriptions. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Brocade 7810 Technical Specifications The following tables provide detailed specifications for the Brocade 7810. System Specifications System Component Description Enclosure 1U, back-to-front airflow/nonport-side intake, power from back. Power inlet C14. Power supplies Dual, hot-swappable, redundant, AC input power supplies with integrated system cooling fans.
RJ-45 to DB9 adapter for the console cable. RJ-45 connector RJ-45 connector for the serial port. Weight and Physical Dimensions Empty weight refers to the device with two power supply and fan assemblies installed but no SFP+ transceivers. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Compatible with short wavelength (SWL) and long wavelength (LWL) Switch SFP+ transceivers. NOTE Only the 10-km LWL distance optics are supported. There is no support for the 25-km ELWL distance optics or SmartOptics. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
70m (230 ft) (OM3) 100m (328 ft) (OM4) 62.5 10 km (6.2 miles) Serial Port Specifications (Pinout RJ-45) Signal Description UART_RXD Receive data UART_TXD Transmit data Not supported Not supported Logic ground Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
• 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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
The standards compliance label on this device contains the CE mark, which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU • Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available. It is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
[English translation: The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of 03 December 2008, № 1057, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment] Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
Aus Sicherheitsgründen sollte ein EGB-Armband zum Schutz von elektronischen gefährdeten Bauelementen mit einem 1 Megaohm-Reihenwiderstand ausgestattet sein. DANGER Pour des raisons de sécurité, la dragonne ESD doit contenir une résistance de série 1 méga ohm. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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Las baterías usadas para respaldo de RTC/NVRAM no se encuentran en areas de acceso del operador. Existe riesgo de explosión si una batería es remplazada por un tipo incorrecto. Deshágase de los componentes usados con las baterías según las politicas y regulaciones locales. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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.
L'électricité statique peut endommager le châssis et les autres appareils électroniques. Pour éviter tout dommage, conservez les appareils sensibles à l'électricité statique dans leur emballage protecteur tant qu'ils n'ont pas été installés. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...
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La prise de terre de courant continu (CC) doit être isolée de la masse (CC-I) lorsqu'elle est connectée au bloc d'alimentation. PRECAUCIÓN El retorno de CC debe estar aislado de la toma de tierra de chasis (CC-I) cuando se realicen conexiones con la fuente de alimentación. Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7810-IG101...