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EMC Connectrix B Series
ED-DCX-4S-B
Hardware Reference Manual
Corporate Headquarters:
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Version 6.2
300-008-678
REV A01
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  • Page 1 EMC Connectrix B Series ED-DCX-4S-B Version 6.2 Hardware Reference Manual 300-008-678 REV A01 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: Hopkinton, MA 01748 9103 1000 www.EMC.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2009 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published April, 2009 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” EMC CORPORATION MAKES NO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing SFPs and attaching cables ..........40 Managing cables................41 Chapter 3 Log In and Configuration ED-DCX-4S-B Configuration Overview ........44 Connecting a serial cable between ED-DCX-4S-B and host ..46 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 4 Replacing a cable management finger assembly ....90 RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades......91 Time and items required............91 Removing a blade ..............91 Replacing a blade............... 94 RRP: Blade filler panel ..............96 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 5 Recording critical ED-DCX-4S-B and SAN information ................127 Disconnecting from the network and fabric ......131 Removing components from the chassis .......132 Installing the replacement chassis ..........133 Installing components into the new chassis......134 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 6 PB-48K-18i blade................169 PB-DCX-16EB blade ............... 170 Appendix C Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Introduction..................172 Obtaining chassis and component status........173 Interpreting POST and boot results ..........174 POST..................174 Boot.................... 175 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 7 Tools required ................193 Unpacking the Brocade DCX-4S ..........193 Installing with 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) kit ....193 Installing with 18-24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) kit....203 Index EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 8 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its hardware and software. Therefore, some functions described in this document may not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. For the most up-to-date information about product features, refer to your product release notes.
  • Page 10 EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Message Reference Guide ◆ EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS MIB Reference Guide ◆ EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Web Tools Administrator’s Guide ◆ EMC Connectrix B Series Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide ◆...
  • Page 11 Technical support — For technical support, go to EMC Customer Service on Powerlink. To open a service request through Powerlink, you must have a valid support agreement. Please contact your EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account.
  • Page 12 Use the licenseIdShow command to display the license ID. Your comments Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy, organization, and overall quality of the user publications. Please send your opinion of this document to: EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 13 FRUs. When working with any ED-DCX-4S-B FRU, use correct ESD procedures. • Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the ED-DCX-4S-B is plugged in) or a bench ground. • Store ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 14 Preface EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 15 Hardware Overview This chapter contains the following information: ED-DCX-4S-B features............... 16 ◆ Hardware components..............17 ◆ ED-DCX-4S-B blades ................. 22 ◆ High availability................. 24 ◆ Reliability .................... 25 ◆ Serviceability..................26 ◆ Software features................27 ◆ Security ....................28 ◆ Network manageability ..............

  • Page 16: Hardware Overview

    Universal ports that self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, FL_Ports, ◆ EX_Ports and M_Ports (mirror ports). 10 Gbps ports (PB-48K-10G-6 blade) are E_Ports only. Data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data ◆ compression capabilities through the PB-DCX-16EB. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 17: Hardware Components

    Hardware Overview Hardware components The ED-DCX-4S-B features a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of flexibility in installation, fabric design, and maintenance. The chassis may be mounted with the cables facing the front of the equipment rack or to the rear, and consists of the following: Up to four hot-swappable port blade assemblies that can be ◆...

  • Page 18: Port Side Of The Ed-Dcx-4S-B

    20). The port side exhaust kit is required when mounting the ED-DCX-4S-B in any closed side cabinet. Figure 1 on page 19 displays a sample configuration of the port side of the ED-DCX-4S-B. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 19 Hardware Overview 1 PB-DCX-48P port blade (example, 4x) 3 Control processor blade (CP8) (2x) 2 Core switch blade (CR4S-8) (2x) 4 Exhaust vent Port side of the ED-DCX-4S-B (sample configuration) Figure 1 Hardware components...

  • Page 20: Nonport Side Of The Ed-Dcx-4S-B

    Port side of the ED-DCX-4S-B with the port side exhaust kit installed Figure 2 (sample configuration) Nonport side of the ED-DCX-4S-B Figure 3 on page 21 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the ED-DCX-4S-B. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 21 Hardware Overview 1 WWN card bezel (logo plate) 2 Power supply (2x) 3 Blower assembly (2x) nonport side of the ED-DCX-4S-B (sample configuration) Figure 3 Hardware components...

  • Page 22: Ed-Dcx-4S-B Blades

    This core switch blade is compatible only with the ED-DCX-4S-B. 16-port 8-Gbps port PB-DCX-16P A 16-port EMC port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. blade This port blade is compatible with the ED-48000B Director, the (FC8-16) ED-DCX-B and the ED-DCX-4S-B.
  • Page 23 Hardware Overview Blades available for the ED-DCX-4S-B (page 2 of 2) Table 1 Description Name Function Fibre Channel PB-48K-AP4-18 The FR4-18 blade has 16 (1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps) physical ports supporting application blade Fibre Channel Application Services and 2 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet (FA4-18) copper interfaces supporting blade management.

  • Page 24: High Availability

    The High Availability Manager controls access to the standby control processor, facilitates software upgrades, prevents extraneous switchover activity, closes and flushes streams, provides flow control and message buffering, and supports a centralized active and standby state. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 25: Reliability

    Hardware Overview Reliability The ED-DCX-4S-B uses the following error detection and correction mechanisms to ensure reliability of data: Error Detection and Correction mechanism, which checks for ◆ encoder errors and fault isolation (EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), parity checking, checksum, and illegal address checking.

  • Page 26: Serviceability

    ◆ not functioning. RASlog messages. ◆ SMI-S compliant. ◆ Watchdog timers. ◆ Status LEDs. ◆ Predictive diagnostics analysis through Fabric Watch. ◆ SNMP (including version 3) integration with higher-layer ◆ managers. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 27: Software Features

    Hardware Overview Software features The Fabric OS allows any Fibre Channel-compliant device to attach to the switches as long as it conforms to the device login, name service, and related Fibre Channel standards. Each operating environment requires that a Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) be available with a standards-compliant driver for correct interface to the fabric.

  • Page 28: Security

    Change tracking Administrative domains/Virtual fabrics Firmware change alerts in Fabric Manager Boot PROM password reset Persistent port disable Password hardening policies Persistent domain ID Upfront login in Web Tools E_Port disable EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: Network Manageability

    Fibre Alliance Fibre Channel Management (FCMGMT) and Storage Management Initiative (SMI) MIBs, which allow common information necessary for management software to provide information to a SAN administrator. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS MIB Reference for additional MIB information. Network manageability...
  • Page 30 Hardware Overview EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation This chapter contains the following information: Time and items required ..............32 ◆ Preparing for ED-DCX-4S-B installation ........34 ◆ Unpacking and installing the ED-DCX-4S-B ......... 36 ◆ Items included with the ED-DCX-4S-B........... 38 ◆ Powering on the ED-DCX-4S-B............39 ◆...

  • Page 32: Time And Items Required

    IMPORTANT EMC recommends that the installation of the ED-DCX-4S-B be performed by trained EMC service personnel. The content in this chapter is being provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a “how to” manual for customer set up of the ED-DCX-4S-B.
  • Page 33 Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a Telnet 20 minutes Ethernet cable for Telnet access. session, and configuring the ED-DCX-4S-B Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS domain ID, date and time, and additional Administrator’s Guide. system parameters. Verify and back up configuration.

  • Page 34: Preparing For Ed-Dcx-4S-B Installation

    4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the ED-DCX-4S-B: – Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal – Serial cable (provided) EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 35 Installation – Three Ethernet cables (including one spare) – Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting supportsave output data (optional) – A Brocade-branded USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional) – SFPs and compatible cables 5.

  • Page 36: Unpacking And Installing The Ed-Dcx-4S-B

    7. If applicable, lock the wheels of the lift. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 37 Installation 8. Gently slide the chassis onto the final installation surface, ensuring that it remains supported during the transfer. 9. Ensure the chassis can be oriented so that the nonport side has access to intake air (cool). 10. Reinstall the vertical cable management fingers. 11.

  • Page 38: Items Included With The Ed-Dcx-4S-B

    RJ-45-style connector. ED-DCX-4S-B Rack mount kit with instructions ◆ Order the optical transceivers (SFP and XFP) from EMC. The ED-DCX-4S-B supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 39: Powering On The Ed-Dcx-4S-B

    Installation Powering on the ED-DCX-4S-B DANGER Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the required voltage, and is properly grounded. 1. Connect the two AC power cords to each of the two power supplies.

  • Page 40: Installing Sfps And Attaching Cables

    (trunking port groups can be up to eight ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for more information. 1. Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port.

  • Page 41: Managing Cables

    Installation Managing cables Note: The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 in. under full tensile load and 1.2 in. with no tensile load. Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using cable channels on the port or nonport sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management.
  • Page 42 Installation EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 43: Log In And Configuration

    Log In and Configuration This chapter contains the following information: ED-DCX-4S-B Configuration Overview ......... 44 ◆ Connecting a serial cable between ED-DCX-4S-B and host..46 ◆ Logging in to the serial console port ..........48 ◆ Setting the IP addresses..............49 ◆...

  • Page 44: Ed-Dcx-4S-B Configuration Overview

    CP blades. The configuration can be backed up to a workstation (uploaded) and then downloaded to the active CP blade if necessary. Figure 4 on page 45 illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 45 Log In and Configuration Configuration Tasks Connect Serial Cable between Switch and Host Log In to Serial Console Port Set IP Address Log Off Serial Console Port and Disconnect Serial Cable Connect Ethernet Cable and Open Telnet Session Set Domain ID Set Date and Time Install SFPs and Attach Cables Manage Cables...

  • Page 46: Connecting A Serial Cable Between Ed-Dcx-4S-B And Host

    • In a Windows environment: Parameter Value Bits per second 9600 Databits Parity None Stop bits Flow control None • In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 47 Log In and Configuration If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt: tip /dev/ttya -9600 Connecting a serial cable between ED-DCX-4S-B and host...

  • Page 48: Logging In To The Serial Console Port

    Note: Passwords can be 8 to 40 characters long. They must begin with an alphabetic character. They can include numeric characters, the dot (.), and the underscore (_). Passwords are case-sensitive, and they are not displayed when you enter them on the command line. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 49: Setting The Ip Addresses

    Log In and Configuration Setting the IP addresses The ED-DCX-4S-B requires three IP addresses, which are configured using the ipAddrSet command. IP addresses are required for both CP blades (CP0 and CP1) and for the single logical switch (shown as SWITCH under the ipAddrShow command) in the ED-DCX-4S-B.
  • Page 50 Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.74]: 123.123.123.122 Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.123 Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.124 IP address of remote CP is being changed...Done. Committing configuration...Done. swDir:admin> reboot 5. Type reboot to reboot the ED-DCX-4S-B. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 51: Logging Off The Serial Console Port And Disconnecting The Serial Cable

    Log In and Configuration Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable You can use the serial port to monitor error messages through the serial connection. If the serial port is no longer required, use the logout command to log out of the serial console, remove the serial cable, and replace the plug in the serial port.

  • Page 52: Connecting An Ethernet Cable And Opening A Telnet Session

    Telnet, Web Tools, or CMDCE. 4. To complete any additional ED-DCX-4S-B configuration procedures through a Telnet session, log in to the ED-DCX-4S-B by Telnet, using the admin login. The default password is password. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 53: Customizing A Switch Name

    Log In and Configuration Customizing a switch name The switch name of the ED-DCX-4S-B can be up to 15 characters long; it can include alpha, numeric, and underscore characters; and must begin with an alpha character. Note: Changing the name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.

  • Page 54: Setting The Domain Id

    4. Enter a unique domain ID: Domain: (1.239) [1] 3 5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the settings and exit. 6. Enter switchEnable to re-enable the ED-DCX-4S-B. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 55: Setting The Date And Time

    Log In and Configuration Setting the date and time The date and time settings are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, they should be set correctly.

  • Page 56: Synchronizing Local Time

    NTP server. The rest will be stored as backup servers that can take over if the active NTP server fails. The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server every 64 seconds. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 57 Log In and Configuration switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131" switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131 switch:admin> The following example shows how to set up more than one NTP server using a DNS name: switch:admin> tsclockserver "10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net" Updating Clock Server configuration...done. Updated with the NTP servers Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric...

  • Page 58: Software Licenses

    ED-DCX-4S-B. The chassis ID is available through the licenseIdShow command. The licenseShow and licenseIdShow commands must be entered on the active CP blade. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for more information. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 59: Verifying Correct Operation And Backing Up The Configuration

    Log In and Configuration Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration To verify correct operation and back up the ED-DCX-4S-B configuration, follow these steps. 1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, see Table 4 on page 2.

  • Page 60: Powering Off The Ed-Dcx-4S-B

    2. Power off the chassis by flipping the AC power switches on the power supplies to “0” (LEDs inside AC power switches should turn off). To maintain the ground connections, leave power cords connected to the power supplies and to the electrical outlets. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 61: Monitor System Components

    Monitor System Components This chapter contains the following information: Monitoring overview..............62 ◆ Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption ◆ blade ....................63 Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8) ..73 ◆ Determining status of a core switch blade (CR4S-8)....76 ◆...

  • Page 62: Monitoring Overview

    This chapter provides information about determining the status of each component using LEDs and CLI commands. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for additional information. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 63: Determining The Status Of A Port, Application, Or Encryption Blade

    Monitor System Components Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade 1. Check the LEDs on the blade. • Figure 5 on page 64 illustrates the PB-DCX-16P port blade. • Figure 6 on page 65 illustrates the PB-DCX-32P port blade. •...
  • Page 64 Monitor System Components 1 Power LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Status LED 4 Port Status LED PB-DCX-16P Port blade Figure 5 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 65 Monitor System Components 1 Power LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Status LED 4 Port Status LED Figure 6 PB-DCX-32P Port blade Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade...
  • Page 66 Monitor System Components 1 Power LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Status LED 4 Port Status LED PB-DCX-48P Port blade Figure 7 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 67 Monitor System Components 1 Power LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Status LED 4 Port Status LED PB-48K-10G-6 Port blade Figure 8 Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade...
  • Page 68 Monitor System Components 1 Power LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Status LED 4 Port Status LED Figure 9 PB-48K-18i Application blade EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 69 Monitor System Components 1 Power LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Status LED 4 Port Status LED PB-48K-AP4-18 Application blade Figure 10 Determining the status of a port, application, or encryption blade...
  • Page 70 Monitor System Components 1 Power LED 3 Fibre Channel port 2 Status LED 4 Port Status LED PB-DCX-16EB Encryption blade Figure 11 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 71 Ensure that the blade is firmly seated and check the status by entering the slotShow command. If LED remains amber, contact EMC Customer Service. Slow-flashing amber (on 2 Blade is not seated correctly or is Pull the blade out and reseat it. If seconds, then off 2 seconds) faulty.
  • Page 72 Change the transceiver or reset (on 1/2 second, then the switch from the workstation. off 1/2 second) Alternating green/amber Port is bypassed. Reset the port from the workstation using the portEnable or portCfgPersistentEnable command. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 73: Determining The Status Of A Control Processor Blade (Cp8)

    Monitor System Components Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8) 1. Check the LED indicators on the CP blade as shown in Figure 12 on page 74. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 5 on page 2.
  • Page 74 5 Console port (10101) 2 Power LED 6 Ethernet port (MGM IP) 3 USB LED 7 Ethernet port (SERVICE IP) 4 USB port 8 Active CP LED Control processor blade (CP8) Figure 12 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 75 CP blade is faulty or the Ensure that the blade is firmly seated switch is still booting. and the switch has completed booting. If LED remains yellow, contact EMC Customer Service. Slow-flashing amber (on 2 CP blade is not seated Pull the blade out and reseat it.
  • Page 76 Lamp off USB stick not present or No action required. disabled. Active CP Steady blue Active CP blade. No action required. No light (LED is off) Standby CP blade. No action required. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 77: Determining Status Of A Core Switch Blade (Cr4S-8)

    Monitor System Components Determining status of a core switch blade (CR4S-8) 1. Check the LED indicators on the core switch blade (Figure 13 on page 77). The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests; for information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 6 on page 2.
  • Page 78 Monitor System Components 1 Status LED 4 ATTN LED 2 Power LED 5 ICL connector 3 LINK LED Figure 13 Core switch blade (CR4S-8) EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 79 CR4S-8 blade is faulty or the Ensure that the blade is firmly seated switch is still booting. and the switch has completed booting. If the LED remains yellow, contact EMC Customer Service. Slow-flashing amber (on 2 CR4S-8 blade is not seated Pull the blade out and reseat it.

  • Page 80: Determining The Status Of A Power Supply

    Table 7 on page 2. Check the power supply status by entering psShow. The power supply status displays OK, Absent, or Faulty. If a power supply is absent or faulty, contact EMC Customer Service to order replacement parts. Figure 14 displays the power supply.
  • Page 81 Monitor System Components Power supply LED descriptions Table 7 LED purpose Color Status Recommended action Power No light Power supply does not have Ensure that the power supply is firmly (LED is off) incoming power and is not seated, the ED-DCX-4S-B has incoming providing power to the power, both power cables are connected, ED-DCX-4S-B.

  • Page 82: Determining The Status Of A Blower Assembly

    No light Blower assembly does not Ensure that the blower assembly is (LED is off) have power. firmly seated and has power. Steady green Blower assembly has power. No action required. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 83 Monitor System Components Blower assembly LED descriptions (continued) Table 8 LED purpose Color Status Recommended action Fault No light Blower assembly is either Ensure that the blower assembly has (LED is off) healthy or does not have power. power. Steady amber Blower assembly has a Replace the blower assembly.

  • Page 84: Determining The Status Of A Wwn Card

    0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error (hilSetFruHistory) has failed. EM-HIL_FAIL, 2, HIL Error: hilSetFruHistory failed, rc=-3 for SLOT 3 Figure 16 displays the WWN bezel (logo plate). WWN bezel (logo plate) Figure 16 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 85: Removal And Replacement Procedures (Rrps)

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) This chapter contains the following information: RRP: Chassis door ................87 ◆ RRP: Vertical cable management fingers ........89 ◆ RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades ......91 ◆ RRP: Blade filler panel............... 96 ◆ RRP: Control processor blade (CP8)..........

  • Page 86: Introduction

    “how to” guide for customer performed maintenance. Not all of the FRUs described in this chapter are available from EMC. Consult your EMC Support representative for information concerning which components are replaceable in the field.

  • Page 87: Rrp: Chassis Door

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) RRP: Chassis door Note: The chassis door must be installed to ensure the ED-DCX-4S-B meets EMI and other regulatory certifications. Additionally, if ICL cables are not used, EMI plugs must be inserted in the ICL cable ports to meet certification standards.

  • Page 88: Replacing A Chassis Door

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Replacing a chassis door 1. Align the holes in the door with the pins in the chassis. 2. Push the door into place. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 89: Rrp: Vertical Cable Management Fingers

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) RRP: Vertical cable management fingers The ED-DCX-4S-B comes equipped with two vertical cable management finger assemblies. It can continue to operate during the replacement of the cable management fingers. Due to the horizontal orientation of the blades in the DCX-4S, the finger assemblies are attached to the uprights of the mounting rack.

  • Page 90: Replacing A Cable Management Finger Assembly

    1. Position and tighten the three (3) screws to secure the vertical cable management finger assembly to the rack upright. 2. Arrange the cables along the cable management finger assembly. 3. If necessary, repeat steps 1-2 for the other cable management assembly. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 91: Rrp: Port, Application, And Encryption Blades

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades This section describes how to remove and replace port, application, and encryption blades. Note: A blade should be removed only when being replaced with another port, application, or encryption blade, or a filler panel (“RRP: Blade filler panel”).
  • Page 92 • For PB-DCX-16P, PB-DCX-32P, and PB-DCX-48P port blades, and PB-DCX-16EB encryption blade: Open the ejectors. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the ejectors (Figure 19 on page 93). EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 93 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) • For PB-48K-10G-6 port blade, and PB-48K-AP4-18, and PB-48K-18i application blades: Unscrew the two thumb screws from the top and bottom ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Lever both ejectors open simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the blade out of the chassis.

  • Page 94: Replacing A Blade

    4. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade: • For PB-DCX-16P, PB-DCX-32P, PB-DCX-48P port blades, and PB-DCX-16EB encryption blade: Tighten the upper and lower thumb screws using the Phillips screwdriver. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 95 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) • For PB-48K-10G-6 port blade, and PB-48K-AP4-18, and PB-48K-18i application blades: Tighten the thumb screw inside each handle using the Phillips screwdriver. 5. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade: • For PB-DCX-16P, PB-DCX-32P, PB-DCX-48P port blades, and PB-DCX-16EB encryption blade: Skip to step 6.

  • Page 96: Rrp: Blade Filler Panel

    2. Unscrew the thumb screw at the bottom of the panel using the Phillips screwdriver. 3. Pull the filler panel out of the chassis (Figure 20). Figure 20 RRP: Blade filler panel EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 97: Replacing A Filler Panel

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Replacing a filler panel 1. Orient the filler panel (Figure 20 on page 96). 2. Slide the filler panel into the slot until it is firmly seated. 3. Tighten the thumb screw at the bottom of the panel. 4.

  • Page 98: Rrp: Control Processor Blade (Cp8)

    Note: If the new CP blade does not have the same firmware as the active CP blade, the new blade must be upgraded to the same firmware version. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for information.

  • Page 99: Recording Critical Ed-Dcx-4S-B Information

    Recording critical ED-DCX-4S-B information Back up the ED-DCX-4S-B configuration before you replace a CP blade. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for backup information. 1. Connect to the ED-DCX-4S-B and log in as admin, using either a Telnet or a serial console connection.
  • Page 100 Are you sure you want to fail over to the standby CP [y/n]? switch:admin> haShow Local CP (Slot 5, CP1) : Standby, Healthy Remote CP (Slot 4, CP0) : Active HA Enabled, Heartbeat Up, HA State Synchronized EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 101: Removing A Control Processor Blade (Cp8)

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 5. Enter firmwareShow to note the firmware version of the active CP blade. 6. Enter haDisable from the active CP blade to prevent failover or communication between the CP blades during the replacement. 7. Logged into the active CP, use the configUpload command to upload the ED-DCX-4S-B configuration to a specified FTP server.

  • Page 102: Replacing A Control Processor Blade (Cp8)

    2. Align the flat metal side of the CP blade inside the left and right blade guides in the slot. Slide the CP blade into the slot until it is firmly seated. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 103: Verifying Operation Of The New Cp Blade

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 3. Tighten the thumb screw inside each handle using the Phillips screwdriver. 4. Turn the CP blade on by sliding the ON/OFF switch in the left handle to the left, to cover the thumb screw. 5.
  • Page 104 Firmwaredownload has started. 2008/07/03-14:59:21, [SULB-1001], 923,, WARNING, ED-DCX-4S-B, Firmwaredownload command has started. Start to install packages..################################################## ldconfig ################################################## glibc ################################################## bash ################################################## readline ################################################## terminfo ################################################## termcap ################################################## setup ################################################## EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 105 11. Enter firmwareShow to verify that the firmware version has been updated. 12. Pack the faulty CP blade in the packaging provided with the new CP blade, and contact EMC Customer Service to determine the return procedure. 13. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis...

  • Page 106: Rrp: Core Switch Blade (Cr4S-8)

    • Generic system driver messages (“FABSYS”). • Platform system driver messages (“Platform”). • EM messages that indicate a problem with a core switch blade. • Function fail messages for the core switch blade master. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 107: Removing A Core Switch Blade (Cr4S-8)

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) For more information about error messages, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Message Reference. Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8) The ED-DCX-4S-B continues to operate while a core switch blade is being replaced.

  • Page 108: Replacing A Core Switch Blade (Cr4S-8)

    3. Tighten the thumb screw inside each handle using the Phillips screwdriver. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 109 7. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”). 8. Pack the faulty core switch blade in the packaging provided with the new core switch blade, and contact EMC Customer Service to determine the return procedure. RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8)

  • Page 110: Rrp: Power Supply

    The replacement procedure for each power supply takes less than 5 minutes. A power supply unit or filler panel is required for the power supply replacement. Identification Figure 23 on page 111 shows the location and identification of the power supplies. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 111: Removing A Power Supply

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 1 Power supply 1 (PS1) 2 Power supply 2 (PS2)) Power supply identification Figure 23 Removing a power supply 1. Perform the appropriate following action based on whether the ED-DCX-4S-B is operating: • If the ED-DCX-4S-B is not operating during the replacement procedure, go to step 2.
  • Page 112 6. If you are not replacing the power supply, insert a power supply filler panel into the slot. RRP: Power supply Figure 24 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 113: Replacing A Power Supply

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Replacing a power 1. Remove any filler panel. supply 2. Insert the power supply into the slot. Verify that the power supply is seated by gently pulling on the handle. The power supply should resist movement as you pull. 3.

  • Page 114: Rrp: Blower Assembly

    Figure 25 on page 115. 3. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the blower assembly from the chassis and supporting the blower assembly from beneath as you remove it. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 115: Replacing A Blower Assembly

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Figure 25 RRP: Blower assembly Replacing a blower assembly 1. Orient the blower assembly and slide it into the chassis, pushing firmly to ensure that it is seated. 2. Verify that the power LED displays a green light. 3.

  • Page 116: Rrp: Wwn Card

    Determining the status of a WWN card 1. Check the WWN card status using the commands listed in Table 10 on page 117. Difficulty retrieving or modifying this data could indicate a WWN card failure. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 117: Removing The Wwn Bezel (Logo Plate) And Wwn Card

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Commands identifying the WWN card status Table 10 Data Related commands WWN values wwn, chassisShow Data about the chassis and WWN card chassisShow Ethernet and Fibre Channel IP address information for the CP blades ipAddrShow, ipAddrSet History log information historyShow, historyLastShow Name of switch...
  • Page 118 8. Disconnect the WWN cable by depressing the cable connector latch and pulling the connector from the WWN module. 9. Set the WWN card on a static-free surface, such as a grounding pad. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 119: Replacing The Wwn Bezel (Logo Plate) And Wwn Card

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Figure 26 RRP: WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card Replacing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card Note: Follow ESD precautions (“ESD precautions”). 1. Unpack the new WWN card and save the packaging for the faulty WWN card.
  • Page 120 5. Install the WWN bezel. Orient the bezel on the chassis as shown Figure 26 on page 119. Insert and tighten the two screws. 6. Pack the faulty WWN card in the packaging provided with the new card and return it to EMC. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 121: Rrp: Sfps And Xfps

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) RRP: SFPs and XFPs Note: The 8-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The 4-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 1, 2, and 4 Gbps. To remove an SFP or XFP (FC6-10 blade only) transceiver, pull the bale down and out, sliding the transceiver out of the port or application blade.

  • Page 122: Rrp: Inter-Chassis Link (Icl) Cables

    ICL ports only when the portDisable and portEnable commands are issued on the ports. An ICL license must be installed on both EMC Backbones forming the ICL connection. The backbones can be either two ED-DCX-4S-B units or one ED-DCX-4S-B and one ED-DCX-B.
  • Page 123 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Removing an ICL Note: To prevent the latch mechanism from wear, use the color-coded (green) cable latch-release tab for cable removal. Pull the tab to disengage the retention latch before cable removal. 1. Using the latch release tabs, pull each plug on the cable from its respective socket on the core switch blades (CR4S-8).
  • Page 124 3 on the second chassis (or slot 6 to slot 6) as long as the left-to-right (top-to-bottom) rule is followed. 4. Once all the cables are attached, see the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for the configuration procedure.
  • Page 125 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 1 Chassis 1 (ED-DCX-4S-B) 5 ICL connector (ICL 1) 2 Core switch blades (CR8) 6 ICL connector (ICL 0) 3 Control processor blades (CP8) 7 ICL cables 4 Port blades 8 Chassis 2 (ED-DCX-B) ICL cable connections between an ED-DCX-4S-B and an ED-DCX-B Figure 30 RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables...

  • Page 126: Rrp: Ed-Dcx-4S-B Chassis

    (140 cm) and carries a minimum of 250 lb (113 kg) A surface to place the old chassis on, such as a second lift or the ◆ pallet originally provided with the old chassis #2 Phillips screwdriver ◆ EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 127: Verifying Need For Replacement

    Table 13 on page 128 and more. For detailed information about Fabric OS commands, refer to the Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Command Reference Guide. Use a checklist provided in Table 13 on page 128 to ensure that all required information is recorded.
  • Page 128 This command uploads the ED-DCX-4S-B configuration to the customer-defined FTP server, making it available for downloading. For more information about this command, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Command Reference. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 129 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) switch:admin> configupload Protocol (scp or ftp) [ftp]: ftp Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.123.123.123 User Name [user]: Admin24 File Name [config.txt]: config-switch0.txt Password: xxxxxxxx Upload complete switch:admin> • Alternatively, you can save the configuration file to a Brocade-branded USB.
  • Page 130 Copy the command output into a text file named “SANbefor.txt”. After the ED-DCX-4S-B is restored to the fabric, this information can be used to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 131: Disconnecting From The Network And Fabric

    SAN. This file provides a backup of all the information that might be required by EMC Customer Service. The information can be used after the ED-DCX-4S-B is restored to the fabric, to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.

  • Page 132: Removing Components From The Chassis

    2. Remove the port, application, and encryption blades or filler panels (“RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades” “RRP: Blade filler panel”). 3. Remove the core switch blades (CR4S-8) (“RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8)”). EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 133: Installing The Replacement Chassis

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) 4. Remove the control processor blades (CP8) (“RRP: Control processor blade (CP8)”). 5. Remove the power supplies or filler panels (“RRP: Power supply”). 6. Remove the blower assemblies (“RRP: Blower assembly”). 7. Remove the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN cards (“RRP: card”).

  • Page 134: Installing Components Into The New Chassis

    9. Connect the power cords to the power supplies and the power outlets. 10. Replace the chassis door (“RRP: Chassis door”). 11. Power-on the ED-DCX-4S-B (“Connecting a serial cable between ED-DCX-4S-B and host”). EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 135: Verifying Correct Operation Of System

    Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) The ED-DCX-4S-B performs a power-on self-test (POST). The POST takes a minimum of three minutes and is complete when LED activity returns to standard state. 12. Verify that the ED-DCX-4S-B is powered on and POST is complete (all power LED indicators on the port, control processor, and core switch blades should be a steady green).
  • Page 136 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.1 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.11 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 HostName : cp1 Gateway Address: 10.32.40.1 Backplane IP address of CP0 : 10.0.0.4 Backplane IP address of CP1 : 10.0.0.5 switch:admin>switch:admin> EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 137: Reconnecting The System To The Network And Fabric

    2. Reconnect the transceivers and cables to the port blades: Note: The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
  • Page 138 • Number of switches in the fabric 3. Resolve any issues or unintentional changes to the ED-DCX-4S-B or fabric. • If there are any mechanical problems, try reseating the associated component. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 139: Cable Routing Table

    Telnet or serial session, but the ED-DCX-4S-B must have an Ethernet connection to the server name or IP of the host for the download process to complete. For more information, refer to the help configdownload command or the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Command Reference. switch:admin> configdownload Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.123.123.123...
  • Page 140 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Cable routing table for ED-DCX-4S-B (48 ports shown) (page 2 of 3) Table 14 Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device Slot Port Switch end Device end EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 141 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) Cable routing table for ED-DCX-4S-B (48 ports shown) (page 3 of 3) Table 14 Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device Slot Port Switch end Device end RRP: ED-DCX-4S-B chassis...
  • Page 142 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs) EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 143: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix contains the following information: General specifications..............144 ◆ System architecture................145 ◆ System size and weight ..............147 ◆ System blade and FRU weights ............. 148 ◆ Facility requirements ............... 149 ◆ Environmental requirements............150 ◆ Fibre Channel port specifications ..........151 ◆...

  • Page 144: General Specifications

    Less than 2 microseconds with no contention (destination port is free) Routing capacity A minimum aggregate routing capacity of four million frames per second (for Class 2, Class 3, and Class F frames in a 64-port switch) EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 145: System Architecture

    Specifications System architecture Table 16 describes the system architecture of the ED-DCX-4S-B. Table 16 System architecture (page 1 of 2) Fibre Channel Ports Up to 192 ports, universal (E_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, EX_Port, and M_Port) Control Processor Redundant (active/standby) control processor modules Scalability Full fabric architecture: 239 switches maximum Performance...
  • Page 146 Fabric Services Advanced Performance Monitoring; Adaptive Networking (Ingress Rate Limiting, Traffic Isolation, QoS); BB credit recovery; EMC Advanced Zoning (default zoning, port/WWN zoning, broadcast zoning); Dynamic Path Selection (DPS); Extended Fabrics; Fabric Watch; FDMI; Frame Redirection; FSPF; Integrated Routing (PB-48K-18i SAN Extension blade not required for routing);...

  • Page 147: System Size And Weight

    Specifications System size and weight The weight of the ED-DCX-4S-B can vary considerably depending on the combination of blades installed. Use Table 17 Table 18 on page 148 to determine the weight of the ED-DCX-4S-B with your combination of port and application blades. System size and weight Table 17 System...

  • Page 148: System Blade And Fru Weights

    2.09 kg (4.6 lb.) Note: Note: The blade identifiers in parenthesis in Table 18 reflect the Brocade blade model names. These are the names that will appear in the various CLI output and logs. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 149: Facility Requirements

    Specifications Facility requirements The facility where the ED-DCX-4S-B is in use must meet the following requirements to provide for correct operation: Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified ◆ by the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate. An air flow of at least 350 cubic feet per minute (595 cubic meters ◆...

  • Page 150: Environmental Requirements

    If the internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error messages, and Fabric Watch alerts will indicate a problem. Use the tempShow command or Fabric Watch commands to view temperature status. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 151: Fibre Channel Port Specifications

    Specifications Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the ED-DCX-4S-B support full duplex link speeds at 10, 8, 4, 2, or 1 Gbps inbound and outbound, automatically negotiating to the highest common speed of all devices connected to the port.

  • Page 152: Power Specifications

    PB-DCX-48P port blades, two CP8 blades, two CR4S-8 blades, and two blower assemblies. Note: If the EMC encryption blade (PB-DCX-16EB) is used, 220 VAC is required. Table 20 Power specifications...

  • Page 153: Power Cords

    IEC 60320/C19 cable connector. The AC power receptacles on each power supply are equipped with IEC 60320/C20 power connectors. To order a power cord, contact your EMC account representative. Power cord types (international) (page 1 of 4) Table 21...
  • Page 154 Hong Kong Zealand 32A-6h, 230 V~ Country Egypt England Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland, North Ireland, South Israel Italy Japan Korea, South Malaysia Alternate Recommended Mexico EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 155 Specifications Power cord types (international) (page 3 of 4) Table 21 Plug style NEMA L6-20 USA, Canada, CEE-7/7 Mexico, other “Schuko” North American Continental BS-1363A AS 3112 locations Europe/Ireland United Kingdom/ Australia/New IEC-60309 Hong Kong Zealand 32A-6h, 230 V~ Country Monaco Netherlands New Zealand...
  • Page 156 “Schuko” North American Continental BS-1363A AS 3112 locations Europe/Ireland United Kingdom/ Australia/New IEC-60309 Hong Kong Zealand 32A-6h, 230 V~ Country United Arab Emirate United Kingdom / Ireland United States Venezuela Yugoslavia EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 157: Data Transmission Ranges

    Specifications Data transmission ranges Table 22 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port speeds. Note: The full range of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps can only be achieved by a combination of 4 Gbps SFPs (1, 2, and 4 Gbps) and 8 Gbps SFP+ (2, 4, and 8 Gbps).

  • Page 158: Regulatory Compliance

    This switch might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing. Power-cord notice (Japan, Denan) Note: Never use the power cord packed with your equipment for other products. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 159: Fcc Warning (Us Only)

    Specifications FCC warning (US This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a only) Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 160: Ce Statement

    FDA Radiation Performance Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2. Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by EMC 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 161 Specifications Regulatory compliance standards Table 23 Country Standards Agency Certifications and Markings Safety Safety United States Bi-Nat UL/CSA ANSI C63.4 cCSAus FCC Class A and 60950-1 1st Ed or Statement latest Canada Bi-Nat UL/CSA ICES-003 Class A cCSAus ICES A and Statement 60950-1 1st Ed or latest Japan...

  • Page 162: Environmental Regulation Compliance

    In no event do the EPUP logos shown on the product and FRUs alter or expand that warranty that EMC provides with respect to its products as set forth in the applicable contract between EMC and its customer. EMC hereby disclaims all other warranties and...
  • Page 163 Specifications China RoHS hazardous substances/toxic substances (HS/TS) concentration chart In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration level of hazardous substances (HS) which may be contained in this product.
  • Page 164 Specifications EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 165 Specifications Environmental regulation compliance...
  • Page 166 Specifications EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 167: Application And Encryption Blades

    Application and Encryption Blades This appendix contains the following information: PB-48K-AP4-18 blade ..............168 ◆ PB-48K-18i blade ................169 ◆ PB-DCX-16EB blade................. 170 ◆ Application and Encryption Blades...

  • Page 168: Pb-48K-Ap4-18 Blade

    The PB-48K-AP4-18 blade is intended as a platform for Fibre Channel Application Services and blade management. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for information on configuring these features. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 169: Pb-48K-18I Blade

    Fibre Channel Routing services and FCIP, or a AP-7420B for Fibre Channel Routing Services. The PB-48K-18i blade is intended as a platform for Fibre Channel Routing Services and FCIP. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for information on configuring these features.

  • Page 170: Pb-Dcx-16Eb Blade

    Key management with these hardware interfaces: ◆ • Two 1000 Base copper type media interfaces • One smart card interface Security supervisor tamper detection and response capability ◆ CC (Common Criteria) EAL-3 compliant ◆ EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 171: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This appendix contains the following information: Introduction ..................172 ◆ Obtaining chassis and component status ........173 ◆ Interpreting POST and boot results..........174 ◆ Diagnostics..................176 ◆ Troubleshooting................177 ◆ Diagnostics and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 172: Introduction

    Review the results of the last POST run by the ED-DCX-4S-B ◆ (“Interpreting POST and boot results”). Review the error logs. (Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric ◆ OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide for more information). • Review RASlog entries.

  • Page 173: Obtaining Chassis And Component Status

    Serial number, time awake, and additional information about each component slotShow Slot occupancy errShow System error log. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Message Reference for more errDump information on the messages in this log. Obtaining chassis and component status...

  • Page 174: Interpreting Post And Boot Results

    CP and core switch blades, the slotShow command can be used to check the status of the slots. For information about turning beaconing on/off, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. Verify that the switch prompt displays when POST completes.

  • Page 175: Boot

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Boot In addition to POST, boot includes the following steps after POST is complete: 1. Universal port configuration is performed. 2. Links are initialized. 3. Fabric is analyzed. If any ports are connected to other switches, the ED-DCX-4S-B participates in a fabric configuration. 4.

  • Page 176: Diagnostics

    Each diagnostic test can be implemented by entering the related command through a Telnet or serial session. For a list of diagnostic tests and commands, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps.

  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    WWN card was uninstalled or failed. Initial set up results in IP The ED-DCX-4S-B was connected to the Chapter 3, “Log In and Configuration,” address/Domain ID conflict. fabric before being configured. the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide for configuration information. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 178 Chassis is overheated. Enter the tempshow and sensorShow commands to check internal temperature. If components are overheating, shut down port blades as necessary to return the temperature to the operating range. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 179 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the ED-DCX-4S-B (page 3 of 3) Table 25 Issue Possible cause Recommended action One or more port blades have Blades might be overheated. Enter the sensorShow command to check the either shut down or failed internal temperature readings. If components are POST as indicated by the error overheating, shut down port blades as necessary log.
  • Page 180 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 181: Appendix D Port Numbering Template

    Port Numbering Template Print or copy the following templates in this appendix and use them to document the port numbering pattern for the ED-DCX-4S-B. These templates show: Port side populated with four PB-DCX-48P port blades, two ◆ CR4S-8 blades, and two CP8 blades Port side populated with four PB-DCX-32P port blades, two ◆...
  • Page 182 Port Numbering Template Port side populated with four PB-DCX-48P port blades, two CR4S-8 Figure 31 blades, and two CP8 blades EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 183 Port Numbering Template Port side populated with four PB-DCX-32P port blades, two CR4S-8 Figure 32 blades, and two CP8 blades...
  • Page 184 Port Numbering Template Port side populated with four PB-DCX-16P port blades, two CR4S-8 Figure 33 blades, and two CP8 blades EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 185 Port Numbering Template 10-6 10-6 PB-48K-10G-6 port blades Figure 34...
  • Page 186 Port Numbering Template s c al e: 5/ 16" = 1" Figure 35 PB-48K-18i application blades EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 187 Port Numbering Template PB-48K-AP4-18 application blades Figure 36...
  • Page 188 Port Numbering Template PB-DCX-16EB encryption blades Figure 37 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 189: Appendix E Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure

    Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Air flows into the ED-DCX-4S-B through its non-port side and out through the exhaust vent on the side of the unit, The Port-Side Exhaust Mount Kit is designed to route this airflow out the exhaust vents on the port side of the unit while mounted in the equipment cabinet.

  • Page 190: Safety

    Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. Note: A fully populated ED-DCX-4S-B weighs 103.50 kg (228.20 lb) with four PB-DCX-48P port cards installed (192 ports) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 191: Installation Guidelines

    Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Installation Guidelines IMPORTANT To ensure adequate cooling, install the chassis with the air intake (nonport side) facing the cool-air aisle. Follow these general installation guidelines: The shelf in the kit is 1 U high, so you need a total of 9 U of ◆...
  • Page 192 Allow for a minimum of 14 in. (35.66 cm) clearance. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than ◆ Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) during operation. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 193: Installing The Ed-Dcx-4S-B In Equipment Cabinet

    Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Installing the ED-DCX-4S-B in Equipment Cabinet Use the following instructions to install the ED-DCX-4S-B in an equipment cabinet using the Port-Side Exhaust Kit. Time required Allow approximately one hour to unpack and install a chassis in a cabinet.
  • Page 194 10-32 clip nut for cabinets that have rails with round holes 10-32 retainer nut for cabinets that have rails with square holes Alignment washer for cabinets that have rails with square holes 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screw EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 195 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Port-Side Exhaust Kit assembly for 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) Figure 38 cabinets Torque requirements Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and ED-DCX-4S-B to the equipment cabinet. Installing the ED-DCX-4S-B in Equipment Cabinet...
  • Page 196 ED-DCX-4S-B. You may mount the shelf and the ED-DCX-4S-B in 9 U of cabinet space higher or lower in the cabinet than shown. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 197 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Attaching Clip Nuts for Round-Hole Rails Setup for Rails with Square Holes Retainer Nut (Item G) Clip or Retainer Rail Nut Locations for ED-DCX-4S-B Rail Clip or Retainer Nut Locations Note for Shelf Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for the ED-DCX-4S-B are provided in the ED-DCX-4S-B hardware accessory kit.
  • Page 198 4. Install the air-duct assembly by inserting it down into the side slot on the shelf. Ensure that the tabs of the duct align and engage with the slots in the shelf. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 199 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Installing air duct into side slot on shelf Figure 41 5. Install the top-rail assembly (A in Figure 38 on page 195) to the air-duct assembly. Refer to Figure 42 on page 200. a. The top-rail assembly can be adjusted to a length of between 27 and 31 inches (68.58 to 78.74 cm) to fit on the inside of the cabinet rails.
  • Page 200 Use two 10-32 screws with washers (E in Figure 38 on page 195) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten screws according to specifications under “Torque requirements” on page 195. • For rails with square holes: EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 201 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Use the two standard 10-32 screws (D in Figure 38 on page 195) with blue Loctite on the threads and alignment washers (H in Figure 38 on page 195) on each end of the top rail assembly.
  • Page 202 195). Also refer to Figure 39 on page 197. 6. Install the ED-DCX-4S-B door and required cable management system. Refer to “RRP: Chassis door” on page 87 “RRP: Vertical cable management fingers” on page EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 203: Installing With 18-24 In. (45.72 To 60.96 Cm) Kit

    Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Installing with 18-24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) kit Parts list The parts list shown in Table 28 refers to items illustrated in Figure 44 on page 204. Hardware for Port-Side Exhaust Kit for 18-in. to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) Table 28 cabinets Item...
  • Page 204 Port-Side Exhaust Kit assembly for 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) Figure 44 cabinets Torque requirements Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and ED-DCX-4S-B to the equipment cabinet. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 205 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Table 29 Torque requirements for mounting screws Screw size Torque 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) 8.75 in.-lbs (10 cm-kg) Phillips screw 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) 32 in.-lbs (36.86 cm-kg) Phillips screw Install cabinet hardware 1.
  • Page 206 Secure the saddle to the equipment cabinet using four 10-32 screws with washers (G in Figure 44 on page 204), two screws on each side of the saddle. Tighten screws according to specifications under “Torque requirements” on page 204. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 207 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Install screws Port Side (Exhaust) Install screws Installing saddle to equipment cabinet Figure 46 Note: For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (H in Figure 44 on page 204) on the rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (I in Figure 44 on page 204).
  • Page 208 Ensure that the tabs of the duct align and engage with the slots in the shelf. Also refer to Figure 48 on page 209. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 209 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Figure 48 Installing air duct into side slot on shelf 6. Install the top-rail inner bracket to the top-rail assembly: a. Determine the size of the top-rail inner bracket that you will need to install on the top rail so that the top rail will fit on the inside of the equipment cabinet rails.
  • Page 210 Loctite on the threads and alignment washers (J in Figure 44 on page 204) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten screws according to specifications under “Torque requirements” on page 204. EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 211 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Securing top rail in cabinet Figure 49 Install ED-DCX-4S-B in cabinet 1. Ensure that the door is removed from the port side of the ED-DCX-4S-B. 2. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
  • Page 212 Note: Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for securing the DCX-4S-B to the equipment rack are included in the hardware accessory kit. ED-DCX-4S-B with 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) Port-Side Exhaust Kit Figure 50 installed in cabinet EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 213 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Note: For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the front rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (H and I in Figure 44 on page 204).
  • Page 214 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 215 106 replacing 114 status 81 boot results, interpreting 174 BSMI statement (Taiwan) 159 data traffic types 146 buffers, frame 145 data transmission, ranges 157 date and time, setting 55 diagnostics EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 216 144 humidity, requirement 150 port specifications 151 Routing Services 169 field-replaceable units See FRUs ICL cables filler panel, replacing 96 installing 122 frame size, maximum 145 replacing 122 FRUs installation EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 217 121 determining status 63 replacing 121 replacing 91 supported types 38 troubleshooting 179 shock, requirement 150 port specifications, Fibre Channel 151 site planning 34 POST, interpreting 174 size, ED-DCX-4S-B 147 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 218 LEDs 178 serial connections 177 VCCI statement 159 vibration, requirement 150 weight, ED-DCX-4S-B 147 WWN card determining status 83 error messages 83 replacing 116 status 116 verifying need to replace 116 EMC Connectrix B Series v6.2 ED-DCX-4S-B Hardware Reference Manual...

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