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15 January 2016
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  • Page 1 53-1001191-15 15 January 2016 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 United States government. The authors and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. assume no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to the accuracy of this document or any loss, cost, liability, or damages arising from the information contained herein or the computer programs that accompany it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Logging in to the serial console port............... 35 Configuring the IP addresses................36 Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable... 37 Connecting an Ethernet cable and opening a Telnet session......37 Customizing a switch name................38 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 4 Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8).......... 72 Replacing a core switch blade (CR4S-8).......... 73 Removal and replacement of the power supply..........74 Time and items required..............74 Identifying power supplies..............74 Power-cord notice................75 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 5 FX8-24 blade....................109 FCOE10-24 blade..................111 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting..................113 Introduction....................113 Obtaining chassis and component status............. 113 Interpreting POST and boot results...............114 POST....................114 Boot....................115 Diagnostics....................115 Troubleshooting.................... 116 Powering off the Brocade DCX-4S..............118 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 6 Canadian requirements................123 CE statement....................123 China ROHS....................124 FCC warning (US only)................124 KCC statement (Republic of Korea)............124 VCCI statement...................124 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Technical Specifications............125 Caution and Danger notices....................133 Cautions......................133 Danger notices....................133 Index..........................135 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Identifies command names, keywords, and command options. italic text Identifies a variable. value In Fibre Channel products, a fixed value provided as input to a command option is printed in plain text, for example, --show WWN. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 8: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    DANGER A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 9: Brocade Resources

    OEM/Solution Provider for all of your product support needs. ® • OEM/Solution Providers are trained and certified by Brocade to support Brocade products. • Brocade provides backline support for issues that cannot be resolved by the OEM/Solution Provider. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 10: Document Feedback

    • By sending your feedback to documentation@brocade.com. Provide the publication title, part number, and as much detail as possible, including the topic heading and page number if applicable, as well as your suggestions for improvement. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 11: About This Document

    SKU, and serial number on chassis label. • Added information to Using the wwnrecover utility on page 78 and Hot-swap replacement on page 80 about RASlog message that generates when WWN card is removed. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 12 What’s new in this document Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 13: Overview

    • Data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities through the Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade. • Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) functionality through the FX8-24 blade. • Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capability through the FCOE10-24 blade. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 14: Hardware Components

    1, 2, and 4 Gbps. SFP+ and mSFP transceivers support speeds of 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. ‐ Extended Form-factor Pluggable (XFP) optical transceivers (10-Gbps). NOTE The 8-Gbps SFPs and mSFPs autonegotiate at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps. The 4-Gbps SFPs autonegotiate at 1, 2, and 4 Gbps. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 15: Port Side Of The Brocade Dcx-4S

    The following figure displays a sample configuration of the port side of the Brocade DCX-4S. FIGURE 1 Port side of the Brocade DCX-4S (sample configuration) 1. FC8-48 port blade (example, 4x) 2. Core switch blade (CR4S-8) (2x) 3. Control processor blade (CP8) (2x) 4. Exhaust vent Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 16: Nonport Side Of The Brocade Dcx-4S

    FIGURE 2 Port side of the Brocade DCX-4S with the port side exhaust kit installed (sample configuration) Nonport side of the Brocade DCX-4S The following figure displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade DCX-4S. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 17: Brocade Dcx-4S Blades

    The CP8 blade contains the control plane for the chassis. There are two control processor CP8 blades for redundancy. This control processor blade is compatible with blade the Brocade DCX and the Brocade DCX-4S. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 18: High Availability

    • Enhanced data integrity on all data paths. • Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) rerouting around failed links. • Integration with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) managers. • Automatic control processor failover. • Nondisruptive "hot" software code loads and activation. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 19: Reliability

    • Background health-check daemon • Memory scrubber, self test, and bus ping to determine if a bus is not functioning • RASlog messages • SMI-S compliant • Watchdog timers • Status LEDs Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 20: Software Features

    Monitoring of attempted security breaches (through audit logging) HTTPS (using AES) Monitoring of attempted security breaches (through Fabric Watch Security Class) SNMPv3 Fibre Channel security policies: DCC and SCC FC-SP Trusted Switch (FCS) for central security management Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 21: Network Manageability

    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 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for additional MIB information. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 22 Network manageability Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Brocade DCX-4S in a rack:Brocade Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation ProcedureBrocade DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure orBrocade DCX-4S Rack Kit Mounting and securing Brocade 30 minutes Installation Procedure . DCX-4S in rack. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 24: Preparing For Brocade Dcx-4S Installation

    • Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate • Location close to the chassis and easily accessible • Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 25: Unpacking And Installing The Brocade Dcx-4S

    Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis. d) Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to the installation location. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 26: Items Included With The Brocade Dcx-4S

    ‐ Cable management finger assemblies ‐ Chassis door • Accessory kit containing the following items: ‐ Brocade DCX-4S Backbone QuickStart Guide ‐ ESD grounding strap ‐ USB device ‐ RS-232 serial cable. The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that can be removed to provide an RJ-45-style connector.

  • Page 27: Providing Power To The Brocade Dcx-4S

    • 0 through 15 from right to left. FC8-32 port blade • 0 through 15 from right to left in the bottom row of ports. • 16 through 31 from right to left in the top row of ports. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 28: Chassis Slots

    Route the cables across in front of the blades to keep LEDs visible. Leave at least one meter of slack for each fiber optic cable to provide room to remove and replace blades. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 29: Installing Icl Cables (Optional)

    ICL cables Qualified cables for the FC8-64 port blade The following table lists the third party cables that have been qualified for use with the mSFP transceivers in the FC8-64 high density port blade. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 30 50/125 mSFP LC - mSFP LC, S5S502S5120005M 106273-0563 943-99866-10005 duplex, multi-mode, OM3, 50/125 mSFP LC - mSFP LC, 10 m S5S502S5120010M 106273-0564 943-99866-10010 duplex, multi-mode, OM3, 50/125 Trunk cables - mSFP to MTP Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 31 (XXX = length) (XXXX = length) 50/125 mSFP LC - MTP-female, 12 106272-0327 fiber, 6" breakout, OM3, 50/125 mSFP LC - MTP-female, 24 106272-0328 fiber, 12" breakout, OM3, 50/125 Bag of clips (quantity 64) TRIGGER-BP-NP Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 32 Qualified cables for the FC8-64 port blade Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 33: Logging In And Configuring The Brocade Dcx-4S

    If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is installed, refer to the Fabric OS Encryption Administrator’s Guide for the procedures to configure the encryption functions The following figure illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Serial Cable Between Brocade Dcx-4S And Host

    Brocade DCX-4S to connect the CONSOLE port on the active CP to a computer workstation. The active CP blade is indicated by an illuminated (blue) LED. ATTENTION The CONSOLE port is intended primarily for the initial setting of the IP address and for service purposes. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 35: Logging In To The Serial Console Port

    Password was not changed. Will prompt again at next login until password is changed. swDir:admin> 3. (Optional) Modify passwords. To skip modifying the password, press Ctrl-C. For more information on passwords, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Ip Addresses

    Enter the information at the prompts. This is a sample IP configuration: swDir:admin> ipaddrset -chassis Ethernet IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.120 Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 123.123.123.123 Fibre Channel IP Address [0.0.0.0]: Fibre Channel Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: Issuing gratuitous ARP...Done. Committing configuration...Done. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 37: Logging Off The Serial Console Port And Disconnecting The Serial Cable

    Telnet, Web Tools, or DCFM. 4. To complete any additional Brocade DCX-4S configuration procedures through a Telnet session, log in to the Brocade DCX-4S by Telnet, using the admin login. The default password is password. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 38: Customizing A Switch Name

    Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] 4. Enter a unique domain ID: Domain: (1.239) [1] 5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the settings and exit. 6. Enter switchEnable to re-enable the Brocade DCX-4S. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 39: Setting The Date And Time

    ‐‐interactive You are prompted to select a general location. Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly. 2. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl‐D to quit. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 40: Synchronizing Local Time

    Software licenses Depending on the vendor agreement, certain licenses are factory installed on the Brocade DCX-4S. To determine which licenses are enabled, use the licenseShow command. swDir:admin> licenseshow AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG: Web license Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 41: Installing Transceivers And Attaching Cables

    With the horizontal orientation of the blades in the DCX-4S, a pair of vertical cable management finger assemblies have been provided to keep the cables from hanging down in front of other blades. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 42: Verifying Correct Operation And Backing Up The Configuration

    Alternatively, you can save the configuration file to a Brocade USB device by using the usbstorage command. NOTE Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploaded during a configuration upload. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 43: Powering Off The Brocade Dcx-4S

    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. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 44 Powering off the Brocade DCX-4S Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 45: Monitoring System Components

    The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see the next table. 2. Check the blade status by entering slotShow . Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 46 1. Status LED 2. Power LED 3. Fibre Channel port 4. Port Status LED FIGURE 7 FC8-32 Port blade 1. Status LED 2. Power LED 3. Fibre Channel port 4. Port Status LED Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 47 1. Status LED 2. Power LED 3. Fibre Channel port 4. Port Status LED NOTE The FC8-64 port blade requires narrower OM-3 LC cables offered by major manufacturers like Corning, Molex, and Amphenol. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 48 3. GE port 6 4. Port status LED for GE port 6 5. 10GbE (XGE) port 0 6. Port status LED for 10GbE port 0 7. Port map FIGURE 12 FCOE10-24 FCOE blade Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 49 Polling is in progress. Allow 60 seconds for polling to complete. Connected device is Verify the status of the configured in an offline connected device. state. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 50 Steady green Port is online but has no No action required. traffic. Slow-flashing green (on 1 Beacon. Used to identify No action required. second, then off 1 second) specific ports. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 51: Determining The Status Of A Control Processor Blade (Cp8)

    1. Check the LED indicators on the control proecssor (CP) blade. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see the next table. 2. Check the port blade status by entering slotShow and haShow . Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 52 Slow-flashing amber (on 2 CP blade is not seated Pull the blade out and seconds, then off 2 correctly or is faulty. reseat it. If the LED seconds) continues to flash, replace the blade. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 53: Determining The Status Of A Core Switch Blade (Cr4S-8)

    1. Check the LED indicators on the core switch (CR) blade. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LED patterns, see the next table. 2. Check the core switch blade status by entering slotShow and haShow . Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 54 1/2 second, then off 1/2 exceeded. environmental condition second) and correct it. LINK LED No light (LED is off) No ICL, or ICL cable Ensure that the ICL cable present but no is correctly installed. connection. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 55: Determining The Status Of A Power Supply

    Brocade DCX-4S. incoming power, both power cables are connected, and AC power switches are on. Steady green Power supply has No action required. incoming power and is providing power to the Brocade DCX-4S. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 56: Determining The Status Of A Blower Assembly

    Recommended action Power No light (LED is off) Blower assembly does not Ensure that the blower have power. assembly is firmly seated and has power. Steady green Blower assembly has No action required. power. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 57: Determining The Status Of A Wwn Card

    Writing to the FRU history log 0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error EM- (hilSetFruHistory ) has failed. HIL_FAIL, 2, HIL Error: hilSetFruHistory failed, rc=-3 for SLOT 3 The following figure displays the WWN bezel (logo plate). Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 58 Monitoring System Components FIGURE 17 WWN bezel (logo plate) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 59: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    Additionally, if ICL cables are not used, EMI plugs must be inserted in the ICL cable ports to meet certification standards. Time and items required The replacement procedure for the chassis door takes less than five minutes. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 60: Removing A Chassis Door

    DCX-4S, the finger assemblies are attached to the uprights of the mounting rack. Time and items required The replacement procedure for the cable management fingers takes less than five minutes. A #1 Phillips screwdriver is required. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 61: Removing A Cable Management Finger Assembly

    2. Arrange the cables along the cable management finger assembly. 3. If necessary, repeat steps 1-2 for the other cable management assembly. 4. Replace the chassis door (Removal and replacement of the chassis door on page 59). Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 62: Removal And Replacement Of The Port, Application, And Encryption Blades

    The FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48, FC10-6, FR4-18i, and FA4-18 blades are compatible with the Brocade DCX, Brocade DCX-4S, and the Brocade 48000. The FC8-64 port blade, the FS8-18 encryption blade, and the FX8-24 and FCOE10-24 blades are compatible only with the Brocade DCX and DCX-4S. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 63 (Figure 20 11. I f the blade is not being replaced by another blade, install a filler panel (Removal and replacement of the blade filler panel on page 65). Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 64: Replacing A Blade

    7. Group and route the cables through the vertical cable management fingers. 8. Replace the chassis door (Removal and replacement of the chassis door on page 59). Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 65: Removal And Replacement Of The Blade Filler Panel

    2. Slide the filler panel into the slot until it is firmly seated. 3. Tighten the thumbscrew at the right of the panel. 4. Replace the chassis door (Removal and replacement of the chassis door on page 59). Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 66: Removal And Replacement Of The Control Processor Blade (Cp8)

    For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference. Recording critical Brocade DCX-4S information Back up the Brocade DCX-4S configuration before you replace a CP blade. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for backup information. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 67: Power-Up Procedure

    The Brocade DCX-4S continues to operate while a CP blade is being replaced if the redundant CP blade is active and a failover does not occur. You can prevent failover by entering the haDisable command. ATTENTION Follow ESD precautions. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 68 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. Verify that the power LED is green. If not, ensure that the CP blade has power and is firmly seated and that the ejectors are in the locked position. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 69: Power-Down Procedure

    The chassis reboots and partitions are restored. 13. E nter chassisDisable. 14. E nter configDownload -map to download port-to-area addressing mode configuration files to the local system. 15. E nter chassisReboot -m. The system recovers. 16. E nter chassisDisable. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 70: Verifying Operation Of The New Cp Blade

    4. Ensure that you are still logged in to the standby CP blade (the blade for which you just changed the firmware level) and type reboot . The reboot of the standby CP will initiate a firmwarecommit to the secondary partition and log you out. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 71 12. T ype firmwareShow to verify that the firmware version has been updated and that the versions are the same on the two CP blades. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 72: Removal And Replacement Of The Core Switch Blade (Cr4S-8)

    For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference. Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8) The Brocade DCX-4S continues to operate while a core switch blade is being replaced. ATTENTION Follow ESD precautions. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 73: Replacing A Core Switch Blade (Cr4S-8)

    2. Align the flat metal side of the core switch blade inside the left and right blade guides in the slot. Slide the core switch blade into the slot until it is firmly seated. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 74: Removal And Replacement Of The Power Supply

    Identifying power supplies The following figure shows the location and identification of the power supplies. FIGURE 24 Power supply identification 1. Power supply 1 (PS1) 2. Power supply 2 (PS2) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 75: Power-Cord Notice

    1. Remove any filler panel. 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. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 76: Removal And Replacement Of The Blower Assembly

    2. Use the screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the left and right of the blower assembly Figure 26 3. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the blower assembly from the chassis and supporting the blower assembly from beneath as you remove it. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 77: Replacing A Blower Assembly

    OEM to send WWN cards from FRU inventory to the nearest Brocade Support office to be reprogrammed. This section provides information on RASlog messages indicating WWN card problems, the WWN Recovery Tool, and complete steps to remove and replace WWN cards. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 78: Time And Items Required

    If a data mismatch is detected during the audit, messages in the RASlog will provide a summary of all errors detected and prompt you through a data recovery process. The data recovery mechanism may vary depending on the error encountered and the data being compared. Problems such as a mismatch Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 79: Verifying The Need For Replacement

    In the event of an EM-1220 or EM-1222 error message due to WWN card data corruption or data mis- matches across WWN cords, data recovery may be possible using the wwnrecover utility. For more information on using this utility, refer to Using wwnrecover on page 78. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 80: Preparing For Wwn Card Replacement

    2. Install the replacement WWN card into the empty slot. When replacing cards, hold each card by the edges and slide the card into the chassis. Use the Phillips screwdriver and the screws to secure the WWN card to the chassis. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 81: Power-Down Replacement

    WWN cards as a matched pair. Obtain replacement cards through your Brocade product support representative. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the chassis is plugged in) or a bench ground. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 82 10. V erify the new card settings by running the following commands and comparing the output with the original supportsave data: • licenseidshow • ipaddrshow • switchname • chassisname • wwncardshow ipdata • chassisshow (look at the WWN and Chassis information at the bottom) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 83: Removing The Wwn Card And Wwn Bezel (Logo Plate)

    Factory Part Num: 60-1000491-05 Factory Serial Num: AFX2533G001 Manufacture: Day: 19 Month: Year: 2012 Update: Day: Month: Year: 2014 Time Alive: 756 days Time Awake: 3 days Unit: 2 Header Version: Power Consume Factor: Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 84 Power down the entire chassis. 6. Remove the screws from the WWN bezel on the back of the chassis. Pull the bezel away from the chassis and set it aside. The two WWN cards are now visible. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 85: Removal And Replacement Of The Transceivers

    1, 2, and 4 Gbps. The mSFPs are compatible only with the FC8-64 high density port blade. NOTE The XFP transceivers are used only with the FC10-6 port card. They should not be used in any 1 GE port. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 86: Time Required

    1. Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver. Use the extraction tool to open the cable latching mechanism. 2. Pull the bail (wire handle) away from its pivot point and out, sliding the transceiver out of the switch or blade. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 87: Removing And Replacing An Msfp Optical Transceiver

    The mSFP transceivers are used only with the FC8-64 port blade. Narrower OM-3 LC cables are used to connect the FC8-64. These cables are offered by major manufacturers like Corning, Molex, and Amphenol. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 88: Removal And Replacement Of The Inter-Chassis Link (Icl) Cables

    If ICL cables are not in use, the ports must have EMI plugs installed to meet EMI and other regulatory certifications. The following table describes the ICL connector port LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 89: Time Required

    NOTE The cables can cross between the slot 3 CR4S-8 blade and the slot 6 CR4S-8 blade as long as the top- to-bottom rule is followed. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 90: Replacing An Icl Cable

    Note the relationship of the horizontal DCX-4S layout to the vertical layout of the DCX. 4. Once all the cables are attached, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for the configuration procedure. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 91 FIGURE 32 ICL cable connections - between two DCX-4S chassis 1. Chassis 1 2. Core switch blades (CR4S-8) 3. Control processor blades (CP8) 4. Port blades 5. ICL connector (ICL 1) 6. ICL connector (ICL 0) 7. ICL cables 8. Chassis 2 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 92 1. Chassis 1 (DCX-4S) 2. Core switch blades (CR4S-8) 3. Control processor blades (CP8) 4. Port blades 5. ICL connector (ICL 1) 6. ICL connector (ICL 0) 7. ICL cables 8. Chassis 2 (DCX) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 93 Removal and Replacement Procedures FIGURE 34 3-way ICL cable connections 1. Chassis 1 2. Core switch blades 3. Chassis 2 4. Chassis 3 5. ICL connector (ICL 1) 6. ICL connector (ICL 0) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 94 Removal and Replacement Procedures FIGURE 35 3-way ICL cable connections 1. Chassis 1 2. Core switch blades 3. Chassis 2 4. Chassis 3 5. ICL connector (ICL 1) 6. ICL connector (ICL 0) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 95 For clarity, the two "sets" of cables are drawn differently in Figure 34 through Figure 36 . Also note that one set is connected to only the blades in the "low order" slots (slot 3 in the DCX-4S and slot 5 in Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 96: Removal And Replacement Of The Brocade Dcx-4S Chassis

    Verify that replacement of the chassis is necessary. Ensure that the components are firmly seated when troubleshooting, and contact your support provider with any questions about whether the chassis should be replaced. Any of the following events might indicate the need to replace the chassis: Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 97: Recording Critical Brocade Dcx-4S And San Information

    Location of "config-miscinfo.txt" file IP address, subnet mask WWN for Brocade DCX SAN profile Location of "SANbefor.txt" file Notes regarding nsshow output Notes regarding nsallshow output Notes regarding switchshow output Notes regarding fabricshow output Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 98 Enter ipAddrShow -sw ; then copy the command output into the config-miscinfo.txt file. switch:admin> ipaddrshow -sw SWITCH Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.12 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.55.0.0 Fibre Channel IP Address: 1.2.3.4 Fibre Channel Subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 Ethernet IP Address: 10.32.50.10 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 99 Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name <output truncated> switch:admin> 7. Enter licenseShow; then copy the command output into a text file named "licenseshow.txt." switch:admin> licenseshow S9bddb9SQbTAceeC: Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 100: Disconnecting From The Network And Fabric

    6. Disconnect the cables from the port blades and set them aside. The mSFP, SFP, SFP+, or XFP transceivers can be left in the port blades or removed. 7. Disconnect all cables from the CP8 and CR4S-8 blades. 8. Disconnect any ICL cables. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 101: Removing Components From The Chassis

    2. Place the chassis on a lift or on the shipping pallet provided with the original chassis. 3. Unpack the new chassis: a) Cut the bands that encircle the packaging. b) Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 102: Installing Components Into The New Chassis

    13. V erify that all components are functioning correctly by checking their LEDs. If the LEDs do not indicate correct operation, try reinstalling the corresponding component. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 103: Downloading The Configuration

    3. Verify that the Brocade DCX-4S is functioning correctly by entering switchShow or switchStatusShow . This switchShow command displays Brocade DCX-4S and port status information. switch:admin> switchshow switchName: switch switchType: 62.1 switchState: Online switchMode: Native Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 104: 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 theFabric OS Administrator's Guide. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 105: Verifying Correct Configuration Of The Fabric

    • If there are any mechanical problems, try reseating the associated component. • If the configuration information is not correct for the Brocade DCX-4S, modify as required. • If other issues exist, contact your support provider. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 106: Cable Routing Table

    Brocade DCX-4S. TABLE 14 Cable routing table for Brocade DCX-4S (64 ports shown) Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device Slot Port Switch end Device end Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 107 Removal and Replacement Procedures TABLE 14 Cable routing table for Brocade DCX-4S (64 ports shown) (Continued) Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 108 Removal and Replacement Procedures TABLE 14 Cable routing table for Brocade DCX-4S (64 ports shown) (Continued) Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 109: Application And Encryption Blades

    FX8-24 or a Brocade 7800 for both Fibre Channel Routing Services and FCIP, or a Brocade AP7420 for Fibre Channel Routing Services. The GbE ports on the FX8-24 are not compatible with the GbE ports on the FR4-18i blade or the Brocade 7500 switch. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 110 Services backbone fabric configuration, then the backbone fabric merges, but the EX_Port- attached edge fabrics do not merge. For more information refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. • Up to three FC trunking groups. The three groups are defined as: Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 111: Fcoe10-24 Blade

    • Layer 2 Ethernet protocols STP/MSTP/RSTP, 802.1q, and Link Aggregation (802.1ad) • Standard Ethernet encapsulation • End of row deployment Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for information on configuring these features. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 112 FCOE10-24 blade Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 113: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    These commands provide information only, and they do not interrupt traffic flow. For more information about these commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 114: Interpreting Post And Boot Results

    • Verify that the switch prompt displays when POST completes. If it does not display, POST was not successfully completed. Contact the Brocade DCX-4S supplier for support. • Review the system error log using the errShow or errDump commands. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 115: Boot

    For more information about diagnostic tests and how to run them, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference. For information about system error messages (errShow or errDump ), refer to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide . Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    The Brocade DCX-4S was Logging In and Configuring the Brocade address/Domain ID conflict. connected to the fabric DCX-4S on page 33 and the Fabric OS before being configured. Administrator's Guide for configuration information. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 117 Enter the slotShow command to determine status. For more information, enter the diagDisablePost command; then, use the slotPowerOff [slot number] and slotPowerOn [slot number] command. Resolve the source of the problem or replace the blade as required. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 118: Powering Off The Brocade Dcx-4S

    2. Power off the chassis by flipping all AC power switches on the power supplies to the off position (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. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 119: Port Numbering Template

    3. FC ports 0-15 (right to left) FIGURE 38 FC8-32 port blade 1. Blade Power LED 2. Blade Status LED 3. FC ports 0-15 (right to left) 4. FC ports 16-31 (right to left) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 120 6. port 29 LED 7. FC ports 32-63 (right to left) 8. FC ports 0-31 (right to left) FIGURE 41 FS8-18 encryption blade 1. 10 GbE ports 0-1 2. 1 GbE ports 0-3 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 121 5. FC ports 0-5 6. Blade Power LED 7. Blade Status LED FIGURE 43 FCOE10-24 FCoE blade 1. 10 GbE CEE ports 12-23 2. 10 GbE CEE ports 0-11 3. Power LED 4. Status LED Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 122 Port Numbering Template Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 123: Regulatory Statements

    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 2004/108/EEC • Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC • EN50082-2/EN55024:1998 (European Immunity Requirements) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 124: China Rohs

    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 DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 125: Brocade Dcx-4S Backbone Technical Specifications

    Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Technical Specifications This document highlights the features and specifications for the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone. System specifications System component Description Enclosure 14U, rack-mountable chassis in a standard 19-inch EIA cabinet; 1U exhaust shelf Power inlet Power supplies Two 2000 W AC power supply modules (100-240 VAC auto-sensing), 2N redundancy...
  • Page 126 Environmental requirements Condition Operational Non-operational Ambient temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) –25°C to 70°C (–13°F to 158°F) Relative humidity 20% to 85% at 40°C (104°F) 10% to 93% at 70°C (158°F) (non-condensing) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 127 Power consumption (maximum configuration) The power specifications in the following table are calculated for fully loaded systems with two power supplies, four FC8-64 port blades, two CP8 blades, two CR4S-8 blades, and two blower assemblies. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 128 (LWL) wavelength (ELWL) 500 m (1,640 ft) (OM2) 860 m (2,821 ft) (OM3) 62.5 300 m (984 ft) 300 m (984 ft) (OM2) 500 m (1,640 ft) (OM3) 62.5 150 m (492 ft) Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 129 10 km (6.2 miles) 40 km (24.8 miles) Serial port specifications (DB9) Signal Description Reserved Reserved TXD (output) Transmit data RXD (input) Receive data Reserved Reserved Logic ground Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 130 Not supported UART1_TXD Transmit data Logic ground Logic ground UART1_RXD Receive data Not supported Not supported Serial port specifications (protocol) Parameter Value Baud 9600 Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control None Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 131 Conflict Minerals • 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 DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 132 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Technical Specifications Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 133: Caution And Danger Notices

    Ein Gefahrenhinweis warnt vor Bedingungen oder Situationen die tödlich sein können oder Sie extrem gefährden können. Sicherheitsetiketten sind direkt auf den jeweiligen Produkten angebracht um vor diesen Bedingungen und Situationen zu warnen. Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 134 Turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cords. GEFAHR Netzschalter ausschalten und Netzkabel abziehen. DANGER Mettre les interrupteurs hors tension et débrancher les câbles d’alimentation. PELIGRO Apague los interruptores de alimentación y desconecte los cables de alimentación Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...

  • Page 135: Index

    ID high availability installation tasks reliability serviceability encryption blade software features determining status troubleshooting 113, encryption blade, replacing BSMI statement (Taiwan) error messages, WWN card ethernet connection Ethernet connection, establishing extension blade Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 136 SFPs, replacing troubleshooting troubleshooting POST, interpreting WWN bezel power, providing replacing power cord WWN card notice replacing power supply XFPs, replacing LEDs FS8-18 13, status FX8-24 Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
  • Page 137 XFPs application blade extraction tool core switch blade replacing CP blade supported types encryption blade port blade WWN card switch connect to date and time domain ID ethernet connection switch name, customizing Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 53-1001191-15...
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