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Brocade Communications Systems 300 Hardware Installation Manual

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08 May 2015
Brocade 300
Hardware Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 53-1000862-08 08 May 2015 Brocade 300 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

    EIA rack considerations..............17 Recommendations for cable management......... 17 Items required for installation.............. 18 Installing a standalone Brocade 300............... 18 EIA rack installation for a Brocade 300............18 Brocade 300 configuration................19 Providing power to the switch............. 19 Creating a serial connection..............19 Setting the switch IP address..............20...
  • Page 4 Interpreting POST results................28 Maintaining the Brocade 300................ 29 Installing an SFP................29 Diagnostic tests.................30 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)............30 Managing the Brocade 300................31 Brocade 300 SAN Switch Technical Specifications..............33 Regulatory Statements......................39 BSMI statement (Taiwan)................39 Canadian requirements.................39 CE Statement....................39 China CC statement..................40 China ROHS....................

  • Page 5: 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 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 6: 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 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 7: 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 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 8: 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 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 9: About This Document

    Communications Systems, Inc. for Fabric OS v6.1.0, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this document. This document is specific to the Brocade 300 and Fabric OS v5.0.1. To obtain information about a Fabric OS version other than v5.0.1, see the documentation specific to that OS version.
  • Page 10 What’s new in this document Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 11: Brocade 300 Introduction

    Operating System (Fabric OS) and is compatible with other Brocade switches, which enables seamless connectivity into heterogeneous SAN environments. The Brocade 300 is a dual purpose device that you can use either as a full-functioned switch or as an N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) access gateway. When functioning as an access gateway, the Brocade 300 provides a single platform for all SAN connectivity.

  • Page 12: Facility Requirements

    • Rack secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement Port side of the Brocade 300 The port side of the Brocade 300 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB port, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

  • Page 13: Non-Port Side Of The Brocade 300

    Non-port side of the Brocade 300 The non-port side of the Brocade 300 is used solely for air flow. There are two labels on the bottom of the chassis. On the right side is the Brocade standard agency label. On the left side is the Brocade standard OEM data label.

  • Page 14: Isl Trunking Groups

    The Fibre Channel ports on the Brocade 300 are numbered from left to right and color-coded into groups of eight to indicate which ports you can combine into trunked groups.

  • Page 15: Brocade 300 Installation And Configuration

    Items included with the Brocade 300 The following items are included with the standard shipment of the Brocade 300. When you open the Brocade 300 packaging, verify that these items are included in the package and that no damage has occurred during shipping: •...

  • Page 16: Environmental Considerations

    • At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you install the switch with the non-port side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle. • All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake of exhaust air. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 17: Eia Rack Considerations

    You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easy to over tighten. CAUTION Before plugging a cable into to any port, be sure to discharge the voltage stored on the cable by touching the electrical contacts to ground surface. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 18: Items Required For Installation

    • Use hook and loop straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing and connecting the Brocade 300 for use in a network and fabric: • Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal •...

  • Page 19: Brocade 300 Configuration

    Brocade 300 configuration Once you have set up the Brocade 300 in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time to give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the Brocade 300 in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.

  • Page 20: Setting The Switch Ip Address

    DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to a DHCP server that is on the same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the Brocade 300, use a static IP address.

  • Page 21: Date And Time Settings

    Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a Brocade 300 with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should set them correctly.
  • Page 22 Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID, such as PST. The following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Central. switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Pacific switch:admin> tstimezone US/Central switch:admin> tstimezone Time Zone : US/Central Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...
  • Page 23 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. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...
  • Page 24 Synchronizing local time using NTP Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 25: Brocade 300 Operation

    Powering the Brocade 300 on and off To power on the Brocade 300, connect the power cable to the AC receptacle on the switch and to a power source. The switch runs POST by default each time it is powered on, reset, or rebooted, and requires a up to three minutes to run.

  • Page 26: Led Patterns

    E. Port status LED for port 3 F. Port status LED for port 7 LED patterns The following table summarizes the state of the Brocade 300 LEDs as well as recommended user responses. TABLE 2 Brocade 300 LED Patterns During Normal Operation...
  • Page 27 Brocade 300 Operation TABLE 2 Brocade 300 LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action Steady amber (for Boot failed, the system is faulty. Perform the following steps: more than five Connect a serial cable to the seconds) system.

  • Page 28: Post And Boot Specifications

    POST and boot specifications TABLE 2 Brocade 300 LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action Steady amber (for Port is receiving light or signal No action required. more than five carrier at 4 Gbps; but is not yet seconds) online.

  • Page 29: Maintaining The Brocade 300

    OS Administrator’s Guide . For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference Manual . Maintaining the Brocade 300 The Brocade 300 does not require any regular physical maintenance; it was designed to minimize the chance of failure. Ensure that the environmental conditions, described in...

  • Page 30: Diagnostic Tests

    Guide . Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) In the Brocade 300, the only parts that are field replaceable are the SFPs. The entire switch is a FRU. The fan units and power supply are not field replaceable in this switch. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Managing The Brocade 300

    Managing the Brocade 300 Managing the Brocade 300 You can use the management functions built into the Brocade 300 to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging.
  • Page 32 Managing the Brocade 300 Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 33: Brocade 300 San Switch Technical Specifications

    Brocade 300 SAN Switch Technical Specifications The Brocade 300 SAN Switch is a cost-effective and highly-scalable 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps switch, designed for small to mid-sized businesses. The Brocade 300 SAN Switch is a dual purpose device that you can use either as a full-functioned switch or as an N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) access gateway.
  • Page 34 Brocade 300 SAN Switch Technical Specifications Ethernet System component Description Ethernet management port RJ-45 LEDs System component Description Switch status and One system status LED (above) on the left side management One power status LED (below) on the left side...
  • Page 35 Brocade 300 SAN Switch Technical Specifications Condition Operational Non-operational Altitude (above sea 0 to 3000 m (10,000 feet) 0 to 12000 m (39,000 feet) level) Shock 20 G, 6 ms, half-sine wave 33 G, 11 ms, half-sine wave, 3/eg Axis Vibration 0.5 G sine, 0.4 gms random, 5-500 Hz...
  • Page 36 Brocade 300 SAN Switch Technical Specifications Fibre Channel data transmission ranges Port speed (Gbps) Cable size Short wavelength Long wavelength Extended long (microns) (SWL) (LWL) wavelength (ELWL) 500 m (1,640 ft) (OM2) 860 m (2,821 ft) (OM3) 62.5 300 m (984 ft) 10 km (6.2 miles)
  • Page 37 Brocade 300 SAN Switch Technical Specifications Signal Description Logic ground UART1_RXD Receive data Not supported Not supported Serial port specifications (protocol) Parameter Value Baud 9600 Data bits Stop bits Parity None Flow control None Memory specifications Memory Type Size Main...
  • Page 38 Brocade 300 SAN Switch Technical Specifications Regulatory compliance (safety) • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07/UL60950-1 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment • EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide • EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products - Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communications Systems •...

  • Page 39: 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 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 40: China Cc Statement

    China CC statement ‐ EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec) ‐ EN61000-3-3 China CC statement China ROHS Refer to the latest revision of the China ROHS document (P/N 53‐1000428‐xx) which ships with the product. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 41: Fcc Warning (Us Only)

    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 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...
  • Page 42 VCCI statement Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 43: Cautions And Danger Notices

    Stellen Sie sicher, dass an der Vorderseite, den Seiten und an der Rückseite der Luftstrom nicht behindert wird. MISE EN Vérifiez que rien ne restreint la circulation d'air devant, derrière et sur les côtés du dispositif et GARDE qu'elle peut se faire librement. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...
  • Page 44 VORSICHT Bevor Sie ein Kabel in einen Anschluss einstecken, entladen Sie jegliche im Kabel vorhandene elektrische Spannung, indem Sie mit den elektrischen Kontakten eine geerdete Oberfläche berühren. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

  • Page 45: Danger Notices

    GEFAHR Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Stromkreise ordnungsgemäß geerdet sind. Benutzen Sie dann das mit dem Gerät gelieferte Stromkabel, um es an die Srromquelle anzuschließen. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...
  • Page 46 Débranchez le cordon d'alimentation de toutes les sources d'alimentation pour couper complètement l'alimentation du dispositif. PELIGRO Para desconectar completamente la corriente del instrumento, desconecte el cordón de corriente de todas las fuentes de corriente. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...
  • Page 47 Vérifiez que le bâti abritant le dispositif est bien fixé afin qu'il ne devienne pas instable ou qu'il ne risque pas de tomber. PELIGRO Verifique que el bastidor que alberga el instrumento está asegurado correctamente para evitar que pueda hacerse inestable o que caiga. Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...
  • Page 48 Danger Notices Brocade 300 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1000862-08...

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