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X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide
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30 April 2020
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X7-4-Install-IG100
30 April 2020

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  • Page 1 ® Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide Installation Guide 30 April 2020 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100 30 April 2020...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts List................................29 Torque Requirements............................31 Assembling the Rack Hardware........................31 Installing the Device in the Rack........................35 Installing the Device in a 27-31-Inch Rack (XBR-DCX4S-0121)................37 Parts List................................37 Torque Requirements............................38 Assembling the Rack Hardware........................39 Installing Shipping Brackets (Optional)......................42 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 3 Installing Transceivers and Cables....................74 Supported Transceivers and Cables..........................74 Port and Extension Blade Transceivers........................76 Core Routing Blades..............................77 Time and Items Required.............................. 79 Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables......................79 Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors.......................... 80 Cable Management.................................80 Installing an SFP+ Transceiver.............................80 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 4 Running Diagnostic Tests............................118 Port and Extension Blades......................119 FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Overview..........................119 FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking....................119 FC64-48 Port Blade Overview............................. 120 FC64-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking....................... 121 FC32-64 Port Blade Overview............................. 122 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 5 Time and Items Required for Replacement.......................144 Preparing for Replacement............................144 Replacing a CP Blade..............................145 Hot-Swap Procedure............................... 146 Removing a Blade............................146 Installing a Blade............................. 147 Verifying and Synchronizing Firmware on Blades...................148 Cold-Swap Procedure............................. 151 Removing a Blade............................152 Installing a Blade............................. 153 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 6 Fan and Power Supply Airflow..........................175 Fan Assembly Numbering............................176 Precautions Specific to Fan Assemblies........................177 Fan Assembly Fault Indicators...........................177 Fan Assembly Task Guide............................178 Time and Items Required............................179 Removing a Fan Assembly............................179 Installing a Fan Assembly............................180 Verifying Fan Operation...............................180 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 7 Verifying Correct Operation of the System....................... 200 Verifying Correct Configuration of the Fabric......................201 Regulatory Statements........................203 BSMI Statement (Taiwan).............................203 Canadian Requirements.............................. 203 CE Statement................................203 China ROHS.................................. 203 FCC Warning (U.S. Only).............................203 KCC Statement (Republic of Korea).......................... 204 VCCI Statement................................204 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 8 ® X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide Cautions and Danger Notices......................205 Cautions..................................205 Danger Notices................................210 Revision History..........................214 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 9: Copyright Notice

    2020 Broadcom. All Rights Reserved. Broadcom, the pulse logo, Brocade, the stylized B logo, ClearLink, Fabric OS, and Flexport are among the trademarks of Broadcom in the United States, the EU, and/or other countries. The term “Broadcom” refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
  • Page 10: Introduction

    About This Document This hardware installation guide contains procedures and safety requirements for installing the Brocade X7-4 Director into a rack system or as a stand-alone device. Also provided are steps to initially configure the director for operation, verify and monitor operation, replace director field-replaceable units (FRUs), and install transceivers and cables.
  • Page 11 The following blades require optics that are labeled with an SEC designation: • Brocade FC64-48 Port Blade • Brocade FC32-X7-48 Port Blade The following image provides an example of an optic label with SEC in the description (32G LW-SEC 10km). Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 12: Notes, Cautions, And Danger Notices

    Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations. ® Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade Product If you purchased Brocade product support from a Broadcom OEM/solution provider, contact your OEM/solution provider for all your product support needs. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 13: Document Feedback

    OEM/solution providers are trained and certified by Broadcom to support Brocade products. • Broadcom provides backline support for issues that cannot be resolved by the OEM/solution provider. • Brocade Supplemental Support augments your existing OEM support contract, providing direct access to Brocade expertise.
  • Page 14: Device Overview

    Two GbE ports supporting 40Gb/s on SX6 extension blades. NOTE 10Gb/s transceivers on the FC64-48 and the FC32-X7-48 are not interchangeable with the Brocade SX6 Blade. For details on supported transceivers and speeds, see Supported Transceivers and Cables • Considerations for the Brocade SX6 Blade: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 15: Hardware Components

    Core routing blades use QSFP56 optical transceivers. For a list of supported transceivers for these blades, see Supported Transceivers and Cables. • Chassis door. This door must be installed to meet EMI compliance certification. • Two vertical cable management finger assemblies. These combs install on the equipment rack for cable management. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 16: Port-Side View Of The Device

    Figure 1: Port Side of the X7-4 Director (Example Configuration) 1. Front Air Vent 2. Control Processor Blades (CPX7) – Slot 1 (left), Slot 2 (right) 3. Port Blades (FC64-48 or FC32-X7-48) 4. Core Routing Blades (CR64-4) 5. Side Air Vent Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 17: Port-Side Slot Numbering

    Slots 3–4 and slots 7-8 are restricted to port and extension blades. • Slots 5–6 are restricted to CR64-4 blades. Nonport-Side View of the Device The following figure shows the nonport-side view of the X7-4 Director with all fan and power supply assemblies installed. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 18 Although not illustrated, the chassis label that contains the serial number, SKU, and WWN is located on the upper portion of the chassis to the left of the fan assemblies. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 19: Preparing For Installation

    If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, make sure that you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the device. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 20 Laser Precautions DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
  • Page 21: Facility Requirements

    Configurations with fewer blades or ports require less time. These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 22 ID, date and time, and additional Administration Guide. system parameters. Verifying and backing up the configuration. Installing transceivers as needed. 20–30 minutes SFP+, QSFP28, or QSFP56 optical transceivers as needed. Attaching fiber-optic cables, cable ties, and 2–3 hours cable guides. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 23: Shipped Items

    Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide Installation Task Time Estimate Items Required Obtain a USB drive pretested by Broadcom 20 minutes Brocade recommends the use of a USB drive that has been test-validated (verified) by Broadcom (Brocade): • SanDisk 32 CZ48 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ48-032G-UAM46) •...
  • Page 24: Quick Installation Checklists

    Domain ID • Time zone Installation and Initial Configuration The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 25 DNS server entries. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide. configure Optional: Customize the domain ID. Use the command to change the domain ID (the default ID is 1). Setting the Domain ID for more information. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 26 Backing Up the Configuration for more information. shutdown Optional: Power off the devices. Enter the command and wait for the device to power down, and then unplug the power cords. See Powering Down the Chassis for more information. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 27: Mounting The Device

    NOTE The preceding rack mount kits are supported for these devices on the publication date of this guide. For current support information, contact your Broadcom representative. Mounting Precautions The following precautions specifically apply to mounting the device. CAUTION Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module.
  • Page 28: Unpacking And Transporting The Device

    7. Reinstall the chassis door. The door must be installed to meet EMI compliance. Installing the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion or Port-Side Exhaust Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0121 and XBR-DCX4S-0130) Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 29: Time And Items Required

    10-32 clip nut for racks that have rails with round holes 10-32 retainer nut for racks that have rails with square holes Alignment washer for racks that have rails with square holes 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screw Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 30 8. Alignment washer for racks that have rails with square holes 9. 6 32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips Screw 10. Top rail mounting brackets for 18–20 in., (45.72–50.8 cm) 20–22-in. (50.8–55.88 cm), and 22–24.in (55.88-60.96 cm) racks 11. Shelf Saddle Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 31: Torque Requirements

    Figure 4: Clip and Retainer Nut Locations on Rack Rails 1. Attaching Clip Nuts for Round-Hole Rails 2. Clip or Retainer Nut Locations for Device 3. Clip or Retainer Nut Locations for Shelf 4. Retainer Nut for Rails with Square Hole Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 32 NOTE For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 33 1. Shelf 2. 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips Screw with Washers 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. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 34 Requirements. For rails with square holes, use the two standard 10-32 screws with blue Loctite on the threads and alignment washers on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten the screws according to specifications under Torque Requirements. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 35: Installing The Device In The Rack

    1. If a door is installed on your chassis, ensure that it is removed. See the procedures for removing and replacing the device door in this guide. 2. Use a hydraulic lift to raise the device to the correct level. DANGER Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 36 1. 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw with square cone washer for racks that have rails with round holes 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. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 37: Installing The Device In A 27-31-Inch Rack (Xbr-Dcx4S-0121)

    10-32 clip nut for racks that have rails with round holes 10-32 retainer nut for racks that have rails with square holes Alignment washer for racks that have rails with square holes 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips Screw Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 38: Torque Requirements

    8. Alignment Washer (for racks that have rails with square holes) 9. 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips Screw Torque Requirements Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and device to the equipment rack. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 39: Assembling The Rack Hardware

    Figure 11: Clip and Retainer Nut Locations on Rack Rails 1. Attaching Clip Nuts for Round Hole Rails 2. Clip or Retainer Nut Locations for Device 3. Clip or Retainer Nut Locations for Shelf 4. Retainer Nut for Rails with Square Holes 5. Rail Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 40 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. Figure 13: Installing Air Duct into Side Slot on Shelf 1. Air Duct Assembly Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 41 3. 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips Screw 4. 10-32 x .5 in. (1.27 cm) Phillips screw with blue Loctite on threads or 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw with square cone washer for racks that have rails with round holes Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 42: Installing Shipping Brackets (Optional)

    5. Secure the device to the rack with six 10-32 screws with washers. Tighten the screws according to specifications under Torque Requirements. NOTE Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts to secure the device to the rack are provided in the device hardware accessory kit. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 43: Installing The 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit For Two-Post Racks (Xbr-Dcx4S-0126 And Xbr-X64-0126)

    6. Reinstall the device door. See the procedures for removing and replacing the device door in this guide. Installing the 8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0126 and XBR-X64-0126) Time and Items Required Allow approximately one hour to unpack and install the chassis in a rack. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 44: Parts List

    Not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device being installed. Use parts in the following XBR-DCX4S-0126 rack mount kit to install the Brocade DCX-4S Director in a two-post rack. Use parts in the following XBR-X64-0126 rack mount kit to install the Brocade Director in a two-post rack. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 45 4. 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips Screws with Square Cone Washer (for racks that have rails with round holes) 5. 10-32 Clip Nuts (for racks that have rails with round holes) 6. 10-32 Retainer Nuts (for racks that have rails with square holes) 7. Bracket Adjusting Screws Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 46: Assembling The Rack Hardware

    2. 10-32 Screws with Square-Cone Washers 3. Adjusting Screws (two on each side of the saddle) NOTE For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the rack rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 47 3. Remove any existing rack-mount brackets from the device, and install the new Telco mid-mount brackets from the accessory kit. Refer to the following figure. NOTE The following figure shows mounting brackets from XBR-DCX4S-0126. Mounting brackets from the XBR- X64-0126 kit install the same way. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 48 ® X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide Figure 19: Telco Mid-Mount Brackets Installation 1. Telco Mid-Mount Mounting Brackets (left and right) Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 49: Installing The Device In The Rack

    5. Gently slide the device onto the saddle, ensuring that it remains supported during the transfer. NOTE The following figure shows mounting brackets from XBR-DCX4S-0126. Mounting brackets from the XBR- X64-0126 kit install the same way. Figure 20: Sliding the Device into the Mid-Mount Saddle Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 50 Figure 21: Device Installed in Mid-Mount Saddle 1. 10-32 Screws with Square-Cone Washers (6) NOTE For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the rack rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 51: Installing The 8U Chassis 27-31-Inch Rail Rack Kit For Four-Post Racks (Xbr-Dcx4S-0120)

    The following parts are provided with the 8U Chassis 27–31 Inch Rail Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0120). NOTE Not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device type. Figure 22: Rack Kit Parts 1. Left Rail 2. Right Rail Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 52: Assembling The Rack Hardware

    1. 10-32 x .5 in. (1.27 cm) Phillips Screw (for square holes) or 10-32 x .63 in. (1.60 cm) Phillips Screw (for round holes) 3. Install either clip nuts or retainer nuts depending on whether your rack has round holes or square holes. These will allow you to secure the device to the rack uprights. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 53 See the following figure. Figure 24: Using Clip Nuts and Retainer Nuts to Secure Screws to Rack Rails 1. Clip Nuts 2. Round Hole Rack Rail 3. Retainer Nut 4. Square Hole Rack Rail Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 54: Installing The Device In The Rack

    4. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. 5. Gently slide the chassis onto the rack, ensuring that it remains supported during the transfer. See the following figure. Figure 25: Installing a Chassis into the Equipment Rack Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 55 Figure 26: Chassis Installed in Equipment Rack 1. 10-32 x .63 in. (1.60 cm) Phillips Screw with Square Cone Washer 7. Reinstall the device door. For instructions, see procedures for removing and replacing the device door in this guide. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 56: Initial Setup And Verification

    --show You use the command to determine enabled licenses and license keys. chassis ID is the License Id/switchWwn. Record the license key and chassis ID for future reference. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 57: Items Required

    15.2 cm (6 in.) and are routed to avoid stress. • Remember that power is supplied to the device as soon as the first power supply is connected to a power source. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 58: Connecting The Power Cord To Ac Power Supplies

    Perform steps in this section to apply power to the dual-function high-voltage AC and DC (HVAC/HVDC) power supply. This power supply converts high-voltage DC or AC input to appropriate DC power for the device. Make sure that you observe the electrical caution and danger statements in Safety Precautions when connecting this power supply. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 59 The connector on the power cord is keyed so that it only fits one way into the power supply connector. Note that the connector's latch should be positioned under the connector and will latch when the power cord connector is fully inserted into the power supply. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 60 200–277 VAC are required for full N+N redundancy. For details on power supplies required for operation and high availability, see "Power Supply Requirements" and "Power Consumption" tables in Brocade X7 Director Technical Specifications. DANGER High Touch Current. Earth connection essential before connecting supply. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 61: Using Hvac/Hvdc Power Cords

    The following table defines the function of the 14 AWG wires in the power cable: Table 13: HVAC/HVDC Power Cable Wire Label Color Function Brown Return positive (+) – Blue Negative (-) Green with yellow stripe Earth ground (PE) Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 62: Establishing A Serial Connection To The Device

    The active CP is indicated by an illuminated blue LED, labeled "Active," on the CP blade front panel. If the serial port on the workstation is RJ-45 instead of RS-232, remove the adapter on the end of the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 serial port on the workstation. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 63 Passwords can be 8 to 40 characters long. They must begin with an alphabetic character. They can include numeric characters, periods (.), and underscores (_) only. Passwords are case-sensitive, and they are not displayed when you enter them on the command line. For more information on passwords, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 64: Configuring The Ip Addresses

    Following is an example configuration for setting the chassis IP address. swDir:admin> ipaddrset -chassis DHCP [Off]: Ethernet IP Address [10.0.0.0]:192.168.1.1 Ethernet Subnetmask [255.0.0.0]:255.255.240.0 IP address is being changed... 3. Set up the CP0 IP address by entering the ipaddrset -cp 0 command: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 65: Establishing An Ethernet Connection To The Device

    4. Complete any additional device configuration procedures for the device using one of the following steps: • Log on to the device using a serial console connection and admin logon. • Log on to the device through a telnet session using the chassis management IP address and admin logon. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 66: Setting The Domain Id

    A telnet session using the chassis management IP address. 2. Log on to the device using admin . If you have not changed the default password, use password . 3. Enter the date command, using the following syntax: date "mmddHHMMyy" The values are: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 67: Setting The Time Zone

    Enter number or control-D to quit ? • Enter tsTimeZone [-houroffset [,minuteoffset ]] command as follows: • For Pacific Standard Time, enter tsTimeZone -8,0 . • For Central Standard Time, enter tsTimeZone -6,0 . • For Eastern Standard Time, enter tsTimeZone -5,0 . Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 68: Synchronizing The Local Time With An External Source

    192.168.126.60 Updating Clock Server configuration...done. Updated with the NTP servers Customizing the Chassis and Switch Name Refer to the considerations and rules for creating switch, fabric, and chassis names listed in the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 69: Verifying Installed Licenses And The License Key

    ID). The chassis ID is required to obtain and activate licenses for the device. 5. Store and record the license key file for future reference. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Software Licensing User Guide for more information. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 70: Verifying Correct Operation

    Besides saving configuration files to an FTP server or local file system, you can save to a test validated USB device with the usbstorage command. NOTE Use a USB drive that has been test validated (verified) by Broadcom (Brocade): • SanDisk 32 CZ48 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ48-032G-UAM46) •...
  • Page 71: Powering Down The Chassis

    ® X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide These drives are not orderable from Broadcom but are generically-branded and can be purchased from other suppliers. 1. Log on to the device using one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 72 Disconnect the power cable from the power supply. NOTE The latch for the power cable connector is positioned under the connector. Press on the latch using a small screwdriver or other tool to unlatch from the power supply. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 73 ® X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide 1. Power Cable 2. Connector Latch Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 74: Installing Transceivers And Cables

    40GbE QSFP, SR4, LR4, ER4 Fixed 40GbE CR64-4 core 4xGen 7 ICL QSFP56 SWL Fixed Gen 7 ICL speed routing blade 4x32Gb/s QSFP28, SWL Manual port speed 32Gb/s or 16Gb/s configuration, 32Gb/s default 4x32Gb/s QSFP28, LWL (2 km) Fixed 32Gb/s Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 75 The following figures show examples of QSFP to QSFP and QSFP breakout cables. Figure 27: QSFP to QSFP Standard Cables 1. QSFP Quad Connector Figure 28: QSFP to SFP Breakout/Cables This is only useful for ICLs if connecting to a patch panel. 1. QSFP MPO Connector 2. SFP Connectors Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 76: Port And Extension Blade Transceivers

    X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
  • Page 77: Core Routing Blades

    The following list and illustration show the types of QSFPs installed in core routing blades: • Separate MTP cable and transceiver. The transceiver is inserted into the blade port and the cable plugs into a QSFP on the other end of the ICL. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 78 These colors are also applied to the port map labels on each blade faceplate to indicate ports belonging to the same trunking groups. For details on the following subjects, refer to the "Inter-Chassis Links' section of the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 79: Time And Items Required

    Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
  • Page 80: Cleaning The Fiber-Optic Connectors

    NOTE For current information on qualified transceivers supported by this device, refer to the Brocade Fibre Channel Transceiver Support Matrix and Brocade Transceiver Modules on www.broadcom.com. The device supports only Brocade-qualified transceivers. If you use an unqualified transceiver, the switchshow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state.
  • Page 81 Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Do not insert any unsupported cable intended for another type of transceiver into a regular SFP+ transceiver. You may damage the cable as well as the transceiver. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 82: Replacing An Sfp+ Transceiver

    Pull the transceiver out from the port slightly using the bail, and then gasp the transceiver with your fingers and slide it straight out of the port. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 83: Installing A Qsfp Transceiver

    If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Push the correctly oriented transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. NOTE Always use the transceiver pull tab to insert or remove the QSFP transceivers, as the transceiver might be hot. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 84: Replacing A Qsfp Transceiver

    2. Grasp the transceiver pull tab and gently pull the transceiver straight out from the port. NOTE Grasp the pull tab near the body of the transceiver to reduce the chances of bending the pull tab. Since the transceiver may be hot, always use the pull tab and avoid touching the transceiver body. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 85: Verifying The Operation Of New Transceivers

    -slot , where slot is the slot number For output examples and additional information on Fabric OS commands, see Using Monitoring Commands and the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. For more information about error messages, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 86: Monitoring The Device

    1. Blade Power LED 2. Blade Status LED 3. Status LED for Upper FC port 4. Status LED for Lower FC port The following table describes the port blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 87 Slow-flashing amber (on 2 The port is disabled due Reset the port from the seconds, then off 2 seconds) to diagnostic tests or workstation using the portDisable portDisable portCfgPersistentEnable portCfgPersistentEnable commands. command. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 88: Interpreting Fc64-48 Port Blade Leds

    1. Blade Power LED 2. Blade Status LED 3. Status LED for Upper FC port 4. Status LED for Lower FC port The following table describes the port blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 89 Slow-flashing amber (on 2 The port is disabled Reset the port from seconds, then off 2 seconds) due to diagnostic tests the workstation using portDisable the portEnable or portCfgPersistentEnable portCfgPersistent Enable command. command. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 90: Interpreting Fc32-64 Port Blade Leds

    40GbE QSFP in breakout mode, each of the four LEDs indicates the status of a 10GbE port. In nonbreakout mode, the primary LED (leftmost LED) indicates the status of the unified 40GbE port. The following table describes the blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 91 Slow-flashing amber (on 1.28 Port is disabled due Reset the port from seconds, then off 1.28 seconds) to diagnostic tests or the workstation using portDisable portDisable portCfgPersistentEnable portCfgPersistentEnable commands. command. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 92: Interpreting Extension Blade Leds

    5. Upper 1 or 10GbE Port Status LED 6. Lower 1 or 10GbE Port Status LED 7. Upper FC Port Status LED 8. Lower FC Port Status LED The following table describes the extension blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 93 Fast-flashing green (on 1/4 Port is in internal loopback No action is required. second, then off 1/4 second) (diagnostic). Flickering green Port is online, with traffic flowing No action is required. through the port. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 94: Interpreting Control Processor Blade Leds

    6. 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet Port (MGMT) Link Activity LED 7. 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet Port (SERVICE) Link Status LED 8. 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet Port (SERVICE) Link Activity LED The following table describes the CP blade LED patterns and the recommended actions for those patterns. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 95 Occasionally, the LED patterns for the CPX6 blade differ from those found on the CPX7 blade. See the following figure and table to interpret the LED patterns on the CPX7 blade. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 96: Interpreting Core Routing Blade Leds

    POST and other diagnostic tests. Figure 45: CR64-4 Core Routing Blade LEDs 1. Blade Power LED 2. Blade Status LED 3. QSFP Status LED for Right QSFP Port 4. QSFP Status LED for Left QSFP Port Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 97: Interpreting Wwn Card Leds

    See the following figure and table to interpret the LED patterns of installed WWN cards. LEDs for WWN card 1 and WWN card 2 are located on the WWN card (logo) bezel between the power supplies on the nonport side of the device. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 98: Interpreting Power Supply Leds

    Interpreting Power Supply LEDs See the following information to interpret the LED patterns on the power supply. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. The Brocade X7-4 Director has two power supplies. Figure 47: AC Power Supply LED 1.
  • Page 99 48V is out of range. Disconnect the power cable from the power then off 5 seconds. supply, remove and reinsert the power supply, and then reconnect the power cable to restart. If the status persists, replace the power supply assembly. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 100 If status persists, replace the power supply assembly. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 101: Interpreting Fan Assembly Leds

    Fast-flashing amber (on ½ Environmental range has been Check for out-of-bounds second, then off ½ second) exceeded. environmental condition, resolve any problems, and reseat the unit. If the LED continues to flash, replace the unit. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 102: Interpreting Post And Boot Results

    Gen 7 platforms implement Secure Boot. This feature enforces validation of the digital signature of the signed Boot Code image in Boot Flash. It uses a pre-programmed public key HASH inside the CPU-internal-fuses to ensure authenticity and integrity of the code prior to proceeding with the boot sequence. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 103: Optical Transceiver Requirements

    Power Usage—If shown, this reflects real-time power usage for the FRU. • Time Awake—Time that the system as been powered on since the last reboot. • Time Alive—Reflects the total power-on time for the FRU (when available). The following examples show output from this command. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 104 0 days CP BLADE Slot: 2 Header Version: Power Consume Factor: -50W Power Usage: -41W Factory Part Num: 60-1003201-09 Factory Serial Num: DYK0338L00E Manufacture: Day: Month: 10 Year: 2015 Update: Day: 23 Month: Year: 2016 Time Alive: 87 days Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 105 Power Usage: -264W Factory Part Num: 60-1003373-01 Factory Serial Num: EAL0339L009 Manufacture: Day: 24 Month: 10 Year: 2015 Update: Day: 12 Month: Year: 2016 Time Alive: 66 days Time Awake: 0 days POWER SUPPLY Unit: 1 Power Source: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 106 DZH0331L039 Manufacture: Day: Month: 10 Year: 15 Update: Day: Month: Year: 0 Time Alive: 24 days Time Awake: 0 days ***(@*%)(* Part Num: ***(@*%)(*@#%(@*%)@* Serial Num: ***(@*%)(*@#%(@*%)@* Revision Num: ***( Unit: 2 System AirFlow: Non-portside Intake Header Version: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 107: Errdump And Errshow

    My_Chassis corresponds to what is entered for chassisname and is a chassis event. fanShow Use the fanShow command to display the current status and speed of each installed fan. The following example displays output from this command. chassisX7-4:admin> fanshow Fan 1 is Ok, speed is 6993 RPM Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 108: Hashow

    Factory Serial Number: DUD2M08M08G CORE BLADE Slot 6 Inserted at Fri Jun 17 12:05:26 2016 Factory Part Number: 60-1003324-01 Factory Serial Number: DZD0331L016 Unit 1 Inserted at Fri Jun 17 12:05:27 2016 Factory Part Number: 60-1003203-03 Factory Serial Number: DYL0329L05R Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 109: Psshow

    Use the psShow command to display the current status of installed power supplies. The following is an example of psShow output: Gen7-4:FID128:root> psshow Power Supply #1 is OK Temperature is 29.00 C V10L32, DUC2M32L06C ,23-0000161-01,30,DELTA,ECD16020042 ,S4,DUC2M32L Power Supply #2 is OK Temperature is 29.00 C V10N46, DUC2M46N9Y5 ,23-0000161-03, A,DELTA,ECD16020042 ,02,DUC2M46N Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 110: Sensorshow

    The following is example of sfpShow output: chassisX7-4:admin> sfpshow Slot 3/Port 0: id (sw) Vendor: BROCADE Serial No: JAF3154200000VJ Speed: 8,16,32_Gbps Slot 3/Port 1: -- Slot 3/Port 2: -- Slot 3/Port 3: -- Slot 3/Port 4: -- Slot 3/Port 5: -- Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 111 1: -- Slot 4/Port 2: -- Slot 4/Port 3: -- Slot 4/Port 4: -- Slot 4/Port 5: -- Slot 4/Port 6: -- Slot 4/Port 7: -- Slot 4/Port 8: -- Slot 4/Port 9: -- Slot 4/Port 10: -- Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 112 7/Port 38: -- Slot 7/Port 39: -- Slot 7/Port 40: -- Slot 7/Port 41: -- Slot 7/Port 42: -- Slot 7/Port 43: -- Slot 7/Port 44: -- Slot 7/Port 45: -- Slot 7/Port 46: -- Slot 7/Port 47: -- Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 113: Slotshow

    5 SW BLADE 218 FC32-G7-48 ENABLED 6 SW BLADE 216 FC64-48 ENABLED 7 CORE BLADE 215 CR64-8 ENABLED 8 CORE BLADE 215 CR64-8 ENABLED 9 AP BLADE 186 SX6 ENABLED 10 SW BLADE 204 FC32-64 ENABLED 11 SW BLADE 204 FC32-64 ENABLED Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 114: Switchshow

    SFTP parameters set by supportFtp . The -n operand turns off confirmation prompting. chassisX7-4:admin> supportsave -n -c Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:RAS................Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:FTRACE_START..Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:SSHOW_SYS..........Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:SSHOW_ISWITCH........Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 115 Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:SSHOW_ASICDB................Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:SSHOW_AG... Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:SSHOW_CRYP... Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:SSHOW_FCIP................slot 4-dp1 support file transfer done....slot 4-dp0 support file transfer done. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 116 Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:FLOW_VISION_LOG... Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:MP_LOG... Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:DM_FTR_FFDC......Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:CORE_FFDC... No core or FFDC data files found! Saving support information for switch:ras010, module:RAS_POST....SupportSave completed. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 117: Tempshow

    The sensor index is mainly for support use. • Multiple sensors are commonly averaged to determine thresholds used for managing fan speeds or for determining a high temperature condition that may require that the blade be shut off. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 118: Running Diagnostic Tests

    For more information about diagnostic tests and how to run them, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide and the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. For information about system error messages (errShow or errDump) , refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 119: Port And Extension Blades

    The following figure shows how ports are numbered on the blade: 1. FC Ports 0–23 (numbered bottom to top) 2. FC Ports 24–47 (numbered bottom to top) Figure 50: FC32-X7-48 Blade Port Numbering 1. FC ports 0-23 (numbered right to left) Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 120: Fc64-48 Port Blade Overview

    32Gb/s SFP+ transceivers supporting speeds of 32Gb/s, 16Gb/s, and 8Gb/s. • 10Gb/s SFP+ transceivers supporting 10Gb/s. Port blades contain the following LED indicators: • Green blade power LED • Amber blade status LED • Bicolor green/amber FC port status LEDs Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 121: Fc64-48 Port Blade Numbering And Trunking

    Trunk groups must be created between Brocade switches (or Brocade adapters in the case of F_Port trunking). Brocade trunking is proprietary and is not supported on M-EOS or third-party switches. • There must be a direct connection between participating switches. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 122: Fc32-64 Port Blade Overview

    For more details on FCoE, Flexport, and breakout mode features and commands, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide and Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. FC32-64 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking The following illustration shows how ports are numbered on the blade. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 123: Extension Blade Overview

    Brocade Extension enables you to use the existing IP wide area network (WAN) infrastructure to connect Fibre Channel and IP fabrics. Brocade Extension supports applications such as remote data replication (RDR), centralized backup, and data migration over very long distances that are impractical or very costly using native Fibre Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 124: Extension Features

    Multiple logical extension tunnels with maximum tunnel bandwidth up to 40Gb/s (FCIP mode) allow for scalable connections between sites. • The Extension Trunking feature allows multiple IP source and destination address pairs (defined as circuits) through multiple 10GbE or 40GbE interfaces to provide a high bandwidth extension tunnel and lossless failover resiliency. In Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 125: Sx6 Blade Port Numbering And Trunking

    The following figure shows how ports are numbered on the blade. Ports are labeled as 10GE, 40GbE, and FC on the blade. Figure 53: SX6 Extension Blade Port Numbering 1. 40GbE Port 0 2. 40GbE Port 1 3. 10/1GbE Ports 2–9 (right to left) 4. 10/1GbE Ports 10–17 (right to left) Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 126: Blade-Specific Precautions

    To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a slot using the ejector handles. Faulty Blade Indicators Confirm that you need to replace the blade before continuing. The following events may indicate that a blade is faulty: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 127: Time And Items Required For Removal And Installation

    SFP, SFP+, or SFP28 transceivers (as needed) • Optical and copper cables (as needed) NOTE For information about the transceivers that are qualified for this Brocade device, see Supported Transceivers Cables. Removing a Blade Before removing the blade, consider the following: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 128 11. Pull the blade out from the slot slightly using the ejector handles until you can grasp the blade edges with your hands. Before touching the blade, ensure that it has cooled sufficiently. CAUTION To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a slot using the ejector handles. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 129: Installing A Blade

    To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a slot using the ejector handles. When the blade face is about 2.54 cm (1 in.) from the chassis, you should feel resistance as the blade connectors meet the backplane connectors. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 130: Verifying Blade Operation

    – Displays error log messages one at a time. For output examples and additional information on Fabric OS commands, see Using Monitoring Commands and the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. For more information about error messages, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 131: Core Routing Blades

    Figure 55: CR64-4 Core Routing Blade Port Numbering 1. QSFP Ports 4-7 (right to left) 2. QSFP Ports 0-3 (right to left) 3. Map of Ports 2, 3, 6, and 7 4. Map of Ports 0, 1, 4, and 5 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 132: Icl Trunking Groups

    You cannot configure ISLs using ports on port blades and QSFP-based ICLs using ports on core routing blades concurrently on the same chassis. ISLs and ICLs can co-exist between a pair of chassis if the ISLs and ICLs are in different logical switches. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 133: Icl Cabling Configurations

    The following illustration shows the minimum connectivity between a pair of X7-8 chassis: Figure 56: ICL Cable Connections between Two X7-8 Directors The following illustration shows the minimum connectivity between an X7-8 and X7-4 chassis: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 134 Figure 57: ICL Cable Connections for the X6 Director (Sample Configuration) The following illustration shows the minimum conectivity between an X7-8 Director and a Gen 5 DCX8510-8 chassis: Figure 58: ICL Cable Connections for the X6 Director (Sample Configuration) The following requirements apply for ICLs: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 135: Blade-Specific Precautions

    Configuring ICLs between X6 Directors • Configuring ICLs between X6 Directors and DCX 8510 Director models Blade-Specific Precautions This document describes how to remove and replace a core routing blade. Observe the following precautions when replacing these blades: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 136: Faulty Core Routing Blade Indicators

    For more information about error messages, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Time and Items Required The replacement procedure for the core switch blade takes approximately 30 minutes. The following items are required to replace the core switch blade. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 137: Replacing A Core Routing Blade

    ICL ports on the other core routing blade. 4. Confirm that all of the ICL ports are persistently disabled (decommissioned) on the blade by logging into the physical switch and entering the portcfgpersistentdisable command. This command displays the status of ports in each chassis slot. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 138: Removing A Core Routing Blade

    11. Pull the blade out from the slot slightly using the ejector handles until you can grasp the blade edges with your hands. Make sure that the blade has cooled sufficiently to touch. CAUTION To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a slot using the ejector handles. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 139: Installing A Core Routing Blade

    To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a slot using the ejector handles. When the blade face is about 2.54 cm (1 in.) from the chassis, you should feel resistance as the blade connectors meet the backplane connectors. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 140: Verifying Blade Operation

    – Displays error log messages one at a time. For output examples and additional information on Fabric OS commands, see Using Monitoring Commands and the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. For more information on error messages, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 141: Control Processor Blades

    Control Processor Blade Overview The CPX7 control processor blades are half the slot length of other Brocade X7-4 Director blades. Two CPX7 control processor blades are inserted in the half slots located at the top of the chassis to provide CP redundancy. CP0 is installed in slot 1, while CP1 is installed in slot 2.
  • Page 142: Blade-Specific Precautions

    CP blade to copy current firmware to the replaced standby CP blade, if necessary. However, you must disable high availability (HA) before inserting the new blade. DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 143: Blade Fault Indicators

    Follow all steps for one blade, and then repeat the same steps to replace the other blade. 1. Prepare for replacing the blade by following all steps under Preparing for Replacement. 2. Remove the blade from the slot by following all steps under Removing a Blade. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 144: Time And Items Required For Replacement

    This command saves the port-to-area addressing mode configuration files to the folder specified. Be sure to upload the configuration using the -map option for a FICON-enabled device if port-bound addressing is used. For more information, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 145: Replacing A Cp Blade

    The device continues to operate while replacing a blade if the redundant blade is active and failover does not occur. • Cold-swap procedure. Use this procedure to replace CP blades after removing power to the device. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 146: Hot-Swap Procedure

    8. Pull the blade out from the slot slightly using the ejector handles until you can grasp the blade edges with your hands. Make sure that the blade has cooled sufficiently to touch. CAUTION To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a slot using the ejector handles. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 147: Installing A Blade

    To avoid damaging blade and chassis, do not push the blade into a slot or pull the blade from a slot using the ejector handles. When the blade face is about 2.54 cm (1 in.) from the chassis, you should feel resistance as the blade connectors meet the backplane connectors. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 148: Verifying And Synchronizing Firmware On Blades

    If the firmware version on the replacement (standby) and active CP blades do not match, a warning message appears with the results of the firmwareshow command. WARNING: The local CP and remote CP have different versions of firmware, please Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 149 INIT: Switching to runlevel: 6 INIT: Sending processes the TERM signal Chassis_1:admin> HAMu Heartbeat down, stop FSS Unmounting all f##exiting due to signal: 9, pending signals: 0x20000, 0x0 ilesystems. Please stand by while rebooting the system... Restarting system. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 150 6. When the download process finishes, run firmwareDownloadStatus to verify that the firmware has been updated. The command displays a running account of the progress of the firmwareDownload command until the command has completed. The final message is similar to the following and will appear with a date and time stamp. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 151: Cold-Swap Procedure

    10. Log out of the standby CP blade and log on to the active CP blade. 11. Proceed to the procedures for "Completing the replacement." Cold-Swap Procedure Use this procedure to replace both CP blades while the device power is off. You must power off the device to replace both CP blades. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 152: Removing A Blade

    8. Continue pulling the blade from the slot by the blade edges. As you slide out the blade, place one hand under it for support. Do not support the blade by the injector handles after removal. Figure 63: Removal and Replacement of the Control Processor Blade (CPX7) on an X7-4 Director Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 153: Installing A Blade

    NOTE The haEnable command will cause the standby CP blade to reboot. Chassis_1:admin> hashow Local CP (Slot 2, CP1) : Active Remote CP (Slot 1, CP0) : Standby, Healthy Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 154: Verifying Blade Operation

    –Displays error log messages one at a time. Using Monitoring Commands and the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for output examples and additional information on Fabric OS commands. For more information about error messages, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 155: Wwn Cards

    The WWN cards are located behind the WWN bezel (logo bezel) on the nonport side of the device between the power supplies. The bezel must be removed to access the card trays. The following figure illustrates the WWN card location and numbering. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 156: Precautions Specific To Wwn Cards

    WWN Card Fault Indicators Before replacing a WWN card, verify that the replacement is necessary. Any of the following events can indicate that cards require replacement: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 157 WWN #1 not presentor<timestamp>, [EM-1036], <sequence-number>, WARNING, <system-name>, <FRU Id> is not accessible. Writing to the FRU history log 0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error EM-HIL_FAIL, 2, HIL Error: hilSetFruHistory ) has failed. hilSetFruHistory failed, rc=-3 for SLOT 3 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 158: Wwn Card Replacement Task Guide

    , and the output will direct you to call Brocade Technical Support. For other problems, running wwnrecover can pinpoint the problem and, in some cases, permit you to fix it. Mismatched data can be resolved, and corrupt data can sometimes be recovered. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 159 WWN card removal and replacement section. To run wwnrecover , log on as admin and enter the following command: switch:admin# wwnrecover For more information on wwnrecover and command syntax, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 160: Preparing For Wwn Card Replacement

    Power Consume Factor: Factory Part Num: 60-1003194-02 Factory Serial Num: DZH0331L032 Manufacture: Day: Month: 10 Year: 15 Update: Day: Month: Year: 0 Time Alive: 24 days Time Awake: 0 days Chassis Factory Serial Num: AFY2530G00S switch:admin> ficonshow switchrnid Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 161: Hot-Swap Replacement

    If EM-1220 messages indicate that IP addresses on installed WWN cards do not match, follow instructions in the message to recover the IP address so that both cards use the same address. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 162: Cold-Swap Replacement

    Switch's persistent state set to 'disabled' If there are other logical switches on your chassis, use the setcontext command to connect to all the other switches and then run switchcfgpersistentdisable on these switches as well. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 163 (look at the WWN and chassis information at the bottom) • ipaddrshow • licenseidshow • switchname • wwncardshow ipdata 13. Run the switchcfgpersistentenable command to persistently enable each logical switch that was disabled before removing the WWN card(s): switch:admin> switchcfgpersistentenable Switch's persistent state set to 'enabled' Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 164: Removing The Wwn Card And Bezel

    Carefully slide the card assembly out from the chassis slot. Use both hands to support the card assembly along its length as you remove it from the slot. Figure 65: Removing and Installing WWN Cards 1. WWN Card 1 2. WWN Card 2 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 165: Configuring The Airflow Direction On Wwn Cards

    The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and other diagnostic tests. For information on interpreting LED patterns, see Interpreting WWN Card LEDs. 2. Enter the errDump command. This displays the system error log. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual for more information on the messages in this log. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 166: Power Supply Assemblies

    6. Airflow Label 7. Captive Screw The Brocade X7-4 Director has two power supplies installed. The use of the high-voltage line (200 to 240 VAC) is highly recommended because of better power conversion efficiency. See "Power Supply Requirements" in the...
  • Page 167: Hvac/Hvdc Power Supply Overview

    The following figure illustrates power supply assembly components. Figure 67: HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Assembly 1. Fan 1 2. Fan 2 3. Handle 4. Status LED 5. HVAC/HVDC Power Cable Receptacle 6. Airflow Label Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 168: Power Supply Assembly Numbering

    You must order a replacement FRU with the same part number (P/N) as the FRU being replaced to provide the same airflow. The manufacturing P/N, located on the top of the FRU, contains either NPI or NPE. If a Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 169 Unit: 2 System AirFlow: Non-portside Exhaust NOTE Ensure that the captive screws securing the fan and power supply assemblies are tightened. If they are not tightened, the air pressure inside the chassis may unseat these FRUs from chassis connectors. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 170: Precautions Specific To Power Supply Assembly

    Depending on the blade configuration of the chassis and the number of power supplies installed, the chassis may be able to continue operating while you replace a power supply. See "Power Supply Requirements" in Brocade X7 Director Technical Specifications for the minimum power supplies required for AC low and high Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 171: Time And Items Required

    6. Verify the power supply assembly status LEDs. Time and Items Required The procedure to remove or install a each power supply takes less than five minutes. A power supply unit or filler panel is required for the power supply replacement. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 172: Removing A Power Supply

    3. Loosen the captive screw on the right side of the power supply assembly until the screw releases from the chassis. The captive screw is located just below the airflow label on the right side of the power supply assembly. If necessary, use a Phillips screwdriver. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 173: Installing A Power Supply

    4. Push in a captive screw, and then tighten it with your fingers to secure the power supply assembly to the chassis. NOTE Make sure that the captive screws securing the power supply assembly to the chassis are tightened. If they are not tightened, high pressure from fan operation may unseat the power supply assembly from chassis connectors. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 174: Verifying Power Supply Operation

    — Displays error log messages one at a time. Using Monitoring Commands and the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for output examples and additional information on Fabric OS commands. For more information about error messages, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 175: Fan Assemblies

    The manufacturing P/N, located on the top of the FRU, contains either NPI or NPE. If a mismatched power source or fan assembly is installed by mistake, a RASlog message occurs indicating that a mismatch in fan or power supply airflow has occurred and the FRU is faulted. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 176: Fan Assembly Numbering

    Ensure that the captive screws securing the fan and power supply assemblies are tightened. If they are not tightened, the air pressure inside the chassis may unseat these FRUs from chassis connectors. Fan Assembly Numbering The following figure illustrates the location and number identification of fan assemblies in the chassis. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 177: Precautions Specific To Fan Assemblies

    Make sure that the captive screws securing fan assemblies to the chassis are tightened. If they are not tightened, high pressure from fan operation may unseat the fan from chassis connectors. Fan Assembly Fault Indicators Use one of the following methods to determine if a fan assembly is faulty: • Check the fan status LED. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 178: Fan Assembly Task Guide

    3. Remove faulty fan assembly. 4. Insert new fan assembly. 5. Plug the power cords into the all power supply assemblies from the power sources to the power chassis on. 6. Verify that the fan assembly status LEDs are green. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 179: Time And Items Required

    3. Loosen the captive screw at each end of the fan assembly until the screw releases from the chassis. Use a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver if necessary. 4. Grasp the handle and pull, sliding the fan assembly from the chassis while supporting the fan assembly from beneath as you remove it. Figure 74: Removing and Installing a Fan Assembly Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 180: Installing A Fan Assembly

    – Displays the entire system error log. Using Monitoring Commands and the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Manual for output examples and additional information on Fabric OS commands. For more information about error messages, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 181: Blade Filler Panels

    2. Pull out the spring-loaded latch release on the latch at each end of the cover using your thumb and forefinger and slide the latches toward the center of the cover. This action moves the latches away from the ends of the slot to unlatch the cover from chassis. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 182: Installing A Filler Panel

    This action should slide the latches into the chassis and lock the panel in place. If not, the cover may not be seated fully into the slot. Try unlatching both ends, pushing the cover firmly into the slot, and then latching both ends again. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 183 Be sure filler panels are securely latched. If not, high pressure from fan operation may unseat blade from chassis connectors. Figure 76: Removing and Installing the Blade Filler Panel on an X7-4 Director 1. Latch Pull Tab 2. Latch Release 4. Reinstall the chassis door. The door must be installed to meet EMI compliance. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 184: Cable Management Fingers

    The replacement procedure for the cable management fingers takes less than five minutes. A No. 1 Phillips screwdriver is required. Removing the Cable Management Finger Assembly Complete the following steps to remove the cable management finger assemblies from rack uprights. Cable management finger assemblies are shown installed in the following figure. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 185: Installing The Cable Management Finger Assembly

    1. Position and tighten the three (3) screws to secure the vertical cable management finger assembly to the rack upright. Cable management finger assemblies are shown installed in the following figure. Figure 78: Cable Management Finger Assemblies in an X7-4 Director Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 186 ® X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide 2. Arrange the cables along with the cable management finger assembly. 3. If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other cable management finger assembly. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 187: Chassis Door

    The door assembly is packaged separately from the chassis. Removing a Chassis Door Support the door to prevent it from falling. Pull and remove the door. It will pop off the ball studs. Figure 79: Removal and Replacement of the Chassis Door Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 188: Installing A Chassis Door

    Screw ball studs in finger tight. NOTE The ball studs are packaged with the chassis in the accessory tray. Figure 80: Installing Door Ball Studs into X7-4 Chassis Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 189 2. Align the six ball stud attachment holes in the back of the door with the six ball studs in the chassis and push the door into place. It will snap onto the studs. Figure 81: Installing Chassis Door Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 190: Replacing The Chassis

    Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over. Chassis Replacement Task Guide The following are the basic tasks for removing and replacing the chassis with its backplane: Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 191: Chassis Fault Indicators

    A surface on which to place the old chassis, such as a second lift or the pallet originally provided with the old chassis. • No. 1 and No. 2 Phillips screwdrivers. Use a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver for removing and installing blades and FRUs in the chassis. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 192: Preparing For Replacement

    SAN profile ANbefor.txt Location of file nsshow Notes regarding output nsallshow Notes regarding output switchshow Notes regarding output fabricshow Notes regarding output licenseshow Output from command License keys and other licensing data for licensed products enabled on device. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 193 Chassis Ethernet IP Address: 10.33.60.85 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.255.240.0 Ethernet IP Address: 10.33.60.86 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.255.240.0 Host Name: cp0 Gateway IP Address: 10.33.48.1 Ethernet IP Address: 10.33.60.87 Ethernet Subnetmask: 255.255.240.0 Host Name: cp1 Gateway IP Address: 10.33.48.1 Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 194 Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name <output truncated> switch:admin> 7. Enter licenseShow , and then copy the command output into a text file named licenseshow.txt . Core-X7-8_Upgraded:admin> license --show License Id : 10:00:00:27:f8:f2:76:f8 License 1 : ------------------------------------------------------------- Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 195 Fri Mar 6 09:17:42 UTC 2020 Time Zone: Time Zone Hour Offset: 0 Time Zone Minute Offset: 0 Version: Kernel: 4.1.35rt41 Fabric OS: v9.0.0_bld85_clone Made on: Thu Mar 5 18:50:41 2020 Flash: Fri Mar 6 00:10:28 2020 BootProm: 4.0.11-sb (truncated) Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 196: Disconnecting From The Network And Fabric

    RMA process. You should be provided a license for the new chassis through email. If you have not received this, contact your Brocade support representative. When removing components, wear a wrist grounding strap connected to a bench ground. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 197: Installing The Replacement Chassis

    Installing Components into the Chassis Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when installing new components. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to a chassis ground (if the device is plugged in) or a bench ground. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 198: Synchronizing Airflow Direction On Wwn Cards

    WWN cards. This procedure must be performed when replacing the director chassis, as replacement chassis are shipped with new WWN cards installed and airflow direction is not configured on these cards. This procedure is not supported for any other purpose. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 199: Downloading The Configuration

    Configuring the IP Addresses • Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the Device NOTE Once an Ethernet connection is established, the device can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available management tools, such as Telnet or Web Tools. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 200: Verifying Correct Operation Of The System

    See Configuring the Airflow Direction on WWN Cards for instructions on configuring correct airflow direction on WWN cards. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 201: Verifying Correct Configuration Of The Fabric

    --show (if using the Virtual Fabrics feature) • nsAllShow • nsShow • switchShow switch:admin> nsshow Type Pid PortName NodeName TTL(sec) 020f00; 3;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46; na Fabric Port Name: 20:0f:00:60:69:90:03:f0 <output truncated> switch:admin> nsallshow 020f00 021fda 021fdc 021fe0 021fe1 5 Nx_Ports in the Fabric} switch:admin> switchshow Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 202 4. Resolve any issues or unintentional changes to the device or fabric: • If there are any mechanical problems, try reseating the associated component. • If the configuration information is not correct for the device, modify as required. • If other issues exist, contact your support provider. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 203: Regulatory Statements

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 204: Kcc Statement (Republic Of Korea)

    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. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 205: Cautions And Danger Notices

    évaluer la conformité sont susceptibles d'annuler le droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet équipement. PRECAUCIÓN Si se realizan cambios o modificaciones en este dispositivo sin la autorización expresa de la parte responsable del cumplimiento de las normas, la licencia del usuario para operar este equipo puede quedar anulada. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 206 Para evitar que se dañe el puerto serie, mantenga la cubierta colocada sobre el puerto cuando no lo utilice. CAUTION Never leave tools inside the chassis. VORSICHT Lassen Sie keine Werkzeuge im Chassis zurück. MISE EN GARDE Ne laissez jamais d'outils à l'intérieur du châssis Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 207 Retire la cubierta de protección del bisel del logotipo que se encuentra al lado del puerto Ethernet del chasis antes de ejercer fuerza. Esta cubierta se coloca sobre las ventilas. Si no se retira, el chasis puede sobrecalentarse y eventualmente apagarse. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 208 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. MISE EN GARDE Avant de brancher un câble à un port, assurez-vous de décharger la tension du câble en reliant les contacts électriques à la terre. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 209 Die maximale Eingangsspannung für die Verbindung mit der HS Wechselstrom/HGÜ-Stromversorgung darf 305 V Wechselstrom und 400 V Gleichstrom nicht übersteigen. MISE EN GARDE La tension maximale d'entrée pour la connexion à l'alimentation CVCA/CVDC ne doit pas dépasser 305 VCA et 400 VDC . Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 210: Danger Notices

    Die Vorgehensweisen in diesem Handbuch sind für qualifiziertes Servicepersonal bestimmt. DANGER Les procédures décrites dans ce manuel doivent être effectuées par un personnel de maintenance qualifié. PELIGRO Los procedimientos de este manual deben llevarlos a cabo técnicos cualificados. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 211 à la source d'alimentation. PELIGRO Verifique que circuitos de la fuente de corriente están conectados a tierra correctamente; luego use el cordón de potencia suministrado con el instrumento para conectarlo a la fuente de corriente Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 212 Ziehen Sie das Stromkabel aus allen Stromquellen, um sicherzustellen, dass dem Gerät kein Strom zugeführt wird. DANGER 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. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...
  • Page 213 Todas las interfaces de fibra óptica utilizan láser de clase 1. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
  • Page 214: Revision History

    ® X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide Brocade X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide Revision History X7-4-Install-IG100; 30 April 2020 • Initial document version. Broadcom X7-4-Install-IG100...

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