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July 18, 2008
Brocade 300
Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 53-1000862-02 July 18, 2008 Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Brocade, Fabric OS, File Lifecycle Manager, MyView, and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B-wing symbol, DCX, and SAN Health are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Brocade 300 features........
  • Page 4 Interpreting LED activity ........15 Brocade 300 LEDs........15 LED locations .

  • Page 5: About This Document

    Supported hardware and software Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade 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 Product Name 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 6: What's New In This Document

    < >. Repeat the previous element, for example “member[;member...]” value Fixed values following arguments are printed in plain font. For example, show WWN Boolean. Elements are exclusive. Example: show mode egress | ingress Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 7: Notice To The Reader

    This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations. These references are made for informational purposes only. Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products IBM Corporation IBM, PowerPC Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 8: Additional Information

    To expedite your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output viii Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 9: Document Feedback

    • Brocade 200E—On the non-port side of the chassis • Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5100, 5300, 7500, and Brocade Encryption Switch—On the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left • Brocade 5000—On the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom of the port side of the switch •...
  • Page 10 Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 11: In This Chapter

    Non-port side of the Brocade 300 ........

  • Page 12: 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 13: Supported Fabric Configurations

    Ports on Demand license. By default, ports 0 through 7 are enabled on the Brocade 300. To enable ports 8 through 16, install a POD license key. To enable ports 16 through 24, install another POD license.
  • Page 14 Trunk group 3: Ports 16 though 23 NOTE Brocade ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. For more information about trunking, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Brocade 300 Installation And Configuration

    • Items included with the Brocade 300 ....... 5 •...

  • Page 16: Environmental Considerations

    The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate. • The power supply standards provided in Table “Brocade 300 Power Supply Specifications” page 24 are met. Environmental considerations For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental requirements are met: •...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Installing A Standalone Brocade 300

    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 19: Providing Power To The Switch

    Perform the following steps to provide power to the switch. 1. Connect the power cord to the power receptacle on the port side of the Brocade 300, and then to the power source. Ensure that the cord has a minimum service loop of 15.24 cm (6 inches) available and is routed to avoid stress.

  • 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 NTP server fails. The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server every 64 seconds. Setting the date 1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password. 2. Enter the date command, using the following syntax: Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...
  • Page 22 3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit. 4. At the prompt, select a country location. 5. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone region or Ctrl-D to quit. Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...
  • 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 Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...
  • Page 24 Brocade 300 configuration Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 25: In This Chapter

    Maintaining the Brocade 300........

  • Page 26: Led Locations

    Port status LED for port 3 Port status LED for port 7 LED patterns Table 1 summarizes the state of the Brocade 300 LEDs as well as recommended user responses. TABLE 1 Product Name LED Patterns During Normal Operation LED Name...
  • Page 27 Ethernet Link No light There is no link. Verify the Ethernet cable is connected correctly. Steady amber There is a link. No action required. Flickering amber There is link activity (traffic). No action required. Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 28: Post And Boot Specifications

    The success or failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through the error log or the command line interface. POST includes the following steps: 1. Preliminary POST diagnostics are run. 2. Operating system is initialized. 3. Hardware is initialized. Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 29: Boot

    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 “Environmental considerations”...

  • Page 30: Installing An Sfp

    Maintaining the Brocade 300 Installing an SFP The Brocade 300 supports only Brocade-branded SFPs. If you use an unqualified SFP, the switchShow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in the system error log.

  • Page 31: Field Replaceable Units (Frus)

    For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 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.
  • Page 32 Managing the Brocade 300 You can manage the Brocade 300 using any of the management options listed in Table TABLE 2 Management Options for the Product Name Switch Management Tool Out-of-band Support In-band Support Command line interface (CLI) Ethernet or serial...

  • Page 33: In This Appendix

    Environmental regulation compliance ......31 Switch components The Brocade 300 switch includes the following components: •...

  • Page 34: Weight And Physical Dimensions

    306.6 mm (12.07 inches) Width 428.75 mm (16.88 inches) Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) Facility requirements Table 4 provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the Brocade 300. TABLE 4 Facility Requirements Type Requirements • Electrical Primary AC input 100-240 VAC, 2.0A, 47-63 Hz; switch autosenses input voltage •...

  • Page 35: Environmental Requirements

    If the internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error messages, and Fabric Watch alerts indicate a problem. Enter the tempShow or Fabric Watch commands to view temperature status. General specifications Table 7 lists the system specifications for the Brocade 300. TABLE 7 General Specifications Specification Description...

  • Page 36: Data Transmission Ranges

    384 Gbps if all 24 ports running at 8 Gbps, full duplex Port-to-port latency Less than 700 nanoseconds with no contention (destination port is free) Table 8 lists the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) for the Brocade 300. TABLE 8 EMC specifications Country...

  • Page 37: Memory Specifications

    1 GB Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the Brocade 300 are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFPs. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of SFP in use. The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see “Regulatory compliance”...

  • Page 38: Serial Port Specifications

    Use only SFPs that are tested and supported. For the most up to date list of supported SFPs and HBAs for the Brocade 300, check Brocade Connect. Using a web browser, connect to www.brocade.com and click the Brocade Connect link.

  • Page 39: Mic Statement (Republic Of Korea)

    This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and the user might be required to take corrective measures. The standards compliance label on the Brocade 300 contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...

  • Page 40: Canadian Requirements

    Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2. ATTENTION Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 825-2.

  • Page 41: Regulatory Certifications

    Environmental regulation compliance Regulatory certifications Table 11 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade 300 is certified. TABLE 11 Regulatory compliance standards Country Standards Agency Certifications and Markings Safety Safety United States Bi-Nat UL/CSA ANSI C63.4 cCSAus FCC Class A and...
  • Page 42 (Hg) (CD) Chromium Biphenyl (PBB) Diphenyl Ether (CR6+) (PBDE) Fibre Channel Switch Fan, Blower assemblies PCBA cards Power Supply kit SFPs (optical cable connectors) Sheet Metal Chassis Assembly Mechanical brackets and Slides Slot Filler Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...
  • Page 43 Replacement Doors Software/ Documentation X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits. Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...
  • Page 44 Environmental regulation compliance O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits. Brocade 300 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1000862-02...

  • Page 45: Index

    Brocade 300 features Brocade Advanced Web Tools Brocade Fabric Manager installation cabinet standalone installation and safety considerations installing a Brocade 300 into an EIA cabinet installing a standalone Brocade 300 cable management installing an SFP Canadian requirements interpreting LED activity CE statement...
  • Page 46 Brocade 300 port status LEDs POST and boot specifications power status LED power supply specifications weight and physical dimensions powering the Brocade 300 on and off provide power to the switch recommendations for cable management regulatory certifications regulatory compliance RJ-45 connector...

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