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DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL
53-1002449-01
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15 December 2011
Brocade 6505
Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL 53-1002449-01 ® 15 December 2011 Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Brocade Assurance, Brocade NET Health, Brocade One, CloudPlex, MLX, VCS, VDX, and When the Mission Is Critical, the Network Is Brocade are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. Other brands, products, or service names mentioned are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Brocade 6505 overview ........1...
  • Page 4 LED activity interpretation ....... . . 17 Brocade 6505 LEDs........17 LED locations .
  • Page 5 China RoHS ......... 40 Index Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 6 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    The Index points you to the exact pages on which specific information is located. Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to the Brocade 6505 running Brocade Fabric OS version 7.0.1. and later. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual...

  • Page 8: Document Conventions

    This book describes how to perform configuration tasks using the Fabric OS command line interface, but does not describe the commands in detail. For complete descriptions of all Fabric OS commands, including syntax, operand description, and sample output, see the Fabric OS Command Reference. viii Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 9: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    These references are made for informational purposes only. Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Microsoft Corporation Windows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sun, Solaris Netscape Communications Corporation Netscape Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 10: Additional Information

    Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 11: Document Feedback

    The serial number label is located on the switch ID pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on the left In addition, the chassisShow command displays the Brocade 6505 serial number, as well as information about the port and application blades, and other field-replaceable units (FRUs).
  • Page 12 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Brocade 6505 Introduction

    Nonport side of the Brocade 6505 ....... . . 4...

  • Page 14: Platform Components

    16 Gbps. Platform components • A system motherboard that features a PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) CPU running at 667 MHz, with integrated peripherals, providing high performance with low power consumption. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 15: Port Side Of The Brocade 6505

    Real-time clock (RTC) with battery. Port side of the Brocade 6505 The port side of the Brocade 6505 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB port, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

  • Page 16: Nonport Side Of The Brocade 6505

    Nonport side of the Brocade 6505 Figure 2 shows the nonport side of the Brocade 6505, which contains the power supply (including the AC power receptacle and AC power switch) and fan assemblies. The base model configuration with a single assembly is shown.

  • Page 17: In This Chapter

    Brocade 6505 configuration........

  • Page 18: Environmental Considerations

    The two rack kit options for the Brocade 6505 use rails that are slimmer than standard rails to accommodate the slightly wider chassis. Be sure to use one of these kits. Do not use standard rails to install the Brocade 6505 in a rack, they will not fit with the switch. •...

  • Page 19: Items Required For Installation

    Use Velcro type straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 6505 for use in a network and fabric: • Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal •...

  • Page 20: Cabinet Installation For A Brocade 6505

    Brocade 6505 configuration Once you have set up the Brocade 6505 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 6505 in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.

  • Page 21: 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 6505, use a static IP address.

  • Page 22: Date And Time Settings

    (RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a Brocade 6505 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 23 00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are interpreted as 1970 through 1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069). switch:admin> date Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007 switch:admin> date "0927123007" Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC 2007 switch:admin> Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 24 The value ntp2 is the name of the second NTP server and is optional. The entire operand “<ntp1;ntp2>” is optional; by default, this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal or primary switch as the clock server. switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 25: Brocade Inter-Switch Link (Isl) Trunking

    Brocade ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Up to eight FC ports on the Brocade 6505 can be used as a trunking group to achieve speeds up to 128 Gbps (256 Gbps full duplex) for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.

  • Page 26: Disabling And Enabling Access Gateway Mode

    Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes • In Access Gateway mode, cascading is not available for the Brocade 6505. Refer to the latest Brocade Access Gateway Administrator’s Guide for details on any other restrictions specific to the Brocade 6505.
  • Page 27 3. Enter ag --modeDisable to disable Access Gateway mode. 4. Enter the ag modeshow command to verify that AG mode is disabled. switch:admin> ag --modeshow Access Gateway mode is NOT enabled Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 28 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Brocade 6505 Operation

    Brocade 6505 Maintenance........

  • Page 30: Led Locations

    LED locations Figure 3 shows the port side of the Brocade 6505. The port status LEDs for the FC ports are arranged left and right to correspond to the upper and lower ports in each pair. Refer to Figure 1 the locations of the FC ports.

  • Page 31: Led Patterns

    Figure 4 shows the LEDs on the nonport side of the switch. Power supply/fan assembly #1 status LED FIGURE 4 LEDs on nonport side of Brocade 6505 LED patterns Table 1 describes the port side LEDs and their behavior. TABLE 1...

  • Page 32: Post And Boot Specifications

    For more information about these commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. POST The success or failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through LED activity, the error log, or the command line interface. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 33: Boot

    For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 34: Brocade 6505 Maintenance

    DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Brocade 6505 Maintenance Brocade 6505 Maintenance The Brocade 6505 is designed for high availability and low failure; it does not require any regular physical maintenance. It includes diagnostic tests and field-replaceable units, described in the following sections.
  • Page 35 In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 36: Brocade 6505 Management

    For information about specific diagnostic tests, see the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide. Brocade 6505 Management You can use the management functions built into the Brocade 6505 to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Removal And Replacement Of Power Supplies And Fans

    Removing and replacing a power supply and fan assembly The Brocade 6505 fans are fixed inside the combined power supply and fan FRU to provide necessary airflow to cool the whole system. There are two fans located in each FRU. The system software sets fan speed and measures their speed through the tachometer interface.
  • Page 38 Brocade 6505 is operating. If a power supply and fan assembly fails, leave the power supply and fan assembly in the Brocade 6505 until it can be replaced.
  • Page 39 In Web Tools, click the Power Status icon. • Enter the psShow command at the prompt to display power supply and fan assembly status as shown below: Need message from 6505??? will it show nonly ps1 if only 1 installed??? br6505:admin> psshow...
  • Page 40 Complete the following steps to remove a combined power supply and fan assembly from a Brocade 6505. 1. If the Brocade 6505 has only one power supply and fan assembly, then the switch must be powered off prior to replacing the assembly. If the Brocade 6505 has two assemblies, verify that the other power supply and fan assembly (the one not being replaced) has been powered on for at least four seconds and has a steady green LED.
  • Page 41 6. Verify that the LED on the new power supply and fan assembly displays a steady green light while the Brocade 6505 is operating. If the LED is not a steady green, ensure that the power supply is securely installed and seated properly.
  • Page 42 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Removing and replacing a power supply and fan assembly Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 43: In This Appendix

    Weight (with two power supply and fan assemblies, and 9.16 kg (20.2 lb) no SFPs installed) Facility requirements Table 6 provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the Brocade 6505. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 44: System Power Specifications

    They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has built-in fans for cooling. Table 7 lists the system power specifications for the Brocade 6505. TABLE 7 System power specifications Specification...

  • Page 45: General Specifications

    Nominal - 59.47 cmh (35 cfm)??? NOTE: Airflow is port side exhaust. Heat dissipation 338 BTU/hr (24 port configuration) General specifications Table 9 lists the general specifications for the Brocade 6505. TABLE 9 General specifications Specification Description Configurable port types...

  • Page 46: Memory Specifications

    1 GB, 64-bit bus operating at 166 MHz with 8-bit ECC Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the Brocade 6505 are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFP+ (for 16 Gbps performance) transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use.

  • Page 47: Serial Port Specifications

    Serial port specifications Serial port specifications The serial port is located on the port side of the switch. The Brocade 6505 uses an RJ45 connector for the serial port. An RJ45 to DB9 adaptor cable is also provided with the switch.

  • Page 48: Fcc Warning (Us Only)

    Class A device (Broadcasting Communication Device for Office Use): This device obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A), and may be used in places other than home.  Sellers and/or users need to take note of this. VCCI statement Japan Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 49: Power Cords (Japan Denan)

    BSMI statement (Taiwan) Warning: This is Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 50: Ce Statement

    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 6505 contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...

  • Page 51: Electrical Safety

    IT power system. Regulatory certifications Table 14 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade 6505 is certified. TABLE 14 Regulatory compliance standards Country...

  • Page 52: Environmental Regulation Compliance

    The EPUP assumes that the product will be used under normal conditions in accordance with the operating manual of the product. (EPUP) EPUP Brocade Brocade ocade EPUP Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 53 In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration level of Hazardous substances (HS) which may be contained in this product. Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 54 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Environmental regulation compliance Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

  • Page 55: Index

    EMC compliance China RoHS environmental command considerations date requirements diagDisablePost errShow errShow Ethernet management port fastboot event date and time ipaddrset extended distance support psShow switchShow tsClockServer tsTimeZone Command line interface (CLI) facility requirements Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 56 Brocade 6510 platform components port count port mapping, Access Gateway port side view port speeds KCC statement (Republic of Korea) port types Ports on Demand (POD) POST POST and boot specifications Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 57 ID weight time zones SFP/SFP+ installation SNMP specifications Fibre Channel ports zoning general memory power supplies serial ports static IP address IPv4 IPv6 switch capabilities management switch IP address static using DHCP Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...
  • Page 58 DRAFT: BROCADE CONFIDENTIAL Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002449-01...

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