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- Page 1 ® Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installation Guide July 31, 2023 7850-Install-IG101 July 31, 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade Product..................6 Document Feedback................................ 7 Device Overview...........................8 Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Software Features....................8 Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Features....................9 Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Configurations......................9 Port-Side View of the Device............................10 Nonport-Side View of the Device..........................11 Device Management Options............................ - Page 3 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Extensions to the Front of the Device..................32 Installing the Device in the Rack........................33 Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions at the Front of the Device............34 Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Rack Posts..................
- Page 4 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver........................... 59 Installing an SFP-DD Transceiver..........................61 Replacing an SFP-DD Transceiver..........................64 Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers......................66 Monitoring the Device........................67 Interpreting Port-Side LEDs............................67 System Power LED................................
- Page 5 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Removing a Fan Assembly............................84 Inserting a New Fan Assembly.............................85 Verifying the Operation of the Fan Assemblies......................86 Technical Specifications........................87 Regulatory Statements........................92 BSMI Statement (Taiwan)...............................92 Canadian Requirements..............................92 CE Statement..................................
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Page 6: Introduction
Supported Hardware and Software ® The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch is introduced in the Fabric OS 9.2.0 software release. The following tables list the power supplies, the fan assemblies, and the rack mount kits supported on this device. -
Page 7: Document Feedback
For questions regarding service levels and response times, contact your OEM or solution provider. If you purchased Brocade product support directly from Broadcom, use one of the following methods to contact the Technical Assistance Center 24x7. For product support information and the latest information on contacting the Technical Assistance Center, go to www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/contact-brocade-support. -
Page 8: Device Overview
7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Device Overview The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch is intended as a platform for Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and IP Extension. The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch supports high performance, secure, and highly reliable transport of replication traffic over distance, for replication traffic originating in either FC or IP. -
Page 9: Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Features
40GbE is supported through 4x 10GbE breakout using the SFP Ethernet ports. We do not support 40GbE interfaces on the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch; however, we do support connecting to 40GbE ports on core routers or WAN routers. The 40GbE port is connected at the core router or WAN router end, with breakout to 4x 10GbE interfaces on the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch. -
Page 10: Port-Side View Of The Device
40GbE is supported through 4x 10GbE breakout using the SFP Ethernet ports. Where the 40GbE ports are on the core router or WAN router and the 4x 10GbE breakout is on the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch. Port-Side View of the Device The following figure shows the port-side view of the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch. -
Page 11: Nonport-Side View Of The Device
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Nonport-Side View of the Device The following figure shows the nonport-side view of the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch, which contains two power supply FRUs and six fan FRUs. Figure 2: Nonport-Side View Power Supply Units... -
Page 12: Device Management Options
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 4: Fan Fan Handle Intake Label Fan Status LED Captive Screw Device Management Options You can use the management functions built into the device to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information. -
Page 13: Preparing For Installation
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Preparing for Installation Perform the following preliminary steps to ensure a successful installation: • Note the safety precautions to avoid harm to you or damage to the device. • Ensure that facility requirements are met. -
Page 14: Esd Precautions
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide CAUTION Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40°C (104°F). CAUTION Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the fan assembly slot and make sure that the fan assembly is properly inserted in the guides. -
Page 15: Lifting And Weight-Related Precautions
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide DANGER Batteries used for RTC/NVRAM backup are not located in operator-access areas. There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used components with batteries according to local ordinance and regulations. -
Page 16: Facility Requirements
7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and that 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 17: Quick Installation Checklist
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Quick Installation Checklist The following checklists provide a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point where the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures successful installation. - Page 18 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Table 6: Installation and Basic System Configuration Task Task Details or Additional Information Mount the device. Choose one of the following mounting options: • Mount the device as a stand-alone unit. See Installing the Device as a Stand-alone Unit.
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Page 19: Shipping Carton Contents
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Task Task Details or Additional Information sysshutdown Optional: Power off the device. Enter the command and wait for the device to power down, and then unplug the power cord. See Powering Down the Device. -
Page 20: Mounting The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Mounting the Device You can install the device in several ways: • As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface, for example, a table top. Use the rubber feet included with the shipment to secure the device on the surface. -
Page 21: Installing The Device As A Standalone Unit
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installing the Device as a Standalone Unit Perform the following steps to install the device as a standalone unit on a table: 1. Unpack the device and verify that the items listed under Shipping Carton Contents are present and undamaged. -
Page 22: Time And Items Required
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Time and Items Required Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete the installation. The following items are required to install the device using the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit: • No. -
Page 23: Parts List
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Parts List The following parts are provided with the 1U and 2U Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296): Figure 6: Universal Four-Post Rack Kit Parts Front Brackets (2) Extension Brackets, Medium (2) Rear Brackets, Short (2) Rear Brackets, Long (2) Bracket Extensions, Long (2) -
Page 24: Flush-Front Mounting
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Screw, 8-32 x 5/16-in. Flathead Phillips (16) Screw, 6-32 x 1/4-in. Panhead Phillips (8) Screw, 10-32 x 5/8-in. Panhead Phillips (8) Retainer Nut, 10-32 (8) Ensure that the items listed and illustrated are included in the kit. Note that not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device type. -
Page 25: Attaching The Front Brackets
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Perform the following tasks to install the device in a four-post rack: Attaching the Front Brackets Attaching the Extension Brackets to the Device Installing the Device in the Rack Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts Attaching the Front Brackets... -
Page 26: Attaching The Extension Brackets To The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in. Flathead Phillips Attaching the Extension Brackets to the Device Perform the following steps to attach the extension brackets to the device. You can use medium and long extension brackets for this task. -
Page 27: Installing The Device In The Rack
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installing the Device in the Rack Perform the following steps to install the device in the rack: 1. Position the device in the rack. Provide temporary support under the device as you secure the rail kit to the rack. 2. -
Page 28: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Extensions
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the extensions. You can use short or long rear brackets for this task, depending on the depth of your rack. -
Page 29: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Rack Posts
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack posts: 1. Attach the right rear bracket to the right rear rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. panhead screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. -
Page 30: Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting Flush-rear (recessed) mounting is similar to flush-front mounting except that the brackets are reversed on the device. CAUTION The device must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure. NOTE The illustrations in the rack installation procedures show a 1U device, but the instructions are the same for a 2U device. - Page 31 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Perform the following steps to attach the front brackets to the rear of the device: 1. Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right rear side of the device. 2.
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Page 32: Attaching The Extensions To The Front Of The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Extensions to the Front of the Device Perform the following steps to attach the extension brackets to the front of the device. You can use medium or long extension brackets for this task, depending on your rack depth. -
Page 33: Installing The Device In The Rack
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installing the Device in the Rack Perform the following steps to install the device in the rack: 1. Position the device in the rack, providing temporary support under the device until the rail kit is secured to the rack. 2. -
Page 34: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Extensions At The Front Of The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions at the Front of the Device Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the extensions. The rack depth determines the use of short or long brackets. - Page 35 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 16: Attaching the Short or Long Rear Brackets to the Extensions Rear Bracket, Short or Long Screws, 6-32 x 1/4-in. Panhead Phillips 7850-Install-IG101...
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Page 36: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Front Rack Posts
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Rack Posts Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the front rack posts: 1. Attach the right rear bracket to the right front rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket. -
Page 37: Installing The Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (Xbr-R000294)
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294) Use the following instructions to install a Brocade 1U or 2U device in a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack using the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294). You can mount the device in a two-post rack in two ways: •... -
Page 38: Parts List
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Parts List The following parts are provided with the 1U and 2U Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296): Figure 18: Universal Two-Post Rack Kit Parts Front Brackets (2) Rear Brackets, 5–6-in. Post (2) Rear Brackets, 3–5-in. -
Page 39: Flush-Front Mounting
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Flush-Front Mounting Observe the following notes when performing this procedure: • The device must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure. • The figures in this document show a 1U device, but the instructions are the same for a 2U device. •... -
Page 40: Attaching The Front Brackets To The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Complete the following tasks to install the device in the rack: Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device Perform the following steps to attach the front brackets to the device:... -
Page 41: Attaching The Front Brackets To The Rack
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack Perform the following steps to install the device in the rack: 1. Position the device in the rack, providing temporary support under the device until the rack kit is fully secured to the rack. -
Page 42: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Rack
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack: 1. Select the proper length bracket for your post width. If your posts are 3 inches to 5 inches wide, use the brackets marked 3-5 INCH. -
Page 43: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the device: 1. Align the right rear bracket to the right rear of the device and use four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws to attach the bracket to the device. -
Page 44: Attaching The Front Brackets To The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Complete the following tasks to install the device in the rack: Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device Perform the following steps to attach the front brackets to the device:... -
Page 45: Attaching The Front Brackets To The Rack
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack Perform the following steps to install the front brackets to the rack: 1. Position the device in the rack, providing temporary support under the device until the rack kit is fully secured to the rack. -
Page 46: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Rack
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack: 1. Select the proper length bracket for your post width. If your posts are 3 in. to 5 in. wide, use the brackets marked 3-5 INCH. -
Page 47: Attaching The Rear Brackets To The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device Perform the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the device: 1. Align the right rear bracket to the right rear of the device, and use four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws to attach the bracket to the device. -
Page 48: Initial Setup And Verification
Broadcom but are generically branded and can be purchased from other suppliers. These drives should be formatted using FAT32 prior to use. For a list of USB drives that have been test validated (verified) by Broadcom, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Software Upgrade Guide. -
Page 49: Configuring The Ip Address
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation, such as any synchronization programs. 3. Open a terminal emulator application, such as PuTTY, XShell or SecureCRT on a Windows PC or TERM, TIP, or CKermit in a Linux environment. -
Page 50: Using Dhcp To Set The Ip Address
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Using DHCP to Set the IP Address When using DHCP, the switch obtains its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address from the DHCP server. The DHCP client can connect only 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 switch, use a static IP address. -
Page 51: Setting The Time Zone
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Setting the Time Zone The default time zone is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The time zone must be set only once because the value is stored in nonvolatile memory. Perform the following steps to set the time zone: 1. -
Page 52: Customizing The Chassis Name And Switch Name
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name Changing the chassis and switch names is important for uniquely distinguishing and identifying the device and for accurate tracking of logs and errors. The messages that appear in the log are labeled with the switch name or chassis name, which makes tracking the errors much easier. -
Page 53: Fcip And Fibre Channel Routing Services Configuration
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Perform the following steps to modify the domain ID: a) Disable the switch by entering the switchDisable command. b) Enter the configure command. The command prompts display sequentially; enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value. -
Page 54: Backing Up The Configuration
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide switchBeacon: OFF FC Router: OFF Fabric Name: FID1 HIF Mode: OFF Allow XISL Use: ON LS Attributes: [FID: 1, Base Switch: No, Default Switch: No, Ficon Switch: No, Address Mode 0] Index Port Address Media Speed State Proto ==================================================... -
Page 55: Powering Down The Device
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide NOTE If Virtual Fabrics (VF) is enabled, you need to use the configupload -vf command only once to upload configuration for the virtual fabric (all logical switches configured on the device). For more information, refer to the discussion of configupload/download in the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide. -
Page 56: Installing Transceivers And Cables
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and that 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 57: Installing An Sfp+ Transceiver
Brocade Transceiver Support Matrix and the Brocade Transceiver Modules webpage on www.broadcom.com. If you use an unqualified transceiver, theswitchshow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. The issue is also logged in the system error log. - Page 58 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 27: Installing SFP+ Transceivers Pull Tab of Transceiver in Upper Row Pull Tab of Transceiver in Lower Row 7850-Install-IG101...
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Page 59: Replacing An Sfp+ Transceiver
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. Figure 28: Installing SFP+ Cables Cable and Connector Transceiver... - Page 60 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3. To insert the replacement transceiver, use the pull tab on the SFP+ transceiver to carefully push the transceiver into the port. Transceivers are keyed so that they can be inserted only with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
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Page 61: Installing An Sfp-Dd Transceiver
Note that SFP-DD transceivers are not shipped with the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch. You must purchase the SFP-DD transceivers separately, if needed. - Page 62 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide NOTE • Always use the pull tab to insert or remove a transceiver, because the transceiver might be hot. • You might find it easier to insert the cables into the transceiver first and then install the transceiver. 1.
- Page 63 NOTE This photo is for illustration/instructional purposes only. This graphic displays two rows of SFP-DD ports and is used to illustrate installing an SFP-DD transceiver. However, the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch has one row of SFP-DD ports only. Figure 33: Installing an SFP-DD Connector NOTE Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way.
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Page 64: Replacing An Sfp-Dd Transceiver
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Replacing an SFP-DD Transceiver NOTE Replacing an SFP-DD transceiver may cause disruption in the fabric or to the attached device. Perform the following steps to remove an SFP-DD transceiver and then install a new SFP-DD transceiver. 1. - Page 65 NOTE This photo is for illustration/instructional purposes only. This photo displays two rows of SFP-DD ports and is used to illustrate installing an SFP-DD transceiver. However, the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch has one row of SFP-DD ports only. Figure 37: Installing an SFP-DD Connector...
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Page 66: Verifying The Operation Of New Transceivers
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide NOTE 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 force the cable. Do not insert any unsupported cable or a cable that is intended for another type of transceiver into an SFP-DD transceiver. -
Page 67: Monitoring The Device
Sometimes, the LEDs may flash any of the colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This flashing is normal; it indicates a problem only if the LEDs indicate an unhealthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete. Figure 39: Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Port-Side LEDs System Power LED System Status LED... -
Page 68: System Power Led
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide System Power LED Use the following table to interpret the system power LED. Table 9: System Power LED Patterns during Normal Operation LED Color Hardware Status Recommended Action No light The system is off, or there is an internal Verify that the system is powered on, that power supply failure. -
Page 69: Management Port Leds
Presence of activity FC Port (SFP-DD) Status LEDs On the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch, you find 16 bicolor LEDs (green/amber) for the 8 SFP-DD ports (FC ports 0– 15). A single bicolor LED for each SFP-DD indicates the port status. -
Page 70: Ethernet Port (Sfp+) Status Leds
No action is required. Ethernet Port (SFP+) Status LEDs On the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch, you find 16 bicolor LEDs (green/amber) for the 16 Ethernet SFP ports (GbE ports 0–15). Use the following table to interpret the Ethernet SFP+ port status LEDs. -
Page 71: Ethernet Port (Qsfp) Status Leds
7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Ethernet Port (QSFP) Status LEDs On the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch, you find 2 bicolor LEDs (green/amber) for the 2 Ethernet QSFP ports (GbE ports 16–17). Use the following table to interpret the Ethernet QSFP port status LEDs. -
Page 72: Interpreting Post Results
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide LED Color Hardware Status Recommended Action Steady amber The fan assembly is in one of the following Try one of the following options: • conditions: Check the power cable connection. •... - Page 73 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Diagnostic tests are run at supported link speeds depending on the speed of the link being tested and the type of port. NOTE • Diagnostic tests may temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links. •...
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Page 74: Power Supply Assemblies
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Power Supply Assemblies The power supply assembly units can be removed and replaced without special tools. The units are identical and fit into either slot. The switch can continue to operate during the replacement. NOTE The power supply and fan assembly units are hot-swappable if they are replaced one at a time. -
Page 75: Precautions Specific To The Power Supply Assemblies
Never insert the power supply upside down. Identifying the Direction of the Power Supply Assembly Airflow The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch supports only a port side exhaust. The power supply assemblies are identified by the following airflow direction: Intake power supply assembly with an orange arrow and an I label or without any label: Pulls air from the nonport side of the switch and exhausts it out the port side. -
Page 76: Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators Use one of the following methods to determine the status of the power supply assemblies: • Check the power supply LEDs. See Interpreting Nonport-Side LEDs to interpret the meaning of LED operation. -
Page 77: Power Supply Assembly Task Guide
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Power Supply Assembly Task Guide You can perform an easy set of steps to install or replace a power supply assembly or to replace both power supply assemblies. By default, the power supply assemblies are installed in the device. Installing an Additional Power Supply (Hot-Install) If your device is up and running with a single power supply assembly and you want to install an extra power supply, complete the following steps:... -
Page 78: Recording Critical Information About The Power Supply Assembly
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Recording Critical Information about the Power Supply Assembly You can use the following commands to record the power supply assembly configuration and operation information: • chassisshow • historyshow • psshow •... -
Page 79: Inserting A New Power Supply Assembly
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Locking Tab 1. To leave the device in service while removing a power supply assembly, verify that the other power supply assembly (the one not being replaced) has been powered on for at least 4 seconds and has a steady green LED. 2. -
Page 80: Verifying The Operation Of The Power Supply Assemblies
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Locking Tab Do not force the installation. If the power supply assembly does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing. CAUTION Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the power supply slot and make sure that the power supply is properly inserted in the guides. -
Page 81: Fan Assemblies
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Fan Assemblies The fan assembly units in the chassis can be removed and replaced without special tools. The device can continue operating during the replacement. The device supports the following types of fan assemblies with a nonport-side air intake. This unit moves the air from the nonport side to the port side of the device. -
Page 82: Identifying The Direction Of The Fan Assembly Airflow
7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Identifying the Direction of the Fan Assembly Airflow The Brocade 7850 Extension Switch supports only a port side exhaust. The fan assemblies are identified by the following airflow direction: Intake fan assembly with an orange arrow and an I symbol label or without any label: Pulls air from the nonport side of the switch and exhausts it out the port side. -
Page 83: Inserting A New Fan Assembly
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide If your device is up and running with six fan assemblies, but one or more of them has failed, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the old or failed fan assembly. 2. -
Page 84: Time And Items Required
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4. Gently push the fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly seated. 5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, secure the fan assembly to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. 6. -
Page 85: Inserting A New Fan Assembly
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw. 3. Remove the fan assembly from the chassis by pulling the handle out and away from the chassis. The fans in the other fan assemblies automatically switch to high speed to maintain adequate cooling. -
Page 86: Verifying The Operation Of The Fan Assemblies
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide 4. Gently push the fan assembly into the chassis until it is firmly seated. 5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, secure the fan assembly to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. 6. -
Page 87: Technical Specifications
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Technical Specifications The following tables highlight the features and specifications for the Brocade 7850 Extension Switch. System Specifications System Component Description Enclosure 1U, back-to-front airflow/nonport-side intake, power from back. - Page 88 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Ethernet System Component Description SFP GbE ports Sixteen 1, 10, or 25GbE and two 100GbE optical/copper ports compatible with short reach (SR) or long reach (LR) transceivers (available reach options vary for 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, and 100GbE).
- Page 89 Empty weight refers to the device with two power supplies and six fan assemblies that are installed, but without the SFP+ or SFP-DD transceivers. Weight (Fully Model Height Width Depth Weight (Empty) Loaded) Brocade 7850 4.4 cm (1.73 in.) 44.0 cm (17.32 in.) 59.03 cm (23.24 in.) 12 kg (26.5 lb) 12.66 kg (27.9 lb) Extension Switch Environmental Requirements Condition...
- Page 90 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Short Wavelength Extended Long Port Speed (G) Cable Size (Microns) Long Wavelength (LWL) (SWL) Wavelength (ELWL) 10 km (6.2 miles) 25 km (15.5 miles) 70m (230 ft) (OM3) 100m (328 ft) (OM4) 62.5 10 km (6.2 miles) 25 km (15.5 miles)
- Page 91 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Memory Type Size Control plane flash eUSB Data plane flash eUSB 7850-Install-IG101...
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Page 92: Regulatory Statements
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Regulatory Statements This section contains regulatory compliance statements for your device. BSMI Statement (Taiwan) Canadian Requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A. -
Page 93: Kcc Statement (Republic Of Korea)
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide KCC Statement (Republic of Korea) 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 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). - Page 94 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Regulatory Compliance (Environmental) • 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (EU REACH). • 2006/66/EC –...
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Page 95: Cautions And Danger Notices
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Cautions and Danger Notices This section contains translations of safety notices for your product. Cautions A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data. - Page 96 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide PRECAUCIÓN Asegúrese de que el flujo de aire en las inmediaciones de las partes anterior, laterales y posterior del instrumento no esté restringido. CAUTION Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the fan assembly slot and make sure that the fan assembly is properly inserted in the guides.
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Page 97: Danger Notices
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide PRECAUCIÓN Si no instala un módulo o un fuente de alimentación en la ranura, deberá mantener el panel de ranuras en su lugar. Si pone en funcionamiento el chasis con una ranura descubierta, el sistema sufrirá sobrecalentamiento. CAUTION Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the power supply slot and make sure that the power supply is properly inserted in the guides. - Page 98 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide DANGER Be careful not to accidently insert your fingers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may still be spinning at a high speed. GEFAHR Die Finger dürfen nicht versehentlich in das Ventilatorblech gesteckt werden, wenn dieses vom Gehäuse abgenommen wird.
- Page 99 ® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide DANGER To avoid high voltage shock, do not open the device while the power is on. GEFAHR Das eingeschaltete Gerät darf nicht geöffnet werden, da andernfalls das Risiko eines Stromschlags mit Hochspannung besteht.
- Page 100 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Broadcom and that 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.
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Page 101: Revision History
® 7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide Revision History Lists the changes in the document since the initial release. 7850-Install-IG101; July 31, 2023 • Updated Power Supply Assemblies. • Updated Precautions Specific to the Power Supply. •... -
Page 102: Documentation Legal Notice
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