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Brocade VDX 6730
Hardware Reference Manual
Supporting the Brocade VDX 6730-32 and Brocade VDX 6730-76

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  • Page 1 53-1002389-06 ® 12 August 2013 Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual Supporting the Brocade VDX 6730-32 and Brocade VDX 6730-76...
  • Page 2 Export of technical data contained in this document may require an export license from the United States government. The authors and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, cost, liability, or damages arising from the information contained in this book or the computer programs that accompany it.
  • Page 3 Fax: +8610 6588 9999 E-mail: china-info@brocade.com European Headquarters Asia-Pacific Headquarters Brocade Communications Switzerland Sàrl Brocade Communications Systems Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen WFOE) Centre Swissair Citic Plaza Tour B - 4ème étage No. 233 Tian He Road North 29, Route de l'Aéroport Unit 1308 –...
  • Page 4 Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    In this chapter ..........1 Brocade VDX 6730 overview ....... . 1 Platform components and capabilities.
  • Page 6 LED activity interpretation ....... . . 25 Brocade VDX 6730 LEDs....... 25 LED locations .
  • Page 7 Brocade VDX 6730 maintenance ......33 Supported transceivers ....... . 33 Installing an SFP+ transceiver .
  • Page 8 TS/HS dual language sheet ......66 Index viii Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 9 Data transmission ranges ......... . . 56 Table 15 Brocade VDX 6730 memory specifications ......56 Table 16 Regulatory compliance standards .
  • Page 10 Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 11 Figure 1 Port side view of the Brocade VDX 6730-32 ......5 Figure 2 Non-port side view of the Brocade VDX 6730-32 .
  • Page 12 Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 13: About This Document

    Appendix A, “Brocade VDX 6730 Specifications” provides tables of physical, environmental, and general specifications. Supported hardware and software This document is specific to the Brocade VDX 6730-32 and the Brocade VDX 6730-76 under Network OS v2.1.0. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual xiii...

  • Page 14: What's New In This Document

    The LED patterns for the optical SFP ports have been updated. “LED patterns.” • The USB device was added. “Items included with the Brocade VDX 6730 switches.” • The warning about the ip gateway-address was added. “Setting the switch IP address.”...

  • Page 15: Command Examples

    For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the technical glossaries on MyBrocade. “Brocade resources” on page xvi for instructions on accessing MyBrocade. For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 16: Notice To The Reader

    Fibre Channel, storage management, and other applications: http://www.t11.org For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association website: http://www.fibrechannel.org Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 17: Getting Technical Help

    Forward your feedback to: documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of the document and as much detail as possible about your comment, including the topic heading and page number and your suggestions for improvement. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual xvii 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 18 Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 19: Brocade Vdx 6730 Introduction

    Brocade VDX 6730 overview ........

  • Page 20: Brocade Vdx 6730-32 Features

    • C interface to monitor and control environmental aspects NOTE Port numbering for the Brocade VDX 6730 begins with 1, not 0. Both the GbE and FC port sequences begin with 1. Brocade VDX 6730-32 features Features specific to the Brocade VDX 6730-32 include: •...

  • Page 21: Software Features

    Triple, hot-swappable cooling fans in an n+1 configuration Software features The Brocade VDX 6730 switches support the following features. For more details on these features, refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide. Layer 2 and Layer 3 security features •...

  • Page 22: Views Of The Brocade Vdx 6730-32 Switch

    FCoE licensing (enables FCoE Forwarding and FCoE to FC Bridging) Views of the Brocade VDX 6730-32 switch The port side of the Brocade VDX 6730-32 switch includes the system LEDs, management ports and LEDs, USB port, and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

  • Page 23: Views Of The Brocade Vdx 6730-76 Switch

    Non-port side view of the Brocade VDX 6730-32 Views of the Brocade VDX 6730-76 switch The port side of the Brocade VDX 6730-76 switch includes the system LEDs, management ports and LEDs, USB port, and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

  • Page 24: Figure 3 Port Side View Of The Brocade Vdx 6730-76

    LEDs above FIGURE 3 Port side view of the Brocade VDX 6730-76 Figure 4 shows the non-port side of the Brocade VDX 6730-76, which contains the power supplies and cooling fan assemblies. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 25: Figure 4 Non-Port Side View Of The Brocade Vdx 6730-76

    Power supply airflow label 11 Fan status LED Fan assembly #3 12 Fan assembly airflow label Fan handle 13 Fan captive screw Fan assembly #2 FIGURE 4 Non-port side view of the Brocade VDX 6730-76 Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 26 Views of the Brocade VDX 6730-76 switch Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 27: Brocade Vdx 6730 Installation

    Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6730 ..... 11 • Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6730 ......12 •...

  • Page 28: Electrical Considerations

    The rack space required is one or two rack units high depending on the switch ordered (1U for the Brocade VDX 6730-32 or 2U for the Brocade VDX 6730-76); 4.3 cm (1.7 in.) or 8.90 cm (3.50 in.) high and 42.9 cm (16.9 in.) wide.

  • Page 29: Recommendations For Cable Management

    Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade VDX 6730 switches for use in a network and fabric: •...

  • Page 30: Rack Installation For A Brocade Vdx 6730

    15.2 cm (6 in.) available and are routed to avoid stress. 2. Power on the Brocade VDX 6730-32 by turning both on/off switches to "I." The Brocade VDX 6730-76 powers up automatically when plugged in. The power supply LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to green.
  • Page 31 Verifying operation Table 3 on page 28 and Table 4 on page 30 for more details on the LED patterns. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 32 Verifying operation Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 33: Brocade Vdx 6730 Configuration

    In this chapter • Configuration modes for the Brocade VDX 6730 ..... 15 • Creating a serial connection ........16 •...

  • Page 34: Creating A Serial Connection

    If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead. The serial port is located on the port side of the VDX 6730. The switch uses an RJ-45 connector for the serial port. An RJ-45 to DB9 adaptor is also provided with the VDX 6730. The cable supplied with the switch is a rollover cable.

  • Page 35: Assigning Permanent Passwords

    Setting the switch IP address You can configure the Brocade VDX 6730 with a static IP address, or you can use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by default.

  • Page 36: Setting A Static Ip Address

    10.24.85.81/20 switch(config-Management-1/0)# ip gateway-address 10.24.80.1 ATTENTION The ip gateway-address command will not be available on the VDX 6730 if the L3 or Advanced license is installed. In that case, use the following command sequence: switch(config)# rbridge-id 1 switch(config-rbridge-id 1)# ip route 0.0.0.0/0 <default-gateway>...

  • Page 37: Setting Stateless Ipv6 Autoconfiguration

    IP address has been set. Enabling VCS mode is disruptive because a reboot is required once the mode has been enabled. Enabling or disabling VCS mode also causes the default configuration file for that mode to be applied. The Brocade VDX 6730 ships with a two-node VCS license by default. VCS mode is disabled by default.

  • Page 38: Disabling Vcs Mode

    Another parameter that can be changed if necessary is the VCS ID. This identifies the VCS fabric of which the switch can be a part. By default, the VCS ID of every Brocade VDX 6730 is 1. Change the VCS ID if you need to create a new, separate VCS fabric.

  • Page 39: Understanding Time Synchronization

    The request is for the local switch unless a switch ID is specified. Specify the all parameter to send the request to all switches in the cluster. If you need to remove an NTP server, use the no form of the ntp server command. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 40: Setting The Clock (Date And Time)

    The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two 1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 41: Connecting To Workstations, Servers, Or Routers

    All ports must be in the same port group and must be configured at the same speed. There is a limit of eight ports per trunk group. No separate licensing is required. For more information about Brocade trunks, see the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 42 Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 43: Brocade Vdx 6730 Operation

    • Powering off the Brocade VDX 6730 ....... 32 •...

  • Page 44: Led Locations

    LED locations Figure 5 shows the LEDs on the port side of the Brocade VDX 6730-32. The port status LEDs for the GbE ports are staggered to correspond to the upper (left LED) and lower (right LED) ports in each pair. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the numbering and locations of the GbE ports.

  • Page 45: Figure 7 Leds On The Left Of The Port Side Of The Brocade Vdx 6730-76

    10 GbE port status LED (port 6 - bottom row) FIGURE 7 LEDs on the left of the port side of the Brocade VDX 6730-76 GbE port status LED (port 41 - top row) GbE port status LED (port 21 - top row)

  • Page 46: Led Patterns

    Power supply #1 status LED Fan assembly #1 status LED Fan assembly #3 status LED FIGURE 9 LEDs on the non-port side of the Brocade VDX 6730-76 LED patterns Table 3 describes the port side LEDs and their behaviors. TABLE 3...
  • Page 47 Steady green Link is present. No action required. and amber] for each FC port) Flickering green Online, frames flowing through No action required. port. Steady amber Port is incorrectly configured. Reconfigure the port. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 48: Table 4 Non-Port Side Led Patterns During Normal Operation

    Blinking green Power supply is faulty. Try the following: • Check the power cable connection. • Verify that the power supply is powered on. • Replace the power supply. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 49: Post And Boot Specifications

    POST includes the following tasks: • Conducts preliminary POST diagnostics. • Initializes the operating system. • Initializes hardware. • Runs diagnostic tests on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, memory, statistics counters, and serialization. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 50: Boot

    Powering off the Brocade VDX 6730 To power off the Brocade VDX 6730, power off both power supplies by setting each power supply switch to “O” for the Brocade VDX 6730-32 or unplugging the power supplies for the Brocade VDX 6730-76.

  • Page 51: Brocade Vdx 6730 Maintenance

    Brocade VDX 6730 maintenance Brocade VDX 6730 maintenance The Brocade VDX 6730 is designed for high availability and low failure; it does not require any regular physical maintenance. The SFP+ optical transceivers and diagnostic tests are described in the following sections.

  • Page 52: Diagnostic Tests And Monitoring

    Diagnostic tests might temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic testing. To monitor the transceivers, the show media command output shows the transceiver information for all interfaces on the switch. Any unqualified transceiver is disabled and a log message is generated. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 53: Brocade Vdx 6730 Management

    Brocade VDX 6730 management Brocade VDX 6730 management You can use the management functions built into the Brocade VDX 6730 to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging.
  • Page 54 Brocade VDX 6730 management Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 55: Fru Removal And Replacement Procedures

    Before beginning the installation ........37 • Replacing a combined FRU in a Brocade VDX 6730-32....38 •...

  • Page 56: Replacing A Combined Fru In A Brocade Vdx 6730-32

    AC power cord receptacle Airflow label Status LED Captive screw On/off switch Power supply and fan assembly #1 FIGURE 12 Brocade VDX 6730-32 AC power supply and fan assemblies on the non-port side Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 57: Table 6 Brocade Vdx 6730-32 Led Behavior, Descriptions, And Required Actions

    DC power cord receptacle Power supply and fan assembly #1 FIGURE 13 Brocade VDX 6730-32 DC power supply and fan assemblies on the non-port side ATTENTION Maintain all power supply and fan assemblies in operational condition to provide redundancy. CAUTION Because the cooling system relies on pressurized air, do not leave any of the power supply and fan assembly slots empty longer than two minutes while the switch is operating.

  • Page 58: Time And Items Required

    Replacing a combined FRU in a Brocade VDX 6730-32 TABLE 6 Brocade VDX 6730-32 LED behavior, descriptions, and required actions LED color and behavior Description Action required Steady green Assembly is operating normally. No action required. Blinking green One of the following may have occurred: Take one of the following actions: •...
  • Page 59 P/N: xxxxxxx-xx Brocade VDX 6730-32 chassis Label with part number AC power supply and fan assembly Captive screw FIGURE 14 Orientation of the AC power supply and fan assembly in the Brocade VDX 6730-32 Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 60: Replacing A Power Supply Fru In A Brocade Vdx 6730-76

    DC power supply and fan assembly Captive screw FIGURE 15 Orientation of the DC power supply and fan assembly in the Brocade VDX 6730-32 5. Verify that the power supply and fan assembly status LED is steady green to indicate normal operation (see Table 6 for more LED information).

  • Page 61: Determining The Need To Replace A Power Supply

    Enter one of the following commands at the prompt to display power supply status: show chassis show environment power Time and items required Replacing a power supply in the Brocade VDX 6730-76 should take less than two minutes to complete. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 62: Replacing A Power Supply

    Complete the following steps to replace a power supply in a Brocade VDX 6730-76. 1. To leave the Brocade VDX 6730-76 in service while replacing a power supply, verify that the other power supply (the one not being replaced) has been powered on for at least four seconds and has a steady green status LED.

  • Page 63: Figure 17 Inserting The Power Supply In The Brocade Vdx 6730-76

    Replacing a power supply FRU in a Brocade VDX 6730-76 FIGURE 17 Inserting the power supply in the Brocade VDX 6730-76 Plug the power cord into the power supply to power on the unit. The power supply will immediately attempt to power up.

  • Page 64: Replacing A Fan Assembly Fru In The Brocade Vdx 6730-76

    Replacing a fan assembly FRU in the Brocade VDX 6730-76 Replacing a fan assembly FRU in the Brocade VDX 6730-76 The Brocade VDX 6730-76 has three fan assemblies as displayed in Figure 18. The Network OS identifies the fan locations from left to right as fan assembly #3, fan assembly #2, and fan assembly #1.

  • Page 65: Determining The Need To Replace A Fan Assembly

    Time and items required Replacing a fan assembly in the Brocade VDX 6730-76 should take less than two minutes to complete. You need the following items to replace a fan assembly in the Brocade VDX 6730-76: •...

  • Page 66: Installing A Dc Power Supply

    Use the following procedures for DC power supplies in Brocade VDX 6730 switches. The illustrations show a power supply for the Brocade VDX 6730-76, but the same steps should be followed for wiring the combined power supply and fan assembly for the Brocade VDX 6730-32.

  • Page 67: Figure 20 The Dc Power Supply For The Brocade Vdx 6730-76

    3. Remove the DC power supply from its packaging. (refer to Figure FIGURE 20 The DC power supply for the Brocade VDX 6730-76 4. Insert the wires into the DC wiring assembly (refer to Figure 21).

  • Page 68: Figure 21 The Dc Wiring Assembly

    Secure the two screws near the edges of the supply to lock the supply in place (refer to Figure 22). Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 69: Figure 22 Dc Power Supply Screws

    20 PSI of torque is required to be applied to the mounting hardware used to attach the ground lug. Use a star washer to ensure an NEBS compliant connection. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 70 Installing a DC power supply Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 71: Brocade Vdx 6730 Specifications

    7.3 kg (16.1 lb) - Brocade VDX 6730-32 no transceivers installed) approx. 15.3 kg (33.7 lb) - Brocade VDX 6730-76 Facility requirements Table 10 provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the Brocade VDX 6730 switches. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 72: Power Supply Specifications

    C (104 F) while the switch is operating • Cabinet (when One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) cabinet - Brocade VDX 6730-32 rack-mounted) Two rack units (2U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) cabinet - Brocade VDX 6730-76 •...

  • Page 73: Environmental Requirements

    Nominal - 129.1 cmh (76 cfm) Heat Brocade VDX 6730-32 - 447 BTU/hr dissipation Brocade VDX 6730-76 - 1095 BTU/hr General specifications Table 13 lists the general specifications for the Brocade VDX 6730 switches. TABLE 13 General specifications Specification Description System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch System processor 1.3 GHz PowerPC...

  • Page 74: Data Transmission Ranges

    Up to 500 km at 1 Gbps is supported when using a long distance transport system such as DWDM. Memory specifications The Brocade VDX 6730 has three types of memory devices: boot flash, compact flash, and main memory. The size of each is listed in...

  • Page 75: 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 the home. Sellers and/or users need to take note of this. VCCI statement (Japan) Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 76: Power Cords (Japan Denan)

    The standards compliance label on the Brocade VDX 6730 contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...

  • Page 77: Canadian Requirements

    Canadian requirements This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 78: China Statement

    English translation of above statement This is a 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 VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 79: Laser Compliance

    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 80: Dc-Dc Power Source Cautions

    (suministrado con el chasis VDX 6710/6720/6730), que haya sido rizado con la herramienta apropiada. El conector rizado debe permitir el acoplamiento a los dos tornillos de tierra del recinto. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 81: Dc Power Safety

    For the DC input circuit, make sure there is a 15 amp circuit breaker, minimum 48Vdc, double pole, on the input to the power supply. The input wiring for connection to the product should be Listed copper wire, 14 AWG, marked VW-1, and rated minimum 90 C. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 82: Regulatory Certifications

    #6-32 screw and a star washer, on the chassis with the other end to building ground. Each DC-DC power supply must have a separate grounding cable. Regulatory certifications Table 16 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade VDX 6730 is certified. TABLE 16 Regulatory compliance standards Country...

  • Page 83: China Rohs

    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 VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

  • Page 84: Ts/Hs Dual Language Sheet

    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. O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits. Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 85 Environmental regulation compliance Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 86 Environmental regulation compliance Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 87 IP address terminal emulator configure terminal command connecting Ethernet hubs workstations, servers, routers copy running-config startup-config command crossover cable Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...
  • Page 88 ISL trunking event date and time items included with the Brocade VDX 6730 facility requirements KCC statement (Republic of Korea) fan assembly, replacing fans fastboot command FCC warning (US only)
  • Page 89 DHCP regulatory compliance synchronize local time using NTP removal and replacement procedures replacing combined power supply and fan in VDX 6730- requirements environmental terminal emulator configuration facility testing network connectivity RTC battery time and date...
  • Page 90 Fibre Channel supported trunking group username command UTP cable VCCI statement vcs enable command VCS mode enable and disable VCS trunking vcs vcs-id command verifying operation virtual cluster switching see VCS weight Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002389-06...

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