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Brocade Communications Systems FC4 Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual

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Publication Number: 53-1000424-03
Publication Date: March, 2008
Brocade 5000
Hardware Reference Manual
Supporting Fabric OS v5.3
Supporting Brocade 5000

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  • Page 1 Publication Number: 53-1000424-03 Publication Date: March, 2008 Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual Supporting Fabric OS v5.3 Supporting Brocade 5000...

  • Page 2: Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual

    Copyright © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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

    Contents About This Document How This Document Is Organized ........v Supported Hardware and Software .
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Operating the Brocade 5000 Powering the Brocade 5000 On and Off ....... 15 Interpreting LED Activity .

  • Page 5: About This Document

    About This Document This document is written for network administrators to provide a complete set of Brocade 5000 switch installation procedures and an overview of the switch hardware. This document is specific to the Brocade 5000 switch running Fabric OS v5.2.1. “About This Document”...

  • Page 6: Supported Hardware And Software

    Supported Hardware and Software Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for the Brocade 5000, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this document. What’s New in This Document Minor corrections were made in several chapters.

  • Page 7: Notes, Attentions, Cautions, And Dangers

    NOTES, ATTENTIONS, CAUTIONS, AND DANGERS The following notices appear in this document. NOTE A note provides a tip, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information. ATTENTION An attention alerts you to potential damage to firmware, hardware, and software. CAUTION A caution alerts you to potential injury to personnel.

  • Page 8: Other Industry Resources

    Fabric OS • Brocade SilkWorm SAN Glossary • Fabric OS Command Reference • Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide • Fabric OS MIB Reference • Fabric OS Message Reference • Fabric Watch Administrator’s Guide • Secure Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide • Web Tools Administrator’s Guide For practical discussions about SAN design, implementation, and maintenance, you can obtain Building SANs with Brocade Fabric Switches through: http://www.amazon.com...

  • Page 9: Getting Technical Help

    Getting Technical Help 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 Technical Support contract number, if applicable Switch model Switch operating system version Error numbers and messages received supportSave command output...

  • Page 10: Document Feedback

    Document Feedback Because quality is our first concern at Brocade, we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, if you find an error or an omission, or you think that a topic needs further development, we want to hear from you. Forward your feedback to documentation@brocade.com.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introducing The Brocade 5000

    Chapter Introducing the Brocade 5000 This chapter provides the following information: “Overview of Brocade 5000,” next “Managing the Brocade 5000” on page 3 “Supported Features” on page 4 Overview of Brocade 5000 The Brocade 5000 switch is a 1U Fibre Channel switch with 32 fixed Fibre Channel SFP ports that supports link speeds up to 1, 2, or 4 Gbit/sec.
  • Page 12 Overview of Brocade 5000 The Brocade 5000 can be mounted in a 1U 19-inch Electronic Industries Association (EIA) rack, with a height of 1U. Because of the shallow depth, no rail kits are required for a rack mount, however the switch can be installed using the fixed or slide rack mount kits. The Brocade 5000 can also be used in a tabletop configuration.

  • Page 13: Field Replaceable Units

    Managing the Brocade 5000 FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS Power supply/fan assembly units are the only Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in the Brocade 5000. There are two power supply/fan assembly units in the Brocade 5000. They are hot-swappable and redundant, and capable of functioning universally without voltage jumpers or switches. The FRU units are identical and interchangeable.

  • Page 14: Supported Features

    Supported Features NOTE To achieve in-band support for IP over Fibre Channel, the software must be run on both the HBA and the switch, and it must be supported by both the HBA and HBA driver. Supported Features The Brocade 5000 services include: Brocade Advanced Web Tools Brocade Advanced Zoning Registered State Change Notification (RSCN)

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installing And Configuring The Brocade

    Chapter Installing and Configuring the Brocade 5000 This chapter provides the following information: “Items Included with the Brocade 5000,” next “Installation and Safety Considerations” on page 5 “Setting Up the Switch Using Mounting Ears” on page 6 “Setting Up the Brocade 5000 as a Standalone Unit” on page 7 “Configuring the Brocade 5000”...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Switch Using Mounting Ears

    Setting Up the Switch Using Mounting Ears In an EIA cabinet using the mounting ears provided with the switch. This is the recommended installation method. For instructions and more information, refer to “Setting Up the Switch Using Mounting Ears” on page 6. As a standalone unit on a flat surface.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Brocade 5000 As A Standalone Unit

    Setting Up the Brocade 5000 as a Standalone Unit 1. Locate the mounting ear marked “L” for left. 2. Place the long side of the mounting ear against the side of the switch (when facing the port-side of the switch), aligning the holes on the mounting ear to the holes on the side of the switch.
  • Page 18 Configuring the Brocade 5000 The following items are required for configuring and connecting the Brocade 5000 for use in a network and fabric: • The Brocade 5000, installed and connected to a power source • A workstation computer that has a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal for Windows) •...
  • Page 19 Configuring the Brocade 5000 1. Remove the plug from the serial port and insert the serial cable provided with the Brocade 5000. 2. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to a serial port on the workstation. 3.
  • Page 20 Configuring the Brocade 5000 4. If the serial port is no longer required, log out of the serial console, remove the serial cable, and replace the plug in the serial port. Creating an Ethernet Connection To create an Ethernet connection to the Brocade 5000: 1.
  • Page 21 Configuring the Brocade 5000 3. Install the SFP transceivers in the Fibre Channel ports, as required. The ports selected for use in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. a.

  • Page 22: Setting The Switch Date And Time

    Configuring the Brocade 5000 You should back up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch. For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. The switchShow, fabricShow, and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference.

  • Page 23: Correcting The Time Zone Of A Switch

    Recommendations for Cable Management Example switch:admin> tsclockserver LOCL switch:admin> tsclockserver 132.163.135.131 switch:admin> CORRECTING THE TIME ZONE OF A SWITCH If the time of your switch(es) is off by hours (and not minutes), use the following procedure on all switches to set the time zone: 1.
  • Page 24 Recommendations for Cable Management Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number: 53-1000424-03...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Operating The Brocade 5000

    Chapter Operating the Brocade 5000 This chapter provides the following information: “Powering the Brocade 5000 On and Off,” next “Interpreting LED Activity” on page 15 “Interpreting POST Results” on page 19 “Maintaining the Brocade 5000” on page 19 Powering the Brocade 5000 On and Off To power the Brocade 5000 on, connect one or both power cords to the power connectors on the power supplies and to a power source;...
  • Page 26 Interpreting LED Activity Figure 3 shows the locations of the LEDs on the Brocade 5000. FIGURE 3 LEDs on Port Side of Brocade 5000 System Status LED Port Status LED System Power LED Power Supply Status LED Table 2 describes the LEDs and their actions on the switch. TABLE 2 Brocade 5000 LED Patterns During Normal Operation LED Name LED Color...
  • Page 27 Interpreting LED Activity TABLE 2 Brocade 5000 LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action System No light System is off, boot is not Verify that system is on and Status complete, or boot failed. has completed booting.
  • Page 28 Interpreting LED Activity TABLE 2 Brocade 5000 LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action Port Status No light No signal or light carrier Check transceiver and cable. (media or cable) detected. Slow flashing Port is online but segmented No action required.

  • Page 29: Interpreting Post Results

    Interpreting POST Results Interpreting POST Results POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset, and during which the LEDs flash different colors. To determine whether POST completed successfully and whether any errors were detected: Verify that the LEDs on the switch indicate that all components are healthy (LED patterns are described in Table 2 on page...
  • Page 30 Maintaining the Brocade 5000 For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide. Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) The power supplies have the fans inside and can be replaced onsite without the use of special tools. The power supplies/fan assemblies units are keyed to ensure correct orientation during installation.
  • Page 31 Maintaining the Brocade 5000 Type the fanShow command at the command prompt to display fan status as shown below: switch:admin> fanshow Fan 1 is OK, speed is 7105 RPM Fan 2 is OK, speed is 7258 RPM Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number: 53-1000424-03...
  • Page 32 Maintaining the Brocade 5000 Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number: 53-1000424-03...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Product Specifications This appendix provides the following information: “Switch Components,” next “Weight and Physical Dimensions” on page 24 “Facility Requirements” on page 24 “Power Supply Specifications” on page 25 “Power Cords (Japan, Denan)” on page 25 “Environmental Requirements” on page 26 “General Specifications”...

  • Page 34: Weight And Physical Dimensions

    Weight and Physical Dimensions Weight and Physical Dimensions Table 3 lists the weight and dimensions of the Brocade 5000. TABLE 3 Physical Specifications Dimension Value Height 1U = 43.5 mm (1.71 inches) Depth 264 mm (10.39 inches) Width 428.75 mm (16.88 inches) Weight (with two power supplies/fan assemblies installed, no 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) SFPs)

  • Page 35: Power Supply Specifications

    Power Supply Specifications Power Supply Specifications The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches. 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 a built-in fan for cooling, pushing air towards the port side of the switch.

  • Page 36: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 5 lists the acceptable environmental ranges for both operating and non-operating (such as during transportation or storage) conditions. TABLE 5 Environmental Requirements Condition Acceptable During Operation Acceptable During Non-Operation ° ° ° ° Ambient to 40 Celsius to 70 Celsius...

  • Page 37: Data Transmission Ranges

    Data Transmission Ranges TABLE 6 General Specifications (Continued) System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch System processor PowerPC 440GP, 333 MHz CPU ANSI Fibre Channel protocol FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface standard) Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class 2 and Class 3 Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW-3 Rev.

  • Page 38: Memory Specifications

    Memory Specifications Memory Specifications The Brocade 5000 has three types of memory devices: Boot flash: 4 MB Compact flash: 1 GB Main memory (SDRAM): 256 MB Fibre Channel Port Specifications The Fibre Channel ports in the Brocade 5000 are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFP transceivers.

  • Page 39: Post And Boot Specifications

    POST and Boot Specifications TABLE 8 Serial Cable Pinouts Signal Description UART1_RXD Receive data Not supported Not supported POST and Boot Specifications The switch performs POST by default each time it is powered on or rebooted or the system is reset. Boot time with POST is a minimum of three minutes.

  • Page 40: Fcc Warning (Us Only)

    Regulatory Compliance • “MIC Statement (Republic of Korea)” on page 30 • “VCCI Statement” on page 30 • “BSMI Statement (Taiwan)” on page 30 • “CE Statement” on page 31 • “Canadian Requirements” on page 31 • “Laser Compliance” on page 31 •...

  • Page 41: Ce Statement

    Regulatory Compliance CE STATEMENT ATTENTION 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 Product Name contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...

  • Page 42: Electrical Safety

    Regulatory Compliance ELECTRICAL SAFETY CAUTION This switch might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing. CAUTION Connect the power cord only to a grounded outlet. CAUTION This product is designed for an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230V. After operation of the protective device, the equipment is still under voltage if it is connected to an IT power system.

  • Page 43: Environmental Regulation Compliance

    Environmental Regulation Compliance TABLE 9 EMC Certifications (Continued) Country Safety Specification EMC Specification European Union EN 60950-1:200173/23/EEC EN 55022:1998 Class A (Austria, Belgium, EN60825-1:1994/A11, -2 EN 55024 (Immunity) Cyprus, Czech EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Republic, Denmark, Estonia, EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Fields Finland, France, EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients Germany, Greece,...
  • Page 44 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 TS/HS Dual Language Sheet In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No.
  • Page 45 Environmental Regulation Compliance China ROHS Hazardous Substances/Toxic Substances (HS/TS) Concentration Chart Name of the Hazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements Component Lead Mercury Cadium Hexavalent Polybromin Polybromin (PB) (Hg) (CD) Chromium ated ated (CR6+) Biphenyl Diphenyl (PBB) Ether (PBDE) Cable management tray Cable Comb Cables and power cords Replacement...

  • Page 46: China Rohs

    Environmental Regulation Compliance CHINA ROHS (HS/TS) << >> (HS) SJ/T11363-2006 Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number: 53-1000424-03...

  • Page 47: Index

    Index Symbols diagnostic tests about (IP over Fibre Channel (FC-IP) EIA rack requirements accessory electrical safety accessory kit environmental requirements Advanced Web Tools Ethernet Port bandwidth, aggregate Fabric Manager Brocade Advanced Web Tools Fbre Channel classes, supported Brocade applications supported FCC warning (US only) Brocade Fabric Manager Fibre Channel Association...
  • Page 48 requirements airflow electrical Management Server environmental MIC statement (Republic of Korea) facility monitoring rack through LED activity shock and vibration mounting ears temperature and humidity RJ-45 connector RS-232 connector RTC battery physical dimensions of switch physical port numbers port configurable types Serial Port Ethernet port serial port...
  • Page 49 VCCI statement weight, switch Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual Publication Number: 53-1000424-03...
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