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Dell PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual

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PowerConnect B-8000
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  • Page 1 53-1001788-01 January 31, 2010 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01 *53-1001788-01*...
  • Page 2 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    In this chapter ..........1 PowerConnect B-8000 overview ......1 Platform components and capabilities.
  • Page 4 LED activity interpretation ....... . . 15 PowerConnect B-8000 LEDs ......15 LED locations .
  • Page 5 China RoHS ......... 40 Index PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 6 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 7: About This Document

    Brocade 8000 switch, a feature list, and a look at the appearance of the switch. • Chapter 2, “PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration” provides the information needed to install the switch into your network. •...

  • Page 8: What's New In This Document

    CNVSVC license. The license will enable the FCoE capabilities and enable the FC ports. What’s new in this document Information about the PowerConnect B-8000 CEE-only platform and licensing information for upgrading from CEE-only to the full FCoE switch has been added. Information about an additional FOS release that supports the switch has been added as well.

  • Page 9: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    For definitions of SAN-specific terms, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Notice to the reader This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 10: Additional Information

    To expedite your call, have the following information available: 1. General Information • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • supportSave command output PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 11: Document Feedback

    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. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 12 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Powerconnect B-8000 Introduction

    • PowerConnect B-8000 overview ........1 •...

  • Page 14: Fcoe And Layer 2 Capabilities

    CEE port to CEE port latency of 570 nanoseconds (same ASIC) and 1050 nanoseconds (different ASIC). Fibre Channel capabilities The fully-configured PowerConnect B-8000 offers the following features for the Fibre Channel functions (license required): • Up to 8 auto-sensing ports of high-performance 8 Gbps technology in a single domain.

  • Page 15: Port Side Of The Powerconnect B-8000

    8 Gbps. Port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 The port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and LEDs, USB port, GbE ports, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

  • Page 16: Non-Port Side Of The Powerconnect B-8000

    Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 Non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000 Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the PowerConnect B-8000, which contains the power supplies (including the AC power receptacle and AC power switch) and fans. FIGURE 2...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Powerconnect B-8000 Installation And Configuration

    • PowerConnect B-8000 configuration ....... . 8 Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured, FCoE-capable PowerConnect B-8000.

  • Page 18: Electrical Considerations

    The additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits or unbalance the cabinet in any way. • The cabinet is secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 19: Recommendations For Cable Management

    Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional) Standalone installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 Perform this task to install the PowerConnect B-8000 as a standalone unit. 1. Unpack the PowerConnect B-8000 and verify the items listed on “Items included with the...

  • Page 20: Cabinet Installation For A Powerconnect B-8000

    PowerConnect B-8000 configuration Once you have set up the PowerConnect B-8000 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 PowerConnect B-8000 in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.

  • Page 21: Creating A Serial Connection

    /dev/ttya -9600 Switch IP address You can configure the PowerConnect B-8000 with a static IP address, or you can use a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by default. The PowerConnect B-8000 supports both IPv4 and IPv6.

  • 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 PowerConnect B-8000 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: Setting The Date

    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" PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 24: Setting Time Zones

    Synchronizing local time using NTP Perform the following steps to synchronize the local time using NTP. 1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password. 2. Enter the tsClockServer command: switch:admin> tsclockserver "<ntp1;ntp2>" PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

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

    ISL trunking is only available if an FC Ports on Demand license has been purchased. Up to eight FC ports on the PowerConnect B-8000 can be used as a trunking group to achieve speeds up to 64 Gbps (128 Gbps full duplex) for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.
  • Page 26 PowerConnect B-8000 configuration PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 27: In This Chapter

    Interpreting POST results ........20 • PowerConnect B-8000 Maintenance ....... 20 •...

  • Page 28: Led Locations

    LED locations Figure 3 shows the port side of the PowerConnect B-8000. The port status LEDs for both the GbE and FC ports are vertically staggered to correspond to the upper and lower ports in each pair. Refer Figure 1 for the locations of the GbE and FC ports.

  • Page 29: Led Patterns

    There is no link. Verify that the Ethernet cable is Activity/Link connected correctly. (Management Steady green There is a link. No action required. port) Blinking green There is link activity (traffic). No action required. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 30 Note: When the switch is first Check the power cable connection. seconds) powered on the power supply Verify that the power supply is powered status LED will show amber until POST has completed. Replace the power supply FRU. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 31: Post And Boot Specifications

    1. Performs universal port configuration. 2. Initializes links. 3. Analyzes fabric. If any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric configuration. 4. Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 32: Interpreting Post Results

    OS Administrator’s Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference Manual. PowerConnect B-8000 Maintenance The PowerConnect B-8000 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 33: Diagnostic Tests

    Some tests require loopback plugs. Diagnostic tests run at link speeds of 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps (FC) or 10 Gbps (CEE) depending on the speed of the link being tested and the type of port. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 34: Powerconnect B-8000 Management

    Guide. Upgrade If an existing PowerConnect B-8000 running under Fabric OS v6.1.2_cee is upgraded to Fabric OS v6.3.0, an FC Ports on Demand license is required to enable the Fibre Channel functionality. Failure to do so will result in loss of FC functionality.
  • Page 35 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. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 36 PowerConnect B-8000 Management PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Removal And Replacement Procedures (Rrps)

    “Installation and safety considerations” before servicing. The field replaceable units (FRUs) in the Powerconnect B-8000 can be removed and replaced without special tools. The PowerConnect B-8000 can continue operating during many of the FRU replacements if the conditions specified in the procedure are followed.

  • Page 38: Determining The Need To Replace A Power Supply

    RRP: Power supply the PowerConnect B-8000 is operating. If a power supply fails, leave the power supply in the PowerConnect B-8000 until it can be replaced. Maintain both power supplies in operational condition to provide redundancy. Table 4 describes the power supply status LED colors, behaviors, and actions required, if any.

  • Page 39: Items Required

    To replace a power supply unit in the PowerConnect B-8000 complete the following steps. 1. To leave the PowerConnect B-8000 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 LED.

  • Page 40: Rrp: Fan Assembly

    AC Power receptacle Status LED AC power switch Handle RRP: Fan assembly The PowerConnect B-8000 has three fan assemblies as displayed in Figure 8. Fabric OS identifies the fan locations. FIGURE 8 PowerConnect B-8000 fan assemblies on the non-port side...

  • Page 41: Determining The Need To Replace A Fan Assembly

    Fan 3 is Ok, speed is 4891 RPM br5300:admin> Time required Replacing a fan assembly in the PowerConnect B-8000 should require less than two minutes to complete. Items required The following items are required to replace a fan assembly in the PowerConnect B-8000: •...
  • Page 42 RRP: Fan assembly Replacing a PowerConnect B-8000 fan assembly To replace a fan assembly in the PowerConnect B-8000, complete the following steps. 1. With a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw on the fan assembly. 2. Pull the fan assembly out by the handle, away from the chassis.

  • Page 43: In This Appendix

    Environmental regulation compliance ......40 Switch components The PowerConnect B-8000 switch includes the following components: •...

  • Page 44: Weight And Physical Dimensions

    42.8 cm (16.8 in.) Weight (with two power supplies, three fan assemblies, 12.97 kg (28.6 lb) and no SFPs installed) Facility requirements Table 7 provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the PowerConnect B-8000. TABLE 7 Facility Requirements Type Requirements •...

  • Page 45: Environmental Requirements

    Maximum - 71.36 cmh (42 cfm) Nominal - 59.47 cmh (35 cfm) Heat dissipation 1044 BTU/hr (32 port configuration) General specifications Table 10 lists the general specifications for the PowerConnect B-8000. TABLE 10 General specifications Specification Description Configurable port types...

  • Page 46: Data Transmission Ranges

    50 m (164 ft) (OM2) 150 m (492 ft) (OM3) 62.5 21 m (69 ft) 10 km (6.2 miles) Up to 500 km at 1G is supported when using long distance transport system such as DWDM. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...

  • Page 47: Fabric Latency

    Serial port specifications The serial port is located on the port side of the switch. The PowerConnect B-8000 uses an RJ45 connector for the serial port. An RJ45 to DB9 adaptor cable is also provided with the switch.

  • Page 48: Regulatory Compliance

    Logic ground Logic ground UART1_RXD Receive data Not supported Not supported Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the PowerConnect B-8000. It contains: • “FCC warning (US only),” next • “KCC statement (Republic of Korea)” on page 37 •...

  • Page 49: Kcc Statement (Republic Of Korea)

    When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective actions. Power cords (Japan Denan) BSMI statement (Taiwan) The BSMI Statement is applicable to PowerConnect B-8000 power supplies. CE statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference,...

  • Page 50: Canadian Requirements

    Regulatory compliance The standards compliance label on the PowerConnect B-8000 contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EEC • Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC •...

  • Page 51: Regulatory Certifications

    IT power system. Regulatory certifications Table 15 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the PowerConnect B-8000 is certified. TABLE 15 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 PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 53 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. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 54 Environmental regulation compliance PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 55 Command line interface (CLI) fans compact flash memory fanShow command fastboot command FC port-to-port latency PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
  • Page 56 POST results Inter-Switch Link see ISL overview IP over Fibre Channel ipaddrset ISL feature ISL trunking items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 physical dimensions platform components port side view port speeds port types KCC statement (Republic of Korea) ports on demand...
  • Page 57 ID time zones SFP/SFP+ installation SNMP specifications Fibre Channel ports general memory power supplies serial ports static IP address IPv4 IPv6 switch capabilities components management PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001788-01...
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