Installing Transceivers - Brocade Communications Systems PowerConnect B-DCX Quick Start Manual

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You can check the PID setting using the configshow command as in the following example. You can use the | grep -i
pid qualifier to pinpoint the PID information.
switch:admin> configshow | grep -i pid
fabric.ops.mode.pidFormat:1
fabric.wwnPidMode:1
The 1 indicates that the WWN Based persistent PID feature is enabled. The default value is 0 for disabled.

Installing transceivers

The first procedure is used to install SFP+s and mSFPs (FC8-64 port card only) and cables to the Brocade DCX
8510-8. The second procedure is used to install the QSFP transceivers in the 16 Gbps core blades.
Installing SFP-type transceivers
Complete the following steps to install SFP-type optical transceivers.
NOTE
mSFP transceivers are compatible only with the FC8-64 port blade. While they will fit in other blades, this
configuration is unsupported and will generate an error.
The ports are color-coded to indicate which can be used in the same port group for trunking (trunking port groups
can be up to eight ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. Refer to
the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for more information.
1. Add the optical transceivers and cables to the Fibre Channel ports.
The ports are color-coded to indicate which can be used in the same port group for trunking (trunking port
groups can be up to 8 ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
2. Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into
the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not
slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
3. 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.
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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the remaining ports.
5. Organize the cables See "Managing Cables."
6. Verify the Brocade DCX 8510-8 and port status using the switchShow command.
7. Verify fabric connectivity using the fabricShow command.
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