Configuring Switch Ports; Connecting Network Devices - Brocade Communications Systems VDX 6720-24 Quick Start Manual

This is important to capture any changes that have been made to the running configuration so that they will
persist the next time the switch reboots in the same mode.

Configuring switch ports

By default, the interfaces are not configured as switch ports. In order to put an interface in Layer 2 mode, use the
following command in Interface Configuration mode.
switch(conf-if-te-1/0/3)#switchport
To remove an interface from Layer 2 mode, use the following command
switch(conf-if-te-1/0/3)#no switchport

Connecting network devices

The Brocade VDX 6720 supports only Brocade-branded SFP+ optical or copper transceivers. For its GbE
connections, the Brocade VDX 6720 uses SFP+ transceivers that support either optical or Brocade-branded
direct-attach copper and optical (Laserwire) cables.
The optical SFP+ transceivers support both Short Reach (SR) and Long Reach (LR) modules. Direct-attach copper
cables support distances of 1 meter, 3 meters, and 5 meters. Direct-attach optical cables support distances of 10
meters and 20 meters.
Non-branded active twinax cables can be used, but Brocade does not support them.
Installing and connecting an SFP+ transceiver
Complete the following steps to install an SFP+ transceiver.
1. Remove any protector plugs from the transceivers and the ports.
2. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, place the SFP+ transceiver in the correctly
oriented position on the port, as shown in
3. Slide the SFP+ transceiver into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.
NOTE
Each SFP+ transceiver has a 10-pad gold-plated edge connector on the bottom. The correct position to insert an
SFP+ transceiver in the upper row of ports is with the gold-plated edge down. The correct position to insert an SFP+
transceiver in the lower row of ports is with the gold-plated edge up.
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Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide
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