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IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IGMP, PIM, and VRRP. Supported hardware and software This guide describes software release 2.1.0.x of the Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch. Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document.
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch MIB Reference • Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Diagnostic Guide NOTE For the latest edition of these documents, which contain the most up-to-date information, go to http://www.brocade.com/ethernetproducts. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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12 Gigabit combination RJ-45/SFP ports. Brocade 6910 allows the same ports to be configured to connect directly to the customer or as network interface on the service side. This ideally positions the Brocade 6910 at the edge of a broadband access network for Ethernet service demarcation, extension and aggregation.
Description of Hardware Description of Hardware The Brocade 6910 switches consist of two model types, one hardened for extended temperature range environments, the other non-hardened for standard temperature range environments: • Standard temperature range switches for 0 to +50 °C: •...
This switch includes a display panel for key system and port indications that simplifies installation and troubleshooting. The LEDs, which are located on the front panel for easy viewing, are shown below and described in the following tables. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
The management port has a valid 10/100BASE-TX link. Flashing Amber Flashing indicates 10/100BASE-TX activity on the port. The link is down. Power Green DC or AC power is functioning normally. External power not connected or has failed. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
There are two power sockets on the front panel of each switch, as well as two grounding points for each power supply inlets. FIGURE 7 Brocade 6910 Switch - AC Power Supply Sockets 1. AC Power Socket 2. Grounding Points...
240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each device and is powered from an independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is recommended. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Circuit Overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded. • Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the mains. To rack-mount devices: Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
1. Attach the brackets to the device using the screws provided in the Bracket Mounting Kit. FIGURE 11 ATTACHING THE BRACKETS 2. Mount the device in the rack, using four rack-mounting screws (not provided). FIGURE 12 INSTALLING THE SWITCH IN A RACK Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
ETSI ETS 300 253. 2. Ensure that there is a good electrical connection to the grounding point on the rack (no paint or isolating surface treatment). 3. Disconnect all power cables to the switch. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Before wiring the DC plug or connecting power to the switch, ensure that power to the feed lines is turned off at the supply circuit breaker or disconnected from the power bus Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to loosen the screws on the power plug and open the wire clamps. This equipment installation must meet NEC/CEC code requirements. Consult local authorities for regulations. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Rear View 1. To switch 2. DC power ground / return 3. -48 VDC power feed 4. Screw-down connector 5. Screw into DC tapped hole on switch 6. DC power line in Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
12. To disconnect DC power from the switch, turn off the DC power feed lines before removing the plugs from the DC sockets. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
RJ-45 to DB-9 cable is supplied with the unit for connecting to the console port, as illustrated below. The pin assignments used to connect to the serial port are described below. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
3. Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 ft) in length. 4. As each connection is made, the relevant Port LED (on the switch) corresponding to each port will light green or amber to indicate that the connection is valid. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
FIGURE 21 MAKING CONNECTIONS TO SFP TRANSCEIVERS 4. As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch corresponding to the port to be sure that the connection is valid. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Then verify that you entered the correct IP address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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The management agent can accept up to eight simultaneous Telnet sessions. If the maximum number of sessions already exists, an additional Telnet connection will not be able to log into the system. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the cable. When using any RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
RJ-45 port on this switch, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable to connect to any device type.) You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to support Gigabit Ethernet. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Additionally, cables must also pass test parameters for Return Loss and Equal-Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT). These tests are specified in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB-95 Bulletin, “The Additional Transmission Performance Guidelines for 100 Ohm 4-Pair Category 5 Cabling.” Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
1500 to 1600-nm region, with low loss in the 1550-nm band. G.655 Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted Extended long-haul applications. FiberSingle-mode, 9/125-micron core Optimized for high-power dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) operation in the region from 1500 to 1600-nm. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
CAUTION For the DC input circuit to the system of a Brocade 6910 make sure there is a UL-Listed 5 amp circuit breaker, minimum 20Vdc, double pole, on the input lugs to the power supply.
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If the power leads are plugged into the wrong holes, the power supply will not work properly and may damage the switch. MISE EN GARDE Si les fils électriques sont raccordés aux mauvaises bornes, l'alimentation ne fonctionnera pas correctement et risque d'endommager le commutateur. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Toutes les interfaces en fibres optiques utilisent des lasers de classe 1. DANGER Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified personnel only. DANGER L'installation et la dépose de l'unité doivent être confiées uniquement à du personnel qualifié. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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DANGER Avant de raccorder le connecteur DC ou l'alimentation au commutateur, veillez à ce que l’arrivée électrique soit coupée sur le disjoncteur ou déconnectée du bus d'alimentation. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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Dangers DANGER Remove both power cords before servicing. DANGER Retirez les deux cordons d'alimentation avant toute maintenance. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Anforderungen an eine Lasereinrichtung der Klasse 1 und sind durch ihre Bauart im normalen Betrieb sicher für die Augen. Trotzdem sollte niemals direkt in den einen Übertragungskanal geblickt werden, wenn er eingeschaltet ist. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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18 AWG, angegeben, als VW-1 gekennzeichnet und für mindestens 90°C bemessen sein. PRECAUCIÓN Para el circuito de entrada de CC al sistema de un Brocade 6910, verifique que existe un disyuntor catalogado por UL de 5 amperios, 20 VCC como mínimo, bipolar, en las orejetas de entrada a la fuente de alimentación.
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VORSICHT Die Verbindung jedes Adernpaars an den RJ-45-Steckern muss eine spezifische Polung aufweisen. PRECAUCIÓN Cada par de cables debe conectarse a los conectores RJ-45 con una orientación correcta. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
PELIGRO Verifique que circuitos de la fuente de corriente están conectados a tierra correctamente; luego use el cordón de potencia suministrado con el instrumento para conectarlo a la fuente de corriente. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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GEFAHR Trennen Sie beide Netzkabel, bevor Sie Wartungsarbeiten durchführen. PELIGRO Desconecte ambos cables de alimentación antes de realizar reparaciones. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Los transceptores SFP se pueden intercambiar "en caliente". El conmutador no tiene que apagarse primero antes de instalar o retirar un transceptor. Sin embargo, siempre debe desconectar primero el cable de red antes de retirar el transceptor. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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UL, P/N LCD6-10A y dos tornillos Phillips de cabeza plana 10-32 x ½". La posición de conexión a tierra está ubicada en el lado del chasis adyacente al símbolo de conexión a tierra. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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Verifique primero que la fuente de alimentación de CA puede suministrar de 100 a 240 V de CA, 50-60 Hz, 0.8 A mínimo. Conecte el cable de alimentación a una fuente de alimentación de CA, con conexión a tierra y 3 clavijas. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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PRECAUCIÓN Para el circuito de entrada de CC de un Brocade 6910, asegúrese de que exista un disyuntor homologado por UL, de 5 amperes, con un mínimo 20 V de CC, bipolar, en las lengüetas de entrada de la fuente de alimentación. El cableado de entrada de la conexión al producto debe consistir en cable de cobre homologado calibre 18 AWG, marcado VW-1 y con una temperatura nominal mínima de 90 ºC.
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Spanish (only) PRECAUCIÓN En el caso de un sistema Brocade 6910 de CA, use un cable de conexión a tierra con un Calibre de alambre estadounidense (AWG) de por lo menos 18. El cable de conexión a tierra debe tener un conector ondulado aprobado por la agencia (incluido en el chasis) conectado en un extremo, con el otro extremo conectado a la conexión a tierra del edificio.
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Spanish (only) PELIGRO Los procedimientos incluidos en este manual están dirigidos al personal de servicio calificado. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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放射 EN 55022:2007, Class A EN 61000-3-2:2006, Class A EN 61000-3-3:2005 抗擾性 EN 55024:2001 + A2:2003 IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 安全 CSA (CSA 22.2 NO 60950-1 & UL 60950-1) CB (IEC/EN60950-1) TUV/GS (EN60950-1) Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
Bandwidth The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the data transmission along the cable. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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Defines CSMA/CD access method and physical layer specifications for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) IEEE 802.3x Defines Ethernet frame start/stop requests and timers used for flow control on full-duplex links. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802.3-2005.) Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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Ports that are on separate collision domains or LAN segments. Telecommunications Industry Association Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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A VLAN serves as a logical workgroup with no physical barriers, allowing users to share information and resources as though located on the same LAN. Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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PCs, servers, hubs and switches connecting to the alarm port connecting to the console port humidity console cable console port copyright Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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LEDs ports description power consumption power supply power supply sockets Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01...
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