Summary of Contents for Brocade Communications Systems Brocade VDX 6740
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53-1002829-02 ® 14 February 2014 Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual Supporting the Brocade VDX 6740, VDX 6740T, and VDX 6740T-1G...
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Supported hardware and software This document is specific to the Brocade VDX 6740, Brocade VDX 6740T, and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G under Network OS v4.1.0 and later. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual...
NOTE A note provides a tip, guidance, or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information. ATTENTION An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data. viii Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002829-02...
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The switch serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label, as illustrated below: The serial number label for the Brocade VDX 6740 switches is located on the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom left of the port side of the switch...
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• A USB port for firmware upgrades and system log downloads • Up to 48 1/10 GbE optical or copper SFP+ ports in the Brocade VDX 6740 and 48 1/10G Base-T copper ports in the Brocade VDX 6740T • Forty-eight 1G Base-T copper ports on the Brocade VDX 6740T-1G, which can be upgraded to 1/10G operation through 10G Port Upgrade licensing •...
Port numbering for the Brocade VDX 6740 switches begins with 1, not 0. Software features The Brocade VDX 6740 switches support the following features. For more details on these features, refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide. Layer 2 and Layer 3 features •...
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• 10G Port Upgrade: For Brocade VDX 6740 and Brocade VDX 6740T, this adds 10 GbE ports in increments of eight ports (8, 16, 24) per license. For Brocade VDX 6740T-1G, this upgrades existing 1 GbE ports to 1/10 GbE operation in increments of 16 ports (16, 32, 48) per license.
Views of the Brocade VDX 6740 switches Views of the Brocade VDX 6740 switches The port side of the Brocade VDX 6740 switch includes the system LEDs, management ports and LEDs, USB port, and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.
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Views of the Brocade VDX 6740 switches Figure 3 shows the non-port side of the Brocade VDX 6740, which contains the combined power supply and fan assemblies. Power supply and fan assembly #2 Handle Power cord receptacle Airflow label Power supply and fan status LED...
• Because the Brocade VDX 6740 switches can be ordered with fans that move air either front to back (exhaust) or back to front (intake), be sure to orient your switch with the airflow pattern of any other devices in the rack. All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake of exhaust air.
Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade VDX 6740 switches for use in a network and fabric: •...
15.2 cm (6 in.) available and are routed to avoid stress. 2. For the Brocade VDX 6740, flip the switch on each power supply to I. For the Brocade VDX 6740T and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G, the power supplies power up as soon as they are plugged in.
3. The port LEDs should be lit during POST activities. When POST is complete, only the LEDs for ports connected to other devices should be green. Refer to Figure 7 Figure 7 for the specific locations of these LEDs. Refer to Table 3 for more details on the LED patterns. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead. The serial port is located on the port side of the Brocade VDX 6740 switches. The Brocade VDX 6740 uses an RJ-45 connector for the serial port. The Brocade VDX 6740T and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G use a mini-USB connector for the serial port.
(<WORD>;;User password satisfying password-attributes):******** Setting the switch IP address You can configure the Brocade VDX 6740 switches with a static IP address, or you can use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by default.
This same enabled or disabled state also enables or disables the usage of a link local address for each managed entity (though a link local address will continue to be generated for each switch) because those link local addresses are required for router discovery. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
If you are going to have more than one switch in a fabric, each switch must have a unique RBridge ID. The default RBridge ID for any Brocade VDX 6740 is 1. Use the vcs rbridge-id [rbridge-id] command to change the default RBridge ID. You should be in privileged EXEC mode to run the command.
(RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a Brocade VDX 6740 switch with an incorrect date and time value functions properly. Because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should set them correctly.
Date and time on the Brocade VDX 6740 Synchronizing local time using NTP Perform the following steps to synchronize the local time using NTP. 1. Log in to the switch using the default password (the default password is password). 2. Enter the ntp server “IPv4 address” command where IPv4 address is the IP address of the first NTP server in IPv4 format, which the switch must be able to access.
Network device connections Please refer to Table 16 for a listing of supported cables for the Brocade VDX 6740 switches. NOTE Before plugging a cable to any port, be sure to discharge any static charge stored on the cable by touching the electrical contacts to a grounded surface.
Brocade VDX 6740T-1G, ports in groups 3 and 3A, as well as port groups 4 and 4A, cannot be trunked together. However, these ports can be trunked on the Brocade VDX 6740 when the 40 GbE QSFP ports are configured in breakout mode. Brocade VDX 6740T-1G 1GbE ports cannot be trunked.
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Configure the interface speed to auto to allow dynamic link speed selection up to 10 Gbps. switch(config)# interface tengigabitethernet 1/0/1 switch(conf-if-int-1/0/1)# speed auto Enable the 10G interface using the no shutdown command. switch(config)# interface tengigabitethernet 1/0/1 switch(conf-if-te-1/0/1)# no shutdown Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
Figure 7. The port status LEDs for the 40 GbE ports are situated between the upper and lower ports of each pair as on the Brocade VDX 6740. Refer to Figure 1 on page 5 for the numbering and locations of the GbE ports.
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LED activity interpretation Figure 9 shows the LEDs on the non-port side of the Brocade VDX 6740. Power supply and fan assembly #2 status LED Power supply and fan assembly #1 status LED FIGURE 9 LEDs on the non-port side of the Brocade VDX 6740...
No action required. port) (one LED [green]) Ethernet Off (no light) There is no activity. No action required. Activity Blinking green There is activity (traffic). No action required. (Management port) (one LED [green]) Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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No action required. Slow blinking green Port is good except ISL is No action required. segmented. Fast blinking green Beaconing enabled. No action required. Flickering green Online, frames flowing through No action required. the port. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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• the fan assembly has failed Replace the power supply and fan or the power supply has assembly. failed. • The power cord has been • unplugged. Check the power plug. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
POST can be several minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command or entering the no diag post command to persistently disable POST. For more information about these commands, refer to the Brocade Network OS Command Reference. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log, refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide. For information about error messages, refer to the Brocade Network OS Message Reference. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
Powering off the Brocade VDX 6740 switches Powering off the Brocade VDX 6740 switches To power off the Brocade VDX 6740, power off both power supplies by setting each power supply switch to O.. To power off the Brocade VDX 6740T and VDX 6740T-1G, you must unplug both power supplies.
Diagnostic tests may temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic testing. To monitor the transceivers, the show media command output shows the transceiver information for all interfaces on the switch. Any unqualified transceiver is disabled and a log message is generated. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
Brocade VDX 6740 management Brocade VDX 6740 management You can use the management functions built into the Brocade VDX 6740 switches to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to accelerate system debugging.
Combined FRU replacement in a Brocade VDX 6740 Figure 13 shows the two combined AC power supply and fan assemblies in the Brocade VDX 6740. The Network OS identifies the FRUs from left to right as power supply and fan assembly #2 and power supply and fan assembly #1.
Replacing a combined power supply and fan assembly in the switch should take less than two minutes. You need the following items to replace a power supply and fan assembly in a Brocade VDX 6740-: • A new power supply and fan assembly (must have the same part number and the same airflow label as the power supply and fan assembly being replaced) •...
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P/N: xxxxxxx-xx Brocade VDX 6740 chassis Label with part number AC power supply and fan assembly Captive screw FIGURE 14 Orientation of the AC power supply and fan assembly in the Brocade VDX 6740 Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
Disassembling any part of the power supply or fan assembly voids the warranty and regulatory certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the power supply or fan assembly. Table 7 describes the power supply status LED colors, behaviors, and actions required, if any. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
2. Ensure that the replacement power supply has the same part number and airflow label as the power supply being replaced. 3. Unplug the power cord from the power supply that is being replaced. 4. Using the Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two captive screws on the power supply. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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If the LED is not steady green, ensure that the power supply is securely installed and seated properly. You can enter one of the following commands at the command line prompt to display the power supply status: Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
CAUTION Disassembling any part of the power supply or fan assembly voids the warranty and regulatory certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the power supply or fan assembly. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw on the fan assembly. 2. Ensure that the replacement fan assembly has the same part number and airflow label as the fan assembly being replaced. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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You can enter one of the following commands at the command line prompt to display fan status: • show chassis • show environment fan The fan status can also be viewed using the Web Tools application. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
Environmental regulation compliance ......54 General specifications Table 9 lists the general specifications for the Brocade VDX 6740 switches. TABLE 9 General specifications...
C (104 F) while the switch is operating • Rack One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) rack - Brocade VDX 6740 • All equipment in cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection • Additional weight of switch not to exceed the rack’s weight limits •...
TABLE 13 VDX 6740 power consumption - maximum MAX: Brocade VDX 6740 All ports configured with ELOAD, Traffic Running (mode 11), Fan Speed Max (8190 RPM), Room Temp AC voltage Input current...
Up to 100 m (328.08 ft) CAT 7 Up to 100 m (328.08 ft) Memory specifications The Brocade VDX 6740 has three types of memory devices: boot flash, compact flash, and main memory. The size of each is listed in Table TABLE 17...
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective actions. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
The standards compliance label on the Brocade VDX 6740 contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards: •...
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 VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
I, and with IEC 825-2. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes. Regulatory certifications Table 18 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade VDX 6740 is certified. TABLE 18 Regulatory compliance standards Country...
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 Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
Ci-dessous, vous trouverez les mises en garde utilisées dans ce manuel. Un mensaje de precaución le advierte sobre un posible peligro que pueda dañar el equipo. Las siguientes son precauciones utilizadas en este manual. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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Si se produce una avería en el módulo de fuente de alimentación y ventiladores deje el dispositivo en cuestión en el con- mutador hasta que lo pueda cambiar. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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PRECAUCIÓN No fuerce la instalación. Si el módulo de fuente de alimentación y ventiladores no se desli- zan con facilidad hacia el interior, asegúrese de que la orientación sea correcta antes de continuar. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
Una advertencia le llama la atención sobre cualquier posible peligro que pueda ocasionar daños personales o la muerte. A continuación se dan las advertencias utilizadas en este manual. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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IEC 825-2 y con los estándares de rendimiento Clase 1 de FDA definidos en el subcapítulo I de 21 CFR. Los productos ópticos que no cumplan con estos estándares pueden emitir luz dañina para los ojos. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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. Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
CE statement Ethernet hubs changing rbridge-id workstations, servers, routers changing the vcs-id connecting network devices China RoHS crossover cable clock set command clock timezone command Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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Brocade VDX 6740 or VDX 6740T distributed intelligence installing an SFP+ interface management command interpreting POST results inter-switch links ip address command electrical ip address dhcp command...
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RTC battery time and date time zone explanation setting transceivers direct-attach safety standards supported safety, electrical trunking group Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...
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VCS mode vcs rbridge-id command VCS trunking vcs vcs-id command vcs-id changing VDX 6740 combined power supply and fan assembly VDX 6740T and 6740T-1G power supply LED indications virtual cluster switching see VCS weight Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual 53_1002829_02...