Verifying Correct Configuration Of The Fabric - Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Replacement Procedure

NOTE
The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available management
tools, such as Telnet or Web Tools. Ensure that the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is not modified using other
connections during the rest of this procedure.
2. Reconnect the transceivers and cables to the port blades:
NOTE
The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements,
refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
a. Position one of the transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port and insert the transceiver
into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
b. Select the cable that corresponds to the port and position it so that the key (the ridge on one side of the
cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the transceiver; then, insert the cable into the transceiver until
the latching mechanism clicks.
c. Repeat step a and
ATTENTION
Do not route cables in front of the air exhaust vent (located on the upper port side of the chassis and
possibly the lower side if using the port side exhaust kit).
d. Organize the cables as required.

Verifying correct configuration of the fabric

Copying the command outputs from this section into a file is recommended.
1. Create an "after" SAN profile by entering the following commands and copying the output to a text file named
"SANafter.txt":
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nsShow
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nsAllShow
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switchShow
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fabricShow
switch:admin> nsshow
Type Pid COS
N 020f00;
Fabric Port Name: 20:0f:00:60:69:90:03:f0
<output truncated>
switch:admin> nsallshow
{020f00 021fda 021fdc 021fe0 021fe1
5 Nx_Ports in the Fabric}
switch:admin> switchshow
switchName: rsl8-st03-dcx-01
<output truncated>
switch:admin> fabricshow
Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name
<output truncated>
12
step b for the remaining ports.
PortName NodeName TTL(sec)
3;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46;10:00:00:01:73:00:29:46; na
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Chassis Replacement Procedure
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