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Brocade Communications Systems Brocade 6520 Administrator's Manual

Brocade Communications Systems Brocade 6520 Administrator's Manual (268 pages)

Brocade Web Tools Administrator's Guide v7.1.0 (53-1002756-01, March 2013)

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Software | Size: 2.8 MB

Table of Contents

Web Tools
1
Table of Contents
5
About this Document
21
- How this Document Is Organized
  21
- Supported Hardware and Software
  22
- What's New in this Document
  23
- Document Conventions
  24
  - Text Formatting
    24
  - Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
    25
  - Key Terms
    25
- Notice to the Reader
  25
- Additional Information
  26
  - Brocade Resources
    26
  - Other Industry Resources
    26
- Getting Technical Help
  26
- Document Feedback
  27
Chapter 1 Introducing Web Tools

29
Chapter 2 Using the Web Tools Interface

45
- Viewing Switch Explorer
  45
  - Persisting GUI Preferences
    47
  - Tabs
    48
  - Fabric Tree
    48
  - Switch View Buttons
    49
  - Switch View
    49
  - Switch Events and Switch Information
    51
  - Free Professional Management Tool
    52
- Displaying Tool Tips
  52
- Right-Click Options
  53
- Refresh Rates
  53
- Displaying Switches in the Fabric
  54
- Working with Web Tools: Recommendations
  54
- Opening a Telnet or SSH Client Window
  55
- Collecting Logs for Troubleshooting
  56
Chapter 3 Managing Fabrics and Switches

57
Chapter 4 Maintaining Configurations and Firmware

83
Chapter 5 Managing Ports

87
- Port Management Overview
  87
  - Opening the Port Admin Tab
    88
  - Port Admin Tab Components
    88
  - Controllable Ports
    91
- Configuring FC Ports
  92
  - Allowed Port Types
    93
  - Long Distance Mode
    93
  - Ingress Rate Limit
    94
- Assigning a Name to a Port
  95
- Port Beaconing
  96
- Enabling and Disabling a Port
  96
  - Considerations for Enabling or Disabling a Port
    97
- Persistent Enabling and Disabling Ports
  97
- Configuring NPIV Ports
  98
- Port Activation
  99
  - Enabling Ports on Demand
    100
  - Enabling Dynamic Ports on Demand
    100
  - Disabling Dynamic Ports on Demand
    101
  - Diagnostic Ports
    101
  - Reserving and Releasing Licenses on a Port Basis
    102
- Port Swapping Index
  102
  - Port Swapping
    103
  - Determining if a Port Index was Swapped with Another Switch Port
    103
- Configuring BB Credits on an F_Port
  104
- Configuring ALPA
  105
- Configuring Port Octet Speed Combination
  106
- Configuring CSCTL
  108
- Configuring Compression and Encryption
  109
  - Enabling/Disabling Encryption
    109
  - Enabling/Disabling Compression
    109
  - Displaying Compression Ratio
    110
- Forward Error Correction
  110
- Inband Management
  110
- Gige Port Modes
  112
Chapter 6 Enabling ISL Trunking

113
- ISL Trunking Overview
  113
- Disabling or Enabling ISL Trunking
  113
- Viewing Trunk Group Information
  114
- F_Port Trunk Groups
  115
  - Creating and Maintaining F_Port Trunk Groups
    115
Chapter 7 Monitoring Performance

117
- Performance Monitor Overview
  117
  - Basic Monitoring
    117
  - Advanced Monitoring
    118
  - Performance Graphs
    118
  - Predefined Performance Graphs
    118
  - User-Defined Graphs
    121
  - Canvas Configurations
    121
- Opening the Performance Monitor Window
  122
- Creating Basic Performance Monitor Graphs
  122
- Customizing Basic Monitoring Graphs
  123
- Advanced Performance Monitoring Graphs
  125
- Tunnel and TCP Performance Monitoring Graphs
  127
  - Tunnel and TCP Graph Chart Properties
    128
- Saving Graphs to a Canvas
  128
- Adding Graphs to an Existing Canvas
  129
- Printing Graphs
  129
- Modifying Graphs
  129
Chapter 8 Administering Zoning

131
- Zoning Overview
  131
  - Basic Zones
    131
  - Traffic Isolation Zones
    131
  - LSAN Zone Requirements
    132
  - Qos Zone Requirements
    132
- Zoning Configurations
  132
  - Opening the Zone Admin Window
    132
  - Setting the Default Zoning Mode
    133
- Zoning Management
  133
  - Refreshing Fabric Information
    135
  - Refreshing Zone Administration Window Information
    136
  - Saving Local Zoning Changes
    136
  - Selecting a Zoning View
    137
  - Creating and Populating Zone Aliases
    137
  - Adding and Removing Members of a Zone Alias
    138
  - Renaming Zone Aliases
    139
  - Deleting Zone Aliases
    139
  - Creating and Populating Zones
    139
  - Adding and Removing Members of a Zone
    140
  - Renaming Zones
    141
  - Cloning Zones
    141
  - Deleting Zones
    142
  - Creating and Populating Enhanced Traffic Isolation Zones
    142
- Zone Configuration and Zoning Database Management
  143
- Best Practices for Zoning
  150
Chapter 9 Working with Diagnostic Features

151
- Trace Dumps
  151
- Displaying Switch Information
  153
- Defining Switch Policy
  156
- Port LED Interpretation
  158
  - Port Icon Colors
    158
Chapter 10 Using the FC-FC Routing Service

159
- Fibre Channel Routing Overview
  159
- Supported Switches for Fibre Channel Routing
  160
- Setting up FC-FC Routing
  160
- FC-FC Routing Management
  161
  - Opening the FC Routing Module
    161
  - Viewing and Managing LSAN Fabrics
    162
- Viewing EX-Ports
  162
- Configuring an EX-Port
  163
  - Editing the Configuration of an EX-Port
    163
- Configuring FCR Router Port Cost
  164
- Viewing LSAN Zones
  164
  - Viewing LSAN Devices
    164
- Configuring the Backbone Fabric ID
  165
Chapter 11 Using the Access Gateway

167
- Access Gateway Overview
  167
- Viewing Switch Explorer for Access Gateway Mode
  167
- Access Gateway Mode
  168
  - Restricted Access in the Port Admin Tab
    169
- Enabling Access Gateway Mode
  169
- Disabling Access Gateway Mode
  170
- Viewing the Access Gateway Settings
  170
- Port Configuration
  170
  - Creating Port Groups
    171
  - Editing or Viewing Port Groups
    171
  - Deleting Port Groups
    172
  - Defining Custom Primary F-N Port Mapping
    172
  - Defining Custom Static F-N Port Mapping
    173
  - Defining Custom WWN-N Port Mappings
    173
- Access Gateway Policy Modification
  174
- Access Gateway Limitations on the Brocade 8000
  176
Chapter 12 Administering Fabric Watch

177
- Fabric Watch Overview
  177
Chapter 13 Administering Extended Fabrics

179
- Extended Link Buffer Allocation Overview
  179
- Configuring a Port for Long Distance
  182
Chapter 14 Routing Traffic

185
- Routing Overview
  185
- Viewing Fabric Shortest Path First Routing
  186
- Configuring Dynamic Load Sharing
  187
  - Lossless Dynamic Load Sharing
    187
- Specifying Frame Order Delivery
  188
- Configuring the Link Cost for a Port
  188
Chapter 15 Configuring Standard Security Features

191
- User-Defined Accounts
  191
  - Virtual Fabrics Considerations
    192
  - Viewing User Account Information
    193
  - Creating User-Defined Accounts
    193
  - Deleting User-Defined Accounts
    195
  - Changing User Account Parameters
    195
  - Maintaining Passwords
    196
- User-Defined Roles
  198
  - Guidelines and Restrictions
    198
  - Creating a User-Defined Role
    199
  - Editing a User-Defined Role
    200
- Access Control List Policy Configuration
  201
- Fabric-Wide Consistency Policy Configuration
  205
- Authentication Policy Configuration
  206
- SNMP Configuration
  208
- RADIUS Management
  210
  - Enabling and Disabling RADIUS
    211
  - Configuring RADIUS
    211
  - Modifying the RADIUS Server
    212
  - Modifying the RADIUS Server Order
    213
  - Removing a RADIUS Server
    213
- Active Directory Service Management
  213
- TACACS+ Management
  215
  - Enabling and Disabling TACACS
    215
  - Configuring TACACS
    215
  - Modifying TACACS
    215
  - Removing TACACS
    216
- Ipsec Concepts
  216
  - Transport Mode and Tunnel Mode
    217
  - Ipsec Header Options
    218
  - Basic Ipsec Configurations
    219
  - Internet Key Exchange Concepts
    220
- Ipsec over Management Ports
  222
  - Enabling the Ethernet Ipsec Policies
    222
  - Establishing an IKE Policy
    223
  - Creating a Security Association
    223
  - Creating an SA Proposal
    224
  - Adding an Ipsec Transform Policy
    225
  - Adding an Ipsec Selector
    225
  - Manually Creating an SA
    226
  - Editing an IKE or Ipsec Policy
    227
  - Deleting an IKE or Ipsec Policy
    227
- Establishing Authentication Policies for Hbas
  228
Chapter 16 Administering FICON CUP Fabrics

229
Chapter 17 Configuring Fcoe with Web Tools

241
- Web Tools and Fcoe Overview
  241
- Web Tools, the EGM License, and Brocade Network Advisor
  242
  - Port Information that Is Unique to Fcoe
    242
- Switch Administration and Fcoe
  243
- FC0E Configuration Tasks
  243
- Quality of Service Configuration
  243
  - Editing the DCB Map
    244
  - Adding a Traffic Class Map
    244
- LLDP-DCBX Configuration
  245
  - Configuring Global LLDP Characteristics
    245
  - Adding an LLDP Profile
    247
- Configuring DCB Interfaces
  248
- Configuring a Link Aggregation Group
  249
- Configuring Vlans
  250
- Configuring Fcoe Login Groups
  251
- Displaying Fcoe Port Information
  251
- Displaying LAG Information
  252
- Displaying VLAN Information
  253
- Displaying Fcoe Login Groups
  253
- Displaying Qos Information
  253
- Displaying LLDP-DCBX Information
  253
- Displaying DCB Interface Statistics
  253
- Configuring a DCB Interface from the Switch View
  254
- Configuring a DCB Interface from the Port Admin Panel
  254
- Enabling and Disabling a LAG
  254
- Enabling and Disabling LLDP
  255
- Enabling and Disabling Qos Priority-Based Flow Control
  255
- Enabling and Disabling Fcoe Ports
  255
- General Web Tools Limitations
  257

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Brocade Communications Systems Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual (70 pages)

Brocade 6520 Hardware Referencce Manual

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Switch | Size: 2.78 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
About this Document
7
- In this Chapter
  7
- How this Document Is Organized
  7
- Supported Hardware and Software
  7
- Document Conventions
  8
  - Text Formatting
    8
  - Command Syntax Conventions
    8
  - Command Examples
    9
  - Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
    9
  - Key Terms
    9
- Notice to the Reader
  10
- Additional Information
  10
  - Brocade Resources
    10
  - Other Industry Resources
    10
- Getting Technical Help
  11
- Document Feedback
  12
Chapter 1 Brocade 6520 Introduction

13
Chapter 2 Brocade 6520 Installation and Configuration

17
- In this Chapter
  17
- Items Included with the Brocade 6520
  17
- Installation and Safety Considerations
  18
  - ESD Precautions
    18
  - Electrical Considerations
    18
  - Power Supply Specifications
    18
  - Environmental Considerations
    20
  - Rack Considerations
    20
  - Recommendations for Cable Management
    21
  - Items Required for Installation
    21
- Standalone Installation for a Brocade 6520
  22
- Rack Installation for a Brocade 6520
  22
- Brocade 6520 Configuration
  22
  - Providing Power to the Switch
    22
  - Creating a Serial Connection
    23
  - Switch IP Address
    24
  - Date and Time Settings
    24
    
    Setting the Date and Time
    26
    
    Setting Time Zones
    26
  - Brocade ISL Trunking
    27
Chapter 3 Brocade 6520 Operation

29
- In this Chapter
  29
- LED Activity Interpretation
  29
  - Brocade 6520 Leds
    29
  - LED Locations
    29
- POST and Boot-Up Specifications
  33
  - Post
    33
  - Boot-Up
    33
- Interpreting POST Results
  34
- Brocade 6520 Maintenance
  34
  - Installing an SFP+ Transceiver
    34
  - Diagnostic Tests
    36
- Brocade 6520 Management
  36
Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement of Power Supplies and Fans

39
Appendix A Brocade 6520 Specifications

51
- In this Appendix
  51
- Weight and Physical Dimensions
  51
- General Specifications
  51
- Data Transmission Ranges
  52
- Memory Specifications
  53
- Fibre Channel Port Specifications
  53
- Serial Port Specifications
  53
- Regulatory Compliance
  54
  - FCC Warning (US Only)
    54
  - KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)
    54
  - VCCI Statement (Japan)
    55
  - Power Cords (Japan DENAN)
    55
  - China
    56
  - BSMI Statement (Taiwan)
    57
  - CE Statement
    57
  - Canadian Requirements
    57
  - German Statement
    57
  - Laser Compliance
    57
- Electrical Cautions
  58
  - RTC Battery
    58
  - Electrical Safety
    58
- Regulatory Certifications
  58
- Environmental Regulation Compliance
  59
  - China Rohs
    59
- Caution and Danger Notices
  63
Appendix B Caution and Danger Notices

63
- Caution Notices
  63
- Danger Notices
  64

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Brocade Communications Systems Brocade 6520 Reference Manual (60 pages)

96-port auto-sensing 2, 4, 8, or 16 Gbps as well as 10 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) switch

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Switch | Size: 2.53 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
About this Document
7
How this Document Is Organized
7
In this Chapter
7
Supported Hardware and Software
7
Document Conventions
8
- Text Formatting
  8
- Command Syntax Conventions
  8
- Command Examples
  9
- Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
  9
- Key Terms
  9
Additional Information
10
- Brocade Resources
  10
- Other Industry Resources
  10
Notice to the Reader
10
Getting Technical Help
11
Document Feedback
12
ESD Precautions
12
Chapter 1 Brocade 6520 Introduction

13
- In this Chapter
  13
- Brocade 6520 Overview
  13
  - Platform Capabilities
    13
  - Platform Components
    15
- Port Side of the Brocade 6520
  15
- Non-Port Side of the Brocade 6520
  16
Chapter 2 Brocade 6520 Installation and Configuration

17
Chapter 3 Brocade 6520 Operation

27
- In this Chapter
  27
- LED Activity Interpretation
  27
  - Brocade 6520 Leds
    27
  - LED Locations
    27
  - LED Patterns
    29
- POST and Boot Specifications
  31
  - Post
    31
  - Boot
    31
- Interpreting POST Results
  32
- Brocade 6520 Maintenance
  32
  - Installing an SFP
    32
- Brocade 6520 Management
  34
Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement of Power Supplies and Fans

37
- In this Chapter
  37
- Introduction
  37
  - Before Beginning Installation
    37
- Power Supply Removal and Replacement
  38
- Fan Removal and Replacement
  41
  - Determining the Need to Replace a Fan
    41
  - Time Required
    41
  - Items Required
    41
  - Replacing a Brocade 6520 Fan
    42
- SFP Transceiver Removal and Replacement
  43
  - Time and Items Required
    44
  - Removing a Transceiver
    44
  - Replacing a Transceiver
    45
Appendix A Brocade 6520 Specifications

47
- General Specifications
  47
- In this Appendix
  47
- Weight and Physical Dimensions
  47
- Data Transmission Ranges
  48
  - General Specifications
    48
- Fibre Channel Port Specifications
  49
- Memory Specifications
  49
- Serial Port Specifications
  49
- Regulatory Compliance
  50
  - FCC Warning (US Only)
    50
  - KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)
    50
  - VCCI Statement Japan
    51
  - Power Cords (Japan Denan)
    51
  - China
    51
  - BSMI Statement (Taiwan)
    51
  - CE Statement
    52
  - Canadian Requirements
    52
  - German Statement
    52
  - Laser Compliance
    52
  - RTC Battery
    53
  - Electrical Safety
    53
- Regulatory Certifications
  53
- Environmental Regulation Compliance
  54
  - China Rohs
    54
- Index
  57

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Supporting Brocade 300, 4100, 4900, 5000, 5100, 5300, 6505, 6510, 6520, 7800, 8000, and VA-40FC switches

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Software | Size: 1.81 MB

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Table of Contents
3
About this Document
5
- How this Document Is Organized
  5
- Supported Hardware and Software
  5
- What's New in this Document
  6
- Document Conventions
  6
- Text Formatting
  6
- Notice to the Reader
  7
- Key Terms
  7
- Additional Information
  8
  - Brocade Resources
    8
  - Other Industry Resources
    8
- Getting Technical Help
  8
- Document Feedback
  9
Chapter 1 Introducing Ezswitchsetup

11
Chapter 2 Setting up Your Switch

17
Chapter 3 Managing Your Switch

37
- Switch Manager Overview
  37
  - Task Panel
    38
  - Switch View
    39
  - Content Page
    39
  - Status Bar
    40
- Launching the Ezswitchsetup Switch Manager
  40
  - Logging in
    41
  - Switch Manager Sessions
    41
  - Logging out
    41
- Viewing Switch Information
  42
- Changing Switch Information
  47
- Adding a Port License
  48
- Managing Devices
  48
  - Device Connections
    50
  - Assigning and Renaming Device Aliases
    51
- Zoning Management
  53
- Accessing Web Tools for Advanced Management
  58
  - Making Ezswitchsetup Your Default Switch Manager
    58
- Ezswitchsetup Limitations
  59
Appendix A Ezswitchsetup Limitations

59
- General Limitations
  59

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Brocade Communications Systems Brocade 6520 Quick Start Manual (24 pages)

Quick Start Guide

Brand: Brocade Communications Systems | Category: Switch | Size: 3.6 MB

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