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Brocade Communications Systems MLXe-16 Installation Manual (452 pages)
MLX Series, Netlron XMR Series
Brand:
Brocade Communications Systems
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 31.22 MB
Table of Contents
Document History
2
Table of Contents
3
About this Document
13
Audience
13
How this Document Is Organized
13
Supported Hardware
14
What's New in this Document
14
Document Conventions
15
Text Formatting
15
Command Syntax Conventions
15
Command Examples
15
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices
15
Notice to the Reader
16
Related Publications
16
Getting Technical Help
17
Chapter 1 Product Overview
19
Brocade Router Overview
19
Router Applications
19
Hardware Features
19
Brocade Mlxe Routers
20
Brocade MLX Routers
26
Brocade Netiron XMR Routers
31
Router Modules
35
Management Modules
35
Console Port
38
Interface Modules
40
POS Interface Modules
62
Switch Fabric Modules
66
High-Speed Switch Fabric Modules
68
Power Supplies
68
Rack Mounting Brackets
70
Cooling System for Brocade Mlxe Routers
70
Routers
75
NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A High-Speed Fan Assemblies
79
Rack Mount Kit
79
Supported Software Features
79
Chapter 2 Installing a Brocade Mlxe Router
81
Installation Precautions
81
General Precautions
81
Power Precautions
83
Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Brocade Mlxe Routers
85
Installation Considerations
85
Installation Procedure
86
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router
89
Preparing the Installation Site
89
Unpacking a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router
89
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router in a Rack or Cabinet
89
Installing Brocade Mlxe-4 Modules
91
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router
94
Connecting AC Power
95
Connecting DC Power
96
Final Steps
97
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-8 Router
98
Preparing the Installation Site
98
Unpacking a Brocade Mlxe-8 Router
98
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-8 Router in a Rack
98
Installing Brocade Mlxe-8 Modules
100
Installing Power Supplies in the Brocade Mlxe-8 Router
103
Connecting AC Power
105
Connecting DC Power
105
Final Steps
107
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router
107
Preparing the Installation Site
107
Unpacking a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router
108
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router in a Rack
108
Installing Modules in a Brocade Mlxe 16-Slot Router
110
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router
114
Connecting AC Power
115
Connecting DC Power
116
Final Steps
118
Cabinet or 4-Post Rack Mount Kit Contents
118
Installing Brocade Mlxe-4 and Brocade Mlxe-8 Routers in a Cabinet or 4-Post Rack
118
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router in a Cabinet or 4-Post Rack105
123
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
127
Preparing the Installation Site
127
Brocade Mlxe-32 Router Shipping Carton Contents
127
Unpacking Your Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
127
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-32 Router in a Rack
129
Installing Modules in the Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
140
Brocade Mlxe-32 Cable Management
144
Accessing Modules for Service
152
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
154
Connecting AC Power
155
Connecting DC Power
155
Removing Brocade Mlxe-32 Router DC Power Supplies
157
Final Steps
158
Attaching a Management Station
158
Activating the Power Source
159
Verifying Proper Operation
160
Observing the Leds
160
Displaying the Module Status
163
Chapter 3 Installing a Brocade MLX Router
165
Installation Precautions
165
General Precautions
165
Power Precautions
167
Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Brocade MLX Routers
169
Installation Considerations
169
Installation Procedure
169
Installing a Brocade MLX-4 Router
173
Preparing the Installation Site
173
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-4 Router
173
Installing a Brocade MLX-4 Router in a Rack
174
Installing Brocade MLX-4 Modules
176
Installing Brocade MLX-4 Router Power Supplies
178
Connecting AC Power
179
Connecting DC Power
180
Final Steps
182
Installing a Brocade MLX-8 Router
182
Preparing the Installation Site
182
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-8 Router
183
Installing a Brocade MLX-8 Router in a Rack
183
Installing Brocade MLX-8 Modules
185
Installing Brocade MLX-8 Router Power Supplies
188
Connecting AC Power
189
Connecting DC Power
190
Final Steps
192
Installing a Brocade MLX-16 Router
193
Preparing the Installation Site
193
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-16 Router
193
Installing a Brocade MLX-16 Router in a Rack
194
Installing Brocade MLX-16 Router Modules
196
Installing NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A Fan Assemblies
200
Installing Brocade MLX-16 Router Power Supplies
204
Connecting AC Power
205
Connecting DC Power
206
Final Steps
208
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router
208
Preparing the Installation Site
208
Unpacking a Brocade MLX-32 Router
208
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router in a Rack
210
Installation Requirements
211
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router
213
Preparing the Installation Site
213
Brocade MLX-32 Router Shipping Carton Contents
213
Unpacking Your Brocade MLX-32 Router
214
Installing a Brocade MLX-32 Router in a Rack
215
Installing Brocade MLX-32 Router Modules
227
Brocade MLX-32 Cable Management
231
Accessing Modules for Service
239
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade MLX-32 Router
240
Connecting AC Power
242
Connecting DC Power
242
Removing Brocade MLX-32 Router DC Power Supplies
245
Final Steps
245
Attaching a Management Station
245
Activating the Power Source
246
Verifying Proper Operation
247
Observing the Leds
247
Displaying the Module Status
250
Chapter 4 Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR Router
253
Installation Precautions
253
General Precautions
254
Power Precautions
254
Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Brocade MLX Routers
257
Installation Considerations
257
Installation Procedure
258
Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR 4000 Router
261
Preparing the Installation Site
261
Unpacking a Brocade Netiron XMR 4000 Router
261
Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR 4000 Router in a Rack
261
Installing Brocade Netiron XMR 4000 Modules
263
Installing Brocade Netiron XMR 4000 Router Power Supplies
266
Final Steps
270
Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR 8000 Router
270
Preparing the Installation Site
270
Unpacking a Brocade Netiron XMR 8000 Router
271
Installing the Brocade Netiron XMR 8000 Router in a Rack
272
Installing Brocade Netiron XMR 8000 Modules
273
Installing Brocade Netiron XMR 8000 Router Power Supplies
276
Final Steps
279
Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR 16000 Router
280
Preparing the Installation Site
280
Unpacking a Brocade Netiron XMR 16000 Router
280
Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR 16000 Router in a Rack
281
Installing Brocade Netiron XMR 16000 Modules
283
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade Netiron XMR 16000 Router
286
Final Steps
290
Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR 32000 Router
291
Preparing the Installation Site
291
Unpacking a Brocade Netiron XMR 32000 Router
291
Installing a Brocade Netiron XMR 32000 Router in a Rack
293
Installing Brocade Netiron XMR 32000 Modules
295
Brocade Netiron XMR 32000 Cable Management
298
Route Cables from Slots #15 and #16 Directly to the Right through the Side Comb. Refer to Figure
302
Figure
303
Upper Right Quadrant
303
Side Combs (18)
304
Cables from Slot #15
304
Accessing Modules for Service
307
Removing Brocade Netiron XMR 3200 Router DC Power Supplies296
314
Final Steps
314
Attaching a Management Station
314
Activating the Power Source
315
Verifying Proper Operation
316
Observing the Leds
316
Displaying the Module Status
319
Chapter 5 Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components
321
Cable Cinch Overview
321
Mrj21 Procedures
321
Cable Cinch with Two Mrj21 Cables
322
Cable Cinch with Three Mrj21 Cables
322
Cable Cinch with Four Mrj21 Cables
323
Cable Cinch with Five Mrj21 Cables
323
Cable Cinch with Six Mrj21 Cables
324
Cable Cinch with Seven Mrj21 Cables
324
Cable Cinch with Eight Mrj21 Cables
325
RJ45 Procedures
325
Cable Cinch with One Group of RJ45 Cables
325
Cable Cinch with Two Groups of RJ45 Cables
326
Cable Cinch with Three Groups of RJ45 Cables
326
Cable Cinch with Four Groups of RJ45 Cables
327
Cable Cinch with Five Groups of RJ45 Cables
327
Cable Cinch with Six Groups of RJ45 Cables
328
Cable Cinch with Seven Groups of RJ45 Cables
328
Cable Cinch with Eight Groups of RJ45 Cables
329
Chapter 6 Connecting a Router to a Network Device
331
Assigning Permanent Passwords
331
Configuring IP Addresses
332
Support of Subnet Masks
333
Assigning an IP Address to a Management Interface
333
Assigning IP Addresses to an Interface, Virtual Interface, or Loopback Interface
334
Enabling and Disabling the Interfaces
335
Understanding Management Port Functions
335
Connecting the Router to a Network Device
335
Installing a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
336
Cabling a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
336
Cleaning Fiber-Optic Ports and Connectors
337
Troubleshooting Network Connections
337
Testing Network Connectivity
338
Pinging an IP Address
338
Tracing a Route
338
Chapter 7 Managing Routers and Modules
339
Managing the Device
339
Enabling and Disabling a DC Power Source
339
Disabling and Re-Enabling Power to Interface Modules
339
Monitoring I2C Failures on Management Modules
340
Displaying Device Status and Temperature Readings
342
Displaying the Syslog Configuration and Static and Dynamic Buffers
345
Managing Switch Fabric Modules
347
Forcing HSF Modules to Operate in Normal Mode
348
Blocking Discovery of G1 Switch Fabric Modules
348
Managing the Cooling System
349
Configuring the Cooling System
349
Manually Setting the Fan Speed
354
Monitoring the Cooling System
354
Temperature Log Reduction
355
Managing Interface Modules
356
Configuring Interface Module Boot Parameters
356
Changing Priority of Slots for Interface Modules
362
Disabling and Re-Enabling Power to Interface Modules
362
Enabling and Disabling Management Module CPU Usage Calculations
363
Displaying CPU Usage
364
Displaying Management Module CPU Usage
365
Removing MAC Address Entries
366
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Field Replacement
367
Hardware Maintenance Schedule
367
Replacing a Management Module
368
Replacing the Compact Flash Card in an MR2 Management Module
368
Replacing an Interface Module
369
Removing and Replacing an Interface Module
369
Replacing a Switch Fabric Module
370
Replacing a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
371
Cabling a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
372
Replacing a Power Supply
372
Determining Which Power Supply Failed
372
Setting the Threshold for Power Supply Monitoring
372
Clearing Power Supply Failure Timestamps
373
Displaying Power Supply Monitoring Timestamps
373
Enabling a Power Supply Shutdown
374
Powering on the Power Supply through the CLI
374
Replacing a Power Supply
374
Replacing Fan Assemblies
377
Replacing Fan Assemblies in All 32-Slot Routers
377
Replacing Fan Assemblies in 16-Slot Routers
380
Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly in 4-Slot and 8-Slot Routers
383
Replacing the Air Filters
385
Installing Upward Deflectors on Fan Assemblies
391
Chapter 9 Hardware Specifications
397
Hardware Specifications for Brocade Mlxe Routers
397
Power Specifications
397
Physical Dimensions
400
Operating Environment
400
Storage Environment
400
Safety Agency Approvals
400
Electromagnetic Approvals
400
Hardware Specifications for Brocade MLX Routers
402
Power Specifications
402
Physical Dimensions
404
Operating Environment
404
Storage Environment
404
Safety Agency Approvals
405
Electromagnetic Approvals
405
Hardware Specifications for Brocade Netiron XMR Routers
405
Power Specifications
405
Physical Dimensions
407
Operating Environment
407
Storage Environment
408
Safety Agency Approvals
408
Electromagnetic Approvals
408
Port Specifications for All Router Models
408
Console Port Pin Assignments
408
Management Port Pin Assignments
409
Power Cords
410
Appendix A Brocade Mlxe Chassis Bundles
413
Appendix B Regulatory Statements
427
409
427
Industry Canada Statement
427
Europe and Australia
427
Germany
427
Japan
428
Power Cords (Japan Denan)
429
China
429
Taiwan
430
Korea
430
Russia
430
Brazil
431
Appendix C Caution and Danger Notices
433
Cautions
433
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Brocade Communications Systems MLXe-16 Hardware Installation Manual (274 pages)
Brand:
Brocade Communications Systems
| Category:
Control Unit
| Size: 19.11 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Document
9
Audience
9
How this Document Is Organized
9
Supported Hardware
9
Document Conventions
10
Text Formatting
10
Command Syntax Conventions
10
Command Examples
11
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices
11
What's New in this Document
10
Notice to the Reader
11
Getting Technical Help
12
Related Publications
12
Chapter 1 Product Overview
13
Brocade Router Overview
13
Router Applications
13
Hardware Features
13
Brocade Mlxe Routers
13
Router Modules
19
Management Modules
19
Interface Modules
23
Forward Error Correction (FEC) Mode
40
Switch Fabric Modules
41
High-Speed Switch Fabric Modules
43
Power Supplies
43
Rack Mounting Brackets
45
Cooling System for Brocade Mlxe Routers
45
Cooling System for Brocade Mlxe Series Routers
49
NIBI-16-FAN-EXH-A High-Speed Fan Assemblies
49
Rack Mount Kit
49
Supported Software Features
49
Chapter 2 Installing a Brocade Mlxe Router
51
Pre-Installation Notice for the Brocade Mlxe Chassis Bundles
51
Installation Precautions
52
General Precautions
52
Power Precautions
53
Installing 2X100Gbe Interface Modules in Brocade Mlxe Routers
55
Installation Considerations
55
Installation Procedure
56
Installing BR-MLX-10Gx24-DM Interface Modules
59
In Brocade Mlxe Routers
59
Installation Considerations
59
Installation Procedure
59
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router
60
Preparing the Installation Site
60
Unpacking a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router
60
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router in a Rack or Cabinet
61
Installing Brocade Mlxe-4 Modules
63
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade Mlxe-4 Router
66
Connecting AC Power
66
Connecting DC Power
67
Final Steps
69
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-8 Router
69
Preparing the Installation Site
69
Unpacking a Brocade Mlxe-8 Router
69
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-8 Router in a Rack
70
Installing Brocade Mlxe-8 Modules
72
Installing Power Supplies in the Brocade Mlxe-8 Router
75
Connecting AC Power
76
Connecting DC Power
77
Final Steps
78
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router
79
Preparing the Installation Site
79
Unpacking a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router
79
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router in a Rack
80
Installing Modules in a Brocade Mlxe 16-Slot Router
82
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router
85
Connecting AC Power
86
Connecting DC Power
87
Final Steps
89
Mounting Brocade Mlxe-4, -8, or -16 Routers in a 4-Post Rack or Cabinet
89
Cabinet or 4-Post Rack Mount Kit Contents
89
Installing Brocade Mlxe-4 and Brocade Mlxe-8 Routers in a Cabinet or 4-Post Rack
89
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-16 Router in a Cabinet or 4-Post Rack
94
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
98
Preparing the Installation Site
98
Brocade Mlxe-32 Router Shipping Carton Contents
98
Unpacking Your Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
98
Installing a Brocade Mlxe-32 Router in a Rack
100
Installing Modules in the Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
116
Brocade Mlxe-32 Cable Management
120
Accessing Modules for Service
129
Installing Power Supplies in a Brocade Mlxe-32 Router
131
Connecting AC Power
133
Connecting DC Power
133
Removing Brocade Mlxe-32 Router DC Power Supplies
135
Final Steps
136
Attaching a Management Station
136
Attaching a PC or Terminal to the Console Port or Ethernet Port
136
Activating the Power Source
137
Verifying Proper Operation
138
Observing the Leds
138
Displaying the Module Status
141
Forced Card Deletion
142
Chapter 3 Using Brocade Structured Cabling Components
145
Cable Cinch Overview
145
Mrj21 Procedures
145
Cable Cinch with Two Mrj21 Cables
146
Cable Cinch with Three Mrj21 Cables
146
Cable Cinch with Four Mrj21 Cables
147
Cable Cinch with Five Mrj21 Cables
147
Cable Cinch with Six Mrj21 Cables
148
Cable Cinch with Seven Mrj21 Cables
148
Cable Cinch with Eight Mrj21 Cables
149
RJ45 Procedures
149
Cable Cinch with One Group of RJ45 Cables
149
Cable Cinch with Two Groups of RJ45 Cables
150
Cable Cinch with Three Groups of RJ45 Cables
150
Cable Cinch with Four Groups of RJ45 Cables
151
Cable Cinch with Five Groups of RJ45 Cables
151
Cable Cinch with Six Groups of RJ45 Cables
152
Cable Cinch with Seven Groups of RJ45 Cables
152
Cable Cinch with Eight Groups of RJ45 Cables
153
Chapter 4 Connecting a Router to a Network Device
155
Assigning Permanent Passwords
155
Configuring IP Addresses
156
Support of Subnet Masks
157
Assigning an IP Address to a Management Interface
157
Assigning IP Addresses to an Interface, Virtual Interface, or Loopback Interface
158
Enabling and Disabling the Interfaces
159
Understanding Management Port Functions
159
Connecting the Router to a Network Device
159
Installing a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
160
Cabling a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
160
Cleaning Fiber-Optic Ports and Connectors
161
Troubleshooting Network Connections
161
Testing Network Connectivity
162
Pinging an IP Address
162
Tracing a Route
163
Chapter 5 Managing Routers and Modules
165
Managing the Device
165
Disabling and Re-Enabling Power to Interface Modules
165
Monitoring I2C Failures on Management Modules
166
Displaying Device Status and Temperature Readings
168
Displaying the Syslog Configuration and Static and Dynamic Buffers
171
MP Presence from LP Detection (Headless Router Operation)161
173
Rolling Reboot
173
Line Module Configuration Deletion in Interactive Boot Mode162
174
Managing Switch Fabric Modules
174
Forcing HSF Modules to Operate in Normal Mode
175
Blocking Discovery of G1 Switch Fabric Modules
175
Managing the Cooling System
175
Configuring the Cooling System
175
Manually Setting the Fan Speed
182
Monitoring the Cooling System
183
Temperature Log Reduction
184
Managing Interface Modules
185
Configuring Interface Module Boot Parameters
185
Changing Priority of Slots for Interface Modules
190
Disabling and Re-Enabling Power to Interface Modules
191
Monitoring Link Status
192
Enabling Monitoring Link Status
192
Disabling Monitoring Link Status
192
Displaying Fabric Link Status
192
Syslog Messages
193
Using Alarms to Collect and Monitor Device Status
193
Configuring Alarm History Buffer Size
194
Configuring Alarm Logging
194
Displaying Alarms
195
Clearing the Alarm History Log
198
Disabling SNMP Trap Generation and Logging
198
Displaying MR2 Management Module Memory Usage
199
Enabling and Disabling Management Module CPU Usage Calculations
199
Displaying CPU Usage
200
Displaying Management Module CPU Usage
201
Removing MAC Address Entries
202
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Field Replacement
203
Hardware Maintenance Schedule
203
Replacing a Management Module
204
Installing the Compact Flash Card in an MR2 Management Module
204
Replacing an Interface Module
205
Removing and Replacing an Interface Module
205
Replacing a Switch Fabric Module
206
Replacing a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
207
Cabling a Fiber-Optic Transceiver
208
Replacing a Power Supply
208
Determining Which Power Supply Failed
208
Setting the Threshold for Power Supply Monitoring
208
Clearing Power Supply Failure Timestamps
209
Displaying Power Supply Monitoring Timestamps
209
Enabling a Power Supply Shutdown
211
Powering on the Power Supply through the CLI
211
Replacing a Power Supply
212
Replacing Fan Assemblies
214
Replacing Fan Assemblies in All 32-Slot Routers
214
Replacing Fan Assemblies in 16-Slot Routers
217
Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly in 4-Slot and 8-Slot Routers
218
Replacing the Air Filters
220
Installing Upward Deflectors on Fan Assemblies
224
Chapter 7 Hardware Specifications
229
Hardware Specifications for Brocade Mlxe Routers
229
Power Specifications
229
Physical Dimensions
231
Operating Environment
232
Storage Environment
232
Safety Agency Approvals
232
Electromagnetic Approvals
232
Port Specifications for All Router Models
232
Console Port Pin Assignments
232
Management Port Pin Assignments
233
Power Cords
234
Appendix A Brocade Mlxe Chassis Bundles
237
Appendix B Regulatory Statements
251
239
251
Industry Canada Statement
251
Europe and Australia
251
Germany
251
Japan
252
Power Cords (Japan Denan)
252
China
253
Taiwan
253
Korea
253
Russia
254
Brazil
254
Appendix C Caution and Danger Notices
255
Cautions
255
Dangers
267
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