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Brocade Communications Systems VDX 6940-36Q Hardware Installation Manual (124 pages)
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Brocade Communications Systems
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
7
Document Conventions
7
Text Formatting Conventions
7
Command Syntax Conventions
7
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
8
Brocade Resources
8
Contacting Brocade Technical Support
8
Brocade Customers
8
Brocade OEM Customers
9
Document Feedback
9
About this Document
11
Supported Hardware and Software
11
Fan Assemblies and Power Supplies
11
Rack Mount Kits
12
What's New in this Document
12
Device Overview
13
Hardware Features
13
4X10 Gbe Breakout Mode Support
14
Brocade Trunking Support
14
Dual Personality Ports
16
Supported Transceivers
17
License Support
18
Hardware Components
18
Port-Side View
20
Non-Port-Side Views
22
Port Numbering
26
Dual Personality Ports and Port Groups
27
Preparing for Installation
29
Installation and Safety Considerations
29
Power Precautions
29
Environmental Precautions
30
EIA Rack Considerations
31
Recommendations for Cable Management
31
Items Required for the Installation
31
Items Included with the Device
32
Mounting the Device
33
Mounting Options
33
Mounting Precautions
33
Standalone Installation
34
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296)
34
Installation Requirements
34
Time and Items Required
35
Flush-Front Mounting
37
Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting
42
Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294)
48
Installation Requirements
48
Time and Items Required
49
Flush-Front Mounting
49
MID-Mounting
53
Initial Configuration
59
Configuration Overview
59
Items Required
60
Providing Power to the Device
60
Connecting an AC Power Cord
60
Connecting a Power Cord to a 500W DC Power Supply
60
Connecting a Power Cord to a 1100W DC Power Supply
62
Grounding the Device Using Two-Hole Ground Lug
63
Verifying Operation
65
Establishing a Serial Connection
66
Assigning Permanent Passwords
66
Changing the Default Account Passwords
67
Configuring the Device IP Address
67
Using DHCP to Set the IP Address
67
Setting a Static IP Address
67
Stateless Ipv6 Autoconfiguration
68
Setting Stateless Ipv6 Autoconfiguration
68
Changing the Rbridge ID
69
Changing the VCS ID
69
Setting the Date and Time
70
Time Zones
70
Time Synchronization
70
Synchronizing Local Time Using NTP
70
Setting the Clock (Date and Time) Manually
71
Setting the Time Zone
71
Network Device Connections
71
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Hubs
72
Workstations, Servers, or Routers
72
Network Device
72
Testing Connectivity
72
Operation
73
Interpreting LED Activity
73
LED Locations
73
Port-Side LED Patterns
76
Non-Port-Side LED Patterns for VDX 6940-36Q
78
Non-Port-Side LED Patterns for VDX 6940-144S
79
POST and Boot Specifications
80
Post
80
Boot
80
Interpreting POST Results
81
Diagnostic Tests
81
Device Management
81
Powering off the Device
82
Thermal Operations
82
Removal and Replacement Procedures
83
Before Beginning Replacement
83
ESD Precautions
84
VDX 6940-36Q FRU Replacement
85
Determining the Need to Replace a Power Supply
85
Time and Items Required to Replace a Power Supply
85
Power Supply Replacement
85
Determining the Need to Replace a Fan Assembly
90
Time and Items Required to Replace a Fan Assembly
91
Replacing a Fan Assembly
91
VDX 6940-144S FRU Replacement
92
Determining the Need to Replace a Power Supply
93
Time and Items Required to Replace a Power Supply
93
Power Supply Replacement
93
Determining the Need to Replace a Fan Assembly
99
Time and Items Required to Replace a Fan Assembly
99
Replacing a Fan Assembly
99
QSFP Transceiver Removal and Replacement
101
Removing a QSFP Transceiver
102
Replacing a QSFP Transceiver
102
SFP Transceiver Removal and Replacement
102
Time and Items Required
103
Removing a Transceiver
103
Replacing a Transceiver
104
Brocade VDX 6940 Switch Technical Specifications
105
System Specifications
105
Ethernet
105
Leds
105
Other
106
Weight and Physical Dimensions
106
Environmental Requirements
106
Power Supply Specifications (Per PSU)
107
Power Consumption (Typical Configuration)
108
Power Consumption (Idle Configuration)
109
Power Consumption (Maximum Configuration)
109
Data Port Specifications (Ethernet)
109
Serial Port Specifications (Pinout RJ-45)
110
Serial Port Specifications (Protocol)
110
Memory Specifications
110
Regulatory Compliance (EMC)
111
Regulatory Compliance (Safety)
111
Regulatory Compliance (Environmental)
111
Regulatory Statements
113
BSMI Statement (Taiwan)
113
Canadian Requirements
113
CE Statement
113
China ROHS
114
FCC Warning (US Only)
114
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)
114
VCCI Statement
114
Germany Statement
114
Cautions and Danger Notices
115
Cautions
115
General Cautions
115
Electrical Cautions
118
Danger Notices
121
General Dangers
121
Laser Dangers
122
Electrical Dangers
122
Dangers Related to Equipment Weight
123
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