53-1004105-13 Hardware Installation Guide
Brocade X6-8 Director
Hardware Installation Guide
Task
Task Details or Additional Information
Verify correct operation of director.
Check LEDs on blades and FRUs, and use the following commands to
verify operation:
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errdump
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fabricShow
•
fanShow
•
historyShow
•
psShow
•
slotShow
•
switchShow
•
tempShow
Back up the configuration.
Use the
configUpload
command.
Items Required
The following items are required for initial setup and verification of the device:
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The device, mounted and installed with the required blades, FRUs, transceivers, and cables and connected to a power
source.
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A workstation computer with an installed terminal emulator application, such as HyperTerminal for Windows.
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An unused IP address with corresponding subnet mask and gateway address.
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A serial cable (provided) with an RJ-45 connector.
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An RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter.
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Three Ethernet cables (including one spare).
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Access to an FTP server or USB device for backing up (uploading) or downloading the device configuration or
collecting
supportsave
output data (optional).
•
A Brocade USB drive for collecting
supportsave
output data (optional).
Providing Power to the Device
Perform the steps to provide power that are applicable to your power supply model. Observe the following precautions for
all power connections:
•
Before connecting power, refer to the following sources of information:
–
Electrical caution and danger statements in
.
–
Power supply specifications section in the
for power supply requirements of your device.
•
Connect each power supply to a different power source or circuit to provide full redundancy.
•
Route the power cords so they will be out of the way when connected to the power source. Ensure that the power
cords have a minimum service loop of 15.2 cm (6 in.) and are routed to avoid stress.
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Remember that power is supplied to the device as soon as the first power supply is connected to a power source.
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