Brocade DCX-4S QuickStart Guide
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Publication Number: 53-1001192-03
Setting the Domain ID
Each switch in the fabric must have a unique domain ID. The domain ID can be manually set through the configure
command or can be automatically set. The default domain ID for the Brocade DCX-4S is “1”. Use the fabricShow
command to view the already assigned domain IDs.
1. Enter switchDisable to disable the Brocade DCX-4S.
2. Enter configure.
3. Enter y at the “Fabric parameters” prompt:
Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no]
y
4. Enter a unique domain ID:
Domain: (1.239) [1]
3
5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the settings and exit.
6. Enter switchEnable to re-enable the Brocade DCX-4S.
Verifying the PID mode and connecting to the fabric
Before connecting the Brocade DCX-4S to the fabric, verify that the port identifier (PID) mode on the Brocade DCX-4S
matches the other switches in the fabric. This parameter must be identical for all switches in the fabric.
Perform the following steps to connect the Brocade DCX-4S to the fabric.
1. Add SFP optical transceivers (or XFP optical transceivers with FC10-6 port card installed) and cables to the Fibre
Channel ports.
The ports are color-coded to indicate which can be used in the same port group for trunking (trunking port
groups can be up to 8 ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements.
Refer to the
Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide
for information about configuring trunking.
2. Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port. Insert the transceiver into
the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.
Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a transceiver does not
slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
3. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the
transceiver. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is
correctly oriented.
4. Repeat
through
for the remaining ports.
5. Organize the cables using the vertical cable management fingers.
6. Verify Brocade DCX-4S and port status using the switchShow command.
7. Verify fabric connectivity using the fabricShow command.