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Brocade DCX-4S QuickStart Guide

Publication Number: 53-1001192-03

FIGURE 2

Port side of the Brocade DCX-4S with the port side exhaust kit installed (sample configuration)

Brocade DCX-4S, nonport side

Figure 3

 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade DCX-4S.

Summary of Contents for DCX-4S

Page 1: ...53 1001192 03 53 1001192 03 53 1001192 03 23 November 2009 Brocade DCX 4S Backbone QuickStart Guide...

Page 2: ...ter programs that accompany it The product described by this document may contain open source software covered by the GNU General Public License or other open source license agreements To find out whi...

Page 3: ...4S Backbone as a standalone unit quickly Note the following additional documentation For detailed installation and configuration instructions refer to the Brocade DCX 4S Backbone Hardware Reference Ma...

Page 4: ...s A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people A lightning bolt symbol accompanies a danger notice to represent a dangerous electrical con...

Page 5: ...art Guide 5 of 20 Publication Number 53 1001192 03 FIGURE 1 Port side of the Brocade DCX 4S sample configuration 1 FC8 48 port blade example 4x 3 Control processor blade CP8 2x 2 Core switch blade CR4...

Page 6: ...ation Number 53 1001192 03 FIGURE 2 Port side of the Brocade DCX 4S with the port side exhaust kit installed sample configuration Brocade DCX 4S nonport side Figure 3 displays a sample configuration o...

Page 7: ...re Channel ports Configurations with fewer ports require less time These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity 1 WWN card bezel logo plate 2...

Page 8: ...fault tolerance connect each power cord to a separate power source 3 Plan for cable management before installing the chassis Installing the rack mount kit or port side exhaust kit 30 minutes Refer to...

Page 9: ...brocade com products interop_and_compatibility jsp 5 Ensure that the air intake vents have a minimum of 2 inches of airspace 6 Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 de...

Page 10: ...d install the Brocade DCX 4S a Cut the bands that encircle the packaging b Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis c Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plas...

Page 11: ...pplied 4 The Brocade DCX 4S performs a power on self test POST each time it is powered on POST takes approximately ten minutes and is complete when the indicator light activity displays the operationa...

Page 12: ...r removal of a license the license enforcement is performed on the ICL ports only when the portdisable and portenable commands are issued on the ports An ICL license must be installed on both Brocade...

Page 13: ...is to the right bottom connectors ICL 0 of the CR4S 8 blades in the second chassis Similarly connect the cables from the right bottom connectors ICL 0 of the CR4S 8 blades in the first chassis to the...

Page 14: ...n Number 53 1001192 03 FIGURE 6 ICL cable connections between two DCX 4S chassis 1 Chassis 1 5 ICL connector ICL 1 2 Core switch blades CR4S 8 6 ICL connector ICL 0 3 Control processor blades CP8 7 IC...

Page 15: ...core switch blades display a steady green light 2 Remove the shipping cap from the CONSOLE port on the active CP Use the serial cable provided with the Brocade DCX 4S to connect the CONSOLE port on th...

Page 16: ...in prompt CP0 Console Login 7 Log in to the Brocade DCX 4S as admin using the default password password You are prompted to change the default passwords at initial login swDir login admin Password Ple...

Page 17: ...ocade DCX 4S External IPs must not use these addresses 3 Set up the CP0 IP address by entering the ipaddrset cp 0 command swDir admin ipAddrSet cp 0 Enter the information at the prompts 4 Set up the C...

Page 18: ...eate an Ethernet connection to the Brocade DCX 4S follow these steps 1 Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on the active CP blade 2 Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet po...

Page 19: ...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 p...

Page 20: ...trator s Guide for more information Backing up the configuration Save all key configuration data for the Brocade DCX 4S including license key information and upload it to a host for reference Routine...

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