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Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-4 Quick Start Manual Download Page 5

Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone QuickStart Guide

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Publication Number: 53-1002178-01

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Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510-4 (sample configuration)

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FC16-48 port blade (example, 4x)

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Control processor blade (CP8) (2x)

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Core switch blade (CR16-4) (2x)

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Exhaust vent

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Summary of Contents for DCX 8510-4

Page 1: ...53 1002178 01 53 1002178 01 53 1002178 01 29 April 2011 Brocade DCX 8510 4 Backbone QuickStart Guide...

Page 2: ...ss cost liability or damages arising from the information contained in this book or the computer programs that accompany it The product described by this document may contain open source software cove...

Page 3: ...de DCX 8510 4 as a standalone unit quickly Note the following additional documentation For detailed installation and configuration instructions refer to the Brocade DCX 8510 4 Backbone Hardware Refere...

Page 4: ...s Danger notices 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...

Page 5: ...art Guide 5 of 24 Publication Number 53 1002178 01 FIGURE 1 Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510 4 sample configuration 1 FC16 48 port blade example 4x 3 Control processor blade CP8 2x 2 Core switch blad...

Page 6: ...n Number 53 1002178 01 FIGURE 2 Port side of the Brocade DCX 8510 4 with the port side exhaust kit installed sample configuration Brocade DCX 8510 4 nonport side The following figure shows a sample co...

Page 7: ...using the Mid Mount Rack Kit available from your Brocade DCX 8510 4 supplier This chapter describes how to set up the Brocade DCX 8510 4 as a standalone unit For rack mount installation instructions r...

Page 8: ...allation Procedure Brocade DCX 8510 4 DCX 4S Mid Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure or Brocade DCX 8510 4 DCX 4S Rack Kit Installation Procedure Mounting and securing Brocade DCX 8510 4 in rack 30...

Page 9: ...s nameplate Location close to the chassis and easily accessible Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords ATTENTION To maximize fault tolerance connect e...

Page 10: ...ining the following items Brocade DCX 8510 4 Backbone QuickStart Guide Brocade Documentation CD contains documents related to the Brocade DCX 8510 4 ESD grounding strap USB device RS 232 serial cable...

Page 11: ...area Doorways must be wider than 36 in 91 cm to accommodate the chassis 3 Remove the Brocade DCX 8510 4 port side exhaust kit if ordered accessory kit packing foam and antistatic plastic from the cha...

Page 12: ...ement fingers are attached to the rack to either side of the chassis door and allow for simple cable management The fingers can be installed without service disruption Route the cables along the front...

Page 13: ...gh density cabling The FC8 64 high density port blade cannot use the standard LC cables because the pitch between optics in the new mini SFP mSFP transceiver is smaller than in standard SFPs Patch cab...

Page 14: ...TE For the Brocade 8510 Backbones an off the shelf QSFP cable up to 50 meters long can be used as an ICL cable ATTENTION For the 8510 series models if the QSFP cables are not used make sure the rubber...

Page 15: ...lly blinks amber after installation then displays steady amber 2 Grasp the QSFP cable by the rubber housing and push it into the QSFP transceiver until it is firmly seated The cable housing is keyed t...

Page 16: ...mplete the following steps 1 Verify that the Brocade DCX 8510 4 is powered on and that POST is complete by verifying that all power LED indicators on the port control processor and core switch blades...

Page 17: ...prompt tip dev ttyb 9600 If ttyb is already in use use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt tip dev ttya 9600 When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information pr...

Page 18: ...nfiguration 10 77 77 74 CP1 the CP blade in slot 7 at the time of configuration ATTENTION Resetting an IP address while the Brocade DCX 8510 4 has active IP traffic or has management and monitoring to...

Page 19: ...connect the active CP blade to the local area network LAN By establishing an Ethernet connection you can complete the Brocade DCX 8510 4 configuration using either a serial session Telnet or manageme...

Page 20: ...admin chassisname DCX8510_chassis Committing configuration Done 2 Enter chassisName by itself to show the name switch admin chassisname DCX8510_chassis 3 Record the new name for reference Setting the...

Page 21: ...8 ports The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide 2 Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is oriented...

Page 22: ...ed in slot 3 Some detials for the 8510 8 will be different but the reported information for the QSFPs will be similar Note that the State reported for an unconnected QSFP shown QSFP 0 and Ports 0 3 be...

Page 23: ...ermine which licenses are enabled use the licenseShow command swDir admin licenseshow AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG Web license Zoning license Extended Fabric license Fabric Watch license Performance Monitor licen...

Page 24: ...the configupload command This command uploads the Brocade DCX 8510 4 configuration 6 You can run the following commands to see additional configuration information that you can copy to a file to save...

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