DATA CENTER
CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Configuring an iSCSI SAN Using Brocade FCX Switches
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Adequate Buffer Space per switch port.
Switch buffer mechanism also has an impact on the
performance of the switch. The Brocade FCX offers capabilities to optimize the buffers that will provide
the best possible performance in iSCSI SAN.
G
ETTING
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EADY
Before you install and configure the Brocade FCX switch and create an iSCSI SAN, ensure you have the
following ready:
1.
Download Brocade FCX switch documentation froa.
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Once logged-in, click
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, then
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A box cutter to unpack the device.
3.
A #2 Phillips screw driver for rack installation.
4.
Four #2 Phillips screws (per switch) to mount the device in the rack.
5.
Acquire the IP address (or multiple addresses if configuring more than one switch), subnet mask, and
default gateway IP address from the networking group. The IP address will be assigned to the management
port on Brocade FCX switches.
6.
Ethernet cable(s) with RJ-45 connecter that will connect to the management port on the Brocade FCX
switch. Only one cable is required per switch or one per stack in a Brocade FCX stack. The Ethernet cable
must be connected to a corporate or data center network that allows the administrator to manage the
switch remotely via telnet, web, or SNMP based management application.
I
NSTALLATION
Prior to installation, verify the contents of the shipping container. If any items are missing, contact the place
of purchase. Brocade FCX switches ship with the following:
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Brocade FCX switch
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115V AC power cable (for AC sourced devices)
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Rack mount brackets
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Warranty card
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A straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). The serial cable can be ordered separately from
Brocade.
NOTE:
Hardware mounting screws are a customer-provided item and are not included in the rack mount kit.
Cabling Infrastructure
Ensure proper cabling is installed at the site. Refer to Brocade’s
Best Practices Guide: Cabling the Data
Center
(PN: GA-BP-036-01) for a summary of supported cabling types and their specifications. Brocade
recommends the use of Cat 6/Cat 6a cables to connect the Brocade FCX switch with the servers and
storage devices in an iSCSI SAN.
Installation Location
Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment.
Switches can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the
guidelines below when choosing a location.
