SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual
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Publication Number: 53-1000175-01
Configuring the SilkWorm 4016
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4.
Connect the cables to the transceivers.
The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a transceiver does not install easily,
ensure that it is correctly oriented and that the end caps have been removed. The cables used in
trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, see the
Fabric
OS Administrator’s Guide
.
Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened.
a.
Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot
in the transceiver.
b.
Insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. For instructions
specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer’s documentation.
c.
Repeat for the remaining transceivers as required.
5.
Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional.
For information about LED patterns, see the
“Interpreting LED Activity”
on page 4-4
.
6.
Verify the correct operation of the SilkWorm 4016 by typing the
switchShow
command from the
workstation.
This command provides information about switch and port status.
7.
Verify the correct operation of the SilkWorm 4016 in the fabric by typing the
fabricShow
command from the workstation.
This command provides general information about the fabric.
8.
Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by typing the
configUpload
command and
following the prompts.
This command uploads the switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading
to a replacement switch if necessary. Brocade recommends backing up the configuration on a
regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement
switch.
For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, see the
Fabric OS Administrator’s
Guide
. The
switchShow
,
fabricShow
, and
configUpload
commands are described in detail in the
Fabric OS Command Reference Manual.
Caution
A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 inches under full tensile load
and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.
