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LEDs

System component

Description

Switch status and
management

One bicolor system status LED (green and amber) on the port side.

One green power status LED on the port side.

Two green Ethernet management port status LEDs on the port side.

Port activity 40-GbE ports

One green LED per port for 40-GbE operation.

Four green LEDs per port for 10-GbE operation in breakout mode (Brocade VDX
6940-36Q).

Port activity fixed 10-GbE
ports (Brocade VDX
6940-144S)

One bicolor LED (green and amber) per port to indicate status on the port side.

Fan status

One bicolor LED (green and amber) per fan to indicate status on nonport side.

Power supply status

Brocade VDX 6940-36Q - One green LED per power supply to indicate status on
nonport side.

Brocade VDX 6940-144SOne green LED to indicate status of input voltage and one
bi-color (green/amber) LED to indicate status of output voltage.

Other

System component

Description

Serial cable

Rollover cable

RJ-45 connectors (2)

One serial port used for console.

Brocade VDX 6940-36Q - One RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet out-of-band
management port

Brocade VDX 6940-144S - One RJ-45 1000 Mbps Ethernet out-of-band
management port

USB connector

Used for data and firmware downloads

Weight and physical dimensions

Fully loaded

 means that all FRUs and transceivers are installed.

Brocade VDX 6940 Switch Technical Specifications

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Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide

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Summary of Contents for VDX 6940 Series

Page 1: ...53 1003495 02 25 June 2015 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...or its use This informational document describes features that may not be currently available Contact a Brocade sales office for information on feature and product availability Export of technical data contained in this document may require an export license from the United States government The authors and Brocade Communications Systems Inc assume no liability or responsibility to any person or e...

Page 3: ... Non port side views 24 Port numbering 27 Device Installation 29 Items included with the device 29 Site preparation and installation requirements 29 Items required for the installation 30 Power precautions 30 Environmental precautions 31 EIA rack considerations 31 Recommendations for cable management 32 Providing power to the device 32 Rack installation 38 Universal Four Post Rack Kit Installation...

Page 4: ...manually 71 Setting the time zone 71 Network device connections 71 Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hubs 72 Workstations servers or routers 72 Network device 72 Testing connectivity 72 Operation 73 Interpreting LED activity 73 LED locations 73 Port side LED patterns 76 Non port side LED patterns for VDX 6940 36Q 78 Non port side LED patterns for VDX 6940 144S 79 POST and boot specifications 81 POST 81 Bo...

Page 5: ...ansceiver 102 Replacing a QSFP transceiver 103 SFP transceiver removal and replacement 103 Time and items required 104 Removing a transceiver 104 Replacing a transceiver 105 Brocade VDX 6940 Switch Technical Specifications 107 Regulatory Statements 117 BSMI statement Taiwan 117 Canadian requirements 117 CE Statement 117 China ROHS 118 FCC warning US only 118 KCC statement Republic of Korea 118 VCC...

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Page 7: ... and operands Identifies the names of user manipulated GUI elements Identifies text to enter at the GUI italic text Identifies emphasis Identifies variables Identifies document titles Courier font Identifies CLI output Identifies command syntax examples Command syntax conventions Bold and italic text identify command syntax components Delimiters and operators define groupings of parameters and the...

Page 8: ...e backslash Notes cautions and warnings Notes cautions and warning statements may be used in this document They are listed in the order of increasing severity of potential hazards NOTE A Note provides a tip guidance or advice emphasizes important information or provides a reference to related information ATTENTION An Attention statement indicates a stronger note for example to alert you when traff...

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Page 10: ...concern at Brocade and we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document However if you find an error or an omission or you think that a topic needs further development we want to hear from you You can provide feedback in two ways Through the online feedback form in the HTML documents posted on www brocade com By sending your feedback to documentation brocade com P...

Page 11: ... following tables provide information on supported fan assemblies and power supplies Fan assemblies TABLE 1 Part number Short description Where used First supported OS Last supported OS Fan assemblies XBR FAN 40 F 40 MM nonport side exhaust fan Brocade VDX 6940 36Q Network OS 6 0 0 Active XBR FAN 40 R 40 MM port side exhaust fan Brocade VDX 6940 36Q Network OS 6 0 0 Active XBR FAN 80 01 F 80 MM no...

Page 12: ... 6 0 1 Active XBR 1100WPSAC R AC 1100W power supply port side exhaust Brocade VDX 6940 144S Network OS 6 0 1 Active XBR 1100WPSDC 0 1 F DC 1100W power supply nonport side exhaust Brocade VDX 6940 144S Network OS 6 0 1 Active XBR 1100WPSDC 0 1 R DC 1100W power supply port side exhaust Brocade VDX 6940 144S Network OS 6 0 1 Active Rack mount kits The following table provides information on supported...

Page 13: ... on the Brocade VDX 6940 144S throughout most sections of this guide Universal Four Post Rack Kit and Universal Two Post Rack Kit Installation Procedures NEBS compliant grounding procedures using the two hole ground lug What s new in this document Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 13 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 14: ...What s new in this document 14 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 15: ... of these devices is Brocade VCS technology which includes virtual cluster switching a set of technologies that allows users to create flatter virtualized and converged data center networks VCS fabrics are scalable permitting users to expand at their own pace and simplified allowing users to manage the fabric as a single entity VCS based Ethernet fabrics are convergence capable with technologies s...

Page 16: ...umber of ports that can form a trunk are as follows 12 fixed 10 GbE ports 12 10 GbE interfaces on 40 GbE ports on Brocade VDX 6940 36Q in 4 x 10 GbE breakout mode Three 40 GbE ports 40 GbE mode Trunking is not supported between Brocade VDX 6940 device 40 GbE ports and Brocade VDX 8770 devices when the 40 GbE ports are configured in 40 GbE mode Trunking is supported on 40 GbE ports in 4x10 GbE brea...

Page 17: ...rough 84 10 Gbps 10 Gbps TG 3 Green 85 through 96 10 Gbps TG 3A Green 103 through 108 40 Gbps 40 GbE mode TG 4 Purple 49 through 60 10 Gbps TG 4A NOTE Ports in this group cannot be trunked with TG 4 ports Purple 97 through 102 40 Gbps 40 GbE mode NOTE For a diagram and information on Brocade VDX 6940 device port numbering refer to VDX 6940 36Q port numbering on page 27 For more information on Broc...

Page 18: ...ion For the Brocade VDX 6940 144S each license increases the 64 ports enabled in a base configuration to 96 in two 16 port increments FCoE Base Enables FCoE functionality on the fixed 10 GbE ports Additional licenses supported by Brocade VDX 6940 devices Layer 3 enables Layer 3 features Advanced Services Single license that provides a combination of FCoE Base and Layer 3 license functionality For ...

Page 19: ...VCS deployments As a spine device the Brocade VDX 6940 144S can uplink to a core device such as the Brocade VDX 8770 using its 40 GbE ports in 40 GbE mode The fixed 10 GbE ports can downlink through a Brocade VDX 6940 36Q functioning as a leaf device to edge nodes such as servers Device Overview Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 19 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 20: ...de VDX 6940 40 GbE ports can uplink to spine devices such as the Brocade VDX 8770 The Brocade VDX 6940 36Q40 GbE ports configured in 4x10 GbE breakout mode to provide 10 GbE links and the fixed 10 GbE ports on the Brocade VDX 6940 144S can downlink to edge nodes such as servers Device Overview 20 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 21: ...ate FCoE license is installed Refer to the Network OS Software Licensing Guide for details on FCoE licensing Hardware components Interface ports component status LED indicators and field replaceable units FRUs are located on the port side and non port side of Brocade VDX 6940 devices The following components are on the port side of the device A USB connector for firmware upgrades and system log do...

Page 22: ...rdered with front to back or back to front airflow Fan status LED on each fan FRU Power supply status LED on each power supply FRU The following components are on the non port side of the Brocade VDX 6940 144S Dual hot swappable 1100W AC or DC power supplies Each power supply FRU contains a fan and can be ordered with front to back or back to front airflow Although the two power supplies provide r...

Page 23: ... GbE QSFP ports 31 36 FIGURE 4 Port side view of the Brocade VDX 6940 36Q Port side view of VDX 6940 144S The port side of the Brocade VDX 6940 144S includes the USB port RJ 45 serial console and Ethernet management port fixed 10 SFP ports 40 GbE QSFP ports and system status power and port operation LED indicators Colored labels above and below ports designate ports that belong to the same trunk g...

Page 24: ...e of the Brocade VDX 6940 36Q Refer to LED locations on page 73 for details on LED locations 1 Fan 1 2 Fan 2 3 Fan 3 4 Fan 4 5 Fan 5 6 Power supply 1 7 Power supply 2 8 Captive screws 9 Airflow label 10 Plug retainer 11 Plug receptacle 12 Status LED 13 Captive screw 14 Status LED 15 Airflow label 16 Handle 17 Ground lug attachment screws FIGURE 6 Non port side view showing AC power supplies The fo...

Page 25: ... The following illustration shows the fan assemblies AC power supplies and other components on the non port side of the Brocade VDX 6940 144S Refer to LED locations on page 73 for details on LED locations 1 Ground lug attachment screws 2 Fan 1 3 Fan 2 4 Fan 3 5 Fan 4 6 AC power supply 1 7 AC power supply 2 FIGURE 8 Non port side view showing AC power supplies The following illustration shows more ...

Page 26: ...ons show the fan assemblies DC power supplies and other components on the non port side of the Brocade VDX 6940 144S Refer to LED locations on page 73 for details on LED locations 1 Ground lug attachment screws 2 Fan 1 3 Fan 2 4 Fan 3 5 Fan 4 6 DC power supply 1 7 DC power supply 2 FIGURE 10 Non port side view showing DC power supplies The following illustration shows more detail of the fans and D...

Page 27: ...peration Use the following illustrations to determine physical port numbering for Brocade VDX 6940 devices VDX 6940 36Q port numbering For the Brocade VDX 6940 36Q ports are numbered as follows 40 GbE ports are numbered 1 through 36 10 GbE interfaces for the 40 GbE ports when in 4x10 GbE breakout mode are numbered X 1 X 2 X 3 and X 4 where X is the 40 GbE port number 1 through 36 As shown in the f...

Page 28: ...ng For the Brocade VDX 6940 144S ports are numbered as follows Fixed 10 GbE ports are numbered 1 through 96 40 GbE ports are numbered 97 through 108 As shown in the following illustration the odd numbered 10 GbE SFP and 40 GbE QSFP ports are on the top row and even numbered ports are on the bottom row FIGURE 13 Brocade VDX 6940 144S port numbering VDX 6940 144S port numbering 28 Brocade VDX 6940 H...

Page 29: ...ered One accessory kit containing the following items Serial cable with an RJ 45 connector 6 ft AC power cords 2 8 ft DC harness assembly 2 forBrocade VDX 6940 144S with DC power supplies Ground lug kit Rubber feet required for setting up the device as a standalone unit China RoHS hazardous toxic substance content chart EULA Read Me document USB drive 4G Web pointer card for documentation Site pre...

Page 30: ...vice successfully ensure compliance with the following safety requirements The power supply standards provided in the product Technical Specifications are met The primary outlets are correctly wired protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes DANGER Connect the power cord only to a grounded outlet The supply circuit line fusing and wire size are adequate a...

Page 31: ...nvironmental requirements are met Fans supplied with the device move air either front to back exhaust or back to front intake Be sure to align the device with the airflow pattern of any other devices in the rack All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake of exhaust air CAUTION Ensure that the airflow direction of the power supply unit matches that of the insta...

Page 32: ...he potential for tangling the cables The following list provides some recommendations for cable management NOTE You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can damage the optic fibers Velcro like wraps are recommended Plan for the rack space required for cable management before installing the device Leave at least 1 m 3 28 ft of slack for each port ca...

Page 33: ...ews 2 Assembly screws FIGURE 14 DC wiring assembly and power source wires 2 Loosen the wire tightening screws and insert wires from the DC power source into the wiring assembly Connect the 48V source cable to the negative terminal and the 0V cable to the positive terminal as marked on the harness assembly 3 Tighten the wire tightening screws and reinstall the wiring assembly onto the power supply ...

Page 34: ...inal block to the power supply The input wiring for connection to the product should be copper wire 12 AWG marked VW 1 and rated minimum 90 C CAUTION CAUTION DC return shall be isolated from the chassis ground DC I when connections to the power supply are made Connecting a power cord to a 1100W DC power supply Perform the following steps to provide power to the Brocade device These power supplies ...

Page 35: ...rness wiring TABLE 6 Label color Meaning GND yellow Earth ground PE 48V black Negative RTN red Return positive CAUTION For a DC system use grounding wire of at least 8 American Wire Gauge AWG The grounding wire should be attached to the DC input connector the other end connects to the building ground 3 Refer to the Power Precautions section of this guide 4 Observe the following additional requirem...

Page 36: ...ower supply are made Grounding the device using two hole ground lug Use the following procedure to ground the device using the two hole ground lug provided in the ground lug kit shipped with the device This lug is for a NEBS compliant grounding connection using 6 AWG wire 1 Route grounding wire from a building ground connection to the nonport side of device 2 Crimp the ground wire to the ground lu...

Page 37: ...s 4 Lock washers 5 Flat washers FIGURE 16 Installing ground lug on Brocade VDX 6940 36Q 1 Two hole grounding lug 2 Ground wire 3 10 32 x in screws 4 Lock washers 5 Flat washers Device Installation Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 37 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 38: ...r to the power supplies NOTE Power is supplied to the device as soon as the first power supply is connected and powered on The power supplies power up as soon as they are plugged in The power supply LEDs display green The power LED on the port side of the device displays green The system status LED on the port side of the device displays amber until POST completes and then displays green After POS...

Page 39: ...nd back posts Space requirements TABLE 7 Chassis with port side side vents Notes Chassis depth Minimum rack depth Maximum rack depth No Applicable to portside and non portside flush mounts L L 12 7 cm L 5 in 81 28 cm 32 in Yes Applicable to portside flush mounts L L 12 7 cm L 5 in 81 28 cm 32 in Yes Applicable to non portside flush mounts L L 81 28 cm 32 in Note that if chassis depth L is less tha...

Page 40: ...s less than 40oC 104oF during switch operation Ensure that the airflow available at the air vents meets the minimum requirements for the switch NOTE Install the switch with the airflow aligned with any other switches in the rack Some switches have airflow running from port side to fan side and others have the opposite arrangement Make sure that the airflow for all switches moves in the same direct...

Page 41: ...ew 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead Phillips 8 10 Retainer nut 10 32 8 FIGURE 18 Items in the Universal Four Post Rack Kit Ensure that the items listed and illustrated in Figure 18 are included in the kit Note that not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the switch type NOTE Use the screws specified for use with the switch Longer screws can damage the switch Device Installation Bro...

Page 42: ...k posts on page 46 Attaching the front brackets Complete the following steps to attach the front brackets to the switch 1 Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right side of the switch at the front of the switch as shown in Figure 19 2 Insert four 8 32 x 5 16 in flathead screws through the vertically aligned holes in the bracket and then into the holes on the side of the ...

Page 43: ...et for your rack depth 2 Position the right extension bracket along the side of the switch as shown in Figure 20 3 Insert four 8 32 x 5 16 in flathead screws through the vertically aligned holes in the extension bracket and then into the holes on the side of the switch Use the upper and lower screw holes leaving the center holes empty 4 Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left extension bracket...

Page 44: ... kit is secured to the rack 2 Attach the right front bracket to the right front rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 3 Attach the left front bracket to the left front rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 4 Tighten all the 10 32 x 5 8 in scr...

Page 45: ... rear bracket for your rack depth 2 Slide the right rear bracket onto the right extension and attach to the extension by inserting four 6 32 x 1 4 in panhead screws through the bracket holes If possible leave at least one empty vertical pair of holes between the screws for better support 3 Repeat Step 2 to attach the left rear bracket to the left extension 4 Adjust the brackets to the rack depth a...

Page 46: ...rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts as shown in Figure 23 Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 2 Attach the left rear bracket to the left rear rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 3 Tighten all the 10 32 x 5 8 in screws to a torque of 25 in lb 29 cm kg Attaching the rear brac...

Page 47: ...ing the front brackets to the rear of the switch on page 47 Attaching the extensions to the front of the switch on page 48 Installing the switch in the rack on page 49 Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions at the front of the switch on page 50 Attaching the rear brackets to the front rack posts on page 52 Attaching the front brackets to the rear of the switch NOTE In this installation the ...

Page 48: ... brackets FIGURE 24 Attaching the front brackets to the rear of the switch Attaching the extensions to the front of the switch Complete the following steps to attach the extension brackets to the front of the switch There are medium and long extension brackets that you can use for this step Choose the correct extension for the depth of your rack 1 Select the proper length extension bracket for you...

Page 49: ...l kit is secured to the rack 2 Attach the right front bracket to the right rear rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 3 Attach the left front bracket to the left rear rack post using two 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 4 Tighten all the 10 32 x 5 8 in scre...

Page 50: ...h 2 Slide the right rear bracket onto the right extension as shown in Figure 27 The short rear brackets are shown Use the first and third vertical pairs of holes for the screws Refer to Figure 28 for the positioning of the short or long brackets and screws 3 Attach the brackets using four 6 32 x 1 4 in screws 4 Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left extension 5 Adjust...

Page 51: ...nhead Phillips FIGURE 27 Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions at the front of the switch 1 Rear bracket short or long 2 Screws 6 32 x 1 4 in panhead Phillips Device Installation Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 51 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 52: ...st using two 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and two retainer nuts Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket 3 Tighten all the 10 32 x 5 8 in screws to a torque of 25 in lbs 29 cm kgs 1 Screws 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead Phillips 2 Retainer nuts 10 32 FIGURE 29 Attaching the rear brackets to the front rack posts Universal Two Post Rack Kit Installation Procedure Contents This document provides instructions to...

Page 53: ...p Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to ensure stability Ensure that the air temperature at the fan inlet is less than 40oC 104oF during switch operation Ensure that the airflow available at the air vents meets the minimum requirements for the switch NOTE Install the switch with the airflow aligned with any other switches in the rack Some switches have airflow running from port side to f...

Page 54: ...w a two post rack with narrow posts 3 to 5 inch as an example NOTE The switch must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure Although this document describes how to install both single height 1U and double height 2U switches the illustrations show a 1U switch as a typical installation Complete these tasks to install the switch in a rack Attaching front brackets to the sw...

Page 55: ...he front brackets 1 Switch 2 Front brackets right and left 3 Screws 8 32 x 5 16 in flathead Phillips Attaching front brackets to the rack Complete the following steps to install the switch in the rack 1 Position the switch in the rack Figure 32 providing temporary support under the switch until the rack kit is fully secured to the rack 2 Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright usi...

Page 56: ...osts are five to six inches wide use the brackets marked 5 6 INCH 2 Position the right rear bracket in the right rear of the switch as shown in Figure 33 3 Attach the brackets to the right rack upright using two 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and two retainer nuts Use the top and bottom holes in the bracket 4 Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright 5 Tighten all th...

Page 57: ... 16 in panhead screws to attach the bracket to the switch as shown in Figure 34 Be sure to insert the screws through the upper and lower slots in the bracket 2 Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the switch and use four 8 32 x 5 16 in panhead screws to attach the bracket to the switch Again use the upper and lower slots in the bracket 3 Tighten all the 8 32 x 5 16 in screws to a torque...

Page 58: ...front brackets to the switch on page 58 Attaching front brackets to the rack on page 59 Attaching rear brackets to the rack on page 60 Attaching rear brackets to the switch on page 61 Attaching front brackets to the switch Complete the following steps to attach the front brackets to the switch 1 Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right side of the switch as shown in Fi...

Page 59: ...h in the rack 1 Position the switch in the rack Figure 36 providing temporary support under the switch until the rack kit is fully secured to the rack 2 Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using two 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and two retainer nuts as shown in Figure 36 3 Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using two 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and two retainer nuts 4 T...

Page 60: ...kets marked 5 6 INCH 2 Position the right rear bracket in the right rear of the switch as shown in the following figure Whether you are using the 3 5 inch or 5 6 inch bracket the rear end of the bracket will be flush with the back of the switch 3 Attach the brackets to the right rack upright using two 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and two retainer nuts 4 Repeat step 2 and step 3 to attach the left rear br...

Page 61: ...our 8 32 x 5 16 in panhead screws to attach the bracket to the switch as shown in Figure 38 Be sure to insert the screws through the upper and lower slots in the bracket 2 Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the switch and use four 8 32 x 5 16 in panhead screws to attach the bracket to the switch Again use the upper and lower slots in the bracket 3 Tighten all the 8 32 x 5 16 in screws...

Page 62: ...ean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the device to ensure that they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet b With the adhesive side against the chassis place one rubber foot in each indentation and press into place 3 Place the device on a flat sturdy surface 4 Provide power to the device as described under Providing power to the device NOTE Do n...

Page 63: ...m status LED is solid green Refer to the LED Locations section of this guide for the location of these LEDs 3 The port LEDs should be lit during POST activities When POST is complete only the LEDs for ports connected to other devices should be green Refer to the LED Locations section of this guide for the location of these LEDs Refer to the appropriate LED Patterns section of this guide for the me...

Page 64: ...Verifying operation 64 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 65: ... without causing disruptive fabric downtime or delayed traffic The fabric is aware of all members devices and Virtual Machines VMs Automatic Migration of Port Profiles AMPP supports VM migration to another physical server If the VM moves it is automatically reconnected to all of its original resources Logical chassis means that the entire VCS fabric appears and can be managed as a single Layer 2 d...

Page 66: ...hen not in use Refer to the product Technical Specifications for a listing of serial cable pinouts Assigning permanent passwords When you log in for the first time Brocade recommends that you change the passwords for the default accounts The factory configured default accounts are admin user and root Use the default administrative account as shown in the following table to log in to the device for...

Page 67: ...the following steps 1 Log in to the device using the admin account 2 Configure the management interface with the following command device config interface Management 1 0 3 Configure the IP address using the following command device config Management 1 0 ip address dhcp Setting a static IP address Complete the following steps to set a static IP address 1 Log in to the device using the default passw...

Page 68: ...configured IPv6 addresses that it may have acquired while IPv6 autoconfiguration was enabled This same enabled or disabled state also enables or disables the usage of a link local address for each managed entity though a link local address will continue to be generated for each device because those link local addresses are required for router discovery The enabled or disabled state of autoconfigur...

Page 69: ...e a unique VCS ID The default VCS ID for any VCS fabric is 1 Enter the vcs vcs id ID command while in privileged executive mode device prompt to change the default VCS ID Observe the following notes and recommendations when using this command NOTE Changing the VCS ID will reboot the switch and erase existing running configuration You should be in privileged EXEC mode device prompt to run the comma...

Page 70: ...he time zone Time synchronization To keep the time in your network current it is recommended that the principal switch has its time synchronized with at least one external NTP server The other devices in the fabric will automatically take their time from the principal switch All devices in the fabric maintain the current clock server value in nonvolatile memory By default this value is the local c...

Page 71: ...example sets the clock to March 17 2010 15 minutes past noon device clock set 2010 03 17T12 15 00 3 To show the clock and time zone settings use the show clock rbridge id rbridge id allcommand device show clock rbridge id 1 2012 03 17 12 15 00 America Los_Angeles Setting the time zone You must perform this procedure on all devices for which the time zone must be set However you only need to set th...

Page 72: ...l Workstations servers or routers Straight through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations servers or routers using network interface cards NICs Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber ports Network device For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC switch or router you can use either a fiber...

Page 73: ...ate a healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete LED locations LEDs are located on the port side of the device to indicate power system and port status LEDs on the non port side of the device indicate fan assembly and power supply status VDX 6940 36Q LED locations The following figure illustrates status LEDs on the port side of the Brocade VDX 6940 36Q These LEDs perf...

Page 74: ...40 144S LED locations The following figure illustrates status LEDs on the port side of the Brocade VDX 6940 144S These LEDs perform the following functions Two LEDs to the left of the USB port indicate system status and power on status Two LEDs under the RJ 45 Ethernet port indicate link activity and status Two triangle shaped bicolor green and amber port status LEDs are arrayed between each row o...

Page 75: ...GbE QSFP port status 9 Upper 40 GbE QSFP port status 10 Lower 40 GbE QSFP port status FIGURE 41 LEDs on port side of Brocade VDX 6940 144S The following figure illustrates LEDs on the non port side of the Brocade VDX 6940 144S LEDs indicate operation and status on the four fan assemblies and two power supplies Operation Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 75 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 76: ...lid green when the system is powered on and turns black or off when system is powered off The system status LED is steady amber for about 10 seconds after power is applied and then transitions to a steady green The LED blinks amber until diagnostics are complete and then turns steady green The management port link activity LED blinks green for activity The management port link status LED is steady...

Page 77: ...is in an initialization state Check the management interface and the error log for details on the cause of the status Contact your service provider Ethernet management port status one green LED Off no light There is no link No action required Steady green Link is present 1G link on management port No action required Ethernet management port link activity one green LED Off no light There is no acti...

Page 78: ...s for faults and take necessary action Establish link connection Steady green Port is online Link is present but no activity No action required Blinking green Activity on port No action required Flashing amber Port has faulted Check messages for faults and take necessary action Non port side LED patterns for VDX 6940 36Q The general operation of non port side LEDs during normal operation no faults...

Page 79: ... has failed The fan assembly was disabled by the user NOTE When the device is first powered on the fan status LED will show amber until POST has completed Try the following Verify that the airflow symbol and part number on the replacement fan matches the fans in the chassis Replace if necessary Replace the fan assembly Verify the fan assembly is enabled use the show environment fan command Re enab...

Page 80: ... that the power supply is fully seated and latched in the chassis Flashing amber green 2 1 Over temperature warning Verify that ambient temperature is less than 40 C 104 F and check for intake airflow blockage Flashing amber green 1 1 Internal fan is out of regulation Replace the power supply Steady amber Power supply is faulty or not plugged in completely Check the power cord current voltage and ...

Page 81: ...can be several minutes POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command or entering the no diag post command to persistently disable POST For more information about these commands refer to the Network OS Command Reference POST The success or failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through LED activity the error log or the command line...

Page 82: ...and on accessing the error log refer to the Network OS Administration Guide For information about error messages refer to the Network OS Message Reference Diagnostic tests In addition to POST the Network OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware and firmware This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry fixed media and the transceivers and cables in use The tes...

Page 83: ...Command Reference Ethernet or serial console port connection In standalone mode only Not available in VCS mode Standard SNMP applications For information refer to the Network OS Administration Guide Ethernet or serial console port connection N A Brocade Network Advisor For information refer to the Brocade Network Advisor SAN IP User Manual Ethernet preferred or serial console port connection N A P...

Page 84: ...Thermal operations 84 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 85: ... the same airflow designator with the part number DANGER The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel If a mismatched power source or fan assembly is installed by mistake a warning is sent to the console Warning messages will be similar to the following For a fan mismatch WARNING product name MISMATCH in FAN Air Flow direction Replace FRU with fan air flows in same direction F...

Page 86: ...bers ending with R VDX 6940 36Q FRU replacement Field replaceable units FRUs include separate power supplies and fan assemblies identified through Network OS as follows Power supplies identified from left to right as power supply 1 and power supply 2 when viewed from the non port side of the device Fan assemblies identified from left to right as fan 1 fan 2 fan 3 fan 4 and fan 5 when viewed from t...

Page 87: ...ommand line interface to display power supply status show chassis show environment power Check the power supply status in the Web Tools application Time and items required to replace a power supply Replacing a power supply should take less than two minutes to complete You need the following items to replace a power supply A new power supply must have the same part number and the same airflow label...

Page 88: ...y NOTE Before beginning the replacement refer to the precautions in Power precautions 1 If leaving the device in service while replacing a power supply verify that the other power supply the one not being replaced has been powered on for at least four seconds and has a steady green status LED 2 Ensure that the replacement power supply has the same part number and airflow label as the power supply ...

Page 89: ...ower supply slot and make sure the power supply is properly inserted in the guides Never insert the power supply upside down NOTE Do not force the installation If the power supply does not slide in easily ensure that the power supply is correctly oriented before continuing 11 Secure the power supply to the chassis by tightening the two captive screws using the Phillips screwdriver 12 Plug the powe...

Page 90: ...upply has the same part number and airflow label as the power supply being replaced 2 Before removing the power supply first remove the DC input wires from your DC power source 3 Unscrew the chassis attachment screws to unlock the power supply from the chassis and then pull the power supply out to disconnect it from the chassis backplane Pull it completely free of the chassis 1 Chassis attachment ...

Page 91: ...he empty power supply bay where you are installing the power supply has a cover plate remove the two screws near the edges of the cover plate to unlock the plate and then remove the plate 9 Remove the replacement power supply from its packaging 10 Unscrew the two DC wiring harness assembly screws to unlock the wiring harness assembly from the power supply and then remove the assembly from the powe...

Page 92: ...ct the 48V cable to the negative terminal on the power supply and the 0V cable to the positive terminal as marked on the power supply The equipment installation must meet NEC CEC code requirements Consult local authorities for regulations 17 Refer to Connecting a power cord to a 500W DC power supply on page 33 for more information and precautions on connecting DC power 18 Verify that the LEDs on t...

Page 93: ...Phillips screwdriver unscrew the captive screw on the fan assembly 3 Remove the fan assembly from the chassis by pulling the handle on the fan assembly out and away from the chassis 4 Install the new fan assembly in the chassis a Orient the new fan assembly with the captive screw on the right as shown in the following illustration b With one hand hold the bar on the front panel of the fan With the...

Page 94: ...X 6940 144S FRU replacement Field replaceable units FRUs include separate power supplies and fan assemblies identified through Network OS as follows Power supplies identified from top to bottom as power supply 1 and power supply 2 when viewed from the non port side of the device Fan assemblies identified from left to right as fan 1 fan 2 fan 3 and fan 4 when viewed from the non port side of the de...

Page 95: ...mand line interface to display power supply status show chassis show environment power Check the power supply status in the Web Tools application Time and items required to replace a power supply Replacing a power supply should take less than two minutes to complete You need the following items to replace a power supply A new power supply must have the same part number and the same airflow label a...

Page 96: ...acement refer to the precautions in Power precautions 1 If leaving the device in service while replacing a power supply verify that the other power supply the one not being replaced has been powered on for at least four seconds and has a steady green status LED 2 Ensure that the replacement power supply has the same part number and airflow label as the power supply being replaced 3 Unplug the powe...

Page 97: ...ly and insert the power supply into the empty power supply slot Slide the new power supply into the chassis until the locking tab engages NOTE Do not force the installation If the power supply does not slide in easily ensure that the power supply is correctly oriented before continuing 10 Plug the power cord from the AC power source into the power supply to power on the unit The power supply will ...

Page 98: ...ower precautions section of this guide 1 If leaving the device in service while replacing a power supply verify that the other power supply the one not being replaced has been powered on for at least four seconds and has a steady green status LED 2 Unplug the DC wiring harness from the power supply that is being replaced 3 Push the locking tab on the right lower corner of the power supply to the l...

Page 99: ...moving power supply from chassis The following illustration shows the power supply removed from the chassis with DC wiring harness Removal and Replacement Procedures Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 99 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 100: ...e front panel of the power supply With the other hand support the underside of the power supply and insert the power supply into the empty power supply slot Slide the new power supply into the chassis until the locking tab engages NOTE Do not force the installation If the power supply does not slide in easily ensure that the power supply is correctly oriented before continuing 9 Plug the DC cable ...

Page 101: ...fan assembly 2 Pull on screw and push screw body left to unlock latch mechanism 3 While holding the screw in unlatched position use the other hand to the pull fan assembly straight out from the chassis using the handle Pull the fan assembly out slowly 4 Install the new fan assembly in the chassis a Orient the new fan assembly with the captive screw on the upper right as shown in the following illu...

Page 102: ... remove and replace a QSFP transceiver Because each QSFP transceiver consists of four 10 GbE ports be aware that any problems with one port could affect all four ports in the quad DANGER All fiber optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers DANGER Laser Radiation Do Not View Directly with Optical Instruments Class 1M Laser Products Removing a QSFP transceiver Complete the following steps to remove a QSFP ...

Page 103: ...nsceivers 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 Remove the protective plug from the transceiver 4 Position the 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 mecha...

Page 104: ...m modules where the space is limited FIGURE 55 Optical transceiver extraction tool Removing a transceiver For the following procedure refer to the illustration Complete the following steps to remove an SFP or SFP transceiver 1 Remove any cables that are inserted into the transceiver Use the extraction tool to open the cable latching mechanism 2 Using the hooked end of the tool pull the bail wire h...

Page 105: ...mly 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 2 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...

Page 106: ...Replacing a transceiver 106 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 107: ... total of 10 per system Brocade VDX 6940 144S Four field replaceable fan assemblies each with one fan for a total of 4 per system Cooling Front to rear and rear to front port side intake and port side exhaust airflow System architecture Nonblocking shared memory switch System processor Brocade VDX 6940 36Q 1 5 GHz P3041 Quad Core CPU Brocade VDX 6940 144S 1 5 GHz P4080 8 Core CPU Ethernet System c...

Page 108: ...onport side Power supply status Brocade VDX 6940 36Q One green LED per power supply to indicate status on nonport side Brocade VDX 6940 144SOne green LED to indicate status of input voltage and one bi color green amber LED to indicate status of output voltage Other System component Description Serial cable Rollover cable RJ 45 connectors 2 One serial port used for console Brocade VDX 6940 36Q One ...

Page 109: ... Brocade VDX 6940 144S 15 G 11ms half sine wave Brocade VDX 6940 36Q 33 G 11 ms half sine wave 3 eg Axis Brocade VDX 6940 144S 33 G 11 ms half sine wave Vibration Brocade VDX 6940 36Q 0 5 gms sine 0 4 gms random 5 500 Hz Brocade VDX 6940 144S 1 0 gms sine 0 5 gms random 5 500 Hz Brocade VDX 6940 36Q 2 0 gms sine 1 1 gms random 5 500 Hz Brocade VDX 6940 144S 2 4 gms sine 5 500 Hz 1 1 gms random 3 5...

Page 110: ...0 W 100 240 VAC nominal 90 264 VAC range 50 60 Hz nominal 50 60 Hz range 6 A 100 VAC 7 A 90 VAC Line Fused 30 A peak at cold start and 50 A peak at warm start for 10 ms 10 A peak for cycles 10 ms 150 ms 7 A peak for 150 ms AC to DC Brocade VDX 6940 144S XBR VDX6940 64S AC 2 XBR VDX6940 64S AC R 1100 W 100 240 VAC nominal 90 264 VAC range 50 60 Hz nominal 47 63 Hz range 12 A AC line and neutral fus...

Page 111: ... SDC F R DC power supplies require 45 VDC or greater to ensure output voltage at power on After power on the output voltage will remain operational to 40 VDC NA 33 A Ve fused 60 A peak hot or cold start Power consumption typical configuration All ports fully configured with approved optic sources Test performed with 25 percent traffic rate fans at nominal speed and one power supply Brocade VDX 694...

Page 112: ...ply Watts BTUs hr are with two power supplies Power consumption idle configuration No optics or connections to ports installed and system completed boot up fans at nominal speed Model name 100 VAC input 200 VAC input 48 VDC input Minimum number of power supplies Notes VDX 6940 36Q 1 245 A 140 W 477 83 BTU hr 0 636 A 136 W 464 18 BTU hr 2 7 A 144 42 W 492 92 BTU hr 1 Input current is for 1 power su...

Page 113: ...wer supplies VDX 6940 144S 5 119 A 512 W 1747 5 BTU hr 2 506 A 500 W 1706 54 BTU hr 10 3 A 499 2 W 1703 81 BTU hr 1 Data port specifications Ethernet Model Port type Number of ports Description VDX 6940 36Q 40 GbE 36 24 base ports can be upgraded to 36 with single port upgrade license Up to 144 10 GbE ports in 4x10 GbE breakout mode Each 40 GbE port can be broken out into four independent 10 GbE S...

Page 114: ... 7 Not supported N A 8 Not supported N A Serial port specifications protocol Parameter Value Baud 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Flow control None Memory specifications Memory Type Size Boot Flash 4 MB Compact Flash e USB 16 GB Main Memory DDR3 SDRAM 16 GB Regulatory compliance EMC Brocade VDX 6940 Switch Technical Specifications 114 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 115: ...ardous substance in electrical and electronic equipment EU RoHS 2012 19 EU Waste electrical and electronic equipment EU WEEE 94 62 EC packaging and packaging waste EU 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators EU battery directive 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Rest...

Page 116: ...Brocade VDX 6940 Switch Technical Specifications 116 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 117: ...Equipment Regulations ICES 003 Class A Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product might cause radio interference and the user might be required to take corrective measures The standards compliance label on this device contains the CE mark which indicates that this system con...

Page 118: ...ence to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense KCC statement Republic of Korea Class A device Broadcasting Communication Device for Office Use This device obtained EMC registration for office use Class A and may be used in places othe...

Page 119: ...ighest sound pressure level value is 88 0 dB A in accordance with EN ISO 7779 Maschinenlärminformations Verordnung 3 GPSGV der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 88 0 dB A gemäss EN ISO 7779 Germany Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 119 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 120: ...Germany 120 Brocade VDX 6940 Hardware Installation Guide 53 1003495 02 ...

Page 121: ...rdware el firmware el software o los datos General cautions CAUTION Never leave tools inside the chassis VORSICHT Lassen Sie keine Werkzeuge im Chassis zurück MISE EN GARDE Ne laissez jamais d outils à l intérieur du châssis PRECAUCIÓN No deje nunca herramientas en el interior del chasis CAUTION Make sure the airflow around the front sides and back of the device is not restricted VORSICHT Stellen ...

Page 122: ...r error messages VORSICHT Falls Sie feststellen dass der Switch ca 2 Minuten nach Austausch des Netzteils heruntergefahren wird ist die mögliche Ursache dass das neue Netzteil für einen Luftstrom in der falschen Richtung ausgelegt ist Prüfen Sie auf der Konsole ob Fehlermeldungen vorliegen MISE EN GARDE Si vous remarquez que le commutateur s éteint deux minutes après le remplacement d un bloc d al...

Page 123: ...entilación La nueva unidad FRU debe tener el mismo número de parte P N que la unidad FRU que se va a sustituir El P N de fabricación se encuentra en la parte superior de la unidad FRU El P N termina en F flujo de aire de adelante hacia atrás o R de atrás hacia adelante Debe utilizar una unidad FRU de repuesto que tenga la misma designación de flujo de aire que el número de parte reemplazado CAUTIO...

Page 124: ...ta cualquier pieza del módulo de fuente de alimentación y ventiladores la garantía y las certificaciones normativas quedan anuladas En el interior del módulo de fuente de alimentación y ventiladores no hay piezas que pueda reparar el usuario CAUTION Do not force the installation If the power supply and fan assembly does not slide in easily ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing VOR...

Page 125: ... serie mantenga la cubierta colocada sobre el puerto cuando no lo utilice CAUTION For a DC system use grounding wire of at least 8 American Wire Gauge AWG The grounding wire should be attached to the DC input connector the other end connects to the building ground VORSICHT Für ein Gleichstromsystem verwenden Erdungskabel von mindestens 8 AWG amerikanische Norm für Drahtquerschnitte Der Erdungsdrah...

Page 126: ... tierra de calibre de cable norteamericano AWG número 12 El cable 12 AWG deberá acoplarse a un conector engarzado aprobado y engarzado con la herramienta apropiada CAUTION For the DC input circuit to the system make sure there is a 20 Amp circuit breaker minimum 48 VDC double pole on the input terminal block to the power supply The input wiring for connection to the product should be copper wire 1...

Page 127: ...and regulatory certifications There are no user serviceable parts inside the power supply and fan assembly VORSICHT Das Zerlegen von Netzteilen oder Lüftereinheiten macht die Garantie und die gesetzlichen Zertifizierungen ungültig Die Netzteile und Lüftereinheiten enthalten keine Teile die vom Benutzer gewartet werden können MISE EN GARDE Le démontage d une pièce du bloc d alimentation ou du venti...

Page 128: ...rre PRECAUCIÓN Antes de conectar un cable en cualquier puerto asegúrese de descargar la tensión acumulada en el cable tocando la superficie de conexión a tierra con los contactos eléctricos CAUTION DC return shall be isolated from the chassis ground DC I when connections to the power supply are made VORSICHT Der Gleichstromrücklauf soll von der Gehäuseerdung isoliert werden DC I wenn Verbindungen ...

Page 129: ...icación NEBS utilice un cable de conexión a tierra de calibre AWG 6 como mínimo El cable de conexión a tierra debe disponer de un conector engarzado homologado suministrado con el dispositivo unido a un extremo de modo que el otro extremo se conecte a la toma de tierra El conector se debe engarzar con la herramienta adecuada de forma que se pueda conectar a los dos tornillos de conexión a tierra d...

Page 130: ...ungen gemäß FDA Class 1 Radiation Performance Standards in 21 CFR Unterkapitel I und IEC 825 2 erfüllen Optische Produkte die diese Normen nicht erfüllen können Strahlen aussenden die für das menschliche Auge gefährlich sind DANGER Utilisez uniquement des émetteurs récepteurs optiques certifiés par Brocade Communications Systems Inc et conformes aux exigences sur la puissance de rayonnement de cat...

Page 131: ...te del instrumento desconecte el cordón de corriente de todas las fuentes de corriente DANGER This product is designed for an IT power system with phase to phase voltage of 230V After operation of the protective device the equipment is still under voltage if it is connected to an IT power system GEFAHR Dieses Produkt ist für die Stromversorgung über ein IT Stromversorgungssystem mit einer Netzspan...

Page 132: ...ones sobre corriente DANGER Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over GEFAHR Stellen Sie sicher dass das Gestell für die Unterbringung des Geräts auf angemessene Weise gesichert ist so dass das Gestell oder der Schrank nicht wackeln oder umfallen kann DANGER Vérifiez que le bâti abritant le dispositif est bien fixé afin qu il n...

Page 133: ...no diag post 81 no ipv6 address autoconfig 68 no ntp server 70 ntp server 70 show chassis 87 92 95 101 show clock 71 show environment fan 92 101 show environment power 87 95 show logging raslog 82 show media 82 show ntp status 70 show running config 67 username 66 vcs rbridge id 68 69 vcs vcs id 69 command line interface see CLI 83 configuration date and time 70 modes 65 serial connection 65 switc...

Page 134: ...luded with device 29 L License support 18 local clock 70 LOCL 70 logging date and time 70 logical chassis 65 M management functions 83 N network connectivity testing 72 network devices connecting 72 no diag post command 81 no ipv6 address autoconfig command 68 non port side LED meaning VDX 6940 144S 79 VDX 6940 36Q 78 no ntp server command 70 NTP server access 70 ntp server command 70 P port numbe...

Page 135: ...ess IPv4 67 IPv6 67 straight through cable 72 switch management 83 switch IP address static 67 using DHCP 67 synchronize local time using NTP 70 T Temperature 88 96 terminal emulator configuration 65 testing network connectivity 72 thermal operations 83 time and date 70 time zone explanation 70 setting 71 tool extraction transceivers 103 transceivers extraction tool 103 replacing 103 U username co...

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