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53-1001788-01
January 31, 2010

53-1001788-01

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PowerConnect B-8000

Hardware Reference Manual

Summary of Contents for PowerConnect B-8000

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Page 2: ...c All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of I...

Page 3: ...ument feedback xi Chapter 1 PowerConnect B 8000 Introduction In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B 8000 overview 1 Platform components and capabilities 1 FCoE and Layer 2 capabilities 2 Fibre Channel capabilities 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B 8000 3 Non port side of the PowerConnect B 8000 4 Chapter 2 PowerConnect B 8000 Installation and Configuration In this chapter 5 Items included with the Power...

Page 4: ... locations 16 LED patterns 17 POST and boot specifications 19 POST 19 Boot 19 Interpreting POST results 20 PowerConnect B 8000 Maintenance 20 Installing an SFP or SFP 20 PowerConnect B 8000 Management 22 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures RRPs In this chapter 25 Introduction 25 RRP Power supply 25 RRP Fan assembly 28 Appendix A PowerConnect B 8000 Specifications In this appendix 31 Switc...

Page 5: ...FCC warning US only 36 KCC statement Republic of Korea 37 VCCI statement Japan 37 Power cords Japan Denan 37 BSMI statement Taiwan 37 CE statement 37 Canadian requirements 38 Laser compliance 38 RTC battery 38 Electrical safety 38 Regulatory certifications 39 Environmental regulation compliance 40 China RoHS 40 Index ...

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Page 7: ... Chapter 2 PowerConnect B 8000 Installation and Configuration provides the information needed to install the switch into your network Chapter 3 PowerConnect B 8000 Operation discusses the day to day operational procedures for using the switch Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures RRPs provides procedures for removing and replacing the field replaceable units FRUs Appendix A PowerConnect B 8...

Page 8: ...ument conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document Text formatting The narrative text formatting conventions that are used are as follows bold text Identifies command names Identifies the names of user manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI italic text Provides emphasi...

Page 9: ...fety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations Key terms For definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel see the Brocade Glossary For definitions of SAN specific terms visit the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at http www snia org education dictionary Notice to the reader This document may contain references to the trade...

Page 10: ...ustry resources White papers online demos and data sheets are available through the Brocade Web site at http www brocade com products software jhtml Best practice guides white papers data sheets and other documentation is available through the Brocade Partner Web site For additional resource information visit the Technical Committee T11 Web site This Web site provides interface standards for high ...

Page 11: ... bottom of the chassis PowerConnect B 48000 Inside the chassis next to the power supply bays PowerConnect B DCX On the bottom right on the port side of the chassis 3 World Wide Name WWN Use the wwn command to display the switch WWN If you cannot use the wwn command because the switch is inoperable you can get the WWN from the same place as the serial number except for the PowerConnect B DCX For th...

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Page 13: ... be upgraded to full FCoE configuration with the purchase of an additional license This version of the switch is available only with Fabric OS v6 3 0 The PowerConnect B 8000 supplies Reliability Availability and Serviceability RAS performance and scalability requirements of an enterprise switch along with the interoperability and ease of use advantages found only in the Brocade product family Plat...

Page 14: ... for Layer 2 protocols STP MSTP RSTP 802 1q and Link Aggregation 802 1ad Brocade 10G SFP SR and LR and Brocade branded Twinax copper cables CEE port to CEE port latency of 570 nanoseconds same ASIC and 1050 nanoseconds different ASIC Fibre Channel capabilities The fully configured PowerConnect B 8000 offers the following features for the Fibre Channel functions license required Up to 8 auto sensin...

Page 15: ...onitoring APM Port to port latency minimized to 700 nanoseconds through the use of cut through frame routing at 8 Gbps Port side of the PowerConnect B 8000 The port side of the PowerConnect B 8000 includes the system status LED console port Ethernet port and LEDs USB port GbE ports and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs Figure 1 shows the port side of the PowerConnect B 800...

Page 16: ...he PowerConnect B 8000 Figure 2 shows the non port side of the PowerConnect B 8000 which contains the power supplies including the AC power receptacle and AC power switch and fans FIGURE 2 Non port side of the PowerConnect B 8000 1 Power supply 2 4 Fan assembly 1 2 Fan assembly 3 5 Power supply 1 3 Fan assembly 2 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 17: ... modules for the Fibre Channel ports One accessory kit containing the following items Serial cable with an RJ45 connector 6 ft Power Cord Rubber feet required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit Brocade Family Doc CD Powerconnect B 8000 QuickStart Guide EZSwitch Setup CD If you have ordered the CEE only base model PowerConnect B 8000 all the above items are included except the eight SFP...

Page 18: ... maximum of 102 cubic meters hour 60 cubic feet minute and a minimum of 74 8 cubic meters hour 44 cubic feet minute of air flow is available to the air intake vents on the non port side of the switch The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40 C 104 F while the switch is operating Cabinet considerations For successful installation and operation of the switch in a cabinet ensure the following ca...

Page 19: ...ntenance label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they are connected Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs Use hook and loop style straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables Items required for installation The following items are required for installing configuring and connecting the PowerConnect B 8000 for use in a network and fabri...

Page 20: ...ect B 8000 configuration Once you have set up the PowerConnect B 8000 in a rack or as a standalone switch it is time to give it power and a basic configuration If you are going to use the PowerConnect B 8000 in a single switch setup you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration See the EZSwitchSetup CD included with the PowerConnect B 8000 for more information You can also use the ...

Page 21: ...en a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM TIP or Kermit in a UNIX environment and configure the application as follows In a Windows environment In a UNIX environment using TIP enter the following string at the 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 Switch IP address You can co...

Page 22: ... date and time a PowerConnect B 8000 with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly However because the date and time are used for logging error detection and troubleshooting you should set them correctly Time zones You can set the time zone for the switch by name You can also set country city or time zone parameters If the time zone is not set with the new options the switch retai...

Page 23: ...ing clock servers and the time to the new switch If a switch with v5 3 0 or later has entered the fabric it will be able to store the list and the active servers pre 5 3 0 Fabric OS switches will ignore the new list parameter in the payload and will update only the active server address If the active NTP server configured is IPv6 then distributing the same in the fabric will not be possible to swi...

Page 24: ...e_fmt Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country City or by time zone ID such as PST The following example shows how to change the time zone to US Central switch admin tstimezone Time Zone US Pacific switch admin tstimezone US Central switch admin tstimezone Time Zone US Central The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using interactive mode to Pacific Standard Time...

Page 25: ...an one NTP server using a DNS name switch admin tsclockserver 10 32 170 1 10 32 170 2 ntp localdomain net Updating Clock Server configuration done Updated with the NTP servers Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric Brocade Inter Switch Link ISL Trunking Brocade ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create...

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Page 27: ...can take up to several minutes to boot and complete POST To power the PowerConnect B 8000 off power off both power supplies by setting each AC power switch to O All devices are returned to their initial state the next time the switch is powered on LED activity interpretation System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch There are three possible LED sta...

Page 28: ...de of the switch LED locations Figure 3 shows the port side of the PowerConnect B 8000 The port status LEDs for both the GbE and FC ports are vertically staggered to correspond to the upper and lower ports in each pair Refer to Figure 1 for the locations of the GbE and FC ports FIGURE 3 LEDs on Port Side of PowerConnect B 8000 Figure 4 shows the LEDs on the non port side of the switch FIGURE 4 LED...

Page 29: ...ed Steady amber for more than five seconds Unknown state boot failed or the system is faulty This LED displays steady amber during POST this is normal and does not indicate a fault Perform the following steps Connect a serial cable to the system Reboot the system Check the failure indicated on the system console Contact your switch service provider Flashing amber Attention is required A number of ...

Page 30: ... blinking green 2 sec Online but segmented loopback cable or incompatible switch No action required Fast blinking green 1 2 sec Internal loop back diagnostic No action required Flickering green Online frames flowing through port No action required TABLE 2 Non port side LED patterns during normal operation LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action Power Supply Status No light Power s...

Page 31: ...emory statistics counters and serialization Boot In addition to POST boot includes the following tasks after POST is complete 1 Performs universal port configuration 2 Initializes links 3 Analyzes fabric If any ports are connected to other switches the switch participates in a fabric configuration 4 Obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses Fan Status No light Fan assembly is not receiving po...

Page 32: ... supplier for repair 3 Review the switch system log for errors Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log accessible through the errShow command For information about all referenced commands and on accessing the error log refer to the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide For information about error messages refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference Manual PowerConnect B 8000 Maintenan...

Page 33: ...to the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up FIGURE 5 Installing an SFP SFP in the upper row of port slot Diagnostic tests In addition to POST Fabric 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 tests are implemented by command either through a T...

Page 34: ...owerConnect B 8000 using any of the management options listed in Table 3 Note that if you use the command line interface there are two sets of CLI commands one for the Fibre Channel features and one for the Converged Enhanced Ethernet CEE features Please refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual or the Converged Enhanced Ethernet Reference for more information on the respective CLI commands ...

Page 35: ...erence Manual 23 53 1001788 01 PowerConnect B 8000 Management 3 NOTE To achieve in band support for IP over Fibre Channel the software must be run on both the HBA and the switch and it must be supported by both the HBA and HBA driver ...

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Page 37: ...removal and replacement procedures RRPs RRP Power supply The PowerConnect B 8000 has two power supplies as displayed in Figure 6 Fabric OS identifies the power supplies from right to left on the non port side as power supply 1 and power supply 2 The actual appearance of the PowerConnect B 8000 may differ from this illustration but the locations are correct FIGURE 6 Switch power supplies on the non...

Page 38: ... complete TABLE 4 Power supply status LED behavior description and required actions LED Color Description Action Required No light Power supply is not receiving power or is off Verify that the power supply is on and seated and the power cord is connected to a functioning power source Steady green Power supply is operating normally No action is required Steady amber for more than 5 seconds Power su...

Page 39: ...er supply from the chassis by pulling the handle on the power supply out away from the chassis 6 Install the new power supply in the chassis CAUTION Do not force the installation If the power supply does not slide in easily ensure that the power supply is correctly oriented before continuing a Orient the power supply as shown in Figure 7 with the AC power switch on the left The actual appearance o...

Page 40: ...ure 6 for the location of power supply 1 and power supply 2 FIGURE 7 Inserting the power supply in the Switch RRP Fan assembly The PowerConnect B 8000 has three fan assemblies as displayed in Figure 8 Fabric OS identifies the fan locations FIGURE 8 PowerConnect B 8000 fan assemblies on the non port side 1 PowerConnect B 8000 chassis 5 Captive screw 2 Power supply 6 AC Power receptacle 3 Status LED...

Page 41: ...Web Tools click the Fan Status icon Enter the fanShow command at the prompt Time required Replacing a fan assembly in the PowerConnect B 8000 should require less than two minutes to complete Items required The following items are required to replace a fan assembly in the PowerConnect B 8000 New fan assembly Phillips head screwdriver 1 TABLE 5 Fan status LED behavior description and required action...

Page 42: ... is firmly seated NOTE Do not force the installation If the fan assembly does not slide in easily ensure that it is correctly oriented before continuing c Using the Phillips head screwdriver secure the fan assembly to the chassis by tightening in the captive screw 4 Verify that the fan status LED is lit steady green to indicate normal operation see Table 5 5 Optionally if using the Command Line In...

Page 43: ...oling that flows from the non port side of the switch to the port side 8 Fibre Channel ports compatible with short wavelength SWL and long wavelength LWL SFP and SFP Fibre Channel transceivers Brocade branded SFP transceivers are required for 8 Gbps performance 24 CEE ports compatible with both Short Reach SR and Long Reach LR SFP 10 GE transceivers IEEE compliant RJ45 connectors on the port side ...

Page 44: ...o SFPs installed 12 97 kg 28 6 lb TABLE 7 Facility Requirements Type Requirements Electrical Primary AC input 100 240 VAC 2 0A 47 63 Hz switch autosenses input voltage Adequate supply circuit line fusing and wire size as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes Refer to Table 8 on page 3...

Page 45: ...emperature 0º to 40º C 32º to 104º F 25º to 70º C 13º to 158º F Humidity 10 to 85 RH non condensing at 40º C 104º F 10 to 90 RH non condensing at 70º C 158º F Altitude 0 to 3 km 9 842 feet above sea level 0 to 12 km 39 370 feet above sea level Shock 20 G 6 ms half sine wave 33 G 11 ms half sine wave 3 eg Axis Vibration 0 5 G sine 0 4 gms random 5 500 Hz 2 0 G sine 1 1 gms random 5 500 Hz Air flow ...

Page 46: ...on destination port is free 10 GbE Port to port latency Less than 600 nanoseconds on the same ASIC TABLE 10 General specifications Specification Description TABLE 11 Laser Data Transmission Range Port Speed Cable Size microns Short Wavelength SWL Long Wavelength LWL 1 Gbps 50 500 m 1 640 ft OM2 860 m 2 821 ft OM3 NA 62 5 300 m 984 ft NA 9 NA 10 km 6 2 miles 2 Gbps 50 300 m 984 ft OM2 500 m 1 640 f...

Page 47: ...ts meet all required safety standards For more information about these standards see Regulatory compliance on page 36 The ports are capable of operating at 1 2 4 or 8 Gbps and are able to autonegotiate to the maximum link speed Serial port specifications The serial port is located on the port side of the switch The PowerConnect B 8000 uses an RJ45 connector for the serial port An RJ45 to DB9 adapt...

Page 48: ...age 38 RTC battery on page 38 Electrical safety on page 38 FCC warning US only This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate ...

Page 49: ...uipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance might arise When such trouble occurs the user might be required to take corrective actions Power cords Japan Denan BSMI statement Taiwan The BSMI Statement is applicable to PowerConnect B 8000 power supplies CE statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product might cause radio int...

Page 50: ...s equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825 2 ATTENTION Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems Inc and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I and with IEC 825 2 Optical produc...

Page 51: ...s and Markings Safety EMC Safety EMC United States Bi Nat UL CSA 60950 1 1st Ed or latest ANSI C63 4 cCSAus FCC Class A and Statement Canada Bi Nat UL CSA 60950 1 1st Ed or latest ICES 003 Class A cCSAus ICES A and Statement Japan CISPR22 and JEIDA Harmonics VCCI A and Statement European Union EN60950 1 or latest EN55022 and EN55024 TUV GS N CE marking Australia New Zealand EN55022 and CISPR22 or ...

Page 52: ...r expand that warranty that Brocade provides with respect to its products as set forth in the applicable contract between Brocade and its customer Brocade hereby disclaims all other warranties and representations with respect to the information contained on this CD including the implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purposes and non infringement The EPUP assumes that the p...

Page 53: ...ncentration Limits O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits TABLE 16 China ROHS hazardous substances toxic substances HS TS concentration chart Name of the Component Hazardous Toxic Substance Elements Lead PB Mercury Hg Cadium CD Hexavalent Chromium CR6 Polybrominated Biphenyl PBB Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether PBDE Fibre Channel Swi...

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Page 55: ... switchShow 20 tsClockServer 11 12 tsTimeZone 12 Command line interface CLI 22 compact flash memory 35 configuration date and time 10 provide power 8 serial connection 9 switch IP address 9 terminal emulator 9 configuring the PowerConnect B 8000 8 Converged Enhanced Ethernet see CEE country location 12 D data transmission ranges 34 date command 11 DCFM 22 diagDisablePost command 19 diagnostic test...

Page 56: ...reting LED activity 15 POST results 20 Inter Switch Link see ISL IP over Fibre Channel 23 ipaddrset 10 ISL feature 2 ISL trunking 13 items included with the PowerConnect B 8000 5 K KCC statement Republic of Korea 37 L laser compliance 38 latency 35 CEE port to port 2 FC port to port 3 FCoE to FC 2 Layer 2 capabilities 2 LEDs 3 activity 15 interpretation 17 location 16 patterns 17 port side of the ...

Page 57: ...al port specifications 35 setting date and time 10 IP address using DHCP 9 static IP address 10 time zone with country location 12 time zone with time zone ID 12 time zones 12 SFP SFP installation 20 SNMP 22 specifications Fibre Channel ports 35 general 33 memory 35 power supplies 32 serial ports 35 static IP address IPv4 10 IPv6 10 switch capabilities 1 components 31 management 22 switch IP addre...

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