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Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1002705-01 Command examples This book describes how to perform configuration tasks using the Fabric OS command line interface, but does not describe the commands in detail. For complete descriptions of all Fabric OS commands, including syntax, operand des...

x Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Notice to the reader This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. These trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and corporations. These references are made for informational purposes o...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual xi 53-1002705-01 For information about the Fibre Channel industry, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association website: http://www.fibrechannel.org For information about the Ethernet industry, visit the Internet Engineering Task Force website: http://www.ietf....

xii Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Document feedback Quality is our first 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...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1002705-01 Chapter 1 Brocade 6520 Introduction In this chapter • Brocade 6520 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Port side of the Brocade 6520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1002705-01 Port side of the Brocade 6520 1 • Local port latency minimized to 700 nanoseconds (ns) through the use of cut-through frame routing at 16 Gbps. • Switch latency of 2100 ns (L2 latency without forward error correction) Brocade 6520 components • A...

4 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Non-port side of the Brocade 6520 1 FIGURE 1 Port side view of the Brocade 6520 Non-port side of the Brocade 6520 Figure 2 shows the non-port side of the Brocade 6520, which contains the power supplies (including the AC power receptacle) and fan...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1002705-01 Chapter 2 Brocade 6520 Installation and Configuration In this chapter • Items included with the Brocade 6520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

6 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Installation and safety considerations 2 Installation and safety considerations You can install the Brocade 6520 switch in the following ways: • As a standalone unit on a flat surface. • In an EIA rack using a four-post, fixed-position rack moun...

8 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Installation and safety considerations 2 Environmental considerations For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental requirements are met: • At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you insta...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1002705-01 Installation and safety considerations 2 • The equipment in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintains ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. • ...

10 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Standalone installation for a Brocade 6520 2 Standalone installation for a Brocade 6520 Perform the following steps to install the Brocade 6520 as a standalone unit. 1. Unpack the Brocade 6520 and verify the items listed on “Items included with...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1002705-01 Brocade 6520 configuration 2 1. Connect the power cords first to both power supplies in the chassis and then to power sources on separate circuits to protect against AC failure. Ensure that the cords have a minimum service loop of 6 inches avai...

12 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Brocade 6520 configuration 2 Switch IP address You can configure the Brocade 6520 with a static IP address, or you can use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by default. The ...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1002705-01 Brocade 6520 configuration 2 If the time zone is not set with the new options, the switch retains the offset time zone settings. The tsTimeZone command includes an option to revert to the prior time zone format. For more information about the -...

14 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Brocade 6520 configuration 2 Setting the date and time Complete the following steps to set the date and time. 1. Log in to the switch using the default password (the default password is password ). 2. Enter the date "mmddHHMMyy" command...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1002705-01 Brocade 6520 configuration 2 2. You are prompted to select a general location from the list displayed. Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly. 3. Enter the appropriate number from the list or Ctrl-D to quit. 4. ...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1002705-01 Chapter 3 Brocade 6520 Operation In this chapter • LED activity interpretation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 • POST and boot-up specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 21 53-1002705-01 POST and boot-up specifications 3 POST and boot-up specifications When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs power-on self-test (POST). Total boot-up time with POST can be several minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent...

22 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Interpreting POST results 3 Interpreting POST results POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash either amber or green. Any errors that occur during POST are list...

24 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Brocade 6520 management 3 FIGURE 6 Installing an 8 Gbps 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 inte...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1002705-01 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement of Power Supplies and Fans In this chapter • Removal and replacement introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 • Power supply removal and replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

28 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Power supply removal and replacement 4 : FIGURE 7 Examples of airflow symbols The green E symbol indicates an exhaust unit. This unit pulls air in from the port side of the switch and exhausts it out the non-port side. This is also called front...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 29 53-1002705-01 Power supply removal and replacement 4 • At the command prompt, enter the psShow command to display power supply status: br6520:admin> psshow Power Supply #1 is OK Airflow Direction : Portside Intake (Forward) Power Supply #2 is OK Airflow D...

30 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Power supply removal and replacement 4 Replacing a power supply Complete the following steps to replace a power supply in a Brocade 6520. Refer to Figure 9 for this procedure. 1. To leave the Brocade 6520 in service while replacing a power supp...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 31 53-1002705-01 Fan removal and replacement 4 FIGURE 9 Inserting the power supply in the Brocade 6520 6. Verify that the LEDs on the new power supply display steady green while the Brocade 6520 is operating (refer to Table 8 ). If the LEDs are not steady green...

32 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Fan removal and replacement 4 Refer to Table 8 on page 20 for the power supply status LED colors, behaviors, and actions required, if any. Determining the need to replace a fan Use one of the following methods to determine the status of the fan...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 33 53-1002705-01 Fan removal and replacement 4 FIGURE 10 Brocade 6520 fan Replacing a Brocade 6520 fan Complete the following steps to replace a fan in a Brocade 6520. Refer to Figure 11 for this procedure. 1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the captive...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 35 53-1002705-01 SFP+ transceiver removal and replacement 4 SFP+ transceiver removal and replacement Use the following procedure to remove and replace an 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 16 Gbps SFP+ transceiver. DANGER All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers. DANGER ...

36 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 SFP+ transceiver removal and replacement 4 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 handle) away from its...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 39 53-1002705-01 Appendix A Brocade 6520 Specifications In this appendix • Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 • General specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

40 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Data transmission ranges A Data transmission ranges Table 12 provides the data transmission ranges for different transceivers, port speeds, and cable types. Up to 7500 km at 2Gbps is supported when using a long distance transport system such as...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 41 53-1002705-01 Memory specifications A Memory specifications The Brocade 6520 has three primary types of memory devices: boot flash, compact flash, and main memory. The size of each is listed in Table 13 . Fibre Channel port specifications The Fibre Channel p...

42 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Regulatory compliance A Regulatory compliance This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 6520. It contains the following standards: • “FCC warning (US only)” on page 42 • “KCC statement (Republic of Korea)” on...

44 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Regulatory compliance A China 汉文　 “仅适用于非热带气候条件下安全使用。”　 藏文　 蒙古 文 壮文　 Dan hab yungh youq gij dienheiq diuzgen mbouj dwg diegndat haenx ancienz sawjyungh. 安全 说明 和标 记　 维文　 汉文　 仅适用于海拔２０００ｍ以下地区安全使用。 藏文　 蒙古 文　 壮文　 Dan hab yungh youq gij digih haijbaz ...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 45 53-1002705-01 Regulatory compliance A BSMI statement (Taiwan) Warning: This is Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE statement This is a Class...

46 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Electrical cautions A Electrical cautions RTC battery DANGER Do not attempt to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced or disposed of. Contact your switch supplier if the re...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 47 53-1002705-01 Environmental regulation compliance A Environmental regulation compliance This section describes the China RoHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 6520. China RoHS The contents included in this section are per the ...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 51 53-1002705-01 Appendix B Caution and Danger Notices In this appendix • Caution notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 • Danger notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

52 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01 Danger notices B Danger notices A danger calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death. The following are the dangers used in this manual. "Gefahr" weist auf eine mögliche Gefährdung hin, die zu Verletzungen o...

Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 55 53-1002705-01 Index Numerics 10 Gbps support , 2 A access NTP server , 15 airflow labels , 27 mismatch warning , 28 options , 2 B base model , 5 boot flash memory , 41 boot-up , 21 Brocade Advanced Web Tools , 25 Brocade Network Advisor , 25 BSMI statement (...