Page 3 - Contents
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide iii 53-1002580-01 Contents About This Document Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Supported hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Figures
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide vii 53-1002580-01 Figures Figure 1 GbE ACCESS RINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Figure 2 FRONT PANEL Brocade 6910 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - Tables
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide ix 53-1002580-01 Tables Table 1 SYSTEM STATUS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table 2 1000 Mbps PORT STATUS / SFP LEDs (1~12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 11 - In this chapter; Text formatting
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide xi 53-1002580-01 About This Document In this chapter • Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi • Supported hardware and software. . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 12 - Related publications
xii Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 About This Document For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in bold: for example, show version. Notes, cautions, and danger notices The following notices and statements are ...
Page 13 - Getting technical help or reporting errors
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide xiii 53-1002580-01 About This Document Getting technical help or reporting errors If you need assistance, contact Brocade. Go to http://www.brocade.com/services-support/index.page for the latest e-mail and telephone contact information.
Page 15 - Chapter; Introduction
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1 53-1002580-01 Chapter 1 Introduction In this chapter • Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • Network Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 17 - Switch Architecture; Network Management Options
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3 53-1002580-01 Network Management Options 1 8. Grounding Points FIGURE 4 SIDE PANEL 1. Ventilation FIGURE 5 REAR PANEL 1. Ventilation Switch Architecture These switches employ a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric. This permits s...
Page 18 - Description of Hardware; SFP Slots
4 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Description of Hardware 1 Description of Hardware The Brocade 6910 switches consist of two model types, one hardened for extended temperature range environments, the other non-hardened for standard temperature range envi...
Page 19 - Console Port; Alarm Interface Port; Port and System Status LEDs
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 5 53-1002580-01 Description of Hardware 1 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports The switches contain 12 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that operate at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex, or at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. Because all of the RJ-45 ports supp...
Page 21 - Power Supply Sockets
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 7 53-1002580-01 Description of Hardware 1 Power Supply Sockets There are two power sockets on the front panel of each switch, as well as two grounding points for each power supply inlets. FIGURE 7 Brocade 6910 Switch - AC Power Supply S...
Page 23 - Installing the Switch
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 9 53-1002580-01 Chapter 2 Installing the Switch CAUTION Procedures are for qualified service personnel only. In this chapter • Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 24 - Ethernet Cabling; Equipment Checklist; Package Contents
10 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Ethernet Cabling 2 Ethernet Cabling To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the current cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T operation. Check the follow...
Page 25 - Mounting; Desktop or Shelf Mounting; Rack Mounting
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 11 53-1002580-01 Mounting 2 Mounting The switch can be mounted on a desktop, shelf, or rack mounted. Mounting instructions follow. Desktop or Shelf Mounting 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the first switch. FIGURE 10 A...
Page 27 - Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver; Grounding the Chassis
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 13 53-1002580-01 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver 2 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver FIGURE 13 INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL SFP TRANSCEIVER These switches support SFP-compatible transceivers. To install an SFP transceiver, do the ...
Page 28 - Connecting to a Power Source
14 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Connecting to a Power Source 2 4. The switch chassis is connected internaly to 0 V. This circuit is connected to the grounding terminal on the front of the switch. The surface area around this terminal is not painted in...
Page 29 - Connecting DC Power
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 15 53-1002580-01 Connecting to a Power Source 2 Connecting DC Power When using 20-60Vdc power, an external DC power supply must be connected to the DC power connector on the left side of the front panel. DC input (DC source) must be iso...
Page 32 - Connecting AC Power; Connecting to the Console Port
18 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Connecting to the Console Port 2 Connecting AC Power DANGER Remove both power cords before servicing. To connect the switch to an AC power source: 1. First verify that the external AC power supply can provide 100 to 240...
Page 33 - Wiring Map for Serial Cable
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 19 53-1002580-01 Connecting to the Console Port 2 FIGURE 18 CONSOLE CABLE 1. DB-9 Port 2. RJ-45 Connector 3. RJ-45 Port Wiring Map for Serial Cable The serial port’s configuration requirements are as follows: • Default Baud rate—9600 bp...
Page 34 - Connecting to the Alarm Port; Wiring Map for Alarm Cable
20 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Connecting to the Alarm Port 2 Connecting to the Alarm Port The DB-15 alarm port on the switch’s front panel is used to provide alarm. The switch supports two sets of alarm relay contacts (major and minor), and 4 extern...
Page 37 - Making Network Connections; Cabling Guidelines; Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 23 53-1002580-01 Chapter 3 Making Network Connections In this chapter • Connecting Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 • Twisted-Pair Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 38 - Fiber Optic Devices
24 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Fiber Optic Devices 3 Fiber Optic Devices An optional Gigabit SFP transceiver or 100BASE-FX SFP transceiver can be used for a backbone connection between switches, or for connecting to a high-speed server. Each single-m...
Page 39 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Diagnosing Switch Indicators
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 25 53-1002580-01 Appendix A Troubleshooting Diagnosing Switch Indicators In-Band Access You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within the attached network using Telnet, a Web browser, or other network management...
Page 41 - Cables; Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 27 53-1002580-01 Appendix B Cables Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, the twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wire...
Page 42 - Straight-Through Wiring; Crossover Wiring
28 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B NOTE The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair. Straight-Through Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of...
Page 43 - Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 29 53-1002580-01 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B FIGURE 24 CROSSOVER WIRING 1000BASE-T Pin Assignments All 1000BASE-T ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connectio...
Page 44 - Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T; Fiber Standards
30 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments B Note that when testing your cable installation, be sure to include all patch cables between switches and end devices. Adjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T If y...
Page 45 - Specifications; Physical Characteristics
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 31 53-1002580-01 Appendix C Specifications Physical Characteristics Ports 12 combination SFP/RJ-45 ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps, with auto-negotiation 1 1000BASE-T management port Network Interface Ports 1-12: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X 10B...
Page 46 - Switch Features
32 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Switch Features C Size (W x D x H): 252 mm x 440 mm x 44 mm (9.92 x 17.32 x 1.73 inches) Temperature Operating: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% (non-...
Page 47 - Management Features; Software Loading; Standards; Emissions
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 33 53-1002580-01 Management Features C Throughput Wire speed Flow Control Full Duplex: IEEE 802.3x Half Duplex: Back pressure Management Features In-Band Management Web, Telnet, SSH, or SNMP manager Out-of-Band Management RS-232 RJ-45 c...
Page 48 - Immunity
34 Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002580-01 Compliances C EN 61000-3-2:2006, Class A EN 61000-3-3:2005 Immunity EN 55024:2001 + A2:2003 IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Safety CSA (CSA 22.2 NO 60950-1 & UL 60950-1) CB (IEC/EN60950-1) TUV/GS (EN60950-1)
Page 49 - Caution and Danger Notices 1; Cautions
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 35 53-1002580-01 Appendix D Caution and Danger Notices 1 English / French Cautions The cautions and dangers that appear in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. A caution calls your attention to a possibl...
Page 51 - Dangers
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 37 53-1002580-01 Dangers D Dangers A danger calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death. The following are the dangers used in this manual. Un danger attire votre attention sur un risque possible de blessure...
Page 55 - Caution and Danger Notices 2
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 41 53-1002580-01 Appendix E Caution and Danger Notices 2 German / Spanish / Chinese Cautions "Vorsicht" weist auf eine mögliche Beschädigung des Geräts hin. Sie finden die folgenden Vorsichtshinweise in diesem Handbuch. Un mensa...
Page 74 - Taiwan BSMI Statement; 警告
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 60 53-1002580-01 Chinese (Traditional) E Taiwan BSMI Statement 警告 這是甲種資訊產品，在居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻干擾，在這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
Page 77 - Glossary
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 63 53-1002580-01 Appendix F Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over two strands of 50/125, 62.5/125 ...
Page 81 - Index; Numerics
Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 67 53-1002580-01 Index Numerics 10/100/1000BASE-T ports , 5 10/100BASE-TX port pinout , 28 1000BASE-T pin assignments , 29 1000BASE-T port pinouts , 29 , 30 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX pin assignments , 27 A AC input , 32 AC power , 7 adjusting...
