53-1002554-01 22 August 2012 ® Brocade VDX 8770-4 QuickStart Guide 53-1002554-01 *53-1002554-01*
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In this guide • Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Danger notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Caution notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • ESD precautions . . . . . . . .
Introduction You can set up and install the Brocade VDX 8770-4 in the following ways: • • • • As a standalone unit on a flat surface In a four-post rack with the Intake Duct Kit In a four-post rack In a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack This manual describes how to set up the Brocade VDX 8770-4 as a standalone unit. For rack mount installation instructions, refer to the manual that comes with the separately ordered rack kit.
TABLE 1 Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued) Installation task Time estimate Items required Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a Telnet session, and configuring the Brocade VDX 8770-4 date and time and additional system parameters. Verify and back up configuration. 20 minutes Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet access. Refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide.
Danger notices A danger notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. A lightning bolt symbol accompanies a danger notice to represent a dangerous electrical condition. Read and comply with the following danger notice before installing or servicing this device. DANGER Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the required voltage, and is properly grounded.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Management module slot 1 Management module slot 2 Switch fabric module slot 1 Line card slot 1 Line card slot 2 Line card slot 3 FIGURE 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 Line card slot 4 Switch fabric module slot 2 Switch fabric module slot 3 Blank slot - unused ESD jack Power supplies (1-4, left to right) Port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 (sample configuration) Brocade VDX 8770-4, nonport side Figure 2 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the Brocade VDX 8770-4.
1 2 Fan #1 Fan #2 FIGURE 2 3 Ground lug Nonport side of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 (sample configuration) Items included with the Brocade VDX 8770-4 The Brocade VDX 8770-4 ships with the following items: • Brocade VDX 8770-4 chassis, populated with: (management modules, switch fabric modules, and line cards are all packaged separately) - 8 of 32 Management modules (one) Switch fabric modules (up to three) Line cards (up to four) Filler panels for unoccupied slots for all modules Power supplies (up to
• Accessory kit containing the following items: - Console cable (RS-232 serial cable: The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that can be removed to provide an RJ-45-style connector.
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available: • Up to four dedicated fused 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz feeds or -48 VDC (one per power supply) • One cable for each power supply CAUTION Use a separate branch circuit for each AC power cord for redundancy in case one of the circuits fails.
TABLE 2 Power specifications . Specification Value for 3000W AC power supply Value for 3000W DC power supply Input rating 16A 70A Input voltage 200–240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 16.0 Amp maximum -48 VDC Operating range 180 ot 264 VAC -40 to -60 VDC Inrush current Limited to 60 Amp peak for any initial current surge or spike of 10 ms or less at either cold or warm start.
CAUTION For the NEBS-compliant installation of a Brocade VDX 8770-4 with AC or DC systems, use a ground wire of at least 2 AWG. The ground wire should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the device) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground. The connector must be crimped with the proper tool, allowing it to be connected to both ground screws on the enclosure.
Switch slots Switch slots are coded and numbered to differentiate between management module slots, switch fabric module slots, and line card slots. Management modules (MM) must be installed only in slots M1 and M2. Switch fabric modules (SFM) must be installed only in slots S1 through S3. There must be at least one SFM installed in either slot S1 or slot S2. The line card slots, L1 through L4, can be filled with either 48x1G, 48x10G, or 12x40G line cards.
10. Before you apply power to the switch, you can install the MM, SFM, and line card modules as well as power supplies to speed up your installation. Refer to the following tasks for information on inserting thet various modules. Port numbering The Brocade VDX 8770-4 uses the following port numbering method: • 12x40G line card module — Ports are numbered from 1 through 12 from from left to right when installed in the switch. Refer to Figure 3.
FIGURE 5 Inserting a management module Inserting a switch fabric module For this procedure, refer to “ESD precautions” and Figure 6. Complete the following steps to insert the SFM. 1. Unpack the new SFM and remove it from the anti-static bag. 2. Inspect the module for damage. 3. Remove the protective caps from the backplane connectors. 4. Unscrew the power enable pin, pull it outward, and move the slider toward the center of the module face. 5.
FIGURE 6 Inserting a switch fabric module Inserting a line card For this procedure, refer to “ESD precautions” and Figure 7. Complete this procedure to insert a new line card. 1. Unpack the new line card and remove it from the anti-static bag. 2. Inspect the module for damage. 3. Remove the protective covers from the backplane connectors. 4. Orient the line card so that the ports are at the front of the switch. The component side of the card should face up. 5.
FIGURE 7 Inserting a line card (48x10G card shown) Inserting power supplies The switch can be powered with either AC or DC power supplies. They are slightly different in appearance and in the way that the power cord is attached. Follow the procedure below for your type of power supply.
FIGURE 8 Inserting a power supply Inserting an AC power supply For this procedure, refer to “ESD precautions” and Figure 8. To replace a power supply, complete the following steps. DANGER High Touch Current. Earth connection is essential before connecting the power supply. 1. Unpack the new power supply and remove it from the anti-static bag. 2. Inspect the power supply for damage. 3. Ensure that the handle of the replacement power supply is pushed down. 4. Insert the power supply into the slot. 5.
To replace a DC power supply, complete the following steps. 1. Unpack the new power supply and remove it from the anti-static bag. 2. Inspect the power supply for damage. 3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the safety cover over the power lugs. Remove the safety cover. 4. Ensure that the handle of the replacement power supply is rotated down. 5. Insert the power supply into the slot. 6. Rotate the handle upward to fully seat the power supply. 7. Tighten the captive screw.
6. Plug the other end of the cable into the power source. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP addresses are configured. Preparing to configure the Brocade VDX 8770-4 The Brocade VDX 8770-4 must be configured before it is connected to the fabric, and all of the configuration commands must be entered through the active MM. The Brocade VDX 8770-4 configuration includes the following parameters: • • • • RBridge ID, If you are going to have more than one switch in a fabric.
NOTE To protect the serial port from damage, keep the cover on the port when not in use. To establish a serial connection to the serial (console) port on the Brocade VDX 8770-4, complete the following steps. 1. Verify that the Brocade VDX 8770-4 is powered on and that POST is complete by verifying that all power LED indicators on the management, switch fabric, and line card modules display a steady green light. 2. Remove the shipping cap from the serial port (labeled I0I0I) on the active MM.
TABLE 6 Serial cable pinouts PIN Signal Description 3 TXD Transmit data 4 GND Logic ground 5 Not supported NA 6 RXD Receive data 7 Not supported NA 8 Not supported NA Logging in to the serial console port Log in to the Brocade VDX 8770-4 through the serial connection with the admin user name. The default password is password. While you are not required to change the password at the initial login, Brocade recommends that you change your admin and user passwords.
Assigning permanent passwords The factory-configured default accounts on the switch are admin and user. Use the default administrative account as shown in Table 7 to log in to the switch for the first time and to perform the basic configuration tasks. The user account is read-only and used primarily for system monitoring.
4. Use the chassis virtual-ip command to set the IP address for the chassis. switch(config-rbridge-id 1)# chassis virtual-ip 10.20.236.132/20 5. Use the ip address command to set the Ethernet IP address for the MMs. If you are going to use an IPv4 IP address, enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation. You should also disable DHCP and enter a gateway address as well.
Perform the following steps to establish an Ethernet connection to the Brocade VDX 8770-4. 1. Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on the active MM. 2. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port. 3. Connect the other end to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseT LAN. The Brocade VDX 8770-4 can be accessed through a remote connection using the command line by way of Telnet or any of the management tools, such as Brocade Network Advisor. 4.
Setting the date and time The MM maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and time; a Brocade VDX 8770-4 with an incorrect date and time value functions properly. 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 a switch by using the clock TimeZone command.
switch# configure terminal Entering configuration mode terminal 3. Enter the ntp server "IPv4 address" command, where IPv4 address is the IP address of the first NTP server in IPv4 format, which the switch must be able to access. The IPv4 address variable is optional. By default, this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal switch as the clock server. switch:config# ntp server "132.163.135.
If you want to show the clock and time zone settings, use the show clock [rbridge-id rbridge-id | all] command. switch# show clock Determining installed software licenses Certain licenses are factory installed on the Brocade VDX 8770-4. To determine which licenses are enabled, use the show license command. The format of the command is show license [rbridgeId rbridgeID | all]. You can also use just show license.
Verifying correct operation Complete the following steps to verify correct operation for the Brocade VDX 8770-4. 1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. 2. If necessary, log in to the switch by Telnet, using the admin account. 3. Enter the show chassis command to verify that the Brocade VDX 8770-4 and its components are operating correctly. 4. Enter the show interface command to show the status of all of the ports in the line cards. 5.
Connecting network devices You can connect your switch to a variety of network devices. Refer to the topics below for some specific requirements for making these connections. Connecting to Ethernet devices For copper connections to a 10/100Base-TX or 1000Base-T switch or another Brocade device, a crossover cable is required. NOTE The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two 1000Base-T ports.
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 clicks. Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. 3.
• Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replace the Brocade VDX 8770-4, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius. • The minimum bend radius should be no smaller than ten times the cable radius. The minimum radius to which a 50 micron cable can be bent under full tensile load is 5.1 cm (2 in.). For a cable under no tensile load, that minimum is 3.0 cm (1.2 in.).
