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Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers

Hardware Reference Manual

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Contents

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiText formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiCommand syntax conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiNotes, cautions, and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixKey terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xBrocade resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xOther industry resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Getting technical help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Chapter 1 Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade Product Overview

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Hardware features and functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Layer 2 security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Virtualization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Convergence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Link aggregation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Recording Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade information5

Hardware description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Port side of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . 7Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade top view . . . . . . . 8

SFP and SFP+ transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2 Installing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unpacking the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . . . . . 11

Items included with the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade12

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Preparing the Blade Server for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connection blade Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . . .12Installing multiple Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades12System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Electrical considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Environmental considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Inserting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the blade server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation and safety considerations when handling transceivers and cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Fiber-optic connector cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Handling SFP and SFP+ transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Cabling guidelines for fiber-optic cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Cabling guidelines for twinax cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 3 Configuring the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Items required for configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Default roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Methods for setting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the PRIMERGY BX Management Blade CLI to change system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Using the menu options from a serial console . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Connecting through a Telnet or SSH session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Establishing an Ethernet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Configuring IP addresses using IPv4 and IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Configuring a static IPv4 Ethernet address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Using DHCP to configure IPv4 addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Configuring a static IPv6 Ethernet address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Stateless IPv6 autoconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Synchronizing the local time with an external source . . . . . . . .34Removing an NTP server IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Time zone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Setting the time zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Displaying the current local clock and time zone . . . . . . . . . . .36

Installing a license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Adding a Brocade VCS Fabric license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Adding an FCoE license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Configuring VCS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Brocade VCS Fabric configuration management. . . . . . . . . . . .39Brocade VCS Fabric configuration tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39VCS Fabric mode and standalone mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Principal routing bridge availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Verifying VCS Fabric configuration and routing bridge ID . . . . .40

Using the Fibre Channel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Fibre Channel port activation and deactivation. . . . . . . . . . . . .42Enabling a Fibre Channel port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Disabling a Fibre Channel port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Viewing Fibre Channel port attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Configuring VLAN profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Viewing serial connection information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Chapter 4 Managing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade

In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Interoperability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Link initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Port negotiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Port mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Accessing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . . . . .49

Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

POST-operation LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Normal-operation LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Interpreting diagnostic results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Rebooting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . . . . .54

Removing and replacing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade54

Removing and replacing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver . . . . . . . . . . .56

Changing the default account password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Removing a license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Uploading the startup configuration to an external host . . . . .59Backing up the startup configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Enabling and disabling an interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Upgrading or downgrading software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Getting the switch firmware version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Downloading the firmware from a remote server . . . . . . . . . . .60

Determining installed software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Locating serial number information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Appendix A Product Specifications

In this appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Processor and memory specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Architectural specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65FCC warning (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65KCC statement (Republic of Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66VCCI statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Power cords (Japan DENAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66BSMI statement (Taiwan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67CE statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Canadian requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Laser compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67RTC battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Electrical safety (if applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Environmental regulation compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68China RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer . . . . .69TS/HS Dual Language Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Regulatory certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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About This Document

In this chapter

•How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

•Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

•Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

•Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

•Getting technical help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

•Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

How this document is organized

This document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as possible.

The document contains the following components:

• Chapter 1, “Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade Product Overview,” provides a high-level description of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade features and characteristics.

• Chapter 2, “Installing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade,” describes the procedures needed to unpack and install the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

• Chapter 3, “Configuring the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade,” details the procedures for completing initial connection to and configuration of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade with the PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers.

• Chapter 4, “Managing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade,” is a reference for understanding the power-on diagnostics and LEDs used to support the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. Additional topics provide information on interoperability and procedures for maintaining the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

• Appendix A, “Product Specifications,” provides the physical characteristics of the hardware, environmental conditions, electrical specifications, and regulatory compliance information.

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Document conventions

This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document.

Text formattingThe narrative-text formatting conventions that are used are as follows:

bold text Identifies command namesIdentifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elementsIdentifies keywords and operandsIdentifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI

italic text Provides emphasisIdentifies variablesIdentifies paths and Internet addressesIdentifies document titles

code text Identifies CLI outputIdentifies command syntax examples

For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed lettercase: for example, switchShow. In actual examples, command lettercase is all lowercase.

Command syntax conventionsCommand syntax in this manual follows these conventions:

NOTEIn standalone mode, interfaces are identified using slot/port notation. In Brocade VCS Fabric technology® mode, interfaces are identified using switch/slot/port notation.

Convention Description

[ ] Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.

{ x | y | z } A choice of required keywords appears in braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.

screen font Examples of information displayed on the screen.

< > Nonprinting characters, for example, passwords, appear in angle brackets.

[ ] Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.

italic text Identifies variables.

bold text Identifies literal command options.

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Notes, cautions, and warningsThe following notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards.

NOTEA note provides a tip, guidance, or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information.

ATTENTIONAn Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data.

CAUTION

A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data.

DANGER

A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations.

Key termsFor definitions specific to Brocade and Fibre Channel, see the technical glossaries on MyBrocade. See “Brocade resources” on page x for instructions on accessing MyBrocade.

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 only.

Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products

Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server, PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server

Microsoft Corporation Windows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer

Oracle Corporation Oracle, Java

Netscape Communications Corporation Netscape

Red Hat, Inc. Red Hat, Red Hat Network, Maximum RPM, Linux Undercover

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Additional information

This section lists additional Brocade and industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful.

Brocade resourcesTo get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to register at no cost for a user ID and password.

White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the Brocade website at:

http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page

For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade website:

http://www.brocade.com

Release notes are available on the MyBrocade website.

Other industry resourcesFor additional resource information, visit the Technical Committee T11 website. This website provides interface standards for high-performance and mass storage applications for Fibre Channel, storage management, and other applications:

http://www.t11.org

Getting technical help

Contact your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. To expedite your call, have the following information available:

1. General Information

• Switch model

• Switch operating system version

• Software name and software version, if applicable

• Error numbers and messages received

• copy support command output

• Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following the problem, and specific questions

• Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results

• Serial console and Telnet session logs

• syslog message logs

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http://my.brocade.com

http://www.t11.org

http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page

http://www.brocade.com

2. Switch Serial Number

The switch serial number and corresponding bar code are provided on the serial number label, as illustrated in the example below:

The serial number label on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is located on the bottom cover. Refer to Figure 1 on page 6.

3. World Wide Name (WWN)

Use the show license id command to display the WWN of the chassis.

If you cannot use the show license id command because the switch is inoperable, you can get the WWN from the same place as the serial number.

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Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade Product Overview
In this chapter•Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

•Hardware features and functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

•Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

•Recording Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade information. . . . . . 5

•Hardware description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

•SFP and SFP+ transceivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

OverviewThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers is a 10 Gbps Ethernet Data Center Bridging (DCB) embedded switch module that provides six external native 8 Gbps or 4 Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) ports and six external 10 Gbps Ethernet ports, allowing you to combine storage and network traffic on a single network. The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers also provides 18 internal 10GBASE-KR ports with DCB support that connects to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX Blade Servers by way of a passive midplane.

The PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server holds a maximum of four Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades, while the PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server holds a maximum of six Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades.

A key feature of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is Brocade VCS™ technology, which includes virtual cluster switching, a new set of technology 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.

The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers runs on Brocade Network OS. Refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide and product release notes for additional information about the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers.

NOTEThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers is also referred to as the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade throughout this document.

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Hardware features and functionality1

Hardware features and functionalityThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade can be managed through the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers and standard Brocade management methods, such as command-line interface (CLI), and the Brocade Network Advisor GUI.

The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade supports the following features and functionality:

• Six external Data Center Bridging (DCB) ports provide device or additional switch connections at 10 Gbps.

• Eighteen internal 10GBASE-KR ports are provided that support DCB.

• Six external FC ports can be used for Brocade fabric connections at 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps using SFP (4 Gbps) or SFP+ (8 Gbps) fiber-optic transceivers.

• Auto-sensing capabilities detect 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps SAN switches.

• Transceivers for FC ports

Short-wavelength (SWL) and long-wavelength (LWL) SFP and SFP+ transceivers (4 Gbps and 8 Gbps respectively) for fiber-optic capabilities are supported.

• Transceivers for Ethernet ports

Ultra-short-range (USR), short-range (SR), and long-range (LR) SFP+ transceivers (10 Gbps) for Ethernet and Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities are supported.

• Brocade active twinaxial (TWX) cables (1, 3, and 5 meters) are supported.

• Multi-Mode Fibre (MMF) at the FC and Ethernet ports and Single-Mode Fibre (SMF up to 10 km) modules are supported.

• One internal I2C connection to the PRIMERGY BX Management Blade provides control and status collection.

• One internal serial port (RS-232) connection to the PRIMERGY BX Management Blade provides switch control.

• Two internal 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interfaces over the midplane to the Management Blade support switch management.

• Port status LEDS indicate status of the ports, and system status LEDs indicate UID, health, and module status using color indicators and patterns.

• Power-on self-test (POST) and embedded online and offline diagnostics are supported.

• Dual temperature sensors maintain internal temperatures.

• Switch power consumption is monitored and a power-saving feature is implemented when FC ports are not enabled.

• As with all Fibre Channel devices, operates in switch mode.

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Software features 1

Software featuresThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade supports the following software features. For updates to the supported feature set, refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide and product release notes for additional information. The release notes also specify software version information.

Layer 2 security features• VLANs

• Cisco PVLAN

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MSTP and PVST+ and PVRST+)

• Unicast and multicast capabilities

• IGMP snooping

• Layer 2 Forwarding

• Layer 2 multi-path based on Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL)

• Layer 2 access control lists (VLAN ACL and Port/Interface ACL)

• Management-access ACLs

• Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) (also known as port mirroring)

• Brocade VCS Ethernet Fabric technology

• Transparent mode with single-node VCS

Virtualization• Automatic Migration of Port Profiles (AMPP)

• VLAN, QoS, and security port profiles

• Virtual Machine-aware network automation

Convergence• Pause Frames (Tx and Rx)

• DCB features such as Priority Flow Control (PFC) and Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS)

• End-to-end, multi-hop FCoE

• FCoE and FC zoning and Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) suppression (name server-based zoning)

• FC connectivity to Brocade FC SANs by Brocade Fibre Channel Routing (FCR)

Link aggregation• Port channel 802.3ad providing Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and static support

• Virtual Link Aggregation Group (vLAG) (a LAG that spans multiple physical switches)

• QoS

• 802.1x and 802.1p marking

Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers Hardware Reference Manual 353-1002572-04

Licensing1

• Link Layer Discover Protocol (LLDP) and Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) support

• iSCSI DCBX support

• Strict priority (SP) and Shaped Deficit Weighted Round-Robin (SDWRR) scheduling

Management• IPv4 and IPv6 for management and data flow, dual stack

• TACACS+, RADIUS, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) authentication for user management

• CLI management utilities on Network OS

• Command-line interface (CLI) that offers flexible, remote switch management using a Telnet connection or SSH

• Fujitsu Management Blade or Brocade Web Tools

• sFlow for network traffic monitoring

• TRILL Operations, Administration, and Management (OAM)

• Distributed configuration management (DCM)

• SNMPv1, v2c, and v3

• SNMP MIBs common to standard switches (as described in the Network OS MIB Reference)

• Switch Beaconing

• Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN)

• MAC learning and aging

• MAC learning on uplink ports to support many MAC addresses

• SNMP and Netconf to provide easy access to switch information

LicensingThree license types are available:

• Base—Supports all Ethernet functionality for 24 ports (18 internal and six external). A two-node Virtual Cluster Switching (VCS) is included.

• Upgrades, which can be added at any time:

- FCoE license—Offers FC and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support. An FCoE license enables six external FC ports and FCoE functionality.

FC ports support auto-sensing (which negotiates to the highest speed that is supported by the attached device), WWN-based soft zoning, and trunking.

Multi-hop FCoE requires an Ethernet fabric that is enabled with a VCS license. As a result, both license upgrades (FCoE and VCS) are required.

- VCS license—Enables VCS clustering. A two-node VCS can be created without requiring a VCS license; however, creation of a VCS cluster beyond two nodes requires a VCS license on all nodes in the cluster.

• Enterprise—Bundles the Base and upgrade licenses together.


Recording Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade information 1

Table 1 lists the license information for the supported license types.

1. Enables FC ports and FCoE.

Recording Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade informationUse Table 2 to record the primary information about your Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. By recording it here, you can ensure that the information is easily retrievable if the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is unavailable.

The labels are located on the bottom of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade, as shown in Figure 1 on page 6.

TABLE 1 License information

License Ports FC ports FCoE VCS

Base 24 N/A N/A Two-node VCS

Enterprise 24 6 Included Included

FCoE1 N/A 6 Included N/A

VCS N/A N/A N/A Included

TABLE 2 Label information

Label Description

Serial number

MAC address

WWN


Hardware description1

FIGURE 1 Location of serial number and MAC address labels

Hardware descriptionThis section describes the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers as shipped from the factory. For specifications, such as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, environmental requirements, and environmental regulation compliance, electrical specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix A, “Product Specifications”.

1 MAC address label/ WWN address label 2 Serial number label

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Port side of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection BladeAll externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. The port side faces out when the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is inserted in the I/O module bay of the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server. Each external port has a dedicated LED that identifies Ethernet or FC port status and port diagnostics. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the LEDs, refer to “Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity” on page 49.

Figure 2 shows details of the port side of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. You can access the release lever from the port side. By lifting the release lever, you can remove and insert the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. To extend the release lever, gently press the release latch, then pull the release lever outward.

FIGURE 2 VDX-2730 Embedded Switch Module (Port side view)

Port and system LEDs are color-coded and, when lit, have patterns that identify activity. For more information on LEDs, refer to “Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity” on page 49.

1 Port LED (one for each port) 4 Reset button

2 Release lever 5 Six 10 Gbps Ethernet ports

3 System LEDs 6 Six 8 Gbps FC ports

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Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade top viewThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is seated in the I/O module bay of the PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server by way of the backplane connectors that are located at the rear of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. (Refer to Figure 3.) The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade seats correctly when the release lever is closed securely.

FIGURE 3 Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade (Top view)

1 Backplane connectors 3 Release latch

2 Release lever

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SFP and SFP+ transceivers 1

After the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is inserted in the PRIMERGY BX Blade Server I/O module bay, the backplane connectors activate a connection port, allowing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade to be configured in the PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server.

SFP and SFP+ transceiversThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is designed to work exclusively with Brocade-branded small form-factor pluggable (SFP) and SFP+ fiber-optic transceivers and twinaxial (TWX) cables. A list of transceivers and cables that can be used with the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is available in Table 3 on page 19.

SFP and SFP+ transceivers are hot-swappable and provide optical connections to external devices for short wavelength (SWL) and long wavelength (LWL) connections that support ultra-short range (USR), short-range (SR), and long-range (LR) capabilities. SFP and SFP+ transceivers allow for connection to external devices without removing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade from the PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server.

For information on inserting an SFP and SFP+ transceiver, refer to “Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables” on page 20.

For information on removing an SFP and SFP+ transceiver, refer to “Removing and replacing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver” on page 56.

For a complete list of SFP and SFP+ transceivers and other interoperable hardware, visit the MyBrocade website at:


To register at my.brocade.com, go to http://my.brocade.com/wps/portal/registration.

From the main page, select the Product Portfolio tab, then select Small Form-Factor Pluggables (SFP) from the filter by list box. Click Brocade Optical Transceiver Modules.


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In this chapter•Unpacking the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

•Items included with the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

•Preparing the Blade Server for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . . . 12

•Connection blade Installation and safety considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

•Inserting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the blade server . . . . . 14

•Installation and safety considerations when handling transceivers and cables . . . . . 18

•Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unpacking the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection BladePerform the following steps to remove the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade from its shipping package:

1. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents for damage.

Do not insert a damaged Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server. If the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade appears to be damaged, contact your sales representative before proceeding.

2. Remove the foam layer that sits on top of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

3. Remove the accessories from the box. For more information, refer to “Items included with the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade” on page 12.

4. Remove the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade from the box.

5. Remove the surrounding protective foam from the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

6. After ensuring that standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions have been made, break the seal warning.

7. Slide the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade from the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage.

Refer to the Operating Manual that comes with your PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server for additional instructions.

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Items included with the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade2

Items included with the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection BladeThe following items are included in the shipping carton:

• One Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade

• Fujitsu INFORM document - Customer information about optional components

In addition to the products that are shipped with the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade, other items are required, which must be ordered separately. Refer to Table 3 on page 19 for orderable SFP and SFP+ optical transceivers and cables, and their part numbers.

Preparing the Blade Server for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade

Before the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade can be inserted in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server, make sure the following conditions are met:

• The PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server is powered up.

• The I/O module bay into which the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade will be inserted is empty and ready to receive the Brocade VDX-2730 Connector Blade.

• All power requirements specific to the PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server are met.

• If you are replacing an existing Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade with a new one, the new one should be ready to be inserted within one minute from removal of the old one to maintain the proper cooling level in the chassis.

Connection blade Installation and safety considerationsThis section discusses the following topics:

• “Installing multiple Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades”

• “System reliability guidelines”

• “Handling static-sensitive devices”

• “Electrical considerations”

• “Environmental considerations”

Installing multiple Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection BladesEach Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade must be assigned a unique Ethernet IP address during configuration. After the default Ethernet IP address on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade has been changed, you can install additional Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Servers.

If you do not have a DHCP server, install and configure one Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade at a time to ensure that IP address conflicts do not occur from duplicate Ethernet IP addresses.


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Refer to the Operating Manual that comes with your PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server for help identifying your specific enclosure setup, available connections, and power requirements.

System reliability guidelinesTo help ensure proper cooling, performance, and system reliability, make sure the following requirements are met:

• Each of the I/O module bays at the rear of the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server contains either a switch or a filler blade.

• A removed hot-swappable Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade should be replaced with an identical Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade or filler blade within 60 seconds of removal.

• The ventilation areas on the sides of the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server power modules and blowers are not blocked.

• You have followed the reliability guidelines in the documentation that comes with your PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

ATTENTIONStatic electricity can damage the chassis and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

• Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.

• Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

• Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.

• Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

• While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal surface of the chassis or an unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the device for at least two seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.

• Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the chassis without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the chassis or on a metal surface.

• Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

• Some types of chassis come with electrostatic discharge (ESD) connectors. If the chassis is equipped with an ESD connector, refer to the documentation that comes with the chassis for using the ESD connector.

Electrical considerationsThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade requires 52 watts nominal (maximum of 68 watts), which is provided by the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server. No other power requirement or provision exists.


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Environmental considerationsEnsure proper cooling and ventilation by verifying the following:

• Air vents on the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server are not blocked or restricted.

• Ambient air temperature at the front of the enclosure does not exceed 35º C (95º F) while the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is operating. Refer to Table 14 on page 64 for more information on the warm condition operating temperature.

Inserting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the blade server

Perform the following procedure to insert the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server.

CAUTION

The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is designed to work in specific I/O module bays in the PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers. Do not insert the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in any other slot.

1. Unpack the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade from its shipping box, as described in “Unpacking the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade” on page 11.

2. Verify that the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server I/O module bay into which the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is being inserted is empty.

A maximum of six Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades can be installed in the PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server. When inserting a Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server, use I/O module bays 1 through 6, as shown in Figure 4.


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FIGURE 4 PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server I/O module bays

1 Connection blade slot 1 4 Connection blade slot 4



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Inserting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the blade server2

A maximum of four Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades can be installed in the PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server. When inserting a Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server, use I/O module bays 1 through 4, as shown in Figure 5.

FIGURE 5 PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server I/O module bays

3. Push the release latch to free the release lever, as shown in Figure 6.

FIGURE 6 Opening the latching mechanism



1 Release lever 2 Release latch

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4. Pull the release lever out completely so the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade can be seated properly in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server I/O module bay.

5. With the port side facing you and the release lever fully extended, slide the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade into the appropriate PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server I/O module bay.

6. Push the release lever inward until the release latch clicks into place.

This locks the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server I/O module bay. Locking the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the I/O module bay provides power (if the power is on in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server) and activates (powers on) the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade and the LEDs.

The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade then runs self-diagnostic tests, such as POST.

After the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is inserted in the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server, the physical Ethernet connection is established through the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server Management Blade (MMB).

NOTEOnce inserted, the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade can be accessed remotely. Ensure that the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is not being modified from any other connection until configuration is complete. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade,” for information about configuration.

You are now ready to insert the SFP and SFP+ transceivers. For more information, refer to “Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables” on page 20.

It is recommended that you review the guidelines when handing SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables before you insert the transceivers and attach the cables. Refer to “Installation and safety considerations when handling transceivers and cables” on page 18 for more information.


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Installation and safety considerations when handling transceivers and cables

This section discusses the following topics:

• “Fiber-optic connector cleaning”

• “Handling SFP and SFP+ transceivers”

• “Cabling guidelines for fiber-optic cables”

• “Cabling guidelines for twinax cables”

CAUTION

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 products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.

Fiber-optic connector cleaningTo avoid problems with the connection between the SFP and SFP+ transceivers and the fiber cable connectors, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each time you disconnect and reconnect them. In particular, dust can accumulate in the connectors and cause problems such as reducing the optic launch power.

To clean the fiber-optic cable connectors, Brocade recommends using a fiber-optic reel-type cleaner. You can purchase this type of cleaner from the following website.

http://www.fisfiber.com/

When you are not using an SFP or SFP+ transceiver, make sure to use the protective covering.

Handling SFP and SFP+ transceiversBefore installing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver, be aware of the following:

• The housing on the SFP and SFP+ transceiver includes an integral guide key that is designed to prevent you from inserting the transceiver incorrectly.

• Use minimal pressure when you insert an SFP or SFP+ transceiver in the port. Forcing the transceiver into the port can cause damage to the transceiver or the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade port.

• You can insert or remove an SFP or SFP+ transceiver while the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server is powered on.

• You must first insert the SFP or SFP+ transceiver in the port before connecting the cables.

• You must remove the cable from the SFP or SFP+ transceiver before you remove the SFP or SFP+ transceiver from the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.


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Table 3 lists the Brocade-branded SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables that are supported on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. The table identifies the transceiver and cable types used with Fibre Channel, FCoE, and Ethernet ports.

1. ISLs are not supported for distances longer than 300m. It is recommended that you use SR optics for ISLs.

To order SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables, contact your sales representative.

For a complete list of SFP and SFP+ transceivers and other interoperable hardware, visit the MyBrocade website at:


To register at my.brocade.com, go to http://my.brocade.com/wps/portal/registration.

From the main page, select the Product Portfolio tab, then select Small Form-Factor Pluggables (SFP) from the filter by list box. Click Brocade Optical Transceiver Modules.

For information on inserting an SFP or SFP+ transceiver, refer to “Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables” on page 20.

Cabling guidelines for fiber-optic cablesAfter modifying the IP address and domain name of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade (if the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is in VCS mode), it is recommended that you cable all external ports to fabric or Ethernet connections before bringing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade online.

Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade,” for steps to modify the IP address.

TABLE 3 Transceiver and cable part numbers

Item Brocade P/N Brocade ID Fujitsu order number Device Device support

Twinax cable XBR-TWX-0101 58-1000026-01 S26361-F3873-L501 10GE Direct attached SFP+ copper 1m, 1-pack

10GbE, FCoE


10GbE, FCoE


10GbE, FCoE

SFP transceiver XBR-000139 57-1000013-01 S26361-F3873-L104 4G SFP SWL, 1-pack 4G FC

SFP transceiver XBR-000142 57-1000014-01 S26361-F3873-L204 4G SFP LWL 4km, 1-pack 4G FC

SFP+ transceiver XBR-000153 57-1000027-01 S26361-F3873-L208 8G SFP+ LWL, 10km, 1-pack 8G FC

SFP+ transceiver XBR-000163 57-1000117-01 S26361-F3873-L109 8G SFP+ SWL, 1-pack 8G FC

SFP+ transceiver XBR-000180 57-0000075-01 S26361-F3873-L310 10GE SFP+ SR, 1-pack 10GbE, FCoE

SFP+ transceiver XBR-0001821 57-0000076-01 D:FCSFPP-BS10-L 10GE SFP+ LR, 1-pack 10GbE, FCoE

SFP+ transceiver 10G-SFPP-USR 57-1000130-01 check for availability 10GE SFP+ USR optic, target range 100m over multi-mode fiber, 1-pack

10GbE, FCoE


Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables2

To avoid damage to the fiber-optic cables, follow these guidelines:

• Do not route the cable along a folding cable-management arm.

• When you attach the cable to a device on slide rails, leave enough slack in the cable so that it does not bend to a radius of less than 38 mm (1.5 in.) when the device is extended, or becomes pinched when the device is retracted.

• Route the cable away from places where it can be snagged by other devices in the rack.

• Do not overtighten the cable straps or bend the cables to a radius of less than 38 mm (1.5 in.).

• Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened.

• Do not put excess weight on the cable at the connection point. Make sure the cable is well supported.

CAUTION

A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 1.5 inches (38 mm) under full tensile load and 1.2 inches (30.5 mm) with no tensile load.

Cabling guidelines for twinax cablesCabling guidelines for twinax cables are essentially the same as the guidelines listed for fiber-optic cables. Refer to “Cabling guidelines for fiber-optic cables” on page 19 for more information.

Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables

ATTENTIONBe sure to use only Brocade-branded SFP and SFP+ transceivers. If unapproved products are used, a fault will occur on the port.

Refer to Table 3 on page 19 for a list of SFP and SFP+ transceivers that are currently supported and the types of devices they support.

1. Review the section “Handling SFP and SFP+ transceivers” on page 18.

2. Insert the SFP or SFP+ transceiver in an external port on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.

Transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.

3. Review the section “Cabling guidelines for fiber-optic cables” on page 19.

4. Do any of the following:

a. If you are using copper twinax cables, insert the twinax cable in the integral SFP or SFP+ transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.

NOTETwinax cables are only supported between Brocade switches.

b. If you are using fiber-optic cables, insert the fiber-optic cable in the integral SFP or SFP+ transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.


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Cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a cable connector does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. For instructions specific to a cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer’s documentation.

The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

CAUTION

A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 1.5 inches (38 mm) under full tensile load and 1.2 inches (30.5 mm) with no tensile load.


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Configuring the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade
In this chapter•Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•Items required for configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•Default roles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

•Methods for setting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade IP address . 25

•Establishing an Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

•Configuring IP addresses using IPv4 and IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

•Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

•Time zone settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

•Installing a license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

•Configuring VCS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

•Using the Fibre Channel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

•Configuring VLAN profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

•Viewing serial connection information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection BladeThis chapter provides configuration procedures that use the Network OS command-line interface (CLI) and the Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) application. For further details, refer to the Brocade Network Advisor User’s Guide and Network OS Command Reference Manual. Refer to the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade release notes for Network OS version support. If the same operation can be performed using the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Management Blade (MMB), it is recommended that you use that application instead.

Items required for configurationThe following items are required for configuring and connecting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for use in a network and fabric:

• A Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade installed in a PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server I/O module bay.

• Access to an FTP server for backing up the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade configuration.

• Brocade-branded SFP or SFP+ transceivers and compatible fiber-optic or twinax cables, as required. Refer to Table 3 on page 19.

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Default roles3

• An unused IP address and a corresponding subnet mask and gateway address if DHCP is not used to set the DHCP address.

• If the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Management Blade GUI or CLI management is not used to change the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade IP address, you will need a management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. You will also need a serial cable to connect the workstation to the Brocade VDX 2730 GbE Connection Blade serial console port.

• Access to these publications:

- PRIMERGY BX900 S2 Blade Server System Unit Operating Manual- PRIMERGY BX900 S2 System Unit Upgrade and Maintenance Manual- PRIMERGY BX900 Blade Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1 User

interface Description- PRIMERGY BX400 S1 Blade Server System Unit Operating Manual- PRIMERGY BX400 S1 System Unit Options Guide- PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server Systems ServerView Management Blade S1 User

interface Description- Brocade Network OS Command Reference Manual- Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide- Brocade Network Advisor User Manual

You can access Fujitsu support documentation by accessing http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/

For the Japanese market, you can access Fujitsu support documentation by accessing http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/

Default rolesAttributes of default roles cannot be modified; however, the default roles can be assigned to non-default user accounts. The following roles are default roles:

• The admin role has the highest privileges. All CLIs are accessible to the user associated with the admin role. By default, the admin role has read and write access.

• The user role has limited privileges that are mostly restricted to show commands in the Privileged EXEC mode. User accounts associated with the user role cannot access configuration CLIs that are in the global configuration mode. By default, the user role has read-only access.


http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/

http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/

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Methods for setting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade IP address

You can configure the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade 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 VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade supports both IPv4 and IPv6 format addresses.

Default IP address parameters are stored on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. You can reset the IP address from its default setting using one of the following methods:

• Using the PRIMERGY BX MMB CLI. Refer to “Using the PRIMERGY BX Management Blade CLI to change system settings” on page 25.

• Establishing a serial connection. Refer to “Using the menu options from a serial console” on page 27.

• Establishing a Telnet session. Refer to “Connecting through a Telnet or SSH session” on page 30.

ATTENTIONDo not connect the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set for your Ethernet network requirements.

Using the PRIMERGY BX Management Blade CLI to change system settingsUse the following steps to connect and modify the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade IP address through the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Management Blade (MMB) CLI.

NOTEIt is recommended that you set the IP address using the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 MMB application, as this enables centralized management of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

1. Establish a Telnet session to the PRIMERGY BX Management Blade (MMB) CLI.

NOTEThe MMB must be on the same network as the management workstation.

a. Type TELNET chassis_IP 3172 from a command prompt on a management workstation.

NOTEThe Telnet must use port 3172.

The Telnet login screen for chassis_IP displays.


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b. Enter the MMB username and password.

NOTEThe default username is admin and the default password is admin. You may change the username and password at any time.

The Telnet menu for chassis_IP displays.

2. Use the following Telnet menu options to change the IP address of the selected Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

For BX900 menu-based CLI:

a. Select (3) Console Redirection from the following Console Menu.

--------------------------------Console Menu--------------------------------

(1) Management Agent(2) Emergency Management Port(3) Console Redirection(4) TFTP update(5) Logout(6) Reboot Management Blade(7) System Information Dump(8) Command Line Interface(9) Account ManagementEnter selection: 3

b. Select (1) Console Redirect Connection Blade from the following Console Redirection Table.

--------------------------------Console Redirection Table--------------------------------

(1) Console Redirect Connection Blade(2) Set Return Hotkey , Ctrl+(a character) : Q(3) Set Console Redirection Timeout : 900Enter selection or type (0) to quit: 1

c. Select the location where the switch is installed from the Console Redirect Connection Blade list.

-------------------------------------Console Redirect Connection Blade-------------------------------------

(2) Console Redirect Connection Blade-2 (Selected:Backup/Restore)(3) Console Redirect Connection Blade-3(4) Console Redirect Connection Blade-4(5) Console Redirect Connection Blade-5(6) Console Redirect Connection Blade-6Enter selection or type (0) to quit: 5

You should now be at the switch login prompt.




a. Execute the command cd consoleredirection.

b. Execute the command set ConsoleRedirectionTo=CB<CB slot number>

Fujitsu (TM) Management Blade

Version 6.xx

Copyright 2011 Fujitsu, Inc. All rights reserved.

</OEMSVS> BX400S1 -> cd consoleredirection</OEMSVS/ConsoleRedirection> BX400S1 -> show

CB1 = CB1:PY CB DCB SW 10Gb 18/6/6 (Brocade) - Stacking:N/A CB2 = CB2: - Stacking:N/A CB3 = CB3: - Stacking:N/A CB4 = CB4: - Stacking:N/A ConsoleRedirectionTo Verbs cd exit help set show version

</OEMSVS/ConsoleRedirection> BX400S1 -> set ConsoleRedirectionTo=CB1Press <Ctrl+Q> Return Console Menu

sw0 login:


3. Log in to the default administrative account using the following default settings:

Login: admin

Password: password

4. Configure the IP address based on IPv4 or IPv6 instructions. Refer to “Configuring IP addresses using IPv4 and IPv6” on page 31 for detailed instructions.

Using the menu options from a serial consoleUse the following steps to connect and modify the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade IP address through the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Management Blade (MMB), regardless of whether you know the management IP address.

1. Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the management workstation.

2. Connect a serial cable from a management workstation to the PRIMERGY BX MMB.

3. Using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM in a Linux or UNIX environment), establish a terminal session to the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade from the management workstation. You will use this connection to reset the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade IP address using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks.

4. Perform the following steps if your workstation uses Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, or NT. Otherwise, proceed to Step 5.



a. Click Start, then select Programs > Accessories > Communications.

b. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for the connection.

c. From the HyperTerminal window, click the Connect menu and select an available COM port.

d. Click OK.

e. From the COM Port Properties dialog box, select the configuration values shown in Table 4.

f. Click OK.

The HyperTerminal is connected and ready to accept text.

g. Log in to the default administrative account using the following default settings:

Login: admin

Password: password

h. When prompted, either change the administrative password, or press Ctrl-C to bypass.

NOTEThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade comes direct from the factory with an additional startup process to set the initial password. To bypass setting the initial password, use Ctrl-C to exit or press Enter to proceed. The password will not be changed. You will be prompted again at the next login until the password is changed.

5. Perform the following steps if your workstation uses Linux or UNIX.

a. Enter the following command at the command prompt:

tip /dev/ttyb -115200

b. When the terminal application stops reporting information, press Enter to display the login prompt.

c. Log in to the default administrative account using the following default settings:

Login: admin

Password: admin

6. Use the following Telnet menu options to change the IP address of the selectedBrocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

TABLE 4 COM port property settings

Property Value

Bits per second 115200

Data bits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Flow control None




a. Select (3) Console Redirection from the following Console Menu.

--------------------------------Console Menu --------------------------------(1) Management Agent(2) Emergency Management Port(3) Console Redirection(4) TFTP update(5) Logout(6) Reboot Management Blade(7) System Information Dump(8) Command Line Interface(9) Account ManagementEnter selection: 3

b. Select (1) Console Redirect Connection Blade from the following Console Redirection Table.

--------------------------------Console Redirection Table --------------------------------(1) Console Redirect Connection Blade(2) Set Return Hotkey , Ctrl+(a character) : Q(3) Set Console Redirection Timeout : 900Enter selection or type (0) to quit: 1

c. Select the location where the switch is installed from the following Console Redirect Connection Blade table.

-------------------------------------Console Redirect Connection Blade -------------------------------------(2) Console Redirect Connection Blade-2 (Selected:Backup/Restore)(3) Console Redirect Connection Blade-3(4) Console Redirect Connection Blade-4(5) Console Redirect Connection Blade-5Enter selection or type (0) to quit: 5



a. Execute the command cd consoleredirection.

b. Execute the command “set ConsoleRedirectionTo=CB<CB slot number>.

Version 6.xx

Copyright 2011 Fujitsu, Inc. All rights reserved.

</OEMSVS> BX400S1 -> cd consoleredirection</OEMSVS/ConsoleRedirection> BX400S1 -> show

CB1 = CB1:PY CB DCB SW 10Gb 18/6/6 (Brocade) - Stacking:N/A CB2 = CB2: - Stacking:N/A CB3 = CB3: - Stacking:N/A CB4 = CB4: - Stacking:N/A ConsoleRedirectionTo Verbs cd exit help set show version



</OEMSVS/ConsoleRedirection> BX400S1 -> set ConsoleRedirectionTo=CB1Press <Ctrl+Q> Return Console Menu

sw0 login:



Login: admin

Password: password

When prompted, either change the administrative password, or press Ctrl-C to bypass.

8. Verify that the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade has completed power-on self-test (POST). When POST is complete, the port status LEDs and LEDs showing power and system status return to a standard healthy state.

9. Configure the IP address based on IPv4 or IPv6 instructions. Refer to “Configuring IP addresses using IPv4 and IPv6” on page 31 for detailed instructions.

Connecting through a Telnet or SSH session1. From a management station, open a Telnet or SSH connection using the management

IP address of the switch to which you want to connect.


Login: admin

Password: password

3. When prompted, either change the administrative password, or press Ctrl-C to bypass.


4. Verify that the login was successful.

The prompt displays the host name followed by a pound sign (#).

login as: [email protected]'s password:******----------------------------------------------------WARNING: The default password of 'admin' and 'user' accounts have not beenchanged.Welcome to the Brocade Network Operating System Softwareadmin connected from 10.110.100.92 using ssh on VDX6720-24switch#


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Establishing an Ethernet connectionThe Ethernet network interface provides management access, including direct access to the Network OS CLI. You must configure at least one IP address using a serial connection to the CLI before you can manage the system with other Management interfaces. You can either configure static IP addresses in IPv4 format, or you can use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client to acquire IPv4 addresses automatically. For IPv6 addresses, both static IPv6 and stateless IPv6 autoconfiguration are supported. Refer to “Configuring IP addresses using IPv4 and IPv6” for more detailed information.

Setting static IPv4 addresses and using DHCP are mutually exclusive. DHCP is enabled by default. Remove the DHCP client before you configure a static IPv4 IP address. Use the no ip address dhcp command to disable DHCP.

NOTEYou must connect through the serial port to set the IP address if the network interface is not configured already.

Configuring IP addresses using IPv4 and IPv6This section provides instruction for configuring IP addresses for IPv4 and IPv6 for the following scenarios:

• “Configuring a static IPv4 Ethernet address”

• “Using DHCP to configure IPv4 addresses”

• “Configuring a static IPv6 Ethernet address”

• “Stateless IPv6 autoconfiguration”

Configuring a static IPv4 Ethernet address1. Connect to the switch through the serial console.


Login: admin

Password: password



4. Enter the configure terminal command to enter global configuration mode.

5. Enter the interface Management rbridge-id/0 command to configure the management port.

There is only one management port available and that port number is 0.

6. If DHCP is enabled, enter the no ip address dhcp command to disable DHCP.


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7. Enter the ip address IPv4_address/prefix_length command.

NOTESpecifying an IPv4 address with a subnet mask is not supported. Instead, a prefix number is used. For example, use 209.157.22.99/24 instead of 209.157.22.99/255.255.255.0.

8. Enter the IP gateway address IPv4_address command to configure the gateway address in IPv4 format.

A sample configuration is provided.

switch# configure terminalEntering configuration mode terminalswitch(config)# interface Management 1/0switch(config-Management-1/0)# no ip address dhcpswitch(config-Management-1/0)# ip address 10.24.85.81/20switch(config-Management-1/0)# ip gateway-address 10.24.80.1

Using DHCP to configure IPv4 addressesBy default, DHCP is enabled. The Network OS DHCP client supports the following parameters:

• External Ethernet port IP addresses and prefix length

• Default gateway IP address

When you connect the DHCP-enabled switch to the network and power on the switch, the switch automatically obtains the Ethernet IP address, prefix length, and default gateway address from the DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to a DHCP server on the same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade, use a static IP address.

To set an IPv4 address using DHCP, complete the following steps.


Login: admin

Password: password



3. Enter the configure terminal command to enter the global configuration mode.

4. Enter the interface Management rbridge-id/0 command to configure the management port.



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5. If DHCP is disabled, configure the IP address using the ip address dhcp command:


switch# configure terminalEntering configuration mode terminalswitch(config)# interface Management 1/0switch(config-Management-1/0)# ip address dhcp

NOTEEnabling DHCP removes all configured static IPv4 addresses.

Configuring a static IPv6 Ethernet address1. Log in to the default administrative account using the following default settings:

Login: admin

Password: password




4. Enter the interface Management rbridge-id/0 command.


5. Enter the ipv6 address IPv6_addresss/prefix_length command.


switch# configure terminalEntering configuration mode terminalswitch(config)# interface Management 1/0switch(config-Management-1/0)# ipv6 address fd00:60:69bc:832:e61f:13ff:fe67:4b94/64

To display the configuration, use the show running-config interface Management command.

switch# show running-config interface Management 1/0interface Management 1/0no ip address dhcpip address 10.24.85.81/20ip gateway-address 10.24.80.1ipv6 address fd00;60;69bc;832;e61f;13ff;fe67;4b94/64no ipv6 address autoconfig!


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Stateless IPv6 autoconfigurationIPv6 allows assignment of multiple IP addresses to each network interface. Each interface is configured with a link local address in almost all cases, but this address is only accessible from other hosts on the same network. To provide for wider accessibility, interfaces are typically configured with at least one additional global scope IPv6 address. IPv6 autoconfiguration allows more IPv6 addresses, the number of which is dependent on the number of routers serving the local network and the number of prefixes they advertise.

For information about configuring stateless IPv6 autoconfiguration, refer to the Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

Time settingsThe ntp server command accepts multiple server addresses in IPv4 or IPv6 format. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed, the ntp server command sets the first obtainable address as the active NTP server. If there are no reachable time servers, then the local switch time is the default time.

Network time synchronization is only guaranteed when a common external time server is used by all switches.

NOTEAfter upgrading your switch to a new Network OS version, you may need to reset the time zone information.

Synchronizing the local time with an external sourceUse the ntp server command to add an NTP server IP address to a list of server IP addresses. At least one IP address in the list must be a reachable, configured NTP server or the request will fail.

Enter the ntp server command.

switch(config)# ntp server 192.168.10.1

Removing an NTP server IP addressUse the no ntp server command to remove an NTP server IP address from a list of server IP addresses. At least one IP address in the remaining list must be a reachable, configured NTP server or the remove request fails.

Enter the no ntp server command.

switch(config)# no ntp server 192.168.10.1Displaying an NTP server IP address

Use the show ntp status command to display the current active NTP server IP address or LOCL (for local switch time when no NTP servers were configured or no reachable NTP servers are available). The request is for the local switch unless a switch ID is specified. Specify the all parameter to send the request to all switches in the cluster.


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NOTESpecifying all returns only local information.

Enter the show ntp status command.

switch# show ntp status

Time zone settingsSwitch operation does not depend on a date and time setting. However, having an accurate time setting is needed for accurate logging and audit tracking. You can set the time zone by specifying one of the following regions: Africa, America, Pacific, Europe, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Australia, Atlantic, and Indian.

The time zone and Daylight Saving Time (DST) settings are persisted in ROM when the unit is powered off, and the clock is still running under battery.

The time zone setting has the following characteristics:

• The setting automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.

• Changing the time zone on a switch updates the local time zone setup and is reflected in local time calculations.

• By default, all switches are in the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time zone (0,0). If all switches in a fabric are in one time zone, it is possible for you to keep the time zone setup at the default setting.

• System services that have already started will reflect the time zone changes only after the next reboot.

• Time zone settings persist across failover for high availability.

• Time zone settings are not affected by NTP server synchronization.

Setting the clockThe clock set command sets the local clock date and time. An active NTP server, if configured, automatically updates and overrides the local clock time. Time values are limited to between January 1, 1970 and January 19, 2038.

NOTEYou should only set the clock if there are no NTP servers configured. Time synchronization from NTP servers overrides the local clock.

Enter clock set CCYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS command.

switch# clock set 2011-09-17T12:15:00


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The syntax uses the following variables:

CCYY = year MM = month DD = day HH = hour MM = minutes SS = seconds

Setting the time zoneUse the clock timezone command to set the time zone for a switch. You must use the command for all switches for which a time zone must be set. However, you only need to set the time zone once on each switch because the value is written to nonvolatile memory.

For a list of accepted time zones, refer to the Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

Enter the clock timezone region/city command, as shown in the following example:

switch# clock timezone America/Los_Angeles

NOTEAfter upgrading your switch to a new Network OS version, you may need to reset the time zone information.

To remove the time zone setting, refer to the Network OS Administrator’s Guide.

Displaying the current local clock and time zoneThe show clock command returns the local time, date, and time zone. The local clock is used unless a switch ID is specified. Specify the all parameter to request local clocks from all switches in the cluster.

NOTESpecifying the all parameter returns only local information.

Installing a licenseThe Brocade Network OS includes platform support in standalone and Brocade VCS Fabric modes, as well as optional features that are enabled by license keys. You can purchase Brocade licenses per product or per feature. Each switch in a fabric needs its own licenses.

License upgrade orders are fulfilled either through a license activation paperpack, or by an e-mail message containing a transaction key and a link to the Brocade software portal. A device-specific license file is generated in the software portal when you enter the transaction key along with the switch license ID. Use the show license id command to obtain the switch license ID.

Follow the instructions in the paperpack or the e-mail message as described for your platform and license type. The transaction key is case-sensitive; you must enter the key exactly as it appears in the paperpack. To lessen the chance of an error, copy and paste the transaction key when you install the license on your switch.


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You will receive an e-mail message with the software license keys embedded in an XML file, along with installation instructions.

When you install licenses, some features require that you reboot the switch and some features require you to disable and re-enable ports or the entire switch. For example, the FCoE license requires a reboot. Complete the following steps to install a license.

1. Open the e-mail message that contains the license key and extract the license key from the XML file. The license key is printed between the XML start <licKey> and end </licKey> tags. Be sure to copy the entire string, including spaces and non-alphanumeric characters.

2. Enter the license add licstr command followed by the license key and, optionally, an RBridge-ID if you are installing the license on a remote switch. If the license key includes spaces, you must enclose the entire string in double quotation marks.

3. Verify that you added the license by entering the show license command. The command lists all licensed features currently installed on the switch. If the feature is not listed, enter the license add licstr command again.

Depending on the license type, you may be prompted to reboot the switch or to enable the ports. Take the appropriate action as indicated by the command output.

NOTEStore the license key in a safe place for future reference. The show license command does not print out the license key.

To remove a license, refer to “Removing a license” on page 58.

Adding a Brocade VCS Fabric licenseThe following example adds a Brocade VCS Fabric license on the local Brocade VDX 6720 switch and verifies the transaction. The license takes effect immediately after the command is executed. No further action is required.

switch# license add licstr "*Br84pNRtHKdRZujmwAUT63GORXIpBhBZK0ckRq6Bvvl3Strvw1:fUjANFav5W:gWx3hH2:9RsMv3BHfeCRFM2gj9NlkrdIiBPBOa4xfSD2jf,Xx1RwksliX8fH6gpx7,73t#"

Adding license [*B r84pNRtHKdRZujmwAUT63GORXIpBhBZK0ckRq6Bvvl3Strvw1:fUjANFav5W:gWx3hH2:9RsMv3BHfeCRFM2gSLj9NlkrdIiBPBOa4xfSD2jf,Xx1RwksliX8fH6gpx7,73t#]switch# show licenseRbridge-Id: 2xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFirst Ports on Demand license - additional 10 port upgrade licenseFeature name:PORTS_ON_DEMAND_1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSecond Ports on Demand license - additional 10 port upgrade licenseFeature name:PORTS_ON_DEMAND_2xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxVCS Fabric licenseFeature name:VCS


Configuring VCS settings3

To add this license instead to a remote switch, include the RBridge-ID in the command line, as shown in the following example.

switch# license add licstr "*Br84pNRtHKdRZujmwAUT63GORXIpBhBZK0ckRq6Bvvl3Strvw1:fUjANF av5W:gWx3hH2:9RsMv3BHfeCRFM2gj9NlkrdIiBPBOa4xfSD2jf,Xx1RwksliX8fH6gpx7,73t#" rbridge-id 3(output truncated)

Adding an FCoE licenseThe following example adds an FCoE license on the local switch and verifies the transaction.

switch# license add licstr "*B:YFGuJSHxbhlWVwBHjmjfAO20R6QzolkyVR4oqJAU0fqhJRCTioav1A:HMah2E7uL4d8px4ySTAWSg809etcLwfpLjgXZ1lvWiiKEWcfcZMefx#"

License Added [*B:YFGuJSHxbhlWVwBHjmjfAO20R6QzolkyVR4oqJAU0fqhJRCTioav1A:HMah2E7uL4d8px4ySTAWSg809etcLwfpLjgXZ1lvWiiKEWcfcZMefx#]

switch# show licenseRbridge-Id: 2xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFirst Ports on Demand license - additional 10 port upgrade licenseFeature name:PORTS_ON_DEMAND_1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSecond Ports on Demand license - additional 10 port upgrade licenseFeature name:PORTS_ON_DEMAND_2xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxVCS Fabric licenseFeature name:VCSxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFCoE Base licenseFeature name:FCOE_BASE

To add this license instead to a remote switch, include the RBridge-ID in the command line as shown in the following example.

switch# license add licstr "*B:YFGuJSHxbhlWVwBHjmjfAO20R6QzolkyVR4oqJAU0fqhJRCTioav1A:HMah2E7uL4d8px4ySTAWSg809etcLwfpLjgXZ1lvWiiKEWcfcZMefx#" rbridge-id 7(output truncated)

Configuring VCS settingsThis section provides information for the following:

• “Brocade VCS Fabric configuration management”

• “Brocade VCS Fabric configuration tasks”

• “VCS Fabric mode and standalone mode”

• “Principal routing bridge availability”

• “Verifying VCS Fabric configuration and routing bridge ID”


Configuring VCS settings 3

NOTEAll supported switches are shipped with Brocade VCS Fabric mode disabled.

Brocade VCS Fabric configuration managementComplete the following configuration steps to add a new switch into a fabric.

1. Connect to the switch and log in using an account assigned to the admin role.

2. Enter the vcs rbridge-id id enable command.

The switch remembers its RBridge ID once it has been assigned. The vcs rbridge-id id enable command also sets the insistent RBridge ID property on the switch.

3. Reboot the system.

After the required reboot, the switch participates in the RBridge ID allocation protocol which insists that the same value that was manually configured prior to reboot be allocated after reboot.

The switch is not allowed into the fabric if there is a conflict; for example, if another switch with the same ID exists and is operational in the fabric. You have the opportunity to select a new RBridge ID using the same CLI.

Once an ID has been assigned by the fabric protocol, these IDs are then numerically equated to RBridge IDs and are treated as such after that.

Use the vcs command to configure the Brocade VCS Fabric parameters, VCS ID, and the switch RBridge ID, and to enable Brocade VCS Fabric mode. You can set the Brocade VCS Fabric parameters and enable Brocade VCS Fabric mode at the same time, or you can enable Brocade VCS Fabric and then perform the ID assignments separately. Refer to Table 5 on page 39 for details.

After configuring the Brocade VCS Fabric parameters, enter the copy running-config startup-config command to apply the current running configuration to the startup configuration. This is important to capture any changes that have been made to the running configuration so they persist the next time the switch reboots in the same mode.

The switch disable is not saved across a reboot, so if the switch was disabled prior to the reboot, the switch returns to the enabled state when it finishes the boot cycle.

Brocade VCS Fabric configuration tasksTable 5 lists additional commands you can enter to set up your Brocade VCS Fabric environment.

TABLE 5 Brocade VCS Fabric configuration task examples

Brocade VCS Fabric configuration task Brocade VCS Fabric command example

Disable the switch, set the RBridge ID, and enable Brocade VCS Fabric mode at the same time.

switch# vcs rbridge-id 3 enable

Disable the switch, set the VCS ID and the RBridge ID,and enable Brocade VCS Fabric mode.

switch# vcs rbridge-id 3 vcsid 1enable

Disable the switch and set the RBridge ID and VCS IDseparately.

switch# vcs rbridge-id 3 enableswitch# vcs vcsid 1


Configuring VCS settings3

Refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide for additional commands used to enable and disable VCS Fabric mode.

VCS Fabric mode and standalone modeSome key differences exist between standalone mode and VCS Fabric mode that you should be aware of when troubleshooting your system.

• Interfaces are disabled by default in standalone mode but enabled by default in VCS Fabric mode. Thus, when you apply the default configuration, you should take this into account.

• The interface can be configured as a Layer 2 switch port in standalone and VCS Fabric modes.

• Switching between VCS Fabric mode and standalone mode and then reverting back to the original mode would result in the loosing the configuration and booting up using the default configuration.

• A port-profile port is allowed only for Layer 2 ports.

Refer to Table 5 for the commands used to enable and disable VCS Fabric mode.

Principal routing bridge availabilityIf a new principal routing bridge is introduced into a working VCS Fabric cluster, or if the principal routing bridge is lost and a new switch must be elected, the fabric is rebuilt from the control-plane viewpoint, whereas the data plane continues to forward traffic without disruption. The primary responsibilities of the principal routing bridge in a VCS Fabric are:

• Routing bridge ID allocation

• Ownership of virtual management IP address

• Keeping the configuration database synchronized

Verifying VCS Fabric configuration and routing bridge IDFor the ISL to function correctly, the following criteria must be true:

• Both switches must have VCS Fabric mode enabled.

• Both switches must have the same VCS ID.

• Each switch must have a unique routing bridge ID.

To check the criteria, complete the following steps.

1. Enter the show vcs command on each switch.

2. Depending on the output, proceed as follows:

Switch from Fabric Cluster mode to Standalone mode(Setting the RBridge ID to 1 and the VCS ID to 0).

switch# no vcs enable

Replace the designated switch in the Fabric Clusterwith the current switch.

switch# vcs rbridge-id 5

TABLE 5 Brocade VCS Fabric configuration task examples (Continued)

Brocade VCS Fabric configuration task Brocade VCS Fabric command example


Configuring VCS settings 3

• If the VCS Fabric mode is not enabled on either switch, enter the vcs enable command to enable it.

switch1# show vcsConfig Mode : Local-OnlyVCS ID : 1Total Number of Nodes : 1Rbridge-Id WWN Management IP Status HostName--------------------------------------------------------------------------66 >10:00:00:05:33:67:26:78* 10.24.81.66 Online switch1

switch2# show vcsstate : Disabled

switch2# vcs vcsid 1 enable

• If the show vcs command indicates that the VCS ID is not the same on each switch, enter the vcs vcsid command to correct the VCS ID on the switch that is in error.

switch1# show vcsConfig Mode : Local-OnlyVCS ID : 1Total Number of Nodes : 1Rbridge-Id WWN Management IP Status HostName--------------------------------------------------------------------------66 >10:00:00:05:33:67:26:78* 10.24.81.66 Online switch1switch2# show vcsConfig Mode : Local-OnlyVCS ID : 2Total Number of Nodes : 1Rbridge-Id WWN Management IP Status HostName--------------------------------------------------------------------------66 >10:00:00:05:33:67:26:78* 10.24.81.77 Online switch1

switch2# vcs vcsid 1

• If both switches have the same routing bridge ID, enter the vcs rbridge-id command to change the routing bridge ID to a unique value.

switch1# show vcsConfig Mode : Local-OnlyVCS ID : 1Total Number of Nodes : 1Rbridge-Id WWN Management IP Status HostName--------------------------------------------------------------------------66 >10:00:00:05:33:67:26:78* 10.24.81.66 Online switch1

switch2# show vcsConfig Mode : Local-OnlyVCS ID : 1Total Number of Nodes : 1Rbridge-Id WWN Management IP Status HostName--------------------------------------------------------------------------66 >10:00:00:05:33:67:26:78* 10.24.81.77 Online switch1switch2# vcs rbridge-id 77


Using the Fibre Channel interface3

Using the Fibre Channel interfaceFibre Channel ports provide the ability to connect a Brocade VCS Fabric cluster to a Fabric OS network. These connections provide support for zoning across Network OS and Fabric OS fabric types, which can enable FCoE devices on the Brocade VCS Fabric cluster to access SAN storage and services.

Interswitch Links (ISLs) connect Fibre Channel ports on the Network OS switch to EX_Ports on an FC router, which in turn connects to the Fabric OS network. These connections can be regular or long distance. Currently, E_Ports are the only supported port type on Network OS Fibre Channel ports.

Network OS software provides the following commands for managing Fibre Channel ports:

• interface FibreChannel—Global configuration mode command that allows you to enter the interface Fibre Channel configuration submode where you can enter commands to activate and deactivate a Fibre Channel port (no shutdown and shutdown commands) and to set port attributes (desire-distance, fill-word, isl-r_rdy, long-distance, speed, trunk-enable, and vc-link-init commands).

• show running-config interface FibreChannel—A privileged EXEC mode command that displays Fibre Channel port configuration information.

• show interface FibreChannel—A privileged EXEC mode command that displays hardware counters that monitor activity and status of a Fibre Channel port.

Fibre Channel port activation and deactivationAn FCoE license must be installed on a Brocade VDX 2730 GbE Connection Blade switch to allow Fibre Channel port activation. Brocade VCS Fabric mode must be enabled. Once the FCoE license is installed, all Fibre Channel ports are activated by default.

Use the no shutdown command to activate a Fibre Channel port. Use the shutdown command to deactivate a port.

Enabling a Fibre Channel port

1. In privileged EXEC mode, enter the configure terminal command to enter the global configuration mode.

2. Enter the interface FibreChannel rbridge-id/slot/port command for the Fibre Channel port you want to enable.

A configuration submode prompt appears.

3. Enter the no shutdown command.

The following example enables port 1 on routing bridge 8.

switch# configure terminalEntering configuration mode terminalswitch(config)# interface FibreChannel 8/0/1switch(config-FibreChannel-8/0/1)# no shutdown


Using the Fibre Channel interface 3

Disabling a Fibre Channel port

1. In privileged EXEC mode, enter the configure terminal command to enter the global configuration mode.

2. Enter the interface FibreChannel rbridge-id/slot/port command for the Fibre Channel port you want to disable.

A configuration submode prompt appears.

3. Enter the shutdown command.

The following example disables port 1 on routing bridge 8.

switch# configure terminalEntering configuration mode terminalswitch(config)# interface FibreChannel 8/0/1switch(conf-FibreChannel-8/0/1)# shutdown

Viewing Fibre Channel port attributes

To view the Fibre Channel port attributes for a single port, in privileged EXEC mode, enter the show running-config interface FibreChannel rbridge-id/slot/port command for the port you want to view.

To view the Fibre Channel port attributes for all Fibre Channel ports in the fabric, enter the show running-config interface FibreChannel command without any additional parameters.

Whether you view attributes for a single port or for all ports, the settings for the desire-distance, isl-r_rdy, trunk-enable, and shutdown attributes are always displayed. The speed, long-distance, vc-link-init, and fill-word attributes are displayed only if they are set to nondefault values.

The following example displays the Fibre Channel port attributes for a single port. In this case, the speed, long-distance, and vc-link-init attributes appear because they have been set to values other than their default values.

switch# show running-config interface FibreChannel 8/0/1interface FibreChannel 8/0/1speed 8gbpslong-distance ldvc-link-init arbdesire-distance 0no isl-r_rdytrunk-enableshutdown!

For more information about configuring FC ports, refer to the Network OS Administrator’s Guide.


Configuring VLAN profiles3

Configuring VLAN profilesThe VLAN profile defines the VLAN membership of the overall port-profile, which includes both the tagged and untagged VLANs.

NOTENetwork OS v2.1.1 does not support VLAN classifiers.

To configure the VLAN profile, perform the following steps in global configuration mode.

1. AMPP profiles can not be modified while active. De-activate the port-profile before modifying the VLAN profile.

switch(config)#no port-profile vm1-port-profile activate2

2. Enter VLAN profile configuration mode.

switch(config)#port-profile vm1-port-profileswitch(config-port-profile-vm1-port-profile)#vlan-profile

3. 3. Use the switchport command to change the mode to Layer 2 and set the switching characteristics to the defaults.

switch(config-pp-vlan)#switchport

4. Access the VLAN profile mode for the correct VLAN.

switch(config-pp-vlan)#switchport access vlan 200

5. Enter trunk configuration mode.

switch(config-pp-vlan)#switchport mode trunk

6. Configure the trunk mode for the allowed VLAN IDs.

switch(config-pp-vlan)#switchport trunk allowed vlan add 10, 20, 30-40

7. Configure the trunk mode to be a native VLAN.

switch(config-pp-vlan)#switchport trunk native-vlan 300

8. Exit VLAN profile configuration mode.

switch(config-pp-vlan)#exit

9. Activate the profile.

switch(config)#port-profile vm1-port-profile activate

10. Associate the profile to the MAC address for each host.

switch(config)#port-profile vm1-port-profile static 0050.56bf.0001switch(config)#port-profile vm1-port-profile static 0050.56bf.0002switch(config)#port-profile vm1-port-profile static 0050.56bf.0003switch(config)#port-profile vm1-port-profile static 0050.56bf.0004switch(config)#port-profile vm1-port-profile static 0050.56bf.0005


Viewing serial connection information 3

Viewing serial connection informationTo view serial connection information, use the show system command.

Show serial#:Harrier2338_CB6# sh systemStack MAC : 00:05:33:CF:82:80

-- UNIT 0 --Unit Name : Harrier2338_CB6Switch Status : OnlineHardware Rev : 123.1TengigabitEthernet Port(s) : 24Up Time : up 52 minCurrent Time : 21:37:08 GMTNOS Version : v2.1.1_har_bld07Jumbo Capable : yesBurned In MAC : 00:05:33:CF:82:80Management IP : 10.20.23.38Management Port Status : UP

-- Power Supplies --Not supported on this platform

-- Fan Status --Not supported on this platform

Harrier2338_CB6# sh chassis

switchType: 123

CHASSIS/WWN Unit: 1Header Version: 2Factory Part Num: 40-1000668-04Factory Serial Num: CAP0452G01BManufacture: Day: 11 Month: 1 Year: 2012Update: Day: 14 Month: 3 Year: 2012Time Alive: 33 daysTime Awake: 0 daysHarrier2338_CB6#


Viewing serial connection information3



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Managing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Bla
In this chapter•Interoperability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

•Accessing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

•Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity . . 49

•Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

•Interpreting diagnostic results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

•Rebooting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

•Removing and replacing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. . 54

•Removing and replacing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

•Changing the default account password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

•Removing a license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

•Backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

•Enabling and disabling an interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

•Upgrading or downgrading software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

•Determining installed software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

•Locating serial number information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

InteroperabilityAll features on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade for the Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 and BX400 Blade Servers Hardware Reference Manual can be configured using CLI. Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) can currently be used for the purpose of discovery and reporting.

The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade supports interoperability for the following functions and features:

• “Link initialization”

• “Port negotiation”

Link initializationTo initialize the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade, you simply need to seat it securely in one of the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server I/O module bays. After securely seating the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade, it comes online automatically.

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Interoperability4

Port negotiationThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade has been designed to be highly interoperable. Auto-sensing capabilities detect 4 Gbps and 8 Gbps FC ports, as well as 10 Gbps Ethernet ports that are compliant with DCB standards. Auto-sensing also detects 4 Gbps and 8 Gbps SFP and SFP+ transceivers. The actual data-signaling rate used on a port is automatically sensed and set to the rate supported by the device or devices attached to the port.

Port mapping

Table 6 shows the internal and external port mapping information for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

NOTEPort numbering for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade begins with 1, not 0, for both the Ethernet and FC port sequences.

1. FC ports 1-4 belong to the same port group and can be combined to form a trunk.

2. FC ports 5-6 belong to the same port group and can be combined to form another trunk.

TABLE 6 Port mapping

Port FC or Ethernet Port FC or Ethernet

Internal port 1 Ethernet Internal port 16 Ethernet



Internal port 4 Ethernet External port 19 Ethernet






Internal port 10 Ethernet External port 1 FC1







Accessing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade 4

Accessing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection BladeThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade has two types of interfaces:

• Ethernet—Used for LAN switch management (initialization, configuration, diagnostics, status). Able to connect to a management module.

• I2C—Used to control power to the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade and monitor environmental conditions.

The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is managed as a single element. It has a single IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

Secure Telnet access is available using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network.

Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) management is available through a secure browser using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for a TCP/IP connection. Because SSL is built into all major browsers and web servers, installing a digital certificate enables the SSL capabilities

Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity

Each Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade uses bi-colored external LEDs to indicate operation status, which are identified in Figure 7. After the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is inserted into a PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server I/O module bay, the LEDs become active.

FIGURE 7 Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade front panel LEDs

For details about the meaning of each LED state, refer to the following sections:

• POST LED operation—Refer to “POST-operation LEDs” on page 50

• Normal LED operation—Refer to “Normal-operation LEDs” on page 51

1 Port status LED (one for each external port) 3 System health LED

2 UID (Location) LED 4 System status LED

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3 42


Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity4

POST-operation LEDsThe system status LEDs flash in various patterns during bootup, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is normal and does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after the boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete.

During POST and certain diagnostics, system status LEDs located on the front panel of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade operate simultaneously. The LED indications are described in Table 7.

TABLE 7 LED Patterns during POST

Condition System status LED (when Green)

System status LED (when Amber)

Pre-POST start Off Off

POST startLamp testPOST in progress

On brieflyFlashing

On brieflyOff

POST critical failure(nonfunctional)

Off On

POST noncritical failure (functioning but degraded mode)

On On

POST successful complete On Off

Extended POST start Flashing Off

Extended POST critical failure (nonfunctional)

Off On

Extended POST noncritical failure(functioning but degraded mode)

On On


Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity 4

Normal-operation LEDsAfter POST is complete, and if no diagnostics are being run, LEDs are used to monitor the state and health of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. LED functionality relies on green or amber light that is shown as either steady or flickering, which is based on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade operating mode. When LEDs are off, there is no light or signal carrier (for example, no module or cable) for the media interface.

The LED indications are described in the following tables:

• Table 8 lists LED activity for the FC ports. Port LEDs are bi-colored (green or amber).

• Table 9 lists LED activity for the DCB (Ethernet) ports. Port LEDs are bi-colored (green or amber).

• Table 10 lists LED activity for switch status and internal components.

TABLE 8 Interpreting port LED activity for FC ports

LED LED color Description

External port status Green • Off (no light). No signal carrier.• Steady: Link is established and port is active.

Online is normal, but no port activity.• Flickering: Normal active port (I/O activity).• Slow flashing: Online but segmented.

Amber • Steady: Port with no sync (light or signal carrier issue).

• Slow flashing: Disabled port, or internal loopback command is run.

• Fast flashing: Error or fault with port.

TABLE 9 Interpreting port LED activity for DCB (Ethernet) ports

LED LED color Description

External port status Green • Off (no light): No signal carrier.• Steady: Link is established and port is active.

Online is normal, but no port activity.• Flickering: Normal active port (I/O activity).• Slow flashing: Online but segmented.

Amber • Steady: Port with no sync (light or signal carrier issue) or fault.

• Slow flashing: Disabled port, or internal loopback command is run.

• Fast flashing: Error or fault with port.


Interpreting POST results4

A port fault condition is indicated by a flashing amber light.

A switch critical failure is indicated by a flashing amber light, for example, the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade has detected that the temperature has risen above the normal thermal threshold. The switch continues to operate after a critical failure is detected.

A switch fatal failure is indicated by a steady amber light. The switch continues to operate after a fatal failure is detected.

For detailed information about the fault or failure condition, consult the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server Management Blade (MMB) error log.

Interpreting POST resultsOnce installed, the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is managed by the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server Management Blade (MMB). For specific information about managing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade, refer to the documentation that comes with your PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server.

The power-on self-test (POST) system check is performed each time the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is powered on, rebooted, or reset.

TABLE 10 Interpreting switch LED activity

LED indicator LED color and state Description

ID (Location) LED(also known as UID)

Blue Controlled by the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server Management Blade. Used to identify switch location for maintenance purposes.

HEALTH LED Green • LED is lit when the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade operates normally and no errors have been detected. All internal and external ports are ready for use.

• LED is off when the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is powered off or when power has failed.

Amber • Flashing LED indicates a fault condition.

STATUS LED Green • Steady green (amber is off): The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade operates normally and no errors have been detected. All internal and external ports are ready for use.

• Flashing green (amber is off): The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is powering up, and running diagnostics and initialization programs.

Amber • Flashing amber (green is off). Critical failures have occurred inside the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

• Steady amber (green is off). Fatal failures have occurred inside the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

Off The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is shut down and powered off normally.


Interpreting diagnostic results 4

Perform the following steps to determine POST completion status.

1. Verify that the LEDs on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade indicate a healthy Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade state. LED patterns are described in “Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity” on page 49.

If one or more LEDs do not display a healthy state, use the diag portLedTest command or Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) GUI to verify the LED state. For more information, refer to the Network OS Command Reference or the Brocade Network Advisor User Manual.

2. Use the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server Management Blade (MMB) to verify that the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is working correctly. For details, refer to the Operating Manual that comes with your PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server.

3. Review the system log for errors.

Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log. This log is accessible through the show diag post results command. For information about this command and error messages, refer to the Network OS Command Reference.

Interpreting diagnostic resultsIn addition to POST, Network OS includes diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware, including tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use.

Initiate diagnostic tests with the CLI using a Telnet session or a terminal set up with a serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be connected by external cables to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer (SerDes) interface, transceiver, and cable. For information on available diagnostic tests, enter diag systemVerification.

Table 11 lists external LED activity during diagnostic testing.

NOTEDiagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during testing.

TABLE 11 Interpreting LEDs during diagnostic testing

LED state Description

Off (no light) No light or signal carrier (no module or no cable for media interface)

Steady amber Receiving light or signal carrier, but not yet online

Slow flashing amber (2-second intervals)

Disabled (result of diagnostics or portDisable command)

Fast flashing amber (1/2- second intervals)

Error (fault with port)


Rebooting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade4

Rebooting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection BladeThe Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade has a Reset button, as shown in Figure 8. The Reset button is a small, recessed micro-switch that is accessed by inserting a pin (or an object of similar size) into the small hole.

FIGURE 8 Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade front panel Reset button

Depress the Reset button for up to five seconds to reboot the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

Removing and replacing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade

Complete the following steps to remove and replace a failed Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

NOTEBefore beginning this procedure, ensure that you have a replacement Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade or filler blade available because you do not want to leave the slot on the PRIMERGY BX900 OR BX400 Blade Server open for an extended period of time. The slot must be filled with either a replacement Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade or a filler blade to maintain proper airflow.

1. Back up the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade configuration to an FTP server by using the configUpload command and following the prompts.

This command uploads the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade if necessary. It is recommended that you back up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

1 Reset button

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2. Stop all activity requiring the ports used by the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

For details about port management, refer to the Operating Manual that comes with your PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server. Verify there is no activity by viewing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LEDs. For details about LED activity on the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade, refer to “Interpreting the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade LED activity” on page 49.

3. Disconnect all cables from the SFP and SFP+ transceivers. For more information, refer to “Removing and replacing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver”.

4. Remove the SFP and SFP+ transceivers from the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade external ports.

5. Press the release latch to free the release lever, then gently pull the release lever out from the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. Refer to Figure 9.

You will feel the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade unseat and move out of the I/O module bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).

FIGURE 9 Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade release lever and latch

6. Slide the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade out from the I/O module bay and set it aside.

7. Insert the replacement Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the I/O module bay of the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Blade Server. You must complete this step within 60 seconds.

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1

1 Release lever 2 Release latch


Removing and replacing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver4

ATTENTIONIf you are not inserting a replacement Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade in the I/O module bay, use a filler blade to fill the empty slot in order to maintain proper airflow and cooling. Do not leave the slot empty.

8. Insert the SFP and SFP+ transceivers that you removed in step 4.

For safety information and instructions, see “Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables” on page 20.

9. Reconnect the cables that you disconnected in step 3.

For additional information about connecting cables, see “Cabling guidelines for fiber-optic cables” on page 19, and the documentation that comes with the SFP and SFP+ transceivers to which the cables have been connected.

10. Establish a connection to the PRIMERGY BX900 or BX400 Management Module.

Refer to the Operating Manual that comes with your PRIMERGY BX900 or PRIMERGY BX400 Blade Server for more information on removing and replacing the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

Removing and replacing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver1. Disconnect the cable from the SFP or SFP+ transceiver.

2. Remove the SFP or SFP+ transceiver according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10 illustrates the process for removing the cable from the SFP or SFP+ transceiver, and then removing the SFP or SFP+ transceiver from the port.

NOTEThe appearance of your SFP or SFP+ transceivers might differ slightly from the transceiver shown in Figure 10, but the steps for removal are the same.


Changing the default account password 4

FIGURE 10 Removing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver from a port

3. Insert the replacement SFP or SFP+ transceiver in the appropriate external port of the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. For additional instruction, refer to “Inserting SFP and SFP+ transceivers and cables” on page 20.

Changing the default account passwordWhen you change the default account password after you log in for the first time, only the default password rule is in effect. The rule specifies a minimum password length of eight characters. For advanced user and role management, including setting password rules, refer to the Security chapter of the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide.


2. Enter the username command followed by the account name and the password parameter.

1 Cable release clip 3 Opening the bale on the SFP or SFP+

2 Disconnecting the cable 4 Removing the SFP or SFP+

SFPBale

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CableRelease

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SFP

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Removing a license4

3. When prompted, enter the new password, then press Enter.


Switch# configure terminalEntering configuration mode terminalswitch(config)# username admin password(<WORD>;;User password satisfying password-attributes):********

Removing a licenseWhen you remove licenses, some features require that you reboot the switch and some features require you to disable and re-enable selected ports or the entire switch. For example, the FCoE license requires a reboot, while the Dynamic POD license requires you to disable and re-enable the chassis or the appropriate ports.

Complete the following steps to remove a license.

1. Enter the show license command to display the active licenses.

2. Issue the license remove licstr command followed by the license key or the feature name.

The license key is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown. If the license key includes spaces, you must enclose the entire string in double quotation marks.

3. Take the appropriate action as indicated by the command output.

Depending on the license type, you may be prompted to reboot the switch or to enable the ports.

4. Enter the show license command to verify that the license is removed. If there are no license keys, the command output displays “No licenses.”

Backing up the configurationAlways keep a backup copy of your configuration files, so you can restore the configuration in the event the configuration is lost or you make unintentional changes. It is recommended that you back up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

The following recommendations apply:

• Keep backup copies of the startup configuration for all switches in the fabric.

• Upload the configuration backup copies to an external host or to an attached Brocade-branded USB device.

• Avoid copying configuration files from one switch to another. Instead restore the switch configuration files from the backup copy.


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Uploading the startup configuration to an external hostEnter the copy startup-config destination_file command.

In the following example, the startup configuration is copied to a file on a remote server using FTP.

switch#copy startup-configftp://admin:******@122.34.98.133/archive/startup-config_vdx24-08_20101010

Backing up the startup configurationWhen you make a backup copy of a configuration file on an attached USB device, the destination file is the file URL on the USB device. You do not need to specify the target directory. The file is automatically recognized as a configuration file and stored in the default configuration directory.

1. Enable the USB device.

switch#usb onUSB storage enabled

2. Enter the copy startup-config destination_file command.

switch#copy startup-config usb://startup-config_vdx24-08_20101010

Enabling and disabling an interfaceTo enable or disable the interface, use the no shutdown or shutdown command. The sample configuration shows the interface is disabled.

Harrier2338_CB6(config)# interface te 38/0/13Harrier2338_CB6(conf-if-te-38/0/13)# shutdownHarrier2338_CB6(conf-if-te-38/0/13)#

Upgrading or downgrading softwareTo prepare for a firmware upgrade, perform the tasks listed in this section. In the unlikely event of a failure or time-out, you will be able to provide your switch support provider the information required to troubleshoot the firmware download.

1. Verify the current firmware version. Enter the show version command. Refer to “Getting the switch firmware version” on page 60.

2. Back up your switch configuration prior to the firmware download. Refer to “Configuration backup” on page 49 for details.

3. Optional: For additional support, connect the switch to a computer with a serial console cable. Ensure that all serial consoles and any open network connection sessions, such as Telnet, are logged and included with any trouble reports.

4. Enter the copy support command to collect all current core files prior to executing the firmware download. This information helps to troubleshoot the firmware download process in the event of a problem.


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5. Optional: Enter the clear logging raslog command to erase all existing messages in addition to internal messages.

Getting the switch firmware versionEnter the show version command to get the following information:

• Network Operating System Version - The firmware version number

• Build Time - The build date and time of the firmware

• Firmware name - The label of the firmware image

• Control Processor - CP model and memory

Firmware upgrades are available for customers with support service contracts and for partners on the Brocade website at http://www.mybrocade.com.

You must decompress the firmware package before you can use the firmware download command to update the firmware on your equipment. Use the UNIX tar command for .tar files, the gunzip command for all .gz files, or a Windows unzip program for all .zip files.

When you unpack the downloaded firmware, it expands into a directory that is named according to the firmware version. The firmware download command, when issued with the path to the directory where the firmware is stored, performs an automatic search for the correct package file type associated with the switch.

Downloading the firmware from a remote serverUnder normal circumstances, it is recommended to run the firmware download command in the default mode. Do not disable autocommit mode unless you want to evaluate a firmware upgrade before committing to it. Refer to the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide for more information.

When upgrading multiple Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blades, complete the following steps on each Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade before you upgrade the next one.

1. Verify that the FTP or SSH server is running on the remote server and that you have a valid user ID and password on that server.

NOTETo be able to mention the FTP server by name, a Domain Name Server (DNS) entry must exist for the server.

2. Download the firmware package from the Brocade website and store the file on the FTP or SSH server.

3. Decompress the firmware archive.

4. Issue the show version command to determine the current firmware version.

5. Enter the firmware download interactive command to download the firmware interactively.

6. When promoted for input, choose defaults whenever possible.

7. At the “Do you want to continue (Y/N) [Y]:” prompt, enter y.

switch#firmware download interactiveServer Name or IP Address: 10.38.33.131File Name: nos_2.1.1


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Protocol (ftp, scp): ftpUser: adminPassword:******Do Auto-Commit after Reboot [Y]:yReboot system after download [Y]:yThis command will cause a cold/disruptive reboot and will require thatexisting telnet, secure telnet or SSH sessions be restarted.Do you want to continue (Y/N) [Y]: yServer IP: 10.38.33.131, Protocol IPv4Checking system settings for firmware download...System settings check passed.You are running 'firmware download' with auto-reboot and auto-commit enabled.After the firmware is downloaded the system will reboot and commit firmwareautomatically.2010/09/23-14:31:44, [SULB-1001], 64858, WARNING, VDX6720-24, Firmwaredownloadcommand has started.2010/09/23-14:31:44, [SULB-1036], 64859, INFO, VDX6720-24, The currentVersion: NOS v2.1.1_bld16dir ##################################################ldconfig ##################################################glibc ##################################################[output truncated]

CAUTION

Do not interrupt the firmware download process. If you encounter a problem, wait for the time-out (30 minutes for network problems) before issuing the firmware download command again. Disrupting the process (for example, by disconnecting the switch from the power source) can render the switch inoperable and may require you to seek help from your switch service provider.

8. While the upgrade is proceeding, you can start a separate CLI session on the switch and use the show firmwareDownloadStatus command to monitor the upgrade progress.

9. After the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade reboots, enter the show version command to verify the firmware upgrade.

Determining installed software licensesTo determine licensing information, use the show license command. A sample configuration is provided.

Harrier2338_CB6# show licenserbridge-id: 38xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FCoE Base license Feature name:FCOE_BASExxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx VCS Fabric license Feature name:VCS_FABRICHarrier2338_CB6#


Locating serial number information4

Locating serial number informationBefore contacting service support, be sure to obtain the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade serial number. Use one of the following methods to locate the serial number:

• Use the CLI and enter the show chassis command. The Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade serial number is displayed along with other data.


switch#show chassisswitchType: 95FAN Unit: 2Time Awake: 4 daysPOWER SUPPLY Unit: 2Header Version: 2Factory Part Num:Factory Serial Num:Manufacture: Day: 28 Month: 6 Year: 2010Update: Day: 11 Month: 2 Year: 2000Time Alive: 40 daysTime Awake: 4 daysCHASSIS/WWN Unit: 1Header Version: 2Power Consume Factor: 0Factory Part Num: 40-1000505-07Factory Serial Num: BKH0322F02BManufacture: Day: 18 Month: 6 Year: 2010Update: Day: 11 Month: 2 Year: 2000Time Alive: 70 daysTime Awake: 4 days

• Locate the serial number on the label attached to the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade. To facilitate locating this number, you can record the serial number in Table 2 on page 5.



Appendix

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A
Product Specifications
In this appendix•Processor and memory specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

•Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

•Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

•Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

•Architectural specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

•Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

•Environmental regulation compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

•Regulatory certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Processor and memory specificationsTable 12 describes the processor and memory specifications for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

Weight and physical dimensionsTable 13 describes the weight and physical dimensions for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

TABLE 12 Processor and memory specifications

Component Description

CPU MPC8545 running at 1.2 GHz

SDRAM 1 GB DDR2 and 64-bit data plus 8-bit ECC at 266 MHz

Boot Flash 4 MB - Used during system boot only and is field upgradable with password protection

Compact Flash 4 GB - Used for firmware downloading and logging

TABLE 13 Weight and physical dimensions

Dimension Measurements

Height 27.9 mm (1.1 in)

Width 192.8 mm (7.6 in)

Depth 275.3 mm (10.8 in)

e Manual 63

Environmental conditionsA

Environmental conditionsTable 14 lists the environmental conditions for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

Electrical specificationsTable 15 lists the electrical specifications for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

Weight 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) - Without media

Weight of SFP .023 kg (.05 lb)

TABLE 13 Weight and physical dimensions (Continued)

Dimension Measurements

TABLE 14 Environmental conditions

Condition Operating Non-operating

Temperature 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing at 38°C (100°F)

5% to 95%, non-condensing at 70°C (158°F)

Altitude Up to 3,000 meters Up to 10,000 meters

Shock 40G half sine-wave for 2 ms 80G square-wave

Vibration 1.0 Grms at 10-500 Hz random vibration for for 60 minutes

2.0 Grms at 10-500 Hz random vibration for 60 minutes

Airflow 33°C (91 °F) Inlet air temperature: Approx. 3CFM 43°C (109°F) Inlet air temperature: Approx. 6.5CFM

Not required

TABLE 15 Electrical specifications

Type Measurements

DC input 12V from chassis

Voltage margin 11.4 to 13.2V

Power consumption Approximately 52 watts nominal and 68 watts maximum


Architectural specifications A

Architectural specificationsTable 16 lists the architectural specifications for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

Regulatory complianceThis section contains the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

• “FCC warning (US only)” on page 65

• “KCC statement (Republic of Korea)” on page 66

• “VCCI statement (Japan)” on page 66

• “Power cords (Japan DENAN)” on page 66

• “BSMI statement (Taiwan)” on page 67

• “CE statement” on page 67

• “Canadian requirements” on page 67

• “Laser compliance” on page 67

• “RTC battery” on page 68

• “Electrical safety (if applicable)” on page 68

• “China RoHS” on page 68

• “Regulatory certifications” on page 70

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.

TABLE 16 Architectural specifications

Feature Description

Fibre Channel

Performance 8.50 Gbps line speed, full duplex 4.25 Gbps line speed, full duplex

Maximum frame size 2112-byte payload

Class of service Class 2Class 3Class F (interswitch frames)

Ethernet

Performance 10 Gbps line speed, full duplex

Maximum frame size 9000-byte payload


Regulatory complianceA

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful interference 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)

VCCI statement (Japan)This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (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)

ATTENTIONNever use the power cord packed with your equipment for other products.


Regulatory compliance A

BSMI statement (Taiwan)The BSMI Statement is applicable to the power supplies.

CE statement

ATTENTIONThis 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 the Brocade VDX-2730 10GbE Connection Blade contains the CE mark which indicates that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/ECC

- EN 55022, class A

- EN 55024

- EN 61000-3-2

- EN 61000-3-3

• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC

- EN 60950 -1

- EN 50371

Canadian requirementsThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A.

Laser complianceThis 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.

CAUTION

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 products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.


Environmental regulation complianceA

RTC battery

CAUTION

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 real-time clock begins to lose time.

Electrical safety (if applicable)

CAUTION

This Brocade VDX-2730 10GbE Connection Blade might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing.

CAUTION

Connect the power cord only to a grounded outlet.

CAUTION

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.

Environmental regulation complianceThis section describes the China RoHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade.

China RoHSThe contents included in this section are per the requirements of the People's Republic of China- Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information products.

RoHS


Environmental regulation compliance A

Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer

In no event do the EPUP logos shown on the product and FRUs alter or 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 product will be used under normal conditions in accordance with the operating manual of the product.

TS/HS Dual Language Sheet

In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration level of Hazardous substances (HS), which may be contained in this product..

TABLE 17 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 Switch

X O O O O O

PCBA cards X O O O O O

SFPs (optical cable connectors)

X O O O O O

Sheet Metal X O O O O O

Mechanical brackets and Slides

X O O O O O

Software/ Documentation CDs

O O O O O O

(EPUP)

EPUP FRU Brocade

Brocade

CD

Br

ocade

EPUP


Regulatory certificationsA

X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits.

O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits.

Regulatory certificationsTable 18 lists the regulatory compliance standards for which the Brocade VDX 2730 10GbE Connection Blade is certified.

CHINA ROHS / (HS/TS)

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/

PB Hg CD CR6+ PBB PBDEX O O O O OX O O O O OX O O O O OSFP

X O O O O O

OO O O O OX O O O O O

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X / SJ/T11363-2006O

TABLE 18 Regulatory compliance standards

Country Standards Agency Certifications and Markings

Safety EMC Safety EMC

United States Bi-Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 ANSI C63.4 cCSAus FCC Class A and Statement

Canada Bi-Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 ICES-003 Class A cCSAus ICES A and Statement

Japan CISPR22 and JEIDA(Harmonics)

VCCI-A and Statement

European Union EN60950-1 EN55022 and EN55024 TUV-GS, N CE marking


Regulatory certifications A

Australia, New Zealand EN55022 and CISPR22or AS/NZS CISPR22

C-Tick mark

Argentina IEC60950-1 “S” mark

Russia IEC60950-1 51318.22-99 51318.24.99

GOST mark GOST mark

Korea KN22 and KN24 KCC mark Class A

China GB4943 GB9254

GB17625.1 CCC logo CCC logo

Taiwan CNS 14336 CNS 13438 BSMI mark BSMI mark

TABLE 18 Regulatory compliance standards (Continued)

Country Standards Agency Certifications and Markings


Regulatory certificationsA


Index

AAMPP, 3

Bboot, 50BSMI statement (Chinese), 67

Ccables

part numbers, 19Canadian requirements, 67China RoHS, 68command

clear logging raslog, 60copy support, 59diag portledtest, 53diag systemverificaiton, 53firmware download interactive, 60gunzip, 60show diag post results, 53show firmwaredownloadstatus, 61show version, 60, 61

Ddiag portledtest, 53diag systemverification command, 53diagnostics, 50, 51

port, 51

Eembedded switch module

removing and replacing, 54serial number, 62

FFCC warning (US only), 65features

internal Ethernet interfaces, 2port mapping, 48temperature sensors, 2VCS fabric technology, 3

front panel LEDs, 49

Gguidelines

reliability, 13static-sensitive devices, 13

Hhandling

static-sensitive devices, 13

Iinterpreting LEDs, 51iSCSI, 4

Llaser compliance, 67LED, 52

pattern descriptions, 53states, 49

LEDsindicators, 51normal operation, 51POST operation, 50

link initialization, 47


Mmanagement module, 52MIC statement (Republic of Korea), 66

Pport diagnostics, 51port management, 55port mapping, 48port speed, 51port status, 51POST

LED patterns, 50results, 52

Rregulatory certifications, 70reliability guidelines, 13

Sserial number, 62show diag post results command, 53specifications

electricalDC input, 64power consumption, 64voltage margin, 64

speed, port, 51static-sensitive devices, handling, 13status, port, 51system fault, 51system status, 51

Ttransceivers

part numbers, 19twinax

part numbers, 19

VVCCI statement, 66


Documents

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