Dell B-DCX-4s Replacement Procedure
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1. TABLE 1 Critical information checklist Continued SAN profile Location of SANbefor txt file Notes regarding nsshow output Notes regarding nsallshow output Notes regarding switchshow output Notes regarding fabricshow output Output from supportshow command Location of spptshow txt file Notes regarding supportshow output Information about the new chassis New Factory Serial Number New Serial Number if available 1 Open a Telnet session and log in to the PowerConnect B DCX 4S as admin The default password is password Enable the logging function on your Telnet or serial console connection 2 Back up the current configuration e Enter configUpload then enter the requested information at the prompts This command uploads the PowerConnect B DCX 4S configuration to the customer defined FTP server making it available for downloading For more information about this command refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference switch admin gt configupload Protocol scp or ftp ftp ftp Server Name or IP Address host 123 123 123 123 User Name user Admin24 File Name config txt config switch0O txt Password XXXXXXXX Upload complete switch admin gt e Alternatively you can save the configuration file to a Brocade USB 3 Record the WWN value Enter wwn then copy the command output into a file named config miscinfo txt on a workstation switch admi2. Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 11 NOTE The PowerConnect B DCX 4S can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available management tools such as Telnet or Web Tools Ensure that the PowerConnect B DCX 4S is not modified using other connections during the rest of this procedure Reconnect the transceivers and cables to the port blades NOTE The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements For a list of these requirements refer to the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide a Position one of the transceivers so that the key is oriented correctly to the port and insert the transceiver into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks b Select the cable that corresponds to the port and position it so that the key the ridge on one side of the cable connector is aligned with the slot in the transceiver then insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks c Repeat step a and step b for the remaining ports ATTENTION Do not route cables in front of the air exhaust vent located on the upper port side of the chassis and possibly the lower side if using the port side exhaust kit d Organize the cables as required Verifying correct configuration of the fabric Copying the command outputs from this section into a file is recommended T 12 Create an after SAN profile by entering the following commands and copying the output to a
3. a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level If installing the chassis in a cabinet follow the instructions provided by the rack kit manufacturer Installing components into the new chassis ATTENTION Follow ESD precautions ESD precautions 1 2 3 4 Replace the WWN cards see the DCX 4S WWN Card Replacement Procedure Replace the blower assemblies see the DCX 4S Blower Assembly Replacement Procedure Replace the power supplies or filler panels see the DCX 4S Power Supply Replacement Procedure Replace the control processor blades CP8 see the DCX 4S Control Processor Blade CP 8 Replacement Procedure Replace the core switch blades CR4S 8 see the DCX 4S Core Switch Blade CR4S 8 Replacement Procedure PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 9 53 1001800 01 10 11 12 Replace the port blades or filler panels see the DCX 4S Port Application and Encryption Blade Replacement Procedure and see the DCX 4S Blade Filler Panel Replacement Procedure Replace the cable management fingers see the DCX 4S Vertical Cable Management Fingers Replacement Procedure Connect the power cords to the power supplies and the power outlets Replace the chassis door DCX 4S Chassis Door Replacement Procedure Power on the PowerConnect B DCX 4S Powering on the PowerConnect B DX 4S The PowerConnect B DCX 4S performs a power on self test POST The POST takes a minimum of three minutes and is
4. text file named SANafter txt e nsShow e nsAllShow e switchShow e fabricShow switch admin gt nsshow Type Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL sec N 020f00 3 10 00 00 01 73 00 29 46 10 00 00 01 73 00 29 46 na Fabric Port Name 20 0f 00 60 69 90 03 f0 lt output truncated gt switch admin gt nsallshow 020f00 O021fda 021fdc 021fe0 021fel 5 Nx_Ports in the Fabric switch admin gt switchshow switchName rsl8 st03 dcx 01 lt output truncated gt switch admin gt fabricshow Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name lt output truncated gt PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 switch admin gt 2 Determine any differences between the information in the SANafter txt file and the information in the SANbefor txt file created earlier In particular look for differences in the following e Device types e Number of devices e ISL and port states e Number of switches in the fabric 3 Resolve any issues or unintentional changes to the PowerConnect B DCX 4S or fabric e If there are any mechanical problems try reseating the associated component e If the configuration information is not correct for the PowerConnect B DCX 4S modify as required If necessary the configuration saved before the replacement can be downloaded using the configDownload command The configDownload command can be entered through a Telnet or serial session but the PowerConnect B DCX 4
5. 53 1001800 01 my January 31 2010 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure Supporting PowerConnect B DCX 4S Backbone 53 1001800 01 0 A Notes Cautions and Warnings NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTION See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system For additional regulatory information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www dell com at the following location www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed DANGER A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2009 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Server MS DOS and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other co
6. S must have an Ethernet connection to the server name or IP of the host for the download process to complete For more information refer to the help configdownload command or the Fabric OS Command Reference switch admin gt configdownload Server Name or IP Address host 123 123 123 123 User Name None Admin24 File Name config txt config switch txt Password XXXXXXXX download complete switch admin gt e If other issues exist contact your support provider Cable routing table Table 2 is a 48 port template for a cable routing table Expand the table for the number of ports in the PowerConnect B DCX 4S TABLE 2 Cable routing table for PowerConnect B DCX 4S 48 ports shown Slot port Cable labels Connected device Slot port of device Slot Port Switch end Device end 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 13 53 1001800 01 TABLE 2 Cable routing table for PowerConnect B DCX 4S 48 ports shown Continued Slot port Cable labels Connected device Slot port of device Slot Port Switch end Device end 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 14 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 TABLE 2 Cable routing table for PowerConnec
7. complete when LED activity returns to the standard state Verify that the PowerConnect B DCX 4S is powered on and POST is complete all power LED indicators on the port control processor and core switch blades should be a steady green Verify that all components are functioning correctly by checking their LEDs If the LEDs do not indicate correct operation try reinstalling the corresponding component Verifying correct operation of system 1 10 Log in to the PowerConnect B DCX 4S as admin switch admin gt login login admin password XXXXXXXX switch admin gt Enter the slotShow command and verify that all the installed cards are detected and that their status is operational enabled switch admin gt slotShow Slot Blade Type ID Status ul SW BLADE 55 ENABLED 2 UNKNOWN VACANT 3 CORE BLADE 52 ENABLED 4 CP BLADE 50 ENABLED CP BLADE 50 ENABLED 6 CORE BLADE 52 ENABLED 7 UNKNOWN VACANT 8 SW BLADE Si ENABLED switch admin gt Verify that the PowerConnect B DCX 4S is functioning correctly by typing switchShow or switchStatusShow This switchShow command displays PowerConnect B DCX 4S and port status information switch admin gt switchshow switchName switch switchType 62 1 switchState Online switchMode Native switchRole Subordinate switchDomain Ta PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 switchId ffFc0b switchWwn 10 00 00 05 1e 39 59 67 zoning OFF switchBeaco
8. ct operation of system Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric o MOM NOAA PF WN ER Verifying correct configuration of the fabric NOTE The PowerConnect B DCX 4S must be removed from the fabric and powered off to perform this procedure Contact your support provider if you have any questions about whether the chassis requires replacement Time required The chassis replacement takes approximately 3 hours PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 Items required The following items are required for the chassis replacement e Electrostatic discharge ESD grounding strap e ESD grounding pads for protecting all blades and WWN cards e Serial cable and workstation computer with a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal for Windows systems or TIP for Solaris systems required only if serial console session used e Pallet jack or hydraulic or assisted lift that raises a minimum of 55 in 140 cm and carries a minimum of 250 Ib 113 kg e Asurface to place the old chassis on such as a second lift or the pallet originally provided with the old chassis e 2 Phillips screwdriver Verifying need for replacement Verify that replacement of the chassis is necessary Ensure that the components are firmly seated when troubleshooting and contact your support provider with any questions about whether the chassis should be replaced Any of the following events might indicate the need to replace t
9. epending on the size of the SAN This file provides a backup of all the information that might be required by Technical Support The information can be used after the PowerConnect B DCX 4S is restored to the fabric to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric switch admin gt supportshow version 6 2 0 lt output truncated gt switch admin gt Record the cable connections between the PowerConnect B DCX 4S and the target device and ports Table 2 on a workstation Disconnecting from the network and fabric 1 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure Shut down the PowerConnect B DCX 4S using the sysShutdown command switch admin gt sysshutdown This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch You are required to power cycle the switch in order to restore operation Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch y n y HA is disabled Stopping blade 1 Shutting down the blade Stopping blade 2 Shutting down the blade 53 1001800 01 Stopping blade 8 Shutting down the blade Broadcast message from root pts 1 Tue Jul 18 14 23 06 2008 The system is going down for system halt NOW A DANGER e OW oP eI N Turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cords D006 Power off the chassis by flipping all AC power switches to 0 Power supply Status LED should turn off Remove the power cords from the power supplies and the power out
10. he chassis e Visible mechanical damage to the chassis including damage to sheet metal or card guides that prevents correct installation of a blade e Bent or damaged connectors on the backplane the surface inside the chassis to which the blades connect e One or more components Such as a power supply blower assembly port blade control processor blade CP8 core switch blade CR4S 8 or WWN card do not function properly even after the component was replaced e The psShow or fanShow commands continue to show a faulty component even though the component was replaced e The slotShow command continues to show a faulty control processor CP8 core switch CR4S 8 or port blade even though the blade was replaced Recording critical PowerConnect B DCX 4S and SAN information All commands must be entered from a CLI session Telnet or serial to the active CP blade unless otherwise indicated NOTE Run supportshow which includes all of the information in Table 1 and more For detailed information about Fabric OS commands refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Use a checklist Table 1 to ensure that all required information is recorded TABLE 1 Critical information checklist Configuration information Location of config switch txt file Location of config miscinfo txt file IP address subnet mask WWN for PowerConnect B DCX 4S 4 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01
11. is A CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product C015 NOTE A fully populated PowerConnect B DCX 4S four FC8 48 port cards 192 ports weighs approximately 68 kg 150 Ibs and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it NOTE If the PowerConnect B DCX AS is installed in a cabinet ensure that the cabinet is balanced and secured mechanically and that the removal and installation procedure will not compromise cabinet stability 1 If the chassis is in a cabinet remove it from the cabinet remove the rack mount hardware and save the hardware for use with the new chassis Place the chassis on a lift or on the shipping pallet provided with the original chassis Unpack the new chassis a Cutthe bands that encircle the packaging b Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis c Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis d Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to the installation location NOTE The PowerConnect B DCX 4S packaging does not incorporate wood pallet and pallet brackets The chassis sits on top of plastic shipping tray Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area Doorways must be wider than 91 cm 36 in to accommodate the chassis on the pallet Use
12. lets Label the cables connected to all blades and record the connections in Table 2 Remove the chassis door see the DCX 4S Chassis Door Replacement Procedure Disconnect the cables from the port blades and set them aside The SFP or XFP transceivers can be left in the port blades or removed Disconnect all cables from the CP8 and CR4S 8 blades Disconnect any ICL cables Removing components from the chassis ATTENTION Follow ESD precautions ESD precautions 1 2 Remove the chassis door see the DCX 4S Chassis Door Replacement Procedure Remove the cable management fingers see the DCX 4S Vertical Cable Management Fingers Replacement Procedure Remove the port application and encryption blades or filler panels See the DCX 4S Port Application and Encryption Blade Replacement Procedure and see the DCX 4S Blade Filler Panel Replacement Procedure Remove the core switch blades CR4S 8 see the DCX 4S Core Switch Blade CR4S 8 Replacement Procedure Remove the control processor blades CP8 see the DCX 4S Control Processor Blade CP 8 Replacement Procedure Remove the power supplies or filler panels see the DCX 4S Power Supply Replacement Procedure Remove the blower assemblies see the DCX 4S Blower Assembly Replacement Procedure Remove the WWN cards see the DCX 4S WWN Card Replacement Procedure PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 Installing the replacement chass
13. me Factor Factory Part Num Factory Serial Num Manufacture Update Time Alive Time Awake lt output truncated gt switch admin gt 2 50 60 0001532 03 KP000000195 Day 1 Month 1 Year Day 14 Month 3 Year 187 days 3 days in same assembly as WWN Unit 2 3 60 0001501 07 FT02X805BE2 Day 26 Month 3 Year Day 14 Month 3 Year 207 days 3 days Create a SAN profile by entering and recording the information provided by the following commands e nsShow e nsAllShow PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 e switchShow e fabricShow Copy the command output into a text file named SANbefor txt on a workstation After the PowerConnect B DCX 4S is restored to the fabric this information can be used to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric switch admin gt nsshow Enter Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL lt output truncated gt switch admin gt nsallshow 12 Nx_Ports in the Fabric lt output truncated gt switch admin gt switchshow switchName switch lt output truncated gt switch admin gt fabricshow Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name lt output truncated gt switch admin gt Enter supportShow then copy the command output into a text file named spptshow txt on a workstation NOTE The supportShow command has a very long output and time for completion It may last 20 minutes or longer d
14. n OFF blade3 Beacon OFF blade5 Beacon OFF blade8 Beacon OFF bladel0Beacon OFF Index Slot Port Address Media Speed State Proto 32 3 0 062000 id N4 Online L Port 5 public 33 3 1 062100 p N8 No_Module 34 3 2 0b2200 N8 No_Module 35 3 3 0b2300 N8 No_Module 36 3 4 0b2400 id N4 Online F Port 10 00 00 00 c9 51 00 2d 37 3 5 062500 N8 No_Module switch admin gt 4 Verify that all the IP address information is correct by typing ipAddrShow and checking the results against the IP information recorded in the config miscinfo txt file switch admin gt ipaddrshow SWITCH Ethernet IP Address 10 32 50 12 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 55 0 0 Fibre Channel IP Address 1 2 3 4 Fibre Channel Subnetmask 255 255 255 0 CPO Ethernet IP Address 10 32 50 10 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 55 0 0 HostName cp0 Gateway Address 10 32 40 1 CPI Ethernet IP Address 10 32 50 11 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 55 0 0 HostName cpl Gateway Address 10 32 40 1 Backplane IP address of CPO Backplane IP address of CP1 switch admin gt switch admin gt ee E O O U e Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric See the cable routing information recorded in Table 2 for the following steps 1 Connect the CP blades to the local area network a Insert the appropriate Ethernet cables into each Ethernet port b Connect the other ends to an Ethernet 10 100 Base T LAN if not already connected PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis
15. n gt wwn 10 00 00 60 69 00 00 0a 4 Record the IP address information Enter ipAddrShow sw then copy the command output into the config miscinfo txt file on a workstation switch admin gt ipaddrshow SWITCH Ethernet IP Address 10 32 50 12 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 55 0 0 Fibre Channel IP Address 1 2 3 4 Fibre Channel Subnetmask 255 255 255 0 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 CPO Ethernet IP Address Ethernet Subnetmask HostName cp0 10 32 50 10 255 55 0 0 Gateway Address 10 32 40 1 CEI Ethernet IP Address Ethernet Subnetmask HostName cpl 10 32 50 11 2003 90 30 5 0 Gateway Address 10 32 40 1 Backplane IP address of CPO Backplane IP address of CP1 2 oo ow switch admin gt switch admin gt Display and record the manufacturer serial numbers Enter chassisShow then copy the command output into the config miscinfo txt file on a workstation Factory Serial Num and Serial Num are listed under Chassis WWN Unit 1 If the current WWN cards are the original cards the factory serial number listed is the same as the chassis serial number switch admin gt chassisshow Chassis Backplane Revision 1F SW BLADE Slot 1 Header Version Power Consume Factor Factory Part Num Factory Serial Num Manufacture Update Time Alive Time Awake lt output truncated gt CHASSIS WWN Unit 1 Header Version Power Consu
16. t B DCX 4S 48 ports shown Continued Slot port Cable labels Connected device Slot port of device Slot Port Switch end Device end 43 44 45 46 47 Powering on the PowerConnect B DX 4S A DANGER Use the supplied power cords Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type supplies the required voltage and is properly grounded D004 Connect the two AC power cords to each of the two power supplies Connect the power cords to a power source with a voltage of 200 to 240 VAC 47 to 63 Hz Turn the AC power switches on the power supplies to ON The AC power switches light green when switched on and power is supplied The PowerConnect B DCX 4S performs a power on self test POST each time it is powered on POST takes approximately ten minutes and is complete when the indicator light activity displays the operational state For information about LED patterns see the PowerConnect B DCX 4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual You can bypass POST by using the fastBoot command You can also disable POST for successive reboots on the PowerConnect B DCX 4S using the diagDisablePost command ATTENTION Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP addresses are configured PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 15 53 1001800 01 16 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01
17. untries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Regulatory Model Codes Brocade DCX 4S Brocade DCX 2 PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis Replacement Procedure 53 1001800 01 In this guide SES D precaute DUAR ERAS RERCOREA ROR RRP REG w KS a e Replacing a PowerConnect B DCX 4S ChassiS 002 eee eens 3 o CapIEroutnE AO a ie ot ee ws by mins el neat is ow Sy nee an wire av mea 13 Powering on the PowerConnect B DX AS oi aecase cease kiera eae ewe 15 ESD precautions The PowerConnect B DCX 4S contains electrostatic discharge ESD sensitive FRUs When working with any PowerConnect B DCX 4S FRU use correct ESD procedures e Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground if the PowerConnect B DCX 4S is plugged in or a bench ground e Store ESD sensitive components in antistatic packaging Replacing a PowerConnect B DCX 4S Chassis This section describes how to remove and replace the PowerConnect B DCX 4S chassis with its backplane The basic steps are Verifying need for replacement Recording critical PowerConnect B DCX 4S and SAN information Disconnecting from the network and fabric Removing components from the chassis Installing the replacement chassis Installing components into the new chassis Verifying corre
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