Dell Brocade 300 Quick Start Manual
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1. 0 0 0 Fibre Channel Subnetmask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 10 32 48 1 Set IP address now y set now n next reboot y IP address being changed Committing configuration Done switch admin gt 2 Optionally verify that the address was correctly set by typing the ipAddrShow command at the prompt 3 Record the IP address on the pull out tab see Figure 1 on page 8 provided for this purpose on the bottom port side of the Brocade 5000 4 Ifthe serial port is no longer required log out of the serial console remove the serial cable and replace the plug in the serial port 10 of 12 Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000425 01 CREATING AN ETHERNET CONNECTION To create an Ethernet connection to the Brocade 5000 1 Remove the plug from the Ethernet port 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to the switch Ethernet port and to the workstation or to an Ethernet network containing the workstation e NOTE Si At this point the switch can be accessed remotely by command line or by Brocade Advanced Web Tools Ensure that the switch is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining tasks COMPLETING SWITCH CONFIGURATION To complete the switch configuration 1 Log on to the switch by telnet 2 Modify the domain ID if required The default domain ID is 1 If the switch is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the default domain ID is already in use the2. 01 Overview This QuickStart guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack install and configure a Brocade 5000 switch quickly For detailed installation and configuration instructions refer to the Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual You can install the Brocade 5000 in the following ways As a standalone unit on a flat surface as described in this document In an EIA cabinet using the Mounting Ears provided with the switch For detailed instructions refer to the Brocade 5000 Rack Mounting Ears Installation Procedure In an EIA cabinet using the Fixed Rack Mount Kit optional For detailed instructions refer to the Brocade Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure In an EIA cabinet using the Slide Rack Mount Kit optional For detailed instructions refer to the Brocade Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Refer to the following sections of this guide for specific information Time and Items Required on page 5 Site Planning and Safety Guidelines on page 6 Items Included with the Brocade 5000 on page 7 Installing the Brocade 5000 in an ElA Cabinet on page 8 Configuring the Brocade 5000 on page 8 Time and Items Required Table 1 lists the main installation tasks for the Brocade 5000 switch and the estimated time required These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide
3. domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value If the switch is connected to the fabric after is has been powered on and the default domain ID is already in use the fabric segments To find the domain IDs that are currently in use run the fabricShow command on another switch in the fabric a Disable the switch by typing the switchDisable command b Enter the configure command The command prompts display sequentially enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value c Enter y after the Fabric parameters prompt d Fabric parameters yes y no n no y e Enter a unique domain ID such as the domain ID used by the previous switch if still available f Domain 1 239 1 3 g Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl D to accept the remaining settings without completing all the prompts h Reenable the switch by entering the switchEnable command 3 Optionally specify any custom status policies a Enter the switchStatusPolicySet command at the prompt This command sets the policy parameters that determine overall switch status b Customize the status policies as desired To deactivate the alarm for a condition type O at the prompt for that condition 4 Install the SFP transceivers in the Fibre Channel ports as required The ports selected for use in trunking groups must meet specific requirements For a list of these requirements refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrat
4. oriented b Repeat Step a for the remaining transceivers as required 6 Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional For information about LED patterns refer to the Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual 7 Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 5000 by typing the switchShow command from the workstation This command provides information about switch and port status 8 Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 5000 in the fabric by typing the fabricShow command from the workstation This command provides general information about the fabric 9 Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload command and following the prompts This command uploads the switch configuration to the server making it available for downloading to a replacement switch if necessary You should back up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch For specific instructions about how to back up the configuration refer to the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide The switchShow fabricShow and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference 12 of 12 Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000425 01
5. 5 of 12 Publication Number 53 1000425 01 TABLE 1 Brocade 5000 Installation Tasks Estimated Time and Items Required Installation Task Time Estimate Items Required Installing rack mount kit 30 minutes Refer to the Brocade Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure or Brocade Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Mounting and securing switch in rack Depends on which Refer to the appropriate document rack installation Brocade Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Brocade Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure Brocade 5000 Mounting Ears Installation Procedure Installing power cables and serial cable and 20 minutes Power cables and serial cable provided in Brocade 5000 configuring IP addresses accessory kit Workstation computer with a serial port or terminal server port and a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal IP address for switch Installing Ethernet cables and configuring the 20 minutes Ethernet cabling optional for Telnet access Brocade 5000 switch name policies domain All other configuration parameters optional ID PIDs or additional system parameters Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator s Guide for PID information Installing SFP optical transceivers 30 minutes SFP optical transceivers Attaching fiber optic cables cable ties and 60 minutes Fiber optic cables cable ties and cable guides cable guides Site Planning and Safety Guidelines WARNING A To ensure adequate co
6. 53 1000425 01 TM 12 Jan 2007 Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide Supporting Fabric OS v5 2 1 Supporting Brocade 5000 BROCADE UA AA Copyright O 2007 Brocade Communications Systems Incorporated Brocade the Brocade B weave logo Fabric OS File Lifecycle Manager MyView Secure Fabric OS SilkWorm and StorageX are registered trademarks and the Brocade B wing logo and Tapestry are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Inc in the United States and or in other countries FICON is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the U S and other countries All other brands products or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of and are used to identify products or services of their respective owners Notice This document is for informational purposes only and does not set forth any warranty expressed or implied concerning any equipment equipment feature or service offered or to be offered by Brocade Brocade reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use This informational document describes features that may not be currently available Contact a Brocade sales office for information on feature and product availability Export of technical data contained in this document may require an export license from the United States government The authors and Brocade Communications Systems Inc shall have no liability or responsibility to any perso
7. Me First document Fabric Manager Evaluation CD Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide 7 of 12 Publication Number 53 1000425 01 Figure displays the port side view of the Brocade 5000 switch f90000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 E 00000009000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000 0000 ota sepo 0 LA sido ST Holi o Ci Bo o o sff emo 77 Ho Boe o o LA io X OLA mo AAA o o o System Console Port System Ethernet Port Power Supply Fan Assembly Field Replaceable Unit 2x Power Cord Retainer 2x ao BF Ww N BR Switch ID Pull Out Tab FIGURE 1 Port Side View of the Brocade 5000 Installing the Brocade 5000 in an EIA Cabinet Refer to the Brocade 5000 Mounting Ears Installation Procedure for installing the Brocade 5000 in an EIA cabinet using the mounting ears provided with the switch Refer to the Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure optional for instructions on installing the Brocade 5000 using a fixed rack mount kit Refer to the Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure optional for instructions on installing the Brocade 5000 using the slide rack mount kit The switch can be installed using the slide rack mount kit in two ways e To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust air side of the cabinet In this installation the port side of the switch
8. cade 5000 2 Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to a serial port on the workstation 3 Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide 9of 12 Publication Number 53 1000425 01 4 Open a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal for Windows or TERM in a UNIX environment and configure the application as follows Ina Windows 95 98 2000 or NT environment Bits per second 9600 Databits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Ina UNIX environment enter the following string at the prompt tip dev ttyyb 9600 CONNECTING TO THE SWITCH USING THE SERIAL CONNECTION To log in to the switch through the serial connection 1 Verify that the switch has completed POST When POST is complete the port status and switch power and status LEDs return to a standard healthy state for information about LED signals refer to the Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual 2 When the terminal emulator application stops reporting information press Enter to display the login prompt SETTING THE SWITCH IP ADDRESS To replace the default IP address and related information 1 Enter the ipAddrSet command at the terminal emulator application prompt and enter the requested information atthe prompts switch admin gt ipaddrset Ethernet IP Address 10 77 77 77 10 32 53 47 Ethernet Subnetmask 255 0 0 0 255 255 240 0 Fibre Channel IP Address 0
9. he cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at all times Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit such as a power strip e Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multi rack assembly e Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet s weight limits or unbalance the cabinet in any way e Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement For additional installation electrical environmental and other considerations refer to the SilkWorm Switch Safety Guide Items Included with the Brocade 5000 The following items are included with the standard shipment of the Brocade 5000 e The Brocade 5000 switch containing two power supply fan assembly units e One accessory kit containing the following items The Brocade Documentation CD ROM 32 SFP small form factor pluggable transceivers optional Mounting ears and screws Rubber mounting feet to be used when setting up the Brocade 5000 as a standalone unit Two grounded 6 ft approximately 1 83 meters power cords The power plug type is NEMA5 15 Power plug current voltage rating 15A 125V Cordage type SVT Current rating wire gauge 10A 18AWG Connector at system end of cordset IEC 60320 C13 One serial cable 10 ft approximately 3 meters long EZSwitch Setup CD EZSwitch Setup Read
10. is flush with the edge of the cabinet e To allow the nonport side of the switch to slide out the cool air side of the cabinet In this installation the port side of the switch is set three inches back from the edge of the cabinet allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic cables Configuring the Brocade 5000 The Brocade 5000 must be configured correctly before it can operate within a network and fabric If configuring the Brocade 5000 in a single switch setup refer to the EZSwitch Setup CD and the EZSwitchSetup Read Me First document included with the switch for an easy and quick installation For instructions on configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide 8 of 12 Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000425 01 The following items are required for configuring and connecting the Brocade 5000 for use in a network and fabric e The Brocade 5000 installed and connected to a power source e Aworkstation computer that has a terminal emulator application such as HyperTerminal for Windows e An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address e The serial cable provided with the switch e An Ethernet cable e SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables as required e Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration To configure the Brocade 5000 you must perform the following tasks P
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12. oling install the chassis with the nonport side facing the air intake aisle Verify that a minimum of 47 cubic feet minute 79 8 cubic meters hour of air flow is available to the air intake vents on the nonport side of the switch This prevents the fans from pulling in heated exhaust air To install and operate the switch successfully ensure that the following requirements are met e The primary AC input is 90 264 VAC switch auto senses input voltage 47 440 Hz e The primary outlet is correctly wired protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes e The supply circuit line fusing and wire size are adequate as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate For power supply information refer to the Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual To ensure adequate cooling install the switch with the nonport side which contains the air intake vents facing a cool air aisle Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40 Celsius 104 Fahrenheit and that the ambient humidity remains between 20 percent and 85 percent while the switch is operating If installing the switch in a cabinet e The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet e Plana cabinet space that is 1 rack unit high 1 75 inches 4 44 cm 19 inches 48 3 cm wide and at least 24 inches 61 cm deep 6 of 12 Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide Publication Number 53 1000425 01 e Ground all equipment in t
13. or s Guide a Remove the plugs from the ports to be used b Position a transceiver so that it is oriented correctly and insert it into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks Brocade 5000 QuickStart Guide 11 of 12 Publication Number 53 1000425 01 For instructions specific to the type of transceiver refer to the transceiver manufacturer s documentation e NOTE X The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation If a transceiver does not install easily ensure that it is correctly oriented c Repeat Steps a and b for the remaining ports as required 5 Connect the cables to the transceivers The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements For a list of these requirements refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator s Guide CAUTION A A 50 micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 inches under full tensile load and 1 2 inches with no tensile load Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened a Orient a cable connector so that the key the ridge on one side of connector aligns with the slot in the transceiver Then insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks For instructions specific to cable type refer to the cable manufacturer s documentation e NOTE X The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation If a transceiver does not install easily ensure that it is correctly
14. roviding Power to the Switch on page 9 Creating a Serial Connection on page 9 Connecting to the Switch Using the Serial Connection on page 10 Setting the Switch IP Address on page 10 Creating an Ethernet Connection on page 11 OF con ee o ND S Completing Switch Configuration on page 11 CAUTION A Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set For instructions on how to set the IP address see Configuring the Brocade 5000 on page 8 PROVIDING POWER TO THE SWITCH To provide electrical power to the Brocade 5000 1 Connect the power cords to both power supplies and then to power sources on separate circuits to protect against AC failure Ensure that the cords have a minimum service loop of 6 inches available and are routed to avoid stress 2 Power on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to I The power supply LED lights up green and the switch begins running POST The switch requires a minimum of three minutes to boot and complete POST NOTE X Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and turned on 3 After POST is complete verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side of the switch are green CREATING A SERIAL CONNECTION To create a serial connection to the Brocade 5000 1 Remove the plug from the serial port and insert the serial cable provided with the Bro
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