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Quick Start Guide - Page 1
... mask value Default Gateway value Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN): located on the switch ID pullout
Ethernet connection (hub or switch) EZSwitchSetup CD Host computer with an installed HBA Standard screw driver Browser that allows pop-up windows
Ethernet and Fibre Channel Cables Setup computer Disk array Optical transceivers (SFPs)
3 Powering up and connecting cables to the switch
The...
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... Set Switch IP Address screen. 2. If prompted to install Active X or a version of the Java runtime environment, do so. Reboot the setup computer, if required. 3. Click Next.
The Confirm IP Address screen is displayed. 4. Click Next to confirm the addresses.
A Continue Configuration screen is displayed. 5. Click Continue with EZManager.
1. Install the SFP+ transceivers in the Fibre Channel ports...
Hardware Reference - Page 2
... Health, OpenScript, and The Effortless Network are trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. Other brands, products, or service names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Notice: This document is for informational purposes only and does not set forth any warranty, expressed or implied...
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Summary of Changes
Date
New document
April 2011
Updated data transmission ranges and SFP information. Added China class A statement.
June 2011
Updated Setting a static August 2011 IP address.
Updated...
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... of the Brocade 6510 4
Chapter 2
Brocade 6510 Installation and Configuration
In this chapter 5
Items included with the Brocade 6510 5
Installation and safety considerations 5 Electrical considerations 6 Environmental considerations 6 Cabinet considerations 6 Recommendations for cable management 6 Items required for installation 7
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...6510 7 Cabinet installation for a Brocade 6510 8 Brocade 6510 configuration 8
Providing power to the switch 8 Creating a serial connection 8 Switch IP address 9 Date and time settings 10 Brocade Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking 13 Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes 13 Disabling and enabling Access Gateway mode 14
Brocade 6510 Operation
In this chapter 17 Powering the Brocade 6510...
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... of physical, environmental, and
general specifications, helpful for quick lookup.
• The Index points you to the exact pages on which specific information is located.
Supported hardware and software
This document includes information specific to the Brocade 6510 running Brocade Fabric OS version 5.3.0. and later.
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...directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations.
Notice to the reader
This document may contain references to the trademarks of the following corporations. ...Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Microsoft Corporation
Web Tools, Extended Fabrics, Enhanced Group Management, Brocade Zoning, Fabric Watch
Windows, Windows NT, Internet Explorer
Brocade 6510 Hardware Reference Manual...
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... 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
• Technical Support contract number, if applicable • Brocade 6510 model • Brocade 6510 operating system version • Error numbers and messages received...
Hardware Reference - Page 15
... (the default configuration) or nonport side exhaust airflow to accommodate specific installations.
Platform capabilities
The Brocade 6510 offers the following features and capabilities:
• Up to 48 auto-sensing ports of high-performance 16 Gbps technology in a single domain. • Ports on Demand scaling from 24 to 36 or 48 ports.
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... Reduced Instruction Set Computer
(RISC) CPU running at 667 MHz, with integrated peripherals, and that provides high performance with low power consumption.
• An RJ45 10/100 Bast T Ethernet system management port, in conjunction with
EZSwitchSetup, that supports switch IP address discovery and configuration, eliminating the need to attach a serial cable to configure the switch IP address and...
Hardware Reference - Page 19
... Fibre Channel ports (speed and quantity as ordered) • One accessory kit, containing the following items:
• Serial cable with an RJ45 connector • Two 6 ft. Power Cords • Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit • Brocade Family Doc CD • Brocade 6510 EZSwitch Setup poster • EZSwitch Setup CD
Installation and safety considerations...
Hardware Reference - Page 20
... the switch nameplate.
• The power supply standards provided in Table 7, "Power Supply Specifications" are met.
Environmental considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure ...cable management
The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.
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Hardware Reference - Page 21
... the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they
are connected.
• Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. • Use hook and loop style straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables.
Items required for installation
The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 6510 for use in a network and...
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2 Cabinet installation for a Brocade 6510
4. Provide power to the switch as described in "Providing power to the switch" on page 8.
ATTENTION 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 "Brocade 6510 configuration"
Cabinet installation for a Brocade 6510
Follow the installation instructions shipped with the ...
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2 Brocade 6510 configuration
In addition to the Ethernet IP address itself, you can set the Ethernet subnet mask, the Gateway IP address, and whether to obtain the IP address via Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) or not.
switch:admin> ipaddrset Ethernet IP Address [192.168.74.102]: Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]: Gateway IP Address [192.168.74.1]: DHCP [Off]: off
If you are...
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... into an array; it requires a fabric to support NPIV.
• Fabric OS features available to the Brocade 6510 depend on whether the switch is configured
in Access Gateway or Fabric OS Native mode. For a list of available features for each mode, refer to the Brocade Access Gateway Administrator's Guide.
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... row of port slot
FIGURE 6 Installing an 8 Gbps SFP+ in the upper row of port slot
Diagnostic tests
In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use.
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... Brocade 6510 automatically performs power-on self-test (POST) each time it is turned on. Any errors are recorded in the system error log. For more information about POST, see "POST and boot specifications" on page 20.
For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your switch, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
You can manage the Brocade 6510...
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... in the procedure are followed.
Removing and replacing a power supply and fan assembly
The Brocade 6510 fans are fixed inside the combined power supply and fan FRU to provide necessary airflow to cool the whole system. There are two fans located in each FRU. The system software sets fan speed and measures their speed through the...