Dell PowerConnect B-RX16 Instrukcja Instalacji

53-1001811-01January 31, 2010 53-1001811-01*53-1001811-01*BigIron RXInstallation GuideSupporting BigIron RX running software release 02.7.02

x BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Text formattingThe narrative-text formatting conventions that are used are as follows:For readability, com

88 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2

BigIron RX Installation Guide 8953-1001811-01Chapter3Using the Brocade Structured Cabling ComponentsIn this chapter•Cable Cinch overview . . . . . .

90 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01mRJ-21 procedures3mRJ-21 proceduresThe following procedure demonstrates securing up to eight RJ-21 cables

BigIron RX Installation Guide 9153-1001811-01mRJ-21 procedures3Cable Cinch with three mRJ-21 cablesThree mRJ-21 cables may be secured as shown in Figu

92 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01mRJ-21 procedures3Cable Cinch with five mRJ-21 cablesFive mRJ-21 cables may be secured as shown in Figure

BigIron RX Installation Guide 9353-1001811-01mRJ-21 procedures3Cable Cinch with seven mRJ-21 cablesSeven mRJ-21 cables may be secured as shown in Figu

94 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01RJ-45 procedures3RJ-45 proceduresUse the following guidelines when using the cable cinch clips with RJ-45

BigIron RX Installation Guide 9553-1001811-01RJ-45 procedures3Cable Cinch with three groups of RJ-45 cables18 RJ-45 cables, in three groups, may be se

96 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01RJ-45 procedures3Cable Cinch with five groups of RJ-45 cables30 RJ-45 cables, in five groups, may be secu

BigIron RX Installation Guide 9753-1001811-01RJ-45 procedures3Cable Cinch with seven groups of RJ-45 cables42 RJ-45 cables, in seven groups, may be se

BigIron RX Installation Guide xi53-1001811-01These references are made for informational purposes only.Related publicationsThe following Brocade docum

98 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01RJ-45 procedures3

BigIron RX Installation Guide 9953-1001811-01Chapter4Connecting a BigIron RX Series Switch to a Network DeviceIn this chapter•Assigning passwords . .

100 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Assigning passwords4There are no new CLI commands for this feature. Login lockoutThe CLI provides up to

BigIron RX Installation Guide 10153-1001811-01Assigning passwords4• Privileged EXEC – This level is also called the Enable level and can be secured by

102 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Configuring IP addresses4Configuring IP addressesThe BigIron RX Series switches implement separate data

BigIron RX Installation Guide 10353-1001811-01Configuring IP addresses4For example, to assign the IP address 10.0.1.1 to the management interface, do

104 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Configuring IP addresses4For example, to assign the IP address 192.22.3.44 and sub-net mask 255.255.255.

BigIron RX Installation Guide 10553-1001811-01Understanding how the management port functions4Syntax: disableUnderstanding how the management port fun

106 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch4NOTECable installation and network configuration will affect overa

BigIron RX Installation Guide 10753-1001811-01Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch44. Gently insert the fiber optic module into the port until the mo

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108 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch4You can view the optical monitoring information using the show opt

BigIron RX Installation Guide 10953-1001811-01Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch4Troubleshooting network connectionsAfter you cable the fiber optic

110 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Testing network connectivity4Testing network connectivityAfter you cable the fiber optic modules, you ca

BigIron RX Installation Guide 11153-1001811-01Testing network connectivity4Refer to the BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide for information about th

112 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Testing network connectivity4TABLE 17 Cable statistics This line... Displays...Port The interface that w

BigIron RX Installation Guide 11353-1001811-01Chapter5Managing the BigIron RX Series Chassis and ModulesIn this chapter•Managing the BigIron RX Series

114 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the BigIron RX Series chassis5To display this information, enter the following command at any l

BigIron RX Installation Guide 11553-1001811-01Managing the BigIron RX Series chassis5Displaying the Syslog configuration and static and dynamic buffer

116 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the BigIron RX Series chassis5Static and dynamic buffersThe software provides two separate buff

BigIron RX Installation Guide 11753-1001811-01Managing the cooling system5Syntax: clear logging [dynamic-buffer | static-buffer]You can specify the dy

BigIron RX Installation Guide 153-1001811-01Chapter1Product OverviewIn this chapter•Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

118 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the cooling system5• If the temperature of a management module, the switch fabric module, and a

BigIron RX Installation Guide 11953-1001811-01Managing the cooling system5Syntax: fan-threshold <module> [low <high-threshold>] [med <l

120 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the cooling system5Displaying temperature thresholds for modules and fan speedsTo check the cur

BigIron RX Installation Guide 12153-1001811-01Managing the cooling system5The display shows the following information:Changing the temperature polling

122 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the cooling system5low – The system sets the fan speed to low.med – The system sets the fan spe

BigIron RX Installation Guide 12353-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5To display the system log, enter the following command at any CLI level:S

124 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5The system allows you to manage synchronization of the IronWare images be

BigIron RX Installation Guide 12553-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5To disable the automatic check and synchronization during bootup, enter t

126 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5Specifying an immediate boot from the management module’s PCMCIA slotsFor

BigIron RX Installation Guide 12753-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5BigIron RX# lp boot system tftp 123.123.123.123 primary 1Syntax: lp boot

2 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1Hardware featuresThe BigIron RX Series switches are composed of the following major hard

128 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5The all | <slot-number> parameter specifies that the automatic boot

BigIron RX Installation Guide 12953-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5 The all | <slot-number> parameter specifies that the automatic boo

130 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the interface modules5Disabling and reenabling power to the interface modulesIf needed, you can

BigIron RX Installation Guide 13153-1001811-01Enabling and disabling management module CPU usage calculations5Enabling and disabling management module

132 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Displaying management module CPU usage5Displaying management module CPU usageYou can display the tasks h

BigIron RX Installation Guide 13353-1001811-01Enabling and disabling packet logging for management and interface modules5Enabling and disabling packet

134 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Enabling and disabling packet logging for management and interface modules5Specify the stop keyword to s

BigIron RX Installation Guide 13553-1001811-01Removing MAC address entries5The display shows the following information:Removing MAC address entriesYou

136 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Removing MAC address entries5

BigIron RX Installation Guide 13753-1001811-01Chapter6Maintaining a BigIron RX Series SwitchIn this chapter•Replacing a management module . . . . . .

BigIron RX Installation Guide 353-1001811-01Hardware features1FIGURE 2 BigIron RX-8 chassis1 Interface slot 1 10 Interface slot 72 Interface slot 2 11

138 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing a management module6NOTEWhen a management switches over from active (remove active) to standby

BigIron RX Installation Guide 13953-1001811-01Replacing an interface module6Installing a new management moduleYou can install a management module whil

140 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing an interface module6CAUTIONIf hot removing or inserting a module, please allow a minimum of tw

BigIron RX Installation Guide 14153-1001811-01Replacing an interface module6Installing a new interface moduleYou can install a new interface module wh

142 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing an interface module6BigIron RX# power-off lp <slot number>BigIron RX# power-on lp <sl

BigIron RX Installation Guide 14353-1001811-01Replacing a switch fabric module6FIGURE 75 Installing a module in a BigIron RX-16 chassisReplacing a swi

144 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing a switch fabric module6Removing a switch fabric moduleFor a graceful shutdown of the links, Br

BigIron RX Installation Guide 14553-1001811-01Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver6• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector

146 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver6Follow the steps given below to remove a fiber-optic transceiver fro

BigIron RX Installation Guide 14753-1001811-01Replacing a power supply6Replacing a power supplyYou can replace an power supply while the BigIron RX Se

4 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1FIGURE 3 BigIron RX-16 chassis1 Interface slot 1 13 Interface slot 132 Interface slot 2

148 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing a power supply6supply. The BigIron RX Series chassis can be running while a power supply is be

BigIron RX Installation Guide 14953-1001811-01Replacing a power supply6FIGURE 76 Removing and replacing a BigIron RX-32 power supply6. Continue to pul

150 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components68. After the power supply is fully inserted, push the power supply f

BigIron RX Installation Guide 15153-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6You can remove and replace a fan assembly while the BigIron RX-32 ch

152 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6FIGURE 77 Removing a BigIron RX-32 fan assembly4. Insert the new fan

BigIron RX Installation Guide 15353-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components67. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that

154 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6FIGURE 78 Removing a BigIron RX-16 rear fan assembly4. Insert the ne

BigIron RX Installation Guide 15553-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components63. Remove the fan assembly from the chassis by grabbing the handle o

156 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6NOTEIf you did not remove the extra shipment screws from the BigIron

BigIron RX Installation Guide 15753-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6FIGURE 80 Removing a fan from a BigIron RX-4 switchFIGURE 81 Removin

BigIron RX Installation Guide 553-1001811-01Hardware features1FIGURE 4 BigIron RX-32 chassis1 Interface slot 1 19 Interface slot 19 37 Switch fabric s

158 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components66. Access the CLI, and enter the show chassis command to verify that

BigIron RX Installation Guide 15953-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components61. From the front of the chassis, remove the air inlet cover by unsc

160 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6FIGURE 83 Air filter removal and replacement for BigIron RX-32Replac

BigIron RX Installation Guide 16153-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6There is a hook on the back of the retainer that is attached to the

162 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components6FIGURE 85 Air filter removal and replacement for BigIron RX-4FIGURE

BigIron RX Installation Guide 16353-1001811-01Chapter7Upgrading Software Images and Configuration FilesIn this chapter•Software images required. . . .

164 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Software images required7This section describes each of the software images required to operate a BigIro

BigIron RX Installation Guide 16553-1001811-01Software image naming conventions7FPGA imageThe FPGA image is named "MBRIDGE" and serves as th

166 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7Release typesXX contains the major release number, for e

BigIron RX Installation Guide 16753-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7 o LP IronWare Image (Primary for LP Image Type 0) V

6 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1BigIron RX-4Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in th

168 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7 Compiled on Oct 20 2007 at 00:05:04 labeled as rlp02

BigIron RX Installation Guide 16953-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7TABLE 25 Code flash and boot flash information This fiel

170 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7Boot-Monitor Image Indicates the monitor image installed

BigIron RX Installation Guide 17153-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7Displaying version informationYou can display version in

172 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7FE 6: Type fe200, Version 2RX-BI-32-SFM Switch Fabric M

BigIron RX Installation Guide 17353-1001811-01Displaying flash memory and version information7 (420184 bytes) from code flashIronWare : Version 2.5.0T

174 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7 (285248 bytes) from boot flashMonitor : Version 2.5.0T155 Cop

BigIron RX Installation Guide 17553-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Special instructions for using interface modules in a 32-Slot c

176 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software73. Reboot the Management Module.Use the procedures described in

BigIron RX Installation Guide 17753-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7New options added New option have been added to the copy tftp i

BigIron RX Installation Guide 753-1001811-01Hardware features1• Up to three switch fabric modules. • Up to eight interface modules.• Up to four power

178 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7The <image-name> variable is the name of the unified soft

BigIron RX Installation Guide 17953-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7The lp-sec parameter specifies that interface image be copied t

180 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Upgrading the management module’s monitor and boot images You c

BigIron RX Installation Guide 18153-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software72. Copy the new IronWare image from the TFTP server or a flash

182 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Check for the monitor image, boot image, and the date and time

BigIron RX Installation Guide 18353-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Rebooting the management moduleAfter upgrading one or more soft

184 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Overview of tasks in the FPGA image upgrade processFollow the s

BigIron RX Installation Guide 18553-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Upgrading the MBRIDGE FPGA imageFollow the steps given below to

186 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Using this feature, you can upgrade the Multi-Service IronWare

BigIron RX Installation Guide 18753-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7NOTES:• Hitless upgrade is only supported from version 2600c or

ii BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTEA NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

8 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1CAUTIONIf you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place.

188 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Upgrading the BigIron RX Series software7Figure 89 provides a detailed diagram of the Hitless reload pro

BigIron RX Installation Guide 18953-1001811-01Loading and saving configuration files7Setting up consolesHitless Layer 2 OS upgrade is executed at the

190 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Loading and saving configuration files7Replacing the startup configuration with the running configuratio

BigIron RX Installation Guide 19153-1001811-01Dynamic configuration loading7To initiate transfers of configuration files to or from a TFTP server, ent

192 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Dynamic configuration loading7Usage considerations• Use this feature only to load configuration informat

BigIron RX Installation Guide 19353-1001811-01Dynamic configuration loading7commands to enter the interface configuration level for the port and moves

194 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Using SNMP to save and load configuration information7Using SNMP to save and load configuration informat

BigIron RX Installation Guide 19553-1001811-01Erasing image and configuration files7NOTECommand option 23 adds configuration information to the runnin

196 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01File synchronization7• Immediately synchronize all files between the active and standby modules.• Change

BigIron RX Installation Guide 19753-1001811-01File synchronization7• You want to initiate an immediate synchronization; for example, you want an immed

BigIron RX Installation Guide 953-1001811-01Hardware features1Figure 5 shows the management module’s front panel.FIGURE 5 Management module front pane

198 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Scheduling a system reload7To disable the automatic check and synchronization during bootup, enter the f

BigIron RX Installation Guide 19953-1001811-01Diagnostic error codes and remedies for TFTP transfers7<dd:hh:mm> is the number of days, hours, an

200 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Diagnostic error codes and remedies for TFTP transfers77 TFTP busy, only one TFTP session can be active.

BigIron RX Installation Guide 20153-1001811-01Chapter8Hardware SpecificationsIn this chapter•Hardware specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

202 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware specifications8Table 34 lists the maximum power consumption, in watts, for BigIron RX Series mo

BigIron RX Installation Guide 20353-1001811-01Hardware specifications8NOTEThe maximum power consumption table reflects the measured maximum power cons

204 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware specifications8Operating environment Table 36 provides the operating environment specifications

BigIron RX Installation Guide 20553-1001811-01Port specifications8Port specificationsThis section provides pin assignments for the following ports:• M

206 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Port specifications8FIGURE 91 Console port pin assignments showing cable connection options to a termina

BigIron RX Installation Guide 20753-1001811-01AppendixARegulatory StatementsU.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f

10 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1LEDsTable 1 describes the LEDs on the management module’s front panel.Interface modules

208 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01KoreaAKoreaEnglish translation of above statementThis apparatus has radio wave acceptability registratio

BigIron RX Installation Guide 20953-1001811-01AppendixBCaution and Danger NoticesCaution statementsThe cautions and danger notices that appear in this

210 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Caution statementsBCAUTION For a DC system (BigIron RX-4, -8, and -16), use a grounding wire of at least

BigIron RX Installation Guide 21153-1001811-01Caution statementsBCAUTION For the DC input circuit to the system (BigIron RX-4, -8, and -16), make sure

212 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Caution statementsBCAUTION Do not add or remove a flash card while a file operation involving the flash

BigIron RX Installation Guide 21353-1001811-01Caution statementsBCAUTION Ensure that the device does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over

214 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Caution statementsBCAUTION Once you start the formatting process, you cannot stop it. Even if you enter

BigIron RX Installation Guide 21553-1001811-01Caution statementsBCAUTION To avoid overheating of the BigIron RX-16 chassis, remove only one fan assemb

216 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Danger noticesBDanger notices A Danger notice calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause i

BigIron RX Installation Guide 21753-1001811-01Danger noticesBUna peligro le llama la atención sobre cualquier peligro posible que pueda ocasionar daño

BigIron RX Installation Guide 1153-1001811-01Hardware features12-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet moduleFigure 6 shows the 2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module’s

218 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Danger noticesBDanger notice Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use th

BigIron RX Installation Guide 21953-1001811-01Danger noticesBDanger notice The power supplies are hot swappable, which means they can be removed and r

220 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Danger noticesBDanger notice The front panel of an AC power supply includes a handle that locks the powe

BigIron RX Installation Guide 22153-1001811-01Danger noticesBDanger notice Make sure to choose the appropriate circuit device depending on the number

222 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Danger noticesBDanger notice Do not attempt to lift a fully-populated BigIron RX-32 chassis. It is extre

BigIron RX Installation Guide 22353-1001811-01AppendixCSoftware SpecificationsIEEE complianceThe BigIron RX Series switch supports the following stand

224 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01RFC supportC• 951 – Bootstrap Protocol (BootP) • 1027 – Proxy ARP• 1042 – IP datagrams over IEEE 802 ne

BigIron RX Installation Guide 22553-1001811-01RFC supportC• 2328 – Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) version 2 • 2370 – OSPF Opaque LSA Option RIP• 1058

226 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Internet draftsC• 2096 – IP Forwarding MIB • 2138 – Remote Authentication Dial In User Server (RADIUS) •

BigIron RX Installation Guide 22753-1001811-01Internet draftsC• The TACACS+ Protocol version 1.78

12 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features110 Gigabit Ethernet portsA 10 Gigabit Ethernet module contain four physical ports, thro

228 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Internet draftsC

BigIron RX Installation Guide 1353-1001811-01Hardware features1 The following optic modules versions are available from Brocade:• Short wavelength (86

14 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1The following optic modules versions are available from Brocade:• Short wavelength (86

BigIron RX Installation Guide 1553-1001811-01Hardware features1Gigabit Ethernet interface module (RJ-45) Figure 9 shows the 24-port 1 Gigabit Ethernet

16 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1The front panel includes eight Mini RJ-21 Connectors that support six 10/100/1000 Gigab

BigIron RX Installation Guide 1753-1001811-01Hardware features1FIGURE 11 Switch fabric module front panelThe front panel includes two LEDs, which Tabl

BigIron RX Installation Guide iii53-1001811-01ContentsAbout This DocumentIn this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1Each power supply has three LEDs on its faceplate that provide status for the input pow

BigIron RX Installation Guide 1953-1001811-01Hardware features1FIGURE 12 Fan component locations for the BigIron RX-4FIGURE 13 Fan component locations

20 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1FIGURE 14 Front fan component locations for the BigIron RX-16FIGURE 15 Rear fan compone

BigIron RX Installation Guide 2153-1001811-01Hardware features1FIGURE 16 Rear fan component locations for the BigIron RX-32Upon system startup, the fa

22 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Hardware features1By default, the BigIron RX Series switch polls the temperature sensor on each module ev

BigIron RX Installation Guide 2353-1001811-01Supported software features1• BigIron RX-16 – up to 3 BigIron RX-16 chassis• BigIron RX-8 – up to 6 BigIr

24 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Supported software features1

BigIron RX Installation Guide 2553-1001811-01Chapter2Installing a BigIron RX Series SwitchIn this chapter•Installation precautions . . . . . . . . .

26 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installation precautions2General precautionsDANGERAll fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.CAUTIONDo

BigIron RX Installation Guide 2753-1001811-01Installation precautions2DANGERMake sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use t

iv BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Preparing the

28 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2CAUTIONFor a DC system, the gauge of wire will be determined by the powe

BigIron RX Installation Guide 2953-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2• “Installing a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack”• “Installing BigIron RX-

30 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-4 switchesDANGERA fully-popula

BigIron RX Installation Guide 3153-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.FIGURE 17

32 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch23. Starting with the chassis that you want to mount in the lowest positi

BigIron RX Installation Guide 3353-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2Although the slot blanks are different in size, the procedure for removi

34 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on

BigIron RX Installation Guide 3553-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2Installing power supplies in a BigIron RX-4 chassisThe BigIron RX-4 acco

36 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-4 chassisAC power is supplied throug

BigIron RX Installation Guide 3753-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch2Follow the steps given below to connect a DC power source.NOTEThe layout

BigIron RX Installation Guide v53-1001811-01Chapter 3 Using the Brocade Structured Cabling ComponentsIn this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2Installing a BigIron RX-8 switchThis section describes the following tas

BigIron RX Installation Guide 3953-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2Follow the steps given below to unpack a BigIron RX-8 chassis.1. Move th

40 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.FIGURE 25

BigIron RX Installation Guide 4153-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch23. Starting with the chassis that you want to mount in the lowest positi

42 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2Although the slot blanks are different in size, the procedure for removi

BigIron RX Installation Guide 4353-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2Before installing a module in the BigIron RX-8 chassis, have the followi

44 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2Installing power supplies in the BigIron RX-8 chassisThe BigIron RX-8 ac

BigIron RX Installation Guide 4553-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch27. For information about connecting power to the chassis, refer to “Conn

46 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-8 chassisYou can use a DC power sour

BigIron RX Installation Guide 4753-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2Final stepsFollow the steps listed below to complete the installation:•

vi BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Managing the BigIron RX Series chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Displaying chassis stat

48 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2Unpacking a BigIron RX-16 switchThe BigIron RX-16 switch ships with sev

BigIron RX Installation Guide 4953-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rackPreparing to mount a BigIro

50 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2Mounting a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rackFollow the steps given below

BigIron RX Installation Guide 5153-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2FIGURE 34 Mounting the BigIron RX-16 or BigIron RX-32 chassis in a rack

52 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2Installing BigIron RX-16 modulesThis section provides one procedure tha

BigIron RX Installation Guide 5353-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch23. With the ejectors in the outward position, insert the module into th

54 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2Rules for populating a BigIron RX-16 chassis1. Install a management mod

BigIron RX Installation Guide 5553-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2CAUTIONCarefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the power

56 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch2DANGERIf the installation requires a different power cord than the one

BigIron RX Installation Guide 5753-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2FIGURE 39 Crimping the power supply wire in the lug4. Re-attach the tra

BigIron RX Installation Guide vii53-1001811-01Replacing cooling system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150Replacing fan assembli

58 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2Installation locationBefore installing the switch, plan its location an

BigIron RX Installation Guide 5953-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2The BigIron RX-32 chassis ships in a wooden crate, bolted to an inner p

60 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2• Mounting a BigIron RX-32 chassis in a rackPreparing to mount a BigIro

BigIron RX Installation Guide 6153-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2Follow the steps given below to install a BigIron RX-32 chassis.1. Ensu

62 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch210. If you are installing the chassis in a four-post rack or cabinet, i

BigIron RX Installation Guide 6353-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2NOTEWhen inserting the module into the chassis, make sure that the face

64 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2BigIron RX-32 module installation detailsNOTEDo not insert interface mo

BigIron RX Installation Guide 6553-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2FIGURE 43 BigIron RX-32 chassis1 Interface slot 1 27 Interface slot 272

66 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2Using the Insertion or Extraction toolDue to the high density of cables

BigIron RX Installation Guide 6753-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2When using the tool to extract the boot or plug of a modular connector,

viii BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Scheduling a system reload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Reloading at

68 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2Details of cable routing are as follows:CAUTIONBe sure not to exceed th

BigIron RX Installation Guide 6953-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2FIGURE 47 Routing upper-left quadrant cables up2. Route slot card #3 an

70 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2Cable routing for the upper-right quadrantRoute slot cards in the numer

BigIron RX Installation Guide 7153-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2FIGURE 49 Routing upper-right quadrant cables up2. Route slot card #13

72 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2Cable routing for the lower-left quadrant1. Route slot card #18 and #17

BigIron RX Installation Guide 7353-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2FIGURE 51 Routing lower-left quadrant cables down 2. Route slot card #

74 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2Cable routing for the lower-right quadrant1. Route slot card #32 and #3

BigIron RX Installation Guide 7553-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2FIGURE 53 Routing lower-right quadrant cables down2. Route slot card #3

76 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch2FIGURE 54 Installing a power supply in a BigIron RX-32 chassisCAUTIONCa

BigIron RX Installation Guide 7753-1001811-01Attaching a management station26. Gently pull the release latch on the power supply front panel upward an

BigIron RX Installation Guide ix53-1001811-01About This DocumentIn this chapter•Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Attaching a management station2• You can connect the BigIron RX Series switch to your existing management

BigIron RX Installation Guide 7953-1001811-01Powering-on the power source2Attaching the management module’s Ethernet Port to a networkThe management m

80 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2Insert the other end into a 115V or 120V wall outlet. Repeat this step for eac

BigIron RX Installation Guide 8153-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2TABLE 13 Desired and abnormal LED states after system power on LED Desired sta

82 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2Interface modulePwr On The module is receiving power.Off The module is not rec

BigIron RX Installation Guide 8353-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2Link On A link is established with the remote port.Off At this stage of the in

84 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2DC OK Green (steady) The power supply is providing DC power to the BigIron RX

BigIron RX Installation Guide 8553-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2If a problem persists after taking action described in this table, contact Bro

86 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2If you do not see this prompt, do the following.1. Make sure the cable is secu

BigIron RX Installation Guide 8753-1001811-01Verifying proper operation2• CARD_STATE_FAILED – The management module was unable to bring up an interfac