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7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Installation Guide

July 31, 2023

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July 31, 2023

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Table of Contents2
Introduction6
Supported Hardware and Software6
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices6
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade ® Product6
Document Feedback7
Device Overview8
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Software Features8
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Features9
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Configurations9
Port-Side View of the Device10
Nonport-Side View of the Device11
Device Management Options12
Preparing for Installation13
Safety Precautions13
General Precautions13
ESD Precautions14
Power Precautions14
Lifting and Weight-Related Precautions15
Laser Precautions15
Facility Requirements16
Quick Installation Checklist17
Shipping Carton Contents19
Mounting the Device20
Precautions Specific to Mounting20
Installing the Device as a Standalone Unit21
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296)21
Time and Items Required22
Parts List23
Flush-Front Mounting24
Attaching the Front Brackets25
Attaching the Extension Brackets to the Device26
Installing the Device in the Rack27
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions28
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts29
Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting30
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rear of the Device30
Attaching the Extensions to the Front of the Device32
Installing the Device in the Rack33
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions at the Front of the Device34
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Front Rack Posts36
Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000294)37
Time and Items Required37
Parts List38
Flush-Front Mounting39
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device40
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack41
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack42
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device43
MID-Mounting43
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Device44
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rack45
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack46
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Device47
Initial Setup and Verification48
Items Required48
Providing Power to the Device48
Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection48
Configuring the IP Address49
Using DHCP to Set the IP Address50
Setting a Static IP Address50
Setting the Date and Time50
Setting the Time Zone51
Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source51
Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name52
Establishing an Ethernet Connection52
Setting the Domain ID52
FCIP and Fibre Channel Routing Services Configuration53
Verifying Correct Operation53
Backing up the Configuration54
Powering down the Device55
Installing Transceivers and Cables56
Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables56
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors56
Managing Cables56
Installing an SFP+ Transceiver57
Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver59
Installing an SFP-DD Transceiver61
Replacing an SFP-DD Transceiver64
Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers66
Monitoring the Device67
Interpreting Port-Side Leds67
System Power LED68
System Status LED68
Management Port Leds69
FC Port (SFP-DD) Status Leds69
FC Port (SFP+) Status Leds69
Ethernet Port (SFP+) Status Leds70
Ethernet Port (QSFP) Status Leds71
Interpreting Nonport-Side Leds71
Interpreting POST Results72
Interpreting Boot Results72
Running Diagnostic Tests72
Power Supply Assemblies74
Precautions Specific to the Power Supply Assemblies75
Identifying the Direction of the Power Supply Assembly Airflow75
Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators76
Power Supply Assembly Task Guide77
Installing an Additional Power Supply (Hot-Install)77
Replacing a Power Supply (Hot-Swap)77
Replacing both Power Supplies (Cold-Swap)77
Time and Items Required77
Recording Critical Information about the Power Supply Assembly78
Removing a Power Supply Assembly78
Inserting a New Power Supply Assembly79
Verifying the Operation of the Power Supply Assemblies80
Fan Assemblies81
Precautions Specific to the Fan Assemblies81
Identifying the Direction of the Fan Assembly Airflow82
Fan Assembly Fault Indicators82
Fan Assembly Task Guide82
Replacing a Fan Assembly (Hot-Swap)82
Inserting a New Fan Assembly83
Time and Items Required84
Recording Critical Information about the Fan Assembly84
Removing a Fan Assembly84
Inserting a New Fan Assembly85
Verifying the Operation of the Fan Assemblies86
Technical Specifications87
Regulatory Statements92
BSMI Statement (Taiwan)92
Canadian Requirements92
CE Statement92
FCC Warning (U.S. Only)92
KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)93
VCCI Statement93
Regulatory Compliance93
Cautions and Danger Notices95
Cautions95
Danger Notices97
Revision History101
Documentation Legal Notice102

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Brand	Broadcom
Model	Brocade 7850
Category	Switch
Language	English

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