Broadcom Brocade 7850 - Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers

7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade
®
7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide
NOTE
Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure
that it is correctly oriented. Do not force the cable. Do not insert any unsupported cable or a cable that is
intended for another type of transceiver into an SFP-DD transceiver. You may damage the cable as well as
the transceiver.
7. Gently tug on the cable to make sure that it is seated firmly.
Figure 38: SFP-DD Connectors Correctly Inserted
Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers
You can use the following commands to verify if the transceivers are working correctly. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS
Command Reference Manual for output examples and descriptions.
•
errDump
•
fabricShow
•
sfpShow
•
switchShow
NOTE
When installing an SFP+ in an SFP-DD port, expect the switchshow output to indicate the second port as
Mod_Uns due to an SFP in an SFP-DD port.
7850-Install-IG101
66