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X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide

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X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide

Figure 57: ICL Cable Connections for the X6 Director (Sample Configuration)

The following illustration shows the minimum conectivity between an X7-8 Director and a Gen 5 DCX8510-8 chassis:

Figure 58: ICL Cable Connections for the X6 Director (Sample Configuration)

The following requirements apply for ICLs:

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- Table of Contents2
Copyright Notice9
Introduction10
- About this Document10
- Supported Hardware10
- Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices12
- Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade ® Product12
- Document Feedback13
Device Overview14
- Product Features14
- Hardware Components15
- Port-Side View of the Device16
- Port-Side Slot Numbering17
- Nonport-Side View of the Device17
Preparing for Installation19
- Safety Precautions19
- Facility Requirements21
- Time and Items Required21
- Shipped Items23
- Quick Installation Checklists24
Mounting the Device27
- Mounting Options27
- Mounting Precautions27
- Unpacking and Transporting the Device28
- Installing the 8U Chassis Airflow Diversion or Port-Side Exhaust Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0121 and XBR-DCX4S-0130)28
- Installing the 8U Chassis MID-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0126 and XBR-X64-0126)43
- Installing the 8U Chassis 27-31-Inch Rail Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX4S-0120)51
Initial Setup and Verification56
- Configuration and Verification Task Guide56
- Items Required57
- Providing Power to the Device57
  - Connecting the Power Cord to AC Power Supplies58
  - Connecting to HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies58
    - Using HVAC/HVDC Power Cords61
- Establishing a Serial Connection to the Device62
- Configuring the IP Addresses64
- Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the Device65
- Setting the Domain ID66
- Setting the Date and Time66
  - Setting the Time Zone67
  - Synchronizing the Local Time with an External Source68
- Customizing the Chassis and Switch Name68
- Verifying Installed Licenses and the License Key69
- Verifying Correct Operation70
- Backing up the Configuration70
- Powering down the Chassis71
Installing Transceivers and Cables74
- Supported Transceivers and Cables74
  - Port and Extension Blade Transceivers76
  - Core Routing Blades77
- Time and Items Required79
- Precautions Specific to Transceivers and Cables79
- Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors80
- Cable Management80
- Installing an SFP+ Transceiver80
- Replacing an SFP+ Transceiver82
- Installing a QSFP Transceiver83
- Replacing a QSFP Transceiver84
- Verifying the Operation of New Transceivers85
Monitoring the Device86
- Introduction86
- Interpreting FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Leds86
- Interpreting FC64-48 Port Blade Leds88
- Interpreting FC32-64 Port Blade Leds90
- Interpreting Extension Blade Leds92
- Interpreting Control Processor Blade Leds94
- Interpreting Core Routing Blade Leds96
- Interpreting WWN Card Leds97
- Interpreting Power Supply Leds98
- Interpreting Fan Assembly Leds101
- Interpreting POST and Boot Results102
- Using Monitoring Commands103
- Running Diagnostic Tests118
Port and Extension Blades119
- FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Overview119
  - FC32-X7-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking119
- FC64-48 Port Blade Overview120
  - FC64-48 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking121
- FC32-64 Port Blade Overview122
  - FC32-64 Port Blade Numbering and Trunking122
- Extension Blade Overview123
  - Extension Features124
  - SX6 Blade Port Numbering and Trunking125
- Blade-Specific Precautions126
- Faulty Blade Indicators126
- Time and Items Required for Removal and Installation127
- Removing a Blade127
- Installing a Blade129
- Verifying Blade Operation130
Core Routing Blades131
- Core Routing Blade Overview131
- Blade-Specific Precautions135
- Faulty Core Routing Blade Indicators136
- Time and Items Required136
- Replacing a Core Routing Blade137
- Verifying Blade Operation140
Control Processor Blades141
- Control Processor Blade Overview141
  - CPX7 Port Identification141
- Blade-Specific Precautions142
- Blade Fault Indicators143
- Blade Replacement Task Guide143
- Time and Items Required for Replacement144
- Preparing for Replacement144
- Replacing a CP Blade145
- Verifying Blade Operation154
WWN Cards155
- WWN Card Overview155
  - WWN Card Location and Numbering155
- Precautions Specific to WWN Cards156
- WWN Card Fault Indicators156
- WWN Card Replacement Task Guide158
- Time and Items Required for Replacement158
- Using the Wwnrecover Utility158
- Preparing for WWN Card Replacement160
- Hot-Swap Replacement161
- Cold-Swap Replacement162
- Removing the WWN Card and Bezel164
- Configuring the Airflow Direction on WWN Cards165
- Verifying WWN Card Operation165
Power Supply Assemblies166
- AC Power Supply Overview166
- HVAC/HVDC Power Supply Overview167
- Power Supply Assembly Numbering168
- Fan and Power Supply Airflow168
- Precautions Specific to Power Supply Assembly170
- Power Supply Assembly Fault Indicators170
- Power Supply Assembly Task Guide170
- Time and Items Required171
- Removing a Power Supply172
- Installing a Power Supply173
- Verifying Power Supply Operation174
Fan Assemblies175
- Fan Assembly Overview175
  - Fan and Power Supply Airflow175
  - Fan Assembly Numbering176
- Precautions Specific to Fan Assemblies177
- Fan Assembly Fault Indicators177
- Fan Assembly Task Guide178
- Time and Items Required179
- Removing a Fan Assembly179
- Installing a Fan Assembly180
- Verifying Fan Operation180
Blade Filler Panels181
- Blade Filler Panel Removal and Replacement181
- Removing a Filler Panel181
- Installing a Filler Panel182
Cable Management Fingers184
- Cable Management Fingers Overview184
- Time and Items Required for Removal and Replacement184
- Removing the Cable Management Finger Assembly184
- Installing the Cable Management Finger Assembly185
Chassis Door187
- Chassis Door Overview187
- Time and Items Required187
- Removing a Chassis Door187
- Installing a Chassis Door188
Replacing the Chassis190
- Chassis Replacement Overview190
- Precautions Specific to Chassis Replacement190
- Chassis Replacement Task Guide190
- Chassis Fault Indicators191
- Time and Items Required191
- Preparing for Replacement192
  - Recording Critical Device and SAN Information192
  - Disconnecting from the Network and Fabric196
- Removing Components from the Chassis196
- Installing the Replacement Chassis197
- Installing Components into the Chassis197
- Synchronizing Airflow Direction on WWN Cards198
- Downloading the Configuration199
- Reconnecting the System to the Network and Fabric199
- Verifying Correct Operation of the System200
- Verifying Correct Configuration of the Fabric201
Regulatory Statements203
- BSMI Statement (Taiwan)203
- Canadian Requirements203
- CE Statement203
- China ROHS203
- FCC Warning (U.S. Only)203
- KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)204
- VCCI Statement204
Cautions and Danger Notices205
- Cautions205
- Danger Notices210
Revision History214

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