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Brocade Communications Systems 6510 User Manual

Brocade Communications Systems 6510
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53-1002174-10
08 May 2015
Brocade 6510
Hardware Installation Guide

Table of Contents

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Brocade Communications Systems 6510 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model6510
TypeFibre Channel Switch
Aggregate Bandwidth768 Gbps
Form Factor1U
Power SupplyDual, hot-swappable
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Switching Capacity768 Gbps
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
Ports48
Port Speed16 Gbps
LayerLayer 2
ManagementCLI, Web

Summary

Preface

Contacting Brocade Technical Support

Provides methods for Brocade customers and OEM customers to contact technical support.

Brocade 6510 Introduction

Brocade 6510 overview

Introduces the Brocade 6510 switch, its architecture, and capabilities.

Facility requirements

Outlines the electrical, thermal, and rack mounting requirements for the Brocade 6510.

Brocade 6510 Installation and Configuration

Installation and safety considerations

Provides guidelines and precautions for safely installing the Brocade 6510 switch.

ESD precautions

Explains electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions for handling sensitive components.

Power precautions

Details essential precautions for safely installing and operating the switch's power system.

Environmental considerations

Lists environmental requirements for successful installation and operation of the switch.

EIA rack installation considerations

Outlines requirements for installing the switch in an EIA rack.

Standalone installation for a Brocade 6510

Standalone installation for a Brocade 6510

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Brocade 6510 as a standalone unit.

Rack installation for a Brocade 6510

Rack installation for a Brocade 6510

Directs users to follow specific instructions for rack mounting the switch.

Brocade 6510 configuration

Providing power to the switch

Details the steps required to supply power to the Brocade 6510 switch.

Creating a serial connection

Switch IP address

Switch IP address

Explains how to configure the IP address for the Brocade 6510 switch.

Using DHCP to set the IP address

Setting a static IP address

Brocade Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking

Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes

Fabric OS Native and Access Gateway modes

Explains the two operating modes for the Brocade 6510: Native and Access Gateway.

Access Gateway default port mapping

Disabling and enabling Access Gateway mode

Enabling Access Gateway mode

Provides notes and considerations for enabling Access Gateway mode on the switch.

Disabling Access Gateway mode

Disabling Access Gateway mode

Details the steps to disable Access Gateway mode using Fabric OS commands.

Brocade 6510 Operation

POST and boot specifications

Brocade 6510 Maintenance

Brocade 6510 Management

Brocade 6510 Management

Explains how to use management functions to monitor and debug the switch.

Removal and replacement of power supplies and fans

Removing and replacing a power supply and fan assembly

Provides detailed steps for removing and replacing power supply and fan assemblies.

Brocade 6510 Switch Technical Specifications

Environmental requirements

Power supply specifications (per PSU)

Power supply specifications (per PSU)

Details the specifications for the power supply units, including input voltage and current.

Power consumption (typical configuration)

Power consumption (maximum configuration)

Power consumption (idle configuration)

Data port specifications (Fibre Channel)

Fibre Channel data transmission ranges

Regulatory compliance (EMC)

Regulatory compliance (safety)

Regulatory compliance (environmental)

Regulatory Statements

Caution and Danger Notices

Electrical cautions

Provides electrical cautions, specifically about discharging static electricity before plugging in cables.

General cautions

Continues with cautions related to slot filler panels and proper insertion of power supplies.

Danger Notices

Introduces danger notices that alert users to hazards causing injury or death.

Electrical dangers

Continues with electrical dangers, covering opening a live device and battery replacement.

Dangers related to equipment weight

Addresses dangers related to equipment weight and rack security.

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