xiv Brocade DCX 8510-8 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual
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In this chapter
• Appendix B, “Application and Encryption Blades,” provides information about application
blades that are available optionally for the Brocade DCX 8510-8.
• Appendix C, “Diagnostics and Troubleshooting,” provides methods for receiving system-wide or
component-level status, interpreting POST and boot activities and diagnostic tests; it also
includes troubleshooting tips.
• Appendix D, “Port Numbering Template,” contains templates where you can record the port
numbering sequence for the port blades.
Supported hardware and software
This document includes information specific to the Brocade DCX 8510-8 running Brocade Fabric
OS version 7.0.0. and later.
What’s new in this document
Updates to the document include the following:
• Power specifications have been clarified. “Power specifications”
• Aggregate trunking speed has been corrected. “Brocade DCX 8510-8 features”
• The number of Brocade DCX 8510-8 chassis that can be connected with inter-chassis links has
been corrected. “Brocade DCX 8510-8 features”
• Switch policy setting information has been added for users doing a power supply upgrade.
“Replacing a power supply”
• The airflow bullet has been removed from the “Facility requirements” section of the appendix.
The correct information already appears in the “Environmental requirements” section.
Document conventions
This section describes text formatting conventions and important notices formats.
Text formatting
The narrative-text formatting conventions that are used in this document are as follows:
bold text Identifies command names
Identifies GUI elements
Identifies keywords and operands
Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI
italic text Provides emphasis
Identifies variables
Identifies paths and Internet addresses
Identifies document titles
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