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General| Product Series | FastIron |
|---|---|
| Category | Switch |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Ports | Varies by model (e.g., 24, 48 ports) |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Yes |
| Power Supply | Varies by model (e.g., AC or DC, redundant options) |
| Dimensions | Varies by model (e.g., 1RU, 2RU) |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Power Consumption | Varies by model |
The management port is an out-of-band port that customers can use to manage their devices without interfering with the in-band ports.
The following CLI commands can be used with a management port.
Brocade devices are configured at the factory with default parameters that allow you to begin using the basic features of the system immediately.
Use the procedures in this section to perform the following configuration tasks.
FastIron 07.3.00c and earlier releases implements SNTP for time synchronization. In FastIron 07.3.00d, NTP can be used for time synchronization.
Use the following methods to display the software versions running on the device and the versions installed in flash memory.
For instructions about upgrading the software, refer to the FastIron Ethernet Switch Software Upgrade Guide.
You can copy a file from the following sources to an IPv6 TFTP server.
To schedule a system reload for a specific time, use the reload at command.
This section describes the error messages associated with TFTP transfer of configuration files, software images or flash images to or from a Brocade device.
To verify that a Brocade device can reach another device through the network, enter a command such as the following at any level of the CLI on the Brocade device:
The benefits of Hitless management include the following.
The following limitations apply to hitless management support.
You can use the following commands at the privileged EXEC level to globally configure the sysmon utility.
This section provides an overview of the requirements for delivering power over the LAN as defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) in specifications 802.3af and 802.3at.
To configure the maximum power level for a power-consuming device, use the inline power power limit command.
To configure the power class for a PoE power consuming device, enter commands such as the following.
Setting the inline power priority for a PoE port.
The show inline power command displays operational information about Power over Ethernet.
Perform the following steps to configure and deploy a link aggregation group (LAG) on the required PoE ports on both the Brocade power sourcing equipment (PSE) and the PD.
Use the breakout ethernet command to divide available ICX 7750 40 Gbps ports into four 10 Gbps sub-ports when a breakout cable is attached.
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