Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching VDX 6740 - Changing the Rbridge ID and VCS ID; Network Device Connections; Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Hubs; Workstations, Servers, or Routers

Changing the RBridge ID and VCS ID
If you are planning to connect more than one device in a fabric, each device must have a unique RBridge ID. The default RBridge ID for
the device is 1.
If you are planning more than one VCS fabric, each fabric must have a unique VCS ID. The default VCS ID is 1.
If you need to change an Rbridge ID or VCS ID, you can use either of the following commands:
• vcs set-rbridge-id: This changes the existing RBridge ID of a node. An option is available for this command to also change the
VCS ID.
• vcs vcsid: This changes the existing VCS ID of a node. An option is available for this command to also change the RBridge ID.
NOTE
Each time that you change the Extreme Networks VCS Fabric conguration, the device resets to the default conguration and
reboot automatically. Make sure to save the conguration before using either of these commands.
For details on using these commands, refer to the Extreme Network OS Command Reference and Extreme Network OS Management
Conguration Guide.
Network device connections
Refer to the product Technical
Specications for a listing of supported cables.
CAUTION
Before plugging a cable into any port, be sure to discharge the voltage stored on the cable by touching the electrical
contacts to ground surface.
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hubs
For copper connections to Ethernet hubs, a 1000Base-T device, or another Extreme Networks device, a crossover cable is required. If
the hub is equipped with an uplink port, it requires a straight-through cable instead of a crossover cable.
NOTE
The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the connection between two
1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a straight-through cable may work as well.
Workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or routers using network interface cards
(NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through ber ports.
Network device
For direct attachment from the Extreme Networks device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, you can use either a
ber cabling with an LC
connector or a copper cable with an RJ-45 connector.
Network device connections
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