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EMC Connectrix B SeriesED-DCX-B Backbone

Version 6.0

Hardware Reference Manual

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Chapter 1 Overview

ED-DCX-B features ........................................................................... 14Hardware components..................................................................... 15Port side of the ED-DCX-B........................................................16Nonport side of the ED-DCX-B ................................................18

Blades.................................................................................................. 19High availability ............................................................................... 21Reliability ........................................................................................... 22Serviceability ..................................................................................... 23

Software features............................................................................... 24Security............................................................................................... 25Network manageability ................................................................... 26

Chapter 2 InstallationTime and items required.................................................................. 28Site preparation, unpacking the ED-DCX-B, and safety ............. 30

Items included with the ED-DCX-B............................................... 33Providing power to the ED-DCX-B................................................ 34Port numbering ................................................................................. 35Managing cables................................................................................ 36

Installing ICL cables (optional).................................................36

Chapter 3 Log In and Configuration

Configuration overview................................................................... 42Establish a serial connection and log on to ED-DCX-B............... 43

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Configure IP addresses .................................................................... 45

Establish an Ethernet connection ................................................... 47Customize a switch name................................................................ 48Set the Domain ID............................................................................. 49Verify the PID mode and connect to the fabric............................. 50Enable software licenses .................................................................. 51Back up the configuration ............................................................... 52

Chapter 4 Monitor System ComponentsIntroduction....................................................................................... 54Port or application blade ................................................................. 55Control processor blade (CP8)........................................................ 65Core switch blade (CR8) .................................................................. 68Power supply .................................................................................... 71Blower assembly ............................................................................... 73WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card...................................... 76

Chapter 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs)Introduction....................................................................................... 80RRP: Chassis door............................................................................. 81RRP: Cable management comb ...................................................... 83RRP: Port and application blade..................................................... 85RRP: Port and application blade filler panel ................................ 90

RRP: Control processor blade (CP8) .............................................. 92RRP: Core switch blade (CR8) ...................................................... 100RRP: Power supply......................................................................... 104RRP: Blower assembly ................................................................... 106RRP: WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card.......................... 108RRP: SFPs and XFPs....................................................................... 114

Appendix A SpecificationsIntroduction..................................................................................... 116System architecture ........................................................................ 117System size and weight.................................................................. 119System blade and FRU weights.................................................... 120Facility requirements...................................................................... 121Power specifications....................................................................... 122Power cords (Japan, Denan).......................................................... 123

Power cords ..................................................................................... 124Environmental requirements ........................................................ 128Fibre Channel port specifications................................................. 129


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Data transmission ranges............................................................... 130

General specifications..................................................................... 131Regulatory compliance................................................................... 132FCC warning (US only)........................................................... 132MIC statement (Republic of Korea)....................................... 132VCCI statement (Japan)........................................................... 133BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan)................................... 134CE statement............................................................................. 134Canadian requirements............................................................135

Laser compliance...................................................................... 135Regulatory compliance standards ......................................... 135Environmental regulation compliance......................................... 137

China RoHS............................................................................... 137

Appendix B Application BladesIntroduction ..................................................................................... 142

PB-48K-AP4-18 blade...................................................................... 143PB-48K-18i blade ............................................................................. 144PB-48K-16IP blade........................................................................... 145

Appendix C Diagnostics and TroubleshootingIntroduction ..................................................................................... 148Obtaining chassis and component status .................................... 149Interpreting POST and boot results.............................................. 150

POST .......................................................................................... 150Boot ............................................................................................ 151

Diagnostics....................................................................................... 152Troubleshooting............................................................................... 153Powering off the ED-DCX-B.......................................................... 156

Appendix D Port Numbering Template

Introduction ..................................................................................... 158

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As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilitiesof its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its hardware andsoftware. Therefore, some functions described in this document may not besupported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. Forthe most up-to-date information on product features, refer to your productrelease notes.

If a product does not function properly or does not function as described inthis document, please contact your EMC representative.

Audience This document is a hardware reference manual written for system

administrators, and technicians experienced with networking, FibreChannel, and SAN technologies to help them install, set up,configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the ED-DCX-B DataCenter Backbone Director.

This document presents information on setting up and operating theED-DCX-B. It is organized in a loosely chronological order, beginningwith an overview and ending with removal and replacementprocedures of field replaceable components.

Relateddocumentation

Related documents include:

EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrators Guide

EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Command Reference Guide

EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Fabric Watch AdministratorsGuide

EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS iSCSI Administrators GuideEMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Message Reference Guide
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EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS MIB Reference Guide

EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Web Tools AdministratorsGuide

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ESD precautions The ED-DCX-B contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs.When working with any FRU, use correct ESD procedures.

Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (ifthe ED-DCX-B is plugged in) or a bench ground.

Store ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging.

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Technical Support contract number, if applicable

Switch model Switch operating system version Error numbers and messages received supportSave command output Detailed description of the problem and specific questions Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed

and results Serial console and telnet session logs syslog message logsSwitch Serial Number

The switch serial number and corresponding bar code areprovided on the serial number label, as shown here:*FT00X0054E9*

FT00X0054E9

The serial number label is located as follows:

AP-7600BOn the bottom of the chassis DS-220B Nonport side of the chassis DS-4100B, DS-4900B, and MP-7500BOn the switch ID

pull-out tab located inside the chassis on the port side on theleft

DS-5000BOn the switch ID pull-out tab located on the bottom of the port side of the switch.

ED-48000BInside the chassis next to the power supply bays ED-DCX-BOn the bottom right on the port side of the

chassis.

World Wide Name (WWN) is obtained by providing the license ID.Use the licenseIdShow command to display the license ID.

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This chapter contains the following information:

ED-DCX-B features ............................................................................ 14

Hardware components...................................................................... 15Blades................................................................................................... 19High availability................................................................................. 21Reliability ............................................................................................ 22Serviceability....................................................................................... 23Software features................................................................................ 24Security ................................................................................................ 25Network manageability .................................................................... 26

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ED-DCX-B featuresThe ED-DCX-B represents the next generation of advanced FibreChannel platforms used to intelligently interconnect storage devices,hosts, and servers in a Storage Area Network (SAN). The ED-DCX-Bis the highest-performance and highest-scalability enerprise platformoffered by EMC. It satisfies the most demanding Reliability,Availability, and Serviceability (RAS), performance, and scalabilityrequirements, while delivering investment protection,interoperability, and fabric-based intelligence advantages found onlyin the Connectrix B product family.

Key features of the platform include:

Up to 384 ports in a single chassis, providing high port density fora scalable solution to drive high-port-count SAN configurations.

Support for high-performance port blades running at 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-,

or 10-Gbit/sec, enabling flexible system configuration.Supports 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbit/sec auto-sensing Fibre Channelports. Trunking technology groups up to eight ports to createhigh performance 64-Gbit/sec ISL trunks between switches. (10Gbit/sec ports (PB-48K-10G-6) are 10 Gbit/sec only.)

Note: 4-Gbit/sec optics are required for connection to 1-Gbit/secN_Ports, however it is recommended these older N_Ports be upgraded

or replaced.

Dual-redundant control processor blades (CP8) and core switch blades (CR8) provide high availability and enable nondisruptivesoftware upgrades.

Redundant and hot-swappable CP8 and CR8 blades, powersupplies, blower assemblies, and WWN cards enable a high

availability platform for mission critical SAN applications.Inter-chassis linking (ICL) through CR8 blades.

Universal ports self-configure as E_Ports, F_Ports, FL_Ports,EX_Ports, and M_Ports (mirror ports).

10 Gbit/sec ports (PB-48K-10G-6) are E_Ports only. EX_Ports are supported only on the PB-48K-18i application

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Hardware componentsThe ED-DCX-B features a modular and scalable mechanicalconstruction that allows a wide range of flexibility in installation,fabric design, and maintenance. The chassis may be mounted withthe cables facing the front of the equipment rack or to the rear, andconsists of the following:

Up to eight hot-swappable port blade assemblies can be

configured in a single chassis, delivering up to 384 Fibre Channelports

Two slots for control processor blades (CP8):

A single active CP8 blade can control all 384 ports in thechassis.

The standby CP8 blade assumes control of the ED-DCX-B ifthe active CP fails.

Two slots for core switch blades (CR8): CR8 blade interconnects all port blades Two inter-chassis link (ICL) connectors per blade to connect to

another chassis Both CR8 blades are activeModular hot-swappable port blades:

16-port, 8-Gbit/sec blades (PB-DCX-16P) 32-port, 8-Gbit/sec blades (PB-DCX-32P) 48-port, 8-Gbit/sec blades (PB-DCX-48P) 6-port, 10-Gbit/sec blades (PB-48K-10G-6)Modular hot-swappable application blades:

PB-48K-AP4-18: 18-port (16 FC + 2 10/100/1000 BaseT

Ethernet copper interfaces), up to 4 blades per chassis,supporting Fibre Channel Application Services and blademanagement

PB-48K-18i: 18-port (16 FC + 2 GbE), up to 4 blades per chassis,supporting Fibre Channel Routing Services and FCIP

PB-48K-16IP: 16-port (8 FC + 8 GbE), up to 4 blades perchassis, supporting iSCSI bridging)

Modular hot-swappable field replaceable units (FRUs): Three blower assemblies


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Up to 4 power supplies

At 240 VAC: two power supplies are required, regardless ofthe number of port or applications blades At 110 VAC: four power supplies are required when using

the PB-48K-AP4-18, PB-48K-18i, or PB-48K-16IP blades).

Note: Even though the ED-DCX-B can operate at 110-120 VAC, it is notrecommended.

Two WWN cards Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers (1-, 2-,

4-, and 8-Gbit/sec)

Note: 4-Gbit/sec optics are required for connection to 1-Gbit/secN_Ports, however it is recommended these older N_Ports be upgradedor replaced.

Extended Form-factor Pluggable (XFP) optical transceivers(10-Gbit/sec)

All blades are serviced from the port side of the ED-DCX-B.Blowers, power supplies, and power cables are serviced from thenonport side

Improved cable management using a redesigned cablemanagement comb and chassis door

Constant intake and FRU temperature monitoring

World Wide Name (WWN) cards on the nonport side, to maintainchassis-specific information such as WWNs, IP addresses, andsummary status information of each port blade and power supplythrough LEDs

Redundant AC primary power connections to ensure highavailability. Each power supply has its own connector, so thenumber of primary power connections varies from two (240 VAC,two power supplies) to four (110 VAC, four power supplies).

Port side of the ED-DCX-B

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Figure 1 displays a sample configuration of the port side of theED-DCX-B.

Figure 1 Port side of the ED-DCX-B (sample configuration)

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1 Exhaust Vent 4 PB-DCX-48P port blade

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Nonport side of the ED-DCX-B

Figure 2 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view ofthe ED-DCX-B.

Figure 2 Nonport side of the ED-DCX-B (sample configuration)

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BladesTable 1 summarizes the port, application, control processor, and coreswitch blades that are available for the ED-DCX-B.

Table 1 Blades available for the ED-DCX-B (1 of 2)

Description Name Function

Brocade DCX control processor blade CP8 The CP8 blade contains the control plane for the chassis. Thereare two CP8 blades for redundancy. This control processor blade iscompatible only with the Brocade DCX.

Brocade DCX core switch blade CR8 The CR8 blade contains the ASICs for switching between portblades. Every port blade connects to every core switch blade.There are 384 total ports for port blades. Each core switch bladeconnects to 192 backplane ports. Core switch blades haveadditional front port connectivity to connect multiple chassis andbackplane connections for the storage server blade. This coreswitch blade is compatible only with the Brocade DCX

16-port 8-Gbit/sec port blade PB-DCX-16P(FC8-16)

A 16-port port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbit/sec port speeds.This port blade is compatible only with the ED-48000B Director orBrocade DCX CP blades.





6-port 10-Gbit/sec port blade PB-48K-10G-6(FC10-6)

A 6-port blade supporting 10 Gbit/sec port speed. This bladeprovides 10-Gbit/sec ISLs. This port blade is compatible only withthe ED-48000B Director or Brocade DCX CP blades.


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Note: The blade identifiers inparenthsis in Table 1 reflect the Brocade blademodel names. These are the names that will appear in the various CLI outputand logs.

Fibre Channel application blade PB-48K-AP4-18(FA4-18)

The PB-48K-AP4-18 blade has 16 (1-, 2-, and 4-Gbit/sec) physicalports supporting Fibre Channel Application Services and 210/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet copper interfaces supporting blademanagement. This application blade is compatible only with theED-48000B Director or Brocade DCX CP blades.

Fibre Channel router blade PB-48K-18i(FR4-18i)

The PB-48K-18i blade has 16 physical Fibre Channel SFP portssupporting Fibre Channel Routing Services and 2 physical GigabitEthernet (GbE) SFP ports supporting Fibre Channel Over IP(FCIP). The 2 physical GbE ports can support up to 16 virtualE_Ports.

iSCSI bridge blade PB-48K-16IP(FC4-16IP)

The PB-48K-16IP blade enables bridging of iSCSI hosts to FibreChannel fabrics. It has 8 Fibre Channel optical SFP ports and 8Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) copper RJ-45 ports.

Table 1 Blades available for the ED-DCX-B (2 of 2)

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High availabilityThe following features contribute to the high-availability design:

Redundant, hot-swappable blades and FRUs

Enhanced data integrity on all data paths

Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) rerouting around failed links

Integration with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

managersAutomatic control processor failover

Nondisruptive hot software code loads and activation

Easy configuration, save, and restore

Hot-swappable World Wide Name (WWN) cards

The high-availability software architecture of the ED-DCX-B provides

a common framework for all applications that reside on the system,allowing global and local states to be maintained through anycomponent failure. High-availability elements consist of the HighAvailability Manager, the heartbeat, the fault/health framework, thereplicated database, initialization, and software upgrade.

The High Availability Manager controls access to the standby controlprocessor, facilitates software upgrades, prevents extraneousswitchover activity, closes and flushes streams, provides flow controland message buffering, and supports a centralized active andstandby state.


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ReliabilityThe ED-DCX-B uses the following error detection and correctionmechanisms to ensure reliability of data:

Data is protected by the Error Detection and Correctionmechanism, which checks for encoder errors and fault isolation(EDFI), such as cyclic redundancy checking (CRC), paritychecking, checksum, and illegal address checking.

Power-on self-test (POST)Dual control processors that enable hot, nondisruptive fastfirmware upgrades.

Each control processor contains one serial port and two Ethernetports, for management and for service. Offline control processordiagnostics and remote diagnostics simplify troubleshooting. Thestandby control processor monitors diagnostics to ensure it is

operational, should a failover be necessary.Bus monitoring and control of blades and other field-replaceableunits (FRUs).


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ServiceabilityThe ED-DCX-B provides the following features to enhance andensure serviceability:

Modular design with hot-swappable components

Flash memory that stores two firmware images per controlprocessor

USB port on control processor blades for all tasks that formerlyrequired an FTP/SCP server, including software and firmwareupgrades.

Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing theEMC serial number, Brocade serial number, revision information,and part number information

Background health-check daemon

Memory scrubber, self test, and bus ping to determine if a bus isnot functioning

RASlog messages

SMI-S compliant

Watchdog timers

Status LEDs

Predictive diagnostics analysis through Fabric WatchSNMP (including version 3) integration with higher-layermanagers


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Software featuresThe Fabric OS allows any Fibre Channel-compliant device to attach tothe switches as long as it conforms to the device login, name service,and related Fibre Channel standards. Each operating environmentrequires that a Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) be availablewith a standards-compliant driver for correct interface to the fabric.

Fabric OS consists of a set of embedded applications running on topof an embedded Linux operating system kernel. These applicationsinclude:

Name server

Alias server

Zone server

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent

SMI-S compliant APISyslog auditing

RCS (Reliable Commit Service)

NTP

Tasks to manage address assignment, routing, link initialization,fabric initialization, link shutdown, ED-DCX-B shutdown, andthe user interface.


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SecurityTable 2 highlights some of the key security features available for theED-DCX-B and for other Connectrix B switches running Fabric OS5.2.0 or later.

Table 2 Connectrix B security features

Connectrix B security features

DH-CHAP Login banner

SSHv2 (using AES, 3DES, RSA) Monitoring of attempted security breaches (via audit logging)

HTTPS (using AES) Monitoring of attempted security breaches (via Fabric WatchSecurity Class)

SNPMv3 Fibre Channel security policies: DCC and SCC

FC-SP Trusted Switch (FCS) for central security management

Secure RPC Management access controls (SNMPv3, Telnet, FTP, serial port,front panel)

Secure file copy (SCP) Hardware-enforced zoning by WWN and/or domain/port ID

Telnet disable Default zoning

Telnet timeout RSCN suppression and aggregation

IP filters (block listeners) Configurable RSCN suppression by port

Secure passwords (centralized control via RADIUS/CHAP) NTPv3 (to synchronize timestamps)

Multiple user accounts (MUAs). Up to 255. Event auditing

Role-based access controls (RBACs) Change tracking

Administrative domains/Virtual fabrics Firmware change alerts in Fabric Manager

Boot PROM password reset Persistent port disable

Password hardening policies Persistent domain ID

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Network manageabilityThe ED-DCX-B has a single domain and is managed as a singleelement with the Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager(EFCM)/Fabric Manager (FM). The ED-DCX-B responds to its own IPaddress and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol andSNMP.

All management interfaces, such as Telnet, Web Tools, standardscompliant SMI-S, and Management Server, support a port N within blade M naming scheme.

The ED-DCX-B supports SNMPv1 and SNPMv3. When SNMPdevices send SNMP messages to a management console runningSAN management software, the information is stored in amanagement information base (MIB). Fabric OS v6.0.0 supports thelatest Fibre Alliance Fibre Channel Management (FCMGMT) andStorage Management Initiative (SMI) MIBs, which allow common

information necessary for management software to provideinformation to a SAN administrator. Refer to the EMC Connectrix BSeries Fabric OS MIB Reference Guide for additional MIB information.


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IMPORTANT EMC recommnds that the installationof the ED-DCX-B beperformed by trained EMC service personnel. The content in thischapter is being provided for informational purposes only and isnot intended to be a how to manual for customer set up of theED-DCX-B.

You can set up and install the ED-DCX-B in the following ways:

As a standalone unit on a flat surface.

In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, usingthe 14U Rack Mount Kit.

In a mid-mount (Telco) rack, using the optional Mid-Mount RackKit.

This chapter describes how to set up the ED-DCX-B as a standaloneunit. For rack-mount installation instructions, refer to the rack mountinstallation procedures that come with your kit.

Table 3 describes the main installation and setup tasks and theestimated time required for each, based on a fully populatedED-DCX-B (384 Fibre Channel ports). Configurations with fewerports require less time. These time estimates assume a preparedinstallation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.

Table 3 Installation tasks, time and items required (1 of 2)

Installation task Time estimate Items required

Site preparation and unpacking the ED-DCX-B 30 minutes 1/2-in. socket wrench (to remove pallet bolts)#2 Phillips screwdriver(for cable management comb)Pallet jackHydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to raise to aminimum of 55 in. (140 cm), with a minimumcapacity of 113 kg (250 lb). The ED-DCX-B weighs104 kg (228 lb) with eight PB-DCX-48P port cardsinstalled (384 ports).

Installing rack mount kit 30 minutes Refer to the rack mount installation procedures thatcome with your kit.

Mounting and securing the ED-DCX-B in a rack 30 minutes

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Installing power cables and powering on theED-DCX-B

20 minutes Power cables and serial cable (provided in theaccessory kit)

Installing SFP and XFP (10-Gbit/sec) opticaltransceivers

30 minutes SFP and XFP (10-Gbit/sec) optical transceivers

Attaching fiber optic cables, cable ties, andcable guides

60 minutes Fiber optic cables, cable ties, and pillars

Establishing serial connection, logging on tothe ED-DCX-B, and configuring IP addresses

10 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit)Workstation computer with a serial port or terminalserver port and a terminal emulator application(such as HyperTerminal)Ethernet IP addresses for the switch (1) and foreach control/core processor blade (2): total threeaddresses

Installing Ethernet cable(s) and configuring theED-DCX-B name, policies, domain ID, PIDs, oradditional system parameters

20 minutes Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet accessAll other configuration parameters optionalRefer to theEMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OSAdministrators Guide for PID information.

Table 3 Installation tasks, time and items required (2 of 2)

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Site preparation, unpacking the ED-DCX-B, and safety

Note: Read the safety notices before installation ( Conventions used in thisdocument ).

The following steps are required to ensure correct installation andoperation:

1. Provide a space that is 14 rack units (14U) high, 61.29 cm (24.09in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.). 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.).

2. Plan to install the ED-DCX-B with the nonport side facing theair-intake aisle. The ED-DCX-B can be installed facing eitherdirection, if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.

3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis(Managing cables ).

Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routingcables below the chassis, to either side of the chassis, throughcable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or by using patchpanels.

4. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the followingcharacteristics are available:

200 240 VAC, 5060 Hz (two branch circuits)

110 - 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz (up to four branch circuits) Two cables for 200 - 240 VAC service; up to four cables for 110

- 120 VAC service) Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local

electrical codes Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the

electrical rating on the chassis nameplate Location close to the chassis and easily accessible Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician,

compatible with the power cords

Note: To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separatepower source.

Even though the ED-DCX-B can operate at 110-120 VAC, it is notrecommended.

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5. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 2in. of airspace.

6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) during operation.

CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.

Note: A fully populated ED-DCX-B (eight PB-DCX -48P port cards, 384 ports)weighs approximately 104 kg (228 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assistedlift to install it.

7. Remove the upper portion of the packing crate while theED-DCX-B is still in the shipping area, to reduce clutter at theinstallation site:

a. Open the latches that hold the top of the crate to the pallet. Toopen a latch, pull the handle out, turn it to the left, and slidethe latch open.

b. Lift the top of the crate off the pallet. Leave the foam on top ofthe chassis to hold the kits in place during transportation tothe installation area. Save the shipping crate and related itemsfor any future shipping requirements.

8. Transport the chassis on the pallet to the installation area, using apallet jack or other assisted lift. The plastic pallet cannot fitthrough doorways that are less than 36 in. (91 cm) wide.

9. Remove the 14U rack mount kit, accessory kit, packing foam, andantistatic plastic from the chassis and set aside.

10. Remove the chassis door from the ED-DCX-B:

11. Remove the cable management comb ( Figure 1 ).

12. Position the pallet so that the bottom of the chassis is level withthe installation surface.

13. If the chassis is on a pallet jack or lift, stabilize the pallet jack orlift to prevent it from moving during the transfer.

14. Unscrew the four bolts holding the ED-DCX-B to the pallet andremove the brackets.


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Items included with the ED-DCX-BThe following items are included with the standard shipment of theED-DCX-B:

ED-DCX-B chassis, populated with:

Control processor blades (CP8) Core switch blades (CR8) Port blades and application blades (included based on

customer specification) Blade slot filler panels (for slots not filled by a port, control

processor, or core switch blade) WWN cards WWN bezel (logo plate) Power supplies

Power supply filler panels (included if there are fewer thanfour power supplies)

Blower assemblies Cable management comb Chassis doorAccessory kit containing the following items:

ESD grounding strap Power cords appropriate to the country of installation Power cord retainers RS-232 serial cable Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables (optional licensed feature)14U rack mount kit with instructions (includes rear brackets and

bottom support rails)Order the optical transceivers (SFP and XFP) from EMC. TheED-DCX-B supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers.

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Providing power to the ED-DCX-B

WARNING

Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle isthe correct type, supplies the required voltage, and is properly

grounded.

To provide power to the ED-DCX-B

1. Connect the AC power cords to the power supply assemblies.One to four power cords are required depending on electricalservice.

2. Connect the power cords to a power source with voltage of 200 to240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz (normally two power cords) or to a powersource with voltage of 110 to 120 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz (two to fourpower cords).

Note: Use of the high-voltage line (200 to 240 VAC) is highly recommendeddue to better power-conversion efficiency.

3. Turn the AC power switches on the power supplies to ON (I). TheAC power switches light green when switched on and power issupplied.

4. The ED-DCX-B performs a power-on self-test (POST) each time itis powered on. POST takes approximately 10 minutes and iscomplete when indicator light activity indicates the operationalstate. For information about LED patterns, see Chapter 4,Monitor System Components .

IMPORTANT To prevent a potential IP address conflict, do not connect theED-DCX-B to the network until the IP addresses are configured(Chapter 3, Log In and Configuration ).

Note: To power off the ED-DCX-B, go to Powering off the ED-DCX-B .

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Port numbering 35

Port numberingThe director uses the following port numbering method(Appendix D, Port Numbering Template ).

PB-DCX-16P port bladeports are numbered from 0 through 15from bottom to top.

PB-DCX-32P port bladeports are numbered from 0 through 15from bottom to top on the left set of ports and 16 through 31 from

bottom to top on the right set of ports.PB-DCX-48P port bladeports are numbered from 0 through 23from bottom to top on the left set of ports and 24 through 47 from bottom to top on the right set of ports.

PB-48K-10G-6 port bladeports are numbered from 0 through 5from bottom to top.

PB-48K-AP4-18 bladethe 16 physical Fibre Channel ports on

this blade are numbered 0 through 15 from bottom to top. Thetwo 10/100/1000 BaseT ports are numbered from the bottom asA0 and A1.

PB-48K-18i bladethe 16 physical Fibre Channel ports on this blade are numbered 0 through 15 from bottom to top. The twoGbE ports are numbered from the bottom as Ge0 and Ge1. Theseports, when fully configured, enable 16 VE_Ports or VEX _Portsand appear in the switchShow command as ports 16 through 31.

PB-48K-16IP bladethe port numbering is divided between thetwo type of ports. At the bottom of the blade are the FibreChannel ports numbered from 0 through 7 bottom to top. Thenext eight ports are GbE ports and are numbered from GE0through GE7 bottom to top.

Slots are numbered 1 through 12, from left to right when facing theport side of the ED-DCX-B. Control processor blades (CP8) can beinstalled only in slots 6 and 7. Core switch blades (CR8) can beinstalled only in slots 5 and 8.

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Managing cablesThe cable management comb ( Figure 1 ) is attached to the chassisunder the chassis door and allows for simple cable management. Thecomb can be installed without service disruption.

Route cables down in front of the blades to keep LEDs visible. Leaveat least one meter of slack for each fiber optic cable to provide roomto remove and replace blades.

Note: Do not route the cables in front of the air exhaust vent, which is locatedat the top of the port side of the chassis.

If ISL Trunking is in use, group the cables by trunking group. Theports are color-coded to indicate which ports can be used in the sameISL Trunking group: eight ports marked with solid black ovalsalternate with eight ports marked with oval outlines. See Table 18 fora listing of supported cable speeds and distances.

Installing ICL cables (optional)

Figure 3 through Figure 6 show the acceptable cabling configurationsfor the inter-chassis link (ICL) feature. Connect the ICL cables in oneof the configurations shown. The ICL cables and the ICL connectors(Figure 15 ) are color-coded and labeled for ease of installation.

Note: Connect the cables from the top connectors (ICL 1) of the CR8 blades inthe first chassis to the bottom connectors (ICL 0) of the CR8 blades in thesecond chassis.Similarly, connect the cables from the bottom connectors (ICL 0) of the CR8

blades in the first chassis to the top connectors (ICL 1) of the CR8 blades inthe second chassis.

Note: The cables can cross between the slot 5 CR8 blade and the slot 8 CR8 blade as long as the top-to-bottom rule is followed.

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Configuration overview.................................................................... 42Establish a serial connection and log on to ED-DCX-B................ 43Configure IP addresses...................................................................... 45Establish an Ethernet connection..................................................... 47Customize a switch name................................................................. 48Set the Domain ID.............................................................................. 49Verify the PID mode and connect to the fabric.............................. 50Enable software licenses ................................................................... 51Back up the configuration................................................................. 52

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Configuration overviewThe ED-DCX-B must be configured before it is connected to thefabric, and all of the configuration commands must be enteredthrough the active CP blade. The configuration includes thefollowing parameters:

IP address and subnet mask for the chassis

IP addresses, host names, subnet masks, and gateway addressesfor both CP blades

Switch name

Domain ID (optional)

WWN for the ED-DCX-B

The WWN is initially set by the factory to match the license ID (whichis based on the chassis serial number). The WWN can be changed butthe license ID cannot be modified.

The configuration information is mirrored to the standby CP blade,which allows the current configuration to remain available even if theactive CP blade fails. The configuration information for theED-DCX-B is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of theCP blades. The configuration can be backed up to a workstation(uploaded) and then downloaded to the active CP blade if necessary.

The basic steps required for the initial configuration are:

1. Establish a serial connection and log on to the ED-DCX-B.

2. Set up IP addresses.

3. Establish an Ethernet connection.

4. Specify a switch name.

5. Specify a domain ID.

6. Verify the PID mode and connect the ED-DCX-B to the fabric.

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Establish a serial connection and log on to ED-DCX-BTo establish a serial connection and log on to the ED-DCX-B:

1. Verify that the ED-DCX-B is powered on and that POST iscomplete by verifying that all power LED indicators on the port,control processor, and core switch blades display a steady greenlight.

2. Remove the shipping cap from the SERVICE port on the active

CP. Use the serial cable provided to connect the SERVICE port onthe active CP to a computer workstation. The active CP blade isindicated by an illuminated (blue) LED.

Note: The SERVICE port is intended primarily for the initial setting of the IPaddress and for service purposes.

3. Access the ED-DCX-B using a terminal emulator application

(such as HyperTerminal in a Windows environment or TERM in aUNIX environment).

4. Disable any serial communication programs running on theworkstation (such as synchronization programs).

5. Open the terminal emulator application and configure as follows:

For most MS Windows systems:

Bits per second: 9600Databits: 8Parity: NoneStop bits: 1Flow control: None

For most UNIX systems, type the following string at theprompt:

tip /dev/ttyb -9600

When the terminal emulator application stops reportinginformation, press Enter . You will receive the following loginprompt:

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6. Log in to the ED-DCX-B as admin. The default password ispassword. At the initial login, the user is prompted to enter

new admin and user passwords. Make sure to write down thenew passwords and keep this information in a secure location.Fabric OS (swDir)

swDir login: adminPassword:Please change your passwords now.Use Control-C to exit or press 'Enter' key to proceed.

Password was not changed. Will prompt again at nextloginuntil password is changed.swDir:admin>

7. (Optional) Modify passwords. Passwords can be 8 to 40characters long. They must begin with an alphabetic character.They can include numeric characters, the dot (.), and theunderscore (_). Passwords are case-sensitive, and they are notdisplayed when you enter them on the command line. To skipmodifying the password, press Ctrl-C . For more information onpasswords, refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Administrators Guide .



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Configure IP addressesThe ED-DCX-B requires three IP addresses, which are configuredusing the ipAddrSet command. IP addresses are required for both CP blades (CP0 and CP1) and for the single logical switch (shown asSWITCH under the ipAddrShow command) in the ED-DCX-B.

Note: The default IP addresses and host names are:o 10.77.77.75 / CP0 (the CP blade in slot 6 at the time of configuration), ando 10.77.77.74 / CP1 (the CP blade in slot 7 at the time of configuration)

Note: The default password is password.

IMPORTANT Resetting an IP address while the ED-DCX-B has active IP trafficsuch as Fabric Manager, Fabric Watch, SNMP, or other applicationscan cause traffic to be interrupted or stopped.

To configure the IP addresses for both CP blades (from the active CP blade):

1. Login to the active CP as admin using the serial cable connection.

2. Set up the ED-DCX-B IP address by entering the ipaddrset -sw 0 command:swDir:admin> ipAddrSet -sw 0

Enter the information at the prompts. Specify the -sw 0 IPaddress. There is no -sw 1 IP address.

Note: The addresses 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.255 are reserved and usedinternally by the ED-DCX-B. External IPs must not use these addresses.

3. Set up the CP0 IP address by entering the ipaddrset -cp 0 command:swDir:admin> ipAddrSet -cp 0

Enter the information at the prompts.

4. Set up the CP1 IP address by entering the ipaddrset -cp 1

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Establish an Ethernet connection

Note: Connecting the CP blades to a private network/VLAN isrecommended.

After using a serial connection to configure the IP addresses for theED-DCX-B (Configure IP addresses ), you can connect the active CP blade to the local area network (LAN).

By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete theconfiguration using either a serial session, Telnet, or managementapplications, such as Web Tools or Fabric Manager.

To establish an Ethernet connection to the ED-DCX-B:

1. Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on the activeCP blade.

2. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.

3. Connect the other end to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T LAN.

The ED-DCX-B can be accessed by remote connection using anyof the management tools, such as Telnet, Web Tools, or FabricManager.

4. To complete any additional configuration procedures through aTelnet session, log in to the ED-DCX-B by Telnet, using the admin

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Customize a switch nameThe switch name of the ED-DCX-B can be up to 15 characters long;can include alpha, numeric, and underscore characters; and must begin with an alpha character.

Note: Changing the name causes a domain address format RSCN to beissued.

To customize the switch name:1. Type switchName followed by the new name in quotes.

swDir:admin> switchName "swDirector5"Committing configuration...Done.swDirector5:admin>

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Set the Domain IDEach switch in the fabric must have a unique Domain ID. TheDomain ID can be manually set by typing the configure command orcan be automatically set. The default Domain ID for the ED-DCX-B is1. Use the fabricShow command to view the already assigneddomain IDs.

To set the Domain ID:

1. Type switchDisable to disable the ED-DCX-B.

2. Type configure .

3. Type y at the Fabric parameters prompt:Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y

4. Enter a unique Domain ID:Domain: (1.239) [1] 3

5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept thesettings and exit.

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Verify the PID mode and connect to the fabricBefore connecting the ED-DCX-B to the fabric, verify that the portidentifier (PID) mode matches the other switches in the fabric. Thisparameter must be identical for all switches in the fabric and is setusing the configure command.

To connect the ED-DCX-B to the fabric

1. Add SFP optical transceivers (or XFP optical transceivers withPB-48K-10G-6 port card installed) and cables to the fibre channelports.

The ports are color-coded to indicate which can be used in thesame port group for trunking (trunking port groups can be up to8 ports). The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meetspecific requirements. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series FabricOS Administrators Guide .

2. Position one of the optical transceivers so that the key is orientedcorrectly to the port. Insert the transceiver into the port until it isfirmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.

Transceivers are keyed so that they can only be inserted with thecorrect orientation. If a transceiver does not slide in easily, ensurethat it is correctly oriented.

3. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable

connector) is aligned with the slot in the transceiver. Insert thecable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.

Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If acable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.

4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 for the remaining ports.

5. Organize the cables ( Managing cables ).

6. Verify the ED-DCX-B and port status using the switchShow command.

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Back up the configurationSave all key configuration data for the ED-DCX-B, including licensekey information, and upload it to a host for reference. Routine backups of the configuration are recommended to ensure the currentconfiguration is available.

After zoning configurations and other changes are complete, back upthe configuration by typing configUpload at the prompt. This command uploads the configuration to the server so that it is

available for downloading to a replacement ED-DCX-B.An easy way to back up configuration information is to enablelogging on your Telnet session; then running the followingcommands and saving the output in a file on a secure host.

configShow

ipaddrShow

licenseShowswitchShow

Keep copies of key data such as passwords, license keys, and IPaddresses in a secure location.

Note: Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploadedduring a configUpload .

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Introduction ........................................................................................ 54Port or application blade................................................................... 55

Control processor blade (CP8) ......................................................... 65Core switch blade (CR8).................................................................... 68Power supply...................................................................................... 71Blower assembly ................................................................................ 73WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card ....................................... 76

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IntroductionThe ED-DCX-B is engineered for reliability and requires no routineoperational steps or maintenance. This chapter provides informationabout determining the status of each component using LEDs and CLIcommands. Refer to the EMC Connectrix B Series Fabric OS Web Tools

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Port or application bladeTo determine the status of a port or application blade:

1. Check the LEDs on the blade.

Figure 7 illustrates the PB-DCX-16P port blades. Figure 8 illustrates the PB-DCX-32P port blades. Figure 9 illustrates the PB-DCX-48P port blade. Figure 10 illustrates the PB-48K-10G-6 port blade. Figure 11 illustrates the PB-48K-16IP application blade; Figure 12 illustrates the PB-48K-18i application blade Figure 13 illustrates the PB-48K-AP4-18 application blade.

2. The LED patterns may temporarily change during POST andother diagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret theLED patterns, see Table 4.

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Figure 7 PB-DCX-16P port blade

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Table 4 Port and application blade LED descriptions (1 of 2)

LED purpose Color Status Recommended action

Power LED Steady green Blade has been enabled. No action required.

No light (LED is off) Blade has not been enabled. Ensure blade is firmly seated.

Status LED No light (LED is off) Blade is either healthy or does not

have power.

Verify that the power LED is on.

Steady amber Blade is faulty. Ensure blade is firmly seated andcheck status withslotShow command. If LED remains amber,consult switch supplier.

Slow-flashing amber (on 2seconds, then off 2 seconds)

Blade is not seated correctly or isfaulty.

Pull blade out and reseat it. If LEDcontinues to flash, replace blade.

Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2second, then off 1/2 second)

Environmental range exceeded. Check for out-of-boundsenvironmental condition andcorrect it.


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To determine the status of a CP blade1. Check the LED indicators on the CP blade ( Figure 14 ). The LED

patterns may temporarily change during POST and otherdiagnostic tests. For information about how to interpret the LEDpatterns, see Table 5.

2. Check port blade status by typing slotShow and haShow .

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Figure 14 Control processor blade (CP8)

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Table 5 CP blade LED descriptions


Power Steady green CP blade has valid power. No action required.

No light (LED is off) CP blade does not haveincoming power.

Ensure blade is firmly seated and haspower.

Status No light (LED is off) CP blade is either healthy ordoes not have power.


Steady amber CP blade is faulty or theswitch is still booting.

Ensure blade is firmly seated andswitch has completed booting. If LEDremains yellow, consult switch supplier.

Slow-flashing amber (on 2seconds; then off 2 seconds)

CP blade is not seatedcorrectly or is faulty.


Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2second; then off 1/2 second) Environmental rangeexceeded. Check for out-of-bounds environmentalcondition and correct it.

Ethernet LinkStatus

No light (LED is off) Either an Ethernet link is notdetected, or it does not haveincoming power.

Ensure the blade has power, Ethernetcable is firmly seated, and connecteddevice is functioning.

Flickering green/amber Ethernet link is healthy andtraffic is flowing through port.

No action required.

Ethernet LinkSpeed No light (LED is off) Ethernet link speed is 10Mb/s or CP blade does nothave incoming power.

Ensure CP has power.NOTE: To force a persistent Ethernetlink speed, type theifModeSet command.

Steady green Ethernet link speed is100/1000 Mb/s.

No action required.

Active CP Steady blue Active CP blade. No action required.

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Figure 15 Core switch blade (CR8)

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Table 6 CR blade LED descriptions


Power Steady green CP blade has valid power. No action required.

No light (LED is off) CP blade does not haveincoming power.

Ensure blade is firmly seated and haspower.

Status No light (LED is off) CP blade is either healthy ordoes not have power.


Steady amber CP blade is faulty or theswitch is still booting.

Ensure blade is firmly seated andswitch has completed booting. If LEDremains yellow, consult switch supplier.

Slow-flashing amber (on 2seconds; then off 2 seconds)

CP blade is not seatedcorrectly or is faulty.


Fast-flashing amber (on 1/2second; then off 1/2 second) Environmental rangeexceeded. Check for out-of-bounds environmentalcondition and correct it.

LINK LED No light (LED is off) No ICL or ICL cable present,but no connection.

Ensure ICL cable is correctly installed.

Steady green ICL connected No action required.

ATTN LED No light (LED is off) No ICL No action required.

Blinking amber Attention required Ensure ICL cable is correctly installed.


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To determine the status of a power supply1. Check the LED indicator on the power supply ( Figure 16 ). The

LED patterns may temporarily change during POST and otherdiagnostic tests; for information about how to interpret the LEDpatterns, see Table 7.

2. Check power supply status by typing psShow .

The power supply status displays OK, Absent, or Faulty. If apower supply is absent or faulty, contact the switch supplier toorder replacement parts.

Figure 16 displays the power supply.

Figure 16 Power supply

Table 7 describes the power supply LED patterns and therecommended actions for those patterns.

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Power No light(LED is off)

Power supply does not have incomingpower and is not providing power to theED-DCX-B

Ensure power supply is firmly seated, theED-DCX-B has incoming power, both powercables are connected, and AC power switchesare on.

Steady green Power supply has incoming power andis providing power to the ED-DCX-B.

No action required.

Flashing green Power supply is about to fail. Replace power supply.


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To determine the status of a blower assembly1. Check the LED indicators on the blower assembly as shown in

Figure 17 on page 74 . The LED patterns may temporarily changeduring POST and other diagnostic tests; for information abouthow to interpret the LED patterns, see Table 8 on page 75 .

2. Check the blower assembly status using the fanShow command.

The status for each blower assembly displays OK, Absent, orFaulty. The RPM of each fan in the assembly is also provided. If a blower assembly is absent or faulty, contact your EMC CustomerService representative.


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Note: The WWN bezel (logo plate) covers the WWN cards. The LEDs on theWWN cards are not visible unless the bezel is removed.

1. WWN units correspond to information specific to the WWN cardand are displayed by typing the chassisShow command. Errormessages that may indicate problems with a WWN card are

summarized in Table 9.

Table 9 Messages that may indicate WWN card failure

Type of message Sample error message

WWN unit fails its FRU (field replaceableunit) header access.

0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, errorEM-I2C_TIMEOUT, 2, WWN 1 I2C timed out: state

0x4WWN unit is being faulted. 0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Critical

EM-WWN_UNKNOWN, 1, Unknown WWN #2 is beingfaulted

WWN unit is not present or is notaccessible.

0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, ErrorEM-WWN_ABSENT, 2, WWN #1 not present

Writing to the FRU history log

(hilSetFruHistory) has failed.

0x24c (fabos): Switch: switchname, Error

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RRP: Chassis door.............................................................................. 81RRP: Cable management comb........................................................ 83RRP: Port and application blade...................................................... 85RRP: Port and application blade filler panel.................................. 90RRP: Control processor blade (CP8)................................................ 92RRP: Core switch blade (CR8)........................................................ 100RRP: Power supply.......................................................................... 104RRP: Blower assembly..................................................................... 106RRP: WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card ........................... 108RRP: SFPs and XFPs......................................................................... 114

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Removal and Replacement Procedures (RRPs)

Introduction

Repair and replacement of faulty parts on the ED-DCX-B should beperformed by a trained EMC Support representative.


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IMPORTANT Customer servicing of the ED-DCX-B could result in the voiding ofthe warranty or service agreement.

The information in this section is provided for informationpurposes only and is not intended to be a how to guide forcustomer performed maintenance. Not all of the FRUs described inthis chapter are available from EMC. Consult your EMC Supportrepresentative for information concerning which comonents arereplaceable in the field.

Note: Read the safety notices before servicing ( Conventions used in this

document ).

The field replaceable units (FRUs) in the ED-DCX-B can be removedand replaced without special tools. The ED-DCX-B can continueoperating during many of the FRU replacements if the conditionsspecified in the procedure are followed.

The following sections contain FRU removal and replacement

procedures (RRPs).


RRP: Chassis door

Note: The chassis door must be installed to ensure the ED-DCX-B meets EMIand other regulatory certifications


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and other regulatory certifications.

Time and items requiredThe replacement procedure for the chassis door takes less than 5minutes.

Removing a chassis doorTo remove a chassis door

Support the door to prevent it from falling. Pull and remove thedoor.

Figure 19 RRP: Chassis door


To replace a chassis door

1. Align the holes in the door with the pins in the chassis.

2. Push the door into place.


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RRP: Cable management comb

The ED-DCX-B can continue to operate during the replacement of thecable management comb.


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Time and items requiredThe replacement procedure for the cable management comb takesless than 5 minutes. A #1 Phillips screwdriver is required.

Removing a cable management comb

To remove the cable management comb

1. Rearrange the cables around the cable management comb.

2. Unscrew and save the four screws holding the comb to the chassis(Figure 20 ). Support the comb to prevent it from falling.

3. Remove the cable management comb.



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Figure 20 RRP: Cable management comb

Replacing a cable management comb

To replace a cable management comb

1. Position and tighten the four screws to secure the cable

management comb to the chassis.2. Arrange the cables along the cable management comb.


RRP: Port and application blade

This section describes how to remove and replace port andapplication blades.


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Note: A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a portor application blade, or a filler panel ( RRP: Port and application blade fillerpanel ). Any slot that is not occupied by a blade should be occupied by afiller panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and protection from dust.

Slots are numbered from 1 through 12, from left to right when facingthe port side of the ED-DCX-B. Port and application blades can beinstalled in slots 1 through 4 and 9 through 12.

Time and items requiredThe replacement procedure for each port or application blade takesless than 10 minutes. The following items are required for the bladeand filler panel replacement:

ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap

Workstation computer

Replacement blade or filler panel

Phillips screwdriver

Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) or extended form-factorpluggable (XFP, PB-48K-10G-6 blade only) transceivers (asneeded)Optical cables (as needed)

Removing a blade

Note: Follow ESD precautions ( ESD precautions ).

1. Remove the chassis door ( RRP: Chassis door ).

2. A failed port or application blade can be identified by inspectingthe LEDs on the front panel of each blade. Check the power LED,status LED, and port status LED to identify any possibleproblems. See Figure 7 to Figure 13 for LED locations.

3. Establish a Telnet or console session.


Before replacing a blade, establish a Telnet or console connectionto determine a failure and verify operation after replacement. Usethe switchShow command to view the status of blades.

4. Check for adequate cable slack. Ensure there is plenty of cableslack to remove a blade without cable obstruction.


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5. Ensure that the part number on the unit being replaced matchesthe replacement part number. The chassisShow commanddisplays information about the blades, including part numbers(xx-000xxxx-xx), serial numbers, and additional status.

6. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade (port statusLED should be off) prior to disconnecting cables.

Note: Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identifyeach cable by its physical port). If multiple blades are being replaced, replaceone blade at a time.

7. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade.

8. Disconnect all cables and SFP or XFP transceivers from the blade.9. (PB-DCX-16P, PB-DCX-32P, and PB-DCX-48P port blades) : Adjust

the ejectors to the open position ( Figure 21 ). Unscrew the twothumb screws from the top and bottom ejectors on the bladeusing the Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the top thumb screwuntil it pops out. This initiates a hot-swap request.

(PB-48K-10G-6 port blade, and PB-48K-AP4-18, PB-48K-16IP, andPB-48K-18i application blades): Turn the port blade off by slidingthe slider switch in the top ejector down, to the off position. Thisinitiates a hot-swap request.

10. Wait for the power LED to turn off in response to the hot-swaprequest before removing the blade.

11. (PB-DCX-16P, PB-DCX-32P, and PB-DCX-48P port blades) : Openthe ejectors. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the ejectors.

(PB-48K-10G-6 port blade, and PB-48K-AP4-18, PB-48K-16IP, andPB-48K-18i application blades): Unscrew the two thumb screwsfrom the top and bottom ejectors on the port blade using thePhillips screwdriver. Lever both ejectors open simultaneously toapproximately 45 degrees and pull the port blade out of thechassis.


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Replacing a blade

Note: Follow ESD precautions ( ESD precautions ).

Note: Install a PB-48K-AP4-18 blade only in slots 1, 2, or 3.


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1. Orient the blade so that the ports are at the front of the chassisand the flat side of the blade is on the left.

2. (PB-DCX-16P, PB-DCX-32P, and PB-DCX-48P port blades) : Adjustthe ejectors to the open position, align the flat side of the bladeinside the upper and lower rail guides in the slot, and slide the blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.

(PB-48K-10G-6 port blade, and PB-48K-AP4-18, PB-48K-16IP, andPB-48K-18i application blades) Open the ejectors to approximately45 degrees, align the flat side of the port blade inside the upperand lower rail guides in the slot, and slide the port blade into theslot, with slight pressure to the left, until it is firmly seated.

3. (PB-DCX8-16P, PB-DCX-32P, and PB-DCX-48P port blades) : Adjustthe ejectors to the closed position by pulling them away from thecenter of the blade.

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