MXG610s Fibre Channel Switch Module Installation Guide May 2021 May 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: About this guide........................................................................................................... 5 Supported hardware and software................................................................................................................................. 5 Document conventions......................................................................................................................................................
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1 About this guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting, inserting modules, and connecting to a power source. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment. NOTE: Only trained and qualified personnel can install this equipment. Read this guide before you install and power up this equipment. This equipment contains two power cords.
Table 2. Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 supported switch modules Model Total number of Active FC ports SFPs included Licenses included Enterprise 16-port model 16 Eight 32 Gbps SFP+ transceivers FF + TRK + FV + EXF Midlevel 16-port model 16 Four 32 Gbps SFP+ transceivers FF Entry-level 8-port model 8 Two 32 Gbps SFP+ transceivers FF NOTE: The 32 Gbps small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) transceiver supports 32 Gbps, 16 Gbps, and 8 Gbps FC port speeds.
<> Nonprinting characters, for example, passwords, are enclosed in angle brackets. ... Repeat the previous element, for example, member [member...]. \ Indicates a “soft” line break in command examples. If a backslash separates two lines of a command input, enter the entire command at the prompt without the backslash.
2 Switch module overview Topics: • • • • • Hardware features Supported licenses Module management options Face-plate view Passwords Hardware features The MXG610s is a 32-port 32, 16, 8 Gbps FC switch module that provides the following hardware features: ● 16 internal backplane FC ports to connect with the FC controller on server blades ○ The internal ports support 16-Gbps or 32-Gbps speed ○ The internal ports support F_Port mode and N_Port mode for NPIV connection from the HBA ● 16 external FC ports to co
licenses are assigned to ports 0 and 17 at the factory. The remaining licenses are assigned to active ports on a first-come, first-served basis. After the licenses are issued, you can move them from one port to another, making port licensing flexible. You can upgrade the entry-level 8-port and the midlevel 16-port modules with an Enterprise license that includes ISL trunking, Fabric Vision, and extended fabric support.
1. If you create a password, your password persists and has priority. 2. A chassis-created password that is sent to the IOMs is used when: a. You do not create your own password. b. The chassis assigns a password that is also pushed to the switch. 3. A default password is used when: a. You do not create your own password. b. Chassis did not assign a chassis password.
3 Installation preparation Topics: • • • • • • • Multiple switch module installation System reliability guidelines Static-sensitive devices Electrical considerations Environmental considerations Unpack Switch module information Multiple switch module installation The Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 chassis supports up to two MXG610s switch modules in fabric C slot locations—C1 and C2. During configuration, you must assign the first switch module that you install a unique Ethernet IP address.
● The chassis comes with an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector. To use the ESD connector, see the documentation included with the chassis. Electrical considerations The MXG610s requires a maximum of 140 watts; the MX7000 chassis supplies 12 V power. Out of this 12 V power input, the standby power supply supplies 3.3 V. No other power requirement or provision exists. CAUTION: Do not attempt to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery.
4 Switch module installation overview Topics: • • • MX7000 chassis preparation Switch module installation Switch module replacement MX7000 chassis preparation Before you insert the switch module in the MX7000 chassis, meet the following conditions: ● The chassis is powered up and meets all its specific power requirements. ● The I/O module bay C1 or C2 is empty and ready to receive the switch module.
2. Orient the switch module port side facing you. The module latch is on the right side. 1. Backplane connectors 2. Switch module top view. 3. Switch module latch in the open position. 3. Open the release lever, and slide the switch module into the slot completely. You hear a click when the switch module is locked into the I/O module bay. If power is applied to the MX7000, locking the switch module in the module bay powers on the switch.
The configUpload command uploads the switch module configuration to the server and makes it available for downloading to the replacement switch module if necessary. To ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch module, back up the configuration regularly. 2. Stop all activity requiring the ports the switch module uses. To verify that there is no activity, view the switch module LEDs. 3. Disconnect all cables from the SFP+/QSFP optical transceivers. 4.
5 Transceiver and cable installation Topics: • • • • • • • • Time and items required Transceiver and cable safety considerations Clean the fiber optic connector Optical transceivers Fiber optic cables Optical transceivers and cabling installation Optical transceiver removal and replacement Optical transceiver operation Time and items required The installation or replacement procedure for one transceiver takes less than five minutes.
Optical transceivers To avoid damage to the optical transceivers, handle them carefully. Before installing an optical transceiver: ● The housing on the optical transceiver includes an integral guide key that prevents you from inserting the transceiver incorrectly. ● Use minimal pressure when you insert an optical transceiver in the port. Forcing the transceiver into the port can damage the transceiver or the switch module port.
2. Remove the SFP+/QSFP optical transceiver according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Insert the replacement SFP+/QSFP optical transceiver in the appropriate external port of the switch module. Optical transceiver operation To verify the transceivers are working correctly, use the following commands: ● ● ● ● sfpShow switchShow errDump fabricShow For a list of output examples and descriptions, see Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference.
6 Switch module monitoring Topics: • • • • • • Port-side LEDs POST results BOOT results Diagnostic tests Remove a license Software upgrade or downgrade Port-side LEDs Each switch module uses bicolored external LEDs to indicate operation status. 1. FC port 0 status LED 3. FC port 24 status LED 5. Module identification LED 2. FC port 17 status LED 4. Module power status LED Table 4. Port-side LEDs LED Description Module power and status LED ● Solid green—The switch is working correctly.
Table 4. Port-side LEDs (continued) LED Description ● Slow flashing green, 2-second intervals—Online but segmented; Loopback cable or incompatible switch. ● Fast flashing green, 1/2-second intervals—Internal loopback, diagnostic. ● Flickering green—Online and frames flowing through the port. POST results The power-on self-test (POST) system check performs each time you start up, reboot, or reset the switch module. During the POST, the LEDs activate in various indicator patterns.
Remove a license When you remove licenses, some features require that you reboot the switch. Some features require you to disable and reenable selected ports or the entire switch. For example, Dynamic POD license requires you to disable and reenable the chassis or the appropriate ports. 1. Enter the license --show command to display the active licenses. 2. Issue the license --remove -key command to remove the license key.
7 Initial setup and verification Before you begin the switch module configuration, ensure that you configure the MX7000 chassis correctly. For more information, see the OpenManage Enterprise Module Edition User Guide.
2. Select Devices > I/O modules. The I/O modules display. NOTE: You may also access the WebTools configuration UI to manage the switch module by typing the switch module IP address into any supported web browser. 3. Select the I/O module name, IP address, or View Details on the right side of the display. The Overview tab is displayed. Select the Settings tab. 4. Click and expand the Network option.
5. Click and expand the Management option. Specify a hostname and root password. Click Apply. 6. Click and expand the Monitoring option. Select the Enable SNMP check box, the SNMP version, and enter a read community string. Click Apply.
7. Click and expand the Advanced Settings option. Select the needed check boxes. 8. Click Apply. You have configured the IP address and other settings for the switch module. Serial connection To log in to the switch module through the serial connection on the front panel, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the console cable with the micro-USB connector to the console port on the switch module and to a USB port on the workstation. 2.
Please change your passwords now. Use Control-C to exit or press 'Enter' key to proceed. swDir:admin> 6. (Optional) Modify passwords. To skip modifying the password, press Ctrl+C. NOTE: Passwords are 8 to 40 characters long. They must begin with an alphabetic character. They can include numeric characters, the period (.), and the underscore (_) only. Passwords are case-sensitive, and do display when you enter them on the command line.
Table 5. tsTimeZone command parameters (continued) Local time tsTimeZone command parameter—difference from UTC Central standard –6,0 Central daylight –5,0 Mountain standard –7,0 Mountain daylight –6,0 Pacific standard –8,0 Pacific daylight –7,0 Alaskan standard –9,0 Alaskan daylight –8,0 Hawaiian standard –10,0 Local time synchronization To synchronize the local time of the principal or primary FCS device with an external NTP server: 1. Log in as admin. 2.
The default domain ID is 1. If the switch is not powered on until after it is connected to the fabric and the default domain ID is already in use, the domain ID for the new switch automatically resets to a unique value. If the switch is connected to the fabric after it is powered on and the default domain ID is already in use, the fabric segments. To find the domain IDs that are currently in use, enter the fabricShow command on another switch in the fabric. a.
8 8 460800 -- N32 No_Module FC 9 9 460900 -- N32 No_Module FC 10 10 460a00 -- N32 No_Module FC 11 11 460b00 -- N32 No_Module FC 12 12 460c00 -- N32 No_Module FC 13 13 460d00 -- N32 No_Module FC 14 14 460e00 -- N32 No_Module FC 15 15 460f00 -- N32 No_Module FC 16 16 461000 -- N32 No_Module FC 17 17 461100 -- N32 No_Module FC 18 18 461200 -- N32 No_Module FC 19 19 461300 -- N32 No_Module FC 20 20 461400 -- N32 No_Module FC 21 21 461500 -- N32 No_Module FC 22 22 461600 -- N32 No_Module FC 23 23 461700 -- N32 N
8 Technical specifications This section highlights the features and specifications for the Dell EMC MXG610s 32 Gbps FC switch module. System specifications Table 6. System specifications System components Description Enclosure Less than 1U module—2.75 cm / 1.08 inches Power inlet Internal to the chassis Power supplies 12 V power supply from the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 chassis 3.
Table 8. Default switch module settings (continued) Setting Description Subnet mask After factory restore defaults: 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP address After factory restore defaults: 192.168.0.1 Username admin Password admin Table 9.
Table 12. LEDs System components Description Module power and status LED One bicolor I/O module power and status LED at the right; upper side. Module identification LED One blue I/O module identification LED at the right; lower side. FC port status and fault LEDs One bicolor port status; green/amber, LED above each SFP+ FC port. Four bicolor port status; green/amber, LED above each QSFP port. Table 13. Weight and physical dimension Height Width Depth Weight—empty Weight—fully loaded .75 cm 21.
Table 16. Fibre Channel data port specifications Port numbers Media type Description 0, and 17 through 23 8-, 16- or 32-Gbps SFP+ ports Compatible with SWL and LWL transceivers. Can be F_Port, N_Port, or E_Port 24 through 31 4x16- or 4x32-Gbps QSFP ports Compatible with SWL and LWL transceivers. Can be F_Port, N_Port, or E_Port Table 17.
Table 20. Memory specifications Memory Type Size Main memory DDR3L SDRAM with 8-bit ECC, SORDIMM package, operating at 1200 MT/s 2 GB, 64-bit Boot flash Parallel NOR flash embedded memory 16 MB eUSB module 2 GB Table 21. Support for extended fabrics distances SFP and QSFP Minimum distance Maximum distance ELWL 10 km; 6.21 miles 3000 km; 1864.
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9 Regulatory statements Topics: • • • • • • • • • Taiwan BSMI statement Canadian requirements CE statement China CCC statement China ROHS Europe and Australia CISPR 32 Class A Warning US only FCC warning Germany statement Republic of Korea KCC statement Taiwan BSMI statement WARNING: This product is Class A. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference. You may be required to take adequate measures.
China CCC statement China ROHS Refer to the latest revision of the China ROHS document, P/N 53‐1000428‐xx, that ships with the product.
Europe and Australia CISPR 32 Class A Warning This product is a Class A. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference. You may be required to take adequate measures. US only FCC warning This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
10 Caution and danger notices Topics: • • Cautions Danger notices Cautions A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data.
NOTE: Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and comply with the FDA Class1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Opticalproducts that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
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