Enabling VCS mode

switch(config-Management-1/0)# ip address dhcp

Enabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode

Enable or disable a single switch for VCS™ mode as soon as passwords have been assigned and an IP address has been set. Enabling VCS mode is disruptive since a reboot is required once the mode has been enabled. Enabling or disabling VCS mode also causes the default configuration file for that mode to be applied.

The basic configuration tasks include enabling or disabling VCS mode explicitly, setting VCS parameters, and applying the default configuration. If you disable VCS mode, you do not have to set the other parameters. For more details about enabling VCS mode and setting VCS parameters, please see the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide and the Brocade Network OS Command Reference Guide.

Perform the following steps to enable VCS mode.

1.Log in to the switch using an account that has the admin role.

2.Enter the vcs enable command, including the RBridge parameter, as in the following example.

vcs rbridge-id 1 enable

The switch reboots when you confirm that you want to enable VCS mode.

When the switch comes back up, if it is connected to other VCS-enabled switches, the negotiation protocols begin, determining which switch in the fabric is the principal switch and making sure that all domain IDs, and therefore RBridge IDs, are unique. Should the insistent domain ID not be unique, you can change it. Once the domain IDs are determined to be unique, they are equated to the RBridge IDs.

The switch with the lowest World Wide Name (WWN) becomes the principal switch, primarily for purposes of determining the uniqueness of the ID of the other switches in the fabric. The WWN is a unique identifier burned into the switch at the factory.

Another parameter that can be changed if necessary is the VCS ID. This identifies the VCS fabric of which the switch can be a part. By default, the VCS ID of every Brocade VDX 6710-54 is 1. Change the VCS ID if you need to create a new, separate VCS fabric.

3.If you need to change the VCS ID, enter the vcs vcs-idx command, where x is the new VCS ID number.

4.Enter the copy running-configstartup-configcommand to apply the current running configuration to the startup configuration. This is important to capture any changes that have been made to the running configuration so that they will persist the next time the switch reboots in the same mode.

Disabling VCS mode

Perform the following steps to disable VCS mode.

1.Log in to the switch using an account that has the admin role.

2.Enter the no vcs enable command.

3.Reboot the switch.

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6710-54 specifications

Brocade Communications Systems has made a significant impact on the networking industry, and one of its prominent products is the Brocade 6710-54 switch. This advanced Ethernet switch is designed to meet the demands of modern data centers and enterprise networks, delivering high performance, reliability, and scalability.

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In terms of technology, the Brocade 6710-54 supports industry-leading features such as SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and network automation. This allows for greater agility in managing network resources and simplifies the integration of new features as business needs evolve. The switch also includes features like Virtual LANs (VLANs) for efficient traffic segmentation, and Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize critical applications, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments.

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