Dell B-FCX manual Unpacking the device, Package contents, General requirements

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CAUTION

The procedures in this manual are intended for qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

Before beginning the installation, see the precautions in “Power precautions” on page 17.

Unpacking the device

PowerConnect B-FCX devices ship with all of the items listed below. Verify the contents of your shipping container. If any items are missing, please contact the place of purchase.

Package contents

The following items are included in your shipping carton:

•PowerConnect B-FCX device

•115V AC PDU power cords(C13- C14) (for AC sourced devices)

•PowerConnect B-FCXs devices ship with a .5M CX-4 stacking cable

•Rack mount kit

•Document Kit

•Rubber feet Kt

•Retainer nuts and screws

•Warranty card

•A straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). If you prefer to build your own cable, see the pinout information in “Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 25.

General requirements

To manage the system, you need a management station, such as a PC running a terminal emulation application. Connect the management station to the Console serial port on the switch.

Use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks, including assigning an IP address and network mask to the system. This information is required to manage the system using the Web management interface or Brocade Network Advisor or using the CLI through Telnet.

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Contents PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Page Contents Managing the PowerConnect B-FCX Hardware Checking Network Devices and Testing ConnectivityChapter Troubleshooting PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Supported hardware and software AudienceDocument conventions Text formattingCommand Parameters Command syntax conventionsRelated publications Contacting Dell Getting technical help or reporting errorsPowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Product Overview Hardware featuresPowerConnect B-FCX624s front panel Hardware features Control featuresDevice Label on required power supply PowerConnect B-FCX 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports Hardware features Out-of-band RJ45 management InterfaceSerial management interface DB9 Console port Out-of-band RJ45 management interfaceDevice Slot Slot designationsOptional two-port 10 Gbps XFP uplink module SFP interfacesInterface Show Media Description Optional 10Gbps XFP module is not hot-swappable Optional Four-port 1 Gbps SFP and 10 Gbps SFP+ modulesFour-port 1 Gbps SFP module status LEDs Condition Status16/10 Gbps Ethernet CX4 stacking ports Cable specifications for CX4 stacking portsFour-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module status LEDs Port status LEDs Power status LEDs Hardware features System status LEDsState Switch StatusSFP+ Hardware features Port status LEDsSwitch Status Redundancy Power suppliesPower supply unit operation Unpacking the device Package contentsGeneral requirements Installation precautions Installation tasksFollow all precautions when installing a Dell device Task Where to Find More Information NumberLifting precautions General precautionsPower precautions Installation precautionsInstallation location Preparing the installation sitePreparing the installation site Cabling infrastructureDesktop installation Installing the deviceRack mount installation PowerConnect B-FCX624s and PowerConnect B-FCX648s devices Connecting devices in a stackPowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide PowerConnect B-FCX624 and PowerConnect B-FCX648 devices Powering on the system Attaching a PC or terminal Wiring map for serial cable Installing and replacing a power supply unitSerial cable wiring As indicated in , some of the wires should not be connectedInstalling and replacing a power supply unit PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Page PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Page PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Assigning permanent passwords Checking Network Devices and Testing ConnectivityRecovering from a lost password Setting passwordsAssigning permanent passwords Enter the following command to set the super user passwordSyntax enable password Configuring IP addressesDevices running Layer 2 software Devices running Layer 3 software Assigning an IP address to an Ethernet port Configuring IP addressesSyntax interface loopback num Deleting an IP addressAssigning an IP address to a virtual routing interface Syntax router-interface ve num Syntax interface ve numConnectors Connecting network devicesCable specifications Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubsConnecting a network device to a fiber port Connecting to workstations, servers, or routersAutomatic MDI or Mdix detection Fiber Optic transceiversAll fiber optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers Installing a transceiverGigabit Optic Distance Supported for stacking Cabling a fiber optic transceiver Cleaning the fiber optic connectors Testing connectivityTesting connectivity Pinging an IP addressDesired Meaning Testing connectivity Network connection-related LED statesMeaning or Action Tracing a route Troubleshooting network connectionsConfiguration notes Using Virtual Cable Testing to diagnose a cableCommand syntax Viewing the results of the cable analysisSyntax show cable-diag tdr port-num Digital optical monitoringDefines the fields shown in this output Cable statistics This Line DisplaysTroubleshooting network connections Using the temperature sensor Managing temperature settingsDisplaying the temperature Changing temperature warning and shutdown levels Displaying Syslog messages for temperatureManaging temperature settings Syntax temperature warning stack-unit valueSyntax fan-threshold speed-3 mp lowest value highest value Changing the shutdown temperatureCommand Changing the temperature polling interval Displaying PowerConnect B-FCX CPU usageRemoving MAC address entries Syntax chassis poll-time stack-idvalueHardware maintenance schedule Hardware maintenance scheduleReplacing a copper or fiber optic module Removing a copper or fiber optic moduleCabling a fiber optic module Cleaning the fiber optic connectorsReplacing a copper or fiber optic module Replacing a copper or fiber optic module Physical dimensions and weight Hardware specificationsEnvironmental considerations Operating EnvironmentStorage Temperature Storage Humidity Storage Altitude Hardware specificationsCooling system and fans Storage environmentAir Inflow Air outlet Mgmt Serial Console port pinouts Pinouts and signallingRange meters Cable Type Connector TypeMicrons MHz*km or AC power supply specifications Power cordsHardware specifications Cable length summary Hardware specifications Power and cooling problems Diagnosing switch indicatorsInstallation Troubleshooting chartDiagnosing switch indicators In-band accessIndustry Canada statement USA FCC CFR 47 Part 15 WarningEurope and Australia Cispr 22 Class a Warning Japan VcciKorea Japan power cordRussia Class a statementRegulatory compliance Regulatory complianceCertifications Regulatory compliance Vorsicht Devices near the input power connectors Never leave tools inside the chassis Gefahr Device PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide