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For readability, command names in the narrative portions of this guide are presented in bold: for example, show version. In actual examples, command lettercase is often all lowercase. Otherwise, this manual specifically notes those cases in which a command is case sensitive.

. Command syntax conventions

The following conventions apply to the command syntax in this guide.

command and

Commands and parameters are printed in bold.

parameters

 

[ ]

Optional parameter.

variable

Variables are printed in italics enclosed in angled brackets < >.

...

Repeat the previous element, for example “member[;member...]”

Choose from one of the parameters.

Notes, cautions, and danger notices

The following note, cautions, and danger statements are used in this manual. They are listed here in order of increasing severity of potential hazards.

NOTE

A note provides a tip, guidance or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information.

CAUTION

A Caution statement alerts you to situations that can be potentially hazardous to you or cause damage to hardware, firmware, software, or data.

DANGER

A Danger statement indicates conditions or situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. Safety labels are also attached directly to products to warn of these conditions or situations.

Related publications

The following Dell documents supplement the information in this guide:

PowerConnect B-FCX Series Configuration Guide - Provides configuration procedures, including configuration information for enterprise routing protocols.

PowerConnect B-MLXe MIB Reference – Contains the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) objects supported on de devices.

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Contents PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Page Contents Checking Network Devices and Testing Connectivity Managing the PowerConnect B-FCX HardwareChapter Troubleshooting PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Audience Supported hardware and softwareDocument conventions Text formattingRelated publications Command syntax conventionsCommand Parameters Getting technical help or reporting errors Contacting DellPowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Hardware features Product OverviewPowerConnect B-FCX624s front panel Device Label on required power supply Control featuresHardware features Hardware features Out-of-band RJ45 management Interface PowerConnect B-FCX 10/100/1000 BASE-T portsSerial management interface DB9 Console port Out-of-band RJ45 management interfaceSlot designations Device SlotInterface Show Media Description SFP interfacesOptional two-port 10 Gbps XFP uplink module Optional Four-port 1 Gbps SFP and 10 Gbps SFP+ modules Optional 10Gbps XFP module is not hot-swappableFour-port 1 Gbps SFP module status LEDs Condition StatusFour-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module status LEDs Cable specifications for CX4 stacking ports16/10 Gbps Ethernet CX4 stacking ports Port status LEDs Hardware features System status LEDs Power status LEDsSwitch Status StateHardware features Port status LEDs SFP+Power supplies Switch Status RedundancyPower supply unit operation General requirements Package contentsUnpacking the device Installation tasks Installation precautionsFollow all precautions when installing a Dell device Task Where to Find More Information NumberGeneral precautions Lifting precautionsPower precautions Installation precautionsPreparing the installation site Installation locationPreparing the installation site Cabling infrastructureInstalling the device Desktop installationRack mount installation Connecting devices in a stack PowerConnect B-FCX624s and PowerConnect B-FCX648s devicesPowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide PowerConnect B-FCX624 and PowerConnect B-FCX648 devices Powering on the system Attaching a PC or terminal Installing and replacing a power supply unit Wiring map for serial cableSerial 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 Checking Network Devices and Testing Connectivity Assigning permanent passwordsSetting passwords Recovering from a lost passwordAssigning permanent passwords Enter the following command to set the super user passwordDevices running Layer 2 software Configuring IP addressesSyntax enable password Devices running Layer 3 software Configuring IP addresses Assigning an IP address to an Ethernet portDeleting an IP address Syntax interface loopback numAssigning an IP address to a virtual routing interface Syntax router-interface ve num Syntax interface ve numConnecting network devices ConnectorsCable specifications Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubsConnecting to workstations, servers, or routers Connecting a network device to a fiber portAutomatic MDI or Mdix detection Fiber Optic transceiversGigabit Optic Distance Supported for stacking Installing a transceiverAll fiber optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers Cabling a fiber optic transceiver Testing connectivity Cleaning the fiber optic connectorsTesting connectivity Pinging an IP addressMeaning or Action Testing connectivity Network connection-related LED statesDesired Meaning Troubleshooting network connections Tracing a routeUsing Virtual Cable Testing to diagnose a cable Configuration notesCommand syntax Viewing the results of the cable analysisDigital optical monitoring Syntax show cable-diag tdr port-numDefines the fields shown in this output Cable statistics This Line DisplaysTroubleshooting network connections Displaying the temperature Managing temperature settingsUsing the temperature sensor Displaying Syslog messages for temperature Changing temperature warning and shutdown levelsManaging temperature settings Syntax temperature warning stack-unit valueChanging the shutdown temperature Syntax fan-threshold speed-3 mp lowest value highest valueCommand Displaying PowerConnect B-FCX CPU usage Changing the temperature polling intervalRemoving 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 moduleReplacing a copper or fiber optic module Cleaning the fiber optic connectorsCabling a fiber optic module Replacing a copper or fiber optic module Hardware specifications Physical dimensions and weightEnvironmental considerations Operating EnvironmentHardware specifications Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Storage AltitudeCooling system and fans Storage environmentAir Inflow Air outlet Mgmt Pinouts and signalling Serial Console port pinoutsMicrons MHz*km or Cable Type Connector TypeRange meters Hardware specifications Cable length summary Power cordsAC power supply specifications Hardware specifications Diagnosing switch indicators Power and cooling problemsInstallation Troubleshooting chartIn-band access Diagnosing switch indicatorsUSA FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Warning Industry Canada statementEurope and Australia Cispr 22 Class a Warning Japan VcciJapan power cord KoreaRussia Class a statementCertifications Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance Regulatory compliance Vorsicht Devices near the input power connectors Never leave tools inside the chassis Gefahr Device PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide