Brocade Communications Systems 8 Installation Guide

53-1002180-1031 March 2015Brocade DCX 8510-8BackboneHardware Installation Guide

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• Run the firmwaresync command on the active CP blade to copy all firmware from the active CPblade to the standby CP blade.NOTEUsing this command requ

Restarting system.The system is coming up, please wait...Fri Jun 18 14:53:13 2010: Doing firmwarecommit now.Please wait ...Fri Jun 18 14:55:27 2010

NOTEThe slot number for the CP blade is different for a chassis with slots for four port blades and achassis with slots for eight port blades. The slo

NOTEThe haEnable command will cause the standby CP blade to reboot. Wait until POST completesbefore moving to the next step. POST is complete when the

Time and items requiredThe replacement procedure for the core switch blade takes approximately 30 minutes. The followingitems are required for the cor

3. Label and then disconnect cables from the faulty core switch blade.4. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the blade face. Pull

NOTEThe CR16-8 blade is compatible only with the Brocade DCX 8510-8.NOTEThe device continues to operate while a core switch blade is being replaced.Co

Time and items requiredThe replacement procedure for each power supply takes less than five minutes. A power supply unit orfiller panel is required fo

FIGURE 35 Removal and replacement of the power supplyReplacing a power supplyTo replace a power supply, complete the following steps.1. If you are not

7. Verify that the power LED on the power supply displays a steady green light.8. If you are installing two additional power supplies to bring the tot

About This Document● Supported hardware and software... 11● What’s new

FIGURE 36 Removal and replacement of the blower assemblyReplacing a blower assemblyComplete the following steps to replace the blower assembly in a ch

contact customer support if recovery fails. In these cases, Brocade Support will determine whether oneor both WWN cards need replaced and will request

Technical Support. For other problems, running wwnrecover can pinpoint the problem and, in somecases, permit you to fix it. Mismatched data can be res

Preparing for WWN card replacementIf the WWN cards require replacement, complete the following steps. Follow electrostatic discharge(ESD) precautions.

3. Verify that the WWN card is correctly connected by noting if the LEDs on the card reflects the statusof the components.4. Address any issues flagge

DANGERFor safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.NOTEBe aware that if replacing both WWN cards, the IP address

11.Run the switchcfgpersistentenable command to persistently enable each logical switch, that wasdisabled before removing the WWN card(s):switch:FID12

Factory Part Num: 60-1000491-05Factory Serial Num: AJX0416G02HManufacture: Day: 12 Month: 8 Year: 2011Update:

FIGURE 37 Removal and replacement of the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card7. Depending on the WWN card removed, label the card and cables with #1 fo

Blade Transceiver Auto-negotiate/Fixed Speeds supported(xGbps)FCOE10-24 10-GbE SFP+ (onlyoptical)Fixed 10FC16-64 QSFP Auto negotiate 4, 8, and 16. How

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FIGURE 39 Replacing an optical transceiver1. BailFIGURE 40 Replacing a 16 Gbps SFP+ optical transceiverReplacing an SFP+ transceiverComplete the follo

regular SFP+ transceiver. You may damage the cable. Do not force a standard SFP cable into anmSFP transceiver. You may damage the transceiver.Removing

Removing and replacing a QSFP and cableUse this procedure to remove and replace QSFP transceivers and cables supported on the FC16-64port blades and c

FIGURE 42 QSFP transceiver (bail open)1. MTP cable2. Bail3. Transceiver• Transceiver with integrated cable and pull-tab.FIGURE 43 2 km LWL QSFP transc

Replacing a QSFP transceiver and cableComplete the following steps to replace a QSFP transceiver and fiber optic cable.1. If replacing a transceiver t

Time and items requiredThe chassis replacement takes approximately 3 hours.The following items are required for the chassis replacement:• Electrostati

Critical information checklist TABLE 19 Checked? Data NotesConfiguration informationLocation of "config-switch.txt" fileLocation of "

Protocol (scp or ftp) [ftp]: ftpServer Name or IP Address [host]: 123.123.123.123User Name [user]: Admin24File Name [config.txt]: config-switch0.txtPa

• nsShow• nsAllShow• switchShow -qsfp• fabricShowCopy the command output into a text file named "SANbefor.txt." After the device is restored

DANGERDisconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from thedevice.2. Power off the chassis by flipping all AC power swi

Product Overview● Product features...13● Ha

DANGERMake sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it frombecoming unstable or falling over.1. If the chassis is

12.Verify that the device is powered on and POST is complete (all power LED indicators on the bladesshould be a steady green).13.Verify that all compo

9 SW BLADE 96 FC16-48 ENABLED 10 SW BLADE 77 FC8-64 ENABLED 11 SW BLADE 96 FC16-48 ENABLED

NOTEThe device can be accessed by remote connection using any of the available managementtools, such as Telnet or Web Tools. Ensure that the device is

<output truncated>switch:admin>2. Determine any differences between the information in the SANafter.txt file and the information in theSANbef

Cable routing table for 64 ports (Continued)TABLE 20 Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device141516171819202122232425262728293031

Cable routing table for 64 ports (Continued)TABLE 20 Slot/port Cable labels Connected device Slot/port of device404142434445464748495051525354555657

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting● Introduction...

Environmental status and maintenance commands TABLE 21 Command Information displayedsensorShow Temperature readings for the port bladesTemperature r

Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log, which is accessible through theerrShow command. For information about error messages, r

Hardware componentsThe device has a modular and scalable mechanical construction that allows a wide range of flexibilityin installation, fabric design

TroubleshootingThe following table provides a list of issues, possible causes, and recommended actions.Troubleshooting the deviceTABLE 22 Issue Poss

Troubleshooting the device (Continued)TABLE 22 Issue Possible cause Recommended actionLEDs on one or morecomponents are changingrapidly or do not in

Troubleshooting the device (Continued)TABLE 22 Issue Possible cause Recommended actionBlades might be faulty. Enter the slotShow command to determin

Application and Encryption Blades● Introduction...

NOTEThe port diagram on the front panel uses the abbreviations GE for 1-GbE ports and 10 GE for 10-GbEports.NOTEThe 10-GbE SFPs used in the FX8-24 bla

Routing Services backbone fabric configuration, then the backbone fabric merges, but theEX_Port-attached edge fabrics do not merge. For more informati

Limitations of FCOE10-24 bladeThe following limitations have to be considered when using FCOE10-24 application blade with FabricOS 7.3.0, on the DCX 8

Port Numbering Templates● CR16-8 core blade port numbering...148● FC8-32E

CR16-8 core blade port numberingFIGURE 44 CR16-8 core blade port numbering1. Port map2. QSFP ports 12-15 (bottom to top)3. QSFP ports 8-11 (bottom to

External port to slotShow port mapping for core bladesTABLE 23 External port number slotShow port numbers External port number slotShow port numbers

‐ The 16-Gbps SFP+ transceivers support speeds of 2, 4, 8, 10, and 16 Gbps.‐ The 16-Gbps QSFPs supported on FC16-64 port blade auto-negotiate at 4, 8,

FC8-32E port blade port numberingFIGURE 45 FC8-32E port blade port numbering1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. FC ports 24-314. Port and trunking

FC8-48E port blade port numberingFIGURE 46 FC8-48E port blade port numbering1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. FC ports 24-474. FC ports 0-23FC8-

FC8-64 port blade port numberingFIGURE 47 FC8-64 port blade port numbering1. Blade status LED2. Blade power LED3. Port 634. Port 305. Port 61 status L

FC16-32 port blade port numberingFIGURE 48 FC16-32 port blade port numbering1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. FC ports 24-314. Port and trunking

FC16-48 port blade port numberingFIGURE 49 FC16-48 port blade port numbering1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. FC ports 24-474. FC ports 0-23FC16

FC16-64 port blade port numberingFIGURE 50 FC16-64 port blade port numbering1. QSFP ports 8-15; FC ports 32-63 (bottom to up)2. QSFP ports 0-7; FC por

FCOE10-24 FCoE blade port numberingFIGURE 51 FCOE10-24 FCoE blade port numbering1. 10-GbE CEE ports 12-232. 10-GbE CEE ports 0-113. Power LED4. Status

FS8-18 encryption blade port numberingFIGURE 52 FS8-18 encryption blade port numbering1. Gigabit Ethernet ports GE0-GE12. Smart card port3. Fibre Chan

FX8-24 extension blade port numberingFIGURE 53 FX8-24 extension blade port numbering1. 10-GbE ports 0-12. 1-GbE ports 0-33. 1-GbE ports 4-94. FC ports

Regulatory Statements● BSMI statement (Taiwan)...159● Canad

NOTEAirflow is from the nonport side to the port side and out the exhaust vent.1. Exhaust vent2. Core switch blade (CR16-8)3. Control processor blade

‐ EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec)‐ EN61000-3-3China ROHSRefer to the latest revision of the China ROHS document (P/N 53‐10004

VCCI statementThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference byInformation Technology Equipment (VC

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Brocade DCX 8510 Technical SpecificationsThis document highlights the features and specifications for the Brocade DCX 8510-4 and the BrocadeDCX 8510-8

System component DescriptionUltraScale ICL bandwidth Brocade DCX 8510-4: 1.024 Tbps; 16 UltraScale ICL ports provide the equivalent of64 16-Gbps ports

System component DescriptionPort types FC8-32E port blade : F_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, and M_PortFC8-48E port blade : F_Port, E_Port, EX_Port, and M_Por

System component DescriptionExtension Supports DWDM, CWDM, and FC-SONET devices; Fibre Channel, in-flightcompression (Brocade LZO) and encryption (AES

System component DescriptionPort Status Bicolor port status LED (green and amber) displaying nine different LED statesbased on FC port activity and st

FRU Description WeightCP blade (CP8) Contains the control plane for the chassis. 3.00 kg6.60 lbCR blade (CR16-4) Core blade for DCX 8510-4. 3.30 kg7.3

FRU Description WeightBlower assembly Two operating blower assemblies to ensure continuouscooling of the system.5.73 kg12.60 lbWWN bezel Logo plate co

Supported bladesThe following table summarizes the port, application, control processor, and core switch blades that aresupported in the device.Blades

Power supply specifications (per PSU)Power supplymodelMaximumoutput powerrating (DC)Input voltage Input linefrequencyMaximuminput currentInput linepro

Power consumption (modules)Module name Module description Maximum powerconsumptionCP8 Control Blade 40 WCR16-8 Core Blade for DCX 8510-8 240 WCR16-4 C

Fibre Channel data transmission rangesPort speed (Gbps) Cable size(microns)Short wavelength(SWL)Long wavelength(LWL)Extended longwavelength (ELWL)2 50

Port speed (Gbps) Cable size(microns)Short wavelength(SWL)Long wavelength(LWL)Extended longwavelength (ELWL)4 x 16 50 50 m (49 ft) N/A N/A62.5 N/A N/A

Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45)Pin Signal Description1 Not supported N/A2 Not supported N/A3 UART1_TXD Transmit data4 GND Logic ground5 GND

Regulatory compliance (safety)• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07/UL60950-1 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment• EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Produc

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Caution and Danger Notices● Cautions...

PRECAUCIÓN Antes de conectar un cable en cualquier puerto, asegúrese de descargar la tensión acumuladaen el cable tocando la superficie de conexión a

Electrical dangersDANGERMake sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cordsupplied with the device to connect it

Blades available for the device (Continued)TABLE 1 Description Name Function64-port 16-Gbps portbladeFC16-64 A 64-port Brocade port blade supporting

PELIGRO Para desconectar completamente la corriente del instrumento, desconecte el cordón decorriente de todas las fuentes de corriente.DANGERIf the i

DANGER Un commutateur Brocade DCX 8510-8 complet (huit cartes de port FC16-64, 512 ports) pèseenviron 161.2 kg et requiert un dispositif de levage hyd

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Index10 GbE ports 143Aapplication bladereplacing 88Bbackbone configuration 43back up configuration 55bezel, WWN, replacing 110bladeCP, LEDs 74FCOE10-2

chassis name 48switch name 47Ddate, setting 49date command 49diagnosticsboot results 138POST 138diagnostic tests 139domain IDsetting 48domain IDstroub

LLEDsblower assembly 79CP blade 74CR blade 76power supply 78troubleshooting 140license, chassis software 51licenseIdShow command 51licenseShow command

customizing 47length 47switchName command 47switchShow command 52, 55switchShow -qsfp command 53sysShutdown command 56Ttasks, installation 25terminal

Port numbering and trunking port groupsTABLE 2 Blade Port numbering Trunking port groupsCR16-8 coreblade• 0 through 7 from bottom to top on the left

© 2015, Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.ADX, Brocade, Brocade Assurance, the B-wing symbol, DCX, Fabric OS, HyperEdge, ICX, M

Port numbering and trunking port groups (Continued)TABLE 2 Blade Port numbering Trunking port groupsFS8-18 blade • 16 FC ports: 0 through 15 from bo

control processor monitors diagnostics to ensure the system is operational should a failover benecessary.• Bus monitoring and control of blades and ot

SecurityThe following list highlights some of the key security features available in the device and in otherBrocade enterprise-class products running

All management interfaces, such as Telnet, Web Tools, standards-compliant SMI-S, and ManagementServer, support a "port N within blade M" nam

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Device Installation● Time and items required... 25● Prep

Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued)TABLE 3 Installation task Time estimate Items requiredInstalling power cables andpowering on

• 110 - 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, four branch circuits are highly recommended.• Two or four cables for 200 - 240 VAC service; up to four cables for 110 - 120

• 14U Rack Mount Kit• Accessory kit• Packing foam• Antistatic plastic4. Remove the chassis door from the device.5. Remove the cable management comb.6.

Providing power to the deviceFor this procedure, refer to the power supply specifications section in the Brocade DCX 8510 TechnicalSpecifications on p

ContentsPreface...7D

CAUTIONBefore plugging a cable into to any port, be sure to discharge the voltage stored on the cableby touching the electrical contacts to ground sur

3. 6 mm cable4. SFP connectorNote that the duplex clip on the mSFP end of the cable is black for easier recognition. For a listing of thequalified mSF

Qualified cables for mSFP connections for the FC8-64 high density port blade (Continued)TABLE 4 Description Length Corning part number Molex partnum

FIGURE 4 QSFP to QSFP standard cables1. QSFP MTP connectorFIGURE 5 QSFP-SFP/LC Break-out/Split-out cables1. QSFP MTP connector2. SFP+ LC connectorsWit

ICL ports can be connected. There are no limitations on number of ICL ports if all ICL distances area few hundred meters.‐ Up to 10 ICL ports can be u

1 MTP cable2 TransceiverFIGURE 6 MTP cable and transceiverNOTEIf the fiber optic cables are not connected to transceivers, make sure the rubber gasket

FIGURE 8 QSFP cable connections for Brocade DCX 8510 chassis (sample configuration)1. Chassis 1 - DCX 8510-82. Chassis 2 - DCX 8510-4The DCX 8510 chas

FIGURE 9 DCX 8510 core/edge ICL topologyThe DCX 8510 chassis can also be connected in a full mesh configuration as shown in the followingfigure. Altho

FIGURE 10 DCX 8510 full mesh ICL topologyUsing Brocade 2 km LWL QSFPsUp to 10 ICL ports using the 2km ICL QSFP are supported in a DCX 8510 backbone sw

1 MTP 1 x 12 fiber male connector2 Integrated 3 meter MTP cable3 Transceiver with pull-tabFIGURE 11 2 km LWL QSFP transceiver with integrated cableFol

Logging in to the serial console port... 45Configuring the IP addresses...

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Rack installation optionsThe following rack mount kits can be used for the Brocade DCX 8510-8.• 27-31 Inch 14U Rack Mount kit - XBR-DCX-0120• 14U Rack

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Initial Configuration● Configuring the device... 43●

FIGURE 13 Configuration tasksEstablishing a serial connection to the deviceTo establish a serial connection to the console port on the device, complet

3. Access the device using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal in a Windowsenvironment or tip in a UNIX environment).4. Disable any

sensitive, and they are not displayed when you enter them on the command line. For moreinformation on passwords, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator&

ipaddrset -cp 0Host Name [cp0]:Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.75]: 192.168.1.2Ethernet Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]: 255.255.255.0Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]

NOTEChanging the name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.1. Enter switchName followed by the new name in double quotes.swDir:admin> s

Setting the date and timeThe date and time settings are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the dateand time; a switch with a

Removing a blade... 90Replacing a blade...

The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone usinginteractive mode to Pacific Standard Time.1. Enter the tsTimeZone command as f

Verifying the PID modeBefore connecting the device to the fabric, verify that the WWN-based persistent port identifier (PID)feature on the device matc

Installing SFP+ and mSFP transceivers and cablesComplete the following steps to install SFP-type optical transceivers.NOTEmSFP transceivers are compat

NOTEThe QSFP transceivers supported on FC16-64 port blade are not interchangeable with QSFPtransceivers supported on the CR16-4/8 core blades.Installi

FC Router: OFFAllow XISL Use: OFFLS Attributes: [FID: 128, Base Switch: No, Default Switch: Yes, Address Mode 0]Index Slot Port QSFP Address Me

• Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replacethe device, allows for inadvertent movement of th

Observe the following notes about configuration data:• Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploaded during a configurationu

System Monitoring● Monitoring overview... 57● Det

12 1 12 780c00 -- -- Offline VE Disabled (Persistent) 13 1 13 780d00 -- -- Offline VE 14 1 14 780e00

802 3 50 782280 -- N8 No_Module FC 803 3 51 782380 id N8 No_Light FC 804 3 52 782480 -- N8 No_Modul

Introduction... 137Obtaining chassis and component statu

398 5 14 ------ id 16G No_SigDet FC 399 5 15 ------ id 16G No_SigDet FC 400 5 16 ------ id 16G No_SigDe

Time Alive: 14 daysTime Awake: 0 daysCP BLADE Slot: 6Header Version: 2Power Consume Factor: -40Factory Part Num:

FAN Unit: 1Header Version: 2Power Consume Factor: -126Factory Part Num: 60-1000384-09Factory Serial Num: AGB0652E0HAManufacture:

FC8-32E port blade LEDsFIGURE 14 FC8-32E port blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. Fibre Channel port4. Port status LEDFC8-32E port blade

FC8-48E port blade LEDsFIGURE 15 FC8-48E port blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. Fibre Channel port4. Port status LEDFC8-48E port blade

FC8-64 port blade LEDsFIGURE 16 FC8-64 port blade LEDs1. Blade status LED2. Blade power LED3. Fibre Channel port4. Port status LEDFC8-64 port blade LE

FC16-32 port blade LEDsFIGURE 17 FC16-32 port blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. Fibre Channel port4. Port status LEDFC16-32 port blade

FC16-48 port blade LEDsFIGURE 18 FC16-48 port blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. Fibre Channel port4. Port status LEDFC16-48 port blade

FC16-64 port blade LEDsFIGURE 19 FC16-64 port blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. Port status LED for FC port 364. QSFP port 9; FC ports

FCOE10-24 FCoE blade LEDsFIGURE 20 FCOE10-24 FCoE blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. 10 GbE FCoE/CEE port 94. 10 GbE FCoE/CEE port 9 LE

Preface● Document conventions...7● Brocade resource

FS8-18 encryption blade LEDsFIGURE 21 FS8-18 encryption blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blade status LED3. Fibre Channel port4. Port status LEDFS8-18 e

FX8-24 extension blade LEDsFIGURE 22 FX8-24 extension blade LEDs1. Blade power LED2. Blaede status LED3. GbE port 64. GbE port 6 LED5. 10-GbE port 06.

Port, application, and extension blade power LED descriptionThe following table describes the port, application, and extension blade power LED pattern

FC ports status LED descriptionTABLE 9 LED purpose Color Status Recommended actionFC Port Status No light (LED is off) Port has no incomingpower, or

GbE and 10-GbE ports status LED descriptionThe following table describes blade GbE and 10-GbE port status LED patterns and the recommendedactions for

FIGURE 23 Control processor blade (CP8)1. Power LED2. Status LED3. USB LED4. USB port5. Console port (Serial)6. Ethernet port (Mgmt IP)7. Ethernet por

CP blade LED descriptions TABLE 11 LED purpose Color Status Recommended actionPower Steady green CP blade is on. No action required.No light (LED is

1. Check the LED indicators on the core switch blade. The LED patterns may temporarily change duringPOST and other diagnostic tests. For information a

CR blade LED descriptions TABLE 12 LED purpose Color Status Recommended actionPower Steady green CR16-8 blade is on. No action required.No light (LE

FIGURE 25 Power supply1. Power LEDThe following table describes the power supply LED patterns and the recommended actions for thosepatterns.Power supp

Convention Description[ ] Syntax components displayed within square brackets are optional.Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in square b

FIGURE 26 Blower assembly1. Power LED2. Fault LEDThe following table describes the LED patterns for the blower assembly.Blower assembly LED descriptio

Blower assembly LED descriptions (Continued)TABLE 14 LED purpose Color Status Recommended actionFlashing amber (on 1/2second, then off 3.5seconds)Fa

Messages that may indicate WWN card failure (Continued)TABLE 15 Type of message Sample error messageWWN unit removal was detected.<timestamp>,

3. Port blade Status (above) and Power (below) LEDs4. Slot numbersSystem MonitoringBrocade DCX 8510-8 Backbone Hardware Installation Guide 8353-100218

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Removal and Replacement Procedures● Introduction...

Chassis door removal and replacementNOTEThe chassis door must be installed to ensure that the device meets EMI and other regulatorycertifications.Time

Replacing a chassis doorComplete the following steps to reinstall the door.1. Align the holes in the door with the ball studs on the chassis.2. Push t

FIGURE 29 Removal and replacement of the cable management combReplacing a cable management combComplete the following steps to replace the cable manag

CAUTIONIf you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the slot filler panel inplace. If you run the chassis with an uncover

Brocade resourcesVisit the Brocade website to locate related documentation for your product and additional Brocaderesources.You can download additiona

NOTEFor information about the transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade chassis, refer to theTranceiver Removal and Replacement section.Removing

FIGURE 30 Removal and replacement of the port and application blades (FC16-48 port bladeshown)Replacing a bladeComplete this procedure to replace a bl

1. Orient the blade so that the ports are at the front of the chassis and the flat side of the blade is onthe left.2. Open the ejectors by rotating th

FIGURE 31 Removal and replacement of the blade filler panelReplacing a filler panelDo not leave a slot empty. This will adversely affect cooling of th

Control processor blade (CP8) removal and replacementThis document describes how to remove and replace a control processor (CP8) blade.Each chassis ha

• The clock is inaccurate, or the CP blade does not boot up or shut down normally.• Any of the following messages display in the error log:‐ "Slo

The following example shows the results of the firmwareshow command when the firmwareversions on the two CP blades are not the same. Note the warning

FIGURE 32 Removal and replacement of the control processor blade (CP8)Replacing a control processor blade (CP8)NOTERead all of the instructions for re

1. Open the ejector handles to approximately 45 degrees. Orient the CP blade so that the handles aretoward you and the flat metal side is on your left

12.Enter configDownload -vf to download backbone virtual fabric data to the local system.The chassis reboots and partitions are restored.13.Enter chas