Dell FC4 Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference - Page 21

Configuring the Brocade 5000 2 3. Install the SFP transceivers in the Fibre Channel ports, as required. The ports selected for use in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. a. Remove the plugs from the ports to be used. b. Position a transceiver so that it is oriented correctly and insert it into a port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. For instructions specific to the type of transceiver, refer to the transceiver manufacturer's documentation. ATTENTION The transceivers are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. c. Repeat Steps a and b for the remaining ports, as required. 4. Connect the cables to the transceivers. The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these requirements, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. ATTENTION A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with no tensile load. A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with no tensile load. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily overtightened. a. Orient a cable connector so that the key (the ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot in the transceiver. Then, insert the cable into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. For instructions specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer's documentation. b. Repeat Step a for the remaining transceivers as required. 3. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED patterns, refer to "Interpreting LED Activity" on page 15. 4. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 5000 by typing the switchShow command from the workstation. This command provides information about switch and port status. 5. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 5000 in the fabric by typing the fabricShow command from the workstation. This command provides general information about the fabric. 6. Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by typing the configUpload command and following the prompts. This command uploads the switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement switch if necessary. Brocade 5000 Hardware Reference Manual 11 Publication Number: 53-1000424-03