Brocade Communications Systems Extension Switch 7800 User Manual
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Brocade 7800 Extension Switch Hardware Reference Manual
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Installing and configuring the Brocade 7800
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switch:admin> portcfggemediatype ge0 optical
3. Connect the cables to the transceivers.
The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these
requirements, see the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
CAUTION
A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 in. under full tensile load and
1.2 in. 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, see the cable
manufacturer’s documentation.
NOTE
The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a cable does not
install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
b. Repeat Step a for the remaining cables as required.
c. If you have chosen the copper option for GbE ports ge0 and ge1, you can install those
cables now.
4. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED
patterns, see
“Powering off the Brocade 7800”
5. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 7800 by entering the switchShow command
from the workstation.
Verifying correct operation and backup the configuration
Perform the following steps to verify correct operation and backup with Brocade 7800
configuration.
1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information about LED
patterns, see
2. Run the portcfgpersistentenable command to activate the FC ports for FC operation.
3. Verify the correct operation of the Brocade 7800 by entering the switchShow command
from the workstation.
This command provides information about switch and port status.
sw7800:admin> switchshow
switchName:
sw7800
switchType: 83.3
switchState: Online
switchMode: Native
switchRole: Principal
switchDomain: 220
switchId: fffcdc
switchWwn: 10:00:00:05:1e:55:a2:00