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Brocade 5100
Hardware Reference Manual
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Contents

Preface..................................................................................................................................... 3
Document conventions......................................................................................3
Text formatting conventions.................................................................. 3
Command syntax conventions.............................................................. 3
Notes, cautions, and warnings.............................................................. 4
Brocade resources............................................................................................ 5
Getting technical help........................................................................................5
Document feedback.......................................................................................... 6

About This Document................................................................................................................ 7

Supported hardware and software.................................................................... 7
What’s new in this document............................................................................ 7

Brocade 5100 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 9

Brocade 5100 overview.....................................................................................9
Port side of the Brocade 5100.........................................................................10
Port Numbering................................................................................... 11
Non-port side of the Brocade 5100................................................................. 11
Field replaceable units (FRUs)........................................................................11
Ports on Demand license................................................................................ 12
ISL trunking groups......................................................................................... 12

Brocade 5100 Installation and Configuration.......................................................................... 13

Items included with the Brocade 5100............................................................ 13
Installation and safety considerations............................................................. 13
Electrical considerations..................................................................... 13
Environmental considerations............................................................. 14
Cabinet considerations........................................................................14
Recommendations for cable management......................................... 14
Items required for installation.............................................................. 15
Installing a standalone Brocade 5100............................................................. 15
Cabinet installation for a Brocade 5100.......................................................... 16
Brocade 5100 configuration............................................................................ 16
Providing power to the switch............................................................. 16
Creating a serial connection................................................................16
Switch IP address............................................................................... 17
Date and time settings........................................................................ 18

Brocade 5100 Operation........................................................................................................ 21

Powering the Brocade 5100 on and off...........................................................21
LED activity interpretation............................................................................... 21
Brocade 5100 LEDs............................................................................ 21
LED locations...................................................................................... 22
LED Patterns.......................................................................................22
POST and boot specifications.........................................................................24
POST.................................................................................................. 24

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 Boot...................................................................................................25
Interpreting POST results..............................................................................25
Maintaining the Brocade 5100...................................................................... 26
Installing an SFP............................................................................... 26
Diagnostic tests.................................................................................26
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)........................................................27
Power supply/fan assembly FRU replacement................................. 27
Managing the Brocade 5100.........................................................................28

Brocade 5100 Specifications................................................................................................31

Switch components.......................................................................................31
Weight and physical dimensions...................................................................31
Facility requirements..................................................................................... 32
Power supply specifications.......................................................................... 32
Environmental requirements......................................................................... 33
General specifications...................................................................................33
Data transmission ranges............................................................................. 35
Memory specifications...................................................................................35
Fibre Channel port specifications..................................................................36
Serial port specifications............................................................................... 36
Regulatory compliance..................................................................................37
FCC warning (US only)..................................................................... 37
KCC statement (Republic of Korea)..................................................37
China statement................................................................................ 38
VCCI statement Japan...................................................................... 39
Power cords (Japan Denan)............................................................. 39
BSMI statement (Taiwan)..................................................................39
CE statement.................................................................................... 39
Canadian requirements.....................................................................40
Laser compliance.............................................................................. 40
RTC battery.......................................................................................40
Electrical safety................................................................................. 40
Regulatory certifications....................................................................41
Environmental regulation compliance........................................................... 41
China RoHS...................................................................................... 41

Index.................................................................................................................................... 45

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Preface

● Document conventions......................................................................................................3
● Brocade resources............................................................................................................ 5
● Getting technical help........................................................................................................5
● Document feedback.......................................................................................................... 6

Document conventions
The document conventions describe text formatting conventions, command syntax conventions, and
important notice formats used in Brocade technical documentation.

Text formatting conventions

Text formatting conventions such as boldface, italic, or Courier font may be used in the flow of the text
to highlight specific words or phrases.

Format Description
bold text Identifies command names
Identifies keywords and operands
Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements
Identifies text to enter at the GUI

italic text Identifies emphasis

Identifies variables and modifiers
Identifies paths and Internet addresses
Identifies document titles

Courier font Identifies CLI output

Identifies command syntax examples

Command syntax conventions

Bold and italic text identify command syntax components. Delimiters and operators define groupings of
parameters and their logical relationships.

Convention Description
bold text Identifies command names, keywords, and command options.
italic text Identifies a variable.

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Convention Description
value In Fibre Channel products, a fixed value provided as input to a command
option is printed in plain text, for example, --show WWN.

[] Syntax components displayed within square brackets are optional.

Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in square brackets.

{x|y|z} A choice of required parameters is enclosed in curly brackets separated by

vertical bars. You must select one of the options.
In Fibre Channel products, square brackets may be used instead for this
purpose.

x|y A vertical bar separates mutually exclusive elements.

<> Nonprinting characters, for example, passwords, are enclosed in angle

brackets.

... Repeat the previous element, for example, member[member...].

\ Indicates a “soft” line break in command examples. If a backslash separates

two lines of a command input, enter the entire command at the prompt without
the backslash.

Notes, cautions, and warnings

Notes, cautions, and warning statements may be used in this document. They are listed in the 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.

ATTENTION
An Attention statement indicates potential damage to hardware or data.

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.

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 Brocade resources

Brocade resources
Visit the Brocade website to locate related documentation for your product and additional Brocade
resources.

You can download additional publications supporting your product at www.brocade.com.

• Adapter documentation is available on the Downloads and Documentation for Brocade Adapters
page. Select your platform and scroll down to the Documentation section.
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Brocade product name or image to open the individual product page. The user manuals are
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To get up-to-the-minute information on Brocade products and resources, go to MyBrocade. You can
register at no cost to obtain a user ID and password.
Release notes are available on MyBrocade under Product Downloads.
White papers, online demonstrations, and data sheets are available through the Brocade website.

Getting technical help

You can contact Brocade Support 24x7 online, by telephone, or by e-mail.
For product support information and the latest information on contacting the Technical Assistance
Center, go to http://www.brocade.com/services-support/index.html.

Use one of the following methods to contact the Brocade Technical Assistance Center.

Online Telephone E-mail

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• Knowledge Base
FIBREE (+800 28 34 27 33) • Environment description
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• Toll-free numbers are available
in many countries.

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Document feedback

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About This Document

● Supported hardware and software.................................................................................... 7

● What’s new in this document............................................................................................ 7

Supported hardware and software

Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade
Communications Systems, Inc. for Fabric OS v6.1.0, documenting all possible configurations and
scenarios is beyond the scope of this document.
This document is specific to the Brocade 5100 and Fabric OS v6.1.0. To obtain information about a
Fabric OS version other than v6.1.0, see the documentation specific to that OS version.

What’s new in this document

The port numbers that can be combined to form an ISL trunk are added to the port numbering section.

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● Brocade 5100 overview.....................................................................................................9

● Port side of the Brocade 5100.........................................................................................10
● Non-port side of the Brocade 5100................................................................................. 11
● Field replaceable units (FRUs)........................................................................................11
● Ports on Demand license................................................................................................ 12
● ISL trunking groups......................................................................................................... 12

Brocade 5100 overview

The Brocade 5100 is an Enterprise class 1U, 40-port Fibre Channel 1, 2, 4 or 8 Gbps Fibre Channel
switch that offers the next generation Brocade, single-chip architecture for Storage Area Networks
(SANs). The Brocade 5100 is designed to function in large-scale enterprise SANs and can also fit the
requirements of small to medium-sized work groups.
Because the Brocade 5100 has a slim 1U height and a high port count, you can use the Brocade 5100
to create very dense fabrics in a relatively small space. With its flexible Ports On Demand (POD)
capability, the Brocade 5100 provides excellent overall value as the foundation of a SAN with the ability
to grow with an organization’s SAN needs.
The Brocade 5100 is the latest mid-range offer from the Brocade family of entry-to-enterprise products.
It supports the following features:
• Up to 40 ports of high-performance 8 Gbps technology and POD scaling from 24 to 32 or 40 ports.
• Support for 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel switch and router ports.
• FICON®, FICON Cascading and FICON Control Unit Port ready.
• Two hot-swappable, redundant integrated power supply and fan FRUs.
• Universal ports that self-configure as E, F, M, or FL ports. Ex_Ports are activated on a per port
basis with the optional Integrated Routing license.
• Fibre Channel Routing (FCR) service that provides improved scalability and fault isolation (through
the optional Integrated Routing license).
• An RJ45 Ethernet management port, that in conjunction with EZSwitchSetup, supports switch IP
address discovery and configuration, eliminating the need to attach a serial cable to configure the
switch IP address and greatly increasing the ease of use.
• USB port that provides storage for firmware updates, output of the supportSave command and
storage for configuration uploads and downloads
• Single motherboard design with 667 MHz PowerPC 440EPx Reduced Instruction Set Computer
(RISC) CPU and integrated peripherals which provide high performance.
• Inter-Switch Link (ISL) Trunking (licensable), which allows up to eight ports (at 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps
speeds) between a pair of switches combined to form a single, logical ISL with a speed of up to 128
Gbps full duplex for optimal bandwidth utilization and load balancing.
• Dynamic Path Selection (DPS), which optimizes fabric-wide performance and load balancing by
automatically routing data to the most efficient available path in the fabric.
• Rack-mount design using existing rail kits (fixed, sliding, and mid-mount/Telco rail kits) on a 19" EIA
rack.
• Industry-leading extended distance support, which enables native Fibre Channel extension greater
than 590 km.

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• Expanded security for up to 16,000 hardware zones. Hardware zoning is accomplished at the port
level of the switch or by World Wide Name (WWN). Hardware zoning permits or denies delivery of
frames to any destination port address.
• Unicast, multicast (255 groups), and broadcast data traffic type, are support.
• Brocade Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) or SFP+ optical transceivers support any
combination of Short Wavelength (SWL), Long Wavelength (LWL) or Extended Long Wavelength
(ELWL) optical media among the switch ports.
• Brocade Fabric Operating System (Fabric OS), which delivers distributed intelligence throughout
the network and enables a wide range of value-added applications including Brocade Advanced
Web Tools and Brocade Zoning. Optional Fabric Services include: Adaptive Networking with QoS,
Brocade Extended Fabrics, Brocade Enhanced Group Management, Brocade Fabric Watch, ISL
Trunking, Integrated Routing, and End-to-End Performance Monitoring (APM).
• Port-to-port latency minimized to 700 nanoseconds through the use of cut-through frame routing
at 8 Gbps.
• Extensive diagnostics and system monitoring capabilities, which enhance high Reliability,
Availability, and Serviceability (RAS).
• The Brocade EZSwitchSetup wizard, which makes SAN configuration a three-step point-and click
task.

Port side of the Brocade 5100

The port side of the Brocade 5100 includes the system status LED, console port, Ethernet port and
LEDs, USB port, and Fibre Channel ports and the corresponding port status LEDs.

FIGURE 1 Port-side view of the Brocade 5100

1. System status (top) and power (bottom) LEDs

2. System RS232 console port (RJ-45)
3. System Ethernet port (RJ-45)
4. Ethernet port LEDs (green/amber)
5. USB port
6. Fibre Channel port status LED
7. Fibre Channel ports
8. Switch ID pull-out tab

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Port Numbering
The Fibre Channel ports on the Brocade 5100 are numbered from left to right, in eight-port groups from
0 to 39 as illustrated in the following figure.

FIGURE 2 Port Numbering on the Brocade 5100

ATTENTION
Brocade ISL Trunking is licensed software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between
adjacent switches. Trunking is supported by combining maximum of eight ports per group to form 64-
Gbps ISL trunk. The trunking port groups are 0-7, 8-15, 18-23, 24-31, and 32-39. For more information
about Brocade ISL Trunking, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.

Non-port side of the Brocade 5100

The non-port side of the Brocade 5100 includes the two redundant power supply-fan assemblies and
the corresponding status LEDs.

FIGURE 3 Non-port side view of the Brocade 5100

1. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU2)

2. Power supply/Fan status LED (for power supply/fan FRU 2)
3. Power supply connector (for power supply/fan FRU2)
4. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU2)
5. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU1)
6. Power supply/Fan status LED (for Power Supply/fan FRU 1)
7. Power supply connector (for power supply/fan FRU 1)
8. Fan (for power supply/fan FRU1)

Field replaceable units (FRUs)

The Brocade 5100 has two integrated power supply and fan unit field replaceable units (FRUs). These
power supply/fan assembly units are hot-swappable and redundant, and are capable of functioning
universally without voltage jumpers or switches. The FRU units are identical and interchangeable.

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The front panel has a status LED that provides the status of the entire switch, including the two power
supply/fan assembly FRUs.

Ports on Demand license

The Brocade 5100 has 40 ports. By default, ports 0-24 are enabled. To enable additional ports, you
must install Ports On Demand (POD) licenses.
To install a POD license, you can either use the supplied license key or generate a license key.
Typically the switch is shipped with a paper pack that specifies the transaction key to use with the
Software License Keys link. Use this transaction key on the Brocade Web site at www.brocade.com /
licensekeys and follow the instructions to generate the key. You can also use this site to generate
other license keys for your switch.
After you have installed the license keys, you must enable the ports. You can do so without disrupting
switch operation by using the portEnable command on each port individually. Alternatively, you can
disable and re-enable the switch to activate all ports simultaneously.
For detailed information on enabling additional ports using the POD license, refer to the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide

ISL trunking groups

The Brocade 5100 supports Interswitch Link (ISL) Trunking as a licensed feature. When this feature is
enabled, you can create trunked groups of up to eight contiguous ports, permitting a speed of up to 64
Gbps (128 Gbps full duplex).

NOTE
Brocade ISL Trunking is licensed software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs between
adjacent switches. For more information about Brocade ISL Trunking, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide

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Brocade 5100 Installation and Configuration

● Items included with the Brocade 5100............................................................................ 13

● Installation and safety considerations............................................................................. 13
● Installing a standalone Brocade 5100............................................................................. 15
● Cabinet installation for a Brocade 5100.......................................................................... 16
● Brocade 5100 configuration............................................................................................ 16

Items included with the Brocade 5100

The following items are included with the standard shipment of the Brocade 5100. When you open the
Brocade 5100 packaging, verify that these items are included in the package and that no damage has
occurred during shipping:
• The Brocade 5100 switch, containing two power supply/fan assembly units
• One accessory kit containing:
‐ Serial Cable with an RJ-45 connector
‐ 6 ft. Power Cord
‐ Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit
‐ Brocade Family Doc CD
‐ Brocade 5100 QuickStart Guide
‐ EZSwitchSetup CD

Installation and safety considerations

You can install the Brocade 5100 switch in the following ways:
1. As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
2. In an EIA cabinet using a fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional fixed-rail rack mount kit can be
ordered from your switch retailer.
3. In an EIA cabinet using an optional slide-rail rack mount kit. The optional slide-rail rack mount kit
can be ordered from your switch retailer. When mounting into a slide-rail rack, you can mount the
chassis to slide from either the port side or the non-port side.
4. In an EIA cabinet using an optional mid-mount rack kit for switches. The optional mid-mount rack kit
for switches can be ordered from your switch retailer.

Electrical considerations
To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure the following:

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• The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance
with local electrical codes.
• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating on
the switch nameplate.
• The power supply standards provided in Power supply specifications on page 32 are met.

Environmental considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental
requirements are met:
• At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you install the switch with the non-port side, which
contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle.
• All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake of exhaust air.
• A maximum of 49.3 cubic meters/hour (29 cubic feet/minute) and a minimum of 37.4 cubic
meters/hour (22 cubic feet/minute) of air flow is available to the air intake vents on the non-port
side of the switch.
• The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40 ° C (104 ° F) while the switch is operating.

Cabinet considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch in a cabinet, ensure the following cabinet
requirements are met:
• The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.
• Plan a cabinet space that is one rack unit (1U) high; 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) and 48.3 cm (19
inches) wide.
• Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain
ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power
strip.
• Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the
switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet assembly.
• Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits or
unbalance the cabinet in any way.
• Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake.

Recommendations for cable management

The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with
no tensile load.
Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, for example, using cable channels on the
sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. Following is a list of
recommendations:

NOTE
You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easy to over tighten.

CAUTION
Before plugging a cable to any port, be sure to discharge any static charge stored on the cable
by touching the electrical contacts to ground surface.

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• Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.
• Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replace
the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being
bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
• If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The cables
used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide .
• For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they are
connected.
• Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
• Use hook and loop style straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables.

Items required for installation

The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 5100 for use in
a network and fabric:
• Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
• Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address
• Serial cable (provided)
• Ethernet cable
• SFPs and compatible cables, as required
• Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional)

Installing a standalone Brocade 5100

Perform this task to install the Brocade 5100 as a standalone unit.
1. Unpack the Brocade 5100 and verify the items listed on Items included with the Brocade 5100 on
page 13. Verify the items are present and undamaged.
2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet onto the switch helps prevent the switch
from sliding off the supporting surface.
a) Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are
free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.
b) With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and
press into place.
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
4. Provide power to the switch as described in Providing power to the switch on page 16.

ATTENTION
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on
how to set the IP address, see Brocade 5100 configuration on page 16

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Cabinet installation for a Brocade 5100

You must use one of three rack mount kits to install a Brocade 5100 in a cabinet. A rack mount kit can
be installed in two ways:
• To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust-air side of the cabinet.In this
installation, the port side of the switch is flush with the edge of the cabinet.
• To allow the non-port side of the switch to slide out the cool-air side of the cabinet.In this
installation, the port side of the switch is set 7.62 cm (3 inches) back from the edge of the cabinet,
allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic cables.
Whichever mounting method you choose, follow the installation instructions shipped with the
appropriate rack mount kit:
• To install the switch into a fixed-rail rack, refer to the Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
• To install the switch into a slide-rail rack, refer to the Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
• To install the switch into mid-mount rack, refer to the Mid-Mount Rack Mount Kit (Switch)
Installation Procedure.

Brocade 5100 configuration

Once you have set up the Brocade 5100 in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time to give it power
and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the Brocade 5100 in a single-switch setup, you can
use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.
See the EZSwitchSetup CD , included with the Brocade 5100 for more information. You can also use
the Brocade 5100 Quick Start Guide .
If you do not want to use EZSwitchSetup, follow the instructions in the rest of this section.

Providing power to the switch

Perform the following steps to provide power to the Brocade 5100.
1. Connect the power cords to both power supplies, and then to power sources on separate circuits
to protect against AC failure. Ensure that the cords have a minimum service loop of 6 in. available
and are routed to avoid stress.
2. Power on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to the "1" symbol. The power supply
LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to green. The switch usually
requires from 1 to 3 min to boot and complete POST.

ATTENTION
Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and turned on.

3. After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side of
the switch are green.

Creating a serial connection

You will perform all basic configuration tasks in this guide using a serial connection.

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Complete the following steps to create a serial connection to the switch.

1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the switch and to an RS-232 serial port on the
workstation.
If the serial port on the workstation is RJ-45 instead of RS-232, remove the adapter on the end of
the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 serial port on the
workstation.
2. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC, or TERM, TIP, or Kermit in
a UNIX environment), and configure the application as follows:
• In a Windows environment:

Parameter Value

Bits per second 9600

Databits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Flow control None

• In a UNIX environment, enter the following string at the prompt:

tip /dev/ttyb -9600

If ttyb is already in use, use ttya instead and enter the following string at the prompt:
tip /dev/ttya -9600

Switch IP address
You can configure the Brocade 5100 with a static IP address, or you can use a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by default. The
Brocade 5100 supports both IPv4 and IPv6.

Using DHCP to set the IP address

When using DHCP, the Brocade 5100 obtains its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
address from the DHCP server. The DHCP client can only connect to a DHCP server that is on the
same subnet as the switch. If your DHCP server is not on the same subnet as the Brocade 5100, use a
static IP address.

Setting a static IP address

Perform the following steps to set a static IP address on the switch.
1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password.
2. Use the ipaddrset command to set the Ethernet IP address.

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If you are going to use an IPv4 IP address, enter the IP address in dotted decimal notation as
prompted.

Ethernet IP Address: [192.168.74.102]

If you are going to use an IPv6 address, enter the network information in semicolon-separated
notation as prompted.

switch:admin> ipaddrset -ipv6 --add 1080::8:800:200C:417A/64

IP address is being changed...Done.
3. Complete the rest of the network information as prompted.
Ethernet Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0]
Ethernet IP Address: [192.168.74.102]
Ethernet Subnetmask: [255.255.255.0]
4. Enter off to Disable DHCP when prompted.
DHCP [OFF]: off

Date and time settings

The Brocade 5100 maintains the current date and time inside a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC)
circuit. Date and time are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the date and
time; a Brocade 5100 with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However, because
the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, you should set them
correctly.

Time zones
You can set the time zone for the switch by name. You can also set country, city or time zone
parameters.
If the time zone is not set with the new options, the switch retains the offset time zone settings. The
tsTimeZone command includes an option to revert to the prior time zone format. For more information
about the --old option, see the Fabric OS Command Reference.
You can set the time zone for a switch using the tsTimeZone command. The tsTimeZone command
allows you to perform the following tasks:
• Display all of the time zones supported in the firmware
• Set the time zone based on a country and city combination or based on a time zone ID such as
PST
The time zone setting has the following characteristics:
• You can view the time zone settings. However, only those with administrative permissions can set
the time zones.
• The tsTimeZone setting automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.
• Changing the time zone on a switch updates the local time zone setup and is reflected in local
time calculations.
• By default, all switches are in the GMT time zone (0,0). If all switches in a fabric are in one time
zone, it is possible for you to keep the time zone setup at the default setting.
• System services that have already started will reflect the time zone changes only after the next
reboot.
• Time zone settings persist across failover for high availability.

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Local time synchronization

You can synchronize the local time of the principal or primary fabric configuration server (FCS) switch to
a maximum of eight external network time protocol (NTP) servers. To keep the time in your SAN
current, it is recommended that the principal or primary FCS switch has its time synchronized with at
least one external NTP server. The other switches in the fabric will automatically take their time from the
principal or primary FCS switch.
All switches in the fabric maintain the current clock server value in non-volatile memory. By default, this
value is the local clock server <LOCL> of the principal or primary FCS switch. Changes to the clock
server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are propagated to all switches in the fabric.
When a new switch enters the fabric, the time server daemon of the principal or primary FCS switch
sends out the addresses of all existing clock servers and the time to the new switch. If a switch with
v5.3.0 or later has entered the fabric it will be able to store the list and the active servers; pre-5.3.0
Fabric OS switches will ignore the new list parameter in the payload and will update only the active
server address.
If the active NTP server configured is IPv6, then distributing the same in the fabric will not be possible to
switches earlier than v5.3.0 because IPv6 is supported for Fabric OS version 5.3.0 and later. The
default value LOCL will be distributed to pre-5.3.0 switches.
The tsClockServer command accepts multiple server addresses in either IPv4, IPv6, or DNS name
formats. When multiple NTP server addresses are passed, tsclockserver sets the first obtainable
address as the active NTP server. The rest are stored as backup servers that can take over if the active
NTP server fails. The principal or primary FCS switch synchronizes its time with the NTP server every
64 seconds.

Setting the date

Perform the following steps to set the date on the switch.
1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password.
2. Enter the date command, using the following syntax:
date "mmddHHMMyy"

The values are:

• mm is the month; valid values are 01 through 12.
• dd is the date; valid values are 01 through 31.
• HH is the hour; valid values are 00 through 23.
• MM is minutes; valid values are 00 through 59.
• yy is the year; valid values are 00 through 99 (values greater than 69 are interpreted as 1970
through 1999, and values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069).

switch:admin> date
Fri Sep 29 17:01:48 UTC 2007
switch:admin> date "0927123007"
Thu Sep 27 12:30:00 UTC 2007
switch:admin>

Setting time zones

You must perform the procedure on all switches for which the time zone must be set. However, you only
need to set the time zone once on each switch, because the value is written to nonvolatile memory.
Use one of the two following procedures to set the time zone.

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The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using timezone_fmt mode to
Central Standard time.
1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password.
2. Enter the tsTimeZone command as follows:
switch:admin> tstimezone [--interactive]/ [, timezone_fmt]

Use timezone_fmt to set the time zone by Country/City or by time zone ID, such as PST.
The following example shows how to change the time zone to US/Central.

switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Pacific
switch:admin> tstimezone US/Central
switch:admin> tstimezone
Time Zone : US/Central

The following procedure describes how to set the current time zone using
interactive mode to Pacific Standard Time.
1. Type the tsTimeZone command as follows:
switch:admin> tstimezone --interactive
2. You are prompted to select a general location.
Please identify a location so that time zone rules can be set correctly.
3. Enter the appropriate number or Ctrl-D to quit.
4. At the prompt, select a country location.
5. At the prompt, enter the appropriate number to specify the time zone
region or Ctrl-D to quit.

Synchronizing local time using NTP

Perform the following steps to synchronize the local time using NTP.
1. Log into the switch using the default password, which is password.
2. Enter the tsClockServer command:
switch:admin> tsclockserver "<ntp1;ntp2>"

where ntp1 is the IP address or DNS name of the first NTP server, which the switch must be able
to access. The second ntp2 is the second NTP server and is optional. The operand "<ntp1;ntp2>"
is optional; by default, this value is LOCL, which uses the local clock of the principal or primary
switch as the clock server.

switch:admin> tsclockserver
LOCL
switch:admin> tsclockserver "132.163.135.131"

switch:admin> tsclockserver
132.163.135.131
switch:admin>

The following example shows how to set up more than one NTP server using a DNS name:

switch:admin> tsclockserver
"10.32.170.1;10.32.170.2;ntp.localdomain.net"
Updating Clock Server configuration...done.
Updated with the NTP servers
Changes to the clock server value on the principal or primary FCS switch are
propagated to all switches in the fabric

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● Powering the Brocade 5100 on and off...........................................................................21

● LED activity interpretation............................................................................................... 21
● POST and boot specifications.........................................................................................24
● Interpreting POST results................................................................................................25
● Maintaining the Brocade 5100........................................................................................ 26
● Managing the Brocade 5100........................................................................................... 28

Powering the Brocade 5100 on and off

To power the Brocade 5100 on, connect one or both power cords to the power connectors on the power
supplies and to a power source; then, set the AC power switches to "I". Power is supplied to the switch
as soon as the first power supply is connected and powered on.
The switch runs POST by default each time it is powered on; it can take up to several minutes to boot
and complete POST.
To power the Brocade 5100 off, power off both power supplies by setting each AC power switch to "O".
All devices are returned to their initial state the next time the switch is powered on.

LED activity interpretation

System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch. There are
three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, and a flashing light. The lights are green or amber.
Sometimes, the LEDs flash either of the colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests. This is
normal; it does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a healthy state after all boot
processes and diagnostic tests are complete.

Brocade 5100 LEDs

The Brocade 5100 has the following LEDs:
• One system status LED (above) on the left side
• One power status LED (below) on the left side
• 40 port status LEDs, one for each Fibre Channel port, located above the ports
• One power supply status LED on each power supply FRU, to the left of the ON/OFF rocker switch
on the non-port side of the switch

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LED locations
FIGURE 4 Port Side LEDs on the Brocade 5100.

1 System status LED (top) and System power (bottom)

2 Ethernet port Status LEDs (green/amber)

3 FC port status (port 9)

FIGURE 5 Non-Port Side LEDs on the Brocade 5100.

1 Power supply status LED

2 Power supply status LED

LED Patterns
The following table describes the LEDs and their actions on the switch.

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TABLE 1 Brocade 5100 LED Patterns During Normal Operation

LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action

Power Supply No light Primary power cord is disconnected or Verify the power supply is on and
Status is not actively powered, or power seated and the power cord is
supply has failed. connected to a functioning power
source.

Steady green Power supply is operating normally. No action required.

Flashing green (for A power supply and fan assembly fault Take one of the following actions:
more than five has occurred for one of the following
seconds) reasons: • Replace the FRU
• The power supply or fan in the • Verify that the power
assembly has failed. supply/fan assembly FRU is
• The FRU was disabled by a user. enabled
• The FRU power switch has been • Check the power switch and
turned off or the unit has been plug
unplugged.

Power Status No light System is off or there is an internal Verify the system is on. If the
power supply failure. system is on, the unit is faulty.
Contact Technical Support.

Steady green System is on and power supplies are No action required.

functioning properly.

System Status No light System is off, boot is not complete, or Verify the system is on and has
boot failed. completed booting.

Steady green System is on and power supplies are No action required.

functioning properly.

Steady amber (for Boot failed, the system is faulty. Perform the following steps:
more than five
seconds) Connect a serial cable to the
system.
Reboot the system.
Check the failure indicated on the
system console.
Contact Technical Support.

Flashing amber/ Attention is required. A number of Check the management interface

green variables can cause this status and the error log for details on the
including a single power supply failure, cause of status.
a fan failure, or one or more
environmental ranges has exceeded. Contact Technical Support if
required.

Ethernet No light Port speed is 10 Mbps. No action required.

Speed
Steady green Port speed is 100 Mbps. No action required.

Ethernet Link No light There is no link. Verify the Ethernet cable is

connected correctly.

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TABLE 1 Brocade 5100 LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued)

LED Name LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action

Steady amber There is a link. No action required.

Flickering amber There is link activity (traffic). No action required.

Port Status No light No signal or light carrier (media or Check transceiver and cable.
cable) detected.

Slow flashing green Port is online but segmented because No action required.
(flashing in two- of a loopback cable or incompatible
second intervals) switch connection.

Fast flashing green Port is online and an internal loopback No action required.
(flashing in half- diagnostic test is running.
second intervals)

Flickering green Port is online and frames are flowing No action required.
(steady with through the port.
random flashes)

Steady green Port is online (connected to external No action required.

device) but has no traffic.

Slow flashing Port is disabled (because of Verify the diagnostic tests are not
amber (flashing in diagnostics or the portDisable running. Reenable the port using
two-second command). the portEnable command.
intervals)

Fast flashing amber Port is faulty. Check the management interface

(flashing in half- and the error log for details on the
second intervals) cause of status.
Contact Technical Support if
required.

Steady amber (for Port is receiving light or signal carrier No action required.
more than five at 4 Gbps; but is not yet online.
seconds)

POST and boot specifications

When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs POST. Total boot time with POST can
be several minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using the fastboot command
or entering the diagDisablePost command to persistently disable POST.
For more information about these commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual .

POST
The success or failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be monitored through
the error log or the command line interface.

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POST includes the following tasks:

1. Conducts preliminary POST diagnostics.
2. Initializes the operating system.
3. Initializes hardware.
4. Runs diagnostic tests on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, memory, statistics
counters, and serialization.

Boot
In addition to POST, boot includes the following tasks after POST is complete:
1. Performs universal port configuration.
2. Initializes links.
3. Analyzes fabric. If any ports are connected to other switches, the switch participates in a fabric
configuration.
4. Obtains a domain ID and assigning port addresses.
5. Constructs unicast routing tables.
6. Enables normal port operation.

Interpreting POST results

POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset.
During POST, the LEDs flash either amber or green. Any errors that occur during POST are listed in the
error log.
Complete the following steps to determine whether POST completed successfully and whether any
errors were detected:
1. Verify that the switch LEDs indicate that all components are healthy.
See the LED patterns section for descriptions and interpretations of LED patterns. If one or more
LEDs do not display a healthy state, verify that the LEDs on the switch are not set to "beacon" by
entering the switchShow command to detect if beaconing is active.
2. Verify that the switch prompt displays on the terminal of a computer workstation connected to the
switch.
If there is no switch prompt when POST completes, press Enter. If the switch prompt still does not
display, try opening a Telnet session or accessing the switch through another management tool. If
this is not successful, the switch did not successfully complete POST. Contact your switch supplier
for repair.
3. Review the switch system log for errors. Any errors detected during POST are written to the system
log, accessible through the errShow command.
For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log, refer to Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide . For information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message
Reference Manual .

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Maintaining the Brocade 5100

The Brocade 5100 does not require any regular physical maintenance and is designed for high
availability and to minimize the chance of failure. It includes diagnostic tests and field-replaceable
units, described in the following sections.

Installing an SFP
The Brocade 5100 only supports Brocade-branded SFPs. If you use an unqualified SFP, the
switchShow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in the
system error log.
Complete the following steps to install an SFP.
1. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, place the SFP in the correctly
oriented position on the port, as shown in the following figure.
2. Slide the SFP into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.

NOTE
Each SFP has a 10-pad gold-plated PCB-edge connector on the bottom. The correct position to
insert an SFP into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down. The correct position to insert
an SFP into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up.

FIGURE 6 Installing an SFP in the upper row of port slot

Diagnostic tests
In addition to POST, the Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help you troubleshoot the hardware
and firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and the
transceivers and cables in use.
The tests are implemented by command, either through a Telnet session or through a terminal set up
for a serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports to be connected by external cables,
to allow diagnostics to verify the serializer/deserializer interface, transceiver, and cable. Some tests
require loopback plugs.
Diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps depending on the speed of the link being
tested.

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NOTE
Diagnostic tests might temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic
testing.
For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Guide.

Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

The power supplies have the fans inside and can be replaced onsite without the use of special tools.
The power supply/fan assembly units are keyed to ensure correct orientation during installation.
Replacement instructions are provided with all replacement units ordered.

Power supply/fan assembly FRU replacement

The Brocade 5100 fans are fixed inside the integrated power supply/fan FRU to provide necessary
airflow to cool the whole system. There is one fan located in the rear section of each FRU. The system
software sets fan speed and measures their speeds through the tachometer interface.
The two power supply/fan assembly FRU units are hot-swappable if replaced one at a time. They are
identical and fit into either slot.
Fabric OS identifies the power supplies as follows (viewing the switch from the port side):
• Power supply #1 is on the left
• Power supply #2 is on the right

Determining power supply/fan replacement need

1. Use one of the following methods to determine whether a power supply requires replacement:
• Check the power supply status LED next to the I/O switch. If the power supply status LED is
not on, verify that the power supply is on and seated and the power cord is connected to a
functioning power source. If the light does not turn green, the power supply needs to be
replaced.

• In Web Tools, click the Power Status icon.

• Type the psShow command at the command prompt to display power supply status as shown
below:

switch:admin> psshow
Power Supply #1 is OK
Power Supply #2 is OK

2. Use one of the following methods to determine whether a fan requires replacement:
• Check the system status LED (see LED locations section for location of system status LED). If
the system status LED is flashing amber and green, it could mean the fan has failed. The

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green power supply/fan LED will also flash in the event of failure. Check the management
interface and the error log for details on the cause of status.

• In Advanced Web Tools, check the Fan Status icon background color. It will be either yellow
or red if the fan has failed. When the fan is functioning correctly, the background color is
green.

• Type the fanShow command at the command prompt to display fan status as shown below:

switch:admin> fanshow
Fan 1 is OK, speed is 7105 RPM
Fan 2 is OK, speed is 7258 RPM

For further information on replacing the power/fan units, see the Brocade 5100 Power Supply and
Fan Assembly Replacement Procedure .

Managing the Brocade 5100

You can use the management functions built into the Brocade 5100 to monitor the fabric topology, port
status, physical status, and other information to help you analyze switch performance and to
accelerate system debugging.
The Brocade 5100 automatically performs power-on-self-test (POST) each time it is turned on. Any
errors are recorded in the error log. For more information about POST, see POST and boot
specifications on page 24.
For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on your switch, refer to the Fabric
OS Administrator’s Guide.
You can manage the Brocade 5100 using any of the management options listed in the following table.

TABLE 2 Management Options for the Brocade 5100 Switch

Management Tool Out-of-band Support In-band Support

Command line interface (CLI) Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel

connection
Up to two admin sessions and four user sessions
simultaneously. For more information, refer to the
Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide and the Fabric OS
Command Reference Manual .

Brocade Web Tools Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel

connection
For information, refer to the Web Tools Administrator’s
Guide .

Standard SNMP applications Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel

connection
For information, refer to the MIB Reference Manual .

Brocade Fabric Manager (option to purchase) Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel
connection
For information, refer to the Fabric Manager
Administrator’s Guide .

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TABLE 2 Management Options for the Brocade 5100 Switch (Continued)

Management Tool Out-of-band Support In-band Support

Management Server Ethernet or serial Native in-band interface(over

connection HBA only)
For information, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator’s
Guide and the Fabric OS Command Reference
Manual .

EFCM (option to purchase) Ethernet or serial IP over Fibre Channel

connection
For information, refer to the EFCM documentation set.

NOTE
To achieve in-band support for IP over Fibre Channel, the software must be run on both the HBA and
the switch, and it must be supported by both the HBA and HBA driver.

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● Switch components......................................................................................................... 31
● Weight and physical dimensions.....................................................................................31
● Facility requirements....................................................................................................... 32
● Power supply specifications............................................................................................ 32
● Environmental requirements........................................................................................... 33
● General specifications.....................................................................................................33
● Data transmission ranges............................................................................................... 35
● Memory specifications.....................................................................................................35
● Fibre Channel port specifications....................................................................................36
● Serial port specifications................................................................................................. 36
● Regulatory compliance....................................................................................................37
● Environmental regulation compliance............................................................................. 41

Switch components
The Brocade 5100 switch includes the following components:
• Cabinet-mountable 1U chassis, designed for a 19-inch cabinet space, with forced-air cooling that
flows from the non-port side of the switch to the port side.
• 40 Fibre Channel ports, compatible with short wavelength (SWL), long wavelength (LWL), and
extended long wavelength (ELWL) SFP transceivers
• One RJ-45 serial port on the port side of the switch
• One IEEE-compliant RJ-45 connector on the port side of the switch for use with 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet
• 40 port LEDs, 1 switch power LED, 1 switch status LED, 2 Ethernet LEDs, and 2 power supply
LEDs
• One USB port for system log file downloads or firmware upgrades
• Two universal AC input and redundant power supplies with AC switches and built-in fans

Weight and physical dimensions

The following table lists the weight and dimensions of the Brocade 5100.

TABLE 3 Physical Specifications

Dimension Value

Height 1U = 43 mm (1.7 inches)

Depth 610.535 mm (24 inches)

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TABLE 3 Physical Specifications (Continued)

Dimension Value

Width 428.75 mm (16.88 inches)

Weight (with two power supply/fan assembly units installed, no SFPs) 9.3 kg (20.6 lbs)

Facility requirements
The following table provides the facilities requirements that must be met for the Brocade 5100.

TABLE 4 Facility Requirements

Type Requirements

Electrical • Primary AC input 100-240 VAC, 2.0A, 47-63 Hz; switch autosenses input voltage
• Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on
the switch nameplate
• Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical
codes

Refer to Power supply specifications on page 32 for complete power supply specifications.

Thermal • A minimum air flow of 79.8 cubic meters/hour (47 cubic ft/min.) available in the immediate
vicinity of the switch
• Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40 ° C (104 ° F) while the switch is operating

Cabinet (when • One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) cabinet

rack-mounted) • All equipment in cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection
• Additional weight of switch not to exceed the cabinet’s weight limits
• Cabinet secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement

Power supply specifications

The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or
switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of
accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has a built-in fan for cooling,
pushing air towards the port side of the switch.

TABLE 5 Power Supply Specifications

Specification Value

Inlet C13

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TABLE 5 Power Supply Specifications (Continued)

Specification Value

Maximum output of one power supply 125 Watts

System power consumption 84 Watts nominal, 91 Watts Maximum

Input voltage 85 - 264 VAC, Universal

Input line frequency 47 - 63 Hz

BTU rating 406 BTU/hr

Inrush current 35 Amps Maximum

Environmental requirements
The following table lists the acceptable environmental ranges for both operating and nonoperating (such
as during transportation or storage) conditions.

TABLE 6 Environmental Requirements

Condition Acceptable During Operation Acceptable During Non-Operation

Ambient Temperature 0° to 40° Celsius(32° to 104° Fahrenheit) -25° to 70° Celsius(-13° to 158°
Fahrenheit)

Humidity 10% to 85% RH non-condensing, at 40° Celsius 10% to 90% RH non-condensing, at 70°
(104° Fahrenheit), with maximum gradient of Celsius (158° Fahrenheit)
10% per hour

Altitude 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) above sea level 0 to 12 kilometers (39,370 feet) above
sea level

Shock 20 G, 6 ms, half-sine wave Half sine, 33G 11ms, 3/e.g. Axis

Vibration 0.5 G sine, 0.4 grms random, 5-500 Hz 2.0 G sine, 1.1 grms random 5-500 Hz

Air flow High speed, 13,000 RPM, 49.3 CMH (29 CFM) None required
Low speed, 7000 RPM, 37.4 CMH (22 CFM)

General specifications
The following table lists the general specifications for the Brocade 5100.

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TABLE 7 General Specifications

Specification Description

Configurable port types E_Port, F_Port, FL_Port, M_Port, and EX_Port

System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch

System processor Power PC 440EPX,667 MHz CPU

ANSI Fibre Channel protocol FC-PH ( Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface standard)

Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class 2 and Class 3

Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW-3 Rev. 6.6

FC-IP (IP over Fibre Channel) Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of FCA profile

Aggregate switch I/O bandwidth 640 Gbps if all 40 ports are running at 8 Gbps, full duplex

Port-to-port latency 700 nanoseconds

The following table lists the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) for the Brocade 5100.

TABLE 8 EMC specifications

Country Safety EMC

United States Bi_Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 1st Ed or latest ANSI C63.4

Canada Bi_Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 1st Ed or latest ICES-003 Class A

Japan CISPR22 and JEIDA (Harmonics)

European Community EN60950-1 or latest EN55022 and EN55024

Australia/New Zealand EN55022 or CISPR22 or AS/NZS CISPR22

Argentina IEC60950-1 or latest

Russian Federation IEC60950-1 or latest 51318.22-99 and 51318.24.99

Korea KN22 and KN24

China (PS only) GB4943-2001 and GB9254-1998 or latest GB17625.1-2003 or latest

Taiwan (PS only) CNS 14336(94) or latest CNS 13438(95) or latest

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Data transmission ranges

The following table provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port speeds.

TABLE 9 Laser Data Transmission Ranges

Port Speed Cable Size Short Wavelength (SWL) Long Wavelength Extended Long
(microns) (LWL) Wavelength (ELWL)

1 Gbps 50 500 m (1,640 ft) (OM2)860 m NA NA

(2,821 ft) (OM3)

62.5 300 meters (984 feet) NA NA

9 NA 10 km (6.2 miles) 40 km (24.8 miles)

2 Gbps 50 300 m (984 ft) (OM2)500 m NA NA

(1,640 ft) (OM3)

62.5 150 m (492 feet) NA NA

9 NA 10 km (6.2 miles) without 40 km (24.8 miles)

a Brocade Extended
Fabrics license; 50 to 100
km with a Brocade
Extended Fabrics license

4 Gbps 50 150 m (492 ft) (OM2)380 m NA NA

(1,246 ft) (OM3)

62.5 70 m (230 feet) NA NA

9 NA NA NA

8 Gbps 50 50 m (164 ft) (OM2)150 m NA NA

(492 ft) (OM3)

62.5 21 m (69 feet) NA NA

9 NA 10 km NA

Memory specifications
The Brocade 5100 has three types of memory devices.

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TABLE 10 Brocade 5100 memory specifications

Type Size

Boot flash 4 MB

Compact flash 1 GB

Main memory (SDRAM) 512 MB

Fibre Channel port specifications

The Fibre Channel ports in the Brocade 5100 are compatible with SWL, LWL, and ELWL SFP
transceivers. The strength of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use.
The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these standards, see
Regulatory compliance on page 37.
The ports are capable of operating at 1, 2, 4, or 8 Gbps and are able to autonegotiate to the higher
speed.

Serial port specifications

The serial port is located on the port side of the switch. The Brocade 5100 uses an RJ-45 connector
for the serial port.

NOTE
To protect the serial port from damage, keep the cover on the port when not in use.
The serial port can be used to connect to a workstation to configure the switch IP address before
connecting the switch to a fabric or IP network. The serial port’s parameters are fixed at 9600 baud, 8
data bits, and no parity, with flow control set to None.
This connector is for initial IP address configuration and for recovery of the switch to its factory default
settings if Flash memory contents are lost. The serial port is not intended for performance of normal
administration or maintenance functions. You should only use this port to connect a terminal to the
port to re-initialize the switch defaults, restoring the switch to its factory configuration. This is required
to restore switch passwords to a known state and allow you to assign an IP address to the switch.

TABLE 11 Serial Cable Pinouts

PIN Signal Description

1 Not supported NA

2 Not supported NA

3 UART1_TXD Transmit data

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TABLE 11 Serial Cable Pinouts (Continued)

PIN Signal Description

4 GND Logic ground

5 GND Logic ground

6 UART1_RXD Receive data

7 Not supported NA

8 Not supported NA

Regulatory compliance
This section describes the regulatory compliance requirements for the Brocade 5100 switch. It contains:
• FCC warning (US only) on page 37 next
• KCC statement (Republic of Korea) on page 37
• VCCI statement Japan on page 39
• China statement on page 38
• BSMI statement (Taiwan) on page 39
• CE statement on page 39
• Canadian requirements on page 40
• Laser compliance on page 40
• RTC battery on page 40
• Electrical safety on page 40
• Regulatory certifications on page 41

FCC warning (US only)

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.

KCC statement (Republic of Korea)

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Class A device (Broadcasting Communication Device for Office Use): This device obtained EMC
registration for office use (Class A), and may be used in places other than home. Sellers and/or users
need to take note of this.

China statement

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VCCI statement Japan

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective
actions.

Power cords (Japan Denan)

BSMI statement (Taiwan)

Warning:
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CE statement

ATTENTION
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and
the user might be required to take corrective measures.

The standards compliance label on the Brocade 5100 contains the CE mark which indicates that this
system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council directives, laws, and standards:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EEC
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC
• EN50082-2/EN55024:1998 (European Immunity Requirements)

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‐ EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec)

‐ EN61000-3-3

Canadian requirements
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A.

Laser compliance
This equipment contains Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance
Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter I and the international laser safety standard IEC 825-2.

ATTENTION
Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and comply
with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with
IEC 825-2. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous
to the eyes.

RTC battery

ATTENTION
Do not attempt to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery. There is danger of explosion if the battery
is incorrectly replaced or disposed of. Contact your switch supplier if the real-time clock begins to lose
time.

Electrical safety

ATTENTION
This switch might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect
both power cords before servicing.

ATTENTION
Connect the power cord only to a grounded outlet.

ATTENTION
This product is designed for an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230V. After operation
of the protective device, the equipment is still under voltage if it is connected to an IT power system.

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Regulatory certifications
The following table lists the EMC compatibility for the Brocade 5100.

TABLE 12 EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)

Country Safety EMC

United States Bi_Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 1st Ed or latest ANSI C63.4

Canada Bi_Nat UL/CSA 60950-1 1st Ed or latest ICES-003 Class A

Japan CISPR22 and JEIDA (Harmonics)

European Community EN60950-1 or latest EN55022 and EN55024

Australia/New Zealand EN55022 or CISPR22 or AS/NZS CISPR22

Argentina IEC60950-1 or latest

Russian Federation IEC60950-1 or latest 51318.22-99 and 51318.24.99

Korea KN22 and KN24

China (PS only) GB4943-2001 and GB9254-1998 or latest GB17625.1-2003 or latest

Taiwan (PS only) CNS 14336(94) or latest CNS 13438(95) or latest

Environmental regulation compliance

This section describes the China RoHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the
Brocade 5100 switch.

China RoHS
The contents included in this section are per the requirements of the People's Republic of China-
Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information products.

Environmental protection use period (EPUP) disclaimer

In no event do the EPUP logos shown on the product and FRUs alter or expand that warranty that
Brocade provides with respect to its products as set forth in the applicable contract between Brocade

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and its customer. Brocade hereby disclaims all other warranties and representations with respect to
the information contained on this CD including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purposes and non-infringement.
The EPUP assumes that the product will be used under normal conditions in accordance with the
operating manual of the product.

TS/HS dual language sheet

In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic
Information products (Decree No. 39 by the Ministry of Information Industry), the following information
is provided regarding the names and concentration level of Hazardous substances (HS) which may be
contained in this product.

TABLE 13 China ROHS hazardous substances/toxic substances (HS/TS) concentration chart

Name of the Hazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements

Component

Lead (PB) Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated

(Hg) (CD) Chromium Biphenyl (PBB) Diphenyl Ether
(CR6+) (PBDE)

Fibre Channel X O O O O O
Switch

Fan, Blower X O O O O O
assemblies

PCBA cards X O O O O O

Power Supply kit X O O O O O

SFPs (optical cable X O O O O O

connectors)

Sheet Metal X O O O O O

Chassis Assembly X O O O O O

Mechanical brackets X O O O O O
and Slides

Slot Filler X O O O O O

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TABLE 13 China ROHS hazardous substances/toxic substances (HS/TS) concentration chart

(Continued)

Name of the Hazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements

Component

Cable management X O O O O O
tray

Cable Comb O O O O O O

Cables and power O O O O O O

cords

Replacement Doors X O O O O O

Software/ O O O O O O
Documentation CDs

X indicates that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous
material of such component is higher than the SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits.
O indicates that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned
limits.

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A date and time 18

access
NTP 20
F
accessory kit 13 Fabric Manager 28
FCC warning (US only) 37
B Fibre Channel classes, supported 33
Fibre Channel ports
bandwidth, aggregate 33 specifications 36
Brocade Advanced Web Tools 28 Field replaceable units (FRUs) 11
front panel
Brocade Fabric Manager 28
LEDs 21
Brocade ISL Trunking 11, 12
BSMI statement (Chinese) 39
BSMI statement (Taiwan) 39 I
installing a Brocade 5100 into an EIA cabinet 16
C installing an SFP 26
installing a stand-alone Brocade 5100 15
Canadian requirements 40
interpreting POST results 25
CE statement 39
IP over Fibre Channel (FC-IP) 33
China RoHS 41
ISL trunking groups 12
China statement 38
class
items required for installation 15
Fibre Channel classes supported 33
Command line interface (CLI) 28
components, switch 31
K
configuring KCC statement 37
date and time 18
NTP 20
configuring the Brocade 5100 16 L
laser compliance 40
D latency 33
LEDs
date 19 interpreting 21
date and time 18 on front panel 21
diagnostic tests local clock 20
about 26 LOCL 20
logging

E timestamp 18

EFCM 28
EIA rack
M
requirements 32 Management Server 28
electrical safety 40 MIC statement (Republic of Korea) 37
environmental requirements 33 monitoring
event through LED activity 21

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NTP serial port
access 20 specifications 36
setting
time zone 19
P settings
date and time 18
physical dimensions of switch 31 setting the date and time 18
port setting the IP address 17
configurable types 33 Setting time zones 19
Ethernet port 31 SNMP 28
Fibre Channel port 36 specifications
serial port 31, 36 Fibre Channel ports 36
trunking 11, 12 general 33
port numbering 11 power supply 32
ports, enabling 12 serial port 36
ports, numbering 11 switch
Ports On Demand 12 components 31
port status LEDs 21 physical dimensions 31
POST weight 31
error messages 25 system status LED 21
interpreting 25
POST and boot specifications 24
power status LED 21 T
power supply
general information 31 temperature requirements 33
specifications 32 tests, diagnostic 26
power supply status LED 21 time 18
protocol, ANSI 33 time and datedate and timesetting the switch date and
provide power to the switch 16 time 18
time zones 18
Time zones 18
R trunking
about 11, 12
rack tsclockserver 19, 20
requirements 32 tsTimeZone 19
recommendations for cable management 14
regulatory certifications 41
regulatory compliance 37 V
requirements
airflow 32 VCCI statement 39
electrical 32
environmental 32, 33
facility 32 W
rack 32
weight, switch 31
shock and vibration 33
temperature and humidity 33
RJ-45 connector 31
RS-232 connector 31
RTC battery 40

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