Brocade ICX Series (cheap & powerful 10gbE/40gbE switching)
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mini-usb to rj45 IS the cable I linked. that turns the 6650's weird mini-usb serial port into a standard DB9 serial plug, which you can then plug into any USB to serial adapters you probably already have, like one of these https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Serial-Adapter-Chipset-CB-FTDI/dp/B006AA04K0
if you already have a serial cable with a regular serial connector on it, or an actual DB9 serial connector on a desktop, you don't need one of those, just the one I linked earlier
if you already have a serial cable with a regular serial connector on it, or an actual DB9 serial connector on a desktop, you don't need one of those, just the one I linked earlier
I'm quite the noob, so dumb question
is i only am running vSphere but not vCenter - can I still use this? my guess is nope, needs vCenter
I'm unsure if Log Insight requires vCenter, but it does require a license. I'm a happy VMUG user since v5.5.
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I am 98% certain that the ICX7750-RMK works with the 7450, which can be found on eBay. Same with all the others that are standard 1U rack-mount switches in the ICX7k line.
From spec sheet, 7250 support PFC which is the requirement for RDMA.
Has anyone actually tried it?
Received my 6610. Appears in fine shape – just a few scuffs on the top plate and a slightly bent ear. Otherwise it came with 2x Rev B PSUs, and 2 x fans.
Managed to get the console connection going and play with the CLI commands. My first serial /usb console cable did not work (even though it gets properly recognized in windows). I had to get a second cable which fohdeesha referenced in several earlier postings – it works.
Switch came with ver 7.x firmware. I upgraded following fohdeesha's superb instructions. My only stumble was hitting "b" key quickly enough to register. I did not realize the time window is super short, just about 1 sec. But, otherwise it was a breeze.
So far I love it – almost. It is built very solidly, the inside layout is well organized, and super clean -- no dust. The only down side is the fan noise. After finishing boot it does spin down the fans somewhat, but it is still too loud for my environment.
When I remove the secondary PSU and both fans, the remaining PSU fan noise is tolerable, but only for a short time, and then the fan accelerates to a higher speed and the noise become annoying (this is with no ports in use). Obviously the one fan is insufficient to keep the temp in check.
I will try to get some quiet fans or blowers to retrofit into the cavity where the second PSU goes. Hopefully this will add some airflow to prevent the temp rising to trigger the higher fan speed, yet not generate too much additional noise.
Can anyone suggest a convenient location to tap for 12V?
Managed to get the console connection going and play with the CLI commands. My first serial /usb console cable did not work (even though it gets properly recognized in windows). I had to get a second cable which fohdeesha referenced in several earlier postings – it works.
Switch came with ver 7.x firmware. I upgraded following fohdeesha's superb instructions. My only stumble was hitting "b" key quickly enough to register. I did not realize the time window is super short, just about 1 sec. But, otherwise it was a breeze.
So far I love it – almost. It is built very solidly, the inside layout is well organized, and super clean -- no dust. The only down side is the fan noise. After finishing boot it does spin down the fans somewhat, but it is still too loud for my environment.
When I remove the secondary PSU and both fans, the remaining PSU fan noise is tolerable, but only for a short time, and then the fan accelerates to a higher speed and the noise become annoying (this is with no ports in use). Obviously the one fan is insufficient to keep the temp in check.
I will try to get some quiet fans or blowers to retrofit into the cavity where the second PSU goes. Hopefully this will add some airflow to prevent the temp rising to trigger the higher fan speed, yet not generate too much additional noise.
Can anyone suggest a convenient location to tap for 12V?
Does this look like its something fixable by firmware upgrade or something more fundamental / hardware based?
EDIT: tried updating boot, firmware and poe firmware but getting this crash when updating poe firmware.
Code:
Apr 1 05:50:30:I:Stack unit 1 Power supply 2 is up
Apr 1 05:50:28:M:AQUANTIA PHYSICAL LAYER- Error Code violation on this - unit for port 1/1/30
Apr 1 05:50:28:M:AQUANTIA PHYSICAL LAYER- Error Code violation on this - unit for port 1/1/29
Apr 1 05:50:28:M:AQUANTIA PHYSICAL LAYER- Error Code violation on this - unit for port 1/1/31
Apr 1 05:50:28:M:AQUANTIA PHYSICAL LAYER- Error Code violation on this - unit for port 1/1/26
Apr 1 05:50:28:M:AQUANTIA PHYSICAL LAYER- Error Code violation on this - unit for port 1/1/25
Apr 1 05:50:28:M:AQUANTIA PHYSICAL LAYER- Error Code violation on this - unit for port 1/1/28
Apr 1 05:50:28:M:AQUANTIA PHYSICAL LAYER- Error Code violation on this - unit for port 1/1/27
Apr 1 05:50:28:I:System: Warm start
Apr 1 05:50:28:I:DHCPC: protocol disabled by user
Code:
ICX7450-32ZP Router#Flash Memory Write (8192 bytes per dot) ...
stack: 0147f0f0 0145a420 b6bae7c1 00f772ac 00f606c0 001f3df4 004fcc54 00782ae0 01665d20 01666e94 016781e0 011e7d84 0067fa30 011e5ab[ 281.210023] [BrcdSoftlockup]: sim_softwatchdog thread is detached on core=0
c 0145260c b6d22195
Disabled core-1
Application received signal -> SIGNUM#11
Tuning CFS scheduler parameters...
Copying fitrace errorlog file to flash
CORE_PATTERN:PID=1042 UID=0 GID=0 sig=11
Thu Apr 1 08:20:45 UTC 2004: Dumping core file to /tmp.gz, this will take couple of minutes ...
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Just for fun, I've bought a power meter (DDS238-1), and I've hooked it up to my ICX6450-24P...
It draws considerably more than the "24W" stated in the datasheet, averaging around 36W with a couple of port active, and PoE enabled (but not used) on all ports, with a not-so-good PF of 0.61... wondering if my power supply has some defective caps, or if it is normal...
Italy, so 230V 50Hz.
It draws considerably more than the "24W" stated in the datasheet, averaging around 36W with a couple of port active, and PoE enabled (but not used) on all ports, with a not-so-good PF of 0.61... wondering if my power supply has some defective caps, or if it is normal...
Italy, so 230V 50Hz.
Strange... mine pulls 20-ish watt only during POST/bootloader... as soon as the ports are activated it jumps straight to 35-36W, according to my meter... I'll repeat the test as soon as possible adding a constant load to the meter, just to see if it's an error due to the low current passing through...
And as far as I can tell, there's no appreciable difference on power usage disabling the PoE on all ports and even disabling all the copper ports! Say a watt, inside the margin of error of the meter itself.