DATA CENTER GUIDE BROCADE CABLING SOLUTION GUIDE

DATA CENTER GUIDE BROCADE CABLING SOLUTION GUIDE

The CABLExpress Experience Table of Contents How do you protect and improve the functionality of your critical processes? You have to Respect Layer One - and that s where CABLExpress comes in. We help you implement a cabling infrastructure that provides the quality and performance to make all your technology investments worthwhile. We manufacture high-performance data center cabling infrastructure products, providing structured cabling solutions worldwide for more than three decades. CABLExpress began by offering used replacement parts for mainframes, and we ve continued to expand our expertise into today s data center systems. We want to become your true partner, providing insight, knowledge and assistance in every interaction you have with us. At CABLExpress, we define ourselves on the guarantee that working with us means that your layer one infrastructure will perform to expectations. Our Skinny-Trunk Solution is a highdensity, fiber optic product line that helps you maximize business value and prepare for future generations of upgrades. We have a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) on-site and we re corporate members of BICSI, AFCOM and TIA. We bring an in-depth understanding of current data center standards, such as ANSI/TIA-568-C, ANSI/TIA-942-A, BICSI 002 and others. Protect your critical assets with the highest quality product, best service, optimum performance and industry-leading innovation you can only get from CABLExpress. Table of Contents Brocade & CABLExpress... 2 Port Replication... 3 Pre-Engineered Trunk Staggers... 4-5 8510 64-Port... 6-7 8510 48-Port... 8-9 X6 48-Port... 10-11 ICL Cables... 12-15 H-Series Enclosures... 16-17 Fiber Trunks... 18 Harnesses... 19 RSD Series Enclosures.......................................20 RSD Series Modules & Adapter Panels... 21 Skinny-Trunk Fiber Jumpers... 22 H+ Enclosures... 23 Ladder Rack Enclosures... 24 Z-Mount Brackets... 25 CABLExpress Quick Ship Program... 26 Tap Modules... 26 Skinny-Trunk 24... 27 Cabinets & Racks... 28 One-Click Cleaners... 29 Optical Microscope... 29 You can expect the best when you work with CABLExpress: www.cablexpress.com/cablexpress-experience/ Download a helpful guide to designing your data center cabling infrastructure: www.cablexpress.com/resources/free-white-papers/data-center-structured-cabling-guide/ 1

Brocade and CABLExpress Port Replication Brocade provides comprehensive network solutions designed to transition data centers to a virtualized environment. However, an inadequate cabling solution can mean serious implications in terms of system compatibility, performance and ROI. We Have Cabling Solutions For Every Brocade Switch CABLExpress high-performance fiber optic cabling solutions will make sure you re not sacrificing any of these. Brocade and CABLExpress combine to ensure top performance and long-term ROI. You ve seen the benefits you get from Brocade hardware, now it s time to ensure you re getting the most out of it. When you cable up your Brocade switches with CABLExpress, you can: Achieve optimal performance Keep your cable management clean and neat Stay in compliance with TIA-942 standards Future-proof migration for the next generations of hardware Make maintenance on your switches much easier Implement the highest performance cabling system Be protected whether you re running 8, 16, 32 and 128G Fibre Channel! Pages 6-11 showcase some of our design recommendations for 32- port, 48-port and 64-port line cards. ICL Cables 10U FC 16-48 LC based interface Port replication is a patching system that mirrors (duplicates) the active electronics in a passive environment. This reduces cable management issues, decreases opportunities for patch errors and reduces wear and tear on the active ports. ICL stands for Inter-Chassis Link. This is a unique Brocade DCX-8510 Backbone feature that provides short-distance connectivity among two or more Brocade chassis 2. 12U FC 16-64 blade QSFP based MPO interface H-Series enclosures are designed specifically to replicate high-density SAN director class switches. This allows full replication in a Main Distribution Area (MDA) as recommended in the TIA-942 Data Center Standard. 2 Brocade Data Center: Inter-Chassis Link Connectivity for the Brocade DCX-8510 Backbone Family We can provide port replication for all switch types. Examples provided on the following pages. 2 Learn more about the benefits of port replication and download an informative white paper: www.cablexpress.com/solutions/port-replication/ 3

Pre-Engineered Trunk Staggers Pre-Engineered Trunk Staggers MTP to MTP for FC16-64 (see page 6) MTP to LC for FC16-48 (see page 9) The pre-engineered staggers featured on pages 4 and 5 are specifically designed for your Brocade switch specifications. 4 5

64-Port Blades 12U H-Series Enclosure 2U Cable Managers Brocade Staggered Skinny-Trunk QSFP-QSFP (MTP-MTP) 96 Fiber OM4 QTY(2) per Blade *MTP s are Female-Flipped FIBER PATH* With port replication, switches can be neatly cabled a single time and then left alone. All active hardware can remain untouched until something needs to be physically replaced (fans, power supplies or blades). No more creating cabling spaghetti in front of switches. 12U H-Series Enclosure loaded with (8) 64 port LC/MTP modules *Cassette Mods are required K Light Path* Trunking port groups are 0-7, 8-15, 16-23, 24-31, 32-39, 40-47, 48-55, and 56-63 as marketed on faceplate Port 63 LED Blade Status LED Port 0 LED When port replication is utilized in conjunction with a recommended TIA-942 structured cabling design, MACs are simplified by the exact one-to-one relationship between the hardware and panel ports. This significantly reduces the risk of human error, the most common cause of network downtime. Power On LED Ports 63..0 (QSFP ports 15..0) 6 7

48-Port Blades Harness Design 48-Port Blades Trunk Design 384-Port 8510 Chassis Loaded with (8) FC48 Port Line Cards - H-Series 10U 8-Slot Enclosure 384-Port 8510 Chassis Loaded with (8) FC48 Port Line Cards - H-Series 10U 8-Slot Enclosure CABLExpress MTP-MTP Skinny-Trunk 48 Port OM4 QTY (1) per 48 Port Blade H-Series 4U Enclosure loaded with (8) 8 Port MTP-MTP Feed Thru Adapters Pre-Engineered Skinny-Trunk Uniboot LC-MTP 48 Port OM4 QTY (1) per Blade OR Staggered Uniboot LC-MTP 24 Port OM4 QTY (2) per Blade H-Series 10U Enclosure loaded with (8) 48 Port LC-MTP Modules 2U Cable Managers 2U Cable Managers H-Series 10U 8-Slot Enclosure loaded with (8) 48 port LC/MTP modules Pre-Engineered Brocade Staggered Skinny-Trunk Harness 6 Port MTP-LC OM4 Brocade Qty (8) per 48 Port Blade 8 9

48-Port Blades Harness Design 48-Port Blades Trunk Design 384-Port X6 Chassis Loaded with (8) FC48 Port Line Cards - H-Series 10U 8-Slot Enclosure 384-Port X6 Chassis Loaded with (8) FC48 Port Line Cards - H-Series 10U 8-Slot Enclosure CABLExpress MTP-MTP Skinny-Trunk 48 Port OM4 QTY (1) per 48 Port Blade H-Series 4U Enclosure loaded with (8) 8 Port MTP-MTP Feed Thru Adapters Pre-Engineered Skinny-Trunk Uniboot LC-MTP 48 Port OM4 QTY (1) per Blade OR Staggered Uniboot LC-MTP 24 Port OM4 QTY (2) per Blade H-Series 10U Enclosure loaded with (8) 48 Port LC-MTP Modules 2U Cable Managers 2U Cable Managers H-Series 10U 8-Slot Enclosure loaded with (8) 48 port LC/MTP modules Pre-Engineered Brocade Staggered Skinny-Trunk Harness 6 Port MTP-LC OM4 Brocade Qty (8) per 48 Port Blade 10 11

Brocade DCX-8510 Inter-Chassis Links (ICL) with OM4 Glass Brocade DCX-8510 Inter-Chassis Links (ICL) with OS2 Glass (2) 48 fiber MTP/male to MTP/male OM4 trunk Core A Light Path: Flipped Method B Each 8510 receives (8) ICL cables (4) from Left and (4) from Right (2) 48 fiber MTP/male to MTP/male OM4 trunk Core B Light Path: Flipped Method B (2) 48 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OS2 trunk Core A Light Path: Flipped Method B Each 8510 receives (8) ICL cables (4) from Left and (4) from Right (2) 48 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OS2 trunk Core B Light Path: Flipped Method B SAN Core A SAN Core A 12 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OM4 jumper Light Path: Flipped SAN Core B Brocade 2K LWL QSFP Transceiver Part #53-1002180 -12 SAN Core B Brocade 8510-8 1-A Brocade 8510-8 1-B Brocade 8510-8 2-A Brocade 8510-8 2-B Brocade 8510-8 1-A Brocade 8510-8 1-B Brocade 8510-8 2-A Brocade 8510-8 2-B 1U Enclosure with (2) 16 Coupler MTP Feed thru Panels 1U Enclosure with (2) 16 Coupler MTP Feed thru Panels 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 12 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OM4 jumper Light Path: Flipped Method B 48 Fiber MTP/male to MTP/male OM4 trunk Light Path: Flipped Method B 12 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OM4 jumper Light Path: Flipped Method B Brocade 2K LWL QSFP Transceiver Part #53-1002180-12 48 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OS2 trunk Light Path: Flipped Method B Brocade 2K LWL QSFP Transceiver Part #53-1002180-12 12 13

Brocade X6 Inter-Chassis Links (ICL) with OM4 Glass Brocade X6 Inter-Chassis Links (ICL) with OS2 Glass (2) 96 fiber MTP/male to MTP/male OM4 trunk Core A Light Path: Flipped Method B Each X6 receives (32) ICL cables (16) from Left and (16) from Right (2) 96 fiber MTP/male to MTP/male OM4 trunk Core B Light Path: Flipped Method B (2) 96 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OS2 trunk Core A Light Path: Flipped Method B Each X6 receives (32) ICL cables (16) from Left and (16) from Right (2) 96 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OS2 trunk Core B Light Path: Flipped Method B SAN Core A SAN Core A SAN Core B SAN Core B 12 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OM4 jumper Light Path: Flipped Method B Brocade 2K LWL QSFP Transceiver Part #53-1002180-12 Brocade X6 1-A Brocade X6 1-B Brocade X6 2-A Brocade X6 2-B Brocade X6 1-A Brocade X6 1-B Brocade X6 2-A Brocade X6 2-B 1U Enclosure with (2) 16 Coupler MTP Feed thru Panels 1U Enclosure with (2) 16 Coupler MTP Feed thru Panels 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 16 Coupler MTP Feedthru panel 12 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OM4 jumper Light Path: Flipped Method B 48 Fiber MTP/male to MTP/male OM4 trunk Light Path: Flipped Method B 12 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OM4 jumper Light Path: Flipped Method B Brocade 2K LWL QSFP Transceiver Part #53-1002180-12 96 fiber MTP/female to MTP/female OS2 trunk Light Path: Flipped Method B Brocade 2K LWL QSFP Transceiver Part #53-1002180-12 14 15

H-Series Enclosures H-Series Enclosures End-0f-Row / Edge Switch Replication Enterprise / Director Replication 10U 8-slot with up to 384 duplex LC ports 10U 24-slot with up to 576 duplex LC ports 12U with up to 512 duplex LC ports 1U with up to 48 duplex LC ports 4U with up to 144 duplex LC ports 6U with up to 288 duplex LC ports Vertical Vertical * * * Our H-Series fiber enclosure solutions are Horizontal Horizontal available in both vertical (4U, 6U, 10U, 12U) and horizontal (1U, 10U) mounting configurations, allowing users to choose port orientation to mirror high-density switches. Their condensed design can accommodate up to 576 duplex LC ports in one 10U enclosure, while addressing cable management issues that come with highdensity designs. The 10U, 6U and 1U enclosures also use the same module footprint to maximize design flexibility. The 10U and 12U models offer exact port replication of major hardware manufacturers enterprise- and director-class switches. Plus, they all come standard with a lifetime warranty. Enclosure Number of Slots Max LC Duplex Port Count Molded, angled MTP couplers Orientation 1U 2 48 Horizontal 4U 12 144 Vertical 6U 12 288 Vertical 10U 8-slot 8 384 Both 10U 24-slot 24 576 Both 12U 8 512 Vertical * Full density shown. Also available half-density LC or with MTP feed-through adapter panels. * H-Series Modules & Adapter Panels Check out these standard features: Adapter panels and modules allow for easy future changes in hardware connections Modules can easily be swapped out for new ones without disruption to the underfloor or overhead trunking Universal module has interoperability between the 10U, 6U and 1U enclosures Low loss components allow flexibility in fiber network design Stable spring couplers minimize vibration Molded, angled MTP couplers allow for easy removal and insertion Rugged design allows fiber to remain secure 16 Learn more about our H-Series Enclosures and how they can make your cable management issues obsolete: www.cablexpress.com/products/cablexpress/skinny-trunk-solution/h-series-enclosures/ Learn how a structured cabling system increases uptime, optimizes scalability and can maximize your return on investment: www.cablexpress.com/solutions/structured-cabling-solutions/ 17

Fiber Trunks Harnesses Fiber trunks are a convenient and economic alternative to running multiple jumpers through your data center. Trunks offer easy cable management as well as significantly reduced field installation times. They re easy to unplug, recoil, and reuse in the event of any moves, additions or changes. Industry Best 0.2 db loss * Unsurpassed Performance Multi-mode Ensure your equipment performs optimally Help eliminate channel errors Extend lifetime of cabling infrastructure Furcation Point Retains integral strength to the assembly Pre-engineered stagger for exact fit! Eliminate Cable Management Issues Our Skinny-Trunk harnesses solve the problem of cable management in high-density fiber switches. Their revolutionary design eliminates cabling bulk, and staggers to fit your switch ports perfectly. Can reduce bulk by more than 60% Pre-engineered and customizable staggering provides neat and clean installation into your switches for optimum cable management Round fiber cordage on LC legs allows for maximum routing flexibility Far exceed industry db loss performance standards Come in 6-to-1 and 4-to-1 plug-in factors from MTP to LC, which save valuable install time Uniboot LC Connectors Reduce cordage size by 50% without loss of performance Armored Options Available MTP Connectors Allow for modular pre-terminated fiber optic cabling 18 How well do you understand today s fiber optic cabling standards? Learn more in this white paper: www.cablexpress.com/resources/free-white-papers/conflicts-in-data-center-fiber-structured-cabling-standards/ See the difference between cabling up a high-density fiber switch with standard patch cords vs. using the Skinny-Trunk harness: www.cablexpress.com/resources/videos/skinny-trunk-harness-difference/ 19

RSD Series Enclosures RSD Series Modules & Adapter Panels Our RSD Series 1U, 2U and 4U fiber enclosures provide highdensity, low db loss connections. They re ideal for structured cabling environments, open racks in telecom closets or any areas where the front protection might be needed. Modules Check out these standard features: Low loss components allow flexibility in fiber network design 13-inch depth frees up room in rack They support up to 96 fibers in 1U and 384 fibers in 4U, saving valuable space. Their modular design allows for multiple connector types within each enclosure, and their LC and SC couplers utilize state-of-the-art spring stabilizing for minimal coupler movement. Their slideout, tilt-down drawer provides easy access to modules. Plus, they come standard with a lifetime warranty. 10-Gig Aqua 12-port LC Single-mode 12 port LC Adapter Panels Multi-mode 12-port LC Available in half-density options Light weight allows for easier mounting Label card enables easy port identification Internal cable managers maintain proper bend radius Rugged design helps fiber to remain secure Designed to accept 4, 8 or 16 adapter panels and/or modules Shown with adapter panels Enclosures also accept modules 10-Gig Aqua 12-port LC Multi-mode 6-port SC Multi-mode 6-port ST 1U with up to 48 duplex LC ports 2U with up to 96 duplex LC ports 4U with up to 192 duplex LC ports 12-port MT-RJ 6-port RJ45 6-port MTP Highly Customizable 20 See for yourself how our CABLExpress 1U, 2U and 4U RSD Series fiber enclosures provide high-density, low db loss connections: www.cablexpress.com/products/cablexpress/rsd-series-enclosures/ Benefit from our experience and understanding download free white papers from CABLExpress: www.cablexpress.com/resources/free-white-papers/ 21

Skinny-Trunk Fiber Jumpers H+Enclosures The key to achieving maximum performance in a high-quality structured data center cabling system is through fiber jumpers. Our Skinny-Trunk fiber jumpers meet and exceed the industry s most stringent requirements for data center solutions, designed specifically for the mainframe and high-end SAN switching environments. Ideal for high-speed, mission-critical data center environments Available in a variety of multi-mode and single-mode lengths and connector styles Optimal Uniboot construction, allowing easier plug-in and unplugging and robust strain relief Designed for high performance rigorously tested for repeatability and loss Reliable, High-Performance Fiber Cabling Available in a variety of multi-mode and single-mode lengths and connector styles Each tray houses four modules - each module contains six LC duplex ports For best cable management results, we highly recommend using the H+ enclosure with CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk 2mm round fiber jumpers CABLExpress H+ enclosures provide maximum scalability, allowing you to customize your layer one cabling infrastructure to your unique business needs. Each sliding tray houses four modules, and each module contains six LC duplex ports. H+ enclosures provide optimal usability and manageability to allow for a seamless transition as you continue to migrate to higher speeds. Featuring the highest port density for fiber optic cabling currently offered in the marketplace, H+ enclosures accommodate up to 288 duplex LC ports in a 4U, 144 in a 2U and 72 in a 1U configuration. Their unique design allows easy access to all ports and comes with integrated cable management features for a clean installation, while their front door provides protection for your cabling. LC duplex with side release clip LC duplex Uniboot connector Mini LC duplex connector Available in 1U, 2U and 4U Enclosure Max LC Duplex Port count 1U 72 2U 144 4U 288 22 Layer one cabling is a critical network component find out why in this white paper: www.cablexpress.com/resources/free-white-papers/specifying-fiber-infrastructure-as-a-critical-network-component/ See how our H+ enclosures provide maximum scalability, allowing you to customize your layer one cabling infrastructure to your unique business needs: www.cablexpress.com/products/cablexpress/skinny-trunk-solution/h-enclosures/ 23

Ladder Rack Enclosures Z-Mount Brackets The Skinny-Trunk ladder rack enclosure is the first copper and fiber enclosure specifically designed to mount directly to overhead conveyance. Stay in compliance with TIA-942 standards Easy, one person mounting saves time and money on install Accepts 16 modules or feed-through adapter panels Mixed media options Free up valuable rack space and minimize db loss Can hold up to 192 LC duplex ports or 96 copper ports (or a combination of the two) Mount directly to overhead conveyance Also available in half-density Z-Mount Brackets MTP Also available with LC and copper ports When you just don t have rack space, the Z-Mount bracket and the ladder rack enclosure are the solution. The Z-Mount bracket fits all racks and cabinets, regardless of manufacturer, with industry-standard spacing. The unique design allows you to mount bolts to the outside of the rack, using no horizontal rack space and ensuring the maximum use of your conditioned space. Available in 4-, 8-, and 12-port MTP (left and right) so you can distribute up to 144 fibers from just one Z-Mount. Also available in LC for server rack applications. Fits all racks and cabinetswith industry-standard spacing 24 Learn how CABLExpress products help you save space while providing a variety of benefits to your business: www.cablexpress.com/products/space-savers/ See our video about measuring for pre-terminated structured cabling in the data center: www.cablexpress.com/resources/videos/measuring-for-pre-terminated-structured-cabling-in-the-data-center/ 25

CABLExpress Quick Ship! Tap Modules Skinny-Trunk 24 CABLExpress tap modules allow for passive optical tapping of network traffic within the footprint of our enclosures. The modules fit in our RSD Series 1U, 2U and 4U enclosures and H-Series 1U, 6U, and 10U enclosures. This allows for tapping to be seamlessly integrated into a structured cabling system. Available in multi-mode OM4 and single-mode options with either a 50/50 or 70/30 split. 40/100G Ready With 24 fibers in a single MTP connector, the Skinny-Trunk 24 offers cutting-edge, industry-leading condensed fiber optic technology. CABLExpress is one of the first manufacturers in the industry to offer this leading-edge technology. Skinny-Trunk Products Modules/Enclosures Harnesses Be an IT superhero - utilize the CABLExpress Quick Ship program. The CABLExpress Quick Ship program expedites precision engineered, multi-fiber trunking and interconnect solutions to our customers overnight. We understand that sometimes our customers might have an immediate need for in-stock fiber optic trunks and modules and that lead times can be a big issue. This program allows those customers to meet project deadlines without having to sacrifice quality. With Quick Ship you can: Meet deadlines Get connectivity the next day Invest in an infrastructure that lasts Industry Best 0.35 db loss Unsurpassed Performance Our 24-fiber MTP connector provides optimum performance with an industry-leading insertion loss rate. It creates a clear migration path to 40/100G speeds while still meeting the strict loss budgets of IEEE 802.3ba standard. New customers can access the CABLExpress Quick Ship program by calling 1.800.913.9465 or emailing info@cablexpress.com. Current customers just need to contact their CABLExpress customer representative. Call your rep @ 1.800.913.9465 to get popular, in-stock Skinny-Trunk products overnight! Tap Modules All the benefits of standard fiber trunks with even higher density 24-fiber MTP 12-fiber MTP The 24-fiber connector will be used for future high-speed data center connectivity 26 Learn how a healthcare system increased efficiency and scalability with structured cabling in this case study: www.cablexpress.com/resources/case-studies/ Migrating to 40/100G Ethernet, but worried about how the choices you make will affect your infrastructure? Check out our white paper: www.cablexpress.com/solutions/40-100g-migration/ 27

Cabinets & Racks One-Click Cleaners Optical Microscope Cabinets We offer a wide variety of cabinets designed for high-density applications and side-to-side airflow equipment. Our cabinets are available in multiple sizes and configurations, with numerous options for cable management. The cabinets are shipped fully assembled and capable of handling highdensity switch, server and cable management requirements. A. Cable Management Fingers Fingers come in 7 RMU sections Finger openings align with RMUs for easy cable pathways Finger sections are repositionable Cabinets For High-Density Distribution B. Horizontal Trough Route larger bundles from front to rear Can be placed in any vertical location C. Baffle Kit Intake/exhaust kits for side-toside airflow equipment Directs cool air in and exhaust air out of side-to-side air flow equipment US Conec IBC TM Brand Cleaners Noyes OFS300-200C A majority of defective cables actually just have dirty end-faces! We recommend inspecting the end-faces of cables before installation, and then cleaning them if necessary. These cabinets can be used separately or ganged together to create a Main Distribution Area (MDA), the central point of the data center structured cabling system. D A D Racks You can save floor space and some money with our wide variety of easy-access rack options. Our CABLExpress racks provide ample room for large cable bundles and come available with a number of cable management features. Our racks are perfect for use in the Equipment Distribution Areas (EDA) of the data center. Limitless possibilities for cabinet and rack configurations B C D. Doors Front mesh doors are reversible Swing handle with keyed lock Open from both sides End-face contamination can cause catastrophic failure. Particulates, skin oils, clothing fibers and other contaminants can decrease performance and cause channel errors even causing DOWNTIME! These easy-to-use, one-click cleaners allow you to follow best practices without investing a lot of time. Remember to always inspect, clean, inspect and repeat if necessary. Total Solutions Call Us Today! 28 Keep your cables organized with the best cable management products: www.cablexpress.com/products/cable-management/ Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cablexpress Follow us on Twitter for industry-related information, trends and the latest product updates: @CABLExpress 29

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