G720-Install-IG101 Installation Guide
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Task
Task Details or Additional Information
Completed
Gather network configuration
parameters.
•
IP address:
•
Subnet mask:
•
Default gateway:
•
Domain ID:
•
Time zone:
Installation and Initial Configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks
necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
Table 6: Installation and Basic System Configuration
Task
Task Details or Additional Information
Completed
Mount the device.
Choose one of the following mounting options:
•
Mount the device as a stand-alone unit. See
.
•
Mount the device in a four-post rack. See
Installing the Universal Four-Post
.
•
Mount the device in a two-post rack. See
Installing the Universal Two-Post
.
Check the airflow of the power supply
and fan assembly.
The airflow direction of the power supply and fan should match. The power
supplies and fan trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an "E",
or an orange arrow with an "I." For more details, see
Gather all components required for the
initial setup.
Provide power to the device.
.
Attach a management station,
establish a serial connection, and
change the default passwords
(optional).
Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection
. After completing this task, log
on to the serial port to configure the device.
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway IP address.
Use the
ipaddrset
command to configure a static device IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway IP address, or you can use a DHCP server to obtain the
information dynamically. See
.
Set the date and time.
•
Use the
date
command to display and set the date and time.
•
Use the
tstimezone
command to display and set the time zone.
•
Use the
tsclockserver
command to synchronize the time with an
external NTP server.
Customize the switch name and
chassis name.
•
Use the
switchname
command to change the default switch name.
•
Use the
chassisname
command to change the default chassis name.
Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name
for more information.
Establish an Ethernet connection.
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device
configuration using a serial session, Telnet, or management application,
such as Brocade SANnav Management Portal. See
.
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