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Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
Gather network configuration
parameters.
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IP address
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Subnet mask
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Default gateway
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Domain ID
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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 7: Installation and Basic System Configuration
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
Install blades or power supply
assemblies.
Install any blades or power supply assemblies that have shipped separately
from the chassis. Be sure to use a No.1 Phillips screwdriver for captive screws
to lock these FRUs into place.
Mount the device. Choose one of the following mounting options:
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Mount the device in a four-post rack. See the instructions in this guide for
mounting your device in a four-post rack.
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Mount the device in a two-post rack. See the instructions in this guide for
mounting your device in a two-post rack.
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 Power Supply Airflow .
Gather all components required for the
initial setup.
See Items Required .
Provide power to the device. See Connecting the Power Cord to AC Power Supplies .
Attach a management station,
establish a serial connection, and
change the default passwords
(optional).
See Establishing a Serial Connection to the Device . After completing this task,
log on to the serial port to configure the device.
Set the IP address, the 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 Configuring the IP Addresses .
Set the date and time.
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Use the
date
command to display and set the date and time.
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Use the
tstimezone
command to display and set the time zone.
•
Use the
tsclockserver
command to synchronize the time with an
external NTP server.
See Setting the Date and Time for more information.
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.
See Customizing the Chassis 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
SANnav Management Portal. See Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the
Device .
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