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Publication Number: 53-1001192-03
In this guide
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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Brocade DCX-4S, port side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Brocade DCX-4S, nonport side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Time and items required for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Site planning and safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Items included with the Brocade DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX-4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Providing power to the Brocade DCX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Installing ICL cables (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Establishing a serial connection and logging on to Brocade DCX-4S . . . . . 15
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Configuring IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Establishing an Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Customizing a switch name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Setting the Domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Verifying the PID mode and connecting to the fabric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Enabling software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Introduction
This guide provides instructions for unpacking, installing, and setting up a Brocade DCX-4S Backbone as a
standalone unit quickly. Note the following additional documentation:
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For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware
Reference Manual .
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For rack-specific installation instructions, refer to the appropriate rack mount or mid-mount installation
procedures.
The Brocade DCX-4S can be installed in the following ways:
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As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
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In a chassis with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack.
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In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using a Brocade DCX-4S Rack Mount Kit (either a
27-31 in. or 18-34 in. kit depending on rack used).
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In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using the Brocade DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit available from
your Brocade DCX supplier (optional).
The basic configuration steps required to set up the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone are listed in this guide. Additional
configuration information is provided in the
Brocade DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual and the Fabric
OS Administrator’s Guide .