Brocade Communications Systems FESX624E-PREM6, Installation Manual

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26 Brocade FastIron Edge X-Series Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1002499-02
Installing a FastIron Compact Switch
Installation precautions
Installation precautions
Follow these precautions when installing a Brocade device.
TABLE 1 Summary of installation tasks
Task
Number Task Where to Find More Information
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the device has
the proper cabling and ventilation. “Preparing the installation site” on
page 29
2 Optionally insert a second or redundant power supply. If you need
to install a power supply, it may be easier to install it before
mounting the device, although the power supplies are “hot
swappable”, and can be installed or removed after the device is
mounted and powered-on.
NOTE: CAUTION : Remove the power cord from a power supply
before you install it in or remove it from the device.
Otherwise, the power supply or the device could be
damaged as a result. (The device can be running while a
power supply is being installed or removed, but the power
supply itself should not be connected to a power source.)
“Installing a redundant power
supply”
on page 30
4 Install the Brocade device on a desktop, in an equipment rack, or
on the wall. “Installing the device” on page 32
5 Once the device is physically installed, plug the device into a
nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory requirements
outlined in this guide. “Powering on the system” on
page 34
6 Verify that the system LEDs are registering the proper LED state
after power-on of the system. “Verifying proper operation” on
page 35
7 Attach a terminal or PC to the Brocade device. This will enable
you to configure the device through the Command Line Interface
(CLI). “Attaching a PC or terminal” on
page 36
8 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional access
security, assign a password. “Assigning permanent passwords”
on page 39
9 Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to configure
an interface IP address to the subnet on which it will be located.
Initial IP address configuration is performed using the CLI with a
direct serial connection. Subsequent IP address configuration can
be performed using the Web Management Interface. “Configuring IP addresses” on
page 41
10 Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses, the
system is ready to accept network equipment. “Connecting network devices” on
page 45
11 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and tracing
routes. “Testing connectivity” on page 49
12 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the Web
Management Interface. You also can use Brocade Network
Advisor to manage the device. Refer to the user guides for
<Italic>Brocade Network Advisor for information. <Italic>FastIron Configuration
Guide (for FastIron X Series
compact devices)
13 Secure access to the device. <Italic>FastIron Configuration
Guide (for FastIron X Series
compact devices)