
Contents
Text formatting conventions.................................................................. 7
Command syntax conventions.............................................................. 7
Notes, cautions, and warnings.............................................................. 8
Brocade resources............................................................................................ 9
Contacting Brocade Technical Support.............................................................9
Document feedback........................................................................................ 10
ICX 7250 models.................................................................................13
Network and management interfaces................................................. 14
Items included with the ICX 7250 device........................................................ 23
Configuration requirements.............................................................................24
Summary of installation tasks......................................................................... 24
Installation precautions................................................................................... 24
General precautions............................................................................24
Lifting precautions............................................................................... 25
Power precautions.............................................................................. 25
Desktop installation............................................................................. 27
Rack mount installation (2-post)..........................................................27
Wall mount installation........................................................................ 29
Connecting devices in a traditional stack........................................................ 31
Stacking ports and trunks....................................................................31
Stacking configuration requirements...................................................32
Traditional stack size...........................................................................32
Stacking topologies for traditional stack..............................................32
Features and benefits......................................................................... 36
Front and rear panels..........................................................................36
LEDs................................................................................................... 37
Brocade ICX 7250 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
3
53-1003622-02