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Quick installation checklists
These checklists provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point where the device
comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures successful installation. Brocade
recommends that you print these checklists and take them to the installation site.
Pre-installation tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation ensures seamless
installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
TABLE 5 Installation prerequisites
Task Task details or additional information Completed
Unpack the device. Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. Refer to Items
shipped on page 26.
Gather necessary components and
required tools. Review the time and items required information at the beginning of the following sections
in this guide to ensure you have gathered all necessary components required:
• Mounting the Device
• Initial Setup and Verification
• Port and Extension Blades (if required to install)
• Power Supplies (if required to install)
Review the safety precautions. Refer to Safety precautions on page 21.
Plan the installation. Obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. Refer to Mounting options on page 29.
Review and verify installation requirements. Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to Facility requirements on page 23.
• Electrical
• Environmental
• Rack
• Thermal
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
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 #1 Phillips screwdriver for captive screws to lock these FRUs
into place.
Mount the device Choose one of the following mounting options:
• Mount the device in a four-post rack. Refer to the instructions in this guide for
mounting your device in a four-post rack.
Quick installation checklists
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