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TABLE 12 Configuration and verification tasks (continued)
Task Task details or additional information
Verify installed licenses and license key Enter the licenseShow command to determine display enabled licenses and the
license key.
Enter the licenseIdShow command to obtain the chassis ID.
Record the license key and chassis ID for future reference.
Verify correct operation of director. Check LEDs on blades and FRUs, and use the following commands to verify
operation:
• psShow
• fanShow
• switchShow
• fabricShow
• slotShow
• tempShow
• historyShow
• errdump
Back up the configuration. Use the configUpload command.
Items required
The following items are required for initial setup and verification of the device:
• The device, mounted and installed with the required blades, FRUs, transceivers, and cables and is connected to a power source.
• A workstation computer with an installed terminal emulator application, such as HyperTerminal for Windows.
• An unused IP address with corresponding subnet mask and gateway address.
• A serial cable (provided) with an RJ-45 connector.
• An RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter.
• Three Ethernet cables (including one spare).
• Access to an FTP server or USB device for backing up (uploading) or downloading the device configuration or collecting
supportsave output data (optional).
• A Brocade USB drive for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
Providing power to the device
Perform the steps to provide power that are applicable to your power supply model. Observe the following for all power connections:
• Before connecting power, refer the following.
–
Electrical caution and danger statements in Safety precautions on page 21 and Facility requirements on page 23
– Power supply specifications section in the Brocade X6 Directors Technical Specifications on page 225 for power supply
requirements of your device.
• Connect each power supply to a different power source or circuit to provide full redundancy.
• Route the power cords so they will be out of the way when connected to the power source. Ensure that the power cords have a
minimum service loop of 15.2 cm (6 in.) and are routed to avoid stress.
• Remember that power is supplied to the device as soon as the first power supply is connected to a power source.
Items required
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