Dell PowerConnect B-TI24x, Hardware Installation Manual

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10 Dell PowerConnect B-Series TI24X Hardware Installation Guide
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Summary of installation tasks
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General requirements
To manage the system, you will need the following items for serial connection to a Layer 2 or Layer
3 switch:
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A management station, such as a PC running a terminal emulation application.
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A straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). If you prefer to build your own cable, refer
to the pinout information in
“Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 20.
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Use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks, such as assigning an IP
address and network mask. This information is required to manage the system using the
Brocade Network Advisor
or using the CLI through Telnet.
Summary of installation tasks
Follow the steps listed below to install your PowerConnect B-Series TI24X device. Details for each
of these steps are provided in this chapter and in the following chapter.
TABLE 3
Summary of installation tasks
Task No. Task Where to Find More Information
1 Ensure that the physical environment where the device will be
installed has the proper cabling and ventilation. “Preparing the installation site”
on page 15
2 Install the Dell PowerConnect device on a desktop or in an
equipment rack. Devices may also be wall-mounted. “Installing the device” on
page 15
3 When the device is installed, plug the PDU power cords (C13-C14)
into a nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory
requirements outlined in this manual. “Powering on the system” on
page 18
4 Verify that power LED is on after the system is powered-on. “Verifying proper operation” on
page 19
5 Attach a terminal or PC to the Dell PowerConnect device. This
enables you to configure the device through the Command Line
Interface (CLI). “Attaching a PC or terminal” on
page 20
6 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional access
security, assign a password. “Assigning permanent
passwords”
on page 23
7 Before attaching equipment to the device, you must 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. “Configuring IP addresses” on
page 25
8 Once you power-on the device and assign IP addresses, the system
is ready to accept network equipment. “Connecting network devices”
on page 26
9 Test IP connectivity by pinging other devices and tracing routes. “Testing connectivity” on
page 29
10 Continue configuration using the CLI. You also can use Brocade
Network Advisor
to manage the device.
PowerConnect B-Series TI24X
Configuration Guide
11 Secure access to the device. PowerConnect B-Series TI24X
Configuration Guide