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Installation and Reference Guide
Installing and Configuring the Switch
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a.
Disable the switch by entering the following:
switchDisable
.
b.
Then enter the following to display the configuration prompts:
configure
.
c.
Enter “
y
” after the prompt “
Fabric parameters
”. For example:
Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y
d.
Enter a unique domain ID:
Domain: (1..239) [1] 3
.
e.
Complete the remaining prompts or press CTRL+D to accept the remaining settings
without completing all the prompts.
f.
Re-enable the switch by entering the following:
switchEnable
.
5.
Optional: Specify any custom status policies for the fabric by completing the following steps:
a.
Enter the following at the prompt:
switchStatusPolicySet
.
b.
Customize the status policies as desired. To completely deactivate the alarm for a
particular condition, enter “
0
” at the prompt for that condition.
6.
If necessary, install or change the SFPs (small form factor pluggable media) by completing the
following steps:
Note:
The ports selected for use in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of
these requirements, refer to the ISL Trunking User’s Guide.
a.
Remove the shipping plugs from the ports to be used.
b.
Position the SFP so that the key (the tab near the cable-end of the SFP) is on top and insert
the SFP into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. For
instructions specific to the SFP type, refer to the SFP manufacturer’s documentation.
Note:
The SFP is keyed so that it can only be inserted with the correct orientation into the port. If
the SFP does not slide in easily, ensure it is correctly oriented.
7.
Connect the cables to the SFPs as appropriate to the fabric topology. Position each cable so that
the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the SFP. Then,
insert the cable into the SFP until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. For
instructions specific to the cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer’s documentation.
Note:
The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of these
requirements, refer to the ISL Trunking User’s Guide.
The cable is keyed so that it can only be inserted correctly into the SFP. If the cable does
not slide in easily, ensure it is correctly oriented.
8.
Optional: Verify the correct operation of the switch by entering the following command from a
workstation:
switchShow
. This command provides information about the status of the
switch and the ports. For more information about this and other commands, refer to the Fabric
OS Procedures Guide.
Use the
cfgSave
and
cfgEnable
commands to save any zone configurations before the
switch is powered off. The saved configuration is automatically reloaded by the switch on
power up. If a configuration was enabled at the time it was saved, the same configuration is
reinstalled with an automatic
cfgEnable
command.
