Contents
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Accessibility features for the SAN128B-6 .
Safety and environmental notices . . . xi
Product recycling and disposal .
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
IBM and Brocade product matrix .
Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Preparing for the Installation . . . . . . 5
Lifting and weight-related precautions .
Quick installation checklist .
Mounting the switch . . . . . . . . . 13
Precautions specific to mounting .
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit .
Attaching the front brackets .
Attaching the bracket extensions to the device 18
Installing the device in the rack.
Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions
Attaching the rear brackets to the rack posts
Flush-rear (recessed) mounting .
Attaching the front brackets to the rear of the
device .
Attaching the bracket extensions to the front
of the device .
Installing the device in the rack.
Attaching the rear brackets to the extensions
at the front of the device .
Attaching the rear brackets to the front rack
posts
Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit .
Attaching the front brackets to the device .
Attaching the front brackets to the rack .
Attaching the rear brackets to the rack .
Attaching the rear brackets to the device
Attaching the front brackets to the device .
Attaching the front brackets to the rack .
Attaching the rear brackets to the rack .
Attaching the rear brackets to the device
Initial Setup and Verification . . . . . 37
Providing power to the device .
Establishing a first-time serial connection
Using DHCP to set the IP address .
Synchronizing local time with an external source 40
Customizing the chassis name and switch name .
Establishing an Ethernet connection .
Installing Transceivers and Cables. . . 45
Precautions specific to transceivers and cables .
Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors
Installing an SFP+ transceiver .
Replacing an SFP+ transceiver .
Verifying the operation of new transceivers .
Monitoring the device . . . . . . . . 51
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