IBM 8960-F96, Installation, Service And User Manual

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Quick installation checklist
This checklist 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 this checklist and
take it 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 6. 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 “Shipping carton contents” on page 12.
Gather necessary components and
required tools. Review the time and items required information at the beginning of
each chapter to ensure you have gathered all necessary components
required for the following installation tasks:
v “Mounting the switch” on page 13
v “Power Supply Assemblies” on page 57
v “Fan Assemblies” on page 65
v “Installing Transceivers and Cables” on page 45
Review the safety precautions. Refer to “Safety precautions” on page 5. For translations, refer to
“Cautions” on page xi at the end of this guide.
Plan the installation. Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in a
rack. For rack installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount kit.
Refer to “Mounting the switch” on page 13.
Review and verify installation
requirements. Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to “Facility
requirements” on page 9.
v Power requirements
v Environmental requirements
v Clearance for standalone or rack installation
Gather network configuration
parameters.
v IP address:
v
Subnet mask:
v
Default gateway:
v Domain ID:
v 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.
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