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Table 12. Configuration and verification tasks (continued)
Task Task details or additional information
Set the date and time for the device. Use the
date
,
tsTimeZone
, and
tsClockServer
commands
to set date, time zone, and synchronize local time of
device with NTP server.
Customize a switch and chassis name for the device. Use the
switchName
command, followed by new name in
quote marks ( switchname "bigswitch".)
Use the chassisName command followed by the new
name in quote marks ( chassisname "chassis_002").
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 device. Check LEDs on blades and FRUs, and use the following
commands to verify operation:
v psShow
v fanShow
v switchShow
v fabricShow
v slotShow
v
tempShow
v
historyShow
v
errdump
Back up the configuration. Use the
configUpload
command.
Items required
The following items are required for initial setup and verification of the device:
v The device, mounted and installed with the required blades, FRUs, transceivers, and cables and is
connected to a power source.
v A workstation computer with an installed terminal emulator application, such as HyperTerminal for
Windows.
v An unused IP address with corresponding subnet mask and gateway address.
v A serial cable (provided) with an RJ-45 connector.
v An RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter.
v Three Ethernet cables (including one spare).
v Access to an FTP server or USB device for backing up (uploading) or downloading the device
configuration or collecting
supportsave
output data (optional).
v A USB drive for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
Providing power to the device
Before you begin
Before connecting power, refer the following.
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