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Table 6. Configuration and verification tasks (continued)
Task Task details or additional information
Establishing an Ethernet connection to the
device. Connect Ethernet cable to active CP blade
Ethernet port labeled "Management" and
establish a connection.
Set a unique domain ID for the device. Disable the device using the
switchDisable
command, and then use the configure
command to step through prompts to
configure a domain ID. Use
switchEnable to
re-enable the device.
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.
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