
Configuring the Device
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The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
Configuration tasks
Follow the steps listed in the following table to configure the device. Details for each of these steps are
provided on the pages indicated.
Configuration tasks
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Task number Task
Where to find more information
1
Attach a terminal or PC to the device. This will enable you to
configure the device through the command line interface
(CLI).
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2
No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional
access security, assign a password.
on page 54
3
Before attaching equipment to the device, you must configure
an interface IP address to the subnet on which the device will
be located. Initial IP address configuration is performed using
the CLI with a direct serial connection.
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4
Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses, the
system is ready to accept network equipment.
Configuring IP parameters for
devices running Layer 3 software
on page 58
5
Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and
tracing routes.
6
Continue configuring the device using the CLI. You can also
use Brocade Network Advisor to manage the device.
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Secure access to the device.
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