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IRF fabric setup flowchart
Figure4-1 IRF fabric setup flowchart
To set up an IRF fabric:
Step
Description
1.
Plan IRF fabric setup.
Plan the IRF fabric setup scheme based on the user network and device
conditions:
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Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site
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Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs
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Planning IRF topology and connections
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Identifying IRF physical ports on the member switches
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2.
Install IRF member
switches.
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Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
3.
Connect grounding
cables and power
cords.
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4.
Power on the
switches.
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5.
Configure basic IRF
See the IRF configuration guide or virtual technologies configuration guide for
Start
Plan IRF fabric setup
Install IRF member switches
Connect the grounding cables
and power cords
Power on the switches
Configure basic IRF settings
Connect the physical IRF ports
Subordinate switches reboot
and the IRF fabric is
automatically established
End