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The following table describes the main installation and setup tasks, the estimated time required for each,
and the items required to complete the task for a device that is fully populated with port blades.
Configurations with fewer blades or ports require less time. These time estimates assume a prepared
installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.
Table 5. Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation task
Site preparation and unpacking the
device.
Installing rack mount kit .
Mounting and securing the device in
rack.
Installing power cables and powering
on the device.
Establishing serial connection,
logging in to the device, and
configuring IP addresses.
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening
a Telnet session, and configuring the
device domain ID, date and time,
and additional system parameters.
Verify and back up configuration.
Installing transceivers as needed.
Attaching fiber-optic cables, cable
ties, and cable guides.
Quick installation checklists
These checklists 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. It is recommended that you print these checklists and
take them to the installation site.
Time estimate
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
20-30 minutes or longer if you are
using high-density port blades.
2-3 hours
Items required
1/2-in. socket wrench (optional).
#1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers.
Pallet jack.
Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to
raise to a minimum of 140 cm (55
in.), with a minimum capacity of 115
kg (254 lb).
To find the weight of your device
fully populated with the required
port blades, refer to Appendix B,
"Product Specifications," on page
231.
Refer the procedures for your rack
mount kit located in this guide.
Power cables. These are ordered and
shipped separately based on country
where device is installed.
Serial cable (provided in the
accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial
port or terminal server port and a
terminal emulator application (such
as HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the device
and for both control processor blades;
total of three addresses.
Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet
access.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's
Guide.
SFP+ and QSFP28 optical transceivers
as needed.
Fiber-optic cables, cable ties, and
cable management comb.
Preparing for the Installation
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