Configuring The Switch; Providing Power To The Switch; Creating A Serial Connection - IBM SAN48B-5 Installation, Service And User Manual

Configuring the switch

Once you have set up the SAN48B-5 in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time
to give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the SAN48B-5 in
a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic
configuration.
See the EZSwitchSetup CD, included with the switch, for more information. You can
also use the SAN48B-5 Quick Start Guide. If you do not want to use EZSwitch
Setup, follow the instructions in the rest of this section.
To configure the switch, perform the following tasks.
v "Providing power to the switch"
v "Creating a serial connection"
v "Setting the switch IP address" on page 15
v "Setting the switch date and time" on page 16
v "Installing SFP+ transceivers and connecting cables" on page 19
Attention: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is
correctly set.

Providing power to the switch

Follow these steps to power on the switch:
1. Connect the power cords to both power supplies
2. Connect the other end of the power cords to power sources on separate circuits
3. Power on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to the "|" symbol.
4. After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the
Attention: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is set.

Creating a serial connection

All basic configuration tasks in this guide are performed using a serial connection.
Complete the following steps to create a serial connection to the switch.
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DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place
hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that
attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent
an electrical shock. (D004)
to protect against AC failure. Ensure that the cords have a minimum service
loop of 6 in. available and are routed to avoid stress.
The power supply LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then
change to green. The switch usually requires several minutes to boot and
complete POST.
Attention: Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply
is connected and turned on.
left of the port side of the switch are green. See "Port side of the switch" on
page 3 for the specific location of these LEDs.