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TABLE 6 Installation and basic system configuration (continued)
Task
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and the
default gateway IP address.
Set the date and time.
Customize the switch name and chassis
name.
Establish an Ethernet connection.
Optional: Configure the DNS service.
Optional: Customize the domain ID.
Verify that the device operates correctly.
Back up the configuration.
Optional: Power off the devices.
Shipping carton contents
When unpacking the device, verify that the contents of the shipping carton is complete. Save the shipping carton and packaging in the
event you need to return the shipment.
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The Brocade G620 device
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An accessory kit containing the following items:
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A serial cable
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Two 6-ft. power cords
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Power cord retainer clips
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Rubber feet.
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China-RoHS Hazardous/Toxic Substance statement
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Network Advisor web pointer card.
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EZSwitch web pointer card
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Task details or additional information
Use the ipaddrset command to configure a static device IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway IP address, or you can use a DHCP server to obtain the information dynamically.
Refer to
Configuring the IP address
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Use the date command to display and set the date and time.
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Use the tstimezone command to display and set the time zone.
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Use the tsclockserver command to synchronize the time with an external NTP
server.
Refer to
Setting the date and time
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Use the swicthname command to change the default switch name.
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Use the chassisname command to change the default chassis name.
Refer to
Customizing the chassis name and switch name
information.
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device configuration using
a serial session, Telnet, or management application, such as Brocade Network Advisor.
Refer to
Establishing an Ethernet connection
Use the dnsconfig command to create DNS server entries. Refer to the Brocade Fabric
OS Administration Guide.
Use the configure command to change the domain ID (default ID is 1). Refer to
the domain ID
on page 56 for more information.
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Check the LEDs to verify operation of functional parts. Refer to
port-side LEDs
on page 65 and
68.
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The following commands can be useful to establish an operational baseline for
the device. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference for more
information on these commands.
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psshow
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fanshow
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tempshow
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historyshow
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errdump
Use the interactive configupload command to back up the configuration. Refer to
Verifying correct operation
on page 56 for more information.
Enter the shutdown command and wait for the device to power down, and then unplug
the power cords. Refer to
Powering down the device
on page 53.
on page 53 for more information.
on page 55 for more
on page 55.
Interpreting nonport-side LEDs
on page 58 for more information.
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Setting
Interpreting
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