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TABLE 6 Installation and Basic System Configuration (continued)
Task
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.
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The Brocade switch
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An accessory kit containing the following items:
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A serial cable
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Two 1.82-m (6-ft) power cords
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Download Instructions for Fibre Channel Networking Software and Documents
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Inner foam
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Task Details or Additional Information
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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.
See
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.
See
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.
See
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 (the default ID is 1). See
the Domain ID
on page 49 for more information.
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Check the LEDs to verify operation of functional parts. See
Side LEDs
on page 59 and
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The following commands can be useful to establish an operational baseline for
the device. See the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference for more
information on these commands.
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errdump
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fanshow
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historyshow
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psshow
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tempshow
Use the interactive configupload command to back up the configuration. See
Correct Operation
on page 49 for more information.
Enter the shutdown command and wait for the device to power down, and then unplug
the power cords. See
Powering Down the Device
on page 46 for more information.
on page 48 for more
on page 48.
Interpreting Nonport-Side LEDs
on page 51 for more information.
Brocade 7810 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Completed
Setting
Interpreting Port-
on page 62.
Verifying
7810-IG101
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