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G720-Install-IG101 Installation Guide
Task
Gather network configuration
parameters.
Installation and Initial Configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks
necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
Table 6: Installation and Basic System Configuration
Task
Mount the device.
Check the airflow of the power supply
and fan assembly.
Gather all components required for the
initial setup.
Provide power to the device.
Attach a management station,
establish a serial connection, and
change the default passwords
(optional).
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.
Broadcom
Task Details or Additional Information
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IP address:
•
Subnet mask:
•
Default gateway:
•
Domain ID:
•
Time zone:
Task Details or Additional Information
Choose one of the following mounting options:
•
Mount the device as a stand-alone unit. See
•
Mount the device in a four-post rack. See
Rack Kit (XBR-R000296).
•
Mount the device in a two-post rack. See
Rack Kit (XBR–R000294).
The airflow direction of the power supply and fan should match. The power
supplies and fan trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an "E",
or an orange arrow with an "I." For more details, see
Direction.
See Items Required.
See Providing Power to the
See Establishing a First-Time Serial
on to the serial port to configure the device.
ipaddrset
Use the 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. See
•
date
Use the command to display and set the date and time.
•
tstimezone
Use the
•
tsclockserver
Use the
external NTP server.
See Setting the Date and Time
•
switchname
Use the
•
chassisname
Use the
See Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device
configuration using a serial session, Telnet, or management application,
such as Brocade SANnav Management Portal. See
Connection.
Stand-alone
Installing the Universal Four-Post
Installing the Universal Two-Post
Identifying the Airflow
Device.
Connection. After completing this task, log
Configuring the IP Address.
command to display and set the time zone.
command to synchronize the time with an
for more information.
command to change the default switch name.
command to change the default chassis name.
Establishing an Ethernet
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Brocade G720 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Installation.
for more information.
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