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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 7: Installation and Basic System Configuration
Task
Install blades or power supply
assemblies.
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, the 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.
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Task Details or Additional Information
Install any blades or power supply assemblies that have shipped separately
from the chassis. Be sure to use a No.1 Phillips screwdriver for captive screws
to lock these FRUs into place.
Choose one of the following mounting options:
•
Mount the device in a four-post rack. See the instructions in this guide for
mounting your device in a four-post rack.
•
Mount the device in a two-post rack. See the instructions in this guide for
mounting your device in a two-post rack.
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
Airflow.
See Items Required.
See Connecting the Power Cord to AC Power
See Establishing a Serial Connection to the
log 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 and Switch Name
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device
configuration using a serial session, telnet, or management application, such as
SANnav Management Portal. See
Device.
dnsconfig
Use the command to create DNS server entries. Refer to the
Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide.
configure
Use the command to change the domain ID (the default ID is 1).
See Setting the Domain ID
Fan and Power Supply
Supplies.
Device. After completing this task,
Configuring the IP Addresses.
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.
for more information.
Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the
for more information.
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