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Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6730
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
4. Provide power to the switch as described in
ATTENTION
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how
to set the IP address, see
Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6730
Follow the installation instructions shipped with the appropriate rack mount kit:
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Providing power to the switch
Perform the following steps to provide power to the Brocade VDX 6730.
1. Connect the power cords to both power supplies, and then to power sources on separate
2. Power on the Brocade VDX 6730-32 by turning both on/off switches to "I." The Brocade VDX
3. After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side
Verifying operation
After you have powered on the system and POST is complete, verify that the switch is working
properly.
1. Verify that the power supply LEDs are solid green. See
2. Verify that the system power LED and the system status LED are solid green. See
3. The port LEDs should be lit during POST activities. When POST is complete, only the LEDs for
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"Setting the switch IP address"
To install the switch into a 4-post fixed-rail rack, refer to the Fixed Rack Mount Kit (24"-32")
Installation Procedure or the Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
To install the switch into a 2-post Telco rack, refer to the Flush Mount Rack Mount Kit
Installation Procedure.
circuits to protect against failure. Ensure that the power cords have a minimum service loop of
15.2 cm (6 in.) available and are routed to avoid stress.
6730-76 powers up automatically when plugged in. 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 powered on.
of the switch are green. Refer to
location of these LEDs.
page 28
for the location of these LEDs.
page 26
and
Figure 7 on page 27
ports connected to other devices should be green. See
page
27, and
Figure 8 on page 27
"Providing power to the switch"
on page 17.
Figure 1 on page 5
and
Figure 3 on page 6
Figure 6 on page 26
for the specific locations of these LEDs.
Figure 5 on page 26
for the specific locations of these LEDs.
Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual
on page 12.
for the specific
and
Figure 9 on
Figure 5 on
,
Figure 7 on
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