Installation Tasks; Installation Precautions - Dell PowerConnect B-FCX624 Hardware Installation Manual

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Installation tasks

Installation tasks
Follow the steps listed in
provided on the pages indicated.
TABLE 15
Task
Number
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Installation precautions

Follow all precautions when installing a Dell device.
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Table 15 to install your device. Details for each of these steps are
Installation tasks
Task
Ensure that the physical environment that will host the
device has the proper cabling and ventilation.
Install any required optional modules into the switch.
Install the Dell device on a desktop, in an equipment rack
(use provided retainer clips and screws).
Once the device is physically installed, plug the device into
a nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory
requirements outlined in this manual.
Attach a terminal or PC to the Dell device. This will enable
you to configure the device through the Command Line
Interface (CLI).
No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional
access security, assign a password.
Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to
configure an interface IP address to the subnet on which it
will be located. Initial IP address configuration is
performed using the CLI with a direct serial connection.
Subsequent IP address configuration can be performed
using the Web management interface.
Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses,
the system is ready to accept network equipment.
Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and
tracing routes.
Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the Web
management interface. You also can use Brocade
Network Advisor to manage the device.
Secure access to the device.
Where to Find More Information
"Preparing the installation site"
page 18
"Powering on the system"
"Installing the device"
"Powering on the system"
"Attaching a PC or terminal"
"Assigning permanent passwords"
page 33
"Configuring IP addresses"
"Configuring IP parameters for devices
running Layer 3 software"
"Testing connectivity"
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