Powering On The Powerconnect B-Dcx-4S - Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual

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Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

The configuration information is mirrored to the standby CP blade, which allows the current
configuration to remain available even if the active CP blade fails. The configuration information for
the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of the CP blades.
The configuration can be backed up to a workstation (uploaded) and then downloaded to the active
CP blade if necessary.
Figure 4
FIGURE 4

Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

DANGER
Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies
the required voltage, and is properly grounded. (D004)
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illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks.
Configuration tasks
Configuration Tasks
Connect Serial Cable
between Switch and Host
Log In to Serial Console Port
Set IP Address
Log Off Serial Console Port
and Disconnect Serial Cable
Connect Ethernet Cable and
Open Telnet Session
Set Domain ID
Set Date and Time
Install SFPs and Attach Cables
Manage Cables
Verify Operation and
Back Up Configuration
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