Brocade Communications Systems PowerConnect Brocade 6505 Quick Start Manual

Brocade 6505 QuickStart Guide
Complete the steps in this guide to install and set up your Brocade 6505 switch in a single-switch configuration using
EZSwitchSetup. See the Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual and the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
if you want to choose a different setup.
1
Getting Ready
Ensure that you have the items listed below. Write down the IP network values in the space provided.
Fixed IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) for the switch (no DHCP server): __________________________________________________
Subnet mask value: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Default Gateway value: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN): located on the switch ID pullout: ________________________________________
Ethernet connection (hub or switch)
EZSwitchSetup CD
Host computer with an installed HBA
Standard screw driver
Browser that allows pop-up windows
2
Installing and starting EZSwitchSetup
1. Insert the EZSwitchSetup CD into the CD-ROM drive of your setup computer. The installer will autostart in about a minute.
2. Follow the EZSwitchSetup directions for installation. Installation will take a few minutes after you click OK.
3. Wait for EZSwitchSetup to start, which should happen automatically after it is installed.
For Windows and Linux instructions, refer to the EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide.
4. On the EZSwitchSetup Introduction screen, choose the option that matches your setup configuration:
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Ethernet connection. This option uses the Ethernet LAN connection you will use for running EZSwitchSetup Manager.
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Direct connection to the switch with a serial cable.
Most users will find it more convenient to use the Ethernet connection.
5. Click Next. The Connect Cables screen is displayed.
Ethernet and Fibre Channel Cables
Setup computer
Disk array
Optical transceivers (SFPs)
3

Powering up and connecting cables to the switch

The Connect Cables screen shows you the connections you need to make.
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2
4
7
3
6
5
4. Click Next.
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If you chose to use the Ethernet connection, the Discover Switch screen is displayed. Enter the switch WWN, following
the instructions on the Discover Switch screen. After completing switch discovery, the Set Switch IP Address screen
is displayed.
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If you chose to use the serial port connection, the Set Switch IP Address screen is immediately displayed.
1. Connect the power cord to the switch and to a power
source (1). The power and status LEDs display amber then
green. This can take from one to three minutes.
2. Connect the switch and the setup computer to the
same LAN, using Ethernet cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet
hub or switch (2). Be sure the Ethernet hub or switch is
connected to a power source (6).
3. If you want to use a serial connection for setup, connect
your setup computer COM port (7) to the serial port on the
switch, using the serial cable shipped with the switch (4).
The serial connection settings are as follows:
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Bits per second: 9600
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Databits: 8
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Parity: none
• Stop bits: 1
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Flow control: none
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