Summary Of Installation Tasks - Foundry Networks FastIron LS 624 Hardware Installation Manual

Summary of Installation Tasks

Follow the steps listed below to install your FastIron LS. Details for each of these steps are provided in this
chapter and in the following chapter.
Task Task
Number
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the
device has the proper cabling and ventilation.
2 Install any required optional modules into the switch.
2 Install the Foundry device on a desktop, in an
equipment rack, or on the wall.
3 Once the device is physically installed, plug the device
into a nearby power source that adheres to the
regulatory requirements outlined in this manual.
4 Verify that the system LEDs are registering the proper
LED state after power-on of the system.
5 Attach a terminal or PC to the Foundry device. This will
enable you to configure the device via the Command
Line Interface (CLI).
6 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For
additional access security, assign a password.
7 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.
8 Once you power on the device and assign IP
addresses, the system is ready to accept network
equipment.
9 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them
and tracing routes.
10 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the
Web management interface. You also can use IronView
Network Manager to manage the device. See the
Foundry IronView Network Management User's Guide
for information.
11 Secure access to the device.
September 2007
Table 3.2: Summary of Installation Tasks
© 2007 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Installing a FastIron LS Switch
Where to Find More Information
"Preparing the Installation Site" on page 3-5
"Installing an Optional Module into the
Switch" on page 3-14
"Installing the Device" on page 3-5
"Powering On the System" on page 3-16
"Verifying Proper Operation" on page 3-16
"Attaching a PC or Terminal" on page 3-16
"Assigning Permanent Passwords" on
page 4-1
"Configuring IP Addresses" on page 4-3
"Connecting Network Devices" on page 4-4
"Testing Connectivity" on page 4-6
Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide
Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide
3 - 3