Introduction - Brocade Communications Systems VDX 8770-8 Quick Start Manual

Introduction

You can set up and install the Brocade VDX 8770-8 in the following ways:
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As a standalone unit on a flat surface
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In a four-post rack
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In a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack
This manual describes how to set up the Brocade VDX 8770-8 as a standalone unit. For rack mount installation
instructions, refer to the manual that comes with the separately ordered rack kit.
Table 1 describes the main installation and setup tasks, the estimated time required for each, and the items
required to complete the task based on a fully populated Brocade VDX 8770-8 (384 10 GbE ports). Configurations
with fewer ports require less time. These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power
and network connectivity.
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
TABLE 1
Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation task
Site preparation and unpacking Brocade
VDX 8770-8
Installing the rack mount kit
Mounting and securing Brocade VDX
8770-8 in the rack
Inserting modules and power supplies
Installing power cables and powering on
the Brocade VDX 8770-8
Establishing a serial connection, logging on
to the Brocade VDX 8770-8, and
configuring the IP addresses
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a
Telnet session, and configuring the
Brocade VDX 8770-8 date and time and
additional system parameters. Verify and
back up configuration.
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Time estimate Items required
30 minutes #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Pallet jack.
Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to raise to a
minimum of 140 cm (55 in.), with a minimum
capacity of 113 kg (250 lb). A fully loaded
version of the Brocade VDX 8770-8 weighs
165.56 kg (365 lbs).
30 minutes
Refer to the proper rack mount kit instructions
30 minutes
for your specific rack..
5-10 minutes per Management modules, switch fabric modules,
unit line cards, power supplies (AC or DC).
20 minutes Power cables (provided in the Brocade VDX
8770-8 accessory kit).
20 minutes Serial cable (also called the console cable -
provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial (console)
port or terminal server port and a terminal
emulator application (such as HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the Brocade VDX
8770-8 switch and for management modules:
total two or three addresses, depending on the
number of management modules installed.
20 minutes Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet access.
Refer to the Brocade Network OS
Administrator's Guide.
Brocade VDX 8770-8 QuickStart Guide
Publication Number: 53-1002555-01