Configuration Requirements; Summary Of Installation Tasks; Installation Precautions; General Precautions - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6430 Installation Manual

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Configuration requirements

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Configuration requirements

To manage the ICX 6430 or ICX 6450, you need a management station, such as a PC running a
terminal emulation application, for serial connection to the device.
Use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks, including assigning an IP address
and network mask to the system. This information is required to manage the system using the CLI
through Telnet or the Brocade Network Advisor.

Summary of installation tasks

Follow the steps listed in
on the pages indicated.
TABLE 8
Task
number
1
2
3
4

Installation precautions

Follow all precautions when installing a device.

General precautions

DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
CAUTION
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might
exceed 40  C (104  F).
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Table 8
Installation tasks
Task
Ensure that the physical environment that will host the
device has the proper cabling and ventilation.
Unpack the device and all included accessories,
Install the device on a desktop, or in an equipment rack.
Once the device is installed, plug the device into a nearby
power source that adheres to the regulatory requirements
outlined in this manual.
to install your device. Details for each of these steps are provided
Brocade ICX 6430 and ICX 6450 Stackable Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Where to find more information
"Preparing the installation site"
page 16
"Items included with the ICX 6430 and ICX
6450 devices" on page 13
"Installing the device" on page 17
"Powering on the system" on page 35
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