Cabinet Installation For A Brocade 5100; Brocade 5100 Configuration; Providing Power To The Switch; Creating A Serial Connection - Brocade Communications Systems 5100 Hardware Reference Manual

Cabinet installation for a Brocade 5100

Cabinet installation for a Brocade 5100
You must use one of three rack mount kits to install a Brocade 5100 in a cabinet. A rack mount kit can
be installed in two ways:
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Whichever mounting method you choose, follow the installation instructions shipped with the
appropriate rack mount kit:
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Brocade 5100 configuration

Once you have set up the Brocade 5100 in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time to give it power
and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the Brocade 5100 in a single-switch setup, you can
use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.
See the EZSwitchSetup CD , included with the Brocade 5100 for more information. You can also use
the Brocade 5100 Quick Start Guide .
If you do not want to use EZSwitchSetup, follow the instructions in the rest of this section.

Providing power to the switch

Perform the following steps to provide power to the Brocade 5100.
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Creating a serial connection

You will perform all basic configuration tasks in this guide using a serial connection.
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To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust-air side of the cabinet.In this
installation, the port side of the switch is flush with the edge of the cabinet.
To allow the non-port side of the switch to slide out the cool-air side of the cabinet.In this
installation, the port side of the switch is set 7.62 cm (3 inches) back from the edge of the cabinet,
allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic cables.
To install the switch into a fixed-rail rack, refer to the Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
To install the switch into a slide-rail rack, refer to the Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
To install the switch into mid-mount rack, refer to the Mid-Mount Rack Mount Kit (Switch)
Installation Procedure.
Connect the power cords to both power supplies, and then to power sources on separate circuits
to protect against AC failure. Ensure that the cords have a minimum service loop of 6 in. available
and are routed to avoid stress.
Power on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to the "1" symbol. The power supply
LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to green. The switch usually
requires from 1 to 3 min to boot and complete POST.
ATTENTION
Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and turned on.
After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side of
the switch are green.
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