Step 3. Apply Power To The Switch; Step 4. Connect Cables - Qlogic 12000 Series Quick Start Manual

Step 3. Apply Power to the Switch

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Attach the AC power cord(s) to the switch and wall outlets or power strips.
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When the switch is plugged into an AC power outlet:
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The system powers up.
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The fans start.
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The switch, power supply, and fan LEDs light up.
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the button to supply power.

Step 4. Connect Cables

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Connect a Category 5 or 6 (Cat 5/6) Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector(s) on the switch. Connect the other
end of the Cat 5/6 to the OOB LAN workstation or Ethernet switch.
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Connect a DB-9 to RJ-11 adapter to each RJ-11 cable.
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Connect an RJ-11 cable to each serial port on the switch.
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Connect the switch to IB-enabled hosts using QSFP IB copper or fiber-optic cables.
Step 5. Change the Default System IP Address and Gateway IP Address
Change the default system IP address (192.168.100.9) and gateway IP address (255.255.255.0) as detailed in the QLogic
12000 Hardware Installation Guide. Obtain the new IP address and subnet mask from a network administrator.
Step 6. Add equipment to the network
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For the 12800 switches, make certain the DC On switch is illuminated. If it is not, press