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Installation tasks
Perform the following steps to install your device. Details for each of these steps are provided on the
pages indicated.
Installation tasks
TABLE 4
Task number Task
Where to find more information
1
Ensure that the physical environment that will host the device
has the proper cabling and ventilation.
on
page 22
2
If customizing the ICX6650-32-ADV baseline chassis:
1.
Install at least one power supply unit.
2.
Install at least one fan.
3.
Obtain and install a PoD license, as described in the
FastIron Ethernet Switch Administration Guide.
Installing and replacing a power
supply unit
on page 33
Installing or replacing the fan
assembly
on page 66
3
Install the device in an equipment rack.
Installing the device in a rack or
cabinet
4
Attach a terminal or PC to the device. This will enable you to
configure the device through the command line interface
(CLI).
on
page 32
5
Plug the device into a nearby power source that adheres to
the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual.
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6
Assign a password for additional access security. No default
password is assigned to the CLI.
on page 43
7
Before attaching equipment to the device, you must configure
an interface IP address to the subnet on which the device 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.
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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.
FastIron Ethernet Switch
Administration Guide
11
Secure access to the device.
FastIron Ethernet Switch
Administration Guide
Installation precautions
Follow all precautions when installing a device.
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