Brocade Communications Systems Brocade ICX 6650 53-1002599-01 - Manual (Page 26)

10 Brocade ICX 6650 Hardware Installation Guide
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Installation tasks
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Installation tasks
Follow the steps listed in Table 1 to install your device. Details for each of these steps are provided
on the pages indicated.
Installation precautions
Follow all precautions when installing a device.
General precautions
CAUTION
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
TABLE 1 Installation tasks
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. “Environmental considerations” on page 8
2 Install the device in an equipment rack. “Installing the device in a rack or cabinet”
on page 12
3 Attach a terminal or PC to the device. This will enable you
to configure the device through the Command Line
Interface (CLI). “Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 17
4 Plug the device into a nearby power source that adheres to
the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual. “Powering on the system” on page 17
5 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional
access security, assign a password. “Setting passwords” on page 21
6 Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to
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. “Configuring IP addresses” on page 22
8 Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses,
the system is ready to accept network equipment. “Devices running Layer 3 software” on
page 23
9 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and
tracing routes. “Testing connectivity” on page 28
10 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the Web
management interface. Brocade ICX 6650 Administration Guide
11 Secure access to the device. Brocade ICX 6650 Administration Guide