NOTE
You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can damage the optic fibers.
•Plan for the rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.
•Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
•For easier maintenance, label the cables and record the devices to which they are connected.
•Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
Items required for installation
The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade VDX
•A workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal.
•An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address.
•A serial cable (provided).
•An Ethernet cable.
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•(Optional) Access to an FTP server or
•If mounting in the iDataplex IBM
Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6710-54
Complete the following steps to install the Brocade VDX
1.Unpack the Brocade VDX
2.Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet to the switch helps prevent the switch from sliding off the supporting surface.
a.Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.
b.With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and press into place.
3.Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
4.Provide power to the switch as described in “Providing power to the switch” on page 6.
ATTENTION
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how to set the IP address, see “Setting the switch IP address” on page 8.
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