Brocade Communications Systems 6720 quick start Brocade VDX

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Brocade VDX 6720

QuickStart Guide

Supporting the VDX 6720-24 and VDX 6720-60

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Contents Brocade VDX Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Overview Installation and safety considerationsItems included with the Brocade VDX Electrical considerationsCabinet considerations Environmental considerationsItems required for installation Standalone installation for a Brocade VDXRecommendations for cable management Providing power to the switch Rack installation for a Brocade VDXVerifying operation Creating a serial connectionChanging the default account passwords Assigning permanent passwordsEnabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode Setting the switch IP addressUsing Dhcp to set the IP address Enabling VCS modeConnecting network devices Configuring switch portsDisabling VCS mode Installing and connecting an SFP+ transceiverBrocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubsConnecting a network device to a fiber port Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide