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Document History

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Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide

53-1002085-01

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Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide

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Contents Brocade VDX Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Items included with the Brocade VDX Installation and safety considerationsOverview Electrical considerationsEnvironmental considerations Cabinet considerationsRecommendations for cable management Standalone installation for a Brocade VDXItems required for installation Verifying operation Rack installation for a Brocade VDXProviding power to the switch Creating a serial connectionAssigning permanent passwords Changing the default account passwordsUsing Dhcp to set the IP address Setting the switch IP addressEnabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode Enabling VCS modeDisabling VCS mode Configuring switch portsConnecting network devices Installing and connecting an SFP+ transceiverBrocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide Connecting a network device to a fiber port Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubsConnecting to workstations, servers, or routers Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide