2 Installation tasks
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.
TABLE 1 | Installation tasks |
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1 | Ensure that the physical environment that will host the | “Environmental considerations” on page 8 |
| device has the proper cabling and ventilation. |
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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 | “Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 17 |
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4 | Plug the device into a nearby power source that adheres to | “Powering on the system” on page 17 |
| the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual. |
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5 | No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional | “Setting passwords” on page 21 |
| access security, assign a password. |
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6 | Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to | “Configuring IP addresses” on page 22 |
| configure an interface IP address to the subnet on which |
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| the device will be located. Initial IP address configuration |
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| Subsequent IP address configuration can be performed |
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| using the Web management interface. |
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8 | Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses, | “Devices running Layer 3 software” on |
| the system is ready to accept network equipment. | page 23 |
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9 | Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and | “Testing connectivity” on page 28 |
| tracing routes. |
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10 | Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the Web | Brocade ICX 6650 Administration Guide |
| management interface. |
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11 | Secure access to the device. | Brocade ICX 6650 Administration Guide |
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Installation precautions
Follow all precautions when installing a device.
General precautions
CAUTION
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