Brocade Communications Systems 6720 FIGURE 1

10 of 12 Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide

Publication Number: 53-1002085-02

1. Remove any protector plugs from the transceivers and the ports.

2. Making sure that the bail (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, place the transceiver in the correctly oriented

position on the port, as shown in Figure 1.

3. Slide the SFP+ into the port until you feel it click into place; then close the bail.

FIGURE 1 Installing an SFP+ in the upper row of port slots

4. If this is not a direct-connect unit, remove the protective caps from the cable end and position the cable so that

it is correctly oriented to the transceiver.

5. Insert the cable into the transceiver until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks.

Contents

Main Brocade Communications Systems, Incorporated Document History December 2011 The following table lists all published versions of the Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide. Title Publication number Summary of changes Date Overview Items included with the Brocade VDX 6720 Installation and safety considerations Electrical considerations Environmental considerations Cabinet considerations TABLE 1 Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6720 ATTENTION Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6720 ATTENTION Providing power to the switch Verifying operation Creating a serial connection Assigning permanent passwords Changing the default account passwords TABLE 2 Setting the switch IP address Using DHCP to set the IP address Enabling and disabling Brocade VCS mode Enabling VCS mode Disabling VCS mode Configuring switch ports Connecting network devices Installing and connecting an SFP+ transceiver FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs NOTE Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers Connecting a network device to a fiber port