16 PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installation tasks

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Installation tasks

Follow the steps listed in Table 1 5 to install your device. Details for each of these steps are

provided on the pages indicated.

Installation precautions

Follow all precautions when installing a Dell device.

TABLE 1 5 Installation tasks
Task
Number
Task Where to Find More Information
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the
device has the proper cabling and ventilation.
“Preparing the installation site” on
page 18
2 Install any required optional modules into the switch. “Powering on the system” on page24
3 Install the Dell device on a desktop, in an equipment rack
(use provided retainer clips and screws).
“Installing the device” on page19
4 Once the device is physically installed, plug the device into
a nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory
requirements outlined in this manual.
“Powering on the system” on page24
5 Attach a terminal or PC to the Dell device. This will enable
you to configure the device through the Command Line
Interface (CLI).
“Attaching a PC or terminal” on page25
6 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional
access security, assign a password.
“Assigning permanent passwords” on
page 33
7 Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to
configure an interface IP address to the subnet on which it
will be located. Initial IP address configuration is
performed using the CLI with a direct serial connection.
Subsequent IP address configuration can be performed
using the Web management interface.
“Configuring IP addresses” on page 35
8 Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses,
the system is ready to accept network equipment.
“Configuring IP parameters for devices
running Layer 3 software” on page 37
9 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and
tracing routes.
“Testing connectivity” on page43
10 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the Web
management interface. You also can use Brocade
Network Advisor to manage the device.
PowerConnect B-FCX Series Configuration
Guide
11 Secure access to the device. PowerConnect B-FCX Series Configuration
Guide