FastIron GS Compact Layer 2 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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• A management station, such as a PC running a terminal emulation application.
• A straight-through EIA/TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). This cable can be ordered separately from Foundry
Networks. If you prefer to build your own cable, see the pinout information in “Attaching a PC or Terminal” on
page 3-16.
You use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks such as assigning an IP address and network
mask to the system. This information is required for managing the system using the Web management interface
or IronView Network Manager, or using the CLI through Telnet.
Summary of Installation Tasks
Follow the steps listed below to install your FGS device. Details for each of these steps are provided in this
chapter and in the following chapter.
Table 3.1: Summary of Installation Tasks
Task
No.
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 3-5
2 Optionally insert an additional power supply. If you need to
install a power supply, it may be easier to install it before
mounting the device, although power supplies are “hot
swappable”, and can be installed or removed after the
device is mounted and powered-on.
CAUTION: Remove the power cord from a power
supply before you install or remove it from the device.
Otherwise, the power supply or the device could be
damaged. (The device can be running while a power
supply is installed or removed, but the power supply
itself must be disconnected from the power source.)
“Installing an Additional Power Supply” on
page 3-5
4 Install the Foundry device on a desktop, in an equipment
rack, or on the wall.
“Installing the Device” on page3-11
5 When the device is installed, plug the power cord into a
nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory
requirements outlined in this manual.
“Powering On the System” on page3-14
6 Verify that the system LEDs are registering the proper LED
state after power-on of the system.
“Verifying Proper Operation” on page3-15
7 Attach a terminal or PC to the Foundry device. This
enables you to configure the device via the Command Line
Interface (CLI).
“Attaching a PC or Terminal” on page3-16
8 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional
access security, assign a password.
“Assigning Permanent Passwords” on
page 4-1
9 Before attaching equipment to the device, you must
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 4-3