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Task 1: Verify Installation Requirements 2-7
Installation Tasks
Task 1: Verify Installation Requirements
Verify the following requirements are met prior to switch and
management server installation. Ensure:
• A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are
complete, planning considerations are evaluated, and related
planning checklists are complete. Refer to the McDATA Products
in a SAN Environment Planning Manual (620-000124) for
information.
• Fabric and device connectivity are evaluated, and the related
planning worksheet is complete. Refer to the McDATA Products in
a SAN Environment Planning Manual (620-000124) for information.
• Support is available for one of the following switch management
methods:
— A browser-capable PC and Internet connectivity to support
switch management through the SANpilot interface, or
— A browser-capable PC and LAN segment connectivity to the
rack-mount management server to support switch
management through the SAN management application and
element manager applications.
• Support equipment and personnel are available for the
installation.
• The required number and type of fiber-optic jumper cables are
delivered and available. Ensure the cables are the correct length
with the required connectors.
• A customer-supplied equipment rack and associated hardware
are available (optional).
• Remote workstations or simple network management protocol
(SNMP) workstations are available (optional). Workstations are
customer-supplied and connected through a corporate or
dedicated LAN.