53-1003990-22 Installation Guide
Brocade
®
G620 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
Customize the switch name and
chassis name.
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Use the switchname command to change the default switch name.
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Use the chassisname command to change the default chassis name.
See Customizing the Chassis Name and Switch Name for more information.
Establish an Ethernet connection. By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device
configuration using a serial session, Telnet, or a management application,
such as Brocade SANnav Management Portal. See Establishing an Ethernet
Connection.
Optional: Configure the DNS service. Use the dnsconfig command to create DNS server entries. Refer to the
Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide for details on using this command.
Optional: Customize the domain ID. Use the configure command to change the domain ID (the default ID is 1).
See Setting the Domain ID for more information.
Verify that the device operates
correctly.
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Check the LEDs to verify the operation of functional parts. See Interpreting
Port-Side LEDs and Interpreting Nonport-Side LEDs.
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The following commands can be useful to establish an operational baseline
for the device. Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference
Manual for more information on these commands.
–
errdump
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fanshow
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historyshow
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psshow
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tempshow
Back up the configuration. Use the interactive configupload command to back up the configuration.
See Backing Up the Configuration for more information.
Optional: Power off the device. Enter the sysshutdown command and wait for the device to power down,
and then unplug the power cord. See Powering Down the Device for more
information.
Shipping Carton Contents
When unpacking the device, verify that the contents of the shipping carton are complete. The shipping carton should
contain the following items. Save the shipping carton and packaging in case you must return the shipment.
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The Brocade switch
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An accessory kit containing the following items:
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For G620 (Switch Type 183), a mini-USB cable. (For G620 [Switch Type 162], a serial cable.)
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Two 1.82m (6 ft) power cords.
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Download instructions for Fibre Channel networking software and documents
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Inner foam
NOTE
Transceivers may be shipped in the accessory tray instead of installed in switch ports.
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