G720-Install-IG101 Installation Guide
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G720 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
Gather network configuration
parameters.
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IP address:
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Subnet mask:
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Default gateway:
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Domain ID:
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Time zone:
Installation and Initial Configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks
necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
Table 6: Installation and Basic System Configuration
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
Mount the device. Choose one of the following mounting options:
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Mount the device as a stand-alone unit. See Stand-alone Installation.
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Mount the device in a four-post rack. See Installing the Universal Four-Post
Rack Kit (XBR-R000296).
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Mount the device in a two-post rack. See Installing the Universal Two-Post
Rack Kit (XBR–R000294).
Check the airflow of the power supply
and fan assembly.
The airflow direction of the power supply and fan should match. The power
supplies and fan trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an "E",
or an orange arrow with an "I." For more details, see Identifying the Airflow
Direction.
Gather all components required for the
initial setup.
See Items Required.
Provide power to the device. See Providing Power to the Device.
Attach a management station,
establish a serial connection, and
change the default passwords
(optional).
See Establishing a First-Time Serial Connection. After completing this task, log
on to the serial port to configure the device.
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway IP address.
Use the ipaddrset command to configure a static device IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway IP address, or you can use a DHCP server to obtain the
information dynamically. See Configuring the IP Address.
Set the date and time.
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Use the date command to display and set the date and time.
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Use the tstimezone command to display and set the time zone.
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Use the tsclockserver command to synchronize the time with an
external NTP server.
See Setting the Date and Time for more information.
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 management application,
such as Brocade SANnav Management Portal. See Establishing an Ethernet
Connection.
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