X7-4-Install-IG100 Installation Guide
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X7-4 Director Hardware Installation Guide
Quick Installation Checklists
The following checklists provide a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point
when the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures a
successful installation. Print these checklists and take them to the installation site.
Preinstallation Tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation
ensure seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
Table 5: Installation Prerequisites
Task Task Details or Additional Information Completed
Unpack the device. Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. See
Items Shipped.
Gather necessary components and
required tools.
Review the time and items required information at the beginning of the
following sections in this guide to ensure that you have gathered all necessary
components:
•
Mounting the Device
•
Initial Setup and Verification
•
Port and Extension Blades (if required to install)
•
Power Supply Assemblies (if required to install)
Review the safety precautions. See Safety Precautions.
Plan the installation. Obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. See Mounting Options.
Review and verify installation
requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. See Facility Requirements.
•
Electrical
•
Environmental
•
Rack
•
Thermal
Gather network configuration
parameters.
•
IP address
•
Subnet mask
•
Default gateway
•
Domain ID
•
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.
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