X7-8-Install-IG100 Installation Guide
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X7-8 Director Hardware Installation Guide
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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 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
SANnav. See Establishing an Ethernet Connection to the Device.
Optional: Configure the DNS service. Use the dnsconfig command to create DNS server entries. Refer to the
Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide.
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 Mounting the
Device.
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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.
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errdump
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fanshow
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historyshow
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psshow
–
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 devices. Enter the shutdown command and wait for the device to power down, and
then unplug the power cords. See Powering Down the Chassis for more
information.
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