Broadcom Brocade X7-8 - Items Required; Providing Power to the Device

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X7-8 Director Hardware Installation Guide
Task Task Details or Additional Information
Verify correct operation of director. Check LEDs on blades and FRUs, and use the following commands to
verify operation:
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errdump
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fabricShow
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fanShow
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historyShow
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psShow
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slotShow
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switchShow
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tempShow
Back up the configuration. Use the configUpload command.
Items Required
The following items are required for initial setup and verification of the device:
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The device is mounted and installed with the required blades, FRUs, transceivers, and cables and is connected to a
power source.
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A workstation computer with an installed terminal emulator application, such as HyperTerminal for Windows.
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An unused IP address with corresponding subnet mask and gateway address.
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A serial cable with an RJ-45 connector. (The serial cable is not provided with the chassis.)
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An RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter.
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Three Ethernet cables (including one spare).
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Access to an FTP server or USB device for backing up (uploading) or downloading the device configuration or
collecting supportsave output data (optional).
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A Brocade test-validated off-the-shelf USB drive.
Providing Power to the Device
Perform the steps to provide power that are applicable to your power supply model. Observe the following precautions for
all power connections:
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Before connecting power, refer to the following sources of information:
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Electrical caution and danger statements in Safety Precautions and Facility Requirements
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Power supply specifications section in the Brocade X7 Director Technical Specifications for power supply
requirements of your device.
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Connect each power supply to a different power source or circuit to provide full redundancy.
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Route the power cords so they will be out of the way when connected to the power source. Ensure that the power
cords have a minimum service loop of 15.2 cm (6 in.) and are routed to avoid stress.
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Remember that power is supplied to the device as soon as the first power supply is connected to a power source.
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