Brocade Communications Systems 7800 - User Manual

Brocade 7800 QuickStart Guide
Complete the steps in this guide to install and set up your Brocade 7800 switch in a single-switch configuration using
EZSwitchSetup. See the Brocade 7800 Hardware Reference Manual and the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide (located on the
Brocade Family Documentation CD) if you want to choose a different setup.
Ensure that you have the items listed below. Write down the IP network values in the space provided.
Getting Ready
Fixed IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) for the switch (no DHCP server): __________________________________________________
Subnet mask value: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Default Gateway value: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN): located on the switch ID pullout: ________________________________________
Ethernet connection (hub or switch) Ethernet and Fibre Channel Cables
EZSwitchSetup CD Setup computer
Host computer with an installed HBA Disk array
Standard screw driver Optical transceivers (SFPs)
Browser that allows pop-up windows
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Powering up and connecting cables to the switch
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Installing and starting EZSwitchSetup
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1. Insert the EZSwitchSetup CD into the CD-ROM drive of your setup computer. The installer will autostart in about a minute.
2. Follow the EZSwitchSetup directions for installation. Installation will take a few minutes after you click OK.
3. Wait for EZSwitchSetup to start, which should happen automatically after it is installed.
For Windows and Linux instructions, refer to the EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide.
4. On the EZSwitchSetup Introduction screen, choose the option that matches your setup configuration:
• Ethernet connection. This option uses the Ethernet LAN connection you will use for running EZSwitchSetup Manager.
• Direct connection to the switch with a serial cable.
Most users will find it more convenient to use the Ethernet connection.
5. Click Next. The Connect Cables screen is displayed.
4. Click Next.
• If you chose to use the Ethernet connection, the Discover Switch screen is displayed. Enter the switch WWN, following
the instructions on the Discover Switch screen. After completing switch discovery, the Set Switch IP Address screen
is displayed.
• If you chose to use the serial port connection, the Set Switch IP Address screen is immediately displayed.
The Connect Cables screen shows you the connections you need to make.
1. Connect the power cord to the switch and to a power
source (1). The power and status LEDs display amber then
green. This can take from one to three minutes.
2. Connect the switch and the setup computer to the
same LAN, using Ethernet cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet
hub or switch (2). Be sure the Ethernet hub or switch is
connected to a power source (6).
3. If you want to use a serial connection for setup, connect
your setup computer COM port (7) to the serial port on the
switch, using the serial cable shipped with the switch (4).
The serial connection settings are as follows:
• Bits per second: 9600
• Databits: 8
• Parity: none
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: none
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Summary

Getting Ready

Installing and Starting EZSwitchSetup

Install and Launch EZSwitchSetup

Install and launch the EZSwitchSetup application from the CD-ROM.

Powering Up and Connecting Cables

Connect Power and Network Cables

Connect power cord and Ethernet cables to the switch and setup computer.

Configure Serial Connection Settings

Details for setting up a serial connection for switch configuration.

Setting the Switch IP Address

Enter IP Address Details

Enter required IP network information on the Set Switch IP Address screen.

Confirm IP Address and Continue Configuration

Confirm IP address settings and proceed with EZManager.

Setting the Switch Password

Create Administrator Password

Set a new administrator password for the switch configuration.

Configure Switch Name and Time (Optional)

Optionally configure the switch name and its date/time settings.

Configuring Zones and Device Selection

Select Typical Zoning

Choose the default zoning configuration for the switch setup.

Perform Device Selection

Specify connected devices for automatic port configuration.

Connecting Devices

Install SFP Transceivers

Install SFP transceivers into the switch ports as shown.

Make Physical Connections to Devices

Connect host and storage devices using cables, verifying connections.

Complete Setup

Final confirmation screen and optional serial cable removal.

Brocade Communications Systems 7800 Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	7800
Category	Switch
Language	English