Brocade Communications Systems FCX Series User Manual

Use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks, including assigning an IP address and
network mask to the system. This information is required to manage the system using the Brocade
Network Advisor or using the CLI through Telnet.
Installation tasks
Follow the steps listed in this section to install your device. Details for each of these steps are provided
on the pages indicated.
Installation tasks TABLE 16
Task Number Task Where to Find More
Information
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the device
has the proper cabling and ventilation.
Preparing the installation site on
page 36
2 Install any required optional modules into the switch. Powering on the system on
page 48
3 Install the Brocade device on a desktop, in an equipment rack. Installing the device on page
37
4 Once the device is physically installed, plug the device into a
nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory
requirements outlined in this manual.
Powering on the system on
page 48
5 Attach a terminal or PC to the Brocade device. This will enable
you to configure the device through the Command Line
Interface (CLI).
Attaching a PC or terminal on
page 49
6 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional
access security, assign a password.
Assigning permanent
passwords
7 Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to
configure an interface IP address to the subnet on which it will
be located. Initial IP address configuration is performed using
the CLI with a direct serial connection.
Configuring IP addresses
8 Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses, the
system is ready to accept network equipment.
Installing the device on page
37
9 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and
tracing routes.
Testing connectivity
10 Continue configuring the device using the CLI. You can also
use Brocade Network Advisor to manage the device.
Brocade Network Advisor
11 Secure access to the device. FastIron Ethernet Swich Secuity
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Installation tasks
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Brocade Communications Systems FCX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	FCX Series
Category	Switch
Language	English