24 Ruckus ICX 7450 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1003899-09
Installing the Ruckus ICX 7450
Installation precautions
Installation precautions
Follow all precautions when installing a device.
General precautions
TABLE 7 Installation tasks
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.
“Installation and safety considerations” on page 22
2 If customizing a Ruckus ICX 7450 baseline chassis:
1 Install at least one power supply unit.
2 Install at least one fan.
3 Install an expansion module.
“Installing and replacing a power supply unit” on page 46
“Installing or replacing the fan assembly” on page 71
“Installing or replacing an expansion module or service
module” on page 72
3 Install the device on a desktop, or a rack “Installing the device on a desktop” on page 26
“Installing the device in a rack” on page 26
4 Connect devices in a stack. “Connecting devices in a stack” on page 40
5 Plug the device into a nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory
requirements outlined in this manual.
“Powering on the system” on page 44
6 Attach a terminal or PC to the device. This will enable you to configure the
device through the command line interface (CLI).
“Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 48
7 Assign a password for additional access security. No default password is
assigned to the CLI.
Ruckus FastIron Management Configuration Guide
8 Before attaching equipment to the device, you must configure an interface IP
address to the subnet on which the device will be located. Initial IP address
configuration is performed using the CLI with a direct serial connection.
Ruckus FastIron Management Configuration Guide
9 Connect network equipment to the system. “Connecting network devices” on page 50
10 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and tracing routes. Ruckus FastIron Management Configuration Guide
11 Continue configuring the device using the CLI. Ruckus FastIron Management Configuration Guide
12 Secure access to the device. Ruckus FastIron Management Configuration Guide
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 50°C (122°F).
Make sure the airflow around the front and sides of the device is not restricted.
Never leave tools inside the device.