8 PowerConnect B-Series FCX/FCXS Getting Started Guide
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Unpacking the B-FCX device
The B-FCX device ships with several items. Review the items listed under “Items shipped with units” on page 7, and
verify the contents. If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.
Remove your B-FCX device from the shipping carton. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you
need to move or ship the device at a later time.
Installation tasks
Follow the steps listed in Table 2 to install your device. Details for each of these steps are provided on the pages
indicated.
Site planning and safety guidelines
The following steps and safety precautions are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
Preparing the installation site
Follow these steps to ensure your site is ready for installation.
Cabling infrastructure
Ensure that the proper cabling is installed in the site. For information on cabling, see your hardware installation
guide.
TABLE 2 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.
“Preparing the installation site” on page 8
2 Install any required optional modules into the switch. Refer to your B-FCX hardware installation
Guide.
3 Install the Dell device on a desktop, in an equipment rack. “Installing the device” on page 11
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 16
5 Attach a terminal or PC to the Dell device. This will enable
you to configure the device through the Command Line
Interface (CLI).
“Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 16
6 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional
access security, assign a password.
“Assigning permanent passwords” on
page 17
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.
Subsequent IP address configuration can be performed
using the Web management interface.
“Configuring IP addresses” on page 19
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