Brocade 7800 Extension Switch Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 52)

3. Initialize hardware
4. Run diagnostic tests on several functions, including circuitry, port functionality, memory, statistics
counters, and serialization
Boot
In addition to POST, boot includes the following tasks after POST is complete:
1. Perform universal port configuration
2. Initialize links
3. Analyze fabric. If any ports are connected to other Extension Switches, the Extension Switch
participates in a fabric configuration
4. Obtain a domain ID and assigning port addresses
5. Construct unicast routing tables
6. Enable normal port operation
Federal information processing standards (FIPS)
Full FIPS compliance (FIPS-140 Level 2) requires the following:
• Software Compliance.
The switch must be enabled to operate in FIPS mode. For instructions, refer to the FIPS mode
configuration procedures in the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide
• Application of FIPS security seals. Refer to the Brocade FIPS Security Seal Procedure for Switches
publication that pertains to the 7800 Extension Switch.
Boot
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