Brocade FastIron GS and GS-STK Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 28)

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Summary of installation tasks
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Summary of installation tasks
Follow the steps listed below to install your FGS or FGS-STK device.
TABLE 5 Summary of Installation Tasks
Task
No. Task Where to Find More Information
1 Ensure that the physical environment where the device will be installed has
the proper cabling and ventilation. “Preparing the installation site” on page 23
2 Optionally install an additional power supply. It may be easier to do this
before mounting the device, although power supplies are “hot swappable”,
and can be installed or removed after the device is mounted and
powered-on.
NOTE: Always disconnect the power supply from the power source (outlet)
before you install or remove it from the device. Otherwise, the power
supply or the device could be damaged. (The device can be running
while a power supply is installed or removed, but the power supply
itself must be disconnected from the power source.)
“Installing a redundant power supply” on page 23
4 Install the Brocade device on a desktop or in an equipment rack. Devices
may also be wall-mounted. “Installing the device” on page 30
5 Install and connect FastIron GS-STK stackable devices “Installing FastIron GS-STK stackable devices” on
page 33
6 When the device is installed, plug the power cord into a nearby power source
that adheres to the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual. “Powering on the system” on page 35
7 Verify that the system LEDs are registering the proper LED state after the
system is powered-on. “Verifying proper operation” on page 36
8 Attach a terminal or PC to the Brocade device. This enables you to configure
the device through the Command Line Interface (CLI). “Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 37
9 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional access security,
assign a password. “Assigning permanent passwords” on page 53
10 Before attaching equipment to the device, you must 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 55
11 Once you power-on the device and assign IP addresses, the system is ready
to accept network equipment. “Connecting network devices” on page 59
12 Test connectivity by pinging other devices and tracing routes. “Testing connectivity” on page 63
13 Continue configuration using the CLI or the Web management interface. You
also can use IronView Network Manager to manage the device. Foundry IronView Network Management User’s
Guide
14 Secure access to the device. FastIron Configuration Guide