Cabinet installation for a brocade 5300, Brocade 5300 configuration, Providing power to the switch – Brocade 5300 Hardware Reference Manual User Manual
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Cabinet installation for a Brocade 5300
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ATTENTION
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how
to set the IP address, see
Cabinet installation for a Brocade 5300
Follow the installation instructions shipped with the appropriate rack mount kit:
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To install the switch into a fixed-rail rack, refer to the Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation
Procedure.
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To install the switch into a slide-rail rack, refer to the Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation
Procedure.
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To install the switch into mid-mount rack, refer to the Mid-Mount Rack Mount Kit (Switch)
Installation Procedure.
Brocade 5300 configuration
Once you have set up the Brocade 5300 in a rack or as a standalone switch, it is time to give it
power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the Brocade 5300 in a single-switch setup,
you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration.
See the EZSwitchSetup CD, included with the Brocade 5300 for more information. You can also
use the Brocade 5300 Quick Start Guide.
If you do not want to use EZSwitch Setup, follow the instructions in the rest of this section.
Providing power to the switch
Perform the following steps to provide power to the Brocade 5300.
1. Connect the power cords to both power supplies, and then to power sources on separate
circuits to protect against AC failure. Ensure that the cords have a minimum service loop of 6
in. available and are routed to avoid stress.
2. Power on the power supplies by flipping both AC switches to the “1” symbol. The power supply
LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to green. The switch usually
requires from 1 to 3 min to boot and complete POST.
ATTENTION
Power is supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and turned on.
3. After POST is complete, verify that the switch power and status LEDs on the left of the port side
of the switch are green.
Creating a serial connection
You will perform all configuration tasks in this guide using a serial connection.
Complete the following steps to create a serial connection to the switch.