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Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

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3 Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S The configuration information is mirrored to the standby CP blade, which allows the current configuration to remain available even if the active CP blade fails. The configuration information for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of the CP blades. The configuration can be backed up to a workstation (uploaded) and then downloaded to the active CP blade if necessary. Figure 4 illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks. Configuration Tasks Connect Serial Cable between Switch and Host Log In to Serial Console Port Set IP Address Log Off Serial Console Port and Disconnect Serial Cable Connect Ethernet Cable and Open Telnet Session Set Domain ID Set Date and Time Install SFPs and Attach Cables Manage Cables FIGURE 4 Configuration tasks Verify Operation and Back Up Configuration Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S DANGER Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies the required voltage, and is properly grounded. (D004) 18 PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01

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PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual
53-1001808-01
Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S
3
The configuration information is mirrored to the standby CP blade, which allows the current
configuration to remain available even if the active CP blade fails. The configuration information for
the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of the CP blades.
The configuration can be backed up to a workstation (uploaded) and then downloaded to the active
CP blade if necessary.
Figure 4
illustrates the flow of the basic configuration tasks.
FIGURE 4
Configuration tasks
Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S
DANGER
Use the supplied power cords. Ensure the facility power receptacle is the correct type, supplies
the required voltage, and is properly grounded. (D004)
Log In to Serial Console Port
Configuration Tasks
Connect Serial Cable
between Switch and Host
Set IP Address
Log Off Serial Console Port
and Disconnect Serial Cable
Connect Ethernet Cable and
Open Telnet Session
Manage Cables
Install SFPs and Attach Cables
Verify Operation and
Back Up Configuration
Set Date and Time
Set Domain ID