Dell PowerConnect W-IAP Remote Hardware Installation Guide - Page 26
Installation tasks, Installation precautions
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2 Installation tasks Installation tasks Follow the steps listed in Table 15 to install your device. Details for each of these steps are provided on the pages indicated. TABLE 15 Installation tasks Task Task Number Where to Find More Information 1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the "Preparing the installation site" on device has the proper cabling and ventilation. page 18 2 Install any required optional modules into the switch. "Powering on the system" on page 24 3 Install the Dell device on a desktop, in an equipment rack "Installing the device" on page 19 (use provided retainer clips and screws). 4 Once the device is physically installed, plug the device into "Powering on the system" on page 24 a nearby power source that adheres to the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual. 5 Attach a terminal or PC to the Dell device. This will enable "Attaching a PC or terminal" on page 25 you to configure the device through the Command Line Interface (CLI). 6 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional "Assigning permanent passwords" on access security, assign a password. page 33 7 Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to "Configuring IP addresses" on page 35 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. 8 Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses, "Configuring IP parameters for devices the system is ready to accept network equipment. running Layer 3 software" on page 37 9 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and "Testing connectivity" on page 43 tracing routes. 10 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the Web PowerConnect B-FCX Series Configuration management interface. You also can use Brocade Guide Network Advisor to manage the device. 11 Secure access to the device. PowerConnect B-FCX Series Configuration Guide Installation precautions Follow all precautions when installing a Dell device. 16 PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002267-01