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Configuring the switch, Using the EZSwitch setup (optional), Providing power to the switch - manual

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Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. Following is a list of recommendations: v Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch. v Leave at least 1 meter (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius. v If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. v For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they are connected. v Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. v Use hook-and-loop fasteners to secure and organize fibre optic cables. Do not use tie wraps on fiber optic cables, because wraps are easily overtightened and can damage the optic fibers. Configuring the switch You must configure the switch to ensure correct operation within a network and fabric. For instructions about how to configure the switch to operate in a fabric that contains switches from other vendors, refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. For more information about the commands used in this procedure, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual. v "Using the EZSwitch setup (optional)" v "Providing power to the switch" v "Creating a serial connection" on page 17 v "Setting the switch IP address" on page 17 v "Setting the date and time" on page 18 Using the EZSwitch setup (optional) Once you have set up the switch in a rack or as a stand-alone switch, it is time to give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the switch in a single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic configuration. See the EZSwitchSetup CD included with the accessory kit for more information. You can also use the SAN24B-4 Quick Start Guide. If you do not want to use EZSwitch Setup, use the instructions in following sections. Providing power to the switch To provide power to the switch: 1. Connect the power cord to the power receptacle on the port side of the switch, and then to the power source. Ensure that the cord has a minimum service loop of 15 cm (6 in.) available and is routed to avoid stress. The switch does not have a on/off power switch. This means that power is supplied to the switch as soon as you connect it to an AC power source. The status LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to green. The switch usually requires from 1 to 3 minutes to boot and complete POST. 16 SAN24B-4 Express Installation, Service, and User Guide

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Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using
cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable
management. Following is a list of recommendations:
v
Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.
v
Leave at least 1 meter (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room
to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack,
and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend
radius.
v
If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking
groups. The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as
described in the
Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
.
v
For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to
which they are connected.
v
Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
v
Use hook-and-loop fasteners to secure and organize fibre optic cables. Do not
use tie wraps on fiber optic cables, because wraps are easily overtightened and
can damage the optic fibers.
Configuring the switch
You must configure the switch to ensure correct operation within a network and
fabric. For instructions about how to configure the switch to operate in a fabric
that contains switches from other vendors, refer to the
Fabric OS Administrator's
Guide
.
For more information about the commands used in this procedure, refer to the
Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
.
v
“Using the EZSwitch setup (optional)”
v
“Providing power to the switch”
v
“Creating a serial connection” on page 17
v
“Setting the switch IP address” on page 17
v
“Setting the date and time” on page 18
Using the EZSwitch setup (optional)
Once you have set up the switch in a rack or as a stand-alone switch, it is time to
give it power and a basic configuration. If you are going to use the switch in a
single-switch setup, you can use EZSwitchSetup to complete the basic
configuration. See the EZSwitchSetup CD included with the accessory kit for more
information. You can also use the
SAN24B-4 Quick Start Guide
. If you do not want
to use EZSwitch Setup, use the instructions in following sections.
Providing power to the switch
To provide power to the switch:
1.
Connect the power cord to the power receptacle on the port side of the switch,
and then to the power source. Ensure that the cord has a minimum service loop
of 15 cm (6 in.) available and is routed to avoid stress.
The switch does not have a on/off power switch. This means that power is
supplied to the switch as soon as you connect it to an AC power source.
The status LEDs display amber until POST is complete, and then change to
green. The switch usually requires from 1 to 3 minutes to boot and complete
POST.
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