Installation guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Document
- Product Overview
- Installing the PowerConnect B-FCX Switch
- Unpacking the device
- Installation tasks
- Installation precautions
- Preparing the installation site
- Powering on the system
- Attaching a PC or terminal
- Installing and replacing a power supply unit
- Installing or replacing fan trays on PowerConnect B-FCX624s and PowerConnect B-FCX648s devices
- Installing or replacing fan trays on PowerConnect B-FCX624 and PowerConnect B-FCX648 devices
- Installing an optional module on PowerConnect B-FCX624s or PowerConnect B-FCX648s devices
- Installing an optional module in PowerConnect B-FCX624 and PowerConnect B-FCX648 devices
- Checking Network Devices and Testing Connectivity
- Managing the PowerConnect B-FCX Hardware
- Hardware Specifications
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory Statements
- Cautions and Danger Notices
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Installing the PowerConnect B-FCX Switch
CAUTION
The procedures in this manual are intended for qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
Before beginning the installation, see the precautions in “Power precautions” on page 17.
Unpacking the device
PowerConnect B-FCX devices ship with all of the items listed below. Verify the contents of your
shipping container. If any items are missing, please contact the place of purchase.
Package contents
The following items are included in your shipping carton:
• PowerConnect B-FCX device
• 115V AC PDU power cords(C13- C14) (for AC sourced devices)
• PowerConnect B-FCXs devices ship with a .5M CX-4 stacking cable
• Rack mount kit
• Document Kit
• Rubber feet Kt
• Retainer nuts and screws
• Warranty card
• A straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). If you prefer to build your own cable, see
the pinout information in “Attaching a PC or terminal” on page 25.
General requirements
To manage the system, you need a management station, such as a PC running a terminal
emulation application. Connect the management station to the Console serial port on the switch.
Use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks, including assigning an IP address
and network mask to the system. This information is required to manage the system using the Web
management interface or Brocade Network Advisor or using the CLI through Telnet.