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Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone QuickStart Guide 3 of 24
Publication Number: 53-1002178-01
In this guide
•Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
•Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
•Brocade DCX 8510-4, port side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
•Brocade DCX 8510-4, nonport side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
•Time and items required for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Site planning and safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Items included with the Brocade DCX 8510-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX 8510-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Providing power to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•Installing QSFP cables (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
•Establishing a serial connection and logging on to Brocade DCX 8510-4 . 16
•Configuring IP addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Establishing an Ethernet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Customizing a switch name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Customizing a chassis name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Setting the Domain ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Verifying PID mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Confirming software licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
•Backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction
This guide provides instructions for unpacking, installing, and setting up a Brocade DCX 8510-4 as a standalone unit
quickly. Note the following additional documentation:
• For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware
Reference Manual.
• For rack-specific installation instructions, refer to the appropriate rack mount or mid-mount installation
procedures.
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 can be installed in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• In a chassis with the Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified rack.
• In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using a Brocade 8510-4, DCX-4S Rack Mount Kit
(either a 27-31 in. or 18-34 in. kit depending on rack used).
• In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using the Brocade 8510-4, DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit
available from your Brocade DCX 8510-4 supplier (optional).
The basic configuration steps required to set up the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone are listed in this guide.
Additional configuration information is provided in the Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual
and the Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.