Installation guide

Installation tasks TABLE 5
Task number Task Where to find more information
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the
device has the proper cabling and ventilation.
Environmental considerations on
page 24
2 If customizing the ICX6650-32-ADV baseline chassis:
1. Install at least one power supply unit.
2. Install at least one fan.
3. Obtain and install a PoD license, as described in the
FastIron Ethernet Switch Administration Guide.
Installing and replacing a power
supply unit on page 33
Installing or replacing the fan
assembly on page 63
3 Install the device in an equipment rack. Installing the device in a rack or
cabinet on page 28
4 Attach a terminal or PC to the device. This will enable you to
configure the device through the command line interface
(CLI).
Attaching a PC or terminal on page
32
5 Plug the device into a nearby power source that adheres to
the regulatory requirements outlined in this manual.
Powering on the system on page
33
6 Assign a password for additional access security. No default
password is assigned to the CLI.
Assigning permanent passwords
on page 41
7 Before attaching equipment to the device, you must
configure an interface IP address to the subnet on which the
device 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.
Configuring IP addresses on page
42
8 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and
tracing routes.
Testing connectivity on page 47
9 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the Web
management interface.
FastIron Ethernet Switch
Administration Guide
10 Secure access to the device. FastIron Ethernet Switch
Administration Guide
Installation precautions
Follow all precautions when installing a device.
General precautions
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
Installation precautions
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