Hardware Reference Manual (Supporting Fabric OS v6.1.1_enc) User guide

Brocade Encryption Switch Hardware Reference Manual 9
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Chapter
2
Installing and configuring the switch
In this chapter
This chapter provides information on setting up and performing an initial configuration of the
Brocade Encryption Switch.
•Time and items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Site preparation and installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•Items included with the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•Installing a standalone switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•Powering on the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•Configuring the switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•Powering off the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Configuring for encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Time and items required
You can set up and install the Brocade Encryption Switch in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet, using the Fixed Rack Mount Kit
(optional) or Slide Rack Mount Kit (optional).
• In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack, using the Mid-Mount (Switch) Rack Kit
(optional).
This chapter describes how to set up the switch as a standalone unit. For rack-mount installation
instructions, refer to the Fixed Rack Mount Rack Kit, the Slide Rack Mount Kit, or the Mid-Mount
(Switch) Rack Kit Installation Procedure.