Approving a New Switch to Join Unleashed

Once an ICX switch has been discovered, it is listed in the web interface as "pending" until the administrator approves the join request by entering the switch admin user name and password (if auto-approval is disabled).
To approve a new switch to join Unleashed management:
  1. From the main menu, select Wired > Switch List, and click on a switch that is marked as Pending in the device list.

    Selecting a Switch With Pending Status

    Note: RUCKUS Unleashed does not recognize older versions of ICX switches and displays the following warning message: "Unleashed system only supports ICX firmware version 08.0.90 or later."
  2. In the Switch Details page, click Continue.
    • If the switch is in factory default state, it will automatically connect and be listed among the connected switch devices after the connection is established and the page is refreshed. Click Approve to approve the switch.

      Approving the Switch

    • If the switch is not in factory default state, the Unleashed Master is unable to login using the default user name and password. When you click Continue, the Add sidebar is displayed. Enter the Admin Name and Password to authenticate the switch.

      Entering Admin Name and Password for Switch Authentication

  3. Click Add. Unleashed immediately attempts to verify and approve the switch. If successful, the switch status will change to Connecting before joining Unleashed.

    ICX Switch Connecting to Unleashed

    Connecting Status

Parent topic: ICX Switch Management