Configuration tasks
Follow the steps listed in the following table to configure the device. Details for each of these steps are provided on the pages indicated.
Configuration tasks
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1 |
Attach a terminal or PC to the device. This will enable you to configure the device through the command line interface (CLI). |
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2 |
No default password is assigned to the CLI. For additional access security, assign a password. |
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3 |
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. |
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4 |
Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses, the system is ready to accept network equipment. |
Configuring IP parameters for devices running Layer 3 software |
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5 |
Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them and tracing routes. |
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6 |
Continue configuring the device using the CLI. You can also use Brocade Network Advisor to manage the device. |
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7 |
Secure access to the device. |