Quick installation checklist

This checklist provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point where the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures successful installation. IBM recommends that you print this checklist and take it to the installation site.

Pre-installation tasks

Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation ensures seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.

Table 1. Installation prerequisites
Task	Task details or additional information	Completed
Unpack the device.	Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. Refer to Shipping carton contents.
Gather necessary components and required tools.	Review the time and items required information at the beginning of each chapter to ensure you have gathered all necessary components required for the following installation tasks: Mounting the Device. Installing Transceivers and Cables.
Review the safety precautions.	Refer to Safety precautions.
Plan the installation.	Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in a rack. For rack installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. Refer to Mounting options.
Review and verify installation requirements.	Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to Facility requirements. Power requirements Environmental requirements Clearance for standalone or rack installation
Gather network configuration parameters.	IP address: Subnet mask: Default gateway: Domain ID: Time zone:

Installation and initial configuration

The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.

Table 2. Installation and basic system configuration
Task	Task details or additional information	Completed
Mount the device.	Choose one of the following mounting options: Mount the device as a standalone unit. Refer to Standalone installation. Mount the device using the slide rack mount kit . Refer to Installing the 1U and 2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks. Mount the device using the fixed-mount rack kit on four-post racks. Refer to Installing the 1U and 2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks. Mount the device using the mid-mount kit on two-post racks. Refer to Installing the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks Mount the device using the non-port side fixed-mount rack kit (15"-20") on four-post racks. Refer toInstalling the 1U and 2U Non-Port Side Fixed-Mount Rack Kit (15"-20") for Four-Post Racks.
Gather all components required for the initial setup.	Refer to Items required.
Provide power to the device.	Refer to Providing power to the device.
Attach a management station, establish a serial connection, and change the default passwords (optional).	Refer to Establishing a first-time serial connection. After completing this task, log in to the serial port to configure the device.
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway IP address.	Use the ipaddrset command to configure a static device IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address, or you can use a DHCP server to obtain the information dynamically. Refer to Configuring the IP address.
Set the date and time.	Use the date command to display and set the date and time. Use the tstimezone command to display and set the time zone. Use the tsclockserver command to synchronize the time with an external NTP server. Refer to Setting the date and time for more information.
Customize the switch name and chassis name.	Use the switchname command to change the default switch name. Use the chassisname command to change the default chassis name. Refer to Customizing the chassis name and switch name for more information.
Establish an Ethernet connection.	By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device configuration using a serial session, Telnet, or management application, such as Network Advisor. Refer to Establishing an Ethernet connection.
Optional: Configure the DNS service.	Use the dnsconfig command to create DNS server entries. Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
Optional: Customize the domain ID.	Use the configure command to change the domain ID (default ID is 1). Refer to Setting the domain ID for more information.
Verify that the device operates correctly.	Check the LEDs to verify operation of functional parts. Refer to Verifying correct operation. The following commands can be useful to establish an operational baseline for the device. Refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference for more information on these commands. chassisshow psshow fanshow sfpshow tempshow historyshow errdump
Important: Back up the configuration.	Use the interactive configupload command to back up the configuration. Refer to Backing up the configuration for more information.
Optional: Power off the devices.	Enter the shutdown command and wait for the device to power down, and then unplug the power cord. Refer to Powering down the device for more information.