Powering Up the Switch

About this task

This section provides instructions for powering up the switch and verifying component installation.

CAUTION:

During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the switch.

Note:

Do not connect the MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port to the LAN until the initial switch configuration has been performed. For instructions on connecting to this port, see the Connecting the Management Port section.

To power up the switch and verify hardware operation, follow these steps:

Procedure

  1. Verify that the power supplies and fan modules are installed, and tighten loose captive screws, if any.
  2. Plug the power cables into the power supplies and arrange the cables so that they cannot be accidentally pulled out.
    Note:

    Depending on the outlet receptacle on your power distribution unit, you may need the optional jumper power cord to connect the IBM SAN32C-6 Switch to your outlet receptacle. For more information about the jumper power cord, see the Jumper Power Cord section.

  3. Connect the other end of the power cables to the site power outlets that have the required power voltages.
  4. Ensure that the switch is adequately grounded, as described in the Grounding the Switch section.
  5. Connect a terminal device to the serial console port. For more information, see the Connecting the Console Port section.
  6. Turn the site power outlet switches to On. The switch boots automatically.
  7. Listen for the fans; they should begin operating as soon as the switch is powered on.
    Note:

    Do not operate the switch without a functioning fan module, except briefly during the fan module-replacement procedure. IBM Storage Networking SAN c-type Family can operate for only a few minutes without any functioning fan modules before they begin to overheat.

  8. Verify that the LED behavior is as follows when the switch has finished booting:
    • Fan status LED is green.
    • Each power supply LED is green.
    • The switch status LED is green. If this LED is orange or red, it indicates that one or more environmental monitors is reporting a problem.
    • The Ethernet port link LEDs should not be On unless the cable is connected.
      Note:

      The LEDs for the Fibre Channel ports remain orange until the ports are enabled, and the LED for a MGMT 10/100/1000 Ethernet port remains Off until the port is connected.

  9. If a component is not operating properly, try removing and reinstalling it. If it still does not operate correctly, contact your customer service representative for a replacement.
  10. Verify that the system software has booted and the switch has initialized without error messages. If any problems occur, see the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide. If you cannot resolve an issue, contact your customer service representative.
  11. Complete the worksheets provided in Site Planning and Maintenance Records for future reference.
    Note:

    A setup utility is automatically launched the first time you access the switch, and guides you through the basic configuration. For instructions about how to configure the switch and check module connectivity, see the Cisco NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide.