Brocade 7840 QuickStart Guide
Complete the steps in this guide to install and set up your Brocade 7840 switch in a single-switch configuration using
EZSwitchSetup. See the
Brocade 7840 Extension Switch Hardware Reference Manual
and the
Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide
if you want to choose a different setup.
Ensure that you have the items listed below. Write down the IP network values in the space provided.
Getting ready
Ethernet connection (hub or switch)
Ethernet and Fibre Channel Cables
EZSwitchSetup CD
Setup computer
Host computer with an installed HBA
Disk array
Standard screw driver
Optical transceivers (SFPs and QSFPs)
Browser that allows pop-up windows
Fixed IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) for the switch (no DHCP server): __________________________________________________
Subnet mask value: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Default Gateway value: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN) - located on the switch ID pullout: _______________________________________
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Powering up and connecting cables to the switch
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Installing and starting EZSwitchSetup
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1. Insert the EZSwitchSetup CD into the CD-ROM drive of your setup computer. The installer will autostart in about a minute.
2. Follow the EZSwitchSetup directions for installation. Installation will take a few minutes after you click
OK.
3. Wait for EZSwitchSetup to start, which should happen automatically after it is installed.
For Windows and Linux instructions, refer to the
EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide.
4. On the EZSwitchSetup
Introduction
screen, choose the option that matches your setup configuration:
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Ethernet connection. This option uses the Ethernet LAN connection you will use for running EZSwitchSetup Manager.
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Direct connection to the switch with a serial cable.
Most users will find it more convenient to use the Ethernet connection.
5. Click
Next.
The
Connect Cables
screen is displayed.
4. Click
Next.
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If you chose to use the Ethernet connection, the
Discover Switch
screen is displayed. Enter the switch WWN, following
the instructions on the
Discover Switch
screen. After completing switch discovery, the
Set Switch IP Address
screen
is displayed.
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If you chose to use the serial port connection, the
Set Switch IP Address
screen is immediately displayed.
The
Connect Cables
screen shows you the connections you need to make.
1. Connect the power cords to the switch and to a power
source (1). The power and status LEDs display amber then
green. Both LEDs display green once the system is stabilized.
2. Connect the switch and the setup computer to the
same LAN, using Ethernet cables (3, 5) and an Ethernet
hub or switch (2). Be sure the Ethernet hub or switch is
connected to a power source (6).
3. If you want to use a serial connection for setup, connect
your setup computer COM port (7) to the serial port on the
switch, using the serial cable shipped with the switch (4).
The serial connection settings are as follows:
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Bits per second: 9600
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Databits: 8
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Parity: none
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Stop bits: 1
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Flow control: none
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