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Brocade 5300 Hardware Reference Manual 9
58-1000858-02
Installing a standalone Brocade 5300
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Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, for example, using cable channels on
the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. Following is a list of
recommendations:
NOTE
You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can
damage the optic fibers.
Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch.
Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and
replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the
cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The
cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the
Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide.
For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they
are connected.
Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
Use hook and loop style straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables.
Items required for installation
The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the Brocade 5300 for
use in a network and fabric:
Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address
Serial cable (provided)
Ethernet cable
SFPs and compatible cables, as required
Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional)
Installing a standalone Brocade 5300
Perform this task to install the Brocade 5300 as a standalone unit.
1. Unpack the Brocade 5300 and verify the items listed on “Items included with the Brocade
5300” on page 7. Verify the items are present and undamaged.
2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet onto the switch helps prevent the
switch from sliding off the supporting surface.
a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are
free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet.
b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and
press into place.
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
4. Provide power to the switch as described in “Providing power to the switch” on page 10.
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