Dell Brocade 300 Quick Start Manual

53-1000425-01
12 Jan 2007

Brocade 5000

QuickStart Guide

Supporting Fabric OS v5.2.1

Supporting Brocade 5000

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Overview

This QuickStart guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure a
Brocade 5000 switch quickly. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the Brocade 5000
Hardware Reference Manual.

You can install the Brocade 5000 in the following ways:

• As a standalone unit on a flat surface, as described in this document.

• In an EIA cabinet using the Mounting Ears provided with the switch. For detailed instructions, refer to the

Brocade 5000 Rack Mounting Ears Installation Procedure.

• In an EIA cabinet using the Fixed Rack Mount Kit (optional). For detailed instructions, refer to the Brocade Fixed

Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.

• In an EIA cabinet using the Slide Rack Mount Kit (optional). For detailed instructions, refer to the Brocade Slide

Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.

Refer to the following sections of this guide for specific information:

• “Time and Items Required” on page 5

• “Site Planning and Safety Guidelines” on page 6

• “Items Included with the Brocade 5000” on page 7

• “Installing the Brocade 5000 in an EIA Cabinet” on page 8

• “Configuring the Brocade 5000” on page 8

Time and Items Required

Tab le 1 lists the main installation tasks for the Brocade 5000 switch and the estimated time required . These time

estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.

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