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Installing a FastIron LS Switch
September 2007 © 2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. 3 - 3
Summary of Installation Tasks
Follow the steps listed below to install your FastIron LS. Details for each of these steps are provided in this
chapter and in the following chapter.
Table 3.2: Summary of Installation Tasks
Task
Number
Task Where to Find More Information
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the
device has the proper cabling and ventilation.
“Preparing the Installation Site” on page 3-5
2 Install any required optional modules into the switch. “Installing an Optional Module into the
Switch” on page 3-14
2 Install the Foundry device on a desktop, in an
equipment rack, or on the wall.
“Installing the Device” on page 3-5
3 Once the device is physically installed, plug the device
into a nearby power source that adheres to the
regulatory requirements outlined in this manual.
“Powering On the System” on page 3-16
4 Verify that the system LEDs are registering the proper
LED state after power-on of the system.
“Verifying Proper Operation” on page 3-16
5 Attach a terminal or PC to the Foundry device. This will
enable you to configure the device via the Command
Line Interface (CLI).
“Attaching a PC or Terminal” on page 3-16
6 No default password is assigned to the CLI. For
additional access security, assign a password.
“Assigning Permanent Passwords” on
page 4-1
7 Before attaching equipment to the device, you need to
configure an interface IP address to the subnet on
which it will be located. Initial IP address configuration
is performed using the CLI with a direct serial
connection. Subsequent IP address configuration can
be performed using the Web management interface.
“Configuring IP Addresses” on page 4-3
8 Once you power on the device and assign IP
addresses, the system is ready to accept network
equipment.
“Connecting Network Devices” on page 4-4
9 Test IP connectivity to other devices by pinging them
and tracing routes.
“Testing Connectivity” on page 4-6
10 Continue configuring the device using the CLI or the
Web management interface. You also can use IronView
Network Manager to manage the device. See the
Foundry IronView Network Management User’s Guide
for information.
Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide
11 Secure access to the device. Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide