BigIron RX Installation Guide 7953-1001811-01Powering-on the power source 2Attaching the management module’s Ethernet Portto a networkThe management module’s 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX Ethernet (management) port(RJ-45 UTP connector) allows you to connect the management port to a network. A managementstation in your existing management network can then access a BigIron RX Series switch using theIronView Network Manager.To attach the management module’s Ethernet port to a network, you need a Category 5 UTPstraight-through cable (not supplied by Brocade). Connect one end of the straight-through cable tothe management port and the other end to the network.Powering-on the power sourceAfter you complete the hardware installation, you can power-on your power source.1. Verify that all modules and power supplies are fully and properly installed and no module slotsare uncovered.CAUTIONIf you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run thechassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.2. If you are supplying a DC power source to a BigIron RX Series chassis, attach the power cablesto the DC power supply as described in the appropriate section:• “Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-4 chassis” on page 36• “Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-8 chassis” on page 46• “Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis” on page 56Connect the other end of the cables to the DC power source. Repeat this step for each installedDC power supply. Then switch on the power source.3. If your power source is AC, attach one end of a Brocade-supplied AC power cord to the ACpower supply as described in the appropriate section:• “Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-4 chassis” on page 36• “Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-8 chassis” on page 45• “Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis” on page 55• “Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-32 chassis” on page 77
