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After racking and cabling the SAN switches, configure the switches by performing the following tasks:
Assign the management IP address to the SAN switches:
switch: admin> ipaddrset
Ethernet IP Address <IP address>
Ethernet Subnetmask <subnet mask>
Gateway IP Address <gateway>
DHCP [Off]: off
Brocade Web Tools is an embedded UI that enables administrators to monitor and manage single or small fabrics, switches, and ports. Launch Web Tools directly from a web browser:
The Dynamic Ports on Demand (POD) feature automatically assigns POD licenses from a pool of available licenses that is based on the server blade or switch installation. Enable the Dynamic POD feature:
switch: admin> licenseport --method dynamic
switch: admin> reboot