Before deploying the FC switches, connect all power cords and management cables. For cabling guidelines for the storage array and hosts, see Dell EMC Online Support.

Deploy the Connectrix DS-6500 switches:

1. Using the serial cable that shipped with the switch, connect the COM port on your setup computer to the serial port on the switch.

The serial connection settings are:

• 9600 bits per second
• No parity/no flow control
• 8 data bits/1 stop bit 

2. Open a terminal emulator program, such as PuTTY, and log in to the switch console using the following default credentials:

• User—admin
• Password—password

3. When prompted, change the password.
4. Type ipAddrSet and press Enter to open the IP configuration dialog box, and then configure the following settings:

• DHCP—Select On or Off (default setting is Off).
• Ethernet IP Address—Set an IP address for the switch.
• Ethernet Subnetmask—Set a subnetmask for the switch.
• Gateway IP Address—Set a default gateway for the switch.

5. Close the terminal emulator program and disconnect the serial cable from the switch.
6. Repeat the process on the second switch if needed.
7. Verify that the FC switches are visible on the network.