Adding a Switch

From the RUCKUS Cloud web interface, you can add RUKCUS ICX switches that are supported by RUCKUS Cloud.

To add an ICX switch to RUCKUS Cloud, follow these steps:
  1. Connect the switch that you want to add to RUCKUS Cloud to a network that is connected to the Internet, and then plug it into a power source to power it on.
  2. On the navigation bar, click Devices and then select Switch.
  3. In the upper-right corner, click Add.
    The Add Switch dialog box appears. Alternatively, from the Venue page, select a venue, select Devices , select Switch, and then click Add.
    Adding a Switch

    For more information about the switch upgrade procedure, refer to the following figure.

    Hardware & Configuration Requirements
    Hardware & Configuration Requirements
  4. In the Add Switch dialog box, complete the following fields:
    • Venue: Select the venue to which you want to deploy this switch.
    • Serial Number: Enter the 11-digit valid serial number of the switch.
    • Add as: Select the switch as a Standalone switch or Member in stack. Select a stack from the menu.
    • Switch Name: (Optional) Assign a name to the switch.
    • Description: (Optional) Add a brief description of the switch.
  5. Choose a software image type either as a Switch or Router from the Firmware Type drop-down. By default, Factory default is loaded.
    Note: Firmware type will only be applied to factory defaults switches. Switches with the pre-existing configurations will not be affected by this settings as to prevent loss of connectivity.
  6. In the DHCP Client field, select a VLAN from the Select VLAN drop-down.
    Note: DHCP Client interafce will only be applied to factory defaults switches. Switches with the pre-existing configurations will not get the change as to prevent loss of connectivity.
  7. Click Create to add a switch.
When RUCKUS Cloud completes adding the switch, the switch that you added is displayed on the below the Switch tab. Its Status column shows Never contacted cloud, then Initializing, which indicates that the switch has been successfully added and is currently being updated with the latest software from RUCKUS Cloud. When this update is completed, its Status column shows Operational.