Accessing Brocade switch

This is a step by step tutorial on how to access Brocade Switch while bypassing Java (only in newer version of Java).

Applies to:
2498-B40
2498-B24
2498-B80
The most of Brocade switches.

5 Steps explained

Step 1 – Make sure that the IP address on the network that is connected to the switch is in the same “scope” as the switch.

To check the IP on the switch, login in with a terminal program, I am using Tera Term (alternatively use Putty or HyperTerminal)
Com port is whatever Com port you used on the PC to connect to the serial port on the switch.

Push enter, and type in the credentials for the switch.

The command to see IP is: ipaddrshow
The command to change IP is: ipaddrset

Step 2 – Ping the Switch, to make sure, that you got a connection

Open Command Prompt and use the command: ping 192.168.70.150 -t

Any IP can be used, make sure to use only your Switch that has been assigned.

Step 3 – White the Switch’s IP

On the newer version of Java, you need to whitelist the Switch to be able to access it, open Config Java, go to Security > edit site list > add your Switch´s IP, like this: http://192.168.70.150 Push okay to popups.

Step 4 – Type the access command

Open Command Prompt, type:
javaws
http://192.168.70.150/switchExplorer_installed.html

Push okay to popups

Step 5 – Type in Switch login credentials