Reference Guide

Table 2. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server (continued)
Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45
Rollover Cable
RJ-45 to RJ-45
Rollover Cable
RJ-45 to DB-9
Adapter
Terminal Server
Device
Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin Signal
GND 5 4 5 GND
RxD 6 3 3 TxD
NC 7 2 4 DTR
CTS 8 1 7 RTS
Default Configuration
Although a version of the Dell Networking OS is pre-loaded on the switch, the system is not configured when you power up the
first time (except for the default hostname, which is Dell). You must configure the system using the CLI.
Configuring a Host Name
The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is Dell.
● Host names must start with a letter and end with a letter or digit.
● Characters within the string can be letters, digits, and hyphens.
To create a host name, use the following command.
● Create a host name.
CONFIGURATION mode
hostname name
Dell(conf)#hostname R1
R1(conf)#
Accessing the System Remotely
You can configure the system to access it remotely by Telnet or SSH.
● The Z9500 has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the IP routing table.
● You can manage all Dell Networking products in-band via the front-end data ports through interfaces assigned an IP address
as well.
Accessing the Z9500 Remotely
Configuring the system for Telnet is a three-step process:
1. Configure an IP address for the management port. Configure the Management Port IP Address
2. Configure a management route with a default gateway. Configure a Management Route
3. Configure a username and password. Configure a Username and Password
Configure the Management Port IP Address
To access the system remotely, assign IP addresses to the management ports.
NOTE: Assign an IP address to the management port.
1. Enter INTERFACE mode for the Management port.
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