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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
Example of the hostname Command
Dell(conf)#hostname R1
R1(conf)#
Accessing the System Remotely
You can configure the system to access it remotely by Telnet or SSH.
• The switch 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 System Remotely
Configuring the system remotely 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
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