Users Guide

Switch without OS installed
If your Dell EMC ONIE-enabled switch does not have a default OS installed, you can download an OS10 software image from the
Dell Digital Locker and install it using ONIE. Also, install OS10 on a Dell EMC ONIE device when:
● You convert a switch from OS9 or any third-party OS.
● You receive a replacement device from Dell EMC return material authorization (RMA).
An OS10 image that you download has a 120-day trial license and requires a perpetual license to run beyond the trial period. For
more information, see the Setup Guide that is shipped with your device and the following FAQs:
● Frequently asked Questions
●
My Account FAQs
To install an OS10 image and extend the OS10 license beyond the trial period on a Dell EMC ONIE switch with no OS installed:
1. (Optional) If a different OS is installed on the switch, such as OS9 or a third-party OS, uninstall the existing OS — Uninstall
existing OS.
2. Download an OS10 image.
3. Install OS10 using ONIE.
4. Log in to the switch.
5. Download and install an OS10 license.
Related ONIE documentation
For additional information about using ONIE, see:
●
ONIE User Guide
● ONIE – Manually Loading DNOS on a Switch
Upgrading OS9 to OS10
When you upgrade an OS9 switch to OS10, the first step is to uninstall OS9 using the ONIE: Uninstall OS option on the
ONIE boot menu. The Uninstall option deletes the OS9 configuration and all disk partitions. After you uninstall OS9, follow the
steps for an ONIE switch without an OS installed — see Download OS10 image, Installation using ONIE, and Install OS10 license.
RMA replacement
A replacement switch comes without an OS or license installed. If you receive a replacement switch, you must assign the service
tag (STAG) of the replacement switch to the SW entitlement in DDL and install the OS10 software and license.
To download OS10 Enterprise Edition and the license, follow the steps for an ONIE switch without an OS installed; see Download
OS10 image, Installation using ONIE, and Install OS10 license.
Uninstall existing OS
CAUTION:
To install OS10 on a switch running OS9 or another third-party OS, you must first uninstall the
existing OS. The Uninstall option deletes the switch configuration and all disk partitions.
To uninstall OS9 or a third-party OS on a Dell EMC ONIE switch, boot up the switch and watch for the ONIE boot menu to
display. Immediately use the Arrow keys to scroll the asterisk and select the ONIE: Uninstall OS option to avoid the switch
booting to ONIE: Install OS by default.
+--------------------------------------------------------+
| ONIE: Install OS |
| ONIE: Rescue |
|*ONIE: Uninstall OS |
| ONIE: Update ONIE |
| ONIE: Embed ONIE |
| ONIE: Diag ONIE |
+--------------------------------------------------------+
After the ONIE uninstall process completes, the switch boots to ONIE: Install OS mode.
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