Administrator Guide
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Getting Started
This chapter describes how you start conguring your system.
When you power up the chassis, the system performs a power-on self test (POST) during which the route processor module
(RPM), switch fabric module (SFM), and line card status light emitting diodes (LEDs) blink green. The system then loads the Dell
Networking operating system. Boot messages scroll up the terminal window during this process. No user interaction is required if the
boot process proceeds without interruption.
When the boot process completes, the RPM and line card status LEDs remain online (green) and the console monitor displays the
EXEC mode prompt.
For details about using the command line interface (CLI), refer to the Accessing the Command Line section in the Conguration
Fundamentals chapter.
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