Reference Guide

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Configure a Host Name
The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is FTOS.
• 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 configure a host name:
Figure 3-1 illustrates the
hostname command.
Figure 3-1. Configuring a Hostname
Access the System Remotely
You can configure the system to access it remotely by Telnet. The method for configuring the S25 and S50
switches for Telnet access is different from the remaining Dell Force10 products.
• The C-Series, E-Series, S-Series (except for S25 and S50) and Z-Series have a dedicated management
port. The S25 and S50 switches do not have a dedicated management port.
• All Dell Force10 products can be managed via the front-end data ports as well.
Access the C-Series, E-Series, S-Series, and the Z-Series
Remotely
Configuring the system for Telnet is a three-step process:
1. Configure an IP address for the management port. See Configure the Management Port IP Address.
2. Configure a management route with a default gateway. See Configure a Management Route.
3. Configure a username and password. See Configure a Username and Password.
Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode
1 Create a new host name.
hostname name
CONFIGURATION
FTOS(conf)#hostname R1
R1(conf)#
Default Hostname
New Hostname