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44 | Bare Metal Provisioning (BMP) - CLI
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For an initial setup, the config-scr-download parameter of the reload-type command is
enabled. After the configuration file is successfully downloaded, the
config-scr-download parameter is automatically disabled. You can enable it again
using the
reload-type command.
Set the Auto Configuration mode (BMP or Normal reload) using the
reload-type
command. Next, use the reload command to reload the switch in the configured
mode.
To copy the running configuration to the startup configuration, configure the
reload-type by using the
write memory command.
When a switch reloads in BMP mode, all ports, including the management port, are
automatically configured as Layer 3 physical ports. The switch runs the DHCP client
on all interfaces. You can reconfigure the default startup configuration, but you
cannot reconfigure the DHCP timeout values.
If the switch attempts to contact a DHCP server and one is not found, it continues to
send the DHCP discover messages until the DHCP time out occurs. If the DHCP
offer is not received, use the
stop bmp command to enable a premature timeout of
BMP. The startup configuration is then loaded from the local flash on the switch.
To toggle between Normal and BMP Auto Configuration modes, use the
reload-type
CLI. Reload settings for Auto Configuration mode that you configure are stored in
memory and retained for future reboots and software upgrades. To reload the switch
in the last configured mode, BMP or Normal reload mode, use the
reload command at
any time.
Upgrade any configuration changes that have changed the NVRAM content by
performing a reload on the chassis.
While BMP is on, the Dell Networking OS prompt changes to Dell-BMP.
Related
Commands
show reload-type — displays the current reload mode (BMP or Normal mode).
stop bmp — stops the BMP process and prevents a loop if the DHCP server is not
found.
Version 9.3(0.0)
Updated the parameters for S6000.
Version 9.2(0.0) Introduced on the MXL Switch. Updated the parameters for S4810, S4820T, and
Z9000.
Version 9.1.0.0 Updated the command mode from EXEC Privilege to GLOBAL
CONFIGURATION. Updated the parameter from jumpstart to bmp. Added
support for the config-scr-download and user-defined-string commands.
Supported platforms are S4810, S4820T, and Z9000.
Version 9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
Version 9.0.0.0 Introduced in Z9000.
Version 8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
Version 8.3.1.0 Introduced on the S4810.