Administrator Guide

Getting Started
This chapter describes how you start configuring your operating software.
When you power up the chassis, the system performs a power-on self test (POST) and loads the Dell Networking operating
software. 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 system status LED remains online (green) and the console monitor displays the EXEC
mode prompt.
The switch can have maximum of 2 RPM cards and 10 Line cards. If the switch contains 2 RPM cards, one RPM is elected as
master RPM. The second RPM becomes the standby. By default, slot 0 RPM becomes the master RPM. You manage the switch
through the master RPM session using the console or Telnet.
For details about using the command line interface (CLI), refer to the Accessing the Command Line section in the Configuration
Fundamentals chapter.
Topics:
• Console Access
• Mounting an NFS File System
• Default Configuration
• Configuring a Host Name
• Accessing the System Remotely
• Configuring the Enable Password
• Manage Configuration Files
• Viewing Command History
• Upgrading the Dell Networking OS
Console Access
The switch has two management ports:
● A serial RS-232 /RJ-45 console port for a local management connection
● An out-of-band (OOB) Ethernet port to manage the switch using its IP address
Serial Console
The RJ-45 network management port is located on the left side of the RPM as you face the chassis. Use a supported RJ-45
cable for a network connection.
Figure 1. RJ-45 Console Port
1. RJ-45 Console Port
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