Users Guide

Installing SmartFabric OS10
This chapter provides instructions about installing SmartFabric OS10 on a Dell EMC ONIE-enabled switch.
If the switch does not have a default OS installed, download an OS10 software image from the Dell Digital Locker and install it
using ONIE. You can also use the following procedure to 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)—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.
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 about installing the switch, 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,
perform the following tasks in the specified order:
1. (Optional) If a different OS is installed on the switch, such as OS9, uninstall the existing OS—See Uninstall existing OS.
2. Download an OS10 image.
3. Install OS10 using ONIE.
4. Log in to an OS10 switch.
5. Install an 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.
Download OS10 image
If you purchase the OS10 Enterprise Edition image with an after point-of-sale order, your OS10 purchase allows you to download
software images posted within the first 90 days of ownership. After the order is complete, you receive an email notification with
a software entitlement ID, order number, and link to the DDL.
To extend the software-entitled download period, you must have a Dell EMC ProSupport or ProSupport Plus contract on your
hardware. Bind the software entitlement to the switch service tag to be the same time as the support contract:
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