Reference Guide

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Getting Started
This chapter describes how you start configuring 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 (FTOS). 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
Configuration Fundamentals chapter.
Console Access
The S4820T has two management ports available for system access: a serial console port and an out-of-bounds (OOB)
port.
Serial Console
The RJ-45/RS-232 console port is labeled on the S4820T chassis. It is in the upper right-hand side, as you face the I/O
side of the chassis.
Figure 1. RJ-45 Console Port
1. RJ-45 Console Port
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