Reference Guide

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 (OS). 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

Getting Started