Dell Force10 S25N or 50N Rapid EqualLogic Configuration Series Implementation Guide Dell Product Group April 2013 SISfeedback@Dell.
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1 Establish console access To perform this configuration you will need the following: • A DB9 to RJ45 serial cable (an adapter is provided with the Force10 switch). • A management station (server, desktop, or laptop) running Windows (XP, 7, 2003, 2008) in close proximity to the switch (i.e. the serial cable must connect from this system to the switch). You may also use a Windows host server for this. • A terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal, Putty, or TeraTerm.
3 Switch configuration Note: Ensure that the switch is running version 8.4.2.4 or later. If the switch is running an earlier version, please visit http://www.force10networks.com and download the latest update or call Dell support for assistance. 1. Clear the current configuration: Force10> Force10>enable Force10#delete startup-config Force10#reload Note: The switches will reboot. 2.
. Configure the remaining ports: Note: ## denotes 23 for the S25N or 47 for the S50N. Force10(conf)#int range gig 0/1 - ## , gig 1/1 - ## Force10(conf-if-range-gi-0/1-##)#mtu 9216 Force10(conf-if-range-gi-0/1-##)#no shut force10(conf-if-range-gi-0/1-##)#switchport Force10(conf-if-range-gi-0/1-##)#spanning-tree rstp edge-port Force10(conf-if-range-gi-0/1-##)#flowcontrol rx on tx on Force10(conf-if-range-gi-0/1-##)#exit Force10(conf)#buffer-profile global 1Q Force10(conf)#exit 6.
