Administrator Guide

Configuring the Software

After you install the switch in a rack and power it up, you must access the switch to perform the initial

software configuration using the command-line interface (CLI) or bare metal provisioning (BMP) after you

connect to a network. This chapter describes how to configure the C9010 using the CLI.

BMP allows the C9010 to receive a Dell Networking OS image and startup configuration file with initial

software settings, including IP address, from a DHCP server. For more information about BMP, refer to

the Dell Networking Open Automation Guide: Configuration and Command Line Reference. To connect

a BMP-enabled switch to a network so that it can search the network for a DHCP server, see Connecting

the Switch to the Network.

To use the CLI to configure the C9010:

1. Connect a console terminal to a console port on the master RPM to access the CLI.

2. Configure the enable password.

3. Configure a host name.

4. Connect the switch to a network.

5. Configure the switch for remote access.

6. Configure Layer 2 (data link) mode.

7. Create a VLAN.

For complete information about how to configure and monitor your system, refer to the Dell Networking

Configuration Guide for the C9000 Series. For the latest documentation and firmware updates, refer to

the Dell Support website at http://www.dell.com/support.

Connecting a Console Monitor

To perform the initial software configuration, connect an external console to a console port on the

master RPM in a C9010 switch. An RPM provides two types of console interfaces: RJ-45 and USB-B.

The RJ-45 and USB-B console ports are located on the left side of the RPM as you face the chassis.

Configuring the Software