Administrator 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. 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.

Topics:

• Console Access

• Accessing the CLI Interface and Running Scripts Using SSH

• Boot Process

• Default Configuration

• Configuring a Host Name

• Configuring a Unique Host Name on the System

• Accessing the System Remotely

• Configuring the Enable Password

• Configuration File Management

• Managing the File System

• View the Command History

• Using HTTP for File Transfers

• Upgrading and Downgrading the Dell Networking OS

• Verify Software Images Before Installation

• Deploying FN I/O Module

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