Getting Started Guide

Performing the Initial Configuration

The system has two management ports available for system access — a console port and a universal

serial bus (USB)-B port. The USB-B port acts the same as the console port. The terminal settings are the

same for both access ports.

The system supports bare metal provisioning (BMP). For information about how to configure BMP, refer

to Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch.

Software Configuration Overview

To configure the system, follow these steps:

1. Access the RJ-45/RS-232 console port.

2. Enter the initial configuration information.

3. Configure the enable password.

4. Configure a host name.

5. Configure layer 2 (data link) mode.

6. Configure the management port IP address.

7. Configure a management route.

8. Configure a username and password.

9. Create a port-based VLAN.

10. Assign interfaces to a VLAN.

11. Assign an IP address to a VLAN.

12. Connect the system to the network.

Accessing the RJ-45/RS-232 Console Port

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be sure that you have a terminal emulation program already

installed on your PC.

The DB9 RS-232/RJ-45 console port is labeled on the lower left-hand side of the switch as you face the

Utility side of the chassis.

1. Install an RJ-45 copper cable into the console port. Use a rollover cable to connect the console port

to a terminal server.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the DTE terminal server.

3. Set the default terminal settings as follows:

a. 9600 baud rate

b. No parity

c. 8 data bits

d. 1 stop bit

e. No flow control

Getting Started Guide