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Getting Started
This chapter helps you get started using the S5000.
Topics:
Accessing Ports
Accessing the RJ-45/RS-232 Console Port
Pin Assignments
Accessing the CLI Interface and Running Scripts Using SSH
Default Configuration
Accessing the USB-B Console Port
Booting Process
Enter the Initial Configuration Information
Configuring the Enable Password
Configuring a Host Name
Navigating CLI Modes
Default Configuration
Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
Accessing the System Remotely
Configure the Management Port IP Address
Configure a Management Route
Configuring a Username and Password
Creating a Port-based VLAN
Assigning Interfaces to a VLAN
Assigning an IP Address to a VLAN
Connect the S5000 to the Network
Configure File Management
Copying Files to and from the System
Mounting an NFS File System
Saving the Running-Configuration
Viewing Files
View Configuration Files
Compressing Configuration Files
Managing the File System
Enabling Software Features on Devices Using a Command Option
View Command History
Upgrading and Downgrading Dell Networking OS
Verify Software Images Before Installation
Using HTTP for File Transfers
Accessing Ports
The S5000 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.
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