Users Guide

Default Configuration
Although a version of Dell Networking OS is pre-loaded onto the system, the system is not configured when
you power up the system first time (except for the default hostname, which is Dell). You must configure the
system using the CLI.
Accessing the USB-B Console Port
When you connect the USB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, when the system is connected, it
sends all messages to the USB-B drive.
The terminal settings are the same for the USB-B port and the console port.
1 Power on the PC (Dell Networking recommends using the XP operating system).
2 Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC.
3 Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the S5000.
4 Power on the S5000.
5 Install the necessary USB device drivers (you need an internet connection). For assistance, contact Dell
Networking Technical Support.
6 Open your terminal software emulation program to access the S5000.
7 Set the terminal connection settings.
• 9600 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control
The command line interface (CLI) prompt appears (Dell>_) when you are connected to the S5000.
NOTE: Only one of the console ports can be active at a time; by default, the USB console takes priority
over the RJ-45 console. When a USB host (PC) is plugged into the USB console port, the hardware
automatically switches over to use the USB console. When the USB cable is removed or the PC
deactivates the USB connection, the hardware automatically switches to the RJ-45 console interface.
Booting Process
After you set up the S5000 as described in the installation procedure in the S5000 Getting Started Guide, the
switch boots up.
The following example shows an example of the completed boot process.
Completed Boot Process
U-Boot 2012.04(Dell Networking)
Built by build at tools-sjc-01 on Tue Jan 15 0:50:03 2013
S5000 Boot Selector Label 1.3.0.0m
CPU0: P2020, Version: 2.1, (0x80e20021)
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