Reference Guide

00:03:05: %STKUNIT0-M:CP %IFMGR-5-OSTATE_UP: Changed interface state to up: Ma

0/0

00:03:17: %STKUNIT0-M:CP %CHMGR-1-PSU_FAN_STATUS: Fan 0 in PSU 0 of Unit 0 is up

00:03:17: %STKUNIT0-M:CP %CHMGR-1-PSU_FAN_STATUS: Fan 0 in PSU 1 of Unit 0 is up

Dell>00:03:24: %STKUNIT0-M:CP %SEC-5-LOGIN_SUCCESS: Login successful for user

on line console

Dell>

Dell>enable

Dell#

========== end of boot up process =============

Enter the Initial Configuration Information

To set up the switch, assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to

communicate with the local routers and the Internet.

The minimal configuration provided here does not cover most of the features; it simply allows you to

perform other configuration tasks using a Telnet connection from your management network.

You need this information from your network administrator:

• Switch IP address

• Subnet mask (IP netmask)

• Default gateway (router)

• Enable secret password

• Enable password

• Telnet password

Configuring the Enable Password

Access EXEC Privilege mode using the enable command. EXEC Privilege mode is unrestricted by default.

Configure a password as a basic security measure.

There are two types of enable passwords:

• enable password stores the password in the running/startup configuration using a DES encryption

method.

• enable secret is stored in the running/startup configuration in using a stronger, MD5 encryption

method.

Dell Networking recommends using the enable secret password.

To configure an enable password, use the following command.

• Create a password to access EXEC Privilege mode.

CONFIGURATION mode

enable [password | secret] [level level] [encryption-type] password

– level: is the privilege level, is 15 by default, and is not required.

Getting Started