Reference Guide

– encryption-type: specifies how you are inputting the password, is 0 by default, and is not

required.

* 0 is for inputting the password in clear text.

* 7 is for inputting a password that is already encrypted using a DES hash. Obtain the encrypted

password from the configuration file of another S5000 switch.

* 5 is for inputting a password that is already encrypted using an MD5 hash. Obtain the

encrypted password from the configuration file of another S5000 switch.

Configuring a Host Name

The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is Dell.

• Host names must start with a letter and end with a letter or digit.

• Characters within the string can be letters, digits, and hyphens.

To create a host name, use the following command.

• Create a host name.

CONFIGURATION mode

hostname name

Example of the hostname Command

Dell(conf)#hostname R1

R1(conf)#

Navigating CLI Modes

The Dell prompt changes to indicate the CLI mode.

You must move linearly through the command modes, except for the end command which takes you

directly to EXEC Privilege mode and the exit command which moves you up one command mode level.

Default Configuration

A version of Dell Networking OS is pre-loaded onto the chassis; however, the system is not configured

when you power up for the first time (except for the default hostname, which is Dell). You must

configure the system using the CLI.

Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode

To enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface, use the switchport command in

INTERFACE mode

You cannot configure switching or Layer 2 protocols such as spanning tree protocol (STP) on an interface

unless the interface is set to Layer 2 mode.

1. Enable the interface.

INTERFACE mode

no shutdown

2. Place the interface in Layer 2 (switching) mode.

Getting Started