Dell PowerConnect 5548 User Guide - Page 70

To retrieve an IP address from a BOOTP server: 1 Select and connect any port to a BOOTP server or subnet containing such a server. 2 At the system prompt, enter the delete startup configuration command to delete the Startup Configuration from flash. The device reboots with no configuration and in 60 seconds starts sending BOOTP requests. The device receives the IP address automatically. NOTE: When the device reboot begins, any input at the ASCII terminal or keyboard automatically cancels the BOOTP process before completion and the device does not receive an IP address from the BOOTP server. The following example illustrates the process: console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload You haven't saved your changes. Are you sure you want to continue (Y/N) [N]? This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Do you want to continue (Y/N) [N the device reboots */ To display the IP address, enter the show ip interface command. The device is now configured with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide