Dell Force10 S25N-S50N Dell Force10 S25 Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 20

Default Configuration A version of the Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS) 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 Force10). You must configure the system using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode Use the switchport command in INTERFACE mode to enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface. The user cannot configure switching or Layer 2 protocols such as spanning tree protocol on an interface unless the interface has been set to Layer 2 mode. Step Task Command Syntax 1 Enable the interface. no shutdown 2 Place the interface in switchport Layer 2 (switching) mode. Command Mode INTERFACE INTERFACE To view the interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport command in the EXEC mode. Configure a Host Name The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is Force10. • Host names must start with a letter and end with a letter or digit. • Characters within the string can be letters, digits, and hyphens. Task Command Syntax Create a new host name. hostname name Command Mode CONFIGURATION Access the System Remotely You can configure the system to be accessed remotely by Telnet. 18 Installing the Software