Dell Force10 S55T Quick Start Guide - Page 23

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. Both the S55 and the S60 has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the IP routing table. Step Task 1 Configure an IP address for the management port. 2 Configure a management route with a default gateway. 3 Configure a username and password. Configure the Management Port IP Address Assign IP addresses to the management ports in order to access the system remotely. NOTE: Assign different IP addresses to each RPM's management port. Step Task Command Syntax 1 Enter INTERFACE interface ManagementEthernet mode for the slot/port Management port. 2 Assign an IP address ip address ip-address/mask to the interface. 3 Enable the interface. no shutdown Command Mode CONFIGURATION INTERFACE INTERFACE Configure a Management Route Define a path from the system to the network from which you are accessing the system remotely. Management routes are separate from IP routes and are only used to manage the system through the management port. Installing the Software 21