Dell Networking 7048 Getting Started Guide - Page 25
Booting the Switch, Performing the Initial Configuration - powerconnect firmware
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Booting the Switch When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine if the switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a critical problem, the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, valid firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately 60 seconds. You can invoke the Boot menu after the first part of the POST is completed. From the Boot menu, you can perform configuration tasks such as resetting the system to factory defaults, activating the backup image, or recovering a password. For more information about the Boot menu functions, see the CLI Reference Guide. Performing the Initial Configuration The initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the same state as when you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent. The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port. After the initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the alreadyconnected console port or remotely through an interface defined during the initial configuration. NOTE: The switch is not configured with a default user name, password, or IP address. Before setting up the initial configuration of the switch, obtain the following information from your network administrator: • The IP address to be assigned to the management interface. • The IP subnet mask for the network. • The IP address of the management interface default gateway. These settings are necessary to allow the remote management of the switch through Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser). Getting Started Guide 23