Dell PowerSwitch S4820T 9.50.1 Configuration Guide for the S4820T System - Page 49

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 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)# Accessing the System Remotely You can configure the system to access it remotely by Telnet or SSH. • The S4820T has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the IP routing table. • You can manage all Dell Networking products in-band via the front-end data ports through interfaces assigned an IP address as well. Accessing the S4820T and Remotely Configuring the system for Telnet is a three-step process, as described in the following topics: 1. Configure an IP address for the management port. Configure the Management Port IP Address 2. Configure a management route with a default gateway. Configure a Management Route 3. Configure a username and password. Configure a Username and Password Configure the Management Port IP Address To access the system remotely, assign IP addresses to the management ports. 1. Enter INTERFACE mode for the Management port. CONFIGURATION mode interface ManagementEthernet slot/port • slot: the range is from 0 to 11. Getting Started 49