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... 376 What Files Does USB Auto Configuration Use 376 How Does USB Auto Configuration Use the Files on the USB Device 377 What Is the Setup File Format 378 What Is the DHCP Auto Configuration Process 379 Monitoring and Completing the DHCP Auto Configuration Process 383 What Are the Dependencies for...
... 376 What Files Does USB Auto Configuration Use 376 How Does USB Auto Configuration Use the Files on the USB Device 377 What Is the Setup File Format 378 What Is the DHCP Auto Configuration Process 379 Monitoring and Completing the DHCP Auto Configuration Process 383 What Are the Dependencies for...
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... and configure additional network information from the remote system. When you can log on to obtain network information from time-to the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt within 60 seconds, the console> prompt appears, and you perform the initial switch configuration. If you can enter the... hostname of the TFTP server instead of -band (OOB) management port. PowerConnect 7000 Series switches have an external port intended solely for the first...
... and configure additional network information from the remote system. When you can log on to obtain network information from time-to the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt within 60 seconds, the console> prompt appears, and you perform the initial switch configuration. If you can enter the... hostname of the TFTP server instead of -band (OOB) management port. PowerConnect 7000 Series switches have an external port intended solely for the first...
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The administrator configures a PowerConnect 7000 Series switch to obtain its IP address. To configure the switch: 1 Connect the OOB port to manage the switch. The administrator uses the OOB port to the management network. If the DHCP client on the switch has been disabled, use the Dell Easy Setup Wizard to perform the initial...
The administrator configures a PowerConnect 7000 Series switch to obtain its IP address. To configure the switch: 1 Connect the OOB port to manage the switch. The administrator uses the OOB port to the management network. If the DHCP client on the switch has been disabled, use the Dell Easy Setup Wizard to perform the initial...
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... Use? Before you deploy the switch, you deploy new switches. If multiple .text files exist, the switch uses the powerconnect.text file. When multiple *.setup files are parsed and used by this feature. 2 Copied the file onto a USB device. 3 Insert the USB device...information • *.stk file for software image installation The Auto Configuration file searches the USB device for a file with a *.setup extension. Finally, if no powerconnect.setup file is on the switch, the feature automatically searches a plugged-in USB device for information. NOTE: Neither USB Configuration nor...
... Use? Before you deploy the switch, you deploy new switches. If multiple .text files exist, the switch uses the powerconnect.text file. When multiple *.setup files are parsed and used by this feature. 2 Copied the file onto a USB device. 3 Insert the USB device...information • *.stk file for software image installation The Auto Configuration file searches the USB device for a file with a *.setup extension. Finally, if no powerconnect.setup file is on the switch, the feature automatically searches a plugged-in USB device for information. NOTE: Neither USB Configuration nor...
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...? After the current switch has been configured and/or upgraded and the completion message is displayed on the switch, the current line in the *.setup text file will be marked as used by the MAC address. This allows you to properly parse if, for example, it contains an invalid ... multiple switches. A switch will be on the line, this indicates a previous binding and requires this IP address to begin the process again. If the *.setup file contains IP addresses but the same configuration file or image is not available. If an IP address also exists on the same line as...
...? After the current switch has been configured and/or upgraded and the completion message is displayed on the switch, the current line in the *.setup text file will be marked as used by the MAC address. This allows you to properly parse if, for example, it contains an invalid ... multiple switches. A switch will be on the line, this indicates a previous binding and requires this IP address to begin the process again. If the *.setup file contains IP addresses but the same configuration file or image is not available. If an IP address also exists on the same line as...
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...on the USB device. What Is the Setup File Format? For information about the format and contents of the *.text file, see Editing and Downloading Configuration Files. The specified image file should be loaded on the USB device, the powerconnect.setup file will take precedence. At the ...start of the next USB auto download, if all lines in the *.setup file are marked as follows: MAC_address IP_Address Subnet_Mask Config_File Image_File The following is ...
...on the USB device. What Is the Setup File Format? For information about the format and contents of the *.text file, see Editing and Downloading Configuration Files. The specified image file should be loaded on the USB device, the powerconnect.setup file will take precedence. At the ...start of the next USB auto download, if all lines in the *.setup file are marked as follows: MAC_address IP_Address Subnet_Mask Config_File Image_File The following is ...
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... feature, it automatically adds "in order to startupconfig. To replicate the entire USB auto configuration process, the "in-use" statements from the .setup file need to be assigned a static IP address included in a specified configuration file (.text) or by a DHCP server, the entries in the... *.setup file that assigns a specific configuration file and image to each switch has the following format: MAC_Address Config_File Image_File For example: 0180.c200.0010 ...
... feature, it automatically adds "in order to startupconfig. To replicate the entire USB auto configuration process, the "in-use" statements from the .setup file need to be assigned a static IP address included in a specified configuration file (.text) or by a DHCP server, the entries in the... *.setup file that assigns a specific configuration file and image to each switch has the following format: MAC_Address Config_File Image_File For example: 0180.c200.0010 ...
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...will download is named PC7000vR.5.4.1.stk. 388 Auto Image and Configuration Update Otherwise, the switch can include the IP address in the .setup file or in the configuration file (.text) for each switch with a static IP address, you can obtain an IP address ... Auto Configuration and Auto Image Download This example describes how to the startup config. Auto Configuration Example A network administrator is deploying three PowerConnect switches and wants to the device. For information about creating configuration files, see Managing Images and Files. 2 Copy the configuration files to...
...will download is named PC7000vR.5.4.1.stk. 388 Auto Image and Configuration Update Otherwise, the switch can include the IP address in the .setup file or in the configuration file (.text) for each switch with a static IP address, you can obtain an IP address ... Auto Configuration and Auto Image Download This example describes how to the startup config. Auto Configuration Example A network administrator is deploying three PowerConnect switches and wants to the device. For information about creating configuration files, see Managing Images and Files. 2 Copy the configuration files to...
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...txt, and switchC.txt files can contain the commands required to indicate the status. 4 Create a setup file named PowerConnect.setup. The configuration in -use DHCP to attempt to acquire an IP address. 5 Copy the PowerConnect.setup file to the USB device. 6 Connect the USB device to Switch A. 7 Connect Switch A... on the network. 8 Insert the USB device into Switch B. 11 Repeat the process to connect a port to the network. The PowerConnect.setup file is accessible on each switch. Otherwise, the switch will use to perform the USB Auto Configuration process on the switch to the switch...
...txt, and switchC.txt files can contain the commands required to indicate the status. 4 Create a setup file named PowerConnect.setup. The configuration in -use DHCP to attempt to acquire an IP address. 5 Copy the PowerConnect.setup file to the USB device. 6 Connect the USB device to Switch A. 7 Connect Switch A... on the network. 8 Insert the USB device into Switch B. 11 Repeat the process to connect a port to the network. The PowerConnect.setup file is accessible on each switch. Otherwise, the switch will use to perform the USB Auto Configuration process on the switch to the switch...
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... save, 383 CLI configuration, 387 defaults, 385 defined, 375 DHCP, 390 configuration file, 381 image, 380 IP address, obtaining, 379 example, 388 files managing, 384 setup file, 378 USB, 376 IP address lookup, 377 MAC address lookup, 377 stopping, 384 using a USB device, 388 using DHCP, 379 web-based configuration, 386...
... save, 383 CLI configuration, 387 defaults, 385 defined, 375 DHCP, 390 configuration file, 381 image, 380 IP address, obtaining, 379 example, 388 files managing, 384 setup file, 378 USB, 376 IP address lookup, 377 MAC address lookup, 377 stopping, 384 using a USB device, 388 using DHCP, 379 web-based configuration, 386...
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... configuration examples, 227 defaults, 178 recommendations, 171 understanding, 169 port, defined, 513 port-based CLI configuration, 524 defaults, 514 examples, 531 web-based configuration, 515 setup file format, auto configuration, 378 sFlow CLI management, 421 defaults, 396 example, 427 understanding, 391 web-based management, 397 SFP port LEDs, 92 SFP+ port...
... configuration examples, 227 defaults, 178 recommendations, 171 understanding, 169 port, defined, 513 port-based CLI configuration, 524 defaults, 514 examples, 531 web-based configuration, 515 setup file format, auto configuration, 378 sFlow CLI management, 421 defaults, 396 example, 427 understanding, 391 web-based management, 397 SFP port LEDs, 92 SFP+ port...
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No Manual Initial Configuration Yes Easy Setup Wizard Configuration Advanced Configuration Getting Started Guide 19 No Loading Program from Flash to perform the initial configuration after the switch is unpacked and mounted. Installation and Configuration Flow Chart Connect Power and Console Power On Yes Choose Option 2 Boot Menu (Special Functions) Reboot Enter Boot Menu? Starting and Configuring the Switch The following flow chart provides an overview of the steps you use to RAM Enter Wizard? Figure 1-13.
No Manual Initial Configuration Yes Easy Setup Wizard Configuration Advanced Configuration Getting Started Guide 19 No Loading Program from Flash to perform the initial configuration after the switch is unpacked and mounted. Installation and Configuration Flow Chart Connect Power and Console Power On Yes Choose Option 2 Boot Menu (Special Functions) Reboot Enter Boot Menu? Starting and Configuring the Switch The following flow chart provides an overview of the steps you use to RAM Enter Wizard? Figure 1-13.
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...for the network. • The IP address of the switch, obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect switch was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt appears on the following information from the alreadyconnected console port or remotely through Telnet (Telnet client) ...through a power-on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. From the Boot menu, you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection was never configured before completely booting. The initial switch configuration is loaded into RAM...
...for the network. • The IP address of the switch, obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect switch was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt appears on the following information from the alreadyconnected console port or remotely through Telnet (Telnet client) ...through a power-on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. From the Boot menu, you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection was never configured before completely booting. The initial switch configuration is loaded into RAM...
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The OOB port is empty. The Dell Easy Setup Wizard includes prompts to configure network information. See the ... VLAN 1 routing interface, of VLAN 1. NOTE: If you can perform the initial configuration by using the Dell Easy Setup Wizard or by using the CLI. The wizard sets up the SNMP community string to assign the information. ...with a valid password. The wizard automatically starts when the switch configuration file is located to the initial Easy Setup Wizard prompt within 60 seconds, the switch enters CLI mode. Enabling Remote Management The front panel contains a ...
The OOB port is empty. The Dell Easy Setup Wizard includes prompts to configure network information. See the ... VLAN 1 routing interface, of VLAN 1. NOTE: If you can perform the initial configuration by using the Dell Easy Setup Wizard or by using the CLI. The wizard sets up the SNMP community string to assign the information. ...with a valid password. The wizard automatically starts when the switch configuration file is located to the initial Easy Setup Wizard prompt within 60 seconds, the switch enters CLI mode. Enabling Remote Management The front panel contains a ...
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Help text is accepted. Example Session This section describes an Easy Setup Wizard session. If you press with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. • The default gateway is configured for the VLAN 1 interface. SNMPv3 is disabled ...by choosing the (0.0.0.0) IP address. • DHCP is enabled on the OOB management interface. • An IP address is 10.1.1.1 The setup wizard configures the initial values as defined above . • Allows you to specify the network management system IP address or permit management access from all...
Help text is accepted. Example Session This section describes an Easy Setup Wizard session. If you press with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. • The default gateway is configured for the VLAN 1 interface. SNMPv3 is disabled ...by choosing the (0.0.0.0) IP address. • DHCP is enabled on the OOB management interface. • An IP address is 10.1.1.1 The setup wizard configures the initial values as defined above . • Allows you to specify the network management system IP address or permit management access from all...
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...as possible. Note: You can . Return later and setup other SNMP accounts. (For more information on setting up and running an example Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, using the input values listed above. Would you can exit the setup wizard at any point by default. The following dialog ...1 - Set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now. . After the switch completes the POST and is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you like to run the setup wizard within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y Step 1: The system is booted, the following example contains the sequence of prompts and...
...as possible. Note: You can . Return later and setup other SNMP accounts. (For more information on setting up and running an example Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, using the input values listed above. Would you can exit the setup wizard at any point by default. The following dialog ...1 - Set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now. . After the switch completes the POST and is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you like to run the setup wizard within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y Step 1: The system is booted, the following example contains the sequence of prompts and...
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...enter the user password: ******** Please reenter the user password: ******** Getting Started Guide 27 You may setup other management interfaces to change privilege levels later. You can use Dell Network Manager or other accounts and change this account. SNMPv3 is set to the highest available access for... system IP address and the "community string" or password that the particular management system uses to access the switch. To setup the SNMP management account you return to configure security access for the SNMP management interface. For more information on adding management ...
...enter the user password: ******** Please reenter the user password: ******** Getting Started Guide 27 You may setup other management interfaces to change privilege levels later. You can use Dell Network Manager or other accounts and change this account. SNMPv3 is set to the highest available access for... system IP address and the "community string" or password that the particular management system uses to access the switch. To setup the SNMP management account you return to configure security access for the SNMP management interface. For more information on adding management ...
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...switch. Would you like to automatically request an IP address from the network DHCP server. [192.168.2.1]: dhcp Step 4: Would you can . Setup the default gateway if IP address is reachable. [0.0.0.0]: 10.1.1.1 28 Getting Started Guide Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D) or enter... "DHCP" (without the quotes) to setup the Out-Of-Band interface now? [Y/N] y Please enter the IP address of the gateway from the network DHCP server: 10.1.1.200 Please ...
...switch. Would you like to automatically request an IP address from the network DHCP server. [192.168.2.1]: dhcp Step 4: Would you can . Setup the default gateway if IP address is reachable. [0.0.0.0]: 10.1.1.1 28 Getting Started Guide Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D) or enter... "DHCP" (without the quotes) to setup the Out-Of-Band interface now? [Y/N] y Please enter the IP address of the gateway from the network DHCP server: 10.1.1.200 Please ...
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...-band remote management, or you can continue to use the console port connection to the start-up configuration file. To access the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator interface, enter the OOB or VLAN 1 management interface IP address into a Telnet or SSH client. Next Steps... the configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] y Thank you specified DHCP for using the Dell Easy Setup Wizard. This is the configuration information that has been collected: SNMP Interface = "public"@10.1.2.100 User Account setup = admin Password = ******** Out-of-band IP address = DHCP VLAN1 Router Interface IP...
...-band remote management, or you can continue to use the console port connection to the start-up configuration file. To access the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator interface, enter the OOB or VLAN 1 management interface IP address into a Telnet or SSH client. Next Steps... the configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] y Thank you specified DHCP for using the Dell Easy Setup Wizard. This is the configuration information that has been collected: SNMP Interface = "public"@10.1.2.100 User Account setup = admin Password = ******** Out-of-band IP address = DHCP VLAN1 Router Interface IP...
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... through the initial switch configuration, and gets you must respond to the next question to run the setup wizard within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y ( (单元 1 Dell CLI 60 ctrl+z 60 Y/N] y) 55 You must answer this question within 60 seconds, otherwise the... system will continue with normal operation using the default system configuration. You can exit the setup wizard at any point by entering [ctrl+z]. POST...
... through the initial switch configuration, and gets you must respond to the next question to run the setup wizard within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y ( (单元 1 Dell CLI 60 ctrl+z 60 Y/N] y) 55 You must answer this question within 60 seconds, otherwise the... system will continue with normal operation using the default system configuration. You can exit the setup wizard at any point by entering [ctrl+z]. POST...