Dell Force10 S25-01-GE-24P Configuration Manual

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accessing the console port

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2 Basic Layer 2 Setup and Buffer Tuning of the S25P for Storage EnvironmentsAccessing the Console PortVerifying the Software Release and S-Series ModelUnless you know that your system has already been installed with FTOS 7.8.1.0 or later, verify that therequired version is installed.After typing show inventory, press Enter. The system replies with the type of output shown below. In thiscase, “System Name” (S-Series model type) is “S25P” and “Software version” is “7.8.1.0”.The following screenshot illustrates the expected output of the show inventory command:If your system does not have the correct software version installed, see the S-Series and FTOS ReleaseNotes, Version 7.8.1.0 for upgrade instructions. A printed copy should be included with your system.Alternatively, see the printed Readme First document that is included with your system.Step Task1 Install a straight-through RJ-45 copper cable (a standard Ethernet cable) between your system and the consoleport of the S-Series switch. The console port is at the far left of the faceplate.2 Turn on the switch by connecting it to power (there is no on/off button).3 After the switch boots up (the status messages stop), press Enter twice to get the EXEC mode prompt. Youshould see Force10>, as shown below.Task Command Syntax Command ModeDisplay the installed FTOS version and S-Series model. show inventory EXECForce10>show inventorySystem Name : S25PSystem Mode : 1.0Software Version : 7.8.1.0Unit Type Serial Number Part Number Revision--------------------------------------------------------------* 0 S25-01-GE-24P DL277000000 7590004800 B0 S50-PWR-AC N/A N/A N/A0 S50-FAN N/A N/A N/A* - Management UnitSoftware Protocol Configured--------------------------------------------------------------Force10>