Dell Networking C9010 Getting Started Manual

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4Configuring the SoftwareAfter you install the switch in a rack and power it up, perform the initial software configuration using thecommand-line interface or Bare Metal Provisioning (BMP) to connect to the network. This chapterdescribes how to configure the C9010 using the CLI.BMP allows the C9010 to receive a Dell Networking OS image and startup configuration file with initialsoftware settings, including IP address, from a DHCP server. For more information about BMP, refer tothe Dell Networking Open Automation Guide: Configuration and Command Line Reference. To connecta BMP-enabled switch to a network so that it can search the network for a DHCP server, see Connectingthe Switch to the Network.To use the CLI to configure the system, follow these steps:1. Connect a console terminal to the RJ-45/RS-232 or USB-B console port to enter the initialconfiguration information.2. Configure the enable password.3. Configure a host name.4. Configure layer 2 (data Link) mode.5. Configure the management port IP address.6. Configure a management route.7. Configure a username and password.8. Create a port-based VLAN.9. Assign interfaces to a VLAN.10. Assign an IP address to a VLAN.11. Connect the system to the network.For complete information about how to configure and monitor your system, refer to the Dell NetworkingConfiguration Guide for the C9000 Series. For the latest documentation and firmware updates, refer tothe Dell Support website at http://www.dell.com/supportC9010 Console PortsTo perform initial software configuration, you must connect an external console to the C9010 switch.The C9010 RPM provides two types of console interfaces: RJ45 and USB-B.The RJ45 and USB-B console ports are located on the left side of the RPM as you face the chassis.40 Configuring the SoftwareREGULATORY DRAFT 11-4-14