Starting and Configuring the Switch 21NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make surethat you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal'sVT100 emulation. Go to microsoft.com for more information aboutWindows 2000 service packs.3 Connect the RJ45 connector on the cable directly to the PowerConnect81xx RJ45 console port located on the back of the switch.Booting the SwitchWhen the power is turned on, the switch goes through a power-on self-test(POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks hardwarecomponents to determine if the switch is fully operational before completelybooting. If POST detects a critical problem, the program flow stops. If POSTpasses successfully, valid firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages aredisplayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. The bootprocess runs for approximately 60 seconds.With local terminal connected, you can invoke the Boot menu after the firstpart of the POST is completed. From the Boot menu, you can performconfiguration tasks such as resetting the system to factory defaults, activatingthe backup image, or recovering a password. For more information about theBoot menu functions, see the CLI Reference Guide.Performing the Initial ConfigurationThe initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:• The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the samestate as when you received it.• The PowerConnect switch booted successfully.• The console connection was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizardprompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent.The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port. Afterthe initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the already-connected console port or through a remote connection.NOTE: The switch is not configured with a default user name, password, orIP address.
