Activate And Verify The Switch; Connect To A Management Console; Log In For The First Time On Switch Engine - Extreme Networks Extreme 7520 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Activate and Verify the Switch

Connect to a Management Console

Log in for the First Time on Switch Engine
Configure the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN
Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu
Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu
Log In for the First Time on Fabric Engine
After you have installed the switch and connected network cables, complete these
tasks to configure the software on the switch and prepare it for use.
Connect to a Management Console
Connect each switch's serial console interface (an RJ45 jack) to a PC or terminal. The
PC or terminal serves as the
switch.
The default communication protocol settings for the serial console interface are:
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Baud rate: 115200
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Data bits: 8
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Stop bit: 1
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Parity: None
Log in for the First Time on Switch Engine
Onboard your switch with ExtremeCloud™. Log in or create your XIQ administrator
account in order to select your switch operating system with XIQ at
extremecloudiq.com
Switch Engine is the default operating system for the 7520 Series switch. If you want to
run Fabric Engine, see
Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu
Before logging in, verify that the switch LEDs are on (solid green or blinking green)
and that it is connected to a management console as described in
Management Console
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management console , used to monitor and configure the
Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu
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