Configuring Dell™ Powerconnect; Overview - Dell PowerConnect M8024 User Manual

Configuring Dell™ PowerConnect™

Overview

This chapter describes the initial switch configuration. Topics covered include:
• Starting the CLI
• General Configuration Information
• Booting the Switch
• Configuration Overview
• Advanced Configuration
• Software Download and Reboot
• Boot Menu Functions
• Sample Configuration Process
After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the switch to monitor the boot
process and other procedures.
Then, follow the order of installation and configuration procedures illustrated in Figure 5-1. For the
initial configuration, perform the standard switch configuration. Performing other functions is
described later in this section.
Note: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. You can download the release notes from
the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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