This chapter describes how you start configuring your system.
When you power up the chassis, the system performs a power-on self test (POST) and system then loads the
Dell Networking Operating System. Boot messages scroll up the terminal window during this process. No
user interaction is required if the boot process proceeds without interruption.
When the boot process completes, the system status LEDs remain online (green) and the console monitor
displays the EXEC mode prompt.
For details about using the command line interface (CLI), refer to the
the
Configuration Fundamentals
Topics:
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Console Access
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Accessing the CLI Interface and Running Scripts Using SSH
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Default Configuration
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Configuring a Host Name
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Accessing the System Remotely
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Configuring the Enable Password
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Configuration File Management
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Managing the File System
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Enabling Software Features on Devices Using a Command Option
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View Command History
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Upgrading Dell Networking OS
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Verify Software Images Before Installation
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Using HTTP for File Transfers
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