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The initial device configuration is performed through the console port. After the initial
configuration, you can manage the device either from the already-connected console port or
remotely through an interface defined during the initial configuration.
NOTE:
The device is not configured with a default user name and password.
NOTE:
All of the above settings are necessary to allow the remote management of the device through
Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser).
Before setting up the initial configuration of the device, obtain the following information from
your network administrator:
• The IP address to be assigned to the Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port through which
the device is managed.
• The IP subnet mask for the network
• The IP address of the Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port default gateway for
configuring the default route.
NOTE:
For additional information about the Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port see the User's Guide.
Initial Configuration Procedure
You can perform the initial configuration using the Dell PowerConnect Easy Setup Wizard, or by
using the Command Line Interface (CLI). The Setup Wizard automatically starts when the device
configuration file is empty. You can invoke CLI by entering [ctrl+z] anytime during the wizard.
For more information on CLI initial configuration see the User Guide. This guide shows how to use
the Setup Wizard for initial device configuration. The Setup Wizard configures the following fields.
• SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional)
• Username and Password
• Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port IP Address
• Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port default gateway address
After the device completes the POST and is booted, the following information appears:
Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch
configuration, and gets you up and running easily and quickly.
You can also skip the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to
manually configure the switch if you prefer.
You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by entering [ctrl+Z].
The system will prompt you with a default answer; by pressing
enter, you accept the default.
After you configure basic settings using the Setup Wizard, you can
manage the device from the Out-of-band ethernet management port.
Would you like to enter the setup wizard? (Y/N)[Y]
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