Getting Started; Console Access; Serial Console - Dell Z9000 Configuration Manual

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Getting Started

This chapter describes how you start configuring your system.
When you power up the chassis, the system performs a power-on self test (POST) during which the line
card status light emitting diodes (LEDs) blink green. The system then loads the Dell Networking Operating
System (OS). 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 RPM and line card 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 Accessing the Command Line
section in the Configuration Fundamentals chapter.

Console Access

The Z9000 has a primary management (Ethernet) port and an RJ-45/RS-232 console port.

Serial Console

The RJ-45/RS-232 console port is labeled on the chassis. It is in the upper right-hand side, as you face
the I/O side of the chassis.
Figure 1. RJ-45 Console Port
1. RJ-45 Console Port
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Getting Started