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Initial Network Connection and
Configuration
Configuring the Management Interface via Console Port
Configuring the Management Interface via Management Port
Connecting the Data Ports
Configuring the Management Interface via Console Port
Note
The E1120 must be upgraded to the latest ExtremeCloud Appliance firmware before installing
the appliance on the network.
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Connect the laptop serial port to the appliance console port through the provided console cable. If
the laptop does not support RS232 interface then obtain a USB to RS232 converter cable which then
connects to the RJ45-DB9F cable.
2 Using PuTTY, TeraTerm, or other terminal emulator, connect to the serial port connection. Be sure
that your serial connection is set properly:
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115200 baud
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8 data bits
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1 stop bit
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Parity none
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Flow control none
3 Using the console session, perform the following:
1
At the password prompt, enter user: admin
2 For the initial password, enter: abc123
3 Press ENTER.
4 Read the configuration script paragraph carefully. The configuration script will walk you through
configuring the following:
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Admin Password
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Host Attributes Settings
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Time Settings
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SNMP Settings
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Data Plane Settings
5 At the end of each session, if you enter Yes, then it will move to the next session. If you answer No,
the session configuration is repeated.
6 Press ENTER.
ExtremeCloud™ Appliance E2120
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