Enter The Initial Configuration Information - Dell S5000 Getting Started Manual

Figure 24. USB-B Console Port Connector
1. Power on the PC.
2. Install the necessary USB device drivers (you will need an Internet connection). For assistance, contact Dell
Networking Technical Support.
3. Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC.
4. Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the S5000.
5. Power on the S5000.
6. Open your terminal software emulation program to access the S5000.
7. Set the terminal connection settings. Use these settings.
– 9600 baud rate
– No parity
– 8 data bits
– 1 stop bit
– No flow control
The CLI prompt appears (FTOS>_) when you are connected to the S5000.
NOTE: Only one of the console ports can be active at a time; the USB console takes priority over the RJ-45 console
by default. When a USB Host (PC) is plugged into the USB console port, the hardware automatically switches over
to use the USB console. When you remove the USB cable or the PC deactivates the USB connection, the hardware
automatically switches to the RJ-45 console interface.

Enter the Initial Configuration Information

To set up the switch, assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate
with the local routers and the Internet. The minimal configuration provided here does not cover most of the features; it
simply allows you to perform other configuration tasks using a Telnet connection from your management network. To
configure other features and interfaces, refer to the
IP Settings
You will need the following information from your network administrator:
• Switch IP address
• Subnet mask (IP netmask)
• Default gateway (router)
• Enable secret password
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FTOS Configuration Guide for the S5000 Switch .