Booting The N2200 Switch; Performing The N2200 Initial Configuration - Dell EMC Networking N Series Getting Started Manual

4 If you are using a redundant or external DC power supply, such as the Dell
Networking RPS720, connect the DC power cable to the DC receptacle
located on the back panel. In Figure 1-9 on page 21, the redundant power
supply feed is in the middle and is labeled RPS.
Figure 1-9. AC and DC Power Connection to an N2200 Switch

Booting the N2200 Switch

When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the
switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the
switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine if the
switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a
critical problem, the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, valid
firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal
and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately
60 seconds.
You can invoke the Boot menu after the first part of the POST is completed.
From the Boot menu, you can perform configuration tasks such as resetting
the system to factory defaults, activating the backup image, or recovering a
password. For more information about the Boot menu functions, see the CLI
Reference Guide.

Performing the N2200 Initial Configuration

The initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:
• The Dell Networking switch was never configured before.
To DC Power Source (Optional)
To AC Power Source
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