Configuring Network Attributes Using Cumulus Linux - Mellanox Technologies Spectrum SN2740 Hardware User Manual

2.8.1.1.1 Disable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
DHCP is used for automatic retrieval of management IP addresses.
2.8.1.2 Remote Connection with Onyx (MLNX-OS)
Once the network attributes are set, you can access the CLI via SSH or the WebUI via HTTP/
HTTPs.
 To access the CLI, perform the following steps:
Set up an Ethernet connection between the system and a local network machine using a
Step 1.
standard RJ45 connector.
Start a remote secured shell (SSH) using the command: "ssh -l <username> <IP_address>",
Step 2.
Login as admin (default username is admin, password admin).
Step 3.
Once you get the CLI prompt, you are ready to use the system.
Step 4.
For additional information about Onyx (MLNX-OS), refer to the Onyx (MLNX-OS) User Man-
ual located on Mellanox support web.

2.8.2 Configuring Network Attributes Using Cumulus Linux

For Cumulus Linux initial configuration instructions, see
Cumulus Linux Quick Start
2.8.2.1 Remote Connection with Cumulus Linux
Cumulus Linux uses the OpenSSH package to provide SSH functionality. To securely access a
Cumulus Linux switch remotely, please follow the instructions on the
page in the Cumulus Linux User
Rev 2.2
If a user connects through SSH, runs the wizard and turns off DHCP, the connection is
immediately terminated, as the management interface loses its IP address.
<localhost># ssh admin@<ip-address>
Mellanox Onyx (MLNX-OS) Switch Management
Password:
Mellanox Switch
Mellanox configuration wizard
Do you want to use the wizard for initial configuration?
yes
Step 1: Hostname? [my-switch]
Step 2: Use DHCP on mgmt0 interface? [yes] no
<localhost>#
In such case the serial connection should be used.
# ssh -l <username> <ip_address>
Mellanox Onyx (MLNX-OS) Switch Management
Password:
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