Booting The Switch - Dell PowerConnect M8428-k Getting Started Manual

NOTE:
that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows
2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's
VT100 emulation. Go to microsoft.com for more information about Windows
2000 service packs.
3 Connect the USB connector on the cable directly to the switch console
port. The PowerConnect M8024-k console port is located on the right side
of the front panel, as shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4. PowerConnect M8024-k USB Console Port

Booting the 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.
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When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure
USB Console
Port