Installing The Software; Navigating Cli Modes; Console Access - Dell Force10 S2410-01-10GE-24P Quick Start Manual

Installing the Software

Navigating CLI Modes

The SFTOS prompt changes to indicate the CLI mode. You must move linearly
through the command modes, with the exception of the end command which
takes you directly to Privileged EXEC mode; the exit command moves you up
one command mode level.

Console Access

You must first connect the console port to a management terminal in order to use
the Command Line Interface (CLI) to set up alternative management interfaces,
such as an SFTOS Web User Interface connection to the Ethernet Management
port.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be sure you have a terminal emulation
program already installed on your PC.
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Series) to connect to the console port. This is in contrast to the straight-
through cable used on other S-Series models. In more detail, the cable
connections are pin 1 to pin 8, pin 2 to pin 7, pin 3 to pin 6, pin 4 to pin 5,
and the inverse for pins 5 through 8.
If necessary, connect the RJ-45/DB-9 adapter that is shipped with the S2410
system to the end of the RJ-45 cable that will connect to your terminal.
You must use a rollover cable (same as used for the E-
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