Navigating In The Console Interface; Password Protection; Main Menu - Dell PowerConnect 3048 User Manual

Navigating in the Console Interface

Once you configure your system terminal and start the switch, you can log
in to the console interface. The first time you log in, you must use the
default password, which is
The bottom of most screens includes information about navigating in and
issuing commands from the console interface. In general, the following
information applies:
• To select an option, press the key that is in brackets ([ ]) in the menu
and then press <Enter>.
• Use the arrow keys to navigate to editable fields.
• Use the spacebar to toggle through options in other fields.
• From any screen, press <Esc> to return to the previous screen.
You can manage a stack through the console interface. On most pages, you
must select the unit in the stack you want to see displayed. Use the arrow
keys to navigate to the unit to display and press <Enter>.

Password Protection

From the initial welcome screen, you must enter a password to proceed, if
password protection is enabled. If password protection is disabled, the Main
Menu is displayed and you immediately have access to the switch
management interface. By default, password protection is disabled. If
enabled, the default password is

Main Menu

The main menu displays all the submenus and pages that are available.
The following menu items are available:
• System Manager
• Port Manager
• Address Manager
• Spanning Tree
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