Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions Switch/Router Entering the Boot Prompt

Entering the Boot Prompt
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Entering the Boot Prompt
Perform the following steps to reach the Boot prompt.
1. Connect an ASCII terminal (or computer with a terminal emulator) to the console port on
the MPX. The default communication parameters are:
• 9600 bps
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• no parity
• no hardware flow control (Microsoft Windows 95)
2. Turn on the switch.
3. You should see text scrolling on the terminal, indicating that the boot is starting. If you do
not see any text within a few seconds of turning on the switch press the <Enter> key. If
you still do not see any text on the screen, verify your connections, turn off the switch,
and turn it back on again.
4. Once the boot process starts you have approximately two (2) seconds to interrupt the
boot. Press any key during this time to enter the Boot prompt.
♦ Note ♦
MPXs in redundant configurations should not be
stopped during the boot process. If you must do this,
remove one of the MPXs while configuring the other.
The following screen prompt displays.
[Boot]:
See the following section for documentation on basic Boot prompt commands. If you are
configuring an Omni Switch/Router see Configuring a Switch with an MPX on page A-7.