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Configuring the Switch
Configuring the Stack
The switch is always considered to be a stack of switches even if the stack only
contains a single switch. If there is more than one switch in the stack, each
switch must be configured individually. See "Unit ID Assignment" for
instructions on how to configure the stack.
Configuration Using the Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration to get
the system up and running as quickly as possible. Note that you can skip the
Setup Wizard and configure the switch manually through the CLI.
The Setup Wizard configures the following fields:
• SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address
(optional)
• Username and password
• Management switch IP address
• IP subnet mask
• Default gateway IP address
NOTE:
The Setup Wizard assumes the following:
•The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the same
state as when you received it.
•The PowerConnect switch booted successfully.
•The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on
the screen of a VT100 terminal switch.
Connect the Master unit to a terminal. You can identify the Master unit by
the illuminated Master LED on the front panel of the switch (see Figure2-2).
To configure the system using the Setup Wizard:
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Obtain the following information from the network administrator:
• SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP
address (optional)
• Username and password
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