Dell M6220, M6348, M8024 Configuring Dell PowerConnect

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Configuring Dell™ PowerConnect™

Overview

This chapter describes the initial switch configuration. Topics covered include:

•Starting the CLI

• General Configuration Information

• Booting the Switch

• Configuration Overview

• Advanced Configuration

• Software Download and Reboot

• Boot Menu Functions

• Sample Configuration Process

After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the switch to monitor the boot

process and other procedures.

Then, follow the order of installation and configuration procedures illustrated in Figure5-1. For the

initial configuration, perform the standard switch configuration. Performing other functions is

described later in this section.

Note: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. You can download the release notes from

the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.