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Configuring the switch with the setup utility

Configure the switch with the setup utility to monitor system requirements and obtain the maximum system performance.

Procedure steps

Step Action

1Start the setup utility by using the following command: install

2Respond to the series of questions displayed on the screen.

For more information about the prompted questions, see “Procedure job aid: setup utility prompts” (page 54).

3Reboot the switch.

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Procedure job aid: setup utility prompts

The following table lists the questions prompted by the setup utility and provides a description for each.

Table 9

Job aid: Setup utility prompt descriptions

Prompt

Description and action

 

 

Please provide primary

Description: Indicates the name of the

config-file path

primary configuration file.

[/flash/config.cfg]:

 

 

Action: Press Enter to accept the default

 

(/flash/config.cfg), or type a different file name

 

for the primary configuration file. To store your

 

configuration file on the PCMCIA card, use

 

/PCMCIA/config.cfg. To specify the path to

 

the file is optional.

 

 

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600

Commissioning

NN46205-319 01.01 Standard

30 May 2008

Copyright © 2008 Nortel Networks

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Nortel Networks 8600 manual Configuring the switch with the setup utility, Procedure job aid setup utility prompts

8600 specifications

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