Configuring the system using the setup utility 65
Configuring the system using the setup utility
Use the setup utility for the initial configuration of the switch. The setup utility uses a series of questions to guide you through the configuration process.
ATTENTION
Answer each question, or accept the default by pressing Enter. Each question includes the default value in brackets and the acceptable parameter options in parenthesis.
Procedure steps
Step Action
1Power up the system.
2Connect through the console and logon as a default user using the following command:
install
ATTENTION
You must connect to the master CPU to use the install script.After running the setup utility, remember to reboot the switch.
A Welcome to the Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 Setup Utility message appears stating you are starting initial configuration of the switch. The data is stored in the /flash/boot.cfg and runtime configuration flash/config.config files.
3If you want to continue, type y.
4Follow the setup utility prompts.
See “Procedure job aid: Setup Utility prompt descriptions” (page 66).
5Restart the switch.
ATTENTION
You can use a default password to log on if the switch reboots without any previously configured password, and the high secure (hsecure) mode is enabled. however, you will be prompted to change the password
For more information about the secure mode, see Security,
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Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Quick Start
30 May 2008
Copyright © 2008 Nortel Networks
