Booting The Switch; Performing The Initial Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 81 Serie Handbuch Zum Einstieg

NOTE:
that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows
2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's
VT100 emulation. Go to microsoft.com for more information about
Windows 2000 service packs.
3 Connect the RJ45 connector on the cable directly to the PowerConnect
81xx RJ45 console port located on the back of the switch.

Booting the Switch

When the power is turned on, the switch goes through a power-on self-test
(POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks hardware
components to determine if the switch is fully operational before completely
booting. If POST detects a critical problem, the program flow stops. If POST
passes successfully, valid firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are
displayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. The boot
process runs for approximately 60 seconds.
With local terminal connected, you can invoke the Boot menu after the first
part of the POST is completed. From the Boot menu, you can perform
configuration tasks such as resetting the system to factory defaults, activating
the backup image, or recovering a password. For more information about the
Boot menu functions, see the CLI Reference Guide.

Performing the Initial Configuration

The initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:
• 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 was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard
prompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent.
The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port. After
the initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the already-
connected console port or through a remote connection.
NOTE:
The switch is not configured with a default user name, password, or
IP address.
When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure
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