After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the switch to monitor the boot and other procedures.
NOTE: If you are installing a stack of switches, connect the terminal to the Master Switch. When a stack is powered up for the first time, the switches elect the Master Switch, which may occupy any location in the stack. This switch lights the Master Switch LED. If you connect the terminal to a subordinate switch, you will not be able to use the CLI.
Then, follow the order of installation and configuration procedures illustrated in Figure 5-1. For the initial configuration, perform the standard switch configuration. Performing other functions is described later in this section.
NOTICE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website support.dell.com.
Starting the CLI
To begin running the CLI, perform the following steps:
NOTE: The following steps are for use on the console line only.
Start the switch and wait until the startup procedure is complete. The Easy Setup Wizard
welcome message now displays.
Configure the switch using the Easy Setup Wizard and enter the necessary commands to
complete the required tasks.
When finished, exit the session with the quit or exit command.
The switch (or stack) can be managed over a direct connection to the switch console port, or through a Telnet connection. You can access the switch without a user account if you're directly connected to the switch. However, to access the switch through Telnet, at least one user account must be defined. Also, if access is through a Telnet connection, the switch must have a defined IP address, corresponding management access granted, and a workstation connected to the switch before using CLI commands.
Figure 5-1.
Installation and Configuration Flow Chart
General Configuration Information
The 6200 series switches are delivered with binary files containing the switch operating system, and ASCII configuration files that define the relationship of the switch to its network environment. The configuration process consists of adjusting the ASCII configuration files so that each switch fits into its unique network topology.
Auto-Negotiation
Auto-negotiation allows a switch (or stack, which operates as a single unit) to advertise modes of operation and share information with another switch that shares a point-to-point link segment. This automatically configures both switches to take maximum advantage of their abilities.
Auto-negotiation is performed completely within the physical layers during link initiation, without any additional overhead to either the MAC or higher protocol layers. Auto-negotiation allows the ports to do the following:
Advertise their abilities
Acknowledge receipt and understanding of common modes of operation that both switches share
Reject the use of operational modes that are not shared by both switches
Configure each port for the highest-level operational mode that both ports can support
NOTE: Ensure to always use auto-negotiation on both sides of the link whenever possible to avoid potential problems.
If you are connecting a port of the switch to the network interface card (NIC) of a workstation or server that does not support auto-negotiation, or is not set to auto-negotiation, several more steps are required. Both the switching port and the NIC must be manually set to the same speed and duplex mode. This can be done using either the Web browser interface or CLI commands.
NOTICE: If the station on the other side of the link attempts to auto-negotiate with a port that is manually configured to full duplex, the auto-negotiation results in the station attempting to operate in half duplex. The resulting mismatch may lead to significant frame loss. This is inherent in the auto-negotiation standard.
Terminal Connection Configuration
Your switch requires the following Terminal Connection parameters for configuration:
no parity
one stop bit
8 data bits
no flow control
Baud Rate
The baud rates can be manually changed to any of the following values:
2400
4800
9600 (default baud rate)
19200
38400
57600
115200
The following is an example configuration for changing the default baud rate using CLI commands:
console#configure
console(config)#line console
console(config-line)#speed 115200
NOTE: Remember to set the baud rate on the terminal emulator software on your workstation to match the speed of the switch.
Other Configuration Requirements
The following is required for downloading embedded software and configuring the switch:
ASCII terminal (or emulation) connected to the serial port (cross-cable) in the rear of the unit
Assigned IP address for the switch for switch remote control use with Telnet, SSH, and so forth
Booting the Switch
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through 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 a critical problem is detected, the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable image is loaded into RAM.
POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure.
To boot the switch, perform the following steps:
Ensure that the serial cable is connected to the terminal.
Connect the power supply to the switch.
Turn on the switch.
As the switch boots, the bootup test first counts the switch memory availability and then continues to boot.
During boot, you can use the Boot menu, if necessary to run special procedures. To enter the
Boot menu, press 2 within the first ten seconds after the following message appears.
Select an option. If no selection in 10 seconds then
operational code will start.
1 - Start operational code.
2 - Start Boot Menu.
Select (1, 2):2
For information about the Boot menu, see "Boot Menu Functions." The following text is an example of the entire displayed POST:
CPU Card ID: 0x508541
volume descriptor ptr (pVolDesc): 0xffefd00
cache block I/O descriptor ptr (cbio): 0xffefde0
auto disk check on mount: NOT ENABLED
max # of simultaneously open files: 22
file descriptors in use: 0
# of different files in use: 0
# of descriptors for deleted files: 0
# of obsolete descriptors: 0
current volume configuration:
- volume label: NO LABEL ; (in boot sector: )
- volume Id: 0x0
- total number of sectors: 60,716
- bytes per sector: 512
- # of sectors per cluster: 4
- # of reserved sectors: 1
- FAT entry size: FAT16
- # of sectors per FAT copy: 60
- # of FAT table copies: 2
- # of hidden sectors: 4
- first cluster is in sector # 136
- Update last access date for open-read-close = FALSE
- directory structure: VFAT
- root dir start sector: 121
- # of sectors per root: 15
- max # of entries in root: 240
FAT handler information:
------------------------
- allocation group size: 2 clusters
- free space on volume: 15,335,424 bytes
Boot Menu Version: 22 Dec 2006
Select an option. If no selection in 10 seconds then
operational code will start.
1 - Start operational code.
2 - Start Boot Menu.
Select (1, 2):2
Boot Menu Version: 22 Dec 2006
Options available
1 - Start operational code
2 - Change baud rate
3 - Retrieve event log using XMODEM
4 - Load new operational code using XMODEM
5 - Display operational code vital product data
6 - Run flash diagnostics
7 - Update boot code
8 - Delete backup image
9 - Reset the system
10 - Restore configuration to factory defaults (delete config files)
11 - Activate Backup Image
12 - Password Recovery Procedure
[Boot Menu]
The boot process runs approximately 60 seconds.
The auto-boot message that appears at the end of POST (see the last lines) indicates that no problems were encountered during boot. To return to operational code from the [Boot Menu] prompt, press 1.
NOTE: The following output displays an example configuration. Items such as addresses, versions, and dates may differ for each switch.
hpc - No stack ports. Starting in stand-alone mode.
(Unit 1 - Waiting to select management unit)>
<188> JAN 01 00:00:08 0.0.0.0-1 POE[254746256]: broad_poe.c(286) 4 % Unable to set POE Power bank 73
Applying configuration, please wait ...
No Potential unit to configure as Standby when unit 1 joined
<187> JAN 01 00:00:13 192.168.2.1-1 UNITMGR[244207968]: unitmgr.c(4490) 15 % No
Potential unit to configure as Standby when unit 1 joined
....
console>
After the switch boots successfully, a prompt appears and you can use the local terminal to begin configuring the switch. However, before configuring the switch, ensure that the software version installed on the switch is the latest version. If it is not the latest version, download and install the latest version. See "Software Download and Reboot."
Configuration Overview
Before configuring the switch, obtain the following information from the network administrator:
IP subnet mask for the network
Default gateway (next hop router) IP address for configuring the default route
There are two types of configuration:
Initial configuration consists of configuration functions with basic security considerations.
Advanced configuration includes dynamic IP configuration and more advanced security considerations.
NOTICE: After making any configuration changes, the new configuration must be saved before rebooting. To save the configuration, enter:
console#copy running-config startup-config
Easy Setup Wizard
An Easy Setup Wizard displays when the system boots up without a configuration or with only the default factory configuration. The Easy Setup Wizard is designed to guide you through some initial steps to set up basic system configuration and security and to make the switch manageable. The Easy Setup Wizard requires that the initial administrator account be setup when turning up the switch. This administrative account setup by the wizard has the highest privilege level (level 15).
The Easy Setup Wizard guides you in the basic initial configuration of a newly installed switch so that it can be immediately deployed, functional, and completely manageable through the Web, CLI, and the remote Dell Network Manager. After the initial set up, you may enter the system to set up more advanced configuration.
By default the switch is shipped from the factory with an IP address of 192.168.2.1, and a netmask of 255.255.255.0. The system is setup with default management VLAN ID=1. The initial turn-up must be done through the serial interface since, without an IP address, you cannot access the other management interfaces.
The wizard sets up the following configuration on the switch:
Establishes the initial privileged user account with a valid password. The wizard configures one privileged user account during the set up. The initial account is given the highest privilege level (level 15).
Enables CLI login and HTTP/HTTPS access to use the local authentication setting only. You may return later to configure Radius or TACACS+.
Sets up the IP address for the management VLAN.
Sets up the SNMP community string to be used by the SNMP manager at a given IP address. You may choose to skip this step if SNMP management is not used for this switch. If it is configured, the default access level is set to the highest available access for the SNMP management interface. Initially only SNMPv1/2c is activated. SNMPv3 is disabled until you return to configure security access for SNMPv3 (for example, engine ID, view, etc.). The SNMP community string may include spaces. The wizard requires the use of quotation marks when you want to enter spaces in the community string. Although spaces are allowed in the community string, their use is discouraged. The default community string contains no spaces.
Allows you to specify the management server IP or permit SNMP access from all IP addresses.
Sets up the default gateway IP address.
If you do not use the wizard initially, the session defaults to the CLI mode. The set-up wizard continues to display each time you login until a configuration is saved. Once saved, the wizard option is only presented again if you reset the switch to the factory-default settings.
Since a switch may be powered on in the field without a serial connection, the switch waits 60 seconds for you to respond to a set-up prompt if the switch has not yet been configured. If there is no response, the switch continues normal operation using the default factory configuration. The next time the system reboots you are given another opportunity to run the set-up wizard.
Functional Flow
The following functional flow diagram illustrates the procedures for the Easy Setup Wizard.
Figure 5-2. Setup Wizard Flow Chart
Example Easy Setup Wizard Session
This section describes an Easy Setup Wizard session. See the state diagram in the previous section for the general flow. The values used by the following session are examples only. Please request the actual values from your network adminstrator(s):
IP address for the management VLAN is 192.168.1.1:255.255.255.0.
The user name is admin, and password is admin123.
The network management system IP address is 192.168.1.10.
The default gateway is 192.168.1.100.
The SNMP community string to be used is Dell_Network_Manager.
The setup wizard configures the initial values as defined above. After you complete the wizard, the system is configured as follows:
SNMPv1/2c is enabled and the community string is set up as defined above. SNMPv3 is disabled.
The admin user account is set up as defined.
A network management system is configured. From this management station, you can access the SNMP, HTTP, and CLI interfaces. You may also choose to allow all IP addresses to access these management interfaces by choosing the (0.0.0.0) IP address.
An IP address is configured for the default management VLAN (1).
A default gateway address is configured.
NOTE: In the example below, the possible user options are enclosed in [ ]. Also, where possible, the default value is provided in { }. If you enter <Return> with no options defined, the default value is accepted. Help text is in parentheses.
The following example contains the sequence of prompts and responses associated with running an example Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, using the input values listed above.
Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard
The setup wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you up and running as quickly as possible. You can skip the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch. You must respond to the next question to run the setup wizard within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will continue with normal operation using the default system configuration. Note: You can exit the setup wizard at any point by entering [ctrl+z].
Would you like to run the set up wizard (you must answer this question within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y
Step 1:
The system is not set up for SNMP management by default. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you can:
o Set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now.
o Return later and set up other SNMP accounts. (For more information on setting up an SNMP version 1 or 3 account, see the user documentation).
Would you like to set up the SNMP management interface now? [Y/N] y
To set up the SNMP management account you must specify the management system IP address and the "community string" or password that the particular management system uses to access the switch. The wizard automatically assigns the highest access level [Privilege Level 15] to this account. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this setting and to add additional management system later. For more information on adding management systems, see the user documentation.
To add a management station:
Please enter the SNMP community string to be used {public}:
>> Dell_Network_Manager<Return>
Please enter the IP address of the Management System (A.B.C.D) or wildcard (0.0.0.0) to manage from any Management Station {0.0.0.0}:
>> 192.168.1.10<Return>
Step 2:
Now we need to set up your initial privilege (Level 15) user account. This account is used to login to the CLI and Web interface. You may set up other accounts and change privilege levels later. For more information on setting up user accounts and changing privilege levels, see the user documentation.
To set up a user account:
Please enter the user name {admin}: admin<Return>
Please enter the user password: ********<Return>
Please reenter the user password: ********<Return>
NOTE: If the first and second password entry are not identical, the user is prompted until they are.
Step 3:
Next, an IP address is set up. The IP address is defined on the default VLAN (VLAN #1), of which all ports are members. This is the IP address you use to access the CLI, Web interface, or SNMP interface for the switch. Optionally you may request that the system automatically retrieve an IP address from the network via DHCP (this require that you have a DHCP server running on the network).
To set up an IP address:
Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D)or enter "DHCP" (without the quotes) to automatically request an IP address from the network DHCP server (192.168.2.1):
>> 192.168.2.1<Return>
Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn){255.255.255.0}:
>> 255.255.255.0<Return>
NOTE: If you selected DHCP above, then the system does not ask for IP subnet mask since this information is provided by the DHCP server.
Step 4:
Finally, set up the default gateway. Please enter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is reachable (for example 0.0.0.0): >> 192.168.2.100<Return>
NOTE: If you selected DHCP above, then the system does not ask for a default gateway since this information is provided by the DHCP server.
This is the configuration information that has been collected:
If the information is correct, please select (Y) to save the configuration, and copy to the start-up configuration file. If the information is incorrect, select (N) to discard configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] y
Thank you for using Dell Easy Set up Wizard. You will now enter CLI mode.
Advanced Configuration
CLI Basics
The help command in the User EXEC mode and privileged EXEC mode displays the keyboard short cuts. Following is the sample display of the help command:
Console>help
HELP:
Special keys:
DEL, BS .... delete previous character
Ctrl-A .... go to beginning of line
Ctrl-E .... go to end of line
Ctrl-F .... go forward one character
Ctrl-B .... go backward one character
Ctrl-D .... delete current character
Ctrl-U, X .. delete to beginning of line
Ctrl-K .... delete to end of line
Ctrl-W .... delete previous word
Ctrl-T .... transpose previous character
Ctrl-P .... go to previous line in history buffer
Ctrl-R .... rewrites or pastes the line
Ctrl-N .... go to next line in history buffer
Ctrl-Y .... print last deleted character
Ctrl-Z .... return to root command prompt
Ctrl-Q .... enables serial flow
Ctrl-S .... disables serial flow
Tab, <SPACE> command-line completion
Exit .... go to next lower command prompt
? .... list choices
Context Sensitive Help
Use the ? command to get context sensitive help in the CLI. It can be used to get the list of possible sub-commands or to list possible commands starting with some partially entered commands. The ? command when specified on an empty line provides the list of commands possible for the given level in the command tree. The ? can also be used within a command input to return the list of parameters that are required to fully complete the command. Parameters that are already provided by the user is left out of the command list so that only the missing parameters are listed.
Interface Naming Convention
In an industry-standard CLI implementation, there is an accepted convention for naming interfaces on the CLI. The convention for naming interfaces on Dell devices are as follows:
Unit#/Interface ID — each interface is identified by the Unit# followed by a / symbol and then the Interface ID (see below). For example, 2/g10 identifies gigabit port 10 within the second unit of a stack.
Unit# — the unit number is used only in a stacking solution where a number of switches are stacked to form a virtual device. In this case, the unit number identifies the physical device identifier within the stack.
Interface ID — is formed by the interface type followed by the interface number. There is currently a predefined list of interface types (see below). If additional interface types are to be defined, they must be registered with Dell. For example, 2/g10 identifies the gigabit port 10 on the second unit.
Interface Types — the following interface types are defined in the 6200 series switches:
g — gigabit Ethernet port (for example, 1/g2 is the gigabit Ethernet port 2).
xg — 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (for example, 1/xg2 is the 10 gigabit Ethernet port 2).
PowerConnect 6200 Systems CLI Reference Guide
For detailed information on all the CLI commands available for the 6200 series switches, see the CLI Reference Guide.
This section provides summary information about such common tasks as:
When configuring/receiving IP addresses through DHCP and BOOTP, the configuration received from these servers includes the IP address, and may include subnet mask and default gateway.
When you first log in, the CLI enters the root of the command hierarchy. To go to a different level of the command hierarchy, enter commands such as configure, which causes the CLI to enter the config sub tree. To go back to the previous level in the command hierarchy, use the exit command.
SwitchA#configure SwitchA(config)#exit SwitchA#
The following examples show the system prompts used by the 6200 series switches:
SwitchA> — indicates that the device name is SwitchA and the CLI is current in the top level of the command hierarchy. The CLI is also in the User EXEC mode.
SwitchA# — this prompt is similar to the above prompt except that the # indicates that the CLI is in a privilege EXEC mode (not in the User EXEC mode).
SwitchA(config)# — indicates that the CLI is currently in the global configuration mode of the command hierarchy. Enter this mode by typing configure at the top level.
SwitchA(config-if)# — this prompt indicates that the CLI is currently in the interface configuration mode. Enter this by typing interface range ethernet, interface range port-channel, or interface range vlan from the config mode. In this case, there is no specific reference to an interface so the system is operating on a generic set of interfaces.
SwitchA(config-if-1/g1)# — indicates that the CLI is currently operating on the gigabit Ethernet interface 1.
Switching Port Default Settings
The following table describes the switch port default settings.
Table 5-1. Port Default Settings
Function
Default Setting
Port speed and mode
1000M Auto-negotiation
Port forwarding state
Enabled
Head of line blocking prevention
On (Enabled)
Flow Control
Off
Back Pressure
Off
The following is an example for changing the port speed on port 1/ g1 using CLI commands:
console(config)#interface ethernet 1/g1
console(config-if-1/g1)#speed 100
Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server
When using the DHCP protocol to retrieve an IP address, the switch acts as a DHCP client.
To retrieve an IP address from a DHCP server, perform the following steps:
Select and connect any port to a DHCP server or to a subnet that has a DHCP server on it, in order to retrieve the IP address.
NOTE: You do not need to delete the switch configuration to retrieve an IP address for the DHCP server.
Enter the following commands to use the selected port for receiving the IP address.
Assigning Dynamic IP Addresses:
console#config
console(config)#ip address dhcp
The interface receives the IP address automatically.
To verify the IP address, enter the show ip interface command at the system prompt as shown
in the following example.
console#show ip interface
Management Interface:
IP Address..................................... 10.240.4.125
System security is handled through the AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) mechanism that manages user access rights, privileges, and management methods. AAA uses both local and remote user databases. Data encryption is handled through the SSH mechanism.
The system is delivered with no default password configured; all passwords are user-defined. If a user-defined password is lost, a password recovery procedure can be invoked from the Boot menu. The procedure is applicable for the local terminal only and allows a one-time access to the switch from the local terminal with no password entered.
Configuring Security Passwords
The security passwords can be configured for the following services:
Console
Telnet
SSH
HTTP
HTTPS
NOTE: When creating a user name, the default priority is "1," which allows access but not configuration rights. A priority of "15" must be set to enable access and configuration rights to the switch.
Configuring an Initial Console Password
To configure an initial console password, enter the following commands:
console(config)#aaa authentication login default line
console(config)#aaa authentication enable default line
To configure an initial HTTPS password, enter the following commands:
console(config)#ip https authentication local
NOTE: You should generate a new crypto certificate each time you upgrade (install a new version of) the control software application on the switch.
Enter the following commands once when configuring to use an HTTPS session over a console, a Telnet, or an SSH session.
NOTE: In the Web browser enable SSL 2.0 or greater for the page content to appear.
console(config)#crypto certificate 1 generate
console(config)#ip https server
NOTE: Http and Https services require level 15 access and connect directly to the configuration level access.
Software Download and Reboot
Software Download Through XModem
This section contains instructions for downloading switch software (system and boot images) using XModem, which is a data transfer protocol for updating back-up configuration files.
NOTE: You must be connected to the serial console interface when doing this because xmodem download won't work elsewhere.
To download a software image file using XModem:
Specify the source file path to begin the transfer process.
The following is an example of the information that appears:
Management access will be blocked for the duration of the transfer
Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) y
console#boot system image2
Software Download Through TFTP Server
This section contains instructions for downloading switch software (system and boot images) through a TFTP server. The TFTP server must be available on the network before downloading the software.
The switch boots and runs when decompressing the system image from the flash memory area where a copy of the system image is stored.
NOTICE: You must run the boot system command to activate the newly downloaded image.
On the next boot, the switch decompresses and runs the currently active system image unless chosen otherwise.
To download an image through the TFTP server:
Ensure that an IP address is configured on one of the switch ports and pings can be sent to a
TFTP server.
Ensure that the file to be downloaded is saved on the TFTP server (the .stk file).
Enter the command show version to verify which software version is currently running on
the switch.
The following is an example of the information that appears:
Enter the command copy tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} image2 to copy
a new system image to the switch.
When the new image is downloaded, it is saved in the area allocated for the other copy of system image (image2, as given in the example). The following is an example of the information that appears:
Management access will be blocked for the duration of the transfer
Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) y
Exclamation symbols indicate that a copying process is in progress. A period indicates that the copying process is timed out. Many periods in a row indicate that the copying process failed.
Select the image for the next boot by entering the boot system command. After this
command, enter the command show bootvar to verify that the copy indicated as a
parameter in the boot system command is selected for the next boot.
The following is an example of the information that appears:
If the image for the next boot is not selected by entering the boot system command, the system boots from the currently active image (image1, as given in the example).
Enter the command reload. The following message displays:
console#reload
Management switch has unsaved changes.
Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n)
Enter y. The following message then displays.
Configuration Not Saved!
Are you sure you want to reload the stack? (y/n)
Enter y to reboot the switch.
Update Bootcode
Use the update bootcode command to update the bootcode on all switches. For each switch, the bootcode is extracted from the active image and programmed to flash. To update the bootcode for one switch, specify the unit in the command (as shown in the following example).
To show the boot code that's on a switch, reboot that switch. Build dates show during the boot process.
Enter the following command, where 2 is the unit number:
console# update bootcode 2
Updating boot code ...
Boot code update completed successfully.
Enter the command reload.
console#reload
Are you sure you want to reload the stack? (y/n)
Enter y to reboot the switch.
Boot Menu Functions
You can perform many configuration tasks through the Boot menu, which can be invoked after the first part of the POST is completed.
To display the Boot menu:
During the boot process, press 2 within ten seconds after the following message displays:
Boot Menu Version: Oct 20 2004
Select an option. If no selection in 10 seconds then
operational code will start.
1 - Start operational code.
2 - Start Boot Menu.
Select (1, 2):
The Boot menu displays and contains the following configuration functions:
1 - Start operational code
2 - Change baud rate
3 - Retrieve event log using XMODEM
4 - Load new operational code using XMODEM
5 - Display operational code vital product data
6 - Run flash diagnostics
7 - Update boot code
8 - Delete backup image
9 - Reset the system
10 - Restore configuration to factory defaults (delete config files)
11 - Activate Backup Image
12 - Password Recovery Procedure
The following sections describe the Boot menu options.
Start Operational Code
Use option 1 to resume loading the operational code.
Send several Control-X characters to cancel before transfer starts.
The bootup process resumes.
Load New Operational Code Using XMODEM
Use option 4 when a new software version must be downloaded to replace corrupted files, update, or upgrade the system software.
To download software from the Boot menu:
On the Boot menu, select 4 and press <Enter>.
The following prompt displays:
[Boot Menu] 4
Ready to receive the file with XMODEM/CRC....
Ready to RECEIVE File xcode.bin in binary mode
Send several Control-X characters to cancel before transfer starts.
When using HyperTerminal, click Transfer on the HyperTerminal menu bar.
From the Transfer menu, click Send File.
The Send File window displays.
Enter the file path for the file to be downloaded.
Ensure the protocol is defined as Xmodem.
Click Send.
The software is downloaded. Software downloading takes several minutes. The terminal emulation application, such as HyperTerminal, may display the loading process progress.
Display Operational Code Vital Product Data
Use option 5 to view boot image information.
To display boot image information from the Boot menu:
Use option 6 to run FLASH diagnostics. User action is confirmed with a Y/N question before executing the command.
To perform a complete test of the FLASH memory from the Boot menu:
On the Boot menu, select 6 and press <Enter>.
The following prompt displays:
[Boot Menu] 6
Do you wish to run flash diagnostics? (Boot code region will not be tested.) (y/n): y
Input number of diagnostic iterations -> 1
Testing 2 x 28F128J3 base: 0xfe000000
Iterations remaining = 1
Erasing sector 0
Verify sector 0 erased
Writing sector 0
Erasing sector 1
Verify sector 1 erased
Writing sector 1
Erasing sector 2
Verify sector 2 erased
Writing sector 2
Erasing sector 3
Verify sector 3 erased
Writing sector 3
Erasing sector 4
Verify sector 4 erased
Writing sector 4
Erasing sector 5
Verify sector 5 erased
Writing sector 5
Erasing sector 6
Verify sector 6 erased
Writing sector 6
NOTE: This process runs until all sectors have been erased, verified erased, and written.
Flash Diagnostics passed
[Boot Menu]
The bootup process resumes.
Update Boot Code
Use option 7 to update the boot code in the FLASH memory. This option is only valid after loading new boot code using Boot Menu option 4. User action is confirmed with a Y/N question before executing the command.
To download software from the Boot menu:
On the Boot menu, select 7 and press <Enter>.
The following prompt displays:
Do you wish to update Boot Code? (y/n) y
Erasing Boot Flash.....Done.
Wrote 0x10000 bytes.
Wrote 0x20000 bytes.
Wrote 0x30000 bytes.
Wrote 0x40000 bytes.
Wrote 0x50000 bytes.
Wrote 0x60000 bytes.
Boot code updated
The bootup process resumes.
Delete Backup Image
Use option 8 to delete the backup image from the FLASH memory. User action is confirmed with a Y/N question before executing the command.
To delete the backup image from the Boot menu:
On the Boot menu, select 8and press <Enter>.
The following prompt displays:
Are you SURE you want to delete backup image : image2 ? (y/n):y
Backup image deleted...
[Boot Menu]
The bootup process resumes.
Reset the System
Use option 9 to clear all FLASH and reset the system to its default setting. User action is confirmed with a Y/N question before executing the command.
To reset the system from the Boot menu:
On the Boot menu, select 9 and press <Enter>.
The following prompt displays:
[Boot Menu] 9
Are you SURE you want to reset the system? (y/n):y
The bootup process starts over.
Restore Configuration to Factory Defaults (Delete Configuration Files)
Use option 10 to load using the system default configuration and to boot without using the current startup configuration. Selecting 10 from the Boot Menu restores system defaults. Boot Sequence can then be started by selecting 1 from the Boot Menu.
To download software from the Boot menu:
On the Boot menu, select 10 and press <Enter>.
The following prompt displays:
Are you SURE you want to delete the configuration? (y/n):y
The bootup process resumes.
Activate Backup Image
Use option 11 to activate the backup image. The active image becomes the backup when this option is selected.
To activate the backup image:
From the Boot menu, select 11 and press <Enter>.
The following message displays:
Backup image - image2 activated.
The bootup process resumes.
Password Recovery Procedure
Use option 12 when a password is lost. This allows the switch to boot one time without prompting for a console password. Note that the enable password is not prompted for in this mode.
To recover a lost password for the local terminal only:
From the Boot menu, select 12 and press <Enter>.
The password is deleted.
The bootup process resumes.
To ensure switch security, reconfigure passwords for applicable management methods.
Sample Configuration Process
This section provides the basic steps required to establish a remote network management connection with the switch. This section does not explain the various configurations available on the switch or the relevant commands.
This section also describes accessing a switch for the first time with the default configuration and definitions. If a previously entered configuration causes problems, the startup-configuration file — which is the configuration of switch when powered up — should be erased and the switch rebooted. See "Device Default Settings."
Switch Setup Requirements
The following components are required for the purpose of this example:
PowerConnect 6200 series switch
A workstation with the following components installed:
Network adapter card
ASCII terminal application (for example, Microsoft® Windows® HyperTerminal or Procomm Plus™ Terminal)
A browser application
One Null Modem F2F cable
Straight or cross UTP (category 5) cable(s)
Initial Connection
Using the RS-232 port, connect the switch to the workstation.
Set the ASCII terminal with the following settings and select the appropriate COM port.
The sample screen uses the HyperTerminal.
Figure 5-3. HyperTerminal Properties Window
NOTE: 9600 is the default baud rate for a new switch. The switch may have another baud rate. If using the default baud rate does not result in viewing the switch terminal, try another baud rate.
Use an F2F null modem cable to connect the workstation to the switch.
NOTE: If you are configuring a stack, connect the workstation to the Master Switch.
Connect the switch power cord and power up the switch. The system begins the boot process.
When the following displays, you can enter the Boot menu by selecting 2, if necessary, to run
special procedures.
Select an option. If no selection in 10 seconds then operational code will start.
1 - Start operational code.
2 - Start Boot Menu.
Select (1, 2):2
If you do not enter the Boot menu, the system continues operation by decompressing the code into RAM. The code starts running from RAM and the list of available port numbers and their states (up or down) are displayed.
NOTE: The following screen is an example configuration. Items such as addresses, versions, and dates may differ for each switch.
current volume configuration:
- volume label: NO LABEL ; (in boot sector: )
- volume Id: 0x0
- total number of sectors: 60,716
- bytes per sector: 512
- # of sectors per cluster: 4
- # of reserved sectors: 1
- FAT entry size: FAT16
- # of sectors per FAT copy: 60
- # of FAT table copies: 2
- # of hidden sectors: 4
- first cluster is in sector # 136
- Update last access date for open-read-close = FALSE
- directory structure: VFAT
- root dir start sector: 121
- # of sectors per root: 15
- max # of entries in root: 240
FAT handler information:
------------------------
- allocation group size: 2 clusters
- free space on volume: 21,348,352 bytes
Boot Menu Version: 27 Apr 2006
Select an option. If no selection in 10 seconds then
hpc - No stack ports. Starting in stand-alone mode.
(Unit 1 - Waiting to select management unit)>
Device Default Settings
To return to device default settings use delete startup-config command at the privileged mode prompt (#), and reboot the device. Once device reloads – it is set with the default settings.
console>
console>enable
console#delete startup-config
Startup file was deleted
console#reload
Management switch has unsaved changes.
Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n) y
Configuration Not Saved!
Are you sure you want to reload the stack? (y/n) y
Reloading all switches..
Enabling Remote Management
Enter the enable command at the console to enter the Privileged EXEC screen mode as
follows:
console>enable
console#
Connect the management station to the switch through one of the Ethernet ports, or through
a network connected to the switch, using a CAT5 Cable.
This example uses port 1/g1.
Ensure (on the ASCII terminal) that the interface status changed to "up" and that the STP
status is forwarding (after 30 seconds), as shown below:
console#
01-Jan-2000 01:43:03 %LINK-I-Up: Vlan 1
01-Jan-2000 01:43:03 %LINK-I-Up: 1/g1
01-Jan-2000 01:43:34 %STP-I-PORTSTATUS: Port 1/g1: STP status Forwarding
Enter the configcommand at the console to enter the Configuration screen mode as
follows:
console#config
Use the following command to set the IP address to DHCP:
console(config)#ip address dhcp
Use the following command to set the default gateway:
console(config)#ip default-gateway 10.254.24.162
If the management station is a member of a remote network, and is not directly connected to
the interface, configure a static route.
The configured IP address must belong to the same subnet as one of the switch IP interfaces. In this example the static address is 192.168.20.100.
Ping the management station from the switch to ensure that connectivity has been achieved.
Wait 30 seconds for port to be in STP forwarding before pinging the management station. In this example, the Management station IP is 50.1.1.2.
console>ping 50.1.1.2
64 bytes from 50.1.1.2: icmp_seq=1. time=0 ms
64 bytes from 50.1.1.2: icmp_seq=2. time=0 ms
64 bytes from 50.1.1.2: icmp_seq=3. time=0 ms
64 bytes from 50.1.1.2: icmp_seq=4. time=0 ms
----50.1.1.2 PING Statistics----
4 packets transmitted, 4 packets received, 0% packet loss
round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/0/0
Define a user name and password to allow privileged level 15 switch access for a remote user
(HTTP and HTTPS).
In this example, the user name Dell, the password is Dell1234, and the privilege level is 15. Privilege levels range from 1–15, with 15 being the highest level. Level 15 access is the only level of access for the Web interface.
Save the running-config file to the startup-config file.
This ensures that the configuration just completed is the same if the switch is rebooted.
console(config)#exit
console#copy running-config startup-config
The switch is now configured and can be managed through the different options such as Telnet, Web browser interface, and others.
Configuring Secure Management Access (HTTPS)
When managing the switch securely through the standard Web browser, the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) security protocol is used.
To manage the switch securely through the standard Web browser, perform the following:
In order to configure the switch to allow HTTPS server, and to create a security key, use the
commands ip httpsserver and crypto certificate 1 generate:
console#configure
console(config)#crypto certificate 1 generate
Generating RSA private key, 1024 bit long modulus
console(config)#ip https server
console(config)#
Configure the management station the same as for a regular HTTP connection.
Connect to the switch through HTTPS by typing the address https://device IP
address in the browser window (https must be typed).
The Security Alert window displays.
Click Yes to confirm accept the security certification (if it is not authenticated by a third
party).
The Login Screen displays.
Enter the assigned user name and password.
The switch Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator displays.
