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Performing Device Setup Configuration
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Restrictions for Performing Device Setup Configuration, on page 47
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Information About Performing Device Setup Configuration, on page 47
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How to Perform Device Setup Configuration, on page 59
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Configuration Examples for Device Setup Configuration, on page 74
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Configuration Examples for Performing Device Setup, on page 79
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Additional References For Performing Device Setup, on page 94
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Feature History for Performing Device Setup Configuration, on page 94
Restrictions for Performing Device Setup Configuration
• Subpackage software installation is not supported.
Information About Performing Device Setup Configuration
The following sections provide information about how to perform a device setup configuration, including IP
address assignments and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) auto configuration.
Device Boot Process
To start your device, you need to follow the procedures described in the
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
Hardware Installation Guide
for installing and powering on the device and setting up the initial device
configuration.
The normal boot process involves the operation of the boot loader software and includes these activities:
• Performs low-level CPU initialization. This process initializes the CPU registers that control where
physical memory is mapped, the quantity and speed of the physical memory, and so forth.
• Initializes the file systems on the system board.
• Loads a default operating system software image into memory and boots up the device.
• Performs power-on self-test (POST) for the CPU subsystem and tests the system DRAM. As part of
POST, the following tests are also performed:
Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
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System Management Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.x (Catalyst 9500 Switches)
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