Dell S6010-ON, Getting Started Manual

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Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
To enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface, use the
switchport
command in INTERFACE mode.
NOTE: For detailed information about configuring Layer 2, see the Dell
Networking Configuration Guide for the S6010-ON System .
You cannot configure switching or Layer 2 protocols such as spanning tree
protocol (STP) on an interface unless the interface has been set to Layer 2
mode.
1. Enable the interface.
INTERFACE mode
no shutdown
2. Place the interface in Layer 2 (switching) mode.
INTERFACE mode
switchport
To view the interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the
show interfaces
switchport
command in EXEC mode.
Configuring a Host Name
The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is
Dell
.
Host names must start with a letter, end with a letter or digit, and must have
characters, letters, digits, and hyphens in the string.
• Create a host name.
CONFIGURATION mode
hostname name
Remote Access to the System
You can configure the S6010–ON system for Telnet remote access.
The system has a dedicated management port and a management routing
table that is separate from the IP routing table.
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