Extreme Networks 5320-16P-4XE, Hardware Installation Manual

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Activate and Verify the Switch
Connect to a Management Console on page 64
Logging in for the First Time on Switch Engine on page 65
Configure a VLAN and a Virtual Router to Use a Front Panel Port for Local Management
on page 66
Changing the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu on page 67
Changing the Switch OS via the Startup Menu on page 67
Logging In for the First Time on Fabric Engine on page 68
Operating system selection and activation can be done via the following:
1. XIQ - automatically by pre-selecting the preferred switch OS
2. Bootloader menu - option to change the switch OS on initial activation only
3. Startup menu in Switch Engine CLI - post-Bootloader menu prompt
Refer to Read Me First - Switch OS Selection for Universal Hardware shipped with your switch, or visit
https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/switch-os-selection/ for information on changing your
switch OS after initial activation.
Otherwise, follow the instructions in these topics:
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Connect to a Management Console on page 64
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Logging in for the First Time on Switch Engine on page 65
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Configure a VLAN and a Virtual Router to Use a Front Panel Port for Local Management on page 66
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Changing the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu on page 67
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Changing the Switch OS via the Startup Menu on page 67
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Logging In for the First Time on Fabric Engine on page 68
Connect to a Management Console
Connect each switch's serial console interface (an RJ45 jack) to a PC or terminal. The PC or terminal will
serve as the
management console , used to monitor and configure the switch.
The default communication protocol settings for the serial console interface are:
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Baud rate: 115200
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Data bits: 8
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Stop bit: 1
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Parity: None
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