Foundry NetIron M2404C and M2404F Metro Access Switches
Switch Administration (Rev. 03)
Boot Loader © 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Boot Loader
The Loader starts after turning on or resetting the routing switch. The loader is designed for:
Auto-starting the routing switch application;
Configuration of basic parameters;
Rescue tools in case of routing switch inoperability;
Memory exploring tools.
The user needs to install and turn on the device as described in the hardware installation guide that
is shipped with the device before assigning the switch information (IP address, etc.). The boot
process performs low-level CPU initialization and loads a default operating system software image
into memory and boots the device.
When starting, the loader counts down a few seconds, allowing the user an entry point into the
loader Command Line Interface (CLI). The loader then passes to interactive mode, requests a login
password, and starts a CLI session. If no key is pressed, the device initiates the auto-startup
application.
Initially a new device does not expect a password. Press <Enter> to start the application. You may
configure a password in the Application CLI by using the
password loader
command in Global
Configuration mode.
While the device reboots, numbers will appear on the console terminal following the line “Press
any key to stop auto-boot...”. To enter the Loader mode press <Enter> while the numbers are
running.
device-name
#
reload no-save
Proceed with reload ? [y/n] :
y
Rebooting ...
Foundry Networks Boot Loader
Switch model : NetIron M2404C
Loader version : 1.0.0 Jun 22 2006 - 17:04:28
MAC Address : 00:12:F2:87:F0:0B
Press any key to stop auto-boot...
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User Access Verification
Password:
Loader
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Loader Default Configuration
Table 17
shows the Loader default configuration.
Table 17: Boot Loader Default Configuration
Parameter
Default Value
Password None