
After switch installation
To configure your switch, after you have securely installed and powered on the S4100–ON Series switch, see your open network installation
environment (ONIE)-compatible operating system documentation at
. For more information about working with the ONIE
environment, see your switch documentation at
Switch replacement
The following steps describe removing and replacing a switch. For further assistance when replacing a switch, contact your Dell EMC
support representative.
NOTE:
ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the switch and accessories. After you remove the original packaging, place the switch and components on an anti-
static surface.
1
Back up the switch configuration to your back-up computer or laptop TFTP server.
copy running-config tftp://hostip/filepath
To establish a console connection to the switch CLI, assign an IP address on the switch network.
2
Disconnect the power source.
3
Label and remove all cables.
4
Remove the switch from the rack.
At the same time, press in the two side-release bars on the switch and slide the switch forward.
If you are using the fan trays or PSUs in the replacement switch, remove them from the switch.
5
Unpack the new switch.
For more information, see
6
Confirm that the software version of the replacement switch is the same as the previously installed switch.
show os-version
If the software versions do not match, upgrade the replacement switch software using the procedure included with the firmware
download.
7
Copy the backed-up switch configuration to the new switch.
copy tftp://hostip/filepath running-config
8
Install the new switch in your rack or cabinet.
For detailed installation instructions, see
.
If you are using the fan trays or PSUs from the removed switch, reinsert them in the replacement switch.
9
Connect all the cables.
10 Power on the switch.
For more information, see
.
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