Initial Setup and Verification
Initial setup and configuration checklist
on page 54
on page 55
Establishing a serial connection
Configuring a static IP address
on page 58
Establishing an Ethernet connection
on page 59
Customizing the chassis and host names
on page 61
Installing cable management kit
on page 63
Initial setup and configuration checklist
Use the procedures in the following table to initially configure and setup the device, verify correct
operation, and back up the configuration.
Table 15: Initial setup and configuration checklist
Task
Task details or additional information
Attach a management station,
establish a serial connection, and
change the default passwords
(optional).
Refer to
Establishing a serial connection
on page 56. After
completing this task, log in to the serial port to configure the
device.
Set the IP address, subnet mask,
and the default gateway IP
address.
Use the
chassis virtual-ip
or
chassis virtual-ipv6
commands to configure an IP address. For more information, refer
to
Configuring a static IP address
on page 58 .
Establish an Ethernet connection.
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the
device configuration using a serial or Telnet session. Refer to
Establishing an Ethernet connection
on page 59 for more
information.
Customize the chassis and host
names.
Use the
switch-attributes
chassis-name
and
switch-
attributes
host-name
commands to change the default
host name. For more information, refer to
54
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