5. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the ON (|) position.
6. Verify that the AC LEDs are lit green and on steadily.
Part III. Connect the QFX5200-32C or QFX5200-32C-L to the
Nework and Perform Initial Configuration
You must perform the initial configuration of the switch through the console port using the CLI or through Zero Touch
Provisioning (ZTP). ZTP is not available for QFX5200-32C-L models.
Before you begin connecting and configuring a QFX5200, set the following parameter values on the console server or
PC:
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Baud Rate—9600
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Flow Control—None
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Data—8
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Parity—None
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Stop Bits—1
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DCD State—Disregard
To connect and configure the switch from the console:
1. Connect the console port to a laptop or PC using the supplied RJ-45 cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter. The console
(CON) port is located on the management panel of the switch.
2. Log in as root. There is no password. If the software booted before you connected to the console port, you might need
to press the Enter key for the prompt to appear.
login:
root
3. Start the CLI.
root@%
cli
4. Enter configuration mode.
root>
configure
5. Add a password to the root administration user account.
[edit]
root@#
set system root-authentication plain-text-password
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