Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port
Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default
characteristics:
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Wait for the switch module to complete the POST. It might take several minutes for the switch module
Step 3
to complete POST.
Verify that POST has completed by confirming that the system and status LEDs remain green.
Step 4
If the switch module fails POST, the system LED turns amber. POST errors are usually fatal. Call Cisco
Systems immediately if your switch module fails POST.
Wait for the switch to complete initialization. When you see the prompt,
Step 5
Started!
Make sure that the system and status LEDs are green. This means that the switch module is operating
Step 6
properly.
See the
Step 7
initially configuring the switch module.
Completing the Initial Configuration
Follow these steps to complete the setup program and to create an initial configuration for the switch
module.
Note
For information about automatically configuring the switch module, see the "Assigning the Switch IP
Address and Default Gateway" chapter in the switch module configuration guide.
Step 1
After you have pressed Enter or Return after the prompt to start the initial configuration setup program,
enter yes at these prompts:
Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]: yes
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
Continue with configuration dialog? [yes/no]: yes
At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.
Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity
for management of the system, extended setup will ask you
to configure each interface on the system
Would you like to enter basic management setup? [yes/no]: yes
Configuring global parameters:
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9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
None (flow control)
, press Return or Enter.
"Completing the Initial Configuration" section on page C-4
Appendix C
Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
for instructions on setting up and
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