Table 2-1. Pin Assignments for Console Port
Signal
RJ-45 Pinout
GND
GND
TXD
NC
NC
Default Configuration
A version of FTOS is pre-loaded onto the chassis, however the system is not
configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default
hostname, which is Force10). You must configure the system using the CLI.
Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
Use the switchport command in INTERFACE mode to enable Layer 2 data
transmissions through an individual interface. The user cannot configure
switching or Layer 2 protocols such as the spanning tree protocol on an interface
unless the interface has been set to Layer 2 mode.
Step Task
Enable the interface.
1
Place the interface in
2
Layer 2 (switching)
mode.
To view the interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport
command in the EXEC mode.
Configure a Host Name
The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is Force10.
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Host names must start with a letter and end with a letter or digit.
4
5
6
7
8
Command Syntax
no shutdown
switchport
Command Mode
INTERFACE
INTERFACE
Installing the Software
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