Boot Option Files
7450 ESS OS Basic System Configuration Guide Page 179
Accessing the CLI
To access the CLI to configure the software for the first time, follow these steps:
• When the SF/CPM is installed and power to the chassis is turned on, the 7450 ESS OS
software automatically begins the boot sequence.
• When the boot loader and BOF image and configuration files are successfully located,
establish a router connection (console session).
Console Connection
To establish a console connection, you will need the following:
• An ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software set to the parameters
shown in the table below.
• A standard serial cable with a male DB9.
Table 19: Console Configuration Parameter Values
Parameter Value
Baud Rate 115,200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None