CHAPTER 14
Performing Initial Configuration
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Configuring a QFX5100 Device on page 189
Configuring a QFX5100 Device
You must perform the initial configuration of the QFX5100 switch through the console
port using the command-line interface (CLI).
Before you begin connecting and configuring a QFX5100 switch, 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
New password: password
Retype new password: password
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