CHAPTER 12
Performing Initial Configuration
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Configuring a QFX5110 on page 99
Configuring a QFX5110
You must perform the initial configuration of the QFX5110 through the console port using
the command-line interface (CLI).
Before you begin connecting and configuring a QFX5110, 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
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