Table 2-1. Pin Assignments for Console Port
Signal
RJ-45 Pinout
NC
1
NC
2
RXD
3
GND
4
GND
5
TXD
6
NC
7
NC
8
Default Configuration
A version of the Dell Force10 Operating System (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 Command Line Interface (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 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.
Command Syntax
no shutdown
switchport
Installing the Software
Command Mode
INTERFACE
INTERFACE
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