Configuration Overview - Dell PowerConnect 3324 User Manual

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Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch
Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 User's Guide
Configuration Overview
General Configuration Information
Terminal Connection Configuration
Other Configuration Requirements
Booting the Device
Device Configuration Introduction
Initial Configuration
Advanced Configuration

Configuration Overview

This section describes the initial device configuration and includes:
Initial Device Bootup
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Preliminary Configuration Requirements
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Configuring Stacking
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After all the device external connections are in place, a terminal must be connected to the device to monitor the boot and other procedures. The order of
installation and configuration procedures are illustrated in the following flowchart:
Instructions for setting up the device and hardware are provided in the preceding sections. For a first-time installation, the standard device installation is
performed. There are other special functions which can be performed, but this suspends the installation process and results in a system reboot. This option is
described later in this section.
Sample Configuration Process
Configuring Stacking
Rebooting the Device
Startup Menu Functions
Downloading the Software to Stacking Units
Defining SNMP Settings
Connecting Devices