Dell 3324 Switch User Manual


 
Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 77
Startup Menu Functions
From the Startup Menu, additional device configuration functions are performed. The
Startup Menu displays the following configuration functions:
Downloading the Software
Erasing the FLASH File
Erasing FLASH Sectors
The screen below illustrates the Startup Menu:
[1] Download Software
[2] Erase Flash File
[3] Erase Flash Sectors
[4] Password Recovery Procedure
[5] Enter Diagnostic Mode
[6] Back
Enter your choice or press 'ESC' to exit: Startup Menu
Downloading the Software
Using the Startup Menu
The device software can be downloaded via the Startup menu accessed during the boot
process.
To begin downloading the software from the CLI mode:
1
Enter the CLI mode. The following prompt displays:
console>
2 Ty p e reload. The following message displays:
console>reload
This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your
current session. Do you want to continue (y/n)[n]?
3
Ty p e Y. The device reboots.
4 Press <Return> or <Esc> within 2 seconds. The Startup menu displays.