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The interface receives the IP address automatically.
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To verify the IP address, enter the
show ip interface
command at the system prompt as shown
in the following example.
console# show ip interface
IP Address I/F Type
------------- ------ -------
100.1.1.1/24 vlan 1 dynamic
NOTE: It is not necessary to delete the device configuration to retrieve an IP address for the
DHCP server.
NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file that contains an instruction to
enable DHCP on an interface that connects to the same DHCP server, or to one with an identical
configuration. In this instance, the device retrieves the new configuration file and boots from it. The
device then enables DHCP as instructed in the new configuration file, and the DHCP instructs it to reload
the same file again.
NOTE: If you configure a DHCP IP address, this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address
dhcp command is saved in the configuration file. In the event of master failure, the backup will again
attempt to retrieve a DHCP address. This could result in one of the following:
• The same IP address may be assigned.
• A different IP address may be assigned, which could result in loss of connectivity to the
management station.
• The DHCP server may be down, which would result in IP address retrieval failure, and possible loss
of connectivity to the management station.
Receiving an IP Address From a BOOTP Server
The standard BOOTP protocol is supported and enables the device to automatically download its
IP host configuration from any standard BOOTP server in the network. In this case, the device acts
as a BOOTP client.
To retrieve an IP address from a BOOTP server:
1
Select and connect any port to a BOOTP server or subnet containing such a server, to retrieve
the IP address.
2
At the system prompt, enter the
delete startup configuration
command to delete the Startup
Configuration from flash.
The device reboots with no configuration and in 60 seconds starts sending BOOTP requests.
The device receives the IP address automatically.