Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu

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Switch Engine is the default operating system for the Universal Hardware switch. If you take no action during the initial bootup, you can change the switch OS from the Bootloader menu on initial activation only by completing the following steps:

1. Using a terminal emulator such as PuTTY or TeraTerm, connect to the switch using the serial port connection.
   Be sure that your serial connection is set properly:

   • Baud rate: Baud rate: 115200
   • Data bits: 8
   • Stop bit: 1
2. Once the switch is powered on, after seeing the "5320 Boot Menu" screen, press the [spacebar] key within 30 seconds.
3. Use the down-arrow key to select Change the switch OS to Fabric Engine, then select Enter.

The switch installs Fabric Engine , then resets. Once the NOS is selected, the "5320 Boot Menu" only waits for 3 seconds before continuing.

To change the switch OS if you take no action during the initial boot, see Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu.