Configure OVA using Postboot Menu

About this task

The Postboot Menu displays the configuration parameters for setting up root password and static IP address. After you confirm the settings, the system prompts you to reboot the VM for the network IP address to take effect.
Note

Note

The Postboot Menu is displayed for the first time after you boot the VM. It is not displayed for subsequent reboots.

Procedure

  1. After deploying virtual machine from an OVA file, enter credentials.
    The following Welcome screen is displayed on the screen:
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    Extreme Networks, Inc. - Extreme Fabric Automation - Welcome to the Extreme Fabric Automation Setup
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    Please enter the information as it is requested to continue with
    the configuration.  Typically a default value is displayed in brackets.
    Pressing the [enter] key without entering a new value will use the
    bracketed value and proceed to the next item.
     
    If a default value cannot be provided, the prompt will indicate that the item
    is either (Required) or (Optional). The [enter] key may be pressed without
    entering data for (Optional) items. A value must be entered for (Required) items.
     
    At the end of the setup process, the existing settings will be displayed
    and opportunity will be provided to correct any errors.
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    Press [enter] to begin setup or CTRL-C to exit:
  2. To configure root password and IP address and, press Enter.
    The following Main Menu is displayed:
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    Extreme Networks, Inc. - Extreme Fabric Automation - Modify Settings
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    All of the information needed to complete the installation of the
    Extreme Fabric Automation has been entered.
    Enter 0 or any key other than a valid selection to continue
    If you need to make a change, enter the appropriate number from
    the choices listed below.
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       1. Set the root user password
       2. Set network settings
       3. Confirm settings and continue
       4. Exit
     
    Enter selection :
    

    To exit screen, press CTRL-C.

  3. To configure root user password, press 1.
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    Extreme Networks, Inc. - Extreme Fabric Automation - Root Password Configuration
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    The root password is currently set for this appliance.
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    Would you like to set a root password (y/n) [y]? y
     
    Enter new UNIX password:
    Retype new UNIX password:
  4. After setting the root password, following main Menu is displayed:
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    Extreme Networks, Inc. - Extreme Fabric Automation - Modify Settings
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    All of the information needed to complete the installation of the
    Extreme Fabric Automation has been entered.
    Enter 0 or any key other than a valid selection to continue
    If you need to make a change, enter the appropriate number from
    the choices listed below.
    ================================================================================
     
       1. Set the root user password
       2. Set network settings
       3. Confirm settings and continue
       4. Exit
     
    Enter selection :
    
    The screen after user pressed “2” for network settings,
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    Extreme Networks, Inc. - Extreme Fabric Automation Interface Configuration
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    Configure the interface with static IP . Please choose below option
       1. Static
       2. Quit
     
    Enter selection :
  5. To configure static IP, press 1. Enter the IP address in CIDR format, AA.BB.CC.DD/EE.
    This also support dualstack IP configuration.
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    Extreme Networks, Inc. - Extreme Fabric Automation Interface Configuration Static
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    Enter the IPv4 address in cidr format(Required): 10.37.138.101/20
    Enter the IPv4 gateway address (Required): 10.37.128.1
    Enter the IPv6 address in cidr format(Optional): 2620:100:c:fe08::222/64
    Enter the IPv6 gateway address (Optional): 2620:100:c:fe08::1
    Enter the IPv4 nameserver address (Optional):
    
    These are the correct network settings that will be used to configure.
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    Address type: Static
    IPv4 Address: 10.37.138.215/20
    IPv6 Address: 2620:100:c:fe08::222/64
    IPv4 Gateway Address: 10.37.128.1
    IPv6 Gateway Address: 2620:100:c:fe08::1
    ==================================================================================
    
    Woud you like to accept the current network settings (y/n) [y]? _
  6. To confirm the settings, press 3.
    System prompts you to reboot the VM for the network settings to take effect.
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    Extreme Networks, Inc. - Extreme Fabric Automation - Modify Settings
    ===========================================================================
    All of the information needed to complete the installation of the
    Extreme Fabric Automation has been entered.
    Enter 0 or any key other than a valid selection to continue
    If you need to make a change, enter the appropriate number from
    the choices listed below.
    ===========================================================================
     
       1. Set the root user password
       2. Set network settings
       3. Confirm settings and continue
       4. Exit
     
    Enter selection :3
     
    These are the current settings that will be used to configure.
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    Address type: Static
    IP Address: 10.37.138.101/20
    Gateway Address: 10.37.128.1
    Nameserver Address: 10.37.2.1
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    Would you like to accept the current network settings and REBOOT (y/n) [y]?