Activate and Verify the Switch

Operating system selection and activation can be done via the following:

1. XIQ - automatically by pre-selecting the preferred switch OS

2. Bootloader menu - option to change the switch OS on initial activation only

3. Startup menu in Switch Engine CLI - post-Bootloader menu prompt

Refer to Read Me First - Switch OS Selection for Universal Hardware shipped with your switch, or visit https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/switch-os-selection/ for information on changing your switch OS after initial activation.

Otherwise, follow the instructions in these topics:

• Connect to a Management Console

• Log in for the First Time on Switch Engine

• Configure a VLAN and a Virtual Router to Use a Front Panel Port for Local Management

• Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu

• Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu

• Log In for the First Time on Fabric Engine