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Software install workflow for BES-53248 switches

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To install and configure the software for a BES-53248 cluster switch, follow these steps:

OneConfigure the switch

Configure the BES-53248 cluster switch.

TwoInstall the EFOS software

Download and install the Ethernet Fabric OS (EFOS) software on the BES-53248 cluster switch.

ThreeInstall licenses for BES-53248 cluster switches

Optionally, add new ports by purchasing and installing more licenses. The switch base model is licensed for 16 10GbE or 25GbE ports and two 100GbE ports.

FourInstall the Reference Configuration File (RCF)

Install or upgrade the RCF on the BES-53248 cluster switch, and then verify the ports for an additional license after the RCF is applied.

FiveEnable SSH on BES-53248 cluster switches

If you use the Ethernet Switch Health Monitor (CSHM) and log collection features, enable SSH on the switches.

SixReset the switch to factory defaults

Erase the BES-53248 cluster switch settings.