Rockwell Automation 1783-Mxxx Stratix 8000 and 8300 Ethernet Managed Switches User Manual - Manual (Page 48)

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
CompactFlash Memory Card The CompactFlash card contains the switch IOS operating system, the Device
Manager Web interface firmware, and user-defined configuration settings.
Without the CompactFlash card installed, the switch cannot power up or restart.
If you remove the card with the switch running, the switch continues to function.
However, the Device Manager Web interface is no longer available.
If you make any changes to the switch configuration after the card is removed,
they are applied and used by the switch. However, the changes are not saved. If
you insert the CompactFlash card at a later time, the previous changes are still not
saved to the card. Only changes made while the card is inserted are saved.
Each time a change is made with the card installed, both the AOP and the Device
Manager Web interface save the entire running configuration to the card.
Set Up the Switch Initially
with Express Setup When you first set up the switch, use Express Setup to enter the initial IP address.
Doing this enables the switch to be used as a managed switch. You can then access
the switch through the IP address for additional configuration.
You need this equipment to set up the switch:
• A personal computer with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003,
or Windows Vista operating system installed
• A supported web browser (Internet Explorer 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0, or
Firefox 25, 26) with JavaScript enabled
• A straight-through or crossover Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect your
personal computer to the switch
Do the following to configure your computer:
• Disable any wireless interface running on your personal computer.
• Disable other networks in your system.
• Set your computer to automatically determine its IP address (DHCP)
rather than use a statically configured address.
• Disable any static DNS servers.
• Disable browser proxy settings. Typically, browser settings are in Tools >
Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings.