System Bring-Up

To view the bring-up instructions for a switch system with Cumulus Linux operating system, go to Configuring Network Attributes Using Cumulus Linux.

To view the bring-up instructions for a switch system with SONiC operating system, log into the NVIDIA Enterprise Support Portal, and go to Downloads → Switches and Gateways → Switch Software → SONiC → Documentation Tab.

For Cumulus Linux initial configuration instructions, see Configuring Cumulus Linux in the Cumulus Linux Quick Start Guide.

Remote Connection with Cumulus Linux

Cumulus Linux uses the OpenSSH package to provide SSH functionality. To securely access a Cumulus Linux switch remotely, please follow the instructions on the "SSH for Remote Access" page in the Cumulus Linux User Guide.

For initial configuration instructions using SONiC, see Configuring the Switch for the First Time in the SONiC User Manual available on the NVIDIA Enterprise Support Portal.