Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 User Guide Release 10.5.2

Baremetal switch with only ONIE installed

If your Dell EMC ONIE-enabled switch does not have a default OS installed, you can download an OS10 software image from the Dell Digital Locker and install it using ONIE. Also, install OS10 on a Dell EMC ONIE device when:

• You convert a switch from OS9 or any third-party OS.
• You receive a replacement device from Dell EMC return material authorization (RMA).

An OS10 image that you download has a 120-day trial license and requires a perpetual license to run beyond the trial period. For more information, see the Setup Guide that is shipped with your device and the following FAQs:

• Frequently asked Questions
• My Account FAQs

To install an OS10 image and extend the OS10 license beyond the trial period on a Dell EMC ONIE switch with no OS installed:

1. (Optional) If a different OS is installed on the switch, such as OS9 or a third-party OS, uninstall the existing OS — Uninstall existing OS.
2. Download an OS10 image.
3. Install OS10 using ONIE.
4. Log in to the switch.
5. Download and install an OS10 license.

Related ONIE documentation

For additional information about using ONIE, see:

• ONIE User Guide
• ONIE – Manually Loading DNOS on a Switch

Upgrading OS9 to OS10

When you upgrade an OS9 switch to OS10, the first step is to uninstall OS9 using the ONIE: Uninstall OS option on the ONIE boot menu. The Uninstall option deletes the OS9 configuration and all disk partitions. After you uninstall OS9, follow the steps for an ONIE switch without an OS installed — see Download OS10 image, Installation using ONIE, and Install OS10 license.

RMA replacement

A replacement switch comes without an OS or license installed. If you receive a replacement switch, you must assign the service tag (STAG) of the replacement switch to the SW entitlement in DDL and install the OS10 software and license.

To download OS10 Enterprise Edition and the license, follow the steps for an ONIE switch without an OS installed; see Download OS10 image, Installation using ONIE, and Install OS10 license.