Dell
Prepare Dell devices for QUARK Config Backup.
This guide covers Dell networking platforms running PowerConnect, AOSW, DellX, EMC Networking OS6 and EMC Networking OS10.
PowerConnect
PowerConnect firmware runs on the classic 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx and 8xxx switch series.
Create a backup account. Create a dedicated netwatch-backup account at privilege level 15 — on PowerConnect, displaying the full running configuration requires the top privilege level. Alternatively, create a level 1 account and supply the enable password to QUARK.
Enable SSH access. Generate the switch's crypto keys and enable the SSH server in the management settings (or via the web UI's security section). Verify the collector can reach the switch on TCP port 22, and permit the collector's IP in any management access profile you apply.
Notes. QUARK issues show commands only; it never writes to startup configuration.
AOSW
AOSW runs on Dell W-series wireless controllers (OEM ArubaOS).
Create a backup account. Create a dedicated management user named netwatch-backup with the read-only management role — it can display the controller configuration. Create it from the controller CLI or in the web UI under the management users section.
Enable SSH access. SSH is enabled by default on the controller's management IP; verify reachability from the collector on TCP port 22 and permit the collector's IP in any firewall policy protecting the management plane.
Notes. If management authentication uses an external AAA server, define the backup account there with the read-only management role.
DellX
The X-series (X1000/X4000) smart-managed switches are administered primarily through a web UI, with a limited CLI.
Create a backup account. In the web UI, create a netwatch-backup user in the user accounts settings with the highest privilege level — the platform requires administrative rights to display the full configuration.
Enable management access. Enable SSH (or Telnet on firmware without SSH support) in the switch's management security settings and confirm the collector can reach the management IP.
Notes. The X-series CLI is reduced compared to OS6; QUARK collects the configuration the CLI exposes.
EMC Networking OS6
OS6 runs on Dell EMC N-series (N1100–N3200) switches.
Create a backup account. Create a dedicated netwatch-backup account at privilege level 15, or a level 1 account plus the enable password — OS6 requires privileged EXEC mode to display the running configuration.
Enable SSH access. Generate the switch's RSA keys and enable the SSH server, then verify the collector can reach the switch on TCP port 22. Use a management access list to restrict management sources to the collector's IP if desired.
Notes. If AAA is in use, ensure the account is authorized for privileged show commands.
EMC Networking OS10
OS10 runs on Dell EMC PowerSwitch S- and Z-series platforms.
Create a backup account. The built-in netoperator role is read-only and can display the running configuration:
Enable SSH access. The SSH server is enabled by default; if it has been disabled, re-enable it:
Verify the collector can reach the management IP on TCP port 22, and permit the collector's IP in any management ACL applied to the management interface.
Notes. QUARK reads the configuration with show running-configuration; the account never needs sysadmin rights.
Enable backup in Netwatch
Once the device is prepared, open its host in Netwatch (Data collection > Hosts) and add the Config Backup macros — the supported status flag, the model code for this platform, and the credentials you created. See Getting started for the full macro list and values.