Force10

This guide covers Dell Force10 switches running FTOS and platforms running Dell Networking OS (DNOS).

DNOS

DNOS is Dell Networking OS as found on Dell N-Series switches (DNOS 6) and the S- and Z-Series continuation of FTOS (DNOS 9). The CLI is Cisco-like on both trains.

Create a backup account. Create a dedicated account with privilege level 15; displaying the full running configuration requires privileged EXEC access:

configure
username netwatch-backup password <password> privilege 15

Enable SSH. Generate host keys and enable the SSH server if not already active:

crypto key generate rsa
ip ssh server

(On DNOS 9 the command is ip ssh server enable.) Apply an access class on the VTY lines to restrict management sessions to the Netwatch collector's IP if you use management ACLs.

Notes. If you set an enable (privileged mode) password, record it in QUARK along with the login credentials so the collector can reach privileged EXEC mode.

FTOS

FTOS runs on the classic Force10 E-Series, C-Series, and S-Series switches.

Create a backup account. Displaying the running configuration requires privilege level 15:

configure
username netwatch-backup password 0 <password> privilege 15

Enable SSH.

ip ssh server enable

To restrict management access, apply an access list to the VTY lines permitting the Netwatch collector's IP.

Notes. If your VTY lines drop users into unprivileged EXEC mode and require an enable password, store that enable password in QUARK with the device credentials. QUARK only runs show commands and never changes the configuration.

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.