


If the host is IPv4-enabled, make sure it is running DHCP in addition to a web server.ĭownload the Cumulus Linux installation file to the root directory of the web server. If your host (laptop or server) is IPv6-enabled, make sure it is running a web server. The easiest way to install Cumulus Linux with ONIE is with local HTTP discovery: This facilitates the ecosystem model of procuring switches with an operating system choice, such as Cumulus Linux. To install Cumulus Linux, you use ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), an extension to the traditional U-Boot software that allows for automatic discovery of a network installer image. You can also watch a series of short videos introducing you to Linux and Cumulus Linux-specific concepts. If you are a networking engineer but are unfamiliar with Linux concepts, refer to this reference guide to compare the Cumulus Linux CLI and configuration options, and their equivalent Cisco Nexus 3000 NX-OS commands and settings. If you are running Windows, use a Linux environment like Cygwin as your command line tool for interacting with Cumulus Linux. You must have access to a Linux or UNIX shell. A variety of text editors are pre-installed, including vi and nano. You need to be familiar with basic text editing, Unix file permissions, and process monitoring. Intermediate-level Linux knowledge is assumed for this guide. This quick start guide provides an end-to-end setup process for installing and running Cumulus Linux, as well as a collection of example commands for getting started after installation is complete. If you are redirected to the main page of the user guide, then this page may have been renamed please search for it there. The current version of the documentation is available If you are using the current version of Cumulus Linux, the content on this page may not be up to date.


