Install SONiC Using the ONIE Manual Method SONIC-DEPLOY Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · medium

   A network engineer is planning to install SONiC on a Dell switch using the ONIE manual method. The switch is in a lab with no DHCP server. The engineer has a console connection and a laptop with the SONiC image. The laptop's Ethernet port is connected to the switch's management port. The laptop has a static IP of 192.168.1.10/24. The engineer wants to install SONiC from the laptop. What must the engineer do to ensure the switch can reach the laptop?

   • AConfigure a static IP on the switch's management interface in ONIE.
   • BPlace the image on a USB drive and use that instead.
   • CUse a crossover cable between the laptop and the management port.
   • DConnect the laptop to a data port instead of the management port.
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2. 7expert · medium

   During a manual ONIE installation, the console output shows that the image is being downloaded from the HTTP server, but then the process stops and eventually times out. The engineer suspects a network issue. Which step should the engineer take to troubleshoot the download?

   • AVerify that the switch's management interface has a valid IP address and can reach the HTTP server.
   • BCheck the HTTP server's disk space.
   • CReboot the switch and re-enter ONIE.
   • DRun 'onie-install -v' to enable verbose output.
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4. 8application · medium

   A technician is at the console of a Dell switch that is currently running the factory OS. The technician needs to install SONiC using the ONIE manual method. The switch has been rebooted and the technician sees the ONIE boot menu. What should the technician do next?

   • ASelect the 'ONIE: Rescue' option to load a minimal environment.
   • BSelect the 'ONIE: Uninstall OS' option to clear the current OS.
   • CSelect the 'ONIE: Install OS' option from the menu.
   • DPress F11 to enter the BIOS setup and change the boot order.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A technician is performing a manual ONIE installation on a Dell switch. The installation process reaches the point where the image is being written to the disk. The technician notices that the progress bar has been stuck at 90% for several minutes. What should the technician do?

   • AReboot the switch immediately to restart the installation.
   • BPower off the switch and check the disk for errors.
   • CPress Ctrl+C to cancel the installation and start over.
   • DWait a few more minutes before taking action, as the write process can be slow.
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6. 10application · medium

   After a manual ONIE installation, the switch boots to the SONiC login prompt. The engineer logs in and wants to confirm that the installation is fully functional. Which additional check would be most relevant?

   • AVerify that the ONIE bootloader is still present.
   • BCheck the switch's power supply status.
   • CCheck the switch's fan speed.
   • DVerify that the switch's data ports are up and can pass traffic.
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