In this process, the node detects operational ports, attempts to discover its IP address, and downloads the relevant files for provisioning.
The node sends a DHCP discovery request to the DHCP server using the out-of-band management port. If DHCP discovery is unsuccessful, the node reattempts it using the in-band management ports.
After DHCP discovery is successful, the DHCP server returns an IPv4 or IPv6 FTP or HTTP URL of a file server from which the node can retrieve provisioning information.
The node downloads the provisioning information and performs the auto-provisioning according to the specifications in the files.
After the node is successfully provisioned, it automatically reboots and becomes operationally up.
See Auto-provisioning process for more information about the auto-provisioning process.
The SR OS can also initiate the auto-provisioning process using a tools command.