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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Version 8.0 Part No. 300855-C Rev.00 December 1999 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054...
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Page 2: Restricted Rights Legend
Nortel Networks NA Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. - Page 3 Software is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date Software is first shipped to Licensee. Nortel Networks will replace defective media at no charge if it is returned to Nortel Networks during the warranty period along with proof of the date of shipment.
- Page 4 Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Nortel Networks the Software, user manuals, and all copies. Nortel Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license. 8. Export and Re-export. Licensee agrees not to export, directly or indirectly, the Software or related technical data or information without first obtaining any required export licenses or other governmental approvals.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Quick-Start Guide Quick-Start Tasks ... 1 Task 1: Site Preparation ... 3 Task 2: Install RAC Software ... 4 Task 3: Install the RAC ... 4 Task 4: RAC Configuration ... 5 Task 5: Boot the RAC ... 8 Task 6: Configure the Switch Type ... 9 Task 7: Set Switch Parameters ... -
Page 7: Before You Begin
If you are responsible for installing, configuring, or managing a Nortel Networks 5399 Access Switch or 8000 Access Switch (formerly known as Model 5399 and Model 8000 Remote Access Concentrator (RAC)), you need to read this guide. Note: The Access Switch product name appears only on the title page. -
Page 8: Text Conventions
Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: angle brackets (< >) bold text braces ({}) brackets ([ ]) ellipsis points (. . . ) viii Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the description inside the brackets. - Page 9 italic text screen text Acronyms This guide uses the following acronyms: DNIS ISDN 300855-C Rev. 00 Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book titles, and variables in command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two or more words, the words are connected by an underscore.
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Page 10: Related Publications
• Installing the Nortel Networks 8000 Access Switch (Nortel Networks part number 308680-A) • Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switch SNMP MIB Reference (Nortel Networks part number 300861-C) • Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switch Software Reference (Nortel Networks part number 300860-C) •... - Page 11 The “Technical Manuals” section lists available printed documentation sets. How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance.
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Page 13: Quick-Start Guide
This Quick-Start guide describes how to install and configure Remote Access Concentrator (RAC) hardware and software using factory defaults. After installing the RAC, you can customize it for your specific requirements. This guide is written for system administrators who install and maintain RACs and have knowledge of networking and networking protocols. - Page 14 Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Table 1. Task What is Performed Order line provisioning from the telco Determine IP addresses Determine boot sequence Determine software image location Install RAC software Install the Model 5399 or...
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Page 15: Task 1: Site Preparation
The lines are ordered through the telco before the RAC is installed. Typically this is done after the sales order is placed. The supported switch types and switch parameters are described in Provisioning WAN Lines for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches. You should have the switch type and parameter values before continuing with the installation. -
Page 16: Task 2: Install Rac Software
Installing and Configuring Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switch Software for Windows and Windows NT or Installing and Configuring Nortel Networks Access Switch Software for UNIX. Task 3: Install the RAC Install the Model 5399 or Model 8000 RAC. The Model 5399 is installed in a System 5000 MSX chassis and receives signal and power from the backplane connectors. -
Page 17: Task 4: Rac Configuration
• 1 stop bit • XON/XOFF flow control Detailed installation instructions are in the Nortel Networks 5399 Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide and Installing the Nortel Networks 8000 Access Switch. Task 4: RAC Configuration To configure the RAC, it must be in ROM monitor mode. Press and hold the Reset button on the Model 8000. - Page 18 Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Set the Network Addresses This section uses the IP addresses established in Task 1. To set the network addresses: At the ROM monitor prompt, enter shown in the example. To accept the default shown in brackets, press the Return key.
- Page 19 Set the Operating Image The default operating image is shipped with the RAC and is stored in flash memory. Verify or set the operating image as follows: At the ROM monitor prompt, enter image and respond to the prompts as shown in the example.
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Page 20: Task 5: Boot The Rac
Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Enable the allow_snmp_sets Parameter If you plan to use the Config Utility to configure and manage the RAC, you must enable the allow_snmp_sets Note: If you do not plan to use the Config Utility, go to Step 3. -
Page 21: Task 6: Configure The Switch Type
Using the shows how you set the switch for AT9. Enter the switch type from the telco information. (For more information about switch types, refer to Provisioning WAN Lines for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches.) set wan=1 switch_type AT9... -
Page 22: Task 7: Set Switch Parameters
View the existing WAN parameters by entering parameters to be compatible with those provided by the telco. For information on setting WAN parameters, refer to Managing Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Using Command Line Interfaces. Note: Make sure the WAN parameters are compatible with those provided by the telco. - Page 23 ACP Security on a Microsoft NT Server To setup ACP security on a Windows NT Server, you can use native NT user accounts. Each user must have local logon access rights and belong to a group that has global authentication. The NT server must also have access to the domain’s Primary Domain Controller (PDC).
- Page 24 Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches RADIUS Security With the RADIUS server up and running, find out the service ports that the RADIUS server is using. The service ports will usually be 1645/udp for authentication and 1646/udp for accounting. To set up RADIUS security:...
- Page 25 Leave cli security off so you can access the RAC from the console. set port cli_security n admin: Set vcli security. set annex vcli_security y admin: Reboot the RAC for the configuration changes to take effect. quit admin: boot annex# After the RAC is rebooted, try to log on to the RAC through a telnet session.
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Page 26: Task 9: Reboot The Rac
After installing and booting the RAC, you can customize RAC parameters (for example security or port parameters) using one of the following tools: • CLI interface (see Managing Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Using Command Line Interfaces) •... -
Page 27: Installing And Configuring The Rac
Documentation See the provisioning information provided by your telco. For Mircosoft Windows or Windows NT, see Installing and Configuring Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 self , or Access Switch Software for Windows and Windows NT . For UNIX, see Installing and... - Page 28 Quick-Start Guide for Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Task Install the Model 5399 or Model 8000: - Model 5399 - Configure jumpers - Install module in hub - Verify installation - Model 8000 - Install chassis - Connect Ethernet cables...
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Page 29: Customizing The Rac
- Config Utility - na utility Managing Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switches Using Command Line Interfaces Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switch Software Reference Installing and Administering the Config Utility Config Utility online Help Installing and Configuring Nortel... -
Page 30: Rac Reference Documentation
Rev. 00) -- Describes how to install the Model 5399 RAC, set the IP address, and make the RAC operational using factory defaults. Installing the Nortel Networks 8000 Access Switch (308680-A Rev. 00) -- Describes how to install the Model 8000 RAC, set the IP address, and make the RAC operational using factory defaults. - Page 31 Quick-Start Guide Nortel Networks 5399 and 8000 Access Switch SNMP MIB Reference (300861-C Rev. 00) -- Describes RAC MIB trees, standard MIB compliance information, and RAC extensions to standard MIBs. This guide references MIB listings on the Bay Networks web site and provides procedures for common tasks using a MIB browser.