Task 4: Rac Configuration - Nortel Versalar 5399 Quick Start Manual

The Model 8000 console terminal is configured as follows:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 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. After the green stat light flashes, release the Reset
button. After all the lights flash again, press the Reset button again. The orange
light should illuminate indicating the self-test sequence. The self-test completes
when the alternating green %Utilization light illuminates. Lastly, the orange attn
light should illuminate. This indicates that the Annex is in ROM monitor mode,
and the monitor:: prompt should display on the terminal connected to the console
port.
The Model 5399 is accessible through the Slot Selection Menu on the System
5000 MSX console. To enter monitor mode on a Model 5399 RAC:
Enter
1.
Do you want to reset the 5399 y/n [y]:
Enter
2.
number
Press the space bar to enter monitor mode.
3.
After the RAC is in ROM monitor mode, perform the following tasks:
• Set the network addresses
• Set the operating image
• Configure the interface sequence
• Enable the
300855-C Rev. 00
to reset the 5399.
r < slot number>
c on the slot selection menu to connect and enter the 5399's
.
allow_snmp_sets
y
parameter
Quick-Start Guide
slot
5