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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 9000 Series Getting Started Manual

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 9000 Series Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started Guide
060210-10, Rev. D
June 2007

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  • Page 1 ® OmniSwitch 9000 Series Getting Started Guide 060210-10, Rev. D June 2007...
  • Page 2 The features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2007 by Alcatel-Lucent. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Alcatel-Lucent.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents OmniSwitch 9000 Series ....1 Installing the Network Interface (NI) and Chassis Management Modules (CMMs) ..14 Related Documentation ..... . 2 NI Modules .
  • Page 4 Setting Optional System Information ... 25 Specifying an Administrative Contact ..25 Specifying a System Name ....25 Specifying the Switch’s Location .

  • Page 5: Omniswitch 9000 Series

    OmniSwitch 9000 Series The OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches address the needs of converged networks: high availability, wire-speed performance, high density GigE and 10GigE, and dramatically improved network response time. The OS9000 Series switches provide an easy and economical way to upgrade or deploy a new Ethernet network. The large number of ports makes the OmniSwitch 9000s suitable for two- or three-tier network designs.

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    SNMP, and The following are the titles and descriptions of all the using Web management software (WebView). OmniSwitch 9000 Series user documentation included in the User Manual CD: OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration •...

  • Page 7: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the Hardware Items Required Electrical Requirements Grounding wrist strap (included) OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches have the following general • electrical requirements: Phillips screwdriver • Each switch requires one grounded electrical outlet for • Flat-blade screwdriver each power supply installed in the chassis. OmniSwitch •...

  • Page 8: Weight Considerations

    • RJ45-to-DB9 console adapter • Power cord(s) per order, if applicable • Hard copy of the OmniSwitch 9000 Series Getting • Started Guide Documentation CD containing a complete set of user • guides for the switch and switch software. Refer to “Related Documentation”...

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Installing The Switch

    NI are currently operating in an existing switch, refer to the modules are ready to be installed. OmniSwitch 9000 Series Hardware Users Guide. Instructions Begin by carefully cutting the tape along the seam Loosen the two captive screws, located at the top and marked “OPEN HERE FIRST”.
  • Page 10 /2 5 .0 /7 .0 /3 Note. Alcatel-Lucent provides factory-installed blank When the power supply is pulled out far enough (about cover plates for empty module slots. Do not remove these 10”), place your other hand under the power supply casing cover plates as they play an important role in chassis to support its weight.

  • Page 11: Lifting The Chassis

    “Mounting the Switch” below. Sides. 2 inches minimum Mounting the Switch at left and right sides. Note. Due to their weight and airflow requirements, OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches cannot be wall- mounted. Front. 6 inches minimum at front of chassis. Chassis Top View Never obstruct the air intake vents located at the bottom-front and bottom-sides of the chassis or the fan unit’s air output...

  • Page 12: Rack-Mounting

    19” rack mount installations. Refer to page 11 for information on optional rack-mounting hard- ware. n iS w it Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws. 9 7 0 • Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor. PS 1 PS 2...
  • Page 13 Note. Be sure to install the screws in the bottom hole of each flange, as shown, before proceeding. Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are secure, install the remaining screws. Be sure that all screws are securely tightened. May 2007 Installing the Hardware...
  • Page 14 To rack-mount the RJ-45/RJ-45 Patch Panel for use with the OS9-GNI-C48T, follow the steps explained below: Remove all the connections before rack mounting the RJ-45/RJ-45 patch panel. Rack-mounting the RJ-45/RJ-45 patch panel requires two people— one person to hold the RJ-45/RJ-45 patch panel and position it in the rack and a second person to secure the RJ-45/RJ-45 patch panel to the rack using the attachment screws.

  • Page 15: Optional Rack-Mounting Hardware

    To install the switch as a standalone unit, follow the steps Optional Rack-Mounting Hardware below: All OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches are shipped with inte- gral front rack-mount flanges. These flanges support standard Use two or more people to move and position the 19”...
  • Page 16 Note. For OS9000 series switches using DC power, the power cord connector snaps into the connector socket. A cable retainer is not used. For more information, refer to the OmniSwitch 9000 Series Hardware Users Guide. Installing the Hardware May 2007...

  • Page 17: Using The Grounding Wrist Strap And Chassis Grounding Lug

    Network Interface (NI) and CMMs, you must ground yourself properly before continuing with the hardware installation. For this purpose, Alcatel-Lucent provides a grounding wrist strap and a grounding lug located near the bottom-right of the chassis.

  • Page 18: Installing The Network Interface (Ni) And Chassis Management Modules (Cmms)

    1 through 16 in OS9800 switches, 1 through 8 in OS9700 switches and 1 through 4 in OS9600 switches. CMMs On OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches, a minimum of one CMM is required for switch operations. On OmniSwitch 9700/ 9800 switches, the second CMM provides redundancy. CMMs may be installed either in slot A or slot B in OmniSwitch 9700/9800 switches.
  • Page 19 To install an NI or CMM module, follow the steps below: The module should slide in easily. Do not force the module into the slot. If any resistance is encountered, ensure that the module is aligned properly in the card Note.

  • Page 20: Installing Sfp And Xfp Transceivers

    Installing SFP and XFP Transceivers Once the module is firmly seated, secure the module to the chassis by tightening the two captive screws. Be sure not to overtighten the captive screws. If you use a screw- For information on installing XFPs and SFPs, refer to the driver, the torque used to tighten the screws must not instruction card included with the transceiver.

  • Page 21: Connections And Cabling

    Connections and Cabling Serial Connection Default Settings Once your switch is properly installed, you should connect all network and management cables required for your network applications. Connections may include: The factory default settings for the serial connection are as follows: Serial cable to the console port •...

  • Page 22: Ethernet Management Port (Emp) Cable Requirements

    Ethernet Management Port (EMP) Cable Requirements There are specific cable type requirements (i.e., straight- through or crossover) based on the location of the Ethernet Management Port (EMP) and the type of device to which it is connecting. Refer to the information below: EMP to a Switch Straight-through EMP to a Computer or...

  • Page 23: Booting The Switch

    Again, the boot process takes several Component LEDs moments to complete. If the LEDs do not display as indicated following a complete boot sequence, contact Alcatel-Lucent The boot process takes a few moments to complete. During Customer Support.

  • Page 24: Your First Login Session

    Welcome to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 9000 Software Version 6.1.5.281.R01 Development, March 16, 2007. Copyright(c), 1994-2007 Alcatel-Lucent All Rights reserved. OmniSwitch(TM) is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent regis- tered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. -> Your First Login Session May 2007...

  • Page 25: Setting Ip Address Information For The Emp

    More Information On User Accounts. A user account Enter modify boot parameters at the CLI prompt. The includes a login name, password, and user privileges. boot prompt displays: Privileges determine whether the user has read or write Boot > access to the switch and which commands the user is authorized to execute.

  • Page 26: Unlocking Session Types

    EMP, refer to result, when you access the switch for the first time, you must the OmniSwitch 9000 Series Hardware Users Guide. use a direct console port connection. All other session types (Telnet, FTP, WebView, and SNMP) are “locked out”...

  • Page 27: Changing The Login Password

    Changing the Login Password Unlocking Specified Session Types You can also unlock session types on a one-by-one basis. For Change the login password for admin user sessions by follow- example, to unlock Telnet sessions only, enter the following ing the steps below: command: Be sure that you have logged into the switch as user ->...

  • Page 28: Setting The System Time Zone

    Setting the Date and Time All subsequent login sessions—including those through the console port—will require the new password to access the switch. Set the current time for the switch by entering system time, followed by the current time in hh:mm:ss. For example: User Accounts.

  • Page 29: Setting Optional System Information

    Setting Optional System Specifying a System Name Information The system name is a simple, user-defined text description for the switch. This section provides information on configuring optional system parameters, including: To specify a system name, enter system name, followed by a text description of up to 254 characters.

  • Page 30: Viewing Your Changes

    Viewing Your Changes Modifying the Serial Connection Settings To view your current changes, enter show system at the CLI prompt. The switch’s serial connection defaults are listed on page If you wish to modify the default serial connection settings Saving Your Changes (i.e., baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits), refer to the following steps: Once you have configured this basic switch information, save...
  • Page 31 To change the parity value, enter boot serialparity, You can save your changes to the boot.params file by followed by the desired parity value. Options include none entering commit file at the boot prompt: (default), even, and odd. For example: Boot >...
  • Page 32 Return to the CLI prompt by entering exit at the boot prompt. This completes the initial setup process. Your OmniSwitch 9000 switch is now ready for additional configuration and network operation. Refer to the following sections for more information on using your switch, as well as additional built-in features.

  • Page 33: Files And Directories

    Files and Directories Boot and Image Files boot.cfg File The boot.cfg file stores your network configuration Although the switch’s flash memory can contain many file parameters. When you first boot the switch, the boot.cfg file is types (e.g., log and snapshot files), there are three specific file not present.

  • Page 34: Image Files

    Image Files For a complete list of OmniSwitch 9000 Series image files along with their functions, refer to the table below. Image files (those files with .img extensions) contain execut- able code that provides support for the system, NI modules, Jos.img...

  • Page 35: Working And Certified Directories

    Working and Certified The /flash/working directory is intended for software that is still being configured for your network. Changes made while Directories configuring your switch are saved to the boot.cfg file in the /flash/working directory. Switches are shipped with 128 MB of flash memory. This Once the /flash/working directory’s configuration and image memory is used to store files, including boot and image files files are road-tested and considered valid and reliable for your...
  • Page 36 tested, the contents of the /flash/working directory can be How can I tell which directory the switch is copied to the /flash/certified directory via the copy working currently using? certified command. When you first boot the switch, the /flash/working directory is used;...

  • Page 37: Working And Certified Are Different

    Working and Certified Are Different My Working and Certified Directories are different. Can I force a reboot from the Working directory? If the software in the /flash/working directory differs even slightly from the software in the /flash/certified directory, the Yes. If its configuration and image files are known to be reli- switch will automatically run from the /flash/certified able, you can override the default and initiate a reboot from the directory.

  • Page 38: Using Webview

    Using WebView Logging In to WebView OmniSwitch 9000 switches can be configured and monitored using WebView, Alcatel-Lucent’s Web-based device manage- ment tool. WebView software is pre-installed in the switch; Note. Before attempting to establish a WebView session, you are not required to load additional software.

  • Page 39: Navigating Webview

    Navigating WebView Enter the switch’s IP address in the browser’s “Address” text field (“Location:” for Netscape users). The login screen displays. After you have successfully logged in, the Chassis Manage- ment home page displays. The Chassis Management home page provides a physical representation of the switch as well as basic system informa- Enter the user name and password at the login prompt.
  • Page 40 Navigate the application by clicking the “Configuration Refine your navigation by selecting “Configuration Options” Group” buttons on the left-hand toolbar. for each group from the items displayed in the grey, horizon- tal navigation bar. “Configuration Options” Toolbar. (In this case, the option “Device”...

  • Page 41: Online Help

    Online Help Additional Information General online help is available through the main Help link For more information on using WebView, refer to “Using located at the top of the WebView banner. WebView” in the Switch Management Guide. General Help Link Detailed, context-based help is provided for each status table and configuration dialog window.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The WebView login screen does not display. This suggests either a physical or network connection issue. Try the following options: Be sure that you have a good physical Ethernet cable • connection to the Ethernet port used for managing the switch (EMP or NI port).
  • Page 43 May 2007 Using WebView...
  • Page 44 Using WebView May 2007...

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