Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6400 Series Getting Started Manual
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- Page 1 OmniSwitch 6400 Series Getting Started Guide 060235-10, Rev. A August 2008...
- Page 2 The features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2008 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Serial Cable ....5 Serial Connection Default Settings ... . . 5 Booting OmniSwitch 6400 Series Switches . - Page 4 August 2008...
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Page 5: Omniswitch 6400 Series
OmniSwitch 6400 Series The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6400 Series is a family of fixed configuration, Gigabit Ethernet, stackable LAN switches with advanced Layer 2 and basic routing capabilities. Refer to the Product Documentation Card for instructions on downloading additional hardware and software OmniSwitch documentation. -
Page 6: Related Documentation
Chapters cover Layer 2 information (Ether- Describes the hardware and software procedures for net and VLAN configuration), Layer 3 information getting an OmniSwitch 6400 Series switch up and (static routes), security options (authenticated running. VLANs), Quality of Service (QoS), and link aggregation. -
Page 7: Unpacking Instructions
Unpacking Instructions Items Included Unpacking the Chassis Your OmniSwitch 6400 Series switch order includes the To protect your OmniSwitch chassis and hardware compo- following items: nents from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and physical damage, read all unpacking recommendations and instructions care- OmniSwitch 6400 Series chassis fully before beginning. -
Page 8: Installation Options
Carefully remove any foam pads and protective plastic Depending on the model, there are three basic ways in which from the switch chassis as in the example diagram. the OmniSwitch 6400 Series switches can be installed: Once all OmniSwitch 6400 Series switches have been Rack-mount installation •... -
Page 9: Connections And Cabling
Note. For information on modifying these settings, refer to The console port, located on the chassis front panel, provides a the OmniSwitch 6400 Series Hardware Users Guide. serial connection to the switch and is required when logging into the switch for the first time. By default, this RJ-45 connector provides a DTE console connection. -
Page 10: Booting Omniswitch 6400 Series Switches
If any of the LED states differ from the states shown in the table, refer to the OmniSwitch 6400 Series Hardware Users The OmniSwitch 6400 Series switch does not use an on/off Guide for more information. Contact Alcatel-Lucent Customer switch. The power cord is the switch’s only connect/discon- Support if the unexpected LED state persists. -
Page 11: Your First Login Session
Your First Login Session Logging in to the Switch Once the switch has successfully booted and you have accessed your computer’s terminal emulation software via the console port, you are ready to log in to the switch’s Command When you first log in to the switch, you will be prompted for a Line Interface (CLI) and configure basic information. -
Page 12: Assigning An Ip Address To The Switch
Switch followed by the CLI command prompt: Assigning an IP address to your OmniSwitch 6400 Series Welcome to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6400 Series switch is an important step in the setup process. -
Page 13: Unlocking Session Types
Unlocking Session Types Unlocking Specified Session Types Security is a key feature on OmniSwitch 6400 Series switches. You can also unlock session types on a one-by-one basis. For As a result, when you access the switch for the first time, you example, to unlock Telnet sessions only, enter the following must use a direct console port connection. -
Page 14: Changing The Login Password
Note. Be sure to remember or securely record all new passwords; overriding configured passwords on OmniSwitch 6400 Series switches is restricted. New password settings are automatically saved in real time to the local user database; the user is not required to enter an additional command in order to save the password informa- tion. -
Page 15: Setting The System Time Zone
Setting the System Time Zone To set the current date for the switch, enter system date, followed by the current date in mm/dd/yyyy. For example: The switch’s default time zone is UTC (also referred to as -> system date 06/27/2008 Greenwich Mean Time). -
Page 16: Viewing And Saving Changes
This completes the initial configuration process. Your To specify a system location, enter system location, followed OmniSwitch 6400 Series switch is now ready for additional by a text description. If you include spaces between words in configuration and network operation. Refer to the following... -
Page 17: Using Webview
To access WebView and log in to a switch: Ensure there is proper IP connectivity between the PC and the OmniSwitch Browser Compatibility Open any Alcatel-Lucent supported Web browser. The following Web browsers are recommended for use with WebView: Enter the switch’s IP address in the browser’s “Address”... -
Page 18: Navigating Webview
Navigating WebView After you have successfully logged in, the Chassis Manage- ment home page displays. Enter the user name and password at the login prompt. Remember, if you have already changed the user name and password for your switch, be sure to use the new information. If you have not changed your user name or password, the factory defaults are admin and switch, respectively. - Page 19 Refine your navigation by selecting “Configuration Options” for each group from the items displayed in the grey, horizontal navigation bar. “Configuration Options” Toolbar. (In this case, the option Main “Configuration “Device” has been selected.) Group” Toolbar. (In this case, the group “Health”...
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Page 20: Online Help
Online Help Additional Information General online help is available through the main Help link For more information on using WebView, refer to the “Using located in the top WebView banner. WebView” chapter in the OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch Management Guide. General Help Link Detailed, context-based help is provided for each status table and configuration dialog window. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Webview
Troubleshooting WebView The WebView login screen does not display. This suggests either a physical or network connection issue. Try the following options: Be sure your computer has a valid Ethernet connection • and has IP connectivity to the switch. Verify that all required WebView image files are •... - Page 22 Using WebView August 2008...