Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Download this manual
See also:
Reference
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Nortel BayStack 380-24F
Summary of Contents for Nortel BayStack 380-24F
-
Page 1: Switch Management Software
Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Part No. 214392-A March 2003 4655 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054... -
Page 2: Restricted Rights Legend
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Nortel Networks 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 7. Term and termination. This license is effective until terminated; however, all of the restrictions with respect to Nortel Networks’ copyright in the Software and user manuals will cease being effective at the date of expiration of the Nortel Networks copyright; those restrictions relating to use and disclosure of Nortel Networks’ confidential information shall continue in effect.
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Accessing the Nortel Networks Web site ........ - Page 6 Telneting to a switch ........
-
Page 7: Contents
Index ............73 Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software... - Page 8 8 Contents 214392-A...
- Page 9 Bar graph ..........55 Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software...
- Page 10 10 Figures Figure 30 Pie graph ..........55 Figure 31 Interface statistics for a single port .
- Page 11 Port color codes ..........49 Table 8 Switch unit shortcut menu commands ......50 Table 9 Port shortcut menu commands .
- Page 12 12 Tables 214392-A...
-
Page 13: Preface
BayStack 380-24F switches. Management software includes the console interface resident in each BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch; Java-based Device Manager software, which you install on a management station in the network; and a Web-based management interface accessible through a Web browser. -
Page 14: Text Conventions
14 Preface Text conventions This guide uses the following text conventions: angle brackets (< >) bold Courier text italic text plain Courier text separator ( > ) 214392-A Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the description inside the brackets. Do not type the brackets when entering the command. -
Page 15: Related Publications
Related publications For more information about using the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch, refer to the following publications: • Using the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch (part number 214391-A) Describes how to install and use the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch; includes instructions to use the console interface to configure the switch. -
Page 16: How To Get Help
16 Preface 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. If you purchased a Nortel Networks service program, contact one of the following... -
Page 17: Chapter 1 Management Basics
Console port interface (Refer to Using the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch.) Device Manager software The Device Manager software for the BayStack 380-24F switches is a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to manage a switch. Device Manager provides the options found in other management tools, as well as the ability to manage VLANs and MultiLink Trunks. -
Page 18: Web-Based Management Interface
Terminal Preferences: Function, Arrow, and Control keys active • Buffer size set to 24 Connect the switch to power. After the Nortel Networks logo is displayed, press [Ctrl]-Y to display the Main Menu The screen displays the Main Menu for a standalone switch. 214392-A... -
Page 19: Figure 1 Main Menu
Gigabit Switch is VLAN 1. To manage the switch, make sure the network management station is on the management VLAN or is connected to the management VLAN through routers. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Main Menu IP Configuration/Setup... -
Page 20: Access Levels And Passwords
In the Default Gateway field, enter the default gateway address. Access levels and passwords Access to management functions for BayStack 380-24F switches is controlled by passwords and community strings. Different passwords or community strings allow access to different levels of management functions. Access to Device Manager requires entering community strings. -
Page 21: Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager Software
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Device Manager software is available on the Nortel Networks Services and Support Web site as a self-extracting executable file. This chapter provides instructions to install the Device Manager software in a Windows or UNIX environment. -
Page 22: Downloading The Device Manager Windows Software
• 240 MB space on the hard disk Downloading the Device Manager Windows software To obtain the Device Manager software from the Nortel Networks Web site: Go to the following URL: http://www.nortelnetworks.com/support Click on the product for which you want JDM. -
Page 23: Figure 3 Installanywhere Introduction Dialog Box
Finally, the InstallAnywhere* Introduction dialog box opens Figure 3 InstallAnywhere Introduction dialog box Click Next to continue the installation process. The License Agreement dialog box opens Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software (Figure (Figure... -
Page 24: Figure 4 License Agreement Dialog Box
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Figure 4 License Agreement dialog box Click I accept the terms of the license agreement as shown in Click Next. The Choose Install Set dialog box opens Figure 5 Choose Install Set dialog box 214392-A Figure (Figure... -
Page 25: Figure 6 Choose Install Folder Dialog Box
Click Restore Default Folder or click Choose to select the storage path. 10 Click Next. The Choose Shortcut Folder dialog box opens Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software (Figure (Figure... -
Page 26: Figure 7 Choose Shortcut Folder Dialog Box
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Figure 7 Choose Shortcut Folder dialog box 11 Select your shortcut path(s). 12 Click Next. The Pre-Installation Summary dialog box opens Figure 8 Pre-installation Summary dialog box 214392-A (Figure... -
Page 27: Figure 9 Installing Java Device Manager Dialog Box
The installation process begins Figure 9 Installing Java Device Manager dialog box When the installation is complete, the Install Complete dialog box opens (Figure 10). Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software (Figure... -
Page 28: Unix Installation
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Figure 10 Install Complete dialog box 15 Click Done to exit the installation. Device Manager is now completely installed on your machine. UNIX installation The minimum system requirements for installing Device Manager in a UNIX SPARC* workstation running the Sun* Solaris* 2.6.x (or higher) operating system —... -
Page 29: Installing Os Patches And Jre Software
In a Solaris environment, install Solaris patches (next). In both environments, install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE): • For a Solaris environment, the JRE is available on the Nortel Networks Services and Support Web site. • For an HP-UX environment, go to the HP Web site to obtain the JRE. -
Page 30: Table 1 Solaris Patch Files
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Use the is installed on your workstation. Table 1 lists the patch file archive name for each version of Solaris. Table 1 Solaris patch files SunOS/Solaris version 5.6/2.6 5.7/2.7 5.8/2.8 Create a new working directory and move to that directory by entering: mkdir /tmp/patch cd /tmp/patch Download the patch file archive to the working directory and untar the file by... - Page 31 Copy the j2re-1_3_1_03-solsparc.sh UNIX script file from the Web site into a directory. This example uses the /tmp directory. If you use a different directory, adjust your paths accordingly. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software...
-
Page 32: Hp-Ux
Java software was installed by entering: setenv JRE131_HOME /usr/j2re1_3_1_03 HP-UX Nortel Networks does not directly provide the JRE for HP-UX systems. However, you can download the JRE from the HP corporate Web site. To obtain and install the HP-UX JRE software and patches: Go to the http://www.unix.hp.com/java/ URL... -
Page 33: Downloading The Device Manager Unix Software
An Install screen opens that has text running through the screen. Then a Nortel dialog box opens with a ribbon on the bottom showing the progress. Finally, the InstallAnywhere* Introduction dialog box opens Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software (Figure... -
Page 34: Figure 11 Installanywhere Introduction Dialog Box
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Figure 11 InstallAnywhere Introduction dialog box Click Next to continue the installation process. The License Agreement dialog box opens Figure 12 License Agreement dialog box 214392-A (Figure 12). -
Page 35: Figure 13 Choose Install Set Dialog Box
— Select Help to install only the online help. — Select Custom installation to customize the features prior to installation. Click Next. The Choose Install Folder dialog box opens Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software (Figure 13). -
Page 36: Figure 14 Choose Install Folder Dialog Box
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Figure 14 Choose Install Folder dialog box Click Restore Default Folder or click Choose to select the storage path. Click Next. The Pre-Installation Summary dialog box opens Figure 15 Pre-installation Summary dialog box 214392-A (Figure 15). -
Page 37: Figure 16 Installing Java Device Manager Dialog Box
The installation process begins Figure 16 Installing Java Device Manager dialog box When the installation is complete, the Install Complete dialog box opens (Figure 17). Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software (Figure 16). -
Page 38: Figure 17 Install Complete Dialog Box
Chapter 2 Installing Device Manager software Figure 17 Install Complete dialog box 12 Click Done to exit the installation. Device Manager is now completely installed on your machine. 214392-A... -
Page 39: Chapter 3 Device Manager Basics
Do one of the following, depending upon your operating system environment: • In a Microsoft choose Start > Programs > Nortel Networks Device Manager > Device Manager. • In a UNIX environment, verify that the Device Manager installation directory is in your search path; then enter:... -
Page 40: Setting The Device Manager Properties
Figure 18 Device Manager window Setting the Device Manager properties Device Manager communicates with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The software is shipped with default values set for important communication parameters, such as the polling interval, timeout, and retry count. -
Page 41: Figure 19 Properties Dialog Box
Enables (checked) or disables (not checked) periodic polling of the device for updated status. If polling is disabled, the switch status is updated only when you click Refresh in the chassis window. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics... -
Page 42: Opening A Device
Device > Log dialog box. Register for Traps Specifies whether or not Device Manager should automatically register to receive traps when Device Manager is launched against a switch. Listen for Traps Specifies whether or not Device Manager should automatically listen for traps when Device Manager is launched against a switch. -
Page 43: Figure 20 Open Device Dialog Box
SNMP write community string for the device. Default is (displayed as *******).The entry is case-sensitive. v3 Enabled Specifies that v3 is enabled. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics (Figure 20). public... -
Page 44: Figure 21 Device View
Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Table 4 Open Device dialog box items (continued) Item User Name Authentication Protocol Authentication Password Privacy Protocol Privacy Password In the Device Name text box, type the DNS name or IP address of the device. In the Read Community and Write Community text boxes, type the proper community strings Note: To gain read/write/all access to a device in Device Manager, you must... -
Page 45: Device Manager Window
Edit Graph VLAN Rmon Actions Help Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics (Figure 22) has the following parts: Description Opens the Open Device dialog box. Opens edit dialog boxes for selected objects in the device view (refer to “Selecting objects”... -
Page 46: Toolbar
Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Toolbar The toolbar contains buttons that provide quick access to commonly used commands and some additional actions Table 6 Toolbar buttons Button Name Open Device Refresh Device Status Telnet Trap Log Help Edit Selected Graph Selected Home Page Alarm Manager Opens the Rmon Alarm... -
Page 47: Device View
Click the edge of the object The object is outlined in yellow, indicating that it is selected. Subsequent activities in Device Manager refer to the selected object. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics (Figure... -
Page 48: Selecting Multiple Objects
The color of LEDs in the device view is the same as the colors of the LEDs on the physical switch. However, the device view does not show blinking activity of the LEDs. For a full description of the LEDs for the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch, refer to Using the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch. 214392-A... -
Page 49: Figure 24 Port Color Legend
In addition, the Help menu provides a legend that identifies the port colors and their meanings (Figure 24). Figure 24 Port color legend Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Table 7 shows... -
Page 50: Shortcut Menus
Each object in the device view has a shortcut menu that opens when you right-click a selected object. The switch shortcut menu access to basic hardware information about the switch and to the graphing dialog boxes for the switch. Figure 25 Shortcut menu Table 8 describes the commands on the switch unit shortcut menu. -
Page 51: Status Bar
Reset Changes Print Table or Print Graph Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Description Opens a dialog box to create a new entry for a table; then from the dialog box, inserts the new entry in the table. -
Page 52: Editing Objects
The edit dialog box opens for that object. • From a switch or port shortcut menu, choose Edit. The edit dialog box opens for that object. When you change the value in a box, the changed value is displayed in bold. -
Page 53: Working With Statistics And Graphs
Types of graphs With Device Manager, you can create line, area, bar, and pie graphs. Figure Figure respectively. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics (Table 11). Description The total count since the last time counters were reset. A system reboot resets all counters. -
Page 54: Figure 27 Line Graph
Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Figure 27 Line graph Figure 28 Area graph 214392-A... -
Page 55: Figure 29 Bar Graph
Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Figure 29 Bar graph Figure 30 Pie graph Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software... -
Page 56: Statistics For Single And Multiple Objects
Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Statistics for single and multiple objects Statistics for a selected object or objects are displayed in the statistics dialog box. The dialog box for a single object shows all six types of statistics for each counter (Figure 31). -
Page 57: Viewing Statistics As Graphs
From the main menu, choose Graph > Chassis or Graph > Port. A statistics dialog box opens with tabs for different categories of statistics for the selected object Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics “Viewing statistics as graphs,”... -
Page 58: Figure 33 Statistics Dialog Box For A Port
Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Figure 33 Statistics dialog box for a port Select a tab for the group of statistics you want to view. On the displayed data table, drag to select the cells you want to graph. (They must be in the same row or column.) Click one of the graph buttons at the bottom of the dialog box (see graphs”... -
Page 59: Table 12 Graph Dialog Box Buttons
Area Chart Converts a line graph or bar graph to an area graph. Bar Chart Converts a line graph or area graph to a bar graph. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics... -
Page 60: Telneting To A Switch
A Telnet window to the switch opens. Trap log You can configure a BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch to send SNMP generic traps. When Device Manager is running, any traps received are recorded in the trap log. You set the maximum number of entries in the trap log using the... -
Page 61: Online Help
Table 13 Help file locations Platform Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT UNIX Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 3 Device Manager basics Table Default path JDM Directory\help\dmhelp.html... - Page 62 Chapter 3 Device Manager basics 214392-A...
-
Page 63: Chapter 4 Web Management Interface Basics
Chapter 4 Web management interface basics A BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch includes a Web management interface that lets you monitor your switch through a World Wide Web browser from anywhere on the network. The Web interface provides some of the more popular monitoring and configuration features of the Device Manager software. -
Page 64: Accessing The Web Interface
Access to the Web management interface must also be enabled for the switch (the default setting) using the console interface. For information about enabling Web access, refer to Using the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch. Accessing the Web interface Before you log in to the Web management interface, use the console interface to verify the VLAN port assignments and to make sure that the switch CPU and your computer are assigned to the same VLAN. -
Page 65: Figure 34 System Information Home Page
If passwords have already been set, the login page opens Figure 35 Login page Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 4 Web management interface basics “Setting up security” on page (Figure 35). -
Page 66: Table 14 User Levels In The Web Management Interface
Click Log On. The System Information home page opens. With Web access enabled, the switch can support up to four concurrent Web page users. Two pre-defined user levels are available, and each user level has a corresponding user name and password. -
Page 67: Web Page Layout
Chapter 4 Web management interface basics Web page layout All the Web management pages for the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch have a common layout. Each is divided into two sections: the menu and the content area. All Web pages are optimized for an 800 x 600 pixel screen size. -
Page 68: Table 15 Menu Headings And Options
Table 15 Menu headings and options Heading Summary Configuration Fault Statistic Application Administration Support 214392-A Option Switch Information Switch View System SNMPv1 SNMPv3 SNMP Trap MAC Address Table Find MAC Address Port Management High Speed Flow Control Software Download Configuration File... -
Page 69: Content Area
Name Modify Help Delete Pie chart Bar graph Line graph Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 4 Web management interface basics Table 16 describes the icons. Description Modifies the row. Opens online Help. Deletes a row. -
Page 70: Setting Up Security
To set passwords and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) authentication settings for the for the switch, use the Security pages. These pages allow you to create or modify the passwords of a switch, and allow you to set the security parameters for remote dial access users. -
Page 71: Setting Console, Telnet, And Web Passwords
RADIUS authentication from the Radius management page. Type the password for read-only and read/write user access. Click Submit to save the changes. Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Chapter 4 Web management interface basics (Figure Figure 37, the network administrator selected 37). -
Page 72: Setting Remote Dial-In Access Security
The default value is 1645. Type a character string for the RADIUS Shared Secret. This parameter is a special switch security code that provides authentication to the RADIUS server. The value can be any contiguous ASCII string that contains at least one printable character, up to a maximum of 35. -
Page 73: Index
Confirm row deletion parameter 42 console passwords 70 content area, Web page 69 conventions, text 14 Copy button 51 Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software Cumulative statistics 53 customer support 16 data, exporting 57 default access community strings 42... - Page 74 Index graph creating 57 modifying 59 Graph command 50, 51 graph dialog box 58 Graph menu 45 Graph Selected button 46, 57 graph types 53 Help button 46 Help menu 45 Help, Device Manager 61 Horizontal button 59 Hotswap Detect every parameter 41 If traps, status interval parameter 41 Insert button 51 installation, Device Manager 21...
- Page 75 Web management interface 18, 63 Windows installation of Device Manager 21 Reset Changes button 51 Retry Count parameter 42 Rmon menu 45 Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software shortcut menus port 50 switch unit 50 single object, selecting 47...
- Page 76 Index Telnet button 46, 60 Telnet passwords 70 Telnet session 45, 46, 60 tested port, color 49 text conventions 14 Timeout parameter 42 timeout, setting 42 toolbar, Device Manager 46 Trace parameter 42 trap log 60 Trap Log button 46 Trap Port parameter 42 troubleshooting adjusting polling waiting period 42...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the BayStack 380-24F and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers