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- Page 1 Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Version 1.2 Part Number: BMD00009, November 2007 ® 2350 Mission College Blvd. Suite 600 Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.bladenetwork.net...
- Page 2 Technologies, Inc. The use and purchase of this product does not convey a license under any patent rights, trademark rights, or any other intellectual property rights of Blade Network Technologies, Inc. Originated in the USA. Alteon OS, and Alteon are trademarks of Nortel Networks, Inc. in the United States and certain other ® countries. Cisco and EtherChannel and certain other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Commands 18 Navigation Window 19 Forms Window 20 Message Window 20 Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch 21 Configuration Steps 22 Using the BBI to Load Switch Software 24 Chapter 4: Viewing Statistics 27 Steps for Displaying Statistics 28 BMD00009, November 2007... - Page 4 Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Chapter 5: The Dashboard 29 Steps for Displaying Dashboards 30 Contents BMD00009, November 2007...
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Page 5: Preface
Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) software is included with the Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module (GbE Switch Module). The BBI software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information and statistics, and to perform switch configuration via the Internet. -
Page 6: Who Should Use This Book
This BBI Quick Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring and maintaining a network. It assumes that you are familiar with your GbE Switch Module, your Web browser, Ethernet concepts, IP addressing, the IEEE 802.1d Spanning-Tree Protocol, and SNMP configuration parameters. -
Page 7: Typographic Conventions
Typographic Conventions The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book. Table 1 Typographic Conventions Typeface or Symbol AaBbCc123 AaBbCc123 <AaBbCc123> This italicized type appears in command BMD00009, November 2007 Meaning This type is used for names of commands, files, and directories used within the text. -
Page 8: How To Get Help
Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide How to Get Help If you need help, service, or technical assistance, see the "Getting help and technical assistance" chapter in the Nortel 10Gb Uplink Ethernet Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter Installation Guide. Preface BMD00009, November 2007... -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Features The network administrator can access switch configuration and monitoring functions through the BBI, a Web-based switch management interface. The BBI has the following features: Many of the same configuration and monitoring functions as the command-line interface Intuitive and easy-to-use interface structure Password protection Nothing to install;... -
Page 10: Requirements
Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the GbE Switch Module. IP Interfaces At least one IP interface must be configured on the switch. This is configured from the man- agement module and not the command-line interface. The management module assigns the management IP address by default, starting at 192.168.70.127 for I/O module slot 1 through... -
Page 11: Enabling/Disabling Bbi Access
– JavaScript is not the same as Java. Please make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your Web browser. Starting the BBI When the switch and browser set up is done, follow these steps to launch the BBI: Start your Web browser. Enter the switch IP interface address in the Web browser’s URL field. - Page 12 For example, with Internet Explorer, you could enter the following: Log in to the switch. If your switch and browser are properly configured, you are asked to enter a password: Enter the account name and password for the switch’s administrator or user account. The default account name is admin, and the default password is admin.
- Page 13 Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Allow the BBI Dashboard page to load. When the proper account name and password combination is entered, the BBI Dashboard page is displayed in your browser’s viewing area. There may be a slight delay while the Dashboard page is being initialized.
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Browser-Based Interface Basics
HAPTER Browser-Based Interface Basics Once you are properly logged in, the Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) appears in your Web browser’s viewing window: BMD00009, November 2007... - Page 16 The navigation window is used for selecting particular items or features to act upon. The forms window is used for viewing or altering switch information. The message window is used for displaying the most recent switch syslog messages and events.
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Page 17: Toolbar
This context tab is selected by default when the BBI is first activated. When selected, basic switch information and status can be viewed in the forms win- dow. Select an item in the navigation window to display the desired dashboard information in the forms window. -
Page 18: Commands
Browser-Based Interface Basics Pending configuration changes do not take effect until you click the Apply command. Once applied, all changes take effect on the switch immediately. If you do not save the changes, however, they will be lost the next time the switch is rebooted. -
Page 19: Navigation Window
Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Navigation Window The navigation window is used for selecting a particular switch feature to act upon. Status, sta- tistics, or configuration forms for the selected item will appear in the forms window, depending on the context chosen on the toolbar. -
Page 20: Forms Window
Not all feature icons have forms for all contexts. Some forms display switch information such as settings, status, or statistics. Others allow you to make configuration changes to switch parameters. -
Page 21: Chapter 3: Configuring The Switch
The following provides a basic outline for switch configuration. You should first be familiar with configuration as covered in the Alteon OS Command Reference manual. – You must be logged in using the administrator account in order to change switch con- figuration settings. -
Page 22: Configuration Steps
Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Configuration Steps Follow these basic steps for viewing or configuring switch parameters: Click the Configure context tab in the Alteon OS toolbar: Select a feature icon in the navigation window. For example: Configuring the Switch... - Page 23 Submit, reset, or delete the form contents using buttons on the bottom of the form. Submit When selected, the form is sent to the switch. Any configuration changes are placed in the “pending” state and do not take effect until you click the toolbar Apply command.
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Page 24: Using The Bbi To Load Switch Software
Pending configuration changes (including deletions) do not take effect until you click the Apply command. Applied changes take effect on the switch immediately, but will be lost the next time the switch is rebooted, unless the you click the Save command. - Page 25 Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide The Switch Image and Configuration Management page appears. If you are loading software from your computer (HTTP client), go to Step 4. If you are loading software from a FTP/TFTP server, enter the server’s information in the FTP/ TFTP Settings section.
- Page 26 If you are loading software from your computer, click Browse. In the File Download Dialog, select the file and click OK. Click Download via Browser. Once the image has loaded, the page refreshes to show the new software. Configuring the Switch BMD00009, November 2007...
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Page 27: Chapter 4: Viewing Statistics
HAPTER Viewing Statistics The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view a variety of switch perfor- mance statistics. The same statistics that are available through the switch’s command-line interface are present on the BBI statistics forms. The following provides a basic outline for viewing statistics. You should first be familiar with available statistics as covered in the Alteon OS Command Reference manual. -
Page 28: Steps For Displaying Statistics
Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Steps for Displaying Statistics Follow these basic steps for viewing switch statistics: Select the Statistics context tab in the Alteon OS toolbar: Select a feature icon or underlined folder in the navigation window. For example: View the statistics in the forms window. -
Page 29: Chapter 5: The Dashboard
The Dashboard The Alteon OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view the present settings and operating status of a variety of switch features. The same information available through the switch’s command-line interface is present on the dashboard forms. -
Page 30: Steps For Displaying Dashboards
Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide Steps for Displaying Dashboards Follow these basic steps for viewing switch dashboard forms: Select the Dashboard context tab in the BBI toolbar: Select a feature icon in the navigation window. For example: The Dashboard BMD00009, November 2007... - Page 31 Alteon OS BBI Quick Guide View information shown in the forms window. For example: – Items which load other forms when selected are underlined. BMD00009, November 2007 The Dashboard...
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