Which Tool To Use; Initial Device Setup And Configuration; Detailed Configuration - Nortel Passport 4400 Using Manual

Which Tool To Use?

Configuring a Passport 4400 typically involves the use of Install Tool and one or
more of the other device management tools.
The following paragraphs provide recommendations for using one or another of
the Passport 4400 device management tools for performing some basic device
management tasks.

Initial Device Setup and Configuration

The task:
Recommended tool:
Alternative:
Description:

Detailed Configuration

The task:
Recommended tool:
Alternative:
Description:
Set up a factory-new or factory-defaulted Passport 4400 to
enable basic network connectivity and basic service
functionality.
Install Tool
Configurator or CLI
No specialized skills or knowledge are required to use
Install Tool.
Note: You can also use the Mass Deployment and Reporting
Tool to replicate the configuration of one unit to a group of
factory-new or factory-defaulted units.
Configure all ports and services on the unit.
Configurator
CLI
Once you have used Install Tool to configure all Passport 4400
services to a basic level, you can then use the Configurator to
configure these services to a much more detailed level. In
addition, you may need to use the CLI for some low-level or
rarely-used configuration settings.
Using Passport 4400 Install Tool Version 4.2
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