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- Page 1 S25P Quick Reference Version 2.5.2.0 October 2007 101-00244-02...
- Page 2 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Force10 Networks is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications in the equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Attaching the S25P to the Rack ........ -
Page 4: Overview
(Installing the Hardware on page 6) in this guide contains a subset of the information in Installing the S25P System, a book stored as a PDF both on the S-Series CD-ROM and at the iSupport website. The software configuration section here (see... -
Page 5: Contents Of The S-Series Documentation Cd-Rom
Installing the S25P System: This book contains details of installation options for the S25P model. S25P Quick Reference for SFTOS 2.5.1.0: This book is a PDF version of this book, which is included in the S25P shipping box. -
Page 6: Installing The Hardware
12.) Inserting 10-Gigabit and Stacking Modules (optional) The S25P has two expansion slots in the back of the chassis. There are four types of module available: • Two types of stacking module: 12 Gbps (two ports) and 24 Gbps (one port) •... - Page 7 System Management Commands chapter in the SFTOS Command Reference for details. Note: Take care not to connect CX4 ports to 12G stack ports in the S50V and S25P. The receptacles and cables are the same, but they are incompatible. CX4 ports are labeled as such; stack ports are not labeled.
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Page 8: Attaching The S25P To The Rack
The S25P is shipped with universal front-mounting brackets (rack ears) attached. The screws for attaching those ears to a standard 19-inch rack are in the bag that also contains the S-Series CD-ROM. Position the S25P chassis in the rack. Secure the chassis with two screws through each bracket and onto the rack post. -
Page 9: Connecting Stacking Ports (Optional)
S25P system includes two optional types of stacking module — a single-port 24G module and a two-port 12G module. You can put either type of module in either of the two slots in the rear of the S25P, but you cannot interconnect the two types, and Force10 does not support the use of all four ports of two 24G modules. -
Page 10: Supplying Power
Supplying Power Supply power to each S25P in a stack only after each switch is mounted and the stack ports are connected. There is no on/off switch, and the stack members partly determine the stack management unit from the order in which they come online (see above). -
Page 11: Installing Sfp Transceivers (Optional)
Warning: Do not look directly into any optical port. Failure to follow this warning could result in physical harm. The two module slots on the back of the S25P both accept optional 10-Gigabit modules. To install an XFP transceiver into an XFP port (in the... -
Page 12: Connecting To The Console Port
Basic Software Configuration This S25P Quick Reference contains a small subset of the information that is provided in the Getting Started chapter of the SFTOS Configuration Guide. That guide is available PDF format on the S-Series CD-ROM and on the Documents tab of the iSupport website. -
Page 13: Creating A User And Password
Creating a User and Password The S25P comes installed with one read/write user named “admin”, with no password. You can add that password, and also create up to five more read/write users with the command in Global Config username mode. The command edits the user name and password in one statement, as shown below. Usernames provide access to the S25P through both the CLI and the SFTOS Web User Interface (Web UI). -
Page 14: Setting The Management Ip Address
Setting the Management IP Address Use the following the procedure to set up a management IP interface to the switch. You will need this to access the switch through Telnet, SSH, TFTP, or the SFTOS Web User Interface. Step Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose show interface... -
Page 15: Installing New Software
Installing New Software As a convenience to purchasers of the SFTOS Layer 3 Package, the S25P comes with that software already installed. So, other than checking the iSupport website for upgrades, you do not need to download new code. The Layer 3 software package includes the Layer 2 package, so if you purchased just the Layer 2 package, your software license proscribes using the Layer 3 functionality. -
Page 16: Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol
For more on using the CLI to create VLANs, see the VLANs chapters in the SFTOS Command Reference and SFTOS Configuration Guide. Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is off by default. First, you must enable STP globally. Next, enable STP on the desired ports. -
Page 17: Interface Nomenclature
• : This FTOS command is not available in SFTOS. SFTOS sets timestamps service timestamps automatically. • aaa authentication : This FTOS command is available in SFTOS as authentication S25P Quick Reference... -
Page 18: The Isupport Website
Access to some sections of the iSupport website do not require a password to access. However, if some section does require a password, you can request one at the iSupport website: 1. Click the Support link on the Force10 Networks home page: http://www.force10networks.com 2.
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