Blade Network Technologies BLADEOS G8124 Quick Manual
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- Page 1 BLADEOS™ BBI Quick Guide RackSwitch™ G8124 Version 5.2 Part Number: BMD00163, January 2010 2350 Mission College Blvd. Suite 600 Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.bladenetwork.net...
- Page 2 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide Copyright © 2010 BLADE Network Technologies, Inc., 2350 Mission College Blvd., Suite 600, Santa Clara, California, 95054, USA. All rights reserved. Part Number: BMD00163. This document is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying, distribution, and decompilation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2: Browser-Based Interface Basics Toolbar Context Tabs Commands Navigation Window Forms Window Message Window Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch Configuration Steps Using the BBI to Load Switch Software Chapter 4: Viewing Statistics Steps for Displaying Statistics BMD00163, January 2010... - Page 4 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide Chapter 5: The Dashboard Steps for Displaying Dashboards Contents BMD00163, January 2010...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface The BLADEOS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) software is included with the RackSwitch G8124 (G8124). The BBI software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information and statistics, and to perform switch configuration via the Internet. This BBI Quick Guide provides an overview of how to access and use the BLADEOS Browser-Based Interface. -
Page 6: Typographic Conventions
Typographic Conventions The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book. Typeface or Symbol AaBbCc123 This type is used for names of AaBbCc123 This bold type appears in command <AaBbCc123 > : Preface Table 1 Typographic Conventions Meaning commands, files, and directories used within the text. -
Page 7: How To Get Help
If you are unable to locate this information, please contact your reseller. Before you call, prepare the following information: Serial number of the switch unit Software release version number Brief description of the problem and the steps you have already taken... - Page 8 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide : Preface BMD00163, January 2010...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Browser-Based Interface (BBI), and explains how to access the BBI start page. 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... -
Page 10: Switch Set Up
Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the G8124. IP Interfaces At least one IP interface must be configured on the switch. Each IP interface address provides a point of access for BLADE OS switch management. The default management interface is 1, which allows access to BLADE OS switch management. -
Page 11: Starting The Bbi
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. For example, consider an IP interface with a network IP address of 10.0.0.1 You could enter the following: If the IP interface’s address has a name on your local domain name server, you could enter the name... - Page 12 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide 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. For more password information, see your Command Reference manual.
- Page 13 The sample screens that appear in this document might differ slightly from the screens displayed by your system. Screen content varies based on the type of switch unit that you are using and the firmware versions and options that are installed.
- Page 14 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide Chapter 1: Getting Started BMD00163, January 2010...
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Browser-Based Interface Basics
HAPTER Browser-Based Interface Basics Once you are properly logged in, the Blade OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) appears in your Web browser’s viewing window: BMD00163, January 2010... -
Page 16: Toolbar
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. -
Page 17: Navigation Window
Logout Navigation Window The navigation window is used for selecting a particular switch feature to act upon. Status, statistics, or configuration forms for the selected item will appear in the forms window, depending on the context chosen on the toolbar. -
Page 18: 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 19: Chapter 3: Configuring The Switch
HAPTER Configuring the Switch The Blade OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view and change switch configuration parameters. The same configuration parameters that are available through the switch’s command-line interface are present on the BBI configuration forms. The following provides a basic outline for switch configuration. You should first be familiar with configuration as covered in the Blade OS Command Reference manual. - Page 20 Select a feature icon in the navigation window. For example: View or make changes to the settings shown in the forms window. For example: Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch BMD00163, January 2010...
- Page 21 Fields which must be configured for proper switch operations are highlighted on the forms GREEN type. Items which load other forms when selected are underlined. Click the Submit button on the bottom of the form to submit the form contents to the switch. BMD00163, January 2010 Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch...
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Page 22: Using The Bbi To Load Switch Software
Using the BBI to Load Switch Software You can use the Browser-Based Interface to load software onto the G8124. The software image to load can reside in one of the following locations: TFTP server Local computer After you log onto the BBI, perform the following steps to load a software image: Click the Configure context tab in the BLADEOS toolbar: In the Navigation Window, select System >... - Page 23 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide The Switch Image and Configuration Management page appears. Enter the server’s information in the FTP/TFTP Settings section. Select a port for the file transfer (optional). BMD00163, January 2010 Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch...
- Page 24 In the Image Settings section, select the image version you want to replace (Image for Transfer). Enter the file name and click Get Image. Once the image has loaded, the page refreshes to show the new software. Chapter 3: Configuring the Switch BMD00163, January 2010...
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Page 25: Chapter 4: Viewing Statistics
HAPTER Viewing Statistics The Blade OS Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view a variety of switch performance 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 Blade OS Command Reference manual. - Page 26 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide View the statistics in the forms window. For example: Note – Items which load other forms when selected are underlined. Chapter 4: Viewing Statistics BMD00163, January 2010...
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Page 27: Steps For Displaying Dashboards
The Dashboard The Blade 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 28 BLADEOS 5.2 BBI Guide View information shown in the forms window. For example: Note – Items which load other forms when selected are underlined. Chapter 5: The Dashboard BMD00163, January 2010...
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