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Avid Technology Alteon 180 Configuration Instructions

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Alteon 180
Configuration Instructions
System Requirements
Part 0130-#####-01 Rev. A
and 180E Web Switch
™
Important Information
Avid recommends that you read all the information in these release
notes thoroughly before installing or using any new software release.
If you have an Avid AirSpace system and Avid Unity TransferManager
in your workgroup environment, you need to configure the Alteon
Web switch. Use the following procedures to configure the switch.
The Alteon 180 Web switch has a console port that allows you to view
the switch's configuration parameters. The following instructions
describe how to connect a terminal to the console port to view the
switch settings and make any necessary changes to the settings.
These instructions include the following topics:
•
System Requirements
•
Establishing a Console Connection
•
Configuring the Alteon 180 Web Switch
To verify or change the configuration settings for the Alteon 180 Web
switch, you must establish a console (DCE) connection. To establish a
console connection, you must provide the following:
•
An ASCII terminal (such as your NewsCutter) or other computer
running ASCII terminal emulation software (such as
DRAFT VERSION 12/13/01System Requirements

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Summary of Contents for Avid Technology Alteon 180

  • Page 1 Alteon Web switch. Use the following procedures to configure the switch. The Alteon 180 Web switch has a console port that allows you to view the switch’s configuration parameters. The following instructions describe how to connect a terminal to the console port to view the switch settings and make any necessary changes to the settings.

  • Page 2: Establishing A Console Connection

    9-pin to 9-pin standard serial extension cable (this cable is provided with your Alteon 180 switch) Establishing a Console Connection To verify or change the configuration settings for the Alteon 180 Web switch, you must do the following: •...
  • Page 3 Configuring the Alteon 180 Web Switch The Alteon 180 Web switch WebOS software includes a Setup utility. Use the Setup utility as instructed in the remainder of this document to enter all the necessary information required for the proper switch configuration.

  • Page 4: Required Settings

    IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address for each IP static route Whether IP forwarding is enabled or not Whether the RIP supply is enabled or not Required Settings The Alteon 180 Web switch must be configured to use the following parameters: Setting Parameters Enable VLANs...

  • Page 5: Using The Setup Utility

    AVID CONFIDENTIAL Setting Parameters IP Default Gateway Enable IP Forwarding VLAN Number Disable/Enable Jumbo Enable Frames Using the Setup Utility If you have never run Setup on this switch you will be asked to do so when you log in. You can also manually activate the Setup utility from the command line interface any time after you log in to the switch.
  • Page 6 If you decide later that you need to configure VLANs, you can configure them using the Setup utility configuration menus as described in your Alteon 180 Web switch documentation. Next, the Setup utility prompts you to enter basic system information, including the date and time.
  • Page 7 AVID CONFIDENTIAL 4. Enter the last two digits of the year using a number from 00 to 99. “01” is considered the year 2001. To keep the current year, press Enter. The system displays the date and time settings. 5. Enter the hour of the current day using a number from 00 to 24. To keep the current hour, press Enter.
  • Page 8 AVID CONFIDENTIAL 12. Press Enter to continue to the next prompt. The IP default gateway prompt appears. 13. Press Enter to continue to the next prompt. The Enable IP forwarding prompt appears Enable IP forwarding? [y/n] 14. Type n and press Enter to disable IP forwarding. The Routing Interface Protocol (RIP) supply prompt appears.
  • Page 9 AVID CONFIDENTIAL configuration block to be used the next time you reset or restart the switch. When you make configuration changes to the switch, you must save the changes so they are used beyond the next time you reset or restart the switch. This is called saving the active configuration block.
  • Page 10 10. Type y and press Enter to confirm saving FLASH. 11. Type exit and press Enter. 12. Turn the system off and then back on. This completes set up of the Alteon 180 Web switch configuration parameters. Using the Setup Utility DRAFT VERSION 12/13/01 Part 0130-#####-01 Rev.

  • Page 11: Technical Support Information

    AVID CONFIDENTIAL Technical Support Information For Broadcast Sites Avid Customer Support has a variety of technical support options available. Avid Assurance includes annual telephone support, maintenance releases, and advanced hardware exchange. In North America, Assurance customers with broadcast products may contact our Broadcast Customer Support Center at 800-NEWS-DNG (639-7364).
  • Page 12 AVID CONFIDENTIAL Support offerings may vary per location. For the latest information, consult your reseller or www.avid.com. In North America, Avid FlexSupport options are also available. Avid On-Call per-event support is available by calling 800-800-AVID (2843) or 900-555-AVID (2843) (United States only). Avid CallPaks (available in the United States and Canada) allow customers to bundle Avid On-Call per-event support in 5-call or 10-call packages for added value.
  • Page 13 Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement. You can obtain a copy of that license by visiting Avid's Web site at www.avid.com.
  • Page 14 Video Slave Driver, and VideoSPACE are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Alteon 180™ and 180E Web Switch Configuration Instructions• Part XXXX-YYYYY-NN Rev. A • December 2001 Copyright and Disclaimer DRAFT VERSION 12/13/01 Part 0130-#####-01 Rev.

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