Documentation Roadmap - Nokia Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6360 Hardware User's Manual

Documentation Roadmap

The OmniSwitch user documentation suite was designed to supply you with information at several critical
junctures of the configuration process.The following section outlines a roadmap of the manuals that will
help you at each stage of the configuration process. Under each stage, we point you to the manual or
manuals that will be most helpful to you.
Stage 1: Using the Switch for the First Time
Pertinent Documentation: Getting Started Information
A "Getting Started" chapter is included in the Hardware Users Guide. This chapter provides all the
information you need to get your switch up and running the first time. It also includes succinct overview
information on fundamental aspects of the switch.
At this time you should also familiarize yourself with the Release Notes that accompanied your switch.
This document includes important information on feature limitations that are not included in other
user guides.
Stage 2: Gaining Familiarity with Basic Switch Functions
Pertinent Documentation: Hardware Users Guide
Once you have your switch up and running, you will want to begin investigating basic aspects of its
hardware and software. Information about switch hardware is provided in the Hardware Users Guide. This
guide provide specifications, illustrations, and descriptions of all hardware components. It also includes
steps for common procedures, such as removing and installing switch components.
This guide is the primary users guide for the basic software features on a single switch. This guide
contains information on the switch directory structure, basic file and directory utilities, switch access
security, SNMP, and web-based management. It is recommended that you read this guide before
connecting your switch to the network.
Stage 3: Integrating the Switch Into a Network
Pertinent Documentation: Network Configuration Guide
When you are ready to connect your switch to the network, you will need to learn how the OmniSwitch
implements fundamental software features, such as 802.1Q, VLANs, Spanning Tree, and network routing
protocols. The Network Configuration Guide guide contains overview information, procedures, and
examples on how standard networking technologies are configured on the OmniSwitch.
OmniSwitch 6360 Hardware Users Guide
Release Notes
Switch Management Guide
April 2021 ix