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Page 1 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide ™ 2100 Gold Street P.O. Box 649100 San Jose, CA 95164-9100 Tel 408.586.1700 Fax 408.586.1900 July 2005...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide CWDM M -GBIC ..................... 2-12 UPPORT FOR 1000B -BX M -GBICS .................. 2-12 UPPORT FOR XENPAK ....................2-13 UPPORT FOR 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper XENPAK ................2-13 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber LX4 XENPAKs ..............2-14 10 Gigabit Ethernet ZR Fiber XENPAKs ..............2-14...
Page 5 PECIAL HARACTERS IN EGULAR XPRESSIONS ...............5-8 OGGING HROUGH THE ANAGEMENT NTERFACE ......................5-9 ANAGEMENT NTERFACE ................5-11 OGGING ON HROUGH ETWORK ANAGER HAPTER ..........6-1 SING A EDUNDANT ANAGEMENT ODULE ..................6-1 ANAGEMENT ODULE EDUNDANCY ORKS July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Page 6 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide .................6-1 ANAGEMENT ODULE EDUNDANCY VERVIEW ....................6-2 ANAGEMENT ODULE WITCHOVER ....................... 6-2 NAVAILABLE CTIVE ODULE ........................6-2 ANUAL WITCHOVER ............6-3 EMOVAL AND EPLACEMENT OF A ANAGEMENT ODULE Removal and Replacement of an Active Management Module ........6-3 Removal and Replacement of a Standby Management Module ........6-3...
Page 7 ANAGEMENT AND NTERFACE ODULES Synchronizing the Interface Modules’ Terathon IronWare Software Images During Bootup 7-16 Specifying an Immediate Synchronization ..............7-16 Disabling or Reenabling an Automatic Check and Synchronization ......7-16 ....................7-17 HANGING THE OURCE July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Page 8 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Specifying an Immediate Boot ..................7-17 Configuring an Automatic Boot ..................7-18 ............7-21 HANGING RIORITY OF HASSIS LOTS FOR NTERFACE ODULES .............7-21 ISABLING AND EENABLING OWER TO THE NTERFACE ODULES ....................7-21 ANAGING THE...
Page 9 AC P ......................9-9 EPLACING AN OWER UPPLY ..................9-9 ETERMINING HICH OWER UPPLY AILED AC P ......................9-9 EPLACING AN OWER UPPLY ....................9-11 EPLACING OOLING YSTEM OMPONENTS ..........................9-11 EPLACING A ....................9-13 EPLACING A ONTROL ODULE July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Page 10 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide HAPTER ..... 10-1 PGRADING OFTWARE MAGES AND ONFIGURATION ILES ......................10-1 OFTWARE PGRADE VERVIEW ...............................10-1 LASH .......................10-2 PGRADABLE OFTWARE MAGES ..........................10-4 MAGE YPES .............10-4 VERVIEW OF THE ASKS IN THE OFTWARE PGRADE ROCESS ........10-5...
Page 11 ............................ C-1 OMPLIANCE RFC S ............................C-1 UPPORT ........................C-1 ENERAL ROTOCOLS BGP ..............................C-2 OSPF ..............................C-3 RIP ..............................C-3 IP M ............................. C-3 ULTICAST ............................. C-3 ANAGEMENT ............................. C-4 NTERNET RAFTS July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing concepts. If you are using the BigIron MG8 as a Layer 3 Switch, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP4, DVMRP, MBGP, IGMP, PIM, VRRP, and VRRPE.
Page 14: Related Publications
What’s New in This Edition This Foundry user guides have been updated with features that were introduced in the BigIron MG8 and NetIron 40G software releases 02.x.xx. See the table below for a list of new features and the user guide where they are discussed.
Page 15 Description BigIron Discussed in Release New Interface This release supports the following new 02.1.00 Foundry BigIron modules Interface module on the BigIron MG8: Mg8 Switch Installation and • 8-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Basic Configuration module Guide New Interface This release supports the following new 02.0.02...
Page 16 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Enhancement Description BigIron Discussed in Release Support for Software features are supported selectively on 02.1.00, Foundry BigIron software features different Interface modules depending on the 02.2.00, Mg8 Switch by the TCAM version of TCAM installed 02.2.01...
Page 17 Changes to Rate With this release, you can enable your NetIron 02.2.00 Foundry Enterprise Limiting Counters 40G or BigIron MG8 to perform accounting of Configuration and the number of bytes received by all the Management Guide member ports of a VLAN.
Page 18 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Enhancement Description BigIron Discussed in Release Support for IPv6 This release supports the following additional 02.0.02 Foundry IPv6 IPv6 features: Configuration Guide • sFlow for IPv6 • Trunk Server for Ipv6 •...
Page 19 Guide source IP address by checking that the source address specified for a packet is received from a network that the BigIron MG8 or NetIron 40G have access to. Secure Shell With this release, Secure Shell (SSH) Version 02.1.00...
Page 20 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Enhancement Description BigIron Discussed in Release Protocol-based This release introduces support for protocol- 02.0.02 Foundry Switch and VLANs based VLANs. VLANs can be created for the Router Installation following protocols: and Basic Configuration Guide •...
Page 21: How To Get Help
Getting Started How to Get Help Foundry Networks technical support will ensure that the fast and easy access that you have come to expect from your Foundry Networks products will be maintained. Web Access • http://www.foundrynetworks.com Email Access Technical requests can also be sent to the following email address: •...
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Page 23: Chapter 2 Product Overview
The BigIron MG8 hardware and how each major hardware component functions. • Software features that the BigIron MG8 supports. • The BigIron MG8’s architecture, how it differs from other Layer 3 Switch architectures, and how you will benefit from the differences. Product Overview The BigIron MG8 provides the following benefits: •...
Page 24: Big Iron Mg8 Backbonea
Grid computing Campus Connectivity The BigIron MG8 is commonly deployed as a backbone device in a campus setting. Instead of using more complex WAN technologies over which to transport traffic, the BigIron MG8 provides a simpler Ethernet-based transport environment. Figure 2.1 shows a campus composed of multiple, distributed buildings, which are connected by a backbone of BigIron MG8es.
Page 25: Grid Computing
In grid computing, clusters of single- or multiple-processor high-end PCs perform tasks, such as transferring massive amounts of data and analyzing data. In this scenario, the BigIron MG8 is deployed as an aggregate switch connecting clusters of 10 Gigabit Ethernet servers to a backbone of routers (also the BigIron MG8). Figure 2.2 shows three server clusters that are connected to a router backbone by aggregate switches.
Page 26: Chassis
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Chassis The BigIron MG8 chassis is a native -48 VDC input card shelf, in which management, switch fabric, and interface modules reside You can order the following versions of BigIron MG8 chassis: •...
Page 27 AC chassis, the AC rear cover is longer in height than that of the DC chassis. Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in both versions of the BigIron MG8 chassis: •...
Page 28 Figure 2.5 shows the BigIron MG8 AC chassis and the slots into which you install the various modules and power supplies. (All slots for the DC chassis are exactly the same as those for the AC chassis except the DC chassis does not have power supply slots.)
Page 29: Management Modules
The management module controls the BigIron MG8 hardware components, runs the networking protocols, and provides the Real Time Operating System (RTOS). Each BigIron MG8 chassis requires one management module and can accept a second one for redundancy. A redundant management module works along with the active management module. If the active module becomes unavailable, the redundant management module automatically takes over the system operation, minimizing system downtime.
Page 30: Led
• Connecting a 10BaseT/100BaseTX switch, which will provide connectivity to your existing management network. You can then access the BigIron MG8 and configure, monitor, and manage the system from a management station. For information about connecting a PC and a switch to the 10/100 Ethernet port, see “Attaching a Management Station”...
Page 31: Gigabit Ethernet Interface Modules
A 2-port, 4-port, and 8-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module contains two, four, and eight physical ports respectively, through which you can connect your BigIron MG8 to other network devices at a speed of 10 Gigabits. Into a physical port, you must insert a fiber-optic module provided by Foundry. For information about the fiber-optic modules, the cabling, and how to install, see “Connecting an Ethernet Interface Module”...
Page 32 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide LEDs The module’s front panel includes two LEDs indicating the general status of the module and two LEDs for each port indicating the status of the port, as described in Table 2.2.
Page 33: Copper )
For information on LEDs, see Table 2.2. 60-port 1 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module (copper) Software release 02.0.02 and later for the BigIron MG8 introduces the 60-port Gigabit over Copper (GoC) interface module. It contains 60 physical ports, through which you can connect your BigIron Layer 3 Switch to other network devices at a maximum speed of 1 Gigabit.
Page 34: Support For Cwdm Mini-Gbics
X3R00T7 Support for 1000Base-BX Mini-GBICS Release 02.1.00 supports use of 1000Base-BX Ethernet Mini-GBICs on the BigIron MG8 1 Gigabit Interface Modules. These mini-GBICs interface to a single fiber strand and have built-in optical MUX and DE-MUX circuits. 2 - 12 ©...
Page 35: Support For New Xenpaks
• “10 Gigabit Ethernet ZRD Fiber XENPAKs” 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper XENPAK Software release 02.1.00 supports use of 10 Gigabit Ethernet Copper XENPAKs on the BigIron MG8 10 Gigabit Interface Modules. Table 2.5 describes the specifications for these modules. Table 2.5: 10 Gigabit Copper XENPAK...
Page 36: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Lx4 Xenpaks
FCU-010M001 , Serial#: 10 Gigabit Ethernet ZR Fiber XENPAKs Release 02.1.00 supports use of 10 Gigabit Ethernet ZR Fiber XENPAKs on the BigIron MG8 10 Gigabit Interface Modules. Table 2.7 describes the specifications for these modules. Table 2.7: 10 Gigabit Ethernet ZR Fiber XENPAKs...
Page 37: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Zrd Fiber Xenpaks
10 Gigabit Ethernet ZRD Fiber XENPAKs Release 02.1.00 supports use of 10 Gigabit Ethernet ZRD Fiber XENPAKs on the BigIron MG8 10 Gigabit Interface Modules. This ZENPAK module operates on up to 40 different wavelengths at DWDM spacing on the ITU grid.
Page 38: Setting The Wan Phy Xenpak To Wan Mode
The switch fabric module switches user packets from one interface module installed in a chassis to another. The BigIron MG8 chassis ships with a switch fabric module installed in the BigIron MG8 chassis, as shown in Figure 2.5 on page 2-6.
Page 39: Power Supplies
The following sections describe these options. AC Power Supplies Foundry provides AC power supplies that plug into a wall outlet. To supply enough power to the BigIron MG8 chassis, Foundry recommends installing a minimum of three AC power supplies. The first AC power supply supports the management module, the switch fabric module, and two interface modules.
Page 40: Dc Power Source
• An air filter, which filters air entering the BigIron MG8 chassis. As shown in Figure 2.13, the fans and fan control modules are located in the rear of the BigIron MG8 chassis. 2 - 18 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Page 41 40° C (104° F). By default, the BigIron MG8 polls the temperature sensor on each module every 60 seconds to get a temperature reading. (For information about changing the default temperature polling interval, see “Changing Temperature Thresholds For Modules and Fan Speeds”...
Page 42: Rack Mount Kit
CAUTION: To avoid overheating of the BigIron MG8 chassis, remove only one fan at a time. Do not remove both fans from the chassis at one time. Rack Mount Kit The BigIron MG8 ships with two L-shaped mounting brackets and mounting screws, which allow you to mount the chassis in a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack.
Page 43: Support For Version 02.1.00 Features
BIMG8-1G x 60-GC-v6 The following sections describe features that are selectively supported depending on the version of TCAM installed on the Interface modules. Depending on the BigIron MG8 software version, the same feature may or may not be supported. Support for Version 02.1.00 Features Table 2.12 lists several features of BigIron MG8 software release version 02.1.00 in the "Feature"...
Page 44: Support For Version 02.2.00 Features
Determining the Type of Interface Module That You Have Installed Table 2.12, Table 2.13, and Table 2.14 show various levels of support available for different BigIron MG8 Interface Modules. For the following interface modules, that level of support can vary depending on the model of the Interface module that you have installed.
Page 45: Other Supported Software Features
00b0.00c0.0140 Other Supported Software Features For a complete list of software features supported on the BigIron MG8, see the software release notes for this device. For information about configuring basic, non-protocol software features supported on this device, see “Configuring Basic Software Features” on page 8-1. For information about configuring all other software features supported on this device, see the Foundry Switch and Router Installation and Basic Configuration Guide and the Foundry Enterprise Configuration and Management Guide.
Page 46: Bigiron Mg8 Architecture
Many Layer 3 Switches implement their data and control planes using common hardware and software components. In contrast, the BigIron MG8 implements different switch fabrics to handle user and control packets. Separate data and control planes offer many benefits. For example: •...
Page 47: How A Packet Flows Through The Switching Architecture
The distribution of switching tasks allows the BigIron MG8 to deliver uncompromised wire-speed performance. Four 10 Gigabit packet processors, which reside on an interface module, perform packet classification. Based on a packet’s addressing information, these processors determine to which interface module and port a packet is...
Page 48: System Management Architecture
If the local destination is the interface module’s management subsystem, the packet is forwarded there for further processing. System Management Architecture The BigIron MG8 implements a distributed system management architecture. As shown in Figure 2.15, the system management architecture is composed of the following major components: •...
Page 49: Real Time Operating System
A serial (Console) port Both ports allow you to access and configure, monitor, and manage the BigIron MG8 using a PC. However, the Ethernet port also allows you to connect your BigIron MG8 to an already existing management network so that it can be configured, monitored, and managed, along with other devices in your network, from a management station.
Page 50 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide The RTOS also maintains the same look and feel of the IronWare operating system, which many users are already familiar with. 2 - 28 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. July 2005...
Page 51: Installing A Bigiron Mg8
• Verifying the proper operation of the BigIron MG8 hardware. For information about connecting the BigIron MG8 to other network devices, see “Connecting a BigIron MG8 to a Network Device” on page 4-1. WARNING: The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
Page 52 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Table 3.1: BigIron MG8 Installation Tasks Task Task Where to Find More Information Number Hardware installation Review the installation cautions and warnings. “Installation Precautions” on page 3-3 Ensure that the physical environment that will “Preparing the Installation Site”...
Page 53: Installation Precautions
4-6 commands. Installation Precautions Follow these precautions when installing the BigIron MG8. General Precautions WARNING: All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers. CAUTION: Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed...
Page 54: Power Precautions
For a DC system, use a grounding wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The 6 AWG wire should be attached to an agency-approved crimp connector (provided on the BigIron MG8 chassis rear), crimped with the proper tool. The single crimp connector should allow for securement to both ground screws on the enclo- sure.
Page 55: Preparing The Installation Site
Installing a Chassis in a Rack Because of the weight of a fully loaded BigIron MG8 chassis (242 lbs), Foundry recommends mounting a chassis in a rack before installing the modules and power supplies.
Page 56: Mounting The Chassis In A Rack
WARNING: Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as low as possible, with the heaviest devices at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed above. For each BigIron MG8 chassis that you install in a rack, you must provide four screws on which to mount and secure the chassis.
Page 57 Installing a BigIron MG8 Figure 3.2 Positioning the screws in a rack 16. Starting with the chassis that you want to mount in the lowest position in the rack, mount the chassis in the rack as shown in Figure 3.3. With two or more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of each keyhole slot over the corresponding screw in the rack.
Page 58: Removing The Slot Panels
Removing the Slot Panels The BigIron MG8 chassis ships with slot panels installed in all module slots. The slot panel covers a slot that does not currently have a module installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis. If you plan to install a module in a particular slot, you must remove the slot panel.
Page 59: Installing The Modules
Redundant module – M2 (lower). Interface modules 1 – 8 The BigIron MG8 chassis ships with a switch fabric module installed in a slot marked SF; therefore, you do not need to install this module initially. CAUTION: If you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot panel installed in the slot. If you run the BigIron MG8 chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
Page 60: Installing Power Supplies
Installing a Module Installing Power Supplies Table 3.3 outlines the power supply installation options that the BigIron MG8 supports. In this table, “AC power supply” indicates an AC power supply provided by Foundry, and “DC power source” indicates a DC power source that you provide.
Page 61: Installing An Ac Power Supply
Installing a BigIron MG8 The following sections provide information about installing ACand DC power supplies. Installing an AC Power Supply As shown in Figure 2.5 on page 2-6, you install the AC power supplies starting in the leftmost power supply slots.
Page 62: Attaching A Management Station
Removing Lower Rear Chassis Panel By default, the BigIron MG8 chassis assumes that its power is supplied by the AC power supplies. Therefore, you must enable the chassis to recognize the DC power source using the use-dc-power command. For information about performing this task, see “Enabling and Disabling a DC Power Source”...
Page 63: Attaching Apc Or Terminal To The Console Port Or Ethernet Port
Ethernet port, which has an RJ-45 UTP connector, allow you to attach a PC or terminal. From the Console port, you can access the BigIron MG8 CLI directly from the PC or terminal or via a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.
Page 64: Verifying Proper Operation
Observing the LEDs After a BigIron MG8 powers on, you can observe its LEDs to verify that it initialized successfully. Table 3.4 outlines the LEDs, the desired state of each LED, possible abnormal states of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state.
Page 65 Installing a BigIron MG8 Table 3.4: Desired and Abnormal LED States After System Power On (Continued) Desired State Meaning Abnormal Meaning/Action State The module is The module is not receiving receiving power. power. You can do the following: • Make certain that the module is installed properly.
Page 66 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Table 3.4: Desired and Abnormal LED States After System Power On (Continued) Desired State Meaning Abnormal Meaning/Action State Interface Module The module is The module is not receiving receiving power. power. You can do the following: •...
Page 67 Installing a BigIron MG8 Table 3.4: Desired and Abnormal LED States After System Power On (Continued) Desired State Meaning Abnormal Meaning/Action State Link A link is established At this stage of the installation, you with the remote port. have not yet cabled the 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, so this LED will be off.
Page 68 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Table 3.4: Desired and Abnormal LED States After System Power On (Continued) Desired State Meaning Abnormal Meaning/Action State AC Power Supply Unlabeled Green (steady) The power supply is Amber or off...
Page 69: Displaying The Module Status
Displaying the Module Status After you have attached a PC or terminal to the management module’s Console port or Ethernet port and the BigIron MG8 has initialized successfully, press Enter to display the following CLI prompt in the terminal emulation window: BigIron MG8>...
Page 70 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide If you see this prompt (BigIron MG8>), you are now connected to the system and can display the status of the modules using the CLI. Enter the following command at any CLI level:...
Page 71 Installing a BigIron MG8 provide the explanation provided with this status. July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 3 - 21...
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Page 73: Connecting A Bigiron Mg8
WARNING: The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel. Assigning Permanent Passwords By default, the BigIron MG8 CLI is not protected by passwords. To secure CLI access, Foundry strongly recommends assigning passwords. (For additional information on security, see the Foundry Security Guide.) The CLI contains the following access levels: •...
Page 74: Configuring Ip Addresses
Passwords can be up to 48 characters long. Configuring IP Addresses As discussed in “BigIron MG8 Architecture” on page 2-24, the BigIron MG8 implements separate data and control planes. This new architecture affects how you assign IP addresses. Table 4.1 outlines the interfaces to which you can assign IP addresses.
Page 75: Support Of Subnet Masks
How to assign an IP address to an interface or virtual interface over which user packets are routed. Support of Subnet Masks The BigIron MG8 supports both classical IP network masks (Class A, B, and C subnet masks, and so on) and Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) network prefix masks.
Page 76: Assigning An Ip Address To An Interface, Virtual Interface, Or Loopback
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Configure the IP address and mask for the management interface. BigIron MG8(config)# interface management 1 BigIron MG8(config-if-mgmt-1)# ip address 10.0.1.1 255.255.255.0 Syntax: enable [<password>] Syntax: configure terminal Syntax: interface management 1 Syntax: [no] ip address <ip-addr>...
Page 77: Disabling And Reenabling The Management And Ethernet Ports
Syntax: enable Connecting an Ethernet Interface Module You can connect a BigIron MG8 to another Ethernet network device, in most cases, another Layer 3 Switch. The BigIron MG8 supports connections to other vendors’ as well as Foundry’s network devices. You install fiber-optic modules provided by Foundry into the Ethernet ports. The XENPAK-compliant fiber-optic modules provide an optical transceiver or a physical medium dependent (PMD) interface for single mode fiber that can be used with the LAN physical layer (PHY).
Page 78: Cabling A Fiber-Optic Module
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide To install a fiber-optic module into an Ethernet port, do the following: Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located in the upper right corner of the chassis front.
Page 79: Pinging An Ip Address
If a problem persists after taking these actions, contact Foundry’s technical support. Pinging an IP Address To verify that a BigIron MG8 can reach another device through the network, enter a command such as the following at any level of the CLI on the BigIron MG8: BigIron MG8>...
Page 80: Tracing A Route
NOTE: If you address the ping to the IP broadcast address, the device lists the first four responses to the ping. Tracing a Route To determine the path through which a BigIron MG8 can reach another network device, enter a command such as the following at any level of the CLI on the BigIron MG8: BigIron MG8>...
Page 81: Getting Familiar With Big Iron Mg8 Management Applications
The following section describes how to log on to these applications. Logging on Through the CLI Once an IP address is assigned to the BigIron MG8’s management port, you can access the CLI through a PC or terminal attached to the management module’s serial (Console) port or 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet (management) port, or from a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.
Page 82: On-Line Help
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide On-Line Help To display a list of available commands or command options, enter “?” or press Tab. If you have not entered part of a command at the command prompt, all the commands supported at the current CLI level are listed. If you enter part of a command, then enter “?”...
Page 83: Line Editing Commands
Getting Familiar With BigIron MG8 Management Applications Line Editing Commands The CLI supports the following line editing commands. To enter a line-editing command, use the CTRL-key combination for the command by pressing and holding the CTRL key, then pressing the letter associated with the command.
Page 84: Displaying Lines Containing A Specified String
The following command filters the output of the show who command so it displays only lines that do not contain the word “closed”. This command can be used to display open connections to the BigIron MG8. BigIron MG8# show who | exclude closed...
Page 85: Searching And Filtering Output At The --More-- Prompt
Getting Familiar With BigIron MG8 Management Applications Searching and Filtering Output at the --More-- Prompt The --More-- prompt is displayed when output extends beyond a single page. From this prompt, you can press the Space bar to display the next page, the Return or Enter key to display the next line, or Ctrl-C to cancel the display.
Page 86: Using Special Characters In Regular Expressions
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide The filtered results are displayed: filtering... telnet Telnet by name or IP address To display lines that do not contain a specified search string (similar to the exclude option for show commands) press the minus sign key ( - ) at the --More-- prompt and then enter the search string.
Page 87 Getting Familiar With BigIron MG8 Management Applications Table 5.2: Special Characters for Regular Expressions (Continued) Character Operation The question mark matches on zero occurrences or one occurrence of a pattern. For example, the following regular expression matches output that contains "dg" or "deg":...
Page 88: Logging On Through The Web Management Interface
Logging On Through the Web Management Interface To use the Web management interface, open a Web browser and enter the IP address of the BigIron MG8’s management port in the Location or Address field. The Web browser contacts the device and displays the login panel for the BigIron MG8, as shown in Figure 5.1.
Page 89: Web Management Interface
Getting Familiar With BigIron MG8 Management Applications Figure 5.2 Web Management Interface Login Dialog The login username and password you enter depends on whether your device is configured with AAA authentication for SNMP. If AAA authentication for SNMP is not configured, you can use the user name “get” and the default read-only password “public”...
Page 90 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Figure 5.4 First Panel for Layer 2 Switch Features The left pane of the Web management interface window contains a “tree view,” similar to the one found in Windows Explorer. Configuration options are grouped into folders in the tree view. These folders, when expanded, reveal additional options.
Page 91: Logging On Through Ironview Network Manager
Getting Familiar With BigIron MG8 Management Applications When you have finished, click the Apply button on the panel, then click the Refresh button on your browser to activate the changes. To save the configuration, click the plus sign next to the Command folder, then click the Save to Flash link.
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Page 93: Using A Redundant Management Module
Using a Redundant Management Module You can install a redundant management module in slot M1 (upper) or M2 (lower) of the BigIron MG8. (By default, the system considers the module installed in slot M1 to be the active management module and the module installed in slot M2 to be the redundant or standby module.
Page 94: Management Module Switchover
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide After the modules boot, the active module compares the standby module’s flash code and system-config file to its own. If differences exist, the active module synchronizes the standby module’s flash code and system-config file with its own.
Page 95: Removal And Replacement Of A Management Module
Communication between the active module and the removed module stops until the new module is installed in the BigIron MG8. After the new module is installed, it assumes the role of standby module. The module boots from the source specified for the active module. The active management modules can boot from the following sources: •...
Page 96: Syslog And Snmp Traps
Syslog and SNMP Traps When a switchover occurs, the BigIron MG8 sends a Syslog message to the local Syslog buffer and also to the Syslog server, if you have configured the system to use one. In addition, if you have configured an SNMP trap receiver, the system sends an SNMP trap to the receiver.
Page 97: Changing The Default Active Chassis Slot
Using a Redundant Management Module Changing the Default Active Chassis Slot By default, the BigIron MG8 considers the module installed in slot M1 to be the active management module. If desired, you can change the default active chassis slot to M2.
Page 98: File Synchronization Between The Active And Standby Management Modules
• Running-config – The running-config file resides in the BigIron MG8’s memory. The running-config file is automatically synchronized (without comparison) from the active module to the standby module at regular intervals. The default interval is 7 seconds. For information about changing the default interval, see “Configuring Automatic Synchronization Interval for the Running-Config File”...
Page 99: Comparing And Synchronizing Files
Startup-config file Running-config file Boot code The BigIron MG8 allows you to do the following related to file synchronization: • Compare files on the active module with files on the standby module and immediately synchronize any files that are different.
Page 100: Synchronizing Files Without Comparison
Manually Switching Over to the Standby Management Module You can cause the BigIron MG8 to switch over to the standby module (and thus make it the active module). To do so, you can enter either the switchover or the reset commands at the Privileged EXEC level:...
Page 101: Monitoring Management Module Redundancy
Status LED If you are located near the BigIron MG8, you can determine which management module is currently the active module and which is the standby module by observing the Active LED on each module. If this LED is on (green), the module is the active module.
Page 102: Displaying Temperature Information
Temperature Monitoring Poll Period is 60 seconds The output displays the temperature of the management modules in the BigIron MG8 and also indicates that the temperature readings were provided within the last 60 seconds. For information about all output generated by the show chassis command, see “Displaying Chassis Status and Temperature Readings”...
Page 103: Flash Memory And Pcmcia Flash Card File Management Commands
Sep 27 14:23:27:A:Management module at slot 9 state changed from standby to active This output displays that one switchover occurred. Flash Memory and PCMCIA Flash Card File Management Commands The BigIron MG8 supports file systems in the following locations: • The management module’s flash memory.
Page 104: Management Focus
The management focus determines the default file system (flash memory or the flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2) to which a file management operation applies. When you power on or reload a BigIron MG8 system, by default, the management focus is on flash memory.
Page 105: Flash Memory File System
When you include a subdirectory path in a file management command, use a slash between each level. For example, to create a subdirectory structure on the PCMCIA card in slot 1, enter the following command: July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 6 - 13...
Page 106: File And Subdirectory Naming Conventions
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide BigIron MG8# mkdir slot1 /RouterCode/initial-release This command creates two levels of subdirectories on the flash card in PCMCIA slot 1. File and Subdirectory Naming Conventions PCMCIA files and subdirectory names can be up to 32 characters long. File names are not case-sensitive. The following characters are valid in file and subdirectory names: •...
Page 107: Wildcards
Make sure you want to format the card before you enter the command. For example, to reformat a flash card in the management module’s slot 2, enter the following command: BigIron MG8# format slot2 ......................
Page 108: Switching The Management Focus
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide In the following example, the management focus is a subdirectory called “test” on the flash card in slot 1. BigIron MG8# pwd /slot1/test/ Switching the Management Focus The effect of file management commands depends on the file system that has the current management focus. For example, if you enter a command to delete a file and do not specify the location of the file, the software attempts to delete the file from the location that currently has the management focus.
Page 109 The files that match the value for a name you specify. For example, to list only files that contain a .tmp suffix in flash memory, if flash memory is the current management focus, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# dir *.tmp Directory of /flash/ 07/28/2003 15:57:45 3,077,697 1060.tmp...
Page 110 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide For example, to display a directory of the files on the flash card in slot 2, if flash memory has the management focus, enter the following command: BigIron MG8# dir /slot2...
Page 111: Displaying The Contents Of A File
For example, to display the contents of a file in flash memory, if flash memory has the current management focus, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# more cfg.cfg Syntax: more [/<directory>/]<file-name> Use the <directory> parameter to specify a directory in a file system that does not have current management focus.
Page 112 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide For example, to create a subdirectory on the flash card inserted in slot 2, if the flash memory has current management focus, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# mkdir /slot2/TEST Syntax: md | mkdir [/slot1/ | /slot2/] <dir-name>...
Page 113: Removing A Subdirectory
For example, to rename a file in flash memory, if flash memory has the current management focus, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# rename oldname newname If the command is successful, the CLI displays a new command prompt.
Page 114: Changing The Read-Write Attribute Of A File
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide The <old-file-name> parameter specifies the original filename that you want to change. The <new-file-name> parameter specifies the new filename that you want to assign to the original file. For example, to rename a file on the flash card inserted in slot 2, if flash memory has the current management...
Page 115: Recovering ("Undeleting") A File
For example, to delete a file in flash memory, if flash memory has the current management focus, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# delete cfg.cfg If the command is successful, the CLI displays a new command prompt.
Page 116: Appending A File To Another File
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide To end the undelete process, enter the CTRL + C key combination. Syntax: undelete Appending a File to Another File You can append a file in flash memory or on a flash card to the end of another file in one of these file systems.
Page 117: Copying Files From One Flash Card To The Other
To copy a file from a flash card to the primary area in flash memory, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# copy slot1 flash mpr01000.bin primary Syntax: copy slot1 | slot2 flash [/<from-dir-path>/]<from-name> monitor | primary | secondary To copy a file from flash memory to a flash card, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# copy flash slot2 primary mpr01000.bin...
Page 118: Copying Terathon Iron Ware Images From Flash Memory To Atftp Server
You can copy the management module’s Terathon IronWare images from the primary and secondary locations in flash memory to a TFTP server. (The BigIron MG8 must have access to the specified TFTP server.) For example, to copy the Terathon IronWare image in the secondary location in flash memory to a TFTP server, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# copy flash tftp 10.10.10.1 secondary.bak secondary...
Page 119: Copying The Startup -Config File Between Flash Memory And Atftp Server
Use the following methods to copy a startup-config file between flash memory and a TFTP server to which the BigIron MG8 has access. By default, the device uses the startup-config in the primary area of flash memory to configure itself when you boot or reload the device.
Page 120: Copying Files Using The Cp Command
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Copying Files Using the cp Command Using the cp command, you can do the following: • Copy files from flash memory to flash memory. • Copy files from flash memory to a flash card or vice versa.
Page 121: Configuring The Boot Source For Future Reboots
For example, to reboot the system using the image file mpr01000.bin on a TFTP server, enter a command such as the following: BigIron MG8# boot system tftp 10.10.10.1 mpr01000.bin Syntax: boot system tftp <ip-address> <file-name> The <ip-address> parameter specifies the name of the Terathon IronWare Image.
Page 122: Saving Configuration Changes
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Saving Configuration Changes You can configure the BigIron MG8 to save configuration changes to a configuration file in flash memory or on a flash card in slot 1 or 2. Displaying the Current Location for Saving Configuration Changes...
Page 123 A filename you entered contains an invalid character (for example, “:” or “\”). File recovered successfully and A file you tried to recover was successfully recovered under the name named <file-name> indicated in the message July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 6 - 31...
Page 124 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide 6 - 32 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. July 2005...
Page 125: Managing The Bigiron Mg8 Modules
DC power source – You supply your own DC power source. By default, the BigIron MG8 chassis assumes that its power is supplied by the AC power supplies. If you decide to supply your own DC power source, you must enable the chassis to recognize the DC power source. To do so,...
Page 126: Displaying Chassis Status And Temperature Readings
AC power supplies), enter the following command at the global CONFIG level of the CLI: BigIron MG8(config)# no use-dc-power Syntax: no use-dc-power Displaying Chassis Status and Temperature Readings You can display the following information related to the BigIron MG8 chassis: • Status of the AC power supplies. •...
Page 127 Managing the BigIron MG8 Modules To display this information, enter the following command at any level of the CLI: BigIron MG8# show chassis ---POWERS --- AC Powers Are Used. Power Supply 1 (1st left): Not Installed Power Supply 2 (2nd left): Installed (OK)
Page 128 Fans Fan <number> Information about fans 0 and 1. NOTE: “Fan 0” refers to the fan marked “Fan A” on the BigIron MG8 chassis rear, and “Fan 1” refers to the fan marked “Fan B.” Status The status of a fan can be one of the following: •...
Page 129: Displaying The Syslog Configuration And Static And Dynamic Buffers
For information about configuring Syslog, see the Foundry Switch and Router Installation and Basic Configuration Guide. To display the Syslog parameters currently in effect on a BigIron MG8, enter the following command from any level of the CLI: BigIron MG8> show logging...
Page 130: Static And Dynamic Buffers
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Table 7.2: Syslog Buffer Configuration (Continued) This Field... Displays... overruns The number of times the dynamic log buffer has filled up and been cleared to hold new entries. For example, if the buffer is set for 100 entries, the 101st entry causes an overrun.
Page 131: Managing The Cooling System
Low temperature threshold MEDIUM High temperature threshold The low and high temperature thresholds enable the BigIron MG8 to determine at which speed the fans should operate. In general, the fans operate as follows: • If the temperature of all modules falls between the low and high thresholds for a fan speed, the fan continues to operate at that fan speed.
Page 132 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide If the temperature of a management module or the switch fabric module or two interface modules exceeds the high temperature threshold for any of the fan speeds, the system sends a warning message to the system log and an SNMP trap.
Page 133 For example, if you are changing the temperature thresholds for a management module’s high and medium-high fans speeds, the BigIron MG8 will accept the following values because the low temperature threshold for the high speed (79° C) is lower than the high temperature threshold (82° C) for the medium-high speed.
Page 134: Displaying Temperature Thresholds For Modules And Fan Speeds
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Displaying Temperature Thresholds for Modules and Fan Speeds To check the current settings of the low and high temperature thresholds for modules and fan speeds, you can enter the following command at any level of the CLI:...
Page 135: Changing The Temperature Polling Interval
2 – The system initializes the fan control module associated with both fan 0 and fan 1. NOTE: “Fan 0” refers to the fan marked “Fan A” on the BigIron MG8 chassis rear, and “Fan 1” refers to the fan marked “Fan B.”...
Page 136: Prior To Terathon Ironware Software Release 02.1.00
2 – The system sets the speed of both fan 0 and fan 1. NOTE: “Fan 0” refers to the fan marked “Fan A” on the BigIron MG8 chassis rear, and “Fan 1” refers to the fan marked “Fan B.”...
Page 137: Monitoring The Cooling System
Fan1: 33.6C Temperature Monitoring Poll Period is 60 seconds NOTE: “Fan 0” refers to the fan marked “Fan A” on the BigIron MG8 chassis rear, and “Fan 1” refers to the fan marked “Fan B.” The output displays the temperature of the fan control modules assiciated with Fan0 and Fan1 in the BigIron MG8 chassis.
Page 138: Displaying Fan Status And Speed
2 – The system reads the status and speed of both fan 0 and fan 1. NOTE: “Fan 0” refers to the fan marked “Fan A” on the BigIron MG8 chassis rear, and “Fan 1” refers to the fan marked “Fan B.”...
Page 139: Displaying Temperature Warnings
“Changing Temperature Thresholds For Modules and Fan Speeds” on page 7-7.) This section describes how to view the system log. If you have configured the BigIron MG8 to use a Syslog server or SNMP trap receiver, see the documentation for the server or receiver.
Page 140: Synchronizing The Interface Modules' Terathon Ironware Software Images During Bootup
Synchronizing the Interface Modules’ Terathon IronWare Software Images During Bootup By default, the BigIron MG8 checks the Terathon IronWare images in the interface module’s flash memory during boot to ensure they are is the same as the Terathon IronWare images in the management module’s flash memory.
Page 141: Changing The Boot Source
The <filename> parameter specifies the name of the image from which to boot the interface module. The <slot-number> parameter specifies the BigIron MG8 chassis slot number that contains the interface module that will undergo an immediate boot. You can specify 1 – 8: 1 indicates the leftmost chassis slot, while 8 indicates the rightmost chassis slot.
Page 142: Configuring An Automatic Boot
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide The <slot-number> parameter specifies the BigIron MG8 chassis slot number that contains the interface module that will undergo an immediate boot. You can specify 1 – 8: 1 indicates the leftmost chassis slot, while 8 indicates the rightmost chassis slot.
Page 143 Managing the BigIron MG8 Modules BigIron MG8(config)# lp boot system slot1 primary all Syntax: lp boot system slot1 | slot2 <filename> all | <slot-number> The slot1 and slot2 keywords indicate the management module’s PCMCIA slot from which to boot the interface module.
Page 144 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Configuring an Automatic Boot from the Management Module’s Flash Memory For example, to configure an automatic boot from the primary Terathon IronWare image in the management module’s flash memory for all interface modules, enter the following command at the global CONFIG level of the...
Page 145: Changing Priority Of Chassis Slots For Interface Modules
Changing Priority of Chassis Slots for Interface Modules You can prioritize the BigIron MG8 chassis slots in which the interface modules are installed. The priority range is 1 – 8, where 1 is the lowest priority and 8 is the highest priority. You can set one, some, or all chassis slots to the same priority or each chassis slot to a different priority.
Page 146: Monitoring The Switch Fabric Module
The switch fabric module contains five SXPNT ASICs. Each ASIC contains a temperature sensor that, by default, the BigIron MG8 system polls every 60 seconds to get the temperature. (For information about changing the interval at which the system polls the temperature sensor on each module, see “Changing the Temperature Polling Interval”...
Page 147: Enabling And Disabling Management Module Cpu Usage Calculations
Enabling and Disabling Management Module CPU Usage Calculations You can enable the BigIron MG8 to perform usage averaging calculations on tasks handled by the management module’s CPU. If you enable the calculation performance, you can display usage averages for all tasks performed by the management module’s CPU for an interval of up to 1 hour.
Page 148: Displaying Management Module Cpu Usage
You can enable the logging of packets transmitted, received, or both transmitted and received by a management or interface module in the BigIron MG8 chassis. If you enable packet logging, you can display the packet log using 7 - 24 ©...
Page 149 1, enter the following command at the global CONFIG level of the CLI: BigIron MG8(config)# packet-logging 1 start 0 Syntax: packet-logging <slot-number> start <packet-direction> For the <slot-number> parameter, you can specify 1 – 10. 1 – 8 indicate interface modules: 1 indicates the interface module installed in the leftmost chassis slot, while 8 indicates the module installed in the rightmost chassis slot.
Page 150: Displaying A Packet Log
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Displaying a Packet Log You can use the following methods to display the contents of a packet log: • You can use the show packet-logging command, which is discussed in this section.
Page 151: Removing Mac Address Entries
ITC packet – An intertask communication packet. <hexadecimal numbers> The contents of the packet. Removing MAC Address Entries You can remove learned MAC address entries from the BigIron MG8’s MAC address table. You can remove the following: • All MAC address entries.
Page 152: Setting Maximum Frame Size Per Ppcr
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Setting Maximum Frame Size Per PPCR In software release 02.1.00 and later, when you set a maximum frame size, that maximum applies to all ports that are associated with the same packet processor (PPCR). Table shows the ports of each Interface module.
Page 153: Configuring Basic Software Features
Mirror ports (for traffic diagnosis and troubleshooting) – see “Assigning a Mirror Port and Monitor Ports” on page 8-21. The BigIron MG8 is configured at the factory with default parameters that allow you to begin using the basic features of the system immediately. However, many of the advanced features such as VLANs or routing protocols for the router must first be enabled at the system (global) level before they can be configured.
Page 154: Using The Web Management Interface For Basic Configuration Changes
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Using the Web Management Interface for Basic Configuration Changes The Web management interface enables you to easily make numerous configuration changes by entering or changing information on configuration panels. This example is for a Layer 3 Switch. Layer 2 Switches do not have routing options but do have some additional options not available on Layer 3 Switches.
Page 155: Entering System Administration Information
Entering System Administration Information You can configure a system name, contact, and location for the BigIron MG8 and save the information locally in the configuration file for future reference. This information is not required for system operation but is suggested.
Page 156: Specifying An Snmp Trap Receiver
Specifying an SNMP Trap Receiver You can specify a trap receiver to ensure that all SNMP traps sent by the BigIron MG8 go to the same SNMP trap receiver or set of receivers, typically one or more host devices on the network. When you specify the host, you also specify a community string.
Page 157: Setting The Snmp Trap Holddown Time
By default, a BigIron MG8 uses a one-minute holddown time to wait for the convergence to occur before starting to send SNMP traps. After the holddown time expires, the device sends the traps, including traps such as “cold start”...
Page 158: Layer 3 Switch Traps
Disabling Syslog Messages and Traps for CLI Access The BigIron MG8 sends Syslog messages and SNMP traps when a user logs into or out of the User EXEC or Privileged EXEC level of the CLI. The feature applies to users whose access is authenticated by an authentication-method list based on a local user account, RADIUS server, or TACACS/TACACS+ server.
Page 159: Disabling The Syslog Messages And Traps
You can configure the BigIron MG8 to consult SNTP servers for the current system time and date. NOTE: The BigIron MG8 does not retain time and date information across power cycles. Unless you want to reconfigure the system time counter each time the system is reset, Foundry Networks recommends that you use the SNTP feature.
Page 160 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide To identify an SNTP server with IP address 208.99.8.95 to act as the clock reference for the device, enter the following: BigIron MG8(config)# sntp server 208.99.8.95 Syntax: sntp server <ip-addr> | <hostname> [<version>] The <version>...
Page 161: Setting The System Clock
Setting the System Clock In addition to SNTP support, the BigIron MG8 also allows you to set the system time counter. The time counter setting is not retained across power cycles and is not automatically synchronized with an SNTP server. The counter merely starts the system time and date clock with the time and date you specify.
Page 162: Limiting Broadcast, Multicast, Or Unknown-Unicast Rates
By default, the rate for broadcast, multicast, and unknown-unicast packets is 4294967295 packets per second. Limiting Broadcasts To globally limit the number of broadcast packets a BigIron MG8 forwards to 100,000 per second, enter the following command at the global CONFIG level of the CLI: 8 - 10 ©...
Page 163: Limiting Multicasts
Setting a Message of the Day Banner You can configure the BigIron MG8 to display a message on a user’s terminal when he or she establishes a Telnet CLI session. For example, to display the message “Welcome to BigIron MG8!” when a Telnet CLI session is...
Page 164: Setting A Privileged Exec Cli Level Banner
When you access the Web management interface, the banner is displayed. Setting a Privileged EXEC CLI Level Banner You can configure the BigIron MG8 to display a message when a user enters the Privileged EXEC CLI level. For example: BigIron MG8(config)# banner exec # (Press Return) Enter TEXT message, End with the character '#'.
Page 165: Checking The Length Of Terminal Displays
To configure trunk groups or dynamic link aggregation, see the Foundry Switch and Router Installation and Basic Configuration Guide. All BigIron MG8 ports are pre-configured with default values that allow the device to be fully operational at initial startup without any additional configuration. However, in some cases, changes to the port parameters may be necessary to adjust to attached devices or other network requirements.
Page 166: Disabling Or Re-Enabling A Port
The BigIron MG8 generates 802.3x PAUSE frames when the number of buffers available to a module's Buffer Manager (BM) drops below a threshold value. A module's BM can start running out of buffers when a port receives more traffic than it can handle.
Page 167: Modifying Port Priority (Qos)
Enabling or Disabling the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) The STP (IEEE 802.1d bridge protocol) is supported on the BigIron MG8. STP detects and eliminates logical loops in the network. STP also ensures that the least cost path is taken when multiple paths exist between ports or VLANs.
Page 168: Stp Port Parameters
Enabling or Disabling Layer 2 Switching (Layer 3 Switches only) By default, the BigIron MG8 supports Layer 2 switching. This device switches the routing protocols that are not supported on the device. If OSPF routing is not enabled, then OSPF traffic also is switched. By default OSPF routing is disabled.
Page 169: Changing The Mac Age Time
The <age-time> can be 0 or a number from 60 – 65535. Configuring Static MAC Entries Static MAC addresses can be assigned to the BigIron MG8. NOTE: The device also supports the assignment of static IP Routes, static ARP, and static RARP entries. For details on configuring these types of static entries, see the “Configuring Static Routes”...
Page 170: Configuring Static Arp Entries
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Configuring Static ARP Entries Foundry recommends that you configure a static ARP entry to match the static MAC entry. In fact, the software automatically creates a static MAC entry when you create a static ARP entry.
Page 171: Enabling Or Disabling Routing Protocols
• VRRPE By default, IP routing is enabled on the BigIron MG8. All other protocols are disabled, so you must enable them to configure and use them. NOTE: The following protocols require a system reset before the protocol will be active on the system: PIM, DVMRP, and RIP.
Page 172 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide • DVMRP routes NOTE: If you increase the number of subnet addresses you can configure on each port to a higher amount, you might also need to increase the total number of subnets that you can configure on the device.
Page 173: Assigning A Mirror Port And Monitor Ports
Configuring Port Mirroring and Monitoring Suppose you want to diagnose the in and out traffic on port 3 on a module in slot 4 of a BigIron MG8, and use port 1 in slot 4 as the mirror port. To do so, enter the following commands:...
Page 174 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide BigIron MG8(config-if-e10000-4/3)# monitor ethernet 4/1 both Syntax: [no] mirror-port ethernet <slot>/<port> The <slot>/<port> parameter specifies the slot and port numbers. You can configure up to 64 mirror ports on the BigIron MG8.
Page 175: Monitoring An Individual Trunk Port
To monitor traffic on an individual port in a trunk group, enter commands such as the following: BigIron MG8(config)# mirror ethernet 2/1 BigIron MG8(config)# trunk switch ethernet 4/1 to 4/4 BigIron MG8(config-trunk-4/1-4/4)# config-trunk-ind BigIron MG8(config-trunk-4/1-4/4)# monitor ethe-port-monitored 5/1 ethernet 2/1 in Syntax: [no] config-trunk-ind Syntax: [no] monitor ethe-port-monitored <port>...
Page 176 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide The config-trunk-ind command enables configuration of individual ports in the trunk group. You need to enter the config-trunk-ind command only once in a trunk group. After you enter the command, all applicable port configuration commands apply to individual ports only.
Page 177: Maintaining A Bigiron Mg8
Replacing cooling system components WARNING: The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel. Hardware Maintenance Schedule The BigIron MG8 requires minimal maintenance for its hardware components. Foundry recommends doing the following: • Replacing the air filter every 6 months.
Page 178: Replacing An Air Filter
Foundry recommends replacing the air filter that filters air entering the BigIron MG8 chassis every 6 months. Replacing this filter regularly prevents the accumulation of dust on module components. You can replace the air filter while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running. To perform this task, you need the following: •...
Page 179: Cleaning The Fiber-Optic Connectors
When not using a fiber-optic module connector, make sure to keep the protective covering on. Replacing a Management Module You can remove a management module and replace it with a new one while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running.
Page 180: Removing A Management Module
Before removing a management module from the BigIron MG8 chassis, have the following on hand: • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the BigIron MG8 chassis. WARNING: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
Page 181: Replacing An Interface Module
Maintaining a BigIron MG8 Replacing an Interface Module You can remove an interface module and replace it with a new one while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running. This section provides information about the following tasks: •...
Page 182: Replacing A Switch Fabric Module
BigIron MG8 chassis. CAUTION: Do not remove the switch fabric module while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running. If you attempt to remove this module while the chassis is powered on and running, all traffic being handled by the system will stop.
Page 183: Removing A Switch Fabric Module
Before removing a switch fabric module from the BigIron MG8 chassis, have the following on hand: • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the BigIron MG8 chassis. WARNING: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
Page 184: Replacing A Fiber-Optic Module
Fiber-Optic Module”. Installing a New Fiber-Optic Module You can install a new fiber-optic module in a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running. Before installing one of these modules into the port, have the following on hand: •...
Page 185: Cabling A Fiber-Optic Module
You can replace an AC power supply while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running. The AC power supplies are located in slots along the bottom of the BigIron MG8 chassis as shown in Figure 2.5 on page 2-6.
Page 186 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide power supply from the wall outlet before removing and replacing the supply. The BigIron MG8 chassis can be running while a power supply is being removed and replaced, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source.
Page 187: Replacing Cooling System Components
"FCM B" fails, you must also replace the fan marked "Fan B." You can replace a fan or a fan control module while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running. The fans and fan control modules are located on rear panel of the BigIron MG8 chassis.
Page 188 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide CAUTION: To avoid overheating of the BigIron MG8 chassis, remove only one fan at a time. Do not remove both fans from the chassis at the same time. To replace a fan, you need the following: •...
Page 189: Replacing A Fan Control Module
For information about replacing a fan control module, go on to the next section. Replacing a Fan Control Module You can remove and replace a fan control module while the BigIron MG8 chassis is powered on and running. To replace a fan control module, you need the following: •...
Page 190 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Reapeat Step 2 through Step 6 to replace the other control module. Observe the LED on the fan control module face place to verify that it is operating normally. The LED should be a steady green, which indicates that the associated fan is working and responding to the fan control module.
Page 191: Upgrading Software Images And Configuration Files
The upgradable images stored on the boot flash and code flash and the circumstances under which you need to upgrade them. • The images provided on the CD that ships with the BigIron MG8 Layer 3 Switch. Flash Each management module and interface module includes a boot flash and a code flash. The boot flash stores the boot image or boot code for the respective module.
Page 192: Upgradable Software Images
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Table 10.1: Boot and Code Flash Sizes Module Boot Flash Size Code Flash Size Management 512K Interface 512K 16M (for monitor, primary Terathon IronWare, and secondary Terathon IronWare images; and configuration...
Page 193 Upgrading Software Images and Configuration Files Table 10.2: Upgradable BigIron MG8 Software Images (Continued) Module Location Image/Contents When to Upgrade Image Management Code flash If you copy the primary and/or secondary Typically, you upgrade the primary Terathon IronWare image to all interface...
Page 194: Image File Types
Copy the new software image from a source to a destination. The source from which to copy the new image is usually a TFTP server to which the BigIron MG8 system has access or a PCMCIA flash card inserted in the management module’s slot 1 or 2. The destination to which to copy the new image is either the management module’s code flash or a flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2, or all...
Page 195: Determining The Currently Installed And Running Software Images
Foundry recommends using both show flash and show version commands before and after upgrading the software images. To determine the software image versions currently installed in code flash and boot flash, enter the following command at any level of the CLI: July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 10 - 5...
Page 196 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide BigIron MG8# show flash Active Management Module (Top Slot) Code Flash - Type MT28F128J3, Size 32 MB o Software Image (Primary) Version 1.0.0T103, Size 3140673 bytes, Check Sum e16c Compiled on Sep...
Page 197: Module ' S Monitor Image
Check sum – A unique ID for the image. If the contents of the image change, the check sum changes also. • Compilation date and time – The date and time that Foundry compiled the image . July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 10 - 7...
Page 198 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Table 10.4: Code Flash and Boot Flash Information (Continued) This Field... Displays... Boot-Monitor Image Indicates the monitor image installed in the management module’s code flash. The image must be mb<xxxxx>. The output displays the following information about the image: •...
Page 199 Check sum – A unique ID for the image. If the contents of the image change, the check sum changes also. • Compilation date and time – The date and time that Foundry compiled the image . July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 10 - 9...
Page 200 Part #: Not Exist, FPGA Version: 4) ========================================================================== SL 1: BigIron MG8 4x10 (Serial #: abcd, Part #: Not Exist) Boot : Version 1.0.0T115 Copyright (c) 1996-2003 Foundry Networks, Inc Foundry. Compiled on Sep 2 2003 at 11:12:34 labeled as lb01000...
Page 201: S Terathon Iron Ware Software Image
To upgrade the management module’s monitor image in code flash, you must perform the following steps: Place the new monitor image on a TFTP server to which the BigIron MG8 system has access or on a PCMCIA flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2.
Page 202: S Images
To upgrade the monitor image in code flash on all interface modules or an interface module in a specified chassis slot, you must perform the following steps: Place the new monitor image on a TFTP server to which the BigIron MG8 system has access or on a PCMCIA flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2.
Page 203: Upgrading The Boot Image In Boot Flash
Place the new Terathon IronWare image on a TFTP server to which the BigIron MG8 system has access or on a PCMCIA flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2.
Page 204: Rebooting The Management Module
0 keyword, the management module made a copy of the image and stored it in its code flash under the names lp-primary-0 or lp-secondary-0. By default, the BigIron MG8 system checks the interface modules’ Terathon IronWare images, which reside in the code flash of the interface modules and the management module to make sure they are the same in both locations.
Page 205: Upgrading An Fpga For A 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module
Copy the new image from a source to a destination. The source from which to copy the new image is usually a TFTP server to which the BigIron MG8 system has access or a flash card in the management module’s slot 1 or 2. The destination to which to copy the new image is all or one specified interface module.
Page 206: Upgrading The Fpga Images
To upgrade one or more FPGA images on a 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module, perform the following steps: Place the new FPGA image(s) on a TFTP server to which the BigIron MG8 system has access or on a PCMCIA flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2.
Page 207: Rebooting The Interface Module
Loading and Saving Configuration Files For easy configuration management, the BigIron MG8 Layer 3 Switch supports both the download and upload of configuration files between the Layer 3 Switch and a TFTP server on the network. You can also copy the startup configuration file locally between the management module’s code flash and a PCMCIA flash card inserted in the...
Page 208: Logging Changes To The Startup-Config File
NOTE: You can name the configuration file when you copy it to a TFTP server. However, when you copy a configuration file from the server to a BigIron MG8 Layer 3 Switch, the file is always copied as “startup-config” or “running-config”, depending on which type of file you saved to the server.
Page 209: Dynamic Configuration Loading
You can load dynamic configuration commands (commands that do not require a reload to take effect) from a file on a TFTP server into the BigIron MG8 Layer 3 Switch’s running-config. You can make configuration changes off- line, then load the changes directly into the device’s running-config, without reloading the software.
Page 210: Loading The Configuration Information Into The Running-Config
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide For example, if a trunk group is active on the device, and the configuration file contains a command to disable STP on one of the secondary ports in the trunk group, the CLI rejects the commands to enter the interface configuration level for the port and moves on to the next command in the file you are loading.
Page 211: Erasing Image And Configuration Files
• erase flash secondary erases the image stored in secondary flash of the system. • erase startup-config erases the configuration stored in the startup configuration file; however, the running July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 10 - 21...
Page 212: Upgrading Via Ssh
Secure Shell (SSH) Scheduling a System Reload In addition to reloading the BigIron MG8 system manually, you can configure the system to reload itself at a specific time or after a specific amount of time has passed. NOTE: The scheduled reload feature requires the system clock. You can use a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server to set the clock or you can set the device clock manually.
Page 213: Reloading After A Specific Amount Of Time
To cancel a scheduled system reload, enter the following command at the Privileged EXEC level of the CLI: BigIron MG8# reload cancel Diagnostic Error Codes and Remedies for TFTP Transfers If an error occurs with a TFTP transfer to or from a BigIron MG8 Layer 3 Switch, one of the following error codes is displayed. Error...
Page 214: Downloading A New Image Using The Supplied Script
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide Error Message Explanation and action code TFTP out of buffer space. The file is larger than the amount of space on the device or TFTP server. If you are copying an image file to flash, first copy the other image to your TFTP server, then delete it from flash.
Page 215 Upgrading Software Images and Configuration Files This CLI command first copies the download script specified to the system's memory. It then parses the script to perform the software download specified in the script. July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 10 - 25...
Page 216 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide The following section describes the download script syntax. # download script syntax: # <spec_line> # ... # <spec_line> # where <spec_line> == KEYWORD:<val>; # 1) Supported KEYWORD // specify source of the images, optional...
Page 217: Sample Download Script
Download FPGA file xpp.bin to all LPs. Download FPGA file xtm.bin to all LPs. Download FPGA file pbif.bin to all LPs. Download FPGA file xbridge.bin to LP 1, 3 and 4. July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 10 - 27...
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Page 219: Hardware Specifications
This chapter provides the following specifications for the BigIron MG8 chassis: • Hardware specifications • Port specifications Hardware Specifications This section contains the following hardware specifications for the BigIron MG8 chassis: • Power specifications • Physical dimensions • Operating environment •...
Page 220 PowerOutput CurrentDraw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - VoltsIn ) Efficiency ) PowerFactor Table 11.2 lists the current draw calculations for the BigIron MG8 chassis. The calculations are based on one AC power supply only. Table 11.2: Current Draw Calculations Current Draw Formula 100 – 120 VAC...
Page 221: Physical Dimensions
24 in 242 lbs (AC chassis) 26.25 in (DC chassis) 174 lbs (DC chassis) Operating Environment Table 11.6 provides the operating environment specifications for the BigIron MG8 chassis. Table 11.6: BigIron MG8 Operating Environment Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Operating Altitude 32°...
Page 222: Port Specifications
DB-9 or DB-25 connector, male or female. Serial cable options between the BigIron MG8 chassis and a PC or terminal are shown in Figure 11.2. NOTE: As indicated in Figure 11.1 and Figure 11.2, some of the wires should not be connected. If you do connect the wires that are labeled “Reserved”, you might get unexpected results with some terminals.
Page 223: Management Port Pin Assignments
Table 11.8: Management Port Pin Assignments Pin Number MDI Ports Not used (10BaseT) CMT (100BaseTX) Not used (10BaseT) CMT (100BaseTX) Not used (10BaseT) CMT (100BaseTX) Not used (10BaseT) CMT (100BaseTX) July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. 11 - 5...
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Page 225: Appendix A Regulatory Statements
This is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. A - 1...
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Page 228 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide CAUTION: Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the power supply slot and make sure the power supply is properly inserted in the guides. Never insert the power supply upside down.
Page 229 VORSICHT: Wenn Sie mit dem Formattieren beginnen, können Sie diesen Prozess nicht anhalten. Selbst wenn zum Anhalten der CLI-Ausgabe Strg-C drücken und eine neue Aufforderung gezeigt July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. B - 3...
Page 230 Gehäuse entfernt wird, kommt der gesamte, vom System gehandhabte Verkehr zum Stillstand. MISE EN GARDE: Ne retirez pas le module d’interrupteur de la face arrière lorsque le châssis BigIron MG8 est allumé et en cours de fonctionnement. Si vous essayer de retirer ce module lorsque le châssis est allumé...
Page 231 Cautions and Warnings CAUTION: To avoid overheating of the BigIron MG8 chassis, remove only one fan tray at a time. Do not remove both fan trays from the chassis at one time. VORSICHT: Es darf nur ein Ventilatorblech zur Zeit entfernt werden, um ein Überhitzen des BigIron MG8- Gehäuses zu vermeiden.
Page 232 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide CAUTION: If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
Page 233: Warnings
Cette marque vous assure que vous pouvez utiliser le cordon d'alimentation avec le dispositif en toute sécurité. July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. B - 7...
Page 234 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide ADVERTENCIA: Si la instalación requiere un cordón de corriente distinto al que se ha suministrado con el instrumento, verifique que usa un cordón de corriente que venga con la marca de la agencia de seguridad que defina las regulaciones para cordones de corriente en su país.
Page 235 AC power supply from wall outlet before removing and replacing the supply. The BigIron MG8 chassis can be running while a power supply is being removed and replaced, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source. Otherwise, you could be injured or the AC power supply or other parts of the device could be damaged.
Page 236 Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide ADVERTENCIA: El panel delantero de un suministro de corriente alterna incluye un mango que bloquea el suministro de corriente al chasis. El mango es un mecanismo de bloqueo solamente y no deberá...
Page 237: Software Specifications
Appendix C Software Specifications This appendix lists the following information for the BigIron MG8: • IEEE compliance • RFC support • Internet draft support IEEE Compliance The BigIron MG8 supports the following standards: • 802.1d Bridging • 802.1p/q VLAN Tagging •...
Page 238: Bgp
Foundry BigIron MG8 Switch Installation and Basic Configuration Guide • 826 – Ethernet Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) • 854, 855, and 857 – TELNET • 894 – IP over Ethernet • 903 – RARP • 906 – Bootstrap loading using TFTP •...
Page 239: Ospf
1905 – Protocol Operations for Version 2 of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2) • 1906 – Transport Mappings for Version 2 of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2) • 1966 – BGP Route Reflection • 2030 – Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) July 2005 © 2005 Foundry Networks, Inc. C - 3...
Page 240: Internet Drafts
• 3176 – InMon Corporation's sFlow: A Method for Monitoring Traffic in Switched and Routed Networks Internet Drafts In addition to the RFCs listed in “RFC Support” on page C-1, the BigIron MG8 supports the following Internet drafts: • ietf-idmr-dvmrp version 3.05, obsoletes RFC 1075 •...

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