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Extreme Networks Auto Configuration Configuration

Simplify and reduce costs for deploying switches in the network
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Extreme Networks Application Note
Extreme Networks Auto Configuration: Simplify and
Reduce Costs for Deploying Switches in the Network
Abstract: As new businesses expand and existing organizations continue to evolve, there
is an immediate need to provide network connectivity to the most basic and critical
business applications within short lead times. Extreme Networks
addresses these
®
needs by providing a flexible and simple switch configuration solution – Extreme Networks
Auto Configuration feature. This feature enables plug-and-play deployment that allows
organizations to quickly build networks or replace faulty switches for business continuity.
© 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Extreme Networks addresses these ® needs by providing a flexible and simple switch configuration solution – Extreme Networks Auto Configuration feature. This feature enables plug-and-play deployment that allows organizations to quickly build networks or replace faulty switches for business continuity.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Solution Benefits Understanding Extreme Networks Auto Configuration Description of DHCP Options Used for Extreme Networks Auto Configuration Case Study: Configuring the DHCP Server in Linux Distributions Case Study: Configuring the DHCP Server in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Case Study: Deploying a Summit X250e-48t Switch with Extreme Networks...

  • Page 3: The Business Challenge

    • Customers can choose to enable Extreme Networks • Business continuity requirements mandate that Auto Configuration in central equipment handling network administrators be prepared for situations...

  • Page 4: Understanding Extreme Networks Auto Configuration

    1. In this scenario where a turnkey or managed network infrastructure solution is delivered to the customer, the This section describes the workings of the Extreme Networks system integrators, channel partners, or VARs could Auto Configuration feature in detail. We will first examine...
  • Page 5 The shell prompt of a switch indicates that the • Upon receiving a DHCP ACK from a server, switch has been configured for Extreme Networks Auto ExtremeXOS will perform the following: Configuration. The format of the prompt is shown below.

  • Page 6: Description Of Dhcp Options Used For Extreme Networks Auto Configuration

    ExtremeXOS allocates and uses the following vendor-specific sub-options: • Option 100: TFTP Server IP Address • Option 101: Configuration Filename (.xsf or .cfg extension) • Option 102: SNMP Trap Receiver IP Address © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks Auto Configuration—Page 6...

  • Page 7: Case Study: Configuring The Dhcp Server In Linux Distributions

    ExtremeXOS software version 12.5.1. was used in this case study. As mentioned earlier, Extreme Networks Auto Configuration feature is architected using standards-based protocols such as DHCP and TFTP. The DHCP server could be running in any operating system and hardware. However, it should provide support for vendor-class identifier and vendor-encapsulated options.

  • Page 8: Case Study: Configuring The Dhcp Server In Microsoft Windows Server 2008

    In this section, we will describe the steps required to configure the DHCP Server in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 to work with the Extreme Networks Auto Configuration feature. In particular, we will configure the DHCP server to serve the required information for ExtremeXOS switches of type X450e-48p.
  • Page 9 Enter an appropriate description → In the data-section, under ASCII, type “X450e-24P” → Click “OK” Steps: In the left pane, right click on the super scope “IPv4” → Click “Set Predefined Options…” © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks Auto Configuration—Page 9...
  • Page 10 Steps: In the option type window, enter “TFTP Server” in the Name → Select the Data type as “Binary” → Enter the option code as “100” → Enter an appropriate description → Click “OK” © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks Auto Configuration—Page 10...
  • Page 11 Steps: In the “Predefined Options and Values” dialog box, Click “Add” → Enter “EPICenter / Trap Receiver” in the Name → Select the Data type as “Binary” → Enter the option code as “102” → Enter an appropriate description → Click “OK” © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks Auto Configuration—Page 11...
  • Page 12 Class” → Select “100 TFTP Server” option → In the “Data entry” section, enter the binary equivalent of the IP address of the TFTP server [In this example, the TFTP Server IP Address is 192.168.2.10, which is reflected in binary as C0 A8 02 0A] → Click “OK” © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks Auto Configuration—Page 12...
  • Page 13 EPICenter or a third-party SNMP Trap Receiver [In this example, the IP address is 10.120.91.89, which is reflected in binary as 0A 78 5B 59] → Click “OK” © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks Auto Configuration—Page 13...
  • Page 14 Extreme Networks Application Note Steps: Verify that all the vendor-encapsulated options are present in the “Scope Options” © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks Auto Configuration—Page 14...

  • Page 15: Case Study: Deploying A Summit X250E-48T Switch With Extreme Networks

    Extreme Networks Application Note Case Study: Deploying a Summit X250e-48t switch with Extreme Networks Auto Configuration Feature Enabled In this section, we will observe the switch behavior when deployed in the network. The case study uses the DHCP configuration for devices which fall under the class “PRIMECORP-Edge-without-POE.” Please refer to the class description in the case study for using DHCP server in linux distributions.
  • Page 16 * (auto-provision) X250e-48t.1 # 3. The status of Extreme Networks Auto Configuration can be retrieved using the CLI Command “show auto-provision,” which will display the number of DHCP DISCOVER attempts on each VR. * (auto-provision) X250e-48t.2 # show auto-provision...
  • Page 17 © 2010 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme Networks, the Extreme Networks logo, EPICenter, ExtremeXOS and Summit are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names and marks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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