Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6800 Series Getting Started Manual
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- Page 1 ® OmniSwitch 6800 Series Getting Started Guide 060195-10, Rev. D June 2007...
- Page 2 The features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2007 by Alcatel-Lucent. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Alcatel-Lucent.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
....3 Booting OmniSwitch 6800 Series Items Required ......3 Switches . - Page 4 Files and Directories ....18 Boot and Image Files ......18 boot.params File .
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Page 5: Omniswitch 6800 Series
OmniSwitch 6800 Series The OmniSwitch 6800 Series is an advanced fixed configuration family of Ethernet switches. These switches OmniSwitch 6800-24 provide wire rate Layer 2 forwarding and Layer 3 routing with advanced services. /ACT LINK sole /ACT LINK OmniSwitch 6800-48... -
Page 6: Related Documentation
SNMP, and using web The following are the titles and descriptions of all the management software (WebView). OmniSwitch 6800 Series user documentation included in the User Manual CD: OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration •... -
Page 7: Installing The Hardware
Items Required Electrical Requirements In addition to the materials and components provided in the OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches have the following general OmniSwitch 6800 Series shipment, you must provide the electrical requirements: following items in order to complete this installation: Each switch requires one grounded AC power source. -
Page 8: Items Included
Items Included Unpacking and Initial Setup Your OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch order includes the Unpacking the Chassis following items: OmniSwitch chassis To protect your OmniSwitch chassis and hardware compo- • nents from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and physical damage, Rack mount flanges with attachment screws (rack read all unpacking recommendations and instructions care- •... -
Page 9: Setting Up The Switch
Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static- Once all OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches have been free environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the removed from their packaging, continue to “Setting Up front, rear, and sides of the switch. -
Page 10: Installation Options
Installation Options Position the chassis on the table or bench where it is to be installed. There are two ways in which the OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches can be installed: Be sure that adequate clearance has been provided for chassis airflow and access to the front, back, and sides of Tabletop installation the switch. -
Page 11: Rack-Mounting The Switch
If this is the case, skip steps 1 and 2 below. Alcatel-Lucent provides two rack-mount flanges with • each OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch. These flanges support standard 19-inch rack mount installations. Align the holes in the provided rack-mount flanges These flanges must be attached to the chassis before with the four threaded holes in the OmniSwitch chassis. - Page 12 After the rack-mount flanges are secured to the chas- Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are sis, mark the holes on the rack where the switch is to be secure, install the remaining two rack mount screws. Be installed.
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Page 13: Installing Combo Port Sfps
SFPs, refer to the instruction card provided with the SFP supply modules, chassis daughtercard, connector cables, and product. power cords—refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide. Note. Combo port preferences are user-configurable via For information on connecting stacked switches, refer to the the system software. -
Page 14: Connections And Cabling
• ports as required by your network Note. For information on modifying these settings, refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide. Connecting the Serial Cable The console port, located on the chassis front panel, provides a serial connection to the switch and is required when logging into the switch for the first time. -
Page 15: Booting Omniswitch 6800 Series Switches
Booting OmniSwitch 6800 Series Switches Booting a Standalone Switch LED States for a Standalone Switch The OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch does not use an on/off Solid amber if no operational backup power supply (BPS) is attached; solid switch. The power cord is the switch’s only connect/discon- green if an operational BPS is nect device. -
Page 16: Your First Login Session
Note. You must be connected to the switch via the console password: switch port before initiating your first login session. If you are using OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches in a stacked configuration, you must be connected to the console port of the stack’s primary switch. -
Page 17: Assigning An Ip Address To The Switch
Switch followed by the CLI command prompt: Assigning an IP address to your OmniSwitch 6800 Series Welcome to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6000 switch is an important step in the setup process. -
Page 18: Unlocking Session Types
Unlocking Session Types Unlocking Specified Session Types Security is a key feature on OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches. You can also unlock session types on a one-by-one basis. For As a result, when you access the switch for the first time, you example, to unlock Telnet sessions only, enter the following must use a direct console port connection. -
Page 19: Changing The Login Password
Note. Be sure to remember or securely record all new -> system timezone pst passwords; overriding configured passwords on OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches is restricted. To enable Daylight Savings time, enter the following command: New password settings are automatically saved in real time to ->... -
Page 20: Setting The Date And Time
Setting Optional System Many other time zone variables are supported. For detailed information on configuring a time zone for the switch, refer to Information your OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Switch Management Guide. This section provides information on configuring optional Setting the Date and Time system parameters, including: Set the current time for the switch by entering system time, the switch’s administrative contact... -
Page 21: Specifying A System Name
This completes the initial configuration process. Your OmniSwitch OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch is now ready for To specify a system location, enter system location, followed additional configuration and network operation. Refer to the by a text description of up to 254 characters. -
Page 22: Files And Directories
Boot and Image Files boot.cfg File The boot.cfg file stores your network configuration parame- Although the flash memory on OmniSwitch 6800 Series ters. When you first boot the switch, no boot.cfg file is switches can contain many file types (e.g., log and snapshot present. -
Page 23: Boot.slot.cfg File
File For a complete list of OmniSwitch 6800 Series image files, along with their functions, refer to the following table: The boot.slot.cfg file contains the slot assignment for each switch installed in a stacked configuration. Kos.img Contains the OmniSwitch 6800 Series operating system software. -
Page 24: Working And Certified Directories
Working and Certified Working Directory Directories Working Directory OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches offer flash memory with Intended for: Files that are being configured and tested. Once these files are considered 8 MB base ROM space and 64 MB extended ROM. This mem- valid and reliable, they can be copied to the Certified directory. -
Page 25: Certified Directory
Certified Directory How can I tell which directory the switch is currently using? When you first boot the switch, the /flash/working directory is used; this allows you to save your initial configuration changes Certified Directory to the boot.cfg file. However, subsequent boots may result in Intended for: Reliable, Tested configuration and image files. -
Page 26: Working And Certified Are Identical
Can I save changes to the Certified directory? Working and Certified Are Identical No. The /flash/certified directory is intended to store only If the software in the /flash/working and /flash/certified tested, reliable configuration and image files. Configuration directories are completely identical, the switch considers the changes must be saved to the boot.cfg file in the software in both directories to be equally reliable. -
Page 27: Working And Certified Are Different
Working and Certified Are Different My Working and Certified directories are different. Can I force a reboot from the Working directory? If the software in the /flash/working directory differs even slightly from the software in the /flash/certified directory, the Yes. If its configuration and image files are known to be reli- switch will automatically run from the /flash/certified direc- able, you can override the default and initiate a reboot from the tory. -
Page 28: Using Webview
Using WebView Logging In to WebView The switch can be configured and monitored using WebView, Alcatel-Lucent’s Web-based device management tool. WebView software is pre-installed in the switch; you are not required to load additional software. Note. Before attempting to establish a WebView session, be sure that you have first unlocked the HTTP session type via the aaa authentication command. -
Page 29: Navigating Webview
Navigating WebView Enter the switch’s IP address in the browser’s “Address” text field (“Location:” for Netscape users). The login screen displays. After you have successfully logged in, the Chassis Manage- ment home page displays. Enter the user name and password at the login prompt. Remember, if you have already changed the user name and The Chassis Management home page provides a physical password for your switch, be sure to use the new information. - Page 30 Navigate the application by clicking on the “Configuration Refine your navigation by selecting “Configuration Options” Group” buttons in the left-hand toolbar. for each group from the items displayed in the grey, horizon- tal navigation bar. “Configuration Options” Toolbar. (In this case, the option “Device”...
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Page 31: Online Help
Online Help Additional Information General online help is available through the main Help link For more information on using WebView, refer to the “Using located in the top WebView banner. WebView” chapter in the OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Switch Management Guide. General Help Link Detailed, context-based help is provided for each status table and configuration dialog window. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The WebView login screen does not display. This suggests either a physical or network connection issue. Try the following options: Be sure that you have a good physical Ethernet cable • connection to the switch. Be sure your computer has a valid Ethernet connection •...