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If multiple switches are installed on the same LAN, each switch
(and the management server) must have a unique IP address. One
switch can use the factory-set address, but the addresses of the
remaining switches must be changed.
NOTE: If multiple switches, other managed products, and the
management server are delivered in an equipment cabinet, all devices are
configured with unique IP addresses that do not require change. The
addresses require change only if multiple equipment cabinets are
LAN-connected.
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IBM Flexport Feature - If you have enabled additional port
function with the IBM Flexport Feature since the switch shipped
from the factory, resetting configuration will return this feature to
the factory default of only 16 ports enabled. You must re-enable
the additional ports using the Configure Feature Key dialog box
(refer to
Task 16: Configure PFE Key (optional)
NOTE: Until this feature is enabled the additional ports will appear as
Not Installed in the Port Operational State dialog box of the Hardware View
and Port List View.
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Subnet mask - the default subnet mask is 255.0.0.0. If the switch
is installed on a complex public LAN with one or more routers,
the address may require change.
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Gateway address - the default gateway address is 0.0.0.0. If the
switch is installed on a dedicated LAN with no connection
through a router, the address does not require change. If the
switch is installed on a public LAN (corporate intranet), the
gateway address must be changed to the address of the corporate
intranet's local router.
Verify the type of LAN installation with the customer's network
administrator. If one switch (or one equipment cabinet) is installed on
a dedicated LAN, network addresses do not require change.
If multiple switches (or multiple equipment cabinets) are installed or
a public LAN segment is used, network addresses must be changed
to conform to the customer's LAN addressing scheme. The following
tools are required:
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A maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook PC) with:
— The Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows
Millennium Edition operating system installed.
on page 106).
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