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OmniSwitch 6450 Series
Getting Started Guide
060350-10, Rev. B
May 2012

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  • Page 1 OmniSwitch 6450 Series Getting Started Guide 060350-10, Rev. B May 2012...
  • Page 2 The features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2012 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Serial Cable ....5 Serial Connection Default Settings ... . . 5 Booting OmniSwitch 6450 Series Switches .
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  • Page 5: Omniswitch 6450 Series

    OmniSwitch 6450 The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6450 Series is a family of fixed configuration, Gigabit Ethernet, stackable LAN switches with advanced Layer 2 and basic routing capabilities designed for both the Enterprise and Metro markets. Refer to the Product Documentation Card for instructions on downloading additional hardware and software OmniSwitch documentation.

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation • OmniSwitch 6250/6450 Network Configuration Guide Includes network configuration procedures and The following are the titles and descriptions of all the descriptive information on all the major software OmniSwitch 6450 user documentation available for down- features and protocols included in the base software load.

  • Page 7: Unpacking Instructions

    Unpacking Instructions Items Included Unpacking the Chassis Your OmniSwitch 6450 switch order may include the follow- To protect your OmniSwitch chassis and hardware compo- ing items: nents from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and physical damage, read all unpacking recommendations and instructions care- •...

  • Page 8: Installation Options

    Installation Options Carefully remove any foam pads and protective plastic from the switch chassis as in the example diagram. Depending on the model, there are multiple ways in which the Once all OmniSwitch 6450 switches have been OmniSwitch 6450 switches can be installed: removed from their packaging, continue to “Installation •...

  • Page 9: Connections And Cabling

    Connections and Cabling Once your switch is properly set up and all the required hard- Connect the adapter to the PC or terminal with the ware components are installed, you should connect all network default settings below. and management cables required for your network applica- tions.

  • Page 10: Booting Omniswitch 6450 Series Switches

    If the LED states differ from the states shown in the table, refer to the Hardware Users Guide for more information. The OmniSwitch 6450 switch does not use an on/off switch. Contact Alcatel-Lucent Customer Support if the unexpected The power cord is the switch’s only connect/disconnect LED state persists.

  • Page 11: Your First Login Session

    Your First Login Session Logging in to the Switch Once the switch has successfully booted and you have accessed your computer’s terminal emulation software via the console port, you are ready to log in to the switch’s Command When you first log in to the switch, you will be prompted for a Line Interface (CLI) and configure basic information.

  • Page 12: Assigning An Ip Address To The Switch

    Switch followed by the CLI command prompt: Assigning an IP address to your OmniSwitch 6450 switch is an Welcome to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6450 Series important step in the setup process. Software Version 6.6.3.R01, April 16, 2012. Copyright(c), 1994-2009 Alcatel-Lucent All Rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Unlocking Session Types

    Unlocking Session Types Unlocking Specified Session Types Security is a key feature on OmniSwitch 6450 switches. As a You can also unlock session types on a one-by-one basis. For result, when you access the switch for the first time, you must example, to unlock Telnet sessions only, enter the following use a direct console port connection.

  • Page 14: Changing The Login Password

    Changing the Login Password All subsequent login sessions—including those through the console port—will require the new password in order to access Change the login password for admin user sessions by follow- the switch. ing the steps below: User Accounts. For information on creating additional Be sure that you have logged into the switch as user user types and assigning individual passwords, refer to the type admin (see...

  • Page 15: Setting The System Time Zone

    Setting the System Time Zone To set the current date for the switch, enter system date, followed by the current date in mm/dd/yyyy. For example: The switch’s default time zone is UTC (also referred to as -> system date 04/27/2012 Greenwich Mean Time).

  • Page 16: Viewing And Saving Changes

    Viewing and Saving Changes Specifying a System Name The system name is a simple, user-defined text description for To view your current changes, enter show system at the CLI the switch. prompt. To specify a system name, enter system name, followed by a Once you have configured this basic switch information, save text description.

  • Page 17: Using Webview

    Ensure there is proper IP connectivity between the PC and the OmniSwitch Open any Alcatel-Lucent supported Web browser. Browser Compatibility Enter the switch’s IP address in the browser’s The following Web browsers are recommended for use with “Address”...

  • Page 18: Navigating Webview

    Enter the user name and password at the login prompt. The Chassis Management home page provides a physical Remember, if you have already changed the user name and representation of the switch, as well as basic system informa- password for your switch, be sure to use the new information. tion.
  • Page 19 Refine your navigation by selecting “Configuration Options” for each group from the items displayed in the grey, horizontal navigation bar. “Configuration Options” Toolbar. (In this case, the option Main “Configuration “Device” has been selected.) Group” Toolbar. (In this case, the group “Health”...

  • Page 20: 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 Switch Management Guide. General Help Link Detailed, context-based help is provided for each status table and configuration dialog window.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Webview

    Troubleshooting WebView The WebView login screen does not display. This suggests either a physical or network connection issue. Try the following options: • Be sure your computer has a valid Ethernet connection and has IP connectivity to the switch. • Verify that all required WebView image files are installed in the current running directory.
  • Page 22 Using WebView May 2012...

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