OmniSwitch 6800 Series Getting Started Guide
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1. 10 Connecting the Serial Cable 10 Serial Connection Default Settings 10 Booting OmniSwitch 6800 Series Switches 11 Booting a Standalone Switch 11 Your First Login Session 12 Logging In to the Switch 12 Assigning an IP Address to the Switch 13 Unlocking Session Types 14 Changing the Login Password 15 Setting the System Time Zone 15 Setting the Date and Time 16 Setting Optional System Information 16 Specifying an Administrative Contact 16 Specifying a System Name 17 Specifying the Switch s Location 17 Viewing and Saving Changes 17 Files and Directories 18 Boot and Image Piles lt 2 18 boot params l 18 DOOUCIS Pile Gace tek teak aaa ee die nee 18 boot slot cfg File 19 mas Besse nee a eee eee Boe 19 Working and Certified Directories 20 Working Directory 20 Certified Directory 21 Using WebView 24 Browser Compatibility 24 Logging In to WebView 24 Navigating WebView 25 Online Help sieren wi2. bi About Chassis Heath The Chassis Management feature provides detailed information about nach hardmare ond software inchiding spectic information for cach smitch in a stock spobcoble The feature is alta ured ta rabaot ralkad a single smitch an individual m ch in a stack ar al emtches n a stack Etrerret Z sera Coran Port IP Adm eos 10 255 24 22 Borne Fte2 Mal 1 I Caansis Typet Orri witch GII Stackatie POE Chee ML ir Location Ur remn Adacendte comaa AKONI n ant online rare DKO LOCEL EEEN Lo O00 dsye Othoure L un er 1 ceconide Sarng Versier Wherting Sotamaa View mom 61 S376 MOI gardreds Derrdopreer Apei 17 2007 Cerny Sas Need to Cart Synchrcnvalion Aste Cre CMA lowe trtzrrat tower 3 Enter the user name and password at the login prompt TOE The Chassis Management home page provides a physical representation of the switch as well as basic system informa tion This is the main launching point for WebView Remember if you have already changed the user name and password for your switch be sure to use the new information If you have not changed your user name or password the factory defaults are admin and switch respectively Refer to the Managing Switch User Accounts chapter of your OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Switch Management Guide for information on modifying the default user name and password June 2007 Using WebView 25 Navigate the application by clicking on the Configuration G
3. version of soft ware in the event of a system software problem 20 Files and Directories Working Directory Working Directory Intended for Files that are being configured and tested Once these files are considered valid and reliable they can be copied to the Certified directory On reload If the Working and Certified directories are identical the switch will automatically run from software in this directory If the two directories are not identical you can instruct the switch to run from the Working directory by issuing the reload working command Saving changes You can save config uration changes to the Working directory via the write memory command The flash working directory is intended for software that is still being configured for your network Changes made while configuring your switch are saved to the boot cfg file in the flash working directory Once the flash working directory s configuration and image files are road tested and considered valid and reliable for your network they can be copied to the flash certified directory June 2007 Certified Directory Certified Directory Intended for Reliable Tested configuration and image files The switch will roll back to this software in the event of a system software error On reload By default the switch will use the software in this directory if there are any differences between the Working and Certified directories Saving changes
4. 5 2 Front 6 inches minimum p x a at front of chassis for cable access and LED visibility Chassis Top View Installing the Hardware 5 Never obstruct the air vents located at the left and right sides of the chassis Note Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of the chassis For detailed chassis airflow diagrams refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide Installation Options There are two ways in which the OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches can be installed e Tabletop installation e Rack mount installation For information on setting up a switch as a tabletop unit refer to Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench For infor mation on rack mounting the switch refer to Rack Mounting the Switch on page 7 Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches can be installed freestand ing as tabletop units Place your switch in a stable flat static free surface 6 Installing the Hardware Note OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches must be placed right side up Never attempt to operate a switch posi tioned on its side Tabletop Mounting Steps To install the switch as a tabletop unit follow the steps below 1 Position the chassis on the table or bench where it is to be installed 2 Be sure that adequate clearance has been provided for chassis airflow and access to the front back and sides of the switch For recommended clearances
5. Included Your OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch order includes the following items e OmniSwitch chassis e Rack mount flanges with attachment screws rack mount flanges may be pre installed on some orders e Power cord country specific e Documentation CD containing a complete set of user guides for the switch and switch software Refer to Related Documentation on page 2 for a complete list of included documentation Depending on the items ordered for your specific network requirements the following optional items may also be included e Stacking cables per order e SFPs per order e 10 Gigabit XFP connectors per order e Backup power supply components and cables per order 4 Installing the Hardware Unpacking and Initial Setup Unpacking the Chassis To protect your OmniSwitch chassis and hardware compo nents from electrostatic discharge ESD and physical damage read all unpacking recommendations and instructions care fully before beginning Recommendations e Unpack your OmniSwitch chassis as close as possible to the location where it will be installed e Depending on your order Small Form Factor Plugga bles SFPs stacking cables and backup power supply components may be packaged separately In order to greatly reduce exposure to electrostatic discharge ESD and physical damage do not unpack these items until they are ready to be installed Instructions 1 Carefully cut the tape along the seam at t
6. S Patents e US Patent No e U S Patent No e US Patent No e U S Patent No e US Patent No e US Patent No e U S Patent No 6 339 830 6 070 243 6 061 368 5 394 402 6 047 024 6 314 106 6 542 507 Alcatel Lucent Alcatel Lucent 26801 West Agoura Road Calabasas CA 91301 818 880 3500 FAX 818 880 3505 US Customer Support 800 995 2696 International Customer Support 818 878 4507 Internet service esd alcateHucent com Table of Contents OmniSwitch 6800 Series l Related Documentation 2 Installing the Hardware 3 3 Site PreparaulON 3 Environmental Requirements 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Weight Considerations 3 lees Tocluded z ericesdinsseiedr ranee eus 4 Unpacking and Initial Setup 4 Unpacking the Chassis 4 Recommendations 4 INS UCHORS sand eae eer ees 4 Setting Up the Switch 5 Airflow Considerations 5 Installation Options 6 Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench 6 Tabletop Mounting Steps 6 Rack Mounting the Switch a Rack Mounting Steps 1 Installing Combo Port SFPs 9 Installing Backup Power Supply Components 9 June 2007 Connections and Cabling
7. the switch until the rack mount 8 If you are installing multiple switches in a rack to form flanges are flush with the rack post a stacked configuration repeat steps 1 through 7 for all switches in the stack 5 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes that were marked in step 3 Note When rack mounting multiple switches in a stacked 6 Once the holes are aligned insert a rack mount screw configuration be sure to place all switches in vertically not provided through the bottom hole of each flange adjacent rack positions This will ensure that all required Tighten both screws until they are secure stacking cables will have adequate length for the installa tion G Attaching the Switch to the Rack Note Be sure to install the screws in the bottom hole of each flange as shown before proceeding 8 Installing the Hardware June 2007 Installing Combo Port SFPs OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches offer Gigabit Ethernet combo ports located on the front panel These combo ports support hot swappable fiber Small Form Factor Pluggables SFPs For instructions on installing and removing combo port SFPs refer to the instruction card provided with the SFP product Note Combo port preferences are user configurable via the system software Refer to the Configuring Ethernet Ports chapter in the OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Network Configuration Guide for complete details Not
8. 7 Viewing and Saving Changes To view your current changes enter show system at the CLI prompt Once you have configured this basic switch information save your changes by entering write memory at the CLI command prompt When the write memory command is entered changes are automatically saved to the main configuration file boot cfg and placed in the flash working directory For more informa tion on the boot cfg file refer to page 18 Note If the switch reboots following a write memory command entry the switch will run from the flash certified directory As a result subsequent configu ration changes cannot be saved using the write memory command until the switch is once again running from the flash working directory See page 20 for important infor mation on these directories This completes the initial configuration process Your OmniSwitch OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch is now ready for additional configuration and network operation Refer to the following sections for more information on using your switch as well as additional built in features For stacked configurations be sure to refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide Your First Login Session 17 Files and Directories Boot and Image Files Although the flash memory on OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches can contain many file types e g log and snapshot files there are four specific file types that provide key switch and network functi
9. ACKs SW Activation In this example the switch is using the flash working direc tory For more information on the show running directory command output refer to the CMM Commands chapter in the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide Files and Directories 21 Can I save changes to the Certified directory No The flash certified directory 1s intended to store only tested reliable configuration and image files Configuration changes must be saved to the boot cfg file in the flash working directory Once those changes have been road tested the contents of the flash working directory can be copied to the flash certified directory via the copy working certified command What happens when the switch boots During the boot process the switch compares the contents of the flash working and flash certified directories Based on this comparison the switch determines which directory to use as its running software 22 Files and Directories Working and Certified Are Identical If the software in the flash working and flash certified directories are completely identical the switch considers the software in both directories to be equally reliable In this case the switch will run from the flash working directory N Working and Certified contents are identical Working Directory V boot cfg V Hbase img V Hrelease img V Etc J The switch runs from Worki
10. OmniSwitch 6800 Series Getting Started Guide 060195 10 Rev D Alcatel Lucent June 2007 Warning Only personnel knowledgeable in basic electrical and mechanical procedures should install or maintain this equipment Lithium Batteries Caution There is a danger of explosion if the Lithium battery in your chassis is incorrectly replaced Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The manufacturer s instructions are as follows Return the module with the Lithium battery to Alcatel Lucent The Lithium battery will be replaced at Alcatel Lucent s factory 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 Alcatel Lucent and the Alcatel Lucent logo are registered trademarks of Alcatel Lucent Xylan OmniSwitch OmniStack and Alcatel Lucent OmniVista are registered trademarks of Alcatel Lucent OmniAccess Omni Switch Router PolicyView RouterView SwitchManager VoiceView WebView X Cell X Vision and the Xylan logo are trademarks of Alcatel Lucent This OmniSwitch product contains components which may be covered by one or more of the following U
11. You cannot save config uration changes to the Certified directory To save your changes be sure that your switch is operating from the Working directory The software in the flash certified directory should be treated as the gold master for the switch When you place configu ration and image files in this directory you are certifying them as tested and reliable If the switch is running from the flash working directory and experiences a software problem it will roll back to the last known good software in the flash certified directory on the next reboot June 2007 How can 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 to the boot cfg file However subsequent boots may result in your switch running from the flash certified directory There fore verifying the current running directory is a key step any time you are configuring or monitoring the switch View the switch s current running directory by entering the show running directory command For example gt show running directory CONFIGURATION STATUS Running CMM PRIMARY CMM Mode DUAL CMMs Current CMM Slot fly Running configuration WORKING Certify Restore Status CERTIFY NEEDED SYNCHRONIZATION STATUS Flash Between CMMs SYNCHRONIZED Running Configuration NOT AVAILABLE Stacks Reload on Takeover ALL ST
12. atures and protocols included in the base software running Also provides information on fundamental package Chapters cover Layer 2 information Ether aspects of OmniSwitch hardware components and net and VLAN configuration Layer 3 information software architecture static routes security options authenticated VLANs Quality of Service QoS and link e OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide aggregation Complete technical specifications and procedures for e OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Advanced Routing all OmniSwitch 6800 Series hardware including chas Configuration Guide sis power supplies fans combo ports stacking procedures optional backup power supplies etc Includes network configuration procedures and descriptive information on all the software features and e OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide protocols included in the advanced routing software package Chapters cover multicast routing DVMRP Complete reference to all CLI commands supported on and PIM SM and OSPF the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Includes syntax defini tions default values examples usage guidelines and e OmniSwitch Transceivers Guide CLI to MIB variable mappings Includes information on Small Form Factor Pluggable e OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Switch Management SFPs and 10 Gbps Small Form Factor Pluggables Guide XFPs transceivers Includes procedures for readying a switch for integration into a network Topics include the software 2 OmniSwitch 6800 Series J
13. de eet eae ay 27 Additional Information 27 Troubleshooting 28 June 2007 OmniSwitch 6800 Series June 2007 OmniSwitch 6800 48L The OmniSwitch 6800 Series is an advanced fixed configuration family of Ethernet switches These switches provide wire rate Layer 2 forwarding and Layer 3 routing with advanced services They are fixed configuration triple speed 10 100 1000 switches that provide increased network performance improved application response times secure the LAN and enhance user productivity by maximizing mobility network capacity and services over existing category 5 5E 6 cabling Refer to the User Manual CD for additional hardware and software OmniSwitch documentation OmniSwitch 6800 Series 1 Re j g ted Doc umen ta ti on directory architecture image rollback protections authenticated switch access managing switch files system configuration using 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 e OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Network Configuration Guide e OmniSwitch 6800 Series Getting Started Guide Includes network configuration procedures and Describes the hardware and software procedures for descriptive information on all the major software getting an OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch up and fe
14. e For further details regarding supported SFP and XFP transceivers refer to the OmniSwitch Transceivers Guide June 2007 Installing Backup Power Supply Components For detailed information on installing backup power supply components including the backup power supply shelf power supply modules chassis daughtercard connector cables and power cords refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide For information on connecting stacked switches refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide Installing the Hardware 9 Connections and Cabling Once your switch is properly set up and all required hardware Serial Connection Default Settings components are installed you should connect all network and management cables required for your network applications The default settings for the serial connection are as follows Connections may include baud rate 9600 e RJ 45 cable connection to the console port parity e Single mode or multimode fiber cables to combo port data bits word size 8 SFPs as required by your network stop bits 1 e Ethernet cables to 10 100 1000 or 10 100 Ethernet 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 fir
15. ecific to your region or if you need to enable Daylight Savings Time DST on the switch you can configure these settings via the system timezone and system daylight savings time commands For example to set the system clock to run on Pacific standard time enter the following command gt system timezone pst To enable Daylight Savings time enter the following command gt system daylight savings time enable Your First Login Session 15 Many other time zone variables are supported For detailed information on configuring a time zone for the switch refer to your OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Switch Management Guide Setting the Date and Time Set the current time for the switch by entering system time followed by the current time in hh mm ss For example gt system time 18 35 00 The switch uses a 24 hour clock the time value shown in the above example would set the time to 6 35 PM To set the current date for the switch enter system date followed by the current date in mm dd yyyy For example gt system date 06 27 2002 16 Your First Login Session Setting Optional System Information This section provides information on configuring optional system parameters including e the switch s administrative contact e a system name e the switch s physical location Specifying an Administrative Contact An administrative contact is the person or department in charge of the switch If a contact is spec
16. eyword password and press Enter 3 Enter your new password at the prompt refer to the note below Note Typically the password should be a string of non repeating characters The switch s authentication software uses the first occurrence of the character series to uniquely identify the password For example the password engrengr is the same as engr A better password might be engr2735 4 You will be prompted to re enter the password Enter the password a second time Note Be sure to remember or securely record all new passwords overriding configured passwords on OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches is restricted New password settings are automatically saved in real time to the local user database the user is not required to enter an additional command in order to save the password informa tion Also note that new password information is retained following a reboot June 2007 All subsequent login sessions including those through the console port will require the new password in order to access the switch User Accounts The switch allows a maximum of 50 user accounts in the local user database For information on creating additional user types and assigning individual passwords refer to the Managing Switch User Accounts chapter of your Switch Management Guide Setting the System Time Zone The switch s default time zone is UTC also referred to as Greenwich Mean Time If you require a time zone that is sp
17. fails This suggests either a user name and password or Authenti cated Switch Access error Try the following options e Check that you are using the correct user name and password If you have already changed the user name and password for your switch be sure to use the new informa tion If you have not changed the user name and password the factory defaults are admin and switch respectively e Be sure that you have unlocked HTTP sessions on the switch To unlock HTTP sessions enter the following command gt aaa authentication http local See page 14 for information on unlocking session types 28 Using WebView June 2007
18. he top of the box containing the chassis 2 Lift the box s top flaps Remove any smaller boxes or pouches that are enclosed and set them aside 3 Lift the chassis out of the packaging 4 Carefully remove any foam pads and protective plastic from the switch chassis June 2007 Note Alcatel Lucent provides factory installed blank cover plates for empty backup power supply or 10 Giga bit expansion module bays Do not remove these cover plates unless a backup power supply or expansion module is to be installed immediately at the corresponding bay 5 If you are installing multiple switches in a stacked configuration repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining switches that will make up the stack 6 Once all OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches have been removed from their packaging continue to Setting Up the Switch June 2007 Setting Up the Switch Note Due to their airflow and access requirements OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches cannot be wall mounted Airflow Considerations Be sure that your switch is placed in a well ventilated static free environment Always allow adequate clearance at the front rear and sides of the switch The following diagram shows recommended minimum clear ances for adequate chassis airflow and access to components at the rear of the chassis Rear 5 inches minimum at rear of chassis Sides 2 inches minimum at left and right sides for chassis airflow ae T S D a gt d
19. iew and log in to a switch 1 Open any Alcatel Lucent tested Web browser Browser Compatibility The following Web browsers are recommended for use with WebView e Internet Explorer 6 0 and later for Windows NT 2000 XP 2003 e Netscape 7 1 for Windows NT 2000 XP e Netscape 7 0 for Solaris SunOS 5 8 24 Using WebView June 2007 2 Enter the switch s IP address in the browser s Navigating WebView Address text field Location for Netscape users The login screen displays After you have successfully logged in the Chassis Manage ment home page displays Fie Edt Vew Fovortes Took Help Om O HAG Awa dr O S S BL er 3 D Webview 10 255 24 22 Micrasoft Internet Explorer File Edt Vew Fovortes Tools Help ES vs dstress A betpe 710 288 24 22iiwebtcontent abri Jogas hrd Google Ce xas B bodrahe TP ect 4 toink tes eh Sand tow Daim Des gt x 2 A po rh De frores amp A C3 5 o a 3 Wr 2 w Sachwb A Uopede Mont 2 E QD an wrsm hte dhie rk e Eines e Prenis gt un TE TE avar Es ins WebView ETES Googe Kar meree AE Fa e Ri e tN et a GS Yee 2 B Be D Gant Oran r Grants Qos e Breck e Eines Press gt wo Sorcha dh Upgode How WebView Akatel Lucent Gd Hulot 10255 9422 RER Optore Save Cort guston Help About Teinat Log Out User Name Creede pat Petrosh Se Mas Poet Chassis Home Password
20. ified users can easily find the appropriate network administrator if they have ques tions or comments about the switch To specify an administrative contact enter system contact followed by a text string of up to 254 characters If you include spaces between words in the text string be sure to enclose the string in quotes For example gt system contact JSmith js company com June 2007 Specifying a System Name The system name is a simple user defined text description for the switch To specify a system name enter system name followed by a text description of up to 19 characters Note You cannot include spaces between words when entering a system name For example gt system name EngSwitch3 Specifying the Switch s Location It is recommended that you use a physical labeling system for locating and identifying your switch es Examples include placing a sticker or placard with a unique identifier e g the switch s default IP address on each chassis However if no labeling system has been implemented or if you need to determine a switch s location from a remote site entering a system location can be very useful To specify a system location enter system location followed by a text description of up to 254 characters If you include spaces between words in the text string be sure to enclose the string in quotes For example gt system location NMS Lab NE Rack June 200
21. ion you must be connected to the console port of the stack s primary switch 12 Your First Login Session Logging In to the Switch When you first log in to the switch or stack you will be prompted for a login 1 e user name and password During this first login session only one user name option and one password option is available e Login 1 e user name admin e Password switch To log in to the switch or stack enter admin at the login prompt Logins admin Next enter the factory default password switch at the pass word prompt password switch June 2007 The default welcome banner which includes information such as the current software version and system date displays followed by the CLI command prompt Welcome to the Alcatel Lucent OmniSwitch 6000 Software Version 6 1 5 281 R01 Development March 16 2007 Copyright c 1994 2007 Alcatel Lucent All Rights reserved OmniSwitch TM is a trademark of Alcatel Lucent registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office gt More Information on User Accounts A user account includes a login name password and user privileges Privileges determine whether the user has read or write access to the switch and which commands the user is authorized to execute For detailed information on setting up and modifying user accounts and user privileges refer to the Managing Switch User Accounts chapter of your OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Swi
22. ng m Working Directory boot cfg Hbase img Hrelease img Etc Certified gt Directory Y boot cfg J Hbase img J Hrelease img J Etc When the switch is running from the flash working directory software configuration changes can be saved via the write memory command June 2007 Working and Certified Are Different My Working and Certified directories are different Can 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 flash working directory This is done via the reload working command For more information refer to your OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide Working Directory A y X revised_boot cfg Hbase img Working The reload working Working J Hrelease img D Dir ctor command overrides E gt Working and Certified J Etc ee the default the Directory contents are different X revised_bo
23. o operational backup power supply BPS is attached solid green if an operational BPS is attached FAN Solid green TMP Solid green XFP1 Off XFP2 Off Slot Indicator 1 8 non blinking depending on the slot number value in the boot slot cfg file See the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide for detailed information The default value is 1 If any of the LED state differs from the states shown in the table above refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide for more information Contact Alcatel Lucent Customer Support if the unexpected LED state persists For information on booting stacked configurations and dynamic slot numbering refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide Booting OmniSwitch 6800 Series Switches 11 Your First Login Session Once the switch or stack 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 Line Interface CLI and configure basic information Complete the following steps during your first login session e Log in to the switch or stack e Unlock session types e Change the login password e Set the date and time e Set optional system information e Save your changes Note You must be connected to the switch via the console port before initiating your first login session If you are using OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches in a stacked configurat
24. ons These files include the boot cfg file boot params file boot slot cfg file and image img files boot params File The boot params file provides IP address gateway and mask information for the switch This information is required for Ethernet connections to the switch This file also contains default console port parameters baud rate etc and can be modified via the modify boot parameters CLI command In order to be read by the switch the boot params file must be placed in the flash directory If the file is deleted for any reason a new boot params file will be automatically gener ated on the next system boot However all user configured information such as IP address gateway and mask informa tion will be lost Therefore it is recommended that you keep a backup copy of this file at all times 18 Files and Directories boot cfg File The boot cfg file stores your network configuration parame ters When you first boot the switch no boot cfg file is present This file is automatically generated when you first issue a write memory command to save your configuration changes The file is then automatically placed in the flash working directory Important Your switch must be running from the flash working directory in order to save changes to the boot cfg file Refer to Working and Certified Directo ries on page 20 for more information Once the configuration parameters stored in the boot cfg file are c
25. onsidered tested and reliable the file can be copied to the flash certified directory and become part of the last known good software for the switch If all copies of this file are deleted and a system boot occurs your network configuration will be lost Therefore it 1s recom mended that you keep a backup copy of this file at all times June 2007 boot slot cfg File The boot slot cfg file contains the slot assignment for each switch installed in a stacked configuration The slot assignment number is automatically written to the boot slot cfg whenever a slot number is manually assigned The following is a sample boot slot cfg slot entry boot slot 3 For more information on assigning slot numbers for a stacked configuration refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide Image Files Image files those files with img extensions contain execut able code that provides support for the system Ethernet ports and network functions In other words they serve as essential drivers for switch and network operations Although these files may be backed up to the root flash direc tory or any user defined subdirectory they must be present in the flash working and flash certified directories for the switch to operate and pass traffic If you delete all copies of an image file you will be required to contact Alcatel Lucent Customer Support for replacements Therefore it is recommended that you keep backup co
26. ot cfg switch runs from revised boot cfg M o Working Hbase img Working and Certified J re oe c Certified ERE SER Certified contents are different A Directory from Certified gt Directory boot ckg boot cfg JY Hbase img Hbase img Certified J Hrelease img Hrelease img B gt Directory J Etc Etc Y boot cfg J Hbase img JY Hrelease img Y Etc When the switch runs from the flash certified directory configuration changes cannot be saved via the write memory command Note For detailed information on using directories refer to the Managing CMM Directory Content chapter in the OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Switch Management Guide June 2007 Files and Directories 23 Using WebView The switch can be configured and monitored using WebView Logging In to 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 Otherwise a Note Although WebView software is pre installed you login error will occur See Unlocking Session Types on must first enable HTTP sessions for your switch before page 14 for more information you can log in Refer to Unlocking Session Types on page 14 for more information To access WebV
27. ough the main Help link located in the top WebView banner WebView Trem Cond gee co Hap eet Tait Lees ied General Help Link Detailed context based help is provided for each status table and configuration dialog window VLAN Adininistration C VLAN SYLAN Pernin Aime Traffic Operaional Fit SiP isi STP Authenticates VIAN Tag Piel E Y Siis Type Srami Stans Sias Mobile Part j Para O L VLAN Enabled iractres Eretiei Enabled Dehe OW Disabled o O WLAN 2 Err Ed ni la ctiea Enablid Ernaik Dice blind QT Dh oO za lan od Enabled Arties Eratied Enabled ie abled On Disabled o Eu tency Wica Enabled Enne Ennbled Context specific Help button in this case for the VLAN Adminis tration table June 2007 Additional Information For more information on using WebView refer to the Using WebView chapter in the OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Switch Management Guide Using WebView 27 Troubleshooting The WebView login screen does not display This suggests either a physical or network connection issue Try the following options e Be sure that you have a good physical Ethernet cable connection to the switch e Be sure your computer has a valid Ethernet connection and IP address e Verify that all required WebView image files are installed in the current running directory See page 24 for more information The login screen displays but the login
28. pies on your computer s hard drive or a locally accessible server June 2007 For a complete list of OmniSwitch 6800 Series image files along with their functions refer to the following table Kos img Kbase img Krelease img Keni img Kadvrout img Ksecu img KAdiag img and KDdiag img or Kdiag img Contains the OmniSwitch 6800 Series operating system software Contains base code for the switch Contains release number information for the system software package Provides support for 10 100 1000 and Gigabit Ethernet Alcatel Lucent s Advanced Routing software package Optional Provides enhanced security features for the switch such as Authenticated VLANs AVLANS Provides enhanced hardware diagnostics for the switch Note that your OmniSwitch 6800 Series software may provide two diagnostics files KAdiag img and KDdiag img or a single diagnostics file Kdiag 1mg There is no difference in functionality Files and Directories 19 Working and Certified Directories OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches offer flash memory with 8 MB base ROM space and 64 MB extended ROM This mem ory 1s used to store files including boot and image files that are used for switch operations The flash directory contains two subdirectories working and certified These directories work together to provide the image rollback resiliency feature Image rollback allows the switch to return to a prior last known good
29. refer to page 5 Also be sure that you have placed the chassis within reach of all required AC power sources If you are placing multiple switches in a stacked configu ration carefully stack the remaining switches one on top of the other Up to eight switches may be stacked to form a single virtual chassis Be sure to maintain adequate clearance at the front rear left and right side of all switches see page 5 Also be sure that you have placed all switches in the stack within reach of required AC power sources Note If you are installing a single 1 e standalone switch continue to Connections and Cabling on page 10 for additional setup procedures June 2007 Rack Mounting the Switch Refer to the important guidelines below before installing the OmniSwitch chassis in a rack e It is recommended that two people install the switch in the rack one person to hold the chassis and position it in the rack and a second person to secure the chassis to the rack using attachment screws not supplied e Alcatel Lucent provides two rack mount flanges with each OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch These flanges support standard 19 inch rack mount installations These flanges must be attached to the chassis before the switch can be rack mounted Note If you are installing the switch in a 23 inch wide rack Alcatel Lucent offers optional 23 inch rack mount ing hardware For more information contact your Alcatel Lucent represen
30. roup buttons in the left hand toolbar Webwiew 10255 2427 Micrasofe Internet EETA Fie Edi Yew Fennie Tooke Han G Eo El Pn po seh EP Fa idee og hipe 10 258 24 22 rvabifcantent agin hire RE Google Er Jarg Ee i idn Main Configuration T Group Toolbar E Health Home In this case the group about Health has been selected NT Tha Hi mn Le arrete Dr eraut aac Ph req a ir MEHA Etrerret ziir 26 Using WebView Refine your navigation by selecting Configuration Options for each group from the items displayed in the grey horizon tal navigation bar Webwew 10 255 74 22 Micresolt Internet Explaci Configuration ee ER ee ee Options Toolbar Des Go Bh fee gr ooe tre hitpe f10 288 24 2cfemb caneent agri mre In this case the option Google C wi ge pod Device has been selected ow Search Wie dk orak Chasse Wage Device Statistics Site Maps WebView also provides site maps for each configuration group Site maps allow you to view complete page contents under each feature By providing quick easy access to specific pages site maps can reduce time spent searching through the WebView application To access site maps click the Site Map link included on each configuration group Home page e g Health June 2007 Online Help General online help is available thr
31. s aaa authentication Note When you unlock session types you are granting switch access to non local sessions e g Telnet As a result users who know the correct user login and pass word will have remote access to the switch For more information on switch security refer to the Managing Switch User Accounts chapter of your OmniSwitch 6800 6850 9000 Switch Management Guide Unlocking All Session Types To unlock all session types enter the following command syntax at the CLI prompt gt aaa authentication default local 14 Your First Login Session Unlocking Specified Session Types You can also unlock session types on a one by one basis For example to unlock Telnet sessions only enter the following command gt aaa authentication telnet local To unlock WebView HTTP sessions only enter the follow ing command gt Mad authentication http local You cannot specify more than one session type in a single command line However you can still unlock multiple session types by using the aaa authentication command in succes sion For example gt aaa authentication http local gt aaa authentication telnet local gt aaa authentication ftp local June 2007 Changing the Login Password Change the login password for admin user sessions by follow ing the steps below 1 Be sure that you have logged into the switch as user type admin see Logging In to the Switch on page 12 2 Enter the k
32. st time By default this RJ 45 connector provides a DTE console connection Note For stacked configurations the serial cable should be connected to primary management module If you are connecting the serial cable to a stack it 1s advisable to wait until the stack has booted and the primary module has been dynamically assigned Refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide for more information 10 Connections and Cabling June 2007 Booting OmniSwitch 6800 Series Switches Booting a Standalone Switch The OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch does not use an on off switch The power cord 1s the switch s only connect discon nect device The power connector socket is located on the switch s rear panel For more information refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware Users Guide To boot the switch plug the power cord provided into the power connector socket at the switch s rear panel Next plug the power cord into an easily accessible power source such as a grounded AC outlet or an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS The switch immediately begins the boot process Allow a few moments for the switch to boot completely then verify the status of all LEDs on the switch s front panel A successful boot for a standalone switch displays the following LED States LED States for a Standalone Switch OK Solid green PRI Solid green PWR Solid green June 2007 LED States for a Standalone Switch BPS Solid amber if n
33. tative e Alcatel Lucent does not provide rack mount screws Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor e To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy it is recommended that you install heavier equipment at the bottom of the rack whenever possible e Ifyou are installing the switch in a relay rack be sure to install and secure the rack per the rack manufac turer s specifications June 2007 e Review page 5 for important chassis airflow and access recommendations before installing Rack Mounting Steps To rack mount the switch follow the steps below Note Rack mount flanges may come factory installed in some cases If this is the case skip steps 1 and 2 below 1 Align the holes in the provided rack mount flanges with the four threaded holes in the OmniSwitch chassis These threaded holes are located in the left and right sides of the chassis near the front panel 2 Attach the flanges to the chassis using the provided Phillips head screws Be sure to tighten each of the screws firmly using a Phillips screwdriver D SF oo yy lt 2 SD ae yp D Q Attaching a Rack Mount Flange Installing the Hardware 7 3 After the rack mount flanges are secured to the chas 7 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 sure that all screws are securely tightened 4 Lift and position
34. tch Management Guide June 2007 Assigning an IP Address to the Switch Assigning an IP address to your OmniSwitch 6800 Series switch is an important step in the setup process Remote sessions such as Telnet FTP and WebView require an IP address The IP address for these session types serves as a destination point for the remote session Therefore before the switch can support any remote login sessions a valid IP address must be configured To assign an IP address to a switch first configure an IP inter face e g with the interface name remote and then assign an IP address to the switch s default VLAN 1 by entering the ip interface command at the CLI prompt Be sure that the command begins with the command syntax gt ip interface exactly as shown followed by the interface name the keyword address the IP address and the VLAN ID For example gt ip interface remote address 172 22 120 1 vlan 1 For information on assigning IP addresses in a stacked configuration refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Hardware Users Guide Your First Login Session 13 Unlocking Session Types Security is a key feature on OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches As aresult when you access the switch for the first time you must use a direct console port connection All other session types Telnet FTP WebView SNMP etc are locked out until they are manually unlocked by the user The CLI command used to unlock session types 1
35. une 2007 Installing the Hardware Items Required In addition to the materials and components provided in the OmniSwitch 6800 Series shipment you must provide the following items in order to complete this installation e Grounding wrist strap e Phillips screwdriver e Serial cable e Rack mount screws if applicable Site Preparation Environmental Requirements OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches have the following environ mental and airflow requirements e The installation site must maintain a temperature between 0 and 45 Celsius 32 and 122 Fahrenheit and not exceed 95 percent maximum humidity non condensing at any time e Be sure to allow adequate room for proper air ventila tion and access at the front back and sides of the switch No clearance is necessary at the top or bottom of the chassis Refer to page 5 for minimum clearance requirements June 2007 Electrical Requirements OmniSwitch 6800 Series switches have the following general electrical requirements e Each switch requires one grounded AC power source e Grounded AC power source must be 110V for North American installations 220V international e Fach supplied AC power cord is approximately 2 meters 6 5 feet long Do not use extension cords Weight Considerations A single OS6800 weighs approximately 14 Ibs 6 30 Kg A stack of eight OS6800 switches weighs approximately 111 lbs 50 4 Kgs Installing the Hardware 3 Items
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