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Contents
About This Guide ..............................................................................................................ix
The audience for this users guide is network administrators and IT support personne l who need to configure, maintain, and monitor switches and routers in a live network. However, anyone wishing to gain
knowledge on the OmniSwitch 6250 hardware will benefit from the material in this guide.
When Should I Read this Manual?
Read this guide as soon as you are ready to familiarize yourself with your switch hardware components.
You should have already stepped through the first login procedures and read the brief hardware overviews
in the OmniSwitch 6250 Getting Started Guide.
You should already be familiar with the very basics of the switch hardware, such as module LEDs and
module installation procedures. This manual will help you understand your switch hardware components
(e.g., chassis, stacking and cables, backup power supplies, etc.) in greater depth.
What is in this Manual?
This users guide includes the following hardware-related information:
•Descriptions of switch configurations.
•Descriptions of “availability” features.
•Descriptions of chassis types (e.g., the OS6250-24).
•Instructions for mounting the chassis.
•Descriptions of hardware components (status LEDs, chassis, cables, backup power supplies, etc.).
•Managing a chassis.
•Hardware-related Command Line Interface (CLI) commands
What is Not in this Manual?
The descriptive and procedural information in this manual focuses on switch hardware. It includes information on some CLI commands that pertain directly to hardware configuration, bu t it is not intended as a
software users guide. There are several OmniSwitch 6250 users guides that focus on switch software
configuration. Consult those guides for detailed information and examples for configuring your switch
software to operate in a live network environment. See “Documentation Roadmap” on page -xii and
“Related Documentation” on page -xiv for further information on software configuration guides available
for your switch.
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How is the Information Organized?About This Guide
How is the Information Organized?
This users guide provides an overview of OmniSwitch 6250 switches, specificat ions of the hardware
components, steps for setting up and managing OmniSwitch 6250 switches, and an overview and procedures for managing Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Documentation Roadmap
The OmniSwitch user documentation suite wa s design ed to supply you with information at several critical
junctures of the configuration process.The following section outlines a roadmap of the manuals that will
help you at each stage of the configuration process. Under each stage, we point you to the manual or
manuals that will be most helpful to you.
Stage 1: Using the Switch for the First Time
Pertinent Documentation: Getting Started Guide
Release Notes
The Getting Started Guide provides all the information you need to get your switch up and running the
first time. This guide provides information on unpacking the switch, installing power supplies, unlocking
access control, setting the switch’s IP address, and setting up a password. It also includes succinct overview information on fundamental aspects of the switch, such as hardware LEDs, the software directory
structure, stacking, CLI conventions, and web-based management.
At this time you should also familiarize yourself with the Release Notes that accompanied your switch.
This document includes important information on feature limitations that are not included in other user
guides.
Stage 2: Gaining Familiarity with Basic Switch Functions
Pertinent Documentation: Hardware Users Guide
Switch Management Guide
Once you have your switch up and running, you will want to begin investigating basic aspects of its hard
ware and software. Information about switch hardware is provided in the Hardware Users Guide. This
guide provide specifications, illustrations, and descriptions of all hardware components—e.g., chassis,
backup power supplies, etc.
The Switch Management Guide is the primary user guide for the basic software features on a switch. This
guide contains information on the switch directory structure, basi c fi le and directory utilities, switc h access
security, SNMP, and web-based management. It is recommended that you read this guide before connecting your switch to the network.
When you are ready to connect your switch to the network, you will need to learn how the OmniSwitch
implements fundamental softwa re features, such as 802.1Q, VLANs, and Spanning Tree. The Network Configuration Guide contains overview information, procedures and examples on how standard networking technologies are configured in the OmniSwitch 6250.
Anytime
The OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide contains comprehensive information on all CLI commands
supported by the switch. This guide includes syntax, default, usage, example, related CLI command, and
CLI-to-MIB variable mapping information for all CLI commands supported by the switch. This guide can
be consulted anytime during the configuration process to find detailed and specific information on each
CLI command.
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Related DocumentationAbout This Guide
Related Documentation
The following are the titles and descriptions of all the OmniSwitch 6250 user manuals:
•OmniSwitch 6250 Getting Started Guide
Describes the hardware and software procedures for getting an OmniSwitch 6250 switch up and
running. Also provides information on fundamental aspects of OmniSwitch software.
•OmniSwitch 6250 Hardware Users Guide
Detailed technical specifications and procedures for the OmniSwitch 6250 chassis and components.
This manual also includes comprehensive information on assembling and managing stacked configurations.
•OmniSwitch 6250/6450 CLI Reference Guide
Complete reference to all CLI commands supported on the OmniSwitch Series of products. Includes
syntax definitions, default values, examples, usage guidelines and CLI-to-MIB variable mappings.
•OmniSwitch 6250/6450 Switch Management Guide
Includes procedures for readying an individual switc h for integ ration into a ne twork. To pics in clud e the
software directory architecture, image rollback protections, authenticated switch access, managing
switch files, system configuration, using SNMP, and using web management software (WebView).
•OmniSwitch 6250/6450 Network Configurat ion Guide
Includes network configuration procedures and descriptive information on all the major software
features and protocols included in the base software package. Chapters cover Layer 2 information
(Ethernet and VLAN configuration), Layer 3 information (routing protocols, such as RIP), security
options (authenticated VLANs), Quality of Service (QoS), and link aggregation.
•OmniSwitch 6250/6450 Transceivers Guide
Includes SFP and XFP transceiver specifications and product compatibility information.
•Technical Tips, Field Notices
Includes information published by Alcatel-Lucent’s Customer Support group.
•Release Notes and Upgrade Instructions
Includes open problem reports, feature exceptions, and other important information on the features
supported in the current release and any limitations to their support.
All products are shipped with a Product Documentation Card that prov ides details for downloading documentation for all OmniSwitch and other Alcatel-Lucent data enterprise products. All user guides for the
OmniSwitch Series are included on the Alcatel-Lucent public website. This website also includes user
guides for other Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise products. The latest user guides can be found on our website at:
http://enterprise.alcatel-lucent.com/UserGuides
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The Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6250 is a set of stackable switches designed for Enterprise and Metro
applications providing Fast Ethernet connectivity with Advanced Layer 2 software and basic routing.
OmniSwitch 6250 (OS6250) switches offer port densities of up to 24 Fast Ethernet ports. The following
OS6250 chassis configurations are available:
Metro Models
•OS6250-8M: Provides eight (8) Fast Ethernet ports, two (2) combo ports, two (2) non-combo fiber
ports, and an internal AC power supply.
•OS6250-24M: Provides twenty-four (24) Fast Ethernet ports, two (2) combo ports, two (2) non-combo
fiber ports, an internal AC power supply, and optional redundant external power supply.
•OS6250-24MD: Provides twenty-four (24) Fast Ethernet ports, two (2) combo ports, two (2) non-
combo fiber ports, an internal DC power supply, and optional redundant external power supply.
Enterprise Models
•OS6250-24: Provides twenty-four (24) Fast Ethernet ports, two (2) combo ports, two HDMI stacking
ports, an internal AC power supply, and optional external redundant power supply.
•OS6250-P24: Provides twenty-four (24) PoE Fast Ethernet ports, two (2) combo ports, two (2) HDMI
stacking ports, and external primary and redundant power supplies.
Combo Ports
Combo ports are individually configurable to be 10/100/1000BaseT or 100/1000X that can support SFP
transceivers for short, long and very long distances.
Non-combo Fiber Ports
The non-combo fiber ports provide uplink or stacking capability through the use of the SFP+ ports.
HDMI Ports
The HDMI ports provide stacking capability through the use of Alcatel-Lucent proprietary stacking cables.
OmniSwitch 6250 switches incorporate advanced Alcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS) protocol s to
ensure high availability for mission critical applications. Availability features are hardware- and softwarebased safeguards that help to prevent the loss of data flow in the unlikely event of a subsystem failure.
In addition, some availability features allow users to maintain or replace hardware components without
powering off the switch or interrupting switch operations. Combined, these features provide added
resiliency and help to ensure that the switch or virtual chassis is consistently available for high-impact
network operations.
Hardware-related availability features include:
•Software Rollback
•Hot Swapping
•Hardware Monitoring
•Backup Power Supplies
Software Rollback
Software rollback (also referred to as image rollback) essentially allows the switch to return to a prior “la st
known good” version of software in the event of a system software problem. The switch controls software
rollback through its resilient directory structure design
(i.e., /flash/working and /flash/certified).
For detailed information on the software rollback feature, as well as the switch’s /flash/working and
/flash/certified directories, refer to the “Managing CMM Directory Content” chapter in the Switch
Management Guide.
Hot Swapping
Hot swapping refers to the action of adding, removing, or replacing components without powering off
switches or disrupting other components.This feature facilitates hardware upgrades and maintenance and
allows users to easily replace components in the unlikely event of hardware failure.
The following components can be hot swapped:
•Backup power supplies
•Power supply connector cables
•SFPs
Note. For instructions on hot swapping backup power supplies, refer to Chapter 4, “Mounting OS6250
Switches” For instructions on hot swapping combo connector SFPs, refer to the instruction card provided
Automatic monitoring refers to the switch’s built-in sensors that automatically monitor operations. If an
error is detected (e.g., over-threshold temperature), the switch immediately sends a trap to the user. The
trap is displayed on the console in the form of a text error message.
LEDs
LEDs, which provide visual status information, are provided on the chassis front panel. LEDs are used to
indicate conditions such as hardware and software status, temperature errors, link integrity, data flow, etc.
For detailed LED descriptions, refer to Chapter 3, “OmniSwitch 6250 Chassis and Hardware Compo-
nents.”
User-Driven Monitoring
User-driven hardware monitoring refers to CLI commands that are entered by the user in order to access
the current status of hardware components. The user enters “show” commands that output information to
the console. Monitoring information for chassis components, such as the optional back up power supply,
chassis temperature sensor, and chassis fans is provided in Chapter 3, “OmniSwitch 6250 Chassis and
Hardware Components.” The show commands for all the features are described in detail in the OmniS-
witch CLI Reference Guide.
Backup Power Supplies
Some OmniSwitch 6250 switches support an optional backup power supply. Backup power supplies operate in active standby mode. If the primary power supply fails unexpectedly, the backup power supply automatically takes up the full power load without disrupting the switch.
Note. For more information on power supplies, refer to Chapter 3, “OmniSwitch 6250 Chassis and Hard-
OmniSwitch 6250 switches have the following environmental and airflow requirements:
•The installation site must maintain a temperature between 0° and 45° Celsius (32° and 113° Fahrenhe it)
and not exceed 95 percent maximum humidity (non-condensing) at any time.
•Be sure to allow adequate room for proper air ventilation at the front, back, and sides of the switch.
Refer to “Airflow Considerations” on page 2-3 for minimum clearance requirements. No clearance is
necessary at the top or bottom of the chassis.
Electrical Requirements
Note. Alcatel-Lucent switches must be installed by a professional installer. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure that proper grounding is available and that the installation meets applicable local and
national electrical codes.
OmniSwitch 6250 switches have the following general electrical requirements:
•Each switch requires one grounded electrical outlet for the chassis power supply. OmniSwitch 6250
switches offer AC power supply support only. Refer to the following chapters for
more information.
•Each supplied AC power cord is 2 meters (approx. 6.5 feet). Do not use extension cords.
Redundant AC Power. It is recommended that each AC outlet resides on a separate circuit. With
redundant AC, if a single circuit fails, the switch’s remaining power supplies (on separate circuits)
can remain operational.
To ensure proper airflow, be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated area and provide minimum
recommended clearance at the front, back and sides of the switch.
Never obstruct chassis air vents.
Chassis Top View
Note. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of the chassis.
Mounting the Switch
For information on mounting OmniSwitch 6250 switches, refer to Chapter 3, “OmniSwitch 6250 Chassis and
Once your switch is properly installed, you should connect all network and management cables required for
your network applications. Connections may include:
•DB9-to-RJ-45 cable to the console connector
•Cables to 10/100/1000 Ethernet or SFP ports
Note. For additional information on cabling connections, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch
Management Guide.
Serial Connection to the Console Port
The console port provides a serial connection to the switch using a USB connector and is required when
logging into the switch for the first time. By default, this connector provides a DCE console connection.
Serial Connection Default Settings
baud rate9600
paritynone
data bits (word size)8
stop bits1
For information on modifying these settings, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch
Management Guide.
Now that you have installed the switch components and connected network and management cables, you can
boot the switch. To boot the switch, plug the po wer supply cord into an easily-accessible, properly grounded
power outlet. (Do not use extension cords.) The switch will power on and boot automatically.
Component LEDs
During the boot process, component LEDs will flash and change color, indi cating different stages of the boot.
Following a successful boot, chassis LEDs should display as follows:
OK1Solid Green
PRISolid Green
PWRSolid Green
Note. If the LEDs do not display as indicated, make sure the boot process is complet e. If t he LEDs do not
display as indicated following a complete boot sequence, contact Alcatel-Lucent Customer Support. For
information on LED states, refer to “Chassis Status LEDs” on page 3-19.
Once the switch has completely booted and you have accessed your computer’s terminal emulation software
via the console port, you are ready to lo g in to the switch’s Command Line Interface (CLI) and configure basic
information. Continue to “Your First Login Session” on page 2-6.
In order to complete the setup process for the switch, you must complete the following steps during your first
login session:
•Log in to the switch
•Unlock session types
•Change the login password
•Set the date and time
•Set optional system information
•Save your changes
Important. You must be connected to the switch via the console port before initiating your first
login session.
Logging In to the Switch
When you first log in to the switch, you will be prompted for a login name and password. Use the switch’s
default settings:
•Login: admin
•Password: switch
The default welcome banner, which includes informatio n such as the current software version and system date,
is displayed followed by the CLI command prompt:
Welcome to the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6250
Software Version 6.7.1.80.R01 Development, July 08, 2015.
Copyright(c), ALE USA Inc., 2015. All Rights reserved.
OmniSwitch(TM) is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise registered
in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Note. 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, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 6
Security is a key feature on OmniSwitch 6250 switches. As described on page 2-6, when you access the switch
for the first time, you must use a direct console port connection. All other session types (Telnet, FTP,
WebView, and SNMP) are locked out until they are manually unlocked by the user.
The CLI command used to unlock session types is 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 password will have remote access to th e switc h. For
more information on switch security, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch Management Guide.
Unlocking All Session Types
To unlock all session types, enter the following command syntax at the CLI prompt:
-> aaa authentication default local
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:
-> aaa authentication telnet local
To unlock WebView (HTTP) sessions only, enter the following command:
-> aaa 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 succession. For example:
-> aaa authentication http local
-> aaa authentication telnet local
-> aaa authentication ftp local
Refer to the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide for complete aaa authentication command syntax options.
Change the login password for admin user sessions by following 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 2-6).
2 Enter the keyword password and press Enter.
3 Enter your new password at the prompt.
Note. Be sure to remember or securely record all new passwords; overriding configured passwords on an
OmniSwitch is restricted.
4 You will be prompted to re-enter the password. Enter the password a second time.
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 information. Also note that new password
information is retained following a reboot. All subsequent login sessions, including those through the console
port, will require the new password to access the switch.
For detailed information on managing login information, including user names and passwords, refer to the
OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch Management Guide.
Setting the System Time Zone
The switch’s default time zone is UTC. If you require a time zone that is spe cifi c to y ou r region , or if you nee d
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 detailed information on configuring a time zone for the switch, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 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.
To set the current date for the switch, enter system date, followed by the current date in mm/dd/yyyy.