Alcatel OmniSwitch 6350-10, OmniSwitch 6350-P10, OmniSwitch 6350-48, OmniSwitch 6350-P48, OmniSwitch 6350-24 User Manual

Part No. 060406-10, Rev. C
October 2016

OmniSwitch 6350

Hardware Users Guide

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Contents

About This Guide ..........................................................................................................ix

Supported Platforms ..........................................................................................................ix

Who Should Read this Manual? .........................................................................................x

When Should I Read this Manual? .....................................................................................x

What is in this Manual? ...................................................................................................... x

What is Not in this Manual? ...............................................................................................x

How is the Information Organized? ................................................................................... x

Documentation Roadmap ......................................................................................... .... ... ..xi

Related Documentation ...................................................................................................xiii

Published / Latest Product Documentation .....................................................................xiv

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................xiv

Documentation Feedback ................................................................................................xiv

Chapter 1 OmniSwitch 6350 Switches ......................................................................................1-1

Chassis Configurations ....................................................................................................1-1

10-Port Models .........................................................................................................1-1

24-Port Models .........................................................................................................1-1

48-Port Models .........................................................................................................1-1

OmniSwitch 6350 Feature Overview ..............................................................................1-2

Security Features ......................................................................................................1-2

Availability Features ................................................................................................1-2

Software Rollback .............................................................................................1-2

Hot Swapping ....................................................................................................1-2

Hardware Monitoring .................................. .... .... .... ..........................................1-2

Chapter 2 Getting Started ...........................................................................................................1-1

Installing the Hardware ...................................................................................................1-1

Items Required ...................................................................................... .... .... ...........1-1

Site Preparation ........................................................................................................1-1

Environmental Requirements ............................................................................1-1

Electrical Requirements .....................................................................................1-1

Unpacking and Installing the Switch .......................................................................1-4

Items Included ..................................................... .... ... .... ...................................1-4

Weight Considerations ......................................................................................1-4

Airflow Considerations .....................................................................................1-5

Mounting the Switch .......................................................................................................1-5

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Connections and Cabling ................................................................................................1-6

Serial Connection to the Console Port ...............................................................1-6

Serial Connection Default Settings ...................................................................1-6

Booting the Switch ..........................................................................................................1-7

Component LEDs ..............................................................................................1-7

Your First Login Session ................................................................................................1-8

Logging In to the Switch ..........................................................................................1-8

Unlocking Session Types .................................................................................. .... ...1-9

Changing the Login Password ................................................................................1-10

Setting the System Time Zone ............................................................................... 1 -10

Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 1 -10

Setting Optional Parameters ...................................................................................1-11

Specifying an Administrative Contact ........................................ .... .... .... .........1-11

Specifying a System Name ..............................................................................1-11

Specifying the Switch’s Location ....................................................................1-11

Viewing Your Changes ..........................................................................................1-11

Saving Your Changes .............................................................................................1-11

Chapter 3 OmniSwitch 6350 Chassis and Hardware Components ..................................2-1

OmniSwitch 6350-10 ......................................................................................................2-2

Chassis Features .................................................................................................... ...2-2

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................2-2

OmniSwitch 6350-10 Rear Panel .............................................................................2-3

OmniSwitch 6350-P10 ....................................................................................................2-5

Chassis Features .................................................................................................... ...2-5

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................2-5

OmniSwitch 6350-P10 Rear Panel ...........................................................................2-6

OmniSwitch 6350-24 ......................................................................................................2-8

Chassis Features .................................................................................................... ...2-8

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................2-8

OmniSwitch 6350-24 Rear Panel .............................................................................2-9

OmniSwitch 6350-24 Internal AC Power Supply ....................................................2-9

OmniSwitch 6350-P24 ..................................................................................................2-11

Chassis Features .................................................................................................... .2-11

Front Panel .............................................................................................................2-11

OmniSwitch 6350-P24 Rear Panel .........................................................................2-12

OmniSwitch 6350-P24 Internal AC Power Supply ................................................2-12

OmniSwitch 6350-48 ....................................................................................................2-14

Chassis Features .................................................................................................... .2-14

Front Panel .............................................................................................................2-14

OmniSwitch 6350-48 Rear Panel ...........................................................................2-15

OmniSwitch 6350-48 Internal AC Power Supply ..................................................2-15

OmniSwitch 6350-P48 ..................................................................................................2-17

Chassis Features .................................................................................................... .2-17

Front Panel .............................................................................................................2-17

OmniSwitch 6350-P48 Rear Panel .........................................................................2-18

OmniSwitch 6350-P48 Internal AC Power Supply ................................................2-19

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OmniSwitch 6350 LED Status ......................................................................................2-21

AC Power Cords ...........................................................................................................2-22

Specifications .........................................................................................................2-22

Console Port ..................................................................................................................2-23

Serial Connection Default Settings ........................................................................2-23

Port Pinouts ............................................... .... .... ....................................................... .....2-24

RJ-45 Console Port – Connector Pinout ................................................................2-24

10/100 Ethernet Port – RJ-45 Pinout (non-PoE) .................................................... 2-24

Gigabit Ethernet Port – RJ-45 Pinout .....................................................................2-24

10/100/1000 Mbps Power over Ethernet Port – RJ-45 Pinout ..............................2-25

Overtemp Condition ..................................................................................................... .2-25

Chapter 4 Managing OmniSwitch 6350 Stacks .....................................................................3-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................. .... .... .... ...................3-1

OmniSwitch 6350 Stacking Specifications .............................................................. 3-2

OmniSwitch 6350 Stack Overview .................................................................................3-2

OmniSwitch 6350 Stacking/Standalone Mode ...............................................................3-3

Roles Within the Stack ....................................................................................................3-3

Primary and Secondary Management Modules .......................................................3-3

Primary Management Module Selection ...........................................................3-6

Secondary Management Module Selection ....................................................... 3-9

Idle Module Role ....................................................................................................3-11

Pass-Through Mode ...............................................................................................3-12

Recovering from Pass-Through Mode (Duplicate Slot Numbers) ..................3-13

Stack Cabling ........................................................ .... .... ................................................3-16

Redundant Stacking Cable Connection ..................................................................3-17

Checking Redundant Stacking Cable Status ..........................................................3-18

Slot Numbering .............................................................................................................3-19

Dynamic Slot Number Assignment ........................................................................3-20

Manual Slot Number Assignment ..........................................................................3-22

Reverting to the Dynamic Slot Numbering Model ..........................................3-23

Hot-Swapping Modules In a Stack ...............................................................................3-24

Removing Switches from an Existing Stack ..........................................................3-24

Inserting Switches Into an Existing Stack ..............................................................3-24

Merging Stacks .......................................................................................................3-25

Reloading Switches .......................................................................................................3-26

Reloading the Primary Management Module ........................................................3-26

Reloading the Secondary Management Module ....................................................3-28

Reloading Switches with Idle Roles .......................................................................3-30

Reloading Switches in Pass-Through Mode ..........................................................3-30

Reloading All Switches in a Stack .........................................................................3-31

Software Synchronization During a Full Reload .............................................3-31

Effects of Saved Slot Number Information on the Reload Process .................3-31

Avoiding Split Stacks .............................................................................................3-33

Changing the Secondary Module to Primary ................................................................3-34

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Synchronizing Switches in a Stack ...............................................................................3-36

Automatic Synchronization During a Full Reload .................................................3-36

Stack Split Detection (SSP) ..........................................................................................3-37

Stack Split Key Components and Terms ................................................................3-37

Basic Operation ................................................................................. .....................3-38

Protection States .....................................................................................................3-38

Stack Split Recovery .......................................................................................3-38

Monitoring the Stack .....................................................................................................3-40

Chapter 5 Mounting OmniSwitch 6350 Switches ................................................................... 4-1

General Installation Recommendations ..........................................................................4-2

Airflow Recommendations ......................................................................................4-2

Mechanical Loading .................................................................................................4-4

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................................4-4

Reliable Earthing ......................................................................................................4-4

General Table-Mounting Guidelines ........................................................................ 4-4

Rack-Mounting ...............................................................................................................4-5

Installing Rack Mount Flanges ................................................................................4-5

Installing the Chassis In the Rack ............................................................................4-7

Connecting the Chassis to a Power Source ..................................................................... 4-8

AC Power Supply Connections ................................................................................4-8

Powering On a Chassis ......................................................................................4-8

Chapter 6 Booting OmniSwitch 6350 Switches ...................................................................... 5-1

Booting an OmniSwitch ...........................................................................................5-1

Component LEDs ..............................................................................................5-1

Console Port ....................................................................................................................5-2

Serial Connection Default Settings ..........................................................................5-2

Modifying the Serial Connection Settings ...............................................................5-2

Monitoring the Chassis ...................................................................................................5-4

Checking the Overall Chassis Status ........................................................................5-4

Checking the Temperature Status ............................................................................5-4

Viewing the Power Supply Status ............................................................................ 5-5

Additional Monitoring Commands ..........................................................................5-5

Using LEDs to Visually Monitor the Chassis ..........................................................5-5

Chapter 7 Managing Power over Ethernet (PoE) .................................................................. 6-1

In This Chapter ................................................................................. .... .... .... ...................6-2

Power over Ethernet Specifications ................................................................................6-3

Viewing PoE Power Supply Status .................................................................................6-4

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Configuring Power over Ethernet Parameters .................................................................6-4

Power over Ethernet Defaults ..................................................................................6-4

Understanding and Modifying the Default Settings .................................................6-4

PoE Class Detection .................................................................................. .... .... .......6-5

Setting the PoE Operational Status ....................................................................6-5

Configuring the Total Power Available to a Port ..............................................6-6

Configuring the Total Power Available to a Switch .........................................6-6

Setting Port Priority Levels ...............................................................................6-7

Understanding Priority Disconnect .................................................................................6-8

Setting Priority Disconnect Status ............................................................................6-8

Disabling Priority Disconnect ...........................................................................6-8

Enabling Priority Disconnect ............................................................................6-8

Monitoring Power over Ethernet via CLI .....................................................................6-10

Appendix A Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information .............................................. A-1

Declaration of Conformity: CE Mark ............................................................................A-1

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement ...................................A-3

Standards Compliance ....................................................................................................A-4

Safety Standards ......................................................................................................A-4

EMC Standards .......................................................................................................A-4

Environmental Standards ........................................................................................A-4

FCC Class A, Part 15 ..............................................................................................A-5

Canada Class A Statement ........................................................................ ..............A-5

JATE ........................................................................................................................A-5

CISPR22 Class A Warning .....................................................................................A-5

Korea Emissions Statement .....................................................................................A-6

VCCI .......................................................................................................................A-6

Class A Warning for Taiwan and Other Chinese Markets ......................................A-6

Network Cable Installation Warning .............................................................................A-7

Translated Safety Warnings ........................................................................................... A-7

Chassis Lifting Warning ........................................................................ .... ..............A-7

Electrical Storm Warning ........................................................................................ A-7

Installation Warning ................................................................................................A-8

Invisible Laser Radiation Warning .........................................................................A-8

Power Disconnection Warning ................................................................................A-8

Proper Earthing Requirement Warning ...................................................................A-9

Read Important Safety Information Warning ........................................................ A-10

Restricted Access Location Warning ....................................................................A-10

Wrist Strap Warning ..............................................................................................A-11

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Instrucciones de seguridad en español .........................................................................A-12

Advertencia sobre el levantamiento del chasis .....................................................A-12

Advertencia de las tapaderas en blanco .................................................................A-12

Advertencia en caso de tormenta eléctrica ............................................................ A-12

Advertencia de instalación ....................................................................................A-12

Advertencia de radiación láser invisible ...............................................................A-12

Advertencia de la batería de litio ...........................................................................A-12

Advertencia sobre la tensión de operación ............................................................A-12

Advertencia sobre la desconexión de la fuente .....................................................A-12

Advertencia sobre una apropiada conexión a tierra .............................................. A-13

Leer “información importante de seguridad” ........................................................ A-13

Advertencia de acceso restringido .........................................................................A-13

Advertencia de pulsera antiestática .......................................................................A-13

Clase de seguridad ................................................................................. .... .... .... ....A-13

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About This Guide

This OmniSwitch 6350 Hardware Users Guide describes your switch hardware components and basic
switch hardware procedures.

Supported Platforms

The information in this guide applies to the following products:

• OS6350-10

• OS6350-P10

• OS6350-24

• OS6350-P24

• OS6350-48

• OS6350-P48

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Who Should Read this Manual? About This Guide

Who Should Read this Manual?

The audience for this users guide is network administrators and IT support personnel who need t o con fig­ure, maintain, and monitor switches and routers in a live network. However, anyone wishing to gain
knowledge on the OmniSwitch 6350 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.

You should already be familiar with the very basics of the switch hardwa re, such as module LEDs and
module installation procedures. This manual will help you understand your switch hardware components
(e.g., chassis, cables, 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.

• Instructions for mounting the chassis.

• Descriptions of hardware components (status LEDs, chassis, cables, 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 6350 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 -xi and

“Related Documentation” on page -xiii for further information on software configuration guides available

for your switch.

How is the Information Organized?

This users guide provides an overview of OmniSwitch 6350 switches, specificat ions of the hardware
components, steps for setting up and managing OmniSwitch 6350 switches, and an overview and proce­dures for managing Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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About This Guide Documentation Roadmap

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 Chapter

Release Notes

The Getting Started chapter i n this manual provid es all th e info rmation you need to get y our switch u p and
running the first time. This chapter 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, 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 provides specifications, illustrations, and descriptions of all hardware components—e.g., chassis,
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, basic file and directory utilities, switch
access security, SNMP, and web-based management. It is recommended that you read this guide before
connecting your switch to the network.

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Documentation Roadmap About This Guide

Stage 3: Integrating the Switch Into a Network

Pertinent Documentation: Network Configuration Guide

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.

Anytime

TheCLI 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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About This Guide Related Documentation

Related Documentation

The following are the titles and descriptions of OmniSwitch 6350-related user manuals:

• OmniSwitch 6350 Hardware Users Guide

Detailed technical specifications and procedures for the OmniSwitch chassis and components.

• CLI Reference Guide

Complete reference to all CLI commands supported on OmniSwitch 6350 products. Includes syntax
definitions, default values, examples, usage guidelines and CLI-to-MIB variable mappings.

• Switch Management Guide

Includes procedures for readying an individual switch for integration into a network. Topics include
the software directory architecture, image rollback protections, authenticated switch access, managing
switch files, system configuration, using SNMP, and using web management software (WebView).

• Network Configuration 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.

• Transceivers Guide

Includes SFP 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.

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Published / Latest Product Documentation About This Guide

Published / Latest Product Documentation

All user guides for the OmniSwit ch Series are included on the Alcatel-Lucent public website. This web site
also includes user guides for other Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise prod ucts.

The latest user guides can be found on our website at:

http://enterprise.alcatel-lucent.com/UserGuides

Technical Support

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technical support. You’ll also receive regular software updates to maintain and maximize your Alcatel­Lucent Enterprise product’s features and functionality and on-site hardware replacement through our
global network of highly qualified service delivery partners. Additionally, with 24-hour-a-day access to
Alcatel-Lucent’s Service and Support web page, you’ll be able to view and update any case (open or
closed) that you have reported to Alcatel-Lucent’s technical support, open a new case or access helpful
release notes, technical bulletins, and manuals. For more information on Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s
Service Programs, see our web page at service.esd.alcatel-lucent.com, call us at 1-800-995-2696, or email
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Documentation Feedback

Alcatel-Lucent values comments on the quality and usefulness of the documentation. To send comments
on the OmniSwitch documentation use the following email address: [e-mail].

For document identification it's helpful to include the Document Title, Part Number and Revision (which
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1 OmniSwitch 6350 Switches

OmniSwitch 6350 switches are fixed-configuration Gigabit Ether net switches available in 10-, 24-, and
48-port models. Options also include 10-, 24-, and 48-port Power-over-E thernet (PoE). All models provide
internal AC power.

Chassis Configurations

10-Port Models

• OmniSwitch 6350-10: Provides eight (8) 10/100/1000 BaseT ports; two (2) RJ-45/SFP combo ports.

The chassis features fanless design and internal AC power.

• OmniSwitch 6350-P10: Provides eight (8) 10/100/1000 BaseT PoE ports; two (2) RJ-45/SFP combo

ports. The chassis features fanless design and internal AC power.

24-Port Models

• OmniSwitch 6350-24: Provides 24 10/100/1000 BaseT port s and four (4) fixed SFP ports. The chassis

features fanless design and internal AC power.

• OmniSwitch 6350-P24: Provides 24 PoE 10/100/1000 PoE ports and four (4) fixed SFP ports.

The chassis provides three (3) fans and internal AC power.

48-Port Models

• OmniSwitch 6350-48: Provides 48 10/100/1000 BaseT ports and four (4) fixed SFP ports.

The chassis provides one (1) fan and internal AC power.

• OmniSwitch 6350-P48: Provides 48 10/100/1000 PoE ports and four (4) fixed SFP ports.

The chassis provides four (4) fans and internal AC power.

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OmniSwitch 6350 Feature Overview OmniSwitch 6350 Switches

OmniSwitch 6350 Feature Overview

Security Features

OmniSwitch 6350 switches offer security features for network access control, policy enforcement
and attack containment, enabling fully secure networks and OmniVista Network Management System
(NMS) support.

Availability Features

OmniSwitch 6350 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

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:

• SFP transceivers. Refer to OmniSwitch 6350 Transceivers Guide for more information.

Hardware Monitoring

Automatic Monitoring

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.

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OmniSwitch 6350 Switches OmniSwitch 6350 Feature Overview

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 6350 Chassis and Hardware

Components.”

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 6350 Chassis and

Hardware Components.” The show commands for all the featu res are described in detail in the CLI

Reference Guide.

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OmniSwitch 6350 Feature Overview OmniSwitch 6350 Switches

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2 Getting Started

Installing the Hardware

Items Required

• Grounding wrist strap

• Phillips screwdriver

• Flat-blade screwdriver

Site Preparation

Environmental Requirements

OmniSwitch 6350 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 2-5 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.

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Installing the Hardware Getting Started

Reliable Earthing

Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. P articular attention should be given
to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch (e.g., use of power strips).

OmniSwitch 6350 switches have the following general electrical requirements:

• Each switch requires one grounded electrical outlet for each power supply installed in the chassis.

• OmniSwitch 6350 switches offer both AC and DC power supply support.

• For switches using AC power connections, 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 power, if a single circuit fails, the switch’s
remaining power supplies (on separate circuits) can remain operational.

For switches using DC power, refer to the “DC Power Supply Connections” for more information.

Electrical Surge Warning

In order to help protect equipment against electrical surges please take note of the following
recommendations and guidelines:

1. Earth grounding of all devices is fundamental to ensure long term reliability.

• All electrical equipment must be installed by a qualified, licensed electrician.

• Every power supply that is connected to building power should be earth grounded.

• Earth grounding for the power cable, should be verified to be 0.01 ohm or less.

• Each switch should be grounded to same earth ground as the power supply.

• Each powered device, such as an AP or camera, should be connected to earth ground.

• Each surge suppression device should be connected to earth ground.

2. Shielded cables (STP) offer some minimal level of additional protection over unshielded Ethernet
cables (UTP) but the use of a surge protector is still recommended.

• It is suggested to use STP Cat5e or better for 1Gbps Ethernet switches for any outdoor application or
applications where Ethernet cables come in close proximity to alternating current conductors.

• Always install cables according to manufacturer requirements.

3. For any connections where integrity of the cabling within a building ground is questionable (i.e
outdoor connections), copper Ethernet ports must be connected with an appropriate surge
protection device, inline, between the PSE and PD per the manufacturer’s recommendations for
connection and grounding.

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4. Caution should be taken for any cable connected to any outdoor device, not only on the device
grounding, but to ensure that any outdoor device cables that could carry surge currents, do not pass
those surge currents to upstream Ethernet switches.

Caution - Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6a cables can store large amounts of static
electricity due to the dielectric properties of their construction materials in addition, this build up
of electricity could lead to a Cable Discharge Event (CDE). A CDE can occur due to the differential in
charges on the cable and the equipment it’s being connected to. It is recommended that installers
momentarily ground all copper Ethernet cables (especially in new cable runs) to a suitable and safe
earth ground before connecting them to the port.

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Unpacking and Installing the Switch

To protect your switch components from damage, read all unpacking recommendation s and instructions
carefully before beginning.

Unpack your OmniSwitch 6350 chassis as close as possible to the location where it will be in stalled.

Items Included

Your OmniSwitch 6350 includes the following items:

• OmniSwitch chassis

• Transceivers, per order

• Rack mount brackets

• Country-specific power cord(s)

• Assorted instructional cards, anti-static bags and additional packaging

Weight Considerations

Check the specifications table for the OmniSwitch 6350 being installed for chassis weights.

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Rear. 6 inches minimum
at rear of chassis.

Front. 6 inches minimum
at front of chassis.

Sides. 2 inches minimum
at left and right sides.

Airflow Considerations

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 6350 switches, refer to Chapter 3, “OmniSwitch 6350 Chassis and

Hardware Components.”

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Connections and Cabling Getting Started

Connections and Cabling

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 rate 9600
parity none
data bits (word size) 8
stop bits 1

For information on modifying these settings, refer to the Switch Management Guide.

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Booting the Switch Getting Started

Booting the Switch

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.

Note. For a few seconds, at the beginning of the boot up process, random characters may briefly display
on the console of an OS6350. This is due to an initial baud rate mismatch. As soon as the bootrom is
initialized, the issue is automatically resolved.

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:

OK1 Solid Green
PRI Solid Green
PWR Solid 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 Enterprise Customer
Support. For information on LED states, refer to “OmniSwitch 6350 LED Status” on page 3-21.

Once the switch has completely 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. Continue to “Your First Login Session” on page 2-8.

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Your First Login Session Getting Started

Your First Login Session

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 6350
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 Switch Management Guide.

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Unlocking Session Types

Security is a key feature on OmniSwitch 6350 switches. As described on page 2-8, 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 the switch. For
more information on switch security, refer to the 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 CLI Reference Guide for complete aaa authentication command syntax options.

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Changing the Login Password

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 2-8).

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
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 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.

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Setting Optional Parameters

Specifying an Administrative Contact

An administrative contact is the person or department in charge of the switch. If a contact is specified, users
can easily find the appropriate network administrator if they have questions or comments about the switch.

To specify an administrative contact, use the system contact command.

Specifying a System Name

The system name is a simple, user-defined text description for the switch.

To specify a system name, use the system name command.

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, use the system location command.

Viewing Your Changes

To view your current changes, enter show system at the CLI prompt.

Saving Your Changes

Once you have configured this basic switch information, save your changes by entering write memory at the
CLI command prompt.

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